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B40 · 07-06-2002, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Pornwolf
Hey man, the fact that you are here says that there is a good chance you are a potential entrepreneur. Even though there are some interesting characters here in this biz (and definitely on this board!)... most of the people here are making sites, shooting content, writing scripts & setting up servers because they felt that they could make some extra cash and start profitable businesses without having 'Mr. Rockhead' the boss over their shoulders telling them what to do. That is the entrepreneurial spirit no matter how much they make.

Some take it to the highest levels and some just get beer money every week but all of them do it because they have the drive to work for themselves. That is believing in yourself and it's more than most John Doe 'I go to a job I hate everyday just to get a check every 2 weeks then do it over & over again' types ever attempt to do. I respect everyone here for that reason no matter what your level of success is. Especially you students. You guys are getting a head start at biz life. Even though this is a differen't kind of biz you learn marketing, budgeting, & planning with this. That's more than most kids "Welcome to McDonalds can I help you" will ever do.

Don't sell yourself short. You are in an elite group. Don't look at it as just porn. It takes a certain type of character to even begin to do this. I think whatever you try you can do. Just don't be scared to try anything no matter how big. That's how you win!

I can see myself going the entrepreneurial route, I currently have 3 small businesses going right now. My mom's side of the family all own their own businesses. It's still a bit early though. We'll see what happens.

Paul Markham · 07-06-2002, 11:58 PM

If you are hard working, bright and fast thinking you will succeed. If you're not, all the education in the world will not improve you.

But my advice is do a year in work, then go back to college. It will give you a taste of the real world.

B40 · 07-07-2002, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by charly
If you are hard working, bright and fast thinking you will succeed. If you're not, all the education in the world will not improve you.

But my advice is do a year in work, then go back to college. It will give you a taste of the real world.

Agreed. Too late for that..I've already got a bit of experience. Worked for accounting/finance department at a large car company...

Co-op programs are really good too, after I'm done with my degree I'm going to take a year or two off and just fuck around. I've had enough of school.

CC · 07-07-2002, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by B40

True, but if bottom line are the same, would you rather be a CEO of a well known company, or own your own company?

Personally, I prefer being the CEO of my own company. I was in your position not too long ago (attending college and running my business simultaneously), but I always knew I wanted to be self-employed (my degree is my backup plan). Now that I've experienced running my own company and being my own boss, I just can't imagine doing anything else.

Cassie

Pornwolf · 07-07-2002, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by charly
If you are hard working, bright and fast thinking you will succeed. If you're not, all the education in the world will not improve you.

But my advice is do a year in work, then go back to college. It will give you a taste of the real world.

So true! I think that should be worked into everyones course study. So much less time would be wasted if kids knew what was waiting for them outside.

07-06-2002, 11:58 PM	#52
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