850M Tech Executive's quotes, sayings

Don’t base your worth on business success

I’m not going to base my worth on whether my business works or not. I’m grateful it’s been successful, and the Lord has blessed our business and our people. But at the end of the day, that’s not how I value myself. The business could go away tomorrow, and I’d still be okay.

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Your Identity Should Be Bigger Than Your Career

My identity is not in being a business guy or an entrepreneur. My identity is being a child of God - I happen to be an entrepreneur.

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Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated

If you live by "treat others the way you want to be treated," you're going to have a pretty good life. You're going to treat people the way they want to be treated. They're going to feel valued. That's core.

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The Golden Rule Is Great Business Advice

Do unto others the way you'd like them to do unto you. Treat others the way you'd like to be treated.

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Value people, even if they don't share your beliefs

I don't just believe in God - I follow Him. I’ve always believed in God. Faith plays a big role in my life. Because I feel like Jesus lived this way, I value all the people in my life. They don’t have to share my faith or my belief system - I still want to care about them.

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The right team comes first

Find the right team. Get the right people around you, then go after a great problem. The market opportunity has to be big enough to build a billion-dollar business - but first, you need the right team.

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Surround yourself with a great team. It all comes down to people. Never do this by yourself.

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People buy when they trust you can solve their problem

Every deal ultimately comes down to one question: do they believe you're the best partner to solve their problem? You can't just tell them - you have to show them. Demonstrate your product, prove it works, and provide strong references. The hardest stage is the beginning, when no one has used your solution yet. Once you have happy customers, their trust becomes your greatest sales tool.

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Spend 90% on your job and 10% on your career

If you spend 100% of your time on your job, you'll do a great job - but no one will see you moving beyond it because you're not building your future. If you spend only 80% on your job and 20% on your career, you won't do your current job well enough. The right balance is about 90% on your job and 10% on your career - making connections, learning, and preparing for the next level.

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