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Essential Keys to Success for every Entrepreneur from IdeaMensch Episode #9

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1200 entrepreneurs later the survey says….

According to Mario Schultzke, German immigrant turned entrepreneur and founder of IdeaMensch, in interviewing over 1200 entrepreneurs from across the globe there are a few essential keys to success for every entrepreneur trying to start something:

  1. You have to be all in.
  2. No one cares about your idea as much as you do.
  3. Be brave enough to Ship your work.
  4. Surround yourself with positive people.

In this podcast you will learn from Mario Schulzke:

  • How Mario started IdeaMensch after moving from Germany to the US at age 16.
  • Why he packed up with three friends and drove to all 48 states holding IdeaMensch meet-ups so entrepreneurs could share their ideas together.
  • Why failing and giving up are not the same thing.
  • Some of the most inspiring interviews have been from a rickshaw driver and a college student from Penn State .

Other notable interviews from IdeaMensch you should read:

  • Matt Flannery-Co-Founder and CEO of Kiva
  • Craig Newmark-Founder of Craigslist
  • Tony Hsieh-CEO of Zappos
  • Nancy G. Brinker-Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Another podcast you may enjoy with Jeff Ulrich, Co Founder of leading Comedy Podcast Network Earwolf Media.

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