Comments on: Start-Up Entrepreneurs, Stop Sucking and Start Listening

By: Ben Kunz

Ben Kunz — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:44:19 +0000

Sweet post. The “spit it out like a sunflower seed” is brilliant, and many established companies have a hard time expressing their value or ideas this way.

In fact your recommendations on not being selfish, putting ego aside, listening and connecting would do big products and brands some good, too.

By: mikepk

mikepk — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:09:42 +0000

Great post. In the past couple of months or so I’ve come to some similar conclusions. As an entrepreneur, especially a technical one coming at it from an engineering, coding, general nerdery angle, I fell into the trap of thinking the business is about “the thing” in and of itself (like the music you talk about). The truth is that a large proportion of the current start up environment (and maybe this is always true) is really about marketing, and only about the product and technology in a general way. I think the lesson we have to learn as tech entrepreneurs is that marketing and PR are not inherently evil, and if approached in the way you suggest (real connections that add value) can add to the whole in not only meaningful ways, but promote your own endeavors at the same time.

By: suzemuse

suzemuse — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:56:09 +0000

thanks Aronado! This is exactly the kick in the ass I needed today.

By: Jeff Weisbein

Jeff Weisbein — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:40:06 +0000

I found this post via Chris Brogan’s latest twitter and I’m glad I clicked the link.. Excellent article! It not only helped me (as I’m sure it did for others) but re-enforced ideas and concepts that are vital for success. As someone who is young (18 years old) and working on a start-up of my own I appreciate this post tremendously – seriously thinking of printing it out and pinning it by my desk for reference later on.

Jeff Weisbein

By: Jason Bogovich

Jason Bogovich — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:36:53 +0000

You speak the truth, great pointers. I could add, don’t even start unless you are prepared for the worst and willing to work harder than you’ve ever worked before, & be willing to hang outside your comfort zone. Also, if you’re not sure your plan will work, you need to adjust it because investors surely won’t be sure.

By: Greg Verdino

Greg Verdino — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:40:06 +0000

Fantastic post, Aronado. Your points are right on the money and I love your 11 social media must-do’s. Every entrepreneur should be thinking about ways to participate in this space – it pays off in spades.

Greg “Kick Ass” Verdino

By: Col @ gigablonde :: things to do in ny when you're [alive]

Col @ gigablonde :: things to do in ny when you're [alive] — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:18:26 +0000

ARONADO!!! I love this! I love how you write, I love your ideas, I love love love it! Genuine … real … down to earth … excellent info … great insights … YAAY YOU!!!

Oh, it’s your fb friend Col here