By having a puppy lick away your tears each morning. Oh wait, that only works in the movies. Or if you’re really sad. I wish I had a puppy… Woof woof. Actually, I take that back. This is what Stogie looked like when he had to stay with me for a week. This is what … Read more
On Quora someone asked: Is the success fees of 3% (of the money raised in that round) for an introduction to investors good for a startup that wants raise its seed investment? Is it ok to accept this deal if one firm promises to introduce investors? This was my response: I live in Southern California. … Read more
The easiest business would be to become a mobile notary, nanny or dog sitter. Construction is lucrative. So is plumbing and painting. Or you can try to make a pet supply store. My friend made two pet stores, had an exit of 7 figures on each. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups … Read more
Post was written by Stellabelle. I was a saleswoman at a big car dealership for nearly two years. It was one of the worst jobs I’ve had in my entire life. In the summer of 2014, one of my friends, Archibald, came to me to buy a car. He was in the process of getting … Read more
When I was 19 or 20, probably 19, my mommy told me, “You pay car. You pay apartment. I go Hawaii now. Bye!” I stared at her in disbelief. I was working at Macy’s earning about $1,800 a month selling women’s shoes. There was no way in the world I could cover all these bills. … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: If you were starting a technology startup and you have no skills, would you learn sales, design, or programming first? If not those 3 avenues, what would you learn first? Then second? This was my response: When I was 22, I tried to make my own single founder startup. I failed, … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: What are some good ways to transition from a sales role to a marketing role? I have 2 years of experience in sales and one in vertical market development. (3+ years total with Fortune 500 companies) Lead gen is of interest. This was my response: This is exactly what I did. … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: I have a business idea. No competition. Tiny start up costs and overheads. Decentralized commission based and social media driven sales strategy. A very strong value proposition and an absolutely incredible mark up. Any advice for a first time entrepreneur? This was my response: Research why you have no competition. It … Read more
I wish you a blessed day tomorrow, for I may not have that extra day to share with you. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond to Others in the World of Social Media
On Quora someone asked: What did Jim Carrey actually mean when he says “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer”? Do you have evidence to justify it? This was my response: Jim Carrey means that everyone … Read more