Leonard Kim 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
Learn how to stop competing. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. It isn’t even competing either. It’s focusing on becoming a better person, by going through consistent and never ending improvement. 100 watts, through a lightbulb will barely light a dim room. That same 100 watts through a laser beam will … Read more
People wanted to contribute and be a part of something bigger than themselves. — 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
Someone on Quora asked: Being a recluse or moron has almost been portrayed synonymously on TV/movies (Sherlock, The Social Network, Tony Stark, House) with being smart. Does Pretending to Be Socially Awkward Make a Person Cool? This was my response: No. It makes you socially awkward. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and … Read more
Laziness comes from lack of action. Or more accurately, from inaction. The lack of exercise, the lack of going out, the lack of doing something productive, etc. However, sometimes, laziness comes from being too good at something, or what some people consider to be mastery. Mastery sometimes causes us to get bored of what we’re … Read more
Nothing. I stopped taking life seriously, then life started taking me seriously. Funny how that works, isn’t it? — 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
My best friend has been missing since February 11, 2013. That is the last time we spoke. She had sent me an email. Shortly afterwards, she shut down all her social media profiles, moved, sold her car, cut off her phone, closed her business, etc. She basically became a ghost, or a nun. On February … Read more