Make it happen - Rules for life (kevin Liles)

You have to read, you have to read, you simply have to read. Take time to read good information because it's powerful. It's leads to great personal development.

I connect with people or I should say, entrepreneurs as I read their stories and this one is no exception. Kevin Liles - Make it happen. I read this book four times because of the way it was written. The book is about his journey from intern to President of Def Jam Music Label. For young people, this is an excellent resource to get your career of the ground. I personally think, these books should be in the classrooms of this world. Here is a brief summary and please, go out and buy the book. It's a great read. Rules for life

Rule # 1 Find your will
look deep inside to discover that things you really love to do. You will need that passion to drive you to make it happen despite all the hard knocks along the way.

Rule # 2 Do youDiscover you flava, then package it and present it to the world.From the way to tie you shoelaces to how you get down to business, you are your best brand.

Rule # 3 Walk this way
Get Educated. Whether it's in college or the school of life, find a mentor, read and research. Knowledge will give you the tools to make it happen.

Rule # 4 Create a blueprint
Create a vision of what you want from life draw a roadmap to success. Make planning and attention to detail part of the way you live your life.

Rule # 5 Play you position
Don't act like your too good for it. Have the humility to do your job and then some. Whether it's answering the phone or digging ditches, doing something to the best of your ability is a reflection of who you are.

Rule # 6 Embrace struggle
Love the hard times because they make you stronger,wiser, and more willing to take risks. Hard knocks breed tolerance and compassion. failure teaches you how to do it better.

Rule # 7 Get Connected
Build better relationships to last forever. Success in business is built on personal networks. Kindness, tolerance and service will bring repeat business.

Rule # 8 Step outside your BoxBe open to people to all walks of life. Reach out to those who are different from the usual crowd on your corner. Going global will help you blow it up even bigger.

Rule # 9 Don't let cash Rule
Greed will only trip you up. Understand that money matters, but only as a means to freedom, access, options and security for the future. Learn how to make cash work for you.

Rule # 10 Flex purpose,not power.
It's never too early to learn how to lead. Set the example. When you manage a team it's your job to inspire, motivate and empower you people.

To all you entrepreneurs, let's go make it happen


Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Why confidence matters in Business

Self-Confidence is important in every aspect of our lives, yet many of us struggle to find it.It prevents so many of us from achieving our goals it's unimaginable how many dreams go unrealized.
I want to share this email I received today about why self-confidence is important and how we can incorporate it in our lives. It is from Trump University Success blog. Check it out.


From Donald Trump.

It was Thoreau who wrote, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."

I couldn't have said it better. Get your vision, get focused, and then do the work -- starting today!

When I was starting out in Manhattan real estate, I had to be courageous because I was in new territory. I did my homework and studied and watched what was going on, but I was paving my own way here and I had to appear confident, or I knew I'd never make it. Every day mattered, and every day was important. This was the big time, and I knew it.

I've never lost that edge. I still feel that way every day, and I think that's one reason I've managed to achieve as much as I have.

Confidence can get you where you want to go. It's so much easier to achieve when you feel good about yourself, your abilities, and your talents. That's why I'm emphasizing confidence as a way to get the most from every day. It's absolutely essential, so never let anyone undermine you, including yourself.

Even if you haven't encountered great success yet, there is no reason you can't bluff a little and act like you have. Confidence is a magnet in the best sense of the word. It will draw people to you and make your daily life -- and theirs -- a lot more pleasant.

Remember, business is full of complexities. That's what makes it so interesting. Anyone who thinks it's boring hasn't given it much thought. Business can be an art, and as an art, it is evolving and mysterious in its own right. When I wrote The Art of the Deal, I was really just illustrating this aspect of business, and I haven't changed my mind about it. Like an artist, I give my utmost every day to what I'm doing. I'm not pretending in any sense of the word.

If you really want to succeed, you'll have to go for it every day like I do. The big time isn't for slackers. Keep up your mental stamina and remain curious. Bored people equal unintelligent people in my mind. Hopefully since you're reading this, that unfortunate group won't ever include you. It better not!

I don't like dropouts either. Get with and keep up with the program--and I mean every day. I'm not really a tough guy but I am when it comes to education and using your brains. Ignorance is more expensive than education, and considering what's available these days--Trump University, for example--very few people can make a strong case for ignorance.

Take the pains required to become what you want to become, or you might end up becoming something you'd rather not be.

Great Article.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

RYAN ALLIS - How to raise $5.3 million in Venture Capital at 22

Ryan Allis, author of the best selling book "Zero to One Million" provides a good roadmap on how he raised $5.35 million in venture capital at age 22. A very insightful video with lots of tips.


Ryan Allis: How I Became Passionate About Changing The World from Ryan on Vimeo.



Ryan Allis: How I Raised $5.3 Million in Venture Capital at Age 22 from Ryan on Vimeo.

Kudos to you Ryan,

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

अनोठेर यौंग एन्त्रेप्रेंयूर

First, to learn about this young entrepreneur, check his website at www.chahal.com and get inspired. Here is a little more about him from his blog, followed by a few video interviews.

Gurbaksh Chahal is one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs of our times. Gurbaksh Chahal, who sold his first Internet business at the age of 18 for $40 million in stock, and then followed that up by the age of 25 with selling his Internet ad business Read following Press Releases and videos of Gurbaksh chahal to learn about his life and Gurbaksh Chahal’s key experience involving motivation, risk, discipline, and courage.

Being a true entrepreneur at heart, “G” is still finalizing his plans for company #3. G is concentrating on what new markets could leverage his expertise as well as thoroughly investigating the next big idea. Read More at http://www.chahal.com













Best,

Andy G. Rodie

What leads to success.

I peruse a lot of websites daily for my daily dose of information and I came across one recently that is choke full of ideas, literally. I's call TED (Thinking, Entertainment, Design),a conference held in Monterey,Ca annually with different speakers and guests with genuinely interesting stuff to say.

Here's one from Richard St. John on what leads to success and also check the website www.TED.com for some more interesting speeches.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Let's get some business advice from Sir Richard Branson.

Another great entrepreneur interview. Let's check it out.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Entrepreneur News - P.Diddy & Ciroc Vodka Team Up

Talk about Branding. Two very distinctive brands decided to team up. Ciroc with their name and P. Diddy with his marketing skills. He mentioned he was interested in introducing his own brand but was impressed with the ciroc brand.


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Andy G. Rodie

Whiz kid Ephren Taylor.

I've read somewhere that Ephren Taylor is the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company,City Capital Corp.(OTCBB:CCCN). He started his first business at 12 making video games.At 17, he built a multi-million dollar tech company; Goferret.com

A real inspiration to young people as to what you can accomplish.



Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Entrepreneur Ryan Allis on The Big Idea

I will be posting a lot of entrepreneur videos on my blog for my own inspiration and for others. One of my favorite entrepreneurs,Ryan Allis.

Here are all of Ryan's websites

http://www.ryanallis.com/blog/
http://www.humanitycampaign.org
http://www.icontact.com
http://www.virante.com


Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Google's new 411 service is totally free.

I'm sure everyone can benefit from this one, Check the video out for yourself.
I got this from Keith ferrazzi's website www.nevereatalone.typepad.com. A great website and resource on networking and life.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Entrepreneur - Kenny Dichter (Marquis Jet)

This is a great interview with one of the co-founders of Marquis Jet, Kenny Dichter.

Enjoy.

Best,
Andy G. rodie

My Presidential Endorsement

This is about the only time in my life that I'm proud and happy about voting. All good candidates and all talking about issues that are important to us all. The question is, who can execute? Who can really do what they say will do?

What a coincidence. The first woman President and the first African American President, at the same time. Why now? What a change. What a unique time in history to be witnessing this change. I am an Independent and I happy about what the Democrats are talking about.

Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama. To us all and our future generation, they can bring about some good changes, but I favor Barack Obama for a lot of reasons.

Please play this video.


Best,

Andy G.Rodie

Happy Quotes

I think Quotes ought to be share with as many people as posssible. It just serves as reminder, most often as motivator to many of us, and I'll try to post as many as I can. Here are a few.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."— Mark Twain


"I view my life in a way … I'll explain it to you, OK? The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today. And that's how I look at my life. I will be better as a golfer, I will be better as a person, I will be better as a father, I will be a better husband, I will be better as a friend. That's the beauty of tomorrow. There is no such thing as a setback. The lessons I learn today I will apply tomorrow, and I will be better."
—Tiger Woods

I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy. Og Mandino

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that something is too competitive. Once you subtract the people who don’t work very hard, or the people who aren’t as good as you, your competition shrinks dramatically.
- Maggie Mason, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mighty Goods

It is those who concentrates on but one thing at a time who advance in this world. The great man or woman is the one who never steps outside his or her specialty or foolishly dissipates his or her individuality. Og Mandino


Never again clutter your days or nights with so many menial and unimportant things that you have no time to accept a real challenge when it comes along. This applies to play as well as work. A day merely survived is no cause for celebration. You are not here to fritter away your precious hours when you have the ability to accomplish so much by making a slight change in your routine. No more busy work. No more hiding from success. Leave time, leave space, to grow. Now. Now! Not tomorrow!
Og Mandino(1923 - 1996)


Enjoy.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Something for all of us to think about.

With the new year upon us, it's great to look at life and move some parts in the right direction. Most often it all starts with the right questions. Here are a few I came across from Edith Yeung website(Edithyeung.com), that I think are really compelling.


35 Questions You Must Ask to Make This Year the Best Year Ever
1. In one year, whom do I want to become?
2. If today was my last day on earth, what would I rather be doing?
3. How do I want to be remembered?
4. What do I want to be known as?
5. What brings me to life?
6. What is my life goal?
7. If I could only do one thing and one thing only today, what is it that I need to do to get myself closer to my goal?
8. What is my passion in life?
9. What inspires me?
10. What makes me happy?
11. What makes me feel good?
12. What about my life makes me excited every day?
13. Am I living the life I always wanted?
14. Am I growing and learning every day?
15. What do I look forward to every day when I wake up?
16. Who are my best friends?
17. Who is willing to stand by me no matter what?
18. Am I spending time with people whom I care the most?
19. Am I spending time on things that I care about the most?
20. Why am I doing what I am doing now?
21. What am I willing to stand by no matter what?
22. Why do I want to be successful?
23. Who am I helping?
24. What am I naturally good at?
25. Am I adding value to other people’s lives every day?
26. What am I going to do differently this year compared what I did last year?
27. What actions do I need to take to live by my own lights?
28. What is stopping me from doing what I really want to do? (BTW – the answer should beNOTHING)
29. What possibilities do I see now that weren’t obvious to me before?
30. Who will benefit (other than me) when my dream is realized?
31. Who can help me in achieving my goal?
32. What is my life going to be like when my dream is realized?
33. How many different ways do I make money now?
34. How many more ways could I make money this year?
35. Am I as healthy as I can be?

Think About This, have you been avoiding these questions all your life?

Share these questions with your friends. A nice little gift for the new year.


Peace

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Mr. Marketer.

You know I always find little snips of information useful and inspirational. Sometimes I keep and file them away sometimes I don't. I've decided to keep them and post them this blog to share.

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Want some business advice? Go to the man who defined the deal as an art form and turned the phrase "You're Fired" into a trademark. We asked The Donald: How do you it? His response:
Realize that being an entrepreneur is not a group effort. You’re in charge. Everything starts with you.
Whatever happens you’re responsible. If it doesn’t happen you’re responsible.
Think of yourself as a one man army. You are not only the Commander-in-Chief you’re the soldier as well. You must plan and execute your plan alone.
Don’t expect anyone to be on your side.
Use your imagination. Use your intelligence to execute what your imagination present to you.
Put everything you’ve got into everything you are doing. Nothing should be haphazard.
Ask yourself: what is it I can provide that doesn’t already exist?
See yourself as victorious. This will focus you in the right direction.
See other people saying “I wish I’d that idea.”
Never give up. Be tough. Apply your skills and talent, but above all be tenacious.ere's a few from Mr. Trump that I've found in The New York Enterprise Report July 15 2004.

Quotes

Here again are some of my favorite quotes. Self Inspiration everybody.

"We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action"

-Frank Tibolt

"I feared regret more than I feared Failure"
-Taryn Rose

"I've never been concern with competitors, execution is everything in life."
-Lynda Resnick.

"Make something happen today, before you go home, before the end of the week. Launch that idea, post that post, run that ad, call that customer. Go the edge, that edge you've been holding back from....and do it today. Without waiting for the committee or your boss or the market. Just go."
-Seth Godin

"Don't ever let anyone tell you that something is too competitive. Once you subtract the people who don't work very hard, or the people who aren't as good as you are, your competition shrinks dramatically."
-Maggie Mason.



Peace,

Andy G. Rodie

Where have you been?

I have missed blogging. I was able to blog before just because I was sitting a desk all day.
Now I am on the run almost everday. Here's the scoop. Running a retail store from 5:30 in the morning until about 6:00 PM and managing a 54 unit apartment building whenever I"m not at the store is a challenge. The last thing on my mind is a computer.

I am having a lot of fun even though I don't get to do my computer antics as before. I am trying to manage my time a little more so I can sneak a little bit of blogging in and continue my daily education which I miss so much .



Any suggestions folks, send it.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Mystery solved.

This is in a lot of ways a welcome back post. Since my last post I've relocated and started a business with a busines partner and everything is good and getting better. I will share more details on this venture in future post which hopefully will be much more regular.

Here is the thing, since being here, I have dealt with a lot of people in trying to get things done. It amazes me how negative people are and don't know it and how few positive people there are around. I did found some notes on this particular topic from my favorite publisher "Munson Steed"

Here it is.



There are two kinds of people in the world.

One group curses the darkness. The other group turns on the light or opens their eyes. One group walks on the moon. The other group won’t walk through the door. One group is constantly befuddled by the mysteries of life. The other group has broken the ancient code: there is no mystery in life, save one; what you will be you are now becoming. In other words, there is no secret code, no puzzle, no conundrum to unravel. You are choosing your future every day with every breath that you draw.

Can you pass the test? People who become doctors, lawyers and electricians have to pass tests. Which means they have to attend classes or serve an apprenticeship or both in order to ply their trade. They have to make a commitment of time, money and effort to effect a change in their fortune. They may not like it, they may not think it’s cool, but they choose to chase the validation afforded by an education, rather than a pseudo placidity for the sake of street cred. Others pass up every opportunity at a better life.

One group chooses a better life. The other chooses to believe the odds are stacked against them. They believe and accept their misfortune, bad luck or karma as real. Why fight it? Every time you get up on one knee, something or someone else knocks you back down, so just accept the status quo and take another toke. Or abuse your family. Or kill somebody with anything but kindness. Or part the air with invectives designed to maim the victim beyond recognition.

There are two kinds of people in the world.

One group curses the darkness. The other group knows it’s an illusion. One group is confounded by the mysteries of life. Negativity and his addled younger brother, futility, enslave them. But hold your pity. They would rather stumble about, bumping into each other, than open their eyes to reality.
I took this picture of the city from inside a darkened room. The big city wasn’t a mystery to me because I wasn’t peering through rose-colored lenses. I determined long ago that I wouldn’t allow anything to consume me or negatively affect who I am. Don’t let life be a mystery simply because you refuse to take those blinders off. Solve your mystery.

Peace.

Peace to you Munson Steed.

Hope it shed some light on you.

Thanks

Best,

Andy G. Rodie.

From my spiritual mentor - John Hope Bryant

I read John's blog every day and it's one the blog I learn the most from. I would like to share this piece from him that I am sure you can benefit from also. It is worth knowing more about this guy because he is one of the most authoritative and compelling figure on poverty eradication in this country today. Check out www.johnhopebryant.com


A Blast From The Past From Black Entertainment Television (BET.COM)

Ten Things on Bryant's Mind...

1. "Don't cop an attitude. Change your attitude."

2. "Everyday, learn something new. Be obsessed with learning."

3. "Don't expect life to be a rose garden."

4. "Own something ... no leased cars on the lawn of your rented duplex."

5. "Entrepreneurs work 18 hours a day to keep from getting a job."

6. "Redefine success. Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

7. "Love is work."

8. "Decide what type of bird you want to be. Eagles don't fly in packs. Buzzards are low altitude birds that love packs. Turkeys have wings and can't fly."

9. "Invest in yourself."

10. "Watch how you live your life. It may be the only Bible that anyone else reads."

Onward, with HOPE --- John Hope Bryant

Best,

Andy G. Rodie

Entrepreneur - Sara Blakely

This is a lesson in Entrepreneurship. I first noticed Sara on the Rebel Billionare realitly show with Richard Branson. Even though she did not win, she left an impression on me. I have been following her company ever since. Read on. This was taken from www.theladieswholaunch.com
Great website.


How did a twenty-something woman - unhappy with the way her clothes fit, create one of the hottest brands in the hosiery and shape wear business?



Hers is a story of risk and reward.

Sara Blakely didn't like the thong lines and cellulite staring back in the mirror when she repeatedly tried on a favorite pair of white pants, so she started Spanx (http://www.spanx.com/), with a line of footless pantyhose that promises "we've got your butt covered."

Now Spanx products are sold in stores like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue. Blakely estimates the company will bring in $30 million in revenue this year, its fifth anniversary. Spanx has been profitable and self-funded from the start - Blakely is the sole owner and has never raised capital or brought in outside investors.

Step One: Cutting the Feet Out of Pantyhose

"I was selling copiers door-to-door (in Atlanta) and doing stand-up comedy. I had never worked in fashion or retail, just loved clothes and shoes. I spent my hard-earned money on a beautiful pair of white pants, but never wore them because every time I put them on, I could see a panty line or thong mark and a bit of cellulite. Body shapers were thick and uncomfortable. So I cut the feet out of my control top pantyhose, and that worked better than anything on the market."

Step Two: Selling 'Crazy' Idea

"No one in my family had been in business - I come from a whole line of lawyers. Through Internet research, I discovered that most of the world's pantyhose are made in North Carolina. So I started cold-calling and faxing non-disclosures to the hosiery mills, and they all thought my idea was crazy. They weren't interested.

"Simultaneously I looked up every pantyhose patent since 1800 to see if there already was a patent for footless pantyhose, and found that there wasn't. I also cold-called patent lawyers and was met with nothing but resistance and laughter. One lawyer later admitted that he thought I had been sent by Candid Camera.

" Taking Legal Matters Into Her Own Hands

"So I went to Barnes & Noble, bought a book on patents and trademarks, and wrote my patent myself, except the claims part, which has the real legal jargon. Finally I was able to find an attorney who would do the claims portion for a few hundred dollars.

" Keeping Secrets

"I didn't tell anyone my idea, not friends or family. Everyone knew I was working on an invention, but they didn't know what it was until I had already invested a year of my time. This is important because so many people stop dead in their tracks because their husband or brother or someone, out of love, brings up 50 things for them to worry about."

"The minute you put your idea out there, you're forced to justify it. A year after working on it (footless pantyhose), I said, 'OK, I'm going to tell you guys.' And I was met with a lot of questions and skepticism. People asking, 'Is that really such a good idea? The big guys will just knock you off.' If I hadn't already invested a year, I might not have done it (started Spanx)."

Source of Inspiration: Oprah

"I asked for a sign that I should keep going. One day, I turned on the TV and clicked on Oprah, and there she was showing the world that she had cut the feet out of her pantyhose."

Finally, a Breakthrough

"I called the hosiery mills and said, 'I'm taking a week off work and coming in person to talk with you. I met with all the mill owners, and they all sent me away again. Two weeks later, one of the mill owners called and said, 'I'm going to help you make your crazy idea. Why? I have two daughters.'"

12 Months in the Making

"It took a year to make the first product prototype. I learned the hosiery industry had been putting a rubber cord at our waistbands, even though we no longer needed it because of Lycra. The industry had been taking the average between the largest size and the smallest size and putting average sizes on waistbands."

"There was not a female in this industry challenging the mills that were pumping out these products for years. No one saying, 'Let's make hosiery more comfortable.' With Spanx, if you're an A-size, you get an A-waistband. They're all cotton, so you can wear them with or without underwear, which is the whole point, to get rid of panty lines."

Packaging the Product

"I knew I wanted our packaging to be red - it's one of my favorite colors. We didn't have money to advertise, so I knew a red package would stand out among all the beige and grey on the store shelves. I didn't read a bunch of books, didn't have a bunch of classes in marketing. The only source I went to was my gut and myself as a consumer. I thought, 'Personally I don't like buying pantyhose, it's confusing and boring. How can I change that?'"

Naming the Company

"I knew Kodak and Coca-Cola are among the most recognized products in the world. And it's a weird trade secret among comedians that the 'k' sound will make people laugh. The minute I came to that clarity, the word "spanks" came to mind. I knew from research that made-up words do better for products than real words and are easier to trademark, so I changed the name to "Spanx" and trademarked it online."

Gaining Entree Into Stores

"I called Neiman-Marcus, got the buyer on the phone and said, 'I will fly to Dallas to show this to you if you give me ten minutes.' She said OK, got the concept immediately and put Spanx in seven stores. I called every friend in each of those seven cities and said, 'I will pay you back if you go buy the product and tell all your friends."

The Art of Self-Promotion

"We have never hired a marketing company, never hired a PR company, never hired a sales company. To promote the product, I stood in hosiery departments for a year and a half. I sent a gift basket to Oprah and said, 'Thanks for being part of this process,' because she was the sign I had asked for." (A few months later, Oprah sent a crew to Atlanta to interview Blakely in her "Spanx headquarters," which was really the back of Blakely's apartment. In November of 2000, her interview and footless pantyhose appeared on Oprah's "Favorite Things" show.)

No Budget, Big Buzz

"With no money to advertise, I had to do things in a way that were on the edge. I took a really big leap of faith there. A lot of news editors and other people hung up on me at first when I said, 'I'm calling from Spanx.' But I took the most boring subject on the planet, pantyhose, and made it something people wanted to talk about."

Bra-llelujah!?

"Now we have more than 40 innovative products for women. We have an all-hosiery bra, so comfortable it's called 'Bra-llelujah!' We have control-top fishnet stockings and Power Panties, our second best-selling product (after Spanx footless pantyhose). We have two new collections in intimate apparel, one called 'Hide and Sleek,' which is a line of smoothing camis, slips, and panties that firm and tone."

Greatest Success

"I was so proud of seeing my products on Neiman Marcus shelves. I thought, 'There's something I came up with on my own and now it's next to Donna Karan and Calvin Klein and other international brands.' The day I launched Power Panties on QVC, they quickly sold out. I got the sales numbers and realized I wasn't a one-hit-wonder like the big guys said I would be. I felt more like a company, less like someone who stumbled on a fluke that was successful."

Greatest Challenge

"Building the team. For someone who's never taken a business class, never managed anyone, to all of a sudden be a business owner and manager and be responsible for all of my employees' livelihoods... I was shocked and confused on how to be an effective manager. Then I realized, 'It's OK if you're not good at this, hire someone who is.'" Hiring a CEO"I keep dreaming up ideas in random moments, but I'm a bit more removed from the day-to-day of the company. We have a fabulous CEO and COO. I'm the face of Spanx, spreading the word, involved in new marketing ideas. I'm an entrepreneur who knows her strengths and weaknesses. I'm not interested in running the day-to-day business, so for me to step aside, has not been hard for me at all."

Words of Advice - On Delegating

"As an entrepreneur, you will be in an eternal state of frustration with people you have to delegate to because you think, 'I could have done that better.' That's not fair to your people, because they have strengths you don't have. If you can find people who do it 80 percent as well as you can, you're a lucky entrepreneur. Once I started looking at it this way, I all of a sudden relaxed, no longer expecting people to do it exactly the way I would have done it." Words of Advice - On Patents"I thought the minute my patent was awarded that I was home free. But a patent is only as good as you are willing to defend it. It's most important to be first to market, come up with clever marketing, try to fill the distribution channels and make sure your product is the best."


Probably the longest post in History, but I wanted it all in one post.

Best,

Andy G. Rodie