Tag Archives: entrepreneurship

May 4 2013

Judge: Find A Job In 30 Days Or You’re Going To Jail

2 year Anniversary

“Nobody wouldn’t hire me so I hired myself,” said 19-year-old Dean Moxley, the Connecticut teen who was facing 2 years behind bars if he didn’t find a job in 30 days. “Day 24 I gave up hope and was so frustrated and just started preparing my mind for prison. I mean, I looked everywhere; online and offline. The string of interviews I did go on went well until I had to be truthful about my situation.”

Moxley was intoxicated and got into a fight that damaged a door at a friend’s house. He was charged with felony assault and vandalism. He was looking at 2 years in jail but made a deal with a public defender and got his charges lowered to misdemeanors. He was put on probation for a year. Since he was unemployed, part of the deal was to have a full-time job, go to AA and counseling at least twice a week. Moxley had to check in with the judge a month later, and if he was still unemployed, it would have violated his probation.

Judge Jon Ambrose said, “I was really impressed. Here’s a young man who could’ve gave up after hearing ‘no’ several times from employers but he let it motivate him to be in that position of power. Isn’t it strange that so often people have to be cut down by failure and defeat before they learn they have minds capable of mastering all of their problems? These past 30 days have been good for his mind. I plan on being a customer and will try to help him get more.”

Moxley started his own errand running company for Seniors and busy people called Back In A Minute. “I always run errands for my grandparents so it just made sense. Then I got all this time on my hands because I was unemployed that people didn’t have who were employed. Those people have to pick the kids up from school, go grocery shopping, go pay a bill, etc. I could do that for them. Despite what my legal matters say about me I am a very trustworthy person.” Moxley said business has picked up to the point he can’t run all the errands by himself and is looking to hire someone. “Not to discriminate or anything, but I hope I run into someone who was as desperate as me a few weeks ago, so I could be the one to say yes to them.”

Instead of being gone for 2 years, Moxley will be Back In A Minute.

Built on top of:

  • A CraigsList Ad

Happy 2 Year Anniversary FY!!!

Dec 14 2012
Video

“The BEST Pitch Coach In The City”

You almost sat this one out. Great thing you didn’t.

Would you have wanted to miss this?

  • Customer service-Helping people register, which led to a free ticket to the next 48 Hour Launch.
  • Danielle telling you she watched your pitch video for preparation.

  • Kyle walked up to you afterwards and said, “You know who she reminded me of? You when you first got up there. She killed it.”

  • You got to do the Home Alone Face.
  • Got to kill them clicks!!!
  • The upstart, Pink Robin Avenue, you chose to help develop during the weekend won a free booth at EverywhereElse.co

Flow of PRA

Steve Jobs compliment

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  • Everyone on the LYC team said what an awesome job you did all weekend.

I’m proud of you giving your time and treating Pink Robin Avenue as if it was yours.

Don’t let Danielle’s inspiration go to waste either: How she started her PR firm, work ethic, passion, business-mind. All.

"I love your focus! Lol"

“I love your focus! Lol”

Keep the momentum going!!!

FY,

Har+new

P.S. I wish you recorded her Q&A.

Dec 7 2012

Why Don’t You Throw On A Wig And Pitch?

Women's Edition

You have no girlfriend pitching.

Why don’t you throw on a wig and dress and pitch?

FY,

Har+new

Related Reads:

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Oct 25 2012
Video

It Wasn’t My Birthday But … I DID IT AGAIN!!!

You pitching tonight?

You pitching Pennies? Yeahhhhhh

Everybody’s waiting on you.

You went up there with so much confidence this time.

I saw you back in June pitching Yadoog and your performance was even better tonight.

I didn’t have to hear what you were saying. They could’ve had the volume turned down. You sold me on the way you moved. I was in!

This your third startup weekend event. You pitched at the 48 Hour Launch in June. Startup Weekend in July. Now, tonight. Har-old, you was up there pitching like a pro.

You not a businessman!

You are a business, man!

Get it? Well, I will explain what I mean on the next video.

FY,

Har+new

P.S. Sunday’s pitch video coming soon!

Related:

Aug 30 2012

Work Hard At Working Smarter

Ok…. Now I’m pissed … What’s does the sign say above this Mercedes..???????

She also tells the stories of her two grandfathers and three of her wealthy friends, who all started at the bottom and worked their way to the top. One grandfather, James Nicholas, started cleaning stables and launched a transportation company. Another granddad built a sheep station with 25,000 sheep.

Her pal Michael Kailis came from a poor Greek immigrant family and became Australia’s crawfish king. Friend Jack Cowin borrowed from friends to found the Hungry Jack burger chain, and is now the country’s “king of fries.”

James-launched a transportation company.

Other grandfather-built a sheep station.

Michael-started a small rock lobster business.

Jack-founded the Hungry Jack burger chain.

What do these people have in common?

An entrepreneurial spirit!!!

Har-old, you don’t need me to remind you, you won’t get rich working for someone else because it’s already in you:

Many Gemini are entrepreneurs because clocking into a regular job will just wear them out.

Being limited by someone else telling Gemini how much money they can make (a paycheck) does not rhyme with their spirit.

What is “working hard?”

Using your body!

What is working smart?

Using your mind!

Again. I don’t have to remind you of this because it’s already in you:

Gemini loves mind games.

Would you rather move mountains with your body or move ‘em with your mind?

Why did you fall in love with what Gina Rinehart said instead of get heated by her comments?

Because you are money conscious!

Restless.

I tried giving you freedom to roam but it looks like I need to hold your hand.

Which means …

Instead of being behind me you will be by my side.

It’s time to be Siamese!

FY,

Har+new

Jun 23 2012
Aside

July 20th just got a whole lot more epic. How would you like to have the best weekend ever again?! You experienced being on #TeamNoSleep, letting others hold your baby and call it ugly, developing and launching, pitching and pitching and pitching. You already know what to expect. The decision you need to make is … will you play the background and be a team member this time around, pitch Yadoog again, or its successor? Because the decision to be there is already made. I made it for you. Buy your ticket Monday!

July 20th

Popular Vote
Jun 11 2012
Video

The Perfect Belated Birthday Present: Best Weekend Ever!

Kyle from Nibletz wrote,

I had to think to myself for a while, when was the last time a good photo sharing app was pitched. It’s been quite a while. However Friday night in Memphis a brand new idea for a photo sharing app was pitched and it’s great.

Founder Harold Strong started his pitch out by asking “How was your day” and pointing out that just about everyone in the world says “Fine”, which of course is a BS answer.

Strong’s app idea has you take 24 pictures on your smartphone throughout your day. Then at the end of the day at a set time, the app uploads all 24 pictures to the Yaddoog site. Why not one by one, why 24? Because 24 pictures tells a story.

Watch the pitch below… It’s good…

Over 20 startups was pitched and yours was one of the four chosen by popular vote among your peers to be developed over the weekend. That damn passion of yours is captivating!

What a way to give yourself the perfect belated birthday present.

FY,

Har+new

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Jun 8 2012

Can I Get A, Yeah Dude?!

Too bad you don’t have a black turtle neck, Levi jeans and a pair of running shoes, I wanted you to pitch dressed up as Steve Jobs. Today is the day. Treat this event as a learning experience. You’ll experience what it is to be part of mastermind alliance, working in a startup and launching a new service for the world. Most importantly, backing your idea up with ACTION. Take this serious but please have fun too. This weekend will give you the energy you need to make everyday like it. Can I get a, “yeah dude!”

Jun 2 2012

Is That A $20 Bill You’re Using As A Bookmark?

Yeah, sure is! I also use a Lord Of The Rings bookmark for my bible.

From your grandma saying, “just because you can save money doesn’t mean you will be rich” to your dad suggesting you let Smith & Nephew kill your entrepreneurial spirit, Napoleon would like to remind you of something,

Close friends and relatives, while not meaning to do so, often handicap one through “opinions” and sometimes through ridicule, which is meant to be humorous. Thousands of men and women carry inferiority complexes with them all through life, because some well-meaning but ignorant person destroyed their confidence through “opinions” or ridicule.

I know you wanted to stick a fork in their tongue after they said such a strange combination of words, but, like Hill said, they’re well-meaning, however, IGNORANT. It’s like what Will Smith said to his son in The Pursuit of Happyness,

Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don’t ever let somebody tell you… You can’t do something. Not even me. All right?

Christopher: All right.

Christopher Gardner: You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.

Then, you cried. Wouldn’t it have been so encouraging had they said something like that instead of giving you a 100 reasons why it can’t be done?

They can’t do it themselves(well, they can but they don’t have faith), don’t know anyone who did it(outside the famous), so when you DO IT, you will educate the ignorant. The lesson is simple: YOU CAN WILL DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO. All actions are first clothed in a thought. Even the smallest of baby steps. And things you don’t have to think about no more are second nature, which means habit, so make sure your thought patterns continue to be power, success and opulence.

Here’s to superior minds! Cheers.

FY,

Har+new

P.S. I want you to read Meet the tireless entrepreneur who squatted at AOL , think of an opinion about Eric Simons, then read the comments. See the difference between you and THEM? How can you not have anything other than praise for this kid? How? How is it possible? Well, congratulations, Har-old, you found a soul mate. Enjoy your 9 to 5, suckas!

Apr 23 2012
Aside

Yeah, the date got pushed to June 8, but look on the bright side: You got more time to refine your pitch and work on your current idea. And, you have more time for the recruitment process to have other ideas presented. What’s 40 or 50 dollars? Furthermore, with it not being on Mother’s Day weekend, there will be more support. You need to start attending Tech Cocktails. Keep up with your coding!!!

Feb 22 2012
Aside

*Michael Jordan fist pump* YES!!! I mean, I knew you were going to be there, in the building, somewhere. But I think purchasing this ticket tells me exactly where you will be in the building. ON THE STAGE, BABY!!! IN THE SPOTLIGHT!!! Because I just know, Har-old, you are not going to just go there and look up to people pitching their own ideas instead of looking down at people pitching your own. How disappointing will that be? Anyway, you have just under 3 months to prepare. Learn from Kevin and his experience. You don’t think you stumbled upon his blog by accident, do you? Watch videos and take notes of Steve Jobs being insanely great in front of audiences. Just mastermind the entire event. I feel pretty confident in you winning over that crowd and getting your idea launched in 48 hours. This will be an early birthday present to yourself. WOOOOO!!! What shyness? Ha!

Dec 30 2011
Aside

You have not been a good father, to your 3 month young brainchild. The programmer thing, right? Well, I’ve got some news that really isn’t news because you think in possibilities, which means, you played with this thought before. Har-old, you do NOT need a partner to get this baby started! Instantaneous success. This is a low resistance level idea. A 180 from the Yeebizan. Now how are you going to use the last 2 days of 2011 to be the father of the year in 2012? Hmmm? Your hat is waiting on you!