Nothing is more inspiring to a franchise owner than the idea of setting out on one’s own and building on a dream. Businesses come to life as we invest of our time, money and energy—ideally in the form of more customers, better opportunities and greater profitability.
Yet it’s also encouraging to hear from successful business people. They have traveled this path before and can provide insights the rest of us must learn by trial and error.
In no particular order, here are quotes from four famous people describing how to live the life of a successful entrepreneur.
Richard Branson, Virgin Group: “You will live a much better life if you pursue your passions. People who work on the things that they love usually enjoy life more than everyone else does simply because they are chasing their dreams.”
Bill Gates, Microsoft: “When you find a good idea act on it right away.”
Evan Williams, technology company founder: “My focus is usually great first thing in the morning, so going to the gym first is a trade off of very productive time. Instead, I’ve started going mid-morning or late afternoon (especially on days I work late).”
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook: “The dynamic of managing people and being CEO in a company is a lot different than being college roommates with someone.”
Whether your goals include using time more effectively or investing in new ideas in 2015, we wish you a bright start to your new business excellence!
