A DVI CE FOR E MERG I NG BU S I N E SS OWNERS It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before. What better resource for great business insights than our members? In advance of #SmallBusinessWeek, we asked our members to share their best advice as a business owner or business leader. We’re featuring some of the best advice in the pages of Momentum, but you can find even more advice from our members on the Momentum Blog. Visit blog.memphischamber.com to learn from our member businesses or search the hashtag #MemberAdvice on our social media channels to see more. Interested in sharing your advice? Visit join.memphischamber.com/ share-your-business-advice to share your own insights.
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received? The best piece of advice that I have ever received was that “most people want to receive a promotion without going through the process. You must be willing to drink from the bitter cup in order to earn a seat at the table.” In other words, you must be willing to put in the work, persevere, and overcome any obstacles which you may encounter. When I see a door closed, I will find a way to open it. If I come to a wall, I will break it down and walk through. If there is no door, I will build one and step through it.
Shawn Goffer, President & CEO of Precious Memories
What keeps you motivated? One of my most favorite quotes comes from H. Jackson Brown, Jr., “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” When I think about what those incredible people accomplished during the hours of their days, I am challenged to be thoughtful in how I am filling mine. We all have the potential for greatness, and the same amount of time to accomplish it.
Sally Pace, CEO of Connect Healthcare Collaboration
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