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Entrepreneur, CEO, and business owner Jay Adelson (Equinix, Digg, Revision3, SimpleGeo) demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Ask Jay how to turn any business idea into reality: askjay@revision3.com, @jayadelson, or http://youtube.com/askjayadelson Read More

Your Role in the Business

Thursday, October 13th, 2011 – running time 08:15

Successful entrepreneur and CEO, Jay Adelson, demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Today he discusses if coders should run the business idea themselves or get someone else to help them build the business.

Jay's Chalkboard Notes on if You Should Stick to Coding or Also Run the Business:

- Can you run the business?

- First timers should get help

- Increase your chance of success

- Focus on what you're good at

- Where is your time best spent?

- Get help when you feel stretched

Today's Homework Assignment


Your Day to Day Life:

- Decide what lifestyle you want

- Get some experience first

- Learn about your limitations

- Experiment with that lifestyle

- Entrepreneurs are not always CEOs

05:19 | Play

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About the Show

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Show Title:
Ask Jay
Description:
Entrepreneur, CEO, and business owner Jay Adelson (Equinix, Digg, Revision3, SimpleGeo) demystifies the start-up process by providing tips and answering questions. Ask Jay how to turn business ideas into reality!
Categories:
How-To & DIY, News & Politics, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Aug 9, 2011
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