Lessons from a serial entrepreneur

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What I’ve learned from
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2. Entrepreneurship is the best learning
experience you’ll ever go through

3. You won’t work less,
but you will
be in total control of your choices

4. First steps will be harsh

5. but once you meet success
!
!
!
!
!
it is very
rewarding

6. In every market,
there is room for
innovative ideas

7. If you’re passionate about your idea,
people will feel it too

8. You’re selling your
story
So get it right

9. Spread
the
word
every
single
day

10. Don’t be shy,
go get it
& ask for it

11. Find the complementary business partner
One that you can rely upon & trust
One that you have great communication with

12. Spot the most influential people of your industry
& get invited

13. Stay connected with your industry

14. Get together with other companies
to save on premises fees

15. Spen
d
time
selec
t in g
colla
bora
tors

16. Use your network

17. Barter instead of buying everything

18. Get patents

19. h
eryt
p ev
Kee
in g
on paper

20. A lot of doors will be
slammed at you,
but one open door is
enough to meet
success

21. Always anticipate
more
than planned
It rarely goes as expected

22. Plan 3 different budgets
optimistic - neutral - pessimistic

23. Master any aspect of your business
before hiring

24. If the
company fail,
take the
blame, not
your team

25. Celebrate any
success

26. Int
eg
rat
int e e
o t ve
he r y
de em
cis pl
ion oy
s ee

27. Praise, delegate & trust
them

28. Ask your them what they want

29. go
als
Let them fix their

30. Let them know HOW their actions affect the company

31. Write « how-to » guides
for your employees

32. Find out WHAT
collaborators will remember about you

33. & get them a gift
that represents you

34. Seek feedback

35. Foresee incidents
Ask yourself :
« What if … ? »

36. Make sure you hav
ea
in case of failure

37. Don’t compromise quality

38. Question everything

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40. Jérémie Lorrain
Co-Founder of nail art company Úñica.
French, Fashionista, Blogger, Entrepreneur,
Businessman, Model, Salesperson,
Ambitious, Open-minded, People and
Opportunity-Oriented.
Share your impressions, comments & secrets:
jeremie.lorrain@gmail.com