I have exciting news to share! I’ve been recruited by the Small Business Development Center of Illinois (SBDC) to establish a new advisory service for start ups and existing firms in Illinois that have high growth potential. This can be any type of firm in any type of industry. Our program is called, High Growth [...]
Tag Archives: Exit
Author announces mission to create 14 million jobs.
August 3, 2010 – 7:10 am
Entrepreneur and author of I.D.E.A. to Exit: An Entrepreneurial Journey Jeff Weber has established a mission to create 14 million new jobs. Every economic recession has seen recovery due to the efforts of entrepreneurs by virtue of new businesses being started and new employees hired. Weber describes his book as an entrepreneurial roadmap and he [...]
What they’re saying…
July 1, 2010 – 11:59 am
I wanted to share what people like you are saying about I.D.E.A. to Exit: An Entrepreneurial Journey. I wrote this book for you, sharing the same desire to hear and learn what it takes and how to know about becoming an entrepreneur. How do I take action on an idea – and should I? What [...]
Weekend Projects
June 27, 2010 – 3:53 pm
It is very difficult to describe the feeling of owning your own business – more so, the feeling of building your own business from scratch. Regardless of the level of sales you reach the feeling of accomplishment in bringing a company from nothing to something, especially one that is bootstrapped, is incredible. One analogy I [...]
From Basement to Big Time, Applying an Entrepreneurial Spirit for Success
May 3, 2010 – 10:19 pm
“From Basement to Big Time”, Applying an Entrepreneurial Spirit for Success The RN Group (Robert Rosenthal & Patrick Nimrod) invites you to an event featuring keynote speaker: Jeffrey A. Weber Author of “I.D.E.A. to Exit: An Entrepreneurial Journey” Join Glenview Native and author Jeff Weber as he discusses his entrepreneurial journey from basement to big [...]
Attention Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurial Dreamers.
April 26, 2010 – 7:05 am
Attention Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurial Dreamers. My new book, I.D.E.A. to Exit: An Entrepreneurial Journey was written specifically for you. This engaging true story educates and motivates with a host of new unique methodologies on innovation, change, scaling, sales, understanding your Risk Box, establishing IP to position yourself for exit and more! Most entrepreneurs fail to [...]
I routinely put myself into situations where I can fail – and that is good. It shows I am stretching myself to my very limits.
April 11, 2010 – 12:22 pm
This phrase just came to me as I was preparing for a talk before a group of independent direct sales professionals. I wish I had it in the book, but here it is now for you to apply: I routinely put myself into situations where I can fail – and that is good. It shows I [...]
Lessons Learned By Entrepreneurs (Since Hindsight is 20/20)
March 30, 2010 – 3:41 pm
Lessons Learned By Entrepreneurs (Since Hindsight is 20/20) Insights into the Biggest Myths and Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship from Those Who Have Been There Entrepreneurs usually go into business wearing some lovely rose-colored glasses, only to learn that there are a whole host of myths and misconceptions about owning your own business. I asked a variety [...]
What makes someone activate to become an entrepreneur?
March 27, 2010 – 9:48 am
My answer to this question is my Entrepreneurial formula that looks like this: I.D.E.A. + Situation + Opportunity = Entrepreneurial Activation The idea is central to any new business/venture. One’s personal and professional situation must meet certain requirements to accept the prospect of pursing the idea. Finally, the opportunity for the idea must be timely. [...]
From Corporate Job to Entrepreneur – How?
March 13, 2010 – 8:53 am
I was at the top of my game back in 1994 working for the leading educational software distributor in the US, when I pitched to my boss an idea to expand into what was then an untapped market. I was all excited and spent time researching when I presented what I thought was sure to be my next big move within the company. Quickly I was shot down, as it was stated that they had already considered this market in the past and they did not feel it was their space. I was devastated, as I knew in my heart it was the right move.