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 [...]
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How to raise an entrepreneur
July 11, 2010 – 4:15 pm
I just commented on a blog thread at Inc. Magazine titled “Revitalizing the American Dream”. It talked about needing more start-ups and how we should foster that as a nation. Several suggestions focused on college preparation and means to open doors for entrepreneurs. My comment focused on starting much earlier in the process. The latest [...]
What it means to be Extraordinary
July 7, 2010 – 9:50 pm
I thought I would share an excerpt from my book, I.D.E.A. to Exit: An Entrepreneurial Journey. It is one of the last chapters and it holds a lot of special meanings that are reflective of the entrepreneur. “Entrepreneurs are ordinary people that do extraordinary things.” —Jeff Weber Extraordinary is one of my favorite adjectives. It [...]
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. [...]