Season 2: What it Takes to Start A Business

<p>In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring possible Freedom Engines. In this show, Jeff shares his experience at what it takes to start a business. </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">The first rule of starting a business. It needs to solve a problem</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">You have to test your idea on real people, not create a product and take to market.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Start lean </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Learn to Market and Sell</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">It is not always hearts and roses. Suck it up Buttercup</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">You have to have a greater purpose. </li> </ol><p>Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the Freedom Nation podcast at <a href='http://www.freedomnationpodcast.com'>www.freedomnationpodcast.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>You can connect with Jeff through </p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/'>https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/JeffKikel'>https://twitter.com/JeffKikel</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/</a></p>