Comments on: One Thing I Learned From Bootstrapper’s Breakfast

By: Spandana Goli

Spandana Goli — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:09:53 +0000

I learnt that it is very important to test the idea even if it is a small subset of the actual product/service

By: Attendee

Attendee — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:37:14 +0000

Thank you for putting up this event.

My issue going in was “do I want to take outside money?”

Two remarks from attendees help me gain clarity on this. One is “what do yo need the money for.” Giving a serious answer to this question helps me understand my question better.

The other remark is a question about how I plan to pay back the investor, i.e. how can the investor make a profit investing in me. I notice that my thinking about Silicon Valley venture and angel funds is essentially the greater fool view. I feel some embarrassment over this view, and notice other possible relationships with investors.

Thank you again for putting up the event.

By: Carl Angotti

Carl Angotti — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:51:33 +0000

Great discussion on how to get a focus for a new business product area. As usual, also lots of discussions of interest to entrepreneurs.

By: Dorai Thodla

Dorai Thodla — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:03 +0000

I am always surprised by how much I learn in two hours. The quality and enthusiasm of people that show up and the things I find out that I never knew about and how time flies.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:14:23 +0000

I always learn from these people that share – the ‘consistent contributors’ and entrepreneurs. No matter what challenge lies ahead, it is great to get yet another perspective. And, to be with people that are active and doing, not just talking.

By: Phelan

Phelan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:45:56 +0000

When I first heard of Bootstrapper’s Breakfast I wasn’t sure what to expect. Now that I’ve been to one, I see many of the attendees are there from similar industries and with various fields of expertise that can help you get unstuck from possible issues you may be currently facing. All of us at one point or another need to look at problems and issues from a different perspective and these meetings help you to do that in a safe and friendly environment using some of the same principles as a mastermind group.

Great meetings and looking forward to attending more.

By: Joe Gordillo

Joe Gordillo — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:23:31 +0000

Just because you have a great product, service or idea it doesn’t necessarily mean the business will be successful. Making a business successful takes planning, focus and a lot of hard work.

Many 1st time entrepreneurs do not succeed because they are too focused on their idea, and not focused enough on the business aspects. Important Fact: Just because YOU had the idea, doesn’t qualify you as the best person to lead the business!

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:16:29 +0000

A very good update of accounting with easy action items to watch out for and not cause future headaches. 1099s, setting up accounts tailored for CPAs to look at, tax deadlines etc. Using QB online is a very good solution, although I find not many businesses are using yet.

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:14:23 +0000

Its great to network with other business people (people who are active in creating, inventing, selling). Questions and statements are common challenges which face all business types. One item mentioned is that clients are asking for more with less right now. We need to begin to educate and work with each of these clients closely so they may understand/measure what they receive.

By: Minda Cutcher

Minda Cutcher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:44:15 +0000

I got some really good actionable feedback from the group on how to shift my sales/marketing strategy from a method that felt “pushy” to a more nurturing style. Thanks for this great forum!