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Entrepreneurship for Developers:
The Keys to SuccessPresented by Cory J. Miller, iThemes CEO
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The toughest,
loneliest job. Ever.
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What Ive Learned:
My Priorities
1. You
2. Your Team
3. Your Customers
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Code is awesome.
But its all about people.
You
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PRIORITY
#1
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Your happiness
MATTERS MOST
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If youre not happy
NOBODY IS
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I was miserable.
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Enough is enough.
NEVER AGAIN.
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Your WHY &
Your HAPPY
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Your Life 
Support System
1. Spouse or Signi鍖cant Other
2. My Team
3. Mentors & Coaches
4. Mental Health Counselor
5. Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
My Support Group
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Retreat & Recharge
YOUR TEAM
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PRIORITY
#2
If you want to go fast, go alone.
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If you want to go far, go together.
AFRICAN PROVERB
People Who Can
& Will Attempt
The Summit With You
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Anger and frustration come from
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UNMET EXPECTATIONS.
SMITTY, MY COACH
One person can bring it all down.
Beware!
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What Should You Hire For?
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1. Fit
2. Skill
3. Potential
Fire for
POISON or
PERFORMANCE
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Firing is about
BOUNDARIES
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One indisputable leadership fact:
CARE
YOUR CUSTOMERS
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PRIORITY
#3
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We had a problem.
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MAKE PEOPLES LIVES
AWESOME!
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Protect & Prosper
Customers are the Cause we Champion
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What Are Their Dreams?
And how do we help them get there?
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Marketing Is Not Evil
Its your greatest ally.
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Dont apologize 
for making money!
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The best customers
want you to make money.
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The Worst Customers
Arent Even Customers
Theyre vampires and terrorists.
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Reaching Nirvana
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Money + Meaning
Profit + Purpose
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LIVE IN THE ARENA
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Get in Touch
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