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Entrepreneurship for Developers:
The Keys to SuccessPresented by Cory J. Miller, iThemes CEO

The toughest,
loneliest job. Ever.

What I’ve Learned:
My Priorities

1. You
2. Your Team
3. Your Customers

Code is awesome.
But it’s all about people.

You
PRIORITY
#1

Your happiness
MATTERS MOST

If you’re not happy
NOBODY IS

I was miserable.

Enough is enough.
NEVER AGAIN.

Your WHY &
Your HAPPY

Your Life  
Support System

1. Spouse or Signiﬁcant Other
2. My Team
3. Mentors & Coaches
4. Mental Health Counselor
5. Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
My Support Group

Retreat & Recharge

YOUR TEAM
PRIORITY
#2

If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.
—AFRICAN PROVERB

People Who Can
& Will Attempt
The Summit With You

Anger and frustration come from
UNMET EXPECTATIONS.
—SMITTY, MY COACH

One person can bring it all down.
Beware!

What Should You Hire For?
1. Fit
2. Skill
3. Potential

Fire for
POISON or
PERFORMANCE

Firing is about
BOUNDARIES

One indisputable leadership fact:
CARE

YOUR CUSTOMERS
PRIORITY
#3

We had a problem.

MAKE PEOPLE’S LIVES
AWESOME!

Protect & Prosper
Customers are the Cause we Champion

What Are Their Dreams?
And how do we help them get there?

Marketing Is Not Evil
It’s your greatest ally.

Don’t apologize  
for making money!

The best customers
want you to make money.

The Worst Customers
Aren’t Even Customers
They’re vampires and terrorists.

Reaching Nirvana

Money + Meaning
Profit + Purpose

LIVE IN THE ARENA

Get in Touch
cory@ithemes.com // @corymiller303
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Entrepreneurship for Developers: The Keys to Success presented by Cory Miller