by John Williams | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
You’ve got to love this story! Max Bracey was at law school when he came up with the idea of opening a Viking shop selling armour, swords and more – in Walthamstow, North London. It was tough going until cult US TV hit Game of Thrones created a surprising...
by John Williams | Aug 3, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, Killer Idea Crash Course, Superniching, The New Entrepreneurialism
At many stages of your venture you may ask yourself whether launching your idea is actually feasible, whether you can make money from it, or even if it offers value to anyone. The simple truth is that you’ll never know the answer to these questions if you never try....
by John Williams | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Well my long-awaited 2nd book is now available for pre-order and if you order it before Thursday 4th August I will send you a package of bonuses worth £3000! You’ll receive: vouchers worth thousands of pounds on my programmes to help you launch your own...
by John Williams | Aug 1, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
‘It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives...
by John Williams | Jul 31, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
Developing your idea and going about launching it is one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you can do. And yes you’re going to come up against setbacks along the way. That’s normal. But t doesn’t mean you should give up and go back to your day...
by John Williams | Jul 30, 2016 | Curate copy and steal, Superniching
Did you know that your project can be entirely original and of value without actually creating any new content? How? By getting into curation. Curating means choosing the best of other people’s content, arranging it, commenting on it, and then sharing it with...
by John Williams | Jul 29, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump
‘I would wake up in the morning and drive around cold calling from eight until five. Most doors were slammed in my face. I had a few police escorts out of buildings. It wasn’t long before I grew immune to the word “no”.’ – Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx It’s easy to...
by John Williams | Jul 28, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
Here’s an excerpt from my new book Screw Work Break Free: “Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we’ll escape the pain of criticism, ridicule, judgment, and shame. It’s a shield. Perfectionism is a 20-ton shield that...
by John Williams | Jul 27, 2016 | Marketing, Superniching
How do you stand out as a beginner in a crowded market? My solution is to superniche – to choose a small area you can really excel in and focus entirely on that. If the area you choose is one you are excited about and have some expertise in you go from being a...
by John Williams | Jul 26, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, Marketing, The New Entrepreneurialism
When you first put yourself out there and share a business idea or creative work that’s close to your heart, it can feel uncomfortable. For some people it’s terrifying. I’ve met people with very successful careers who hold positions with lots of...
