I have some good news for you: Those brick-wall moments happen to every entrepreneur. They’re a normal part of the process. Success is often a matter of understanding how to tear those brick walls down so you can get back to building your business. Continue reading
Author Archives: Tom Ryan
Ep. 041 – Consultation With Pam, Part 4: How to Tell Your Story
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In this episode, Tom continues his one-on-one consultation with author and burgeoning entrepreneur Pam. This is part four in a five-part series discussing Pam’s efforts to turn her passion for writing into a full-time business.
Tom is joined by fellow podcaster Jason Pyles as they explore Pam’s professional goals, including the importance of sexual abuse advocacy in her writing, and her challenges in preparing a book proposal for publishers. Continue reading
Breakthrough Business Models: An Introduction
“How do I turn my product or service idea into a viable business?” As a business coach and entrepreneur, it’s one of the questions I’m asked most often. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are some very reliable methods and tools available to make the process of turning an idea into a business easier.
It’s a huge topic, a real elephant of a discussion, and over the next several articles I’ll be breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. I’ll introduce you to some of the ideas and techniques I’ve found to be the most effective for myself, my friends and my clients. Continue reading
Episode 27: Turning Ideas Into Breakthrough Business Models, Part 1
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What’s the process for turning a great idea into a real business? Host Tom Ryan explains the Business Model Canvas method in part one of this two-part podcast.
In this episode, Tom is joined by fellow podcaster Jason Piles to tackle one of the biggest questions faced by entrepreneurs: “How do I turn my product or service idea into a viable business?” This episode provides an introduction and overview of Lean Startup‘s Business Model Canvas method for launching a new business. Continue reading