Comments on: How Bad Do You Want It?

By: Lipton of Starfeeder

Lipton of Starfeeder — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:24:14 +0000

“I don’t know who said it originally “entrepreneurs do today what most will not, to have tomorrow what most can not.””

My God that almost brought tears to my eyes… ok not tears tears, but you know the twinkle of passion

YES I agree with that quote 110%!!! ever since trying the whole giving up the 9-5 to pursue a business(and having it fail, someone elses idea) and now back in a 9-5 and working on another business model(my own idea) every last sec I’m thinking about it, wanting it!

Ok I just rambled, but had to comment/reply

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By: Ed Roach

Ed Roach — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:31:11 +0000

When all they see is the number, then the passion is missing. They’re not losing any sleep over it yet. I think it is more than the value proposition in this example anyway. It is more personal priorities and an understanding of what you truly want in life and when you are prepared to grasp it.

By: nesh thompson

nesh thompson — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:41:32 +0000

Hi Ed,

fantastic post. This is a problem in all solution based sales. The prospect is invariably interested in one thing “cost” and if you are pushed (which you more often than not are) to give an initial quote, then that person is flabbergasted at spending $5000, no matter that by spending that $5000 you will increase his earnings x% of this initial cost.

I very much doubt that his television will provide those returns, but then most often the initial tussle with a client is over the value proposition. Those who don’t see the value, as you say don’t want it hard enough.

By: Ed Roach

Ed Roach — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:18:39 +0000

Josh,

If only we were all smacked in the head years sooner, where would we be today, eh? I guess we really weren’t ready to hear the message yet. I guess to answer my headline, some would have to admit to themselves – not yet. When you’re ready for that smack in the head, then you will address business prioriites.

Love the quote by the way.

By: Josh Garner

Josh Garner — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:05:53 +0000

Ed,

This post is great. I can personally vouch that saying you want it and actually wanting it are 2 completely different things. It took me 2 years to realize that I was all too happy to spend money on trivial materials instead of investing in my personal brand. I can attest that once I was smacked in the face by a few peers and got my act together (put money into marketing instead of the new car I wanted), I’ve seen bigger gains.

Now, I wonder what I was thinking in the first place. If only I would have woken up years ago, the new car wouldn’t even be a thought.

I don’t know who said it originally “entrepreneurs do today what most will not, to have tomorrow what most can not.”

You want that flat screen this week, or do you want your personal home theater in 5 years?