Art is a die-hard entrepreneur and Renaissance man. He founded a software company, which today has its software on most computers. Now, he is widely recognized as being one of the foremost chocolate makers in the world. His company Amano Artisan Chocolate is quite likely the world’s most highly awarded chocolate company, with over 150 first place awards since 2007.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘Just do it.’ – Nike click to tweet!
Business Failure
- Art shares a failure that turns into a MASSIVE lesson for Fire Nation, and I have him pull out ALL the lessons learned so YOU don’t get burned.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Art tells a magnificent story of how a bite of chocolate in Hawaii changed the course of his life, and many others, too.
Current Business
- Art is changing the course of chocolate, and reveals his 2014 plans here. YUM!
Small Business Resource
- Google Docs: Create and share your work online and access your documents from anywhere. Manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, surveys, and more
Best Business Book
- Maverick by Ricardo Semler
Interview Links
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
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