John is the Founder and CEO of Global Grad, which helps colleges identify students at risk of dropping out in real time. He completed a venture-backed accelerator program and has presented around the country at Fortune 500 companies, colleges, high schools, and other venues.
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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
- ‘I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.’ – Thomas A. Edison click to tweet!
Business Failure
- John realized first hand that sometimes when you’re in a hole, you just have to stop digging!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- John’s AH-HA moment underscores the need to keep your ear to the ground, your eyes open, and your head on a swivel. Fire Nation, opportunities abound EVERYWHERE… The only question is: which one will you FOCUS on?
Current Business
- John’s current biz is thriving for one simple reason: he identified an issue, then acted aggressively to create a solution.
Small Business Resource
- Gitomer: Jeffrey Gitomer’s Certified Advisor Program. Video Intro | More Information · Sales Caffeine · Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Caffeine – Your Weekly Sales Jolt.
Best Business Book
- If You Build It Will They Come by Rob Adams
Interview Links
Sponsors
- Igloo: An Intranet software solution built with easy-to-use cloud apps like shared calendars, Twitter-like micro blogs, and file sharing. Try Igloo – free for up to 10 people – at igloosoftware.com/fire.
- Casper: If you’re ready for better nights and brighter days visit casper.com/fire and use promo code FIRE to get fifty dollars toward any mattress purchase!
Killer Resources!
1) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
2) Your Big Idea: Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
3) Funnel On Fire: Learn how to create a funnel that converts!
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