Episode 83: No substitute for hard work, with Payman Taei.
Payman Taei is the founder of Visme and HindSite Interactive. In late 2001 he started creating websites for businesses to pay his way through college. With $170 and a vintage Pentium processor in the corner of a small apartment, over the last 14 years he grew HindSite to a stable award winning web consulting company with two profitable divisions; a web consulting firm and a Software as a Service (Visme) which allows 250,000 businesses and individuals to create professional presentation and infographics right in their browser. \xa0
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nPayman has a daily task/goal list to stay focused \u2013 be productive every day. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nBe consistent \u2013 Payman sees success by keeping clear, consistent goals in sight.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nPayman\u2019s nine-month developed product wasn\u2019t being used \u2013 and Payman tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cYou need to have passion to be a business owner \u2013 you\u2019ll only get so far without it.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201cThere is no shortcut \u2013 extremely hard work allows you to achieve your goals.\u201d \xa0
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\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have listened to my instincts \u2013 be grounded.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nListen to your customers \u2013 but know when to say no.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual is in line without vision \u2013 and is passionate about our business.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Be ready to change angles at any given time \n
- Create a product you know there\u2019s a need for \u2013 and make it the best product you can \n
- Differentiate yourself from the field \n
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