Slogging Out Startup Success with the TropicalMBA and How to Build a Million Dollar Product Business – ATK093
Summary: Today we're taking business and startup success to the next level when Dan Andrews of the TropicalMBA drops some serious insight on what it takes to build a million dollar product business and how find success sourcing and manufacturing products.<br> <br> Key Business Takeaways<br> <br> * Why you need to leverage your own business talents<br> * How passion and purpose balance into business and life<br> * How to find a balance in your startup<br> * The reasons work/life balance isn't real<br> * What happens starting two businesses simultaneously<br> * Why you've got to make massive risks to build a business<br> * How having multiple startups can save your company from failure<br> * How to turn lifetime value into long term business success<br> * The difference between B2B and B2C startups and how to succeed<br> * Why you should sell your product for way more than you expect<br> * Sourcing strategies and the best ways to find manufacturers<br> * The reason getting your hands dirty is critical to a successful product<br> * How long it takes once your prototypes are ready to get a product perfected for Kickstarter<br> * Why sourcing products is hard and why you must take responsibility for the product<br> * Growing and scaling a business post-Kickstarter<br> * Why retail isn't a good experience for entrepreneurs<br> * How to build a brand team and co-founder<br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a title="Tropical MBA" href="http://www.tropicalmba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tropicalmba.com</a><br> * <a href="http://www.moderncatdesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moderncatdesigns.com</a><br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Epic Business Books<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1502472392/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1502472392&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=FNZWKYHHA7E2TERU" rel="nofollow">The 7 Day Startup: You Don't Learn Until You Launch</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590790154/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1590790154&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=SKEXPKVQP2VRVHEQ" rel="nofollow">Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316952664/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0316952664&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=BZKMK4R6EMDYPAUR" rel="nofollow">The Winds of War</a><br> <br> Connect with Dan<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/tropicalmba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@tropicalmba</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tropicalmba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tropical MBA's Facebook</a><br> <br> [clear-line][clear-line]<br> [clear-line]<br> My Coming Kickstarter<br> The on-the-go laptop stand that doubles as your computer's case!<br> <br> [one-half-first]<a href="https://artofthekickstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pic3.jpg"></a>[/one-half-first][one-half][/one-half]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> [clear-line]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> <br> Grab Yours When We Launch!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Love the Show? Leave us a Review<br> <a href="http://bit.ly/1oYXnYw"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Our Sponsor<br> <br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1lbn0dr">eFulFillment Service</a>: Want to get your rewards out to backers and eliminate the hassle of post-campaign shipping? EFS can help with tons of crowdfunding experience and special discounts for Art of the Kickstart listeners these guys are a great bet to help your business grow.<br>
