TOILET PAPER ENTREPRENEUR PROFILES
Ryan Coleman, Founder of Nextforce LLC
Company Name
Nextforce, LLC.
Started
Fall 2006
Start-Up Cash
$1,300
Founder
Ryan Coleman
Favorite Movie
Toss up: 300, Usual Suspects, Good Will Hunting
Biggest Complaint
There are too many people who are afraid of being creative and taking risks.
Biggest Accomplishment
Launching Nextforce despite the naysayers! Putting on the war paint, checking my pride at the door and moving toward something that is helping others and makes me tick.
Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistake & Lessons Learned
Not asking for help when I needed it. The lessons learned are endless but the top five would be:
YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE
COLLABORATION IS THE NEXT SOURCE OF ENERGY
ASKING FOR HELP REQUIRES YOU TELLING YOUR STORY TO OTHERS
YOU MUST SELL SOMETHING BEFORE YOU CAN SAY YOU ARE IN BUSINESS
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND TRUST OTHERS IN THEIR ABILITIES
Life of Passion
I am firm believer that rather than going and finding your passion, bring it with you. I love what I am doing. I interact with young professionals and companies all day long. I have great partnerships and relationship with people who want to change the world and make everything just a little better. There are a lot of hard times owning and running a business but it is your ability to prepare, adapt and overcome that separates you from the rest of the crowd!
The Lesson
Never, Never, Never give up!- Winston Churchill
In the TV Show, How I Met Your Mother, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris aka "Dougie Houser") says, "SUIT UP!" No, you don't have to wear a suit all the time, but you do have to show up and be an active participant in this game called life. Energy is contagious and wins ball games. Most people are attracted to positive people with energy and want to be a part of the action. "Suit Up" means waking up every morning, being excited about the day ahead of you, creating your own path and opportunities, connecting with new like-minded people, doing your homework and making it rain! These are words of wisdom for everyone! If you are an entrepreneur, "Suit Up" is a way of life. You have to get out there! Don't be afraid of failure. Break down doors. Make yourself visible to the world. Share your ideas. Share your stories and make sure everyone sees the fire that is lit in your eyes. Believe me the energy is contagious!
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