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The Sam Ovens Podcast

45. Why Does Your Business Exist? (Other Than Making Money)

Sep 20, 2018
20:52
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Why does your business exist other than making money? Most entrepreneurs don't have an answer to this question. Money is a byproduct of value, not value itself. Shifting from making money to striving for excellence leads to long-term success. Material possessions led to emptiness and confusion. Creating the best product and having a purpose beyond money is crucial.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prioritizing value over money is key to business success and financial returns.
  • Focusing solely on making money can lead to a lack of motivation, failure, and missed opportunities for competition to thrive.

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The importance of having a purpose beyond making money

Many entrepreneurs realize that their businesses lack a purpose beyond making money, which can be detrimental to their motivation and success. Business is about providing value to customers by solving their problems or helping them achieve their desired outcomes. By focusing solely on making money, entrepreneurs miss the bigger picture of adding value, which is the real driver of financial success

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