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David Shands: The Entrepreneurial Mindset, How to Build a Loyal Community and Hone Your Niche for Massive Success | Entrepreneurship E264
Dec 29, 2023
David Shands, an entrepreneur, shares his journey from being a waiter at the Cheesecake Factory to building a successful business. He talks about life lessons, Steve Jobs' influence, struggling as a young entrepreneur, focusing efforts, starting his own t-shirt brand, teaching entrepreneurship, perfecting his craft on YouTube, earning listeners' trust, and building a niche community.
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- Focus and consistency are vital for entrepreneurial success.
- Building a niche community requires understanding and addressing the needs of your target audience.
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The Journey of Personal Development and Entrepreneurship
David Shans, an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and fashion mogul, discusses his journey of personal development and entrepreneurship. Growing up in New Jersey, David had a strong entrepreneurial influence from his father, who instilled in him the importance of giving his best in whatever he pursued. He recalls being motivated to make money from a young age and engaging in various side hustles, such as shoveling snow and raking leaves. However, he admits that early on, he struggled with consistency and easily got distracted by new ideas. It was through personal development and a commitment to focusing on the idea in front of him that David overcame this tendency to jump from one venture to another.
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