the Podcasts
Click below to see the list of programs for both of our podcasts.
A new program every Wednesday
14 programs highlighting content in the book, “The Entrepreneurial Mindset.”
THE BOOK
The epidemic of small business failures in the U.S. is a direct result of inadequate entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.
“The Entrepreneurial Mindset” provides a self-assessment of your ability to prevail, and a roadmap for start-up success.
The entrepreneurs’ Guild
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the planning documents
Click below for links to sample formats of important business documents that we discuss in the book and during the “Flawless Launch” podcasts.
Introduction
My passion is to help small businesses thrive!
Starting a business and having it succeed is a rare accomplishment. This is evident by the statistics presented by the Small Business Administration and the US Chamber of Commerce. Over 50% of new businesses fail in the first 2 years, and 97% fail within 5 years. But this epidemic of failure can be cured with good planning and flawless execution of business wisdom and fundamentals. It may not be as difficult as it seems, if you have the right tools, information, resources, patience and the proper entrepreneurial mindset.
the entrepreneurial mindset
This is the title of my new book, which was written to help aspiring entrepreneurs self-assess whether they have what it takes to succeed as a small business owner, and to help struggling new entrepreneurs discover where to focus to help pull their business out of the weeds. The book is also the focal point of our podcast series Flawless Launch, and the basis of an online virtual training course available in 2022.
“The Entrepreneurial Mindset” is available by clicking the button below. It is also available at book retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor and Ingram.
More information is available at the publisher’s website by clicking on the ‘Buy the Book’ button below.
THE BOOK
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Sometimes being in business is heaven…and sometimes it’s hell!
National business advisor and former corporate executive, Thom Stimpel, explores why your small business is at such a high risk of failure.
An essential text for those who want their business to thrive!
What People are Saying About “The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Contemplating the allure of writing your own ticket to success, approving your own vacation time, and signing your own paycheck? Read “The Entrepreneurial Mindset” before you give your notice. It will challenge you with a self-assessment to make sure you’ve got the right stuff. If you do, Stimpel delivers a cogent and compelling roadmap, bursting at the seems with expert advice for every possibility, because he’s seen them all. It’s like sitting next to an armchair quarterback who’s holding the ball … and the playbook.”
Dr. Bridget Cooper
Cage Rattler & Bestselling Author of “Pain Rebel” and “Little Landslides”
“Sometimes it’s not wise to go into business for yourself. Though Stimpel’s book is a ‘how to do it right’ manual, it also enables you to figure out if you should just stop! “The Entrepreneurial Mindset” is THE road map for both paths. As a small business advisor that has had to get folks to fail faster to stop the bleeding, this book is both a preventative and a cure.”
Thomas R. Fleury
Principal, Executive Management & Business Care, LLC
The Entrepreneurs’ Guild
The Guild means many things to many people. It has recently been transitioned to a Facebook Community to allow for greater flexibility among the members. You choose how much and how often you want to engage. As a member you can participate in open forums that discuss important business topics, you can ask questions, share your expertise, get information about regional events and future training courses, get insights about the guests on our podcasts, and perhaps even be invited to be a guest yourself. Our mission here is to provide value, not to sell programs! Your membership is complementary.
Thom Stimpel
Thom Stimpel is a transformational business leader with 35 years of multi-product, multi-market, multi-national experience. As an author, trainer, podcaster, and business advisor, he is often referred to as “An Architect of Possibilities”. Thom has a passion for helping aspiring entrepreneurs assess their ability to succeed as business owners, and helping struggling businesses solve complex problems, capitalize on important opportunities, reinvent themselves, create new competitive advantages, and thrive!
Tom Fleury
Tom Fleury has 20 years of corporate services management and re-engineering expertise, plus 15 years of small business start-up experience. His unique skills allow him to “see and solve problems before they occur”. Tom has also helped hundreds of businesses develop their unique marketing position with their product/service or, in the case of individuals seeking employment, themselves. He also runs “peer to peer” business groups.
Tom Fleury
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