That Will Never Work By Marc Randolph

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“When it comes to making your dream a reality, one of the most powerful weapons at your disposal is dogged, bullheaded insistence. It pays to be the person who won’t take no for an answer, since in business no always no.”

There aren’t many founders who can claim to have started one of the largest streaming platforms. Co-founder and first CEO Marc Randolph has a special perspective on guiding a company through its highs and lows.

Key Notes:

“Culture is a reflection of who you are and what you do; it doesn’t come from carefully worded mission statements and committee.”  

Your employees and colleagues look to you for guidance, so it’s important that your actions align with your company’s mission statements. If they don’t, the statements will lose their meaning and impact within the company.

“ The truth is that no business plan survives a collision with real customers. So the trick is to take your idea and set it on a collision course with reality as soon as possible.” 

It’s important not to be deluded about your business. Consider seeking the opinions of strangers who know nothing about it, or even better, ask your customers. Without a doubt, your customers are the best ones to ask about areas that may need improvement.

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