“Live What you Love” – Naomi Simson

Just got back from an October Business Month talk from Naomi Simson author of “Live What You Love” and founder of “Red Balloon” a hugely successful online gift retailer.  She’s also a television personality staring in the hit show “Shark Tank.”

Her talk was engaging, entertaining, inspiring and – best of all – practical.  Some of her nuggets of wisdom include the following:

• Just as much effort to play a big game as a little game
• Relationships create the brand experience.
• Just say “Thank You” a lot!
• We think the business is about money; money is just the scorecard.
• Unite purpose and passion and you have the cause

She ended her talk by sharing three important things to have in life.  First, a wishbone.  That’s for your big dreams and aspirations.  Next, a backbone.  That’s to keep going when everyone else gives up.  And, finally, a funny-bone.  That’s so you can enjoy life along the way.

I appreciate Naomi sharing her business and life insights this morning.  She appears to have her funny bone in good alignment as she comes across as a person who’s loving life!