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!
I agree. Money should never be the goal. It is the outcome of successfully fulfilling the needs of people.
Marco; you would have loved her talk. A real energizing person.