#CreateYourSuccess: 2020, A Lesson in Resilience

I’m a big believer in falling down 7 times, but getting up 8. I try to relay the importance of being resilient and having the will to win when dealing with my Shark Tank companies, talking to entrepreneurs, or interacting with my team at Herjavec Group.

Now, I want to share my advice and tools for success with all of you. Here is my monthly roundup of advice and resources for those who strive to create their own success.

What you do with this information is entirely up to you, but remember – the only thing the world owes you is an opportunity. 

The #SmallBizCorner

If you know anything about me, you know I'm absolutely crazy about entrepreneurship! I respect the hustle, the pain and the passion entrepreneurs have for their business. It's not always easy - in fact, it's never easy - but starting and running your own business can be the most rewarding life experience. In this section, I'd like to share some of my advice for the entrepreneurs out there...

Entrepreneurs always want to know my top advice for starting a business. But how do you start a business that will be resilient in tough times? Here are my 3 tips! Know your numbers, engage in smart marketing (be diligent about what you're doing & why), and most importantly ASK FOR HELP! Starting and running a business isn't easy so be prepared to reach out and ask for support!

LinkedIn Live with Matt Higgins

As far as this pandemic goes, we are still in uncertain times, but I wanted to learn more about what reopening really means for the small businesses that have survived. To that end, I spoke to Matt Higgins, Co-Founder of RSE Ventures, on where small businesses are heading. We discussed the real estate industry, building lasting relationships through digital means, and more. Check it out below!

Lessons for Leaders

For a business leader, one thing never goes away - learning. No matter who you are, or how successful you might be, you can always learn something. Here's my big takeaway for leaders this month.

3 Secrets of Resilient People | Lucy Hone

If there's one thing we have all learned from 2020, it's the importance of being resilient. Everyone has faced some very tough times - being laid off, falling ill, declaring bankruptcy, time apart from loved ones...the list goes on. But always remember - it's not the tough that survive, but the resilient. We will all experience trauma and hardship in our lives, so what's important is learning how to overcome that adversity and come out ahead. Watch this video by Lucy Hone, a researcher on resilience, as she shares 3 strategies that will help you develop resilience so that you can handle any adversity that comes your way.

Step Into the Tank

After years of being on Shark Tank, I’ve seen many different types of people come through those doors. As a Shark, we’re not just investing in the business – we’re investing in the entrepreneur. We look for their passion, knowledge, preparation, and charisma. In this section, I want to highlight the entrepreneurs and businesses that have impressed me in the Tank and I ask them for the top three lessons they learned from their Shark Tank experience.

Radiate

Business Owners: Brent Davidson, Bryan Cantrell, Keith Davidson

Radiate uses renewable, recycled soy wax to make a portable campfire that you can enjoy whether you're camping out in the woods or just in your backyard.

1. Prepare, prepare, and prepare again! And then realize that the Sharks are still going ask questions that you weren’t prepared for.
2. Know your numbers backward and forwards.
3. Know your industry better than anyone – but still, be open to advice and criticism.

What I'm Reading

Leaders are readers. I'm always reading one or two books at any given time, and over time I've read some truly fantastic books that have helped me gain perspective or improve myself and my business. Here's my recommendation for the next book to put on your reading list.

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Being good at negotiation is one of the best skills you'll learn. You might be negotiating a new job offer, looking for an investor for your business, or simply deliberating with a coworker. if you understand how to negotiate effectively, you'll automatically have the upper hand.

Never Split the Difference is written by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator - so you better believe he knows what he's talking about! In his book, he shares his principles, tactics, and strategies that you can use to become an expert negotiator and get what you want!

A Cybersecurity Minute

You might know me as a Shark on Shark Tank, but first and foremost I am the CEO & Founder of Herjavec Group, a global cybersecurity firm that protects enterprise-level businesses from cyber threats and attacks. It wouldn't be my newsletter if I didn't share my take on what I'm seeing in the cyber industry right now !

Cyber CEO: Cyber Insurance, COVID-19, and Resilient Security Programs

This is truly a historic time - for all businesses, and particularly for cybersecurity. Now, months later, there is an overwhelming amount of news about our “new reality.” But what does this mean specifically for CISOs and security leaders?  

JR Cunningham, Herjavec Group’s VP of Strategic Solutions, spoke on Cybercrime Radio for an update on COVID-19, advice for cyber insurance, and building resilient security programs that can survive drastic changes like – let’s just say – a global pandemic. 

There are some great nuggets in the full interview with JR so if you've got 20 minutes, I highly recommend listening to the podcast episode below.

Get more cyber thought leadership from Herjavec Group here.

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To Your Success,