Eric and Tim have been providing
weather forecasts to the snow removal industry for almost 20 years. Starting
their own business seemed like the logical next step. They’ve got the edge with
their knowledge of weather. They won’t ever miss those pesky 3 am
ice storms that other companies might not know
about. Midwest Weather Snow Management is all about quality service. They’ll
even forfeit a larger profit to give the best service at the best price.
We sat down with Eric Livingston,
seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Midwest Weather Snow Management. He told us about the three things that all
entrepreneurs out there need to know:
1. Hire the Right People: “It’s all about hiring the right people,”
Eric says, “It makes your job a lot easier“. Hire the right people from the
start—it’ll take a load off your shoulders. And hey, entrepreneurs need all the
help they can get because startups are stressful!
2. Have a Passion: “Make sure you have a
passion for it, otherwise you won’t enjoy what you do and you probably won’t
succeed.” Eric spent 1-2 years creating this company. Without passion, he would
not have worked as hard to see the project through.
3. Don’t Underestimate Risks: Think about every possibility. “You can’t
underestimate the risk,” Eric advises, “be prepared to lose it all”. Unsavory
results are very possible, especially in this economy. Entrepreneurs, be
prepared for every scenario!
What’s Eric’s favorite part about
starting his own business? The challenge! “You run into obstacles and you
devise ways to overcome them. You go around them or go through them, whatever
you have to do.”
Entrepreneurs have to be ready to work hard. But it’s very rewarding to have to your own business to show for it! Take a page from Eric’s book and be passionate about your trade—but reasonable too!
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