How To Succeed As An Entrepreneur A Beginners Guide

Learn Entrepreneurship through Q&A with Matthew Rolnick who generated 10+ Million in sales at Groupon.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.2

- What Is An Entrepreneur
- The Mindset Required To Succeed As An Entrepreneur
- The Skills Needed to Succeed as An Entrepreneur

What you'll learn

What Is An Entrepreneur
The Mindset Required To Succeed As An Entrepreneur
The Skills Needed to Succeed as An Entrepreneur
How To Choose Your Entrepreneurship Idea and Test It´s Viability
How To Get Started as An Entrepreneur and Go About Securing Funding
What The Entrepreneurial Pitfalls You Should Look Out For Are
Resources To Get You Started on your quest to succeed as an entrepreneur

* Requirements

* A passion for Entrepreneurship
* A desire to break free from the "9-5" grind.

Description

Learn with Confidence:

  • This course has been featured in the following publications:

    • Mashable, New York Post, PCMag, The Hill, Neowin, Entrepreneur Magazine, Financial Post, PCWorld, Black Enterprise, AllHipHop Mag, Graham Media Group (KSAT, WJXT, ClickOrlando, Click2Houston).

    • Matthew Rolnick (Course Co-Author/Instructor) is a Forbes Contributor and the author of "Find your YAY". Since release, his book has quickly climbed to the top spot on Amazon in several business and marketing categories.

In this course you will learn:

  • How to Define an Entrepreneur

  • The Mindset Required To Succeed As An Entrepreneur

  • The Skills Needed to Succeed as An Entrepreneur

  • How To Choose Your Entrepreneurship Idea and Test It's Viability

  • How To Get Started as An Entrepreneur and Go About Securing Funding

  • What The Entrepreneurial Pitfalls You Should Look Out For Are

  • And finally, we’ll provide Resources To Get You Started on your quest to succeed as an entrepreneur

Exclusive Interview with Matthew Rolnick

This course includes an exclusive interview session with a seasoned business veteran - Matthew Rolnick. Matthew is currently the VP of Sales at Yaymaker, and former Divisional Sales Manager at Groupon. His key accomplishments including generating over 10 million in sales at Groupon.

YouAccel recently had the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive Q&A style interview with Matthew Rolnick. The interview was conducted as part of an initiative to add valuable new content to YouAccel’s line up of Entrepreneurship and Freelancing courses. Matthew Rolnick is currently the VP of sales at Yaymaker, a company devoted to enriching lives through exciting social experiences and live virtual events. To date, Yaymaker has hosted over 300,000 events including paint “nites”, cookie decorating, and wreath making.

In the hour long session, Matthew Rolnick speaks about his experiences working for some of the biggest brands in North America, including Groupon and Tribune. Matthew’s list of business accomplishments made him the perfect candidate for aspiring entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights from. In his role at Groupon, Matthew acted as the divisional sales manager in the Health & Wellness category. Matthew helped the company generate a staggering 10M in sales. Matthew and his wife also run a successful property investment company through their ownership stake in a HomeVestors franchise.

The interview touches on several key aspects of the entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship journey that defined Matthews’s career path over the last several years. Through his detailed responses to difficult questions, the interview showcased the aptitude and wisdom Matthew has accumulated over his work life. Matthew provided a glimpse into his view of entrepreneurship, and many of the pitfalls new business owners should avoid. He also touches on the importance of consistency, and other imperative character traits that help ensure entrepreneurial success. Towards the end of the session Matthew takes on tough questions from students including tips on avoiding social isolation, and tackling uncomfortable situations. The Q&A session are an absolute must-see for anyone aspiring to enter the world of entrepreneurship.

Who this course is for:

  • Students interested in starting a business
  • Students interested in entrepreneurship

Course content

7 sections • 105 lectures

Divisional Sales Manager Role at Groupon Preview 00:15

Experience at Groupon Preview 00:15

Valuable Skills at Groupon Preview 00:22

VP of Sales at Yaymaker Preview 00:13

Responsibilities at Yaymaker Preview 01:02

Matthew's Professional Achievements Preview 01:24

Matthew's Career Goals Preview 00:36

Matthew's Hobbies and Interests Preview 00:33

Introduction Preview 00:20

What is an Entrepreneur? Preview 03:34

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Define an Entrepreneur Preview 00:19

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Qualities of an Entrepreneur Preview 00:43

Recap Preview 00:22

The Mindset Required to Succeed as An Entrepreneur - Introduction Preview 01:19

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Mindset of an Entrepreneur Preview 00:30

An Entrepreneur Sees Every Failure As An Opportunity Preview 00:33

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Dealing with Failure Preview 00:47

An Entrepreneur Knows It’s Pointless To Complain Preview 00:31

An Entrepreneur Understands That Discomfort Is a Crucial Factor Of Success Preview 00:39

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Stepping out of your Comfort Zone Preview 00:53

An Entrepreneur Takes Frequent Risks Preview 00:34

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Dealing with Risk Preview 00:41

An Entrepreneur Believes In Their Potential Preview 00:32

Entrepreneurial Mindset Summary Preview 00:17

Introduction Preview 00:56

Leadership Preview 00:52

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Characteristics of a Leader Preview 00:53

Forward Thinking Preview 00:46

Flexibility Preview 00:35

Self-Motivation Preview 00:41

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Staying Motivated Preview 01:14

Consistency Preview 00:36

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Being Consistent Preview 01:05

Making Sales Preview 00:38

Recap: The Six Skills Needed Preview 00:12

Introduction Preview 00:28

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Entrepreneurship vs. Working Preview 00:28

Embarking on Entrepreneurship Preview 01:45

Pinpoint A Lucrative Startup Idea Preview 00:46

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Gauge Probability of Success Preview 01:02

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Choosing a Business Idea Preview 01:14

Think Ahead Preview 00:26

Do Online Research Preview 00:37

Zero In On An Evolving Sector Preview 00:48

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Evolving Markets Preview 00:25

Look For an Underserved Market Preview 00:41

Determining If Your Startup Idea Is Viable Preview 00:09

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Viability Testing Preview 00:44

Do a Small Group Assessment Preview 00:34

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Small Group Assessments & Interviews Preview 00:42

Use a Minimal Viable Product Preview 01:17

Conduct Interviews Preview 00:19

Create a Test Market Preview 00:38

Recap of Choosing your Entrepreneurial Idea Preview 00:19

Recap of the Viability of your Idea Preview 00:11

Introduction Preview 00:55

Structure Your Business Preview 00:44

Decide If Up-skilling Is Necessary Preview 00:39

Have A Game Plan For Your Business Preview 00:28

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Creating a Business Plan Preview 01:20

Define Your Target Group or Audience Preview 00:28

Set Up A Network Preview 00:47

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - How to Network with Prospects Preview 00:24

Market Your Idea Preview 00:44

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Get the Word Out Preview 01:01

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Facebook and Google Ads Marketing Preview 00:45

Incorporate Your Business Preview 01:20

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Incorporating a Business Preview 01:13

Recap: Recommended Steps to Start your Entrepreneurship Preview 00:17

Introduction Preview 00:17

Co-founders Preview 01:12

Fundraising Preview 00:26

Recruit Family and Friends Preview 00:20

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Investment from Family Preview 00:46

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Coping with Lack of Family Support Preview 00:58

Apply For a Business Loan Preview 00:41

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Funding from Banks Preview 00:31

Crowdfunding Platforms Preview 00:22

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Crowd Funding Preview 00:40

Attract Angel Investors Preview 00:34

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Pitching Angel Investors Preview 00:50

Go After Venture Capital Preview 00:21

Use A Form of Short-term Cash Preview 00:25

Go It Alone Preview 00:35

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Raising Funds Preview 01:53

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Government Grants Preview 00:36

What's Next? Preview 00:47

Introduction Preview 00:13

Entrepreneurial Hazards to Avoid Preview 00:56

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Five Entrepreneurial Pitfalls to Avoid Preview 01:14

Having a Vague Focus or Mission Preview 00:53

Being A People Pleaser Preview 01:30

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Asking for Payment Preview 01:05

Putting Your Revenue Eggs In One Basket Preview 00:43

Insecurity Preview 00:39

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Overcoming Shyness Preview 01:09

Going It All Alone Preview 00:50

Becoming Isolated Preview 00:33

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Coping with Isolation Preview 00:49

Making It Personal Preview 00:48

Having Reservations Preview 00:43

Neglecting Self-Care Preview 00:39

Matthew Rolnick Q&A - Maintaining Work-Life Balance Preview 00:56

Anticipating A Smooth Ride To The Top Preview 01:11

Recap: Avoiding Entrepreneurial Hazards Preview 00:29