Dylan Cornelius Management, LLC

Continuous Improvement (I Want To Build A Business)

I’ve been a frustrated business operator my whole life. The first time I considered going into business with my Dad, he told me I could do better than he did. I was to go to college and “get a good professional job”.

Right after grad school, I took the opportunity to form a business, which I operated successfully for several years.

However, I lacked the business development skills to sustain the business.

When my primary customer’s project finally ended (a six month project was extended repeatedly until it lasted well over two years), I saw no way to continue the business in that form, and I went to work for someone else.

Now all that is changing. This year I’m kicking off a project to build a business.

The Starting Point

I know I want to build a business that is location-independent and schedule-flexible. With the advent of the internet 2.0, the maturation of internet marketing, and the increasing availability of online education on demand, I’m ready to give it a go.

The thing is, it’s very early in the project.

We’re still very much in the initiation phase of this project.

I don’t know what the path will look like or how it will turn out. I know I’ll depend a lot on others as I search for the path.

The thing that surprised me

The thing that surprised me most as I’ve considered this initiative over the past year is my MBA wasn’t enough. I lacked insight about product development, marketing, and sales, and I didn’t even know I lacked it.

Just like the stereotype, I was an arrogant MBA degree holder!

However, I remain confident because growth is possible when shortcomings are acknowledged.

Where To Focus

It’s clear I need to focus. I see opportunities in several areas:

  1. Advertising
  2. Affiliates
  3. Consulting
  4. Courses
  5. Coaching
  6. Product Sales

Whatever I choose:

Consider And Act

Do you have an on-line business?

  • If not, what area and specific product would you choose?
  • If so, what area do you need help, or what area(s) do you see the biggest future need or opportunity?

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The Author
Dylan Cornelius
Dylan Cornelius

Hi, I'm Dylan Cornelius.

I help mid-career knowledge workers and entrepreneurs execute their strategic plans using the career acceleration blueprint, even if they don't know where to start, they've never been a manager, and don't have a team. I'm the creator of the Career Acceleration Academy.

I've led small and large collocated and remote teams, delivering more than $40 million in revenues and cost savings. My teams and I have delivered ground-breaking products and services that still power successful businesses today.

I've worked as a recruiter, manager, and team leader in Silicon Valley and around the world. I have more than 30 years of experience in business management and leadership, plus psychology and business degrees from top universities.

I'm glad you're here! Take a look around and let me know what help you need.

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