{"id":10943,"date":"2019-05-17T11:19:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T05:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ishwark6.sg-host.com\/?p=10943"},"modified":"2019-05-21T16:25:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:55:47","slug":"lessons-to-be-learned-from-the-story-of-bernard-groves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startup-buzz.com\/?p=10943","title":{"rendered":"Lessons to be Learned from the Story of Bernard Groves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Building your startup from scratch isn\u2019t easy, especially when you look at statistics<\/a> that show that your chances of succeeding aren\u2019t very high. However, there are success stories that prove you should never give up. As history shows, some people manage to succeed with their startup even despite the fact that they start with more challenges than the average aspiring entrepreneur. The story of Bernard Groves and his Baby Brat Inc.<\/a> is a good example and it can teach you some very important lessons.<\/p>\n

Who Is Bernard Groves and Why His Story Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bernard Groves wasn\u2019t your average guy even before his jump from a homeless man to a successful entrepreneur. It seems that his life was harder than most from the very beginning. Bernard lost almost all of his family while young. No doubt that this affected him deeply.<\/p>\n

Tragedies kept piling up in Mr. Groves\u2019 life culminating with his loss of a job, a girlfriend, and a home in quick succession. Yet, even finding himself on the streets, where he had to struggle for 13 months, Bernard didn\u2019t give up on life and future as so many people do. Instead of succumbing to depression, he kept looking for ways to get off the streets.<\/p>\n

The fact that the Bernard Groves\u2019s success story<\/a> exists proves that he succeeded. And considering that his business has recently gone international, there is sure to be even more inspiring continuation to it.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more surprising is that he found the chance to bring his ideas to life in a homeless shelter. Getting support and advice, as well as financing from his pastor, which could see the promise of the project, allowed Bernard Groves to launch a small company manufacturing diapers and an assortment of other products.<\/p>\n

Not only is Mr. Groves off the streets now, he runs a business which was born from his own innovative designs. That\u2019s why this is such an inspiring a story for entrepreneurs in particular.
It\u2019s a beacon for all who have ambitious ideas but lack the confidence or drive to pursue them.<\/p>\n

Most importantly, this isn\u2019t a romanticized story like the tale of Colonel Sanders and his infamous chicken recipe<\/a>. KFC has taken that story and turned it into one of the most successful marketing projects in history by basically turning its founder into a mascot. Bernard Groves isn\u2019t Colonel Sanders and no one will be looking at him as an industry icon ten years down the line. However, this is exactly why his story is so valuable as a learning opportunity for other aspiring entrepreneurs. It\u2019s \u2018real\u2019, which means that it shows you realistically achievable success and actual steps you need to take in order to get it.<\/p>\n

There is no magical coincidence or a stroke of luck involved in the success of Bernard Groves. It\u2019s all hard work and relentless pursuit of opportunities, no matter how elusive those are. This story also shows that \u2018success\u2019 doesn\u2019t always end up giving one a celebrity status. In the beginning, Bernard\u2019s nascent company did very poorly, so there wasn\u2019t much chance for him to change his circumstances.<\/p>\n

However, Bernard just kept working and learning from his mistakes and improving. As a result, today he runs a business that spans several countries, yet he isn\u2019t on his way to becoming a billionaire. He makes about the same amount of money as the average small business owner does and he has to work extremely hard to keep it. He does that and more, which one can see by the growth of his business.<\/p>\n

Lessons to Take to Heart from the Success Story of Bernard Groves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main lesson an aspiring entrepreneur can learn from Bernard Groves\u2019 story is, of course, to \u2018never give up!\u2019 Another, no less important lesson is to put in a lot of work into developing a business proposition that will impress your investors.<\/p>\n

However, the lesson that startup owners often overlook in Bernard\u2019s and other similar success stories<\/a>, is that there is a huge pool of dormant talent you can hire from. Not having the right team is one of the leading causes of startup failure. But what exactly constitutes the \u2018right team\u2019 for you?<\/p>\n

Many business owners are looking at a degree as the main determinant of a prospective employee\u2019s suitability. However, Bernard Groves and dozens others like him prove that you don\u2019t have to come from one of the Ivy League schools<\/a> to be a good entrepreneur and a great employee.<\/p>\n

What one truly needs to succeed in business are determination and hard work. Having raw talent is also good, but it\u2019s extremely rare even among those Ivy League graduates.<\/p>\n

Therefore, when looking for employees, you should look everywhere, homeless shelters included. Focus on an applicant\u2019s personal qualities and assess their ability to do the actual work through a trial period. Don\u2019t let the shine of a degree blind you and look at the person behind it instead.<\/p>\n

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