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He made $5M on the web in 1995!
Stamford, Connecticut: Bill Tobin has always risen to a challenge. He's always been an entrepreneur. When FTD Florist told him to go away, he began looking to find a way to take over. He said, "I had to do it. I had to do it. Everybody said it couldn't be done. Everybody said, `It won't work.' "
When this episode of the show was taped, Bill Tobin was selling more flowers than any one person in the world. He started PC Flowers and Gifts in 1989 and by 1996 he had become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in cyberspace. Though he sold the business to Figis, he continues to leverage his knowledge with strategic cyber partners throughout the world.
Among other things Bill established over 2,700 co-branded web sites. In 2000, Bill was awarded a patent for web co-branding protocols.
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There are always four paths to walk and eight steps to climb:
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Meet Jimmy Fand, The Tile Connection.
He came to the USA as a student from Columbia, South America. He traveled the world, but settled in Tampa. When he couldn't find tile for his new home, he started a business to import it! (All the video)
Key Question: How do I start a business?"
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Make that website work for you.
Hattie reviews web basics. We all have got to get control of our site so each becomes an extension of our work environment. No "ifs", no "ands", no "buts." More...
Key Question: What is a path for growth?
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Buy a franchise; you'll get a community to help. Meet Don DeBolt, former CEO of the International Franchise Association. He introduces us to FastSigns, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and Tires Plus. They all did very well selectively franchising their business.
Key Question: Can my business be my legacy?
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There are many ways to sell your business.
Here are four stories to review:
1) eight pointed ways to exit your business with money
for your sweat equity and intangibles (all the clips),
2) sell employee stock options (all the clips),
3) sell to someone like you (all the clips), and
4) sell to a publicly-traded company (all the clips).
Key Question: Who is the best buyer?
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