Reminder: The thing you're great at might not be something you've always been great at. Sometimes you have to earn your expertise the hard way - and that can be even better. bit.ly/2rBhDuq

Skill + Profit + Passion = Business. Everything else is window dressing. bit.ly/2rBhDuq

ZTL student: ”There are two main ways I can go within my specific niche. One that excites me, and one that I feel is … okay.” Us: The one that excites you! ALWAYS go with the one that excites you. bit.ly/2rBhDuq

Most entrepreneurs don't realize how lucky they are to be in a position to fail. Not everyone is as lucky. bit.ly/2Qy1Xqv

“It may sound cliche, but I don’t think entrepreneurs often realize the forces that are dragging them in several directions at once.” @vtgrad2010 bit.ly/2rAralu

There are three essential ingredients your business idea MUST have. Find an idea that combines all three, and you'll be good to go. bit.ly/2rBhDuq

"To succeed we must improve, and to improve, we must fail." bit.ly/2SIF7sX

"I think the two sexiest words in the English language are: customer service.” Agree? Disagree? (We agree.) bit.ly/2AP6sCq

Are you waiting for the perfect time to work on your business? A time when you'll suddenly have more time, motivation, money, and support? Newsflash: That time doesn't exist. Start anyway. bit.ly/2G0BQnt

Psssst. You don't need to be a world-class expert at your idea. You just need to be good enough to provide value to the people you want to help. bit.ly/2G2vKmp

If you’ve been stuck on dozens of business ideas for seemingly eons, the invisible walls in your head that trap you in place are probably bigger than you realize. bit.ly/2G0BQnt

If Marie Kondo can build her successful business around a passion for telling people how to organize their stuff, you can build yours around... whatever you want. (Okay, there are some caveats.) bit.ly/2G2vKmp

We hear it all the time: "Does email REALLY work, really?" Answer: Yes. But don't think that gives you permission to be lazy. bit.ly/2AP6sCq

When you do the work to understand your audience and build trust with them up front, something weird happens: building and selling your product kind of becomes the easy part. bit.ly/2BBLTLg

Want to build a profitable small business? Make profit a priority. bit.ly/2ShOIGN

As an entrepreneur, you are your own business. Taking care of your health and your future isn't extra: is taking care of business. bit.ly/2Q0rA2T

Apple is a golden goose company because they have a product that millions of people want AND people are willing to pay a premium price to get it. What's your golden goose idea? bit.ly/2ShOIGN

34% of entrepreneurs have no plan for retirement, but not to worry: we've got you covered. bit.ly/2Q0rA2T

Unpopular truth: People aren’t going to buy your online course or sign up for your coaching program just because it's there. If you want your audience's trust, you need to earn it. bit.ly/2BBLTLg

“Where am I going to get my income?” “How long could I possibly do this?” “Oh my god, is that a shark swimming toward me?” Nope, it's not a shark: it's your benefits. But don't worry - it's not as scary as it looks. bit.ly/2Q0rA2T