As one of the NFL’s all-time great competitors, Fran Tarkenton has taken the lessons he learned on the field and directed them towards becoming a successful entrepreneur. Fran has launched 20 companies and is currently the Founder and CEO of Tarkenton Companies. He also partnered with Office Depot to launch SmallBizClub.com, a resource center designed to get small businesses on the road to success.
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- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Most of my errors were erros of assumption; assume nothing, question everything.” – Fran Tarkenton.
Business Failure
- Fran talks about his Super Bowl losses, business collapses, and much, much more.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Once Fran saw the value in giving it all away for free, his success rate and confidence soared.
Current Business
- SmallBizClub.com is an Office Depot entity, formed by Fran. The amount of free content they are providing today’s Entrepreneurs is staggering, and it just keeps getting better!
Small Business Resource
- Engagement with other Entrepreneurs.
Best Business Book
- The Science of Success by Charles G. Koch.
Interview Links
- Fran’s site (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2013. This resource is no longer available.)
- SmallBizClub.com
Sponsors
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- Ontraport: An all-in-one small business management platform that integrates all the software you need to start, systemize and scale your business. To learn more, go to Ontraport.com/fire
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
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