10 Startup Tips from Co-Founder of OrigAudio, Michael Szymczak

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Michael Szymczak is the co-founder of OrigAudio, an eco-friendly, portable solution, for listening to music while on the go. Three months after launching, OrigAudio was named to Time Magazine’s “50 Best Inventions of 2009” list and appeared on ABC’s hit start-up business show, “Shark Tank.” A multimillion dollar and internationally renowned company, OrigAudio stands for everything new and essential in evolving business. Listen to the full interview at www.33voices.com/michael-szymczak/audio

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PRESENTS10 Inspirational Moments:

MICHAELSZYMCZAK

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Co-founder of OrigAudio3 months after launching, was named Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions of 2009” and appeared on ABC’s, “Shark Tank”

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Insight #1

Early on, it’s important for entrepreneurs

to act as a generalists - but always keep brand-awareness

at the forefront

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Insight #2

Yu can plan one way, but you never know what will hit you from another angle – be ready to pivot and iterate

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Insight #3

Everyone has the same capabilities,but hard work will distinguish

you from the crowd

(1.00m) Click to hear Michael discuss the importance of hard work.

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Insight #4

Always listen to your customers –

invent on their behalf

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Insight #5

Make sure your brand com-municates your uniqueness –it’s the only competitive

advantage you need

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Insight #6

Hire only people who share yourvalues and vision

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Insight #7

In the beginning, be cautious about allocating your marketing budget –

Today, technology and new media are your catalyst towards creating brand awareness

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Insight #8

Customer service shouldn’t be just a department –it should be the entire company and everyone in it

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Insight #9

Career success is best achieved through a combination ofskills + work + relationships

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Insight #10

Get great advice and advisors early –a world class lawyer and CPA are essential to your success

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