Wisdom of The Minnesota Entrepreneur’s Speakers

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“Through 18 years of monthly meetings, the Minnesota Entrepreneurs has
heard great wisdom imparted by remarkable speakers. The following
examples are but a small sample, beginning in 1987.”
Mary Martin Mason
Executive Director 1983-2001

WISDOM OF PAST SPEAKERS
TO THE MINNESOTA ENTREPRENEURS

“Fear is the only thing that keeps would-be entrepreneurs from
succeeding.” - Max Fallek, President of the American Institute of
Small Business - January 1987.

“Power, people, promotion and programming are the four key
elements which lead to success in any business.” - Donald
O’Connor, President and General Manager of KTMA-TV - February
1987.

“Take risks; don’t wait for the perfect moment. Just go for it!” - Daryl
Erdman, Professor and Chair of Small Business and
Entrepreneurship at the College of St. Thomas - March 1987.

“It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act
for myself, to enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world
boldly and say: this, with God’s help, I have done. All this is what it
means to be an entrepreneur.” - Steve Schussler, formerly the
owner of Jukebox Saturday Night. (Today the CEO for Rain Forest
Café Inc.) - December 1987.