Cory J. Miller, CEO of iThemes, gave a presentation on the keys to entrepreneurial success. He emphasized that the top priorities must be yourself, your team, and your customers. Miller discussed the importance of self-care, building a supportive team, and addressing customer needs and problems in order to achieve profit with purpose and meaning. The overall message was that entrepreneurship involves balancing business and people to find long term success and fulfillment.

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Entrepreneurship for Developers:
The Keys to SuccessPresented by Cory J. Miller, iThemes CEO

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The toughest,
loneliest job. Ever.

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What I’ve Learned:
My Priorities

4. 1. You
2. Your Team
3. Your Customers
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Code is awesome.
But it’s all about people.

6. You
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PRIORITY
#1

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Your happiness
MATTERS MOST

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If you’re not happy
NOBODY IS

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I was miserable.

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Enough is enough.
NEVER AGAIN.

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Your WHY &
Your HAPPY

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Your Life
Support System

13. 1. Spouse or Significant Other
2. My Team
3. Mentors & Coaches
4. Mental Health Counselor
5. Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
My Support Group
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Retreat & Recharge

15. YOUR TEAM
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PRIORITY
#2

16. If you want to go fast, go alone.
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If you want to go far, go together.
—AFRICAN PROVERB

17. People Who Can
& Will Attempt
The Summit With You
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18. Anger and frustration come from
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UNMET EXPECTATIONS.
—SMITTY, MY COACH

19. One person can bring it all down.
Beware!
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20. What Should You Hire For?
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1. Fit
2. Skill
3. Potential

21. Fire for
POISON or
PERFORMANCE
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Firing is about
BOUNDARIES

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One indisputable leadership fact:
CARE

24. YOUR CUSTOMERS
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PRIORITY
#3

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We had a problem.

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MAKE PEOPLE’S LIVES
AWESOME!

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Protect & Prosper
Customers are the Cause we Champion

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What Are Their Dreams?
And how do we help them get there?

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Marketing Is Not Evil
It’s your greatest ally.

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Don’t apologize
for making money!

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The best customers
want you to make money.

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The Worst Customers
Aren’t Even Customers
They’re vampires and terrorists.

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Reaching Nirvana

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Money + Meaning
Profit + Purpose

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LIVE IN THE ARENA

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