Adventures in Entrepreneurship with Jeremy Hanks

Entrepreneurship, it’s an adventure of self-discovery

Most bloggers start off on day one with one of those typically lame, “Well, I’ve finally decided to join the blogosphere” posts, as if to suggest that their first run at blogging is as a blogger. The truth is, even though this is my first blog entry ever, I’ve been a part of the blogosphere ever since Jonathan Last of The Daily Standard first coined the term back in April of 2002.

The great thing about blogging—and I don’t mean to position myself here as some sort of blog evangelist, because I’m not—is that whether you write for one, read one, or comment on one, you’re part of the blogosphere, and therefore you matter. Yes, I said you matter; which is to also suggest that I matter too.

My area of expertise, my passion if you will, is entrepreneurship. I have co-founded a number of companies that provide services and technologies to other entrepreneurs and small businesses—including my current one, Doba—and along the way I’ve learned some really valuable lessons, including the notion that entrepreneurial success does not occur within a vacuum. Because of how I view myself, I have an affinity towards others who are striking out on an adventure of their own to try and create something from nothing. By connecting with one another and sharing best and worst practices, we all have the potential to grow and succeed, and that’s what this blog is really going to be about.

Sure, I’ll be blogging about what’s going on at Doba, but not in a self-serving or unauthentic way. If I choose to write about an upcoming conference where we’ll be exhibiting our products and services, it won’t be because I’m looking for you to stop by our booth and hear the pitch; it’ll be because I truly believe that after having set up exhibit booths for Doba and the other start-ups I’ve run, that have something of value to share with other entrepreneurs about the benefits, pitfalls, and opportunities associated with participating in conferences and trade shows. If I choose to blog about a new book I’ve co-authored, it won’t be because I want you to buy my latest book; it’ll be because I have something unique and compelling to share about a particular aspect of the book writing or publishing process.

My point here is this… while the URL says “JeremyHanks.com,” it could just as easily read “ItsAboutYourSuccessAsAnEntrepreneurMoreSoThanItIsMyOwn.com,” but clearly that’s too long of a domain name for me or anyone else to remember let alone type.

In the days, weeks, months, and years to come, I’ll be blogging about entrepreneurship and the challenges and joys associated with starting, growing, and running a business. At various points in the life of the blog, I’ll also reveal more about who I am, what makes me tick, and what really matters most in my life.

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