iThemes Founder and CEO, Cory Miller presented Entrepreneurship for Developers: The Keys to Success at WordCampNYC recently.

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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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