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Format and Guidelines for Entrepreneur’s Story

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FORMAT FOR ENTREPRENEUR’S STORY

TITLE OF STORY
(something creative that describes your story—such as Technology Zillionaire, Living the Dream, From No Street to Wall Street, etc.)		  
STORY
(following guidelines)		  
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
(one or two word success factors such as passion, perseverance, customer service, etc)		  
RECOMMENDED BOOK(S):
(name of book(s) and author(s) that influenced you as an entrepreneur or you would recommend to other entrepreneurs)		  

WEBSITE:  (if you have a website and would like it published, please list it here)

  

SOCIAL MEDIA:  (If you use social media, (facebook, myspace, twitter, or others) please list the link(s) here)

  
EDITOR’S NOTES:
(help me out with this by telling me what should be published that is not in the story. For example, Smith now lives in New York City with his/her spouse and two children. He/she sold his/her last business for $___________and is now actively involved in XYZ business.)		  
OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED (WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED)  
NAME OF ENTREPRENEUR  
ADDRESS  
TELEPHONE NUMBER  
E-MAIL  

GUIDELINES FOR ENTREPRENEUR’S STORY

You are a successful entrepreneur, and one way you can give back is to share your story. You can inspire other entrepreneurs and those aspiring to be entrepreneurs to know that with passion and hard work, it is possible to live the dream of an entrepreneur.

Think of your personal story as a bio, except in first person and with a “WOW!” factor. Ideally, the story includes three sections—igniting the flame, making it happen, and taking stock. Following are some guidelines:

  • IGNITING THE FLAME: The story should begin with energy. Start with something interesting or intriguing that illustrates what got you going, who inspired you, what events triggered your actions or other things that helped launch you.
  • MAKING IT HAPPEN: How did you turn your ideas into a successful reality? You might tell of adversity, challenges, and triumphs along the path. Include dialogue and express yourself so that the reader feels the emotions of your incredible life experiences. This is not the time to be humble or to hide your setbacks. Failures followed by successes are extremely inspiring to a reader.
  • TAKING STOCK: Where are you now and what might be the next steps along your entrepreneurial journey? What lessons have you learned and what are your life’s “take away” messages that both teach and inspire. Which of your characteristics do you feel were key success factors?

How do you make your story worthwhile to others?

Here are some questions that can assure that your story might help others:

  • When and how did you first know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur?
  • How did you first get started in business?
  • What specific people and events inspired you?
  • What personal challenges have you successfully overcome? What external or business challenges have you successfully overcome?
  • What failures and successes have you had? And what were your subsequent emotions.
  • How do you give back and serve others?
  • Which of your personal characteristics were keys to your success?

Start at any point in your life that you prefer. This story should be approximately 1000 words, but feel free to use the number of words it takes to adequately describe your story. You will receive an edited copy of your story for approval before it is published.

At the end of the story, please list key success factors, recommended books, website, information for the editor’s note and contact information. (Refer to format guidelines on first page)

Your story is inspiring and we would like to share it with others. Thanks!

Complete your story following the format and guidelines, then submit your story electronically by clicking on "Submit Story" tab on website and completing requested information.  Attach story and copyright release as word files ("Browse") and click on "Submit."