Feat. Jim Schell Founder of Opportunity Knocks | Torcom Talk #28
MAR 11, 202086 MIN
Feat. Jim Schell Founder of Opportunity Knocks | Torcom Talk #28
MAR 11, 202086 MIN
Description
<p>Having bootstrapped four successful businesses over a 40-year, Minneapolis-based career, Jim Schell is a serial entrepreneur. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Following the sale of his fourth business, Jim began a writing career and has authored eleven books, including co-authoring Small Business for Dummies, one of the nation’s leading sellers in that category. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Since Jim moved to Bend in 1994, he founded Opportunity Knocks, CO 2-1-1, Volunteer Connect, TEDxBend, and Looking Forward. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>He also led turnarounds at the Humane Society, the Partnership to End Poverty, and the Boys & Girls Club, and currently mentors several dozen people. He is a past member of the Governor’s Council on Small Business. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>At 83 years old, this guy has seen it all, and he shares some incredible insight such as: </p>
<p>💥 The difference between wisdom and knowledge </p>
<p>💥 Good niches vs. bad niches </p>
<p>💥 The best question he's EVER been asked </p>
<p>💥 The loneliest profession in the world </p>
<p>💥 Why you need a naysayer </p>
<p>💥 What it's like to get old</p>
<p><br></p>
<p> Between the stories and the advice, it's certainly worth a listen.</p>
