darkomind
Contributor
Why is this an unpopular opinion? The general narrative, pushed by many business gurus online, stresses the "hustle in silence, let your success make the noise".
The main arguments in favor of this narrative are:
What has been your experience in telling friends, family, and connections about your business?
The main arguments in favor of this narrative are:
- Telling people about your business gives you a dopamine boost which prevents you from putting the work.
- People in the script will try to drag you down to their mediocrity.
- If you brag then fail, you'll lose credibility.
- Specific advice on where to lookup information, or customers. Even my boss's boss gave me advice on some prospects to target (he just happens to live in the same city as me).
- Referrals and contacts for future collaborations.
- Sales: talking to my football teammates about my business got me some sales.
What has been your experience in telling friends, family, and connections about your business?
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