Derek Coburn is a Partner at a wealth management firm who started an un-networking community in Washington DC called cadre. cadre currently supports over 100 remarkable CEO’s and business leaders. Derek is also the author of Networking Is Not Working.
Subscribe to EOFire
Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “The value of your connections is now worth more than the value of your service or widget.” – Seth Godin
Business Failure
- Derek shares some open and honest failures he encountered early – and often – in his journey.
Entrepreneurial AHA Moment
- AHA! It’s more about the value I can provide my client than the simple ROI.
Current Business
- Derek runs Cadre with strong values and a great moral compass… and he shares how he turned down $150,000 in revenue to do so.
Small Business Resource
- Contactually: An automatic contact manager that manages your contacts and strengthen your relationships.
Best Business Book
- Different by Youngme Moon
Interview Links
- Derek’s site
- Derek’s Twitter
- Jame’s Altucher’s Video with Derek Halpern
- Busy or Remarkable
- Chris Brogan’s Access is an Asset
Sponsor
- eVoice: The business phone system of choice for entrepreneurs. Make more money and grow your business with eVoice. Use offer code FIRE for $5 off every month FOREVER!
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!