John Caplan is the Founder and CEO of OpenSky.com, the social marketplace where members can discover, shop, share and grow the world’s most exciting emerging brands. It’s also a place where connections between creative, passionate small businesses and shoppers who crave quality and diversity. Prior to OpenSky, John was the CEO of Ford Models. John has made numerous appearances as a business expert on television shows including CNBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, Reuters TV, TODAY Show, WNBC-TV and many others.
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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
- “Never effin quit.” – John Caplan
Business Failure
- John thought selling products on Blogs would work. Boy was he WRONG!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Give merchants a forum to engage and grow their customer base… OpenSky is born!
Current Business
- OpenSky is replacing the way people shop and the way brands interact with shoppers.
Small Business Resource
- LinkedIn: 225 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network.
Best Business Book
- The Iliad by Homer
- The Odyssey by Homer
Interview Links
Sponsor
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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!
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