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Paul is a serial entrepreneur, strategic and risk management advisor, marketer, speaker and coach who has dedicated the majority of his career to entrepreneurship, leadership and peak performance. Paul has worked with various entrepreneurial companies in senior management roles and has led the development, review, and selective implementation of several hundred start-up and corporate venture business plans, financial models, and feasibility analyses. He has performed due diligence on and valuation of many potential investment and acquisition candidates. Paul was also the Director of a consulting operation in Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Paul has lived, worked, learned and traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, and Asia and speaks and writes English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Mindset, Self-confidence, Self-doubt, Startup

Entrepreneur – Be True To Who You Are

by Paul Morin / September 5, 2011June 14, 2017

Entrepreneur – Be True To Who You Are It took me a while to figure this out, but now I see it as a truism. …

Business Valuation, Valuation

Business Valuation – How To Value A Company

by Paul Morin / September 4, 2011June 14, 2017

Business Valuation – How To Value A Company Business valuation often looks like a “black box” to those not involved in the profession of valuing…

Focus, Goal-setting, Goals

Stay Focused – Stick To The “Main Path”

by Paul Morin / September 3, 2011June 14, 2017

Stay Focused – Stick To The “Main Path” Ok, I’ll admit it – as someone who has a very broad range of interests, knowing how…

Goal-setting, Goals, Positive Attitude, success

When A Positive Attitude Isn’t Enough

by Paul Morin / September 2, 2011June 14, 2017

When A Positive Attitude Isn’t Enough I will start by saying I think it is very important to stay positive whenever possible!  Further, I think…

Break-even, Business Plan, Startup, Valuation

7 Deadly Sins of Startups From A Valuation Perspective

by Paul Morin / September 1, 2011June 14, 2017

7 Deadly Sins of Startups From A Valuation Perspective With unemployment high and good job opportunities scarce, many displaced workers are taking the entrepreneurial route…

Cognitive Dissonance, Marketing, Selling

How To Sell More With Cognitive Dissonance

by Paul Morin / August 31, 2011July 30, 2020

How To Sell More With Cognitive Dissonance Even though the vast majority of people will tell you that they “don’t like to sell,” when pressed,…

Goal-setting, Goals

Don’t Forget Your Next Big Goal

by Paul Morin / August 28, 2011June 14, 2017

Don’t Forget Your Next Big Goal If you’ve taken the step to commit your goals to paper and track your progress toward them, don’t forget…

Innovation, Negativity

2 “Rules” To Encourage Innovation and Initiative

by Paul Morin / August 27, 2011June 5, 2020

2 “Rules” To Encourage Innovation and Initiative Most entrepreneurs and leaders would agree that innovation and initiative in their organizations are positive things, right?  Then…

Entrepreneurship, Risk

Are Entrepreneurs Gamblers?

by Paul Morin / August 24, 2011June 9, 2020

Are Entrepreneurs Gamblers? I often get asked the question, “Are entrepreneurs gamblers”?  I think how you answer this question has everything to do with how…

Brand, Positioning

Positioning – It’s Easier To Reach Down Than Up

by Paul Morin / August 23, 2011June 14, 2017

Positioning – It’s Easier To Reach Down Than Up When you are positioning your company and its products and services in the market, remember that…

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