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No Limits Selling
Jim Beach on Entrepreneurial Startups

No Limits Selling

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 28:51


Jim Beach is a serial entrepreneur, McGraw-Hill bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning radio host. After starting as an entrepreneur at age 25 and growing his first company to over 700 employees without any capital infusions, Jim went on to be a #1 ranked business school professor.     Jim’s classes (that started a real business every semester) were noticed by a Bloomberg reporter and that lead to … 1) the McGraw-Hill bestselling book School For Startups, 2) the 4x global b-plan contest-winning School For Startups online entrepreneurial program, and 3) the SBA Media Award-winning School for Startup Radio on 25 AmFm stations. He has spoken for UPS (2 national tours), Wells Fargo (over 25 engagements), CitiCorp, Sam’s Club, First Data, Chic-fil-A, Toshiba, SunTrust, McKinsey, Edelmans, BBVA Compass Bank and countless others, and is known for upbeat, entertaining talks.  The School for Startups Radio show won the Small Business Association Media Award and it is featured on 25 AM/FM stations and several of the online platforms. Interviews include authors Brian Tracy, and Ken Blanchard, Ted star Simon Sinek, Shark Tank star Kevin Harrington, Astronaut Mae Jemison, Pixar CFO Lawrence Levy, Cisco CEO John Chambers, Entrepreneur Russel Brunson, and over 4,200 others. Jim’s McGraw Hill book School for Startups was published in June 2011 and reached #9 on all of Amazon and #1 on the business section. The book continues to be a best-seller after many years and received 4.8 stars from over 110 reviewers. It was excerpted by Entrepreneur magazine and the Wall Street Journal India. Jim was featured in a UPS commercial, was referred to as the “Simon Cowell of venture capital” by CNN, and has appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, the New York Times, and many others. Jim has lead fundraising efforts for real estate apps, healthcare IT, and hospitality companies in the last several years. He and his clients have been invited to White House Christmas Parties (Jim has twice presented to White House officials) and he has appeared on shows like “Hannity.” At the age of 25, Jim started the American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children and enjoyed tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. After this business was sold, Jim taught at Georgia State University and was the top-ranked Business School professor 12 semesters in a row.   Contact Jim: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 

Smashing the Plateau
Jim Beach: Having Fun and Being Profitable

Smashing the Plateau

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 32:01


Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. At the age of 25, he founded American Computer Experience and grew the company to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. We discuss: How to make an unhappy child smile for the first time [1:56] The worst/best thing an entrepreneur can do at the beginning of their business [5:51] A policy to deal with fun [and broken legs] in the middle of the night [7:59] Be there but be ready to get out [11:55] The connection between risk mitigating, the Shiny Ball Syndrome and consistent revenue flow [14:41] How to get a great amount of work done for 20 minutes [18:04] I hope you get fired [21:44] How teenagers smash the plateau [25:25] Jim taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University for nine years and ranked number one in the business school for 12 straight semesters. Jim Beach’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill. He has been featured in a UPS commercial, CNN called him the “Simon Cowell of small business,” and corporations like Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, and SunTrust have hired him as a speaker and consultant. His award winning radio show is nationally syndicated on 24 stations. Learn more about Jim at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/school4startups/) . Brief Description of Gift Access to a list of shows in your industry to promote your product on URL for Free Gift http://jimbeach.com/ (http://jimbeach.com/) Thank You to Our Sponsor: SiteHub (http://smashingtheplateau.com/sitehub) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

Feed Your Brand
How To Create Breakthrough Products Through Podcasting With Jim Beach

Feed Your Brand

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 38:36


Podcasting may seem simple, but as with any marketing medium out there, the process requires analysis and tedious preparation. Jim Beach, the Founder of American Computer Experience, talks about how his book, School for Startups, became the force that made him create a podcast of the same name. Jim shares some interesting things about podcasting, including creating breakthrough products because of the interviews. He also shares some insights on how you can increase the volume of your shows, how you can position yourself as an authority using your podcast, how you can monetize your podcast, and what makes a podcast binge-listenable. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join the Binge Factor community today:thebingefactor.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYoutube

MoneyForLunch
Jim Beach - Successful Entrepreneurship without Risk or Money

MoneyForLunch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 50:00


Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. Jim taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University for nine years and ranked number one in the business school for 12 straight semesters. Jim Beach’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011 and went to number 9 on the best sellers list. He has been featured in a UPS commercial, CNN called him the "Simon Cowell of small business," and corporations like Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, and SunTrust have hired him as a speaker and consultant. His award winning radio show is nationally syndicated on 24 stations.  Watch my Celebrity interviews on my YouTube Channel! Go here> https://goo.gl/EA9x6D Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter.

JumbleThink
How to succeed in business with Jim Beach

JumbleThink

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 61:08


Have you ever wondered how to succeed in business? Jim Beach has both lived and taught the lifestyle of entrepreneurship. He thinks that creativity, risk, and passion are killing the potential new entrepreneurs. He shares how you can move past creativity, risk, and passion an open new doors to find success in what you do. We also discuss how being a contrarian can help you see the hidden potential to get the competitive edge over your competition. Recommended Reading: The Millionaire Next DoorToday's episode is sponsored by: Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comLinks: Website, LinkedInJim is known for this belief that entrepreneurship is not about creativity, risk, or passion. Jim’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011 and reached as high as number 9 on Amazon’s business section. Promoting the book, he has done over 100 radio interviews, was featured in a UPS commercial, was referred to as the Simon Cowell of venture capital by CNN, and was excerpted by Entrepreneur magazine and the Wall Street Journal India.Author of “School for Startups,” Jim argues that entrepreneurship is not about creativity, risk, or passion. Featured in a UPS commercial, published by McGraw Hill, hired by SunTrust, Wells Fargo, and Toshiba, and featured speaker around the US and in Egypt, Dubai, Japan, Brazil, and India, he is a recognized leader in entrepreneurship.At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience. From 1993 to 2000, Jim grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 60 permanent and 700 temporary employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed corporate tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. In 2000, Jim closed two rounds of venture funding, one for $2.4 million and another for $6.4 million. Jim was selected as one of the “Forty under Forty” most influential citizens by Georgia Trend magazine, and he appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wired, and Entrepreneur Magazine as an expert on technology and education.In 2001, Jim joined the Institute of International Business at Georgia State University. He taught international entrepreneurship, with a focus on risk avoidance, creativity, and internet marketing skills, and was lectured at universities in Colorado, Texas, Utah, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, India, Dubai, and Egypt. In 2002, Jim started his first import/export firm, called TimelessChair.com. The firm was the result of a bet he made with a class. In 2009, Jim founded the School for Startups, a web resource devoted to teaching his philosophy of low risk entrepreneurship. He is Executive Director of a non-profit source on entrepreneurship for over 100 countries called InternationalEntrepreneurship.com. Jim has presented for or on behalf of Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, SunTrust and others on topics as diverse as the “Future of Oil Scarcity,” “How to Export in a Down Economy,” and “Getting to Number One on Google.”

How's your ePresence? with Mark Galvin
S1 E7 "How's your ePresence?" with guest, Jim Beach of School for Startups Radio

How's your ePresence? with Mark Galvin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 31:15


This month my guest is Jim Beach from School for StartUps Radio: Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. Jim taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University for nine years and ranked number one in the business school for 12 straight semesters. Jim Beach's first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011 and went to number 9 on the best sellers list. He has been featured in a UPS commercial, CNN called him the "Simon Cowell of small business," and corporations like Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, and SunTrust have hired him as a speaker and consultant. His award winning radio show is nationally syndicated. - Tampa AM 1630, FM 92.1 - Las Vegas AM 1520, FM 107.1  - Macon AM 810, FM 87.9 - Lancaster AM 1640, FM 102.1  - Boulder FM 100.7  - Milwaukee FM 104.1 - Pittsburgh FM 107.3 - Long Beach FM 101.5 - The Villages, FL FM 97.7 - Colorado Springs FM 87.9 - Jacksonville FM 90.3 - NEW! Port Richey, FL FM 88.3

Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman
SW 354 FBF - School for Startups with Jim Beach

Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 31:18


Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 213, originally published in September 2015. Jim Beach is the founder of School for Startups and former Professor at Georgia State University. He was the co-founder and CEO of American Computer Experience of Atlanta, which became the world's largest technology training company for children. He talks with Jason about the entrepreneurial bet with his students, how creativity is overrated in entrepreneurship and how he recommends getting started. Key Takeaways: [5:15] "I walked into class one day with a prototype ottoman, and we cut it in half to see what it looked like on the inside." [10:17] Find out Jim's definition of entrepreneur that frees you [14:45] Learn what you actually have to have passion for to be a successful entrepreneur [19:45] Hear how Jim's friend started a successful used car business with just $12,000 Website: www.SchoolForStartups.com

Flipping America
Jim Beach, Startup Expert

Flipping America

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 60:03


Jim Beach is a serial entrepreneur with success in building large companies with the systems to support them. Jim started his first company when he was 25 years old. He was the Co-founder and CEO of American Computer Experience, which he grew with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue in 2000 and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and three countries. American Computer Experience became the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed sponsor tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. The Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized the company as one of the fastest growing companies in Georgia for both 1999 and 2000. In 2001, Jim was selected as one of the “Forty under Forty” most influential citizens by Georgia Trend magazine. He sold the company in 2000 and joined Georgia State University teaching International Entrepreneurship. Jim’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011. He was featured in the Wall Street Journal (US and Indian editions), Entrepreneur, Fortune, Kiplinger, Wired, the NYT, NPR, MSNBC, CBS, and CNN. He has consulted and run educational programs for SunTrust, Wells Fargo, and Toshiba and has been a featured speaker around the US and in Egypt, Dubai, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, and India. Jim completed 2 of 3 years of a Master’s of Architecture at Georgia Tech and was a residential construction worker for 2 years. He is qualified in all areas of construction except electrical.

Shedding the Corporate Bitch
Learn how to get Free Marketing using Radio and Podcasts with Jim Beach

Shedding the Corporate Bitch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 58:50


Tens of thousands of shows are released everyday, and they need one thing, content. Having a guest on a radio show or podcast is the easiest way to create that content. Guests provide an important role in the show and in return get promotional opportunities, which should act as a great way to get you free PR.Our guest, JIM BEACH, is a SBA Award winning nationally syndicated radio host and best selling McGraw Hill author.  He will share with you tips and advice for expanding your business and brand using radio and podcasts.What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn?1. How to get on shows2. How to do well on the show.3. The super critical role of the 'take-away.' At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. When Jim was promoting his first book, he self-booked about 250 radio and podcast interviews that drove sales of the book to #9 on ALL of Amazon.  Learn more at JIMBEACH.COMSupport the Show.

Shedding the Bitch
Learn how to get Free Marketing using Radio and Podcasts with Jim Beach

Shedding the Bitch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 59:00


Tens of thousands of shows are released everyday, and they need one thing, content. Having a guest on a radio show or podcast is the easiest way to create that content. Guests provide an important role in the show and in return get promotional opportunities, which should act as a great way to get you free PR. Our guest, JIM BEACH, is a SBA Award winning nationally syndicated radio host and best selling McGraw Hill author.  He will share with you tips and advice for expanding your business and brand using radio and podcasts. What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? 1. How to get on shows 2. How to do well on the show. 3. The super critical role of the 'take-away.'  At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. When Jim was promoting his first book, he self-booked about 250 radio and podcast interviews that drove sales of the book to #9 on ALL of Amazon.  Learn more at JIMBEACH.COM

Shedding the Bitch Radio
Learn how to get Free Marketing using Radio and Podcasts with Jim Beach

Shedding the Bitch Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 59:00


Tens of thousands of shows are released everyday, and they need one thing, content. Having a guest on a radio show or podcast is the easiest way to create that content. Guests provide an important role in the show and in return get promotional opportunities, which should act as a great way to get you free PR. Our guest, JIM BEACH, is a SBA Award winning nationally syndicated radio host and best selling McGraw Hill author.  He will share with you tips and advice for expanding your business and brand using radio and podcasts. What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? 1. How to get on shows 2. How to do well on the show. 3. The super critical role of the 'take-away.'  At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. When Jim was promoting his first book, he self-booked about 250 radio and podcast interviews that drove sales of the book to #9 on ALL of Amazon.  Learn more at JIMBEACH.COM

Shedding the Bitch Radio
Learn how to get Free Marketing using Radio and Podcasts with Jim Beach

Shedding the Bitch Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 59:00


Tens of thousands of shows are released everyday, and they need one thing, content. Having a guest on a radio show or podcast is the easiest way to create that content. Guests provide an important role in the show and in return get promotional opportunities, which should act as a great way to get you free PR. Our guest, JIM BEACH, is a SBA Award winning nationally syndicated radio host and best selling McGraw Hill author.  He will share with you tips and advice for expanding your business and brand using radio and podcasts. What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? 1. How to get on shows 2. How to do well on the show. 3. The super critical role of the 'take-away.'  At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. When Jim was promoting his first book, he self-booked about 250 radio and podcast interviews that drove sales of the book to #9 on ALL of Amazon.  Learn more at JIMBEACH.COM

Yeukai Business Show
Welcome to Episode #201 of Tips and Secrets of a Successful Entrepreneur

Yeukai Business Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 29:02


  Welcome to Episode #201 of Tips and Secrets of a Successful Entrepreneur   In this episode, Jim Beach and I discuss the "Tips & Secrets of a Successful Entrepreneur". So if you want to understand how to thrive as an entrepreneur; achieve real success in your organization and as a leader, tune in now!   In this episode, you'll discover: What is it that took you from zero to a surprising amount of employees?  What is it that keeps you to be so good and well to what you are doing?  What is the #1 tip that sustains you for being an entrepreneur?  Why is “knowing the customer” so valuable to anyone who is starting a business today?  Is there a process you follow in creating the customer avatar?  What has kept you to still lead in your entrepreneurship career?  How can entrepreneurs continue doing well in what they are doing?  What are the things that kept Jim going that separates him from other entrepreneurs?  Where do you see the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs nowadays?  What is the perfect mindset for success in our time today?   About Us I have presented for UPS (multi-city tour), Wells Fargo (over 25 engagements), SunTrust, McKinsey, Edelman's, Chick-fil-A, Toshiba and many others.  I have taught and presented in India, Egypt, Japan, Korea, Argentina, Brazil, Dubai, the United Kingdom and across America.  I present on topics as diverse as growing sales (“Rock Stars in an Elevator”), personal development (“Personality by Decision”), healthcare transparency, marketing to children, ethical hacking, and a new way to look at entrepreneurship.  In March 2014, my small business radio show won the SBA Media Award. School for Startups Radio is on 12 AmFm stations and many internet platforms.  I have interviewed Shark Tank judges and winners, billionaires, bestselling authors, and countless entrepreneurs. My McGraw-Hill book (School for Startups) was published in June 2011 and reached as high as number 9 on all of Amazon (not just in its category).  The book continues to be a best seller after 3 years and received 4.8 stars from over 85 reviewers. It was excerpted by Entrepreneur magazine and the Wall Street Journal India.  I was featured in a UPS commercial, was referred to as the Simon Cowell of venture capital by CNN, and have appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, and in the New York Times.  I led the fundraising team for healthpons, the Travelocity of health care and presented to White House officials in the Spring of 2013 and was invited to the WH Christmas party in 2013. Raised $1 million at a $15 million pre-revenue valuation!  At the age of 25, I started the American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children and enjoyed tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others.  Please contact me at james.beach@att.net.   More Information: Website: http://www.jimbeach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.a.beach?fref=ts Email: james.beach@att.net Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/gordoncollege/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesabeach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/entrepreneurjim Phone: 678-640-0770   .. Links & Mentions From This Episode: Click Here!   Thanks for tuning in.   Thank you so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode of "Tips & Secrets of a Successful Entrepreneur", please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates. And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the rankin...

Real Estate Investing For Women
Is Real Estate Entrepreneurship? with guest Jim Beach

Real Estate Investing For Women

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 31:49


Join Jim Beach in this episode to discuss: Is investing in Real estate entrepreneurship?  Can anyone do it? How can we reduce risk with real estate? Is passion part of the real estate investing formula? What is the Corridor Principle?     Jim Beach’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011. Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. Jim taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University for nine years and ranked number one in the business school for 12 straight semesters. In 2010, he founded School for Startups, which has taught over 7000 people to be low-risk entrepreneurs. He has been featured in a UPS commercial, CNN called him the Simon Cowell of small business, and corporations like Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, and SunTrust have hired him as a speaker and consultant. His radio show is nationally syndicated. Learn more about Jim by going to: jimbeach.com James.Beach@att.net Follow him on twitter at @entrepreneurJim Linkedin: Jim Beach SchoolForStartupsRadio.com  

Built to Sell Radio
Ep. 59 Think Twice Before Starting That New Division

Built to Sell Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 47:24


Jim Beach sold American Computer Experience for $200 million, which sounds like a fantastic exit, but when I asked Beach if he had any regrets I was surprised by how long a list of lessons he had to share including: How creating new divisions can help grow revenue but reduce the overall value of your company. - The dangers of raising venture capital. - Why growing faster than your cash flow may end up costing you more equity in your business than you want to give up. - The perils of partnering with a celebrity entrepreneur. - Why you should never take an angel investment from a friend or family member. - How to avoid a $250,000 legal bill when selling your company.

Online Marketing
JLDC 0089: Interview with Jim Beach – Starting Your Own Business

Online Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 30:52


At age 25, Jim Beach started his own business with only $2,000, and within 7 years took it to $12MM. In this interview he gives some great insights into the best ways to start your own business. Topics discussed during this podcast include; How Jim grew his first business from $2,000 to $12MM within just 7 years What do you need to start a business today? Do you have to be creative, risky and passionate to be an entrepreneur? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element.   Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:30 - Jim Beach short bio 1:45 - Jim's upbringing, education and first career 3:30 - Why Jim decided to start his own business 5:00 - What was American Computer Experience? (Jim's first business) 7:00 - How did you decide to start American Computer Experience? 8:00 - Is creativity important for entrepreneurs? 9:30 - The qualities of a successful entrepreneur 11:40 - Should you be passionate about your business? 16:00 - MBA class business startup bet 20:15 - How have you created multiple streams of income for yourself? 23:20 - When is the best time to start a business? 24:55 - How much capital is needed to start a business? 28:55 - Jim's final thoughts P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it. Click here to rate and review the podcast in iTunes. Those people will appreciate it, and you’ll feel great about yourself.

Infusioncast - Infusionsoft & Automated Marketing
IC 26 - School for Startups with Jim Beach

Infusioncast - Infusionsoft & Automated Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2016 31:03


Jim Beach is the founder of School for Startups and former Professor at Georgia State University. He was the co-founder and CEO of American Computer Experience of Atlanta, which became the world's largest technology training company for children. He talks with Jason about the entrepreneurial bet with his students, how creativity is overrated in entrepreneurship and how he recommends getting started.[5:15] "I walked into class one day with a prototype ottoman, and we cut it in half to see what it looked like on the inside."[10:17] Find out Jim's definition of entrepreneur that frees you[14:45] Learn what you actually have to have passion for to be a successful entrepreneur.[19:45] Hear how Jim's friend started a successful used car business with just $12,000 Mentioned in this episode: www.schoolforstartups.comSlicing Pie

Winning the Game of Life Podcast Interviewing  Entrepreneurs, Wantrepreneurs, Intrapreneurials, Intrepreneurial & Startups
WGL:34 Jim Beach with Shawn Sudershan Chhabra- Jim Beach is Author of School for Startups

Winning the Game of Life Podcast Interviewing Entrepreneurs, Wantrepreneurs, Intrapreneurials, Intrepreneurial & Startups

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 42:38


Jim Beach with Shawn Sudershan Chhabra- Jim Beach is Author of School for Startups  http://wgl.fm/   Jim Beach’s first book, School for Startups, was published by McGraw-Hill in June 2011. Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. Jim taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University for nine years and ranked number one in the business school for 12 straight semesters. In 2010, he founded School for Startups, which has taught over 7000 people to be low risk entrepreneurs. He has been featured in a UPS commercial, CNN called him the Simon Cowell of small business, and corporations like Wells Fargo, Toshiba, UPS, and SunTrust have hired him as a speaker and consultant.      

Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman
SW 213 - School for Startups with Jim Beach

Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2015 31:09


Jim Beach is the founder of School for Startups and former Professor at Georgia State University. He was the co-founder and CEO of American Computer Experience of Atlanta, which became the world's largest technology training company for children. He talks with Jason about the entrepreneurial bet with his students, how creativity is overrated in entrepreneurship and how he recommends getting started. [5:15] "I walked into class one day with a prototype ottoman, and we cut it in half to see what it looked like on the inside." [10:17] Find out Jim's definition of entrepreneur that frees you [14:45] Learn what you actually have to have passion for to be a successful entrepreneur. [19:45] Hear how Jim's friend started a successful used car business with just $12,000 Mentioned in this episode:www.schoolforstartups.comSlicing Pie

Power Up for Profits Podcast
075 Jim Beach Throw Away the Remote Control

Power Up for Profits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2014 25:34


Jim Beach exemplifies the definition of a serial entrepreneur. At the age of 25, Jim started the American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 700 employees. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. In 2000, Jim closed two rounds of funding, one for $2.4 million and another for $6.4 million. He appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, and in the New York Times. Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. Jim hosts two radio shows, Restaurant Owner Radio and School for Startups Radio.

IM Network
Guaranteed Small Business in 90 days

IM Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2013 37:00


Meet Jim Beach Jim's book, "School for Startups", has reached as high as number 9 on Amazon's business section.  Jim has started businesses and has taught entrepreneurship around the world. He headlines the Entrepreneur Summit at the world's most exclusive university, Indian Institute of Technology.. At the age of 25, Jim founded American Computer Experience. From 1993 to 2000, Jim grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and to over 60 permanent and 700 temporary employees, operating in 39 states and in three countries. The company was the world’s largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed corporate tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. In 2000, Jim closed two rounds of venture funding, one for $2.4 million and another for $6.4 million. The Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized the company was one for the fastest growing companies in Georgia for both 1999 and 2000. In 2001, Jim was selected as one of the “Forty under Forty” most influential citizens by Georgia Trend magazine.  He appeared on NPR, MBNBC, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wired, and  Entrepreneur Magazine as an expert on technology and education. Get The Book School for Startups HERE! www.theentrepreneurschool.com

E3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur
Bootstrapping Your Business for Less Than $500!

E3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2008 49:27


It is possible to start a business for less than $500? Jim Beach says, “Yes, you can!” Mr. Beach started his company, American Computer Experience with just $35 dollars! With no capital infusion, he grew it to $12 million in annual revenue in 2000! The key to launching a successful business is to increase your cash flow, your profit and your profit margin! To do that , you must control your costs and keep your expenses low! Jim Beach shares his secrets on how to do just that! What is bootstrapping? How can a company bootstrap? What percent of businesses are bootstrapped? What are the ten ways to bootstrap your company? Jim shares his bootstrapping secrets! Jim's website is: www.InternationalEntrepreneurship.com Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate! Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog) www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast) www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network) Is Your Business A Hobby, Job or Profitable Enterprise? Take the Quiz and Discover For Yourself! Click on this link: www.my-business-community.com/quiz1/player.html (multi-media presentation) Get My Business Tips! Go to my business profile and sign-up! http://mybusinesscommunity.ning.com/profile/KenE3C