Comments on: 3 Business Lessons, Courtesy of American Idol

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:52:53 +0000

Thanks a lot, Jeff! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m glad we connected.

By: Jeff Bode

Jeff Bode — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:52:18 +0000

Hey Jerry very entertaining blog… I don’t watch American Idol, but I know a little bit about what you are talking about from various news stories and being a music fan in general

I agree branding with personality is great for business

look forward to more from you

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:03:54 +0000

Bingo! Great comment, Steve. I think it’s a shame so many people watch TV and completely tune out instead of paying attention to what it has to teach. “What Not to Wear” and “Inside the Actor’s Studio” are perfect examples. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:56 +0000

Finally, another Idol fan! I was beginning to think I was the only one. Thanks for the feedback Tracey!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Marcela. You're absolutely right: the secret to success is to never give up! Too many people quit early when they see failure coming instead of pushing through the failure and learning the lesson it has to teach.

By: Steve Waterhouse

Steve Waterhouse — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:26:39 +0000

You are so right. So many shows like Idol give us lessons through the way people react. They are microcosms of life and worth watching at that level. Watch “What Not to Wear” if you want to see how people react to coaching and change. Watch “Inside the Actor’s Studio” if you want to see what drives people to success.

By: Tracey Girtz

Tracey Girtz — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:56:05 +0000

I LOVE American Idol. I’ve been watching it since the 1st season! I really liked your analogies and thoroughly agree with you!

By: Marcela Jenney

Marcela Jenney — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:53:58 +0000

“What risks have you avoided taking because of your fear of failure? If you weren’t stuck in fear, what would you do differently that would set you apart from the crowd? What makes you outrageous?”

Great lessons, Jerri. I’m not personally a big fan of “American Idol”, but I love the business lessons you extracted from that show. There is one particular phrase that could not be truer, especially for those that would like to jump into the entrepreneurial world but are not “outrageous” enough to take that step. “What risks have you avoided taking because of your fear of failure?” Yep, we are afraid of the unknown, of failing, of not being able to reach our dream. I have learned throughout life to stay focused on my dream, and that working every day on taking small steps toward that will help me to achieve that goal and follow my passion. The secret is to never give up, even if a “judge” tells you you’re not good enough, that now is not the right time, you aren’t ready, or there is something “missing”. If you stay on track, you’ll find your success through a different door when the time is just right.

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By: Joel D Canfield

Joel D Canfield — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:09:47 +0000

Oh, if we’re making AI confessions: never once seen an episode all the way through. I do watch audition clips, though.

Never believe you’re a singer if you only hear it from friends and family . . . and don’t try to sing “Bohemian Rhapsody” unless Freddie Mercury gave you permission in person.