John Harrington's Quotes
Born: 1970-01-01
Profession: Writer
Nation: English
Biography of John Harrington
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Tags: Call, Reason, WhyNothing turns off an investor more than when an entrepreneur comes in with a ridiculous valuation.
Tags: Investor, Off, RidiculousBy definition startups usually do not turn a profit.
Tags: Definition, Profit, TurnI understand that finance can be very complex.
Tags: Complex, Finance, UnderstandPeople must be realistic when evaluating their business.
Tags: Business, Evaluating, RealisticI have seen entrepreneurs ask for hundreds of millions of dollars on a concept and try to sell because of 'their passion' for an idea. If the idea is that good, why wouldn't I cut you out and hire someone who is just as passionate for much, much less?
Tags: Good, Passion, SomeoneI've spent over 25 years in the television industry, the direct response industry. I met a lot of people and certainly learned the power of commercials and their brand building potential.
Tags: Learned, Power, Television