Here are the results from our most recent Young Entrepreneur poll asking you: “Who is your business role model?”
Famous Entrepreneurs (15)
John D. Rockefeller (3):
“Sam Longiotti, Warren Buffet, John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates”
“John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, Cornelious Vanderbelt, and a few more”
“Donald trump. And john d. Rockafeller.”
Donald Trump (3):
“Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!”
“I second that. (Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!)”
“Donald trump. And john d. Rockafeller.”
Richard Branson (2):
“Richard Branson is such a free spirit in what he does in the business world. He’s not afraid to try things, and he’s not afraid of failure. He always has the energy to continue what he’s doing if he does fail.”
“Richard Branson & Jack Welch.”
Warren Buffett (2):
“Sam Longiotti, Warren Buffet, John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates”
“John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, Cornelious Vanderbelt, and a few more”
Soichiro Honda (1):
“I always admire Soichiro Honda. I use the products.”
Others:
“Sam Longiotti, Warren Buffet, John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates”
“John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, Cornelious Vanderbelt, and a few more”
“Richard Branson & Jack Welch.”
Nobody (2)
“Your question has got me thinking… I don’t really have a business role model, but perhaps I am in search of one!”
“I need to find one. They always say its good if you can find a role model.”
Family (2)
Grandfather:
“Great poll. My business role model is definitely my grandpa who has had a plethora of entrepreneurial success and most importantly, did it the right way through hard work, ethical relationships, and being smarter than everyone else (seriously, I wish I was 1/100 as smart as he is).”
Great Uncle:
“My great uncle (my father’s uncle)..but he was great too! hehe He grew up in a poor family and persevered to build a powerful Publishing Company in India called LIFCO that is still very successful and being run by his sons. I only met him once and I was too young to remember well but his legacy has inspired me.”
Authors
Tim Ferriss:
“There is no other person who would best personify many of my financial and life goals than Tim Ferris, author of the 4-Hour Workweek. I recommend that book to any persons who wants to own/start their own business (and not run one!).”
Thank you everyone for casting your vote – it’s an impressive list of mentors and for those of you who don’t have a business mentor yet, it’s time to get searching!
