New Poll - Who Is Your Business Role Model?

[aboubacar]

Donald trump. And john d. Rockafeller. Billionaire in training

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Here are the results from our most recent Young Entrepreneur poll asking you: “Who is your business role model?” (YoungEntrepreneur.com Blog » Who Is Your Business Role Model? - Entrepreneur Poll Results)

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”

“Dave Thomas”

“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!

[Elite Designer]

My #1 role model is Brian Tracy. He is my savior and like a god to me. I have studied all his advice many times and I live by it every day. I have succeeded in my business and I couldn't have done it without Brian. I definitely model myself after him far more than anyone else.

I also admire Michael Jordan and anyone else who is extremely excellent at whatever they do. I strive for extreme excellence myself every day, and that's one of the reasons why I'm successful in my business.

[ACMAir]

Richard Branson. I'm currently reading "Losing my Virginity"
David Neeleman.
Andrew Carnegie

[SophieM]

Alan Sugar

[mthomas]

My longest time business role model has to be Bill Gates. His success story is very inspiring to me, and has always inspired me since I was very young.

More recently I have come to admire Warren Buffet for his investment expertise, but mostly I, like Kamal87, admire Tim Ferriss. His book is fantastic and his outlook on business and life is right on target for how entrepreneurs should view their time and their interests. Simplicity and quick learning are some great goals that everyone should persue, and since reading his book, I have sought to learn more and seek more simplicity every day.

[beheron]

My business role model is Bill Gates as well... He is one person who knows what is important to grow your business.. he really was able to focus on what the customer needed,,, not necessarily what the customer said that they wanted. This resulted in great business growth.

[TheBigIdea]

Peter Jones from Phones International Group.
Elon Musk from SpaceX and Tesla Motors.

Have researched these two pretty well.

[TheBigIdea]

Richard Branson. I'm currently reading "Losing my Virginity"
David Neeleman.
Andrew Carnegie

I'm reading the same book too!!!!!!!!!!!! He really kicked BA's behind in the famed lawsuit, you should see that photo of him bumping into Lord King after the verdict was announced

[TheRule]

Donald Trump. I love his straightforwardness and general mindset.

[clearlycody]

Richard Branson, His recklessness and fun spirit is unmatchable when it comes to his businesses and PR stunts lol

[clearlycody]

oh and check out Richards new book "business stripped bare" I liked it alot.

[Tombobs]

Zach VonFelten

[ronnie11]

Mine is Warren Buffet! All the way!

[lorddan03]

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.

I also feel admiration to branson i also like duncan bannatyne.