New Poll - Who Is Your Business Role Model?

**Scunizzo** · 11-14-2008 08:25 AM

It's time for another poll for the Young Entrepreneur blog! This time time we'd like to know:

Who is your business role model?

Is it a relative? Is it an old family friend? Is it someone you've never met before?

Who do you look to for business advice and try to emulate?

I'd love to get your feedback and put together a list of the top role models for young entrepreneurs.

**KPatel** · 11-14-2008 08:49 AM

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.

**joshua.toolazytodoit** · 11-14-2008 12:15 PM

Your question has got me thinking... I don't really have a business role model, but perhaps I am in search of one!

**businessgeek123** · 11-14-2008 02:34 PM

I need to find one. They always say its good if you can find a role model.

**Kamal87** · 11-14-2008 05:15 PM

"Gold is getting old. The New Rich (NR) are those who abandon the deferred-lif plan and create the currency of the New Rich: time and mobility."
-Timothy Ferris

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!).

You can check out his website at this link:

**Danko** · 11-15-2008 02:03 AM

Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!

**cybergift** · 11-15-2008 06:17 AM

I always admire Soichiro Honda. I use the products.

**FutureCEO** · 11-15-2008 01:02 PM

Sam Longiotti, Warren Buffet, John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates

**CLoughie** · 11-16-2008 04:52 AM

Richard Branson & Jack Welch.

**pcbres16** · 11-16-2008 05:17 PM

John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, Cornelious Vanderbelt, and a few more

**discountedclothing** · 11-17-2008 02:54 AM

I don't have any particular name but I admired people who were so diligent and made themselves successful in the field of business/entrepreneurship

**FuZe** · 11-17-2008 05:15 AM

Dave Thomas

**Articles R Us** · 11-17-2008 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Danko

Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!

I second that.

**Scunizzo** · 11-21-2008 11:25 AM

Last week I asked you who your business role model was and I wanted to share the results so far:

Famous Entrepreneurs (13)
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”

John D. Rockefeller (2):

“Sam Longiotti, Warren Buffet, John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates”

“John D. Rockefeller, Warren Buffett, Cornelious Vanderbelt, and a few more”

Donald Trump (2):

“Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!”

“I second that. (Donald Trump, how to turn your name to a brand!)”

Soichiro Honda:

“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”

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

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).”

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!).”

What do you think about the results so far? If you have someone you’d like to add to the list or vote on the current nominees please comment below!

You can cast your vote by commenting below or by voting in our blog at: YoungEntrepreneur.com Blog » Who Is Your Business Role Model? - Entrepreneur Poll Update

**Gopal Dev** · 11-21-2008 01:17 PM

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.

Gopal (The Musical Mad Scientist and Entrepreneur)