Shut Up and Listen Being a successful entrepreneur means knowing when it's best to let others do the talking.

When I first decided to open my own business, my father taught me an important lesson: "The most effective way to grow your business is to let others do the talking." Through his business dealings, he had learned that entrepreneurs who practiced over-the-top self-

promotion rarely captured the attention of others. Potential associates assumed boastful people didn't need the strategies they had to offer.