How to Run Your Business Like Elon Musk

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Elon Musk, where do we begin?

He’s the world’s richest man. Born in South Africa, he was bullied at school and was a child genius. Now, he is one of the most successful and innovative entrepreneurs of our time. He founded several (now huge) global companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. His approach to business is characterised by visionary thinking, willingness to take risks, and utter relentless pursuit of innovation. His latest TV documentary walks you through his journey so far, and it’s well worth a watch!

Read on and I’ll show you the key strategies and principles Elon Musk uses to run his businesses. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, I’ll show you how you can apply them to your own ventures…


1. Think Big and Bold

 

Famous for his outlandish, audacious and lucrative goals, Elon Musk’s willingness to take on seemingly impossible challenges is never in doubt. With this approach, he has created some of the most innovative and disruptive companies we know. To run your business like Elon Musk, you need to ignore the impossible, look for the bigger picture, be bold and open to taking calculated risks. Identify the biggest problems and challenges in your industry, then provide solutions in new and innovative ways. This is the Musk way. If you want to reach his levels, just ask about my coaching services and we can get you on the right path. 


2. Embrace Failure

 

Secondly, Elon Musk is not afraid of failure and he recognises that it’s an important part of the innovation process. In fact, he’s failed many times in his career, including the failure of several companies. But instead of giving up, he’s use those failures as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. To run your business like Elon Musk, you need to be willing to take risks and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. So don’t be afraid to try new things, even if they don’t work out.


3. Focus on Innovation


 

As well as not being afraid of failure, he is an innovator, with a creative and ruthless passion to turn ideas into reality. Elon’s companies push the boundaries of what is possible and are known for it. The lesson? Keep thinking, trying and testing ideas outside of the box. Constantly look for new and better ways to do things to streamline your operations. Ultimately, you’ll be to be willing to make drastic changes and learn from your mistakes.


4. Hire the Best People

 

Elon Musk is known for hiring the best of the best for his companies, and he places a high value on talent and expertise. He is also not afraid to cut people out when things aren’t going right. The lesson here is to focus on and find the best people operating in your industry or specialist role. Look for people who are passionate, talented, and have a track record of success. Then create a culture of excellence, and reward those who contribute to the success of the company.


5. Be Customer-Oriented

 

At the core of Musk’s ventures is creating products and services that are customer-focused and that solve real problems for people. Following in his footsteps, you’ll need to be customer-oriented and focused on creating value for all your consumers. Understand their needs and pain points, and work to create solutions that address those issues. Be completely open to feedback and use it to improve your products and services.


6. Leverage Technology

 

Elon Musk is a mastermind when it comes to building new groups of tech and leveraging it to create innovative products and services. From electric cars to reusable rockets, his companies are at the forefront of technological innovation. To run your business like Elon Musk, you need to be willing to embrace new technologies and use them to create better products and services. Keep up with the latest trends and developments, and invest wisely in research and development to stay ahead of the curve.

Running a business like Elon Musk is not for the faint of heart. However, if you follow these key strategies and principles, you can improve your chances of success. Not only that, but you can also create truly innovative and game-changing products and services.

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Matt Haycox

Matt Haycox is a self-made entrepreneur who began his career revitalising a family uniform business. Despite experiencing bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis, he rebounded strongly. Today, he is a serial investor and lender, having invested in over 30 businesses and provided £500m of funding to UK businesses. His journey has transformed him from borrower to lender, and from operator to advisor, using his experience to assist other businesses and entrepreneurs

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