You can't put passion and obsession into someone's employment contract - either you are or you aren't. — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
The movie industry is brutal. It is dangerous. It is, for most, soul destroying. — Ronnie Apteker Brutal Copy Share Image
An entrepreneur needs to have values. Values that are wholesome. — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
Business is full of pain and hardship and with that, laughter and release. — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
I think most entrepreneurs would refer to themselves as "accidental". No one looks for stress and pain. You stumble on to it.… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurs need to be positive. Always. Entrepreneurs need to be brave, often. And lastly, entrepreneurs need to be obsessed. — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
There are differences in the businesses themselves, but the fundamentals are the same: give customers a good experience, charge them a reasonable… — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurs need to listen. They don't need to be good listeners (although it can only help) but they need to know when… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
What is it about business that makes us laugh - when things go wrong, which they do all the time (why, I… — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
I think most entrepreneurs would refer to themselves as "accidental". No one looks for stress and pain. You stumble on to it. — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
When things go right (and they go right a lot - you just got to keep trying) there is nothing to really… — Ronnie Apteker Comedy Copy Share Image
I love making things, like software, and films, and laughter. And working with Gus Silber, to make the Funny Business book, has… — Ronnie Apteker Book Copy Share Image
I did apply to get a job, many times, but no one ever hired me. I think my hyperactive nature didn't score… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
Business, like life, is funny. We all go through difficult times, and we all have to face curve balls and challenges, each… — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
There is reason to smile and celebrate when you win, but when you struggle, that is about laughter. That is the pathos… — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
You follow a passion, a dream, a belief, a vision, and before you know it, you are an entrepreneur. Once though, when… — Ronnie Apteker Belief Copy Share Image
No one looks for pots of gold, it just happens. Sure, some people are born with an incredible financial ability, and some… — Ronnie Apteker Ability Copy Share Image
The most obvious answer, that you can read in any leadership book is this - learn to say "no" so that you… — Ronnie Apteker Book Copy Share Image
The movie industry is brutal. It is dangerous. It is, for most, soul destroying. Creating art (music, books, films, etc.) can be… — Ronnie Apteker Art Copy Share Image
I battle to fall asleep at night. My mind races every other night. I have always been like this, for as long… — Ronnie Apteker Battle Copy Share Image
Business, like life, is funny. We all go through difficult times, and we all have to face curve balls and challenges, each… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
As all entrepreneurs will say, "surround yourself with good people". That is the hardest thing : finding good people. — Ronnie Apteker Business Copy Share Image
When someone stands you up for a meeting, sure, you have the right to be disappointed, and perhaps even angry. But you… — Ronnie Apteker Angry Copy Share Image
Today, where you come from seems less and less important, as globalization is the new order. I prefer the old world. — Ronnie Apteker Globalization Copy Share Image
I could actually do a lot more if I didn't have things go wrong. So, what I am trying to do now… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
Don't take yourself too seriously - learn to laugh. Hire slowly and fire fast. And the most important thing is: you never… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
I am a bit of a workaholic, and I am still not sure what a "weekend" is all about. I love what… — Ronnie Apteker Copy Share Image
Creating art (music, books, films, etc.) can be beautiful and liberating, but trying to sell art, well, that is the movie business.… — Ronnie Apteker Art Copy Share Image
