Big deal Quote by Adrian J. Slywotzky
““It’s a completely different business model!” he exclaimed. “You need different skills, different people, different systems, different databases. There’s also less psychic satisfaction, less glamor, and less visibility compared to the glamor of the original equipment business. As in ‘I sold ten auto insurance policies today.’ Big deal! Or ‘I sold ten elevator maintenance contracts today.’ Big deal! You don’t get great press notices or win trips to Hawaii for that.” “No,””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Strategy Podcast, 2020
Changing business models demand new skills, teams, and systems, often with reduced glamour and visibility.
In simple terms: New models need new people and tools, but less fame.
Key Takeaway
Adapt skills and expectations to new models.
Themes
business transformation
skill shift
organizational change
visibility
glamor
Mood
reflective
critical
pragmatic
Type
advice
observational
strategic
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- industry pivot
- career planning
- team restructuring
Key Concepts
strategic adaptation
resource allocation
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find fulfillment in less glamorous roles?
- What strategies maintain visibility in new models?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize the loss of satisfaction without considering intrinsic rewards.
