Business Quote by Martellus Bennett
“There's a lot of guys who use their likeness - to do movies, and do other business stuff, but not too many guys are actually making product. I'm making product, it's a different thing. A lot of guys are holding up Coke cans and get paid a lot of money to do that, but no one's making a Coke can. I'm the guy that's trying to make the Coke can.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast or Media Interview, date unknown
He contrasts celebrity endorsements with actual product creation, emphasizing the rarity of innovators who build tangible goods rather than just promote them.
In simple terms: People often promote products without creating them; true creators are rare.
Key Takeaway
Focus on building, not just marketing.
Themes
innovation
authenticity
entrepreneurship
Mood
determined
critical
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- starting a manufacturing business
- designing a new product
- seeking investors
- building a prototype
Key Concepts
product development
brand endorsement
creative risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What product could you create that no one else is?
- How can you move from promotion to production?
A Different Perspective
Creating a product requires resources and risk that many avoid.
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