The Hedgehog Concept For Becoming Successful Online

[RichardEastes]

The Hedgehog Concept is my #1 business secret. I couldn't have done it without it. The worst enemy of a great idea is a different great idea.

[GideonShalwick]

@RichardEastes So Richard! It's my #1 "secret" as well!

[GideonShalwick]

@RichardEastes Oops - I meant: "So TRUE Richard"... left out the true hehehe

[jerrylittlemars]

Thanks for the message

[Veisbergs1]

I would like to ask Gideon why you don't have an affliate link for this video. I tried everywhere hoping to find one so I could buy this book and give you a slice of the profit.

I hope I will one day obtain the charisma and "presence" on the camera like you seem to manage so easily.

Being inspired more and more each day by your content.

[GideonShalwick]

@Veisbergs1 Ah good point! I have just added my affiliate link for the book in the description area below the video! Thanks for asking! I also mention the book inside my report with a link to purchase it... get the report at RapidVideoBlogging DOOOOT COOOOM

[msradioman]

Been to scattered about, lacking focus. This will inspire a greater focus on my part.

[MentorMay]

I agree with your hedgehog concept Gideon. I have been working on branding what I do and who I am about for years and by consistantly doing something everyday whether it be on my blog or in a video, it has begun a spinning action that produces leads for me daily. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[MommyReporter]

I just learned of this concept and realized that this was the mistake I was making in my business. I was scattered all over the place trying different things hoping it would work. Now, I see that I need a more focused approach. Thanks so much!

[GideonShalwick]

@MommyReporter Yup - focus is my key to success! And the Hedgehog Concept helps A LOT with that!

Gideon Shalwick

[ppbkwriter]

Excellent video Gideon! Thanks for the friend invite. Your videos are very well done. I think I will enjoy your channel. Mark J.

[GideonShalwick]

@ppbkwriter No problem Mark!

All the best!

Gideon Shalwick

[GideonShalwick]

@GlenMWilson Hey Glen

You're very welcome! Glad my videos are helpful to you!

Lots of cool stuff still coming up...

The best is yet to come!

Gideon Shalwick

[GILLTechnologies]

hey Gideon, how do you blur the backgrounds in your videos now? Implementing some of your great tips into our b2b videos. Thanks for all your great content.

[GideonShalwick]

@GILLTechnologies Hey GILL :)

I use a new camera - the Canon T2i 550D (Rebel) with a nifty fifty lens - that's what blurs the background and puts the object into focus :)

It's not a good camera for longer videos though.

Gideon

[GreenGorillaVideo]

Thanks Gideon! I love your heart to help others! How would you articulate your own personal Hedgehog concept if someone asked you on an elevator?

[GideonShalwick]

@GreenGorillaVideo Ah great question - I may have to create a separate video about this - cheers for the idea!

Gideon Shalwick

[fernandolawl]

I agree with the hedgehog concept.

I often wonder, is it possible to become successful with my passion/skill even though I don't feel I'm a master at it? There is always someone better in the world.

[GideonShalwick]

@fernandolawl Just because there is someone better at it than you does not mean you can't do really well at it. For example, does Microsoft have the best software? I think the answer is very clear. But they are pretty successful (Ok, silly example but it proves my point).

Gideon Shalwick

[deliverawaydebt]

Good To Great has some great advice to offer and seeing you use the Hedgehog concept is refreshing.

One point from the book I'm always trying to apply is getting the right people on the bus and in the right sits (at least in my day job). I'm wondering if you could describe how you've gotten the "right" people on the bus to help you out, i.e. internet partners, friends, mentors? I'm sure you've applied this principle but maybe have never looked at this way.

[GideonShalwick]

@deliverawaydebt Oh yeah that is super important too! If I remember right, Jim Collins talks about getting the right people on board first, before even talking about the vision of the company - this is a powerful concept!

Thanks for the idea for another new video :)

Gideon

[BetterBboyBody]

Thank you for the information. That was a great video, and a great shirt.

[GideonShalwick]

@BetterBboyBody Thanks for the shirt compliment :) It's new!

[RCSuperPowers]

Wow man, what timing. I was just really focusing on this lately. As I'm building/discovering what the foundation of my next business is I'm making sure it follows these 3 things for me:

1) Has to be CHARGING for me. Gives me energy the more I work.

2) Has to be SCALABLE. It can't be overcomplicated.

3) Has to be TRENDY. Is my market even going to be around in 10 years?

This Hedgehog you are talking about helps me even more. Thanks!

[GideonShalwick]

@RCSuperPowers Hey Dave - I really recommend you read Good To Great from Jim Collins - it's one of the most powerful business strategy books I've ever read.

Great info in there and I reckon it will help you a lot!

Gideon Shalwick

[MichaelDadona]

Thanks Gideon for the valuable shares from you, as always. Highly appreciated.

[destalks]

Hahaha you finally got off your green screen and your living room! lol

[GideonShalwick]

@destalks LOL! Yeah finally! Actually, I don't use green screen much at all anymore. Just too much hassle!

[TammyFlores1]

Looking forward to reading the Rapid Video Blogging book this weekend. I think a whole new world has just been exposed to me LOL

[GideonShalwick]

@TammyFlores1 Excellent stuff Tammy! Let me know what you think ok?

Gideon

[AEFreebies]

Thank you Gideon for introducing me to this concept will use it definately. Also thanks for the RapidVideoBlogging Book was a great read and I learnt a lot.