“On that same business trip, I was one of the only distributors who came dressed in a full suit. Where others were more interested in the Vice President’s Rolex I was more interested in the knowledge he was teaching.”

“When I first started in business, I operated out of a youthful arrogance. There was cockiness in my character and voice as I was trying to convince other people and frankly, I was trying to convince myself.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“If a situation arises that appears bad, view it as a learning experience rather than an unfortunate happening.”

Isaac Mashman · The Total Entrepreneurs, 2021

“During difficult times such as the last 2 years, a lot of people put their lives on hold, whereas it was a perfect opportunity to pick up a book, learn a new skill, and come out stronger.”

Isaac Mashman · OrlandoVoyager, 2022

“I don’t come from a well-known family, I didn’t have mentors around me who could guide me on this new path, and I lacked the tools that I needed to grow. I had to build myself up as much as I had to build my personal brand.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Do not discriminate on the size or caliber thereof until several years into your process. The executive may not take every meeting, whereas the early-stage startup founder will.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“I started building my brand as an ignorant, sometimes arrogant, young entrepreneur just trying to figure out his way in the vast jungle known as life.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition