we don’t tend to think of them as business building entrepreneurs. The traditional rock star image is one of a grunge guise designed to promote anti-authoritarianism. Well, this might very well be true. But, it is also true that rock stars are very successful and this means they prove an interesting model for business success.

Why?  Well, it’s not easy to become a rock star.  If you read every biography of famous rock stars, you would learn that most of them struggled for many years while working extremely hard to gain their fame. At the core of this, is a strong work ethic which would most definitely prove helpful to duplicate.

Additionally, successful rock stars are not known for being carbon copies of each other. They all have their own unique styles. This allows them to become noticed while also travelling their own path. Business people are advised to follow a similar path with certain understandings of the parameters of acceptable uniqueness in the business world.

There is also a certain attitude that makes rock stars outspoken. This is why they get noticed. And, while some of the more outspoken rock stars can be garish, many others have important and insightful messages to share. They don’t keep to themselves either and opt to keep a high profile. In the business world, a scaled back version of this assertive attitude could prove to be enormously successful.  

Rock stars – for better or for worse – are known to endorse strong perspectives. This can sometimes come off as overbearing.  But this type of attitude…providing it’s authentic…may prove to be a tremendous way of getting ahead of your peers who are playing it safe. Being safe is far too risky if you want to succeed in business.

There is also an often undisclosed selfless side to many rock stars. Specifically, they are known for their charity work which has long since proven to help those in need. Possessing an altruistic side can certainly be of great benefit for those entrepreneurs seeking to set their business apart from the competition. 

Yes, there are many benefits to modelling rock stars when paving your pathway to success. While not always obvious on the surface, these benefits might reveal themselves upon closer inspection.  So next time you’re listening to your favourite tune, go beyond the lyrics and look at your star’s business model…you might just see something that can help you fine tune your own rock star status.

© 2010 Tania Usher International
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Tania Usher is an internationally renowned marketing communication strategist, business coach, author, speaker and adventurer.  Her company Tania Usher International is dedicated to providing communication expertise and innovative solutions to accelerate results and positive transformation for entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide.  Tania aims to touch as many lives as possible with her authentic and ‘from the heart’ get NAKED approach to business where she strips back the hype to expose raw and uncut strategies for life, business and success.

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