How to start your own business without investors | Nicholas Hänny | TEDxHochschuleLuzern

Nicholas Hänny is the co-founder and CEO of NIKIN, a sustainable clothing brand from Switzerland that plants one tree for each product sold. NIKIN has been in the top 3 of the Swiss Economic Award 2019 and won the “Swiss Brand of the Year” Award for best cost-benefit ratio in the Swiss clothing industry. With NIKIN, Nicholas is responsible for already 500’000 trees planted. He has also been elected “Aargauer of the Year 2019”.
The theme of his talk is "How to start your own business without investors?". Nicholas answers the question by giving tips based on his personal experience. Nicholas Hänny is the co-founder and CEO of NIKIN, a sustainable clothing brand from Switzerland that plants one tree for each product sold. NIKIN has been in the top 3 of the Swiss Economic Award 2019 and won the “Swiss Brand of the Year” Award for best cost-benefit ratio in the Swiss clothing industry. With NIKIN, Nicholas is responsible for already 500’000 trees planted. He has also been elected “Aargauer of the Year 2019”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@daisymayy1]

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing with $150k and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and get more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.

[@daisymayy1]

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[@daisymayy1]

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[@SUNNYKUMAR-qm7ed]

1. It's not about idea but about implementation 2. Don't strive for perfection 3. Ask for help 4. Be flexible 5. Google

[@ai.simplified..]

1-Start now 2-dont wait for perfect product to start get feedbacks and make the product better as you go 3-ask for help dont afraid of no 4-be flexible 5-read the best book in world & its google 6-just do it its basiclly about doing it

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

_the map is not the territory_

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

Aisimplified your spot on and right

[@ImtokyotheDog]

As somebody who's starting my first business, all the people I talk to, and all these business building videos and everybody says it has to be a completely unique idea. Has to be totally unique and something the world has never seen. I say "there are thousands of gas stations out there. Hundreds of gas station brands. They all basically do the same thing. There are tens of thousands of fast food restaurants. Hundreds of brands. They all basically do the same thing. And they all make a ton of money"

[@abdurrahmankhadafi1648]

True but you failed to see the uniqueness. For example gas station: The location are unique....

[@mdumiseninsibande3071]

It’s all about market

[@pratikpatil9377]

@@abdurrahmankhadafi1648 He isn't talking about " Uniqueness", he was talking about " Unique Idea". They are two different things :)

[@beyerboutique3295]

Your wrong they all don't make a ton a money. There's a select few in each location/market that are making a ton of money, the rest are struggling.

[@julialewis531]

How many companies sell T-shirts?? They all do the same thing.. just different!!

[@samuelmungai3678]

The mentality of "you have to have a unique idea" has made me postpone my startup for a very long time. Thank you so much for this video

[@ujjvalpurani2791]

Hey so what are you up-to now

[@abderrahmanenafil1524]

😂 wondering the same

[@MrRishav]

Lessons to learn ❤ 🔰its not about ideas its about implitation 🔰Ask for help 🔰don't wait for perfection 🔰Be flexible and just start

[@beloveddreamersllc6209]

This is a great video I started my own Business during the lockdown and it is going well. My advice to anyone, JUST BEGIN!

[@LensinemaxChannelNasaiAhmad]

What kind of bussiness you build?

[@sirnonapplicable]

How do you identify a legitimate need?

[@abikelife1481]

Yes often budding entrepreneurs and young business people think that they have to have every step of the way figured out before diving in. Well this isn't even possible because things will come up that you didn't even imagine happening. Just get started, tunnel vision looking at one step at a time. Start step one, when it's rolling, proceed to step two, etc. This keeps your mind from becoming tangled up in seeing the way through it all. "Let's cross that bridge when we get there" is a quote that is so applicable to starting a business.

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

Beloved Dreamers LLC great advice and best of luck with your business

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

@@abikelife1481 Great advice, your spot on

[@jamesT008]

He is honest, humble and surely hardworking. Very good tips.

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[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

JamesT008 your sure right

[@DreamMightyThings]

Wooow ...wonderful talk❤

[@pratikpatil9377]

1. Implementation over idea. You don't need a great or idea, all you need is courage to implement whatever idea you have. Just go and do it, don't wait for perfect or unique idea, just DO IT.

[@Teaching_Days]

Well, I really think that this guy made me think that business isn’t so hard thing, everyone who wants to make smth just have to try even if they don’t have any results they will get a really valuable experience in their life 😍

[@tahoefor]

good man. honest advice from someone who used all of the tips he offered. not these career coaches who have no career

[@sandraschw9202]

Thank you ! Amazing.

[@jeremiah8437]

Really needed this level of sincerity. He's down to earth. I'm starting my own startup with very little money as well. I can already relate to a lot of what he's saying. Love it.

[@freewildrent3796]

I am rooting for you. Go and Seize the world.

[@jeremiah8437]

@@freewildrent3796 wow! I'm blushing. Thanks a lot😊🙏

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

_heart centered_ _Sadly most people fail to learn how to live in their sacred space of the heart._ _A book you might like is called courage to love, by a prominent hypnotherapist._ _this speaker's love stretches throughout the whole world, such that in any given situation with any given person, love is his response. He has consciously opened it. This is, in truth, what all human beings are seeking in their evolution. It's effect stays with you. If you can do that and make money at the same time, more power to ya_

[@ujjvalpurani2791]

Hey so what are you up-to now

[@jeremiah8437]

@@ujjvalpurani2791 still pushing Boss. But have a team now.

[@alexanderhikanyemu8422]

I like him. Right on point 👌 His experience can be felt 🙏 God bless your work

[@asimthk]

Excellent tips 🌟🌟🌟

[@sulemanmohammedng]

This is the most conscised and high content Ted talk I have ever seen. He did a great job. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@divyeshmansatta7216]

Very sincere advise. Procrastination and perfectionism does not really help. Believe in yourelf and have faith. Sometimes you learn through the process and at least you tried.

[@doktorkpeggydoktorkpeggy6512]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@renibheybernal8333]

Hands down one of the best things I've watched here on youtube!!!! 🙌🙌🙌👏

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

Great vid with lots of good common sense ideas explored and examples provided. Fantastic

[@naciriy]

Great presentation! Honest advice from someone who’s actually doing it. 👍

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app

[@1NELifeBrand]

very good mindset on business.

[@jessicaallen9006]

Depending on one stream of income had never made any millionaire and earning check don't put you on forbes

[@junedwayne873]

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[@user-sx6cg6hl9j]

@@junedwayne873 Most intelligent words I've heard.

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@@telegramusername9571 Oh, I've heard of him but I didn't take it seriously until I tried out with $ 500 and made profits within some days

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[@sivle5002]

Thank you very much!

[@nicuvrabii8052]

Great advice!

[@twallace9533]

Great advice - thank you!

[@helenhale9336]

Thank you for the video!

[@abikelife1481]

Yes often budding entrepreneurs and young business people think that they have to have every step of the way figured out before diving in. Well this isn't even possible because things will come up that you didn't even imagine happening. Just get started, tunnel vision looking at one step at a time. Start step one, when it's rolling, proceed to step two, etc. This keeps your mind from becoming tangled up in seeing the way through it all. "Let's cross that bridge when we get there" is a quote that is so applicable to starting a business.

[@mohamednajeeb7602]

Thank you very much for sharing very honestly

[@K1NGST4RS]

The biggest problem is that ppl dont even start. They dont belive in themselves.

[@ReedoAce]

Completely agree - Always dream big

[@apexclasseswalidad8522]

Really great thanks for your tips sir

[@xibalxibalba]

Thank you so much for this view, its super inspiring!!!! IM GONNA DO IT!!!!

[@abikelife1481]

Yes go for it! Yes often budding entrepreneurs and young business people think that they have to have every step of the way figured out before diving in. Well this isn't even possible because things will come up that you didn't even imagine happening. Just get started, tunnel vision looking at one step at a time. Start step one, when it's rolling, proceed to step two, etc. This keeps your mind from becoming tangled up in seeing the way through it all. "Let's cross that bridge when we get there" is a quote that is so applicable to starting a business.

[@herrroin6867]

how does it go?

[@noeljoseph9517]

A great one and this is the truth

[@nethwijayatilaka5144]

amazing video ,thanks a lot man and hope you success

[@elaitamani1105]

✨THANK YOU 🙌✨

[@netxyz00]

Great advises

[@MensFX3]

Nice! great info!

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app

[@youssvideos5808]

Wonderful !

[@scottfalkirk714]

If you don't know how to do some part of business or others things that require education but don't want to read a book there is also free online courses (an Audit) where you get to access to university grade education without the certificate/Exam. I recommend Edx, you can learn from Harvard and MIT and many others from a spectrum of universities, big and small.

[@the_vikas_saini]

just thank you

[@TheMan7131.]

Yeah that's true Its only about implementation

[@AW-pm7tr]

What a great video.

[@ronneyrendon5045]

Interesting. ❤️

[@hikodzu]

Great tips

[@edithamalones6187]

I really need this!

[@hammadmalik1714]

Nice market practical tips

[@themadking2150]

i like this guy

[@moneyinyourpocket8390]

amazing

[@polonfroms271]

i will use it

[@maulanasalihu1203]

This video deserves more like and views than this

[@shivanshumishra6303]

Youu seems veryy veryy generous

[@ogboohgodwin527]

Thank you... Bottom line "just do it"

[@zink5664]

Nice video bro

[@monika.youtube]

Haha best book in the world… love it 😂

[@tribalstrail9315]

Yes , I wish to continue my former work. tourist guiding, horse safari and camping business. but due to financial problems i have to reinvolve myself in to the job. therefore my passion getting destroyed; what i have to do for support. we have the potential of work; to take rural tourism on a incredible level and to given to our honorable guests a higher attention and mesmerizing moment of their lives. but there is not a single hope what to do? please suggest who can help rurals. can you please suggest

[@phy29]

Think that benefice is growth so you have to think big but to use small ressource then to go step by step...

[@Motivation-Booster]

Awesom

[@starsandoval6526]

I'm wanting to start a couple of businesses.

[@chamaoui]

The thing is, my current situation is beyond precarious and I absolutely need to start my own business. Unfortunately I have no idea what to do. I recently put everything I had in building an ice cream shop and unfortunately it failed and I suffered great losses. Whatever I do next, it would be best if it was an online thing. If anyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.

[@hiroshishimizu6876]

If you have any skill which you can offer online (graphic design, language, proofreading, etc.), I think you can be a freelancer. At least, don't be a scammer or a fake guru. haha.

[@umayrjaved]

May i ask what was your previous profession what you used to do prior starting ice cream business? May be i can guide then.

[@sulemanmohammedng]

I think the big question is ask yourself what could be the reasons for icecream business failure? and then secondly, you need a mentor. You need advice from someone that is getting it right in the icecream business. You can sign up with micromentor online. They offer free mentorship.

[@austinnance2144]

How did you market your product ?

[@cherubin7th]

This is not really about the investor part. Just some tips.

[@cq33xx58]

the thing is ''How to start investors without your own business''

[@Xzanah]

"Yes I do believe I could donate a small fortune to your empty pockets. But what would you need it for?" *Shrugs* "Ah, yes, rightfully so, here is money currency, pip pip"

[@arshadsarkarhanif]

❤️

[@user-st7xj6zf4v]

Какие ответы?

[@ReedoAce]

What was the revenue turnover of the business you created??

[@josebaten9242]

Wouu is a great idea Google, I do it.

[@YasinNabi]

Very awesome video and great contents in your Channel ! thanks for sharing , a fellow creator ! subbed ! ************

[@ilaycohen21]

זה לא על הרעיון אלא על היישום [או איך אתה מיישם אותו]. שלושה דוגמאות: טיפ 1 - מיי ספייס ופייסבוק טיפ 2 - אובר וליפט טיפ 3 - אלטביסטה וגוגל להתחיל בהכי פשוט ולבקש עזרה. אפשר למצוא את כל מה שאתה צריך בגוגל.

[@Sky4Jus]

What are you talking about you don't need a business plan, without it, then bank won't give you money.

[@abikelife1481]

It's very hard to get loans from banks, some better options are crowdfunding, friends, family, VC, angel investors etc. Banks always want collateral and often that is worth double the value of what they are willing to give you.

[@JesusChristGod1]

*JUST DO IT.

[@garzonlaperle9403]

I really like the Woodprix plans.

[@dongjoy]

“ just do it” - nike

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

_tip # 2 "write emails while pooping"_

[@christinagrace4997]

I don't agree with not planning... you waste resources and time when you don't plan. Even as simple as an implementation plan.

[@abikelife1481]

Yes often budding entrepreneurs and young business people think that they have to have every step of the way figured out before diving in. Well this isn't even possible because things will come up that you didn't even imagine happening. Just get started, tunnel vision looking at one step at a time. Start step one, when it's rolling, proceed to step two, etc. This keeps your mind from becoming tangled up in seeing the way through it all. "Let's cross that bridge when we get there" is a quote that is so applicable to starting a business.

[@christinagrace4997]

@@abikelife1481 Yes definitely.

[@abikelife1481]

@@christinagrace4997 I wish you all of the best, and hope you continue to grow and have success. I am coming up on my 8th year in business now, all aspect handled by myself. I am at a point where I need to get some employees to take this to the next step of growth. I am not one to ask for money, and even uncomfortable in delegating tasks over to an employee. But in order to take this to the next level and start making some real money, I have to get some assistance. I can't continue to do everything myself. Business is a team sport after all lol. So this is a new thing for me, and thankfully lots of good information on KZbin. Personally it appears like an Angel investor would be the best situation for my needs. Have to get a commercial space and then hire my first employee! Wow kinda nervous lol.

[@finn_ind3492]

Bin hier wegen tiktok.

[@napps2774]

I disagree with the idea part. Just my opinion

[@Imrangpr]

👌✌️👆👌

[@smug8567]

It's almost as if you have no business training at all; I don't know what this is supposed to be.

[@xavierian6314]

I disagree with asking help from anyone for free even if it’s family or friends. It’s just doesn’t work for me.

[@orcapuff]

"It's not about the idea, it's about the implementation." This such a subjective and blatantly incorrect statement. I thought TED talks were backed by data and facts. One can easily say that Google's search algorithm was a brilliant idea and the reason behind their success and that the implementation is just something important that follows. As another example, let's consider recruiting for a software engineer. The thing we frown on the most is candidates diving right into the execution (writing code) before thinking clearly about the problem and the solution. Execution isn't the only key to success. It is important, but the ideation phase is equally important.

[@paxtoncargill4661]

Do it smart, do it first or cheat.

[@jacobcarter5923]

Google sucks. Use DuckDuckGo instead

[@muhammedbashir5647]

im planning to start a procrastination community...😂 you can join...

[@romaineathey6512]

There are many similar projects in Stodoys's plans.

[@braveish]

Great vid!! I'm just getting my own business tips channel started, if you have a sec I'd love to get some feedback, thanks.

[@Fadogar911]

nid ei originelle gedanke... 🙄

[@JohnDoe-qo8yh]

cliche, boring

[@j.loagaeth]

That's what you get with bigger-than-life LinkedIn gurus, just opinions but not a real talk worth paying money. Why is this opinionated person on a TED Talk.

[@quraniclife2107]

Great advice!

[@omariproduction]

Great advices