1. Career Management 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Periods Instructor: Dr. Torain
Janie S. Torain
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By Janie S. Torain
Career Management 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Periods
Instructor: Dr. Torain
April 24, 2012
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4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell

2. Simon Cowell’s Early Years
Born October 7, 1959 in Brighton, England
Birth name: Simon Philip Cowell
Grew up in Elstree, Hertfordshire
Siblings:
3 half-brothers
1 half-sister
1 brother and 1 sister
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Simon Cowell
Birth Place: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK Date of Birth: October 7, Heritage: British Famous for: The acid tongued judge of Fox's talent
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3. Simon Cowell’s Early Years
To Some
To Others
Opinionated
Trouble maker
Funny
Outspoken
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4. 4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
High School Dropout
Attended 16 schools
Never Graduated
1st job 1979 mail room clerk for EMI Music Publishing
Learned to deal with people and the business
Left EMI early 80s
Cowell at the National Television Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London, October 2006.
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5. In 1989, BMG offered the position of A&R Consultant to 30 year old
First appeared on television in 2001 as a judge on the first season of Pop Idol and then American Idol in 2002
In 1989, BMG offered the position of A&R Consultant to 30 year old
Set up S Records in 2002 signed on finalist Will Young, brought in 1.8 million sales with his debut single
Career took off as he signed several successful artists such as the boy band Westlife and Robson & Jerome.
Moving on Up
Formed E&S Music, his own independent music company.
Sold his half-share in S Records to BMG for $42 million, making Cowell an instant multi-millionaire.
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6. Lesson #2: Be Relentless Lesson #5: Trust Your Gut
Cowell’s
5-Life Lessons
Lesson #1: Don’t Compromise
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Lesson #2: Be Relentless
Simon Cowell – Music Mogul Millionaire
Lesson #4: Be Honest
Lesson #3: Take Rejection
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Lesson #5: Trust Your Gut

7. Serial Entrepreneur: How Cowell Produced Success
Janie S. Torain
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Serial Entrepreneur: How Cowell Produced Success
Asked secret to success
Work hard
Be patient
Be a sponge while learning your business
Learn how to take criticism.
Follow your gut instinct
Don’t compromise
Simon Cowell at the American Idol Season Four Grand Finale Kodak Theater, Hollywood, CA May 25, 2005 © Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd.
It is by following this recipe that Cowell has shot to fame and earned a reputation as not only
Simon Cowell at the American Idol Season Four Grand Finale Kodak Theater, Hollywood, CA May 25, 2005 © Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd .
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4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at the American Idol Top 12 Finalists Party West Hollywood, CA March 10, 2004
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9. 4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell and Terri Seymore at the American Idol Season Four Grand Finale Kodak Theater, Hollywood, CA May 25, 2005 © Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd.
Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at the Nickelodeon's 18th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Press Room UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, Westwood, CA April 2, 2005 © Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd.
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10. 4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
Janie S. Torain
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Music mogul SIMON COWELL is so determined to stay healthy, he regularly receives vitamin shots during business meetings.
Simon Cowell at the 'The X Factor' Auditions at Galen Center. Los Angeles, California
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4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell

11. 4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
Janie S. Torain
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Simon’s Health Regime
Takes vitamin B12, magnesium and vitamin C supplements to improve his wellbeing
Still insists on receiving the "calming" remedies when he's busy.
Tells America's GQ magazine, "Even when I'm having a viewing session with producers, she (his assistant) just sticks the needle in me and we carry on whatever we are doing.
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4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell
4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell

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Britain's Got Talent-2009
Simon said that this is One of the best inspirational videos ever - Susan Boyle
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Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle Performs Duet with Elaine Paige
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13. I Can Be An Entrepreneur!
Janie S. Torain
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Am I an Entrepreneur?
And the Survey said . . .
I Can Be An Entrepreneur!
A=10
B=0
C=0
You probably have what it takes to run a business
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4.02 Entrepreneur-Simon Cowell

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