Today's Entrepreneur: Shawn Gardner

No. 1 mistake: Giving up too early

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Today's Entrepreneur is Shawn Gardner, Founder and CEO of Fun2rent.com.

According to his VEQ, Shawn is a is good at  product and marketing management and networking.

I am a: First-time entrepreneur

Name companies you've founded or co-founded:
Fun2Rent Inc.

If you are an entrepreneur, why?
I want to change the world.

List your favorite startups:
Rentalic.com, Relayrides.com, Prezi.com, Growvc.com, Everloop, Gohuman, Getaround, Neighboorgoods.

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?
The long hours can be a drain at times however the rewards come each time someone learns of my new start up and says: Wow that great.
I am a powersport enthusiast and this market needs change.
I am driven by my solutions to real world problems.
Look for Fun2Rent.com this summer to help owners and renters of recreation and powersports.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?
Giving up too early. Weak minded need not apply.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?
Get as much advice as you can and don't be afraid to ask questions. If starting a company was so easy everyone would do it. This is not for the weak.