In not so many words, the other day I was told that I couldn't play with the big boys because they had more money and could get a software solution out faster than I could. It was devastating to hear, but it was the second time this person who I respect immensely has said this to me.

Did most of the tech companies that became billion dollar enterprises not start from garages? Did they have hundreds of millions to play with when they started? I don't think so. So, why would I not be able to self fund my startups that are disruptive and bring to the market products and solutions that will change the game?

Sitting at my desk that overlooks the Sydney city skyline and harbour, I often look out and cannot appreciate more just how fortunate I am.

I work with immensely talented people, who put their heart and soul into their jobs. I mentor people that are not only appreciative, but really good people. I am mentored by what I consider the best of the best, although I don't always think so when I am 'wrapped over the knuckles' usually because my focus is on the 'new shiny toy' and they don't want me taking my eye off the ball.

If I was to say to you that I was able to give you a marketing strategy that guarantees a competitive advantage - would you say yes?

In fact, would you sign up now, knowing that it is highly unlikely that your competitors will get into the top 100 signup, which will complete the testing of the robot?

The 50 best marketing blogs every entrepreneur should read

There are blogs, and then there are blogs.

Some are written once, shared a few times and then forgotten. Others become part of the way we think about business, marketing, leadership and growth.

When I first created a list of the 50 best marketing blogs for entrepreneurs, the digital world looked very different. Twitter was still important, Facebook dominated social media, Google search was more predictable and artificial intelligence was something most businesses watched from a distance.

It is a Saturday and, rather than heading to my nearest Starbucks to buy a copy of The New York Times, I decided to get my news online.

I am looking for inspiration from other entrepreneurs and business writers because I am about to embark on the next phase of Marketing Eye’s expansion. To be honest, I am nervous and excited at the same time.

Expansion is always a strange combination of confidence and uncertainty. You believe in the business, you know the opportunity exists and you have a plan, but there are still moments when you wonder whether you are making the right decisions.