Bob Parsons
Bob Parsons: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Visionary
Full Name and Common Aliases
Bob Parsons was born Robert Fitton Parsons on December 18, 1950. He is commonly known as Bob Parsons.
Birth and Death Dates
December 18, 1950 - July 18, 2020
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Business Magnate, and Author
Early Life and Background
Bob Parsons was born in Illinois to a family of modest means. His father was an accountant, and his mother worked as a nurse. Growing up during the Great Depression, Parsons learned the value of hard work and self-reliance from a young age. He dropped out of high school in his senior year but later earned his GED. In 1971, Parsons married Sharon Blevins, with whom he had two children.
Major Accomplishments
Parsons' entrepreneurial journey began with a string of successful businesses, including:
The Printers R Us (a printing company)
Mail Box Etc. (a shipping and business services franchise)
GoDaddy (an internet domain registrar and web hosting service)
He co-founded GoDaddy in 1997 and served as its CEO until 2011. During his tenure, the company grew to become one of the largest domain registrars in the world.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to building successful businesses, Parsons is known for his philanthropic efforts:
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation supports various causes, including education, healthcare, and children's welfare.
Parsons has donated millions of dollars to charity, with a focus on empowering entrepreneurs in developing countries.Impact and Legacy
Bob Parsons' impact extends far beyond the business world. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to philanthropy have inspired countless individuals worldwide:
He has been recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs by Forbes and Inc. magazines.
Parsons received the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Bob Parsons is widely quoted for his insightful views on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth:
His mantra "Do It!" encourages people to take action and pursue their passions without fear of failure.
* Parsons' emphasis on innovation, hard work, and self-reliance has made him a respected figure in the business community.
Through his remarkable life story, Bob Parsons demonstrates that success is within reach for anyone willing to put in the effort. His entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic efforts, and commitment to empowering others have left an indelible mark on the world.
Quotes by Bob Parsons
When I started Go Daddy, I tried many things – like building networks and selling education – and none of it panned out. I lost millions of dollars the first couple of years. I made a lot of wrong turns, but that’s the process of being successful in business.
I would say everything in our life in the next 25 years is going to be tied into the Internet, and it’s going to be the place for communications, for education, for conducting business and everything.
A domain name is your address, your address on the Internet. We all have a physical address; we’re all going to need an address in cyberspace. They’re becoming increasingly important. I believe we’ll get to the point where when you’re born, you’ll be issued a domain name.
I’ve never worked to make money. I understand we’ve got to eat and all that, but I never said I want to be a multimillionaire or a billionaire. To me, that’s of no significance. I work to have the accomplishment.
Let’s be honest. There’s not a business anywhere that is without problems. Business is complicated and imperfect. Every business everywhere is staffed with imperfect human beings and exists by providing a product or service to other imperfect human beings.
Parents will purchase the dot-com name for their baby. We have been aware of some instances where somebody didn’t name their child a particular name because the dot-com wasn’t available.
If you want to uncover problems you don’t know about, take a few moments and look closely at the areas you haven’t examined for a while. I guarantee you problems will be there.
