InfoChachkie

APRIL 25, 2011

As I noted in Why Most Business Books (Still) Suck , I am generally not a fan of business books. If you are a leader at a startup and you are reading a business book, you are not closing customers, raising capital, improving your product, or spending time with your loved ones. Pithy – Guy is the Steven King of business books.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 22, 2007 Discussion Creation Among Bloggers - LinkedIn, Blogging and Discussion Groups Ive been participating in a Yahoo Group that are users of LinkedIn and who are Bloggers: [link] Its an interesting group of folks from diverse backgrounds. See Five Things Meme as an example.

Blogging 150

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Berkonomics

APRIL 7, 2022

Over the course of these insights here and in my BERKONOMICS series of books and blogs, we explore the use of tools to help overcome this natural tendency. It is human nature to do so, deferring to the person more expert or more knowledgeable. What if…” we had seen this coming?

Design 156

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2023

Both problems can be mitigated by learning the power of frequency, as defined in the classic book by Jocelyn K. If you’re producing just one page, one blog post, or one sketch a week, you expect it to be good and final, and you start to worry about quality. Frequency keeps the pressure off. Frequency is a realistic approach.

Startup 109

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2010

Blogging has come a long way in the past few years, from a social release for narcissists, to today’s required vehicle for promoting your business and gaining valuable online exposure, ultimately bringing in more customers. Here are some tips I’ve gleaned from experience: Make your blog your website. Anchor blog in your domain name.

Blogging 48

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Startup Writing 48

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2022

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted a few years ago in the classic book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” This includes your website, blog, and presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, and many more. They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O.

Marketing 127

Marketing Framework Social Media Media 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2020

Both problems can be mitigated by learning the power of frequency, as defined in the classic book by Jocelyn K. If you’re producing just one page, one blog post, or one sketch a week, you expect it to be good and final, and you start to worry about quality. Frequency keeps the pressure off. Frequency is a realistic approach.

Startup 173

Startup Writing Blogging Ideas 173

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

A while back I found a great book, “ America's Moment: Creating Opportunity in the Connected Age ,” put together by a group of fifty current leaders from across American life, that points out well some of the tools that can help all of us learn how to learn in this rapidly changing world of new opportunities.

Startup 108

Startup Education Tool Entrepreneur 108

socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2013

For this afternoon''s Insights and Opinions section, we''re sharing a recent blog post from Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures. Or as Michael Lewis aptly called in this great book, " The New, New Thing " (continued.). Mark writes about The Perils of Shiny New Objects. The new thing. The shiny object. READ MORE>>.

Social Media 187

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 19, 2021

Cutler wrote the book (or the equivalent of a book) on the housing crisis and its impact on the Bay Area and California broadly. For Initialized partner (and former TechCrunch writer) Kim-Mai Cutler, who serves on the Abodu board of directors, the achievement of a 30-day construction milestone is almost a dream come true.

Outsource Development 218

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2022

Ric Dragon, an expert in online marketing, in his classic book. More important than finding a community, is creating one, with your blog and other social media engagement. Social media activities span the gamut from curation to gifting, building relationships and groups, blogging, service actions, to lead conversion.

Social Media 135

Social Media Framework Media Metrics 135

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2015

A good start is a classic book on content marketing, “ Accelerate! ” by an expert and friend in this space, Arnie Kuenn, who offers guidance and examples on new and modern approaches for the rest of us: Build a blog. Search engines and people love blogs these days. Join the conversation with Community Forums.

Blogging 105

Blogging eBook Content Web 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

I found some eye-opening insights in the classic book, “ Rocket: Eight Lessons to Secure Infinite Growth ,” by The Boston Consulting Group. People still judge a book by its cover. Your startup needs to use blogs and social media to establish interactive relationships early. Target all the senses all the time.

Company 152

Company Companies Startup Customer 152

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Here are some tips from a classic book by Harvey Mackay, “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensable. Not just degrees, but loading up on books, business journals, and blogs that your top executive favors.

Startup 125

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 125

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

In a post on Kik’s blog on Friday the MediaLab said that it has “finalized an agreement” to acquire Kik Messenger. “ Kik is one of those amazing places that brings us back to those early aspirations,” the blog post read. .” Now we know the the company: MediaLab.

Social Network 153

Social Network Los Angeles Social Media Layoffs 153

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 20, 2010

I recently read a book I'd highly recommend to every reader of this blog called "Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive” by Robert B. Cialdini who is also author of a very well received book called "Influence” (which I plan to read). John gave me the book after I spoke at his entrepreneurship class at UCSB.

Southern California 113

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2021

I seem to see common threads in the stories from people who don’t get money, so I checked my list against ones quoted in the classic book by Barry H. The resources are out there to help you, like the book mentioned, this blog, and many more. The simple answer is that if you need funding, do your homework early and completely.

Software Review 123

Software Review Seed Funding Funding Startup 123

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

As I talked about on many occasions when I was an entrepreneur – and blogged publicly about - I learned a lot about my business and myself in these meetings. They’ve been blogging for years, written several books, helped found TechStars and have now produced an awesome video taking the piss out of VCs (and themselves).

Venture Capital 292

Venture Capital Blogging Conference Google 292

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

A while back I found a great book, “ America's Moment: Creating Opportunity in the Connected Age ,” put together by a group of fifty current leaders from across American life, that points out well some of the tools that can help all of us learn how to learn in this rapidly changing world of new opportunities.

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2011

Last week's $40M funding by Andreessen Horowitz of Los Angeles-based ShoeDazzle , the monthly fashion, shoe and pursue startup headed by LegalZoom founder Brian Lee, was driven by parallels to a 1920's startup--the Book of the Month Club.

Legalzoom 138

Legalzoom Startup Blogging Los Angeles 138

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. Most consumers now research online product reviews, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, for authoritative guidance. Scarcity – less is more.

Custom 122

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 122

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2021

In fact, I wrote a previous blog post on “ Why Successful People Focus on the Bottom End of the Funnel.” it’s not just startups who do it. We all do it on this side of the table too. LPs, VCs, everyone. We love first meetings! It’s the mid and bottom funnel that’s hard.

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Sales Startup Funding Invest 375

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2013

A good start is a book on content marketing, “ Accelerate! ” by an expert and friend in this space, Arnie Kuenn , which offers guidance and examples on new and modern approaches for the rest of us: Build a blog. Search engines and people love blogs these days. Join the conversation with Community Forums.

Content 114

Content Marketing Startup eBook 114

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This may mean attending industry conferences, taking college courses, or reading some key books. It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. The more you know, the more self-confident you will be to make your own leadership decisions.

Entrepreneur 132

Entrepreneur Course Satisfaction SpaceX 132

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Building your public image and presence should start even before product development, through your website, logo, and blogging. The cost of social media done well is low.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

This morning in our Insights and Opinions section, we're featuring another article from Dave Berkus , an early stage investor here who has been sharing his advice via both his blog, Berkonomics.com , as well as through a new book, BASIC BERKONOMICS.

Blogging 138

Blogging Customer Custom Help 138

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. One of the original classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D.,

Social Media 126

Social Media Media Startup Platform 126

Tech.Co

MAY 26, 2020

Amazon started with books, so we will too. The ecommerce site Bookshop offers a book-specific affiliate program. Just about the only downside to this option is that it’s limited to books and books alone. Best for: Authors, book reviewers, booktubers. See our full guide on How to Make Money from a Website.

Buzzfeed 130

Buzzfeed Technical Review News Networking 130

socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2009

According to EQAL, which was behind the lonelygirl15 and KateModern web series, Zuiker and the firm will create a "digi-novel" which will turn traditional book reading into a "multimedia experience." The new site will require users to enter a code from the book to access features. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 100

Social Network Web Blogging Content 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

It’s apropos because there is so much noise these days with email, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, web shows, etc. I was thinking back to a few previous “insider baseball&# blog debates that raged for several weeks: AngelGate (aka Bin38 secret cabal), convertible debt vs. equity, bubble vs. not, and now the AngelList discussion.

Email 287

Email Blogging Venture Capital Writing 287

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Their primary intended reader is a “first-time entrepreneur”, but clearly other stakeholders within the startup universe can also benefit from the book’s hands-on advice. Brad and Jason have been exposing venture capitalists’ secrets since 2005, when they began writing a blog series on Term Sheets at AskTheVC. Things I Loved.

Venture Capital 205

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Writing Guide 205

socalTECH

APRIL 29, 2010

The paper said it will put in-text links to sites such as Amazon and TicketNetwork as part of the editorial in its Health, Image, Food, Travel, Books, Entertainment and Sports articles and photo galleries.

News 185

News Technical Review Blogging Entertainment 185

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2021

Inbound data, including site page visits, blog reads, and actual orders linked to content are much more relatable to return-on-investment than email blasts, sound-bites delivered, and TV show ratings. If you are not yet using this channel natively, your brand will be lost from view to key constituents.

Custom 172

Custom Customer Marketing Social Media 172

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2023

The impact of the right marketing content, and the principles of providing it today are outlined well in a classic book, “ Content, Inc.,” Startups that haven’t updated their website since rollout, or publish a new blog once a month or less, won’t be followed for valuable content. Consistently deliver new and valuable content.

Content 104

Content Customer Custom Marketing 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2019

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted in the classic book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” This includes your website, blog, and presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, and many more. They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. Owned media.

Media 95

Media Framework Social Media Metrics 95

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

I recently read a book I’d highly recommend to every reader of this blog called “ Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive &# by Robert B. Cialdini who is also author of a very well received book called “ Influence &# (which I plan to read). You should, too. (no,

Guide 293

Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2020

The key points are comparable to those involved in branding a business, as outlined in the new book, “ Be Different!: These days, with the pervasive presence of social media, blogs, and online access to information, it’s easy to get your message out there, and engage a following. Demonstrate honesty and integrity in everything you do.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Blogging Examples Customer 129