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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2016 I finally cracked SnapChat with the launch of Discovery. Here’s the thing: If you never try new product and new networks you’ll never learn anything. Some people draw satisfaction by pointing at you and saying, “See! David Tirazona (@TirazonaD) March 7, 2016. By now I’m used to the haters. D7elVkC4XR.

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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was legalized via the SEC way back in 2016, and its impact is still not fully understood. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Product pre-order model.

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5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was only legalized via the SEC in 2016, so its impact is still in the early stages. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model.

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5 Keys to Ensuring Credibility, Trust, and Customers

Startup Professionals Musings

For trust, they look online to see how you handle real support and satisfaction issues. Every consumer today wants to be an insider and development contributor to the finished product, or at least feel connected to it throughout the process. Real-time in-process updates vs after-the-fact stories.

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6 Principles for Personal and Business Success

Startup Professionals Musings

The challenge is not to let success come without personal satisfaction, or at the expense of the ones you love. Write down your goals, and then take ownership to make them happen and feel the satisfaction. Satisfaction is not a one-time event at the end of your career; it’s a series of good feelings driven by results along the way.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions To Be A Happy Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2016, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. The happiest people are the ones who can split their focus between work and family, and get value and satisfaction from both. Keep expectations realistic.

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8 Reasons to Find Joy in Your Job

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that they are their own worst career enemies, since promotions and new opportunities always are offered first to people who proclaim to be productive winners, rather than sound like losers. Happier workers have been shown in studies to increase their pace (productivity) without sacrificing quality.