Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 15, 2017
In my experience working with startups, the best approach these days is to find and use a good mentor (been there, done that). Of course, mentoring is not new – it’s been the favored way to learn arts and crafts since way back in the middle ages. But I assert that mentoring in business is making a comeback.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Today, we have Cody Simms , Executive Director of Techstars (www.techstars.org), which has been very active this year in the startup accelerator and mentoring area. What do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 5, 2017
Social media and other channels provide the vehicles, but everyone has to be open for the process to work. Develop the right mentoring relationships. It’s easy to assume that your best friend is also your best mentor. But a real mentor will tell you what you need to hear, rather than what you want to hear.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Today, customers and future managers put a higher value on relationships, and expect to know you from industry conferences, social media, or recommendations from peers. Use blogging, outside publication, and speaking or mentoring opportunities to establish credibility and stand out above peers.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 13, 2017
Julie is known as the entrepreneur’s selling mentor, for both men and women. Socialize your message. Generate leads using social media, but don’t rely on it alone to make sales. Marty Zwilling Published by Xerox Small Business Solutions on 01/12/2017. Perfect your natural ask.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 21, 2017
In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Marty Zwilling First published on Huffington Post on 04/19/2017. Would everyone on your team agree and return the focus?
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 17, 2017
People follow influencers on social media to find what they buy, who they vote for, and which social causes they support. Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport.
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