Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2022

Many of you business leaders I work with, and entrepreneurs I mentor, have a great strategy and an innovative solution , but struggle with building and motivating the team necessary to run your business. As a good solution developer, it’s easy for you to see team members only as components of your business solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2022

Yet I believe it is possible, and even more fun, to challenge your thinking and practices, to develop that innovative mindset that can keep you on the forefront of business. One way to do this is to nurture mentoring relationships with experts in other disciplines, as Bill Gates did with Warren Buffet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The first electric bulb was actually invented by Sir Joseph Wilson Swan, who demonstrated the concept, but gave up trying to develop a practical product after only three attempts. She is a former Fortune 50 executive and innovation thought leader who developed her own actionable system to overcome obstacles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2022

Make sure you are fostering people development to their full potential, for them and for your business. That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/18/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

As a mentor to many business professionals and owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, I find a wealth of innovative ideas, but often less insight on what it really takes to transform ideas into an income stream that can excite new customers into long-term business success. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 9/16/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2022

This will allow you to see your strengths, weaknesses, development opportunities, and break down internal barriers to growth and change, without judgment or criticism. Mentors and coaches are always willing to help you find creative ways around roadblocks, even ones you don’t even see. There is no time like the present to get started.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Implicit in effective marketing of yourself and your solution are a set of skills that every professional needs and can develop over time in business, whether their focus is on career advancement, or starting your own company. They mentor each other, and seek out experts in domains outside their current expertise and experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, many investors I know tell me they look for business plans that allocate the largest portion of a requested investment to marketing, but most often see the top “ use of funds ” to be further product or service development. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 9/7/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2022

As a mentor to many early business leaders, I always emphasize that need to switch from a product focus to a team focus. You need to use active listening to unlock the underlying causes, and start giving your best encouragement and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 5/18/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I recommend that you supplement your own synthesis with artificial intelligence and mentoring from experts in related disciplines. Develop this ability by clearly articulating your current view on a specific issue, and then assembling a strong argument for the contrary case. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 9/12/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2022

Are you sure you know what to look for, or how to develop potential ? Focus on team members who develop relationships. Mentoring and coaching are also important. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/10/2022. Some people have a high IQ, but can’t leverage that into leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You can’t find the time for coaching and mentoring. Your challenge is to proactively build a caring and positive relationship with key individuals, and show them that you are providing the career development they crave. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/26/2022. You see evidence of ethical compromises in the team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs and business owners, I find that many of you have a real fear of uncomfortable interaction situations with individuals on your team, and often delay these discussions endlessly until a crisis occurs. You must develop the courage to face them every day, whether they be personnel issues or business issues.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2022

That means showing that they value each person for who they are, take interest in their development and growth, and care about excellence and results. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/07/2022. Great leaders strive to treat each person in their organization as a valued individual, rather than as a “human resource.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022. Other popular sites for startups, including StartupNation and Startups.co Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2022

Your role is to provide this enablement, through listening to their needs, and providing personal coaching and mentoring as required. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 4/5/2022. Jeff Bezos , founder of Amazon, attributes much of his success to building a motivated and enabled team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2022

This is a tough challenge for every coach and mentor. To thrive as a business leader, you need to assume there will be change and crises, and develop resilience to bounce back and adapt. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 4/18/2022. Proactively prepare for the unexpected in business.

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