Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Even entrepreneurs that already sold on SaaS should stake note of new research from the SalientGroup : SaaS gets funded - Nearly 50% of SaaS-based startups are getting successfully funded—a rate of funding success no other sector can match. Share and Enjoy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Perhaps sparked by the recent pandemic, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Real entrepreneurs always look ahead and learn from problems resolved.

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MARCH 2, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Despite the fact that I teach entrepreneurship at UC Santa Barbara , I do not believe that entrepreneurs are created in classrooms. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! for Easiness. True Meaning Of Success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2016

For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to an old article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur. If you are here in the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2014

Perhaps sparked by the recent recession, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Real entrepreneurs always look ahead and learn from problems resolved.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2020

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to a classic article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. I’m sure you all know someone who is the perennial victim.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2015

Most entrepreneurs I know want to do the right thing for their businesses, as well as themselves, but they are not always sure what that means. Another article indicates that 80 percent of customers continue to base some portion of their buying decisions on their perceptions of the company’s ethics. Set the bar high on standards.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2011

For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to an article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur. If you are here in the U.S.,

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 23, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The concept was first introduced by Fred Reichheld in a 2003 Harvard Business Review article entitled "One Number You Need to Grow.". Wayne Gretzky.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2013

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to an article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don''t Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. victim entrepreneur startup mentality survivor business'

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 22, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! We had a spirited discussion regarding a number of issues related to blowing past $10M in annual recurring SaaS revenue, in front of a sold-out crowd of about 400 entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. During this time or earlier, you should also be doing your own due diligence on the investor, as suggested in a classic article on avoiding problem investors. All need to know who will be there and what you expect.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Perhaps sparked by the now forgotten recession, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Real entrepreneurs always look ahead and learn from problems resolved.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2012

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to an article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. I’m sure you all know someone who is the perennial victim.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction. Entrepreneurs should never underestimate the power of a sincere Thank You.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2009

Hint: He was an entrepreneur. free weekly Infochachkie articles! The same is true of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is so highly valued in the Western World that some people try to convince themselves that they are an entrepreneur, when in fact they would be better off at a Big Dumb Company (“BDC”). The Past Is Prologue.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2021

As an advisor to new entrepreneurs and new ventures, I’m seeing a refreshing new focus by Millennials on work and successful new companies with a purpose, and more productivity through happy employees. There are many good articles which outline what these companies do right. Marty Zwilling.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. Greathouse: Your collective experiences have clearly made bootstrapping a viable option for you, more so than might be the case for a typical, younger entrepreneur who needs more direction, doesn’t have cash discipline, etc. How do early-stage entrepreneurs go about doing it?

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InfoChachkie

JULY 4, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! However, typical of an Optimistically Pessimistic entrepreneur, Sam never loses hope, and does gives up. For more suggestions regarding parenting an entrepreneur, check out parts I , III , IV and V of this series.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

I recently answered the question “ What are good ways to raise your children to be entrepreneurs? ” I believe that you cannot teach someone to be an entrepreneur, but that you can teach entrepreneurs. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! No Paychecks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to an article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. I’m sure you all know someone who is the perennial victim.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. angels crowdfunding entrepreneur investor'

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! This was especially true when I was younger. Left Australia.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 25, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Entrepreneurs can draw a number of startup lessons from the manner in which the Beatles' addressed Decca's devastating rejection. Fortunately, the Beatles were not "most groups.".

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2015

Perhaps sparked by the recession recovery, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Real entrepreneurs always look ahead and learn from problems resolved.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction. Entrepreneurs should never underestimate the power of a sincere Thank You.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2018

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to a classic article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. I’m sure you all know someone who is the perennial victim.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2018

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2018, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. If you are sick of the corporate grind, take your favorite idea or hobby, and join other happy entrepreneurs. Stay rooted in the present. Keep track of your wins.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 16, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. However, they clearly have a long term impact on the customer’s overall satisfaction and thus their propensity to purchase additional products in the future. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2017

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2017, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. If you haven’t tried it, one way to be happier at work is to be an entrepreneur, according to a Forbes article and a study by Babson College.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to an article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. Tags: victim entrepreneur startup survivor business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. According to a classic article by Karl Perera, called “ Victim Mentality - You Don't Have to Suffer! In fact, they look forward to the challenges, and get their most satisfaction from declaring success. I’m sure you all know someone who is the perennial victim.

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