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! The Most Important Metric. Near the conclusion of our discussion, I asked each CEO to name any non-obvious metrics by which they guide their businesses.

Customer 100

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

It’s when the noise stops and you can actually get customer attention, press articles and VC meetings. You’d imagine that companies selling tons of shelfware would quickly meet their deserved fate in the market, yet the spin around a category of software can fool buyers into thinking they “must have this product to compete.”

Marketing 354

Marketing Case Study Metrics Sales 354

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. My article 5 Time-Tested Success Tips From Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos was so well received, I am sharing five more pearls of wisdom from Mr. Bezos. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

Tips 223

Tips Framework Metrics Cloud Computing 223

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Chris Musselwhite and Tammie Plouffe, in a classic HBR article on change readiness for large companies, define it as “the ability to continuously initiate and respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize risk, and sustain performance.” Increase change agility. In summary, change will happen.

Startup 116

Startup Training Statistics Summary 116

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

He disclosed the struggles he went through in building a solid productive team. Noah has what I believe he called “Thank You metrics”. When someone purchases your product, get their email to be able to invite them to the next soirée. Question is, how do we focus on community first when we have utility bills to pay.

Metrics 87

Metrics Email Startup Technical Review 87

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The key to accelerating revenue generation in a phased agreement is to document the success metrics of the landing phase. product, geography, customer segment, etc.).

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Sales Outsource Development Metrics Resource 215

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2019

New products and startups often require a culture shift to drive acceptance, which can best be accelerated by zealots or a visible chief disciple, like Steve Jobs. This is media exposure from a neutral third-party, such as an unpaid news story on your product or service to highlight innovations or social value. Earned media.

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Media Framework Social Media Metrics 95

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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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 15, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch (this version is slightly different). Most web publishers measure where their traffic is coming from using an analytics package such as Google Analytics, Omniture or Core Metrics. I use a product called awe.sm Today they’re wrong. What does that mean? They did not.

Social Media 292

Social Media Google Media Marketing 292

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Maxwell Wessel, in a classic article in the Harvard Business Review on this subject, points out the exception successes of Zappos in Las Vegas, Sendgrid’s massive growth in Colorado, and RightNow’s $1.5 But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana.

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Technical Review Oracle Software Review Ideas 123

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 19, 2021

As the City of Angels looks to improve its ability to provide accountability and metrics on its contribution to climate change, it could do worse than look at the standard that’s been set by New York City.

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Los Angeles Marketing Study Angel 192

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on The Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Don noted that, "I always believed that metrics and accomplishments can outrun bigotry, sexism, racism or any ''ism'' that might otherwise hold you back.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

It encompasses your marketing strategy used to attract, engage, and retain customers by creating and sharing relevant articles, videos, podcasts, and other media. You must have a strong Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with a clear strategy for spending, and metrics to gauge results. Don’t forget it.

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socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2012

Are users willing to check into local businesses with another, mobile check-in product? We will be opening up a a round of funding soon, as soon as we have some metrics and have been live in the market, and hope to raise some money and capital in the next thirty days. We're also funding it out of pocket.

CTO Coach 223

CTO Coach Startup Mobile Artificial Inteligence 223

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The original post of this article on appeared on GigaOm in a more concise version here. Some objections are real and they end up becoming changes to your product, your service plan or your pricing / bundling. But they want to establish a baseline in the customer’s mind of the value they will get by using your product.

Sales 289

Sales Startup Training Pricing 289

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

New products and startups often require a culture shift to drive acceptance, which can best be accelerated by zealots or a visible chief disciple, like Steve Jobs. This is media exposure from a neutral third-party, such as an unpaid news story on your product or service to highlight innovations or social value. Earned media.

Advertising 66

Advertising Marketing Startup Framework 66

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

New products and startups often require a culture shift to drive acceptance, which can best be accelerated by zealots or a visible chief disciple, like Steve Jobs. This is media exposure from a neutral third-party, such as an unpaid news story on your product or service to highlight innovations or social value. Earned media.

Marketing 100

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

In August 2004, FastCompany published an article titled, Inside The Mind Of Jeff Bezos , written by Alan Deutschman. Although the article is informative, it is the accompanying sidebar that has remained with me over the succeeding years. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Customer 279

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I worked with the head of each product area, such as YouTube, on how to drive more value for our large partners. We have our product in the market, and launched our beta in January. The metrics are very solid.

Google 233

Google Content Startup Venice 233

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2019

Chris Musselwhite and Tammie Plouffe, in a classic HBR article on change readiness for large companies, define it as “the ability to continuously initiate and respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize risk, and sustain performance.” Increase change agility. In summary, change will happen.

Startup 94

Startup Training Statistics Summary 94

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2013

New products and startups often require a culture shift to drive acceptance, which can best be accelerated by zealots or a visible chief disciple, like Steve Jobs. This is media exposure from a neutral third-party, such as an unpaid news story on your product or service to highlight innovations or social value. Earned media.

Media 101

Media Marketing Startup Framework 101

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. Jim Semick: I’ve been launching and managing software products for 15 years now, going back to when you and I worked together at Expertcity before it was acquired by Citrix. I have always worked on early stage products. Jim Semick (left) with his Co-Founder, Greg Goodman.

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Santa Barbara SaaS 115

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! . After repositioning the company as a developer of high-end, premium products, Steve was excited to execute a marketing campaign. We repackaged them and branded them as different products. I used the same product to.

Marketing 271

Marketing Startup Sales Customer 271

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

This data is playing an increasingly important role in strategic planning and product development. In several cases, Association CEO’s are assessing strategies, products, & services as for profit executives do at global enterprises. The underlying premise is that in today’s marketplace “people no longer buy products or services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

The classic example from several years ago was United Airlines not staying tuned in to social media, resulting in a unrecoverable customer problem causing great damage to their reputation, escalating to countless articles , and even a book, “ United Breaks Guitars.” Use business metrics and tools to tune your efforts.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Tool Startup 99

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! While every state has a slightly different definition of nexus, it is generally defined as, "a physical presence, employee, or products stored in the state."

Sales 100

Sales Customer Custom Metrics 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Maxwell Wessel, in a classic article in the Harvard Business Review on this subject, points out the exception successes of Zappos in Las Vegas, Sendgrid’s massive growth in Colorado, and RightNow’s $1.5 But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana.

Startup 97

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 97

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

that talked about a recent NY Times article When It Comes to Innovation, Geography Is Destiny. Reading the articles and the comments is probably worth it, but I personally think that the NY Times is overstating the advantage of being in Silicon Valley with a couple of exceptions. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. You’re unlikely to want to make this sort of investment with the product or the market not yet validated. Here’s the problem.

Startup 336

Startup Pricing Technical Review Marketing 336

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2019

In the popular press, it’s easy to find articles that will convince you that companies with a good culture, such as Google, do it by lavishing perks and benefits , including some combination of free meals, trips and parties, financial bonuses, gyms, and a dog-friendly environment.

Competition 76

Competition Coach Case Study Statistics 76

SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

The articles I cited there around finding co-founders suggests that Ben is on the money. Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0 Thats right on the money. What I mentioned in Events and Networking in Los Angeles was that its somewhat hard in LA to count on networking events to build networks.

Networking 150

Networking CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire 150

Steve Reich

JUNE 11, 2012

This is not an article about the high moral purpose and the nobility of listening to your customers. It is an article about how to make your company worth a fortune by listening to your customers. They read product reviews obsessively. They recently released their video product as a beta, and sent one email to their user base.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Software Review SaaS 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2015

Not so long ago, every business assumed that the keys to success were the highest quality product, the best value for the buck, and the best customer service. Exploit your product and service differences. You must be able to highlight these differences between your products and services, and those of your competitors.

Customer 100

Customer Custom .Net Competition 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

The minute you try to monetize now they have metrics with which to beat you up and say you’re business has limitations.” I with every entrepreneur would forward that article to their favorite journalist so we could stop having this conversation of “yeah, but company so-and-so isn’t profitable!”

Venture Capital 412

Venture Capital Startup Funding Snapchat 412

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0 Social Media for Service Professionals LearnTrends Speakers and Topics Accounced Tags not Folders - LinkedIn Saved Profiles Product Management for Startups in Los Angeles – S. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Guide CTO Coach Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0 Social Media for Service Professionals LearnTrends Speakers and Topics Accounced Tags not Folders - LinkedIn Saved Profiles Product Management for Startups in Los Angeles – S. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Invest CTO Coach Southern California 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2017

Chris Musselwhite and Tammie Plouffe, in a classic HBR article on change readiness for large companies, define it as “the ability to continuously initiate and respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize risk, and sustain performance.” Increase change agility. In summary, change will happen.

Startup 56

Startup Training Statistics Summary 56