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Should You Blog? (yes, and here’s how …)

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. Summary notes and then I’ll extend: Should you blog? What should you blog about?

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What Makes an Entrepreneur (5/11) – Inspiration

Both Sides of the Table

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I started the series talking about what I consider the most important attribute of an entrepreneur : Tenacity. Many entrepreneurs struggle with their setbacks.

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Save Your Spin for Someone Who Cares

Both Sides of the Table

I recently got a phone call from an entrepreneur whom I respect and who runs a company that I hope will do great things one day. Entrepreneurs get so used to friends and family congratulating them on their press coverage that they forget sometimes that this isn’t real. Handling PR with VCs. That’s what you’ve got?

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Do you Suffer from the Urgency Addiction? It’s More Common Than you Think

Both Sides of the Table

I know that would be surprising to many readers since keeping a blog somehow convinces people that I’m a time management or productivity ninja. The first was to do a 5 minute “ignite&# presentation – 5 minutes, 15 slides. I did the outline of the 15 slides on the flight over (after a few beers).

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

I recently read a book I’d highly recommend to every reader of this blog called “ Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive &# by Robert B. Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list. Nowhere is social proof more prevalent than in angel investing.

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The Internet Has Replaced the Consultant

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, there are a dozen blogs like this one for every area of expertise. Results” these days are not Powerpoint slides, or theories and recommendations. When your customer phones or emails you, his timer starts, so it behooves you to return his call or email quickly. Produce results. Be exceptionally easy to find.

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Intro to the LA Startup Scene

Tech Zulu Event

The presentation is meant to give an unbiased overview of how to get involved in the tech community; what blogs to read, who to follow on Twitter, who the angel investors are, what areas in LA are home to the most startups and what resources there are to further educate yourself.