InfoChachkie

JULY 4, 2011

There are a number of other children’s books that also serve as good platforms from which you can impart entrepreneurial values and lessons. One such book comes from a surprising source, the notoriously left-leaning Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Sam is undaunted. The Prospect’s initial reaction is rather predictable.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I am often reminded of the story of the building of Chicago and the rise of modern skyscrapers of glass & steel with non-load-bearing walls as talked about in The Fountainhead but also chronicled in history books and in the many architectural tours I’ve taken in Chicago. Steve, thanks so much for joining us today!

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 13, 2022

What most entrepreneurs fail dramatically at is to celebrate the moment. Not many founders or entrepreneurs do experience the success of a favorable sale of the business they dreamed would make them rich. Then do as all good entrepreneurs do. Write a book. and consider those whose exits were not so great. Hit the beach.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2013

I spotted a book a while back which humorously characterizes the issues, titled “ X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking ”, by Jeff Gordinier. Gordinier says in his book "We''ve created all these great websites that now Millennials waste their lives on." Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2023

As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. One of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy, in his classic book “ No Excuses!: The simplest way to express appreciation is to simply say, “Thank you” for an idea, some good feedback, time spent together, or an order. Employees rally for a great leader, not a brand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Successful entrepreneurs like Tony Hsieh of Zappos and Chris McCormick of L.L.Bean have long realized that networking is no longer something that you do to get what you want, but requires listening and relationship building to do what the other party wants, with a win-win outcome. Let gratitude magnify your influence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2023

Entrepreneurs need to be effective team leaders, since no one can transform an idea into a product and a business without some help. The importance and the specifics of practical team leadership were re-confirmed to me a while back in the classic book, “ Unlocked ,” by Robert S. Most leaders don’t say “thank you” enough.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2020

But for you as an entrepreneur trying to get started, the devil is really in your mind, where you must prevent drifting, and maintain that confidence, commitment, and passion, to achieve your business dream. It was too controversial to publish then, due to religious connotations, but still has key lessons for every entrepreneur today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2017

If the country is to recover financially and politically, new leaders will have to emerge to fill the leadership deficit – new leaders who understand that leadership is a privilege, not an entitlement, according to executive coach Michael Schutzler in his classic book “ Inspiring Excellence – A Path to Exceptional Leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2023

Everyone knows and admires the leaders , including Google and Zappos, but most entrepreneurs have only a fuzzy idea of what to do to get there. If you are looking for specifics, as well as the science behind it, you should take a look at the classic book, “ Trust Factor – The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies ,” by Paul J.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 1, 2023

How many entrepreneurs used that new Internet infrastructure to create an expansive vision of what could be? Tim Burners-Lee wanted to use it to create a friendlier “web” of pages, sharing data like the pages of a massive library of books extending throughout the world. The Internet and AI – new opportunities for innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2012

I believe it’s because too many entrepreneurs and leaders are so self-centered that they really don’t see what impact their actions have on others. Thank your employees for the little extras. What these leaders need to do is spend more time eliminating their own demotivating habits, rather than delivering more motivation.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2009

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 don’t think it takes book smart people to build great companies – sometimes it’s a hindrance. Ok, thank you. I’m sorry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. One of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy, in his classic book “ No Excuses!: The simplest way to express appreciation is to simply say, “Thank you” for an idea, some good feedback, time spent together, or an order. Employees rally for a great leader, not a brand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2021

The solution to this problem is part of a bigger challenge – taking back control of your work life, and regaining a sense of freedom and influence, as described in the classic book, “ Work-Life Brilliance: Tools to Break Stress and Create the Life and Health You Crave ,” by Denise R. Ending with gratitude can soften the decline.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

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. What advice you can offer entrepreneurs validating their new products? Greathouse: Thanks Jim.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2013

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. Thankfully, most mistakes won’t be as spectacular as the America Online merger with Time Warner for $350 billion, back in 2000, engineered by then superstar entrepreneurs Stephen M.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2020

Many of the entrepreneurs like you that I have met in my role as a business advisor are really product creators versus business creators, convinced that a great product will generate a great business. Entrepreneurs are typically focused on the big picture – creating a vision, purpose, and a long-term strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2013

If the country is to recover financially and politically, new leaders will have to emerge to fill the leadership deficit – new leaders who understand that leadership is a privilege, not an entitlement, according to executive coach Michael Schutzler, author of the book “ Inspiring Excellence – A Path to Exceptional Leadership. We need you all.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Everyone knows and admires the leaders , including Google and Zappos, but most entrepreneurs have only a fuzzy idea of what to do to get there. If you are looking for specifics, as well as the science behind it, you should take a look at the classic book, “ Trust Factor – The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies ,” by Paul J.

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Claremont Mentor Study Startup 172

InfoChachkie

APRIL 16, 2012

I recently spoke with Steve Blank, author of the new book The Startup Owner’s Manual. Steve is also a Stanford Professor and noted marketing entrepreneur. So the fact that it is a badly edited, missing sentences, complete your own and finish your own sentences (book) – basically we can blame it all on Eric.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2022

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. Thankfully, most mistakes won’t be as spectacular as the America Online merger with Time Warner for $350 billion, back in 2000, engineered by then superstar entrepreneurs Stephen M.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2020

In their passion to succeed, too many entrepreneurs treat friends and family investments as “low-hanging” fruit, only to find out later, after a stumble, that the pain of lost relationships is greater than the loss of their beloved startup. Pay the money back, with thanks, as quickly as you can. Don’t be one or create one.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2011

But for you as an entrepreneur trying to get started, the devil is really in your mind, where you must prevent drifting, and maintain that confidence, commitment, and passion, to achieve your business dream. This is highlighted well in a book just released, “ Outwitting the Devil ,” annotated by Sharon Lechter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Successful entrepreneurs, like Tony Hsieh of Zappos and Casey Sheahan of Patagonia , have long since realized that influence is no longer something that you do to someone to get what you want, but requires listening and relationship building to do what they want, with a win-win outcome. Let gratitude magnify your influence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

If you have a different view, I urge you to see the data presented in a new book, “ The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace ,” by Phil Simon, a globally recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. Layoffs from bellwethers make headlines and scare us, but these are now mostly behind us.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. One of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy, in his book “ No Excuses!: The simplest way to express appreciation is to simply say, “Thank you” for an idea, some good feedback, time spent together, or an order. Employees rally for a great leader. Be agreeable.

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Eric Greenspan

OCTOBER 18, 2014

I asked the concierge to book us a table for 6 and I was amazed that when she returned we got in. So, I wish to thank my two dear friends Eric Greenspan and Eric Greenspan. Entrepreneuring Food, Cooking, Eating' Chow in Beverly Hills and with all the paparazzi out front, I thought I may never. ” I replied, “no.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2011

I believe it’s because too many entrepreneurs and leaders are so self-centered that they really don’t see what impact their actions have on others. Thank your employees for the little extras. What these leaders need to do is spend more time eliminating their own demotivating habits, rather than delivering more motivation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I was privileged to meet Lon Safko, probably most recognized as the author of his best-selling book " The Social Media Bible.” In reality, he is also a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and international speaker. Marty: Tell us a little bit about your entrée into the world of entrepreneurs and some of your companies.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 18, 2011

He smiled politely and said, “Thank you. Rather than read a book or call a consultant, I used a common sense approach to devise an efficient and effective process by which I could obtain honest and constructive feedback. If you appreciated the tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more.” The Process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In my view as a business advisor, it’s an ideal time for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to get ahead of the crowd by driving an innovative solution to a painful problem with the passion, perseverance, and work ethic I see every day. People I meet who think they have all the answers usually fail at leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Most entrepreneurs believe they are leaders, even though the feedback I get from their team and partners may indicate otherwise. I found some great specifics in a classic book, “ The Leadership Challenge ,” by James M. One of the most powerful recognitions is a simple “thank you” delivered in a timely manner.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2011

If the country is to recover financially and politically, new leaders will have to emerge to fill the leadership deficit – new leaders who understand that leadership is a privilege, not an entitlement, according to executive coach Michael Schutzler, author of the book “ Inspiring Excellence – A Path to Exceptional Leadership.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2011

Before outlining our aim I’d like to thank Jacqui “Cartoon” Jacobs who led the initiative for us. Become a resource for entrepreneurs to have access to the lawyers, accountants, real-estate professionals and other people with whom our entrepreneurs work. Thanks, guys. thanks again]. I would embrace it.

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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. For example, sending someone a thank-you-note every day for a job well done will yield quick payoffs. Want to get to work on time?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2010

A good entrepreneur is not necessarily a good salesman. In my own effort to keep up with the times, I just finished a new book by Landy Chase, titled “ Competitive Selling: Out-Plan, Out-Think, Out-Sell to Win Every Time.” All documents are post-decision, and follow the “thank you” or handshake. Marty Zwilling.

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