Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. " He has one of the first books on this subject, and he breaks the process down into nine key activities, as follows: Get focused and identify goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

I was happy to see quantified evidence of this in a new book, “ Winning on Purpose ,” by Fred Reichhheld, creator of the Net Promoter system of management, in concert with Darci Darnell and Maureen Burns. Old-fashioned surveys need help from new algorithms, data science, and digital bots. Make every customer experience memorable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If you are not sure of your best fit, like many people I know, I just found help in a new book, “ The 6 Types of Working Genius ,” by Patrick Lencioni. I like his model and examples from the field to help you identify the type of work that is your forte, and will likely bring you joy and energy, rather than frustration and burnout.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 7, 2014

The title of this insight helps us find a formula: LALA. Berkonomics books available at www.berkus.com. Create metrics for customer acquisition, retention, conversion, reach, or anything that helps you to better understand the effects of your changes to the program. There’s an answer for that. Adapt (again)!

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The specifics have been highlighted well in a new book I just read, “ Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace ,” by Melissa Swift at Mercer. Develop metrics to monitor work intensity. These metrics are also the best way to gauge when your team needs more help, and identifying strong and weak contributors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

In his classic book, “ Second Stage Entrepreneurship ,” Daniel J. Hire more help than helpers. In addition to fresh products, you need people smarter than you for real help, with the right combination of skills, experience, and passion to foster and manage new growth. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to the classic book “ Data Crush ,” by Christopher Surdak, data in all formats will soon be the largest source of new opportunities for startups, or death. As an entrepreneur, what steps can you take to help your business not only survive the data hurricane, but to thrive under these new and challenging conditions?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2011

billion, according to the latest tracking by Internet metrics firm comScore. comScore said that the e-commerce spending for the first 56 days of the holiday season was helped by digital downloads of music, TV, movies, e-books, and apps. Online holiday sales this year were up 15 percent, hitting $35.3

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

In his classic book on building a business, “ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business ,” Gino Wickman, a similar experienced business consultant and developer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), outlines five common frustrations that we both hear from entrepreneurs, as follows: You are the boss, but you don’t have control.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

They helped create over 5 million new businesses in 2022, a forty percent increase over the previous year. Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2020

I found real confirmation of my approach, and much practical guidance in a recent book, “ Entrepreneurial Leap ,” by a friend and cohort Gino Wickman. Very few entrepreneurs can play both roles, so find a partner or hire an integrator to help. Implement the key business metrices you will live by.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2021

Yet I still see many companies focusing on what I believe are ineffective approaches to turning this productivity challenge around, including stricter processes, more metrics, and financial incentives to improve motivation. Help people uncover and apply their strengths. The result is real engagement and results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2021

More recently, the concepts have been applied to the general business management context, in a classic book by Certified Turnaround Professional, Thomas H. While his book goes well beyond controlling waste as an element of growth and success, I was struck by how relevant the waste points are for every startup and every small business.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

We caught up with Amos to learn about his new book, and to gain some tips for startup entrepreneurs on how to figure out when you're actually ready to scale your sales team. I was a sales person at HotJobs, but after we went public I helped open up an office in Los Angeles, and lived in Los Angeles for eight years. It is a playbook.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

I found these maladies summarized well in a new book, “ Radical Product Thinking ,” by entrepreneur Radhika Dutt. Hypermetricemia – metrics for everything. My advice is to focus on a handful of high-level metrics that matter , and are simple and relevant to organizational objectives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. " He has one of the first books on this subject, and he breaks the process down into nine key activities, as follows: Get focused and identify goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

I would challenge you to look at accountability from a more positive perspective, as I see in a new book, “ Uncommon Accountability ,” by Brian P. Make sure they are seen as based on metrics, and belong to the performer. It’s up to you to build that relationship by listening to their needs and concerns, and offering help where you can.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

There are of course many Seed VCs who take board seats, don’t over-commit to too many deals and try to help with “company building” activities to help at a company’s vulnerable foundations. at this scale it’s easier for us to help fund a seed extension. And the truth is that several entrepreneurs prefer it this way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2023

I found some good guidance with practical specifics to accomplish this new type of leadership in a recent book, “ Your Resource is Human ,” by Melissa Romo. I offer here my interpretation of her five key leadership behavior principles: Help team members find meaning with work. Start with ‘How are you?’

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

The new principles of engagement, as well as the dysfunctions of the old, are well illustrated in the insightful classic book, “ Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? ” Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Former employees describe Friday catered lunches where costs could run over $100 per person, and Royan was known internally for a “book ordering problem” — a former employee said that “unbelievable amounts of books” would be delivered each week to the office by Amazon to maintain the firm’s extensive library. What a boring mess.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. One alternative is to become an entrepreneur. Be prepared to experiment. Build the courage to “think different.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2022

My job as a new business advisor is to help entrepreneurs get over this chasm early. I found some great guidance in this context in the classic book, “ Lead True ,” by Jeff Thompson, MD. Measure, don’t guess, with tools that build, not limit. Hope is the weakest strategy for improvement in business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

For a hands-on guide in developing data-driven people strategies, I found some practical techniques in the classic book, “ The Data Driven Leader ,” by Jenny Dearborn and David Swanson. Data helps avoid predetermined (and often erroneous) approaches to solving your people problems. Use data analysis and metrics to measure for results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2021

This approach was highlighted in the classic book by Warren Berger, “ A More Beautiful Question ,” which makes the case for the power of questions to spark breakthrough innovations. Plan to make it the best experiment that you can, with metrics to focus on the “why,” as much as “what.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Usually these are described as revenue growth drivers, as outlined in a new book, “ The Revenue Accelerator: The 21 Boosters to Launch Your Startup ,” by Dr. Allan Colman. Oprah Winfrey was helped in her career by her relationship with Barbara Walters. Allocate resources to handle bumps along the way.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 30, 2017

Our goal was to reduce the inefficiency and friction in music, helping musicians to find each other. Two months ago, we extended into a two sided marketplace, to help talent seekers and people looking to hire musicians. The way we reached that, was we saw that people were starting to use our site to discover and book talent.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

Every organization I get asked to help these days seems to realize that innovation is required on their part to survive and thrive in this age of constant change. Maturing proficiency with innovation metrics. They also want to know how they stack up to competitors. This requires dedicated resources of both time and money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2020

I just finished a new book, “ Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking ,” by Trend Hunter CEO Jeremy Gutsche, who outlines his proven methods you can use to break free of the traps that limit future thinking in most companies as they grow and stabilize. Eliminate learned behavior and mental shortcuts.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Or if you’re pinched on time the summary is below and the time coding can help you watch a brief snippet on topics that interest you. And make sure to pick up a copy of his book. 22:53 Eric’s book: The Lean Startup. 48:30 Vanity metrics. 52:00 Actionable metrics. 22:10 Eric: Innovation Accounting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2021

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a classic book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you are feeling the pain of not being appreciated or rewarded for all the work you do, I like the steps suggested in a new book, “ Show the Value of What You Do ,” by Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J. It is important to set the expectations for success early, as well as the appropriate metrics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2019

From meager beginnings selling books online back in 1994, Amazon is currently the largest e-commerce retailer and cloud computing platform in the world, and now dominates even the giant Walmart. Recently, I saw some help in that regard in a new book, “ Think Like Amazon ,” by John Rossman, a former top executive at Amazon.

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