Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2012

This is the origin of the “first movers” competitive advantage. The sharpest entrepreneurs have a knack for viewing the world from the perspective of their customers. It’s easier than dislodging well-recognized existing products, and waiting for customer change, even if your solution is better. Buck the conventional wisdom.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2019

Ian talked to us about the rewards and challenges of being an entrepreneur, plus how important it is to manage lifetime value (LTV) of a customer versus customer acquisition cost (CAC) in making a successful company. (We We did another round with angels and early customers of Discotech. What is Discotech? How are you funded?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. Love that sustainable competitive advantage. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

This is the origin of the “first movers” competitive advantage. The sharpest entrepreneurs have a knack for viewing the world from the perspective of their customers. It’s easier than dislodging well-recognized existing products, and waiting for customer change, even if your solution is better. Buck the conventional wisdom.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2013

Accountability means “the buck stops here,” and “all the failures are mine.” Customer expectations these days can be unreasonable.” Exceeding customer expectations is my competitive advantage.” “I Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. Love that sustainable competitive advantage. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Great benefits and a workplace that is fun and dedicated to making customers happy all fit in with the Zappos approach to company culture — when you get the company culture right, great customer service and a great brand will happen on its own. Portions of the budget are dedicated to employee team building and culture promotion.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Great benefits and a workplace that is fun and dedicated to making customers happy all fit in with the Zappos approach to company culture — when you get the company culture right, great customer service and a great brand will happen on its own. Portions of the budget are dedicated to employee team building and culture promotion.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

His advice is essentially, "buck up, it’s called work for a reason." Bill’s advice reflects Microsoft’s hardnosed culture, which encourages internal competition and a ruthless pursuit of the truth. Along with your cash, customers and employees, a healthy startup culture will prove to be one of your most precious assets. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2014

Accountability means “the buck stops here,” and “all the failures are mine.” Customer expectations these days can be unreasonable.” Exceeding customer expectations is my competitive advantage.” “I Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business Running a small business as an entrepreneur is a never-ending challenge of new products, customers, competitors, and an unpredictable economy. Beat the competition. Competition drives innovation, and innovation drives competition. The cycle never stops. Decision responsibility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In his book, “ Out-Executing the Competition ,” seasoned executive Irv Rothman provides tips to corporate executives on how to dig in and “get their fingernails dirty.” Team members and customers expect startup founders to be innovative. Show that the buck stops with you. But there are many times when your presence is critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2013

It requires a team effort, or at least the ability to build trust and confidence among key players, and effectively communicate with partners, team members, investors, vendors, and customers. Good entrepreneurs don’t want to be seen as perfect, and they have to be seen as willing to accept the fact that “the buck stops here.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. Love that sustainable competitive advantage. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2012

It requires a team effort, or at least the ability to build trust and confidence among key players, and effectively communicate with partners, team members, investors, vendors, and customers. Good entrepreneurs don’t want to be seen as perfect, and they have to be seen as willing to accept the fact that “the buck stops here.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2012

In his new book, “ Out-Executing the Competition ,” seasoned executive Irv Rothman provides tips to corporate executives on how to dig in and “get their fingernails dirty.” Team members and customers expect startup founders to be innovative. Show that the buck stops with you. Don’t be selfish and wash your hands clean.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 4, 2014

In fact, for the past 27-years, he has specialized in bringing exotic travel destinations to those of us who are healthy and active but whose competitive sporting days are long behind us. How has this reality impacted your customer acquisition strategies? Ever fantasized about climbing Mt. but we don''t.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will be controlled by your customers, investors, lenders – and you are personally responsible for answering to all of them, all of the time. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Examine the marketplace and your competition. Say hello to multiple new bosses. When you start your own business, you are no longer in control.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Most importantly, the buck stops with you, so there is no room for excuses and negativity. If he says, “I hate demanding customers,” counter his negative thoughts with a positive image: “At least we have customers – how many of our competitors wish they had the backlog that we do?” Redirect the conversation. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2013

You will be controlled by your customers, investors, lenders – and you are personally responsible for answering to all of them, all of the time. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Examine the marketplace and your competition. Say hello to multiple new bosses. When you start your own business, you are no longer in control.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

This is the origin of the “first movers” competitive advantage. The sharpest entrepreneurs have a knack for viewing the world from the perspective of their customers. It’s easier than dislodging well-recognized existing products, and waiting for customer change, even if your solution is better. Buck the conventional wisdom.

Entrepreneur 48

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2012

Most importantly, the buck stops with you, so there is no room for excuses and negativity. If he says, “I hate demanding customers,” counter his negative thoughts with a positive image: “At least we have customers – how many of our competitors wish they had the backlog that we do?” Redirect the conversation. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 104

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

It requires a team effort, or at least the ability to build trust and confidence among key players, and effectively communicate with partners, team members, investors, vendors, and customers. Good entrepreneurs don’t want to be seen as perfect, and they have to be seen as willing to accept the fact that “the buck stops here.”

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur News Ideas Resource 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2011

Accountability means “the buck stops here,” and “all the failures are mine.” Customer expectations these days can be unreasonable.” Exceeding customer expectations is my competitive advantage.” “I Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

Entrepreneur 89

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2012

You will be controlled by your customers, investors, lenders – and you are personally responsible for answering to all of them, all of the time. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Examine the marketplace and your competition. Say hello to multiple new bosses. When you start your own business, you are no longer in control.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 20, 2015

With perfect information and too much competition you pay up or they walk right down the street and get it from somebody else.” It forces the founder to spend time in front of customers. Founders who took mega bucks off the table already may not want to stick around beyond today’s salad days. It forces innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You may have the solution to the world hunger problem, but if your customers have no money, your business won’t last long. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Even a non-profit has to generate revenue (or donations) to offset operating costs. Idea has limited business opportunity. Not every good idea is a good business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

You may have the solution to the world hunger problem, but if your customers have no money, your business won’t last long. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Even a non-profit has to generate revenue (or donations) to offset operating costs. Idea has limited business opportunity. Not every good idea is a good business.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2013

To support this growth, Internap has not only taken notice, but in response, has jumped leaps and bounds ahead of their competition to provide a foundation of support structure that Southern California needs. In addition to size, Internap thought ahead and loaded up on the power.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 15, 2015

You’ll keep in touch with your customers quickly and easily. The customers will continue returning to your business due to the personal connections you make with them. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helps your website stand out from the competition. Your new customers will enjoy all the effort you put into your business.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

He did more for Apple’s shareholders, customers and employees than any other CEO has ever done for their shareholders, customers and employees. There are numerous reasons for Jobs’ success, not the least of which was his uncompromising pursuit of a delightful customer experience. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2011

You will be controlled by your customers, investors, lenders – and you are personally responsible for answering to all of them, all of the time. Remember, the buck always stops with you. Examine the marketplace and your competition. Say hello to multiple new bosses. When you start your own business, you are no longer in control.

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Eric Greenspan

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The secret in this game is to start with a product that is viable to the online audience, garner attention from leading affiliates and then turning the traffic into paying customers. Some affiliates will sell anything to make a buck. With Ring Revenue, the affiliates will send potential customers to our phones.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2010

Accountability means “the buck stops here,” and “all the failures are mine.” Customer expectations these days can be unreasonable.” Exceeding customer expectations is my competitive advantage.” “I Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

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socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2009

You don't even have to have the dog, you could be as early as--I have this idea, or I need to finish my prototype, or need to commercialize or get my first couple of customers. We can tell whether they'll have a competitive advantage before we fund then. In boom times, folks think they'll just make a fast buck.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2009

Some companies use lawsuits as an arrow in their competitive quiver. The rash of spam lawsuits from a few years ago is a good example of how two-bit, loser lawyers who cannot make an honest buck go after companies who are trying to do the right thing. but They Make Great Guard Dogs. Only one of these cases ever made it to court.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Jonah was working on his masters thesis and he asked Nike to produce a customized shoe with the word “Sweatshop” on it. Of course we saw this in the case of Uber where employees and customers protested the CEO’s decision to be on Donald Trump’s business advisory council.

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