Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. Of course, if you wait for the perfect time, you may never start. Timing is critical for every startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2023

As an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, I see a lot of dreams, but not so many business results. I’ve always wished I had a magic metaphor to motivate the best dreamers to become the best entrepreneurs. There is no cookie-cutter route to success as an entrepreneur. Ask for help from advisors and mentor your team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In my experience, many entrepreneurs rely too much on the perspective of a trusted advisor, or try to emulate a competitor who is getting attention. Of course, this kind of leadership has a big risk, since you have no one to blame if you get it wrong. Many entrepreneurs I know wait for that big event to celebrate their leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2021

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I consistently find that the most thriving businesses are people-centric, and those team members create the best processes, rather than the other way around. That takes less time and gives everyone greater satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Every entrepreneur and business leader I know realizes that it takes a dedicated team to build and run a successful business, and nurturing that team is one of your most important priorities. Of course, you as the business leader have a key role in making all this happen. Occupational satisfaction. Social interactions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2022

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2015

The visibility of Google, Facebook and a few others continues to propagate the myth that the ultimate objective of every entrepreneur should be to take their startups public via an initial public offering at the earliest opportunity. For every entrepreneur, I recommend first a personal assessment of your goals and strengths.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2015

Most entrepreneurs I know want to do the right thing for their businesses, as well as themselves, but they are not always sure what that means. By demand, entrepreneurs are crisis managers, and can be busy reacting 24 hours a day to urgent short-term issues. Don’t let day-to-day demands take the reins and drag you off course.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

As an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, I see a lot of dreams, but not so many business results. I’ve always wished I had a magic metaphor to motivate the best dreamers to become the best entrepreneurs. There is no cookie-cutter route to success as an entrepreneur. Ask for help from advisors and mentor your team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Many entrepreneurs I have mentored make big mistakes in this area, by hiring low-cost friends and family, with minimal skills or training, and expecting them to have the same work ethic , passion, and business knowledge as the founder. In addition, you can reduce to soft costs of mentoring, relationship building, and socializing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the aftermath of the recent pandemic, which caused many businesses to close, a new raft of business workers and entrepreneurs are deciding to pursue their own dreams of being a new business owner, and controlling your own destiny. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/08/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Of course, as you work with contract players, explore the potential for a long-term relationship, and wait until your organization matures to pursue career positions. Many entrepreneurs still believe they need a traditional multi-level organization to handle growth and scaling, so they start hiring career managers to populate it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Women entrepreneurs are starting small businesses at approximately twice the national average for all startups. As a result, there have also been many new resources and mentors popping up specifically aimed at women. But a key problem the authors found even among the best women entrepreneurs was trying to do too much at once.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

After years mentoring young aspiring entrepreneurs , I am now convinced that getting along and becoming more productive with other people is a skill that any professional can learn, or accomplish via a dedicated strategy. Don’t let any hidden agendas or ulterior motives, such as political strategy, throw you off course.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2013

Of course, that leads to further isolation. Groups like the Inner Circle and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) are perfect. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal. It doesn't have to be lonely at the top. Build a trusted team. Balance home and family.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2019

Image via Pixabay I’ve always been a bit confused about the difference in a business context between a coach and a mentor. According to many pundits , a mentor shows you the right way based on experience, while a coach brings out the best in you, then let’s you find your own way. Give people the room to debate differences.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often get asked for the magic that has made Amazon the world's most valuable brand , from a total unknown only twenty years ago. Most entrepreneurs who have built thriving companies settle into a protective and defensive mindset, clinging to core competencies of the past.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. angels crowdfunding entrepreneur investor'

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2019

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

If you find problem-solving to be energizing, you could be the next great entrepreneur. Creating an innovative new business is guaranteed to test your skills, patience and determination, and you need to derive satisfaction from the journey, as well as the destination. Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2018

Many entrepreneurs and small businesses I know are struggling with business-threatening issues, but are reluctant to seek any assistance. Most people get a tremendous satisfaction from helping others, but are equally afraid to offer without being asked. No advisor or mentor is a mind reader, and most don’t want to impose.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

As an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, I see a lot of dreams, but not so many business results. I’ve always wished I had a magic metaphor to motivate the best dreamers to become the best entrepreneurs. That’s why I’m impressed with a new book, “ All Dreams on Deck: Charting the Course for Your Life and Work ,” by Jeremy Cage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2010

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

As an advisor to startups, and a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m still surprised at the number who are determined to go it alone. Thus top entrepreneurs spend as much time getting the right team in place to run the business as building the product or service. That’s a win-win for both partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Rather than focus on negatives, let me summarize key positive attributes that I look for in people to move ahead, from my own experience as a corporate executive, and many years mentoring entrepreneurs. Too many employees are searching for that magic course that will make their existing job easy, rather than preparing for the next one.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

More entrepreneurs want to be socially responsible these days, but fear a negative impact on profits, growth, and the ability to find an investor. But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2021

In my role as mentor to business professionals, I often get the question about your potential of going out on your own as an entrepreneur, versus your current role of working for a boss at an established company. Fear of failure or significant risk has stymied many aspiring entrepreneurs, or ruined their health.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2012

For this, you should expect participation in monthly strategy and review meetings, and unlimited access via phone or email for questions, mentoring, and advice. Based on my experience, it is reasonable to offer 1% ownership in your company to each advisor, plus expenses, and a small annual stipend of maybe $1000.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Of course, that leads to further isolation. Here are some ways to burst through the loneliness of being an entrepreneur, and be the healthy and respected leader of your startup: Join peer business groups. Join business organizations of like-minded entrepreneurs. Tags: entrepreneur founder leadership lonliness business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2011

For this, you should expect participation in monthly strategy and review meetings, and unlimited access via phone or email for questions, mentoring, and advice. Based on my experience, it is reasonable to offer 1% ownership in your company to each advisor, plus expenses, and a small annual stipend of maybe $1000.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2011

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. Of course the work must be done well, but your way or the highway is not the right way. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2012

Of course, that leads to further isolation. Groups like the Inner Circle and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) are perfect. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal. It doesn't have to be lonely at the top. Build a trusted team. Balance home and family.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2010

For this, you should expect participation in monthly strategy and review meetings, and unlimited access via phone or email for questions, mentoring, and advice. Tags: entrepreneur advisory board startup funding business. The worst thing that can happen is that they reject you, which costs nothing here. Marty Zwilling.

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