Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2015

According to most definitions, an entrepreneur is one who envisions a new and different business, meaning one that is not a copy of an existing business model. Every entrepreneur needs to compare his strengths and aspirations to this business mindset: Satisfaction from business success versus the big idea.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Of course, improving customer satisfaction is a goal, but the system would drill down to specific issues such as knowledge of store layout. For automotive sales associates, the rewards were prizes, trips, etc. And last, but certainly not least, definitely keep in mind the necessity of having lots of reminders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). What you really need is a VP of Marketing and Customer Development, who can help with lead generation and honing the message, rather than an executive to manage a sales team and existing customers. See this anecdote by Steve Blank on how a hotshot sales executive can sink your startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In this context, I definitely agree with the need for new ideas and principles, as was expressed in a new book, “ Wild Thinking: 25 Unconventional Ideas to Grow Your Brand and Your Business ,” by branding though leaders Nick Liddell and Richard Buchanan. There is always a next level of satisfaction for you, your team, and your customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2016

According to most definitions, an entrepreneur is one who envisions a new and different business, meaning one that is not a copy of an existing business model. Every entrepreneur needs to compare his strengths and aspirations to this business mindset: Satisfaction from business success versus the big idea.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). What you really need is a VP of Marketing and Customer Development, who can help with lead generation and honing the message, rather than an executive to manage a sales team and existing customers. See this anecdote by Steve Blank on how a hotshot sales executive can sink your startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

Popular revenue models today include recurring subscription charges, licensing, as well the traditional sale or lease model. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Then there is the follow-up to provide customer support and satisfaction. Every business needs revenue to provide investor returns and offset costs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). What you really need is a VP of Marketing and Customer Development, who can help with lead generation and honing the message, rather than an executive to manage a sales team and existing customers. See this anecdote by Steve Blank on how a hotshot sales executive can sink your startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2016

No one expects an entrepreneur to be “always right,” and definitely no one is looking for aspiring entrepreneurs who are willing to make random jumps into the unknown, based primarily on passionate dreams or a revelation from a life-changing event. They get their satisfaction from the journey, as well as the destination.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2013

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. The recent recession has definitely opened up opportunities for new products, and skilled people at lower costs are abundant. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. The recent recession has definitely opened up opportunities for new products, and skilled people at lower costs are abundant. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

was definitely in the bucket of amazingly talented founders with a great product that hadn’t yet proved product/market fit. Yet with major advances in our product infrastructure we still hadn’t proven we could scale sales. The decisions were endless, the choices not obvious and the VC involved a pain in the ass.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2011

Vision-Driven (You’re definitely going to need a strong vision when those sleepless nights, crying kids, and angry spouse enter the picture). Iterate until validated (through sales or tangible exchange). Metrics-Guided. He went on to explain a bit about the customer development model from Blanks: State business model assumptions.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Our sales guys were on the front line and heard what they needed to win deals. He decided that our largest customers would be involved in the setting of our priority lists (we did some of this internally in the early years but we saw it mostly as a sales process). The Outside In organization had a one-way flow. He’s a doctor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. With that, you will have a strong foundation for success, satisfaction, and happiness in your new venture. Passion for what they do. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. The current recession has definitely opened up opportunities for new products, and skilled people at lower costs are abundant. You know what needs to be done, and not afraid to make the decisions.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2009

Repeatedly organize yard sales in which you sold your broken toys, books you wrote and illustrated, along with overly sugared lemonade and burnt cookies. Hardly.The definition of courageousness entails not being deterred from a particular action, even when you fully understand the associated risks. Become proficient in a martial art.

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