Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

On the marketing side of the equation, there are so many “marketing gurus” and “marketing resources” out there, the real challenge for most of us is to sort out the basic do’s and the don’ts that apply to startups. Parroting a generic message that you have great service, great value, and a great selection says you have nothing unique.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Develop a marketing strategy specific to this media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Assess your own resources as well as funding sources. In business, there will always be someone out there with more money, a better location, or more resources, ready to take your idea and squeeze you out. Assess your connections, both social media and financial. You can’t really succeed in life if you are not happy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2020

But customers today are fickle, instantly aware of every new alternative, due to the Internet and social media, and not afraid to change. Today’s customers demand to be more than satisfied with your price to be loyal. They are your greatest resource for generating brand loyalty in your customers.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It’s coming from Leif , itself a startup that provides financing services to edtech platforms so that they can offer their students income share agreements (otherwise known as ISAs, arrangements where students are not required to pay back tuition loans until they find jobs).

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Without the feedback, no change in the demand space will be noted. Shame on you if you offer any product or service that is dull or unattractive. They are your greatest resource for generating new apostles and a cultural advantage. Your startup needs to use blogs and social media to establish interactive relationships early.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2019

On the marketing side of the equation, there are so many “marketing gurus” and “marketing resources” out there, the real challenge for most of us is to sort out the basic do’s and the don’ts that apply to startups. Parroting a generic message that you have great service, great value, and a great selection says you have nothing unique.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. I suggest you use social media, blogging, crowdfunding, or documented research to quantify a real demand from people who can afford it, and don’t have a better alternative already out there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

The pervasive ability and need to communicate constantly and globally through the Internet and smartphones is incenting everyone to get more out of their own assets and time, and capitalize on the idle resources of others. Community means more than supply and demand. There is value in the “idling capacity” of all assets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2015

If your business is to be a thought leader in the social media world, the dominant system of grading how much influence you have online today is your Klout score, as explained in a recent book, “ Klout Matters ,” by Gina Carr and Terry Brock. Allocate some time to spend on social media. Be a great resource for others.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Since Spotify’s subscription service needs to justify its monthly cost, podcasts are a big way to stand out. Second, it’s a way for Spotify to save time and resources that it currently spends on its deals with the big record labels that have a powerful influence over the music streaming space.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Big-bang hard launches make sense for large enterprises like Apple or Microsoft, who are building on existing revenue streams and have the resources for lavish events, Superbowl ads and large inventory buildups. It takes time to learn how to do customer service, interviews and demonstrations.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 10, 2010

It's the source for keeping a pulse on the dynamic world of technology, reaching venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, social media. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. to San Diego. audience, please contact us to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2013

If your business is to be a thought leader in the social media world, the dominant system of grading how much influence you have online today is your Klout score, as explained in a new book, “ Klout Matters ,” by Gina Carr and Terry Brock. Allocate some time to spend on social media. Be a great resource for others.

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Social Media Ideas Media Writing 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

If your business is to be a thought leader in the social media world, the dominant system of grading how much influence you have online today is your Klout score, as explained in a book on this subject, “ Klout Matters ,” by Gina Carr and Terry Brock. Allocate some time to spend on social media. Build a team.

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Social Media Ideas Media Writing 63

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Digital marketing is simply the move to the digital tools and technologies that most people depend on every day, including smartphones, search engines, tablets, video on demand, and the social media channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. In the business world, exclusivity isn’t just a social ego boost.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2017

On the marketing side of the equation, there are so many “marketing gurus” and “marketing resources” out there, the real challenge for most of us is to sort out the basic do’s and the don’ts that apply to startups. Parroting a generic message that you have great service, great value, and a great selection says you have nothing unique.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I hadn't talked to her in a while and then because of a presentation I did around Social Media for Service Professionals she and I reconnected. We streamline strategy development using a Reality-Based approach, then execute cross-media programs including websites, brochures, ads, booths. Foreign Service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

On the marketing side of the equation, there are so many “marketing gurus” and “marketing resources” out there, the real challenge for most of us is to sort out the basic do’s and the don’ts that apply to startups. Parroting a generic message that you have great service, great value, and a great selection says you have nothing unique.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2015

The pervasive ability and need to communicate constantly and globally through the Internet and smartphones is incenting everyone to get more out of their own assets and time, and capitalize on the idle resources of others. Community means more than supply and demand. There is value in the “idling capacity” of all assets.

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

I think, to be a great entrepreneur, you have to look at what is missing in the category that you will be playing in the industry, and figure what you can deploy with a little bit of strategy and technology to bring a better service and price. People were not just going to Google, they were looking all over the place.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Today, customers and future managers put a higher value on relationships, and expect to know you from industry conferences, social media, or recommendations from peers. You can’t please everyone all the time, so don’t kill yourself trying to satisfy a bad boss or an overly demanding customer. Develop the courage to move on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm.

Startup 116

Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Customer 116

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2013

On the marketing side of the equation, there are so many “marketing gurus” and “marketing resources” out there, the real challenge for most of us is to sort out the basic do’s and the don’ts that apply to startups. Parroting a generic message that you have great service, great value, and a great selection says you have nothing unique.

Startup 103

Startup Marketing Social Media Technical Review 103

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Digital marketing is simply the move to the digital tools and technologies that most people depend on every day, including smartphones, search engines, tablets, video on demand, and the social media channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. In the business world, exclusivity isn’t just a social ego boost.

Marketing 56

Marketing Case Study Resource Social Media 56

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Without the feedback, no change in the demand space will be noted. Shame on you if you offer any product or service that is dull or unattractive. They are your greatest resource for generating new apostles and a cultural advantage. Your startup needs to use blogs and social media to establish interactive relationships early.

Startup 104

Startup Customer Custom Social Media 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm.

Pricing 105

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2018

Without the feedback, no change in the demand space will be noted. Shame on you if you offer any product or service that is dull or unattractive. They are your greatest resource for generating new apostles and a cultural advantage. Your startup needs to use blogs and social media to establish interactive relationships early.

Startup 53

Startup Customer Custom Social Media 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2016

The pervasive ability and need to communicate constantly and globally through the Internet and smartphones is incenting everyone to get more out of their own assets and time, and capitalize on the idle resources of others. Community means more than supply and demand. There is value in the “idling capacity” of all assets.

Marketing 52

Marketing Commerce Social Media Entrepreneur 52

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2018

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm.

Pricing 52

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 52

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

So when Sam Rosen came to me with the idea of disrupting storage with a product that is priced cheaper than existing incumbents and he could build a product that is a better service I was intrigued. Smart investors think a lot about what we call “unit economics” or what is the economics of service one customers.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 17, 2015

The idea is that all the information we create every day, whether on social media or in-store purchases, could help companies better understand things like consumer behavior. While big data services might be available to all companies, that doesn’t mean it has to remain a level playing field. Big Data Analytics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

Print advertising is expensive, but social media is free. A landscaping service can be started with only a used lawnmower and effort. As your services gain demand, your time becomes more valuable and you can charge more. Customer service is free. Your mortgage and grocery bill depend on it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Unfortunately, with limited resources, this isn’t possible, and it frustrates customers and the team. Ongoing momentum requires a move to mainstream, or even late adopters, who demand simplicity in your base function. The most common approach I see to achieving this is to do more of everything for everyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2017

It's a line from an old movie "Field of Dreams" which is still leading to the demise of too many startups, led by entrepreneurs who really started their business to build an exciting new product or service. Use demand generation services , as required, to build the relationship and nurture them into paying customers.

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