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Smart Startups Don’t Try To Satisfy Every Customer

Startup Professionals Musings

In business, this means an entrepreneur who never says no to any customer is doomed to a hard life and some expensive mistakes. Many people will argue that total customer satisfaction is paramount, but I’m a pragmatist who believes that treating everyone the same really means treating all of them poorly.

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Why You (And Your Employees) Have To Work

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After an exhausting and exhilarating 13-years as a senior startup executive, I looked back on my career with satisfaction, having helped several companies create significant wealth, including: Computer Motion: IPO and later sold to Intuitive Surgical $148 million. My father’s premature death further solidified my desire to retire early.

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7 Ways To Counter The “I’m Too Busy” Syndrome At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

If you can check off all three by the end of the day, you will get the satisfaction of list completion, without the frustration of a growing list. The value of increased productivity to your business is self-evident More importantly, the value to your health and your career is paramount.

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