Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Most entrepreneurs see their new venture as a fun adventure, until the pressures of a cash flow crisis, or a manufacturing quality problem, or a major customer satisfaction problem hits. Even with all my years of experience mentoring in business, I can’t predict how you will prepare for and react to pressure situations.

Startup 82

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 82

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

Anyone who works with entrepreneurs will tell you that all are different. His framework seems to be picking up some traction, and is already in use informally by several entrepreneurship platforms, universities, and even high school programs. The Builder loves building a business from the ground up. Opportunist. Specialist.

Entrepreneur 134

Entrepreneur Framework Mentor Web 134

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. Facebook, for example, ended up raising almost $16 billion through its IPO.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Report Statistics 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs used this approach, with only six percent using investor funding.

Startup 105

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Legalzoom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2020

Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. No entrepreneur can build a business alone. Hoping for good luck and applying pressure is not leadership.

Entrepreneur 125

Entrepreneur Training Resource Customer 125

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Startup 97

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization 97

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 9, 2012

Pressure Helps You Break Through Your Breakdowns. "Mickey In Pressure , I note how singer/songwriter Jim Croce wrote several top ten songs immediately after learning that his wife was pregnant. As Seth Epstein makes clear in this talk , entrepreneurs constantly experience breakdowns, followed by breakthroughs.

Tips 277

Tips Startup Entrepreneur Entertainment 277

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas.

Ideas 123

Ideas Framework Satisfaction Startup 123

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2015

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization Ideas 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2021

In some cases it may be fear of retribution by the boss, but more often they just hate to disappoint others, and end up instead with high stress and low credibility in a crisis to deliver. In addition to saying yes too often, professionals under pressure often say no poorly, by attacking the requestor or by avoiding any definitive response.

Startup 172

Startup Tool Coach Satisfaction 172

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization Ideas 110

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2014

Startup work environments are always chaos, but they can still be great environments to work in, or they can be terrible. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right. It’s up to you, as the authority figure, to define the standards and communicate roles correctly. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 95

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2013

Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

As the business economy rebounds, many entrepreneurs are thinking that life will soon get easier, and their opportunity can only grow. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E.

Startup 80

Startup Framework Competition Pricing 80

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. Most startups can’t afford that. There is usually only room for one in a vision.

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization Ideas 54

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2017

Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. Most startups can’t afford that. There is usually only room for one in a vision.

Startup 59

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing 59

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2021

Every startup founder feels the pressure of the thousands of things that need to get done, all seemingly at the same time. Among other things, she identified ten general productivity principles to give you a competitive edge, which I have adapted here for entrepreneurs: Control yourself well, but don’t try to control others.

Product 153

Product Email Customer Custom 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Every entrepreneur and most professionals wish there were more hours in a day to get their work done. Practicing these will ensure greater productivity, less stress, more job satisfaction, and an improved overall sense of well-being. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs.

Email 96

Email Activity Product Social Media 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Startup work environments are always chaos, but they can still be great environments to work in, or they can be terrible. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right. It’s up to you, as the authority figure, to define the standards and communicate roles correctly.

Startup 101

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I especially love the ones that start and end by saying “We don’t have any competitors.” Every startup should size his product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants.

Startup 86

Startup Competition Pricing Framework 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Every entrepreneur and most professionals wish there were more hours in a day to get their work done. Practicing these will ensure greater productivity, less stress, more job satisfaction, and an improved overall sense of well-being. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs.

Email 170

Email Activity Social Media Coach 170

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2012

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Startup 113

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2011

Some people are not cut out to be entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. I’ve hit this before, but I still hear from too many unhappy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not function well in traditional organizations and do not like being in the conventional management hierarchy.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization Ideas 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2012

Every startup founder feels the pressure of the thousands of things that need to get done, all seemingly at the same time. Among other things, she added ten general productivity principles to give you a competitive edge, which I have adapted here for entrepreneurs: Control yourself well, but don’t try to control others.

Product 117

Product Entrepreneur Email Customer 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2012

Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas.

Startup 101

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2019

Image via Pixabay Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. Most startups can’t afford that. Let’s keep it in the family.”

Startup 70

Startup Satisfaction Writing Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Satisfaction Entrepreneur 97

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. Most startups can’t afford that. We both have the same vision.”

Startup 95

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2010

Startup work environments are always chaos, but they can still be great environments to work in, or they can be terrible. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right. It’s up to you, as the authority figure, to define the standards and communicate roles correctly. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 88

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 88

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Entrepreneur Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2011

Startup work environments are always chaos, but they can still be great environments to work in, or they can be terrible. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right. It’s up to you, as the authority figure, to define the standards and communicate roles correctly.

Startup 88

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2016

In reality, that’s the definition of a successful startup these days, so every aspiring entrepreneur should take note, as well as every existing corporate executive. I like their seven step approach, which I have paraphrased here for entrepreneurs as follows: Pull together a great multi-functional team.

Startup 56

Startup Metrics Entrepreneur Resource 56

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2010

Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. Most startups can’t afford that. We both have the same vision.” Marty Zwilling.

Startup 82

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing 82

socalTECH

OCTOBER 25, 2016

In a world where more and more people are realizing that experiences, not stuff, can lead to more happiness and satisfaction with their life, the problem is�there are still lots of experiences you just can't have without stuff. How did you go about starting this? How did you end up here in LA? What is Joymode?

Startup 100

Startup Press Los Angeles Entrepreneur 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2012

As the business economy rebounds, many entrepreneurs are thinking that life will soon get easier, and their opportunity can only grow. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E.

Competition 94

Competition Startup Pricing Framework 94

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Here is my list of the basics that some people in business tend to forget: Showing up consistently must still be priority one. Customers and peers still expect follow-up and timeliness. Successful business people find a way to escape the pressures of work on a regular basis – through family, a hobby, sports, or other recreation.

Customer 90

Customer Custom Social Media Satisfaction 90