Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. The tools to help you with all these actions are still evolving.

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Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2023

It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup idea, and improve their odds with investors. In reality, I’m one of the majority of investors who believe that startup success is more about the execution than the idea.

Startup 82

Startup Ideas Organization Entrepreneur 82

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his recent book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to Gallup surveys , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing Startup 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2020

It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup idea, and improve their odds with investors. In reality, I’m one of the majority of investors who believe that startup success is more about the execution than the idea.

Startup 131

Startup Ideas Organization Entrepreneur 131

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2023

Measure progress through metrics on sales, revenue, and penetration. Seek customer feedback on ways to improve value and satisfaction. Some market leaders have found that adding a focus on a higher cause, like helping the needy or saving the environment, can magnify your value in the eyes of customers.

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Customer Custom Marketing Startup 91

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. The tools to help you with all these actions are still evolving.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Needed help can be your biggest burden. Mergers and acquisitions also require new skills.

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Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, I’m convinced that business success is more of function of the right people, rather than the right idea. They help hiring managers raise the bar for every interview. Incorporate AI-powered data and metrics systems. Your future satisfaction and success likely depends on your answer.

Marketing 123

Marketing Technical Review Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2015

It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup idea, and improve their odds with investors. In reality, I’m one of the majority of investors who believe that startup success is more about the execution than the idea.

Startup 99

Startup Ideas Organization Entrepreneur 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Take action now.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Writing 100

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Some of the products I’ve helped validate and launch include GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting and AppFolio. Our software helps companies save time, improve their communication, and ultimately build better products faster. Greathouse: How did you come up with the idea for ProductPlan? Semick: It wasn’t our first idea.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2016

It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup idea, and improve their odds with investors. In reality, I’m one of the majority of investors who believe that startup success is more about the execution than the idea.

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Startup Entrepreneur Ideas Organization 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2022

I still see some value from an external coach, but only after you make every effort to get yourself into a better mindset, and have a concrete idea of where you need specifics and an external perspective. Track your progress with frequent milestones, metrics, and physically checking things off the list. Change your “nots” to “not yets.”

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Coach Help Satisfaction Metrics 105

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Making ideas reality : dependency. ” SOME ANECDOTES AS THE EVENING PROGRESSES: Jen expresses her playful chagrin towards users when she’s been told they had no idea there was a new update/feature/product. Instead, focus on what metric outputs, more views, more downloads? Empathy, breath, communication : focus.

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Product Fandango Design Startup 87

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One of the attributes that I often recommend to the business professionals and entrepreneurs I mentor is to always be totally accountable for your actions and ideas. Setting your own metrics, and measuring yourself , will facilitate accountability. Lack of accountability can permeate an entire organization.

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Activity Organization Mentor Training 109

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Make sure everyone is curious and open, and not getting stuck with ideas from inside your company. Measure your agility by putting metrics on change. Count the number of new projects, time and resources required to implement, and measure the return in revenue, customer satisfaction, or cost savings. Look outside for benchmarks.

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Customer Custom Technical Review Summary 52

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2017

It takes a special kind of person to turn an idea into a business, with strengths often opposite those of an inventor. Inventors don’t always appreciate documented processes, quality controls, and metrics. The business has to evolve as it scales. Ability to accept responsibility for factors outside your control.

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Ideas Product Startup Satisfaction 67