Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Step into a new entrepreneur era where the definition of “work” is something you love. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In either case, you need to understand the dynamics to maximize team performance, and for your own sanity and satisfaction. You may be annoying other people without even recognizing it. For any relationship to be maximally productive, both parties must actively manage the relationship.

Satisfaction

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. The bad news is that I still find a lot of you who don’t use these tools effectively, or haven’t learned the rules for nurturing remote relationships.

Services

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Step into a new entrepreneur era where the definition of “work” is something you love. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Technology Council

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

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VentureNet

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2022

The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. The bad news is they may not be good at managing people, or even managing basic business. Technicians can become true hunters when they learn to provide for both employees and family.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. Yet I still find this to be one of the most common drags on startup productivity, as well as employee satisfaction. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Not so long ago, business leaders operated behind the scenes, and even long-time employees rarely heard from them or saw them in the news. That doesn’t mean that you can’t be an entrepreneur today, or feel success and satisfaction from your efforts. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/19/2021.

Mentor

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. With a new focus on the right habits, you too can be the cool business leader you now only read about in the news. The key to sustaining high motivation and a high melting point is feeling that you are making progress on key issues on a daily basis.

Class

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2014

The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. The bad news is they may not be good at managing people, or even managing basic business. Technicians can become true hunters when they learn to provide for both employees and family.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2015

The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. The bad news is they may not be good at managing people, or even managing basic business. Technicians can become true hunters when they learn to provide for both employees and family.

Entrepreneur

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Under Hsieh’s leadership, Zappos revolutionized the apparel industry, and e-commerce in general, by being one of the first to prioritize customer satisfaction and service. To build trust in e-commerce with the greater public, his company came up with innovative ideas and fostered new customer behaviors.

Commerce

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Third parties are always more credible sources than you are. Include links to your profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Create a positive online image.

Web

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? Seeing our client brands emerge stronger and more effective in engaging prospects on a local level and understanding the individualized customer care that will move the needle in customer satisfaction for each of their locations. Contact our editors for details.

Technical Review

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Third parties are always more credible sources than you are. Include links to your profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Create a positive online image.

Search Engine Optimization

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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. Entrepreneur leaders don’t need excuses, like a down economy, bad timing or demonic competitors.

Startup

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. Entrepreneur leaders don’t need excuses, like a down economy, bad timing or demonic competitors.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. The bad news is they may not be good at managing people, or even managing basic business. Technicians can become true hunters when they learn to provide for both employees and family.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Entrepreneurs and startups today have a clear opportunity, and a clear survival requirement in the new economy of mass customization, to avoid the customer satisfaction and productivity penalties implicit in poor engagement. The good news is that the steps to change, as outlined above, are not rocket science. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Social Studios TV introduces you to a new (beta) Facebook app called, Your Show and bridges the gap between TV and social media. No real satisfaction is obtained by looking through countless of random feeds and nothing engaged you in a way to be entertained while searching. Your Show is trying to change all that.

Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Third parties are always more credible sources than you are. Include links to your profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Create a positive online image.

Search Engine Optimization

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2015

The good news is that none of these need be mutually exclusive, according to recent studies of market trends. Apply the same high bar to product quality, employee satisfaction, social responsibilities and customer service. Set the bar high on standards. Don’t let day-to-day demands take the reins and drag you off course.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2013

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. Yet I still find this to be one of the most common drags on startup productivity, as well as employee satisfaction. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

It’s not that hard to solicit honest feedback from your team members to identify yours and their new and changing needs and challenges, just like you expect them to do with your customers. Communicate both good and bad news to provide transparency to team members. Proactive – timely communication to build trust.

Custom

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and popular news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Highlight personal and product testimonials. Third parties are always more credible sources than you are. Include links to other sites showing your positives. Create a positive online image.

Tips

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2012

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. Yet I still find this to be one of the most common drags on startup productivity, as well as employee satisfaction. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2014

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. Entrepreneur leaders don’t need excuses, like a down economy, bad timing or demonic competitors.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Third parties are always more credible sources than you are. Include links to your profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Create a positive online image.

Search Engine Optimization

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Always gauge progress by business indicators, like customer acquisition cost and customer satisfaction. Too many business owners still consider social media a fad for chatting with your friends, or keeping up with the news. Demand professional business skills and customer advocacy.

Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

It’s bad news either way. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. Of course, I’m sure entrepreneurs sense that many investors feel entitled to deals with no risk.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Most entrepreneurs don’t get the satisfaction of a salary for the first couple of years, even if their startup is well funded by investors.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2013

Entrepreneurs and startups today have a clear opportunity, and a clear survival requirement in the new economy of mass customization, to avoid the customer satisfaction and productivity penalties implicit in poor engagement. The good news is that the steps to change, as outlined above, are not rocket science. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2023

In either case, you need to understand the dynamics to maximize team performance, and for your own sanity and satisfaction. You may be annoying other people without even recognizing it. For any relationship to be maximally productive, both parties must actively manage the relationship.

Satisfaction

Steve Reich

JUNE 11, 2012

The good news is you can do it, too, and there are great examples in Socal. User satisfaction shot up, and the revenue will soon be replaced either by a sponsorship from a golf vendor, or by fewer ads specifically targeted to golfers. They obsess about having the best search out there. Why do so many of us have iPhones?

Customer

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2011

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. Yet I still find this to be one of the most common drags on startup productivity, as well as employee satisfaction. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. Yet I still find this to be one of the most common drags on startup productivity, as well as employee satisfaction. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. With a new focus on the right habits, you too can be the cool business leader you now only read about in the news. The key to sustaining high motivation and a high melting point is feeling that you are making progress on key issues on a daily basis.

Class