Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

You race back to the office to tell everybody how well it went and you wait for the follow-up call to have a partners’ meeting or talk about term sheets or at least dip into due diligence. This is a very common scenario when entrepreneurs pitch VCs and frankly is a very common scenario when VCs try to raise money from LPs. everything.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Technology disruption is happening at a rapid pace all around us. We asked our entrepreneurs what changes do they expect due to technology shortly, and this is what they have to say. #1- My company is all about remote work. Its role in business will keep changing more and more with the advancement. 1- LED walls in exhibits.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the companies they’re starting in 2023 and here are the responses. #1- The majority of new inquiries I've fielded for 2023 projects are about branding luxury residences that bridge the gap between a boutique hotel and Airbnb. Thanks to Michelle Wintersteen, MKW Creative Co. ! #3-

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their daily, weekly, quartely or yearly goals around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) and here are the insightful responses. #1- We are expanding our email list rapidly to increase the market range for our products.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Not because they have a conversion problem but because they never really nail the product or how to market it. This is not a conversion problem. Most startups fail. This is a customer development problem.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2021

And because we’re all there for the same reason — to learn about new things and establish new relationships. Attending events is the type of gathering that affords us the opportunity to make contacts easier. Win-win for all of us. During your initial conversations with people, really focus on them. Attending events.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the 2023 trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- And, if 2022 has taught us anything, it’s that brands need to be adaptable to change and meet their audience where they are.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how technology will possibly affect their business tomorrow and here are the responses: #1- Makes growing a community easier. As much as we are dealing with Zoom fatigue, having the technology to connect us as humans has been critical, especially during COVID. Photo credit: Milena Regos.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Email is a huge time and efficiency suck. That’s how I feel about email. Okay, even if you’re not trading emailing for martinis during the day, who is guilty of hopping right back into their inboxes after work? Checking your email on your smartphone en route to dinner? But there is a way out…. Sound familiar ?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The reason is that every new year brings about a “newness” for lack of a better term when we are able to start fresh and change those things that we did bad or things we have been thinking about doing. For us at CEO Blog Nation, we get it. Every year provides us an opportunity to reflect and adapt.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2022

And with each new year, there brings a “newness” for lack of a better term where we are able to start fresh and change those things that went wrong or act on the things we have been thinking about doing. 2020 is all about making sensible decisions and taking a long-term view. Things haven't always been easy for us.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2023

There is no skill more vital to an entrepreneur than effective networking. This was illustrated well in the classic book, “ Hopping Over The Rabbit Hole ,” by Anthony Scaramucci, a well-known entrepreneur, financier, and television co-host of Wall Street Week. Successful business people are still people, like the rest of us.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Waking up each morning knowing you are getting ready to do exactly what you love is more than most people could ever say about any “job” they have had. Helping others is the thing I love most about being an entrepreneur. 1- Creative freedom.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 15, 2021

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they break through the noise with their noise and here are insightful responses; #1- Personalization and in-depth discussions. With so much noise in the industry, we've continually followed and adopted two basic concepts that have helped us organically grow our business and stand out.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Many entrepreneurs attribute their success to the mere factor that they had a business coach guide them through the process. Here’s what entrepreneurs had to say about the role a coach plays in their business. #1- It can be difficult to be objective about one’s own business after a while. 1- Four ways.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy And Sell Their Agencies written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In this episode, she’s sharing how she’s helped many entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses. 1:57] Could you tell us about your origin story and how you got started down this path? [2:55] Like this show?

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the future trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- 15- Continued use of technology and automation. 26- Interaction using AR and VR technology to connect with businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

They don’t realize that customers today are looking for relationships, meaning two-way conversations with your business. Customer conversations are easy today, through responding to customers on social media, web live chats, and interactive applications on mobile devices. Talk about your products, not your customer.

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Up and Running

JUNE 5, 2015

When I think of pitching, I think of presentations (unless we’re talking about baseball, of course). But, pitching can come in different forms, and one of the most common ways to pitch your business —even in our technologically advanced age—is the “pitch email.” ” Email is everywhere. Compose carefully.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 24, 2024

His latest endeavor revolves around tapping into the hidden wisdom of those around us, exploring unexpected breakthroughs in leadership and life. In this conversation, Jeff unpacks the ASK approach, a framework designed to elevate organizational communication for deeper insights. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Growth hacking isn’t about deploying sleazy tricks. It’s about making calculated, data-driven moves for fast growth. We’ll look at strategies to reach and engage potential users and break down examples of brands that have used growth hacking to achieve success. SEO, email marketing, Facebook advertising). via Observer ].

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 15, 2016

I don’t recommend anyone become an entrepreneur. The tools and temperament needed to get from startup idea to startup success were the focus of the guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. He also worked for a time as a contract negotiator for the US Air Force. Wanting to create impact is great.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2015

Every entrepreneur and business leader waits too long before really working on the legacy that he wants to leave to society and his family. They realize too late that they don’t really want to be remembered for how many hours they spent on airplanes, how many emails they produced, or even how much money they made for the business.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 25, 2010

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. Photo by John McNab Popular musicians possess entrepreneurial qualities, most often the passion and drive we see in successful startup entrepreneurs. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us. Subscribe via RSS On Twitter? 8 comments ↓ #1 Lewis on 08.25.10

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Their new bestselling book The Unsold Mindset: Redefining What It Means to Sell challenges common misconceptions about sales and explores a different approach to selling and life. Key Takeaway: Success in sales is not about fitting a predetermined mold but about stepping outside the box and doing things their own way.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked 20 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2019. #1- My goals for the new year are to release my blog, connect with a range of clients, build my email list and to never stop learning.

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conversionxl.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Extra Lucrative Conversion Advice. Conversion Optimization Services. Conversion Research. It’s Not a Conversion Problem, It’s a Customer Development Problem. I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Website Analysis.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2018. #1- Most of the work we do is completed over the phone or by email. 1- Efficiency. Thanks to David Ciccarelli, Voices.com !

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 15, 2016

I don’t recommend anyone become an entrepreneur. The tools and temperament needed to get from startup idea to startup success were the focus of the guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. He also worked for a time as a contract negotiator for the US Air Force. Wanting to create impact is great.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 10, 2023

Key Takeaway: Successful selling requires reframing sales as an invitation, and a conversation with an approach to authenticity, curiosity, and service. David Newman joins me to talk about the frameworks needed to generate more effective selling. More About David Newman: [link] Pre-order: Do It! Like this show?

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

01:22] Is it fair to say the company is best at ensuring conversations in community spaces stay in context? [03:03] 16:51] Can you talk more about the necessity and normalization of meditation in entrepreneurship? [18:33] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Questions I ask Will Cady: [00:43] What is Reddit? [01:22]

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

500-rated, top-ranked conversation analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world. 2:15] How did the idea come about to create the company? [4:02] 4:02] What is call tracking and how do marketers use it today? [18:27] 19:49] Could you tell us more about CallTrackingMetrics? Like this show?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2019

I caught up with him recently to talk about venture capital from both sides of the equation, investing for the long-term, missed opportunities, and how he gets good ideas. ** Let's start with something basic. You've seen how venture capital works from both sides--as an entrepreneur and a venture capitalist.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Frank Cowell is a speaker, best-selling author, and entrepreneur in the San Diego, California area. Frank underscores the power of intimate knowledge about your audience, advocating for the ownership of a specific niche to navigate technological shifts successfully. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our conversation dives into the intricacies of crafting a compelling leadership story, drawing inspiration from the metaphor of traditional campfire stories. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! We're going to talk about his latest book, campfire Lessons for Leaders, how Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2021

That’s emails getting dropped into inboxes every millisecond. According to Statista, there were 319 billion emails sent yesterday. There will be 319 billion emails sent today, tomorrow, and every single day this year. Email signatures used to be something that was nice to have at the end of our emails.

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The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. And if they do, they complain about lack of global potential or misunderstand my product completely. VCs are arrogant.

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