Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Our tagline is, Giving a handcrafted greeting card is like giving a hug!

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

If you follow the Twittersphere you may have noticed several people weighing in on this recent piece by Mike Isaac of the NY Times, asking “ How Many Angels is Too Many? ” I found myself nodding through all of it with quotes like, “Seed investing is the status symbol of Silicon Valley,” said Sam Altman.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2022

Like this show? John Jantsch (00:01): Today's episode is brought to you in part by success story, hosted by Scott D Clary and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. So let's into the success story podcast, wherever you get your podcast. Well, hopefully you find it interesting. Duct Tape Transcript.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you’re like me, you may be inundated with emails and ads for TED talks, keynote speeches and small business books from thought leaders offering to help your small business increase revenue. At some point, you’ve probably wondered if you should give some keynote speeches and/or publish a book of your own. .

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Mike Michalowicz

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the owner of your company, you’re likely focused on your business goals. You meet with your team to strategize about the vision of the company, how much revenue you want to bring in, and strategies to meet these goals. You know what you want to achieve, but do you know what your employees want to achieve?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2021

Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking alone. What keeps me motivated is the feedback that we get from our customers.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2022

Key Takeaway: AI is simply a system that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Questions I ask Paul Roetzer: [1:40] When somebody asks you, “What is AI?” I’m sure you hear all the time that AI is taking over — where does that view intersect with reality? [4:22] Like this show?

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Key Takeaway: It seems like everyone today has a podcast. You might be wondering if it’s too late to start yours – the short answer? Podcasts are and will continue to be an amazing marketing tool that gives you a way to build a community and gives you a platform to advertise your products and services.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It’s one you know well. In non-geek speak this means that there is so much information out there now it’s hard to separate the good stuff from the rest. We all now visit UGC sites to learn about products & services before we use them. Why can’t I have it? My kids can yell at 8am!

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 31, 2018

It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Having a brand behind a strong title can make all the difference in the world. #1- To this day, after two successful years, we continue to evolve and grow as a company and we still hear from folks all the time tell us how much they like our name.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2019

In this week’s episode of The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast I speak with Mike Brown. This episode of The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Asana , a work management software tool that we use to run pretty much everything in our business. I’m going to show you how you can try it for free a little later.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. I created a space that inspired and motivated me everyday I entered it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Nail it before you scale it” – I missed who said this but I love this quote. Get your product/market fit working before you ramp up your costs (or raise too much money). And it’s his mantra for successful entrepreneurs, “you need to be extremely focused on the details.” I’m going to save that for a future blog post.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 24, 2014

Would anyone be interested in helping me promote the book I was then releasing, The Pumpkin Plan ? I mean, I was asking folks to help me in an effort that would only benefit me. At best I thought one or two people who wanted to learn about the book marketing process, would join me. The request, I realize, was weird.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

If you want to watch the show click the image above or this link , but if you want a quick read – here’s a summary: 1. tevye2009 , Q: “can you briefly explain why it’s best to get a small valuation when getting investment.&# In fact, far better if you haven’t raised venture capital.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2014

But if the Colonel had decided to quit after the first 5, or 20, or 999 “noes,” his now-beloved recipe would be an anonymous footnote in history. Rejection (after rejection, after rejection) can still lead to success… if you keep going. Stop assuming you know what the other person is thinking. The lesson?

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Mike Michalowicz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

If you’re selling products or services online, you know how incredibly important reviews are to getting new business. Your potential customers can’t pick up your product and look it over before they decide to buy, but they can get opinions from others who already bought your product through online reviews. More Fans, Step By Step.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 22, 2020

For episode 4 of Out of the Crisis, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung joined me to talk about the U.S. You can listen to our conversation on Apple Podcasts , Google podcasts , or wherever else you like to download podcasts. 11:54) Raylene on how USDR has been built like a startup and the exponential rate of growth. (12:44)

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

Definitionally not a short post (sorry for letting you down, Ari ;-). So if you’re casually reading and don’t really care about angel financing – abort now! If you really want to know about the topic I hope this will be worth your time. Team: You need a team. Very few people fund individuals.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 12, 2018

It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Having a brand behind a strong title can make all the difference in the world. #1- Now over two years later, and the team has grown, we have amazing clients and we are helping innovative companies do great things.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

If you’re a startup and you don’t have a close relationship with a few law firms you’re really missing one of the most important relationships that any entrepreneur can have. This all got me thinking about a post on how to best work with lawyers. Much of this is unfounded – some is not.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 7, 2020

Hear me out. The world may be feeling a bit heavy for you right now. There may never be a better time for you to reconcile a regret and find ways to apply those lessons to new opportunities. More like oh say, an anti-Gumby kind of way. You get the picture. So whaddya going to do about it, Mike?

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

You can’t grow your business without systems. Systems are how you scale business. They do the work for you. If you have your systems in place, your business will be more streamlined and more productive. Oh, now I have your attention! Now elevate that through delegation and automation.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Can you hear my now? I’m here to share some of my latest likes and I am digging this mic ! . Now all I have to do is figure out these filters. Now for some books I’m loving: Speaking of gamechangers, Allan Dib’s 1-Page Marketing Plan is just that. What have you been reading lately?

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Key Takeaway: It seems like everyone today has a podcast. You might be wondering if it’s too late to start yours – the short answer? Podcasts are and will continue to be an amazing marketing tool that gives you a way to build a community and gives you a platform to advertise your products and services. Check it out.

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Mike Michalowicz

MARCH 24, 2023

 Here’s a quick question to contemplate: How are you serving your future self? As much as I like to stay present, I also realize that the decisions I make today will have a direct impact on my tomorrow, and the tomorrow of those around me. I found this app that ages you. I know, not everyone wants to see that!

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

How will 2020 end for you? Some of you have told me you’re doing just fine. Which makes me incredibly happy. At the same time, many of you have told me your business is struggling. What if you created your OWN destiny this year? I know you can. I have faith in you. And fast. .

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2022

Key Takeaway: Right now, workplaces are struggling to build high-morale and connected cultures. How do you retain and inspire your team? 3:58] You did some pretty exhaustive research to come to the conclusions you did in your new book — could you explain your research process? [5:24] 20:29] Can you repair trust? [21:19]

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 9, 2021

Now, how will you keep that attention and win their business? This concept is solid, but we need to dig deeper so you can ensure your marketing attracts customer engagement – for good. Before you go devising a new marketing strategy, I want you to do a quick exercise for me. Here’s the deal.

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

But what if you can just be accountable to you today? What if you just show up…for you? Promise yourself you are going to show up for yourself. Whatever you want to get today, step forward and get it! We want to hear from you. Learn how to do it with integrity with me!

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Mike Michalowicz

MARCH 23, 2023

One of the questions I kept hearing was, “Mike, can you give me a few easy steps that I can implement now to grow my business?” ” These conversations inspired me to create a new system for growing and scaling businesses, and The Pumpkin Plan was born. (If

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2010

A partner allows me the flexibility to miss a session or two (my job as a California Coastal Commissioner meets three days every month up and down the coast of California.) But it wasn’t until Ann Miura-Ko joined me as a teaching partner that this “teach the model not the plan” idea jelled. Teaching Team. Guest Speakers.

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 13, 2020

I’ll level with you. The Profit First methodology, while simple overall, may feel like a whole lot of information coming your way at once. And as you read, you will have questions, and more questions. Now you know there are more accounts to set up than this. YOU CAN TOO!

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Mike Michalowicz

APRIL 26, 2020

Why did you decide to start your own company? The same is true for me. Yes sure, I wanted to be my own boss, do work that brings me joy, create my own systems, have financial freedom…but the end game is that I wanted to make things better through my business. You are closer to your dreams than you may feel right now.

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Mike Michalowicz

MAY 22, 2017

The continual innovation of technology and product can provide infinite scalability for an Online Retailer. Personally, Entrepreneurs fascinate me…. I love hearing the stories behind their business. Specifically, let’s talk Profit and what can be done to maximize it in the short term. Her tip is to “Keep it Real”.

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I know, but hear me out. You may assume that I know the material inside and out. As a small business owner, the best thing you can do to scale your company is master what you’re good at. No matter how smart or talented you are, that takes practice. . What can be improved, done away with, or focused on more?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2019

There will be goals met and goals crushed and that’s why we love the new year and we know you do too! Potential customers that have opted into our marketing list within the past 7 days are 39% more likely to respond to our SMS communication versus email communication. Photo Credit: Jesse Silkoff. Thanks to Murat Bicak ! #4-

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