Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2021

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview John Warrillow, Founder of the Value Builder System which is a simple software for improving the value of company. What’s a success story that somebody you interviewed or featured in the book that you think really did it right? Marketing Podcast with John Warrillow.

Software Review 89

Software Review Cloud Conversion Software 89

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

They will exit quickly. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Affiliate 221

Affiliate Advertising Technical Review Social Network 221

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space. In this episode of the Agency Spark Podcast, Sara interviews Alex Brueckmann. He built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world.

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Software Review Canada Europe Retention 99

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Many of the best exits are now routinely 12–14 years from inception because there is just so much private-market capital available at very attractive prices and without public market scrutiny. We can’t wait for customers to use the product for 12–18 months and do customer interviews or look at purchase cohorts.

Pre-Money Valuation 471

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Venture Capital Early Stage 471

YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2019

Make the Interview Stand Out. Some experts estimate that it takes as many as 10 job applications (or more) to land one interview. Therefore, most interns only go to a handful of interviews, but it’s still important to make a good impression on candidates. Don’t ask the standard interview questions alone.

Small Business 113

Small Business San Diego Hiring eCommerce 113

YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2019

Make the Interview Stand Out. Some experts estimate that it takes as many as 10 job applications (or more) to land one interview. Therefore, most interns only go to a handful of interviews, but it’s still important to make a good impression on candidates. Don’t ask the standard interview questions alone.

Small Business 113

Small Business San Diego Hiring eCommerce 113

mashable.com

MARCH 20, 2014

10 Questions to Ask Your Interviewer. In startups especially, job interviews are just as much for the interviewee as they are for the interviewer. Thats why I asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what questions they would pose for an interviewer at a startup. Whats your exit strategy?

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Technical Review Software Review Exit Strategy San Francisco 103

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Like many of these angels I’ve interviewed on the DealMakers podcast, you could well exit this venture and go on to become an investor yourself. You can be making a difference for them, and then those they impact with that return. One Day You May Be an Investor too. How would you like your founders to be when you invest?

Technical Cofounder 127

Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur Cofounder Post-Money Valuation 127

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

They will exit quickly. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Startup 263

Startup Affiliate Advertising Technical Review 263

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

They will exit quickly. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Affiliate 136

Affiliate Advertising Technical Review Social Network 136

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

They will exit quickly. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Entrepreneur 241

Entrepreneur Affiliate Advertising Technical Review 241

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 12, 2011

Chris runs a popular web interview series on TechCrunch so is used to being the guy asking the questions. Lastly, he touched on the distrust of equity following the bubble in 2000, and that, particularly on the East Coast, people need to see good exits and good exits that reward employees.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Cofounder API 281

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

While this clip is only 1-minute long we talk about it more in the full interview. My goal in the interview overall was to capture more of the personal side of Fred since so much of his investment thesis and portfolio work already comes out in his blog. Being early got me my first $1 billion exit (Maker to Disney).

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Los Angeles Silicon Valley Term Sheet Video 150

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

I was expecting to be asked about my team, market segments, financial projections, go-to market strategy, exit strategy, etc. It’s also equally important for you to know where you fit into the mix, know what you don’t know, and be prepared to exit gracefully when the times come – because it inevitably will.

Software Review 147

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Exit Strategy 147

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Email readers, continue here…] But – before or after that ninety-day line – surprisingly, in post-exit interviews after emotions have dissipated, most former employees (who were handled respectfully during the separation process) and most managers will agree that the move should have been made sooner.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 12, 2020

We had a chance to interview Brian and asked about his story, why he started his business and the future of Synapse. I see a very tightly connected state where we see more wins, more growth, more starts, and more exits. Tell us your story. Why did you start your business?

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Cofounder Founder Florida Tampa 95

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Dave Kerpen, founder and CEO of Likeable Local , just published an interview with me on Linkedin, which I’ve included below. Exited Investments. Angel investments are illiquid commitments that typically last 6-10 years before exit, assuming there is an exit. It’s also a fast way to lose all your money. Time Period.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Venture Capital Pre-Money Valuation 114

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

They will exit quickly. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and popular news sources. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Startup 230

Startup Affiliate Advertising Technical Review 230

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

I first interviewed Thomas 9 years ago. The post Thomas Smale, Over A Billion Dollars In Company Sales, What Business Models Lead To The Biggest Exit (VC EP32) appeared first on Yaro.Blog. This is Vested Capital episode 32, featuring Thomas Smale, the founder of FE International, a leading M&A firm.

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Business Model Vesting Sales Acquisition 98

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. 10 questions to consider when interviewing an attorney for your startup: Has the attorney ever worked in your industry before?

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Hearpreneur

MAY 28, 2019

We had a chance to interview Marcelo and asked about his story, how he started his business and the future of 4Geeks Academy. I have failed and I have had successful exits. Ricigliano is a stubborn entrepreneur who doggedly pursues the “why” behind every thought. Tell us your story. Why did you start your business?

Software Developers 110

Software Developers Software Development Software Venezuela 110

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

” Interviewers ask me “Why did you decide to do a second and eventually a fourth startup?” A long-winded but high-quality study from Columbia Business School ( Life after Exit ) interviewed 22 entrepreneurs and every one of them experienced this effect. You do it because you couldn’t stop yourself.

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Software Review Startup Cofounder Search 295

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

Gain Freedom With The Hands Off CEO Blueprint written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Mandi Ellefson. So I just started helping other people because I knew I could break down the system and figure it out.

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Framework Sales Cycle Sales Hiring 63

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2018

Crunchbase profiles accommodate a lot of data about their subjects; Elon Musk’s Crunchbase entry is a cornucopia of jobs, deals, board seats, exits, and other notable achievements stretching back to the serial entrepreneur’s PayPal days. Ideamensch. Like to gab? Ideamensch is your jam.

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Portland Social Media Ruby Wiki 68

Up and Running

MARCH 6, 2013

I’ve been interviewing several candidates over the last few months to fill positions on my marketing team at Palo Alto Software, and I am amazed at the number of people who show up for an interview unprepared. I’ve interviewed candidates from seniors in college through 30-year veterans in the marketing or journalism industry.

Warrant 91

Warrant Portfolio Metrics Software 91

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2018

Between choosing location in new cities to creating an exit strategy after you attain success, penetrating a new market requires a strategic plan. But it’s ideal to perform market tests and deeper analysis, such as face-to-face interviews and usability tests, to determine how effective a new product launch will be.

Jacksonville 189

Jacksonville Due Diligence Exit Strategy Marketing 189

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Startup Exits: A Primer from msuster. I speak privately a lot about getting an exit at a startup. The median VC exit price for deals is $70 million (FLAG Capital via Bryce.VC). There simply aren’t a lot of exits above $100m or even IPOs. Often they are “soft landings” for PR purposes.

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Technology PR Startup IPO 323

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2011

Get them exited about what you’re doing. If for nothing else you want all of the talented people you interview to spread the gospel whether they join or not. Increase your number of interviews. Lebron James. Keith Rabois. Cheryl Sandberg. Get out there and find them. Ask others for intros to their talented friends. So that’s it.

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Hiring Startup Global Revenue 399

Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

Be sure to conduct an exit interview and reiterate what exactly they’re obligated to keep confidential. It is acceptable to have one standard-form NDA to utilize for every hire, as long as the document is flexible enough to accommodate modifications as needed. Include these crucial clauses in your employment contracts.

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IP Software Developers Software Development Intellectual Property 80

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Founded by Michael Hoey, an entrepreneur with decades of top-tier consulting experience and a history of successful IPO exits in the sector, Source Meridian has its international operations centers based in LatAm’s startup capital, Medellín, and in the nearby cities of Rionegro and Cali. .

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Colombia United States IPO Demand 167

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Our team is experienced with over 150 years of research and software product development experience that includes five startups and an exit. Look for more interviews with other SXSW Pitch finalists in this space between now and March. We already have the scientific collaboration Knowbella Platform at Minimal Viable Product (MVP). .:

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Malta Startup 48

ReadWriteStart

JULY 9, 2012

When we were applying we met with the folks at TechStars for a first interview, with a second interview a few weeks later. We were determined to show them what we could do between that first and second interview and we accomplished so much in those few weeks - just two guys in a basement with no money.

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Technical Cofounder Startup Boston Programming 127

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 4, 2023

A drive across the North American landscape inevitably leads to one of countless exit ramps that spiral onto neon-lit roads lined with fast food restaurants of every description. The post Entrepreneur Interview: Six Nations’ Jason Hill and his Winning Burger Combo appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

Entrepreneur 158

Entrepreneur California Community North America 158

View from Seed

JANUARY 5, 2016

Stuff like different interviewing approaches, when to start using an ATS, etc. What are our respective approaches to interviewing? Titles, responsibilities, and org structure are fluid at best and realistically non-existent in lots of cases … which is fine. To people and culture management in general?

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Founder Cofounder Startup Early Stage 120

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

To move beyond one-dimensional user personas, ask customers what they really care about—in interviews, surveys, or review/forum mining. Customer interviews. Groove HQ uses customer interviews to discover what SaaS customers like and don’t like. Transcribe interviews and download survey results into a spreadsheet.

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Email Software Review Campaign Metrics 133

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Interviewing customers, sales and support people. Michael Aagaard , copywriter and optimizer, Content Verve : Interviewing customers and stakeholders is without comparison the most insightful qualitative research method in my CRO toolkit. Most people on your site will not buy anything. How can we get more people to buy?

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Conversion eCommerce Audience Analytics 120

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

You’ll learn how to conduct the right kind of customer interviews, prioritize high-risk assumptions, design experiments, and measure the effectiveness of your product (not your marketing). The Lean Entrepreneur: Embrace the Unknown to Go Big with Patrick Vlaskovits and Brant Cooper.

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Lean Cofounder Analytics Startup 154