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StartUp Founders: Proving Your Market Exists is Key to Startup Success
I’ve worked with countless founders who believe that their problem serves an enormous segment of the market or has a niche segment of the market. They know who their customers are, they know their customers will want the solution, and they know their customers will pay for it. But how do they know this for […]
StartUp Founders: Stop Waiting For The Investment, Start Building
I often come across founders who are self-funding their ventures and hoping to raise a seed round. If you’re in this situation, I have some advice that I think will serve you well: stop waiting for the money. It’s going to take longer than you expect, it’s going to be harder than you expect, and […]
StartUp Founders: Taking Time Off Is Essential for Startup Success
I’ve seen first-hand how founders can get caught up in the day-to-day grind of building their businesses. It’s easy to forget the importance of taking time off and recharging. But what many people misunderstand is that time off isn’t just about relaxation – it’s also about giving your brain the space to come up with […]
StartUp Founders: The Ultimate Cheat Code is You
As a startup consultant, I often get asked by founders for the “cheat code” to success. Well, I have news for you – you are the cheat code! You are the reason your startup is going to succeed. It’s easy to get caught up in looking for shortcuts or a guaranteed plan to success. But […]
StartUp Founders: Hire For Customer Success Earlier Than You Think
As a startup consultant, I am often asked what the most critical hire a startup founder can make is. And my answer is always the same: hire a customer success human before you hire a sales human. Why do I say this? Well, it’s really quite simple. Hiring a salesperson too early in the game […]
Startup Pivot Success Stories: Lessons Learned from the Most Successful Companies
As the business landscape evolves, startups often find themselves in the need to pivot in order to remain relevant and successful. A pivot refers to a significant change in the direction of a company, in terms of its product, market, business model, or strategy. This can be a challenging process, but when done right, it […]
StartUp Founders: When Are You No Longer A StartUp? Here’s The Key Indicator You Need to Know
As the startup industry has evolved, so has the definition of what it means to no longer be a startup. Traditionally, the goal of a startup was to quickly achieve profitability and become self-sustaining. However, with the rise of venture capital, startups are now encouraged to scale rapidly, even at a loss per user, with […]
Why Start-Up Founders Should Look for a Generalist Advisor, Not a Specialist
In today’s start-up landscape, everything must be cohesive and aligned in order to achieve success. There are no silos in a start-up, and the CEO is often responsible for doing the majority of the heavy lifting. Everything is hyper-connected, and it’s crucial to understand how different areas of the business impact one another. One of […]
StartUp Advisor Topics
So What Happens? The largest question every one has when they consider a coach – aside from believing they are invincible and don’t need help, or looking for a magic unicorn to solve their problems, is how does it actually work, how does a conversation convert into value. For the founder, for the company, for […]
