Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

A while back, I spotted a book for change management leaders in large organization, and I realized that many of the issues they face are the same as ones faced in every growing startup. Phil Buckley, in his book “ Change With Confidence ,” provides practical answers to fifty of the biggest questions that keep change leaders up at night.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 12, 2014

Therefore we needed them to think and learn about two parts of a startup; 1) ideation - how to create new ideas and 2) customer development – how do they test the validity of their idea (is it the right product, customer, channel, pricing, etc.). That’s when everything changed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2021

In a classic book, “ Disruption by Design ,” by the renowned innovation consultant Paul Paetz, I found a list of common patterns and recognizable attributes that I like, called disruption fingerprints. Naturally, these are very high risk efforts, but have unlimited potential.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

But while Amazon blew away existing physical distribution channels to deliver products to you, we are blowing away existing physical infrastructure to help you store the things you want to keep – just not at your home. I guess he was as excited about the opportunity as I was! Full on burger flipping mode.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. Do real tests with real pricing to see if customers will pay you, without being pushed.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With over a decade of experience in his toolkit, he specializes in helping clients build out cross-channel acquisition systems using a mix of owned, earned and paid tactics. 07:17] What is you cross-channel acquisition strategy? [11:13] 20:58] Are there any overlooked channels or platforms worth exploring? This is John Jantsch.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2020

Let’s see what iGMS has to offer: Handy Channel Manager. iGMS incorporates a handy channel manager enabling you to look after day-to-day activities related to your rental business. You can manage routine tasks, and oversee booking calendars. . You can integrate properties from Airbnb and the Vrbo/HomeAway family.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2022

Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate. Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see a much more complete and broader perspective of employee support recommendations in a new book, “ Employees First! ” It is your responsibility to facilitate regular communication between team members and all constituents via all channels, including social media, email, and video. Spiritual connections.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

YouTube did it with videos, Instagram did it with photos, and Amazon did it with books. Of course, once you have a brand and more resources, it can pay to expand your book selling to a full e-commerce site. Perhaps the focus should be on a single distribution channel, better customer service, or a simplified pricing structure.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Growing Your Audience (And Your Revenue) With A Book written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Matt Briel In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Matt Briel. 5:12] Why would someone want to self-publish a book? [7:30] 11:42] What does it take to produce a book? [18:49]

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. In the first two years we were really focused on getting our product adopted through major channel partners like Commission Junction, LinkShare, Google, eBay, ShareASale and others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

In his classic book “ The 3rd American Dream ,” thought leader Suresh Sharma summarizes the large corporate accomplishments of the 19 th and 20 th centuries, and then lays out the potential of a new entrepreneurial business ecosystem for the 21 st century. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

Set specific targets on the sales channels and marketing initiatives you need, including the use of social media, brand building, franchising, trade shows, affiliates, and distributors. Don’t let your passion convince you that word-of-mouth and viral marketing will suffice against well-funded competitors and ever more demanding customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2014

YouTube did it with videos, Instagram did it with photos, and Amazon did it with books. Of course, once you have a brand and more resources, it can pay to expand your book selling to a full e-commerce site. Perhaps the focus should be on a single distribution channel, better customer service, or a simplified pricing structure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The real secrets of any business domain are not intuitively obvious, nor available in books. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Great business leaders, including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett , are constantly asking questions and reading books about new technologies, new cultures, and new business opportunities. Maintaining an insatiable curiosity about change. They mentor each other, and seek out experts in domains outside their current expertise and experience.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2020

Besides content, you can sell something on your blog; it could be products, sponsored products, e-books, and much more. Publish Your Book on Amazon. Do you want to write a book? With Amazon, you can easily self-publish a book and can earn from it. You can build a YouTube channel to generate more traffic.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

A marketing playbook helps you achieve brand consistency across channels and campaigns. A marketing playbook is a reference guide that outlines how a business will manage its marketing on a particular channel or campaign. What’s inside will differ depending on the channel or marketing campaign. Content channels.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

Matt Blumberg has a new book out titled Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and Teams. It’s a follow-up to his previous book, Startup CEO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Business. The book is 132 chapters broken into 11 sections. I’ve been working with Matt since 2000.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. Do real tests with real pricing to see if customers will pay you, without being pushed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2014

A while back, I spotted a new book for change management leaders in large organization, and I realized that many of the issues they face are the same as ones faced in every growing startup. The last thing you need in a startup is a false start, where you can’t deliver on a product change deadline, or a new marketing channel.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2019

Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate. Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team.

Semantic 235

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneur can earn plenty of revenue – from subscription plans and publishing targeted advertisements, commission from courier delivery personnel, booking cancellation charges, and transaction processing fees from an Uber for courier app solution. Why would courier service apps always be in high demand?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Having established RegexSEO as a full-service digital marketing agency, our expertise in the field is now being channeled into a new division dedicated to supporting sustainable companies. This new branch is not just an expansion but a mission-driven venture, focusing exclusively on businesses actively contributing to the green sector.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2024

This approach ensures that every tactic and channel contributes to the company’s long-term goals. I mean a lot of that's going to be around channel selection, integrating campaigns, performance tracking, but let's not forget good old customer journey. Visit DTM world slash scale to book your free advisory call and learn more.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 21, 2020

For us, one of his most powerful statements was, “I’m looking to find the best way to channel my love for learning into building the sort of future I believe in.”. Max is far more than a smart guy with a lot of books. We quickly discovered him to be compassionate and people-driven.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Which can be disastrous if you’re delivering different messages or even a misaligned tone through every channel. Choosing to message through the channels they use most and proactively reaching out. Planning to release an e-book, redesign your website, or launch a new product? Engage across multiple channels.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

He has a new book out called — Moving to Outcomes: Why Partnerships are the Future of Marketing. They can keep doubling down on advertising with the digital goliaths of today or begin to diversify and invest in other marketing channels, with an eye toward the future. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2021

You’ll need to maximize your presence on multiple channels with educational content and influencer marketing to ramp up the excitement. Which marketing channels drive the most traffic? Fit is about reaching the right audience on the right platforms and channels. These channels should take priority. Slow skimming.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 5, 2021

The workflow might look something like this: User is directed to a landing page They enter their details to access a lead magnet On the following page, they’re invited to book a consultation. Similarly, once the lead books their consultation, their details in the CRM are updated, and they’re added to a new email automation workflow.

Software Review 143

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In his classic book “ The 3rd American Dream ,” thought leader Suresh Sharma summarizes the large corporate accomplishments of the 19 th and 20 th centuries, and then lays out the potential of a new entrepreneurial business ecosystem for the 21 st century. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Using your area of knowledge, you can create a YouTube channel, write blogs or e-books. From doing things like transcription, video editing, translating books, etc. If you are an expert who is equipped with adequate skills and knowledge, then you can transform it into your online business. Affiliate Marketing. Virtual Assistant.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Social Media Integration: Social media is one of the most viable business marketing channels. Clickable buttons for the big four – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn – social media channels should be integrated into your website.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The term “frugal innovation” was coined by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu in their 2012 book Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth. In the book, the authors explore how frugal innovation can be used to create value in low-resource contexts. A frugal tap in Ghana. Image Credit: Amuzujoe.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The team experimented with different thumbnails, title lengths, and CTAs to subscribe to the company channel and watch the next video. Duarte used a mix of outlets and asset types when they launched Nancy Duarte’s “Slidedocs” book. Remember, all assets and all channels do not need to accomplish all things at all times.

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