Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For the rest of us, here is my prioritized list of key strategies that I believe every business leader can benefit from as a starting point in making the current inflation economy less of a negative impact on their business, or maybe even a pleasantly surprising positive: Solicit follow-on revenue from existing customers.

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ConversionXL

MAY 29, 2019

What does it take to grow a YouTube channel? Is a channel more than the sum of its video parts? Some solutions are simple—you need a consistent visual presentation on your channel page and across videos. If YouTube channel growth has felt unattainable, you’re not alone. Are most companies’ YouTube channels succeeding?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010. Note that these are “gross” revenue numbers.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Small retailers are the bedrock of our communities, and consumers will still choose to shop retail when the experience is worth it. When shelter-in-place hit last March, forcing their doors to close, their revenue dropped to nothing overnight. million of inventory online and recovered all their lost POS revenue with online sales.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Neil Patel is an outstanding, globally revered marketer who can teach you plenty about content marketing, PPC, SEO, and other digital marketing channels to help your business thrive. He headed to the local community college to take some general classes and get ready to restart. There are few better choices than Neil Patel.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. Key Takeaway: Mark Schaefer argues that brand communities are the future of marketing strategy.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 6, 2024

Services and Revenue Streams Clearly list the services you intend to offer. Define your revenue streams. This includes establishing a strong brand, leveraging various marketing channels, building a network, and expanding your client base. Quality content and responsive communication will set you apart from competitors.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Perhaps the most powerful content creation of all, which is growing in popularity is coding, catapulting companies like Lovable which hit $17M in annualised recurring revenue in February 2025, up from $7M at the end of 2024. Few free growth channels remain, and incumbents often own or clog the major avenues. Speed is also critical.

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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. Questions I ask Matt Briel: [1:29] Could you tell us about the origin story of Lulu and how did it come to be? [2:25]

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Impact of Community written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Lloyed Lobo In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Lloyed Lobo. He is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and community builder. Would you support that idea? [10:39] 11:32] The subtitle of the book has 13 rules.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

She and her partner, Andréa Catizone, have successfully grown the agency from a startup to a team of 40 employees over the past 12 years and recently celebrated by publishing her book Smarter(er) Marketing for Senior Living Communities. Debbie Howard (08:35.648) gone through this experience with my mother and finding a community.

Marketing 89

Marketing Technical Review Differentiation Sales 89

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2020

Lockdown and community quarantine have increased the demand for electronic devices because people are restricted from performing outdoor activities. Being able to offer such products, along with using remote hosted desktops , can provide enormous revenue during this pandemic crisis. Electronic Devices. Innovate And Resolve.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

They offer a vital service to communities while generating profitable returns for savvy investors. They also assist with revenue management by analyzing market trends and optimizing rental rates. Diversify Revenue Streams Think beyond just rental fees. They typically offer a comprehensive suite of services.

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Security Technical Review Operations Revenue 147

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2012

And you would promote your music through expensive and limited media channels (radio, who had a strangle hold on market) and retail shops (who could control placement and promotion). With what is rumored to be around 2 million consumers paying $8 / month that is now a $200 million per year not including their ad revenue business.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2014

You probably know everything there is to know about your community or cause, but making decisions about the right approach to handling nonprofit finances can be a challenge. Funding sources vary from organization to organization, and many nonprofits have multiple channels they actively collect revenue from.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

Other social channels also made inroads as 2020 ended. Companies will want to observe which channels their audience use but should expect to shift some of their more traditional ad spending to social shopping and new integrations between sales channels and social apps. Customers want you to get out of the way.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

For that reason, you should pre-plan your promotional efforts in all marketing channels — specifically: website, social media, business directories, in-store, offline, and email. All of these channels should complement each other by supporting the same goal or goals (i.e., and stay consistent.

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Small Business Social Media Channel Media 178

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The only reason I know loads of new people and brands is because of my subscription to their channels on YouTube. So, lots of content combined with an engaged audience (contributing and participating in consumption), driving great branding and real world revenue. Owned Brand Channel. From Hannah Hart to Emily Graslie.

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Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151

The Next Web

DECEMBER 12, 2013

“How do we design and build a world-class mobile experience that not only satisfies the needs of our users, but fuels growth and inspires more people to join the Airbnb global community? Myth #2: You can bolt on community, once the commerce engine is going. It all starts with culture. “By

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

No changes were made to the customer journey, and it had nothing to do with revenue lift. You’ll also learn how to apply growth marketing to five key channels and how to plan and execute experimentation. It isn’t about finding quick hacks to boost short-term revenue. For example, say you’re trying to improve top-line revenue.

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Framework Marketing Acquisition Retention 102

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Create a detailed business plan where you must outline your financial goals, expenses, and revenue projections. Networking can help you find investors, talent, customers, and revenue opportunities. Don’t forget to establish your presence on social media channels. Next, evaluate your funding options.

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ConversionXL

JULY 21, 2022

When researching a new product, buyers use 10 or more channels to interact with companies. Each channel presents a chance to make a good impression. Optimize each channel, and you’ll win new customers, enjoy higher order rates , and retain customers. This leads to greater brand awareness , revenues, and customer loyalty.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Lazarus has developed a reputation in the Melbourne and Sydney business communities as a consultant who is brutally honest yet caring and highly effective at the same time. He places a strong emphasis on branding and how it positions his clients to start earning revenue shortly after opening their business.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Many retail businesses make the bulk of their revenue during the 4th quarter and this is largely propelled by holiday spending. Begin by launching engagement and awareness campaigns both through organic and paid media channels. You should be selling during the holidays. Step One: Audience Engagement/Awareness.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

It can be as simple as opening a business profile and beginning to grow a community of customers. This means providing resources, hosting webinars , conducting research studies , and even running Q&A’s through your social channels. Support your community. Diving into social media can be daunting.

Small Business 180

Small Business Hosting Social Media Community 180

Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. Agora’s selling points are its ability to reduce users’ IT infrastructure cost and enhance revenue for service providers. We were positing that 20 years of teaching “how to write a business plan” might be obsolete.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Hybrid AI x human communities – messaging & social apps where bots are treated as equal citizens. Digital Wallets – Digital wallets could grow select vertical software platforms’ revenues to $27-$50bn in 2030. Generalizable robotics represent a $24 trillion-plus global revenue opportunity.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Develop a Fundraising Strategy Diversify Funding Sources: Aim to diversify your funding sources to reduce dependency on a single revenue stream. Utilize various channels, including social media, email marketing, and public relations. Consider grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

For this reason, we’ve partnered with Guild members who have experience across different kinds of customers, business models, and distribution channels. Fareed Mosavat is the product lead for Upgrades and Expansion at Slack, focused on revenue growth for Slack’s small business customers. Back to Top).

Operations 176

Operations Cofounder Technical Review Angel Investor 176

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Depending on its complexity, new product development can last for years, accruing research, prototyping, and production costs without bringing in revenue. You’ll need to maximize your presence on multiple channels with educational content and influencer marketing to ramp up the excitement. Slow skimming.

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Product Marketing Software Review Social Media 142

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Channel-level expertise: An understanding of how the channels work (e.g., Where Airbnb recognized the value in another platform, Dropbox doubled down on the strength of its product as a distribution channel. Use this information to identify the channels to reach customers and the type of content that they’ll relate to.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Two of the teams focused on the two main sources of revenue, one team on inbound leads, and the last team on site conversion rates. We were optimizing revenue from these campaigns by testing different versions. Suddenly, our revenue from these campaigns dropped by 50%. Growth teams have limited revenue potential.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Investing in positive impact within the communities you touch is an excellent way to strengthen brand image. Ask customers where you’re falling short in serving your community and being a brand people want to support. So, look for ways that you can give back to your community. What You Can Do. What You Can Do.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Expanding a business through exports can open up new opportunities for growth and increase revenue. Establishing Distribution Channels Choosing the right distribution channels is crucial for successful exporting. Exporting allows you to reach new customers, diversify your market, and enhance your brand’s reputation.

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Distribution Technical Review PPC Channel 167

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 23, 2022

It could be more revenue, hiring clients or launching a new product or service, but every new year is an exciting time because it’s ripe with opportunity. As a personal injury law firm, protecting the safety of our community has always been our number one priority. Increasing my revenue by attracting more leads is my plan for 2022.

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Entrepreneur Revenue Channel Technical Review 139

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Lightning is a network of bi-directional payment channels that allows for instant settlement between parties and routing of payments over a TOR-like p2p network settled in units of bitcoin. > 36,000 public channels . > And >40% of that revenue is coming from in-game purchases. > 14,000 public nodes . >

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Networking Global OTC Security 168

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 2, 2022

My team dedicated their time to creating a sense of community. Our membership network of thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs across hundreds of local chapters nationwide feel like they belong to an entire community now. 16- Hit $1 million revenue. I'm proud of our business finally hitting the $1 million revenue.

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