YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Meetings get a bad name these days because they can often be a waste of time and effort. Stick to the agenda so that you don’t quickly get off-topic and refer to this roadmap throughout your conversation. Follow up & Continue the Conversation. Although your session is over, the conversation shouldn’t end there.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1- Initials of a longer name. With a different business model, we wanted a name that didn’t sound like areal estate brokerage.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

They''ve been in talks with some consulting companies, but don''t quite the know the criteria for evaluating them and things like references(and where to get them). Don''t be swayed by big name firms or other kinds of name dropping. References. They should be willing to share references. That says something.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 31, 2018

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1- Latin name. 3- Combined names of our products components. 4- Part of my name and who we are. Photo Credit: Jerèll Klaver.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. My company name is 3 Leaf Tea. The name is from when tea leaves get picked there’s often one two or three leaves and a bud.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 13, 2011

I was embarrassed when referring you guys to friends.&#. And they still were referring us to friends. But this is all superficial — what Really Matters is the Conversion Rate : are more or fewer people signing up each week: Hmm. They don’t have better data, better branding, better name, better SEO, or more money.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) If I were looking at which VCs to choose I would reference strongly for which ones are supportive in good times and bad.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

My firm GRP Partners recently funded a young LA based company named Ad.Ly Turns out everybody likes to produce content and take part in the “conversation.&# Massive uptake of user-generated content including blogs (e.g. See Fred Wilson’s post on Twitter referring traffic. Image courtesy of Bernhardt Haussner.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 5, 2019

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. I came up with my company name by asking myself, what will I be doing often? When I was naming it, I had a few criteria.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. After a quick google it became clear that this was the name for our new agency. 2- A name that came to my mind. 1- Suggested by a friend.

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Up and Running

JULY 22, 2020

Whether you are selling goods, a subscription service, or online tools, finding ways to maximize your conversions is an ongoing task that you can’t afford to ignore. Any of these aspects, if not optimized, can mean the difference between conversions and lost sales. Optimize wording to increase conversions.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 8, 2018

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. I landed on the brand name of Bizzy for my beverage company through a simple several step process. 1- Three simple steps.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

To understand what Social CRM is, let us first consider this definition by Metz: The customer owns the conversation now, so companies need to change the way they do business. c) Social Collateral Engagement (ie online “buzz” like conversation levels, influence of commenters, sentiment of comments, and qualitative feedback).

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2022

My Favorite Podcast Conversations From 2021 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In this episode, I’m taking a look back at the most popular episodes we aired and some of my favorite conversations in 2021. Enter your name and email address below and I'll send you periodic updates about the podcast.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 26, 2023

If all that wasn’t enough, you have the problem of model hallucinations, where the conversational UI offers an answer that is well articulated, but completely wrong. I referred to this in my post on incumbents vs. upstarts. Finally, there’s competition.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The conversation also touches on the risks AI poses in cybersecurity and the necessity of implementing two-factor authentication and VPNs. I was so worried about the last name that I've messed up. You Zack Kromkowski (01:15): Overthought the last name and you got the first name. This is John Jantsch. No worries.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 11, 2024

Beginning with the Metronome effect, In our conversation, Shannon Susko defines the Metronomics framework and explains how it can revolutionize the way CEOs and leadership teams approach growth, strategy, and execution. I hear you reference a lot of books and a lot of names that are people that I know. powered by

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Business to Business (B2B) – Also referred to as Enterprise to Enterprise, it is typically utilized to transport documents, equipment, reports, and raw materials from one place to another. An integrated referral program – where existing customers get points and rewards for referring the courier service app to new users.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

If you don’t follow the image reference above or the tag line, “ You don’t need double talk; you need Bob Loblaw “ (try saying it out loud) , and if you care! You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. the link is here.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Google Analytics is a useful measuring tool for digital marketing, and you can keep up with your conversion rates much easier. This refers to the process of ensuring that your website is visible in the search engine results (SERPs) pages; preferably within the top 3 spots. Personal Details: Name – Oliver Andrews.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 2, 2010

Understanding the fund vintage – “Vintage&# of a fund refers to when the fund was raised. If they’re likely to raise a new fund then you might be OK but at least have the conversation with them. And know that raising new VC funds right now is incredibly hard. How much of a fund is actually invested in new deals?

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

A marketing playbook is a reference guide that outlines how a business will manage its marketing on a particular channel or campaign. Each person in the content team will refer to this section to find out their role and responsibilities in the overall workflow. A marketing playbook gets everyone on the same page.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2014

In the social media age, candidates are being judged on much more than just their resume and references. Entering your name into a search engine can be an eye-opening experience. Whether you’re showcasing your content or just getting your name out there, it’s important to make it easy for recruiters to find you online.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2018

A style guide might include: How you want your business name presented (for example, “ABC Electronics, Inc” vs. “ABC Electronics:”). Some ideas for how to do that include: Strike conversations with your followers. Hyphenation of certain words (such as “well being” vs. “well-being”).

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Have a Reference . Before running wild with consumer relationships, accredit your business by maintaining an updated reference resource such as a website. Engaging in conversation with potential or current clients over platforms like social media is a great place to start. Respect Your Name. Think Out of the Box.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2010

How do you then reference check your VC to be sure that you’ve chosen a good firm and partner? Get a reference list - Most entrepreneurs do almost no reference checks or at least do them very informally. Some VC’s will go out of their way to give you all their references as Fred Wilson says in his post.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2018

There is an old management saying, “measure twice, cut once” which refers to the benefit of doing some planning. Conversely if you’re raising $20 million in a C round then you probably shouldn’t be targeting an $80 million fund because they aren’t likely a good fit. One first-pass qualification is “stage.” don’t worry!

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The Next Web

JANUARY 21, 2014

Crowdfunding is an extremely bad name for this process. Well, it’s a good name from a marketing point of view, but it’s misleading. Coin gave up Kickstarter’s cushion of media attention and its very high conversion rates but took full control of the shopping experience. Have a great idea and thinking about crowdfunding it?

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Freemium users also have a much longer conversion funnel or “ penny gap ” compared to free trial users. This will help you attribute the conversion to the correct acquisition cost. Lifetime value refers to the total amount a customer is expected to bring in during their stay with your business. Fixing the Leaks.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Branding is a process designed to develop, among other things, a unique business name and custom logo design for a company, product, or service. But branding isn’t solely about tangible concepts like a company’s name and logo. Make your feedback process a conversation so that your customers know that their input is valued.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2021

From Amazon basing recommendations on past browsing behavior to companies greeting people by name, you’ll see examples of personalization everywhere. A free gift makes people more loyal to your brand and they’ll certainly remember your name. How can you offer them a gift to help meet their needs at this time and alleviate their fears?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Metz provides a good definition in his book as follows: “The customer owns the conversation now, so companies need to change the way they do business. They are namely: monitoring, mapping, middleware, management and measurement. Having said that, Metz does provide lots of useful links and references throughout the volume.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Simply put, a “niche” refers to a small market segment. On a closing note, don’t be too overwhelmed by competition and big names who already provide the service or product you’re trying to build. So in this article, I am going to explain what it takes to have your own startup and start a niche website. What is a niche?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

And it’s impossible to credit a conversion to the correct source without first knowing how a visitor got to a website. In other words, the foundation of conversion attribution is traffic attribution. Why conversion attribution starts with traffic attribution. Why conversion attribution starts with traffic attribution.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

And we were just entering the “TechCrunch era” with a little known blogger named Michael Arrington hosting parties at his rental house in Atherton and Robert Scoble first appeared naked in a shower (in this case with Shel Israel – and this was the exact party. But Jason took Quora usage to 11. Question not.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

While a thank you message may be easier to implement (it’s one less page to design), it has drawbacks: Users are left on a conversion page that’s stripped of navigation and calls to action. If I’ve just shared my name, email, and phone number, I’ve taken a risk and offered you valuable information. Refer a friend?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Airbnb and Dropbox are textbook examples of how growth hacking can transform a business from a niche offering into a household name and market leader. In the acquisition phase, measure these performance metrics: Customer acquisition cost Conversion rate Website traffic Click-through rate Bounce rate Quality of leads. Activation.

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