Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

o Huge on PR, “Be Everywhere” is his motto – fly to NY, proactively everywhere he could get press. To make PR big you need to find a way to “make news”. To make PR big you need to find a way to “make news”. On Entrepreneurship: What makes a great entrepreneur? combination of factors –.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

About a month ago I was meeting with a seasoned entrepreneur. They are great at their respective fields whether they be marketing, sales, programming, PR, whatever. Today’s post courtesy of the Dave McClure school of vocabulary. He was recounting one of his higher profile startups to me.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Fell in Love. My PR journey started with an amazing position with the renowned Jason Dady restaurant group in San Antonio, Texas. My advice for people making the switch from full-time worker to entrepreneur is to know your strengths.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2014

I’ve been having this PR discussion with three separate portfolio companies at once so I thought I’d just publish my thoughts more broadly. I have written many times about PR so if you want a deep dive on the “how” of PR you may enjoy reading some of these posts. PR pays dividends in Biz Dev.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

“I think the best VCs help drive exits alongside their entrepreneurs. And in an industry measured by a decade rather than a year it’s hard to refute so you mostly just move on in the conversation. This is what I wrote on that Quora answer from Sept 2010. I have done 6 VC investments – all within the past 20 months.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I’m certain that if you look at every single one of the entrepreneurs who’ve gone on to build big, enduring businesses they were unfundable once too.&#. Bryce is a bit like the entrepreneurs I search for. Avoid the latest fads, trends or PR announcements. I love that.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 10, 2018

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”. #1-

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When I had the idea for the company nearly 8 years ago, I told a former manager of mine at a different PR firm who was a bit of a mentor to me. I said I want to call it FischHook PR, like ‘hook' for a story' or something like that. Thanks to Eric Fischgrund, FischTank PR ! #15- She responded that it was a terrible name.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they deal with economic uncertainty and here are the responses. #1- When the unexpected happens we can maintain business as usual and don’t have to turn off key functions like marketing and PR. If you are well prepared you can also shine in when there is a downfall.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 30, 2016

It is a truism that with more capital you will hire people more quickly and spend more liberally whether it’s on external contractors, PR firms, attending events, doing legal work (trademarks, patents) or whatever. I like the skip first base metaphor because for some entrepreneurs they really deserve to start on second base.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. Passionate Entrepreneurs & Ambassadors. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. We asked entrepreneurs their thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship and here’s what they had to say; #1- Rise in the speed of tech innovations.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I started Pressed PR to serve a niche that I was a part of myself – independent musicians. Thanks to Dawn Jones, Pressed PR ! #9- Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. 11- Saw an opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. The sales professional.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

Because market is such a broad topic, I’m restricting these lessons to PR marketing (as opposed SEO, SEM, product marketing, etc.). I actually like finding entrepreneurs who are more circumspect, less braggadocios and generally more planned about their actions. That’s fine if entrepreneurs are your target market.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 21, 2020

Here’s what entrepreneurs had to say about the companies they admire for their innovation. #1- Thanks to Steve Turner, Solomon Turner PR ! #4- As an entrepreneur in the digital marketing world, Facebook is a big part of my digital strategy for both my own business and my clients. 1- Open Bionics. Photo Credit: Christopher Kim.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Passion for sport and entertainment industry. Thanks to Brandy Runyan, Black Diamond PR Firm, LLC ! #2- My dad was a serial entrepreneur and had a business in the home security industry. Thanks to Niesha Kennedy, Kennedy Robinson PR ! #12-

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2018

There are a lot of different tasks that entrepreneurs need to attend to when building a business, particularly at the beginning. Here’s what you need to know about smart outsourcing as an entrepreneur. As Fortune 500 Product Manager Andre Bourque explained in an article in CIO , “As an entrepreneur, you are a problem-solver.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. What a bubble means for each entrepreneur. Still, market amnesia by ordinarily rational actors always surprises me. I believe that.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 1, 2020

When I started Idea Grove in 2005, most PR firms had names like law firms – the name of the firm was the name of the owner or partners. I think that was because PR wanted to be seen as a serious profession like law or accounting. Thanks to Jeremy Britton, 24HourWealthCoach.com ! #21- 21- Communicate creativity.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

The ladies of HeraHub love the “ calming, professional atmosphere ,” as well as the opportunity that the “office-spa-oasis” space provides to meet and be inspired by other female entrepreneurs. Located in Houston, Caroline Collective offers a collaborative workspace for entrepreneurs, writers, designers, and more. 654 Work Cottage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. The sales professional.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs, and business owners their tips on building an e-commerce business and here are the responses. #1- Thanks to Danielle Sabrina, Society22 PR ! #3- From crafting a compelling brand identity to mastering digital marketing, it's a multifaceted journey that demands careful planning and execution.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

Activities will include but not limit to: Planning and producing small- and large-scale events with entrepreneurs and high-level technology executives. Supporting other external PR and media relations for the firm.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

And if there is a term for that which helps entrepreneurs stay focused on these good and true objectives then I’m all for it. I have seen many teams pour tons of money, time and effort into PR strategies without thinking about how product tweaks could drive more consumption, more retention and more referrals.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

As a CEO you never stop needing to go on sales calls (or to work the phones in telesales or customer support) and ceasing to do this as your company grows because you’re focusing on investors, recruiting, PR or whatever is a mistake. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. Don’t skip.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

He was a life-long entrepreneur and the first business he created out of college (actually, he founded it while he was at Caltech) was a company that manufactured high quality audio speakers. IdeaLab has a philosophy that if they can get a centralized group of expert staff to help with legal, accounting, recruiting, PR, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. PR is a process, not an event - For starters let me say that you shouldn’t do PR around milestones.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Provide pet owners with the information and education. After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happy to see a new book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. dream team entrepreneur startup technical'

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Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A lot of consumer goods entrepreneurs either worked at Procter & Gamble or Coca-Cola or Unilever. The big thing I noticed, though, was that across all brands it would just be the same lemon, lime, grapefruit and mixed berry flavors and so I felt like there was room. That said, I knew nothing about this industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). Because many great entrepreneurs work with lawyers in registering their companies they have their ear to the pavement on the earliest of company formations.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

So that’s why we are excited about 2021 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses. Here’s the pivot other entrepreneurs are making next year: #1- Investing my energy into speaking engagements. The post 24 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Pivot They’re Making in Their Business in 2021 appeared first on Hearpreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

The entrepreneurs and startups should need to learn where to put their efforts and how to do it right otherwise their money would be in bonfire. Later you can go for PR through media and press, local news and other traditional ways. It is equally significant for the startups, small businesses and large scale organizations.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

Perhaps the most misused terms I see these days from entrepreneurs involve CAC (customer acquisition costs) and LTV (life time value) and a lack of understanding these critical components is driving many companies to premature failure. So I spend an inordinate amount of time with entrepreneurs focused on payback. End of story.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2010

It’s the kind of thing you’d give to your PR company if you could afford one. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. Make sure you have a simple elevator paragraph of what you do. It’s not a mission statement. It’s a 3 paragraph statement of what you do. So make it happen.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners on their best business or entrepreneur turnaround story and here are the responses. #1- As a toddler, he keeps on dreaming to become a successful entrepreneur someday, and with that dream in mind, he committed himself to hard work that brought him to where he is now. 1- Reed Hastings.

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