“Man, I am almost out of money. I’m considering taking a seasonal job at the Banana Republic to make ends meet.” These were the words of James Oliver Jr., founder of WeMontage, back in November of 2012. He struggled at the time to get his new startup off the ground. Developers were behind again and [...]
Which CRM is Best for a Start-up?
June 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
I’ve had a surprising amount of questions from start-ups recently, especially from solopreuneurs and consultants, about what the best CRM would be for their start-up. I think it’s worth sharing my views on this question here, and my answer might surprise you. It Makes No Business Sense to Pay for CRM Software that you’re Not [...]
To Be A Leader Means More Than Just A Title
May 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
When you hear the word “leadership,” the images that come to mind are mighty men and women who held grand titles and positions – the Churchill’s, the Patton’s, the Thatcher’s etc. Leader is not a title one would give themselves if they’re not in a position of great power. Many feel to be a leader [...]
Newtopia: An Innovation Fable
May 2, 2013 by 5 Comments
Once upon a time there was a magical land named Newtopia. Newtopia was filled with busy people who were always thinking and talking about new things. They had a voracious appetite for the latest writings from “gurus” and “experts” who lived in distant lands. Unlike their parents, they were able to procure new information without [...]
5 Ways to Promote Your New Coffee Bar on a Limited Budget
April 8, 2013 by 5 Comments
For a new cafe or restaurant owner, it’s a challenge to stand out from your competitors, to drive customers to your door and to promote your place, and to do this without spending too much money. How hard it is to accomplish, the more important it is to fill up your place from the start [...]
Why the Bank is not Your Friend
March 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
In my book “Presidents, Pilots and Entrepreneurs,” I dedicate an entire chapter to the subject of startups and banks. I even share a word for word debate I had with an impatient bank manager I nicknamed “The Hammer.” And it’s not a pretty picture. Trust me folks. Stay the hell away from banks. Yes, conventional [...]
Why Do I Need a CRM? – Looking at Your Business First
March 14, 2013 by 17 Comments
The truth is that you might not need one of the solutions being pushed at you through advertising. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs don’t need a CRM; they just need to work in a more systematic way using the technology that’s already available to them. We need to dig deeper than the question “why do [...]
Dream Big And Get Rid Of Limits
March 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
Do you ever have epic daydreams where you think of yourself in a successful situation, and suddenly get chills? I do that, every day. I think of my future self giving epic inspirational speeches to graduates, or sometimes think about myself on stage at an outdoor concert, with everyone singing to the lyrics of MY [...]
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