Justin Cooke, founder of Empire Flippers, regrets stopping his successful podcast. He wishes they kept creating content they enjoyed. His advice: stick with what works, especially if it's fun and gets traction!
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#ContentLessons #SaaSFounders #GrowthHacks
Justin Cooke, founder of Empire Flippers, says they only need 2-3 months of cash to survive if revenue goes to zero. This works for them with 13 years of experience, but Nikolas Chapoupis, fiunder of EarlyNode, thinks startups may need more runway! Justin suggests to focus on traction and growth early on, even if you're "running on fumes." The key is finding the right balance between saving and spending for your stage.
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#StartupRunway #CashFlowTips #GrowthVsBurn
Justin Cooke, founder of Empire Flippers learned: hire fast early on, but slow down later. Hiring too quickly can hurt profits, but early hires fuel growth even if it's expensive. Finding the "Goldilocks zone" of hiring speed is key!
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#startupgrowth #hiringtips #scaleupstrategist
Building a startup without tech skills? Noah Wittman, founder of Priviom suggests, team up with the right tech co-founder (early!) or get guidance from startup veterans. Listen to smart folks, learn fast, and avoid stubborn go-it-alone mentality. The key: surround yourself with winners and launch smart! ✨
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#SaaS #Founders #Mentorship
Matthew Godley is crushing it on his second startup (Spendly) thanks to lessons learned from the first. He traded solo founder struggles for a great team, mastered the fundraising game, and sidestepped past pitfalls. Now, with amazing co-founders by his side, they're pulling a growth cart that's ~5x faster than before!
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#SaaS #StartupLessons #TeamWins
⚔️ The Double-Edged Sword of VC Money 💸
Bogdan Predusca, founder of Hyperhuman, talks about the challenges of VC funding in a tough market. Bogdan says it's not always good because people only see the good news. He says founders need to know what investors expect to avoid problems. He also talks about how it's important for companies to be flexible and plan ahead in the startup world.
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#StartupStruggles #VentureInsights #FundingRealities
Andrew Horn emphasizes that if you want to get better at appreciating others, make it a habit by turning it into a routine. For managers or leaders, this could mean taking a minute at the start of regular calls to acknowledge something positive from the week before, creating a culture of recognition and making it easier to do in the moment.
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#LeadershipTips #TeamAppreciation #WorkplaceCulture #PositiveHabits
Andrew Horn emphasizes that leaders should consistently show appreciation, debunking the misconception that it makes them appear weak, as research shows it leads to greater success and prevents employees from leaving their jobs due to a lack of appreciation.
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#LeadershipAppreciation #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeRetention #SuccessThroughAppreciation
Andrew Horn, Founder of Tribute suggests implementing simple weekly connection prompts, like sharing what you're reading, watching, or grateful for, to foster better communication and connection among team members.
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#TeamConnection #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CommunicationRituals
Lena Shenkarenko, Senior PMM at Mavenoid emphasizes that to succeed as a Product Marketing Manager, you need to maintain a broad perspective on the business and market, always seeking opportunities for impactful improvements.
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#ProductMarketingManager #MarketingTips #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment
A product marketing manager should remain open-minded, embrace change, and prioritize customer feedback to avoid developing biases towards the products they promote.
#ProductMarketing #OpenMindedPMM #CustomerFeedback #AvoidingBiases
Lena Shenkarenko, Senior PMM at Mavenoid emphasizes that many startups focus too much on their technology, overlooking the importance of articulating the business value to users.
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#ProductPositioningMistakes #StartupStrategy #TechVsBusinessValue #EffectivePositioning
