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The Startup Cult is Redefining Success (And Not in a Good Way)
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The Startup Cult is Redefining Success (And Not in a Good Way). Nov 3, 2014. Oct 30, 2014. I often joke about the “startup cult” spreading across the world. The coolness of entrepreneurship is on the rise, but so much of it is compartmentalized into just raising capital, getting some PR and having “founder” as your job title. Not he true nature of being a business owner, leader, and innovative thinker that is required to be truly successful. What truly is success? The startup cult I’m talking about...
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Serious Founders - Serious Startups
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Every founder needs two things: community and mentorship. If you don’t live in Silicon Valley, it can be almost impossible to find people who think like you and care about the same things you do. And even with experts expanding their reach through content and social media, it’s almost impossible to get focused time with successful founders or investors. Serious Founders is the answer. Access to Serious Founders Google Group, where you can ask questions and interact with your peers.
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3 Things That Don't Matter for A Successful Mentor Relationship
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3 Things That Don’t Matter for A Successful Mentor Relationship. Oct 14, 2014. Oct 12, 2014. Twice a year, a 70-year-old Italian immigrant-turned-millionaire CEO walks into Cortese’s restaurant in Binghamton with his 20-something Haitian mentee and orders the same exact dinner: baked salmon, pork chops, Caesar salad with Italian crumbly and a side of gnocchi. While this scene sounds straight out of the movie Finding Forrester, it’s just a typical dinner with my long-standing mentor, Angelo Mastrangelo.
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How to Build Your Company--One Painted Door at a Time
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How to Build Your Company–One Painted Door at a Time. Dec 18, 2014. Dec 8, 2014. Entrepreneurs are an interesting bunch. We’re visionary, constantly moving towards our idea of a better world. We’re also stubborn and hard-headed, convinced our way is the only way. Those two character traits often make it challenging to do the one thing we really need to do: focus. Unfortunately, it’s not actually–you know–reality. Swart suggests “The Painted Door” method of customer discovery. It’s such common advic...
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Experts Archives - Serious Startups
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What I Learned From Building 3 Companies in 5 Years. Aug 27, 2014. I’ve started three completely different companies in the past five years: BlogDash, Feast and CMX Media. Each one has taught me a great deal. I’ve learned a lot about myself, about building a company, about other people, and about the world. You don’t have to raise money. Build what you believe in. If it happens to be something that needs investment, then great raise money. If it’s not, that’s OK. Don’t build something to rais...Other ent...
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Advertising & Sponsorships. Since our start in 2012, Serious Startups has quietly become one of the emerging, go-to publications for all things startups and entrepreneurial Everywhere Else. To date we’ve connected with over 1.5 million engaged visitors and served over 3 million articles. We’ve also founded one of the premiere startup conference franchises with the Everywhere Else Conference Series. 8221; for entrepreneurs. Visitors: 40,000 /month. Pageviews: 75,000 /month. Social: 30,000 followers. How l...
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Entrepreneur Archives - Serious Startups
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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying An Existing Business. Jan 23, 2016. Are you thinking about giving up your day job? If so, you’ve likely thought about what you want to do afterwards. For most people, the idea is to quit their jobs and work for themselves! We are a proud nation of successful entrepreneurs. It’s small business owners that provide the. Backbone to our economy. By purchasing an established business, of course! But, is it a good idea? It’s easier to secure finance. The thing about sta...
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9 Great CRM Tools for Startups - Serious Startups
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9 Great CRM Tools for Startups. Jul 10, 2014. Jul 9, 2014. 8220;My cleaning company uses Highrise. It’s for our service managers and owners. We track all of our email communication with clients, important information, anniversaries and notes about their homes/offices. It also has tasks so I can make sure my managers take care of things. With reminders, we never miss a client anniversary. It’s been a great web-based CRM solution. ”. Kyle Clayton, Jackrabbit Janitorial. Doreen Bloch, Poshly Inc. But we swi...
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What I Learned From Building 3 Companies in 5 Years
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What I Learned From Building 3 Companies in 5 Years. Aug 27, 2014. I’ve started three completely different companies in the past five years: BlogDash, Feast and CMX Media. Each one has taught me a great deal. I’ve learned a lot about myself, about building a company, about other people, and about the world. You don’t have to raise money. Build what you believe in. If it happens to be something that needs investment, then great raise money. If it’s not, that’s OK. Don’t build something to rais...Other ent...
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Videos For Startups Archives - Serious Startups
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As a way to help startups we offer up to one minute. Animated explainer videos for just $600. 80 per 15 seconds after that. Script writing, voice overs and reasonable edits are included! Video is something every startup needs, and we offer this great deal as a way to help take your startup to the next level! Email john@seriousstartups.com to get started! Aug 12, 2015. Ideashares Top Level Explainer. Jul 15, 2015. Jul 15, 2015. YouPaidFor.IT Strategic Overview Video. May 30, 2015. May 19, 2015.
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