We’re shaking it up, listeners! For the first time in 170 episodes of The Startup Sessions, I’ve got a co-host! Danielle Ewalt, Business Strategist & Council of Visionary Business Builders member, sits down with me to discuss the various business models available to self-funded, independent entrepreneurs. Which model is right for you? Danielle and I […]
Yup, this really happened. A South African government agency paid R40 Million to an agency, who basically setup a $40 WordPress theme. That’s roughly $3 Million U.S. dollars. For. A. Shitty. WordPress. Theme. You’re probably wondering how this could happen. Shortcut: Make sure this doesn’t happen to you Maybe you’re thinking, Well it’s the government.
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I freakin’ love summer. People are happier. Life in summer seems light and fresh and just…scrumptious. Perhaps it is because so many people take vacations in the summer. If you are an entrepreneur, you may find summer to be a frustrating jerk of a season that rubs your nose in the fact that you can’t
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As a recovering perfectionist, I find the idea of doing nothing incredibly disconcerting. I’m slowly chipping away at the bad habit of basing my self-worth and satisfaction on my productivity and achievements. Perfectly normal leisure activities like napping or reading a book or taking a walk feel too indulgent unless they are directly tied to a
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In my last article, I outlined the nine types of business advisors to avoid, from consultants without a track record to coaches without a satisfied clientele. Now it’s time to find a fantastic match among the many game-changing consultants and coaches out there. Partnering with the right advisor can take your business to the next
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Being a small, rapidly changing startup with no time to do onboarding doesn’t have to mean your employees don’t get onboarded at all. I meet dozens of startup founders with just a few employees (and even some with 20–100 employees), and the reality is that they don’t have the time, resources, or internal know-how to
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What do you do when you come to a fork in the road? Do you bound down one road without hesitation? Do you pause and weigh your options? Do you ask for input from those who’ve traveled this road before? Do you examine the map to determine the best possible route? All of these reactions have
June 2017: Our Journeys Read More »