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What is your VP measured on... Top Line, Bottom Line, ROI and how that changes over the lifecycle of the company's product lines. Good discussion on this podcast. Also discussed... onboarding and maintaining company memory

I'm a regular podcast listener across many topics, and this one by the Logan Bartlett Show with Marcus Ryu is easily in my top 5 for valuable insights. Ryu's clarity and wisdom are off the charts. So many takeaways—I'm a new Marcus Ryu fan. Here are some of the important lessons I find insightful along with the time stamps if you don't want to watch/listen to the whole video: Importance of a coherent strategy: Marcus Ryu, believes that a coherent strategy is the most important signal for a successful business. A coherent strategy should start with a diagnosis of the current situation, an explanation for why it is the way it is, and a plan to address it. [10:12, 11:01] Founders with spiky insights: Marcus Ryu says that he prefers founders with spiky insights over founders with a specific corpus of experience. Spiky insights are unique perspectives that can lead to disruptive innovation. [08:22] Importance of authenticity: Marcus Ryu believes that founders should be authentic and not try to represent themselves as someone else. People see through inauthenticity and it can lead to failure. [21:22] Building a company culture: The bedrock principles for building a strong company culture are rationality, collegiality, and transparency. Decisions should be based on facts and logic, people should treat each other with respect, and there should be open communication. [18:22] Importance of vertical focus: Marcus Ryu argues that the most important software companies will be built around vertical specific industries. Horizontal software companies that try to serve a wide range of industries are not going to be able to compete with vertically focused companies that can tailor their products to the specific needs of an industry. [15:32] #podcasts #inspiration #businessinsights #strategy #loganbartlettshow

One of the coolest things about our profession is that there is always something new to learn. Also, we all know how crucial it is to have a positive and motivational influence in our lives. I recently discovered a fantastic podcast called The Sweaty Startup by Nick Huber, thanks to a recommendation from Chayton Farlee. What I love about this podcast is that it's full of real, practical advice delivered in bite-sized episodes - most are only about 6 minutes long! There's no pausing and rewinding the episode because I missed something. It's also so motivational to me. I enjoy hearing about Nick Huber's down-to-earth stories of how he built his empire - no gimmicks, just sweating and grinding. A couple of my favorite quotes from the podcast are: ➡ "True success is only achieved when you get out of your comfort zone." ➡ "Stress is relative." ➡ "Add value first - every interaction should provide value." That last one is something that I repeat over and over in my head when I make decisions in my business. Continuous added value for your clients is what makes them stick around! If you're looking for a quick dose of inspiration or practical business advice, give it a listen (https://lnkd.in/gc9XGQkf) and let me know what you think! #PodcastRecommendation #AccountingProfessionals #AccountingandAccountants #ContinuousLearning #BusinessAdvice #SweatyStartup

NU Entrepreneurs Club Husky Startup Challenge Day #2 I completed the second Husky Startup Challenge bootcamp! I walked away with some insights that I'm excited to share :) 1. Find Your USP! Without a unique selling proposition, your only weapon is marketing. The odds are you are competing with an established player in your industry. It may be difficult to outmatch their marketing firepower! 2. Explore the Market Landscape. There are different kinds of markets— some are just nascent, others are existent. The golden opportunities exist at the intersection of both. There is even a funny term for these markets: "purple oceans." 3. Choose the Right Co-Founder. Did you know that co-founder disagreements are one of the leading causes of startup failure? They rank second right after failing to find product-market fit. When selecting a co-founder, look for someone you trust, who works hard, and shares your values. These qualities can outweigh specific skills because you’ll face tough decisions together early on, and skills can always be learned. 4. TAM, SAM, and SOM. To gauge the potential of a solution, one can quantify its Total Addressable Market (TAM), its Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and its Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM). TAM is the total market for your solution, SAM is the share you can realistically target, and SOM is what you can feasibly acquire based on your business model. Last week I was also inspired by the story of Paul Bradley, CEO and founder of Master Tour. His dedication to growing his business and creating positive impact is truly motivating. Check out his story below.

The Tallinn Product Group is again delivering fresh perspectives! Third piece of content is live and we will continue with our efforts! This week Nikolay Roll gave his insights to working in a pre-PMF environment as a PM and some thoughts that might help! Read the article at tpg.ee and don’t forget to subscribe! There’s a lot more to come! 🥸 #productmanagement #podcasting #substack #blog

This week, we sit down with Wade Foster, Co-Founder & CEO of Zapier, to uncover how three Columbia, Missouri locals hacked their way to building one of the most impactful tools in SaaS. 💡 What you’ll hear: - The story behind Zapier’s inception, from a hackathon prototype to helping thousands of startups automate workflows. - Lessons from their early rejection by Y Combinator and how resilience + customer obsession landed them in the 2012 batch. - How Wade, Brian, and Mike uncovered product-market fit by tapping into the unmet demand for integrations. 🎙️ Tune in to discover how a focus on solving real problems and relentless dedication turned a side project into a global success. 👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gPUfHuqW #TheRoomPodcast #Zapier #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney

"There is no such thing as a billion dollar idea, but there is billion dollar execution." - Reza Hariri. He was my guest on the latest episode for the LFG Energy Podcast, where we talked synergies between sports and business. A great listen for new and aspiring entrepreneurs about betting on yourself and going for it! Check it out here:

🌟🚀 Gregory Shepard's Inspiring Journey: A Must-Watch! 🚀🚀🚀🌟 From facing early challenges to achieving 12 successful exits and a $48M success story, Gregory Shepard's journey is a beacon of inspiration! 🌱💪 On "My Perfect Failure," he reveals the secrets behind his success, emphasizing the power of setting high goals, embracing discomfort, and turning failures into opportunities. 🏆✨ His platform, Startup Science, is a goldmine for aspiring founders, offering all the tools and resources needed for startup success. 🚀📚 Get ready to be motivated and empowered! 🌟🙌 Watch it now! 🎥🔥 https://lnkd.in/gXid_gyd

I had the opportunity to join Beau Billington on The Free Agent podcast 🎙️ We talked about how I work with Non-Techincal Founders to get their ideas built and launched 🚀 Check out the full episode

I had a great conversation with Alexa von Tobel on her podcast, How to Test a Hypothesis. We covered everything from the early days of Shipt to the vision behind Landing – and my mindset behind building and scaling companies. When Alexa asked about testing new ideas, I shared my goal every time I have one: Get people to pay me for it before I build it. If you’re an entrepreneur or just curious about building businesses, you’ll want to check this out. Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eeyZTPAi