SaaStr

JANUARY 7, 2024

Dear SaaStr: Does Anyone Regret Being an Entrepreneur? The thing is, successful entrepreneurs generally speaking, can only do that — be successful entrepreneurs. I think the reason is that being a successful entrepreneur actually re-wires your brain. I was/am an accidental entrepreneur. I was good at that.

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Start-ups Technology Technology Closing 94

Hubspot

MAY 7, 2024

That simple fact makes emotional resilience a cardinal competency to master as an entrepreneur. Overnight (or at least that’s what it felt like), I suddenly wondered whether AI would wipe out my entire business. Instead of biting my nails to the bone over what AI could do, I positioned myself as a writer who could do what AI couldn’t.

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Start-ups Teamwork Follow-up Service 61

ClickFunnels

JULY 1, 2021

These are the exact tactics that successful entrepreneurs use to create compelling elevator pitches — stuff you can’t find anywhere else. What is an Elevator Pitch? In fact, the shortness is really what defines an elevator pitch. That’s what we help you create at ClickFunnels. Keep reading! Here’s an example….

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 23, 2024

Entrepreneurs saw opportunities to develop new software solutions and create companies. The risk to entrepreneurs was relatively small. But it presented tremendous opportunities to entrepreneurs and investors. Investors and entrepreneurs started scaling regardless of cost. Today, it is somewhere around 0.3-0.5%.

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Assembly Line GTM Minimum Viable Product Non-Profits 68

Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Elon Musk seemingly turn every venture into gold? But what is this elusive trait, and more importantly, how can you develop it? What are the 5 ways to develop an entrepreneurial mindset? They have something in common – a business mindset. Let’s go!

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Objectives and Key Results Networking Growth Strategize 105

Partners in Excellence

APRIL 11, 2024

In the past year, Jill has shifted her focus to a very important mission: What’s Really Possible? What’s Really Possible is an important initiative to help people address the big issues facing our families, communities, countries and world. What did I love about it? And, I loved teaching my colleagues what worked.

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Sell Manufacturing Up-sell Launch 122

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Dear SaaStr: What’s Your Best Advice for Struggling Entrepreneurs? This is a mistake many entrepreneurs make once they have the tiniest bit of product-market fit. What it does need to be is someone at least 18-24 months further down the road than you. And what they’d pay for, to get even more of it solved.

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Growth Product Customers 118

ClickFunnels

JANUARY 30, 2022

So how can you convey the value of what you offer without the potential customers getting their guards up? So how did a guy who barely knew how to code become a successful software entrepreneur in just over a year? You need to make sales if you want to stay in business. This is where the “selling without selling” comes in.

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Sell Up-sell Networking Promote 246

Martech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

He knew from a very young age that running a business was what he wanted to do. He just wasn’t sure what that meant. So here’s my strategy in high school to figure out what I was going to do with my life: I was reading the Fortune 500 and I saw that most of the CEOs in the top 200 companies had their JDs. I hate this.”

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Clients Management Consulting Start-ups Consult 109

Search Engine Land

MAY 20, 2024

If there isn’t a rich ecosystem making unique and useful content, what are you putting together and organizing? Through it all, we are trying to figure out what the right ways to approach this.” We’re in a disruptive moment, according to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. ‘These are disruptive moments.’

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Click Through Rate Follow-up Technology Technology 131

ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And you know what? That’s why you might want to consider outsourcing lead generation to a lead generation agency… Table of Contents: What Is a Lead? What Is Lead Generation? What Is a Lead Generation Agency? What Should You Look For When It Comes to Lead Generation Agencies? What Is a Lead?

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Lead generation Contact Contract Price 244

SaaStr

AUGUST 15, 2023

Dear SaaStr: What are some things that unsuccessful entrepreneurs do that successful entrepreneurs don’t? Some habits of unsuccessful entrepreneurs: They complain. You aren’t always right about what to build. The best entrepreneurs know the space so well, they can see the future. Yes, it’s hard.

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Closing Sell Customers 80

SaaStr

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Dear SaaStr: What Are The Worst Realities of Being An Entrepreneur? The worst reality, which is also part of what makes entrepreneurship so visceral — is the true feeling of Failing With 100% Responsibility. It often doesn’t leave you until $20m, $30m ARR, or sometimes much later, even in SaaS. You move on. You move on.

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Launch Start-ups Customers Product 103

ClickFunnels

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the most common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when they are just starting out is choosing a target audience that is way too broad. That’s why he was able to build a wildly successful business in what seemed like a crowded space. You can’t expect to build a successful business if you don’t know how to do digital marketing.

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Niche Follow-up Up-sell Start-ups 290

ClickFunnels

AUGUST 2, 2021

But as an entrepreneur, you likely already have too much on your plate, so you may not always be able to give it the attention it deserves. Here’s what we are going to discuss today: What do lead generation specialists do? Table of Contents: What Is a Lead? What Is Lead Generation? What Is a Lead?

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Lead generation Territory Contact Start-ups 264

ClickFunnels

JULY 22, 2021

The post Interstitial Ads – What They Are & How To Use Them Effectively appeared first on ClickFunnels. Here’s what we are going to discuss today: What are interstitial ads? Table of Contents What Are Interstitial Ads? What Are Interstitial Ads? of all global traffic is mobile. Continue reading….

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X-functional Gaming Pitch Government 246

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

She’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, Top 100 Female Entrepreneur to watch (Entrepreneur) and has been featured across Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Business Insider and more. Melanie Fellay is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spekit , a just-in-time platform that is transforming how we learn at work.

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GTM Strategize Networking Go To Market 90

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? What’s your pulse check on the venture markets right now, today? What’s different about your fund / how you invest and support founders? Our team is comprised of operators, serial entrepreneurs, investors, and Stanford faculty. What’s an “exit” you’re particularly proud of?

Growth 96

Growth Networking Technology Technology 96

ClickFunnels

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today we are going to take a closer look at the top five tools for generating leads online… Table of Contents: What Is Lead Generation? What Is a Lead Generation Funnel? What Should You Look For in Lead Generation Software? What Is Lead Generation? What is lead generation? What Is a Lead Generation Funnel?

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Lead generation Price Up-sell Commission 166

ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 26, 2021

That’s what we want to talk about today…. That’s what we want to talk about today…. Table of Contents: What Is a Sales Funnel? What Is a Sales Funnel? You see, entrepreneurs have been trying to figure out the most effective sales funnel formula for over a century now, so there are several proven templates out there.

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Consult A/B testing Cross-sell Sales 201

SaaStr

JUNE 28, 2023

Dear SaaStr: What Are The Biggest Lessons You’ve Learned from Failure as an Entrepreneur? More here: (feeling sorry image from here ) The post Dear SaaStr: What Are The Biggest Lessons You’ve Learned from Failure as an Entrepreneur? Don’t Fail. I’ve almost failed several times but never actually failed.

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Customers 86

Sales Gravy

MARCH 20, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Vera Stewart, to learn how persistence and a "never take no for an answer" mindset help her build a business empire. What some might have considered a risk, Vera saw as an area of potential. It was an instant hit and she wanted more.

Hospitality 91

Hospitality Commission Pitch Networking 91

SaaStr

AUGUST 25, 2022

Dear SaaStr: What Do the Best Entrepreneurs Do In the Early Days That The Others Don’t? My Top 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur: Sees a Large or Can-Be-Large White Space — And Builds a 10x Feature or Product to Fill It. What’s Yours? A bit more here: The 10x Feature is Real. to Believe.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

What should I do? And those are among the Top 100 Entrepreneurs of All Time. Ok so what do you do? Some of the most highly regarded entrepreneurs are not necessarily the wealthiest. What Should I Do? It’s crazy, but … you’re not alone. And sometimes it almost never ends. Even better.

Start-ups 96

Start-ups Meeting Growth 96

Martech

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Dig deeper: Podcasts now a top channel for B2B marketing Ethics in Marketing What does it mean to be ethical in marketing? Grenier is a genuine person with strong opinions, and that’s what makes the podcast engaging. They’re all available on the most popular podcast apps and probably the lesser-known ones as well.

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Gambling B2B Launch Drivers/motivators 120

SaaStr

AUGUST 10, 2023

Prior to SaaStr, Jason was an entrepreneur, selling EchoSign to Adobe for $100M where it is now a $250M ARR product. What has changed in what investors expect and want to see in potential Series A and B investments? What happens to the Series A and B market in the next 18 months? When does it come back?

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Growth Price Product Sell 89

Salesmate

AUGUST 20, 2021

An entrepreneur wears many hats in their company; from being the CEO to keeping a 360-degree view of the company’s growth and work towards business intelligence for continuous success. Thus, 21st August is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of entrepreneurs. Words of wisdom on world entrepreneurs day. Alexander De Ridder.

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Drivers/motivators Start-ups Follow-up Networking 98

SaaStr

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If I had to summarize venture capital today, it would be like this: There is Very Little Oxygen Today Above $200m Valuations What do I mean? More entrepreneurs are doing direct investing themselves than ever. It’s still a weird world in venture: Firms are both shutting down and raising new funds. Sort of, if you ignore dilution.

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Growth Trust 126

Sales Pop!

JANUARY 10, 2024

What is it, and how can we do that? I’m a big believer in the Austrian School of Economics because, in the Austrian School, it is the entrepreneur, not the government, who is at the center of the economy. An entrepreneur is an individual willing to risk their own money. The risk factor is crucial for an entrepreneur.

Gambling 52

Gambling Government Finance Service 52

SaaStr

JANUARY 11, 2024

What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? What’s the #1 bit of advice you’d give to SaaS founders today? what would you do with a clean start? “Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market.

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Mechanical Engineering GTM B2B Technology 107

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Dear SaaStr: Is Burnout Especially Intense in Failed Entrepreneurs? I see burn-out much more commonly in “fairly successful” entrepreneurs — not failed ones. So what you see, which is often a shame, is founders leaving successful companies in Year 5. The post Dear SaaStr: Is Burnout Especially Intense in Failed Entrepreneurs?

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Customers Growth 102

Sales Pop!

JANUARY 4, 2022

What is it that makes a successful entrepreneur? That being said, there are generally some key attributes that will contribute to your success as a business owner and an entrepreneur. That being said, there are generally some key attributes that will contribute to your success as a business owner and an entrepreneur.

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Presentation Growth 98

The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2021

What Are Effective MLM Closing Questions? First, they make the assumption that they’re going to go ahead and buy if they are the right fit for what you’re selling. If your potential clients can imagine themselves owning what you’re selling, it makes the sales process a whole lot easier. 5 – ‘Do you see what I mean?’.

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Closing Clients Sales Presentation 144

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What Are Effective Sales Closing Statements? First, they make the assumption that they’re going to go ahead and buy if they are the right fit for what you’re selling. The key here – is that they have to be the right; meaning they’ll benefit from what you’re selling, and they make sense to take on as a client.

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Closing Sales Clients Presentation 145

The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Are Transition Statements In Sales? First, they make the assumption that they’re going to transition and buy if they are the right fit for what you’re selling. The key here – is that they have to be the right; meaning they’ll benefit from what you’re selling, and they make sense to take on as a client.

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Closing Clients Sales Presentation 143

The 5% Institute

JULY 26, 2023

For aspiring entrepreneurs, the road to success may seem daunting, but with the right mindset, strategy, and determination, the possibilities are endless. What Defines a Startup Entrepreneur? At the heart of every startup is an entrepreneur with a vision. They are risk-takers, problem-solvers, and relentless dreamers.

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Strategic planning Networking Drivers/motivators Growth 52

SaaStr

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The deep dive here: And G2’s summary here: In a deeply insightful G2 Reach panel, SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin moderated an engaging discussion on the current B2B SaaS investing landscape and what we can expect in the years ahead. Are things any better in venture than twelve months ago? Our panel mostly agreed No … But.

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