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Decision fatigue is real, especially at the end of the year! But while most founders assume that 'nobody wants to work,' I’m busy setting up my sales pipeline for a successful 2025. Here's why the last days of 2024 are the perfect time for preparation - not selling. Learn how to organize your CRM, reconnect with prospects, and schedule discovery meetings for January to start the new year with momentum. This week alone, I’ve booked nearly 100 meetings for January - not because I'm chasing end-of-year targets but because I went through my CRM and started calling to set discovery calls with everyone when they've recharged.

💡 Think you need millions to test your startup idea? Think again 🚀 Okay - okay - don't think that hard! Of course we'd all like a couple million to run some startup tests, but what if we didn't have that? Creativity and customer insight are your secret weapons, not just cash. Discover how to bootstrap, crowdfund, or attract angel investors while staying lean. Plus, why saying 'no' to VCs could be your smartest move yet. Let's reimagine startup financing on your own terms. #Startups #Fundraising #Entrepreneurship #Bootstrapping

Are we obsessed with being original in marketing? 🤔 The truth is, creativity doesn’t always mean being completely new. Sometimes, it’s about taking tried-and-true concepts and adding boldness, humor, or character to make them memorable. In this post, I explore Creativity vs Originality: ✅ Why most ads feel boring ✅ How to stand out without changing for change's sake ✅ Actionable tips to be creative without overcomplicating. Be honest now - have you been trying to be original thinking that it's the reason your ads don't work? #marketing #startups #creative

Setting sales targets for a small startup is like playing chess: it’s all about strategy, timing, and knowing your next move. Yes - I love playing chess and I love accepting challenges on chess.com so dm me... if you dare 😈 This week to get back into the main topic, we dive into how founders can set realistic sales goals, decide when to hire a new salesperson, and prioritize what matters most beyond immediate numbers. It's time to actually get results for your startup, not just vague promises from potential clients. #sales #startups

Embrace experimentation, but do it wisely! Proof you're already doing it?? We're already almost at 1,000 subscribers less than a week later 🤯 The Lean Startup Model by Eric Ries offers a framework for turning ideas into viable products while minimizing waste. Being an entrepreneur really is all about calculating risks, iterating insanely quickly, and (kind of most importantly) building something your customers actually need. I've included some real-life situations from my own startup so you can laugh at my failures but also learn some lessons that I've had to learn the hard way so you don't have to! #Startups #LeanStartup #Innovation

Building a memorable brand starts with a voice that resonates. What the hell does that even mean? You want people to relate to you instantly - I mean, sure... But how do you create a tone that’s authentic, consistent, and impactful? In this post, I'll break down the essentials of defining and documenting your brand voice with actionable tips to ensure it sticks. Whether you're crafting social posts, emails, or customer responses, even sales scripts! Got questions? Leave them in the comments or book a free call with me through the links within!

Sneak-peak into what kind of mind-bogglingly boring posts you're missing out on! Did you actually click read more AFTER I warned you how boring these posts were? I like your style! When it comes to Sales Strategies there's 101 ways to mess it up typically - most founders say that's their biggest concern actually (not getting enough sales). So what can you do to not fall into that trap? Well step 1 - plan your way out of it. Step 2 - act on that plan! Any questions? Leave them in the comments or forever hold your peace! (I'm kidding, please don't hold your peace - LinkedIn will hurt me and my loved ones if I don't get more engagement on my posts...)

Brand New #Newsletter out now on LinkedIn as well! The first couple of posts were exclusively launched on my website - the link will be in the comments if you want to explore everything there. Otherwise, every Wednesday you will get a #StartupsDoneRight newsletter directly to your inbox here. Now for the topic at hand - the first post of the series here is going to be on Validating a Startup idea. The reason? I got asked to evaluate an idea yesterday - yeah, my mind really isn't too complex is it? There's a link in the first paragraph for a free consultation if you'd like to see how to test your idea quickly and accurately.

Ever wonder not only why it's important to choose different strategies for different platforms but more-so HOW different you should make those strategies?? Well here's a breakdown of some incredible content creators such as Simon Sinek, Hanna Larsson and Maja Voje! What have you found to work best for you on different social medias to avoid cross-posting content?

It's normal to spend more time on creating content than on running your business right? 🙇♂️ Right....? 🥲 Well the new blog post just launched on my website - you can check it out from the first comment on this post! It explores all the possibilities that Semrush offers in their latest product - ContentShake AI! 😍 An interesting concept that basically simplifies blog post writing and improves your SEO game at the same time. As an affiliate to Semrush I can offer you guys and gals to try it out for FREE here too: https://lnkd.in/d6xk2EKV (Think of it this way - worst case you get a couple blog posts for free for pretty much no time at all. Best case? You no longer have to spend another second writing...) 🤷♂️ Now only time will tell whether these posts outperform my own ones so - let the games begin 🔥 #sponsored #affiliatemarketing #AIContentCreator