Jennifer Piña

Profitable first sale. Profit first mentality. Slower growth | methodic scale. https://lnkd.in/eFQbM8NG

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Next up on Embracing Erosion? Alex Pattis, the General Partner of Riverside Ventures and founding team member of Hampton. Alex is also the co-founder of Last Money In Media, a leading VC newsletter that delves into Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) within the Venture Capital ecosystem. Alex has become a leading voice advocating for the SPV investment format versus the traditional VC fund model. So it won’t surprise you got super deep and into the weeds on all things investing, but we touched on plenty of other topics such as: 🚀 How to scale a company from concept to 9-figure exit 🔄 How to break away from the traditional consulting model and apply product approaches ⏩ Why it’s important to iterate quickly and often with messaging 💸📈What signals are important to pay attention to when investing in startups Give it a listen 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEKv5ghE The Compete Network

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Love these high-level takeaways from my due diligence discussion with Cherub today! So many actionable insights for both founders and investors.

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The Secrets Of Owning & Scaling 8 Companies **New Episode is out** Dr. Jacqueline Hudson Parsons DProf D.P.S shared her tips and strategies on how she founded and scaled 8 different businesses with a plan of exits If you didn't go to business school, this episode will be an eye-opener! Tune in & Enjoy!

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Gatien dives into investor tactics, tailoring strategies to suit diverse fundamentals in each location. 📊 Be sure to check the link in the bio to watch the full episode with @gatiensalaun!

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Grateful for the opportunity to have been a guest on D.J. Paris podcast. Feeling lost in the real estate market? Niche down, find your ideal clients, and double your leads! Here's how: Set clear goals, become a niche expert, and streamline your business. More tips coming! Follow me! ⭐ #realestateadvice #nichemarketing #growyourbusiness #seo #exprealty #realestatepodcast

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In this episode of "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life," host Avik is joined by Marcus Schaller, a seasoned coach and marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience. They delve into strategies for problem-solving in entrepreneurship, focusing on navigating overwhelm effectively. Marcus shares insights into the common challenges entrepreneurs face when overwhelmed, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing and focusing on the root causes of problems. He introduces the theory of constraints, advocating for identifying bottlenecks and weak links in business processes to drive progress. The conversation highlights the need for entrepreneurs to slow down, seek support, and reframe problems to find innovative solutions. Marcus stresses the benefits of leaning into discomfort and practicing mindfulness to overcome challenges more effectively. Through examples like the Embrace Infant Warmer, Marcus illustrates how reframing problems can lead to impactful solutions. He concludes with advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of self-care and recognizing warning signs to achieve sustainable success. Listeners are encouraged to implement these strategies and stay tuned for more empowering conversations on future episodes of the podcast. Until next time, take care and prioritize your well-being.

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Wanna see what behind scenes at Pisgah Peaks Ventures ? I see more & more folks going out on there own & wanted to share more about our growth and some lessons. Inspired by Nick Lafferty and his public build. Backstory: I founded PPV after leaving Franny's Farmacy in early 2020 right at beg of COVID lockdowns My wife thought I was nuts I started it with few grand & a laptop. I found one client on Upwork & did some cheap work for a friend who had started a SaaS product. I got testimonials Used those to get a paying client Then another Etc I made literally no money for first 18 ish months. Few hundred bucks here & there My wife had a job with benefits and we made some $ selling a house in a hot market so was able to afford it. I could not have done it without this. Pure facts. Lessons: 1) Don’t niche down right away. You’ll narrow focus too soon & miss out on opportunities IMHO. Learn what you can deliver & how you can make $ doing it 2) Network every day. I used to take ANY (and I mean any lol) networkint call. I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours on random calls. It increases your surface area for luck early on. Take a lot of shots. Most will miss. 3) Don’t over invest in fancy website / logo / CRM / mar tech etc early on. If you’re selling B2B services; people buy YOU not a site. I’ve seen folks close 5-6 fig deals with a google doc. I haven’t updated my site in years 4) Open a biz checking account quickly and expenses everything you can to claim a loss while you can. I see folks co mingling their personal & biz expenses. That’s messy and will cause issues later. 5) Have a cash runway. If you are expecting to replace your income from your old job in first few quarters you’ll most likely be disappointed. You now are paying FICA tax (14.5%) and all other taxes (state & fed). You’re getting no benefits or retirement either. Just assume 50 - 60 cents for every dollar you earn will be not end up in your pocket 6) Grind every day but not all day. Don’t expect to take 2-3 week vacations and maintain momentum. It’s not like the gurus make it seem in their ads or posts. You won’t be posted up on a beach 🏖️ but also remember to give yourself grace and don’t burn yourself out too quickly. 7) Keep notes & build systems once you know your path. I didn’t do this early & am working backwards now. 8) Don’t measure weekly trends or monthly trends. Focus on quarters. You’ll get discouraged if you over analyze. It likely won’t go as fast as you want it to. I’m going on 5 years and last month I netted more than I netted my entire 2nd year doing this biz. We’re on a 7 fig run rate currently 🚀🤯 Keep at it. HMU if you need help

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***SCORED CONTRACT WITH WALMART TO SELL PRODUCT IN THEIR RETAIL STORES IN U.S. MARKET: 7/5/2024. Serial entrepreneur, Dr. D. Anthony Miles CEO and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation ® and CMO/Equity Partner of “Safe Drop®” secured a deal with Walmart. The company just signed a lucrative deal with the global retail giant, Walmart. They will be distributing the company’s product. They just signed a lucrative deal with the global retail giant, Walmart. They will be distributing the Safe Drop® product worldwide. The projected sales for Safe Drop® in 2024 is in the billions. The company’s CEO, founder and inventor, Bob Safstrom, the mastermind behind Safe Drop®. and Dr. Miles have secured a vendor contract with Walmart Inc. Safe Drop® will be sold in Walmart’s retail stores around the country. Also they will be selling “Safe Drop®” on Walmart.com. They are both very exited to have secured the deal with Walmart. This gives them the opportunity partner a global and dominant firm like Walmart.

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Your brand is not your logo. 🎨 It's your reputation. 🌟 In today's noisy markets, having a compelling brand narrative is just as critical as having an innovative product. It's what sets you apart, earns trust, and drives growth. Warby Parker built a brand around making high-quality eyewear affordable for everyone. By anchoring their story in this authentic purpose, they've created a mission-driven, customer-centric brand. Craft your brand narrative around: 1️⃣ A clear, authentic purpose 2️⃣ A relatable protagonist (your customer) 3️⃣ A transformative journey 4️⃣ Your unique value prop 5️⃣ An inspiring vision for the future Tell a story that turns customers into fans and advocates. Build an asset that appreciates over time, even as your products change. #branding #startups #marketing

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New England Female Founders... and those that support us, exists to help female founders of high growth startups to network, learn, advocate and rise. The data show that only 25% of tech or science based startups are founded by women. Last year, female founders generated 35% higher return on investment than their male counterparts. (Springboard) Female founders and their companies miss out on 97% of the opportunities provided by VC funding7. Female founders are less likely to seek business financing than male business owners, with just a quarter of women owned businesses seeking funding. This is why New England Female Founders exists. To support women who lead high potential growth startups at all stages. Join us, all are welcome.

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Check out the latest weekly Manhattan Luxury Market Report on contracts signed for listings asking $4 million and up – a total of 24 contracts, the same as the previous week. Notably, Donna Olshan reports that the average number of signed contracts over the past 2 months reflects an 11% decline over the same period last year. Coldwell Banker Warburg Click here for the Full Report: https://lnkd.in/eWP3hSZ9 #coldwellbankerwarburg #luxuryrealestate #manhattan #marketreport

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