Building Partnerships: Joe Gebbia’s Approach to Finding a Co-Founder

INC – Joe Gebbia emphasizes the importance of clear communication, shared values, and mutual respect when choosing a co-founder. He advocates for discussing long-term goals, strengths, and weaknesses early in the partnership. Regular, honest conversations help to align visions and maintain a healthy working relationship. Gebbia also highlights the value of diverse skill sets and perspectives, suggesting that complementing each other’s abilities can drive innovation and success.

By CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN | JUN 20, 2024

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Strategies for Explosive Sales Growth from Side Hustle to Million-Dollar Business

ENTREPRENEUR – Rapid sales growth can be achieved by effectively using social media for marketing, ensuring a robust online presence, and consistently engaging with customers. Emphasizing product quality and customer satisfaction fosters loyalty and repeat business. Employing data analytics to understand market trends and customer preferences enables precise targeting and product development. Diversifying sales channels and adapting business strategies based on feedback and market changes are crucial for driving substantial growth and scalability.

By AMANDA BREEN | JUN 25, 2024

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Hockey to Hustle: Doug Adlam’s Entrepreneurial Hat Tricks

Doug Adlam’s tech startup, Finmo, faced bankruptcy when an investor pulled out. With only 11 days left, they managed to secure funding just 22 minutes before payroll was due. This experience highlights the importance of perseverance and quick thinking in crisis situations. Companies can learn from this to develop resilience strategies, potentially outperforming larger competitors in adaptability during financial challenges.

Adlam’s mortgage company won “Brokerage of the Year” at the Canadian Mortgage Awards in 2017, despite having fewer than 25 employees. This unexpected triumph demonstrates how smaller firms can compete with industry giants by focusing on client commitment and team values. Companies can leverage this lesson to build strong company cultures that attract top talent and clients, potentially outshining larger competitors.

By ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION | OCT 06, 2024
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One Startup’s Entrepreneur Makes Him Stand Out By Sharing His Business Data Publicly on LinkedIn

ENTREPRENEUR – Martins Lasmanis, the founder of Supliful (an on-demand platform for launching and operating skin care, supplement or packaged food brands), chose to share his startup’s journey on LinkedIn with brutal transparency. By posting real business data including detailed monthly updates, including key metrics, highlights, and future plans, without sugarcoating. He stands out and builds confidence in his company’s fundamentals. This approach has helped Martins’s startup, Supliful, capture investor attention, build stronger customer relationships, and attract organic supporters. Unexpectedly, it has also facilitated talent acquisition, drawing experienced professionals eager to be part of the company’s transparent journey.

By Martins Lasmanis | JUL 8, 2024
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