First, let me say I always appreciate the courtesy of a phone call, even when it’s disappointing news. I think people deserve the call back. When I don’t want to buy something from someone who calls repeatedly, I call back or email back to let them know they should move on. Courtesy is easy and [...]
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The Importance of Call Volume for Execs
Posted in Startup Management on February 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
100% of Nothing
Posted in Startup Management on February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
One of my investors argued with me that I’d end up with 100% of nothing if I passed on a deal. And I know the argument well.
In that case, it was a bad deal, but it was the only deal, and was something we likely should have done. I didn’t block it but did ask [...]
Beta Update
Posted in Startup Management on February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes things just aren’t going well, yet things are going really well. I haven’t worked in over a year, and have been kicking about trying new things out, figuring things out, and finally committing to an idea I’ve had for a long time.
In between I’ve consulted to a number of companies–mostly startups. A few actually [...]
