The only way to be successful in business is to understand the GAME of business. Look… I didn’t start out as a businessperson. I was a coder. But businesses don’t grow with coders (or a coder-mindset) at the helm…
Ever had this thought: “I don’t know how to create value!” Everyone tells you to DO it… But no one teaches you HOW to do it. Don’t worry. I got your back!
I used to be afraid of using case studies in my business. Now I literally use HUNDREDS to grow SaaS Academy. So why did I refuse to use case studies back in my early days?
Ever had a vision that your family or friends don’t get behind? Or you keep getting well-meaning advice that feels more like judgement and critique? Been there. Done that. Bought the (loud) shirt!
3609% growth? Pela, the biodegradable, compostable phone case founded by Matt Bertulli and funded by Jay-Z (among others) is growing like crazy. With over 3600% growth, it’s also one of the world’s fastest growing companies… I sat down for a conversation with Matt to talk about how he handles growth at such a massive scale. Go ahead and listen in…
When I was 11, I lit roman candles inside my foster home. Yup… inside. Bad idea… Turns out, couches can catch fire. Which makes a foster home kinda happy when that 11 year old kid packs up his bag and leaves. Fast forward a few years and I was still making bad decisions…
You could have the best product in the world but… Most prospects aren’t ready to start a trial with your product. They need to get to know you a bit more. That’s like asking a complete stranger to marry you.
“If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late” – Reed Hoffman, LinkedIn Dropbox started with just a demo video… Jeff Bezos manually shipped books every time he received an online order… Airbnb started in the founders’ apartment. They didn’t wait to build the perfect product. MVPs are supposed to be embarrassing.
“Should I take outside investment?” “Should I allow a new partner to join my small team?” “Who should I hire next?” Are decisions like these swirling around in your mind at 3 am in the morning? If so, watch out!
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln. I love this quote. And it’s the perfect advice for SaaS founders too.
