Great Ideas are a Dime a Dozen and Almost Useless

I hate to break the news to you, but great ideas are a dime a dozen. The reality is that you’re not the only person who wakes up with great business ideas. You are not the only person who goes for a run, jog, or walk and has an idea epiphany during their workouts. You […]

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The Only Two Times Startups Can Succeed at Raising Money

Raising money for a startup is something I haven’t been able to demystify.  The last time I launched a startup in 2012 I didn’t  have a clue where to start. Now, 8 years later there is one particular part of the raising money puzzle I know for sure — Timing. Timing is the one ingredient […]

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The Clearest Sign You Are Pursuing The Wrong Business Idea or Career

There were many reasons why I shutdown my startup Nichevertising in 2015. I shared my reflections on what happened a few weeks ago.  Today, I randomly began discussing these reflections with a new friend I met at a networking event. We spent most of our conversation talking about pursuing passion vs. chasing money.  As I was […]

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