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Love this! Good insights. Definitely understanding what the big problem is, is where it should all start and where a lot of time should be focused. Simon Sinek reasons to 'Start with WHY' and it's important. However, it's a bit harder to reach a 'why' early on and is probably simpler to start with 'The Problem'. The 'why' should then be immediately clearer anyway.

Bootstrapping a startup can be fun. Here's what I learned after bootstrapping a 7 fig company in the past 3 years. 1. I learned to be more resourceful. Meaning, I gotta often think out of the box with minimal resources it takes to build a profitable company. Profitability is the focus, not growth (yet). 2. I learned to find different ways to make money. I often have to get super creative to craft different deals, partnerships, projects, consulting work, etc to fund the ship. 3. I learned to build something from scratch, and I know I can replicate that success all over again if I had to start from zero, regardless of where I am in the world. Finally, it's amazing to have control. I get to move fast, work with the people I want, pivot or implement changes quickly. I can spend all my active hours focused on building an amazing product!

Things that will make you fail faster in the early startup stages: (some from personal experience & some from seeing others fail due to these choices) ☠️ paying for long & large agency retainers to handle your marketing ☠️ paying large fees to attorneys who don’t have experience with startups ☠️ giving large sums of equity to agencies for work ☠️ *not* finding a *startup centric* CFO or accountant to help with your financials Don’t get me wrong - there are points in which you might pay agencies for great work - but I guarantee you don’t need long contracts & huge retainers in the early stages in hopes for a quick fix or quick returns. If you’re a startup - surround yourself with people who understand what it’s like to be a startup - not just those who claim to *help* startups.

📣 If you have a powerful monotropic mind, you must find a like-minded, trusted tribe to outsource conversations and tasks that don’t (shouldn’t) require your engagement in hyperfocus. Monotropes do not have a halfway switch. It’s why can they see solutions others don’t. They are lasers, not floodlights. And they are wrongly misunderstood for their support needs. Support in directing these 2 task modes are where these founders need support: “I need to trust you to direct my mind on exactly what needs to be done without requiring my mind to slip into deep-dive analysis, or to direct it to go there; where it’s needed, engaging that analytical ground-up solution design production and tasks for execution to optimal results.” Find the right tribe and eliminate masking-training or translation of our support needs. Could a simple community-model solve for this zeitgeist of founders trapped in situational mutism and burnout? We are exhausted trying to explain ourselves, which is why this population needs to spoonfeed our stories to the world and clarify our persona with a global rebrand. Our stories, told in our safe spaces. THIS is the vision 🤗🛟 Docu-Branding is the product. The access to execution support is the problem we are solving. If you’re interested in sponsoring or being a part of our pilot documentary as we begin exploring incubator regions interested in collaborating for our charter locations, please reach out. ♾️🌈🛟

After being part of startup for more than 10 year … from my experience I am writing below post how startup are built Building a startup is a daunting but exhilarating journey that requires a unique blend of determination, creativity, and resilience. It all starts with an idea – a spark of inspiration that ignites a passion in the hearts of the founders. This idea often stems from a problem they have personally experienced or witnessed, and a burning desire to solve it. Once the idea is solidified, the founders set out to bring it to life. They begin by conducting market research to validate the need for their product or service, and identify their target audience. They meticulously craft a business plan, outlining their objectives, target market, revenue projections, and go-to-market strategy. With a solid foundation in place, the founders start assembling a team of like-minded individuals who share their vision and passion. They seek out individuals with a diverse set of skills and experiences, who can help bring their idea to fruition. The team works tirelessly, often sacrificing their time and resources, to build and refine their product or service. As the product is developed, the founders pitch their idea to potential investors, seeking funding to scale and grow their startup. They network tirelessly, attending conferences, events, and pitch competitions, in search of potential partners and mentors who can help guide them on their journey. Finally, after months or even years of hard work and dedication, the startup is ready to launch. The founders celebrate this milestone, but know that the real work has only just begun. They tirelessly market their product, build relationships with customers, and iterate on their product based on feedback and data. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, the founders persevere, fueled by their passion and unwavering belief in their idea. They constantly adapt and evolve, learning from their mistakes and celebrating their victories. And as their startup grows and flourishes, they look back on their journey with pride, knowing that they have created something truly special.

In a pre-seed startup miss a day, and you'll feel like you're a month behind. 🤔 (if you know, you know) miss a commitment to a new customer, means you start from scratch 😳 miss taking care of a great employee and they leave, it takes you 3 to 6 months to find their replacement. 🤬 (blame anyone you want but they need to be paid) miss asking for the deal 🫣 (you shouldn't be at a startup!) you will have to ask for the deal 10,000 times as founder. Don't inspect what you expect 🧐 (you will fail) Don't have a process for customer engagements (especially around product/dev handoffs) 🤡 Can't find your #1 investor/supporter 😞 (you will most likely fail) most startups doing something big don't find real product market fit (team market fit, product marketing messaging fit) till about 3 million in revenue or series A.

If you are interested in building a startup; start by going out and try to create value for other start ups. If you are interested in starting a real estate company; go out try to create value for other real estate companies. Practice makes perfect; As if you can't build value for others; that means you don't have the network to make your venture thrive. Don't make the mistake of thinking you are smarter and better connected than most. Build your network on the basis of building deal flow and track record. Build a strong network and your start up will succeed; don't buy into your own hype. Starting a company isn't about a novel idea, its about pushing ideas through an established distribution network. Having a good idea helps, but those with a strong network will always win over those with out one.

Switching from the skyscrapers of corporate life to the hustle of the startup world? Buckle up, folks! 🚀 The key to success? Creativity! Yes, creativity is what is crucial! Startups do not offer: - Step-by-step processes - Ready-made customer base - Market status - Fixed roles - Steady as a rock stability - The cosy predictability of 9 to 5 Startups offer: - Freedom to make your own rules - Failing, learning, and bouncing back - Chance to build, break and rebuild, 'til you get it done - The crazy potential for x1.000 returns You'll face setbacks, but it's that creativity that keeps the momentum going.

What is the #1 priority for startups? As a startup founder, you have to juggle many tasks and challenges, such as: 🚀 Increasing Revenue 🚀 Cutting Cost 🚀 Hiring staff 🚀 Marketing 🚀 Product Development But which one is the most important? ✅In my opinion, the answer is clear: Increasing Revenue and hiring a great team. Why? Because revenue is the ultimate validation of your product-market fit, your value proposition, and your customer satisfaction. Without revenue, nothing else matters. That’s why I always advise startups to focus on generating revenue from day one, and stop worrying too much about controlling cost. Initially the cost is higher and only after achieving some level of revenue, it can be controlled. Of course, this doesn’t mean that other aspects are irrelevant. But these are all secondary to the revenue. Revenue is the king. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments. #startups #revenue #productmarketfit #valueproposition #customersatisfaction #teamwork #founder

Here is some basic advice from Inc. Magazine concerning the focus you should have in spending your or your investor's hard earned money in the early days of your startup company. Pretty basic but don't lose sight of what it takes to build your company.