I’m not a fan of the term “growth hacking“. The very essence of the phrase suggests there are shortcuts that startups can take that will propel them to wild success without having to figure out the block-and-tackle basics of executing a sales and marketing strategy. Short-term tactics can put quick wins on the board, but to… Read More
Take Your Company’s Career Page to the Next Level
Your company’s “careers” page is among the most valuable digital real estate that you own, but most companies treat this vital recruitment asset as an afterthought. Your career page is so much more than a listing of your current job openings. It’s your secret weapon in the war for talent, and it should be built with a singular… Read More
Graceful Leave Policy: An Interview with Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision
Amanda Lannert is the CEO of Jellyvision, a company widely known and respected as an employer of choice due to their innovative people practices, one of which is their “Graceful Leave Policy.” On this episode of The Best Team Wins Podcast, find out why Amanda believes they are an employer of choice, how to part… Read More
Avoid the Revenue Plateau
As you grow your business, you will find that there are several points in your trajectory when revenue will naturally plateau. The toughest test comes at the $5M annual run rate mark, and it’s at this critical juncture where your growth will stall because you have the wrong leadership team in place. Most early stage firms… Read More
How CEOs Should Spend Their Time
When you’re the CEO of a rapidly growing company, one that’s growing revenues at 25 percent or more per year, your single biggest challenge is time management. Where do you invest your precious time in order to generate the most possible value for your business? What do you choose to delegate–or ignore entirely? There are three critical areas of… Read More