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Every single founder out there quickly hears about the product-market fit. But many entrepreneurs go for years before thinking about another such “fit” that is pivotal in how well your market responds to your product. Let’s talk about the S
Read the essay →When acquirers consider purchasing your Software-as-a-Service business, they want to see many things: an impressive customer base, a promising growth trajectory, and solid financials. But no matter how good these numbers look, you’ll never
Read the essay →I was talking to Colleen Schnettler earlier this week, and she’s a glowing example of stair-stepping your way into software entrepreneurship. She started out with consulting, saw evidence of a need with her clients, built a plugin for a pop
Read the essay →Wait, one more thing to do? Aren’t founders busy enough trying to build a business? I get it. The founder’s life could use fewer commitments, nor additional ones. Self-funded entrepreneurs already wear too many hats and juggle dozens of tas
Read the essay →In a world of hostility and cut-throat competition, most founders keep to themselves. They build their businesses in stealth mode, get defensive when people question their ambition, and rarely contribute to their communities, afraid to be c
Read the essay →Earlier this week, I talked to Laura Elizabeth, co-host of the Non-Technical Founders podcast, about prioritizing things on the solopreneur journey. We chatted about when to delegate, how much structure and process a business should have, a
Read the essay →Founders talk a lot about luck. When we’re successful, we are at the right place at the right time. When we’re failing, we dust ourselves off to go ahead and shoot another shot, temping fate once again. But what is luck — and can we influen
Read the essay →I was chatting with Marissa Goldberg about remote work this week, and she gave me several handy frameworks for founders who want to build remote-first businesses. At the center of any successful remote work relationship lies trust. And surp
Read the essay →As a creative entrepreneur, it has become important to diversify your portfolio and have multiple irons in the fire. Many successful creators end up having a podcast, a newsletter, a YouTube channel, and a solid online presence. They might
Read the essay →When it comes to selling a small indie business, defensibility is a key factor that potential buyers will consider. A unique moat, or competitive advantage, lets your business stands out from the competition and is seen as a valuable acquis
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