14 Apr, 2020

You Have To Prepare As If Your Revenue Will Go To $0

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:56:15-04:00

Plan for the worst and you will be prepared for the future.

These are unprecedented times. Virtually every customers – whether […]

You Have To Prepare As If Your Revenue Will Go To $0Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:56:15-04:00

13 Apr, 2020

What Should Not Be In Your Plan Right Now

Michael Dermer2020-04-13T09:07:42-04:00

To navigate your way through this crisis, you need a plan.

Your plan must only include essential things. Of course, we all have bigger dreams for our businesses. During […]

What Should Not Be In Your Plan Right NowMichael Dermer2020-04-13T09:07:42-04:00

9 Apr, 2020

Want Progress? Pick Your Tasks For The Day and Execute

Michael Dermer2020-04-09T09:53:51-04:00

Pick your tasks for the day

Every entrepreneur faces an overwhelming set of tasks to be accomplished. The list is endless. Strategy. Technology. Team. Business models. Plans. Tactics. Functional […]

Want Progress? Pick Your Tasks For The Day and ExecuteMichael Dermer2020-04-09T09:53:51-04:00

8 Apr, 2020

Entrepreneurs Must Focus On The Activity – Not The Emotion

Michael Dermer2020-04-08T09:05:32-04:00

Focus on the activity — not the emotion.

Throughout an entrepreneurial venture, there will […]

Entrepreneurs Must Focus On The Activity – Not The EmotionMichael Dermer2020-04-08T09:05:32-04:00

7 Apr, 2020

Managing the Four Ps – Passion, Pressure, Pleasure and Pain
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Managing the Four Ps – Passion, Pressure, Pleasure and Pain

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:06-04:00

Managing the Four Ps – Passion, Pressure, Pleasure and Pain

Being an entrepreneur is one of the […]

Managing the Four Ps – Passion, Pressure, Pleasure and PainMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:06-04:00

6 Apr, 2020

You Felt Overwhelmed Prior To This Crisis. Now what?

Michael Dermer2020-04-06T10:01:37-04:00

When “overwhelmed” is the norm for entrepreneurs, why is one business able to make progress and another can’t?

Sound familiar? It’s not only the number of holes to fill, […]

You Felt Overwhelmed Prior To This Crisis. Now what?Michael Dermer2020-04-06T10:01:37-04:00

2 Apr, 2020

Only Spend Time and Energy on What You Can Control

Michael Dermer2024-08-30T00:45:13-04:00

Focus On What You Can Control

Being resilient in the face of challenges requires an incredible amount of energy. Entrepreneurs have to dedicate day and night to solving the […]

Only Spend Time and Energy on What You Can ControlMichael Dermer2024-08-30T00:45:13-04:00

1 Apr, 2020

Are You As Good As You Think You Are?

Michael Dermer2024-07-23T07:36:48-04:00

A True Story

There is always a way. I don’t care how many times you fall down, or how little your bank account has in it. Challenges are only […]

Are You As Good As You Think You Are?Michael Dermer2024-07-23T07:36:48-04:00

31 Mar, 2020

There Is Always A Way – Use Your Entrepreneurial Creativity

Michael Dermer2020-03-31T09:25:40-04:00

Entrepreneurs Have Access to Creativity That Can Energize a Business

Don’t be deterred by the fact that there isn’t an established path. Most individuals don’t have the inclination or […]

There Is Always A Way – Use Your Entrepreneurial CreativityMichael Dermer2020-03-31T09:25:40-04:00

23 Mar, 2020

How Bad Leadership In Time Of Chaos Impacts Your Company

Michael Dermer2020-03-23T09:16:52-04:00

Impact on Your Company

First, you need to understand that bad behaviors undermine the day-to-day operations of your company from small details to major decision-making. Would you ever add […]

How Bad Leadership In Time Of Chaos Impacts Your CompanyMichael Dermer2020-03-23T09:16:52-04:00

19 Mar, 2020

It’s Chaotic But We Have Control As Entrepreneurs

Michael Dermer2024-09-03T05:31:28-04:00

We Have To Focus On Things That Are Within Our Control

We are in this together and […]

It’s Chaotic But We Have Control As EntrepreneursMichael Dermer2024-09-03T05:31:28-04:00

18 Mar, 2020

COVID-19 And What We Can Control As Entrepreneurs

Michael Dermer2024-07-23T07:42:26-04:00

Hard Times For All

We are in this together and understand how difficult it is for entrepreneurs […]

COVID-19 And What We Can Control As EntrepreneursMichael Dermer2024-07-23T07:42:26-04:00

16 Mar, 2020

You Need To Be 3 Things To Overcome The Struggle: Deliberate, Thoughtful and Unemotional

Michael Dermer2024-07-29T08:09:09-04:00

A Deliberate, Thoughtful and Unemotional Leader

In addition to the functions you must perform, you also must […]

You Need To Be 3 Things To Overcome The Struggle: Deliberate, Thoughtful and UnemotionalMichael Dermer2024-07-29T08:09:09-04:00

12 Mar, 2020

Help People with Their Bucket List and Performance Will Follow

Michael Dermer2024-07-22T07:50:16-04:00

Bucket List and Performance

The people that are working in an entrepreneurial venture work long hours and […]

Help People with Their Bucket List and Performance Will FollowMichael Dermer2024-07-22T07:50:16-04:00

11 Mar, 2020

Michael Dermer on Jack Welch: 7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know
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Michael Dermer on Jack Welch: 7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Michael Dermer2024-10-10T07:06:20-04:00

There’s a good chance you’ve lived with a G.E. appliance at some point in time. Lightbulbs, TV’s, washers and dryers – GE has been everywhere in American Households since it was formed in 1892. […]

Michael Dermer on Jack Welch: 7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to KnowMichael Dermer2024-10-10T07:06:20-04:00

9 Mar, 2020

Standard Investment Materials You Need To Have

Michael Dermer2020-06-15T20:22:33-04:00

Investment Materials You Need

Raising capital in the midst of running a business is challenging. Often it […]

Standard Investment Materials You Need To HaveMichael Dermer2020-06-15T20:22:33-04:00

4 Mar, 2020

Understanding Body Language As a Key Communication Skill

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:57:07-04:00

Key Communication Skills

As an entrepreneur, you need lots of skills in your toolbox, from sales […]

Understanding Body Language As a Key Communication SkillMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:57:07-04:00

27 Feb, 2020

How To Help Your Team Grow In a Startup

Michael Dermer2024-07-23T08:07:58-04:00

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication

If you are lucky enough to have a team, you say to […]

How To Help Your Team Grow In a StartupMichael Dermer2024-07-23T08:07:58-04:00

25 Feb, 2020

Implications of The Wrong Perspective When You’re An Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2020-02-25T11:53:04-05:00

The Wrong Perspective

Entrepreneurs with a flawed perspective let the pressure, passion, pleasure and pain overcome their judgment, and the judgment of others, to ignore the facts in front […]

Implications of The Wrong Perspective When You’re An EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2020-02-25T11:53:04-05:00

19 Feb, 2020

What Does It Mean To Be a Team In an Entrepreneurial Venture

Michael Dermer2020-02-18T22:19:32-05:00

Teamwork

What does it mean to be a team? It means that you:

understand that you collectively have a greater obligation to employees, customers and investors
are willing to […]

What Does It Mean To Be a Team In an Entrepreneurial VentureMichael Dermer2020-02-18T22:19:32-05:00

18 Feb, 2020

Avoid These Deadly Sins At All Costs If You Want To Succeed

Michael Dermer2024-07-29T05:03:56-04:00

Avoid These Deadly Sins

In the chaos of your venture, and when under the influence of the […]

Avoid These Deadly Sins At All Costs If You Want To SucceedMichael Dermer2024-07-29T05:03:56-04:00

17 Feb, 2020

Accept That The Success of Your Business Starts With You!

Michael Dermer2020-02-16T21:49:39-05:00

No One Said Being an Entrepreneur Was Fair

This is as unfair as it gets. You put in the money, strain your personal life (if you have one), deplete […]

Accept That The Success of Your Business Starts With You!Michael Dermer2020-02-16T21:49:39-05:00

14 Feb, 2020

When Building a Business You Need All Hands on Deck

Michael Dermer2020-02-12T07:06:49-05:00

You Need All Hands on Deck

We have to take advantage of every resource at our disposal—employees, advisors, board members, interns, friends, family or other outside resources that have […]

When Building a Business You Need All Hands on DeckMichael Dermer2020-02-12T07:06:49-05:00

13 Feb, 2020

How to Manage Your Scarce Startup Resources

Michael Dermer2024-07-23T08:08:28-04:00

How to Manage Your Scarce Resources

The sooner we realize this, and understand that it is our responsibility to manage these resources by aligning their skills and time commitment […]

How to Manage Your Scarce Startup ResourcesMichael Dermer2024-07-23T08:08:28-04:00

12 Feb, 2020

Understanding the Reality Of Our Entrepreneurial Venture

Michael Dermer2020-02-12T06:48:44-05:00

You Don’t Have The Financial or Human Resources

At early stages, you don’t have the financial or human resources to put in place “normal” relationships—relationships […]

Understanding the Reality Of Our Entrepreneurial VentureMichael Dermer2020-02-12T06:48:44-05:00

About Michael Dermer

Plan for the worst and you will be prepared for the future.

To navigate your way through this crisis, you need a plan.

Pick your tasks for the day

Focus on the activity — not the emotion.

Managing the Four Ps – Passion, Pressure, Pleasure and Pain

When “overwhelmed” is the norm for entrepreneurs, why is one business able to make progress and another can’t?

Focus On What You Can Control

A True Story

Entrepreneurs Have Access to Creativity That Can Energize a Business

Impact on Your Company

We Have To Focus On Things That Are Within Our Control

Hard Times For All

A Deliberate, Thoughtful and Unemotional Leader

Bucket List and Performance

Investment Materials You Need

Key Communication Skills

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication

The Wrong Perspective

Teamwork

Avoid These Deadly Sins

No One Said Being an Entrepreneur Was Fair

You Need All Hands on Deck

How to Manage Your Scarce Resources

You Don’t Have The Financial or Human Resources