29 Sep, 2020

The Do’ and Don’ts of Communication In a Startup

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:40:30-04:00

The Do’s and Don’ts

There are a few communication patterns, often occurring on a daily basis, which impact the “feeling” of the organization. In these […]

The Do’ and Don’ts of Communication In a StartupMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:40:30-04:00

28 Sep, 2020

Using Presence Based Leadership To Be A Better Communicator

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:44:56-04:00

Presence-based leadership

Startups are fast-paced, high-pressure, cortisol-inducing environments. This makes them ripe for lots of miscommunication and misinterpretation — across all levels. Here are some of the […]

Using Presence Based Leadership To Be A Better CommunicatorMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:44:56-04:00

24 Sep, 2020

How To Approach Potential Advisors For Your Startup
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How To Approach Potential Advisors For Your Startup

Business Problems, Daily Perspective

How To Approach Potential Advisors For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T15:58:29-04:00

How to approach potential advisors for your startup - who to ask, what to say, and how to turn someone already giving you advice into a formal advisory role.

How To Approach Potential Advisors For Your StartupMichael Dermer2026-08-31T15:58:29-04:00

23 Sep, 2020

Setting Expectations and Getting Value From Your Advisors

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:38:58-04:00

Setting Expectations and Getting Value From Your Advisors

Advisory boards can be an invaluable source of insight. Think of an advisory board as a collection […]

Setting Expectations and Getting Value From Your AdvisorsMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:38:58-04:00

16 Sep, 2020

When Prioritizing Everything Can’t Be At The Top of Your List

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:58-04:00

Prioritizing

Setting priorities is the first and foundational step. But ask entrepreneurs to “set priorities” and they will scoff at you. “We can’t set priorities. We have […]

When Prioritizing Everything Can’t Be At The Top of Your ListMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:58-04:00

14 Sep, 2020

Sales Metrics and Questions You Should Be Asking

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:36:39-04:00

Questions You Should Be Asking

There are certain key metrics that are indicators that your sales process is on or off track. Keep an eye […]

Sales Metrics and Questions You Should Be AskingMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:36:39-04:00

9 Sep, 2020

Becoming an entrepreneur – How can I do that?

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:49:29-04:00

Becoming an entrepreneur – How can I do that?

Did you know, there are more […]

Becoming an entrepreneur – How can I do that?Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:49:29-04:00

9 Sep, 2020

Entrepreneur Courses – The Art of Entrepreneurship

Michael Dermer2024-08-05T01:41:55-04:00

Entrepreneur Courses Online; The Tool for Learning the Art of Entrepreneurship

Did you know, there […]

Entrepreneur Courses – The Art of EntrepreneurshipMichael Dermer2024-08-05T01:41:55-04:00

9 Sep, 2020

Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?
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Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?

Business Problems, Daily Perspective

Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:39-04:00

Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?

A popular saying in the field of […]

Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:39-04:00

9 Sep, 2020

Being an Entrepreneur Means Knowing Where You Need Help

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T01:45:59-04:00

Know Where You Need Help

As entrepreneurs we all have things we would […]

Being an Entrepreneur Means Knowing Where You Need HelpMichael Dermer2024-07-30T01:45:59-04:00

8 Sep, 2020

Be a Big Fish In a Small Pond When It Comes To Vendors

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T01:29:55-04:00

Be a Big Fish in a Small Pond with Vendors

One of the […]

Be a Big Fish In a Small Pond When It Comes To VendorsMichael Dermer2024-07-30T01:29:55-04:00

4 Sep, 2020

2 Ways To Better Manage Yourself As An Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T00:56:54-04:00

Rules to Live Better And Manage Yourself As An Entrepreneur

We are often […]

2 Ways To Better Manage Yourself As An EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2024-07-30T00:56:54-04:00

1 Sep, 2020

Embrace The Role of Being A Leader to Realize Your Vision

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:13:00-04:00

What It Means to be CEO

There will be plenty of times that you debate with yourself and others, whether you are qualified or even […]

Embrace The Role of Being A Leader to Realize Your VisionMichael Dermer2024-07-30T02:13:00-04:00

27 Aug, 2020

Don’t Shy Away From People With Shared Experiences

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:08:41-04:00

You can’t buy experience

There are many experienced entrepreneurs who have “been […]

Don’t Shy Away From People With Shared ExperiencesMichael Dermer2024-07-30T02:08:41-04:00

26 Aug, 2020

The Brutal Truth About Being an Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:40:17-04:00

The Brutal Truth

What I am about to tell you is as […]

The Brutal Truth About Being an EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:40:17-04:00

24 Aug, 2020

How To Validate an Idea To Determine If It Can Be Successful

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:24:38-04:00

Determining The Viability of Your Idea

How do you validate your idea […]

How To Validate an Idea To Determine If It Can Be SuccessfulMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:24:38-04:00

20 Aug, 2020

What Happens When You Chase Every Customer

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:19-04:00

You Can’t Chase Every Customer

We know the feeling – you can’t wait […]

What Happens When You Chase Every CustomerMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:19-04:00

18 Aug, 2020

Positioning a Product In An Ultra-Competitive Marketplace

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:34:00-04:00

Techniques for Positioning

Below are some ways any company can position their product in an ultra-competitive marketplace.

Target A Specific Group Of People. Email marketing and […]

Positioning a Product In An Ultra-Competitive MarketplaceMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:34:00-04:00

17 Aug, 2020

What Is a Buyer Persona and How To Create One

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:31-04:00

What is a Buyer Persona?

A buyer persona is a vibrant profile of your company’s ideal customer. This should capture the type of person with […]

What Is a Buyer Persona and How To Create OneMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:31-04:00

11 Aug, 2020

Don’t Believe That Everything In Front Of You Is For You

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:05:55-04:00

You Want to Believe

We are under pressure. We have limited time and resources. We want customers. […]

Don’t Believe That Everything In Front Of You Is For YouMichael Dermer2024-07-30T02:05:55-04:00

4 Aug, 2020

We Know How Hard It Is To Put Bigger Plans on Hold

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:07-04:00

It’s only a pause – and how you focus on your core will be what enables you to pursue your dreams in the future

You […]

We Know How Hard It Is To Put Bigger Plans on HoldMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:46:07-04:00

3 Aug, 2020

When It Comes To Being an Entrepreneur – Overwhelming Is An Understatement

Michael Dermer2024-09-03T01:20:33-04:00

You Felt Overwhelmed Prior To This Crisis, Now What?

You felt overwhelmed before. And now with the crisis, overwhelming is an understatement.

Every entrepreneur faces an […]

When It Comes To Being an Entrepreneur – Overwhelming Is An UnderstatementMichael Dermer2024-09-03T01:20:33-04:00

30 Jul, 2020

Mistakes to Avoid While Creating Buyer Personas

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:33:09-04:00

Creating Buyer Personas

It’s not easy to compile an accurate profile which combines reality with your sales and marketing goals. Failing to bring conversations with […]

Mistakes to Avoid While Creating Buyer PersonasMichael Dermer2024-07-26T07:33:09-04:00

29 Jul, 2020

Don’t Wait Until There’s a Problem When Managing Cash

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:11:30-04:00

Managing Cash Flow

Good cash flow management means understanding every inflow and outflow of cash. In principle, you must delay every outlay of cash as […]

Don’t Wait Until There’s a Problem When Managing CashMichael Dermer2024-07-30T02:11:30-04:00

27 Jul, 2020

Who Is Your Unique Customer and How Do You Find Them?

Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:47:08-04:00

The Importance of Prospecting

Every entrepreneur seems to believe that every consumer or […]

Who Is Your Unique Customer and How Do You Find Them?Michael Dermer2024-07-26T07:47:08-04:00

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The Do’s and Don’ts

Presence-based leadership

Setting Expectations and Getting Value From Your Advisors

Prioritizing

Questions You Should Be Asking

Becoming an entrepreneur – How can I do that?

Entrepreneur Courses Online; The Tool for Learning the Art of Entrepreneurship

Why is the community of entrepreneurs so important?

Know Where You Need Help

Be a Big Fish in a Small Pond with Vendors

Rules to Live Better And Manage Yourself As An Entrepreneur

What It Means to be CEO

You can’t buy experience

The Brutal Truth

Determining The Viability of Your Idea

You Can’t Chase Every Customer

Techniques for Positioning

What is a Buyer Persona?

You Want to Believe

It’s only a pause – and how you focus on your core will be what enables you to pursue your dreams in the future

You Felt Overwhelmed Prior To This Crisis, Now What?

Creating Buyer Personas

Managing Cash Flow

The Importance of Prospecting