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

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

11 Feb, 2020

What You Need To Know About Consumer Buying Behaviors
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What You Need To Know About Consumer Buying Behaviors

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:11-04:00

What You Need To Know About Consumer Buying Behaviors

Consumers make purchase decisions when they buy small items, such as a cup of coffee, and […]

What You Need To Know About Consumer Buying BehaviorsMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:11-04:00

10 Feb, 2020

Sleep?! Who Has Time To Sleep When You’re An Entrepreneur!

Michael Dermer2020-02-10T06:40:11-05:00

Why Sleep Should Be A Priority On Your List

Say to an entrepreneur, “You have to sleep more” and […]

Sleep?! Who Has Time To Sleep When You’re An Entrepreneur!Michael Dermer2020-02-10T06:40:11-05:00

7 Feb, 2020

Choose How to Focus When Growing a Business

Michael Dermer2020-02-07T09:42:07-05:00

We All Have More To Do Than We Have Time For

There is so much more to […]

Choose How to Focus When Growing a BusinessMichael Dermer2020-02-07T09:42:07-05:00

6 Feb, 2020

Thinking You Have To Do Everything Yourself Is Bad For Business
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Thinking You Have To Do Everything Yourself Is Bad For Business

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:16-04:00

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication—It’s Bad Leadership

Most entrepreneurs feel that they have to do everything. We feel that […]

Thinking You Have To Do Everything Yourself Is Bad For BusinessMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:16-04:00

4 Feb, 2020

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection In Business

Michael Dermer2020-02-05T08:06:16-05:00

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection

We all want to have the perfect product or service. But […]

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection In BusinessMichael Dermer2020-02-05T08:06:16-05:00

3 Feb, 2020

You Don’t Always Have To Build From Scratch As An Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2020-02-03T11:04:12-05:00

Why Build a Rocket When NASA Has Plenty?

Building things from scratch is the essence of being […]

You Don’t Always Have To Build From Scratch As An EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2020-02-03T11:04:12-05:00

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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

What You Need To Know About Consumer Buying Behaviors

Why Sleep Should Be A Priority On Your List

We All Have More To Do Than We Have Time For

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication—It’s Bad Leadership

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection

Why Build a Rocket When NASA Has Plenty?