Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

#744 How Transparent Should You Be? Thoughts on Queen Bee Roles & a Ticket Giveaway


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This week Dan & Ian share a few thought experiments you can do to improve your business and reach your next breakthrough.

They cover the value of a writing-first culture, the Queen Bee Role & how transparent should you be with your team?

Plus, a ticket giveaway to one qualified founder.

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Show Notes

  • (00:00:41) Intro
  • (00:01:33) Business-changing events for founders
  • (00:10:54) Writing is more important than you think
  • (00:14:57) Writing culture vs meeting culture
  • (00:20:49) The Queen Bee Role exercise
  • (00:32:37) Thoughts about sharing revenue with team members
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    • Apply to win a free ticket to DC Mexico!
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    • Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan, Lucy Bella Simkins, Brian Balfour, Nick Huber, Mike Michalowicz

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