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The 7 benefits from the experiment I did on myself from quitting caffeine. 

The benefits from quitting will inform and inspire you to quit drinking caffeine. 

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Having a business partner can range from the most amazing experience to the worst ever. The difference between the two outcomes heavily depends on open communication and understanding one another.

Getting to this place is hard because it can be really uncomfortable. But...

The uncomfortable feeling you have up front asking questions and getting to know one another better far outweighs the pain you'll both feel down the line because you were not aligned. 
 
 One of the top reasons businesses fail is because of co-founder disagreements. That's a shame because it can be avoided. 
 
 Note, this episode is for start ups and existing businesses alike. The reason is because many business partners have been in business together and never asked these questions.

There's no better time then now!
 

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Jim Hemerling is a leader in Boston Consulting Group’s (BSG) People & Organization and Transformation practices, as well as the firm's behavior and culture topic. 

With over 25 years of experience as a senior advisor, Jim has widespread experience leading large-scale transformation programs and cultivating high performing cultures. His work goes beyond short-term results to bring holistic, sustainable performance to organizations. Jim's approach to transformation—putting people first—focuses on energizing and empowering employees while enabling leaders to be both directive and inclusive.
 
 In the new book he's co-authored with Arindam Bhattacharya and Nikolaus Lang titled Beyond Great, they explain how businesses must do more in this volatile, bewildering time than just be great. You have to go beyond great, building sustainable business advantage benefiting all stakeholders, not just shareholders. How?

Business leaders have to adopt a radical new playbook—one that helps their companies become resilient in the face of even the most volatile situations.
 
Jim and Brandon talk about a few of the nine strategies in the book, go over case studies how companies have used these strategies and talk about how you can apply them to your business. 

You can purchase Beyond Great at it's best price here

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One of the top reasons businesses fail isn't because they don't have a great product, service, a big market, or even a product distribution problem.

It's because of co-founders disputes. Said another way, the co-founders don't get along and the company goes to hell in a handbasket. 
 
 Don't let that happen to you and your co-founder(s). Understand and follow the three dynamics outlined in this episode for a successful relationship with your business partners that leads to a successful business.
 
 Topics covered in this episode: start up, early stage company, later stage company, founding a company, business owners, business partners, relationships, business relationships
 

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Becoming a better listener will surly make you a better business owner, boss and more likable. That all translates into more sales and profits for your business.

In this episode Brandon breaks down five skills with tips on how you can get started becoming a better listener today.

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Becca shares how she went from management consulting, to getting her MBA, doing an internship at Facebook, getting an offer, turning it down and going all in on Piedmont Pennies. 

We talk about if spending the money on an MBA is worth it and do you need it to be an entrepreneur. 

She also shares her lessons learned along with some other insights about business. 

You'll come away with lessons you can apply to your business.

About Becca Jordan Wright

Becca is the Founder and Owner of Piedmont Pennies, North Carolina's handcrafted cheese snack.
 
Born and raised in North Carolina, with a corporate background in Management Consulting and Big Tech, Becca's love for hospitality and food was finally realized when she launched Piedmont Pennies D2C in September 2020 during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Becca's goal was to provide her community a way to "Stay cheesin" during the difficult times of COVID, and she enlisted the help of her fellow MBA classmates to "pinch pennies" and market.
 
Today, Piedmont Pennies is based in Charlotte, NC, employees five NC residents, and is in over 40 retail stores as well as online at Piedmont Pennies.
 
Based on her Grandmother's recipe, these spicy cheese snacks are the perfect cross between a homemade cracker and a biscuit. They pair perfectly alongside a cold beer or glass of wine, and make the ideal charcuterie board addition for your savory snack lover. 

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Be prepared to answer these four questions in your investor meetings. They're not your typical questions and you don't want to get caught off guard and blow your whole investor meeting. 
 
 The fourth one is the biggest zinger. If you're prepared to answer it with out missing a beat, you'll surely look like a rock start and likely win over investors. We bet it causes a long pause when you think about it. 
 
 If you have a great answer write to us. We want to hear it.

This is a follow on episode to episode 131 where we covered 93 questions investors can ask in your pitch meetings.  Listen to the episode and...

You don't have to write them all down because we made it easy for you
 
 Download this free cheat sheet with all 93 questions >>>

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If you're going to raise money for your company you're going to get asked a ton of questions from your first meeting, to your second all the way through the due diligence period until you finally close your round.
 
Over the years I've kept a running list of questions that investors have asked me and our companies when pitching all the way through to the close and...
 
 Questions I've asked as a venture capitalist and angel investor when entrepreneurs are pitching.

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Brian Hahn Co-founded Nomad with his business partner Noah Dentzel nine years ago. They've bootstrapped the company since it's inception with their first Kick Starter project, have not taken any investor money and have been going strong ever since 2012. And...

It all started with a single product idea - an ultra-portable, minimalist charging cable. Yes, they started by making a charging cable and built a sucessful company with over thirty employees.

Nomad makes beautifially designed, fuctional products for your Apple products. They use the highest quality, longest-lasting materials available. All Nomad's concepts are created from the ground up, rather than white labeling existing products.
 
 From the Horween Leather they use for their cases and Apple Watch straps, to the rugged Kevlar® construction of our cables, they choose materials that stand out and outlast.

Brian is a cool cat and you'll love our concersaton and all the tips he drops from running Kickstarter campaigns, online marketing, getting along with your co-founders, building a cool product company and more...

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Part 16 of our Masterclass on How to Make a Pitch Deck for Investors to raise money for your company in 13 slides.
 
 You've built your investor pitch deck, lined up meetings with investors and now it's time for your investor meeting. What do you do in the meeting?

These seven tips will give you the playbook to make sure you're giving you and your company the very best shot at raising money from investors. They're prepare you for what to expect so you're not caught off guard. 

Put these tips to work and go get'em!
 
 What is this Perfecting Your Pitch Masterclass Series?

We're perfecting your pitch so you have the very best chance to raise the money from investors to take your business to the next level.

If you want to raise or borrow money you need the right pitch deck. Do it wrong and it's the difference between raising the money you need for your business and not raising any.
 
 You'll get it right by following this simple, proven, battle tested thirteen slide pitch deck outline.

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