Scale By Numbers

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we talk to Hayden Cohen, a New York based entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Near.  Near helps fast growing companies and enterprises scale remote teams with the best talent in Latin America.  Hayden started Near in 2020 after hiring remote teammates from Latin America for his startup studio, Effectual Ventures.  He leads Product and Go-To Market efforts for Near. 

Key Takeaways in this episode:

• How to save time and money hiring with near [13:13]
• The culture of hiring in Latin America [20:04]
• The Benefits of hiring talent in Latin America [25:33]
• Contracts and Compliance [33:53]
• How to filter bad applications [43:35]

Want to learn more about Hire With Near? Check out their website HERE where you can view case studies, a resource page, and sign up for their newsletter. 

You can also email Hayden directly at [email protected].

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The Economics Era of Values-Driven Marketing
In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we spoke with David Allison. David has been described as a human values expert, a global researcher and a best-selling author. His company, Valuegraphics, focuses on mapping the core human values of everyone on earth and has spent decades doing research on values-driven data. It’s all about market research, marketing, and what actually makes people tick.

David is a national keynote speaker, and Best Seller and author of We Are All The Same Age Now and, most recently, The Death of Demographics.

Key Takeaways in this episode:

• Why Demographics are no longer helping us understand people [3:18:00]
• How to use values to leverage your business [12:59:00}
• Practical examples of how to use key-value data to kickstart your business {26:40:00] 
• The problem with looking at people based on their demographics {31:18:00}

Want to learn more about David Allison and Value Graphics, start HERE
Check Out David's new Book, "The Death of Demographics," HERE.

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In this episode of Ask A CFO, host Steve Matthews asks James Vanreusel the difficult questions surrounding raising prices without risking your customers. 

Are you experiencing expenses tied to inflation, increasing overheads, and narrowing profit margins?  You might be thinking you need to increase your prices.

But does the fear of losing new customers, or even worse, your long-term customers, keep you awake at night? Well, this episode might help you out. 

Learn how to communicate price increases with your customers and realize the fear vs rewards when raising your prices.

Need CFO-level support and strategic advice but are not ready for an interim CFO? The CFO thinking partner may be able to help.  Learn more here:

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In this episode of Ask A CFO with James Vanreusel and Steve Matthews, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of hiring after disruptive Covid-19-related constraints.

Along with the benefits of flexible work and remote job applications, new employment issues have emerged, and many countries are seeing some of their lowest employment rates. 

We discuss the benefits of recruiting internationally as well as challenges that might interrupt work, such as time zones and flexibility in certain professions.

Hire with Near– You can get in touch by going to hirewithnear.com or sending an email to [email protected]. 

https://www.hirewithnear.com/free-guides/hiring-remotely-in-latin-america

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Investing in the New Frontier of Space Connectivity with Katherine Monson

Have you ever wondered how private businesses operate in space? It's difficult to comprehend the technological advancements and innovations in commercial space industries that can truly benefit humans on Earth!

In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we speak with Katherine Monson, the Chief Operating Officer for Hedron, who is working on communications infrastructure in space. Hedron is an aerospace company that is developing a hybrid RF and optical relay network in order to improve communication between space and Earth.

It’s fascinating to hear Katherine speak about the different layers of the space industry and how Hedron is trying to create faster connectivity between space and earth with lasers! 

What You’ll Learn:

• How businesses operate in space
• The different types of companies in space
• How important the commercial space sector is
• What fundraising is like for space startups
• How the space industry differs from 10 years ago
• The unique ecosystem in the space industry
• Whether or not governments control business operations
• The problems that Hedron is trying to solve

Key Takeaways

1. How beneficial the space industry is to people here on earth
2. The new innovations that are revolutionizing the space industry
3. The logistics of operating a business in space

Want to learn more? Start HERE

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Diana Mao - CEO and Co-Founder of Nomi Network

In this episode of scale by numbers, we talk with the co-founder and CEO of Nomi Network, Diana Mao. Diana and two other women passionate about human rights founded Nomi Network to provide economic opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and women at risk of human trafficking.  

Diana discusses her motivation for founding Nomi Network, the challenges she’s encountered along the way, and the positive impact her foundation has had worldwide. 

Their partnerships and grants, along with donations received, have enabled them to set up ten training sites. The team is very outcome-driven, taking wisdom from the private sector and adapting their learnings for their non-profit model. 

What You’ll Learn:

• What Diana has learned from the past 12 years of running Nomi Network.
• The systemic barriers that Nomi Network faces.
• How to build partnerships and acquire funding.
• Where to get seed funding as a charity / non-profit.
• How to manage cash / donor burnout.
• How much benefit one donation can have.
• The importance of building trust in a community.

Key Takeaways:

• The value of investing in a human being is astronomical.
• Look for ways to invest in those around you.
• You can be part of the solution by doing your part every day.   

Want to learn more about Nomi Network and their mission to end human trafficking? Start Here  

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Perfect for companies who are on the edge of growth, and ready to take that next step but want someone to do the work for you.  Bring us on board as your interim CFO. We'll guide you through the planning & execution you'll need to guide your growth.  From modeling to M&A our expert team is ready to dive in.  

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How Board Members Support the Success of The Start-Up CEO

In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we have an exciting conversation with Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures, who has worked as a venture capitalist for over 20 years.  

She shares experiences as a board member, giving her incredible insight into the value that a board of directors brings to businesses, small and large.  

Understand the board of directors' role and their authority in making decisions, what it takes to become a productive board member, along with the challenges a board member can face.  

What You’ll Learn:

• What you should consider when choosing board members.
• What authority do different boards have, and what roles do they play?
• The difficulties a member of a board of directors may face.
• What obligations do you have as a board member?
• Differences between mentors, advisory boards, and governing boards.
• Why does a company need a board of directors?
• How important are the relationships with stakeholders?
• How to become a productive board member.
• How to find a work-life balance as a board member.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand what a typical resume of a board member looks like. 
• Let people know that becoming a board member is something you’re interested in. 
• Meet with others who are on the board you’re interested in. 

Want to learn more about Threshold Ventures? Start Here.

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Benefits of Building a Strong Relationship with Your Start-Up Bank

In today's discussion, we take a deep dive into banking with Kelly Caviglia, who focuses on supporting startups and creating relationships with early-stage founders at Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC . 

What are the essential factors you should look at before selecting a bank? What pain points can a startup-focused bank solve? How do you build a relationship with your bank? 

What You’ll Learn:

• Finding the right bank for your startup. 
• Getting venture debt or investor capital from banks. 
• What a first-time founder should be looking for in a bank. 
• How a startup-focused bank can solve many pain points. 
• How to develop a relationship and partnership with your bank.

Key Takeaways

Choosing a bank is a critical decision for any startup. If you are a seed stage, or series A or B, you should look for a friendly bank that works specifically with startups, such as Bridge Bank.

The ecosystem and partnerships that these banks have can be significant. It's essential to evaluate the relationships a bank has with other software vendors, startup credit cards, and capital investors for when your business needs to scale.

How quickly can you get funds from your bank? It depends on the type of bank and what relationship you have with them. Kelly loves getting to know her clients better and gives founders her phone number so they can get in touch with her right away, so founders can move very quickly with their funding or underwriting at Bridge Bank.

To get started or learn more about how Kelly can help you and your Start Up click here!


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• How to run a nonprofit organization in the tech space
• Challenges and opportunities within the nonprofit tech model
• How to scale a nonprofit by joining an accelerator.
• How technology can be beneficial to scale organizations.
• How entrepreneurs can learn from others' mistakes.
• The unique ecosystem Fast Forward offers for nonprofits.
• How nonprofits can make an additional source of capital.
• How to leverage peer networks.
• Financial models used within the industry.

• Differences between a for-profit, and a nonprofit that is looking at impact at scale. 
• Be very specific in the accelerators that you participate in.
• Knowing who the right people are to do your bookkeeping, your accounting, your HR, and all the things that technology nonprofits are really looking for is really critical.

 Ready to learn more about the Fast Forward Accelerator? Start Here

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The Overview

Do you struggle to find a balance between your work and personal life? Do you find yourself up at 3 am thinking about tomorrow’s tasks? You do not need to sacrifice your personal life for career success – you need to plan strategically and more effectively! 

In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we talk with Blake Stratton, a business consultant at Full Focus, a performance coaching company that has worked with nearly 1000 businesses. Full Focus helps businesses build strategies for their companies to succeed and aims to help its clients find peace between their work and home lives. They call this the double win - “helping high achievers live their best lives.”

Blake gives insight into their strategies to keep this balance by aligning your goals into daily tasks. We discover the importance of using a planner efficiently, creating a positive work environment, finding pain points and opportunities in your business, and much more. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to find out who your audience is.
• How to narrow your focus on your most important goals.
• How to plan your workdays efficiently.
• How to find the perfect work/life balance.
• How you can reduce your business costs.
• How to keep motivated and stay productive.
• How you can learn from other businesses mistakes.
• How to create a great work culture within your business.
• How you can benefit from having a coach.

Key Takeaway

Blake said, you don't get extra credit for going it alone, you don't get extra credit for trial and error, you don't get extra credit, because you said it, I did this without having to ask anyone for help. There are no bragging rights, it's overrated.
 
That statement really encompasses his philosophy, but also the company that he works with that if you need help there is so much help out there.  Whether it's different courses, mentors, or professional business coaches.  When you need that help to accelerate your personal development or business growth, dont wait.  You dont want to become the lid on your company's growth

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Perfect for companies who are on the edge of growth, and ready to take that next step but want someone to do the work for you.  Bring us on board as your interim CFO. We'll guide you through the planning & execution you'll need to guide your growth.  From modeling to M&A our expert team is ready to dive in.  

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