Strategy Sprints: B2B Sales for Founders

🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ This 'unknown' ad-tech stock crashed 40% while insiders quietly bought the dip. Here's why it could be the next 10-bagger hiding in plain sight. Complete fundamental analysis of TTD stock - the programmatic advertising platform that's crushing competition with 25% growth and 95% customer retention. Real Use Case: Deutsche Telekom achieved 11x better conversions + 18x lower costs Strong Fundamentals: 25% growth, 15%+ ROIC with upward trend Triple Moat Defense: Network effects, 95% retention, 1200+ AI models Massive Opportunity: Only 12% international vs 60% of global ad spend "Switzerland of Ads" - Neutral platform vs Google/Meta walled gardens Connected TV (CTV) segment exploding - 40% of business Solved attribution problem with logged-in viewing data Growing faster than programmatic advertising market (25% vs 15%) 67% gross margins with AI-powered optimization Perfect for growth investors, tech stock enthusiasts, and anyone building a long-term wealth portfolio. Includes real portfolio decisions and Sprint Club entry timing. Chapter Markers: 00:46 - Investment Framework: Use case, profitability, growth, moats, risks 01:10 - Use Case Example: Deutsche Telekom's Magenta TV subscription campaign 01:44 - TTD Platform Benefits: AI targeting, better ROI, seed data usage 02:25 - Results: 11x improvement in conversions, 18x lower costs 03:05 - Attribution Solution: CTV users are logged in (no cookie problems) 04:18 - Customer Loyalty: 95% retention rate, sophisticated media buyers 04:36 - Profitability Test: ROIC above 15% requirement - TTD passes with upward trend 05:25 - Sprint Club Alpha: Real-time trade alerts for members 05:42 - Growth Analysis: Currently 25% growth (above 15% requirement) 06:17 - Three Moats: Network effects, 95% loyalty, proprietary IP/algorithms 07:28 - SWOT Strengths: 25.8% market share, 67% gross margins, 1200 ML models 07:54 - Major Weakness: Poor AI transition execution caused 40% crash 08:23 - CTV Opportunity: 40% of business, growing faster than market 08:42 - International Expansion: US 88% vs Rest of World 12% (huge opportunity) 09:14 - Investment Thesis: "Switzerland of Ads" - neutral, transparent platform 10:17 - Competitive Advantage: Open internet vs closed walled gardens (Google, Meta) 11:00 - Buy Decision: Yes, bought the dip at $72 (worth $82) SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com/offers/q5PdV9FV DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ I am not a professional investor and have never claimed to be. I'm a private investor sharing my experience of what I've learned, where I have had success, and where I've had failures. I share my thoughts on investing and performance with transparency. My approach and goal to investing is to buy high-quality long-term investments in world-class businesses that I call "compounders". I view my investments as businesses, not as stocks. I am a strategy advisor. Over the years as an advisor, I compounded my knowledge. I take the same iterative learning approach to my study of investing. I study investing as a craft in the continual pursuit of being better. I will make mistakes in investment decisions from time to time. Results are not guaranteed. Please do not blindly follow me into any investments, and make sure your portfolio and investments are built around your specific income, risk tolerance, personality, timeline, and overall circumstances.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 Free Sales Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Your face is being stolen right now. Small business owners, creators, even people with tiny social media accounts are being impersonated by AI. Here's how to fight back. Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Lodi AI, exposes the reality of AI impersonation attacks targeting entrepreneurs and reveals the protection strategies that actually work. Even small creators are being impersonated on Instagram, X, YouTube Scammers use your face to sell crypto, fake products, extort customers Big platforms can't keep up - you're on your own Legal frameworks are struggling to catch up with AI speed Who legally owns your digital face (the answer will surprise you) What to do when you discover impersonators using your likeness How face/voice recognition tools can automate takedown requests Why triage response beats prevention for most businesses Real case studies of extortion attempts and recovery How small businesses can use AI to compete with giants LinkedIn content strategy that converts without ChatGPT Industry-specific sales techniques for technical services Team building and hiring strategies for AI companies Perfect for entrepreneurs, content creators, business owners, and anyone with an online presence who wants to protect their digital identity while leveraging AI for growth. Chapter Markers: 01:07 - Digital Face Ownership: Complex legal question varies by context 02:25 - Lawmakers vs AI: EU aggressively legislating, US struggling to keep up 03:18 - Real Impersonation Case: Simon's Instagram meme coin scam experience 04:13 - Protection Strategy: Face recognition, voice recognition, name checks 05:33 - Google Review Extortion: Outside Lodi AI's scope of protection 06:13 - Emergency Response: Not too late to call - great for triage situations 06:47 - Deep Fake War Status: Bad guys currently winning the coercion battle 08:00 - AI Arbitrage Opportunity: Small businesses can move faster than big companies 10:41 - Client Acquisition: Partnerships over cold calling for public figures 11:46 - LinkedIn Marketing: Know your channel, focus where audience lives 12:52 - Content Strategy: High-quality research beats AI-generated content 14:15 - Sales Follow-up: Blogs create touchpoints in sales conversations 15:37 - Technical Learning: Trial and error, no magic formula 16:24 - Neural Network Pivot: Recognized existential crisis in 2015-2016 18:04 - Team Structure: 40 people, closers only (no setters) 18:38 - Sales Training: Industry expertise more important than technique 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, based in Vienna. 2,400+ B2B founders have gone through his sales acceleration programs. Before that, he coached 2,000+ teams, including Google, BMW and Airbus. Author of "Strategy Sprints" (2022) and "Time Freedom" (2026) with Jay Abraham. Competitive rower. Father of 3.

🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ This Latin American stock returned 40% in 6 months while most investors ignored it. Here's why it could be the next Amazon - or your biggest mistake Deep dive into MELI stock - the Latin American e-commerce and fintech giant that's quietly dominating 18 countries while delivering 27% ROIC and 37% growth. WHAT MAKES MERCADO LIBRE SPECIAL: 27% ROIC - Top 20 most profitable companies globally Network Effects Moat - 67M users, impossible to replicate Massive Growth Runway - Only 16% e-commerce penetration in LatAm Amazon + Stripe Baby" - Combined marketplace and payments dominance 47% GMV Growth - The key metric that matters most COMPLETE FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS: Use case breakdown (real customer examples) Profitability deep dive (why 27% ROIC matters) Competitive moats analysis SWOT breakdown Fair value calculation ($2030 vs current $2560) Entry timing strategy Quality company, but is NOW the right time to buy? Perfect for growth investors, international stock enthusiasts, and anyone building a long-term compounding portfolio. Includes real Sprint Club results and income portfolio updates. Chapter Markers: 00:27 - Investment Framework: Start with Use Case Analysis 00:36 - Real Customer Example: Wagner & Mariana's Children's Clothing Business 01:35 - Results: 40% Sales Growth, $30K Credit, $11K Inventory Loan 02:25 - Profitability Test: 27% ROIC vs 15% Minimum Requirement 03:05 - Quality Ranking: Top 10-20 Companies Globally 03:35 - Growth Analysis: 90% of Time Above 20% Since 2018 04:41 - Current Growth: 37% with Sustainable Track Record 04:52 - Competitive Moats: Network Effects + Payment + Logistics 05:36 - Customer Loyalty: Credit History, Payment Rails, Shipping Benefits 06:33 - SWOT Analysis: 67M Users, 47% GMV Growth, 18 Countries 07:07 - Major Weakness: Heavy Investment Requirements & Currency Exposure 07:36 - Growth Opportunity: Only 16% E-commerce Penetration in LatAm 08:19 - Investment Thesis: "If Amazon and Stripe Had a Baby" 08:50 - Buy Decision: Yes, But Fair Value is $2,030 vs $2,560 Today SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com/offers/q5PdV9FV DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ I am not a professional investor and have never claimed to be. I'm a private investor sharing my experience of what I've learned, where I have had success, and where I've had failures. I share my thoughts on investing and performance with transparency. My approach and goal to investing is to buy high-quality long-term investments in world-class businesses that I call "compounders". I view my investments as businesses, not as stocks. I am a strategy advisor. Over the years as an advisor, I compounded my knowledge. I take the same iterative learning approach to my study of investing. I study investing as a craft in the continual pursuit of being better. I will make mistakes in investment decisions from time to time. Results are not guaranteed. Please do not blindly follow me into any investments, and make sure your portfolio and investments are built around your specific income, risk tolerance, personality, timeline, and overall circumstances.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 Free Sales Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Traditional marketing is dead. 60% of Google searches now end with zero clicks, and your competitors who adapt to these 4 pillars will dominate while others disappear. Marcus Sheridan, author of "Endless Customers," reveals why entrepreneurs are struggling with lead generation and sales in 2025 - plus the exact framework to become the most trusted brand in your market. CRITICAL CHANGES HAPPENING NOW: 60% of Google searches end in zero clicks AI is replacing traditional search behavior 75% of buyers want seller-free experiences YouTube will become more important than websites THE 4 PILLARS OF ENDLESS CUSTOMERS: Say what competitors won't say (transparency wins) Show what others won't show (video-first strategy) Sell differently (pricing calculators = 300-500% more leads) Be more human (authentic connection in AI age) The 3 F's Framework - Remove friction, fear, and make everything faster Perfect for coaches, consultants, service providers, and entrepreneurs who've noticed their marketing stopped working and need a proven system to generate endless customers. Chapter Markers: 02:03 - The AI Revolution: ChatGPT changing search behavior forever 03:14 - The New Reality: 60% of Google searches end with no clicks 04:42 - The Core Strategy: Becoming the most known and trusted brand 05:57 - The 4 Pillars: Say, show, sell, and be more human than competitors 07:01 - The Big 5 Research Topics: Cost, problems, comparisons, reviews, best 09:21 - Breaking Industry Rules: Why being different is essential 10:07 - The Pricing Frustration: Why hiding costs drives customers away 11:35 - 3 Reasons Companies Avoid Pricing: Custom jobs, competitors, fear 14:17 - Pillar 3 Deep Dive: Selling differently with self-service tools 15:00 - Game-Changing Stat: 75% of buyers want seller-free experiences 16:12 - Pricing Estimators: The 3-500% conversion lift secret 18:18 - AI Agent Future: How AI will shop for swimming pools 20:47 - Pillar 4: Being more human through video and podcasts 23:00 - AI Avatars: Digital Marcus greeting website visitors 27:18 - YouTube Prediction: More important than websites in 5 years 29:17 - The Google Problem: Protecting $200B ad revenue model 33:09 - SEO Reality Check: Spending more, getting less results 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, based in Vienna. 2,400+ B2B founders have gone through his sales acceleration programs. Before that, he coached 2,000+ teams, including Google, BMW and Airbus. Author of "Strategy Sprints" (2022) and "Time Freedom" (2026) with Jay Abraham. Competitive rower. Father of 3.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 Free Sales Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools High net worth clients have 5-7 income streams on average - but most founders are stuck with just one. Here's how to change that without burning out. How to Build Multiple Streams of Income as an Entrepreneur (Without Killing Your Main Business) Discover the exact blueprint successful founders use to create 5-7 revenue streams while scaling their core business. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, business coaches reveal: 13 proven income streams worth pursuing (and which ones to skip) The 3-month rule that prevents overwhelm and burnout Affiliate marketing secrets that generate passive income Partnership strategies that create win-win collaborations Systems approach to scaling without working more hours Real case studies including a $12K/month options strategy Biggest mistakes that can destroy your main revenue source Perfect for coaches, consultants, service providers, and online entrepreneurs ready to diversify their income and build real wealth. Chapter Markers: 01:45 - High Net Worth Insight: Wealthy clients have 5-7 income streams 02:14 - Why You Need Multiple Streams: Risk diversification and COVID lessons 03:14 - The 13 Income Streams: Simon's complete list of revenue sources 07:01 - Options Trading Success: $12,000/month from "3 clicks" 07:35 - Avoiding Overwhelm: Marie's "easiest and quickest win" approach 09:07 - Marie's Passive Income Story: 10-year worksheets still generating revenue 10:20 - The 3-Month Rule: Sean's cadence for adding income streams safely 11:22 - Simon's Evolution: From coaching to programs to books to products 14:18 - Systems & Team Strategy: How to scale with your second stream 18:32 - Affiliate Marketing Deep Dive: Jay Abraham's 150 partnership methods 20:19 - Power Hour Strategy: 45-minute sessions creating 6 referrals 21:44 - Software Selection Criteria: Ease of use, support, and functionality 24:16 - High-Ticket Affiliate Secrets: Why $5,000 commissions beat Amazon's 3% 26:56 - Simon's 10-Level Partnership Framework: From emails to joint ventures 31:51 - Autopilot Income Streams: Teacher Paid Teachers and team delegation 33:50 - When Multiple Streams Backfire: Sean's $20K challenge disaster 38:50 - Ego vs Purpose: Building streams to prove yourself vs serving clients 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, based in Vienna. 2,400+ B2B founders have gone through his sales acceleration programs. Before that, he coached 2,000+ teams, including Google, BMW and Airbus. Author of "Strategy Sprints" (2022) and "Time Freedom" (2026) with Jay Abraham. Competitive rower. Father of 3.

🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ I waited 5 YEARS to buy this AI stock with a 42% ROIC - here's why FICO might be the ultimate data moat play (but there's a valuation problem) Discover why FICO (Fair Isaac) could be the best AI investment play with an unbreakable data moat and 90% market dominance. After 5 years on my watchlist, here's my complete investment analysis. You'll Learn: Why FICO has a 42% ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) - one of the highest on the planet How Rocket Mortgage uses FICO to approve loans in 2 hours vs industry average of 35 days The "Nobody Gets Fired" factor that creates ultimate customer loyalty Complete SWOT analysis of FICO's 90% US market share dominance Why the $4 trillion lending market makes this essential infrastructure Current valuation analysis: Fair value $1,600 vs current price $1,816 My exact entry strategy and why timing matters See how my income portfolio generated $8,900-$14,000 monthly from a $150K account using strategic options trading. Chapter Markers 00:34 - Personal Investment Story: 5 Years on Watchlist, Waiting for Entry 01:01 - Use Case Deep Dive: Rocket Mortgage Success Story 01:26 - FICO's Game-Changing Results: 2 Hours vs 35 Days Loan Approval 02:06 - The "Nobody Gets Fired" Factor: FICO as Gold Standard 03:28 - Capitalism & Lending: Why FICO is Essential to Society 04:41 - Profitability Analysis: 42% ROIC Performance 05:52 - Growth Rate: Sustainable 15% Annual Growth 06:13 - Competitive Moats: Loyalty, IP, and Regulatory Protection 07:59 - Brand Risk Aversion: The IBM Dynamic in Finance 08:14 - SWOT Analysis: 90% US Market Share Dominance 08:58 - Weaknesses: US Lending Cycle Dependency 09:17 - AI Threats vs Opportunities: Disruption and Enhancement 09:57 - Investment Thesis: Ultimate Switching Cost Moat SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com/offers/q5PdV9FV DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ I am not a professional investor and have never claimed to be. I'm a private investor sharing my experience of what I've learned, where I have had success, and where I've had failures. I share my thoughts on investing and performance with transparency. My approach and goal to investing is to buy high-quality long-term investments in world-class businesses that I call "compounders". I view my investments as businesses, not as stocks. I am a strategy advisor. Over the years as an advisor, I compounded my knowledge. I take the same iterative learning approach to my study of investing. I study investing as a craft in the continual pursuit of being better. I will make mistakes in investment decisions from time to time. Results are not guaranteed. Please do not blindly follow me into any investments, and make sure your portfolio and investments are built around your specific income, risk tolerance, personality, timeline, and overall circumstances.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 Free Sales Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Discover the 3 AI tools that generated millions in revenue for these successful entrepreneurs - plus the costly mistakes that could destroy your brand Join us to reveal the exact AI tools and strategies driving massive business growth in 2025. What You'll Learn: The #1 AI tool every founder should install first (it's not what you think) How I built a million-dollar dashboard in 1 hour using Claude AI Marie's secret to automating client research and personalized outreach The 3 AI tools that replace expensive assistants and VAs Critical mistakes that could ruin your brand (and how to avoid them) Sean's 3 DM rules that win every time using AI Featured AI Tools: ChatGPT for business automation Claude Pro for building custom solutions Google Workspace integration strategies Fathom AI for meeting notes ClickUp AI for project management Fixer AI as your virtual executive assistant Plus: Napkin AI, Gamma AI, Sora, CapCut AI Learn why 95% of founders fail at AI implementation and the simple framework that guarantees success. Chapter Markers 01:44 - First AI Tool Recommendations: Starting from scratch 02:42 - Marie's Approach: ChatGPT for email customization and client research 04:52 - Simon's Foundation: Google Workspace + Claude Pro integration 08:16 - Profit-Driving AI Tools: Marie's top picks (Fathom, ClickUp) 11:33 - Simon's Power Tools: CloudPro dashboards, Fixer AI assistant 16:53 - Sean's Content Tools: Napkin AI, Gamma AI, Sora, CapCut 18:52 - Major AI Mistakes: Marie on tool paralysis and forcing wrong fits 21:21 - Time Study Strategy: Sean's 15-minute tracking method 23:06 - Simon's Conference Mistake: Learning vs. executing balance 25:45 - Tool Selection Filters: Marie's efficiency + company stability criteria 28:26 - Simon's Testing Process: One-week team evaluation method 33:45 - Vulnerability Round: AI tool failures and lessons learned 38:14 - Relationship Concerns: Marie on AI in relationship-driven business 40:58 - DM Writing Rules: Sean's 3 rules for AI-generated messages 43:53 - Closing Tips: Focus, test one tool deeply, stay consistent 45:28 - Monday-Friday Structure: Simon's weekly priority system 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, based in Vienna. 2,400+ B2B founders have gone through his sales acceleration programs. Before that, he coached 2,000+ teams, including Google, BMW and Airbus. Author of "Strategy Sprints" (2022) and "Time Freedom" (2026) with Jay Abraham. Competitive rower. Father of 3.

🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ The AI Revolution Is Here. But What’s the Smartest Way to Invest Without Taking Big Risks? In this video, we explore whether Arista Networks (ANET) is the ultimate “pick and shovel” play in the AI revolution. While most investors are chasing risky AI startups, we’re breaking down a highly profitable, fast-growing, and essential infrastructure company powering giants like Microsoft and Meta. What You'll Learn: Why Arista Networks could be a safe compounder for the next decade How it fits the 15% profitability and growth rule What makes it defendable — from switching costs to client loyalty Full SWOT analysis, competitive risks, and hidden opportunities Our investment thesis, entry points, and real-time price alerts Want to invest with sharper tools and sharper minds? Chapter Markers 0:00 - AI Revolution Introduction: Pick and shovel investment opportunity 0:40 - Analysis Framework: Use case, profitability, growth, moats, SWOT 1:00 - Use Case Examples: Meta and Microsoft as major clients 1:25 - Microsoft Deep Dive: Cloud scaling to world's #2 position 2:42 - Profitability Analysis: 27.6% margins (incredibly profitable) 3:52 - Growth Analysis: 27% growth rate with upward trend 4:15 - Competitive Moats: No network effects, but strong loyalty/switching costs 5:15 - Loyalty Moat: EOS deployment creates massive migration costs 5:47 - Barriers to Entry: 18 months to land Microsoft as example 6:50 - SWOT Analysis: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats 7:12 - Client Concentration Risk: 35% from tech giants 8:10 - Investment Thesis: Essential pick-and-shovel play for AI networking 8:37 - Valuation & Position: DCF shows $82 fair value, entered in 60s SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com/offers/q5PdV9FV DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ I am not a professional investor and have never claimed to be. I'm a private investor sharing my experience of what I've learned, where I have had success, and where I've had failures. I share my thoughts on investing and performance with transparency. My approach and goal to investing is to buy high-quality long-term investments in world-class businesses that I call "compounders". I view my investments as businesses, not as stocks. I am a strategy advisor. Over the years as an advisor, I compounded my knowledge. I take the same iterative learning approach to my study of investing. I study investing as a craft in the continual pursuit of being better. I will make mistakes in investment decisions from time to time. Results are not guaranteed. Please do not blindly follow me into any investments, and make sure your portfolio and investments are built around your specific income, risk tolerance, personality, timeline, and overall circumstances.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 Free Sales Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Are you tired of inconsistent results and organizational chaos that prevents your business from truly thriving? In this insightful interview, Martin reveals the 10 big mistakes many businesses make, including: • Focusing solely on org charts (anatomy) or processes (physiology), ignoring the vital 'neurology.' • Copying competitors' structures, which means copying their strategy and hindering your unique advantage. • Optimizing for weaknesses instead of building on strengths and defining what's right first. • Starting with people rather than prioritizing the customer, the true purpose of a business. Discover the Vital System Model (VSSM), a powerful, scalable framework derived from natural organisms, outlining five essential functions every organization needs to ensure long-term viability and adaptability. Learn how this model helps you create a coherent, interlinked system where success is not just possible, but probable and repeatable. Whether you lead a large corporation, a small team, or even need to organize your personal life, understand the neurological structure that enables faster, better decisions and helps you build an environment where you always succeed. Chapter Markers 2:13: Cardinal Mistake #1: Focusing Only on Anatomy (Org Charts) and Physiology (Processes) 5:02: Cardinal Mistake #2: Copying Competitors Instead of Creating Unique Strategy 6:22: Cardinal Mistake #3: Optimizing Weaknesses Instead of Building on Strengths 8:15: Cardinal Mistake #4: Starting with People Instead of Customer Purpose 10:15: The Five Essential Functions of Viable System Model (VSM) 14:03: Practical Application Example (Simon's Phone Organization in 5 Buckets) 18:44: Weekly Team Alignment (Monday Goals, Friday Learning Sessions) 21:34: How VSM Becomes a Natural Way of Thinking and Organizing 25:21: Principle of Subsidiarity (Bottom-Up Decision Delegation) 28:44: Constellation Software Case Study (Decentralized Acquisition Model) 32:31: VSM as Organizational Language and Martin's Contact Information CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, based in Vienna. 2,400+ B2B founders have gone through his sales acceleration programs. Before that, he coached 2,000+ teams, including Google, BMW and Airbus. Author of "Strategy Sprints" (2022) and "Time Freedom" (2026) with Jay Abraham. Competitive rower. Father of 3.

🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: https://www.strategysprints.com/offers/q5PdV9FV DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ I am not a professional investor and have never claimed to be. I'm a private investor sharing my experience of what I've learned, where I have had success, and where I've had failures. I share my thoughts on investing and performance with transparency. My approach and goal to investing is to buy high-quality long-term investments in world-class businesses that I call "compounders". I view my investments as businesses, not as stocks. I am a strategy advisor. Over the years as an advisor, I compounded my knowledge. I take the same iterative learning approach to my study of investing. I study investing as a craft in the continual pursuit of being better. I will make mistakes in investment decisions from time to time. Results are not guaranteed. Please do not blindly follow me into any investments, and make sure your portfolio and investments are built around your specific income, risk tolerance, personality, timeline, and overall circumstances.