John Carbrey @JohnCarbrey
Co-creating ventures with impactful entrepreneurs johncarbrey.com Toronto, Ontario Joined November 2009-
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Focus on solving problems first, and watch the business naturally emerge. It's a reminder that at the heart of every successful venture is a solution to a real-world issue.
A solution that misses the customer's pain is not worth selling. Here are two things you need to do before you sell: 1. Understand the strength of the pain 2. Understand the frequency of the pain After you understand that, you can use this model to find your GTM strategy.
Henry Ford's insightful quote reminds us that actions, not intentions, are the true foundation of a lasting reputation.
How can you “buy” an unfair advantage for a new venture? 🤝 Pay w/ your equity: co-founder, venture studio, or incubator/accelerator. 10-50% 💵 Pay w/ your dollars: hire people w/ skills you don’t have. 100K-1M$ ⏳ Pay w/ your time: build skills & do it yourself. 5-10yrs.
~90% of the success of a venture is these three measures: Amount of your “entrepreneurial advantage” Commitment to fulfill a unique mission Size of the opportunity Without them, you’ll get crushed by competition, joylessly grind, or end up in a hobby.
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@JohnCarbrey There is a time for thoughtfulness and a time for action. Like most things, the answer is probably boring: everything in moderation.
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