OpenPhone

Exciting news! OpenPhone API is launching in Fall 2024 😏

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Notion 🥳 This brings you two incredible offers: ✔️20% off OpenPhone for 12 months ✔️6 months of Notion's Plus plan, including Unlimited AI, for free. It's the combo you didn't know you needed until now. Apply to Notion for Startups here: https://notion.so/startups

Our attention spans are shorter than ever. With work, do you ever find yourself losing your spot because you're trying to take notes while also paying attention to the conversation? It's a common struggle! That's why our team focused on building features to tackle real-world problems like this. Enter our AI call transcripts and summaries. We recently asked our team about their favorite features, and Christina Hess, our Sr. Engineering Manager, was quick to mention how game-changing this one is. She loves being able to hop on call fully focused, knowing she won't miss a thing. With the transcripts and recordings, she can revisit all the important points and action items whenever she needs. We have to be thankful to be living in a time when we have helpful tools at our disposal. You can be 100% present with your clients, strengthening those relationships without the distraction of note-taking. For any business owner, that's gold. You stay on top of your game and your client interactions without breaking a sweat over the details. Speaking of which, if you're curious about what these details are around call summaries and transcripts, go here: https://lnkd.in/eFyQJ2j7

Using snippets > re-writing the same response over & over again.

How long does it take for your employees to complete your onboarding process? Tem the founder of Optemization—a tech consultancy that helps companies adopt modern productivity and collaboration tools—emphasizes the importance of a strong onboarding process. Here are his top strategies 👇 1. Streamline onboarding with Notion. Centralize tasks and information using Notion. With customizable onboarding templates available online, you can ensure new hires get up to speed quickly and efficiently. 2. Make onboarding personalized and interactive. Create a personalized onboarding page for each new hire, complete with their name and role-specific information. This facilitates a smooth introduction to team members, tools, and expectations. 3. Encourage early involvement. Assign meaningful tasks early on and pair new hires with an onboarding buddy. This helps them feel connected and valued from the start, accelerating their integration into the team. For a detailed guide on making onboarding easy peasy, check out his article here: https://lnkd.in/eUbKAqg4

In episode 1 of our "Founder to Founder" podcast, John Andrew Entwistle, Founder and CEO of Wander, shared some great hiring advice. He emphasized that when growing your team, focus on creating an environment where people want to stay long-term. You shouldn't have to convince someone to join your company; the right fit should feel like a match made in heaven. One common mistake John pointed out is asking roundabout questions during interviews. Instead, he suggests being direct. He shares an example of this approach in the video below, which highlights the importance of being upfront towards potential employees. This is just one of the many insights John shared. For more tips, check out the full episode 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eUtGjcvz

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Connor G., a small business owner at Constant Hire and Atlas Self storage. He shared some great insights on creating an effective onboarding experience that any business owner can use. Every business owner knows that retention is key because high turnover means losing dollars. "Your best defense against turnover is to create a strong onboarding process—one that provides clarity, training, and connection to your employee within their first month on the job." One of his top tips: Spend time simplifying your SOPs and have new employees recreate them and ask questions. This helps them understand the procedures better and identify any potential flaws or hiccups.

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🎙️ Episode 1 of "Founder to Founder" is live! We're excited to launch our podcast with John Andrew Entwistle, Founder and CEO of Wander. John Andrew's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. From starting a small business as a teenager to founding the successful Coder, and then quickly moving on to Wander, his story is a showcases resilience and innovation. In this episode, John Andrew shares: - His journey from teen entrepreneur to founding Wander - Practical tips for derisking your business model - His no-BS approach to hiring This conversation is packed with valuable insights for any entrepreneur. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ebzV7TUh

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