Jeremy Glauser

We have a few spots open for our Founder’s breakfast tomorrow. If you are looking to sell a business or buy a business this a great event for you. Joshua Lindsey Utah has sold more than $300 million in small businesses will be covering these topics: ➡️ Common misconceptions when selling a business. ➡️ What increases value in a business. ➡️ What makes a business lendable. Come ready to network, share experiences, and gain insights from fellow founders. Link in comments to RSVP. #networking #founders #entreprenuers

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I get asked this a lot and I post this same example a lot... "Hey Jeff, what is a deal room and why should I use one for my raise?" Here's an example of a deal room for one of our funds https://lnkd.in/g8XQKVXR You use them so that the investors have all of the information they need online in one place so that they can make a decision quicker and easier than the old school ways like pamphlets, mailers, email attachments etc. They can even invest on the portal, E-sign documents, get updates, reports etc. all in one place. And if the sponsor does multiple deals on one platform, they can see them all under 1 login.

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I love it when you have a solid debate with people online about a specific topic/problem and they call you out about what you're actually doing to solve said problem and you reply back with 10 years of examples and results from your efforts. The conversation quicky turns from you're a jerk to oh wow, you actually know what you're talking about and can back it up. https://lnkd.in/gchKZAxe

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Los Gatos Market Update📈 Market appears to have begun to cool. As we’re still notably in the Seller’s zone, prices have not yet adjusted. If the market continues to cool, then expect prices to follow lower. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.🏡 Click this Link to see Full Report 👉 https://loom.ly/KWpujkg The BV Team www.thebvteam.com Ben Barbic Ben@thebvteam.com (408) 202-3219 Peter Vaughan Peter@thebvteam.com (650) 576-0850 #CupertinoSold #RealEstateSuccess #NewHomeowners #PropertySale #CupertinoRealEstate #MarketReport #IndustryInsights #MarketAnalysis #BusinessTrends #EconomicUpdate #MarketTrends #IndustryAnalysis #MarketResearch #BusinessData #MarketInsights

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There is one Del Taco that seems to have better results and a better reputation that all the rest. Why? If you're from Southern California, then you likely know this Del Taco off the Lenwood exit in Barstow, heading up Interstate 15. People talk about it. It's the only Del Taco that I hear have "word of mouth" advertising. Honestly, it's the only Del Taco that I hear people speak positively about. Like... "we always have to stop at the Lenwood Del Taco" type of word of mouth. It's a staple for people leaving California and going north. Do they have a better location? (No... if you know Barstow... then you know.) Do they do more advertising? (No) Do they have less competition? (No... there is everything at that exit.) So what do they do different? It's simple. They don't skimp, and they don't nickel and dime you. The tacos (and everything else) are always fresh, packed with cheese, and it just feels like everything you order there is just better than any other Del Taco. Like orders of magnitude better. The lesson: This applies to every other business in any other industry. When there is so much emphasis on "controlling costs" or "maximizing profits" that you begin to provide a degraded level of service, then you are setting your business up to be nothing special. A business that no-one talks about. A last resort. But when you go the extra mile, people will begin to talk... and you'll make up the difference in volume.

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What are the top business mistakes that startup founders make, and how can you overcome them? 🤷 Last week, the San Diego Innovation Council brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors in the same room. One of the key questions posed, was "how do you get entrepreneurship right?" What really stood out were the perspectives shared by Arman Asadi, a 3x founder and the CEO of Steno AI. Here are the 4 areas that he observed are most often miscalculated by first-time founders. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 Avoid building a founding team that has the same skillsets. Instead, assemble your team to have minimal overlap in skills, with just enough domain expertise in critical areas to enable you to delegate and move forward. From day 1, make it abundantly clear what each person’s title is in the org and what the decision-making process looks like. Who owns what? 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 Don’t give product away for free. Realize that your competition is always playing psychological games, and remember revenue = traction. Focus on your early adopters, and stop giving things away for free with the hope of future revenue. Talk to your customers, get someone to commit to trading money for a product or service, get customer feedback, and iterate.  𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 Get out of the mindset that VC is a starting point. In most cases, VC may not be your first go-to for funding. Begin with friends & family round, do your market research, self-fund if you can, and get to revenue as quickly as possible. The VC game has changed and for digital products/services capital is best used to scale AFTER traction through revenue. For biotech, non-dilutive funding like SBIR or STTR are excellent sources of seed funding and serve as validation to VCs for future funding. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 Experts make hard things look easy. Don’t DIY your branding if you’ve never done it before. It is critical to distinguish and differentiate your brand if you want to survive in a competitive market. This is especially true for boring or abstract products (ie a new CRM or eQMS).  The less inherently exciting your product is, the more effort you need to put into branding AND understanding product-market fit. Hire an expert and get it done right. ---------- If you were a first-time startup founder, what other questions would you have? If you're an experienced founder, what else would you add? #biotechnology, #founder, #startup

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VIDEO: Cultivate an Email List of Raving Fans WATCH HERE: https://buff.ly/3bqmIAa San Diego Website Designer CJ Gilbert encourages San Diego Small Business owners to OWN their own marketing by owning and controlling their own website and email list. CJ would love to guide you into just the right tool and help you set up the system that makes sense for you. Please WATCH, SUBSCRIBE and LIKE this Video! Because we understand... The Internet is a Jungle! #smallbusiness #businesstips #business101 #marketing #sales #customerservice

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! In this episode, we're excited to welcome Ryan Palmbaum, the visionary founder of Dabbl Discovery. Ryan shares the journey behind his innovative educational short-form video platform, designed to offer a positive alternative to traditional social media. With a deep passion for learning, he discusses the inspiration behind Dabbl Discovery and the platform's mission to create engaging educational content. Ryan opens up about the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs and highlights the crucial role of networking and building relationships. He emphasizes the importance of taking the first step, being open to learning from others, and combining passion with interest to drive positive change. The full episode link is in the comments below, or you can listen on your favorite podcast platform. #BusinessofEducation #ShortFormVideo #YoungEntrepreneurs #DabblDiscovery #Entrepreneurship

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Check out our May newsletter! 🌷This edition includes an update on the current real estate market, Mothers Day events, and more! Message me if you would like to receive our monthly email! #bendrealtor #realestateupdates

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A few weeks away I attended an event in Utah. (But this one takeaway surprised me.) I was there to support my business partner and Founder of Fit Body, Bedros Keuilian. He gave a POWERFUL keynote on launching and scaling businesses. His zone of genius. Bedros is a world-class businessman with a true rags-to-riches American dream story. His family: Escaped Communist Soviet Union in 1980. Lived in Section 8 housing.  Relied on food stamps. Fast forward 40 years, and he's built a $200m business empire. As expected, he shared invaluable business advice throughout his talk. However his recommendation for business growth was different from what you'd typically expect. In a nutshell, his message was this: If you want to do anything important in life in the service of others. ↳ It starts with your health & fitness. When you eat clean and train consistently 3-4 times per week, you lay the foundation for success in all aspects of life. It's the "gateway drug" to a happier, healthier, and more productive you. Sound business advice. Sound fitness advice. Sound life advice. Remember, the path to business success begins with investing in yourself. — P.S. Like this post? Tap the follow button for more content like this.

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How to master the art of sending a 45 second sales prospecting video Tip #3: Don't write their name on a whiteboard

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Starting "Monday Coffee Talks" for Central Coast Entrepreneurs. If you'd like to attend, drop "COFFEE" in the chat to learn launch strategies and AI tools to help you get more customers, more cash, more quickly. #entrepreneurs #centralcoast #sanluisobispo #pismobeach #businesslaunch #ai

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Good agencies and great agencies are separated by one thing. People. I used to think it was process too. But, I think most agencies have virtually the same process. The difference in good process v bad process are the people executing that process and the quality at which they do it and how much they care. The name of an agency matters virtually zero. The people within the agency matter, a lot. The size of the agency, most of the time, doesn't matter a TON. The quality of the TEAM at that agency, that you are working with, matters. 3 A players will accomplish more (and a higher quality output) than a bigger group of B + C players. All this to say, if you are looking to build a great agency, you must find A players who care about the success of the agency and the clients you serve, almost as much as you do. When you find them -- pay them extremely well. Invest in their success, their happiness, their future. Most of the 'bad' agencies I chat with, don't charge their clients enough, or have a good enough margin, to support a team of A players, and it shows. They have high employee churn. In turn, high client churn. And worse, overall morale is low. Great agencies are made up of A players. Play like a champion, today :)

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Where are the best states to launch your entrepreneurial dreams? Look no further than Washington and Utah! #besteconomy For entrepreneurs and creatives, choosing the right state to start a business is crucial. Some states are powerhouses that not only support innovation but also contribute massively to the U.S. economy. For instance, if California, Texas, New York, and Florida were countries, their economies would rank in the top 20 worldwide. WalletHub’s latest analysis provides a roadmap for success, comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDcQ8ja3 This comprehensive study covers everything from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and high-tech job concentration. Washington and Utah stand out as the top contenders, offering vibrant ecosystems that nurture creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you’re launching a tech startup or a creative agency, these states are paving the way for your business success. No matter where your current or future business location is located you need a wordsmith on your team. Send me a DM and let’s talk about your next best content projects. You can also book a time that suits you best here: Free 15-minute session. https://lnkd.in/gv_5cTu …………………. #gratitude #transformational #intentional #collaborative #curious #contentwriter #copywritebrown #bios #entrepreneurship #creativestartups #businesssuccess #economicgrowth

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Boulder StartUp Week is right around the corner -- kicking off on Monday morning with a welcome breakfast at Galvanize. It's a fantastic week of networking and resources for entrepreneurs, and I'm thrilled to be presenting a session called TELL YOUR FOUNDER STORY on Tuesday 5/14 at 9am. Here's info about my session. If you're in Boulder, join us! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ You know you need to tell a better story, and that your story will set you apart from the mob, but most entrepreneurs don't know what a good story is, how to tell it with unshakable confidence, or how to make it 100% relevant to your audience – so they buy from you, tell their friends about you and stick around for the long haul. In this session, I'll show you how nailing down the story of how you got where you are today has the power to build loyal followings, raise revenue and change the world. You'll learn: 📣 How to boil your big mess of a story down to its compelling essence 📣 Why telling the *right* story is absolutely essential if you want to get the funding and effectively convey your why 📣 Why the stories you think are great stories might be derailing your mission and costing you money Tuesday May 14, 9-10am at WeWork in Boulder. Register for this session and check out the rest of the schedule at this link: See you there! ~~~ Know someone in Boulder who would benefit from this talk? Tag them in the comments! #boulderstartupweek #publicspeaking #storytelling #founder

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