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Feb 12, 2023 • 9min

865: Should the Customer Success Function Report to the Head of Sales or the CEO? by Mike Smerklo

Mike Smerklo asks whether the customer success function should report to the head of sales or the CEOEpisode 865: Should the Customer Success Function Report to the Head of Sales or the CEO? by Mike SmerkloMike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book, Mr. Monkey and Me (Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a “real talk” guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness.The original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/should-the-customer-success-function-report-to-sales-or-the-ceo/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 11, 2023 • 9min

864: Why Can't I Stop Procrastinating? by Sara Stanizai

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about how to stop procrastinatingEpisode 864: Why Can't I Stop Procrastinating? by Sara StanizaiProspect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through transparent decision-making, promoting community visibility and access to care, and affirming all identities.Each of their therapists is LGBTQ+ affirming. They have lived experience and identify as part of the communities they serve, and regularly participate in high quality training, education and consultation with experts in affirming clinical care.The original post is located here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2020/1/20/why-cant-i-stop-procrastinating Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2023 • 9min

863: 10 Warning Signs That It’s Time To Resign From Your Job by Kristoffer Notario

Kristoffer Notario of Rat Race Running shares 10 warning signs that it's time to resign from your jobEpisode 863: 10 Warning Signs That It’s Time To Resign From Your Job by Kristoffer NotarioKristoffer is an electronics engineer by profession, a teacher by vocation, and a writer by mission. He used to work in a Fortune Global 500 company in the Philippines, but it didn’t take long before he realized that life in a corporate setup is like running a race you can’t win — a rat race. He finally escaped the corporate rat race in 2019 to pursue a different calling in the academic field. He envisions that his actions today will serve as a stepping stone toward obtaining more freedom in the future. He’s now a freelance writer, busy finding ways to reach out to more people toward intentional living.The original post is located here: https://ratracerunning.com/10-warning-signs-that-its-time-to-resign/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2023 • 12min

862: So You Want to Be an Influencer? Consider This First by Michael Mehlberg

Michael Mehlberg talks about the life of an influencerEpisode 862: So You Want to Be an Influencer? Consider This First by Michael MehlbergMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original posts are located here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2019/7/19/so-you-want-to-be-an-influencer-consider-this-first Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2023 • 11min

861: 10 Steps to Simplify Your Work Life by Lori Deschene

Lori Deschene with Tinny Buddha shares 10 steps to simplify your work lifeEpisode 861: 10 Steps to Simplify Your Work Life by Lori DescheneTiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon.The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/10-steps-to-simplify-your-work-life/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2023 • 10min

860: The Joy of Self Employment by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache talks about the joy of self-employmentEpisode 860: The Joy of Self-Employment by Mr. Money MustacheMr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/06/08/the-joy-of-self-employment/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2023 • 10min

859: How to Have Fun and Make Money in Your Business AND 3 Reasons You’re Not Showing Up Fully In Your Business by Lisa Jeffs

Lisa Jeffs shares two short posts covering how to have fun and make money in your business, and why you're not showing up fully in your businessEpisode 859: How to Have Fun and Make Money in Your Business AND 3 Reasons You’re Not Showing Up Fully In Your Business by Lisa JeffsLisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, YFS Magazine and Awesomeness TV. She lives in Toronto with her creative teenager and rambunctious tortoise.The original posts are located here: https://lisajeffs.com/how-to-have-fun-and-make-money-in-your-business/ & https://lisajeffs.com/3-reasons-youre-not-showing-up-fully-in-your-business-and-how-to-change-that/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2023 • 9min

858: [Part 2] Powerful Quotes For Entrepreneurs That Will Change Your Outlook On Life by Steve Chou

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares powerful quotes for entrepreneurs. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 858: [Part 2] Powerful Quotes For Entrepreneurs That Will Change Your Outlook On Life by Steve ChouSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.comThe original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/powerful-quotes-and-why-they-resonate-with-me/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2023 • 10min

857: [Part 1] Powerful Quotes For Entrepreneurs That Will Change Your Outlook On Life by Steve Chou

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares powerful quotes for entrepreneurs. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 857: [Part 1] Powerful Quotes For Entrepreneurs That Will Change Your Outlook On Life by Steve ChouSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.comThe original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/powerful-quotes-and-why-they-resonate-with-me/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2023 • 11min

856: The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion by Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a short but powerful guide to finding your passionEpisode 856: The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion by Leo BabautaLeo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-short-but-powerful-guide-to-finding-your-passion/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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