How Founders Can Learn Sales on the Job
In this podcast, Étienne Garbugli and Sean K. Murphy discuss several proven approaches for how founders can learn sales on the job.
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In Good Soil: Goal-Driven vs. Muddling Through Strategies
“In Good Soil” is a well-written book on the founding of a new school and new monastery by a monk, Rev. Timothy Horner O.S.B., who was there from the beginning. It’s a story of a different kind of startup, full of insights and humorous observations.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in July 2023
The theme for this month’s collection of quotes for entrepreneurs is Small Teams with Big Dreams.
Time to Market: How to Learn From Co-Founder Disagreements
In this podcast, Étienne Garbugli and Sean K. Murphy discuss the impact of AI on startups. They compare and contrast Chat GPT to other intelligence amplification tools like Google Search, Grammarly, Git Hub co-pilot and other chatbots.
How Founders Should Should Manage Startup Runway
Using 14 Ways B2B Entrepreneurs Can Extend Their Startup Runway to Go the Distance as a point of departure, Etienne Garbugli and Sean Murphy offer practical advice to entrepreneurs on how to manage startup runway.
Startup Origin Story: Why Did You Start Your Business?
One exercise we find very useful for entrepreneurs is to have them tell their startup origin story. You can then use it to build a team and to find prospects who may become customers.
Time to Market S01 E05 – Startup Posters: Useful or Misleading?
In this episode, we review some popular startup posters, discussing where they make sense, what’s good about them, and potential drawbacks.
Time to Market S01 E04 – How B2B Startups Can Play a Fast Game
Startups must often play a fast game to establish themselves in competitive markets and achieve rapid growth. We discuss how to spot opportunities earlier, learn more quickly, and execute faster.
Craig Ferguson on Becoming an American (July 4 2008 )
I really like this short speech by Craig Ferguson on what becoming an American meant for him and what being an American means. I thought it was an appropriate text for July 4, Independence Day 2023.
Time to Market S01 E03 – How Will AI like Chat GPT Impact B2B Founders?
In this podcast, Étienne Garbugli and Sean K. Murphy discuss the impact of AI. They compare and contrast Chat GPT to other intelligence amplification tools like Google Search, Grammarly, Git Hub co-pilot and other chatbots.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in June 2023
The theme for this month’s collection of quotes for entrepreneurs is sales and selling.
Libraria Chatbot Delivers More Reliable and Relevant Answers to Website Visitors
“Bea Subion, founder of Libraria, brings expertise and energy to her commitment for customer satisfaction. We have relied on her efforts at Libraria for the last three months to get a Chat GPT enabled chatbot on the SKMurphy site and with Libraria the quality of the answers improved dramatically,” Sean Murphy, CEO of SKMurphy.
Time to Market Podcast S01 E02: B2B Entrepreneurship in 2023
Entrepreneurship is not the right path for everyone. Many successful professionals find fulfillment in other career paths or by contributing to established organizations. Consider your individual circumstances, goals, and aspirations to make an informed decision about whether entrepreneurship aligns with your values and vision.
You can explore entrepreneurship through side projects, freelancing, or joining startup teams to gain exposure and insights before fully committing.
Brent Beshore: With Age, the Elderly and the Elders Diverge
Another “Spirit Sunday” post, this one based on a June 2023 tweet stream by Brent Beshore on aging gracefully and living for others.
M. C. A. Hogarth on Business for the Right-Brained
In “Business for the Right-Brained,” M. C. A. Hogarth taps her experience working day jobs and as an independent artist working artist to offer practical insights on the mindset and organization needed for an artist to succeed in business.
Time to Market Podcast S01 E01 – B2B? But Why?
Welcome to “Time to Market,” a brand new podcast by SKMurphy and LeanB2B. In this very first episode, we discuss why we like B2B markets.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in May 2023
The theme for this month’s collection of quotes for entrepreneurs is taking action.
Four Lessons for Startups from SVB Shutdown
Here are four key lessons for startups I have extracted from the shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day 2023 has me considering the nature of sacrifice, what it means to leave cover and run toward the sound of gunfire.
From Consulting to Entrepreneurship: How to Successfully Make the Transition
Ihor Bauman shares tips for building a portfolio and generating initial sales – crucial steps in validating and launching your business.