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Phoenix

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CEO & Co-Founder of @KeapGrowing. Author of Conquer The Chaos. Contributor for @Inc @entrepreneur @forbes

Articles

These Life Secrets Will Help You Be Calm, Confident and Consistent

Jun 12, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

If you've read my book "Conquer the Chaos" or talked to me at any length about entrepreneurship, you've heard me emphasize the importance of your Life Vision and your Rhythm of Execution. Nailing down these aspects will produce calm, confidence and consistency as you contribute to building and growing your business. It's what will empower you to achieve your goals and dreams smoothly and predictably. But, while it sounds great in theory, what does it actually mean in practice?
How to Use Strategic Delegation to Grow Your Startup

Apr 22, 2024 | builtin.com | Clate Mask

When you’re a solo entrepreneur, the road is a relatively smooth one. Sure, your revenue will reach a natural cap because you’re only one person, but you also get to set the strategy and run the show. What’s more, you’re not managing anyone else. Everything about your business is in your head, and you make decisions accordingly. 3 Steps to Start Delegating More TasksPractice entrepreneurial organizational design.
Want Success? Orient Yourself With This Mindset

Mar 8, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

Through decades of working with entrepreneurs — and being one myself — I've learned success is based on a hierarchy of the goals we're trying to reach in business and life. Much like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this model shows money alone doesn't equal success. But know this: reaching the top doesn't mean you've found complete satisfaction in life and business forever — it's not the ultimate means to business joy.
Entrepreneurs, Don't Delay. Here's Why You Need a Company Strategy Now

Feb 8, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

If you're an entrepreneur, you probably understand all too well why many businesses fail to create a company strategy in the early days of their business. In that period, every day can feel like chaos. With hardly enough time to complete the bare minimum, how can business owners justify taking the time to kick around strategy ideas? Others fail to set a strategy out of fear, believing they might choose the wrong one or somehow box themselves in for years to come.
What it Really Takes to Turn Customers into Your Biggest Fans

Jan 16, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

All too often, I hear entrepreneurs talk about turning leads into customers. They're not wrong, but focusing on conversion rates alone is short-sighted. This metric implies that the most important part of the buyer journey is getting someone from being interested in what you do to paying for what you do. I've found that the most successful business owners think in terms of taking leads from initial capture to becoming customers to raving fans. Here's my take on what that takes. 1.
Ignorancia o arrogancia: así es cómo los buenos líderes manejan la incertidumbre

Dec 20, 2023 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

En el mundo del emprendimiento, la incertidumbre es constante. Incluso cuando los dueños de negocios saben lo que quieren hacer y hacia dónde quieren ir, mucho está fuera de su control. Como tal, a menudo sin darse cuenta, tienden a inclinarse hacia uno de estos dos extremos: la ignorancia o la arrogancia. Desafortunadamente, ambos pueden ser desastrosos. En mis más de 20 años como emprendedor, he aprendido que el punto óptimo se encuentra en el medio, y lo crucial que es lograr ese equilibrio.
How to Find the Balance Between Ignorance and Arrogance

Dec 20, 2023 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

In the world of entrepreneurship, uncertainty is a constant. Even when business owners know what they want to do and where they want to go, a lot is outside their control. As such, they often unintentionally lean one of two ways: toward ignorance or arrogance. Unfortunately, both can be disastrous. In my 20+ years as an entrepreneur, I've learned the sweet spot is in the middle — and just how imperative it is to strike that balance. Here's why and how.
Are You Making The Biggest Mistake Most Entrepreneurs Make?

Nov 28, 2023 | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Clate Mask |Maria Valdez Haubrich

The entrepreneurial journey is filled with ups, downs, sideways, and inside outs. For many business owners, there isn’t a clear path to take, and the early years require an informed approach to what often feels like a guessing game. In all the chaos, it’s only natural to make countless mistakes. But, if you can avoid this one major mistake almost every entrepreneur makes, you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches, heartache, and expense. Here’s what it is, why it’s catastrophic, and how to avoid it.
Why & When Customer Lifecycle Automation is Critical in Your Business

Nov 23, 2023 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

Your business needs more customers, but you've encountered a roadblock. You can't spend more money on advertising unless you get more customers, but getting more customers requires more marketing dollars — and the cycle continues. This is where lifecycle automation can help. First, let's get some clarity on what this means.
Cómo evitar la espada de doble filo del ego en el emprendimiento

Nov 17, 2023 | entrepreneur.com | Clate Mask

De todas las complejidades que existen en el emprendimiento, una se lleva las palmas: el ego. Todo emprendedor lo necesita, pero para muchos también puede ser la perdición. Cuando tienes un ego saludable, cuentas con la voluntad de triunfar como propietario de un negocio. Es lo que te motiva a asumir el trabajo que estás haciendo y a hacer crecer una empresa que amas. Pero, como suele suceder con la mayoría de las cosas, el exceso te puede llevar a la ruina.