Podcasts
INTERVIEW: Ben Park – So, You Want To Start A Company In Silicon Valley?
Ben is the author of: So, You Want To Start A Company In Silicon Valley? He and Sean talk about what sets SV startups apart from others, VC funding, and more. Currently, he mentors startup companies in Silicon Valley.
Email Ben! benpark@blueoaksv.com
Bonus EP 54: Building A Company With Direction, Part 3 (relaunch)
Sean continues the “how to” when building a company with direction. In this podcast we look at the vision statement. The vision statement portrays the ultimate version of what the company can become. Sean shares several examples of vision statements. What’s yours?
EP 170: Self-Confidence Made Me A Millionaire
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EP 169: When to Pay the Big Money
If you pay peanuts you get monkeys. When there is an expertise or experience that you lack, consider laying out the big money for the right person. When someone can take your idea or your business further and/or faster, bring that person on!
Bonus EP 53: Building a Company With Direction, Part 2
Sean continues to share what it means to build a company with direction. The importance of a value statement. What are your core values? Develop and communicate your company’s culture.
EP 168: Cash Only Please
You have to be careful with cash only businesses. This limits credibility, growth, credit, and more. Don’t fall into the trap of a cash only business.
EP 167: Staff Meeting
Here are some tips for an effective staff meeting. Who is leading it? What was the purpose? Cover time-sensitive material, follow ups, assignments, long-term goals. No meetings just to have a meeting.
Bonus EP 52: Building a Company with Direction (reboot)
Sean shares on building a company with a direction. Too many entrepreneurs focus on the start and the survival of their business and never actually plan the direction of their business. Establish the north star for your business starting with your mission statement.
EP 166: Motivators
Money is not always the motivator. It could be faith, family, or flexibility. From the very beginning try to understand what motivates people. In order to help people grow and expand their capacity, you have to know what motivates them.
EP 165: Be the Bridge
Be the bridge. A bridge takes you from one destination to another and it takes you over an obstacle. Consider being a bridge for people. Giving in this way will always help you grow.
Bonus EP 51: Death Moves in Business (reboot)
Avoid these death moves to stay in business for the long haul. Going all in may sound good until you lose it all. Be a speedboat not a cruise ship when you start. Be careful with partnerships.
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