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👨‍🔬David Weiss operated at a $4 billion sales org and has helped over 200 startups with sales in 2023 alone. Tim Ward has worked with KPMG, PIF, Serco and EY. Today we discuss GTM. Both David and Tim are SFGN Heads in our Super Founder Global Network -> sf-gn.com (2025 product launch coming) David is a council member in SFGAC - Our newsletter he writes in is here -> sf-gac.com We just recently launched the SFGN Podcast on Spotify and Youtube yesterday. Daily videos will be posted here and there. We are in the process of launching the worlds largest and best executive/investor media This supports our initiative to build the worlds largest and best executive/investor network Which supports our goal to grow companies better, faster and more reliably than any other entity on the planet. 99% of companies grow without investment so we grow companies with and without investment from pre-revenue to billions $ All to drive impact to 3 billion humans. This is the ONLY thing that matters -> 3 billion+ humans impact Surprise products/services/software/AI in 2025 that supports this mission to impact 3 billion people globally through the vehicle of powerful companies and CEOs (our highly differentiated CEO consulting and other upcoming CEO/team acceleration products/services + SFGN team vetted services) that affect employees and customers at 3 billion+ scale. We hope you enjoy our chat today :-) P.S. A couple new surprise video “types” to release this week :-) 

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Mark your calendars! 📢 Get ready for an unforgettable event! On September 11th, 2024, Paul Carbone, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Pritzker Private Capital, will be a keynote speaker at TFOA's 10th Annual Single Family Office Symposium in Dallas, TX. Paul has been recognized as one of the Top 100 most influential people among family investors and family enterprises and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the private equity industry. Paul serves on the board of trustees or directors of The University of Chicago, University of Chicago Medical Center, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Larry H. Miller Company, and Misericordia Home. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for Morgan Street Holdings. In addition, Paul is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago and the Economic Club of Chicago. Paul received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, from The College of the University of Chicago. But that's not all! Sunny Vanderbeck, co-founder of Satori Capital and best-selling author, will be moderating the fireside chat with Paul. Sunny is an investor, entrepreneur, and former military leader focused on accelerating the growth of mid-market companies and creating best-in-class, built-to-last businesses. He has received numerous honors, including an “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalist designation from Ernst and Young. Before founding Satori, Sunny co-founded and served as CEO of Data Return, a leading provider of managed services and utility computing. The company sustained 40% quarter-over-quarter growth for more than three years and reached a $3 billion market capitalization, making Sunny one of the youngest CEOs ever to lead a Nasdaq company. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from these two industry leaders and gain valuable insights! Why is TFOA’s Annual Single Family Office Symposium unique? ✔️ Attendees are family office executives and principals who actively engage in our single family office community throughout the year. ✔️ Speakers are invited to attend based on their expertise, not because they pay for the opportunity. ✔️ Sponsors are aligned philosophically with our long-term relationship and brand building approach. There is no solicitation. ✔️ We partner with top universities to emphasize our commitment to learning and education. Profits from our Symposium are donated to our university partners for student scholarships. ✔️ TFOA is not a commercial organization. Everything we do is designed to ensure a high quality and high impact experience for our stakeholders. We hope you can join us this year. The high-level agenda and programs from prior Symposiums are available here: www.tfoatx.com/symposium #familyoffices #familybusiness #familywealth #SMU

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Dream big. Pitch bigger. 🎯 Take a page from PentoPix's journey: They didn’t just step onto the SXSW stage, they owned it. After refining their pitch through personalized coaching, this AI-powered startup turned heads with their innovative 3D storytelling platform—walking away with the Best in Show award. 🏆 Now it’s your turn. SXSW isn't just a competition; it’s a launchpad. From connecting with world-class investors to gaining tailored insights to elevate your pitch, this is where big ideas become reality. Your next milestone is one application away. 🚀 Ready to make change in your industry? Apply now and showcase your vision to the world. https://lnkd.in/e-ZUpWDB

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Jason opens up about his upbringing in a traditional Orthodox Jewish community in New York and the pressure he faced to pursue higher education before ultimately finding his path in the world of SEO and digital marketing. Full episode at lessonsinleverage.com #spotify #interview #seo #mindset #leadership #entrepreneurship

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I'm at Daniel Aronson's panel at #SB24SanDiego on "getting 4x done." While listening to them, I asked GilBot how to do that. Its response: To achieve a 4x increase in productivity, consider focusing on clarity, commitment, and leverage.  - First, clarify your goals—what truly matters and what will drive the most impact? This isn't just about doing more, but doing what aligns with your deepest commitments.  - Next, commit to these priorities with unwavering focus. This might mean saying no to distractions and yes to what moves the needle.  - Finally, leverage your resources—people, technology, and systems—to amplify your efforts. Remember, it's about working smarter, not just harder. (Try it for yourself at https://lnkd.in/g4BH2DWD, or via text/voice at 254-739-6394

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The Southeast startup ecosystem is showing signs of the 'flywheel effect' that we often refer to as being vital for a thriving ecosystem. While corporate involvement is just one piece of the puzzle, it's a crucial catalyst that brings capital, talent, and ecosystem growth. This trifecta can kickstart a self-reinforcing cycle of innovation and economic development. Even though we are seeing some promising signs, there is still room for growth.

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Volunteers needed to write out postcards for #climateactionvoting. Citizens Climate Lobby (cclusa.org) needs to send 40,000 postcards for Texas on October 15! CCL is a nonpartisan group that is united in cause - to elect officials that will make key climate policy decisions. So if you are looking for a way to support climate, look up your local chapter and sign up. There are many ways to take action and meet people who are willing to do the work. #volunteering #climatechange #voteforclimate

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Listen up, small biz folks! Meet NotebookLM, your savvy AI librarian that sorts your chaotic docs into organized insights quicker than a Hot Pocket! No need to be tech-savvy; it’s as approachable as your favorite water cooler chat. Turn mountains of data into clear strategies and get back to inventing your next big idea. Give it a whirl!

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If globalism (sourcing goods and parts globally) comes to an end it will be disastrous. The author expects it to happen. Interesting thoughts on resources, the number one being human. Peter Zeihan outlines how globalism might end, what to watch out for, and how to prepare.

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I read and summarized a 100-page book from Harvard Business Review so you won’t have to. #OmarExplains "The year in Tech - 2024. HBR’s latest thinking on the Future of Business." Business is changing - will you adapt, or be left behind? Integrative Tech is the new business reality. Businesses that don’t embrace emerging digital tech are slow-walking to obsolescence. This year, tech is not so much driven by new technology, but by new integrations that are more advanced/efficient in using existing technologies. “With integrative technologies, we have reached a level of technological sophistication that can effectively augment the abilities of employees in ways that make them MORE instead of LESS human.” David De Cremer 1. #Neurotech at work 2. Building in #Web3 3. #ChatGPT is an AI tipping point  4. Leveraging tech to improve #SupplyChains  5. Your company’s data is for sale on the #DarkWeb - should you buy it back? 6. Using #AR to improve operations 7. The #Metaverse will enhance - not replace - companies’ physical locations 8. Dehumanization is a feature of #GigWork, not a bug 9. A platform approach to #SpaceExploration 10. Does Elon Musk have a strategy or is he just winging it? 11. #AI with a human face HBR's prediction is that Integrative Tech is the future. Look forward to your thoughts! Joshua Taylor Russell Taylor Kane Bennett A.R. Nasir Qureshi Yawar Abbas Mushtaq Ansari Syed Tariq James Kwan Khalid Boulhala

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The deeper I get into entrepreneurship, the more powerful it really is... Agree or disagree? ✍🏼 - Clip from upcoming episode as a guest on Confidently Own Your Narrative with Lila Cantor, CPCC, ACC Stay tuned 👀

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Innovation starts with great ideas, but how can leaders consistently identify and implement the best ones? This recent piece from #Vistage dives into the art of idea curation and how CEOs can harness this process to drive business growth and operational efficiency. #Innovation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CEO

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Vistage goes farther and deeper into the economy and the SMB world than any other executive coaching firm anywhere. Period. Want proof? Read the Q1 2024 CEO Confidence Index. Click below. #CEO confidence increased this past quarter thanks to better economic conditions, reaching a valley that is reminiscent of the growth cycle of the 2010s. 📈 This could serve as a launching point for next year's expected growth cycle. Discover more insights in the Q1 2024 #Vistage CEO Confidence Index report. https://bit.ly/4aBQVp8 #SmallBusiness #CEOConfidence #Vistage

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Take the seven-minute quiz at ListeningQuiz.com and use the coupon code Powertribes. Read the full article: How To Listen Like A Pro With Oscar Trimboli ▸ https://lttr.ai/AToWW #Alchemy #Business #Coaching

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Unfiltered thoughts on the GTM2024 Pavilion Event in Austin. I felt dumb and behind in most sessions. It was like I was in college but needed to return to elementary school and learn 4th-grade math. I went to a PE/VC Operator session, where they opened the Kimono on the process, people, and inside baseball between investment and operating partners. The takeaway: You need a unique skill set to be good at that job. One part management consultant, one part skilled operator, one part high school coach, and one part trained therapist—not pretentious know-it-alls, which was my hypothesis. It was one of the best conferences I've attended this year. I only talked to decision-makers. It was more about the attendees and less about the Pavilion telling us how great they are, which is rare in the conference circuit. I'm worried about SaaS. The conference is attended mainly by SaaS companies. Even though I'm in the GTM service space, much competition and incremental differentiation exist in SaaS point solutions. I'm seeing tech consolidation to the big dogs launching similar point solutions as features. There will be blood. I loved Pavilion's collaboration with its partners to systemize GTM across functions using intuitive frameworks and unit economics. Aligning GTM architecture and language is needed everywhere to break down internal silos between marketing, sales, product, and customer success. This thinking should be adopted outside of SaaS, where most GDP resides. SaaS is five years ahead of non-SaaS industries in GTM motions. And five years behind non-SaaS industries in building profitable, efficient growth (PEG). Many attendees need help with their pipeline, data layer, and processes. Last year's GTM motions no longer work. It was like the LinkedIn Influencer Oscars. I sat in a session or met many folks I follow, including the finest of the LinkedIn Famous—Sam Jacobs, Adam Robinson, Kevin "KD" Dorsey, and Chris Walker. See what I did there? I learned that in Adam's session. They may seem a little polarizing on LinkedIn, but I found them solid humans who know how to make LinkedIn sing. Most of these influencers have a LinkedIn Guy acting as a producer. Don't sleep on events as a channel. They are a great way to build relationships, which are the bedrock of the business development pipeline. 1Mind blew me away. I may pivot my whole business from working on AgentForce. The parties were on point. A conference between ACL and F1/UT-GA game was risky, but Pavilion pulled it off. Now, my liver, on the other hand. What'd I miss?

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