As investors turn to capital efficiency and sustainable scaling, there are lessons to be learned from the Southeast — where founders have long built successful companies by doing more with less.
I emailed 126,148 leads that were over five years old — 61 responded, and seven converted that same week. I'd say that's worth being "annoying" to a few.
When you're trying to find your first customers, the analog work of getting out and hustling can make the difference between your business taking off and falling flat.
Employees are staying put due to economic uncertainty and declining job prospects. There's a need for value-driven leadership and managers need tools to stay anchored.