strategic consultant to:  

 ~ serial CEOs & CTOs in software, Internet, technology & digital media
~ experienced consultants in all fields to maximize their practices

The CEO’s demons in the night

Nov 19, 2009

There comes a moment in most startup ventures when you, the CEO, wake up in a cold sweat and face your fears that failure is near. Seeing anew all the time, investment, financial risk and doubt you have overcome in the last year or two, fear gets past your barriers...

CREATING SEED CAPITAL BY PROFIT- SHARING OR REVENUE- SHARING

Nov 15, 2009

ONE OF MY CLIENTS ASKED RECENTLY ABOUT HOW ARRANGING FOR SHARED PROFITS COULD BE USED TO SEED CAPITALIZE A NEW COMPANY.  HE HAS A COLLEAGUE WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW VENTURE, AND WHO WILL BRING VALUABLE CONTENT AND CONNECTIONS. PROFIT SHARING IS BASED...

A moving portrait of the spirit of the American entrepreneur

Oct 19, 2009

The real creators of the National Parks are the entrepreneurs who followed their passions about protecting these wilderness places… millionaires, politicians and wandering students, the prominent and the unknown, those out for commercial gain and those dedicated to...

Consulting and delivering on “intangible” services

Oct 15, 2009

Early in my career as a consultant, a prospect said, “Yes, yes, I understand you offer strategy, but do you do anything?”  I immediately changed my tag line to active verbs and clear deliverables, all the while offering “strategy.” A colleague of mine has agreed to...

Market, Network, Speak and Publish while you work

Oct 11, 2009

You know, now is a great time to make a big splash.  Bad economies that run everyone down need a spark of light and you can be it.  Is everyone around you bummed out?  Move on out into a new energy and shine. All entrepreneurs know they must continuously market and...

First time consulting – a master checklist

Oct 8, 2009

The current economy’s recovery is looking seriously “jobless.” This is leading professionals to consider creating a consulting practice while they stay on the job-hunt. Some even plan to keep some consulting on the side once they are employed. There is no job security...