Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul
A few weeks ago, I had a meeting that was supposed to be uneventful, but it left a lasting impression. The meeting was with the…
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All Because of George
If you have lost your faith in humanity and the goodness of people, read this story. It happened to me and my family today, and…
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Change One Word and Improve Your Conversations
A very wise person taught me an important lesson several years ago: Rather than saying “but”, try saying “and” instead. I remember when I first heard…
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The 24 Hour Challenge for Job Candidates
Every month, I spend a lot of time interviewing candidates. At Sincere, we hire full-time employees, independent contractors, and interns. Regardless of the position, all…
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7 Pithy Insights About Dharmesh Shah
Before I begin, a disclosure: Dharmesh is an investor in Punchbowl, an advisor, and a business friend. However, even though I know him fairly well,…
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5 Reasons You Must Repeat Your Strategy
Every great company or organization should have a high-level strategy that can be explained in two minutes or less. A company’s strategy is the blueprint…
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5 Advantages of Starting a Company in Metrowest
This article first appeared on BostInno.com on August 1, 2013 as a guest post. If you’re starting a tech company in Boston, most people assume…
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Tell Me What You Do Want
For many years, I’ve frequented a hot dog diner in Natick, MA called “Casey’s Diner.” I first discovered Casey’s about six months after I moved…
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Finding Service Providers That ‘Get It’
As a start-up, you need to work with lots of different service providers. At Punchbowl, we have lawyers, insurance agents, accountants, auditors, bankers, and real…
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How to Manage Your Startup Without Fear
I was talking to a friend a few weeks ago, and he was telling me about the culture at his job. Apparently, one of the…
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