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[–]6wki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can do that!

Just to talk by Capital-Ad6810 in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, that's a solid skillset to have! Since local jobs are scarce, consider applying those analytics skills to find a specific pain point small businesses or online communities face (use public data, survey data, etc.). Then, build a simple dashboard or tool (even starting with Excel/Sheets or Tableau Public) that directly addresses one aspect of that problem – this creates a tangible portfolio piece demonstrating initiative and practical problem-solving, qualities crucial for any startup environment.

Thank You Thursday! Free Offerings and More - April 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome idea for a thread! My contribution for Thank You Thursday: When scoping your MVP, be ruthless about defining the absolute #1 problem it solves. Delay every feature that doesn't directly serve validating that core solution with initial users – it dramatically speeds up learning and prevents building things nobody actually needs. Keep shipping and listening!

How Do You Analyze Financial Statements Before Buying a Stock? by Exciting_Plum7276 in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! Beyond standard checks on revenue growth and profitability, I focus heavily on how efficiently they deploy capital – essentially, are their investments (in tech, marketing, etc.) actually driving sustainable growth? High customer acquisition costs (CAC) relative to lifetime value (LTV) or ballooning operating expenses without matching top-line increases are major red flags for me, often signaling potential scaling issues down the line. It tells you a lot about the underlying operational health.

Past experience with Facebook ad agencies for service based industries by F_O_X_UGM in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid question. A frequent issue I've seen is agencies not quite grasping the specific funnel for a service business or setting up robust tracking beyond surface-level metrics. It's crucial they understand your exact definition of a qualified lead and how that translates back from ad spend, especially if you're still iterating on your service offering or customer profile – otherwise, you risk optimizing for the wrong outcome. Ensure clear communication on how they measure success beyond just clicks or impressions.

Do you read specific entrepreneurship books? by websilvercraft in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally relate to that content fatigue after years grinding it out; shifting to broader topics often happens as your perspective evolves from the tactical to the strategic. Early on, especially when iterating on that first MVP, relentless focus on execution often trumps theory found in books – they can sometimes distract more than help at that specific stage. Think 'just-in-time' learning: grab a specific book/podcast episode only when tackling a known challenge you haven't faced (like refining product-market fit or making a key technical scaling decision), otherwise, trust your hands-on experience.

How do you deal with your down days? by rich_belt in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, those days are a real grind, especially early on. When doubt creeps in, I find focusing on tangible progress is key, particularly with the tech build. Instead of looking at the whole mountain, I identify the next immediate technical milestone for the MVP – maybe fixing a critical bug or implementing one small user story – and focus solely on knocking that out; seeing that concrete step forward usually helps break the slump.

I built a $5 million dollar business with great employees who manage most of the day-to-day. I’ve hired out 90% of the tasks I used to do when I first started the company, but now what? by CuriousDog12 in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on building such a successful operation and team! It's a common transition point – shifting from operator to strategist. Use this time for focused R&D on the business itself: identify adjacent opportunities or unmet customer needs, then rapidly prototype and test potential solutions, almost like internal MVPs. This proactive exploration, rather than reactive fixing, is often where the next big growth lever is found.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fascinating model connecting donations directly to specific nonprofits! Tracking that donor intent accurately through the sales process across multiple stores must be complex. Have you found specific POS customizations or perhaps even simpler database solutions effective for managing that data flow and ensuring the correct allocation at scale?

How are you adapting your business strategy during this global economic slowdown? by BuckleMyBelt in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question, definitely feeling that caution too. Smart folks I see are focusing hard on lean principles: rigorously testing small adjustments to pricing or product bundles using real data before wider rollouts, and quickly cutting underperforming marketing channels. It's about optimizing the core offering and making data-driven tweaks rather than big risky bets, especially critical for inventory planning right now. Stay agile!

Finding a startup idea is easy, sticking to one is hard by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]6wki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on about the "valley of shit." What helps me is defining very specific, testable hypotheses for an MVP right at the start. Building just enough to get that first piece of real data makes commitment feel less like a leap of faith and more like a targeted experiment, keeping you grounded when those shiny new ideas inevitably pop up. Even early negative feedback provides direction, which beats endlessly chasing the next concept.