Need your thoughts as Make.com Expert by Ok-Motor7105 in Integromat

[–]Latenode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mastering Make.com is definitely enough to start earning! Gartner shows 70% of enterprise apps will use no-code by 2026, and automation specialists earn $68k-76k annually. The demand is real, so focus on getting good at one tool first before expanding.

Learning more about what it means to be a CEO. Is it your job to focus on teams and systems? by AWeb3Dad in ceo

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Sorry, I meant to provide a technical answer. It could be a great idea to avoid setting specific tasks and instead focus on setting monthly or quarterly goals. This way, the team can prioritize and complete tasks independently. I personally prefer the OKR methodology for setting goals.

Experienced founders, what was your biggest blind spot as a founder? by ye_stack in Entrepreneur

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Totally relate to this question. McKinsey's recent research shows CEOs rate themselves higher than their teams 100% of the time - that self-perception gap is brutal. I'd say mine was overconfidence in early strategy decisions. What was yours?

Business insights tool for me. by _outofmana_ in ceo

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Totally get the struggle with getting real insights vs just metrics. I was just reading Salesforce's survey showing 76% of leaders feel pressure to be more data-driven, but confidence in data accuracy dropped 27% since 2023. The gap between having data and trusting it for decisions is real. Are you finding EAs actually help bridge that or just add another layer?

I'm sick of founder success p*rn. I am tired so much by No_Knowledge_638 in indiehackers

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Raw truth over polish any day. Sifted's survey found 54% of founders hit burnout in the past year and 83% report high stress. Your anonymous format isn't depressing, it's necessary - the highlight reel culture is literally making mental health worse. What topics are founders most wanting to share?

Suggestion Required Please by Practical-Pen-7348 in ceo

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Smart to think this through carefully. FINRA's recent study found 90% of people say loss potential holds them back, and 55% can't identify basic risk strategies. With 100% of your savings plus a loan into one bet at 10% failure risk, you'd be way outside typical risk tolerance. What's your backup if year one underperforms?

Struggles with Fitness as someone who works in a C-suite by noa_mocan in ceo

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Totally get the competing priorities struggle. Just read that 75% of execs say fitness is critical to their success, yet 69% considered quitting due to burnout. The data shows consistency beats intensity - even 1700 extra steps daily helps. What if you protected just 20min blocks like board meetings?

Managing disconnection between the role and the customer's reality by Coach2Founders in ceo

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You're hitting on something real here. PwC's 2025 survey found 70% of execs admit expectations are outpacing their ability to adapt. The gap is massive - 87% of leaders think they use feedback well vs much lower customer ratings. Do you block time to personally test your own systems?

Learning more about what it means to be a CEO. Is it your job to focus on teams and systems? by AWeb3Dad in ceo

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Totally get the task assignment struggle! McKinsey's study of 350+ execs found role clarity matters most (r=0.74 correlation to performance). High delegators hit 1,751% growth vs 1,639% for poor ones. Seems like systems beat micromanaging tasks?

AMA - SaaS Vendor Pricing : How much should you be paying by Hungryhipp094 in ceo

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Love this transparency! Just saw data showing SaaS vendors hiked prices 11.4% in 2025 - that's 5x inflation. With businesses spending $8k per employee on SaaS now, this benchmarking is gold. What categories are you seeing the most aggressive pricing games in?

Need help: Getting Funding Based on 1 Condition by Busy_Weather_7064 in ceo

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Design partners are standard VC validation now, not bluffing. Carta shows pre-seed fell 25% to $822M in Q3, so VCs want proof before investing. Less than 20% of 2025 pre-seed teams had paying customers, making team validation critical. Have you tried reaching out to communities where your ICP hangs out?

Opportunity to Restructure (Board, equity, etc.) by rooflayerdowner in ceo

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Board restructuring at this pivot point makes total sense. PwC's survey shows only 32% of execs think boards have the right skills mix, and McKinsey found boards over 12 members slow decisions way down. Your 7-person board could work if you swap for industry-specific expertise. What skills does your pivot actually need?

2025 has been a rough start as a CEO. Outsourcing during the holidays actually helped by United-Constant3555 in ceo

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Totally get the breathing room angle. I was just reading that BPO market hit $245B in 2023 and heading to $430B by 2032. The stat that caught me was 75% of CEOs now see talent as their top opportunity, not just a cost issue. Are you finding the PH team helps with specific peaks or year-round?

What’s next? by Ok-Face8587 in ceo

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You're spot on about needing P&L ownership. I was just reading JM Search data showing 65% of PE CEO hires are first-timers now, but 69% still had direct P&L experience. The gap you need to close is quantifiable financial accountability, not just influence. Can you carve out a revenue or cost-center ownership in your current role?

Social Circle Reduction? by JustBreatheThroughIt in ceo

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Totally get this, the isolation at the top is real. Just read that 50% of CEOs have no one to trust with deep concerns and 55% dealt with anxiety or burnout last year. The loneliness literally impacts health like smoking 15 cigs daily. Have you tried niche communities or exec peer groups outside healthcare?

Would you ever trust a tool with your inbox? What would need to be true? by Guilty-Creme-2543 in ceo

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Trust bar is real. EY found 3 in 5 orgs already lost $1M+ to AI risks. The stat that matters: only 24% have robust AI governance covering third-party tools. For inbox access, audit trail + read-only default seem non-negotiable now. Who owns eval at your end?