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Episode 46: How To Balance Your Priorities

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 17:52


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about how to balance your priorities and focus on the things that matter to you. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 45: Are Recruiters Worth Your Time?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 16:11


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about are recruiters worth your time? This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 44: How To Sell Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 22:32


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about how to sell your business. We'll be talking about how to find a buyer and what to expect during negotiations. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 43: Are You A Disruptor?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 10:01


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about are you a disruptor? This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 42: How To Protect Yourself and Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 17:45


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about how to protect yourself and your business. We'll talk about conflicts of interest and how to avoid problems. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 41:- How To Be Productive Working From Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 16:12


This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 40: Are You A Micro Manager?

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 19:16


In this episode, Robert and Scott talk about the traits of a micro manager and how you can improve your management style. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 39: Know When To Fire An Employee

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 15:11


In this episode, Scott and Robert are going to talk about how to motivate your employees and understanding when it's time to move on. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 38: Do You Trust Your Employees?

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 9:09


In this episode of the Stretch Goals podcast, Scott and Robert are going to be talking about trusting your employee. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 37: Interview w/ Casey Bunn, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Handsocks

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 27:21


In this episode, we talk with Casey Bunn, serial entrepreneur and founder of Handsocks and RSVPHere. We chat about why she started Handsocks, running a successful Kickstarter campaign and tips she has for launching and growing a business. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 36: Uber Flying Cars - Keeping Your Goals Realistic

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 12:04


In this episode of The Stretch Goals Podcast, we’re going to talk about how to set realistic goals, unlike Uber, who wants to build flying cars. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 35: Focus On Execution Not Ideation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2017 15:07


In this episode of the Stretch Goals Podcast, Scott and I are gonna be talking about focusing on the execution and not ideation. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 34: The MVP Is Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 10:27


In this Stretch Goals Quick Hits, Scott and I are going to talk about why the minimum viable product, or your MVP, is dead. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 33: Why It's All The Developer's Fault

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2017 24:20


In this episode of the Stretch Goals podcast, Scott and I are going to be talking about why developers are always the ones to get blamed. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 32: How To Prioritize Your Product Roadmap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2017 26:08


In this episode of The Stretch Goals Podcast, Scott and I are going to be talking about defining your product roadmap. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 31: How To Pitch Your Product - Shut up and listen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 11:01


In this episode, Scott and Robert will talk about why you should focus on listening to your customers and prospects. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 30: 5 Ways To Tackle Big Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 15:40


In this episode, Scott and Robert are going to talk about 5 ways to tackle big ideas- start small, work bottom-up, don't ask for permission, accept feedback and stay confident and be persistent. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 29: Enjoy The Cocktail, Not The Shot

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 13:23


In this episode, Scott and Robert will talk about whether you should focus on learning a broad set of skills or develop skills in a specific niche. We'll talk about the pros and cons of each approach and how they apply to life as an entrepreneur. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 28: 4 Traits of An Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 28:12


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about 4 traits of an entrepreneurial leader. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 27: Network With A Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 11:10


Networking is an important part of starting and growing your business. Developing relationships with customers, partners, employees and investors are all essential parts of your business. However, just like any meeting you want to have a reason and purpose for meeting. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 26: How To Focus On Your Core Business Strategy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 22:55


In this episode, Scott and I are going to be talking about identifying and focusing on your core business strategy. We'll discuss evaluating your market and figuring out where you business fits. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 25: Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over The World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 11:11


In this Stretch Goals quick hit, we’re going to talk about whether artificial intelligence is going to be taking over the world. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast where, each week, we’ll share inside some lessons learned, based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 24: How To Work With A Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2017 27:12


In this episode Scott and I will be talking with our guest, Sid Parihar, about the importance of incorporating design from the start and how to work with a designer. Sid worked at Apple for the last eight years as lead UX designer and now has his own agency where he works with startups helping them design their products. This is our second part of our discussion with Sid, so if you haven’t listened to Episode 22 where we talked about how to embrace design to improve your products. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com and MobX at https://mobxdev.com.

Episode 23: Lessons We Learned Launching The Stretch Goals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 11:13


In this Stretch Goals Quick Hit, Scott and I are going to be talking about the lessons that we learned in our first 90 days of podcasting. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 22: How To Embrace Design To Improve Your Products

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2017 22:45


In this episode Scott and I will be talking with our guest, Sid Parihar about how design isn’t a function, but it’s a fundamental way of building products. Sid worked at Apple for the last eight years as a lead UX designer and how has his own agency where he works with startups, helping them design their products. We’ve broken our conversation with Sid into two episodes. In this episode we’re going to talk about the evolution of design and how to incorporate design thinking into your company. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 21: How To Establish Credibility For Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 10:44


This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 20: Is Coding The Next Blue Collar Job?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2017 27:04


This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 19: Tom Brady - From Backup To Champion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 8:27


Tom Brady started out as a backup and after years of hard work emerged as a champion. In this episode, we're going to discuss what lessons we can learn from Tom Brady that you can apply to yourself and your business. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 18 - Mobile App Series - Where to Start?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 27:16


This is part one of our Mobile App series, and today Scott and I are going to be talking about the most common questions that you might have as you get started to building a mobile app. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 17: What Trump's Immigration Ban Means For Managing Remote Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 11:43


In this Stretch Goals podcast Quick Hit, we’re going to talk about what Trump’s immigration ban means for managing remote teams. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 16: Selling Your Product Is More Than A Perfect Pitch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2017 20:08


We spend so much time crafting the perfect slide decks, marketing copy, and optimizing our sales pitch. However, selling your product is so much more than a fleeting make or break moment where you only get a short amount of time to convince someone that your product is worthy. Yes, cutting through the noise is important, but you need to think about how to craft an experience that helps people buy into you and also into your product. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over to https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 15: How To Handle Failure Better Than Mariah Carey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2017 8:44


In this episode, Scott and I are going to talk about failing on the big stage and how you can either hide or embrace it as an opportunity. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 14: Defining Success For Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 23:54


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about defining success for yourself and how that impacts starting and growing your business. We all start businesses for different reasons and define success in different ways. As you get older, I’ve found that my view of success changes and my priorities shift. Sometimes it’s not all about money, but it’s the freedom to do work you find interesting or flexibility the spend time with your family. As we start the New Year, I thought it would be good to ask yourself some questions about how you define success and how that impacts starting and growing your business. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 13: How To Connect With People You Don't Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2017 26:54


As a founder, making connections is one of the most important parts of starting and growing your business. It’s the way you find customers, partners, and employees. Over time, those connections will grow into friends, mentors, and trusted advisers. In this episode, we wanted to talk about, how do you connect with people you don’t know, and get them to start a conversation with you around your business? You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 12: How To Eliminate Boredom From Your Job and Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2016 27:09


I thought it would be useful to look at boredom in your job from two different perspectives. The first is from the employees point of view. Why boredom occurs, and how you can create opportunities for yourself within a company to advance your career and really to make your job more interesting and fulfilling. The second perspective is from a founder and a leader and how you can create a culture within your company that engages your employees to eliminate boredom and creates a more productive team. This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 11: How to Avoid Overcommitting Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2016 24:42


Overcommitting yourself in your business affects the quality of your work, the relationships with your customers, and really puts stress on you and your team. In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about over committing yourself in your business and some strategies that can help you prioritize the task that you need to complete. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 10: No One Cares About Your Product

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 25:54


You've spent weeks, months, or even years creating your product and then you get to launch day, you launch it out there, no one signs up, no one downloads your app. In this episdoe, we're going to talk about why this happens and how can you avoid it. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 9: Increase Your Product Sales Using Demos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2016 21:14


In this episode Scott and Robert will be talking about product demos and how they can help sell your vision and your product to your customers. When you’re selling your product, showing a demo is better than just talking about it. It helps your customers envision how the product will work for them and fit your needs. And you also get a lot better feedback from the customers as to how they could use a product and how it can help them. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 8: Getting Your Customers to Pay You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 26:43


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about getting paid and managing your business expenses. We'll discuss getting starting, options for dealing with customers who pay late and different ways to setup and structure your contracts. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 7: Managing Your Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 27:06


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about managing your time. We all know that time is our most precious resource. We only get a certain amount of time. We also all have the same amount of time each day to get something done. The purpose of this episode is going to be about how can you maximize your time. So how do you allocate and manage your time effectively to grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 6: Competing With Giants

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 25:59


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about how to position and grow your business when competing with the corporate giants of your industry. Your competitors have been working on the problem you're trying to solve for years. They have large teams. They have raised millions of dollars. How do you compete with these industry giants? You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 5: Perfection Versus Launching

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 31:49


In this episode we’ll be talking about the trade off between spending time to perfect your product and getting it launched. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 4: Building And Growing Your Team

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 28:05


Building a great team is critical to success of your company, so you need to focus on hiring the right people that fit the culture of your company and the current needs of the company. In this episode, we’re going to talk about ways to find employees, strategies to create your hiring process, and why you should hire for your current company needs. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 3: Transition From Corporate Job To Startup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 26:47


Making the transition from a corporate job to starting your own company can be really difficult. We'll share some thoughts of how we made the transition and talk about going from a nights and weekends business to full-time on your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 2: Why Do You Want To Start A Business?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 27:21


In this episode, Scott and Robert will be talking about why you want to start a business and we’re going to explore our own reasons that will hopefully give you some insight and get you thinking about reasons that you want to get started yourself. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

Episode 1: Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 9:39


This is the Stretch Goals Podcast. Where each week we’ll share insights and lessons learned based on our experiences as entrepreneurs. We’ll challenge you to create ambitious goals as you start and grow your business. You can access the show notes for this episode and listen to other episodes by heading over the https://stretchgoals.fm. Follow Robert (https://twitter.com/robdickersonjr) and Scott (https://twitter.com/the_scott_davis) on Twitter. Learn more about Mapout at https://mapoutlearning.com.

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