Podcasts about peach new media

Our hot seat this week: After successfully selling his previous company Peach New Media, Dave Will co-founded PropFuel, a first-of-its-kind conversational engagement platform that aims to increase client engagement inside large organizations. While PropFuel has achieved early success in scaling up, Dave is facing challenges in identifying competitors, targeting clients, and developing a plan to turn PropFuel's early growth into rocket fuel.In this episode, we help Dave:Explore potential partnerships to scale PropFuelRevamp his pricing model to attract new customers and boost revenueCreate a marketing strategy to promote PropFuel at industry eventsLearn more about PropFuel and Dave here:PropFuel: https://www.propfuel.com/Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrwill/Want to get in the hot seat? Submit your business right now at theoptimizepodcast.com.If we think you're a good fit, we'll get you on the show.

Dave Will is CEO and Co-founder of PropFuel, a software platform that helps associations with valuable content, products, and services to offer but are struggling to connect the solutions with the right individuals at scale. They make it easy for associations to capture, analyze, and take action on member feedback to drive revenue and deeper member engagement. Dave is also the host of the EO 360° Podcast, a podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization that explores entrepreneurship. Dave started, scaled, and sold Peach New Media, a learning platform software company. Peach New Media was launched in 2001 and sold in 2015. The company at the time was at 40 employees when he received an offer from a private equity group. In this episode… Have you ever wondered what the end of your entrepreneurial journey will look like? Do you imagine it’d be a massive amount of money in the bank, a beach house, and with virtually nothing left to worry about? As an entrepreneur, it’s already a given that you will have an end game. Whether that endgame is to sell your company, start a new venture, or to never work again in your life, how things will turn out will always come a little different from what you’re expecting. Dave Will, the Co-founder and CEO of PropFuel, has had a taste of what the endgame of an entrepreneur is like. He shares that while it can be gratifying, it also brings with it a lot of lessons, realizations, and new perspectives. But more importantly, the endgame of one enterprise could be the building block for an even better exit on your next business venture. tells the story of when he sold his first company, Peach New Media, and the transition struggle, what he wishes he did differently in his new venture, and more. Share in Dave Will’s entrepreneurial journey on this Inspired Insider podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz. Tune in as Dave talks about selling his company, Peach New Media and the transition struggles and challenges that came with it, and how he came up with new ideas and eventually started his current company, PropFuel. He also discusses some of his core values, why he is so passionate with what he is currently doing with PropFuel, the importance of enjoying the entrepreneurial journey, and he also shares how his ten-year-old son is building his own business.

All businesses work to engage employees, prospects and clients. What are the best strategies and how do you measure engagement? Learn from Dave’s experience of what works and what doesn’t in this session of Founders Focus. Dave Will is the Co-Founder and CEO of PropFuel, a cloud-based SAAS software platform that is designed to capture the voice of your stakeholders (employees, customers, members, etc) through feedback campaigns. Dave is also the host of the EO 360° Podcast, a podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization that explores entrepreneurship. Dave previously started, scaled, and sold Peach New Media, a learning platform software company.Dive deeper into the episode here: http://bit.ly/3btLuglHave feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedInVisit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch past sessions, and see what topics are up next.

Dave Will is a long time association professional who works with associations as a technology entrepreneur. His first company, Peach New Media, developed a learning management system called Freestone and he's currently working on new technology called Prop Fuel that helps associations capture the voice of the member to improve member engagement with feedback and sentiment analysis. While member engagement is far from new to the market, feedback automation strategy is a new and innovative approach that captures the sentiment around a member at a given point along the member journey. Most associations focus on transactional behavioral data, but that tells us nothing about why somebody is doing what they're doing. Dave shares why it's so important to incorporate sentiment data into our decision making. Visit https://www.marybyers.com/contact/ for links to join the conversation on our social sites. © 2020 Mary Byers

On this episode of Rebel + Connect Radio, Rebel + Connect’s Co-Founder and Director of Travel, Rachel McGehee, chats with Dave Will a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and the founder of two fantastic companies—Peach New Media and Prop Fuel.

The wheels have turned in this episode of Entrepreneurs Organization—Kevin Stoller interviews Dave Will, an entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Prop Fuel and Peach New Media. Dave shares with listeners his early beginnings at SAP and PWC and how his experience formed the belief that he needs to be a part of a company where he can be himself; a company that truly fits him. This has fuelled the vision of his business venture, Prop Fuel, a company which strives to create a great culture within an organization. Tune in as Kevin and Dave talk about Dave’s journey—you’ll hear all the lessons he’s gained from his successes and more importantly, from his failures. Time Stamped Show Notes: 02:30 – Kevin Stoller interviewed Dave WIll for his own podcast and Dave is posting the interview for today’s episode of Entrepreneurs Organization 02:46 – Entrepreneurs Organization proudly presents Virtual Learning Podcast 03:19 – Kevin Stoller introduces Dave Will 03:58 – Kevin researches extensively before interviewing his guests 06:57 – Dave grew up in Hartford, Central Connecticut 06:57 – He came from a middle class childhood with loving parents 07:15 – Kevin’s childhood was full of summer vacations, camping and sailing trips 09:15 – Dave had a mentality that emphasized the need for stability and predictability until he hit the age 30 10:32 – Dave interned at SAP and then worked at PWC 12:15 – Dave’s performance at PWC was not very impressive 13:05 – While Dave has great admiration for those who end up at companies such as SAP and PWC, he feels that there are people who are natural “fits” for these companies 14:09 – Dave’s scariest moment was when he was fired from his job while he had a family to support 16:00 – The entrepreneurial bug bites Dave 16:21 – Dave’s mantra in life: “Walk slow, smile more”. 16:53 – Dave realized that he excels in an environment where he can be himself 17:22 – Dave grew his company to 40 employees and sold to the private equity firm, KKR 19:48 – Success as an entrepreneur is difficult without a supportive and compassionate spouse 22:54 – Very few successful entrepreneurs have a great idea “off the bat”—they just fumble onto one 23:42 – Dave’s entrepreneurial journey 23:42 – Dave started off partnering with his friend in 2001 24:06 – Dave eventually bought out his partner for $17,000 24:34 – Finding a niche propelled Dave’s company from average growth to exceptional growth 25:02 – They gradually evolved into a software company 25:27 – Dave ensured that his organization had the right culture; Dave’s new company Prop Fuel is about creating a great culture within an organization. Prop Fuel can help you: Create social surveys Create surveys to gauge what is holding your employees back Enhance the culture within your company and it costs just $49.99 per month 29:33 – A strong company culture helps you ride the downturns 29:33 – Dave witnessed gradual growth for the first 9 years and eventually grew his company to 25 employees 31:03 – The effects of 2008 finally became evident in 2010 32:11 – He consulted with key employees before cutting compensation from 10% to 15%; in spite of this, not a single employee chose to leave the company 33:20 – "People were not there because they were getting a shit ton of money. They were not. They were there because they enjoyed their job. They felt passion and fulfillment in what they were doing." 33:46 – Autonomy, mastery and fulfillment are the key elements necessary for creating a great culture 35:15 – Dave does not excel at sales, finance or any other primary business functions. His sole focus and expertise is in developing a culture within his company, Peach New Media 36:05 – “You focus on building this incredibly bonded team by putting in front of them a clear vision of where you want to be, the right motivators and the cadence to make sure that you are constantly on track and moving towards that vision” 39:00 – For small organizations hiring less than 10 people, the organization is just an extension of one’s personality; beyond that you start thinking about culture 39:19 – Dave talks about his introduction to EO back in 2009 39:55 – Being an EO member is vastly different from being an entrepreneur 41:03 – Dave explains his philosophy of “Walk slow, smile more” 41:58 – “Walking slow” means being conscious of what is around you when you are walking 42:21 – Strive to do things that make you smile 44:22 – Propfuel’s core philosophy: “We really want people to enjoy their jobs” 46:23 – Dave’s advice to his kids: “Grades are a key to a lot of doors, but they have nothing to do with your success. Knock the stress out of your grades” 48:48 – Dave’s Entrepreneurship mantra: “Good and done is better than perfect and not done” 50:12 – Dave closes the podcast and encourages you to visit his website  3 Key Points: Having a clear vision, the right motivators and the cadence to consistently move in the right direction are the key elements to building a great company culture. “Walk slow and smile more”—be conscious of what’s around you and strive to do the things that make you smile. A great culture is evident when your people are feeling fulfilled and working from their passion. Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network Prop Fuel and Peach new media – Companies that Dave is affiliated with SAP and PWC – Companies Dave worked for previously

Dave Will is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and the founder of two fantastic companies—Peach New Media and Prop Fuel. In his interview with Nick, listen to Dave share his motivation behind the founding of Prop Fuel, and why culture cannot be overlooked as a key value. Dave will also talk about what it means to motivate employees, and how he recommends aspiring entrepreneurs go about creating an ideal working environment. And if anyone wants to be a beta tester for Prop Fuel…be sure to listen till the end of the episode! ## Key Quote “Creating culture is one of the key pillars in creating a successful company. It cannot be overstated in importance.” ## What You'll Learn 1. The importance of knowing what motivates people and how that knowledge automatically helps the leader of a company. 2. What the Taxi Cab paradox is. 3. Why you should recognize and appreciate your employees at all times. 4. Dave shares a good [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc) about what motivates people. 5. Creating your company's Vision, Mission and Values. 6. Dave shares Simon Sinek's [Ted Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action) about creating purpose for employees. 7. The motivation behind Prop Fuel and the influence of [Yvon Chouinard](https://www.amazon.com/Let-People-Surfing-Education-Businessman/dp/0143037838). 8. What monk and Hindu priest [Dandapani](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurs-organization/id1086467228?mt=2) told Dave about focus. 9. The top three pieces of advice Dave has to be more effective. 10. Connect with [Dave](mailto:dave@propfuel.com) if you want to be a beta tester of Prop Fuel. ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](%20https:/go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Peach New Media was launched in 2001 by Dave Will, who carried the title “Chief Peach” until he sold the business in 2015. Will had built his learning-management software company up to 40 employees when he received an offer from the private equity group Accel-KKR that he simply could not refuse. In this interview, Will shares his wisdom on: - How to create a company acquirers will want to buy. - How to figure out when to sell. - How to look at your business as an investor would. - Cup-holder ideas and how they impact your company’s value.

Devin sits down with Dave Will, the founder of Peach New Media, a software company he founded, bootstrapped and recently sold to AccelKKR. Dave gets philosophical about building culture and stepping aside after the sale. A good listen for founders and CEOs alike. We’ll definitely have Dave back to chat more.