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Latest podcast episodes about propfuel

Associations Thrive
119. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About What's Got Us Worked Up

Associations Thrive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 59:08


In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters:Dave Coriale, Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot ITKiki L'Italien, Association Chat and host of Association ChatBen Muscolino, Breezio and AMSGeek and host of The Association PodcastDave Will, PropFuel and host of Association StrongAfter checking in about what's been happening in their lives, these five podcasters, who call themselves DC's Podcast Angels, discuss:What's got them worked up and it's a big and important list that includes: AMS implementation going way over budget, return to office, time poverty, project timelines, missing seeing our teams, and cell phone addiction.How to create connections and culture over Zoom.Efficiency vs effectiveness.Carving out time to focus on our businesses.Being there for the people we care about.Incremental change that will help us be better versions of ourselves.

Associations Thrive
100. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About Market Fit, the Future of Associations, and the Looming Membership Cliff

Associations Thrive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 55:28


Note: Be sure to listen until the very end, after the outro, for the bloopers. :-)For the 100th episode of Associations Thrive, CEO Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters:Dave Coriale, Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot ITKiki L'Italien, Association Chat and host of Association ChatBen Muscolino, Breezio and AMSGeek and host of The Association PodcastDave Will, PropFuel and host of Association StrongThey talked about:What's new about their podcasts.Association statistics and demographics.Kiki's new association podcast directory.Market fit when developing new products and how associations need to develop an entrepreneurial mindset when developing new products.The looming membership cliff.A few of their favorite episodes and the key themes of governance, reinvention and entrepreneurship that keep popping up during the podcast interviews.Their crazy predictions for the future of associations.References:DelcorReboot ITAssociation ChatAssociation Chat PodcastBreezioAMSGeekThe Association PodcastPropFuelAssociation Strong

Associations Thrive
74. Dave Coriale, Kiki L'Italien, Joanna Pineda, Ben Muscolino and Dave Will Talking About Association Podcasts, Entrepreneurship and Reinvention

Associations Thrive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 41:33


Note: Be sure to listen until the very end, after the outro, for the bloopers. :-)This episode of Associations Thrive is a little different. Host Joanna Pineda had the opportunity to sit down with some of the top podcasters in the association industry. Dave Coriale, Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot ITKiki L'Italien, Association Chat and host of Association ChatBen Muscolino, Breezio and AMSGeek and host of The Association PodcastDave Will, PropFuel and host of Association StrongThey talked about a few of their favorite episodes, key themes of governance, reinvention and entrepreneurship that keep popping up during the podcast interviews, and how the podcasts are changing them.

The Association Podcast
Behind The Mic: Association Podcasters Unite To Discuss and Explain The “Why”

The Association Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 50:03


On this episode of The Association Podcast, our own Ben Muscolino, CEO of Breezio and Founder & CEO of AssociationWire, which includes AMS Geek, Data Sangria, and other industry brands, joins other Association Podcasters and industry thought leaders to discuss each other's approach to their own association industry podcast, why they do it and much more. Stories of past episodes, past guests, and different podcast formats make this episode a little bit of a peak behind the mic of some of your favorite association industry podcasts and personalities. The episode is led by Dave Coriale, CAE and President at DelCor Technology Solutions, and joined by Dave Will, Co-Founder and CEO of PropFuel, Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International and last but certainly not least, the “OG” of association podcasting, KiKi L'Italien, VP of Marketing & Community at Big Red M and Editor-In-Chief for the well-known brand, Association Chat.The Association Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-association-podcast/id1553363203            Ben Muscolino, CEO of Breezio and Founder & CEO of AssociationWire which includes AMS Geek, Data Sangria            www.breezio.comwww.associationwire.comAssociation Chat Podcast: 

Association Strong
Just Imagine a Room of Top Association Podcasters? It Happened!

Association Strong

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 51:54


Don't miss this episode of Association Strong as Dave Will from PropFuel digs into everything podcasting with other well know podcasters in the association space.

The Association Podcast
Associations and the Power of Personalization with Dave Will

The Association Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 66:05


On this episode of The Association Podcast, Co-founder and CEO of PropFuel, Dave Will, joins us to discuss enhancing association communication by listening to member needs and personalizing messaging. We highlight the importance of understanding member needs and expectations and the value of data collection in achieving this. The conversation also covers the challenges associations face in utilizing data and the role of automation. We also debate the complexity of associations, the importance of user experience, and the potential for associations to learn from other industries. 

The Optimize Podcast
PropFuel: Finding Higher Yield Customers for Next Level Growth

The Optimize Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 60:31


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.

Elements of Stiles
Episode 69 - Dave Will: More Human

Elements of Stiles

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 54:37


Mark shares a conversation with good friend and fellow entrepreneur Dave Will of PropFuel about the human-centered future made possible by technology. Check out PropFuel and Kona Brand! Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD This episode is brought to you by SecuriTitle. SecuriTitle offers title exam, closing preparation, and title clearing services for real estate closing firms, providing the capacity and expertise to help firms manage costs and increase efficiency. Learn more at securititle.com.

Leadership in Action
Executing a Good Business Idea - Dave Will - Leadership in Action - Episode #001

Leadership in Action

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 52:31


Many entrepreneurs believe that good ideas are the bulk of the work when starting a business. Dave Will, CEO & Co-Founder at Propfuel, reveals that execution and dedication are what make good ideas successful. He discusses how the best ideas are evolved into even better ideas by finding the right product-market fit for your business. Check out Will's inspiring story of changing his lifelong career path to start his own company and all of the hard work and challenges he overcame to become a successful entrepreneur!   Takeaways: ~Ideas are not the bulk of the work. Everybody has good ideas, but the hard part is the execution and commitment to the idea. ~The greatest ideas are those that we set free to evolve by allowing input and making adjustments. Most original business plans develop over time into better plans. ~It is important to find the right product-market fit for your company. This means having a constant mindset of what is working, what needs to be changed, and how to be open to making changes to your product and/or market. ~“Luck is manufactured with persistence” - David did not get where he was today by chance; he built his business through time and effort. ~Negotiation is key when making business deals, especially when selling a business. Know your company's worth, decline the first offer, and do not settle for less. ~It is not easy to veer from a set career path, but sometimes it is necessary. Figure out what you want out of your professional life and embrace it with passion.   Links: ~LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrwill ~Podcast: ‎EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs' Organization on Apple Podcasts ~Email: dave@propfuel.com   Ways to Tune In: ~iTunes - ~Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2t4Ksk4TwmZ6MSfAHXGkJI ~Stitcher - ~Google Play - ~Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4263fd02-8c9b-495e-bd31-2e5aef21ff6b ~YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_2oe3Y-omw

Core7 Business Podcast
Crowd-Sourced Revenue Growth with Dave Will of PropFuel

Core7 Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 71:25


We're throwing it back again! Check out our interview with Dave Will, founder, and CEO of PropFuel, a feedback platform on its way to changing corporate culture forever with his concept called “Crowd-Sourced Revenue Growth”. In this episode, we muse on nature-versus-nurture in an optimistic mind, abundance versus scarcity, and the importance of loving what you do. We discuss Visions, Missions, and Values as well as the difference between products and platforms. We also dive deep into Dave's Core7 team and how he uses them.

Founder Coffee
050 Dave Will - PropFuel

Founder Coffee

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 49:52


For this fiftieth episode, I talked to Dave Will, Co-Founder of PropFuel, a platform that helps associations better engage with their members. Dave started off his career in the corporate world, working at PwC on systems integration of big corporate systems like Siebel and SAP. The moments that changed everything for him were when his boss told him to walk faster and smile less when moving through the hallways… and when he got fired for lacking a sense of urgency. That’s when he decided he didn’t want to work for other people, and he started a small reseller business. From there, he rolled from the one thing in the other. Today he’s focusing on building out PropFuel, pushing boundaries one step at a time while enjoying the journey. We talk about walking slow and smiling more, focusing on controlled growth instead of building a high risk high growth business, why we don’t like the sitcom Silicon Valley, and the importance of the little things.

INspired INsider with Dr. Jeremy Weisz
Selling a Company, Starting a New Venture, The Mets Game and the Lizard Story with Dave Will of PropFuel

INspired INsider with Dr. Jeremy Weisz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 71:59


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.

How'd it Happen?
Dave Will, CEO, Making Your Business not Depend on You – Episode 143

How'd it Happen?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 62:11


Dave Will is the CEO and Co-Founder of PropFuel, an engagement platform that helps you generate revenue by converting prospects into members and clients, increasing member retention, and winning back lapsed members. Propfuel makes it easy to engage with members at exactly the right moment in their journey so your communications deliver more relevance and…Continue reading ➞ Dave Will, CEO, Making Your Business not Depend on You – Episode 143The post Dave Will, CEO, Making Your Business not Depend on You – Episode 143 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

How'd It Happen Podcast
Dave Will, CEO, Making Your Business not Depend on You – Episode 143

How'd It Happen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 62:06


Dave Will is the CEO and Co-Founder of PropFuel, an engagement platform that helps you generate revenue by converting prospects into members and clients, increasing member retention, and winning back lapsed members. Propfuel makes it easy to engage with members at exactly the right moment in their journey so your communications deliver more relevance and…Continue reading ➞ Dave Will, CEO, Making Your Business not Depend on You – Episode 143

The Association Adviser Podcast
Come for the Mission, Stay for the Membership Value

The Association Adviser Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 48:43


Members join your association for the mission, but buy your value. Or do they buy your mission and stick around for the value? Our guests Dave Will of PropFuel and Tom Morrison of MTI explore the balance associations must strike between focusing on association mission and providing member benefits. If Tom and Dave's names sound familiar, it might be because they host the Association Strong podcast. There, Tom and Dave offer insight from both a seasoned association executive and an entrepreneur perspective about topics that help associations drive value and engagement while running more efficiently. They've joined us on The Association Adviser Podcast to further explore what it means for associations to offer an engaging membership experience while also earning enough revenue to continue serving members. We cover a broad range within this topic, including how the pendulum of association business seems to swing between focusing on mission versus emphasizing member benefits. We address marketing strategies like conversational marketing and using FOMO, or fear of missing out, to get members more involved. And we break down Tom's framework for association business that he dubs "ALIVE." It's all about asking your members what they need and responding with value. Listen to the conversation to get the full explanation! Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Naylor Association Solutions. Want to be a guest on The Association Adviser Podcast? Have an idea for an episode topic? Email Kelly Clark, kclark@naylor.com. Check out the Association Strong Podcast as well! There's strong, and then there's Association Strong.

Building a Business that Lasts
Authenticity in Business with Dave Will

Building a Business that Lasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 68:10


Our experiences help shape us and guide us toward our futures, and this is true even for business owners. Dave Will is currently the CEO and co-founder of PropFuel, an engagement platform, but his journey into the business world started long before then. Over time, he’s only learned what works for business, but also what really matters in life. This conversation gets deep, so join us as we talk authenticity, business moves, family, and so much more.Support the show (http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com)

Founders Focus
Engagement

Founders Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 39:18


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.

Series A
Dave Will CEO of PropFuel: “Walk Slow and Smile More, Writing your own Story”

Series A

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 42:44


This episode I am joined by Dave Will the CEO of Propfuel. Dave encourages others to write their own life stories rather than follow the path that society pushes. In this podcast you will get to hear Dave's story founding a software company and then his eventual exit 14 years later. To hear more from Dave listen to his podcast on EO 360. Support this podcast: https://cutt.ly/Eh6zJog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Successful Associations Today
Dave Will - Feedback Automation Strategy for Associations | Ep #41

Successful Associations Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 24:20


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

The Dr. Joe Show
Episode 72 - The Show

The Dr. Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 51:36


(Originally recorded April 8, 2020) A Dr. Joe-less Dr. Joe Show? After months of tearful begging and a very hefty bribe, Mark and Tom let PropFuel founder Dave Will audition for the role with his thoughts on COVID-19.

Smart Business Revolution
Dave Will | Building, Scaling And Exiting a Learning Platform Software Company

Smart Business Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 38:33


Getting advice from peers and elders in your field can get you a long way when you follow it. Sometimes success comes from doing the opposite. Dave Will is the Co-Founder and CEO of PropFuel, a cloud-based SAS software platform that is designed to get a company’s team focused on the growth of an organization […] The post Dave Will | Building, Scaling And Exiting a Learning Platform Software Company appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

The Dr. Joe Show
Episode 12 - Dave Will

The Dr. Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 44:57


We're talking company culture this episode with South Shore entrepreneur Dave Will of PropFuel! Together we learn the importance of reminding our team members of their value to expand our own influence and have a big effect on the world around us!

Core7 Business Podcast
Interview with Dave Will of PropFuel - Crowd-Sourced Revenue Growth

Core7 Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 69:06


Check out PropFuel! Today Mark is with Dave Will, founder and CEO of PropFuel, a feedback platform on its way to changing corporate culture forever with his concept called “Crowd Sourced Revenue Growth”. In this episode, we muse on nature-versus-nurture in an optimistic mind, abundance versus scarcity, and the importance of loving what you do. We discuss Visions, Missions and Values as well as the difference between products and platforms. We also dive deep into Dave’s Core7 team and how he uses them.   Here are some resources Mark and Dave mentioned:   Books: The Wealth of Nations – Adam Smith Mastering the Rockefeller Habits – Vern Harnish Willpower Doesn’t Work – Ben Hardy Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business – Gino Wickman Vivid Vision - Cameron Harold Find Your Why - Simon Sinek   Apps: Evernote Slack

Scaling Up Services
Dave Will, Co-Founder and CEO at PropFuel

Scaling Up Services

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 30:38


Scaling Up Services is a podcast devoted to helping founders, partners, CEOs, key executives, and managers of service-based businesses scale their companies faster and with less drama. Have each episode delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: http://www.scalingupservices.com/subscribe

Let's Talk Sales
Let’s Talk Sales! Interview with Dave Will of PropFuel – Episode 61

Let's Talk Sales

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 65:54


The featured guest on episode 61 is Dave Will. Dave is the Co-Founder and CEO of PropFuel, an inexpensive and effective software to cultivate a strong company culture. Dave Will is all about teamwork, collaboration, relationships, and cultivating healthy culture. Interview with Dave Will On this “Sales Leaders Talk Sales” episode, Dave shares insights on […] The post Let’s Talk Sales! Interview with Dave Will of PropFuel – Episode 61 appeared first on Criteria For Success.

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Association Chat Podcast
Reinventing the Workplace

Association Chat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 61:14


Communication is changing. Technology is changing. Social norms are changing. What does this mean for the workplace?  For this episode of Association Chat, I'll be talking with Dave Will (Co-founder and CEO at PropFuel) and Jamie Notter (Partner at WorkXO Solutions) about today's workplace, the needs - old and new - for creating a productive and successful work environment, and what smart leaders need to think about to make sure their workplaces are set up for success in 2018.  About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2 pm ET on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Association Chat remains free (and only allows for one sponsor per episode) and takes me dozens of hours a month to research, write, facilitate, and schedule and thousands of dollars to sustain. If you find any meaning and value in what I do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly donation of your choosing on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/associationchat. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Association Chat: http://www.associationchat.com  See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/association-chat-28628199/?cmp=web_share Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/amplifiedgrowth RSS Feed: http://getamplified.libsyn.com/rss

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

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

Executive Breakthroughs Podcast
Episode 4: Dave Will | Eating Culture for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Executive Breakthroughs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 58:32


Dave Will (@propsdave) is a serial entrepreneur, and started a new company, PropFuel (focused on employee recognition and feedback). While working for SAP, a multi-billion dollar software company, nearly 20 years ago, he was advised to "walk faster and smile less, because perception is reality". He took this to heart and started a business based around the antithesis of this advice.​ In 2001, he started what became Peach, a Learning Platform software company, and sold his to AKKR, a private equity firm. He’s serving on EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Boston's 2016-2017 board of directors as learning chair.