
Zain Jaffer
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Selling as a Founder Is Brutal — It Was Also the Reason We Reached $400M in Revenue
Selling is one of the hardest parts of building a startup, but arguably the most important. This piece shares hard-won, tactical lessons from my early days, offering a blueprint for founders navigating the messy reality of doing sales with no team, no leads and no playbook.
1 in 2 Founders Reported Experiencing Burnout in 2024 — Here's How to Prevent It From Happening to You
Many founders see burnout as an unavoidable cost of success — but the truth is that it stems from avoidable patterns. Here are a few strategies to protect you and your business before it takes a toll.
Startup Founders Need to Advocate For Their Own Compensation — Here's How to Do It Right
Ensuring fair compensation as a founder or CEO is crucial to staying motivated and building a successful company. Here's how to strategically handle the conversation and get the pay that reflects your worth.
4 trampas mentales que podrían sofocar tu negocio — y cómo evitarlas
Como emprendedor, tomar decisiones acertadas es tu superpoder, pero las trampas mentales pueden obstaculizar tu éxito. Aprende cómo sortear estos obstáculos y fortalece tus habilidades para tomar decisiones con las ideas de un emprendedor con 20 años de experiencia.
4 Thinking Traps That Could Stifle Your Business — and How to Avoid Them
As an entrepreneur, sharp decision-making is your superpower, but thinking traps can hinder your success. Learn how to navigate these pitfalls and strengthen your decision-making skills with insights from an entrepreneur of 20 years.
3 Small Changes That Made My Company More Scalable — and Boosted Our Sales by $14 Million in 1 Year
Scaling a business isn't just about having a great product or a talented team; it's about laying the right operational groundwork from the start. These three simple yet impactful strategies can help make your company more scalable, setting you up for long-term success.
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