Hello, startup adventurers — my first newsletter
Hello adventurer,
Building something valuable with an inspired team is my passion. So is writing about it. (But you probably already know that if we are connected on LinkedIn .)?
I am driven by achievement and I like to share my often contrarian views with others. Each of us has the potential to be exceptional. Often we just need a different lens and the right encouragement.?I get inspiration from the?Aha!?team , current events, but especially from you — our community of those who dare to build different. After publishing thousands of posts, a?best-selling book , and nearly 900 articles on LinkedIn alone, I am excited to add a new way to connect.?
Welcome to The Startup Adventure newsletter — a digest of personal musings, LinkedIn conversations, and exclusive blog content delivered to your inbox twice a month.
The name is inspired by the adventure of building our own software company and profitably busting through $100M in ARR last year —?no salespeople, no offices, and no venture capital. It was also?the title of one of the very first Aha! blog posts written in 2013 .?
Aha! is a?100 percent bootstrapped ?and independent business, which means I am able to share my perspective with you freely. (And yes, "adventures" did edge out "healthy" in?the poll ?I ran last month.)?
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2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of?founding Aha! ?— hard to believe, but true. I am more energized than ever to continue the discussion about choosing value over valuation, purpose over pomp, and celebrating those who dare to deliver differently.
Adventurously yours,
Brian
P.S. Leave a comment if you are thinking about starting your own company or know a startup that I should consider highlighting in the future.
President @ Inventorycars.com LLC Car dealer Real estate Broker We donate 5% of our income to ASPCA. It’s never felt better doing business with us
1 年I have a idea of joining car dealerships for inventory sharing and being able to buy sell and trade within a website nationwide with inspection and transportation availability. It would replace the auction high fees. It would have to be able for dealers to download their inventory and then to view other dealers inventory probably based on states but also by product lines. I need help building a site and then having a way to sell the idea to dealers. I don’t now if a one time charge or monthly or by vehicle fee. Any ideas and help implements would be appreciated. My name is Mike Miles and I have over 40 years experience in the automotive field. My email is [email protected] Thanks
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1 年Thanks for the invite and the insight! I like the mindset.
Manufacturing Professional | Music Producer | Former Founder | Entrepreneur | Day Trader
1 年Brian thanks for posting this. I started my own company a little over a year ago. We are still building but I'm looking to expand my personal brand on LinkedIn. I find your story inspiring because my company is also bootstrapping. Great to watch your journey unfold.
Leader in Nursing Education and Organizational Strategy
1 年I have just subscribed. Your creativity and the energy around manifesting value and engaging others is inspirational. I am beginning my independent consulting practice and will be focusing on leveraging the wealth of great ideas that are "out there" and sharing inspirational success stories (like yours) with the clients I coach on developing their leadership capacity. Every one has the ability to make wonderful positive things happen.... no matter where they are. Thank you for sharing your work with the larger audience.
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1 年I have the idea of starting up a farmers Market platform, which will be electric and face to face transaction opportunity for demand and supply of goods and services. I am a bit confused ...where to initiate from.