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VC Direct Where Startups and VC’s Connect

VC Direct Where Startups and VC’s Connect

By Sanford Ashley

This podcast is designed to help startups and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and learn from vc’s and other company successes. From raising capital to hiring employees, you will get a glimpse of how others have done it. Hosted by Sanford Ashley.
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How to Build Your Executive Board

VC Direct Where Startups and VC’s ConnectDec 14, 2019

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How to Build A Company Culture (Part 2)

How to Build A Company Culture (Part 2)

Sanford Ashley continues the series on building company culture. #startups #entrepreneur #business #leadership
Sep 14, 202003:16
How to Build Company Culture ( Part 1).

How to Build Company Culture ( Part 1).

Sanford explains that culture is not just about good food and cool t-shirts.
Aug 10, 202003:28
Conducting Business Ethically

Conducting Business Ethically

Sanford shares three practical tips to conduct business ethically.
Jun 24, 202003:14
Creating New Business

Creating New Business

Sanford shares three business factors to help create new ideas.
Jun 03, 202002:45
Negotiation-The Series Pt.4

Negotiation-The Series Pt.4

The negotiation finale.
May 18, 202003:12
Negotiation-The Series Pt.3

Negotiation-The Series Pt.3

How to match up with the decision makers personality is crucial. This session tells you who they are and how they operate.
May 11, 202003:09
Negotiation-The Series Pt.2 (Types of Negotiators).
Apr 22, 202003:50
Negotiation-The Series Pt.1 (Types of Negotiators)

Negotiation-The Series Pt.1 (Types of Negotiators)

Sanford spends time showing the various types of negotiators you will encounter.
Apr 16, 202004:16
Help Me, Help You!
Apr 02, 202001:30
Getting Digital With Your Business

Getting Digital With Your Business

The business climate is forcing clients to pivot. Digital has been around and it’s not new. Now is the time to incorporate it into your operation. Sanford gives a couple of ways to do so.
Mar 24, 202004:07
Leadership

Leadership

Leadership guides the ship in business and in life. Leaders are influencers. You can’t wait to develop leaders when your company scales. It starts now and it starts with you.. Here’s how to get going.
Mar 14, 202007:14
Hiring Your First Sales Rep

Hiring Your First Sales Rep

Sales is the pipeline to revenue. Your sales team will be the ambassadors for you company. Let’s see what you need to look for when hiring one.
Jan 25, 202003:15
3 Steps to Testing Your Business Idea

3 Steps to Testing Your Business Idea

Entrepreneurs are constantly coming up with ideas. Before you launch your new idea, put it through these three steps first!
Jan 04, 202004:17
How to Build Your Executive Board

How to Build Your Executive Board

It is never to early to start thinking about an Executive Board. Sanford Ashley gives a couple of basic roles that the board will fill.
Dec 14, 201904:36
How to Develop Your Executive Team

How to Develop Your Executive Team

Sanford Ashley lays out four traits needed for your executive team. Prepare now to look for these individuals.
Nov 30, 201906:40
Funding....Do I Need It? Pt.2

Funding....Do I Need It? Pt.2

Sanford Ashley continues this series to determine if you are ready for funding for your business.
Nov 16, 201904:55
November 8, 2019

November 8, 2019

Nov 08, 201900:29
Funding....Do I Need It? Pt.1

Funding....Do I Need It? Pt.1

Is your company at a stage that requires investors? Sanford Ashley gives you some checkpoints to see if it is needed. First of two parts.
Nov 07, 201905:00
Pitch Deck Essentials

Pitch Deck Essentials

Sanford discusses some basic points you need in your pitch deck when presenting to investors. #startups #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #venturecapital #angelinvestors #tech
Oct 26, 201904:28
Networking: You Are Always Being Interviewed

Networking: You Are Always Being Interviewed

Networking opportunities are all around you. But if you only think you can only connect at an event, you are missing out. Sanford Ashley explains how to not miss a moment to connect with someone.
Oct 14, 201906:37
Power of Collaboration.

Power of Collaboration.

Many great businesses have collaborated to meet more customer needs and expand their business. Sanford Ashley talks about the advantages of collaboration and why you should consider it.
Oct 11, 201908:10