I recently had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with the inspiring Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital . Our visit inspired my latest column for Inc. Here's to investors who decide to invest big into women founders and help create more female-founded unicorns. …see more

This is an interesting challenge facing all e-commerce companies, not just Brandless, Inc. (notice that even purchases on Amazon went down over time). Whether they have a subscription model or not customer acquisition/conversion is only part of the equation. Customer retention is just as critical. Two big caveats: 1/ The analysis was done by a third party so take it with a grain of salt on the absolute numbers 2/ No idea if said third parties took into account seasonality nor if that actually had an impact on the timeframe they used as for their sample. #ecommerce #amazon #brandless #customeracquisition #customerconversion #customerretention #crm #cx #customerexperience #onlineshopping #consumerbehavior #cpgindustry …see more

Forecasting financials is pretty challenging for a lot of business owners. The Accounting Waterfall helps make it a bit more fun, a lot more transparent, and empowering for others in the organization. Check it out on the Stride blog.

Feeling unmotivated and don’t know where to start? Start by taking my Productivity Style Assessment® and identify your strengths and how to leverage them to optimize YOUR performance! https://lnkd.in/evkGhxD …see more

Fresh off testing the removal of likes from Instagram, it's Facebook's turn. (At least in Australia.)

It's not too late to register for the live webinar at 2:00 Eastern today to learn more about benefits for working caregivers. Five employers added Connected Caregiving as a benefit to support their caregiving employees yesterday. They join the growing list of more than 120 companies who understand the impact on their organizations. Register at https://lnkd.in/gTZG-Nd #benefits #hr #caregiving …see more

assumption: for every technology failure there is a technology solution. hint: not. #fintech #financialservices #technology #trading #banking #finance

Did your screen time skyrocket last week? Here’s Drake to demonstrate three types of screen immersion. Glad to have a name for the opposite of doomscrolling. Hello gleefreshing! 😄

We have entered the age of personalized politics, and it is very important for us to understand what that means. Think about this...

“There is no formula. #CX is not one size fits all.” On episode 6 of Experience TV, we'll dig into #CX research from Jeanne Bliss, CCXP on cross-generational customer preferences, behaviors, and expectations. We’ll unpack: >> Why 82% of consumers are disappointed by brands >> What many buyers are skeptical of >> How brands are using personalization, unique experiences, and convenience to create advocacy and growth. “Never before have consumer journeys and expectations been so diverse.” - Jeanne Bliss Hosted by Katie Martell in partnership with Oracle Customer Experience …see more

That e-mail requesting an interview on national television might sound appealing, but falling for a pay-for-play #media scam could harm your reputation.

#firedoors #firesafety #accesscontrol If you couldn’t make the last ones we’ve scheduled another webinar due to popular demand. See the link below to book. Access Control Installers, Fire Risk Assessors, Fire door Inspectors, Building and estate managers should all be aware of the standards and legislation. #firesafety #safetyandsecurity #compliance#securitysolutions #securitymanagement#facilitiesmanagement #abloy #estatemanagement #fireprotection …see more

Twitter asked “What book/article/podcast etc chanel your mind about something...” and got some mind-altering answers.

Today (Weds) at 3:00 ET- tune in for the calm leadership and optimistic perspective of Jeanne Bliss, CCXP . Hit “remind me” below > …see more

Think About This... you actually work for Google, collecting stuff doesn't make sense anymore, Nike keeps winning, and 5G doesn't matter. You just invented the cell phone: who ya gonna call? We called Marty Cooper, the guy who actually invented the cell phone, to get his answer. …see more

Registration for #CES2020 (January 7-10, 2020) is open. If you're wondering how to make the world's biggest technology show smaller, more manageable, more productive, and more focused on your needs... we can help.

"Life changed instantly. We went from being high flying Design professionals, working hard and playing hard, to dealing with intense trauma. It’s been incredibly challenging. Rob was induced into a coma for three weeks and when he came round, he had right-side paralysis and had lost all speech and communication." Syreeta Challinger https://lnkd.in/gXXZ4MF #founder #purpose #design …see more

Miss our last Virtual Office Hour with Jan Schalkwijk, CFA ? Check out the replay of our great talk with the Founder of JPS Global Investments! Jan shares his valuable insight into personal financial planning for business owners 💰

if one were sarcastic, one would say Wirecard is always at the bleeding edge of payments innovation.

Facebook is being pilloried for its unwillingness to remove a paid advertisement by President Trump’s reelection campaign after Facebook was notified by the Biden campaign that the ad contained false statements about Joe Biden and his son. On the surface, this seems simple, and Facebook’s decision not to remove the ad seems wrong. But there is much more to the story. Think about this... …see more