This role in most organizations is designed for maximum fun! Well, maybe not, but I am ever hopeful. In twenty plus years I have led numerous projects and hired a few project leads [aka project managers] most of which have done a great job. For me, the best project managers are home grown. Promot...
I have just recently partnered with a network of 800 Family Offices around the world that are interested in acquisitions and investments for US based companies. If you send me a pm with the details of your company I could evaluate to build a first connection.
In this order: 1. Track record 2. identification with your app 3. Personal fit with you 4. Location 5. Costs
Having been on both sides of the coin, I would say trust is the first factor. Mentor the one with less experience and as he develops, your time will thereafter be freed up to work on long term strategic goals & objectives.
Growing up from 1+subs to a team like you're saying is a classic problem in consulting. The financial math is not in your favor until you get a consistent team. Here's an article of mine detailing the issues and also detailing solutions: http://blog.asmartbear.com/consulting-company-accounting....
I think you should first really step back and ask if you need that role filled. Are your sales growing? Are they growing as quickly as you'd like? Do you think someone could push that needle? I've worked at companies with strong focus on sales and some where there were no sales people at all. It...
Being an entrepreneur is more often than not, exhausting,taxing, time consuming and drains a person physically, mentally and more importantly financially. The answer to the question "At what point do entrepreneurs involve help, given the fact that there is no revenue yet?", in your case depends...
Micah, I am usually the "biz dev" guy for many startups and founding teams. I have also hired people in this area. One thing that would be helpful to bring up would be to understand where biz dev guys hangout. Generally, the best places to find individuals are within your ecosystems network. Th...
Hi there, I recommend creating a job description and posting it on Indeed. We've had success with Indeed as it doesn't cost us to post jobs on their platform. Also, speak with a Business Attorney as they can guide you on what to offer your new hires if you're offering equity vs. salary. Hope this...
Sure, try these guys http://creatingdemand.com/ They work on a performance basis which is why I like working with them!