Author Archives: Don Dalrymple

I had an exploratory call the other day around a new technology venture. It was about an hour long where we were looking at some strategies for go to market. The call was stimulating in and of itself, but I wanted to share a best practice I did, and tend to do, afterwards. I likeContinue reading “Always Be Connecting”

When there’s a temporary lull in my life – when new opportunities don’t seem to be finding their way to my desk – it’s a signal for me to start taking action. ~ Robert Ringer Being busy is a form of laziness—lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Being busy is most often used as a guiseContinue reading “Action Moves the Needle”

One of the best kept secrets of raising money is that funding is always easier when a project is already under way. ~ Robert Ringer, Action You can paint a picture of something that will materialize or you can get to work and turn your idea into assets and reality. The product/market fit and proofContinue reading “Easier Funding”

In partnering and coaching with business owners, the number one conversation we have is around getting the right employees with the right fit. It’s hard and noone bats 100%. People are wildcards. However, with a system for recruiting, hiring and onboarding, you can minimize the chances of a bad hire. I have been refining aContinue reading “Hiring Smartly and Systematically”

I was reading an email from a friend about one solution to the tyranny vs. freedom agendas at play in our society. The solution is to create our own institutions to escape propaganda and dummying down our kids. I gave some tips previously about how I am participating to help my own village. I likeContinue reading “Build Your Own Institution”

On the theme of launching, I think one of the inverted conversations I find myself in is helping friends and young people value relationships more than money. Business is people. People do business with you because: They like you They know what you do That’s it. Furthermore, you become valuable in the eyes of othersContinue reading “People LTV”

I have been in lots of conversations with my adult children, with Sonya and my friends and their adult children about launching. One thing I find is that our kids get a lot of bad and outdated advice. They have well meaning, but ignorant people telling them to stay on the rails, fit in, beContinue reading “Launching in the Modern Economy”

I often wonder when we meet people how many opportunities go undiscovered. Could there have been conversations that happened which did not? Would a few key questions open up worlds of discovery about a person and what they have done or are doing? I like learning about people and what gets them excited. I likeContinue reading “Are You Curious?”

A quick Monday tip when you want to create new opportunities. This has been a business approach and philosophy I have employed for over 25+ years and I feel like my life and business have been rewarding because I focus on helping people specifically, often and with impact. Here’s a simple daily habit and process:Continue reading “Creating New Opportunities”