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Infographic highlighting 5 key investor pitch mistakes to avoid, including lack of financial clarity, weak go-to-market strategy, unclear capital deployment, poor customer justification, and disjointed storytelling—designed to help founders deliver stronger, investor-ready presentations.

Investor Pitch Mistakes to Avoid: 5 Insights from a Revenue-Focused Fractional COO

As an active investor, I’m often in the room during pitch meetings to investors. There are five investor pitch mistakes to avoid. The difference usually comes down to clarity, control, and whether the founder knows how to communicate what matters most to investors. When raising capital, most founders obsess over pitch design, timing, and warm […]

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Team brainstorming modern B2B sales strategies using colorful sticky notes on a whiteboard.

Doubling B2B Sales: Modern B2B Sales Strategies

Sales, Sales Pipeline / Steve Ross

TL;DR: The sales game has changed. Founders who embrace modern B2B sales strategies are growing 2x faster. Key takeaways: Target fewer, better accounts with ABM Use AI to work smarter, not harder Go omnichannel to meet buyers where they are Price based on value, not cost Personalize everything, even at scale Founder-led sales build early

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Illustrating the business hockey stick growth, this image shows the inflection point where 'the magic happens,' representing rapid revenue scaling without chaos. Perfect for understanding growth stages

6 Modern Ways to Scale Revenue Without Scaling Chaos

Sales, Scaling / Steve Ross

Scaling a business is exhilarating, but it often brings an undercurrent of chaos. If not handled precisely, growth can overwhelm systems, confuse teams, and damage customer relationships. The solution lies in scaling smarter—not harder. This guide will explore scaling revenue without scaling chaos, focusing on actionable steps that leverage advanced tools and strategic insights. The

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Speedometer reaching 100mph, symbolizing rapid business growth and success, aligned with our Business Growth Strategy Guide for founders and CEOs

From 0 to 100: Business Growth Strategy Guide

Sales / Steve Ross

Business growth doesn’t happen by accident. Creating a growth strategy is critical, but it’s also easy to get stuck. A great strategy aligns your team, keeps you focused, and helps avoid common missteps that can kill momentum. Let’s walk through this Business Growth Strategy Guide to avoid common pitfalls, addressing the specific challenges you’re likely

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The ‘Always On’ Sales Machine

Sales, Sales Pipeline / Steve Ross

For business owners, founders, and VPs of sales, the dream is often to create a machine that continuously generates leads, turning prospects into customers without requiring constant, manual intervention. In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, you cannot afford to let your sales pipeline run dry. Building an “always on” automated sales prospecting engine—one that works 24/7—allows you

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