In this episode of “The Funding Blueprint,” Brian Moran delves into the often-overlooked vulnerabilities in a startup's structure that can threaten its growth. He identifies both tangible cracks, such as issues in sales and marketing, and intangible ones, including misalignment of values and lack of accountability, as potential threats. Brian explains that these cracks form when there's a lack of open communication and discipline within the company. To prevent them, he advises founders to maintain transparency and engage trusted advisors who can provide objective guidance. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing these issues early on to avoid larger disruptions.
Brian also highlights the critical role of intangible assets, such as company culture and employee engagement, in the success of a startup. These elements, although harder to measure, significantly impact a company's stability and growth. Brian suggests that founders can successfully rebound from foundational cracks by fostering an inclusive culture and empowering team leaders to maintain morale and address potential issues. By implementing a structured approach, like a GPS plan, and focusing on time management, founders can mitigate risks and strengthen their company's foundation as it scales.
In this episode you’ll learn about: startup foundations, time management, company culture, brian moran, entrepreneurship, business growth, startup vulnerabilities, sales and marketing, core values, accountability, trusted advisors, employee engagement, inclusive culture, time robbers, mental resilience, employee morale, scaling startups, business success, tangible assets, intangible assets, prioritizing tasks, open communication, business structure, employee champions, disengaged employees, mental health support, cohesive workforce, startup challenges, productivity, leadership, strategy planning, business resilience, trusted partners, employee advocacy, employee roles, team leaders, business strategy, startup scaling, workplace morale, founder insights
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