Hi, I’m Scott. I’m a growth hacker. I write about big ideas in business, culture, design, and tech. I work with executives, startups, and entrepreneurs on telling their stories. Let’s grow together.
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March 23, 2019Creating for the sake of creating is not the way to do business. Rigor, discipline, and critical thought are used to craft an idea into something with purpose. Making the connection with purpose is the way to add value for your customers. Does your organization or products... -
March 22, 2019Not every message needs an immediate response. Given time, words can be considered fully and in context. Emotions can cloud your judgment and affect the way you see and think. The right response has a time and place.
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March 21, 2019Is it still possible to build a company that is capable of creating long-term value? The startup culture seems to be focused on quick money, faster profits, and selling out when the time is right. And then you move on to the next project. Maybe this...
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March 20, 2019How much uncertainty can you tolerate? Can you accept not being aware of what's next? The more comfortable you become with working through tough problems then the more you learn to accept that it's ok to not know where you may end up. Perhaps not all...
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March 19, 2019Need to make a change? Break the pattern. Alter the routine. A subtle change in tone or attitude can have a large impact. Rather than working to change a person, maybe you look at changing their environment instead. Many people don’t respond well to being...
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March 17, 2019Several things are apparent to business owners: serving your customers, making money, covering your costs, and finding the next customer. You could probably also include: having a vision, developing a plan, executing, and following through. Where do new ideas, design, and innovation fit in? The first thing...
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March 16, 2019Having the right people in the room won't make your meeting a success. You need them to show up, be present, and commit to taking action.