Greetings Fellow Networkers! I want to meet with Jason Calacanis, a VC who invested in Athena, a high-end virtual assistant company. My company, Digital Samurai, is building a high-end marketing and production Outsourcing company that would complement Athena. If anyone knows him, I would appreciate an introduction. Additionally, we are looking for agencies and entrepreneurs who may have creator, YouTuber, or influencer clients who want to scale their venture and monetize it. Our Matagy™ system offers a McKinsey-style Management and Strategy Service that replaces an entire marketing team for the cost of one senior-level position. It leverages content marketing, standardized technology, AI tools, and tactics designed to lower friction, enhance efficiency and grow recurring revenues. This is a high-end premium recurring revenue program so the commissions are high, $1,000 USD per month If anyone needs help with content production strategy and Lead gen let me know!

Using your phone constantly isn't harmful. It's about the context and purpose of the usage, which is essential for personal growth and business operations. Curated by: Martin R. Ricketts I think the idea that using technology constantly is harmful is misguided. It's not about the duration of phone use but rather the context in which it's used. Gen Z often gets unfairly labelled as addicted to their phones, but the critical factor is the purpose behind the usage. While doom scrolling can be detrimental, being on the phone isn't inherently bad. Personally, I use my phone almost all the time and carry it everywhere. However, there are specific situations where phone use is inappropriate, such as during face-to-face conversations, meetings, family dinners, or significant events like weddings and funerals. Being "unplugged" isn't about avoiding the phone entirely but about achieving a state of calmness and mindfulness, which can still be accomplished while using the phone responsibly. My phone is a powerful tool for learning and staying informed, especially when I'm out in nature or traveling. I use it for research, note-taking, capturing ideas, and staying updated with educational content and social media. It also helps me manage various aspects of my business, from banking and entertainment to travel and smart home control. In the age of cognitive augmentation, a powerful smartphone is indispensable for both personal growth and business operations, which makes completely disconnecting impractical for an entrepreneur or business owner who wants to compete and win in the digital age. Do Work You Love. Monetize Your Story. Design Your Future. https://linktr.ee/monetizeyourstory

As an entrepreneur, learning from tech visionaries like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk can transform how you address client needs, eliminate friction, and innovate efficiently. Curated by: Martin R. Ricketts As an entrepreneur, I believe there's immense value in learning from tech billionaires like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Steve Jobs taught me the importance of designing products based on client needs. Instead of creating a product and then trying to market it, he emphasized starting with the client's needs and building backward. This approach is compelling for service companies and ensures the solutions meet client demands. From Jeff Bezos, I learned the value of being customer-obsessed. Bezos's philosophy extends to eliminating friction in the customer experience, which I prioritize. Whether dealing with file management or ensuring seamless communication, reducing friction is critical to client satisfaction. Bezos's concept of timeless value propositions, such as broad selection and low prices, inspired us to focus on helping people do work they love, monetize their stories, and design their futures—needs that will remain relevant for years. Elon Musk's doctrine of first-principles thinking is another lesson I've adopted. The principal breaks down problems into their most basic elements and builds up from there. For us, it means focusing on effective data management and communication to drive profitability and success. Musk's idea of teaching to the problem, not the tool, ensures our solutions are tailored to real-world issues. Moreover, his belief in refining processes and eliminating unnecessary steps resonates deeply with our commitment to efficiency and innovation. These insights from tech visionaries highlight the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in entrepreneurship, regardless of what you made think of their personal beliefs. Do Work You Love. Monetize Your Story. Design Your Future. https://www.monetizeyourstory.info/

Effective communication, utilizing clear language and the right tools and tactics, is crucial for business success and minimizing operational friction. Curated by: Martin R. Ricketts My favorite Einstein quote is, "A clever person solves a problem; a wise person avoids it in the first place." This reflects the samurai approach of preemptive problem-solving, which I find very effective. Communication is crucial for business success, as poor communication can cost companies millions. Our second prime directive emphasizes using clear, precise language to ensure optimal understanding and action by the recipient. It's the sender's responsibility to provide all necessary information to avoid follow-up questions, including the who, what, when, where, why, and how. In line with our third prime directive, we use the best tools for communication. For instance, we use WhatsApp for its multimodal capabilities instead of email, which is ineffective for internal communications. When sharing detailed information, it's better to send a link to a document rather than cramming it into a WhatsApp message. Prompt responses are also vital, ideally within a four-hour window, to provide forward guidance and help recipients make timely decisions. Enhancing communication skills is essential for business success and reducing friction in interactions with partners and team members. It's one of the few areas entirely within your control, and by improving in this area, you can significantly increase your efficiency and effectiveness in business operations. Do Work You Love. Monetize Your Story. Design Your Future. https://linktr.ee/monetizeyourstory

Hello everyone! I'm Tracy Tilbury, a global networker, marketing expert, and operations manager at Airotel, a renowned brand specializing in short-term rentals. I'm seeking assistance as I transition into the world of airbitrage, super-hosting, and Airbnb. Thank you for welcoming me to this insightful group -looking forward to connecting with everyone :) @Marc a special note to you - Thank you for your on-going support