Nacho De Marco is the CEO and co-founder of @bairesdev , one of the fastest-growing fully bootstrapped software development companies in the world.
Nacho was an Argentinian developer with no external funding or U.S. connections when he set off to defy the odds and start BairesDev.
His success was largely attributed to leveraging the advantages of remote work (before it became a world-wide norm), focusing on the global top talent pool combined with a unique recruiting system.
After BairesDev's meteoric rise (without investors), he launched BDev Ventures in 2021, a VC fund that partners with B2B companies to accelerate their growth through a proprietary lead generation platform.
🔥 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐊:
"Initially seen as a scrappy, bootstrapped startup rather than a premier software outsourcing firm in the Americas, this view hampered BairesDev’s talent acquisition efforts and growth.
To address this, we overhauled our messaging and positioning within the talent market. We aimed to clearly articulate our value proposition and the unique opportunities available to prospective team members.
By highlighting our involvement in exciting projects, potential for growth, and a culture that supports our team, we transformed our narrative.
The result?
Our application rates skyrocketed, now attracting over a million yearly applications globally. This journey underscored for me the indispensable value of a robust employer brand, on par with our reputation and service quality.
It’s a powerful reminder of the critical role branding and precise messaging play in shaping talent perceptions and driving an organization’s success."
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
(𝟭) Bootstrapping to unicorn status
(𝟮) Machine-learning recruiting and hiring
(𝟯) No. 1 funding mistake made by founders
(𝟰) Using mentorship to drive startup growth
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Starting a business is exhilarating, 👉BUT👈 there's another side that is often overlooked…
Entrepreneurs can become emotionally bound to their ventures, tying their identity and self-worth to the success or failure of their company.
As a result, the pressure of launching a successful venture can take a toll on mental health.
This prompted us to explore the impact of engaging a coach early on in the startup journey.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
The always-on intensity of launching a business can impact even the strongest minds:
- 72% of founders reported intense psychological pressure to succeed
- 81% of founders reported "hiding" feelings of stress and fear
- 73% of founders reported significant anxiety and/or burnout
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲:
Ongoing 1:1 coaching was found to provide a unique form of support that directly benefited the psychology of an entrepreneur.
Individualized attention and access to an objective sounding board helped founders to build confidence, resilience, and focus.
𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 (💡):
By facilitating strategic thinking, sharpening leadership skills, and cultivating a growth mindset, regular coaching sessions helped entrepreneurs to:
(𝟭) Increase motivation and commitment
(𝟮) Enhance focus and prioritization
(𝟮) Reduce stress and self-doubt
𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
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@jaquibonet is the founder and CEO of @goatfuel , a leading sports energy drink company that she co-founded alongside her father, NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer and true G.O.A.T., Jerry Rice, as well as her husband, Trevion Gold who serves as Chief Brand Officer.
Together, the trio recognized a gap in the market for a cleaner, healthier, and more inspiring energy drink as they juggled the demands of their bustling entrepreneurial lives.
G.O.A.T. Fuel is the Official Energy Drink of the Los Angeles Lakers, with established national distribution with retail partners including 7-Eleven, Walmart, Publix, HEB, and Target.
🔥 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐊:
"As founders and entrepreneurs, we do more than run our businesses; we also take on all the risks.
There will be times when things look tough, almost impossible.
But what’s important to remember is that, more often than not, the only way to get through is to keep going.
Stick it out—most successful people got to where they did because they refused to quit, even when things were hard."
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
(𝟭) Emergence of Better-For-You (BFY) brands
(𝟮) The “OODA loop” Method
(𝟯) Impact of Emotions in Marketing
(𝟰) Revolutionary Cordyceps Mushrooms
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Running a startup is hard. Really hard. Particularly for SaaS founders.
Even after you've secured funding, built an MVP, and onboarded early customers, there's immense pressure to grow—FAST—while competing against established giants.
It's a balancing act:
As founders focus on product development and customer acquisition, they might sacrifice their own leadership growth or deviate from the original vision—which inevitably limits the company's potential.
This prompted us to look into how early-stage SaaS startups set themselves up for success.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
(𝟭) While the SaaS market is booming (expected to hit $908 billion by 2030), startups with less than $1 million in annual revenue are experiencing slower growth.
(𝟮) Early-stage startups falter in the first 1-3 years due to insufficient experience or skills in securing capital, identifying their target market, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲:
Fast-growing tech companies are turning to experienced advisors, startup mentors, and SaaS specialists—early in their journey—to grasp the sector's nuances, drive growth, and gain a competitive edge.
𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 (💡):
Mentors and coaches with a background in advising SaaS startups are utilized to provide tailored guidance on major pain points like:
• adopting new technologies
• retaining customers
• standing out in a saturated marketplace
• overcoming funding obstacles
SaaS companies that invested in unbiased feedback and advice from external SaaS experts were able to tackle industry complexities more successfully and chart a path to sustainable growth.
This included developing a more resilient, self-aware, and intentional leadership team adept at managing uncertainty and establishing a positive, high-performance culture.
𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
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Tony Pearson came to California at the age of 19 with only $75 to his name. At the world-famous Muscle Beach, Arnold Schwarzenegger spotted Tony and encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming a champion.
Tony went on to become a legend in the bodybuilding community, winning multiple titles over four decades, including NABBA Pro Mr. Universe and the esteemed WBBG Mr. World titles.
Behind the triumphs lies a story of transformation. Tony’s launch into bodybuilding emerged from a harrowing childhood. Bodybuilding became his refuge, not only offering an escape but a path to reclaim his life.
Tony's journey encapsulates the resilience of the human spirit, turning scars into strength and sculpting a legacy that extends far beyond the stage.
Tony Pearson’s life is featured in a new documentary titled “Driven: The Tony Pearson Story” that premiered on major streaming platforms in October. Distribution led by Generation Iron and The Vladar Company.
The film follows Tony as he returns to the stage in Las Vegas, at 63 years old, for one last competition.
🔥 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐊:
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Generation Iron and The Vladar Company are leading the charge for worldwide distribution of The Tony Pearson Story, winner of the Grand Prize, Best Documentary Feature at the 2023 Golden State Film Festival. Generation Iron and The Vladar Company are widely known for their original productions in the health and sports genre. The film was directed by Andrew Menjivar, founder of Tequila Mockingbird Productions.
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90% of marketers vouch for testimonials as the most potent form of content marketing.
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: How can we marry this power with the transformative potential of AI to generate impactful video testimonials without losing the personal touch that makes them so effective?
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐆𝐏𝐓, an AI tool that is capable of not only slashing production time by 50% but also doubling viewer engagement.
But how exactly does ChatGPT accomplish this without sacrificing authenticity?
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From triathlon training to diving with alligators 🐊 for golf balls, Jim Donnelly's epic journey led him to create America's #1 Cryotherapy provider, @restorehyperwellness with 200+ locations across 40 states.
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
(𝟭) How to find the right people to make you stronger
(𝟮) What to do when you're surrounded by alligators
(𝟯) Tips for generating revenue in the early stages of growth
(𝟰) When you realize those close to you aren't who you think they are
(𝟱) A Gentleman in Moscow
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Jim Donnelly is the Co-Founder of Restore Hyper Wellness. Before Restore, Donnelly served as an Army Officer and worked with renowned brands like Jell-O Pudding, Bell South, Coca-Cola, and Citibank.
He entered entrepreneurship by co-founding IgoUgo.com, an award-winning user-generated travel website that sold to Sabre Holdings/Travelocity in under five years.
𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: 68% of small business owners spend over three months deciding on a business name.
They take their time because 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.
To learn more, we teamed up with Squadhelp, the world’s largest naming platform with over 30,000 customers and 300,000 creatives globally.
𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:
(𝟭) Why a brand name is so important
(𝟮) The six most effective steps for choosing a powerful name
(𝟯) Examples of top-performing brand names and why they work
See 🔗 link in bio to get the naming guide + 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 + a breakdown of helpful online tools.
Or, copy/paste this into your browser:
https://bit.ly/biz-naming
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𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 🙏 to @squadhelpinc !
Over 22 million Americans are working less than 35 hours a week for "noneconomic reasons," according to the Labor Department.
𝗢𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
👉 The decision to work part-time is voluntary, reflecting a new attitude toward work.
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Caring for loved ones
• A desire for a better work-life balance
• Re-evaluating personal health and well-being
• Stronger appreciation for 'passion work'
💭 𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎?
What would your reason be to work less? And what would you do with your extra time?
Comment below 👇
Finding love 💖in a busy world can be tough.
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 and the onslaught of new dating technology, it can seem like an impossible task.
That's why we caught up with top dating coaches, expert matchmakers, and relationship gurus to get their advice on how busy entrepreneurs and professionals can increase their chances of success when it comes to dating.
𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 packed with helpful strategies + some fun infographics and videos.
From mastering online dating, to understanding the value of relationships, this guide breaks down actionable tips from experts who've seen it all.
👉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟭𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
🔗 Link in bio on #natfluence or URL below:
/entrepreneur-dating-guide/
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𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 🙏 to some of our featured dating and relationship experts:
- JoAnn Ward, Co-founder of @mastermatchmakers , Founder of
@lovelabapp
- Barbie Adler, Founder of @selectivesearch
- Hayley Quinn (@hayleyquinnx ), UK’s leading Dating Expert
- Angela N. Holton (@angelanholton ), Yahoo’s! Top 10 Dating Coaches
- April Davis (@aprildavismatchmaker ), Founder of @lumasearch | INC. 5000 Entrepreneur)
- Scott Valdez , founder of VIDA Select and Enamour
- Jaime Bronstein (@therelationshipxpert ), Host of “Love Talk Live” @latalkradio .
"Your diet and exercise choices impact your energy and enthusiasm for who you want to be and what you want to do."
- 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 (Founder of P90X)
👉 Check out this inspiring interview to maximize potential in various aspects of life:
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
➡️ The #1 mistake related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle
➡️ Life-changing fitness tips people can do today to improve their health
➡️ What busy entrepreneurs and professionals should know about exercise and nutrition
+ Much More
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@tonyshorton is a fitness legend known for creating the wildly popular and most successful fitness program in America, P90X.
With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, he’s created revolutionary systems that have helped millions of people worldwide transform their bodies and improve their overall health and well-being.
He is the founder of @my_powerlife , a supplement line designed to help people take their fitness to the next level.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹?
Check out these eight zero-cost tips that top leaders use to encourage strong performance and strengthen teams.
(Source: Natfluence Success Encyclopedia: 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘰𝘱 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘊𝘌𝘖s)
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