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  • Is Michael Scott in "Founder Mode"?

    Is Michael Scott in "Founder Mode"?
    Oct 4 2024

    Today, I’m reacting to scenes from The Office to figure out one burning question: Was Michael Scott in Founder Mode? I’ll break down Michael’s decisions, strategies, and leadership, revealing hidden lessons for founders. Let’s dive in.




    Episode timestamps:


    (00:00) Founder Mode explained in 60s


    (01:07) Tell brutal truths


    (02:42) Founders aren’t designed to be liked


    (04:17) Avoid these types of meetings


    (05:40) Logical vs emotional decisionmaking


    (06:58) Fixing toxic work environments


    (08:32) Let your team be creative


    (10:03) Michael Scott is




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    10 min
  • Office hours on go to market strategy with Tim from Saasco

    Office hours on go to market strategy with Tim from Saasco
    Sep 13 2024

    Today I'm talking with Tim, the founder of Saasco, about his biggest challenge: How to go-to-market. During our chat, I spot a common trap that Tim's fallen into - and it’s one that keeps many founders from hitting $10K in Monthly Recurring Revenue. Let's find out what it is and how to beat it.




    Timestamps:


    (00:00) What’s going to come up on my call


    (01:15) 5 things to know about Tim & Saasco


    (01:33) Focusing on value, not price


    (03:39) Rethinking Saasco’s positioning


    (07:19) The art of product sequencing


    (10:21) Finding the right design partners


    (13:10) Aligning business goals with customer needs


    (16:04) Next steps for Tim & Saasco


    (17:35) The key takeaway




    Where to find Hiten


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    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hnshah/




    Where to find Tim


    • Twitter/X: https://x.com/timscullin


    • Website: https://saasco.com/


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    19 min
  • Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 3)

    Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 3)
    Aug 29 2024

    Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I examine common early-stage founder pitfalls, the ego traps that can derail success, recognizing the right time to exit, and the importance of keeping your ultimate goals in sight. I break down four pivotal scenes that mirror these critical startup challenges. Let's dive in!




    Where to find Part 1 & 2


    • Cofounder Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 1)


    • Distribution Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 2)




    The pivotal scenes



    2. Early founder mistake (Season 2, Episode 1)

    4. Founder ego challenges (Season 5, Episode 6)

    6. Knowing when to sell (Season 5, Episode 6)

    8. Consider your ultimate goal (Season 5, Episode 6)




    Episode timestamps


    (00:00) Coming up on today's episode


    (00:35) How much is enough


    (01:35) Founder ego challenges


    (02:47) Know when to sell


    (04:08) Walter’s real motivation




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    • Twitter/X




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    • Newsletter




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    Disclaimer: Hiten Shah's "The Hiten Show" episodes are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute business, financial, or other professional advice. Audience members should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other professional. The show's content is based on fictional scenarios from Breaking Bad and should not be taken as endorsement of illegal activities.



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    6 min
  • Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 2)

    Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 2)
    Aug 22 2024

    Today, I’m back in the lab with Walter White, cooking up more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I focus on two critical startup challenges: scaling operations and mastering distribution. I break down four key moments that mirror every founder's growth challenges. Let’s dive in!




    Where to find Part 1



    • The Business of Breaking Bad (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpxN63hDEv0




    The pivotal scenes



    2. Sales & Distribution(Season 1, Episode 6)

    4. Co-founder Disagreements (Season 2, Episode 11)

    6. The Best Product Doesn’t Always Win (Season 2, Episode 11)

    8. The Investor/Founder Relationship (Season 3, Episode 5)




    Episode timestamps
    (00:00) Coming up on today's episode


    (00:31) Building a distribution engine


    (01:50) Navigating co-founder disagreements


    (03:37) One common founder trope


    (04:23) Founders always forget this


    (05:50) Finding partners


    (06:55) What investors want from founders




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    Disclaimer: Hiten Shah's "The Hiten Show" episodes are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute business, financial, or other professional advice. Audience members should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other professional. The show's content is based on fictional scenarios from Breaking Bad and should not be taken as endorsement of illegal activities.



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    8 min
  • Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 1)

    Breaking down co-founder scenes from Breaking Bad (Part 1)
    Aug 16 2024

    Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days. I’m not endorsing illegal activities, but Walt's story is surprisingly packed with startup lessons. From pivoting careers to finding the right co-founder, I've distilled four key moments that mirror every founder's journey. Ready to cook up some insights? Let's dive in.




    The pivotal scenes



    2. The Cancer Diagnosis (Season 1, Episode 1)

    4. Walter Wants to Cook (Season 1, Episode 1)

    6. Walter Shows Jesse the Cooking Equipment (Season 1, Episode 1)

    8. Walter and Jesse’s First Cook (Season 1, Episode 1)

    10. Walter and Jesse Argue About Business (Season 1, Episode 6)




    Episode timestamps
    (00:00) Coming up on today's episode


    (00:26) Walter’s cancer diagnosis


    (01:29) Walter and Jesse team up


    (02:59) Alignment is key


    (04:20) The Batman and Robin framework


    (05:53) Building a quality product


    (07:05) Product market fit is a “vibe”


    (08:14) Setting cofounder expectations


    (10:07) The hack to finding a cofounder




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    12 min
  • Breaking down the 5 worst Shark Tank pitches

    Breaking down the 5 worst Shark Tank pitches
    Aug 9 2024

    Today, I’m breaking down the worst Shark Tank pitches and what we can learn from them. I'll rate what went wrong, why they failed, and show you how to avoid these pitch pitfalls. Ready to see what made the sharks swim away? Let's dive in!




    The pitches



    2. Swimply (Season 11, Episode 15)

    4. CoinOut (Season 9, Episode 23)

    6. Trippie (Season 9, Episode 2)

    8. Minus Cal (Season 11, Episode 1)

    10. Pavlok (Season 7, Episode 9)




    Episode timestamps


    (00:00) Coming up on today's episode


    (00:16) Swimply


    (03:20) CoinOut


    (06:17) Trippie


    (09:16) MinusCal


    (11:38) Pavlok




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    17 min
  • Breaking down the 5 best Shark Tank pitches

    Breaking down the 5 best Shark Tank pitches
    Aug 2 2024

    Today, I'm breaking down 5 unforgettable Shark Tank pitches packed with lessons for founders. I'll rate what worked, what didn't, and unpack must-know insights for your next pitch. Ready to swim with the sharks? Let's dive in!




    The pitches



    2. Squatty Potty (Season 6, Episode 9)

    4. Jax Sheets (Season 12, Episode 13)

    6. Haven Lock (Season 10, Episode 18)

    8. Scrub Daddy (Season 4, Episode 7)

    10. Tree-T-Pee (Season 5, Episode 7)




    Episode timestamps


    (00:00) Coming up on today's episode


    (00:33) Squatty Potty


    (03:36) Jax Sheets


    (05:34) Haven Lock


    (08:56) Scrub Daddy


    (11:42) Tree-T-Pee




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    17 min
  • Breaking down M&A scenes from Succession

    Breaking down M&A scenes from Succession
    Jul 26 2024

    Today, I’m breaking down a storyline about mergers and acquisitions from HBO's Succession. We'll unpack intense boardroom scenes, rate their accuracy, and extract valuable lessons for founders. Why? Because for successful startups, acquisition talks are inevitable. Let's dive in.




    The scenes from Succession



    • Celebration (Season 1, Episode 1)

    • Vaulter (Season 2, Episode 2)




    Episode timestamps


    (00:00) Coming up on today’s episode


    (00:15) Show intro


    (00:31) The founder's objection to the deal terms


    (01:53) What acquirers don’t do


    (02:40) Unrealistic founder dialogue


    (03:35) Negotiations shouldn’t be personal


    (04:36) Pitching the acquisition to stakeholders


    (05:40) Unexpected challenges post-acquisition


    (06:52) Gutting the company post-acquisition


    (08:41) Breaking promises


    (09:38) The importance of empathy in layoffs




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    Disclaimer Hiten Shah’s “The Hiten Show” episodes are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute business, financial, or other professional advice. Audience members should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other professional.



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    11 min