40th Issue! Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms reading! : )
I'm back on the weekend schedule due to travel & spending extra time with my family. Yes, I've been getting more sleep since last issue too!
In other news, Your Phone Might be Killing You. Under the mantra, "Welcome back 2002, It was time to take control of my brain.", this Medium post shares thoughts after 30 days without a smart phone. Interesting to say the least and sounds kind of appealing to be honest.
As always, thanks for reading!
Cycling
Snyder Factory Racing 2016
The team was developed to build Georgia Cat 2/3 riders into the best rounded riders that they could be. Through teamwork and training, they have already proven themselves with multiple wins and even more podiums in their inaugural season as a team. Follow 'em insta! #snyderyabish
Instagram account portrays stylish people on bikes across cities
One Instagram photographer and bike enthusiast Sam Polcer has documented the world’s newfound love of two wheels on instagram: instagram.com/preferredmode
Tall Bike Touring is awesome
Premiering at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, Tall Bike Tour chronicles The Zenga Bros and the unique community art projects they've been creating since 1999. Follow them on instagram & like on FB.
Startups
9 things we learned about the start-up scene in Amsterdam
After checking out the Uprise Festival in Amsterdam, here are 9 things we learned about the start-up scene in The Netherlands.
How To Advertise Your Startup Without Actually Advertising It
Your startup needs to be advertised in order to sell products and land those first sales. The problem is that banner blindness is rampant, particularly among the younger generation, with click-through rates of 0.06%.
How to Get Your Company's Finances Together in 90 Days or Less
Sarah Carson's dressmaking business was growing fast and loved by retailers. So why was she going broke? What she's since learned about better managing cash flow can help you, too. Super important stuff here. Currently optmizing things at Twotone Consulting with my bud Tymen's help! (he also builds custom carbon bikes!)
Sales
Sales Automation: A Race to the Bottom
Oldie but goodie! Thank you Niels for the reminder! "Using sales automation technology to execute a personalized sales strategy is essential." What does that mean?
• leverage technology to remain competitive
• remain human
• combine the best of both worlds to achieve personalization at scale.
How Top Salespeople Land Hard-to-Get Meetings
"Don’t think of assistants as gatekeepers; think of them as talent scouts, always on watch for extraordinary opportunities their executives would otherwise miss." Some great tips in this one!
European Chapter Symposium - June 10, 2016
ou are invited to join the Benelux Chapter of the AA-ISP for an event which will bring together European Inside Sales leaders to share latest insights, best practices and challenges of Inside Sales.
Radness
Ride & Destination – #VulpineRides in Budapest
This past Wednesday, Thursday & Friday I was in Budapest with Vulpine capturing the vibe of the city and the country roads & paths beyond. The trip was incredible. I was joined by @alexanderrhind of me & @eloiseadler. We certainly achieved maximum radness in 72 hours! Check out sneak peaks from the shoot + the routes on Komoot:
• Day One – Exploring #Budapest by 🚲.
• Day Two – Radical day on the bike shooting #hoyvulpine kit
• Day Three – last snaps of the shoot & wrap
Try Komoot out for yourself planning your next ride: bit.ly/YourBestRoutes. Thanks for the opportunity to join yet another adventure @vulpinecc!