

Learn to Sell, Learn to Build
69 snips Mar 31, 2019
Discover the unstoppable power of combining building and selling skills for business success. Learn why mastering both can lead to remarkable accomplishments. Explore how effective selling hinges on personal interactions and how building skills are crucial for start-ups. Delve into the advantages of teaching engineers marketing over marketers engineering. This insightful discussion highlights how the synergy of these skills can elevate your journey in entrepreneurship.
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Learn to Sell, Learn to Build
- Learn to sell and learn to build.
- If you can do both, you will be unstoppable, especially in fields like tech.
The Builder-Seller Dynamic
- The Silicon Valley startup model often involves a builder (CTO) and a seller (CEO).
- Venture capitalists actively seek out this combination in potential investments.
Examples of Builder-Sellers
- Examples of successful builder-seller duos include Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (Apple), Bill Gates and Paul Allen (Microsoft).
- Even individuals like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs demonstrate proficiency in both areas.