7. Fathom is (shockingly) good at call note summaries
After a sales person takes a discovery call with a prospect, they have to input the information into the customer relationship management (CRM) tool. This is...
6. Functional, accessible tools enable great work
Several months ago my coffee machine broke. I think it was because of a calcium build up. Calcium becomes less soluble when heated up, so when the machine...
5. Some thoughts on snack foods (that you feel good after eating)
Problem: Most days I find myself wanting to eat a snack in the afternoon. But most snacks are bad for you. I’m not a stickler for junk food, but I pay close...
4. How to rebuild cycling confidence after a fall
Problem: I’m not cycling very often because I’m scared of falling off my bike. Solution: buy some new (and cheap) flat pedals until I build my confidence up...
3. Thank people for their time
In sales, many times small and cheap actions can have a big impact. I recently read an example of this: a restaurant owner would greet his guests at the...
2. E-Bikes are faster, cheaper and more fun than cars
This morning I needed to travel from my girlfriend's apartment to my apartment. She lives in Hayes Valley. I live in Mission/Potrero. As the crow flies, the...
1. Where should I host a daily blog?
Problem: I want to host a daily blog for my A Problem A Day project. Here’s what I think I want from a platform: It should be easy to use.I want to be able...