SmartAB™ Entrepreneurial Wisdom - Redefining Entrepreneurship
Redefining Entrepreneurship - one Advisory Board at a time…
If you followed my LinkedIn posts over the last 6 years, you must have noticed a great deal of REINVENTION advice. I offered my recommendations to companies and associations of all sizes – large and small. The list includes:
· Reinventing Andrew Lloyd Weber
On the other hand, I also frequently spoke about Consultants and Advisors. And you can find more details in:
· CEO Advisory Wisdom - Part 1
· CEO Advisory Wisdom - Part 2
· To Be, Or Not To Be A Consultant – Part 1
· To Be, Or Not To Be A Consultant – Part 2
Taking into account that I am in the business of joining Advisory Boards and helping boost Business Development Innovation, I decided to REDEFINE ENTREPRENEURSHIP by reinventing Advisory Boards. And my ambition is to turn the Advisory Board (AB) business on its head. Welcome to SmartAB™…
So, I asked myself a simple question:
· What is the opposite of PAYING for good advice? Well, it’s getting the advice you need and… being paid to do so!
If my conclusion strikes you as odd – think again. I spoke about the Power of the Opposites in the past and you can find more info in:
· My 1001 Entrepreneurial Tales: The Power Of The OPPOSITES
SmartAB™ - The Midas of Business Development Innovation™
What I learned over the years is that it is not just technology innovation that makes all the difference. Business Development Innovation (BDI) is as disruptive as Technology Innovation and yet I see too many companies focused on pushing their product out the door – while losing ~70% of untapped revenue streams…
But how do you convince CXOs & BODs to bring the right Business Development Advisors on board? After all, we are talking about paying $5,000, $10,000, or even $20,000+ retainers each month – and not too many early-stage companies can afford it…
I am getting between 10 to 15 requests per week to join advisory boards at various startups – in exchange for “equity only” compensation. And in most cases, any meaningful charges for my AB services are out of the question…
Hence, Canada Green ESCO (CGE) designed SmartAB™ to turn AB costs into… profit centers. And we are committed to making BDI… profitable. So, this is how we do it:
· Firstly, we eliminated the need for costly retainers and replaced them with a low-cost monthly subscription fee - to access the ultimate SmartAB™ advice…
· Secondly, all your SmartAB™ subscription payments will be accumulated over time as… credits. And you will be able to convert such credits into the shares of CGE’s organically launched startups of your choice. And you will get such shares at NO COST…
As a holding company, CGE’s mission is now to launch innovative startups and we are planning to unveil the first such company in 2022. It was Warren Buffett who once said: “predicting rain doesn’t count, building arks – does”. So, after a whole decade of advising others, CGE is now building OUR OWN ARKS…
We plan to launch several moonshots - but instead of flying the rich to the moon, we’ll bring the moonshots down to earth... And for example, when CGE offers seed-stage shares at $10 per share to institutional and retail investors, you will be able to receive the shares, too - at NO COST.
The number of shares will be determined on a pro-rated basis. In the above example, if your subscription credits are worth $100 – you will be entitled to convert it into 10 shares of the startup you select ($100 credit /$10 per share = 10 shares). And if your credits grew to $1000 - you will receive 100 shares…
Granted, not all our startups will turn into new Teslas, but did you ever regret not investing in Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Amazon 20 years ago? Chances are, that even a single Unicorn in our stable will deliver a much higher return on equity than the cost of your subscription…
Moreover, we are planning to REINVENT our startups’ fundraising, too – to increase the probability of building a sustainable unicorn. And from there, we will transform future Unicorns into stallions - instead of little ponies…
Still not convinced that PAYING the subscribers instead of just collecting the subscription fees works? Well, just read about what I’ve done with Verizon 20 years ago, and let me know if I changed your mind. I wrote about it in: “My 1001 Entrepreneurial Tales: Keyword Spotting & The Magic Of Closing The Deal”
Why Should You Pay Attention To What I Am Saying?
SmartAB™ subscribers will be able to monetize their BDI efforts, get the most out of disruptive marketing strategies, and improve access to untapped pools of growth capital. And we believe that monetizing your subscription dollars and converting the credits into a NO COST equity - will truly redefine the stagnated AB industry…
Moreover, as a SmartAB™ subscriber, you will be able to proudly announce that your company is now supported by… the world-class Business Development Advisory Board. And this is a huge competitive advantage that you can take to the bank…
Like it, or not - BODs serve Investors. SmartAB™ serves CXOs. We help you acquire new customers and secure untapped revenue streams by bringing a unique KEE (Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise) to unlock the power of your BDI.
So, remember this: there is not a single top athlete who does not have a coach. And yet, only 20% of CEOs are coached by Advisors. The other 80% - may never become the top performers they could have been…
Subscribe to SmartAB™ & accelerate your growth. It is time for the CEOs to take advantage of our accumulated wisdom – regardless of where your business is physically located and at what entrepreneurial stage it is…
Amateurs Do Not Use Coaches, Professionals Do… And So Should You™
Good coaches often act as trusted advisors. Great ones operate as hands-on Business Development Agents. So, our message to CXOs is quite simple:
• All the top athletes are busy competing - and use sports agents
• All the successful movie stars are busy performing - and use movie agents
• All the accomplished writers are busy writing - and use literary agents
• Aren’t the CXOs busy enough to use businesses development agents?
So, utilize SmartAB™ as your BDI agents – but without any exclusivity constraints and high costs attached...
Why Should You Subscribe To Our Services?
All SmartAB™ Subscribers will benefit from the following:
1. The right to announce that a 30-yr BusinessAI™ veteran and one of the most renowned BusinessAI™ executives in the world - joined their Advisory Board
2. Subscription credits that can be converted into equity in ANY of the startups launched by CGE – at NO COST
3. Actionable answers to subscribers’ specific BD questions and our strategic recommendations…
4. Newsletters packed with Q&As and innovative BD concepts to help subscribers REVOLUTIONIZE their own business…
5. Advice on rapid commercial growth, enhanced operational efficiency, and effective financial controls…
6. Feedback on subscribers’ fund-raising collateral, investor presentations, corporate presentations, and business plans…
7. Recommendations on brand enhancement leading to generating new revenue streams…
8. Guidance on using suitable AI strategies, Machine Learning & Data Analytics…
9. Counsel on specific challenges identified by subscribers and brought to our attention…
10. A copy of my book: “AI Boogeyman – Dispelling Fake News About Job Losses”…
And one more thing… If you require more than just Advice and would like CGE to step in and take an active BD role – consider signing our Strategic Advisory Agreement (SAA).
• SAAs can be activated for the 1 to a 12-month term and help you execute your business plan
• The SAA can be canceled and/or extended at any time, you are not locked-in
• Our monthly Expense Coverage Deposits (“ECDs”) are fully credited toward the Success Fee we receive on all new revenue streams and funding we secure
However, if ECDs are not an option, you can consider SmartAB™ SAAs, instead. Our SmartAB™ paid subscribers will be able to execute the SAA with no ECDs at all - and pay a higher Success Fee on closings.
Remember: imitation works best in karaoke bars, not in business. To escape the competition, businesses need to constantly reinvent and invest in Radical Innovation. SmartAB™ is the fastest route to reach such destinations…
Any questions? Let me know if SmartAB™ would appeal to you and your company, too. After all, we turn subscribers into venture capitalists - at no additional cost…
SmartAB™ - It’s Worth Its Weight In Gold™
We are on a mission to DEMOCRATIZE Advisory Boards. You will be able to read our newsletters for free, but only my subscribers will be able to turn into venture capitalists – at no additional cost…
But why do I say we DEMOCRATIZE Advisory Boards? Well, if I had a dollar for each time I hear from the CEOs that they already have an Advisor. To me, such a response is no different than saying you already bought a business book in the past and have no need to look at another one…
The truth is that building conventional Advisory Boards can be extremely expensive. SmartAB™ offers the most diversified and the most cost-effective board at the fraction of such costs. And wait, did I already mention that we turn the costs of your subscriptions into… profits?
For More Information
Please see my additional posts on Linkedin, Twitter, Medium, and CGE’s website.
AI Boogeyman
You can also find additional info in my book on amazon: “AI Boogeyman – Dispelling Fake News About Job Losses”, and on our YouTube Studio channel… Thank you.
In Summary: SmartAB™ - A Radically Innovative Advisory Board Subscription Services
The benefits of bringing top Co-CEO onboard, without the downside of matching salary, equity, and stock options…
After the 1999 market crash, many of the brilliant business plans didn’t work anymore. Similarly, the 2022 economic downturn caught many startup CEOs by surprise. So, how can open-minded companies benefit from the KEE (Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise) offered by entrepreneurs who succeeded to overcome the dotcom pain?
Well, I have reached the stage in my life where the ability to share my past experiences with younger CEOs is important to me. Welcome to SmartAB™ – a radically innovative Advisory Board service offered as a LOW-COST MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION.
At the first glance, SmartAB™ looks like any other subscription model: you subscribe, pay your monthly subscription fees, and get a slew of significant benefits in return. However, one small detail turns the SmartAB™ model on its head: we transform the costs of your subscription into a profit center.
The low monthly cost is symbolic. It is there to ensure that companies are taking our advice seriously and are committed to honest, pragmatic, and direct interactions. And in no time, such companies will realize that SmartAB™ addresses many of their challenges. It all starts with the radical departure from the status quo and great new narratives about:
· OPM (Other People’s Money) Strategy – to utilize smart Joint Ventures in a way that your partners will shower you with cash and… thank you notes
· The Push-Pull Strategy – to avoid the common mistakes and stop focusing just on pushing the product out the doors, while losing 70% of the neglected revenues
· The Arbitrage Strategy – using innovative, long-term hedges to permanently de-risk the ROIs
· How to bring new and untapped revenue streams, and raise profitability by using a Co-CEO leadership structure…
· How to convert Business Development COSTS into PROFIT centers. And more…
Until now, tapping experienced advisors wasn’t easy. It was too costly for many early-stage startups that are low on cash. And equity-only compensations were often not attractive enough to draw in the rainmakers. Welcome to SmartAB™ – a radically innovative Advisory Board service designed for all the fundraising stages:
· Pre-Seed Stage – our services are offered as low-cost Monthly Subscriptions
· Seed Stage – our services are offered as Founder Level Subscriptions
· Post-Seed Stage – our services are offered under Strategic Advisory Agreements - that are uniquely tailored to meet and exceed pre-defined milestones
Canada Green ESCO Inc. helped hundreds of entrepreneurial companies to succeed. And now as a holding company, we also deploy our own startups. To date, we finalized the plans to launch 4 startups and our list is constantly growing. And when the launch happens, we will offer paid subscribers to SmartAB™ EQUITY STAKES in such Moonshots, at no additional cost. All our organically grown startups are designed to deliver:
Highly Diversified, Multiple Revenue Streams
Massive Carbon Credit Trading
Early Profitability
Well, I’ve been saying it for years: imitation works best in karaoke bars, not in business. To escape the competition, businesses need to constantly reinvent. So, open-minded companies can now subscribe to SmartAB™ on Substack and turn their Business Development costs into… profits.
However, since at this point I don’t know you and you don’t know me, the best way for us to earn each other’s trust is through a low-cost monthly subscription to SmartAB™. After all, trust can't be promised, it must be earned...
And to elevate the sense of urgency, I decided to limit the entire pool of SmartAB™ paid subscribers to 100 – first come, first served…
Such a quantitative limit will help me better understand our subscribers at the granular levels. And then, I can also bring them on board… at our own startups.
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Disclaimer: The opinions are my own. If you require professional guidance about taxation, accounting, or legal issues – please contact qualified lawyers and certified accountants. Thank you.
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Disclaimer: The opinions are my own. If you require professional guidance about taxation, accounting, or legal issues – please contact qualified lawyers and certified accountants. Thank you.
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