@businessbarista - Twitter Profile Analysis

This business sells whipped Greek frozen yogurt. It’s doing $3 million in revenue. And the founder got yelled at by @kevinolearytv, but made a deal with @robertherjavec. Would you invest? Comment below 👍 or 👎

Convincing ppl in NYC to throw plungers

Will you guess right? Here's the situation: I'm sending an email to 81 people that added-to-cart but didn't put down their $1 reservation for The Plunge. 24 hours from now, what # (of the 81) will have reserved their set? Email copy below 👇

Yea, I’m a sword guy now. Ty @minikatanastore

The power of having an audience is indisputable. @sweatystartup's raised tens of millions in capital. @SahilBloom got a life-changing book deal. @polina_marinova built a huge newsletter & got a book deal. @harleyf is the human extension of the @Shopify brand.… https://t.co/iNhlvudvGS

Sorry, mom.

There are few guarantees in life. But here's one for you. If you start a business, I guarantee that people will shit on your idea. It's far easier to be negative & critical than it is to be optimistic & supportive.

This business is fighting gender inequality with dolls inspired by historic women. Would you invest? Comment below 👍 or 👎

Officially have ambassadors for The Plunge! One in SF. One in Chicago. One in Brooklyn. One in LA. Now looking for a Miami ambassador for The Plunge. If you live in Miami & are down to host weekly games with people, DM me & I'll send you a free set.

Want to learn how to sell? Don't take a class or hire a consultant. Stand on an NYC street corner & convince strangers to throw toilet plungers.

Most people suck at giving feedback. Yet it's a non-negotiable skill for leaders & managers. 6 rules to not suck: 1) Ask a lot of questions. You can't give feedback without immersing yourself in the right context. 2) Follow every "problem" with a "solution" or a strategy to… https://t.co/REVhCGXx9W

This business is making sparkling water less boring. Bold flavors like Basil Berry, Lemongrass Coconut, Peppermint Watermelon, and Green Bean Casserole. 2023 Revenue = $12 million Would you invest? 👍 or 👎

Everyone says you should find what you love. Bad advice. It's as important & easier to find what you don't love. I don't love operating scaled businesses. I don't love angel investing. I don't love buying businesses. Defining this helps me find what I do love. https://t.co/jPm0UALOWc

What's the single best read, listen, thread, newsletter on AI/ChatGPT? My goals: - Understand at a non-technical level how the tech works - The most interesting applications of the tech TODAY - The most exciting future applications of the tech

I’m not smarter than most entrepreneurs. I’m not more skillful than most entrepreneurs. But I do have one tool many other entrepreneurs don’t have. I AM SHAMELESS. I will do anything (legal) to will my businesses into existence. No task is below me.

The Plunge in NYC today was a huge success w/ over 100 people showing up. Few learnings: 1) Axe-throwing absolutely translates to this. The World Axe Throwing Champion annihilated basically everyone 2) Recording strangers' reactions to the game is as hilarious as the game… https://t.co/36MpEc7BE5

The most important thing for an early stage founder is focus. And the best way to have focus is have 1-2 goals that you relentlessly build towards. Nothing else but those goals matters. Like most things, it’s simple, but very difficult.

12pm tmrw. Madison Square Park. Throw plungers. Be the sh*t. Win $. DM for more info.

My dog is a freakin genius.

Fun story involving you. I cold-emailed the world axe throwing champion. He responded. I asked him if he'd come to NYC. He asked why. I said I wanted him to play The Plunge in Madison Square Park tomorrow. He looked confused. I explained The Plunge is backyard… https://t.co/PeDAZDVQiC

WAIT TIL THE END… https://t.co/i3tHDJMJXH

This business is taking down Eggo waffles and Pop-Tarts. $25 million in sales across 7,000 stores this year. Would you invest? Comment below 👍 or 👎

I believe almost every entrepreneur is driven by some combo of 2 things: 1) Intrinsics: purpose, values & growth 2) Extrinsics: ego, currency ($/power) & validation But most are not willing to admit they're influenced by #2.

Free business idea: Rabbit Hole Rally. Daylong guided deep dives into interesting topics/trends. Example: AI Rabbit Hole Rally - 9a-5p on a Saturday - Assigned pre-reading - Group discussions, guest speakers, focused reading/writing time

A founder pitches his business while wakesurfing. Would you invest? Comment below IN or OUT

Plunger successfully made it into Barclays Center. Sported QR code shirt for most of the game.

I used to think scrappiness was a superpower. But it has real tradeoffs. It makes you fear spending $. It makes you bad at delegation. And it sets an imperfect example for employees.

I'm sitting courtside at the Brooklyn Nets game tonight. And I'm really considering bringing this plunger as free marketing for The Plunge. Should I do it? Will I get through security? How do I maximize impact? Can I convince Barclays to let me throw this thing at halftime?

This business makes the college moving process suck less. Would you invest in these Shark Tank alumni? Comment below IN or OUT

Everyone is shipping products with AI now. Tbh it’s tired, predictable and boring. Which is why we’re shipping something bigger & better. The Plunge officially has… Plungers with grips. Better handles for players, better durability for the game. Suck it, chatgblahblah

Will you guess right? Here's the situation: I'm sending an email to 81 people that added-to-cart but didn't put down their $1 reservation for The Plunge. 24 hours from now, what # (of the 81) will have reserved their set? Email copy below 👇

1st time founders are obsessed with product, 2nd time founders are obsessed with distribution - @justinkan https://t.co/tW6c09nCzL

The power of having an audience is indisputable. @sweatystartup's raised tens of millions in capital. @SahilBloom got a life-changing book deal. @polina_marinova built a huge newsletter & got a book deal. @harleyf is the human extension of the @Shopify brand.… https://t.co/iNhlvudvGS

Most people suck at giving feedback. Yet it's a non-negotiable skill for leaders & managers. 6 rules to not suck: 1) Ask a lot of questions. You can't give feedback without immersing yourself in the right context. 2) Follow every "problem" with a "solution" or a strategy to… https://t.co/REVhCGXx9W

I wish I was more caffeinated for this but still a very fun 60 seconds. Thank you @businessbarista ! https://t.co/NhsG87N64l

This business is making sparkling water less boring. Bold flavors like Basil Berry, Lemongrass Coconut, Peppermint Watermelon, and Green Bean Casserole. 2023 Revenue = $12 million Would you invest? 👍 or 👎

Got to meet up with the barista himself today, the @businessbarista ☕ Alex is a super nice guy and his new game is going to crush! He was out there with a really high level of focus having people try it again the world axe throwing champion. Genius! https://t.co/3vz4QzYIkq

Great time throwing some plungers in the park today with @businessbarista, @DanLevGoldberg, & The Plunge! https://t.co/y5tv5m8GxZ https://t.co/kg7Ucw2uKV

I’m not smarter than most entrepreneurs. I’m not more skillful than most entrepreneurs. But I do have one tool many other entrepreneurs don’t have. I AM SHAMELESS. I will do anything (legal) to will my businesses into existence. No task is below me.

The Plunge in NYC today was a huge success w/ over 100 people showing up. Few learnings: 1) Axe-throwing absolutely translates to this. The World Axe Throwing Champion annihilated basically everyone 2) Recording strangers' reactions to the game is as hilarious as the game… https://t.co/36MpEc7BE5

Ain’t no throwing like plunger-throwing competitions with @businessbarista in the heart of NYC https://t.co/kXNuj5R5yO

The most important thing for an early stage founder is focus. And the best way to have focus is have 1-2 goals that you relentlessly build towards. Nothing else but those goals matters. Like most things, it’s simple, but very difficult.

Thanks @businessbarista for inviting me to share the @Belgianboys story! I’ve been such an admirer of your and @austin_rief journey at @MorningBrew + I’m an everyday reader ☕️☀️ https://t.co/xcK9WwIU2x

Fun story involving you. I cold-emailed the world axe throwing champion. He responded. I asked him if he'd come to NYC. He asked why. I said I wanted him to play The Plunge in Madison Square Park tomorrow. He looked confused. I explained The Plunge is backyard… https://t.co/PeDAZDVQiC

WAIT TIL THE END… https://t.co/i3tHDJMJXH

This business is taking down Eggo waffles and Pop-Tarts. $25 million in sales across 7,000 stores this year. Would you invest? Comment below 👍 or 👎

I believe almost every entrepreneur is driven by some combo of 2 things: 1) Intrinsics: purpose, values & growth 2) Extrinsics: ego, currency ($/power) & validation But most are not willing to admit they're influenced by #2.

Free business idea: Rabbit Hole Rally. Daylong guided deep dives into interesting topics/trends. Example: AI Rabbit Hole Rally - 9a-5p on a Saturday - Assigned pre-reading - Group discussions, guest speakers, focused reading/writing time

A founder pitches his business while wakesurfing. Would you invest? Comment below IN or OUT

Plunger successfully made it into Barclays Center. Sported QR code shirt for most of the game.

I used to think scrappiness was a superpower. But it has real tradeoffs. It makes you fear spending $. It makes you bad at delegation. And it sets an imperfect example for employees.

Offering to "work for free" when you have no real past experience isn't a very enticing pitch... You're really just asking for free training. Instead, learn a series hard skills by taking online courses and starting side projects... THEN offer to work for free for someone.

I'm obsessed with @MorningBrew & @mbdailyshow

I'm sitting courtside at the Brooklyn Nets game tonight. And I'm really considering bringing this plunger as free marketing for The Plunge. Should I do it? Will I get through security? How do I maximize impact? Can I convince Barclays to let me throw this thing at halftime?

This business makes the college moving process suck less. Would you invest in these Shark Tank alumni? Comment below IN or OUT

Everyone is shipping products with AI now. Tbh it’s tired, predictable and boring. Which is why we’re shipping something bigger & better. The Plunge officially has… Plungers with grips. Better handles for players, better durability for the game. Suck it, chatgblahblah

What is the craziest thing that’s happened to you by creating content on the internet?

When the plunge steals the show.... https://t.co/GTfaaFBKZy

If you struggle with imposter syndrome, this is for you:

This founder is building a brand around a very polarizing snack. Would you invest? Reply IN or OUT

35 tweets

30 retweets

132 replies