I want to learn how to sell. I'm creative and motivated, and I want to learn how to develop leads and turn them into money. What skill set should I be developing?

Reach out to the sales leaders of the coolest, most successful startup companies you know and ask them. Ask them for recs on books, too.

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I know I'm a very late to this thing, so hopefully you'll see this. Right now I'm studying architecture at an architectural design school, but I would also love to learn mo...

Answered by Scott Rutherford – Founder, UserVoice

So, yes HTML / CSS is a must for web design with Javascript becoming more and more important. I think your skill set is probably very transferable assuming you are comforta... (more)

Can charisma be learned? You always hear that if you run a company, you have to believe in your product 110%, and be able to sell it. Should I focus on pitching ideas mys...

Answered by Saul Colt – WOM Expert

This is just my opinion and in no way fact. I don't think Charisma can be taught or learned, same goes for passion. You need all these things to do sales well. Stepping bac... (more)

I have created a patent pending product that is for shoes. It is new so it is an unknown and it has a large market. What would be the best way to educate the public or cr...

Answered by April Dunford – Product Marketing Expert.

First of all, I know nothing about the shoe business so take this for what it is worth (i.e. probably nothing). But that said, I would figure out if there is some way to bu... (more)

Should I buy an undeveloped website with a solid idea for 200 dollars? The creator might otherwise accuse me of stealing his idea if I decide to make it on my own since we ...

Answered by Corey Kossack – Partner, Game Change Ventures

This is kind of a legal question - which I'm not as qualified to answer... That said, my personal view is that an idea itself is worthless. It's all about execution. Howeve... (more)

I have an investor who wants to assist me with my idea. When the time comes for me to submit him my business plan and start discussing how he will be compensated for his in...

Answered by Daniel klass – Partner at Klass Capital VC fund.

thank you!!! I would not be in a rush to raise capital to early on. prove out your business model and the value of your business will increase dramatically. 1) make sure y... (more)

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