Conflict arises in any venture. When that conflict escalates or becomes on-going between founders, partners, leaders and managers, it can destroy the value in even the most stalwart companies. In this episode, The UC discusses strategies and tactics to mitigate conflict, retain value, and right the ship towards long term venture value.

There is a ton of advice out there on starting a company. Some of the advice is sage, but much of it is inappropriately projective, often capricious, and even wayward. Starting and growing a company demands diligence, patience and most of all productivity. The Unapologetic Capitalist has an earnest discussion with Bill Aulet, Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu, on following the optimal path for building a venture in the current business environment. Insights from Bill’s new book Disciplined Entrepreneurship (http://www.d-eship.com) are pondered as they relate to today’s entrepreneur.

Everyone is ready to take credit when things go well. Yet, it is all finger pointing at others when things go south. It is much easier to blame someone else. But blame is unproductive and detrimental. It is a post mortem, backwards looking exercise. Being a productive leader means taking responsibility, which is forward looking. This discussion focuses on recognizing the difference between blame or fault and responsibility. Truly taking ownership creates the opportunity to innovate and build value. So don’t take the blame. Take responsibility!

Too many people are boasting that they are 'so busy.' If you are consummately busy, you are either a poor time manager, seriously undervaluing your time, or both. Some say how 'busy' they are to imply that they are important because they are so demanded. So we should feel blessed by their mere presence. Sometimes being 'busy' is the excuse for not having gotten something done in a timely manner. Regardless, being 'super busy' just means you are unproductive. Excellent time managers are optimally productive and add value to their ventures. Strive to be accessible NOT busy!

This show focuses on the long-term partnership that is contemplated when considering acquisition and funding. The transaction is merely the ‘wedding’ for the goal of a lifetime partnership or ‘marriage.’ Too many companies and funds consider the transaction to be the big ‘ta da.’ However, the transaction is just the starting point not the finish line. Resources should be focused on ensuring long term value ensues once the deal is sealed. Unfortunately, too many err on an opulent ‘wedding’ rather than preparing for a valuable ‘marriage.’ This show discusses tools and strategies to create a long term and highly lucrative partnership.

The Unapologetic Capitalist revisits with Jordan Schindler, CEO of Textile Based Delivery and Nufabrx to check in on the growth and progress since originally profiling the venture in June 2014. Jordan talks about the evolution of the company from its inaugural Nufabrx product into developing opportunities for licensing the proprietary technology of Textile Based Delivery. The discussion continues to explore the most appropriate avenues to consider in seeking investment for building the venture.

Building value often requires investment. However, needing cash doesn't mean you are ready to ask for and incorporate investment. Being "funding ready" means knowing how much you need, what those dollars are being optimally used for, and how and when those dollars will convert to a meaningful return. This episode begins the discussion on assessing whether or not you are 'funding ready.'

The same strategies and tactics that can be used to create growth and value in your venture can also be applied to increasing the opportunities for you and your career. In this episode, the Unapologetic Capitalist discusses making decisions that bring supportive growth to your career path.

Companies of all stages struggle to increase revenues. This discussion contemplates an approach that lays out a clear path to imminent, significant, low-risk profit growth that leverages a company’s current customer base and core business.

The top of mind question for businesses is: How can we generate more revenues? This week, The Unapologetic Capitalist relays two simple strategies to plant seeds for quick, low risk and profitable growth in your business and revenues.