Will Your Startup Crush It?
Andy Jacob's Beautiful Startup Quiz.
The Beautiful
Startup Quiz
"For best results, please answer the following 11 questions out loud. If you have a partner or key employee, have them answer with you.
Be brutally honest with your answers. The success of your startup could depend on it.
Thank you, and If you have any questions about your startup business, I am here to help."
Andy Jacob
Question #1Assume you are going to get beat on every facet of your business plan. What is your startup's one breathtaking advantage no one can beat?
...and don't say you're better, cheaper, faster, stronger, smarter, more passionate, orthat you have a patent.
Question #2What is your startup doing right now knowing that another
company is going to copy your idea?
...and don't say you're not worried about it, they can't do it, or they won't do it.
Question #3Can you attack the area of your business that you are least sure about, or least qualified for?
...and don't say you are sure about everything.
Question #4Why is this the team that is going to achieve business domination?
...and don't say you are not interested in world domination.
Question #5What is the one thing in your startup right now that
would be very difficult for another company to achieve?
...and don't say your technology.
Question #6What big problem are you solving, who else solves the problem, and what makes your solution better, faster, cheaper, more unique?
...and don't say no one else can solve the problem.
Question #7Describe your startup in 10 seconds. Ready. Go.
...and don't say you need more than 10 seconds.
Question #8Explain how you acquire customers in 20 seconds or less.
...and don't say advertising, social media, or marketing.
Question #9How are you immediately going to get free publicity for your startup?
...and don't say SEO, blog posts, viral social.
Question #10Who is your competition and why would they care about you?
...and don't say you have none.
Question #11Tell us about your paying customers in 20 seconds or less.
...and if you don't have any, why do you think you have a business?
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Andy Jacob's Startups By The Numbers
2 PeopleThe number of people in an average startup.32%Are working on prototypes and beta50%Face developmentproblems85%Support their startup with savings30%Struggle withtime issues20%Struggle withsales45%Will last just6 months28%Are pitching or reworking their pitch- The Shocking Truth About Startups.80%-90% of all Startups Fail.
30% of Startups Are Disasters.
You have no time. Cash Is Burning Fast.
You are probably so in love with your technology, you forgot about the customers.
You are surrounded by yes-man and women who tell you what you want to hear.
Someone else is most likely working on a project eerily similar to yours.
About Andy Jacob
Andy Jacob, the Founder and CEO of The Jacob Group, brings over 30 years of executive sales experience, having founded and led startups and high-growth companies. Renowned as an award-winning business innovator and sales visionary, Andy's unique business strategy approach has revolutionized numerous businesses, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs, positively impacting countless lives, and generating hundreds of millions in revenue throughout his career. What sets Jacob apart is his unparalleled commitment to results.
As the only business strategist in the world who guarantees outcomes, his straight-forward, no-nonsense approach has earned accolades from many leading CEOs and Founders across America. Andy's expertise in the customer business cycle has earned him recognition as one of the leading authorities in the field.Passionate about helping companies achieve remarkable business success, he has appeared as a guest expert on prestigious media platforms, including CBS, ABC, NBC, Time Warner, and Bloomberg. Furthermore, his companies have garnered attention from The Wall Street Journal.
An Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award Winner and Inc500 Award Winner, Andy's leadership in corporate strategy and transformational business practices has paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in B2B and B2Csales, consumer finance, online customer acquisition, and consumer monetization.
With an astute ability to quickly break down complex business problems, Andy Jacob is on a mission to provide business owners with fast, easy solutions. He authored the online "Beautiful Start-Up Quiz" and is actively engaged as an investor, business owner, and entrepreneur.
Beyond his business acumen, Andy's most cherished achievement lies in his role as a founding supporter and executive board member of The Friendship Circle—an organization dedicated to providing support, friendship, and inclusion for individuals with special needs. Alongside his wife, Kristin, Andy is a passionate supporter of numerous animal charities, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact in both the business world and the community.
"This morning, a thousand people woke up with a great idea... 999 of them will forget about it by lunch time."
Andy Jacob, CEO, The Jacob Group
"If you can’t explain your business to me in 10 seconds or less, its time for us to talk."
Andy Jacob, CEO, The Jacob Group