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Karl Hughes

@KarlLHughes

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Founder (@draftdev) and acquirer (@podconsultant). Building a portfolio of niche digital service businesses. πŸ“ˆ

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2009
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Karl Hughes
5 months
I'm taking a break from X. Check out my website or Linkedin for contact information.
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Karl Hughes
5 months
I’m thinking about dropping X from my regular social media cycle. I have to pay for it, plus the interactions I get on here are a fraction of what I get on LinkedIn. I’m a little bummed because I’ve been on here and active for so long, but I guess this is just the nature of social media.
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@GregDigneo @coreyhainesco Yep, we do that:
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4 months
Another one for the #founders out there
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4 months
#Personalbranding may not seem like a priority, but it can help #startup #founders find many hidden opportunities. @KarlLHughes explains.
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4 months
RT @SamShepler: We are looking to acquire another video marketing agency. Ideally, majority B2B clients. If this is you, or you know some…
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@SushrutKM @SquarespaceHelp Brutal. Sorry to hear it.
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5 months
@squarespace First lines of support couldn't do anything. Seems like a technical glitch. Product support only operates via email. No response for over an hour. So frustrating.
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5 months
@dustonio Dang it, neither one of those are on my todo list this year! Haha
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5 months
@Bardnet I think you have to pay to post long-form content, right? There are some other features around DMs too which I found useful.
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6 months
Ever since reading @PeterAttiaMD’s Outlive last year, I’ve been focusing much more on building and maintaining strength. There are functional and aesthetic reasons of course, but the link between strength and both lifespan and health span is undeniable. As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to skip fitness and just fill every second with work, but this is incredibly shortsighted. Careers are long and I want to be running at full steam the whole time.
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6 months
@earthlingworks The Alchemist It’s a great allegory for building a big vision and chasing some thing. Turns out the reward was the journey.
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Karl Hughes
6 months
I didn't start my first business with a big vision. It was literally just survival. But, the 10-year vision evolved over time, and it's made a huge difference in how I operate. First, it's allowed me to put little problems in perspective. 🀏 When you think small, you worry about losing a few thousand dollars on a bad client or bad hire. When you think with a 10-year time horizon, those little mistakes are just learning opportunities. Second, having a big vision attracts other people. 🀝 I never would have gotten my business partner on board without something interesting to work on. Even team members in each company like knowing that there's something bigger on the horizon, even if they don't have an equity stake because it means they have new chances to advance in the organization. Finally, having a clear vision helps me focus. πŸ” As my first company grew, it became harder and harder to know what to do because the options grew too. Should we add more services? Should we build a software product? Should I just sell the company and start something new? There's no right answer, but having a clear vision has helped me make consistent strategic decisions that make the most sense for the long-term. So, what's your big vision? Or are you still not sure? I'd love to hear how it's shaped your company.
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Karl Hughes
6 months
Fear holds significant sway, yet it often exaggerates. Evolution wired our brains for fear, originally to evade literal threats like tigers. However, contemporary fears lack the same mortal stakes. Let fear tag along, but refuse to let it take the wheel. πŸš—
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Karl Hughes
6 months
There’s no better feeling as an entrepreneur than when your team is closing deals with clients you never met. Feels like magic. πŸͺ„
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Karl Hughes
6 months
In 2023, I acquired a second company and now I'm eyeing a third! πŸ† Here's my checklist: - Service business with $1.5mm+ in revenue - Preferably low client concentration - Highly productized - Remote team - 5 years+ records Know someone I should connect with? Let me know!
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Karl Hughes
6 months
Started hosting monthly meetups with my adult friends lately, and it's been a hit! 😊 Socializing in your 30s can be challenging with kids, friends relocating, and career shifts. I love uniting diverse groups and watching them connect and have a blast! 🌟
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6 months
If success or failure weren't factors, what would you pursue? That's the essence of choosing your next move! Tune out other opinions on success and relish every step of your journey. πŸŒ„
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