Disqus - Latest Comments for Christopher Schultz

Re: What motivates an investor to say “yes”

Christopher Schultz — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:53:12 -0000

Hi Tim -

This is a fantastic personal insight into the challenges and emotions involved in raising funding. Thanks for sharing it.

Chris

Re: Mark Shuttleworth’s HBD Venture Capital invests in incuBeta

Christopher Schultz — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:47:13 -0000

Congrats Vinny. That is a great announcement. That will mean big things for sure.

Re: The Road Ahead for me…

Christopher Schultz — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:07:20 -0000

Vinny -

Congratulations, and thanks for sharing so openly how you are moving forward. This is an exciting time for you I'm sure. I'm sorry that you're not going to be coming here stateside, but I really understand the perspective of being able to get further with resources in Cape Town vs. Silicon Valley. That's the reason we're staying planted here in New Orleans. I know Synthasite is going to rock! Keep us posted on the launch. Best, Chris

Re: Incubators that incubate Incubators

Christopher Schultz — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:15:05 -0000

As long as you're building a company with a strategic plan to become a profitable ongoing concern, and not building a company that has no revenue model and is designed to "enhance" the value of another company (read: get acquired before we run out of cash) then I don't think you have to worry too much about bubbles. Interesting take on it though, there is some craziness happening, but I think keeping your head down and focusing on building a business and not worrying too much about the present environment is the way to deal with it.

Re: SpeedPPC

Christopher Schultz — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:57:21 -0000

Vinny -

I just purchased this software since we are working on setting up PPC programs. I have been using AdWords downloaded editor for a few weeks, and this integrates perfectly into is. Adwords editor has a tool called "keyword grouper" that helps you create narrowly focused Ad Groups, but the expansion on this that Speed PPC enables is pretty powerful. I haven't fooled around with the integrated data feeds yet, but as far as a powerful, targeted Ad Copy and URL generator, this fits the bill. It's expensive, but a lot of the $97 tools stink, so at least this does what it says its going to. I'll weigh back in after I see the effectiveness of a few campaigns. Hope you get your commission based on my purchase. Thanks for turning me on to it.

Re: Clicks to Customers Book announcement

Christopher Schultz — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:05:55 -0000

Synthasite, Lingham Capital, Clicks2Customers, and now a book. Wow, you sure like to keep busy! Best of luck with it, I'm sure its going to be a great read.

PS. Do you have Dragon Naturally Speaking to transcribe the thing, it might make your life easier. :)

Re: Synthasite raises $5m Series A investment round

Christopher Schultz — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:23:19 -0000

Congrats Vinny. Well deserved and hard earned. Can't wait to see what is next.

Re: When To Say NO To A Project

Christopher Schultz — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:09:10 -0000

Great post, and I agree, the notion of taking equity for investment is just one that takes careful consideration.

Here are some others that we consider:

* is the project from scratch, or have framework or architecture decisions already been made leading to "lock-in"

* what is the ongoing relationship? is the project likely to require maintenance? is the client willing to commit to a reasonable contract for that or do they want to be free and clear but be able to call you any time they need a "tweak"

Re: PPCManagement.com For Sale - Exclusive Opportunity to Expand Your Business

Christopher Schultz — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:25:31 -0000

Hi Andy -

Does the sale include the PPC Management software package? We have used this in the past. Is it still being supported?

Chris

Re: PPCManagement.com For Sale - Exclusive Opportunity to Expand Your Business

Christopher Schultz — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:37:30 -0000

Gotcha, thanks. It is good software, we used it to run our PPC campaigns for years.