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GrowUp: Take Your Startup to the Next Level Paperback – July 8, 2024
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FINALIST: Goody Business Book Awards - ENTREPRENEUR: STARTUPS
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur--but you are.
Not everyone starts a company from scratch--but you have.
Not everyone's startup is successful--but yours started out great.
It felt as if you had startup superpowers at the beginning, didn't it?
But now something has changed. What worked for you then isn't working now. Unfortunately, this is very common given that over ninety percent of startups fail. According to Michelle Denogean, MBA and award-winning marketer, here's why: “What made you great at starting will not make you great at growing.”
Michelle reveals her GrowUp Method, a counter-intuitive system, that has equipped scores of founders to transform their struggling startups into growing and sustainable companies.
In GrowUp: Take Your Startup to the Next Level, you will discover:
- Your startup Superpower (your strengths that propelled your initial success)
- The four core competencies needed to G-R-O-W
- The best way to Gain Conviction about your product
- What it takes to Ramp Up your company
- The importance of Owning Your Reputation
- How to Win Customers and increase sales
But there's more to turning around your startup than maximizing your strengths. What do the ten percent of successful founders understand that you need to know?
Every founder has leadership blind spots
- Are you overlooking the essential reason your company might fail?
- Are you resisting the specific changes required for growth?
- Do you know how and when to pivot for growth?
Discover the practical techniques to manage and overcome the fear of failure so that you can lead your company to success.
“If you are looking to take your startup to the next level and aren’t sure how, I highly suggest reading GrowUp immediately.” – Jim Stengel, CEO, Author, Former Global Marketing Officer, Proctor and Gamble
Michelle Denogean earned her MBA at Pepperdine University and served as the Chief Marketing Officer for multiple successful startups. In 2023, Michelle received the coveted Icon Award for Top Marketer of the Year.
- Print length231 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 8, 2024
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.53 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101957321180
- ISBN-13978-1957321189
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"The most important job of the founder is to establish a team that can scale the project. Coordinating the work of committed people isn't the same as doing the work yourself, and this book helps entrepreneurs find the useful path forward."
- Seth Godin,
Author This is Marketing
"Brilliant. Michelle deeply cares about founders; she has worked with many, some who have succeeded, and some who have not. In this inspiring and useful book, she shares an approach for founder self-awareness and how to act on it. If you are looking to take your startup to the next level and aren't sure how, I highly suggest reading GrowUp immediately."
- Jim Stengel,
CEO The Jim Stengel Company, Host of the CMO Podcast,
Author of Grow, Former Global Marketing Officer, Proctor and Gamble
"Michelle Denogean's take on the four founder superpowers is spot on. At Matrix Partners, we have seen them all, both their strengths and blind spots. Her GROW system not only makes complete sense but is vital for every startup founder to embrace as they scale."
- Dana Stalder,
Partner, Matrix Partners
"It's a hard truth: what makes founders great when they start isn't what makes them great as their companies grow. I've seen all the founder superpowers-and blind spots-Michelle calls out. Her GROW system is a pragmatic, hands-on roadmap for any founder wanting to become a better leader."
- Martina Lauchengco,
Partner, Costanoa Ventures
"GrowUp is spot on and, frankly, a must-read for every founder looking to build a long-lasting business that creates meaningful value. I've seen first-hand how Michelle's expertise and deep empathy for founders impacts startups' success. Her unique experience as a trusted sounding board for many founders throughout her career has given her the ability to create critical tools and frameworks to help even more companies accelerate growth."
- Greg Sands,
Founder & Managing Director, Costanoa Ventures
"Scaling a startup requires the right team to compliment your strengths as a founder. Michelle not only understands this deeply, but encourages founders to look within themselves and identify the growth needed to empower their teams for long term success."
- Andy Moss,
Founder & CEO at Mindtrip, former CEO and
Founder of the following: Roadster, Shopstyle, Fabkids
"Michelle's practical approach to maturing a growing company is essential for founders who want to maintain their authenticity while they scale their business."
- Guy Gal,
CEO of Side
"If you are looking for a mirror in which to look at yourself and the company you've built, GrowUp is it. Michelle provides the perfect framework for CEOs and founders to ensure that they consider all the strengths and weaknesses of their organizations. Most important, she shines a bright light on blind spots that are likely holding you back from effectively scaling your company. I have worked with Michelle Denogean for many years. She has an innate ability to see the strengths and blind spots one cannot see in themselves. Read this book and let her help you scale and prosper!"
- Rudi Thun,
COO Mindtrip
"GrowUp is a must-read for startup founders looking to take their company to the next level by improving their own mindset. I wish I had this eight years ago when I started Luxury Presence!"
- Malte Kramer,
CEO Luxury Presence
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- Publisher : Berry Powell Press (July 8, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 231 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1957321180
- ISBN-13 : 978-1957321189
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.53 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,546,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,998 in Starting a Business (Books)
- #9,138 in Entrepreneurship (Books)
- #14,975 in Leadership & Motivation
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About the author
Michelle Denogean is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the startup world. As an author, speaker, and expert in marketing and strategic growth, she has dedicated her career to helping startups achieve sustainable success. Michelle is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at an AI-powered travel platform called Mindtrip, and has held C-suite roles at startups such as Side, Roadster, Edmunds, Eharmony and more.
Her book, "GrowUp! Take Your Startup to the Next Level," offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges of scaling a startup. Michelle's insights and expertise have made her a sought-after advisor and speaker, and she is passionate about sharing her knowledge to empower founders and entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.
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Customers find the book provides valuable insights from real-world experiences. Its workbook-style approach is particularly impactful, providing practical exercises that help startups identify their superpowers. The book is easy to follow and well-written, with a clear understanding of how to go from start-up to "grown-up".
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Customers find the book provides valuable insights from real-world experiences. The workbook-style approach is particularly impactful, providing practical exercises that help startups identify their superpowers and how to put those powers into action. Readers appreciate the author's sharp insights and ability to help startups. They find the examples and first-hand stories engaging. Overall, the book offers practical advice on scaling one's own business.
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"...What makes this book stand out are the real-life examples and actionable steps she provides—this isn't just theory, it's practical advice that can..." Read more
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Customers find the book easy to read and insightful. They appreciate the author's practical and penetrating information about growing a startup. The workbook style compels readers to engage, making the concepts more applicable.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024As a seasoned HR leader, I've often been drawn to resources that identify personality/leadership/communication “styles” or “types” and how understanding oneself and others fuels successful results. Michelle Denogean's "GrowUp" is a refreshing and invaluable addition offering practical insights that resonate deeply with the challenges faced by today’s leaders.
What sets "GrowUp" apart is its blend of strategies and real-world applicability. The author’s background in marketing shines through in her ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible, engaging manner. This book isn't just about individual growth; it's about elevating entire organizations.
One of the most valuable aspects of "GrowUp" is the emphasis on the importance of diverse personality styles (Superpowers) within leadership teams, particularly for startups aiming to scale. The book convincingly argues that having a balance of these styles is crucial for a startup's growth and success. These insights can help with assessing team composition and strategic hiring decisions to ensure start-ups have the right mix of capabilities to drive the company forward.
Furthermore, the discussion on recognizing and addressing blind spots as a leader is particularly enlightening. The book provides practical exercises to help leaders identify their own blind spots and those of their team members. This focus on self-awareness and continuous improvement can be transformative for a leadership team and critical for company success.
As an HR professional, I appreciate how the book addresses both individual growth and team dynamics. The exercises and reflection questions at the end of each chapter are particularly useful in leadership development.
I highly recommend "GrowUp" to HR professionals, leadership teams, and board members. It's more than a book - it's a valuable tool for transforming individuals and organizations, especially those in the startup ecosystem looking to scale and succeed in today's competitive landscape.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024"Grow Up" by Michelle Denogean is an absolute gem for anyone starting or running a business. Despite being her first book, you’d never guess it from how well-written and engaging it is. Michelle masterfully breaks down the different personality types essential for growing a successful company, offering deep insights into team dynamics and leadership. What makes this book stand out are the real-life examples and actionable steps she provides—this isn't just theory, it's practical advice that can be applied immediately.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already managing a team, this book will help you assess your strengths and weaknesses and ensure you have the right people in place to support your vision. It's a fantastic resource, full of wisdom, and it’s clear that Michelle knows her stuff. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about building a business that thrives.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024Wow! There is so much insight in such a quick read! You will find yourself and your experiences reflected in this book as well as valuable insights drawn from real world experiences from the author, Michelle Denogean. She masterfully shares a framework and system as well as relevant examples of how we and the people we work with, operate internally, effecting behavior, externally. You will have a new perspective, a new vision that you can synthesize to produce results not only in business, but in any area where PEOPLE are in your life. Michelle Denogean fosters the reader’s own exploration, inquiry, and revelation. She reassures and relates with personal self reflection and RARE vulnerability. By the end of the read, it is clear what must be next for you to GROW UP your business as well as other areas of your life if you so choose. She encourages bold actions to do what you have discovered for yourself through her guided inquiry and insights. Get GROW UP for yourself, TODAY!
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant, Personal, InsightfulWow! There is so much insight in such a quick read! You will find yourself and your experiences reflected in this book as well as valuable insights drawn from real world experiences from the author, Michelle Denogean. She masterfully shares a framework and system as well as relevant examples of how we and the people we work with, operate internally, effecting behavior, externally. You will have a new perspective, a new vision that you can synthesize to produce results not only in business, but in any area where PEOPLE are in your life. Michelle Denogean fosters the reader’s own exploration, inquiry, and revelation. She reassures and relates with personal self reflection and RARE vulnerability. By the end of the read, it is clear what must be next for you to GROW UP your business as well as other areas of your life if you so choose. She encourages bold actions to do what you have discovered for yourself through her guided inquiry and insights. Get GROW UP for yourself, TODAY!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024While this book targets leaders of start-up businesses, it can also apply to leadership in churches, non-profits, public agencies, or any organization that wants to get better. As someone who is always looking to devour great books on leadership, I’m happy to have found another one.
I spent a career in leadership in public schools but also have experience on a church board, a hospital board, a public utility district, a small medical device start-up company, and two nonprofit boards.
Michelle writes with a wealth of experience and a style that is filled with joy and hope for the reader's success in their journey. She articulates the concept of building a complimentary leadership team better than any I’ve seen. And she does not shy from talking about the “hard stuff” that involves potentially painful introspection by the reader. The multiple meanings of the title capture much of the book’s essence: to GROW your startup business UP, you have to grow up personally to get through barriers that could cause you to be among the 90% who don’t make it.
This is a delightful read.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024Michelle Denogean’s book GrowUp is an easy read with smart, insightful and provocative information. Many of the other business and management books I’ve read are so different. Quite frankly, they’re boring. Nothing about this book is boring. Michelle writes practical and penetrating information. It is provocative in a way that really makes you stop in your tracks and think about yourself. What you do, what you’ve done, what you could have done better. I love how Michelle captured the four superpowers necessary for founders to be successful and to scale their business as they grow. How founders must surround themselves with a team that possess the superpowers the founder does not have. Especially of interest to me was Michelle’s chapter on blind spots. We all have them! A truly wonderful read.