1500 Users on Fueler

We have crossed 1500 users on Fueler. It was great having support from everyone in the community.

It’s definitely not a big number but yes, it is something we ar really happy with as Fueler is being used by more than 1500 folks all around the world.

Investing in relationships

Build trust before you ask for money. This is the first step to building relationships

• Establish common relationships. Trust is often translated across common friends. I trust Sally. Sally trusts you. Therefore, I trust you. Be sure to know about common relationships and use them appropriately. After looking up shared relationships on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, I might say, “I saw we are both connected to Molly from the Balloon Factory. I have to ask, how do you know her?” Sometimes you strike out: “I have no idea who that is,” they could say. But often I get a fun story and a chance to build rapport.
• Be conversationally humble. Too often, founders are such passionate believers in their own cause that they lose the ability to hear and process fair criticism.
• Show that you know what you don’t know. If you get a question about your company and you don’t know the answer, admit it and own it. “You know, I’m not sure about the patent process timeline in Malaysia — let me check on that and get back to you,” might be one way to play it. And above all, never make something up.

Loved this piece from HBR