Mark Fleming Jr

Founder ➡️ Bootstrapped ➡️ Fortune 800 Exit

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

Black Friday 2015. @NYSE. Never in a million years would have imagined I'd sell @SigClosers to a company on this exchange (@StewartTitleCo ) just over 5 years later.

So grateful to those that played a part in my journey and our success. #ThankfulThursday

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

Thank you to the @dataflik_ team for the incredible year. Looking forward to the future!

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

"Simplify. What can be done in three steps should never be done in four. Each link in the chain is a potential breaking point. Fewer links means fewer chances of failure."

-@JamesClear

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@agazdecki Me too :)

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@AjOsborne1 I guess one way to prevent wire fraud is to keep the money from everyone 🤦‍♂️ There has to be a better way.

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@GinoWickman The visionary / integrator piece was really key for us as we grew and established roles. Thanks for the reply!

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@JamesClear Learning how to learn is more important than your GPA.

It's okay to (respectfully) question the status quo. If we don't question "what is", we'll never think about "what could be".

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@pslohmann What about a 1 hour flight? Mini bag?

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@pslohmann Appreciate the comparison in that they list your company, help you "stage" it, etc. Our advisor was not an IB (Inv advisor instead) and was instrumental in prep, negotiation, and maximizing our price. #Broadhavenpartners

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

Grateful for @GinoWickman's guidance in #Rocketfuel. If you own a business it's a must read and more importantly, must use resource.

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@pslohmann I'd love to acquire a small business focused insurance agency. Totally agree. Simple is best and digital everything. I don't want the 45 page binder on my desk...

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@JamesClear Amen. Speaking my language.

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

Love this!

"Ambition is when you expect yourself to close the gap between what you have and what you want.

Entitlement is when you expect others to close the gap between what you have and what you want."

– @JamesClear

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@agazdecki Really hope you are right. Lots of jobs and innovation at risk!

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@mcuban This is the truth despite the narrative otherwise in some circles. The bank and shareholders should take the hit but not the start ups that simply used the bank as a place to hold their money.

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@myfriendjanine Really sucks to see this for so many

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@lcmichaelides Cheering for you and @strongsuit_co. Really sorry to hear your story and the story of others in this situation.

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@pslohmann Do you think 2x EBITDA is a fair ask at this size?

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@thejustinwelsh Add in setting boundaries and you create the perfect storm!

[Mark Fleming Jr @MarkFlemingJr]

@paulg "You'll know it when you see it" 😂

[Andrew Gazdecki @agazdecki]

Overcommunicate at your startup.

Your team cannot read your mind.