David Horne

Lifelong apprentice.
Co-founder, Managing Partner @ Calm Capital.

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@SeanMalarkey We host and let people know in the check-in message where the cameras are and tell them they can turn them off during their stay.

Not sure about requiring it to be on while a guest there.

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@AndrewWarner Would love to get acquainted

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@29FleuryFlakes Hey. No. East coast since birth. Hope you find the DH you’re looking for.

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

Have my attention

[JD Graffam @jdgraffam]

Who wants to hear this story? If I get enough engagement, I'll tell it. Honestly, not worth the time to share unless folks are listening. 100 likes is enough, then I'll dish.

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@jdgraffam Sounds like a blast! DM to follow.

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@sudyk @agazdecki @MartyBalkema Thank you, Mike!

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@PrivatEquityGuy Boring ≠ boring

[Travis Hill @travismhill]

This was one of the most difficult but ultimately rewarding pieces we've ever done. Jim opening up like this was frankly astonishing. Take some time (and some tissues) and go read

[Andrew Gazdecki @agazdecki]

@_davidhorne_ @MartyBalkema Catch the full interview where they expand further on what they look for during due diligence and share why it's good to be prepared for an acquisition sooner rather than later 👇
https://t.co/dIbpyJTWPR

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

@_tylerswright @agazdecki @MartyBalkema thanks, Tyler!

[Andrew Gazdecki @agazdecki]

🚨New Podcast Episode out today featuring @_davidhorne_ and @MartyBalkema of Calm Capital.

Hear Marty breakdown their learnings through acquiring multiple startups and how they pinpoint the "homerun" acquisitions that have worked well for them.

[Duplikit @getduplikit]

There are few things that will inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in others more than recognition. Most people can live for days on a simple thank you, mention on Twitter, or blog reply.

Here are the three ways to use recognition to bring out the best in people 🧵👇

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

Summer is a great time to get your kids into golf! Here'a parent's guide to introducing it right!

#golf #juniorgolf #parenting #jrgolf #playgolf

https://t.co/YwIh8alTH9

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

Those 3-steps are tried and true — used by your favorite brands.

I write about things like this, building businesses, leading teams and the entrepreneur's life in progress over at https://t.co/wKSys3G3mT

If you're into that sort of thing, why not subscribe?

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

“Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith, and perseverance to create a brand.” ~ David Ogilvy

So what is a brand and how do you build it? 👇

[David Horne @_davidhorne_]

3. Be consistent

Consumers like predictability. They want their expectations to be met or exceeded. Continuity must be present in every interaction with the customer.