Pay More, Save More: The Untold Secret of A-Players' ROI

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Andy Mewborn
September 21, 2023

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Klaviyo IPO: From Valuation Slump to Wall Street Jump! Instacart, Your Cart's Still Waiting...

Ring the bell, we've got an IPO alert y’all!
Klaviyo!
‘member them?
Yeah, the ones we joked about for slashing valuations?

Well, get this.
Their IPO was on FUEGO!
20% above their opening price.
Boom!

On the other side of the ring,
Instacart.
Tuesday debut. Initial bump.
And then... thud.
Guess not everyone’s enjoying a shopping spree.

What does it mean for the tech-savvy folks?
Well, Klaviyo’s performance is like a shot of espresso.
For every tech company eyeing the public stage.
It's the morale boost we all needed.

I mean, think about it.
One company's surge could pave the way for others.
It’s like that friend who orders dessert first.
Making it socially acceptable for YOU to dig into that cheesecake!

So, traders and business aficionados,
Today’s lesson?
In the rollercoaster world of IPOs...
You win some, you cart some.

P.S. If IPOs were parties, Klaviyo just became the life of it y’all!

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Pay More, Save More: The Untold Secret of A-Players' ROI

Fellow GTM squad,

Let's cut to the chase.

You think you're saving money?
By hiring B-players?
Think again.

Here's my cost-saving epiphany:

Pay A-Players 1.5x market rate.
And what you get?
5x the output of a B-Player.

Simple math.
Complex impact.

Yes, their rate seems higher.
AT FIRST.

But then?

Innovation surges.
Quality spikes.
Efficiency soars.

These A-players?
They're not just employees.
They're multipliers.

You’re not just paying for their skills.
You're investing in their exponential impact.

So, if you’re looking to cut costs?
Don't slash salaries.
Elevate your team.

Invest in A-Players.
And watch your ROI skyrocket.

Cut the slack.
Stack the deck.
And prepare for lift-off.

Your bottom line will thank you.

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