On February 22, 2011, Phimation Founder & CEO Dave Haviland was a guest on The Craig Fahle Show on WDET 101.9 FM.
Craig kicked off the discussion by recognizing that, in times of significant job loss, entrepreneurial businesses spring up quickly. But once entrepreneurs achieve an initial measure of success, they need assistance to market their products/services to a larger audience and grow into second stage companies.
Dave then provided a framework on what it means to be a Stage 2 business and what challenges those businesses are facing.
During the discussion, Craig and Dave also talked about:
- How widespread and difficult the Stage 2 challenge really is.
- Why becoming bigger and better quickly isn’t always the best business strategy.
- Why helping Michigan businesses evolve from startups to Stage 2 companies is crucial for the stability and growth of its economy.
Listen to Dave’s entire interview with Craig Fahle.
