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My guest on this episode is Nick Buchanan. Nick and his father founded a data software business called BUCS Analytics in 2006. BUCS builds deep analytical dashboards for CEOs that pull from internal data sources like ERPs, inventory systems, and more. Long-time customer Trevor Flannigan, COO of the Flint Group, introduced us after hearing about my deep curiosity of data companies.\nNick and I talk about building the company with his father, building momentum in product development and sticking close to customers, hiring a talented team, and how to find groups and peers to help guide your entrepreneurial journey.\nListen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.\xa0\n\nLinks:\nNick on LinkedIn\nBUCS analytics\nSean Joy \u2013 CEO Journey within Chenmark \u2013 Ep.152\n\nTimestamps\n(00:00:00) Intro\n(00:02:15) What is Bucs Analytics and the founding story?\xa0\n(00:07:35) Are there any industries you\u2019ve specialized in?\n(00:09:38) Can you walk through product development?\n(00:13:11) How do you decide on outcomes of experiments where results come out similar?\n(00:16:25) Are there 2-3 ways you measure engagement and value?\xa0\n(00:17:41) What\u2019s been the process of evolution on the sales side?\xa0\n(00:20:53) What are the channels you\u2019re hoping to develop further?\n(00:22:13) What are the benefits of having a group of peers over time?\xa0\n(00:25:34) Is there one change or development in your peer group that\u2019s helped the most?\xa0\n(00:27:35) Where was your mindset when starting Bucs and how has it changed over time?\n(00:29:19) What are some of the most successful ways you\u2019ve found to attract and keep talent at Bucs?\n(00:32:21) What does it look like fulfilling a new employee\u2019s goals?\xa0\n(00:34:46) What\u2019ve you learned the most about managing change in a company?\xa0\n(00:36:37) What\u2019s your philosophy for setting goals?\xa0\n(00:39:21) Have you ever made secondary adjustments to annual goals?\n(00:40:30) What goal do you feel you\u2019re the most excited to achieve this year?\xa0\n(00:41:13) What strongly held belief have you changed your mind on?\n(00:42:40) What\u2019s the best business you\u2019ve ever seen?