TD₿: How to Store Wealth for a Lifetime with Bitcoin - (a Swan original series) with Dante Cook
TL;DR: Betting on anything but BTC is a gamble; E-Trade threatens Roaring Kitty's platform access & another NFL player plugs into the Bitcoin Standard OBJ-style - taking his whole signing bonus in BTC
Hey Bitcoiners,
In light of Roaring Kitty’s reemergence, Michael Saylor says the entire investing landscape has made everyone a gambler. How accurate is Saylor’s opinion?
And, following in the footsteps, Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader has made headlines by announcing his decision to take his entire signing bonus in Bitcoin.
In this episode of Bitcoin Daily, Dante looks at all the other options he could have invested his money into to shed some light on the best asset in the world to store your wealth for a lifetime.
Enjoy!
Tick tock next block,
Cory Klippsten
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“The innovation is that BTC is hard to shut down. [...] Designed from the ground up to survive under the most adversarial conditions.”
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Job of the Day
The Company
Swan is a leading Bitcoin-only financial services company supporting individuals and companies throughout their Bitcoin journey. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.
The Role
Swan is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Sales Strategy & Operations to join our team and support the leadership team in driving our sales initiatives to new heights. This role is central to our Sales team and reports to Sales Leadership.
This role is remote and can be based in the Americas timezone with coverage of the U.S. timezone.
Your responsibilities
Sales Strategy and Planning
Collaborate with the Head of Sales, VP of Revenue, and Go-To-Market (GTM) Leads to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies aligned with Swan's business objectives, with a specific focus on driving Bitcoin adoption.
Establish and lead communication and accountability flow within the sales organization, including daily Metrics and Results, weekly Sales meetings, monthly leadership reviews, quarterly and yearly planning, and budget reviews.
Participate in GTM teams and be accountable for developing sales collateral, playbooks, and training materials that resonate with high-net-worth individuals, entities, and businesses. Communicate effectively the benefits of Swan products and services.
In collaboration with GTM, provide tools and processes to manage leads and clients through the purchase cycle.
Utilize your expertise in Bitcoin and knowledge of financial markets to identify growth opportunities and collaborate with other teams to create and execute effective GTM strategies and initiatives.
Sales Team Support and Enablement
Develop and refine sales processes, methodologies, and workflows to maximize efficiency, streamline operations, and accelerate sales cycles.
Responsible for CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring data integrity, utilization, and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement tools and technologies that enhance sales productivity, enable accurate forecasting, and drive pipeline visibility.
Develop and manage a training and onboarding program for sales reps that optimizes the time to onboard and ensures continuous learning of the sales team.
Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure timely delivery of qualified leads, optimize lead routing processes, and provide feedback on lead quality and conversion rates.
Collaborate with Finance to design and implement an efficient, timely, and accurate sales commission process.
Sales Analytics
Develop and maintain comprehensive sales analytics and reporting frameworks to track performance, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of sales initiatives and campaigns.
Provide regular reports and insights to the leadership team, highlighting key metrics, performance indicators, and actionable recommendations.
Conduct deep-dive sales data analysis to identify patterns, customer behavior insights, and opportunities for revenue optimization.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, particularly GTM Leads, Client Services, Onboarding, and Product Managers, to ensure product, sales, and marketing strategy alignment.
Act as a liaison between the sales team and other departments, facilitating effective communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Skills and experience that will help you succeed
The ideal candidate is a Bitcoin expert with deep knowledge of financial markets, macroeconomics, and Bitcoin fundamentals.
Proven experience in sales strategy and operations and a similar role within the fintech, wealth, or technology industry.
Strong understanding of wealth and financial markets, including market dynamics, trends, and regulatory considerations related to Bitcoin.
Strong analytical skills and expertise in business intelligence tools like Amazon QuickSight, Datadog, or similar.
Experience leading, managing, and working with Salesforce or other cloud-based enterprise-level CRM systems. Salesforce experience and proficiency are strongly preferred.
Project Management and technical expertise are required to successfully lead and participate in designing, implementing, and optimizing the systems and processes that support the sales organization.
Strong leadership skills and experience to effectively lead and manage teams and projects involving multiple departments, functions, and seniority levels.
Here's a bit about our culture
We're a growing team: Fully distributed worldwide, Slack and Huddles are huge here.
We're very flat. Leadership is desired and encouraged, and we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
We're Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open-source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.
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Event of the Day
Bitcoin 2024 - Nashville
Music City Center
July 25th - 27th, 2024
Connect with the best and brightest in the Bitcoin community at the Bitcoin 2024 conference! Scheduled for July 25-27, 2024, at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, this event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of this transformative digital currency.
What to Expect: Expert-led presentations, engaging panel discussions, and numerous networking opportunities. Highlights include cutting-edge insights into Bitcoin innovation, adoption trends, and the much-anticipated halving event.
Kickoff Party: The festivities begin with a 12-hour all-inclusive "Pleb Party," where attendees will mingle with notable figures from the Bitcoin scene. This year, Swan Bitcoin is sponsoring the Pleb Party at 2024 Bitcoin Nashville on July 25th.
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Tickets: A range of ticket options are available, from general admission to VIP packages with premium seating and exclusive amenities. Additionally, there's a unique offer for students, providing free entry to foster education and participation among the youth.
Organized by: BTC Inc., known for its pivotal role in the community through Bitcoin Magazine.
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