How Supply Chain Woes Have Affected Sales
On this episode, we talk about our experiences with supply chain issues during the pandemic.
Real-Life Examples of Employee vs Shareholder Supremacy
On this episode, we share real stories about why employee supremacy is the only way to be an employee-centered company.
Creating a Successful Hybrid Office Model
In this episode, we discuss long-term approaches to establishing a hybrid work policy.
How Clear Values Enhance Business
On this episode we’re talking about why it’s important for companies to be clear on their values.
Being Bold: Creating Humanized Connections Through Marketing
In the world of traditional marketing, finding opportunities to be bold and create humanized connections can set you apart from your rivals. Learn more about The Receptionist at https://hubs.ly/H0-HP680
Innovation is Everybody’s Business
Being innovative can feel like a challenging task and something that only certain people can be. But guess what? Innovation is everybody’s business. Learn more about The Receptionist at https://hubs.ly/H0-HP680
How We Gather and Utilize Customer Reviews and Featured Business Stories
We love happy customers-- using customer reviews and featuring businesses on our site allow us to highlight our customer’s stories. Learn more about The Receptionist at https://hubs.ly/H0-HP680
The State of Marketing in 2021
On the podcast, we’re talking about the state of marketing in 2021: the strategies we invest in and some considerations you’ll want to make.
The Synergy of Simon Sinek’s Infinite Game and The Receptionist
When we learned about Simon Sinek’s concepts about business and leadership being an infinite game, we realized the synergy with how we operate.
How Standups Enhance Communication and Connection
At The Receptionist, we use standups over slack and zoom (and eventually in person) to enhance communication and connection within the team.
When Are You No Longer a Startup?
Many founders wonder “When are you no longer a startup?” Our Founder discusses this idea on the podcast.
How the Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) Transformed Our Business
The Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) is a tool our team has used for several years that has transformed our business. Here’s how.
Enterprise Sales Growth in 2020 (The Year We Were Not Expecting)
On the podcast, we chat about our enterprise sales growth in 2020: what changed, what we learned, and where we’re going.
Let’s Grow!…Meet Our Growth Team
Having a growth team allows you to make the time to focus on a critical area of your business: growth. We talk about what, why, and how on the podcast.
Pivoting Our Marketing Plans
Pivoting our marketing plans was necessary as COVID-19 emerged. Learn how we continued to move forward and how we adjusted our marketing efforts.
Adjusting to Meet Customer Needs
When it comes to adjusting to meet customer needs, we take an approach that’s collaborative with our customers and within our team.
Aligning Your Perks and Benefits with Company Culture and Values
Employee benefits and perks are important, but ideally they’re aligned with your company culture and values and enhance an employee’s experience.
How to Nail Your Job Hunt
Our newest hires share how to nail your job hunt and give insight into the hiring process at The Receptionist.
Is The Customer Always Right?
When it comes to customer requests, is the customer always right? We chat on the podcast about our approach.
How do you Measure Customer Happiness?
Measuring customer happiness is important for businesses- here’s how we do that in a meaningful way.
How The Fielding Group Helps Businesses Scale and Get Clear on Company Culture
Nick Bradley from The Fielding Group shares about helping businesses scale and the importance of company culture.
Writing Like Your Customers Talk
When you’re a business you want to create content that connects and write like your customers talk.
When Sales and Marketing Work Together, Growth is Exponential
When your sales and marketing teams work together toward the same goals, growth is exponential. Here’s how we do it.
Our Journey to Predictable Revenue
As a bootstrapped startup, predictable revenue is our goal. Our president, Andy Alsop, shares what predictable revenue is and where we are on the journey.
How Not to Annoy People with Your Sales Pitch
At The Receptionist, we approach sales a bit differently; no sales pitches, but rather genuine conversations with people.
How Roles Change at a Startup
Roles at a startup often change and evolve. We talk about how our Inside Sales Rep’s role has changed at The Receptionist.
How We Know When to Bring Sharpshooters Off the Bench
Startups can benefit from a CFO but may not be able to afford one; a Fractional CFO Firm may be what you need.
Inside the Head of a Marketer at a Bootstrapped Tech Startup
If you wanted to know what marketing is like at a bootstrapped tech startup, this podcast is for you.
How The Receptionist has Grown through Bootstrapping It
Bootstrapping it as your company grows can allow you to maintain the culture and goals that are important to you and your business.
Good Customer Service Isn’t Good Enough: Go Radical with Your Support
Customer support is often a business’s focus, but good customer service isn’t enough. We introduce radical customer service and how to achieve it.
7 Costly Mistakes Your Business is Making
Are budget leaks slamming your bottom line? Are you spending money on things you aren’t sure are valuable? No one likes to waste money, especially in business, where it can mean the difference between Christmas bonuses and Christmas layoffs. Here…
What’s Your Office’s First Impression?
Have you ever walked into an office and gotten a bad first impression? We have, and that can have a damaging effect for a company.
First impressions count. I’m not just talking about whether your shirt is clean or you’ve…
App Update: New Features! Time To Update Your iPad Receptionist App – v 1.7.1
It’s that time again! We’ve added new features to the iPad Receptionist and are ready for you to update your app in the app store. Here’s what you’ll find in the latest version:
NDA Upload and Display
You’ll now…
The SXSW Receptionist in a Box Giveaway Winner is… ShipStation!
And our SXSW Receptionist in a Box winner is… ShipStation! During our week at SXSW, we met a ton of great companies that would have loved to win a Receptionist in a Box. Using our demo iPad Receptionist…
SXSW Wrap Up
Whew! SXSW was one fun-packed whirlwind of a week! We ate tons of BBQ, saw old and new friends, listened to great music, and got to experience some of the latest innovations in the tech industry. The SXSW Trade Show…
SXSW Startup Corner Shoutout
SXSW 2014 has officially begun! We’re busy packing, shipping, and preparing ourselves for the big weekend ahead and it’s finally sunk in that we’ll be leaving for Austin within 24 hours. The booth is planned and all displays are ready,…
New Feature: Visitor Badge Printing!
Need to easily identify who’s visiting your office? Custom visitor badge printing is now available for The iPad Receptionist! From the visitor name to who their visiting, along with date and time, you can fully customize your badges complete with your…
The iPad Receptionist @ SXSW 2014
The countdown continues! SXSW Interactive Conference begins in just 8 days!
Our office is busy preparing for the week and couldn’t be more excited to meet our current (and future!) iPad Receptionist users. The Interactive Festival begins on the 7th…
iPad Receptionist is headed to SXSW 2014!
Yes, you read that right – We’re headed to Austin for the 21st Annual SXSW Interactive Festival! While one of our team members has been a regular attendee, it will be the first year for the rest of the team,…
iPad Receptionist Macworld Review
by Jeffery Battersby Dec 10, 2013 7:00 AM Los Trigos’ iPad Receptionist app works on a simple principle: Most businesses, even larger businesses, no longer employ fulltime receptionists to sit at the front desk waiting for someone to walk into…
Press Release: Armor Active Launches "Receptionist in a Box" iPad Kiosk with iPad Receptionist
As “business in a box” iPad kiosk solutions rapidly change the way businesses operate, ArmorActive leads the movement with TextUs.Biz to provide the “Receptionist in a Box.” This combined solution offers all the components necessary to “staff” a front desk,…
Featured Business: LevelUp iPad Receptionist
Are you a startup company? We’re a startup too so we totally understand the need to have the coolest, most modern space to work in. What’s cooler than having a virtual iPad Receptionist waiting to greet your visitors? SMS and…
Press Release: TextUs.Biz Unveils ‘Receptionist in a Box’
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 23, 2013 — In this post-recession economy companies are forced to maximize value from their full-time employees. One position that is increasingly difficult to justify is the receptionist. Many companies simply cannot afford one and others simply…
Press: The Denver Post – "Apps help old-school operations go new-school"
By Staff, The Denver Post – 08/05/2013 08:01:57 AM MDT Business owners can send and receive text messages with their old-school landline number using software from a Boulder startup.TextUs.Biz bills its app as the only one to essentially turn…
Featured Business: TechStars – iPad Receptionist
This weeks featured Business is TechStars Boulder. One of our very early beta testers here in Boulder with the Receptionist app, TechStars actually uses the app in tandem with their receptionist Christine. The reason they love having an iPad Receptionist…