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Doug Bell
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A 20-year SaaS and technology veteran, Doug is adept at driving revenue growth across well-known brands and nimble startups. A gifted strategist, storyteller, and hands-on leader, he passionately unleashes the power of communities, brand advocacy, and the wrap-around marketing mixes that drive sustainable growth. Organizations looking for breakout growth while facing diminishing returns from their go-to-market approach seek Doug’s help.
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The Cost of Waiting: Why “Doing Nothing” Is the Most Expensive Strategy
Tue, Oct 7, 2025 | Posted by Paul Sparrow
When markets shift, many CEOs adopt a dangerous mindset: Let’s wait and see. On the surface, it feels prudent, even safe. But hesitation quickly becomes the costliest default in leadership—a form of self-sabotage and an expensive compromise.
Economic shifts don’t pause until you’re ready. By the time you’re confident the upturn is real—or the downturn has arrived—it’s too late to act decisively. Competitors who moved first have already secured the best opportunities. And you’ll be left wishing you had not waited.
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