Noah Kagan Presents
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How Billion Dollar Tech Companies Operate (w/ Gokul Rajaram)
June 02, 2022 16:59 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBGokul Rajaram has worked as an executive at some of the biggest tech companies: Google, Facebook, Square, etc. He is currently the Caviar Lead at Doordash and advises different tech startups in his free time. I came across Gokul on Twitter. You can check him out @gokulr. He also has INSANE articles on Medium about how to run a company. My favorite one is "The weekly CEO e-mail". I’ve copied that at AppSumo, and I’ve found it super amazing! https://okdork.com/podcast/251 Get the BE...
My (new) favorite musician
May 26, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBRandomly stumbled upon David Wolve’s music on Spotify, and I f*cking love it! Turns out he makes all the music himself and works at the airport. My favorite songs from him are “Rapture” and “Touring Test”, but frankly all of them are amazing! Go check his music out on YouTube or Spotify. https://okdork.com/podcast/250 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
From English Major to Co-founder of Electronic Arts (w/ Bing Gordon)
May 20, 2022 14:29 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBBing Gordon was the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Electronic Arts, the popular video game company. In his twenties, Bing did a lot of interesting things. He wrote poetries in college, tried acting for a year, and even did commercial fishing. Then he worked at EA for over 26 years and contributed to the marketing and design of many best-selling games such as The Sims and John Madden Football. Today, he is an investor, company advisor, and just full of wisdom. https://o...
How This Poet Became an Executive of a Top Gaming Company
May 20, 2022 14:29 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBBing Gordon was the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Electronic Arts, the popular video game company. In his twenties, Bing did a lot of interesting things. He wrote poetries in college, tried acting for a year, and even did commercial fishing. Then he worked at EA for over 26 years and contributed to the marketing and design of many best-selling games such as The Sims and John Madden Football. Today, he is an investor, company advisor, and just full of wisdom. https://o...
How to Listen to Your Inner Voice (w/ Joseph Kelly)
May 13, 2022 17:07 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBJoseph Kelly is the Co-founder and CEO of Unchained Capital. We play squash together, and he is one of my best friends. After dropping out of college, he started a big data company. Sold it for a lot of money. Then he got into Bitcoin because he is a very curious person and started Unchained Capital, which offers loans and other financial services to long-term Bitcoin holders. https://okdork.com/podcast/248 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?co...
Starting a Bitcoin Company (w/ Joseph Kelly)
May 13, 2022 17:07 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBJoseph Kelly is the Co-founder and CEO Unchained Capital. We play squash together, and he is one of my best friends. After dropping out of college, he started a big data company. Sold it for a lot of money. Then he got into Bitcoin because he is a very curious person and started Unchained Capital, which offers loans and other financial services to long-term Bitcoin holders https://okdork.com/podcast/248
Answering Your Questions #5
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBRound 5 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to start a business in a developing country like El Salvador My recommendations for affiliate and referral marketing Top things I look for when hiring a great operations person https://okdork.com/podcast/247 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
The Crazy Story of Spikeball
April 28, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBChris Ruder is the founder and CEO of Spikeball. The funny thing about Spikeball is that it was invented by a different guy named Jeff Knurek in 1989. It was only in the market for a few years before quickly dying out. Chris was actually an early player of the game as a kid, saw its potential, decided to find the game as an adult, and turn it into a successful business. https://okdork.com/podcast/246 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=no...
The Inventor of the Ethernet - Bob Metcalfe
April 21, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBBob Metcalfe helped invent the Ethernet in 1973 while working at Xerox. He didn’t get rich from helping to invent the Ethernet though. Bob actually got rich by starting his own computer networking company called 3Com, where he sold Ethernet and many other products. After the success of 3Com, which became a multi-billion dollar company, he tried many other careers. He was a journalist, a VC, and a professor. And now, he is looking for his next job. https://okdork.com/podcast/245 U...
The NASA Astronaut
April 14, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBCarl J. Meade is a wise man with a lot to share. First, he was an electronics design engineer at the Hughes Aircraft Company. Then he went to the U.S Airforce and became a test pilot. And then he got selected by NASA to be an astronaut where he worked for over 10 years going on different Space Shuttle missions. In this interview, Carl teaches you how to create a fulfilling career for yourself. https://okdork.com/podcast/244 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: h...
Answering Your Questions #4
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBRound 4 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: Why I love making YouTube videos Strategies for building a community What are my tips for launching 7-figure companies https://okdork.com/podcast/243 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Mattress Mack lost $9.5 million on the Super Bowl (and was happy about it)
March 31, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBJim McIngvale, aka. Mattress Mack, is a 71-year-old entrepreneur known for making INSANE million-dollar bets on various sports. You might think he has a crazy gambling problem. But actually, these are very creative marketing campaigns to promote his furniture store. Mack came from humble beginnings. He started a furniture business in 1981 with just $5,000 dollars, and now it's a HUGE business making $200 million dollars a year in revenue — he also gives a ton of it away. https://okdork.c...
Answering Your Questions #3
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBI actually really enjoy doing these Q&As, so let me know on Twitter if you like them too. In this episode, we talk are going to talk about: 1. If your superpower is design but you hate marketing 2. What is the difference between a good and a great day. 3. When to finally quit your businesses or not. https://okdork.com/podcast/241 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
The World’s No.1 Squash Player
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBAli Farag is one of the most popular squash players at the moment. He has previously won two Squash World Championship titles, and he is also a Harvard graduate Now if you don’t know about squash, not the vegetable, it’s a game you play on a court, kind of like racketball, but with a smaller ball. It’s one of my favorite sports. I’m super addicted. In this interview, Ali shares how he become the no.1 squash player in the world. https://okdork.com/podcast/240 Use this link to get 10% ...
Tea with My Best Friend Tynan
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MBWe bought back one of our most popular guests, Tynan, for another fun episode. From trying to buy a penguin, actually buying an island, and traveling 3+ million miles… Tynan is definitely the most interesting person I know. In this episode, we talk about my 40th birthday, being happy with the simple stuff, and holding yourself to high standards. https://okdork.com/podcast/239 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
How Mark Cuban Makes $1,275,100,000/Year?!
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBYou probably know Mark Cuban from Shark Tank, and maybe you know that he’s the owner of the Dallas Mavericks… BUT did you know that he bought Netflix stocks when it was only $50/share? In this episode, we are going to look at how exactly Mark Cuban makes over $1B/Year from all of his different businesses ventures. Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/238 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Writing Tips for The Age of Internet (w/ David Perell)
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBDavid is a writer and educator, and he likes playing golf. His online course, Write of Passage, has been taken by more than 500 students from companies like Intel, Google, and Twitter. He also hosts the North Start podcast where he interviews high-achievers such as Seth Godin, Ryan Holiday, and Tyler Cowen. Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/237 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
The Art of Breathing (w/ Robbie Bent)
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBRobbie Bent is the co-founder and CEO of Othership. Previously when Robbie was working at the Ethereum Foundation, he watched many of his colleagues deal with isolation and burnout from working remotely. He realized many others are suffering the same problem today due to the pandemic, so he decided to create a platform to make people feel better! Othership is a platform that includes a physical space (sauna + ice bath classes), a mobile breathwork app, and a global community. In this e...
3 Millennials Who Retired in Their 30s
February 11, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBI know a lot of you are in a day job that you don’t love, and you're trying to escape the "rat race". So in this episode, I’m going to share 3 stories of people who retired in their 30s and break down their strategies. Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/235 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
A New Way to Run Companies (w/ Sam Corcos of LevelsHealth)
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBSam Corcos, co-founder and CEO of Levels, a health tech company that lets you track your blood glucose level in real-time using a device that you can stick on your arm and an app. Sam says they are on a mission to solve the metabolic health crisis. Prior to that, Sam was already a three-time founder either as the CTO or Engineering Lead. This is his first time being a CEO and he has tons of interesting lessons to share. https://okdork.com/podcast/234 Use this link to get 10% off at check...
Learning More by Asking More (w/ Sam Parr)
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBSam Parr is a serial hustler, entrepreneur, & co-host of the top 10 business podcast, My First Million. Many years ago, he read an article on my blog about starting conferences. He took the insights from that article and started Hustle Con, a TED-like conference for entrepreneurs. In 2016, he turned Hustle Con into The Hustle, a highly successful business newsletter viewed by over one million-plus people every day. The Hustle was acquired by HubSpot in 2021 for tens of millions of dollars....
Thank You Episode 2 | Q&A with Noah
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today’s episode, we ran out of episodes… so George, our intern, asked me to answer some of your most popular questions that you think I might have an answer to. Also, I figured it’s time I did another Q&A because I love y’all, and I want to continue to be your guys’ biggest cheerleader! https://okdork.com/podcast/232 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
How to Run a Political Campaign Like a Startup (w/ Blake Masters)
January 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBBlake Masters is the COO at Thiel Capital and President of The Thiel Foundation. He also co-authored the popular business book Zero to One with Peter Thiel in 2014. Blake is currently running for the U.S Senate in Arizona, and in this episode, we talk about the similarities between running a political campaign versus running a startup. Quick disclaimer: the political views, information, or opinions expressed during this episode are solely those of the individuals expressing them. htt...
How to Build an NFT Community (w/ Peter Deltondo)
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 41 MBDronies is an NFT project is created by a group of people that own a really cool design agency called Unfold. They’ve worked with Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, and Adobe. And now they are creating the first NFT project that is partnered up with the creators of Solana, a cryptocurrency that might be the killer of Ethereum. https://okdork.com/podcast/230 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
8 Surprising Lessons I'm Learning as The CEO of a $100M Business
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBA couple of months ago, I stepped back in as the CEO of AppSumo, a company I started 11 years ago. It’s been 5 years since I was CEO, and the company has 50xed in size. We’ve got close to 100 people working with us, and we’re making close to $100M this year. I’ve been learning A LOT about leadership after coming back, and I want to share some of these lessons I’ve been learning with you guys. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/229 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on Ap...
10 Signs You're Going To Be Successful
December 09, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 11 MBWhat are the signs that you are going to be successful? In my 20 years as an entrepreneur, I’ve met a lot of young and ambitious people, and few of them stood out. These are people I can see doing really well no matter what, and a couple of them have already gone on to start huge companies. In this episode, I share some of the common qualities and traits I see in the people that generally go on to become successful. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/228 Use this link to get 10% ...
Solving the Cold Start Problem (w/ Andrew Chen)
December 02, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MBAndrew Chen is a general partner at a16z where he invests in consumer startups and marketplaces. He is also one of my oldest best friends and played a MAJOR role in the success of my company Appsumo. His new book, The Cold Start Problem, is dropping on December 7th. In the book, he shares the core secrets of starting and scaling tech startups after interviewing CEOs from companies like Zoom, Twitch, and Slack Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/227 Use this link to get 10% off a...
Start ANY Business With Less Than $100
November 25, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBThe #1 excuse that wantrepreneurs make for not starting a business is that they don’t have the resources: They don’t have the money, they don’t know how to code, they don’t know the right people, etc. In this episode, I show you how to start ANY business with less than $100. I’m going to show you how I would start a tech startup like Uber, a fast-food business like Chipotle, or a clothing company like Patagonia. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/226 Use this link to get 10% off ...
9 Best Side Hustles You Can Start From Home
November 18, 2021 09:30 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBHosting unique activities. Photography for pets. Employee referral bonuses. These are just a couple of the side hustles you can start from home and make an extra $4000/month on the side. Our team researched tons of side hustles that anyone can start from an iPad, phone, or laptop. We know a lot of you guys don’t have any idea, so we made this episode just for you! Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/225 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coup...
The Ultimate 9-5 Escape Plan
November 04, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBFrom 22 to 26 I was working day jobs. I worked at Intel, then at Facebook, and finally at Mint. I had some cool experiences, but overall I was mostly unhappy because I wanted to start my own business, sooooo…. I kept getting fired or quitting early. If I could go back in time I would do things a little differently... I hope this will help give you some clarity on your entrepreneurial journey. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/224 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSu...
How to Run a $100M Company Without Meetings (w/ Sahil Lavingia)
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBSahil Lavingia is the founder of Gumroad, employee #2 at Pinterest, an artist, and he writes really dope tweets. In March this year, his company Gumroad raised $5M in 12 hours by crowdfunding from his customers at a $100M evaluation. Now, Sahil is launching his first book titled “The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less” where he shows founders how to build a great company without an Ivy League degree and millions of dollars in venture capital. Show notes: http...
Introduction To Marketing | Marketing 101
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, I condense everything I’ve ever learned about marketing from working at Facebook, Mint, and Appsumo so that you can start getting customers for your business today! Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/222 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
How to Have a Great Day (w/ Erik Allebest of Chess.com)
October 14, 2021 06:13 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBErik Allebest is co-founder and CEO of Chess.com. In 2006, Erik and co-founder Jay decided the world needs a better chess website. He turned in multiple job offers from tech companies such as Facebook to make this dream a reality. Today, chess.com is the #1 chess-related website in the world! They have more than 50+ million members on their website, and 8+ million games played each day. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/221 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo:...
14+ Years of Creating (w/ Pat Flynn)
October 07, 2021 09:13 - 41 minutes - 39 MBPat Flynn is an entrepreneur, podcaster & collector of Pokemon cards. He went from being let go from his job to starting an online empire. And today, his online business Smart Passive Income is a 7-figure business and reaches over 1 million people per month. He also hosts The Smart Passive Income Podcast, which was at one point the #3 overall business podcast in iTunes. Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/220 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com...
16 Leadership Activities (You Can Do Today)
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBIn 2018, I took a trip to Israel to learn how to be a better leader. There were 50 other people there, including a vice president at Nike, people who have sold businesses, and more. I left the trip with 16 leadership activities that have stuck with me to this day and wanted to share them with you beautiful people. You might not be a natural leader, but if you run a team or lead anyone, I think it's your responsibility to learn. And these tips will help. https://okdork.com/podcast/219 ...
7 Books That Changed My Life & Business
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBBooks are literally the most affordable investment you can make in yourself. Having read over 1,000 books in my lifetime, I'm excited to share the 7 books that have had the biggest impact on my life and business. I’ll also be sharing actionable takeaways so you can implement them today. If you’ve ever wanted to learn which books have most contributed to AppSumo becoming a 9-figure business and have had a huge impact on my overall happiness, you’ll love this episode. https://okdork.com/po...
The Four Seasons Approach (w/ Rob Hagelberg)
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBRob Hagelberg is the General Manager of The Four Seasons in Austin, TX. Having worked for the luxury hotel & resort company for the last two decades, he’s learned what separates the good from the truly exceptional. “The Four Season Approach” can be applied to any business — from the service/product you provide to the employees you hire — and in this episode, we dive into the frameworks they’ve developed over the years to create an exceptional company and brand. https://okdork.com/podcast...
Make $500k/Month Selling Premium Ice Baths (w/ Michael Garrett & Ryan Duey)
September 09, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.9 MBIn the summer of 2020, Michael Garrett & Ryan Duey were forced to shut down their businesses due to COVID. Just 12 months later, their new business, TheColdPlunge.com, has done $3.5M in sales and they’ve partnered with A-listers like Tony Hawk, Rich Roll, and Aubrey Marcus. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to start a thriving business when your backs against the wall and connect with A-listers to grow your brand, you’re going to love this episode. https://okdork.com/podcast/216 Use th...
What I Learned Spending $15,000 on Therapy
September 02, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MBIn today’s episode, I talk about my experience spending over $15,000 on therapy in the last 10 years. I share everything I’ve learned in the process, and answer all the questions you might have about it. If you’ve ever considered therapy or want to know how to get the most out of it, you’ll love this episode. https://okdork.com/podcast/215 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
How to Find Meaning in Business & Life (w/ Donald Miller)
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today’s episode, I’m highlighting one of my all-time interviews with New York Times' bestselling author and founder of StoryBrand, Donald Miller. This shortened version of our full interview dives into Donald’s formula for living a life of meaning. His advice is timeless and something I re-visit regularly. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the tenets of living a happy, fulfilled life, you’ll love this episode. https://okdork.com/podcast/214 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on A...
Turning $40 into a $6B (w/ Daymond John)
August 20, 2021 07:18 - 57 minutes - 54 MBDaymond John is the CEO and founder of the $6 billion global brand FUBU and star of ABC’s Shark Tank. His consulting agency, The Shark Group, has worked with more than 100 startups and his books, The Power of Broke and Rise and Grind, were New York Times best sellers. Now, Daymond’s releasing a self-narrated Audible Original titled Founding FUBU where he shares his journey as a kid from Queens who turned $40 into a $6 billion empire. In this episode, we dive into his story, why he writes h...
The Economics of an Artist (w/ Tyler Guinn)
August 12, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBTyler Guinn is a contemporary artist based in Austin, Texas. He grew up in a small town, went to business school and spent four years working a day job as a creative director before becoming a full-time artist. His experiences in entrepreneurship and marketing are a big reason why he’s been so successful. In this interview, we dive into his journey to become a full-time artist, how he thinks about pricing & time management and how he makes a living from his art. https://okdork.com/podcas...
How to Make 7-Figures on Fiverr (w/ Alex Fasulo)
August 05, 2021 10:25 - 46 minutes - 44 MBAlexandra Fasulo is a copywriter, freelancer, and Fiverr millionaire. She first gained international attention in 2018 for her feature on CNBC “How to Make 6-Figures on Fiverr.” Since then, she’s been featured on MSN, AOL, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. But before Alex started making bank off Fiverr, she was in NYC working a PR job she hated. Just 4-weeks into the job, she quit with no plan & no money. Flash forward to now — Alex owns her own ghostwriting business, sells e-books and...
How I Made My First Million Dollars
July 29, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBBy the age of 29 I made my first million dollars, but the journey to get there was far from sexy. I went from working in a cubicle at Intel, to working (and getting fired) by Facebook, to sleeping on couches for almost a year. It took lots of trial and error, but I finally landed on AppSumo.com, which got me to the $1 million mark and is now an eight figure company (and growing). In this episode, I'm going to share my full story so that you can create a game plan for yourself. It won't be e...
How to Control Your Attention & Choose Your Life (w/ Nir Eyal)
July 22, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBNir Eyal is the author of two New York Times Best Sellers — Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Previously, he taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Design School, sold two technology companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” In this interview, Nir talks about what his life’s been like since mo...
Top Marketing Strategies in 2021
July 15, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, I share the best marketing strategies that you should be using to grow your business in 2021 (as well as the ones that are completely overhyped). Some of these strategies are based on my experience at Facebook, Mint.com, and AppSumo.com — helping them reach millions of people a month. Others are lessons learned from tripling my Youtube subscriber count over the last few months. https://okdork.com/podcast/208 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://a...
Living 10 Years in the Future (w/ Raoul Pal)
July 08, 2021 10:17 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBRaoul Pal is a former hedge fund manager turned entrepreneur. At the age of 36, he retired to the coast of Spain and started an independent financial research firm called Global Macro Investor. In 2014, he co-founded Real Vision where he breaks down the complex world of finance, business and the global economy. As you’ll hear in this episode, Raoul is a futurist who likes to think in 10 year increments. It’s why he invested 98% of his liquid net worth into Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020 and ...
Creating Your Own Digital Country Club (w/ Moses Kagan)
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBMoses Kagan is co-founder of Adaptive Realty, a Los Angeles-based real estate private equity firm that has overseen the acquisition and rehabilitation of nearly 100 properties. Moses finds beaten-down buildings in LA and buys, renovates, and holds them as long term investments — an atypical strategy compared to most real estate private equity firms. Niching down has given him a competitive advantage in one of the most cut-throat real estate markets in the world, but getting to this point ha...
How to Go Viral and Turn Your Ideas into Millions (w/ Shaan Puri)
June 24, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47.3 MBShaan Puri is an entrepreneur, investor & co-host of the top 10 business podcast, My First Million. After trying to build the "Chipotle for Sushi" in his early 20’s, Shaan found his way to Silicon Valley and where he became CEO of Bebo. After selling the company to Twitch, he’s now a senior director of product. Shaan has figured out the formula to hack people's attention better than just about anyone. Within the last year, his podcast has climbed to the top of the iTunes Charts, he’s gr...
Finding Content-Market Fit (w/ Samir Chaudry)
June 17, 2021 08:06 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MBSamir Chaudry is a Youtuber and second half of the duo, Colin & Samir — a channel that provides in-depth analysis on the latest news in the creator economy and features interviews with creators like MKDHB & Mr. Beast It’s taken Colin & Samir 10 years to find ‘Content-Market Fit’ but as of this year, they’ve finally hit their stride and have parlayed their success into launching a creator economy-focused newsletter called The Publish Press. If you've ever wanted to learn how to sustainabili...