Noah Kagan Presents
354 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 868 ratingsThe #1 podcast for entrepreneurs. Learn proven strategies to start and grow a business, improve productivity, and live a happier life. Hear from top performers in all industries. Guests include entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, and more.
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Behind the Scenes of Escape Rooms
July 18, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MBEscape rooms are one of my favorite hobbies… and they’re also a VERY weird business idea. Today, I talk to Jon from The Escape Game — one of my favorite escape rooms ever. Learn how Jon created such a weird business, how he turned it multi-city, and more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/105
Mid-Year Review
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBWe’re halfway through 2019. How are your yearly goals? Today, I’m sharing how I check on my goals, revise goals, remove goals… and even start planning for 2020. If the year hasn’t gone as well as you want so far, there’s still time. Use the strategies in this episode to finish the year strong. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/104
Phil Rosenthal BEST interview (creator Everybody Loves Raymond)
July 03, 2019 07:24 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat does it take to make a Netflix show? Today we have a REALLY interesting conversation with Phil Rosenthal — the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, and the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil. Learn how Phil went from a nobody to making it in show biz, what goes into creating a Netflix show, and more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/103
Taylor Doesn't Want to Quit His Job
June 28, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBTaylor Schulte has a full-time job... but he really wants to do something else. Recently, he started working on a passion project he LOVES — but it makes no money. Today, I talk to Taylor about how to grow his passion project into a full-time business. If you're looking to start a side hustle, or turn your side hustle into your MAIN hustle, check out this episode. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/102
Business Case Study: Growing Museum Hack Past $3 Million
June 20, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBSolve your REAL business challenges. I’m helping actual listeners solve their biggest business problems — starting with Museum Hack. Today, I talk to Michael Alexis on where the company is stuck, and ideas to help them grow. Use these lessons in your own business. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/101
The Winner of Netflix's The Final Table — Timothy Hollingsworth
June 13, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBTimothy Hollingsworth used to run the world’s best restaurant under Thomas Keller. Recently, he was the winner of Netflix’s show The Final Table — and he’s a REALLY interesting entrepreneur. If you want to hear a different type of entrepreneur story, and how to go from zero to success, check out the episode. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/100
My Favorite Productivity Hacks Ever
June 11, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBWant to get more productive? I’ve tried tons of productivity tips and hacks over the years — and now I’m sharing my favorites. Some of the tips include what typing speed WPM you need to achieve to be productive, how to be more grateful, and accountability check-ins… plus a bunch more Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/99
My Favorite Foods in 2019
June 04, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 8.17 MBIsn’t it fun to find new foods and snacks you enjoy? Today, I’m sharing my 7 new favorite foods and snacks. I’m going to share my favorite new workout nut butter, bone broth, chocolate… and a bunch more. Plus, I got discount codes so you can try the foods at 10-20% off. Your tastebuds will be happy. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/98
"My Father Had a Stroke" — with CEO of Oura Ring
May 30, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis episode is one of my favorite episodes this year. Harpreet Singh, the CEO of Oura Ring, shares a vulnerable behind-the-scenes story of his business and personal life. Learn what it was like when his father went through a stroke, how he took a huge risk to quit a high-paying hedge fund job, and more. It’s not your typical business interview... Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/97
100 Miles
May 28, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 4.32 MBWhat do YOU do when no one is watching? If no one is watching, you can quit without anyone judging you. Or even noticing. Today, I’m going to share a story about self-commitment I made — and what self-commitment means in your personal life and business. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/96
The Mystery Episode — Featuring Neville Medhora
May 21, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16.2 MBNeville Medhora is a 6-figure copywriter from Kopywriting Kourse… and he hijacked this episode! It’s a mystery episode where I heard Neville talks about his 10 favorite life formulas. Or maybe it’s just Neville repeating his website over and over again. Let’s find out... Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/95
Money Strategies
May 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBAre your finances set up correctly? Even for successful entrepreneurs, the answer is often no. Today, I talk to New York Times bestselling finance author Ramit Sethi. Learn how to make more money, optimize your finances, and what a rich life REALLY means. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/94
Shabbat Shalom!
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.3 MBToday, I’m sharing how to use a fun Friday dinner to build friendships and business relationships. The dinner is called Shabbat, and I’m going to show you step-by-step how to set it up for maximum business growth, personal growth, and fun. Try it this week! Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/93
How to Have Better Meetings
May 07, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 5.35 MBEvery business has meetings… but no one really thinks about how to optimize them! There are some specific things we do at Sumo.com for our weekly meetings, and today I’m going to share them. I’ll take you through our typical Tuesday meeting, and share minute-by-minute how we optimize the meeting to be better. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/92
The 8-Figure Email Newsletter — Morning Brew
May 02, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBAlex Lieberman is the co-founder and CEO behind the daily business newsletter Morning Brew. This newsletter is an 8-figure business with over a million subscribers. Today, I talk to Alex about his journey of leaving a career in finance, anxiety of entrepreneurship, and how to grow a successful business. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/91
Caution: Only Listen When Struggling
April 30, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 7.22 MBLast night I was talking to a friend who was fired from a high-profile job. It reminded me of the time I got fired from Facebook… it felt like I lost everything. Today, I’m sharing how to find courage and clarity when you’re struggling — from knowing what you really want, to getting accountability, and more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/90
My Favorite Books of 2019
April 23, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat are the BEST business books of 2019? Every year, I read dozens and dozens of books. Today, I’m sharing my favorite business — and personal — books of 2019. These are the books I’ve loved, and they can help you in your business or personal life. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/89
Million Dollar Consulting — with Alan Weiss
April 18, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBAlan Weiss is the author behind one of my FAVORITE books on consulting and business ever — Million Dollar Consulting. In today’s podcast, I talk to Alan about his thoughts on business and life. Learn how he grew a million-dollar business after getting fired and starting from zero, plus more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/88
Coaches
April 16, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.25 MBIn school, we all had teachers, coaches, and mentors. But as soon as we graduate, we stop using them… why? Coaches are one of the things I notice VERY successful people have. You can have coaches for a lot of things, and you don’t have to be rich to have them. Today, I’m sharing the coaches you can use (and telling you which types of coaches I use myself). Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/87
Sumo Journey #1: Knights of the Round Table
April 09, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat really happens behind-the-scenes of an Internet business? A lot of these fake internet “entrepreneurs” will try and pretend everything is fine, business is easy, you can make 8-figures in your sleep… blah blah blah. It’s not true. Today, I’m sharing some of the REAL struggles we’re going through in our 7-figure business Sumo. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/86
From Wantrepreneur to $150,000 in Revenue — Meet Tom Stanford
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBStop being a wantrepreneur. If you've always dreamed about starting a business, but haven't — or all the businesses that you've started have failed — this episode is for you. Learn how Tom Stanford went from creating failing businesses to finally building a simple business that makes $150,000 per year. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/85
Entrepreneur Appetizer #11: AppSumo 2014
April 02, 2019 06:42 - 5 minutes - 6.39 MBThere’s no point in work without fulfillment. I heard this phrase from Tony Robbins, and I think about it often. Back in 2014, our company AppSumo was making $4 million in revenue… but I felt very unfulfilled. This is a story about going back to the basics, and how it helped make me happier (and grew our company 3-4x). Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/84
Entrepreneur Appetizer #10: Palm Springs
March 26, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MBFrustrations. How do you handle it when things Don't go your way? I get angry… and a trip I took to Palm Springs recently is EXACTLY why. I had the trifecta of problems. Today, I’m talking about how to deal with things going wrong in your life and business (based on my own lessons learned in Palm Springs). Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/83
Entrepreneur Appetizer #9: Patriots
March 19, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 4.25 MBWhat do sports teams have to do with business? Even if you hate them, teams like the Patriots, Spurs, and UCLA can teach us a TON about business. In today’s episode, learn why the number “23” is important for business, how great sports teams can help you be a better entrepreneur, and more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/82
Is It Actually Better to Rent or Buy? I Share My Personal Numbers
March 14, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBShould you buy or rent a home? Today, I’m sharing the inside details. I recently sold a home, and I’m taking you behind-the-scenes on the data. You’ll learn exactly how much I made, and if buying a home is ACTUALLY better than renting… or it’s all a myth. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/81
Entrepreneur Appetizer #8: Waves
March 12, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBHow do you get something you want? It might sound strange, but waves in the ocean taught me about business and leadership recently. Today, I’m sharing the story with you — and showing you how to better succeed in business. Use these lessons in your own business and career. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/80
Entrepreneur Appetizer #7: Someone Deleted My Wikipedia Page
March 05, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBI was deleted from the Internet. Recently, my Wikipedia page was erased. It might sound weird, but I was VERY angry. Today, I’m talking about how my Wikipedia page was deleted, and why it affected me so much. Then, I’m going to share the 4 lessons I took away — and what you can learn from the experience, too. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/79
What's Better? Airbnb vs Long Term Rental — Paula Pant
February 28, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBPaula Pant is a millionaire and real estate investor. Today, I talk to Paula about how to really make money with real estate — and turn it into passive income. Learn what it’s like to have a net worth of $1 million, how to make money, and more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/78
Entrepreneur Appetizer #6: Shock Doctrine
February 26, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.8 MBShock your system to succeed. In business, sometimes you have to make dramatic changes to be successful. Today, I’m sharing the six things our company Sumo is doing to make the company great again. If your business is plateauing, use these strategies to make it more successful. Or, if your business is already doing well, use these tips will help make it MORE successful. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/77
Entrepreneur Appetizer #5: Typing Speed (100 WPM)
February 19, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.59 MBSpeed is #1. In your daily life, there are things that are slowing you down. Your typing speed, your computer… and more. Today, I’m going to share how you can speed up your life and business with a few simple tips. These tips compound over time to save you hundreds and thousands of hours. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/76
The $100 Million Man
February 14, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBIs being rich as good as people think? In today’s episode, I talk to David Hauser — who sold his company Grasshopper for $200 million, and is an angel investor in Intercom and other companies. We go behind-the-scenes on wealth, if being rich is as great as people think… and how you can be rich, too. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/75
Entrepreneur Appetizer #4
February 12, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBThere’s a really annoying door at the Sumo offices that’s been broken for two years. We’ve accepted it as part of life. This might sound weird to share on an entrepreneur podcast, but it taught me a valuable lesson… there are things we ignore in business and life that can be fixed. What are you ignoring? In today’s episode, I share the story of our door and the inspiration for our business. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/74
Entrepreneur Appetizer #3
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.47 MBWhat does fantasy football teach you about business and effort? Recently, I played fantasy football with our company… and I lost badly. In today’s episode, I share the lessons fantasy football taught me about being more successful. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/73
22 Exact Things We Did to Sell $1 Million in Courses
January 31, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat are the best marketing and growth strategies? A few years ago, we built an online course that made $1 million. This podcast episode is NOT about building an online course — instead, it's about the marketing strategies we used. Today, I'm sharing the 22 marketing strategies that helped us reach a million dollars. Use these exact marketing strategies for your business or product. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/72 Special thanks to Jason at podcasttech.com, and ou...
Entrepreneur Appetizer #2
January 29, 2019 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.31 MBLeadership is NOT what most people think. Recently, I learned 5 key leadership lessons in a weird place — while snowshoeing with my family. I never expected to learn about leadership this way, but today I’m sharing the lessons with you. Use these lessons to run a better business (or even be a better employee). Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/71 Special thanks to Jason at podcasttech.com, and our Dork team, for making these podcasts sound so nice and clean on your ear...
Entrepreneur Appetizer #1
January 22, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.69 MBRecently, I had a surprising conversation with an Uber driver. It inspired me to think about business and leadership. In today’s new type of episode, I share the story of my Uber — and 3 things I learned. You can use these tips to be more successful at work… or even find work that you really love. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/70
Happiness
January 17, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MB2019 is here and I want you to be happier. In today’s episode, I talk to six-figure online entrepreneur Neville Medhora about his unique views on happiness. You’ll learn how to be happier, run a more successful business, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/69
Goals
January 03, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIf you want to make 2019 your best year ever, I want to help. Today I’m sharing how I’m planning my business and personal goals for 2019 — and reflecting on how I did with my goal planning for 2018. You can copy my goal setting and planning strategies for yourself. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/68
Our Most Popular Guest Is Back
December 13, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBTynan is the world’s most interesting person. From trying to buy a penguin, actually buying an island, and traveling 3+ million miles… Tynan has experienced more than anyone I know. In this episode, we talk about Tynan’s interesting life — including his favorite things, best experiences, getting married, and his unique views on money. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/67
The FINAL — Ayahuasca
November 27, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBWhat’s it like to be a modern-day shaman? Zach Poitra was the shaman at my Ayahuasca retreat. But he’s not like the shamans you might imagine or see on TV — he’s a former stockbroker from NYC. In part 2 of our conversation, hear about the economics of being a shaman, Zach’s thoughts on drugs, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/66
How to Get out of a Two-Year Funk — with Billy Murphy
November 15, 2018 09:38 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBFor the past two years, my friend Billy has been going through a funk. He’s been bored in his career, and hasn’t been fully happy in life. But six months ago, Billy’s life TOTALLY changed. And a big reason why was an Ayahuasca retreat. In today’s episode, I talk to Billy about his experiences. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/65
Drugs and Spiritual Journeys — a Conversation with an Ayahuasca Shaman
November 08, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 32 MBRecently, I went on an Ayahuasca retreat. It changed my life, and the shaman’s story was insane. Here’s someone who quit a job in finance, and gave up everything, to lead Ayahuasca retreats. In today’s podcast, we talk about how he started doing Ayahuasca retreats, what goes into an Ayahuasca ceremony, and the downsides of Ayahuasca. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/64
The Worst Night of My Life: My Experience with Ayahuasca
November 01, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBHow could I make my life better? Recently, I was unhappy with a few areas of my life. I couldn't figure out how to be happier, so I decided to take a drastic step. I heard about Ayahuasca "meditation retreats" from people I know, and decided to try it out. Here's the story of what happened... and why it was the worst night of my life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/63
Habits with James Clear
October 16, 2018 08:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBOver the past five years, James grew his blog from 0 to 1 million readers. In today’s episode, James and I talk about how he grew a business about habits, our thoughts on current marketing trends — like bots — and how James makes money from his blog. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/62
The Rolls-Royce of Mountain Bikes
July 25, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBYeti Cycles should have failed and shut down. A few years ago, it was struggling… but today it’s an award-winning mountain bike brand. Plus, it’s grown 30% year over year five years in a row. In this episode, I talk to co-founder Chris Conroy about how he built the brand into a success, his tips for others, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/61
Mindless Eating — with Brian Wansink
July 11, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBBrian Wansink is the bestselling author behind Mindless Eating and Slim by Design. An expert in dieting and psychology, I’ve personally used Brian’s tips to be healthier. In this episode, we have a candid conversation on psychology, why most diets fail, and how to live a healthier life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/60
7 Life Thoughts
June 21, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.29 MBHow have you grown this year? Recently, I’ve thought about if I’m doing the things that make me happy and living a life of principles I believe in. Recently, I went on an eight-day international retreat to step away from my business and day-to-day life and think about what I’ve been doing. Here are the 7 life thoughts I had during my retreat to live a happier, better, more effective life. You can use these lessons for your own life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/59
A Conversation with One of America’s Best Chefs — Tyson Cole
May 22, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MBAs a caucasian, Tyson Cole doesn’t fit the stereotype of a sushi chef. And his path wasn’t easy — he spent years as a dishwasher and fighting racial bias before he became a sushi chef. But since opening his own restaurant, Tyson has been voted one of the BEST chefs in the U.S. Hear about how Tyson built a sushi empire, what it’s like being on Iron Chef, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/58
Bo Jackson: A Conversation With the World's Best Athlete
April 26, 2018 09:35 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBEveryone thinks success lasts forever... but it doesn't. In the 1980s, the world's best athlete played. To this day, he's the only athlete to be named a MLB and NFL all-star. But the year he was named a NFL all-star he retired. This is the story of Bo Jackson — the athlete who left the limelight. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/57
The March Show
March 16, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBOver the past month, I've met new entrepreneurs, tried new products, and learned new lessons. Today, I'm going to share my favorites with YOU. You'll learn advice from the founder of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, hear about a new company I love, and get my latest book and movie picks. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/56