Noah Kagan Presents
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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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
How Adam Gilbert Quit Corporate America and Now Helps Thousands Live a Healthier Life
February 15, 2018 09:00 - 25 minutes - 24.7 MBWant to go from a job you hate to starting a six-figure business? It’s possible — and today I’m going to introduce you to someone who’s done it. Adam Gilbert quit his corporate job as an accountant because he was miserable. He had no plan… but after a few months he replaced his full-time salary. Here’s his story and his lessons for other people who dream of starting a business. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/55
How to Turn Blog Posts into a Business — with Vanessa Van Edwards
December 19, 2017 15:48 - 8 minutes - 9.01 MBWhen Vanessa started her business, she was making $30 per project. Today, she makes $25,000 per project and runs an ultra-successful business in a crowded market. Here are the strategies Vanessa "The Charisma Queen" Van Edwards used to grow her business and stand out from her competitors. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/53
The Hanukkah Gift — with Mike Posner
December 14, 2017 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBToday, I invited Mike Posner on my podcast to give you a 15-minute challenge. This challenge might be outside your comfort zone, but it'll help you reduce stress, improve your focus, and become more compassionate. Plus, it's a habit you can keep forever. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/52
Thank You Episode
December 05, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBAnswering YOUR biggest questions. In this episode, I answer 50+ of the most common listener questions I've received. If you're starting a business, growing a business, or looking for new life hacks, you'll love this episode. Learn the biggest marketing strategies I'm predicting for 2018, my thoughts on Bitcoin, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/51
The Surprise Show
November 28, 2017 18:04 - 9 minutes - 9.78 MBI want to do something different with this podcast episode. Something you've never heard before — and I want it to be FUN. Here's a look at something I've been experiencing lately. I want to share the story with you. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/the-surprise-show/
How to Create a Successful SaaS Business: Lessons from Building WebinarNinja
November 21, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBBootstrapping a SaaS company into success: Omar Zenhom can show you how. As the co-founder behind WebinarNinja, a SaaS business he grew himself, Omar know what it takes. It wasn’t always easy, Omar ran into tons of roadblocks, but in this episode you’ll learn how Omar grew his SaaS company, SaaS roadblocks to avoid, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/49
Crazy Life Stories from the CEO of an 8-Figure Company — with JT McCormick (Part 2)
November 14, 2017 09:00 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBLast episode, I talked to JT McCormick about hustle and how he became CEO of an 8-figure company. This episode dives deeper and is MUCH more personal. Learn the struggles JT faced as a child growing up, the difficulties he's overcame, and the obstacles he ran into. Use these lessons to push past obstacles in your own life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/48
How JT McCormick Went from Broke and Homeless to CEO of an 8-Figure Business
November 07, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBBroke, angry, and lost. JT McCormick grew up in a tough environment, with family members killed in gangs and a drug dealer father. For a bit, JT followed their path… but then decided enough is enough. Hear JT’s story about how he found courage to explore business, how he overcame poverty and racism, and how he eventually became CEO of a massively growing startup. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/47
Sexual Harassment and Being a Woman in the Workplace — with Entrepreneur Laura Roeder
October 31, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBAs a female entrepreneur and founder, Laura Roeder has experienced sexual harassment, degradation, and unfair practices first-hand. Listen to Laura to share her story about being a female entrepreneur and founder of the 7-figure social media company MeetEdgar — plus how men can make treat women better in the workplace. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/46
How Nomadic Matt Grew a Travel Blog to 15 Million Visitors
October 24, 2017 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBNomadic Matt hated his 9-5 entry-level desk job — so he decided to create a travel blog on the side. After a few years of hard work, he started making ad revenue from his blog. Today, his site has grown and he makes a living traveling the world. Learn his story and how he makes money blogging. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/45
How to Have More Engaging Conversations — with Jordan Harbinger
October 17, 2017 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBEvery day, we use conversation skills. At work to close a deal, in our personal lives to make more amazing friends, and more. Unfortunately, many people have "awkward" conversations — which hold them back in business and life. Today, charisma expert Jordan Harbinger, host of popular podcast "The Art of Charm," shares his best conversation tips. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/44
Sales Tips for Your Business and Daily Life — with Anton Sepetov
October 10, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBConvincing a friend to try a new restaurant. Closing a giant deal (which means big commission for you). Sales impacts every area of your life — both in business and daily life. Learn from Anton Sepetov, the VP of Sales for an 8-figure business, how to get more of what you want, and become better at sales, in business and life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/43
From College Kid to Working with Kendrick Lamar and Tory Lanez — the Story of Sascha Guttfreund
October 03, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MBIf you're not fully happy in your job, it's possible to do something you LOVE. Sascha Guttfreund is proof. Sascha went from college kid to working with Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Tory Lanez — plus, today Sascha runs one of the most successful music businesses in the United States. Listen to his lessons on following your dreams, crazy stories from the music industry, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/42
How Gary Levitt Sold His Company to GoDaddy
September 26, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat’s it like to start a company for $50… and sell it for $42 million? For many people, this might sound like a dream. But for Gary Levitt, it was reality. Learn how Gary had his email marketing company Mad Mimi acquired by GoDaddy, his recommendations on email marketing best practices, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/41
How to Focus Your Business to Be Successful — with Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman
September 19, 2017 08:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBMicha Kaufman, the founder and CEO of Fiverr rarely gives interviews. He's too busy growing Fiverr from a bootstrapped company into a billion dollar success. But in today's episode, we hear from Micha on Fiverr's "one click" focus, how he grew Fiverr from nothing, and where he sees Fiverr in the future. Go behind-the-scenes with the founder of the "gig economy" and one of the most successful web 2.0 businesses today. Use these lessons to turn your own idea into a successful business. Full ...
Meet Guy Sharett Who Speaks 7 Languages
September 12, 2017 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17 MBHow many languages do you know? Most people only know one or two — but Guy Sharett became OBSESSED with language learning at a young age. As a kid, he would correct his parents’ grammar, and early in his career he would moonlight as a language learning teacher. Today, Guy built his passion into a full-time job and podcast called StreetWise Hebrew with over 1 million downloads. Learn Guy’s tips on language learning and turning passion into reality. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podca...
Behind-The-Scenes with the Man Who's Disrupting a Trillion-Dollar Industry
September 05, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MBAre you afraid to start a business in a crowded market? Don’t let fear stop you! Daniel Schreiber, the CEO and co-founder of Lemonade, is fighting 100-year-old competitors with his startup. Learn how Daniel is building a successful business in a crowded market — and how you can build your own business in a competitive market, too. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/38
3 Important Lessons About Business, Life, and Happiness
August 29, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.62 MBSince I started my most recent companies, Sumo and AppSumo, I’ve been to India, Thailand, and more. Most recently, I spent a month working and traveling in Israel. Initially, this trip was about going back to the place where my father was born and disconnecting. But while I was out there, I met some of the world’s best entrepreneurs and it turned into much more. Learn 3 important lessons about business, life, and happiness from my time in Israel. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podca...
How to 2x Your Business This Year: Lessons from Buying 29 Companies
August 22, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBMost entrepreneurs are obsessed with starting a company. But why? Starting a company is a lot of work, low pay in the early years, and an 80% rate of failure. Instead, Jonathan Siegel says more people should buy businesses — so he’s bought 29. Learn how Jonathan has bought companies and made them successful, the quickest way to 2x your business revenue, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/36
How to Overcome 190 Rejections and Change an Industry — Ben Mezrich
August 15, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBHow do you overcome 190 rejections… but eventually make it HUGE as the brains behind the best movie ever made? For Ben Mezrich, the path wasn’t easy. Before he wrote the book which turned into the critically-acclaimed movie “The Social Network” he failed over and over. But Ben’s unconventional thinking eventually led him to success. Check out Ben’s lessons on succeeding in a competitive space — and how you can make it big. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/35
How YouTube's Top Earners Promote Their Content and Grow Their Audience
August 08, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBMost YouTube videos only get a handful of views. I want my channel to be different, so I reached out to the YouTube expert Tim Schmoyer from Video Creators TV. In the second part of my interview with Tim, you’ll learn how to get more views on YouTube videos, grow your channel, and the strategies used by all YouTube’s top creators. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/34
How to Get 100,000 YouTube Subscribers by 2018
August 01, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBBy December 31st, I want to hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers on my channel. But, VERY few channels ever reach 100,000+ subscribers on YouTube. To get to the next level, I needed a coach to teach me the YouTube strategies most people don’t know. For help I reached out to Tim Schmoyer from Video Creators TV — one of the experts on YouTube growth. I didn’t want to keep Tim’s lessons secret, so I recorded them for you. Use these tips, tactics, and strategies for your own YouTube channel. Full ...
How Sam Retired by 40
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MBThe 2009 financial crash hit a lot of people hard. Including Sam, who, after 13-years of hard work in the financial industry, lost 50% of his net worth overnight. How did he overcome these tough times? And what lessons can Sam share from his experience? Join me on this episode of Noah Kagan Presents to learn first hand about retirement planning, the best investments you can can and how long it really takes to build a business from the ‘Financial Samurai’. Full show notes at http://okdork....
How to Grow Your Business to $1 Million — and Beyond
July 18, 2017 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.54 MBThere’s a TON of information on the web about starting a business. But, that’s the easiest part. Anyone can pick an idea and launch it, even if it’s not successful. But growing a million-dollar business? That’s the real challenge. There are so many things that can go wrong, missteps you can take, and problems you can run into trying to grow a business. Today, I want to show you how to avoid all the issues. Learn the 3 biggest ways I grew Sumo to $1+ million — and how you can grow your busine...
Meet Andrew Chen: How to Be Successful in Silicon Valley
July 11, 2017 14:00 - 33 minutes - 24.1 MBHow do you react when things DON'T go your way? Everything seemed great for Andrew Chen — and then it all came crashing down. In one day, 50% of his employees quit. But Andrew didn't let that stop him: Today, Andrew is the current Head of Rider Growth at Uber and an advisor to Tinder, Product Hunt, Sumo, and more. In this podcast, hear how Andrew pushed through the struggles to make it big. Use Andrew's lesson to succeed in your career, business, and life. Full show notes at http://okdork....
The Next Elon Musk — Meet John Arrow
July 06, 2017 12:48 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat’s going to happen in the future? John Arrow thinks about it EVERY day. Described as “the next Elon Musk,” John has some insane future predictions — including his belief two common jobs will be gone in the next 8 years. In this chat, learn how you can prepare for the future, hear John’s exact roadmap to become a billionaire in the next 10 years, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/29
How to Make a Podcast: Lessons from an NPR Producer
June 28, 2017 08:00 - 20 minutes - 15.4 MBIf you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best. I was falling short of my targets with my podcast, so I hired an expert NPR producer to help me. In this episode I share everything I learned from hiring an expert to help me make my podcast better. Use these lessons in your own podcasting — or when hiring an expert for any part of your business. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/28
How Aubrey Marcus Grew Onnit to $28 Million in Revenue
June 20, 2017 08:00 - 51 minutes - 36 MBGrowing a $28 million business isn’t easy. Especially when the business is Onnit, built in the highly-competitive supplements space. In today’s podcast, I talk with Aubrey Marcus, the founder of Onnit, about his epic experiences. You’ll learn how to build a business, the secrets to forming relationships with VIPs and famous entrepreneurs, where to find hidden advertising opportunities, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/27
Breaking Rules with Onnit CEO Aubrey Marcus
June 13, 2017 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBWhen most people interview entrepreneurs, they talk exclusively about business tactics. But, ultra-successful entrepreneurs don’t get to where they are just focusing on their business mindset. The MOST successful business people also focus on how to optimize their life, happiness, and mindset in ALL areas. In this interview, I’m going to give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Aubrey Marcus, the CEO of the 8-figure business Onnit, optimizes his entire mindset Full show notes at http:...
From $100,000 in Debt to Co-Founding an 8-Figure Business
June 06, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen Chad Boyda graduated high school at 16, he and tried chasing his startup dream… but it didn’t go according to plan. He ended up with $100,000 in debt. But years later, he finally found success co-founding Sumo.com with me. Learn Chad’s lessons on self-improvement and entrepreneurship from his rollercoaster journey. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/25
How to Write a Bestselling Fiction Book with Pierce Brown
May 30, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 22 MBMost authors take YEARS to finish writing a book. But what about creating a bestselling book in only a month and a half? It might sound insane, but Pierce Brown, the bestselling author of the novel Red Rising — plus three other fantastic books — has done it. Hear us talk about the path to becoming a bestselling author, how he failed with six other books, and lots more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/24
Essentialism
May 23, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBGreg McKeown doesn't believe in “doing it all.” Instead, he lives by the mantra “less is more.” His book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, is about pursuing the most important things in life… and trimming the rest. Hear Greg share lessons from pursuing less — and how you be more successful following the same strategies. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/23
How to Create an Interesting Life with Tynan
May 16, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBWhen I first met Tynan, I was blown away by how fun he was. Tynan has been a professional pickup artist, had a career as a gambler, been named the “Quintessential Man” by Stan Lee, lived in a RV… phew! Tynan has done everything. I wanted to know how he’s done so much — and how we can all carve out our own unique lifestyles and experience epic adventures. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/22
How to Become Friends with VIPs, Celebrities, and Famous Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Keith Ferrazzi
May 09, 2017 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat's it like to be friends with famous people? Keith Ferrazzi is a _New York Times_ bestselling author and expert in building friendships with VIPs, celebrities, and famous entrepreneurs. Keith is so good at building friendships and connections he almost never eats a meal alone. In today's episode of _Noah Kagan Presents_, you'll hear Keith's secrets on forming friendships with whomever you want — including your idols. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/21
Lessons on Pushing Your Limits and Maximizing Your Time with Jesse Itzler
May 02, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 38.5 MBMost of us go through life on autopilot. New day, same routine. But, Jesse Itzler? Hell no. Jesse has been a rapper, entrepreneur, author, and athlete — and he invited a Navy SEAL to live with him for 30 days to push his limits. On this episode of _Noah Kagan Presents_ I sit down with Jesse Itzler to discuss stories and lessons from his wildly successful and unorthodox life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/20
My BIGGEST Rich Asshole Moment
April 25, 2017 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.31 MBI had no idea a $74,000 Jaguar car could make me MORE miserable. In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, I talk about my biggest “rich jerk” moment — and how it totally changed my view on what’s important. Listen along and learn how to be happy and stop possessions from running your life. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/19
Mike Posner on Gaining Success, Dealing with Jealousy, and More
April 18, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBMike Posner is the Grammy-nominated artist behind the popular songs “Cooler Than Me” and “I Took a Pill in Ibiza.” In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, I’m joined by Mike as he shares lessons he’s NEVER talked about before: on becoming successful, finding your passion, fighting jealousy, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/18
How to Start a Side Hustle: From Writing Porn Titles to Making $25,000 in 4 Months
April 11, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBRecently, I flew one of my podcast listeners to spend a day with me in Austin, TX. Learn as we dive deep into his experience side hustling and starting a business (including his weird stint writing porn titles). Plus, listen along as I share my tips on how to grow a business to the next level. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/17
14 Business Lessons from America's Greatest Sales and Marketing Executive
April 04, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBThis book changed my business. In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, I share the 14 takeaways from Chet Holmes’s incredible book The Ultimate Sales Machine. This book has been helped me start multiple companies, grow Sumo Group to 8-figures, and more. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/16
Part 2: Behind the Scenes of a 6-Figure Online Business
March 28, 2017 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBYouTube binges, pushing friendships to the limit, and bad relationships. In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, you’ll learn how these three things (and much more) helped Neville Medhora build a 6-figure copywriting empire. Learn more at http://okdork.com/podcast/15
Behind the Scenes of a 6-Figure Online Business
March 21, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, we go behind-the-scenes with Neville Medhora, who built a six-figure online business with digital information products and courses. Learn more at http://okdork.com/podcast/14
Lessons From the World's Best Restaurant
March 14, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, I talk to Nick Kokonas from the restaurant Alinea. Named "Best Restaurant in the World" by Elite Traveler Magazine, Nick takes us behind-the-scenes of his success at Alinea with lessons you can learn. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/13
The 60-Minute Conversation That Changed My Life
March 07, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJonathan Coon changed my life during our 60-minute lunch. As the founder of 1-800-CONTACTS and Wikibuy.com, Jonathan knows more about building successful businesses than almost anyone. Hear me share his exact secret to success, why he always tips $100, removing friction from all aspects of life, and tons more. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/12
SEO Case Study With Brian Dean
February 28, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode you’ll learn how Brian from Backlinko made $100,000 from a 2,000 person email list, the specific metrics for optimizing YouTube videos AND 1 tactic that permanently changed OkDork after this episode. Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/11
10: Deep Dive on Jim Rohn's 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness
February 21, 2017 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode I go DEEP on Jim Rohn. He’s someone you’ve likely never heard of and will be blown away by his wisdom. The rest of show notes are at http://okdork.com/podcast/10
09: Repetition and Mastery with David Kadavy
February 14, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBWe discuss how repetition breeds mastery. How to be a professional vs a hobbyist. Why being a weirdo is okay, and tons of other useful nuggets. In this episode I talk to my friend David Kadavy who's been a friend for 12 years. He's the host of the Love Your Work podcast. Rest of show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/9
08: What I Learned Spending $1.5 Million on a Domain
February 08, 2017 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.64 MBToday I'm sharing the story of why we spent $1,500,000 on Sumo.com. I discuss how I got past my reservations and in the process out my business partner Chad as Batman. Why did I spend 7+ years, hire 3 brokers, and send over 200 emails to buy the 82nd most expensive domain in history? Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/8
007: How to Come up With a Business Idea
January 31, 2017 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this episode I break down my formula for creating new business ideas. By simply recognizing the things you want, you're guaranteed to always have at least one customer and that's you. I also break down and debunk 3 common myths of "The Wantrepreneur" and give you a better way to start. Not to #HumbleBrag but my old boss told me that AppSumo would never work. 7 years later AppSumo reaches nearly 1 million people a week, SumoMe helps over 150k sites a day, and our company is an 8 figure...