
Noah Kagan Presents
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Ep 287Navigating Layoffs, Marketing Tips, & Side Hustle Ideas | Q&A 17
Round 17 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: 1. How to navigate life if you are recently laid off 2. How to prioritize your marketing activities without spreading yourself too thin 3. Side hustle ideas for a 9-year old And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah P.S. Need help turning a business idea into reality? I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10 (kinda limited time). Sign up at OkDork.com/Monthly1K. ✉️ Signup for my weekly newsletter (I reply to emails): https://okdork.com/email-newsletter/
Ep 286How Lenny Rachitsky Makes $500K/Year Living a Happy Chill Life
Lenny Rachitsky runs the #1 business newsletter on Substack, which is simply called lennysnewsletter.com. Lenny has a REALLY interesting career path. He started off as an engineer, then decided to start his own business, which got acquired by Airbnb, where he stayed and worked for over 7 years until he quit to be his own boss again! When Lenny left Airbnb to tinker with the different startup ideas, he was writing on the side to share his learnings. But then his writing started to gain a lot of traction online… and it became his MAIN hustle! On an Indie Hackers post, he said the newsletter is making around $500k ARR, so I had to invite him over to hear about how he runs his one-person business. P.S. Need help turning a business idea into reality? I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10 (kinda limited time). Sign up at OkDork.com/Monthly1K.
Ep 2852x Billion Dollar Entrepreneur Uri Levine (Waze & Moovit)
In today's episode, I talk to Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze. Uri hated getting stuck in traffic, so he helped start a company called Waze to fix his problem. Google bought Waze in 2013 for over $1.1 billion dollars! But that wasn't it for Uri — he invested in Moovit, another real-time transit app, which sold to Intel for another $1 billion dollars! Check out Uri's book, Fall In Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, to learn how to identify your consumers' biggest problems and disrupt the markets that currently serve them. P.S. Need help turning a business idea into reality? I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10 (kinda limited time). Sign up at OkDork.com/Monthly1K.
Ep 284How to Bootstrap a Business to $550K with Only Volunteers (w/ Sam Parr)
In today's episode, I welcome Sam Parr back to the podcast! Sam created the popular newsletter The Hustle, which emails over 1 million people per day. Four years after he built it, he sold it to HubSpot for multi-millions of dollars. Now, he's the co-host of one of the top business podcasts, My First Million, where he and his co-host Shaan Puri talk all things business ideas and market trends, and interview other entrepreneurs to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on their projects. Search for My First Million wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out Sam Parr on Twitter, at @TheSamParr. If you've ever wanted to learn about how to build cool things with cool people, you'll love this episode! PLUS! My exact course, Monthly1K, which Sam used to help launch and grow The Hustle is now 90% OFF. Get the exact info, tactics, and strategies I shared with Sam and other entrepreneurs to start your own business this year. Stop waiting and wishing and finally get started! We cut the price down to $10 to make sure that we can try to help as many entrepreneurs as possible. Check out the Monthly1K Course here. Check out Sam Parr's first episode on the podcast here. Here's the link to the blog post Sam used to create Hustle Con. And start your own email newsletter with SendFox.com. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/284
Ep 283Running an $80K/Month Design Agency with No Employees (Brett Williams of Designjoy)
Brett Williams earns $80k/month in pure PROFIT thanks to his subscription design agency, Designjoy. But, there's something unique about his business… He has no employees! While most design businesses focus on outsourcing work to freelancers or junior members of the team, Brett focuses on creating high-quality designs. And the best way to ensure that is to just do it himself! His design work is SO popular, he's even had to turn off orders in the past to prevent more client sign-ups. And he doubled his prices to reduce interest—which ended up backfiring and actually brought more clients in. If you've ever wanted to learn about launching a successful design agency, you'll love this episode. In this conversation, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: How to make tons of money WITHOUT reinventing the wheel Why Brett has actually AVOIDED hiring freelancers And how raising your prices can bring you MORE clients instead of less Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. Noah Kagan Presents is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/NOAH today to get 10% off your first month. Noah Kagan Presents is sponsored by Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code NOAH at www.BollAndBranch.com.
Ep 282How Justin Welsh Makes $1.7M/Year with 0 Employees
Justin Welsh runs a one-person business that does $1.7 million dollars a year, spends ZERO money on ads, and operates at a 94% margin! That's right. He keeps most of the money. Unlike a lot of the solopreneurs that hire freelancers and virtual assistants, Justin does everything himself and still has time to go on vacations frequently. In this episode, we talk about how to scale a one-person business using software and systems. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/282 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 281AppSumo's Growth Tactics for 2023 | Q&A 16
Round 16 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: What's AppSumo growth tactics for 2023? How to monetize your YouTube channel as an artist? How to get more clients as a personal trainer? And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 280He Built a Million Dollar Business by the Age of 21 (w/ Chandler Bolt)
Chandler Bolt is the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com. He dropped out of college during his Sophomore year because he had the itch to run his own business. By the time his friends were graduating college, his business, Self-Publishing School, was already making a million dollars in annual revenue. Despite making a lot of money at a young age, Chandler is NOT an overnight success. Self-Publishing School was probably his 3rd or 4th business. He has put in many reps and tried a bunch of things in entrepreneurship before dropping out of college. In this episode, we talk about dropping out of college and making your first million dollars. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/280 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 279How to Be a Blue Collar Millionaire (w/ Larry Janesky)
Larry Janesky came from humble beginnings. No one in his family went to college, and he didn't have the money to go to college, either. So he started his own carpentry business straight out of high school and expanded that business into a multimillion dollar home improvement empire. Today, his company Contractor Nation fixes people's homes—but there's a lot more to it than that. Larry has created an intricate business model and started a product dealer network to have as much control over the supply chain as possible. Plus, Larry also has a digital marketing agency, over 32 patented products, 1600+ employees, and runs an entrepreneurship school for anyone who wants to learn how to do what he did. If you've ever wanted to learn about how to start a multimillion dollar business WITHOUT going to college, you'll love this episode. Check out Larry Janesky at: www.TheSOE.com www.ThinkDaily.com Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/279 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Building a 1.6 Billion Dollar Business - Auction.com
Robert D. Friedman is most well-known for being the co-founder of Auction.com, one of the largest real estate auction firms in the United States. Rob is definitely one of those guys that learned more by doing than by studying in a classroom. He started an auto repair shop at the age of 19 making $100k/year, and then he used that as a springboard to start many other business ventures, mostly in the real estate industry. He has been working with his business partner, Jeffrey Frieden, for over 40 years. And together, they have participated in thousands of real estate transactions, grossing billions in sales. Rob is also involved in various charitable organizations. One of his proudest achievements is starting a school in Nicaragua called veraschool.org that educates bright, young girls in underserved communities. Go check that out to see how you can help. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/278 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 277Talking Life With Pat Flynn
In the 2008 market crash, Pat Flynn was laid off from his job as an architect. He had just graduated college, was about to get married, and it was his dream career. Like many people in that situation, he turned to entrepreneurship. What he didn't know at the time, is that it would change his life forever. Now, he's been running Smart Passive Income for almost 15 years (longer than his kids have been alive!) and he's built several other successful online businesses, impacted millions of people around the world, and spends a lot of time with his family, too. In this episode, we talk about how to stay relevant and live a fulfilling life as an entrepreneur. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/277 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 276Chatting with UGG Boots Founder (Brian Smith)
Brian Smith started the global footwear brand UGG with just $500. At the age of 29, Brian quit his profession in accounting, and went to California to surf and start his entrepreneurial journey. He noticed that there was no sheepskin footwear in California, but every Australian he knew owned a pair of sheepskin footwear. So he brought six pairs of sheepskin boots from Australia to test the market and UGG was born! In this episode, Brian shares how to build a meaningful fashion brand and marketing lessons. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/276 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 275From Prisoner to Multi-Millionaire with Garrain Jones
If there's one thing Garrain Jones knows, it's how to transform your life for the better. This guy has an epic story. Tough childhood events put his life into a downward trajectory that led him to selling drugs, stripping, going to prison, and becoming over $200,000 in debt. It seemed like every time he took one step forward, he'd take two steps back. Finally, he had enough and committed to changing his life. He moved to LA, starred in a Beyoncé music video, signed a $500,000 record deal with Ludacris, built a 7-figure business, wrote a best-selling book, helped his mom achieve her dream of going to fashion school, met and married his wife, and now helps others transform their own lives. In this episode, he shares how shifting your mindset is the first step to breaking unhealthy cycles in your life. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/275 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 274Marketing During a Recession, Workcations & Decision Making
Round 15 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to quickly build "a network" while living abroad Decision-making: when to think fast and when to think slow Why you should spend more money on advertising during a recession And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 273How to Start a Billion Dollar "Boring" Business (w/ Paul Orfalea)
Paul Orfalea is the legendary founder Kinko's. If you guys haven't heard of Kinko's before, it was a leading retail chain for people to use copying machines in the late 90s. Paul ran the company for 30 years, and it was later acquired by FedEx for $2.4 billion dollars in 2004! Paul is an AMAZING entrepreneur and also very humble. In this episode, Paul shares the top life and business lessons he learned over the years. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/273 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah ✉️ Signup for my weekly newsletter (I reply to emails): https://okdork.com/email-newsletter/
Ep 272Making 7-Figures Selling Townhouses (w/ Matthew Lesser)
EBorn and raised in Manhattan, Matthew Lesser did not want to have a job that made him sit behind a desk all day. He wanted flexibility and that's why he got into the real estate business. What's interesting about Matthew is that he doesn't have a YouTube channel, works in a small boutique real estate firm, but still making 7 figures a year for himself. In this episode, we talked about how to get started as a real estate broker with zero networks. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/272 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 271Answering Your Questions #14
Round 14 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to expand a 7-figure software development business Is it better to start a newsletter or a blog How to market Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 2703 Principles of Marketing
EIn today's episode, we talk about marketing and advice for people in their twenties. This episode is a segment from my interview with the My First Million podcast hosted by good buddies Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. Go check out their show for the full episode. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/270 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 269How Ryan Serhant Built A $1.4 Billion/Year Real Estate Empire
Ryan Serhant is a fellow YouTuber and one of the top real estate brokers in the world. He initially went to New York became he wanted to get into theaters. But after he ran out of money, Ryan decided to give real estate a try. In his first year, he only made a total of $9,000. In his second year, he made $50,000. And 10+ years later, he owns a real estate agency that is doing $1.4B in revenue! In this interview, Ryan shares how you can start a career in real estate yourself. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/269 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 268Answering Your Questions #13
Round 13 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: Is Europe underrated or overrated? How to acquire customers without paid advertising? How to create a SaaS product for your existing audience when you don't know how to code? For those that want Muhammad's email: [email protected] And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 266Answering Your Questions #12
Round 12 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How I prioritize what to work on as the CEO Side hustles ideas for a housekeeper in Switzerland How to price your SaaS products And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 266How to Get Bill Gates and Hilary Clinton to Use Your Product (w/ Nadav Keyson)
Nadav Keyson of CEO and Co-founder of Riverside.fm, a fast-growing software that you can do your podcast and audio recording. People that have used the platform include Bill Gates, Michelle Obama, Gary Vee, and your's truly. I really like Nadav and his hustle. It took him and his brother 6 to 7 years, trying multiple projects, and many failures, until they finally got Riverside.fm to work. Go check them out! Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/266 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 265Answering Your Questions #11
Round 11 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to grow your service business after getting your first 3 clients What are some expensive mistakes that shaped the way you make decisions later on The strategies I used to grow your AppSumo when I just started And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 264Behind the Scene of Jewish Entrepreneurship (w/ Michael Eisenberg)
Michael Eisenberg, co-founder and general partner at Aleph, an early-stage venture capital fund. Michael was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. During his college years, he went abroad and studied in Israel for two years. The trip was SO transformative that he decided to go back to Israel after he got his degree in New York. Michael got into venture capital because he wanted to help Israeli entrepreneurs create more jobs for people. Some of his notable investments include WeWork, Wix and Lemonade, a popular renter insurance platform. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/264 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 263Answering Your Questions #10
Round 10 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How I compensated my initial hires at AppSumo How to allocate your marketing funds for top, middle, and lower funnel What is my process for interviewing contract copywriters Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah
Ep 262Answering Your Questions #9
Round 9 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: The most powerful tool for self-improvement Don't look for business ideas, find pain How to enjoy the journey more And if you want to have one of your questions answered in a future episode, submit here. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/262 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 261Making $3 Million/Year with Pro Poker Player Jared Bleznick
Jared Bleznick is a pro poker player who dropped out of college to play online in 2007. He started with $1000, and ended up making $100,000 in his first year. Eventually, he transitioned into playing live tournaments like the World Series of Poker. In his prime, he made $3 million dollars per year! Now, he just plays poker for fun and runs a successful sports card business, Blez Sports Cards, with his brothers. Jared knows what it's like to win big and lose big at the game of poker. In this episode, he dives into the most money he's ever won and lost in a hand, how he handles big losses, what he spends money on, and more. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/261 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 260Answering Your Questions #8
Round 8 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: Updates on my quest to find a wife How I would run an agency business What are some companies I would want to work for right out of college https://okdork.com/podcast/260 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 259Talking God, Country, Cycling and Remote work with Tropical MBA
Dan and Ian of Tropical MBA started working together 15 years ago making parts for cat furniture and valet stands. Through that business, they learned tons about eCommerce, how to work together as business partners, and what a successful business exit looks and feels like. They took all their knowledge and passion for remote work and built Tropical MBA into a community of events and podcasts for people who wanted to become location-independent entrepreneurs. Now, they launched Dynamite Jobs, a platform where people can find remote work so they can live and work like Dan and Ian have for the past couple of decades. If you've ever wanted to learn about working for yourself wherever you want, you'll love this episode. Check out Tropical MBA at: TropicalMBA.com/Podcasts And Dynamite Jobs at Dynamite Jobs.com Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/259 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 258The Art of Being (w/ Joe Hudson)
Joe Hudson is a host on one of my favorite podcasts - Art of Accomplishment (my 2nd fav after this show!). When I was chatting with Joe in this episode, I talked about my anxiety of boredom, my life of "should", and these crazy critical voices in my head. Joe is an amazing person to talk to about these topics, and he has a great laugh. Definitely check out Joe's podcast and his Connection Course at ArtofAccomplishment.com. Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/258 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 143Ultimate Guide to Recession Proof Business (Re-Release)
EThis episode was originally published in 2020. You can find the show notes of the episode here. Whether a recession is actually coming or not, the biggest thing is to focus on building momentum and being proactive during these uncertain times. You might get knocked down. You might get discouraged. But the key part is to keeping going and get back on it as soon as possible. In this episode, I share 11 exact strategies to recession proof your business today and forever. https://okdork.com/podcast/143 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 257Recession Money Moves with Ramit Sethi
EPopular finance advisor and entrepreneur Ramit Sethi is all about helping people live their rich lives. After graduating from Stanford University, Ramit wrote the bestselling book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, which has helped thousands of people get their financial life together so they can live fuller lives. Today, Ramit helps people navigate their financial habits and money mindsets through his courses on IWT.com and his podcast, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, takes listeners behind closed doors to listen in on raw conversations about the money habits of real-life couples. If you want to spend, save, and invest smarter so you can live your rich life (whatever that means to you!) then check out this episode with Ramit. https://okdork.com/podcast/257 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 256Answering Your Questions #7
Round 7 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to be more pleasantly persistent? How to get someone to your online event or webinar? Tips for growing your YouTube channel. https://okdork.com/podcast/256 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 255From Corporate Lawyer to Relationship Coach (w/ Stephanie Rigg)
EStephanie Rigg is a former corporate lawyer down in Australia, but after some soul searching (and Google searching) she became a relationship coach to help people have better and healthier love lives. I randomly found her on Instagram and she was the first relationship coach I ever saw that wasn't woo-woo and had solid, unique advice. Now, she makes more money being a relationship coach than she did as a lawyer, and her online course, Healing Anxious Attachment, has helped hundreds of people process their anxious attachment styles so they can move toward more secure relationships. If you want to have a healthier and more fulfilling relationship, check out Stephanie's breakthrough-inducing course and insightful Instagram content @stephanie__rigg. https://okdork.com/podcast/255 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 254Talking Recession tactics, Living Rich and Finances with The Financial Samurai
Sam Dogen (AKA, the Financial Samurai) founded America's #1 personal finance blog and podcast, helping people make and save more money while living the lives they truly want. The market crash of 2009 rocked Sam's financial world even though he worked for 10 years at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, got an MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, and diversified his investments. So he started a personal finance site to help him and others make sense of all the chaos. After writing 2,500+ personal finance articles, he used his knowledge to write a best-selling book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom. His book is your secret weapon to getting ahead in this hyper-competitive world. https://okdork.com/podcast/254 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 253The 2-Hour Cocktail Party - Nick Gray
Nick Gray is the founder of Museum Hack. A company that hosts creative tours around museums all over the world. He grew Museum Hack into a multi-million dollar business and then sold it recently in an interesting way. Now he spends a lot of his free time hosting cool parties and teaching others how to do the same. Nick is probably one of the BEST party hosts I know. His new book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party teaches you how to host lightweight stress-free parties. Go check it at Party.pro. https://okdork.com/podcast/253 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 252Answering Your Questions #6
Round 4 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah. In this episode, we are going to talk about: How to strategically work for interesting companies What to do after a successful product launch on AppSumo Should you start a new business or focus on your main business https://okdork.com/podcast/252 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 251How Billion Dollar Tech Companies Operate (w/ Gokul Rajaram)
Gokul 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 BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 250My (new) favorite musician
Randomly 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
Ep 249From English Major to Co-founder of Electronic Arts (w/ Bing Gordon)
Bing 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://okdork.com/podcast/249 Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah
Ep 247How to Listen to Your Inner Voice (w/ Joseph Kelly)
Joseph 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/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 247Answering Your Questions #5
Round 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
Ep 246The Crazy Story of Spikeball
Chris 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=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 245The Inventor of the Ethernet - Bob Metcalfe
Bob 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 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 244The NASA Astronaut
Carl 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: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 243Answering Your Questions #4
Round 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
Ep 242Mattress Mack lost $9.5 million on the Super Bowl (and was happy about it)
Jim 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.com/podcast/242 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 241Answering Your Questions #3
EI 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
Ep 240The World's No.1 Squash Player
Ali 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% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10
Ep 239Tea with My Best Friend Tynan
We 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