Noah Kagan Presents

In 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

What 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

Stop 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

There'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

Frustrations. 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

What 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

Should 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

How 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

I 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

Paula 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

Shock 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

Speed 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

Is 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

There'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

What 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

What 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 our Dork team, for making these podcasts sound so nice and clean on your eardrums.

Leadership 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 eardrums.

Recently, 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

2019 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

If 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

Tynan 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

What'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

For 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

Recently, 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

How 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

Over 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

Yeti 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

Brian 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

How 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

As 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

Everyone 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

Over 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

Want 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

When 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

Today, 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

Answering 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

I 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/

Bootstrapping 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

Last 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

Broke, 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

As 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

Nomadic 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

Every 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

Convincing 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

If 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

What'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

Micha 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 show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/40

How 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/podcast/39

Are 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

Since 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/podcast/37