The Shopify Growth Show

Jim is joined by musician Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady to chat about how musicians can make money in 2023 as well as what it takes to live the rockstar life.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEDeciding to become a musicianRock and Roll in the 90’sThe value of obsessionThe inflection pointGoing soloMaking money in music in 2023Half-baked startup ideasResources:Steve SelvidgeThe Hold SteadyJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim talks with the founders of Dark Room to talk shop about the nuances of running a growth agency amid changing trends in the digital media space. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEPartner StoryDigital Marketing space evoluttionGrowing a 70 person agencyHow to hire creativesHow to find high growth businessesHow is Jim growing businessesResources:DarkroomJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Ming Zhao the Co-founder and CEO of PROVEN Skin Care talks about how she is revolutionizing an industry through data and AI. She shares her story of progressing through Y Combinator while also being pregnant the important philosophies of work life balance that have accompanied her success.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUsing data and AI in novel industriesThe Skin Genome DatabaseGoing through Y CombinatorDeveloping a business modelProduct formulation and testingLove your job, live your lifeResources:ProvenJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by Natalie Ellis of Bossbabe to talk about how to grow an engaged community in 2023. Things get tactical as Natalie discusses the importance of focus and developing content systems. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFocusing on one channel: Youtube, Email, or PodcastThe value of quality contentCommunity building tacticsThe difference between audience and community Content MachinesPersonal growth and evolutionResources:BossbabeJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined again by Yonathan to give an update on the $3m challenge as it approaches the one year mark. The pair discuss hiring a new operator and trying out an approach called unreasonable management as well as looking at the prospect of acquiring new businesses in the future. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on The $3M ChallengeUnreasonable ManagementOut Investment Thesis 5 startups that caught our attention Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by former MLB pitcher and Entrepreneur Jacob Turner, who shares his Journey from no. 1 draft pick to financial advisor to the athletes and entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWelcome to the big leaguesSetting a budget from a huge paydaySimilarities between entrepreneurship and professional sportsWhat’s wrong with wealth management Financial advice for entrepreneursHow much should you put back into the businessShortening the trust curve Resources:Jacob Turner Twitter JL Strategic WealthJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by Will Hughes as he shares his unique framework for encouraging creative thinking and solutions for entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODECreating liquid mindHarnessing frameworksBreaking thought patternsUsing another perspectiveExposure to different ways of thinkingCopy cultureOxford frameworkSpecific applications Resources:Liquid Mind WebsiteWill HughesJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by the the newsletter guy Matt McGarry, who's helped grow newsletters like Milk Road, The Hustle, and Ben's Bytes. Matt shares amazing tactical info on how to grow subscriber numbers and make money from a newsletter.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Charging for a meetingMaking money from a newsletterPricing FrameworksContent market fitNewsletter frameworksGetting your first 1kMonetizing Working with The Hustle, Milk Road, and Ben’s BytesResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookMatt's newsletterMatt TwitterMatt's AgencyAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by Josh Ledgard of Kickoff Labs as they chat about validating startup ideas, being your own angel investor, and scrappy growth tactics to get you to your first 1000 customers. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODELearning while being paidIdentifying the inflection pointValidating startup ideasGetting the first 100 customersScrappy growth after the first 100 customersAngel funding yourselfManaging a lean teamFighting feature bloatTactics working right nowPricing strategiesNavigating the visionResources:KickoffLabsJosh Ledgard BlogJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalents Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week we hear the the second part of Jim's conversation with Tommy Griffith co-founder of ClickMinded. Tommy shares his insights into the importance of simplicity, and explains why simple is not the same as easy.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEBest new growth leversSimplicity: Don’t be a midwitSimple is not easySunk Cost FallacyBeing aggressively intentional with your technology/attentionFishing parableResources:Tommy's Blog post: Incredibly Difficult and Pointlessly ComplicatedClickmindedJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalents Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by Tommy Griffith CEO of Clickminded for the first of a two part conversation. In part 1 Jim and Tommy chat about building in public, inflection points, and how and when to get out of the way as a founder.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETech course creationBuilding in PublicInflection pointsFounders getting out of the wayMistakes Resources:Tommy's Blog post: Incredibly Difficult and Pointlessly ComplicatedClickmindedJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, the script gets flipped as longtime fan and fellow growth tactician Maja Voje joins the pod to grill Jim about projects past and future.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGetting into growthEarly projects and successesProduct positioningFavorite frameworksHypothetical growth gamesSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalentsResources:Maja VojeGrowth LabJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Yonathan joins again to dissect lessons from some amazing startups before Jim shares a handful of business opportunities that could be successful today.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEJim gets big timed3 Good reads15 startup ideasCross-pollinating news lettersThe benefit of owning a category – deathThe advantages of being nimbleMirrors are foreverGrowing to 9 figures without raising moneySMS growthNiche marketplacesNovel betting app for speculatorsMobile EV charging as a serviceNo fee financial advising Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalentsResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by Cory McKane, founder of WeStrive, a fitness app that is exploding in popularity right now. Cory talks about how his most valuable experience came from an epic failure along with tips and tricks about SAAS growth and pricing.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStrategic beer pongHacks for local eventsStarting with failureTurning down a great offerBalancing development and launchCold outreach tipsThe upside of enterprise Pricing tipsResources:We StriveCory McKaneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week we get to be a fly on the wall for one of Jim's recent zoom presentations with Techstars. Jim talks nitty gritty tactics about customer personas, best in class case studies, and funnel strategies before answering some specific questions from new startup owners. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETechStars growth tacticsCustomer personasBest in class case studies for funnelsStrategies and tacticsBeing a market of oneSuccess storiesUndervalued vs over valued tactics for small startupsOffers advice Resources:Join My Newsletter hereJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGoals for 2023Liquid Mind thoughtsMacro goalsMicro GoalsThe AI wave disruptionBaby boomer asset waveAI and the solopreneurCompanies to watch2023 Growth TacticsResourcesJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week Jim is joined by Rob Sobers the amazing growth expert who helped grow a company from under 30M in sales to 500M in just a few years. They get very tactical and dig into the nitty gritty about how to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe value of hard technical skills in growthGrowth at 30M ARRUtilizing Channel PartnersFiguring it out vs Scaling it upDemand capture vs demand creationGrowth at 100M ARRContent Marketing Resources:Rob Sobers TwitterJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

We revisit a classic episode where Jim and Yonathan bring back the popular segment, Iconic Reads, and break down Sam Altman's seminal 2019 blog post "How to be Successful." TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE· Compounding yourself· The importance of original thinking· Don’t be afraid to fail: You only need to score once to win· Getting rich by owning things· Why you might not always need to be a “force of nature”Resources:· Sam Altman Blog Post· Jim Huffman website· Jim's Twitter· GrowthHit· The Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by the best selling Author and entrepreneur Tucker Max for a short but insightful conversation about crafting your identity and starting a business. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGetting started through failureThe golden days of emailKeeping your identity separate from your professionThe origins of ScribdKnowing your role Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

It's time to talk 2023 goals! Yonathan Ayenew (GrowthHit COO) joins to review their 2022 goals and discuss how to set and achieve goals for 2023.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEReview Our 2022 GoalsOur 2023 GoalsTips, Tactics & Hacks to Help Hit Our 2023Tips and books for setting and achieving habitsThemes for 2023 Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook The 1 ThingAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Yonathan and the two go over what has been and incredibly interesting yet positive year both in terms of business and personal goals.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEDoubling sales & employeesLaunching EOSLayoffsInvesting in brand and anew websiteOur TikTok experiment hit 1M viewsCreating culturePersonal changesEating one meal a dayDopamine detoxThe 6am clubBeing a girl dadResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODECreating a Logo without a designerChoosing to leave a good company and investing in yourselfPlanning to become an entrepreneurInvesting in your brandThe DIY entrepreneurGrowth HacksProduct Led Growth specificsCreating Lanes of Accountability Resources:TypogramNewsletterFollow AlongJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is joined by the community guru and CEO of Wondry April MacLean to have an amazing conversation about the value and tactics involved in building communities for businesses and brands.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhen and why to build communityWhere and how to start building (tips and tricks)Components of communityProgramming and ritualGood vs Great CommunitiesCommunity ManagersThe importance of community goalAgency LifeResources:WondryHow to Launch a community in 60 DaysJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is featured on the Rising Tide podcast hosted by Kevin Prewett. They chat about starting and developing Growth Hit as well as the various projects from the startup studio.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStarting a growth agencyAttracting talent Idea creationTime Management Identifying macro trendsAI endgameHalf-baked ideas Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Yonathan for the monthly update on the $3M Challenge, insight on getting 1M TikTok Views, and an overview of some of the best Marketing Stunts in recent history.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEOne day design hitting 100kThe three customer personas: David HalpernInformed customerAfflictedOblivious customerGetting a million views on Tik TokBrands that are killing itMarketing StuntsIs Jim too nice?Resources:Derek Halpern VideoOur TikTok Video with 1M ViewsJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim has an amazing conversation with Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home, a company that is revolutionizing the funeral home industry with the creation of a new category of service called "terramation." Micah shares his amazing journey and what he's learned from entering the business as an outsider and finding value in the human interactions he has with his new clients. Micah has achieved great business success as he continues to ensure meaningful impact Return Home has on the planet and the people who live on it. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe background of an innovatorBusiness as a method of improving the worldThe value of being an outsiderThe scary process of brining transparencyCreating a new categoryThe business advantage of intense ethicsThe value of human momentsBeing honest with your kids about financial literacyResources:Return HomeReturn Home on TikTokJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, we celebrate our 100th episode by sharing 12 of our favorite moments from the show over the past two years!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEHow ConvertKit Got to $30M ARR with No Funding #41How Kreyol Essence Got on Shark Tank #24Craig Swanson: How this CEO Funded His Bets in Startups #61Ben Wilson on How to Take over the World - #43 How Patrick Dossett Became a Navy Seal & Founder through Pure Grit #49How this Celebrity Chef Got his Big Break #64The Power of Being Niche from a SaaS Owner #88How a DTC brand did 7 figures in 12 Days #64How Eric Jorgenson Got to Write a Book with Naval #36How a Comedian Writes a Joke #10How Being a Parent Gives a Founder Super Powers #95The Nicest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For you #2 Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Imagine wanting to solve a problem that you are having, then having your efforts turn into a brand that's featured on Shark Tank. That’s what happened to today’s guest, Yve-Car Momperousse. Listen to today’s interview to hear what Yve-Car has to say about how Kreyol Essence was born and started gaining traction, how to build communities and market within them, and deciding where your brand goes next. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:What gave Yve-Car the idea for Kreyol EssenceHow Kreyol Essence started getting tractionFinding an audienceWhat getting traction does for your mindsetAdvice for people who want to build a community and market that wayHow the brand got onto Shark TankWhat Shark Tank did for the brandNavigating where to take your brand nextHow it’s been to run a business with a significant otherExpanding and introducing new products in a brand that was launched on a flagship productThe nicest thing that someone’s done for Yve-Car in her professional careerResources:Yve-Car MomperousseYve-Car on InstagramKreyol EssenceJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook

Yonathan returns for the monthly update on the $3M Challenge and also shares his secret to making the perfect activation offer.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEHandsome Chaos strugglesOne Day Design successesThe Perfect Activation OfferFast > CheapOptimized retention strategy for product businessThe JSX modelResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week Jim is joined by the Jenny Fielding, a general partner at The Fund with an incredible amount of experience in startup acceleration and venture capital. Jenny shares her amazing journey and gets into the nitty gritty of being a successful VC and how to attract funding as a startup. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe journey to VCThe advantage law school gives in businessStarting a corporate accelerator in EuropePros and cons to startup studiosHow do you define gritGenesis of The FundTips to getting VC attentionFundraising in a cold marketThe upside of a market resetTips for teachingResources:Jenny FieldingThe FundJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim chats with Nick Lange, CEO of Everpost. Nick shares his journey from making wedding videos to pay his way through college to eventually working with the largest brands in the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStarting a media careerFinding your own path in businessWorking for free to establish a portfolioRolling thunder approachTips for cold emailsHow to attract agencies for a production companyPivoting from custom projects to productized serviceDeep dive into a video production serviceTips for good video contentResources:EverpostEggs TyroneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by his good friend and EO forum mate, Adam Weiler. Adam shares some amazing insights from successes and mistakes he's made during his time as an agency and SaaS owner. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEMicro Conf takeawaysShooting your shotStarting an agency from scratchThe power of making mistakes Finding and convincing the key personMerging experience with existing cultureAgency >> SAASProductivity hack (kids)Resources:Adam Weiler on TwitterSunken StoneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by 4 impressive thought leaders in the productized services space to really break down and demystify this lucrative business sector. Members of the roundtable include John Doherty, CEO of Editor Ninja: Sam Shepler, CEO of Testimonial Hero: Karl L Hughes, CEO of Draft Dev: and Joel Klettke, CEO of CaseStudyBuddy. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is a productized serviceHow far should you niche downWait, how do you pronounce niche?How do determine when to expand the nicheHow to price services outShould you be flexible with your service?Training sales teamsHow to get business / lead generation Resources:John Doherty, CEO of Editor NinjaSam Shepler, CEO of Testimonial HeroKarl L Hughes, CEO of Draft DevJoel Klettke, CEO of Case Study BuddyJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Yonathan joins Jim to talk about startup growing pains, Jim shares and amazing encounter with a grungy but expert salesman, and they endeavor to find the perfect ad.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGrowing painsVisualizing the finish lineMaker’s schedule vs manager scheduleLeaning on frameworksGetting honest feedbackDamn Good MarketingNiche FreelancingTrend of small business acquisitionThe perfect sales pitchThe perfect AdResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookOne Day DesignAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, Jim is featured on the Do You Even Hustle? podcast. Jim shares how he launched 3 companies with the goal of getting them to $1 million each, and the lessons he has learnt along the way!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStrengths WeaknessesImportance of product in todays marketBootstrapping tacticsThe importance of a good hireFiring yourselfNitty gritty social growth tactics (facebook ads)Resources: Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is MestizaGetting through the trough of sorrowPushing through failuresGoing from wholesale to D2CLeveraging data to make informed decisionsIterating flagship productTactics for growth in fashionThe value of direct customer feedbackHow to sustain a business partnershipBeing a business owner with kidsResources:MestizaJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim and Yonathan give an update on the $3M challenge and discuss what to do with blunt feedback before getting into some Half Baked startup ideas.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on One Day DesignDealing with harsh feedbackFinding ideal customers10+ Half Backed startup ideasYeti's magic moment Slack & Stripe App IdeasBillionaire Creators Resources:Jim Huffman websiteOne Day DesignJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by the incredible Tim Stoddart, agency owner and SEO master, who turned a practice of writing to maintain his sobriety into a multi-million dollar empire. Tim shares strategic and inspirational insights he's acquired on his unique journey through entrepreneurship.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe power of writingHabits that add upThe secret of disciplineThe key to viral writingAgency life hacksUnderstanding partner’s super powersDiversifying revenue streamsResources:Tim StoddartTim's Twitter Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Ben Jabbawy, Founder and CEO of Privy. They deep dive into the nuts and bolts of how to start and run a Saas company and how you can use things like a lack of funding to your advantage with the correct mindset.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEEarly days of a startupImpressions after selling your companyThe founder cheat codeRaising a million dollars Pivot mind setUsing a lack of funds strategically (annual subscriptions)The advantage of small teamsPricing strategyImpact of a CEO coachThe keys to great saasExciting trends Resources:PrivyEcommerce Marketing SchoolBen's Twitter AccountJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Ross Hudgens, founder of Siege Media. Ross shares the nitty gritty details about starting and growing an agency from a one man operation to a business with over 100 employees.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEBuilding an agency from nothingSpending big on a websiteFiring yourselfGoing from 10 people to 100How to stay focused on the long gameLifestyle DesignHiring Up-and-comers vs the been-there-done-thatPricing specificsResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbookhttps://www.winwithoutpitching.com/books/https://www.siegemedia.com/https://twitter.com/RossHudgens Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by John Doherty, an Entrepreneur who runs two successful businesses while only working 4 days a week. They chat about building a two sided business and how to stay happy while running multiple businesses. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETurning your side hustle into a businessGoing from $80 to $5000 in three monthsRevenue model for lead agency (sales pipeline as a service)Subscription vs pay per leadBuilding a two sided businessCheat CodesActing on the ideas that get stuckHow to set pricingThe benefit of niching downRunning two companies working 4 daysExecutive coaches and executive assistants Resources:Editor NinjaCredoJohn Doherty TwitterJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Canna Provisions Co-founder Meg Sanders and they chat about how she has been able to create $40M business without traditional marketing channels and operating with a highly regulated product.OPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEProcess of starting a business in a pandemicSwitching tracks from consulting to operationsCannabis as a retail business – Location is hugeCreating a different way to transactHow to market in regulated markets: Earned media and SEOThe challenges of cannabisResources:Canna ProvisionsJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim and Yonathan explore another Iconic Read (or in this case watch) as they break down Bill Gurley's filmed speech titled Running Down a Dream.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWho is Bill GurleyBeing the most knowledgeable vs being the smartestFinding your passion and honing your craftBobby Knight – Finding MentorsBob Dylan – Being in the epicenterDanny Meyer – Taking NotesSam Hinkie – Focus and ConvictionKatrina Lake – Being a talent magnet Creating 10x peer groupsResources:Running Down a DreamAbove the CrowdJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

This week, things shake up a bit as Jim is interviewed by Danny Greene of the Top Brand Builders podcast. Jim shares his journey as a founder before getting into the specifics of how to start a business.Resources:The Top Brand BuildersJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz. Eric shares how he started a successful brand featured on Shark Tank with zero funding on core values such as freedom and hunger. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe seeds of a founderWhy school can hold you backCommunity led growthGetting from Zero to OneUsing RedditGetting on Shark TankThe gift of bootstrappingDiversifying products Building a network Resources:Ecommerce ConversationsBeardBrandJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Shrikesh Majithia, the CEO of Dr. Snip, one of the largest providers of vasectomies in the United States. Shrikesh shares how he successfully transitioned from accounting to entrepreneurship and started his own investment fund.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is Dr. Snip?Looking at short term vs long term motivationBuy-side private equityStarting your own fundTranslating your existing skills to entrepreneurshipThe link between entrepreneurship and spiritualityHow to win an endurance race in businessResources:Dr SnipJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Chris Yeh and they dive deep on how and when to implement blitz scaling to your business. They deep dive on specifics as well as exploring work design to help retain talent.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETips for public speakingObservations of the writing processHow to think big without too much riskWhat is blitzscalingHow to incorporate blitzscaling into your companyExamples of blitzscalingMerits of leveraging product to scale businessWork design – Employee retentionResources:Chris YehBlitzscalingJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined again by Yonathan to discuss some highs and lows as the team continues to pursue the $3M dollar challenge. Jim also reveals how he might accidentally become Tik-Tok famous on a California beach for all the wrong reasons!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on $3m challengeHitting 5 figures with One Day DesignCustomizing pricing and packagingHow to put the foot on the gas Identifying bottom-up communitiesSupply troubles for Handsome ChaosTurning obstacle into opportunityWim Hof thoughtsResources:One Day Design Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim is joined by Sam Shepler the CEO of TestimonialHero. Sam and Jim chat about Launchpad businesses and discuss how and why entrepreneurs should seriously consider creating one instead of shooting for the moon right away.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The benefits of an agency for quick money Strategically targeting larger partners for a growing business Specifics on how to sell your business How to scale a productized service Niching your strengths Best Practices for cold outreach Launchpad business vs Lifestyle business Resources:Sam SheplerTestimonial HeroProductize and ScaleJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jim and Yonathan discuss some of the crazy things they've seen in the market recently and discuss strategies for entrepreneurs to not only survive turbulent times, but thrive. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFriday the 13th doom and gloomBear Market, Inflation, UnpredictabilityKey HiresWhat to do with your cashShould you get a line of credit nowResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)