Noah Kagan Presents (Noah Kagan)

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In this episode, I’ve got one of my best friends, the entrepreneur blueprint, the serial success master and my favorite podcaster Sam Parr to come back on the show.

We talk about ambition, confidence, the reality of building a billion-dollar business and what it’s like to hang around with billionaires. Also we discuss his latest projects and how becoming a dad has reshaped his perspective on success.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why the most successful people in the room aren’t always the smartest, 

• What are the best and worse things about billionaires. 

• How to set up a business in 24 hours and make 1 million dollars without a website.

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

If you dug this episode, you can go back and check out one of our many other episodes with Sam on how content creators become successful. You can find that in episode 292 of this feed.

Check him out on Instagram & Twitter @thesamparr and be sure to check out all what he’s doing in all of these many internet places.

Try Rosedale - website for self improvement.

Join Hampton - website high wealth networking and business growth.

Copy That - website for helping writers create better copy.

Sams List - website for finding quality accountants. 

My First Million - Podcast.

MoneyWise - Podcast.

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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

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Garry Tan is the co-founder of Initialized Capital - an early stage venture capital fund that invested early in companies like Coinbase and Instacart.

He previously co-founded Posterous, and PostHaven (acquired by Twitter for $20M), and was also a Y Combinator partner from 2011-2015.

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https://okdork.com/podcast/182

Most of us go through life on autopilot. New day, same routine. But, Jesse Itzler? Hell no. Jesse has been a rapper, entrepreneur, author, and athlete — and he invited a Navy SEAL to live with him for 30 days to push his limits. On this episode of _Noah Kagan Presents_ I sit down with Jesse Itzler to discuss stories and lessons from his wildly successful and unorthodox life.

Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/20

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In this episode, Noah reveals all, sharing the exclusive never-before-released AppSumo Teammate Handbook. This is how AppSumo efficiently runs an $80 million business and nurtures an incredible company culture. 

Learn about our unique ethos, core values, and the dynamic operating manual that evolves with time. Discover how we approach money, experiments, teamwork, feedback, and scaling using a robust framework, while supporting the underdog. 

If you work with 5 or more people it’s worth putting together your own teamwork handbook, what would be in yours?

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Culture Club - Our success is rooted in its unique culture, influenced by principles like being resourceful, humble, and celebrating victories, while leaning on transparency, open communication, and a commitment to learning from failures.

• Smooth Operator - The Teammate Handbook serves as a living document, evolving over time to reflect the company's values and practices. The manual covers diverse aspects, from financial approaches and experiments to teamwork, feedback, and scaling strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for efficient business operations.

• Be your own Boss - Encouraging a sense of ownership at every level, from leadership to individual team members. The "lead by example" philosophy, coupled with open-door policies and an avoidance of committees, fosters an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute ideas and take responsibility for their work.

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Mike Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate, a VC firm that has invested in companies like Lyft, Twitch, and Twitter.

He's also the host of Starting Greatness, a podcast where shares startup lessons from super performers like Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to scale your business to seven figures and beyond, you're going to love this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/197

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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

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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

I do TONS of marketing experiments. It’s how we’ve grown multiple 7-figure companies. Today, I’m sharing my top 10 marketing strategies for your business in 2020. I’ll talk about hot topics like Facebook Groups, why active audience matters most, and more.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/133

Blake Masters is the COO at Thiel Capital and President of The Thiel Foundation.

He also co-authored the popular business book Zero to One with Peter Thiel in 2014.

Blake is currently running for the U.S Senate in Arizona, and in this episode, we talk about the similarities between running a political campaign versus running a startup.

Quick disclaimer: the political views, information, or opinions expressed during this episode are solely those of the individuals expressing them.

https://okdork.com/podcast/231

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Pat Flynn is an entrepreneur, podcaster & collector of Pokemon cards.

He went from being let go from his job to starting an online empire.

And today, his online business Smart Passive Income is a 7-figure business and reaches over 1 million people per month. He also hosts The Smart Passive Income Podcast, which was at one point the #3 overall business podcast in iTunes.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/220

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Samir Chaudry is a Youtuber and second half of the duo, Colin & Samir — a channel that provides in-depth analysis on the latest news in the creator economy and features interviews with creators like MKDHB & Mr. Beast

It’s taken Colin & Samir 10 years to find ‘Content-Market Fit’ but as of this year, they’ve finally hit their stride and have parlayed their success into launching a creator economy-focused newsletter called The Publish Press.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to sustainability create content that brands will pay for and your audience loves, you’re going to dig this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/204

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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

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This week, as my baby sleeps and makes cute noises beside me, I’m sharing parenting lessons I’ve applied to running my business.

I’m also sharing a brilliant new business model I recently discovered that can be adapted to countless industries. Also my takeaways from an awesome book you have to read!

Whether you’re absorbed in family life, plotting your genius business idea, or looking to see a return on your investments, there’s something in this episode for you. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why parenting forces you to clarify your priorities.

• The genius behind scalable business models like Baselang—and how you can adapt them.

• Key lessons from Kochland on reinvesting, tracking ROI, and leveraging your strengths.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out Baselang and go learn some Spanish. Your first week is just $1, so there's no better time to begin.

You have to read this book Kochland by Christopher Leonard. It’s the story of how three brothers—David, Charles, and Bill Koch—transformed a small Kansas-based oil company into Koch Industries (a $125+ billion empire and 2nd largest privately-owned company in the world).

Sahil is the founder of Gumroad, an e-commerce site for creators. He was also #2 at Pinterest (hired at age 19). Learn how his company evolved after raising funding and shifting from office to remote.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/147

Alexandra Fasulo is a copywriter, freelancer, and Fiverr millionaire.

She first gained international attention in 2018 for her feature on CNBC “How to Make 6-Figures on Fiverr.” Since then, she’s been featured on MSN, AOL, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance.

But before Alex started making bank off Fiverr, she was in NYC working a PR job she hated. Just 4-weeks into the job, she quit with no plan & no money.

Flash forward to now — Alex owns her own ghostwriting business, sells e-books and courses about the world of freelancing, she owns a photo app called EyePop and is co-owner of a mobile trailer bar business with her mom.

Simply put, Alex does it all — she has her own ghostwriting business, sells e-books and courses about the world of freelancing, she owns a trending photo map app called EyePop and is co-owner of Campfire Trailers: a mobile trailer bar business.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to live life on your own terms, you’ll love this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/211

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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

What’s up, you sexy bastards. It’s your boy ‘diapers’ aka Rabbi Can’t Lose aka Noah Kagan.

Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with John Paul DeJoria!

John Paul is so INSPIRATIONAL. This was one of our most popular episodes last year (and also one of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel too), so we thought we’d put him in your ears once again. 

John Paul went from being homeless to creating two billion dollar companies in completely separate industries, John Paul Mitchell haircare, and Patrón tequila. 

In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

1. Why creating the best products is essential for growing your company.

2. Why forgiveness is important if you want to move forward in life. 

3. What being rich really means.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Go check out John Paul DeJoria and his foundation: https://www.peacelovehappinessfoundation.org/ 

If you dig this episode and want to hear another wise, successful entrepreneur story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Kevin Kelly, the founder of Wired magazine, that’s episode 298 in this feed.

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There's something truly inspiring about immigrants who overcome significant challenges to achieve remarkable success by coming to America. In today's episode, we're speaking with Patrick Bet-David, who is well on his way to becoming a billionaire. 

We explore Patrick's remarkable journey, reflecting on growing up in war-torn Iran during the Islamic revolution, spending time in a refugee camp in Germany, and later serving in the US Military. From there, he transitioned to working for Morgan Stanley and TransAmerica before becoming their competitor and revolutionizing the entire insurance industry. Today, he owns 8 companies and recently sold one for a multi 9-figure sum.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How unconditional love and unconditional pain has shaped his unbreaking resilience

• How identifying your enemy can drive you to succeed

• How he won in the competitive field of insurance sales

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

If you dig this episode and want to hear another Refugee turned billionaire story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Andrew Viterb, that’s 296 in this feed. 

Check out Patricks podcast PBD and his newest book Choose Your Enimies Wisely. His website is https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/ and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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In this week's episode, we celebrate an incredible milestone of 355 episodes over the past 7 years. I’m excited to share some of my favorite lessons from the amazing guests I’ve had the privilege of interviewing for this show.

Each of these extraordinary guests, many of whom are billionaires, have walked unique paths to their success. In this episode, you’ll discover 5 key insights that inspired their journeys and can inspire you to create your own success.

You'll love these 5 lessons:

•  Focus on what only you can do.

•  Double down on where you’re already earning.

•  Emphasize the importance of service.

•  Embrace experimentation.

•  Cultivate resilience to overcome setbacks.

All these plus many more things I learned along the way.

Go give these guys some love:

• Kevin Kelly -  kk.org/, @kevin2kelly on Instagram and X

• Justin Welsh - justinwelsh.me/, @thejustinwelsh on Instagram and X

• Larry Janesky - larryjanesky.com/, @LarryJanesky on Instagram

• Paul Orfalea - paulorfalea.com/, 

• John Paul DeJoria - PeaceLoveHappinessFoundation.org/.

Also if you loved hearing these exceptional people and want to check out their full episodes go back and check out:

• Ep298 - Kevin Kelly 

• Ep280 - Justin Welsh 

• Ep329 - Larry Janesky

• Ep273 - Paul Orfalea 

• Ep309 - John Paul DeJoria

That’s all in this feed.

I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2004. 16 years later and I’ve tried a lot of different things and made a lot of mistakes.

I worked in a boring cubicle job, I was employee #30 at Facebook, Employee #4 at Mint and I’ve started 24 businesses of my own -only one of which really worked out.

In this episode, I’m going to share the 10 biggest decisions that have impacted my career to help you on your professional journey. 

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/162

In this episode, I talk with Jason Fried, the Founder & CEO of 37signals (known for Basecamp & Hey!). This episode is a special revisit to one of our earliest shows, a personal favorite that we believe you'll find just as captivating the second time around.

In today's context of remote work and the ongoing discussion about how AI affects jobs, our conversation is very relevant. Jason wrote the definitive book on remote work over a decade ago, and his ideas have had a big impact on how we work today.

You can connect with Jason on Twitter via @jasonfried, and delve into his business writings here. Don't miss his books "Rework" and "Remote Work" for even more valuable insights.

If you've ever aspired to run a stress-free and highly productive business, this episode is a must-listen.

During our discussion, we dive into three significant takeaways:

1. Jason's insights into the future of remote work.

2. The critical importance of carving out time in your schedule for creative thinking and deep work.

3. Strategies to safeguard your career from automation and artificial intelligence.

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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Mark Jenney grew up homeless, dropped out of highschool, created his first business when he was 13, and started 30 more companies after that!

This guy has sold over a BILLION dollars worth of products online, and has sold basically anything and EVERYTHING!!

After exiting from five businesses he built to over 8-figures, Mark now spends his time creating one-of-a-kind luxury Airbnbs.

Check out his Airbnbs and other things he’s up to on his Twitter: @MarkJenney

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about how to succeed at business after starting dozens of companies, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

- How Mark recovered from his business partner taking ALL his money and moving to another country

- Why Mark always looks to “play the right game” (and why you should, too)

- Whether Mark chased happiness or wealth… and which one ACTUALLY brought him success

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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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

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

Ali Abdaal - a UK-based Youtuber who grew his channel to over 700k subscribers in 3 years WHILE being a full-time doctor. 

Since June'20, his channel has almost doubled in size to 1.5M subs. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about how to identify and refocus your energy on the things that matter most, you’ll love this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/190

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This week, I caught up with Laura Roeder, a dear friend who also happens to be an exceptionally skilled businesswoman. She is the Founder of a coaching software business called Paperbell.

We chat about handling envy, finding contentment, and happiness in our lives, both at work and personally. Laura's approach involves skipping traditional meetings, relying on freelancers, and keeping everyone on the same page with informal company updates.

Laura's a master at dodging work in the best possible way—she's smart and super efficient with her time. Following her lead, you might just discover that a day's workload can be knocked out in just 2 hours.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• When’s the right time to sell a business and do you actually need to if running the business is so damn easy. 

• The differences between selling SaaS products and courses.

• Learn how to manage company updates and maintain alignment without traditional meetings.

Enjoy these 3 things plus more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out Laura’s website and her coaching software company Paperbell.  

If you're hungry for more efficiency tips to level up your business game, check out last week's episode, the second in our ‘Brutally Honest’ series. Join me as I jump into the time machine to drop some serious wisdom on my younger self about the do's and don'ts of business. You can hear that in episode 348 of this feed! 

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Keto is the HOTTEST diet trend out there… and building a business on a hot trend can be VERY lucrative. Today, I talk to the co-founder of my favorite keto snack bar MCTco. You’ll learn about growing a hot new business trend, marketing, and more.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/134

Shelby Church is a veteran in the YouTube game. She’s been making videos for YouTube since she was 14 years old! Today she’s 25 years old and she’s grown her channel to over 1.5 Million subscribers. We discuss the difference between professionals and hobbyists, how to hire your first employees, and a lot more!!

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/158

Escape rooms are one of my favorite hobbies… and they’re also a VERY weird business idea. Today, I talk to Jon from The Escape Game — one of my favorite escape rooms ever. Learn how Jon created such a weird business, how he turned it multi-city, and more.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/105

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

In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, we go behind-the-scenes with Neville Medhora, who built a six-figure online business with digital information products and courses. Learn more at http://okdork.com/podcast/14

Times are changing FAST. People and companies need ADAPT quickly. Here are 11 ways you can start as a freelancer, entrepreneur or small business to recession proof your offering. Businesses are changing and NOW is the opportunity to take action.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/143

Today we chat with Pat, a former YouTube consultant and former head of customer success at Tubics, as he shares his Million Dollar Weekend journey. 

Uncover the incredible transformation from being the "biggest procrastinator" to validating and setting up an entire business within 48 hours. Pat's experience reveals the power of taking action, overcoming discomfort in sales, 

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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Pivoting his professional experience into a new agency venture.

• Making sales is not evil, and rejection is not a setback but a step forward

• Leaving the safety of a stable income for the unlimited upside potential of entrepreneurship.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to last week's episode where I break down our entire marketing strategy, that’s episode 335 in this feed

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I recently came up with 7 key themes and reminders I try and use every day. This is a short podcast episode packed with actionable insights. Use these quick life, business, and happiness tips for your own life.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/137

Jesse Schwarz purchased an NFT of Lebron James for $208,000 - the most ever spent on the platform ‘NBA Top Shot’. Since the purchase, the NFT has 5x’ed in value and Jesse’s making waves having been featured on ESPN, Bleacher Report, USA Today, and more.

In this episode, we’ll dive into how Jesse saw the opportunity to buy the Lebron clip and spotlight other undervalued NFT’s to look out for in the space.

https://okdork.com/podcast/193

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From 22 to 26 I was working day jobs. I worked at Intel, then at Facebook, and finally at Mint.

I had some cool experiences, but overall I was mostly unhappy because I wanted to start my own business, sooooo…. I kept getting fired or quitting early.

If I could go back in time I would do things a little differently... I hope this will help give you some clarity on your entrepreneurial journey.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/224

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Raoul Pal is a former hedge fund manager turned entrepreneur. At the age of 36, he retired to the coast of Spain and started an independent financial research firm called Global Macro Investor. In 2014, he co-founded Real Vision where he breaks down the complex world of finance, business and the global economy.

As you’ll hear in this episode, Raoul is a futurist who likes to think in 10 year increments. It’s why he invested 98% of his liquid net worth into Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020 and decided to buy a house in the Cayman Islands. He visualizes the future he wants & believes in and makes it a reality. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to do the same, you’ll love this interview.

https://okdork.com/podcast/207

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Welcome to Part 2 of Mark Jenney’s story!

In Part 1, Mark talked about growing up homeless, dropping out of highschool, how he started 30 plus companies and sold over a BILLION dollars worth of products online.

Now, we’re diving into Mark’s life TODAY — creating luxury Airbnb properties and how he keeps these one-of-a-kind places completely booked up year-round!

Head over to Mark’s twitter to check out photos of these Airbnbs — they’re UNREAL.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about what it takes to invest in and develop luxury Airbnbs, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

- How to ALWAYS bring 5-star consistency using a 30-point checklist

- Which property markets are no-goes and Mark’s strategies for sourcing properties

- And why Mark filters every life choice through a 1-10 scale (hint: if it’s not a 9 or 10 then DON’T DO IT)

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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Last week I did a LIVE podcast episode for the first time with some friends:

- Neville Medhora of Copywriting Course

- Sam Parr of The Hustle and My First Million Podcast

- Nick Gray, author of the The 2-Hour Cocktail Party and founder of Museum Hack

- Justin Mares of Kettle & Fire, Surely Non-Alcoholic Wine, and Perfect Keto

It was great, y’all. 

Thanks to SXSW and the AppSumo team for organizing it, and the audience for coming out.

We talked all about how to succeed as a content creator 2023, there was an audience Q&A, and it was a ton of fun.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn exactly how content creators get successful, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

1. What content channels we’re MOST excited about right now

2. The tools we NEED to make the best content

3. And the EXACT formulas we use to grow our audience today

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out some of the tools I mention in the episode:

- Castmagic.io

- SendFox.com

- Clickup.com

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In today’s episode, I was inspired by the awesome dudes over at the Tropical MBA Podcast to share some more PERSONAL things going on in my life. We’re talking about what it feels like to be a founder.

I think a lot of times people look at my Twitter (@NoahKagan) or YouTube channel, or even AppSumo’s website, and think that everything’s going AMAZING.

But the truth is…

There have been some challenging things going on lately over at AppSumo.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about what’s going on in my life and with AppSumo, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• What people THINK being a founder is like…
• vs. the reality of what it’s ACTUALLY like
• Plus, 2 big things that can help all you founders out there when things aren’t going to plan

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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Also, if you want to launch your own business but don’t know where to start, I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10. It’s helped thousands of people start their business journey and I know it will help you, too. Head over to OkDork.com/Monthly1K and sign up.

Patrick Bet-David is the CEO of PHP Agency, Inc. a financial services company with over 12,000 agents in the US.

He's also the man behind Valuetainment, one of the largest YouTube channels for entrepreneurs.

https://okdork.com/podcast/178

Robbie Bent is the co-founder and CEO of Othership.

Previously when Robbie was working at the Ethereum Foundation, he watched many of his colleagues deal with isolation and burnout from working remotely. He realized many others are suffering the same problem today due to the pandemic, so he decided to create a platform to make people feel better!

Othership is a platform that includes a physical space (sauna + ice bath classes), a mobile breathwork app, and a global community.

In this episode, we talk about how Robbie got involved with Ethereum when it was only $6 and why everyone should practice breathworks.

Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/236

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In today’s episode, I revisit one of our most popular episodes EVER.

I talk to Ali Abdaal - a UK-based Youtuber who grew his channel to over 4.2 million subscribers in 5 years WHILE being a full-time doctor. We recorded an interview back in June 2021 where I detailed exactly how he was able to pull this off, so make sure to check it out if you’re interested in growing your audience while working a full-time job. 

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about how to identify and refocus your energy on the things that matter most, you’ll love this episode.

You’ll enjoy 3 BIG things from this conversation:

- Why Ali set up an email account to find his future wife

- How to find purpose and meaning

- The difference between Type 1 & Type 2 fun

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Also, if you want to launch your own business but don’t know where to start, I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10. It’s helped thousands of people start their business journey and I know it will help you, too. Head over to OkDork.com/Monthly1K and sign up.

And if you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate it if you left a review on iTunes and Spotify to help more people find out about it. I might shout you out in the next episode!

By December 31st, I want to hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers on my channel. But, VERY few channels ever reach 100,000+ subscribers on YouTube. To get to the next level, I needed a coach to teach me the YouTube strategies most people don’t know. For help I reached out to Tim Schmoyer from Video Creators TV — one of the experts on YouTube growth. I didn’t want to keep Tim’s lessons secret, so I recorded them for you. Use these tips, tactics, and strategies for your own YouTube channel.

Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/33

Stephanie 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

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Jeff Rose is a former veteran turned financial planner/blogger. Now, he’s focusing on his YouTube channel where he teaches actionable wealth building, investing, and online marketing strategies you can use to grow your online brand and boost your side hustle income. If you want to learn how to build wealth both financially and personally, you’ll love this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/194

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In this episode I talk about the 5 things I learned from waking up at 5 am for a week. I also challenge you with implementing the knowledge I drop to make you more efficient and productive and give you back your afternoons to enjoy life.

I give you my 5 key lessons as well as a huge list of things to do to fill that extra time to get a jump on the day when everyone else is asleep.

Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/6

Start your 2020 off with a BANG — and make it your best year ever. In this episode, I'm sharing how I set goals that are exciting and achievable (aka how to stop missing your new year's resolution). I'll also be sharing my accountability structure, monthly reports, and a ton more.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/129

In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents I talk to Tim Ferriss. The world’s most famous lifehacker, recovering angel investor, and New York Times best selling author. We take fan questions and talk about things Tim is never asked like what was his childhood nickname, what is he going to name his kids, how to get out of a Mexican jail and much more. You can see the full list of questions I asked Tim below with links to everything we talked about in this EPIC Q&A episode.

Complete show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/1

Noah Fram-Schwartz is the co-founder of Glimpse — a company that showcases products and businesses BEFORE they become trendy. If you want to know what’s gonna be big in 2020 (and beyond), and how to future-proof your biz, you’ll love this episode.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/119

We discuss how repetition breeds mastery. How to be a professional vs a hobbyist. Why being a weirdo is okay, and tons of other useful nuggets.

In this episode I talk to my friend David Kadavy who's been a friend for 12 years. He's the host of the Love Your Work podcast.

Rest of show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/9

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In today's episode, I break down how I made $3.3 million last year and how I spent it. Now, this isn't about boasting; rather, it's a transparent look into the complexities of managing substantial sums of money. There’s a lot of misconceptions about personal wealth management out there so I wanted to help share some clarity on how I do things. 

I’m super proud of where I’ve gotten to in recent years but managing this level of income presents a lot of challenges. I've been striving to streamline my finances, and you can join me on this journey. I hope you can be inspired and get rich as well. It’s a great feeling and I know you can do this too.

In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How to invest back into your business to foster future wealth.

• How to shield yourself from tax liabilities by using your personal projects as LLC’s.

• What does having lots of money really mean to life satisfaction?

You’ll enjoy these things and a whole lot more.

If you liked this episode about hacking your wealth, you’ll also enjoy an older episode we did with Jeff Rose from Wealth Hacker (YouTube channel) you can find that as episode 194 in this feed.

I have also been sharing emails on my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. People have been loving it. Sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k other people who get juicy insights every week. 

Justin Mares is the founder and CEO of Kettle and Fire, the fastest-growing bone broth brand in the country. He’s also the co-founder of Perfect Keto, a food & supplement brand for people going keto, and he’s the co-author of the popular marketing book ‘Traction’.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/171

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

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BreezeDoc, is a Docusign alternative that we just launched. If you hate paying a monthly subscription just to get documents signed, go to BreezeDoc.com and get a lifetime deal, pay one low price and use it forever. 

In this week's episode, I'm chatting with our very own David Kelly, who oversees our Originals Team releases at AppSumo. We’re going into the belly of the beast to see the guts and glory of developing a product we're incredibly proud of, BreezeDoc.

David and I discuss the challenges we faced, the strategies we employed, and the excitement of bringing BreezeDoc to life.

In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• The obstacles faced during the creation of a competitive product.

• What a difference incorporating user feedback into the user interface can make

• How to make a product stand out from the rest

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about our favorite tools at Appsumo go back a few weeks ago where we show you all the tools we use to run a $100 million company that’s episode 358 in this feed

When most people interview entrepreneurs, they talk exclusively about business tactics. But, ultra-successful entrepreneurs don’t get to where they are just focusing on their business mindset. The MOST successful business people also focus on how to optimize their life, happiness, and mindset in ALL areas. In this interview, I’m going to give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Aubrey Marcus, the CEO of the 8-figure business Onnit, optimizes his entire mindset

Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/26

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

We’re halfway through 2019. How are your yearly goals? Today, I’m sharing how I check on my goals, revise goals, remove goals… and even start planning for 2020. If the year hasn’t gone as well as you want so far, there’s still time. Use the strategies in this episode to finish the year strong.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/104

Here are my top recommendations for websites to use to GET PAID for your side hustle. Use these sites to find out WHERE your customers are and HOW you can sell them something valuable.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/145

Prioritization. Focus. These are two of the MOST important things in business… but entrepreneurs get distracted. And when you get distracted, your business suffers. Today, we’re doing another business case study — with Dan from The Tropical MBA. Learn how to use prioritization and focus in your business.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/113

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Today we debunk common misconceptions about introverted entrepreneurs not being able to thrive in a world that prizes the loudest and boldest. 

Noah has been asked a lot recently about how Introverts can succeed in business, this episode provides actionable advice for navigating your entrepreneurial journey regardless of where you find your energy.

Follow these tips to optimize your introversion and you’ll be wealthy in no time. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why you need to partner up with someone that is strong in your weakest areas

• How to overcome the fear of getting started by doing things on your own terms

• Why social skills and how you interact with people is a learnable skill-set that needs to be practiced just like any other skill-set.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to know more about how to not let excuses hold you back from starting, check out the first chapter of my book called ‘Just Start’, which I exclusively recorded for as an episode here on this podcast. That’s episode 333 in this feed.

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Sahil Lavingia is the founder of Gumroad, employee #2 at Pinterest, an artist, and he writes really dope tweets.

In March this year, his company Gumroad raised $5M in 12 hours by crowdfunding from his customers at a $100M evaluation.

Now, Sahil is launching his first book titled “The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less” where he shows founders how to build a great company without an Ivy League degree and millions of dollars in venture capital.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/223

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Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and CEO behind the daily business newsletter Morning Brew. This newsletter is an 8-figure business with over a million subscribers. Today, I talk to Alex about his journey of leaving a career in finance, anxiety of entrepreneurship, and how to grow a successful business.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/91

Houston Kraft is a speaker, trainer, and kindness advocate, who is on a mission to spread his message of love worldwide.

In this episode, we talk about how to give amazing speeches, ways to be kind, and how to make 3-5 figures per speech.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/169

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

In today’s episode, I talk to Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine.

Kevin is a writer, photographer, and philanthropist best known for his role as the executive editor of Wired, one of the top technology magazines in the world! 

He travels all over the world giving talks on things like the clock he built that will tick for 10,000 years, and why he’s cataloging every living species on earth.

Plus, he’s a best-selling author of many books, and his latest one is out now!

Check out Excellent Advice for Living for bits of advice Kevin wished he knew earlier in his life, and tweet-sized bits of wisdom. You can order it on Amazon right now!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about what EVERYONE’S life purpose is, you’ll love this episode. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

1. Why you DON’T want to be great (greatness is overrated)

2. What actually stops people from succeeding (spoiler alert: it’s NOT money)

3. The “immediacy filter” that defines his schedule 

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you want to launch your own business but don’t know where to start, I reopened my course Monthly1K for just $10! It’s helped thousands of people start their business journey and I know it will help you, too. Head over to OkDork.com/Monthly1K to sign up.

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Many years ago, he read an article on my blog about starting conferences. He took the insights from that article and started Hustle Con, a TED-like conference for entrepreneurs.

In 2016, he turned Hustle Con into The Hustle, a highly successful business newsletter viewed by over one million-plus people every day. The Hustle was acquired by HubSpot in 2021 for tens of millions of dollars.

His other entrepreneurial endeavors include a chain of hot dog stands, an online liquor store, and a roommate matching startup.

https://okdork.com/podcast/233

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Want to get more productive? I’ve tried tons of productivity tips and hacks over the years — and now I’m sharing my favorites. Some of the tips include what typing speed WPM you need to achieve to be productive, how to be more grateful, and accountability check-ins… plus a bunch more

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/99

In today’s episode, I talk about my dinner with Peter Thiel.

He is the co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, a billionaire investor, and the author of the bestselling book Zero to One.

In late 2021, my best friend Nevile and I had an opportunity to grab dinner with him and it was a WILD experience. 

Here’s a few GIGANTIC nuggets you are gonna learn in this episode:

1. Waking up early, drinking wine, and willpower

2. What kind of phone Peter uses

3. Zombification of all thoughts

Enjoy those 3 things plus a bunch more along the way.

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The #1 excuse that wantrepreneurs make for not starting a business is that they don’t have the resources: They don’t have the money, they don’t know how to code, they don’t know the right people, etc.

In this episode, I show you how to start ANY business with less than $100.

I’m going to show you how I would start a tech startup like Uber, a fast-food business like Chipotle, or a clothing company like Patagonia.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/226

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In today’s episode, we talk to David Lee, the CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers, and he’s also known for having one of the biggest Ferrari collections in the world.

David was born in Hong Kong and moved to the US in the 70’s. His family's history and immigration story is like something out of the movies, with his father escaping the communist revolution in China, crossing shark infested waters to founding a 60 year old family company.

David pivoted the family business from wholesale to retail, introducing iconic brands like Rolex. Then his incredible passion for collecting led him to explore the world of alternative investments with high-expense items like Ferraris.

Check out David on Instagram and Twitter @ferraridavidlee

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the glamorous life of a Ferrari collector, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How David used his cultural and racial challenges in immigration to solve business problems. 

• Unique expressions of love within Chinese families that help their kids future wealth.

• David 5 star principles to success.

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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As a venture capitalist turned executive coach, Jerry Colonna specializes in helping leaders confront their psychological habits, fostering meaningful connections, and becoming compassionate, bold leaders. 

His book, "Reboot," serves as a guide for radical self-inquiry, encouraging individuals to reset their lives by addressing emotional baggage and achieving both professional and personal fulfillment.

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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Better Humans Make Better Leaders: Jerry emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal development and effective leadership.

• The BS behind the problem: get to the bottom of your common leadership pitfalls, such as staff turnover, revenue stagnation, and the role of empathy in leadership.

• Drop the guilt: Let go of perfectionism and embrace the fallibilities of being human.

If you enjoyed this and want to explore more advice from a top coach and great friend of mine, check out our episode with Adam Gilbert. You can find that as Ep#319 in this feed.

Jerry’s newest book is already out  -  ReUnion, and you can also enjoy the Original book Reboot. You can find out more at https://www.reboot.io/ or check Jerry out at @RebootHQ on Twitter & on Instagram.

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I’m sharing 5 of my own ecommerce marketing insights for 2019. From email marketing to partner giveaways, I share tactics, tips, and strategies we’re ACTUALLY using at our companies… no B.S. If you want ideas for your ecommerce business that really work, check out this episode.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/112

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In this episode, Noah takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Weekend book cover journey, revealing the power of A/B testing and data-driven decision-making when choosing everything from the title, image and even the color. 

All these tests and iterations culminated in the final version that resonates with readers. The episode highlights the commitment to constant testing, asking, and improving to achieve not just good but great results.

It’s worth thinking about - what can you test and improve in your business today?

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How to set up cost effective ad campaigns to identify winning elements of your projects.

• What is the Broken Door Problem?

• How can you stand out from the competition?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear some success stories from MDW, go back and listen to our episode with Pat, an incredible business owner, and a beta tester for the book who is now crushing it with his business that’s episode 336 in this feed.

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Jacqueline Samira is the Founder and CEO of Howdy.com, the $100 million-valued company shaking up the recruitment space. She shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solution mindset developed through struggles. 

From setting revenue goals to creating a business model understandable by a child, she reveals the strategies behind her success. The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Solution Mindset: The power of leveraging personal struggles to find innovative solutions and overcome obstacles.

• From Sales to Entrepreneur: Why being good at sales means being good with people and how that can open up many career opportunities.

• Efficiency:  How having limited hours as a mom made her a more efficient entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of time management and focus in achieving business goals.

Enjoy these 3 plus much more in this episode.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to our episode with Mackenzie, another incredible business owner, she was on our beta team for the book and is now crushing it with her greetings card business that’s episode 336 in this feed

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Brian Balfour was the Head of Growth at HubSpot, started multiple VC-backed companies, and has grown brands to MILLIONS of daily active users. Today, he’s the founder of Reforge — a REALLY cool tool that gives you access to things like onboarding docs, presentation decks, brand positioning, org charts, roadmaps, etc. from top-performing business leaders like:

- Andrew Chen of Andreessen Horowitz

- Lauryn Isford the Head of Growth @ Notion

- And Helen Kupp the Sr. Director of Product Strategy @ Slack

It’s like Github for tech startup businesses.

Check out Reforge at www.reforge.com.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about how to SUPERCHARGE your business’s growth, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

- Why being a CEO isn’t actually as awesome as people make it seem

- What Brian does to make every new business launch EPIC

- The EXACT strategies Brian uses to scale companies in a big way

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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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.

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Jonathan Coon changed my life during our 60-minute lunch. As the founder of 1-800-CONTACTS and Wikibuy.com, Jonathan knows more about building successful businesses than almost anyone. Hear me share his exact secret to success, why he always tips $100, removing friction from all aspects of life, and tons more.

Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/12

Everyone knows times are tough, but WHAT do we do? In this episode I talk about how to plan for a recession (business, finances, and overall uncertainty). Learn exactly what we’re doing at Sumo Group — and how you can do the same for yourself and biz.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/140

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

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Today, we're talking with my long time friend and renowned author and blogger Mark Manson.

Mark Manson has authored several New York Times best selling books. Notably, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck," &  "Everything Is F*cked”.

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Mark takes us behind the scenes, discussing the marketing strategies and tactics that have propelled him to become one of THE most successful writers of our time. 

As success accumulates, so do the demands on your time and resources. Mark talks about the critical inflection point that every entrepreneur reaches, where the power of saying "no" becomes vital. In this episode He peel’s back the curtain and uncovers the hard work and dedication that often go unnoticed behind the façade of an 'overnight success.'

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• The Other Side of Success: Mark provides a glimpse into the challenges and realities that come with achieving major goals.

• Dealing with Burnout: How he uses the business equivalent of elimination diet to align with his goals and prioritize his time.

• Pursuit of Happiness: What is the difference between the high points of business success and genuine happiness in the midst of a busy entrepreneurial journey.

Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you loved this episode be sure to check out an episode we also did with another good buddy author of mine Ryan Holiday https://okdork.com/podcast/130

You can go check Mark out at @IAmMarkManson on twitter and MarkManson on Instagram.

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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

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

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Round 7 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How to be more pleasantly persistent?
2. How to get someone to your online event or webinar?
3. Tips for growing your YouTube channel.

https://okdork.com/podcast/256

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There’s a TON of information on the web about starting a business. But, that’s the easiest part. Anyone can pick an idea and launch it, even if it’s not successful. But growing a million-dollar business? That’s the real challenge. There are so many things that can go wrong, missteps you can take, and problems you can run into trying to grow a business. Today, I want to show you how to avoid all the issues. Learn the 3 biggest ways I grew Sumo to $1+ million — and how you can grow your business, too.

Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/31

Andrew Mason is the founder and former CEO of Groupon… who had a VERY public firing. Today, I’m talking to Andrew about what he learned getting fired from the company he helped create, how he dusted himself off to start a new business, and more.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/116

Tom Bilyeu is the founder of Quest Nutrition (billion-dollar company) and Impact Theory (media company) and now is building the next Disney. Learn how to BUILD your passions (rather than dig for) and the “gap” where most people get stuck.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/152

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

Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker.

He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 300 million downloads. And he was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. 

https://okdork.com/podcast/189

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I had no idea a $74,000 Jaguar car could make me MORE miserable. In this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, I talk about my biggest “rich jerk” moment — and how it totally changed my view on what’s important. Listen along and learn how to be happy and stop possessions from running your life.

Show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/19

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

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In the summer of 2020, Michael Garrett & Ryan Duey were forced to shut down their businesses due to COVID. Just 12 months later, their new business, TheColdPlunge.com, has done $3.5M in sales and they’ve partnered with A-listers like Tony Hawk, Rich Roll, and Aubrey Marcus.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to start a thriving business when your backs against the wall and connect with A-listers to grow your brand, you’re going to love this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/216

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In today’s episode, I’m giving y’all an update on what’s going on at AppSumo! This is a new series we’re trying out called This Week at AppSumo (aka, TWAS). 

I think most of you out there know that I’m the founder and CEO of AppSumo (the BEST site for software deals online!) and since I started it 13 years ago, it’s grown to a 8-figure/year company.

But the truth is — I’m still learning new things every day at the business. So these episodes are my time to share what I’m learning, mistakes we’ve made, and behind-the-scenes moments at the business that you won’t find anywhere else. 

If you’re a founder, I hope these episodes give you ideas of things to try in your business (or maybe NOT try…) or I hope you find them interesting and entertaining!

Hit me up on Instagram and let me know what you think about this new series (I reply to DMs).

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the day-to-day decisions we make to grow AppSumo, you’ll love this episode.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 5 BIG things:

• What are 'Retros' 
• Future planning 
• Long bets
• Removing yourself from the business
• Having the right people around

Enjoy those 5 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

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Devin Finzer is the Co-founder of OpenSea, the largest marketplace for NFT’s.

The company was founded in 2017 (before NFT’s were cool), and in February of 2021, $95 million in digital merchandise were sold on their marketplace.

Why is that interesting? Because the month before, their sales were $8 million! Folks, NFT’s are here in a big way and in this interview, I’m talking with the guy who recently secured $24M in funding from a16z and is building the ‘Amazon of NFTs’! 

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the future of NFT’s and where to invest in the space, you’ll LOVE this episode.

https://okdork.com/podcast/192

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Check out my producer's podcast: backstagecareers.com

Sumo Day is one of the biggest sales of the year at AppSumo. And it’s for entrepreneurs like you, looking for the best software deals to grow their businesses. There are tools for marketers, agencies, content creators, developers and more. The sale goes until June 13, 2024 at noon CT, so if you want those juicy discounts, then get on it now. 

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In this week's episode, I sat down with an anonymous entrepreneur who sold his business for $500 million and has since dedicated his life to philanthropy. He shared with me his story from building a business to giving away a significant portion of his buyout and focusing on what truly matters: happiness and giving back. 

There’s also a ton of practical advice on how to manage substantial wealth and the balance between work and personal life. It's for anyone aspiring to achieve financial success while making a meaningful difference in the world.

You'll love these 3 lessons:

• True happiness comes from within and aligning your life with your values.

• Giving back and focusing on philanthropy can bring immense fulfillment.

• Managing wealth effectively involves budgeting for what matters most to you and staying grounded.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way

Also if you loved hearing this episode about a $100m buyout, check out this episode with Gary Levitt who built a company for $50 and sold it for $42 Million, that’s episode 41 in this feed.

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. 

Today I’m reflecting on what an insane year 2024 has been. So much has changed and I wanted to take stock as we head into 2025! 

In this episode, I’m sharing my 9 key lessons from the year and the exciting plans shaping the year ahead.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why the blame game gets you nowhere in life.

• What it means to reduce the amount of tabs you have open in your life.

• How building strong, meaningful relationships is still your super power.  

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

How was your 2024? What’s your goals for 2025? Hit me up on noahkagan.com

I have also been sharing emails on my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. People have been loving it. Sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k other people who get juicy insights every month.

Timothy Hollingsworth used to run the world’s best restaurant under Thomas Keller. Recently, he was the winner of Netflix’s show The Final Table — and he’s a REALLY interesting entrepreneur. If you want to hear a different type of entrepreneur story, and how to go from zero to success, check out the episode.

Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/100