Noah Kagan Presents – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Today, I'm giving you part three of the AppSumo saga. Black Friday was rough, targets got missed, and the team felt it. But I zoomed out and the signals actually looked way better than expected. Refunds are dropping, deal quality is rising, customer sentiment is improving, and we're finally stabilizing the business after a horrible year.

So in this episode I break down our simple three part plan to see out 2025, and talk about bundles, new partner offerings, the future of software, and how leadership really works when the scoreboard looks ugly. It's honestly the most exciting I've felt about AppSumo's horizon in a long time.

In this conversation you'll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How to course-correct when your Black Friday deal flops hard

• What I do when customers stop clicking

• How to avoid repeating the same mistakes next quarter

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

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.  

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.

The past few months at AppSumo have been brutal. People are voting with their wallets and return buyers are down 40%. We lost some of the trust we spent years building and drifted from what made us great. But the fire in my belly is back and I'm going to war for what we do best.

I'm turning the battleship back towards curating high-quality tools that people actually love and I'm taking you inside the war room. In this episode, I share what's working, what's not and what I'm learning.

 

If you've ever run a company or have just gone through a tough season, you'll love this one

 

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

• Why simplicity and focus is the best strategy when things get messy.

• How direct conversations with customers and partners can rebuild trust

• Why curating truly great products (not just more of them) is key to winning back customers 

 

Enjoy these 3 things plus plenty of spicy behind-the-scenes stories along the way.

 

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. 

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.

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. 

Sparked by a rare snowy morning in Austin, Texas, I just got done making snow angels and realized it's been a while since I've shared what's on my mind. No threads. No ads. Just raw thoughts, like the early days of blogging.

I just got fired by my financial advisor and decided to experiment with some crypto, so today I'm going to share some reflections on money, experiments, parenting, and life,.. So if you want to learn about simplifying your finances with the trickle of everyday parenting advice, this one's for you.

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

• When's the best time to experiment or be disciplined.

• How to Simplify your finances for reduced stress.

• How tiny, consistent efforts compound into big wins over time.

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

 

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. 

 

Ps. I'm looking for an assistant. Someone proactive, insanely detailed, and reliable. Basically, someone who's better than AI. If you know someone, DM me on Twitter @NoahKagan. I'll pay you $1,000 if your referral gets hired.

 

Justin Welsh runs a one-person business that does $1.7 million dollars a year, spends ZERO money on ads, and operates at a 94% margin! 

That's right. He keeps most of the money.

Unlike a lot of the solopreneurs that hire freelancers and virtual assistants, Justin does everything himself and still has time to go on vacations frequently.

In this episode, we talk about how to scale a one-person business using software and systems.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/282

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah

Round 16 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. What's AppSumo growth tactics for 2023?
2. How to monetize your YouTube channel as an artist?
3. How to get more clients as a personal trainer?

And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here:

https://okdork.com/asknoah

Chandler Bolt is the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com.

He dropped out of college during his Sophomore year because he had the itch to run his own business. By the time his friends were graduating college, his business, Self-Publishing School, was already making a million dollars in annual revenue.

Despite making a lot of money at a young age, Chandler is NOT an overnight success. Self-Publishing School was probably his 3rd or 4th business. He has put in many reps and tried a bunch of things in entrepreneurship before dropping out of college.

In this episode, we talk about dropping out of college and making your first million dollars.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/280

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah

Larry Janesky came from humble beginnings. No one in his family went to college, and he didn't have the money to go to college, either. So he started his own carpentry business straight out of high school and expanded that business into a multimillion dollar home improvement empire.

Today, his company Contractor Nation fixes people's homes—but there's a lot more to it than that. Larry has created an intricate business model and started a product dealer network to have as much control over the supply chain as possible.

Plus, Larry also has a digital marketing agency, over 32 patented products, 1600+ employees, and runs an entrepreneurship school for anyone who wants to learn how to do what he did.

If you've ever wanted to learn about how to start a multimillion dollar business WITHOUT going to college, you'll love this episode.

Check out Larry Janesky at:

• www.TheSOE.com
• www.ThinkDaily.com

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/279

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah

Robert D. Friedman is most well-known for being the co-founder of Auction.com, one of the largest real estate auction firms in the United States.

Rob is definitely one of those guys that learned more by doing than by studying in a classroom. He started an auto repair shop at the age of 19 making $100k/year, and then he used that as a springboard to start many other business ventures, mostly in the real estate industry.

He has been working with his business partner, Jeffrey Frieden, for over 40 years. And together, they have participated in thousands of real estate transactions, grossing billions in sales.

Rob is also involved in various charitable organizations. One of his proudest achievements is starting a school in Nicaragua called veraschool.org that educates bright, young girls in underserved communities. Go check that out to see how you can help.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/278

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah

In the 2008 market crash, Pat Flynn was laid off from his job as an architect. He had just graduated college, was about to get married, and it was his dream career. Like many people in that situation, he turned to entrepreneurship. What he didn't know at the time, is that it would change his life forever.

Now, he's been running Smart Passive Income for almost 15 years (longer than his kids have been alive!) and he's built several other successful online businesses, impacted millions of people around the world, and spends a lot of time with his family, too.

In this episode, we talk about how to stay relevant and live a fulfilling life as an entrepreneur.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/277

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah

Brian Smith started the global footwear brand UGG with just $500.

At the age of 29, Brian quit his profession in accounting, and went to California to surf and start his entrepreneurial journey.

He noticed that there was no sheepskin footwear in California, but every Australian he knew owned a pair of sheepskin footwear. So he brought six pairs of sheepskin boots from Australia to test the market and UGG was born!

In this episode, Brian shares how to build a meaningful fashion brand and marketing lessons.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/276

Get the BEST daily deals on software at: https://appsumo.com/noah