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In this episode, I chat with Ayman Al-Abdullah, My friend and former CEO of AppSumo, who played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $5M to $70M, from 2016 to 2021. 

Since stepping down as CEO for AppSumo, he’s now become a growth strategy coach for many other CEOs. Ayman is of the best out there IMO and I wanted him to come on the show and share his insights into what it takes to grow a business from seven to nine figures, obviously drawing from his rich experience building a robust and sustainably growing company AppSumo. 

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

• Why figuring out your ideal customer, even as a coach, is essential

• Why people get stuck in a product creation loop rather than company creation. 

• The dangers of shiny object syndrome and why Ayman is the double down king. 

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

You can find Ayman @aymanalabdul on Instagram or X

And if you fall into the 7+ figure camp and need help scaling to 9 figures, Ayman is your guy, you can find him at aymanalabdullah.com

Check out my Million Dollar Weekend at milliondollarweekend.com. If you need help starting a business, this is the book for you

Today we’re re-running our awesome episode where I break down the top lessons I learned from working directly under Mark Zuckerberg. 

It’s always fun to go down memory lane and remember my time as #30 at Facebook. The lessons I learned there inspire me to this day and are relevant for anyone who is on their own business journey. 

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

1. How to manage and treat employees. 

2. How to focus on just one vision.

3. Why the details matter.

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

If you dig this episode and want to hear another episode where I break things down behind the scenes, go back and check out the episode where I run through the marketing for my book Million Dollar Weekend, that’s episode 335 in this feed. 

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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.

Round 12 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How I prioritize what to work on as the CEO
2. Side hustles ideas for a housekeeper in Switzerland
3. How to price your SaaS products

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

https://okdork.com/asknoah

Nadav Keyson of CEO and Co-founder of Riverside.fm, a fast-growing software that you can do your podcast and audio recording. People that have used the platform include Bill Gates, Michelle Obama, Gary Vee, and your's truly.

I really like Nadav and his hustle. It took him and his brother 6 to 7 years, trying multiple projects, and many failures, until they finally got Riverside.fm to work. Go check them out!

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/266

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Round 11 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How to grow your service business after getting your first 3 clients
2. What are some expensive mistakes that shaped the way you make decisions later on
3. The strategies I used to grow your AppSumo when I just started

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

https://okdork.com/asknoah

Michael Eisenberg, co-founder and general partner at Aleph, an early-stage venture capital fund.

Michael was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. During his college years, he went abroad and studied in Israel for two years. The trip was SO transformative that he decided to go back to Israel after he got his degree in New York.

Michael got into venture capital because he wanted to help Israeli entrepreneurs create more jobs for people. Some of his notable investments include WeWork, Wix and Lemonade, a popular renter insurance platform.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/264

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

Round 10 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How I compensated my initial hires at AppSumo
2. How to allocate your marketing funds for top, middle, and lower funnel
3. What is my process for interviewing contract copywriters

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

And if you want me to answer your question in a future episode, submit here: https://okdork.com/asknoah

Round 9 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. The most powerful tool for self-improvement
2. Don’t look for business ideas, find pain
3. How to enjoy the journey more

And if you want to have one of your questions answered in a future episode, submit here.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/262

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

Jared Bleznick is a pro poker player who dropped out of college to play online in 2007. He started with $1000, and ended up making $100,000 in his first year. Eventually, he transitioned into playing live tournaments like the World Series of Poker.

In his prime, he made $3 million dollars per year! Now, he just plays poker for fun and runs a successful sports card business, Blez Sports Cards, with his brothers.

Jared knows what it’s like to win big and lose big at the game of poker. In this episode, he dives into the most money he’s ever won and lost in a hand, how he handles big losses, what he spends money on, and more.

Full show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/261

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