Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com.

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. 

 

 

 

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. 

Here is your Harvard Business Review hook up with 10% off a subscription for access to business advice articles and their world class case studies. Go to hbr.org/subscriptions and use promo code NOAH for 10% off. 

 

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

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

 

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

Round 8 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. Updates on my quest to find a wife
2. How I would run an agency business
3. What are some companies I would want to work for right out of college

https://okdork.com/podcast/260

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

Dan and Ian of Tropical MBA started working together 15 years ago making parts for cat furniture and valet stands. Through that business, they learned tons about eCommerce, how to work together as business partners, and what a successful business exit looks and feels like.

They took all their knowledge and passion for remote work and built Tropical MBA into a community of events and podcasts for people who wanted to become location-independent entrepreneurs. Now, they launched Dynamite Jobs, a platform where people can find remote work so they can live and work like Dan and Ian have for the past couple of decades.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about working for yourself wherever you want, you’ll love this episode.

Check out Tropical MBA at:

• TropicalMBA.com/Podcasts
• And Dynamite Jobs at Dynamite Jobs.com

Full show notes:

https://okdork.com/podcast/259

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

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

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

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter until June 14.

In this week's episode, I chat with Marc Louvion, the launching machine behind various successful apps like Ship Fast, Zen Voice, and Poop Up. He’s another one in our Solopreneur series.

For the last few years Marc has been relentlessly building and shipping apps that solve real life problems in hope of becoming the next Zuckerberg. He shares his path from a struggling entrepreneur to a thriving indie hacker keeping 92% of his profits. 

It’s a super interesting journey he’s been on and I love to see how successful he’s been by using a formula that you can copy in your own business..

 

You'll love these 3 lessons:

• Showing up daily makes a difference.

• Embracing failures as learning opportunities

• Sharing your journey can build a loyal following and amplify your success.

 

All these plus a bunch more nuggets along the way.

 

Go give Marc some love: @marclouvion on Instagram & @marc_louvion on X

Also check out his companies:

ShipFast, IndiePage, LaunchViral, ZenVoice, PoopUp

 

If you loved this Solopreneur episode and want to listen to another, you’ll enjoy the episode we did with Justin Welsh which is one of our most downloaded episodes ever, check that out as ep 353 in this feed.

This episode was originally published in 2020. You can find the show notes of the episode here.

Whether a recession is actually coming or not, the biggest thing is to focus on building momentum and being proactive during these uncertain times.

You might get knocked down. You might get discouraged. But the key part is to keeping going and get back on it as soon as possible.

In this episode, I share 11 exact strategies to recession proof your business today and forever.

https://okdork.com/podcast/143

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

Popular finance advisor and entrepreneur Ramit Sethi is all about helping people live their rich lives. After graduating from Stanford University, Ramit wrote the bestselling book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, which has helped thousands of people get their financial life together so they can live fuller lives.

Today, Ramit helps people navigate their financial habits and money mindsets through his courses on IWT.com and his podcast, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, takes listeners behind closed doors to listen in on raw conversations about the money habits of real-life couples.

If you want to spend, save, and invest smarter so you can live your rich life (whatever that means to you!) then check out this episode with Ramit.

https://okdork.com/podcast/257

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

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

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

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

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

 

Sam Dogen (AKA, the Financial Samurai) founded America’s #1 personal finance blog and podcast, helping people make and save more money while living the lives they truly want.

The market crash of 2009 rocked Sam’s financial world even though he worked for 10 years at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, got an MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, and diversified his investments.

So he started a personal finance site to help him and others make sense of all the chaos.

After writing 2,500+ personal finance articles, he used his knowledge to write a best-selling book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom.

His book is your secret weapon to getting ahead in this hyper-competitive world.

https://okdork.com/podcast/254

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

 

Nick Gray is the founder of Museum Hack. A company that hosts creative tours around museums all over the world. He grew Museum Hack into a multi-million dollar business and then sold it recently in an interesting way.

Now he spends a lot of his free time hosting cool parties and teaching others how to do the same.

Nick is probably one of the BEST party hosts I know. His new book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party teaches you how to host lightweight stress-free parties. Go check it at Party.pro.

https://okdork.com/podcast/253

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

 

Round 4 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How to strategically work for interesting companies
2. What to do after a successful product launch on AppSumo
3. Should you start a new business or focus on your main business

https://okdork.com/podcast/252

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

 

Gokul Rajaram has worked as an executive at some of the biggest tech companies: Google, Facebook, Square, etc.

He is currently the Caviar Lead at Doordash and advises different tech startups in his free time.

I came across Gokul on Twitter. You can check him out @gokulr.

He also has INSANE articles on Medium about how to run a company. My favorite one is  "The weekly CEO e-mail". I’ve copied that at AppSumo, and I’ve found it super amazing!

https://okdork.com/podcast/251

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

Randomly stumbled upon David Wolve’s music on Spotify, and I f*cking love it!

Turns out he makes all the music himself and works at the airport.

My favorite songs from him are “Rapture” and “Touring Test”, but frankly all of them are amazing!

Go check his music out on YouTube or Spotify.

https://okdork.com/podcast/250

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

Bing Gordon was the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Electronic Arts, the popular video game company. 

 

In his twenties, Bing did a lot of interesting things. He wrote poetries in college, tried acting for a year, and even did commercial fishing.

Then he worked at EA for over 26 years and contributed to the marketing and design of many best-selling games such as The Sims and John Madden Football.

Today, he is an investor, company advisor, and just full of wisdom.

https://okdork.com/podcast/249

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

 

 

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter

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.

 

Joseph Kelly is the Co-founder and CEO of Unchained Capital.

We play squash together, and he is one of my best friends.

After dropping out of college, he started a big data company. Sold it for a lot of money.

Then he got into Bitcoin because he is a very curious person and started Unchained Capital, which offers loans and other financial services to long-term Bitcoin holders.

https://okdork.com/podcast/248

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

 

Round 5 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. How to start a business in a developing country like El Salvador
2. My recommendations for affiliate and referral marketing
3. Top things I look for when hiring a great operations person

https://okdork.com/podcast/247

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Chris Ruder is the founder and CEO of Spikeball.

The funny thing about Spikeball is that it was invented by a different guy named Jeff Knurek in 1989. It was only in the market for a few years before quickly dying out.

Chris was actually an early player of the game as a kid, saw its potential, decided to find the game as an adult, and turn it into a successful business. 

https://okdork.com/podcast/246

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Bob Metcalfe helped invent the Ethernet in 1973 while working at Xerox.

He didn’t get rich from helping to invent the Ethernet though.

Bob actually got rich by starting his own computer networking company called 3Com, where he sold Ethernet and many other products.

After the success of 3Com, which became a multi-billion dollar company, he tried many other careers.

He was a journalist, a VC, and a professor. And now, he is looking for his next job.

https://okdork.com/podcast/245

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Round 4 of answering your Q&As with your uncle Noah.

In this episode, we are going to talk about:

1. Why I love making YouTube videos
2. Strategies for building a community
3. What are my tips for launching 7-figure companies

https://okdork.com/podcast/243

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Jim McIngvale, aka. Mattress Mack, is a 71-year-old entrepreneur known for making INSANE million-dollar bets on various sports.

You might think he has a crazy gambling problem. But actually, these are very creative marketing campaigns to promote his furniture store.

Mack came from humble beginnings. He started a furniture business in 1981 with just $5,000 dollars, and now it's a HUGE business making $200 million dollars a year in revenue — he also gives a ton of it away.

https://okdork.com/podcast/242

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

I actually really enjoy doing these Q&As, so let me know on Twitter if you like them too.

In this episode, we talk are going to talk about:

1. If your superpower is design but you hate marketing

2. What is the difference between a good and a great day.

3. When to finally quit your businesses or not.

https://okdork.com/podcast/241

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

 

We bought back one of our most popular guests, Tynan, for another fun episode.

From trying to buy a penguin, actually buying an island, and traveling 3+ million miles… Tynan is definitely the most interesting person I know.

In this episode, we talk about my 40th birthday, being happy with the simple stuff, and holding yourself to high standards.

https://okdork.com/podcast/239

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter

Here is your Harvard Business Review hook up with 10% off a subscription for access to business advice articles and their world class case studies. Go to hbr.org/subscriptions and use promo code NOAH for 10% off. 

 

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. 

 

You probably know Mark Cuban from Shark Tank, and maybe you know that he’s the owner of the Dallas Mavericks… BUT did you know that he bought Netflix stocks when it was only $50/share? In this episode, we are going to look at how exactly Mark Cuban makes over $1B/Year from all of his different businesses ventures.

Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/238

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

David is a writer and educator, and he likes playing golf. 

His online course, Write of Passage, has been taken by more than 500 students from companies like Intel, Google, and Twitter.

He also hosts the North Start podcast where he interviews high-achievers such as Seth Godin, Ryan Holiday, and Tyler Cowen.

Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/237

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

I know a lot of you are in a day job that you don’t love, and you're trying to escape the "rat race". 

So in this episode, I’m going to share 3 stories of people who retired in their 30s and break down their strategies.

Full show notes at: https://okdork.com/podcast/235

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Sam Corcos, co-founder and CEO of Levels, a health tech company that lets you track your blood glucose level in real-time using a device that you can stick on your arm and an app. Sam says they are on a mission to solve the metabolic health crisis.

Prior to that, Sam was already a three-time founder either as the CTO or Engineering Lead. This is his first time being a CEO and he has tons of interesting lessons to share.

https://okdork.com/podcast/234

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

Sam Parr is a serial hustler, entrepreneur, & co-host of the top 10 business podcast, My First Million.

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

In today’s episode, we ran out of episodes… so George, our intern, asked me to answer some of your most popular questions that you think I might have an answer to.

Also, I figured it’s time I did another Q&A because I love y’all, and I want to continue to be your guys’ biggest cheerleader!

https://okdork.com/podcast/232

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

 

Dronies is an NFT project is created by a group of people that own a really cool design agency called Unfold.

They’ve worked with Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, and Adobe.

And now they are creating the first NFT project that is partnered up with the creators of Solana, a cryptocurrency that might be the killer of Ethereum.

https://okdork.com/podcast/230

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

A couple of months ago, I stepped back in as the CEO of AppSumo, a company I started 11 years ago.

It’s been 5 years since I was CEO, and the company has 50xed in size. 

We’ve got close to 100 people working with us, and we’re making close to $100M this year.

I’ve been learning A LOT about leadership after coming back, and I want to share some of these lessons I’ve been learning with you guys.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/229

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

 

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter

 Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with Justin Welsh! This guy is so IMPRESSIVE, and was one of our most popular episodes last year so we thought we’d put him in your ears once again. He 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.

What’s amazing is that some solopreneurs like to hire freelancers and virtual assistants, but Justin does everything himself. And he still has time to go on vacations frequently.

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

1. How to turn one idea into multiple pieces of content

2. The importance of being self-aware and accepting who you are

3. How a panic attack influences the way Justin runs his business

I had a lot of fun talking to Justin, so go check him out:

• On Twitter – @thejustinwelsh

• And his newsletter – justinwelsh.me/

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about running a one-person business and scaling it using systems, then you’ll love this episode…. AGAIN!

If you dig this episode and want to hear another successful Solopreneur story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Dan Koe, that’s 288 in this feed. 

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

What are the signs that you are going to be successful?

In my 20 years as an entrepreneur, I’ve met a lot of young and ambitious people, and few of them stood out. These are people I can see doing really well no matter what, and a couple of them have already gone on to start huge companies.

In this episode, I share some of the common qualities and traits I see in the people that generally go on to become successful.

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/228

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Andrew Chen is a general partner at a16z where he invests in consumer startups and marketplaces.

He is also one of my oldest best friends and played a MAJOR role in the success of my company Appsumo.

His new book, The Cold Start Problem, is dropping on December 7th.

In the book, he shares the core secrets of starting and scaling tech startups after interviewing CEOs from companies like Zoom, Twitch, and Slack

Show notes: https://okdork.com/podcast/227

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10

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

Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code=noah10