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Pat Flynn went from getting laid off in 2008... to building a seven-figure YouTube business, selling out Pokémon conventions, and leading a legacy entrepreneurship brand (Smart Passive Income). In this episode, we talk about reinvention, raising kids, chasing relevance, and how he built Deep Pocket Monster into a viral brand with 3 billion+ views. You'll love this one if you've ever pivoted careers, tried to balance family with ambition, or just want to geek out on business and storytelling.
The invisible prison holding you back isn't built with bars but beliefs. Most never realize they forged their own chains.Enter Jay Yang: while classmates played video games, he cold-emailed CEOs and landed career-making opportunities with Noah Kagan at 16. By 19, he commanded a six-figure business and 200,000 followers without permission slips from gatekeepers.This conversation cracks open the playbook others pray you never discover. Jay reveals his ingenious TAG method that turns untouchable mentors into allies, the exact 19-slide deck strategy that bypassed years of corporate climbing, and his "sawdust selling" technique that transforms your everyday actions into income streams.Behind every locked door of opportunity stands no guard but your own hesitation. Learn the four-step framework that propelled a teenager past professionals with decades of experience. This isn't inspiration. It's a tactical blueprint for those brave enough to simply try the handle.ℹ️ About the GuestJay Yang believes you don't need permission to create your own opportunities.At 16, he cold-emailed Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, with a list of ideas on how he could help. That email turned into an internship where he built beehiiv 101—a course that has helped hundreds of users unlock the platform's potential.At 17, he sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down gaps in his social media and email marketing—and how to fix them. That landed him a role as Head of Content, where he led social media campaigns, including the one that made Million Dollar Weekend a New York Times bestseller.Today, Jay continues to help entrepreneurs scale their brands, grow their audiences, and market their products more effectively.In his latest book, You Can Just Do Things: The Power of Permissionless Action, Jay shares the stories and strategies that helped him take bold action, build momentum, and create his own career path from scratch. When he's not working, he's likely playing pickup basketball, lifting weights, or spending time with family and friends.Twitter (X): @jayyanginspiresInstagram: @jayyanginspiresLinkedIn: Jay YangWeekly Newsletter: The SparkiTunesSpotifyDownload as MP3
Tech visionary Noah Kagan, known for his pivotal roles at Mint and Meta, joins us on the Today's episode of The CLS Experience with invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal growth. From founding AppSumo to penning Million Dollar Weekend, his accomplishments are the stuff of legend. Let's go deeper.On today's episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. After graduating from UC Berkeley, He was the 4th employee at Mint and employee #30 at Facebook, where he invented status updates, developed the Facebook ads platform, and worked on the very first version of Facebook's mobile app, BIG facts. He didn't just participate in the tech boom—he helped ignite it. Now, he's better known as the mastermind behind AppSumo, a titan that's become the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to scale their operations quickly and efficiently. With a knack for launching multi-million dollar businesses over a single weekend, he's turned startup success into a science, No big deal. His best-selling book, Million Dollar Weekend, breaks down his methodology: from sparking an idea, conducting swift market analysis, to securing those first crucial sales, all within 48 hours. He's a testament to the power of starting small, thinking big, and scaling fast. He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and an extraordinary human being. Please welcome the definition of an entrepreneur, the digital trailblazer and the master of rapid business innovation, the handsome and trailblazing Noah Kagan.11:06 - Energy Management and Networking Lessons14:05 - Connecting With Success19:51 - Building Success Through Long-Term Relationships27:19 - Navigating Personal Worth and Priorities35:00 - The Not Yet Entrepreneurial Journey38:24 - Persistence and Commitment in Entrepreneurship43:58 - Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities and PrioritiesConnect with Noah here: https://noahkagan.com/ To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Noah Kagan follow Noah on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
AppSumo is celebrating its birthday. 15 years old! Hurrah! I started the company with $50 and a dream of never working a real job again. Today, it's a $100m business that's helped thousands of entrepreneurs and creators make millions. My book Million Dollar Weekend is also a year old and was just released in Spanish. It's 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 the biggest lessons from my business journey and sharing 14 tips that will help your business grow to the next level. 3 Takeaways: How Tracking scorecards and key metrics will move you closer to your goals Why starting is easy but showing up every day and staying in the game is the real challenge. Would you bet your life on your business, do you really believe in it? That's conviction baby! Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way. What's going on in your Business? 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.
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.
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.
If you've ever thought: “I'd love a business BUT …“I don't have TIME.” “I don't have MONEY.” “I don't have IDEAS.” “I have TOO MANY ideas and I don't know where to start.” “I'm not technical.” “I'm not creative or artistic.” “I'm not good at sales.” You're not alone. Countless people don't start businesses or side hustles for these reasons. And they're losing thousands — perhaps millions — in opportunity cost. How much could you make if you started a side hustle that eventually scaled into a business? Possibly millions. Today's guest, Noah Kagan, is living proof. Noah was employee #30 at Facebook. His stock options, if fully vested, would be worth over $1 billion today. (If you want to do the math — his stock options came to 0.1 percent of the company, which has a current market cap of $1 trillion.) But Noah was fired just a couple months before his stock options vested. So rather than getting a billion-dollar payout, he got nothing. He sank into a deep depression, eventually recovering with the help of a therapist who counseled him on how to reframe the experience. Then he rolled up his sleeves and got to work. He became a serial entrepreneur, building multiple businesses. His most successful venture now makes $80 million in gross revenue, and his personal take-home is $3.3 million per year (which comes from a $200,000 annual salary and $3.1 million profit distribution.) His net worth is $36 million. Not a billion, but still not too shabby. Noah recently wrote a book called “Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours.” He sits down with us (in person!) to share: — how to find business ideas — how to overcome objections and rejections — how to scale By the end of the episode, the common objections that you often hear — like “I don't have time/money/ideas” — will be quashed. Please enjoy! We're sharing this as part of GREATEST HITS WEEK, a 5-day series in which we're sharing 5 episodes, across 5 days, that originally aired at the start of 2024 (January through March). You may have missed it then; enjoy it now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Monica highlights insights from Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, a book that challenges entrepreneurs to act boldly, prioritize simplicity, and treat business like an experiment. Monica shares how this book inspired her to rethink how she approaches her own ventures, including the importance of starting now, asking for what you want, and designing a business around your needs—your Freedom Number. Whether you're stuck on where to start or looking for new ways to scale, this episode offers actionable takeaways to move you forward. Episode Quote: Next time you are overthinking and not taking action, tell yourself to prioritize taking action NOW and don't worry about the HOW. ~Noah Kagan. What you will learn in this episode: How to stop overthinking and take immediate action. How to calculate your Freedom Number and use it to guide decisions. How to turn business ideas into experiments for faster learning. How to shift from a founder-first to a customer-first approach. How to find and validate million-dollar business ideas. Grab Million Dollar Weekend Ready to change how you approach your business? Listen to this episode, calculate your Freedom Number, and challenge yourself to take one bold action this week. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Share your thoughts with Monica on Instagram or email, and let's continue building businesses that make an impact. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/support
In this episode, I'm joined by Pete Everitt, and we dive into the intricacies of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), AI's role in the legal industry, and strategies to boost SEO and conversions for law firms. We discuss key differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, setting up Google Analytics effectively, and optimizing website conversions. Additionally, we explore the impact of AI on search, creating meaningful content, and leveraging AI for enhanced digital marketing. Pete also shares insights from 'The Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan and stresses the importance of sustained client relationship management. Pete gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Understanding GA4: Basics and Differences 02:19 Challenges and Criticisms of GA4 05:16 Setting Up GA4: Key Steps and Tips 09:04 Tracking and Analyzing Traffic Effectively 15:17 Conversion Optimization Strategies 19:06 Real-World Examples and Best Practices 23:20 Customer Service Frustrations 24:16 Website Conversion Essentials 25:17 Understanding Calls to Action 27:09 Optimizing Client Interaction 32:03 Marketing Funnels and Strategies 34:18 The Role of AI in SEO 39:14 Book Recommendation: The Million Dollar Weekend 41:12 Final Thoughts on Conversions Resources mentioned in this episode: Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Connect with Pete here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.peteeveritt.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com
In this episode, I'm joined by Pete Everitt, and we dive into the intricacies of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), AI's role in the legal industry, and strategies to boost SEO and conversions for law firms. We discuss key differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, setting up Google Analytics effectively, and optimizing website conversions. Additionally, we explore the impact of AI on search, creating meaningful content, and leveraging AI for enhanced digital marketing. Pete also shares insights from 'The Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan and stresses the importance of sustained client relationship management.Pete gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Understanding GA4: Basics and Differences 02:19 Challenges and Criticisms of GA4 05:16 Setting Up GA4: Key Steps and Tips 09:04 Tracking and Analyzing Traffic Effectively 15:17 Conversion Optimization Strategies 19:06 Real-World Examples and Best Practices 23:20 Customer Service Frustrations 24:16 Website Conversion Essentials 25:17 Understanding Calls to Action 27:09 Optimizing Client Interaction 32:03 Marketing Funnels and Strategies 34:18 The Role of AI in SEO 39:14 Book Recommendation: The Million Dollar Weekend 41:12 Final Thoughts on Conversions Resources mentioned in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend by Noah KaganConnect with Pete here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.peteeveritt.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com
In this episode, I'm joined by Pete Everitt, and we dive into the intricacies of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), AI's role in the legal industry, and strategies to boost SEO and conversions for law firms. We discuss key differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, setting up Google Analytics effectively, and optimizing website conversions. Additionally, we explore the impact of AI on search, creating meaningful content, and leveraging AI for enhanced digital marketing. Pete also shares insights from 'The Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan and stresses the importance of sustained client relationship management. Pete gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Understanding GA4: Basics and Differences 02:19 Challenges and Criticisms of GA4 05:16 Setting Up GA4: Key Steps and Tips 09:04 Tracking and Analyzing Traffic Effectively 15:17 Conversion Optimization Strategies 19:06 Real-World Examples and Best Practices 23:20 Customer Service Frustrations 24:16 Website Conversion Essentials 25:17 Understanding Calls to Action 27:09 Optimizing Client Interaction 32:03 Marketing Funnels and Strategies 34:18 The Role of AI in SEO 39:14 Book Recommendation: The Million Dollar Weekend 41:12 Final Thoughts on Conversions Resources mentioned in this episode: Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Connect with Pete here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.peteeveritt.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com
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. Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And isn't that how it feels for everyone sometimes, in business and life? But it's our ability to push through the right kind of suffering that drives real success. In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal struggles and professional setbacks, sharing how pushing through those tough moments fueled growth at AppSumo and helped me reach my biggest goals. In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: How embracing suffering can lead to long-term rewards? Why voluntary suffering can prepare us for unexpected hardships? How to align pain with our purpose? All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
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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 share what I've been up to during the past few months, including why I haven't released new content since August. I took time off for paternity leave and embraced the joy (and challenges) of being a new dad. This break gave me a chance to reflect on how important it is to take a step back and pause from work and doing the same thing every day. In this conversation, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities. My new routine as a dad What's next for my work with AppSumo and social content creation. All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
It's YOU VS YOU!! In one of our BEST Motivational Compilations of 2024, our speakers share why you need to hustle and grind for you to become the best version of you! You are the only thing standing in the way of your success. So what are you going to do about it? SpeakersBobby MaximusYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzAriYndMjGjJciDYyj47wWebsite: https://www.bobbymaximus.com/Coach PainBook Coach Pain to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookCoachPain Freddy FriYouTube: http://bit.ly/FreddyFriInstagram: https://bit.ly/37FxFcPSpeaking: http://www.freddyfri.com/hire-meMarcus “Elevation” TaylorYouTube: http://bit.ly/38FUFoSInstagram: http://bit.ly/3aLfu3PFacebook: http://bit.ly/2TB9uoiDr. Jessica HoustonYouTube: https://bit.ly/2PXZqTVInstagram: https://bit.ly/31Y6Uf5Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y7JDqdPete CohenYouTube: http://bit.ly/3cWdhEohttps://twitter.com/petecohen_Mat WilsonYouTube: http://bit.ly/2Vz3yvhInstagram: http://bit.ly/2XvzX9WWalter BondYouTube: http://bit.ly/WalterBondMotivationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalterBondMotivationalSpeaker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_bond/Billy AlsbrooksYouTube: http://bit.ly/2pVY8h9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billyalsbrooksBilly's book "Blessed and Unstoppable": http://amzn.to/2seFIoNEric Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/user/etthehiphoppreacherhttps://twitter.com/Ericthomasbtchttps://www.instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher/David Gogginshttps://www.facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins/https://www.instagram.com/davidgoggins/http://www.davidgoggins.com/Gary Vaynerchukhttps://www.youtube.com/user/GaryVaynerchuk Jordan Peterson:https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideosTerry CrewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrycrews/Noah Kagan: https://www.youtube.com/@noahkaganNew book: Million Dollar Weekend: https://bit.ly/3UDsp1YJasmine Star:https://www.youtube.com/@officialjasminestarAlex Hormozi:https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHormoziTom Bilyeu:YouTube: https://bit.ly/TomBilyeuChannel Instagram: https://bit.ly/4bz9w5VPodcast: https://bit.ly/TomBilyeuPodcast Dr. Andrew Huberman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2D2CMWXMOVWx7giW1n3LIg Music:Borrtex - Awake the Lighthttps://www.youtube.com/@UCAiHC0BWRAjmGvKLG_twUIA Paul ElhartYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgJAizVLbsbibl0k6wETcgSpotify: http://spoti.fi/2DHxih3iTunes: https://apple.co/2DkSWucGoogle Play: http://bit.ly/2DFSUu5Age of Wonder by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.Website: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUuUqWLLsUjheuYkP9AWxTA Secession Studios - Force of Will, Never Coming Home, The End of it allhttps://www.youtube.com/@SecessionStudiosSoundstripeReally Slow Motion - In the Next Life Buy Really Slow Motion music:Amazon : http://amzn.to/1lTltY5iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNBandcamp: http://bit.ly/1DqtZSo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Billionaire Expert Noah Kagan, author of Million Dollar Weekend, reveals the secret to change your life. This is the difference between a rich vs. poor mindset. Getting rich is easier than you think!Speaker: Noah KaganNoah was employee #30 at Facebook and it was here his career started. Now a YouTube Creator with a channel dedicated to teaching others how to go from a wantepreneur to an entrepreneur, Noah is currently Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, a website dedicated to helping entrepreneur's across the world to finding their million dollar idea and making it a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: How to manage and treat employees. How to focus on just one vision. 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.
In This Episode You Will Learn About: The sustainable path to compounding your success Why there is nothing stopping you from becoming a millionaire How rejection is an awesome thing Creating a business in 48 hours Resources: Website: noahkagan.com Read Million Dollar Weekend Listen to Noah Kagan Presents LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram: @noahkagan Go to ro.co/confidence, and pay just $99 for your first month, then $145 a month after that. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/confidence Get your KPI Checklist, absolutely free, at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! Visit heathermonahan.com Reach out to me on Instagram & LinkedIn Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com Show Notes: What if all it took to create a successful business was one weekend? Today I have someone on the show who did just that! Let's dive deep with Noah Kagan, the mastermind behind Appsumo.com, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey filled with setbacks and successes that highlight the power of perseverance. We'll delve into the significance of asking the right questions, understanding customer pain points, and the transformational approach of turning selling into helping. Are you ready to get started? I sure am! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: #421: GO For It: Shattering Limits in Life & Business with Heather! #402: Conflict into Connection: The Art of Effective Communication with Charles Duhigg Pulitzer Prize-winning Reporter & Bestselling Author #408: BEST OF - The Power of Changing Your HABITS: My Favorite Strategies for Career & Relationship Growth with Amy Morin, Katy Stoka, & John Assaraf
Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com. In today's episode, I caught up with a talented, award-winning author and professor of computer science at Georgetown University, Cal Newport. Cal's books are a manifesto for digital minimalism and focus. In this episode he shares his strategies for maintaining efficiency particularly in large organizations where meetings can often be a substitute for poor time management. We also explore how long-term goals can easily be broken down into actionable daily steps and the importance of grabbing control of our digital habits. In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: What the difference is between office hours and meetings and why you should avoid the later Why focus is the most in demand resource right in world with short attention span How to balance the content creation algorithms without being on social media at all. All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you loved this episode and want to hear more about how we approach our content creation, check out an episode we made about Youtube strategy that's Episode 310 in this feed. Also check out Cal's books at calnewport.com , his books ‘Deep Work' and ‘So Good they Can't Ignore You' are classics and he has a new book called ‘Slow Productivity' out now. Go check his podcast since that's really his only social media outlet, Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Lore has it that in 2010, Noah Kagan, entrepreneur, Youtuber, and taco aficionado, founded AppSumo over a single weekend, spending $60 on a developer and a domain name. Today it's an 8-figure business. On this episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris and Sylvie caught up with Noah to talk about consistency as a practice, finding creative inspiration outside the office, and his new book — basically a cheat code for anyone looking to launch a new business — Million Dollar Weekend.Links to learn more about Noah:Noah's LinkedInNoah's Youtube ChannelFollow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard?Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.
This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson! Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur. In this episode, Kiaya explains her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career paths.Follow Kiaya on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kiaya.jSoPro Training — Kiaya's coaching brand:https://www.soprotraining.com/SoPro Apparel — Kiaya's apparel brand:https://soproapparel.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kaganhttps://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Mental models discussed in this episode:Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/
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. The e-book version is on sale July 8-14, 2024 on Amazon, check it out. In this week's episode, I'm going behind the scenes on Charles Duhigg's marketing strategy and picking apart what he can do better, comparing what he does with other famous authors and my own experience on Million Dollar Weekend. This will be a book marketing playbook to turn any good book into a bestselling phenomenon. I'm using Charle's as an example here but everyone can take away some great marketing lessons whether you're an author or not, you're going to significantly boost your sales from implementing some of these simple overlooked tricks that can transform your marketing reach and impact. In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: How to create seamless, automated marketing funnels Discover how to leverage social media platforms the right way. Understand the importance of offering incentives and building a community. All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you loved this episode and want to hear more about my launch of Million Dollar Weekend go back and check out my launch strategy episode, that's episode 335 in this feed. Check out Charles Duhigg and his books at charlesduhigg.com and on @charleduhigg on Instagram & @cduhigg on X. You can also check out James Clear and his marketing approach at jamesclear.com and @jamesclear on Instagram & on X.
Nat Eliason is the author of Crypto Confidential, Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance. I've been following Nat online for a while now – he's gone from marketing agency owner to business writer to book influencer and a bunch of stops in between. And the common thread through all these projects was Nat's ability to write. In 2021, Nat dove deep into the world of crypto and Web3, as many of us did. But when Nat goes into something, he goes really deep into that thing – and he got MUCH deeper into crypto and Web3 than most. During that boom cycle, there were some big winners and big losers—Nat, at times, was both. He left that world on top, and applied his writing ability to tell the story of just how insane things really were at the highest levels of crypto. Full transcript and show notes Nat's Website / Twitter REFERENCES Buy Crypto Confidential How to Get Insanely Rich in the Creator Economy Traditional Publishing is Great, Actually How We Designed a FUN Nonfiction Book Cover *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #176: April Dunford – How self-publishing a book exploded her client service business. → #182: Noah Kagan — Behind the scenes of writing (and marketing) Million Dollar Weekend → #163: David Moldawer — Diving deep into book publishing with an industry insider *** WHEN YOU'RE READY
If this episode inspires you to start your own business, check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start in just one weekend. 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, you're going to hear about a mad experiment we ran during the Million Dollar Weekend book launch on Tim Ferriss's show. We put out a 48-hour challenge where the coolest, most interesting startup entrepreneur would win a weekend with me. Our winner, Eli, raised $65,000 in just 48 hours and blew us away with his dedication and inspiring mission to do good in his community, feeding those in need in Philadelphia. The Community Grocer provides healthy food to underserved areas in Philadelphia. Our weekend together was filled with valuable entrepreneurial lessons, a lot of fun, and insights into staying focused and impactful in business and life. In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: How to set clear measurable goals to work backwards from. How to find what's working and double down. How to get your first budget boner! All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If this episode has inspired you to dream big for your community, don't miss our conversation with John Paul Dejoria, where he shares how he leverages his $5 billion wealth for impactful philanthropic endeavors. Check out and go support Eli Moraru's non-profit - https://www.thecommunitygrocer.org/ Also @the.community.grocer on instagram and @tcgfamily on X
Entrepreneur Noah Kagan wants everyone to feel empowered to start a business. That's the core message of his new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He's founded multiple companies worth at least a million dollars, including AppSumo. That's his software marketplace worth more than $80 million. Noah shares lessons from his scale journey, and from the early flameouts at high-profile startups (like being employee number 30 at Facebook and an early staffer at Mint) that fueled a desire to prove himself.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeCheck out Million Dollar Weekend here: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One of the tools I mention in this episode, 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 today's episode, I break down all the essential tools and technology stacks that we use at Appsumo to power a 8 figure a year business. From financial management to email marketing, team collaboration and much more. This is the way we squeeze all that efficiency juice out and get a full cup of organization juice for everyone in the entire company. I talk about over 50 tools and apps that we use, it's full to the brim In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: What tools we've chosen to significantly enhance efficiency and growth What tools are you missing from your toolbox and how can you implement them? How to audit and simplify your technology stack and replace multiple tools with new all-in-one tools that are so much simpler . All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. Go over to noahkagan.com and check out all these tools. Explore these tools to improve your business operations and check out AppSumo for great deals on essential software. If you enjoyed this episode and want to put these tools to good use and you want to start a business, check out the 1st chapter of my book Million Dollar Weekend, that's episode 333 in this feed
Episode 136: In today's episode, I chat with marketing master Noah Kagan, the founder and CEO of Appsumo and New York Times bestselling author of Million Dollar Weekend. Noah shares his repeatable marketing playbook, and I have him rip apart my marketing strategy for Storyarb. Send us an email and let us know what you think of the idea! foundersjournal@morningbrew.com #FoundersJournal #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to Founder's Journal here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Watch Founder's Journal here: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundersJournal/ Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Alex! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#84 What did you do last weekend? You could have started a business, according to Noah Kagan, entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo. In this episode, he shares his journey from launching a simple student discount card to building multimillion-dollar businesses. He emphasizes the importance of starting small, recognizing everyday problems as business opportunities, and validating ideas before scaling. Dive into Noah's practical advice for transforming simple concepts into enterprises and get going on your dream! Get Noah Kagan's book: Million Dollar Weekend here: https://erika.com/million-dollar-weekend Special thanks to our partners & sponsors: Try Shopify for just one dollar a month - sign up here: https://Shopify.com/erika Finding great talent doesn't have to be a second job. You can hire faster and better with Indeed - get a $75 sponsored job credit at https://INDEED.COM/ERIKA Webull (free stocks) - https://erikataughtme.com/invest I'm running a free “Save $1,000 Challenge” to teach you creative strategies to save money. It's 5 days long and starts on Monday. Grab your free spot here: https://Erika.com/go Thanks for tuning in and come back every Tuesday for a brand-new episode! Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Prefer to listen on the go? Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.erikataughtme.com/follow Prefer video or want closed captions? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ec9K6ZV3Ds4 Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review here https://erika.com/review : (just scroll to the bottom and tap on “leave a review”) It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. Even just a sentence is perfect! Follow the podcast @erikataughtme across platforms. Connect with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/erikankullberg For more information, go to https://erikataughtme.com Get on my personal finance & investing course priority waitlist here https://erika.com/3D-money Get my Mastering YouTube course, to learn how to grow a YouTube following and monetize it https://erika.com/mastering-YT Get more of my free resources. https://erika.com/all-links
This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte! Dom is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, and a longtime BJJ Mental Models collaborator and coach. In this episode, Dominyka breaks down mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning alongside her new Digitsu instructional, The Art of the Gameplan.Get Dom's gameplanning instructional on Digitsu:https://digitsu.com/programs/art-of-the-gameplan-dominyka-obelenyteFollow Dom on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmomCheck out Dominyka's art:https://www.dominyka-art.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kaganhttps://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Mental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/
About the Guests: Noah Kagan is an accomplished entrepreneur, the founder, and CEO of AppSumo, a company aimed at enabling entrepreneurs by providing them with tools and resources to grow their businesses. He's a recognized leader in the field, renowned for his innovative approach to business and entrepreneurship. Noah is the author of the book "Million Dollar Weekend," where he shares insights on launching a successful business promptly. Taylor Wallace is an employee at AppSumo who brings a unique perspective to the entrepreneurial landscape. Rather than helming his own venture, he thrives within the structure of an established company, contributing his expertise and enjoying the security and dynamics that come with being part of a team. Episode Summary: In this "Restate Debate", we unpack the intricate dynamics between entrepreneurship and employment with guests Noah Kagan and Taylor Wallace. The dialogue delves into the compelling narrative of Noah's book "Million Dollar Weekend," an exploration of the initial steps to creating a thriving business and the exhilarating potential of a founding weekend. However, the conversation takes a fascinating twist, questioning not only how to launch a successful business but also the less-often considered – should you? In a candid and introspective exchange, Noah and Taylor navigate the dichotomies of their experiences within the workforce. They engage in a dialogue format that emphasizes empathy and understanding by having participants articulate each other's viewpoints before defending their own. With Noah advocating for the nuanced benefits of entrepreneurship and Taylor reflecting on the stability and growth opportunities found in employment, the discussion illuminates a spectrum of work and business ideologies. Key Takeaways: Starting a business carries unique creative gratification in manifesting an idea into existence and impacting lives. The stability, structure, and outlined expectations in an employee role can be as satisfying as the control and flexibility entrepreneurship affords. Personal seasons of life, risk tolerance, and lifestyle preferences play critical roles in one's choice between entrepreneurship and employment. Restate debates can foster deeper understanding and empathy by challenging individuals to fully comprehend and articulate opposing viewpoints. Entrepreneurship and employment are not binary options but rather points on a continuum of professional fulfillment and personal life choices. Notable Quotes: "The hardest part about starting a business is doing the work and starting." - Taylor "I like the structure of being an employee... They only owe me mentally till 05:00 p.m." - Noah "If you offered me Noah's salary, I would say yes. But if you offered me Noah's job, I would say no, thank you." - Taylor Resources: "Million Dollar Weekend" book by Noah Kagan AppSumo.com - Noah Kagan's platform for entrepreneurs Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About the Guest: Noah Kagan is the trailblazing entrepreneur and marketing guru best known as the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, a platform championing the empowerment of entrepreneurs. His professional journey saw humble beginnings as a "cubicle monkey" at Intel before he became employee number 30 at Facebook and number four at Mint. These early career milestones equipped him with deep insights into business startups, marketing, and personal development. He's also the author of "Million Dollar Weekend," a guide aimed at revolutionizing entrepreneurial thinking and successful business launches. Episode Summary: In the latest episode of the Greg McKeown podcast, we're gifted with the presence of Noah Kagan, unveiling the fabric of successful entrepreneurship in a discussion soaked with wisdom and practical advice. The episode transcends the traditional entrepreneurial dialogue, exploring the significance of starting small, embracing failures, and adopting continuous learning as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Noah unpacks his journey through the landscape of high-impact businesses, reflecting on the monumental effects of his formative experiences at Facebook and Mint. The conversation delves into the motivations behind his new book "Million Dollar Weekend," a crystallization of his entrepreneurial philosophy. The pair examine the psychological barriers that aspiring entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them to create businesses capable of reaching the million-dollar mark, emphasizing the importance of taking initial actionable steps. Embracing the ethos of essentialism, they unravel how the courage to start, despite the fear of being subpar, is often the defining trait between successful entrepreneurs and mere dreamers. Resources: "Million Dollar Weekend" book by Noah Kagan AppSumo.com - Noah Kogan's platform for entrepreneurs Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 118: Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan, the founder & CEO of AppSumo, walks you through the step-by-step process for building a 7-figure business in 48 hours. I know it sounds too good to be true, and no, you're not going to make $1 million in 2 days, but after reading the book, I can promise you that you will have a repeatable process for going from business idea to revenue in 48 hours and understanding if it has the potential to get to 7-figures. In today's episode, I break down the Million Dollar Weekend method as efficiently as possible, and if you want to learn more, you should 100% buy Kagan's book. Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Weekend-Surprisingly-7-Figure/dp/059353977X Link to the site: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/ Link to Noah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@noahkagan Send us an email and let us know what you think of the idea! foundersjournal@morningbrew.com #FoundersJournal #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to Founder's Journal here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Watch Founder's Journal here: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundersJournal/ Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Alex! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the most common strategies for achieving a powerful ideal lifestyle vision is to leverage entrepreneurial activities to find a stable source of income that allows autonomy and flexibility. To help understand how to succeed in such ventures, Cal interviews the entrepreneur and author Noah Kagan about his new book, "The Million Dollar Weekend." Recording on the road as part of his book tour for "Slow Productivity," Cal also shares some lessons about what he's been observing.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today's episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaINTERVIEW: Marketing guru Noah Kagan [11:06]Links:Use this link to preorder a signed copy of “Slow Productivity”: peoplesbooktakoma.com/preorder-slow-productivity/ FREE download excerpt and 2 Bonuses for “Slow Productivity”: calnewport.com/slow Thanks to our Sponsors: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/deepquestionsmauinuivenison.com/deepquestionszocdoc.com/deepexpressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
In this episode, Noah Kagan shares his insightful journey from being fired from Facebook and Mint.com to becoming a successful entrepreneur with multiple multi-million dollar businesses. Noah Kagan, who was employee number 30 at Facebook and number 4 at Mint, is a proven entrepreneur who has since created eight multi-million dollar businesses, including AppSumo.com, the number one software deals site for entrepreneurs. He also authored the instant best-selling book, "Million Dollar Weekend". During this engaging conversation, Noah opens up about his experiences, the lessons he learned, and the mindset that has driven his success. Some highlights we explore: Noah's perspective on how being fired from Facebook and Mint.com fueled his determination to control his livelihood. His philosophy of continuous learning from both failures and successes. The concept of "Creator's Courage" and how it helps overcome fear and add fun to the entrepreneurial journey. The "Million Dollar Weekend" process that excites customers to pay. Insights on how to automate your business for growth even while you sleep. Enjoy!
The Fat-Burning Man Show by Abel James: The Future of Health & Performance
If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life? Are billionaires actually happy? What are their deepest regrets? And are tacos the best food in the entire universe? Today we're here with our friend Noah Kagan, creator of 7 multimillion dollar businesses, founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, and author of the excellent new bestselling book, “Million Dollar Weekend.” I hope you enjoy this interview. It's one of my personal favs. We're chatting about: How the Law of 100 can help you achieve and measure success Surprising lessons from asking billionaires about their regrets How Noah got in the best shape of his life without grinding in the gym Why choosing to move to a place you love can dramatically change your trajectory in business and life Why it's essential to create a list of things to look forward to Why you might want to double down on your quirks And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/noah-kagan-why-failing-constantly-leads-to-epic-success/ Check out and support Noah Kagan at noahkagan.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus
It's finally time, the book is out, it's on the shelves and ready for your beautiful eyes. Today we chat post-launch as I give my reflections on the release of my new book, "Million Dollar Weekend," which soared to #16 on Amazon. From meticulous preparation for interviews to debriefing both wins and losses, I share insights into the strategies that worked… or didn't work, almost in real time as we release this book.
Episode 546: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk to Noah Kagan ( https://twitter.com/noahkagan ) about how to launch a million dollar business in 48 hours. Give Sam your email address at The Anti-MBA ( https://www.theantimba.com/ ) for a chance to win a free copy of Noah's new book. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Now not how (4:30) The upside of asking (5:00) Airbnb sales formula revealed (12:00) Appsumo quietly crushing it with $80M arr (19:00) The lore of Zuck and early facebook (32:30) Only say yes to 10x (41:00) Million Dollar Weekend giveaway — Links: • Noah Kagan - http://noahkagan.com/ • Million Dollar Weekend - http://tinyurl.com/vmmfwpcb • AppSumo - https://appsumo.com/ • Carrd - https://carrd.co/ • The Anti-MBA - https://www.theantimba.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant • Power Writing Course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing • Small Boy Newsletter - https://smallboy.co/ • Daily Newsletter - https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. — Other episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto • #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • #218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More
What if I told you that you could launch a million-dollar business this weekend? Sounds crazy, right? I recently had the pleasure of having Noah Kagan back on the Side Hustle Show podcast. You might remember him from Episode 237 about brainstorming and validating business ideas. Noah is a serial entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo, The Noah Kagan Youtube channel, Noah Kagan Presents podcast, and several other successful ventures. He recently launched a new book called Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours. Throughout our conversation, we brainstormed numerous side hustle business ideas that listeners could pursue this year. Noah also shared his insights on idea validation, launching quickly, and much more. Tune in to Episode 595 of The Side Hustle Show to learn: How to quickly validate and launch a side hustle idea Multiple promising side hustle concepts to pursue in 2024 The importance of pre-selling a product idea before building it Why services businesses make for promising first side hustles Actionable tips for overcoming "analysis paralysis" and launching faster Full Show Notes: The Million Dollar Weekend / Business Idea Giveaway Show New to the Show? Get your personalized money-making playlist here! Sponsors: US Bank — Get a 75,000 sign-up bonus with the US Bank Business Altitude Power World Elite Mastercard, and earn 2X points on everything you buy for your business. Indeed – Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! Factor — Get 50% off America's #1 ready-to-eat meal delivery service w/ code sidehustle50! HubSpot — Connect your data, teams, and customers on one customer platform that grows with your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#755 If you want to start a business, focus less on the how and more on the now. You see, overcoming the fears that stop you from even trying is the key to building life-changing success! That's why I have Noah Kagan of AppSumo back on the show to help you shift your mindset and get more of what you want! His new book, Million Dollar Weekend, is the ultimate blueprint for a massive business launch. Today, Noah and I dive into this framework and explore everything from beating procrastination to creating viral content online! Listen in because we're also giving out a $1000 Chipotle gift card! That's a lot of guacamole, so stick around to the end of the episode to discover how to participate in our challenge. And for those interested in YouTube, Noah gives us an inside look at how he drives millions of viewers to his videos for next-level growth! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session755.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you've ever thought of starting a business or taking an existing one to the next level, how many times have you caught yourself saying, “I'm not ready yet,” or “I just don't have enough time/money to make it happen”? There are countless people out there who've let their dreams slip away without even dipping their toes in to try. In today's episode, I'm joined by Noah Kagan. Noah is the CEO of the $80 million dollar company, AppSumo and author of the new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He's launched seven multimillion-dollar businesses and was even a part of the early teams at Facebook and Mint. And he's here to give a crash course on how to start a million-dollar business in a single weekend. Literally. You'll learn what it takes to make that daunting first step that trips up so many people. Noah even breaks down how to test drive your dream in 48 hours to see if it can be profitable and then maps out how to turn that ambitious idea into a million-dollar venture. But this isn't just about starting a business or launching a side hustle. It's about creating the life you always wanted, free from the shackles of “what ifs” and regrets. So, whatever your dream is, this is an episode that could change everything for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you're not an entrepreneur, you're not in control of your destiny Start it, build it, grow it Every rejection is a stepping stone to wisdom Gripes and complaints can also be business opportunities The 'Law of 100': Commit to giving it your all a hundred times before you judge your efforts You're capable of so much more than you realize Grant yourself permission to pursue your dreams Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/519 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Copyright © 2024 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC
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How you can change the trajectory of your life in one weekend... ---Want to be coached by me on real estate investing? Join our Wealthy Investor program today at https://wealthyinvestor.com/podcast---Connect with Noah! Buy his book here - https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Check out AppSumo - https://appsumo.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noahkagan/YouTube - @noahkagan In a podcast interview between Ryan Pineda and Noah Kagan, Noah, a highly successful entrepreneur known for founding AppSumo and achieving a quarter of a billion dollars in revenue, shares valuable insights.Noah emphasizes the importance of sticking with an idea for the long term, drawing from his experiences working with and interviewing billionaires. He introduces the "law of 100," encouraging individuals to pick something, do it a hundred times, and then decide whether to continue or quit. The key is to find something one enjoys and has passion for.Discussing his book "Million Dollar Weekend," Noah suggests that great businesses often start with a single weekend of focused effort. He encourages experimentation and learning from failures, stating that businesses often fail because they don't pivot based on customer feedback.For those starting out, Noah advises focusing on building a great product first before investing heavily in marketing. He emphasizes the importance of moving forward at a manageable pace and solving business problems before addressing marketing concerns.The conversation turns to networking and building relationships, with Noah sharing tips on finding commonality with successful individuals, such as flying in first class. Making content allows people to stay in touch, and sending thank-you messages after interactions is a way to build relationships.Noah talks about the feedback process as a valuable tool for improvement, encouraging people to seek feedback from various sources. The podcast also touches on personal priorities, family, and business delegation. Both Ryan and Noah discuss how they organize their calendars to prioritize their time with family.The interview concludes with a discussion on setting ideal goals and envisioning one's desired future. Both Ryan and Noah share their perspectives on writing down and visualizing their goals to stay motivated, even during challenging times.
Today the roles reverse as Jon Youshaei takes the interviewer's chair to get the scoop on Noah Kagan's new book, 'Million Dollar Weekend.' We explore the main goals in crafting the book and devising a marketing plan, including the audacious aim of 1000 reviews on launch and how we built a launch Beta team.
From James: For the past 10 years, I have been dying for this guy to write a book. I think I've told him at least once a year, "Write a book already. You have so much interesting knowledge!" I still remember when he first came to my podcast in 2014, he gave me advice. I still do it to this day. And we talk about "The Coffee Challenge", as he calls it. And then he gave me more advice that I'm sure 10 years from now, I'm still going to be doing. So he just came out with Million Dollar Weekend: Noah Kagan. He was like the 12th employee at Facebook and the fourth employee at Mint, and he was fired from both places. He's had an incredible entrepreneurial journey but loves these challenges and experiments.You just got to listen to him talk!Episode Description:Join Noah Kagan, the creator of AppSumo and former employee at Facebook and Mint, in a straightforward talk about transforming fear into action and modest goals into profitable businesses. Drawing on insights from his book 'Million Dollar Weekend,' Kagan will discuss his experiences in starting and growing successful companies. He'll explain the 'coffee challenge' and his approach to the 'dollar challenge,' offering practical advice on developing and testing business ideas, focusing on customer needs, and measuring success by customer profits instead of just invested funds. Kagan will share stories from his diverse background, including playing chess with actor Jamie Foxx, to motivate you to face the fear of rejection and the uncertainty of starting something new. He'll emphasize the importance of consistent hard work, resilience, and learning from failures for entrepreneurial success.Episode Summary:01:38 Introduction02:04 The Long-Awaited Book: Million Dollar Weekend03:52 The Power of Asking: The Coffee Challenge04:45 The Art of Rejection and Negotiation05:46 The Journey of Starting a Business12:57 The Dollar Challenge: A New Perspective on Business15:39 The Importance of Getting Started and Sticking with It32:19 The Story of AppSumo: From Idea to Successful Business34:08 The Power of Software and the Art of Messaging35:08 The Art of Cold Emailing and Building Connections35:31 The Three W's of Business35:50 The Power of Asking and Leveraging Opportunities36:26 The Journey of AppSumo: From a Single Sale to a Million-Dollar Business36:40 The Importance of Validating Business Ideas37:03 The Power of Execution and Overcoming Fear of Failure37:39 The Story of Jake: Turning Dreams into Reality39:34 The Power of Feedback in Business40:34 The Importance of Understanding Your Business Model (1)40:34 The Importance of Understanding Your Market and Business Opportunity (2)43:25 The Power of Networking and Offering Value46:57 The Journey of Jake: Scaling His Golf Trips Business52:39 The Power of Testing and Investing in Business52:45 The Importance of Doubling Down on What Works01:05:01 The Power of Being Resourceful in Entrepreneurship01:07:02 Creating Business Opportunities from Personal Pain Points01:07:19 Exploring Business Ideas through Personal Interests01:08:48 Identifying Business Opportunities through Conversations01:09:33 The Importance of Validating Business Ideas01:09:58 The Journey of Becoming a Better Chess Player01:11:03 The Potential of a Chess Coaching Business01:11:54 The Challenges of Starting a Business01:13:08 The Power of Persistence in Business01:15:05 The Value of Entrepreneurship01:16:11 The Role of Mindset in Business Success01:17:21 The Importance of Asking for Money in Business01:19:07 The Impact of Personal Development on Business Success01:21:20 The Role of Fun in Business01:23:30 The Power of Networking in Business01:25:25 The Importance of Embracing Rejection in Business01:27:31 The Power of Saying 'Yes' in Business01:29:13 The Importance of Being Assertive in Business01:30:36 The Power of Solving Problems in Business01:32:06 The Role of Passion in Business Success01:33:31...
From James: For the past 10 years, I have been dying for this guy to write a book. I think I've told him at least once a year, "Write a book already. You have so much interesting knowledge!" I still remember when he first came to my podcast in 2014, he gave me advice. I still do it to this day. And we talk about "The Coffee Challenge", as he calls it. And then he gave me more advice that I'm sure 10 years from now, I'm still going to be doing. So he just came out with Million Dollar Weekend: Noah Kagan. He was like the 12th employee at Facebook and the fourth employee at Mint, and he was fired from both places. He's had an incredible entrepreneurial journey but loves these challenges and experiments.You just got to listen to him talk!Episode Description:Join Noah Kagan, the creator of AppSumo and former employee at Facebook and Mint, in a straightforward talk about transforming fear into action and modest goals into profitable businesses. Drawing on insights from his book 'Million Dollar Weekend,' Kagan will discuss his experiences in starting and growing successful companies. He'll explain the 'coffee challenge' and his approach to the 'dollar challenge,' offering practical advice on developing and testing business ideas, focusing on customer needs, and measuring success by customer profits instead of just invested funds. Kagan will share stories from his diverse background, including playing chess with actor Jamie Foxx, to motivate you to face the fear of rejection and the uncertainty of starting something new. He'll emphasize the importance of consistent hard work, resilience, and learning from failures for entrepreneurial success.Episode Summary:01:38 Introduction02:04 The Long-Awaited Book: Million Dollar Weekend03:52 The Power of Asking: The Coffee Challenge04:45 The Art of Rejection and Negotiation05:46 The Journey of Starting a Business12:57 The Dollar Challenge: A New Perspective on Business15:39 The Importance of Getting Started and Sticking with It32:19 The Story of AppSumo: From Idea to Successful Business34:08 The Power of Software and the Art of Messaging35:08 The Art of Cold Emailing and Building Connections35:31 The Three W's of Business35:50 The Power of Asking and Leveraging Opportunities36:26 The Journey of AppSumo: From a Single Sale to a Million-Dollar Business36:40 The Importance of Validating Business Ideas37:03 The Power of Execution and Overcoming Fear of Failure37:39 The Story of Jake: Turning Dreams into Reality39:34 The Power of Feedback in Business40:34 The Importance of Understanding Your Business Model (1)40:34 The Importance of Understanding Your Market and Business Opportunity (2)43:25 The Power of Networking and Offering Value46:57 The Journey of Jake: Scaling His Golf Trips Business52:39 The Power of Testing and Investing in Business52:45 The Importance of Doubling Down on What Works01:05:01 The Power of Being Resourceful in Entrepreneurship01:07:02 Creating Business Opportunities from Personal Pain Points01:07:19 Exploring Business Ideas through Personal Interests01:08:48 Identifying Business Opportunities through Conversations01:09:33 The Importance of Validating Business Ideas01:09:58 The Journey of Becoming a Better Chess Player01:11:03 The Potential of a Chess Coaching Business01:11:54 The Challenges of Starting a Business01:13:08 The Power of Persistence in Business01:15:05 The Value of Entrepreneurship01:16:11 The Role of Mindset in Business Success01:17:21 The Importance of Asking for Money in Business01:19:07 The Impact of Personal Development on Business Success01:21:20 The Role of Fun in Business01:23:30 The Power of Networking in Business01:25:25 The Importance of Embracing Rejection in Business01:27:31 The Power of Saying 'Yes' in Business01:29:13 The Importance of Being Assertive in Business01:30:36 The Power of Solving Problems in Business01:32:06 The Role of Passion in Business Success01:33:31 The Importance of Persistence in Business01:35:11 The Power of Entrepreneurship01:36:19 The Importance of Taking Risks in Business01:37:35 The Power of Networking in Business ------------What do YOU think of the show? 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