Podcasts about revenue model

Kevin from Layer 1X joins Sam Kamani to discuss how they're building a quantum-resistant, bridgeless blockchain that enables secure cross-chain swaps, multi-chain token issuance, and zero-gas fee transactions. Kevin also shares insights from his PhD in blockchain and quantum computing, and why he believes most of Web3 is unprepared for the quantum era. If you're building in DeFi, infrastructure, or cross-chain protocols, this one's a must-listen.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Kevin and the episode's focus on Layer 1X, quantum computing, interoperability, and cross-chain infrastructure.[00:01:00] Kevin's Background: Kevin shares how he entered Web3 in 2019, built a rewards platform, and began exploring quantum and blockchain through a PhD.[00:03:00] What Layer 1X Does: Layer 1X aims to enable bridgeless interoperability, empower developers, and offer quantum-resistant infrastructure.[00:05:00] Quantum Threats to Blockchain: Kevin explains quantum threats to cryptography and how error correction in quantum computing could make current blockchains vulnerable.[00:07:00] Blockchain Upgrades for Quantum Safety: Can Bitcoin or Ethereum become quantum-resistant? Kevin shares thoughts on protocol-level upgrades.[00:11:00] Why Build a New L1?: Kevin explains why Layer 1X had to be its own L1 — to control cross-chain validation, optimize gas, and integrate quantum resistance from the start.[00:15:00] Beyond the Chain: Multi-Chain Rollups and Use Cases: A look at how Layer 1X enables multi-chain rollups, composability, and better use of underutilized chains.[00:17:30] Use Case - Gaming & Identity: Kevin shares examples of how game assets and user tokens can function across multiple chains with Layer 1X.[00:20:00] Liquidity Abstraction & DeFi Fragmentation: How Layer 1X is solving one of DeFi's biggest problems — fragmented liquidity across chains.[00:24:00] Growth & Campaigns: Kevin discusses their successful “Swapathon” and upcoming campaign making cross-chain swaps gasless and free.[00:27:00] Revenue Model & Incentives: How Layer 1X is already generating revenue through cross-chain fees, NFTs, and tokenomics innovation.[00:30:00] Release Pool Model: An anti-dump mechanism allowing token distribution based on market demand and long-term health.[00:32:00] Web3 Blindspots: Kevin argues Web3 projects are too focused on token price and not enough on sustainable revenue or infrastructure.[00:35:00] Trends for 2025: More projects will go multichain, off-chain services will go on-chain, and awareness of quantum resistance will grow.[00:37:00] Funding & Next Steps: Layer 1X is raising $25M to scale adoption and expand its quantum-resilient protocol stack.[00:38:30] Closing: Sam recaps the value Layer 1X brings to the Web3 space and thanks Kevin for sharing his journey.Connecthttps://l1xapp.com/https://l1xapp.com/l1x-foundationhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/layer-one-x/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekevincoutinho/https://x.com/LayerOneXhttps://x.com/thekevcoutinhoDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

In today's episode, Circle's upcoming IPO, and how the company is positioning itself within the stablecoin market. We also explore the evolving revenue models of Ethereum and Solana.~~~~~

Learn AI in 5 Minutes Per Day: https://www.theaireport.ai/In this episode of The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Nick Verity, CEO of Cleverly and partner at Axe Automation, to explore how AI, workflow automation, and productized services are reshaping the future of B2B lead generation and outbound sales.Nick breaks down how Cleverly scaled to 1,000+ five-star reviews by turning traditional agency work into a highly automated, subscription-based model—leveraging AI tools like Claude to streamline cold outreach, personalize copywriting, and optimize client delivery. He explains why scalable lead generation in 2025 depends on automation-first thinking and how to build operational systems that run without weekly hand-holding.From automating onboarding and CRM workflows to launching high-converting cold email campaigns, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Nick also dives into the rise (and hype) of AI SDR startups, the shift toward intent-based outreach, and why good cold email is still about relevance, proof, and a killer offer.But it's not just about systems—this episode also explores the mindset of a founder: how fear, problem-solving, and grit shaped Nick's journey from blue-collar roots to leading two high-growth businesses, and why the “AI Orchestrator” might just be the most important job title of the next decade.Want to scale your agency, automate your sales funnel, and dominate outbound in the age of AI?Tune in now! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights!Over 400,000 OpenAI, Apple & NASA professionals read The AI Report. We'll teach you how to leverage AI to make money/save time in just 5 minutes.Join our free community now: https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutConnect with Nicholas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-verity/(00:00) Preview(01:39) The Founding Story of Cleverly (05:37) Automating Client Management at Scale (07:39) Nick's Product Development & Strategy Framework (12:21) Breaking Down Cleverly's Revenue Model (17:44) AI SDRs & 2025 Cold Email Strategies(21:31) Scaling Axe: Challenges, Lessons & Productization (26:28) What Axe Automation Actually Does for Clients (28:50) Who Buys Automation (And Who Doesn't) (35:04) Personal Productivity vs Workflow Automation with AI (37:33) The Rise of the AI Orchestrator Role (42:17) Nick's Thoughts on Investing, Risk, and Focus (47:11) Nick's Vision For the Future

Show Summary: On today's episode of Grow My Accounting Practice (GMAP), we welcome Ron Baker, renowned thought leader, author, and co-host of The Soul of Enterprise, to discuss the shift from the service and experience economy to the Transformation Economy. Ron explains what a transformation truly is and why accountants should focus on delivering transformational outcomes rather than just services. He also explores the most innovative question surrounding the business model, challenging traditional approaches to firm growth. Additionally, he delves into the crucial distinction between the Revenue Model and the Pricing Model, highlighting why understanding this difference can set firms apart. If you're ready to rethink how you operate and position yourself at the forefront of this economic shift, don't miss this insightful conversation. Listen now!   Website:https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com https://timesupclub.com X: @ronaldbaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbaker1   Corporate Partner:Flexpoint: http://www.getflexpoint.com   Make Your Business Permanently Profitable with the PROFIT FIRST APP!

Houston's energy scene isn't just about oil and gas, it's a wild world of startups, big ideas, and the uphill battle of getting funding in an industry built on tradition. Jason and Nada from Energy Tech Nexus join Chuck to talk about what it really takes to build an energy tech company in this city, from wrangling investors to breaking through the old-school mindset. They're on a mission to turn Houston into a true innovation hub, connecting founders with the right people and resources to make things happen. Whether it's venture capital hurdles, customer adoption headaches, or the hidden advantages of Houston's energy infrastructure, they lay it all out, no sugarcoating, just real talk on what it takes to win in the energy startup game.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - Intro01:19 - Energy Tech Startups, Innovation03:42 - Energy Industry's Adoption of New Technology06:45 - Innovation vs Invention in Energy10:35 - Finding Your Initial Customer in Tech12:41 - Overview of Energy Tech Nexus15:00 - Revenue Model of Energy Tech Nexus17:25 - Real Life Example of Energy Tech Nexus22:30 - Houston's Seed Ecosystem for Startups26:20 - Funding Real Assets vs Intellectual Property28:50 - Resources for Securing Funding32:41 - Requirements for Series A Funding35:29 - Coastal Investment in Houston Companies37:38 - Insights on C3.ai39:43 - Advice for CEOs in Energy Tech41:54 - Impact of Colin's A Round Funding45:50 - Managing Culture During Growth51:35 - Potential for a16z or Sequoia in Houston54:00 - Rice University's Entrepreneurial Spirit1:00:33 - Colin Finally Gets a Job in Tech1:02:55 - How to Connect with Energy Tech Nexus1:04:09 - Chuck Yates Arm Wrestle Fund1:06:20 - Herb Keller's Arm Wrestling Storyhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

This week on Help My Small Business, we're joined by Amy and Jono Castano to give expert advice to Nikki from Mentwell—a platform offering digital gift cards for health and wellness services!We dive into Nikki's business, exploring how she can scale Mentwell, attract more users, and position her platform as a must-have in the wellness space!Whether you're a small business owner or dreaming of starting your own, there are plenty of takeaways in this episode!If you missed Tuesday's episode, Amy and Jono Castano shared their incredible founder story—building ACERO from the ground up—and opened up about the reality of going from ex-husband and wife to business partners! It's a must-listen, so be sure to check it out!We'd love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help! We might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode!We want to hear from you! Let us know if you're loving these new bite-sized episodes by leaving a comment or review!Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Amy and Jono Castano: @amycastano @jonocastanoacero @aceroStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Provaris Energy Ltd managing director and CEO Martin Carolan joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss the confirmation of a Term Sheet with Uniper, as well as its capital-light revenue model to generate early cash flow while limiting large-scale capital expenditure. This approach is a key part of the company's commercialisation strategy. Revenue will be generated through Technology Licence Fees and Origination Fees, ensuring upfront and recurring income streams. The company's hydrogen shipping fleet will be funded by third parties, such as shipowners or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). These entities will finance and operate hydrogen carriers under long-term charter agreements. Provaris retains the flexibility to invest selectively in fleet assets or projects that enhance long-term shareholder value. Projected financial returns could reach up to US$34 million (approximately A$54 million) per project, based on deployments involving two H2Neo carriers and one H2Leo barge. Carolan stated, “With multiple supply chain projects advancing in parallel, this approach allows Provaris to focus on executing agreements without overextending its balance sheet and significant shareholder dilution. “Additionally, the board retains the flexibility to invest selectively in fleet assets or projects to enhance long-term value for shareholders.” #ProactiveInvestors #ProvarisEnergy #ASX #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableEnergy #HydrogenCarriers #EnergyInnovation #HydrogenBarge #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #FleetFinancing #EnergyInfrastructure

On episode 69 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast  John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew  (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) dive deep with Timo (https://www.instagram.com/thezoohustle/) who went from working as a corrections officer in California to building a thriving business as an Amazon seller and influencer. His journey is nothing short of fascinating, blending hard-learned lessons from prison life with entrepreneurial strategies that helped him break free from the 9-to-5 grind.

In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Julie Davis from Junk King to discuss how this unconventional franchise is turning heads with its sexy ROI potential, sustainable practices, and multi-revenue streams. From national accounts and commercial contracts to residential services and resale markets, Junk King offers franchisees a diverse, scalable model with strong corporate support. Julie reveals the low-cost, high-return opportunities, explains the role of the Neighborly brand umbrella, and describes the ideal franchise owner. Don't miss this insightful conversation, packed with expert advice on making your franchise investment thrive. Please visit my website to get more information: https://fusionfranchising.com/

Want to build a profitable membership site business and generate recurring revenue? In this episode, Nathalie Doremieux, an expert in membership site strategies, shares how to create, launch, and scale an online membership model that keeps members engaged while growing your income.

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Today's episode is the third in our three-part miniseries on video game consoles. Here, we are breaking down Nintendo. Our guest is Ryan O'Connor, the founder of Crossroads Capital. He has a wealth of knowledge about Nintendo, and you will hear it throughout this episode.  We discuss the history of the brand and business, including how it revitalized the industry in the 1980s, some of its strategic decisions, and how the Nintendo Switch is a new economic opportunity for the business. That ties into the console thesis, which we have discussed in the previous two episodes. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Nintendo. Gaming Consoles Part 1: The Thesis Gaming Consoles Part 2: Sony For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is sponsored by Finley - modern debt capital management software for borrowers and lenders. Ask around and you'll find that nearly every operator or investor has experienced the operational nightmare of managing debt capital. Finley works by translating unstructured credit agreements into code, which gets all parties on the same page and helps them streamline the credit management lifecycle--think covenant reporting, interest and fee tracking, and portfolio analysis. Join the forward-thinking finance leaders, investors, and bank executives already modernizing their debt capital operations with Finley. Learn more and request your demo at finleycms.com. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:02:52) Episode Overview: Nintendo Breakdown (00:03:58) Nintendo's Business Transformation (00:06:57) The Origins of Nintendo (00:09:14) The Video Game Crash of 1983 (00:12:18) Nintendo's Revival Strategy (00:15:23) The NES Era and Quality Control (00:19:57) Modern Nintendo: Digital and Third-Party Ecosystem (00:25:40) Nintendo's Focus on Younger Generations (00:33:36) The Shift to a Recurring Revenue Model (00:39:43) Revenue Model of Nintendo Switch (00:40:11) Backward Compatibility and AI Enhancements (00:41:59) Nintendo Switch Online: The Netflix of Games (00:45:20) Nintendo's Business Model Transformation (00:51:24) Digital vs. Physical Game Sales (01:01:19) Nintendo's IP and Cinematic Universe (01:08:53) Management and Shareholder Relations (01:14:10) Risks and Future Outlook (01:15:40) Key Lessons from Nintendo's Evolution

"Pre-construction is actually just free construction because it's a lot of work up front that you don't often get paid for." - Chloe Smith, CEO of Mercator In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we sat down with Chloe Smith, who shared her journey of building Mercator, a construction tech startup that's changing how contractors find early-stage project opportunities. Tune in to discover: ✅ Why Mercator focuses only on Texas (for now) and how they plan to expand ✅ The power of hiring for talent over skill in a fast-growing startup ✅ How they built their own "accelerator" by carefully selecting operator-investors ✅ Their unique approach to product development through an intensive beta program with general contractors Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn how Mercator is helping contractors get involved in projects before the bidding phase even begins - as Chloe puts it, "It's almost like using a marriage registry as a dating app." ------ 00:00 Intro 02:43 Introduction to Chloe Smith and Mercator 05:45 The Journey into Construction and Data Strategy 08:40 Understanding Mercator's Functionality 11:46 Data Sources and Technology Behind Mercator 14:50 The Role of Large Language Models 17:34 Target Customers and Market Focus 20:41 Project Detail Pages and User Experience 23:45 Data Visibility and Insights 26:29 Utilizing Construction Data for Industry Reports 29:50 Expansion from Canada to the US 32:48 Revenue Model and Future Growth 36:46 Understanding Product-Market Fit 38:57 The Fundraising Journey 45:07 Building a Strong Investor Network 51:44 Evolving Go-To-Market Strategies 1:02:43 Hiring for Talent vs. Skill 1:04:43 Defensibility in the Age of AI 1:05:20 Choosing the Right Mentors

Rod Fuentes built a company in the golden age of outbound sales. A single SDR booking 40 meetings a month - no cold calling, just email blasts. So what changed? *Hiring sales people? - get the SDR Interview Guide with exact questions to recognize TOP performers: https://sdrhire.com/sdr-interview-guide/ The Predictable Revenue model died. And cold email as we know it with it. Rod felt it on his own skin. Listen along as he shares his journey from being able to book endless meetings to everything changing and his pivot to a new way of selling. Learn more about Nubara, Rod's new business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nubara/ Connect with Rod on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrodrigofuentes/ Connect with Stefan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-conic/ Timestamps (00:00) - Generating Meetings and Understanding Sales Metrics (00:01) - Introduction to Rodrigo Fuentes and Nubara (00:02) - The Origin and Evolution of ListenLoop (00:03) - Exploring Retargeting and Advertising Technology (00:05) - Building SDR and BDR Teams for Cold Outreach (00:06) - Account-Based Advertising and Its Challenges (00:07) - LinkedIn's Advantage in Advertising (00:08) - The Evolution of the Product Post-Acquisition (00:09) - The Acquisition Journey and Lessons Learned (00:12) - Using the Predictable Revenue Model Successfully (00:14) - Collaborating with RevBoss for Sales Success (00:16) - The Effectiveness of Email in Generating Meetings (00:18) - Founder-Led Sales and the Art of Storytelling (00:19) - Comparing Past and Present Reply Rates (00:21) - Analyzing Open and Reply Rates from the Past (00:23) - The Challenges of Cold Emailing Today (00:24) - The Genesis of Nubara from Market Challenges (00:28) - Building Nubara as a Solution for Warm Introductions (00:31) - Lessons Learned from Early Nubara Implementations (00:35) - Overcoming Challenges with Automation and Control (00:37) - Cold Email's Role in Nubara's Value Proposition (00:39) - Potential of Nubara in the Sales Tech Stack (00:41) - Nubara's Mechanism for Brokering Warm Introductions (00:43) - The Future of Outbound Sales and Lead Generation (00:46) - Insights on the Sales World Before and After AI (00:46) - How to Connect with Rodrigo Fuentes and Try Nubara

Tired of unpredictable income? The secret to building a profitable, sustainable business lies in creating consistent cash flow. In episode #549 of the Black Entrepreneur Blueprint podcast, Jay Jones reveals why a Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) model is a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to stabilize and grow their income. Discover the benefits of this proven strategy, five actionable steps to implement it, and real-world business ideas you can use to start generating reliable, monthly income today If you're ready to stop chasing sales and start building financial freedom, this episode is your blueprint for success. Don't miss it! GET YOUR FREE ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES: https://blackentrepreneurblueprint.com/  

Dan & Ian talk to Lucas Peters, founder of Journey Beyond Travel (https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/), about his plans to get to $10M in 5 years. They break down the business and shift thinking from a project-oriented mindset to an approach rooted in financial analysis: What are your gross margins? What does it take to aquire a customer? What is your rebuy rate and LTV? They consider the highest leverage paths to growth. Want to get in the company of other entrepreneurs to help you kickstart your 2025 goals? Submit your application to join Dynamite Circle at https://dynamitecircle.com/ (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Chapters (00:03:08) Business Growth and COVID Impact (00:04:08) Unique Business Model and Market Positioning (00:04:47) Sales Process and Customer Engagement (00:09:04) Revenue Model and Pricing Strategy (00:13:02) Customer Retention and Repeat Business (00:13:55) Expansion Plans and Market Opportunities (00:14:43) Product Development and Cost Analysis (00:14:56) Maximizing Customer Lifetime Value (00:23:08) Strategizing Location Development (00:25:32) Market Potential and Capacity Constraints (00:31:23) Building a Supportive Team (00:32:38) Testing New Product Offerings (00:35:31) Driving Down Product Development Costs (00:37:53) Final Thoughts and Future Directions Useful links: Access our free business resources (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe) Connect with other entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/) Coaching for $250K+ founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-accelerator) Community for 1M+ founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/) Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan, Lucy Bella Simkins, Brian Balfour, Nick Huber, Mike Michalowicz, Greg Crabtree, Jordan Gal Additional episodes you might enjoy: “The 4 Most Eye-Opening Lessons I've Learned From My Coaching Clients” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/4-eye-opening-lessons) “You're Gonna Mess It Up The Way Everybody Messes It Up” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/everybody-messes-it-up) “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/ltv-good-enough)

David and Donni reveal the blueprint to elevate your life and business in 2025. This episode dives into high-impact strategies, from building sustainable income to leveraging content and community, all designed to scale your success. They explain their proven methods, insights from successful ventures, and how you can apply these tactics to your own journey. If you're serious about leveling up, this conversation is a must-watch!Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...

Sim Desai, founder and CEO of Hive, discusses the creation of a secondary stock market for private companies. He explains the challenges of the current system, where selling private stock options is fragmented and opaque. Hive aims to centralize and automate the secondary market process, providing a platform for buyers and sellers to connect. The target market for Hive ranges from small companies with a post-money valuation of $300-500 million to large companies like SpaceX and OpenAI valued at $100 billion. While Hive is not accessible to retail investors, other providers cater to that market. Takeaways Hive is creating a secondary stock market for private companies, addressing the challenges of the current fragmented and opaque system. The target market for Hive includes small companies with a post-money valuation of $300-500 million to large companies valued at $100 billion. Hive provides a centralized and automated platform for buyers and sellers to connect, improving transparency and liquidity. While Hive is not accessible to retail investors, there are other providers that cater to that market. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/Find out more about Hiive here:https://www.hiive.com/Learn more about Sim Desai here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-desai-a357aa11/Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites "There seemed to be a real opportunity to centralize and automate the secondary market process." "The retail investor world is hungering for access to this stuff." "Hive has about 2000 companies listed on its platform." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hive and the Need for a Secondary Stock Market 06:29 Target Market and Growth of Hive 10:35 Competition and Differentiation of Hive 12:45 Listing Companies on Hive and the Role of the Company in Transactions 21:34 The Future of Private and Public Markets 23:55 Revenue Model and Information Disclosure on Hive 27:33 Potential for Funds on Hive 31:47 The Role of Blockchain in the Secondary Stock Market 35:19 Advice for Marketplace EntrepreneursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Logan Jones sits down with Scott Massey, co-founder and CEO of Anu, and Kirk Taylor, co-founder and president of Land Betterment. They discuss their partnership to develop and sell autonomous fresh produce growing systems using Eco Solutions' upcycled shipping containers. We explore the technology behind Anu's self-nurturing pods, the scalable solutions for food security, and the journey Scott Massey took from his days at Purdue University to creating a product aimed at fighting food insecurity. The episode also covers the business aspects, the impact on local communities, and the future aspirations of this pioneering project. Learn more about Anu at https://www.growanu.com/ Learn more about Eko Solutions at https://www.ekosolutionsllc.com/ Be the first to see new episodes, along with a summary, key takeaways, and upcoming events, by subscribing to Middle Tech's Spotlight Series Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://middletech.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch in the comments below, or reach out to us on social media:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/middletechpod⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@middletechpod?lang=en⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod⁠⁠⁠ Logan Jones' SocialsX: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/lojo_ky⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lojo_ky/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lojo/⁠⁠⁠ Evan Knowles' SocialsX: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/EvanKnowles_⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmknowles/⁠⁠⁠ Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: KY Innovation: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kyinnovation.com/⁠⁠⁠ Bolt Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buildwithbolt.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Hunsicker: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides 00:00 Introduction: The Home Greenhouse Concept 00:05 Addressing Common Concerns 00:41 Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Technology 01:00 Middle Tech Podcast Introduction 01:11 Introducing Scott Massey and Kirk Taylor 01:29 Land Betterment and ANU Partnership 02:16 Sponsor Acknowledgements 04:04 Welcome Scott Massey and Kirk Taylor 05:16 Land Betterment's Mission and Challenges 09:43 Scott Massey's Journey and ANU's Vision 12:02 The Birth of ANU: From NASA to Entrepreneurship 13:00 Innovative Hydroponic Systems 17:04 Challenges and Early Successes 22:02 Support and Growth at Purdue University 24:14 ANU's Revenue Model and Consumer Experience 30:25 Diving into EcoSolution and Land Betterment Partnerships 30:50 Fundraising Insights: Friends, Family, and Purdue Research Foundation 31:20 Critical Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 33:18 The Importance of Competitions and Grants 34:25 The Role of State and Federal Grants 35:25 Purdue Research Foundation's Impact 38:55 The Land Betterment Partnership 40:15 EcoSolutions: High Efficiency, Low Footprint Growing 46:06 The Modular Design and Its Benefits 48:36 The Genesis of the Partnership 55:23 Prototype Development and Testing 59:37 Vision for the Future and How to Get Involved 01:02:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today on the podcast we hear from Ross Stensrud, co-founder of Tapwyse, a developer of custom branded apps for taproom breweries.Ross shares his experience working in commercial fitness - where the business model is all about memberships and recurring revenue - and how this idea can be applied to your taproom to grow sales.Key PointsHow to develop an app for your brewery to grow sales and create predictable recurring revenueBest practices to re-imagine the 'mug club' so you can add unlimited members The best incentives to get customers to download your app, use it to buy your offerings, and receive push messages to come back to your taproom more oftenResourcesGet in touch with Ross and learn how to grow taproom sales with recurring revenue, ross@tapwyse.comJoin the Beer Business Finance Association, we are a group of brewery owners and managers, working together to grow sales and improve profitability

It's no wonder Joe Koufman sees himself as a matchmaker; three couples have gotten married after being introduced by Joe. In 2014, Joe realized that matchmaking is not only for couples, but can be used in the business world as well. Within 19 days of leaving his last job, Joe landed his first client for what would become Setup, an organization that matches marketing agencies to established brands.  --- [00:01:27] Joe Koufman's Background [00:03:47] How a Sales Background Influenced Joe [00:06:01] A Family of Entrepreneurs [00:07:51] A History of Matchmaking [00:09:20] Turning Matchmaking Into a Business [00:11:50] Early Days of Setup and First Customers [00:14:35] Setup's Revenue Model [00:15:42] Pursuing Hobbies [00:18:19] Setting Email Boundaries [00:19:57] 50 Pull-Ups Each Morning [00:21:35] Sleep Struggles [00:22:56] Setup's Growth and Team Structure  [00:25:29] Writing a Book  [00:30:00] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs  [00:32:19] Connect with Joe

Rich Gotham, the president of the Boston Celtics, joins CJ to discuss the business side of one of the world's best basketball teams and most recognizable sports brands. He explains the evolution of the Celtics' business model over the last decade, how the team diversifies its revenue streams to mitigate its dependence on in-game income, how they grow the team's revenue given the finite number of seats at each game, and the role that digital technology and sponsorships play in this. He talks about how the team's performance affects the revenue they generate and he sheds light on how the use of ticket sale data, dynamic pricing, and building a membership model contribute to the team's financial success. He also clears up, once and for all, what really happened with Paul Pearson in the 2008 NBA finals!If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist.—SPONSORS:NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 37,000 thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist. Maxio is the only billing and financial operations platform that was purpose built for B2B SaaS. They're helping SaaS finance teams automate billing and revenue recognition, manage collections and payments, and put together investor grade reporting packages.

The game that is sales outreach is always changing, and with so many schools of thought, it can be hard to keep up with best practices to keep your pipeline full. Matt Lincoln with Apollo.io is here this week to offer insight into how sales outreach has changed, what data is important for targeting your best leads, tips for making a cold outreach feel like a warm inbound and much more! This week, episode 218 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about the broken predictable revenue model and how Apollo.io approaches cold outreach in 2024.Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.In this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Matt Lincoln shares the importance of personalization in sales outreach strategies and actionable steps you can take right now to narrow down your search to the leads that are right for your business. Matt Lincoln is the Principal Product Manager at Apollo.io, the leading go-to-market (GTM) solution for sales and marketing teams. Apollo.io is one of the fastest-growing companies in SaaS, with 9x ARR growth since 2021. The company currently serves over 500,000 companies like Qualtrics, Customer.io, and Census, as well as millions of GTM professionals globally. Matt is a seasoned product leader who joined Apollo in July 2023 to help navigate the mysteries of deliverability through self-serve tools that deliver the right message, to the right customer, at the right time. He has over a decade of experience creating product roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, and setting the product vision at global organizations like Shopify, United Airlines, and Staples.In this episode, Dan and Matt discuss the following:The past, present, and future of sales engagement.Why the Predictable Revenue Model is broken.Google and Yahoo's big changes that affect email deliverability.The uses of AI in sales and outreach efforts.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about The Digitial Agency Growth Podcast at https://www.salesschema.com/podcast/ and our Video training at http://salesschema.com/takecharge CONNECT WITH MATT LINCOLN:Apollo.ioX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales Schema Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.

Are you tired of the feast or famine business cycle in your agency? Want to sell based on the value you provide rather than the time it takes? To discover a proven strategy for implementing a monthly recurring revenue model that can transform your agency's growth and success, Brooke Sellas interviews Mike Schmidt & AJ Rivera.Guest: Mike Schmidt & AJ RiveraReview our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 If you LOVE technology that allows for decarbonization TODAY, then Somil & Silas' conversation today with Lori Dunn from Optimus Technologies will interest you. Discover how Optimus is revolutionizing the transport sector by producing bolt-on systems that allow truck drivers to utilize 100% biodiesel and reduce their overall emissions by up to 90%. Learn from Lori how they are navigating the challenges of funding, team alignment, and strategic planning for the future. Join us as we explore the journey from seed to series A, and the transition from small to big company energy.Enjoy the episode!

Mahesh and Connor are joined by Jonathan Victor. Jonathan formerly worked on Filecoin at Protocol Labs, and left to found Ansa Research, a research firm focused on distributed infrastructure covering digital networks that aim to rebuild how internet infrastructure operates. Jonathan talks about how his Palantir background influenced his time at Protocol Labs, why content addressing is a critical component to the future of the web, what the long-term Filecoin roadmap looks like, the protocol's recent investments into retrieval, where Filecoin and other storage protocols fit into the broader ecosystem of enterprise storage, and clears up Filecoin's revenue model. 0:00 Cold Brew Open 0:40 How Jon's background at Palantir led him to Filecoin 4:28 Jon's Decentralized Infrastructure Theses 9:42 How the Various Storage Solutions May Work Together in the Future 13:33 Filecoin's Long-term Roadmap 20:03 Filecoin and Retrieval 24:55 Storage as a Commodity or a Differentiated Offering    29:30 Why Location Matters in Storage  34:04 IPFS and Filecoin's Value Prop 39:33 How Filecoin Cultivated it's robust developer ecosystem 43:42 Filecoin's Revenue Model and Transparency 50:47 Where to find Jon's Work Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

In the first of our two-part talk, Lisa Mullis, founder of Paraphrase Communications, shares her insights on improving business messaging for a greater revenue impact. She explains why understanding a customer's stage in the buying cycle can significantly affect their engagement and interest in a product or service. Lisa reveals common messaging mistakes and suggests ways to rectify them. Listen in and you'll learn how to effectively match your revenue models with your marketing messages to attract ideal customers and boost sales.00:00 Introduction: The Connection Between Athletic Shoes and Your Business01:07 Welcome to Sticky Brand Lab: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Action01:26 The Importance of Perspective: Can't Read the Label from Inside the Jar01:55 The Challenge for Business Owners: Seeing the Problem03:42 Introducing Our Guest: Lisa Mullis, Brand Messaging Professional04:38 Understanding Business Model vs Revenue Model08:35 The Importance of Understanding Your Revenue Model16:18 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Describing Their Product or Service23:44 Conclusion: Defining a Vibrant Life and How to Connect with Lisa MullisThanks for listening! Let's stay connected!https://www.stickybrandlab.com/Connect with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/stickybrandlabSubscribe to Lori and Nola's show on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Podcast Transcript: https://www.stickybrandlab.com/podcastRESOURCESGet your “Plan, Launch and Grow My Business” TOOLKIT BUNDLE -  https://my-store-9761601.creator-spring.com/listing/business-toolkit-bundleConvertKit: Our #1 Favorite Email Marketing Platform -  https://convertkit.com/?lmref=-jJWzw (This is an affiliate link)Guest Links:Take Lisa's free Client Conversion Quiz https://paraphrasecomm.scoreapp.com/Connect with Lisa Mullis on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhmullis/Lisa's website: https://www.paraphrasecomm.com

Jack Thomas, originally from Australia, has been living and working in Thailand for the past few years. In this episode, host Pete Moore and Jack discuss everything from the burgeoning boutique fitness industry in Asia, to the evolving trends and growth opportunities in the U.S. fitness market. He is excited about the emerging markets in other Asian countries, such as Manila and Indonesia, and sees great potential for growth in the region. Jack also shares his new concept, The Fit Guide, a pioneering idea anchored in bringing high end, hospitality elements into the HALO sector. The Fit Guide evaluation process, which boasts 250 objective standards, has already launched in major cities and is set to make waves in new markets. With a strong emphasis on elevating the customer experience, the episode touches on the comprehensive evaluation process, revenue models, and potential future revenue streams, setting the stage for an engaging and informative conversation. Regarding the importance of brand consistency in the industry, Jack states, "Some staff working with us now have been been quite surprised when going through the evaluations and going through the reports. . .how one brand in 1 location scores really well, and in another location, it doesn't . . . the best clubs do get it right every single time though, and that's what we should really be striving towards." Some key moments:  Asian fitness markets fluctuate, Singapore faces closures. Fitness industry adopts hospitality standards for clubs. Training helps evaluators to confidently complete evaluations. Inconsistent brand experiences in fitness industry. Clubs can improve with integrity and assistance. Evaluate members' motivations and needs for improvement. Assisting brands with SOP's, accountability, and evaluations. A few key takeaways: 1. Fit Guide's Approach: Fit Guide aims to raise the industry's standards by introducing 250 objective measures for fitness clubs. These focus on service-based standards in boutique fitness and the physical structures of clubs to create a positive customer experience. 2. Global Expansion: Fit Guide has already launched in major cities such as New York, London, and Singapore, and is gearing up for upcoming launches in Sydney and Dubai. Jack aims to expand to five cities by the end of the year, with a focus on deepening their presence in the US next year. 3. Revenue Model and Future Plans: Fit Guide operates on a revenue model that includes providing free resources like newsletters and podcasts, as well as paid video courses, in-person training, and coaching services for clubs and brands to enhance customer experiences. Potential future revenue streams may involve advertising and collaborations with major brands like Nike or Apple. 4. Evaluation Process and Impact: The evaluation process encompasses a 250-point checklist and thorough quality control checks, including follow-up visits for poorly scoring studios. This process not only provides accountability but also opportunities for improvement for fitness clubs. 5. Entrepreneurial Insights and Support: The conversation delves into entrepreneurial insights, discussing the scalability of boutique fitness concepts and the potential for entrepreneurs to diversify within the industry. Click here to download transcript.  Resources: Jack Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitnessbusinessasia/  The Fit Guide: https://www.thefitguide.com  Base Bangkok: https://basebangkok.com/  Prospect Wizard: http://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com  Connect With Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaloadvisors/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integritysquare  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halotalks  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-square/  Website: https://www.halotalks.com  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: www.ratethispodcast.com/halotalks and don't forget to check out the HALO Academy for Executive Education opportunities.

In today's episode of Empire, Kane Warwick returns to unpack Synthetix V3, the design thinking behind Infinex, and the challenges of decentralized governance. We explore funding rates, arbitrage opportunities, and what it will take to bring the DeFi trading experience to parity with centralized exchanges. Kane also provides his philosophical views on building in public, the societal benefits of open source crypto, and the pressures of "decentralization theater." We hope you enjoy! - - Follow Kain: https://twitter.com/kaiynne Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple. With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team's tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings. Make it simple today, at https://www.toku.com/empire - - Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home - - Timestamps (01:20) The Infinex & Synthetix Experiment (03:23) Synthetix Post Luna & FTX (13:23) Matching the CEX Experience Onchain (24:19) Perps Mechanism Explained (34:46) DAS 2024 (36:00) Chronicle Ad (37:21) Fragmentation of Users on L2s (46:08) Revenue Model & DAO Governance (54:25) The Case for Decentralized Governance (01:06:22) Improving DAO Efficiency (01:13:56) Benefits of Building in Public - - Resources: Synthetix: A fork in the road. https://mirror.xyz/kain.eth/lVhI3TWwpzPHSsFwUvcRFTz_8IBhdrOYC0ojtkvLbNY - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The Guardian has used voluntary reader contributions as a bulwark of its unique model that blends philanthropy, advertising and voluntary contributions. In the U.S., The Guardian now generates 57%, or $33 million, of its revenue from voluntary contributions, either one-off or recurring.  On this week's episode of The Rebooting Show, I spoke with Steve Sachs, The Guardian's U.S. managing director and veteran of non-profit news models, about this approach and how extensible it is for news publishers.

Welcome to another enthralling episode of RawTalks, Episode #33, where we transport you into the far-reaching cosmos through an insightful conversation with Pawan Kumar Chandana, the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace and a former ISRO Scientist. Our cosmic journey explores the boundless wonders of space technology and its intricate impact on the fabric of our everyday lives. From its transformative role in agriculture and fisheries to the visionary possibility of turning the moon into a holiday destination, the exploration of space unveils possibilities as vast as the cosmos itself. As we ponder whether launching a satellite into space could be the next exciting student project, join us in understanding the transformative power of space technology in our interconnected world. Beyond the earthly realm, our discussions delve into intriguing questions that stretch the limits of our cosmic curiosity. We contemplate the existence of extraterrestrial life and demystify the enigmatic activities in Area 51. The podcast also takes on profound queries about the potential extinction of humanity and scrutinizes the authenticity of NASA's moon trials. The benefits of Chandrayaan-3 unfold, and we navigate the subtle distinctions between rockets and satellites, revealing the cosmic wonders that surround us. The episode extends beyond the stars, delving into the historical trajectory set by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai for India's space program. Celebrate the success of Chandrayaan-3 and witness India's bold venture into private and business space applications. The practical applications of satellites, from communication to earth observation, are unraveled, opening up a universe of opportunities in the modern technological landscape. As we explore the cosmic landscape, we unveil the fascinating story behind the first private successful rocket launch, igniting inspiration and astonishment. The journey into the stars becomes a captivating exploration of the realms of space and technology, leaving listeners both inspired and informed. Subscribe now to RawTalks for more exciting insights, engaging discussions, and a profound exploration of the complex and awe-inspiring issues shaping our understanding of the universe. Join us in this cosmic odyssey, and stay connected to the ongoing cosmic conversation that promises to redefine our understanding of the cosmos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vamshi-kurapati/message

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What if you could generate an income stream without having to trade your time? This episode, the second part of of a three part series on passive revenue, dives into a *whole masterclass* on creating a successful passive revenue model that aligns with your unique offering and goals. We'll go into passive revenue creation, exploring the importance of understanding the solution you're offering at all levels, from macro to micro and loads of insights into the strategic building of a passive revenue product suite.Quick overview of what we cover:Why you want to focus on the end goal so you can reverse engineer your passive funnelThe who, what, when where, and how that you should be able to identify when building a passive funnelThe different ways to build in low, mid, and high ticket products to maximize profitability in your suiteWhat a detonation point is and why it matters to your passive revenue modelHow you can make a super simple passive revenue model workThe difference between a high ticket, low volume business and a low ticket, high volume business... and how your passive offers can support bothHow you could build out a more robust offer suite to pad profitability in the middle of your funnel if you wanted a more advanced approachHow to approach having a profitable front end passive model by a double dipping strategyWhy you want to test *everything* and stay the courseRESOURCES: Click here to join Sustainable Growth LabClick here to work with Adriane and the Soulpreneur AgencyALL OF THE PASSIVE REVENUE SERIES EPISODES: Part 1: The Most Important Things to Know Before You Start (That No One Tells You)Part 2: Creating Your Blueprint for a Passive Revenue ModelPart 3: Designing Your Promo Plan to Sell Passive Revenue ProductsLET'S CONNECT: Book a call to work with Soulpreneur to grow your businessFollow Soulpreneur: @soulpreneur_coFollow Adriane @adrianegaleaVisit the website: soulpreneur.co- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Loved this episode? If you leave a review or share it with your friends on social, my team will send you a copy of one of our favorite business resources! Take a screenshot and email it over to us at support@soulpreneur.co or DM it to @soulpreneur_coThis episode was first published at soulpreneur.co/069

In this episode, Carrie and Rebecca discuss: What a minimum viable revenue model isWhat 5 questions they ask every new revenue model clientWhy healthcare business rules are different from every other industryWhy determining a revenue model must include designing a compliant business arrangementWhat happens when your revenue model is noncompliant Download the checklist here: https://bit.ly/3TxMKCNFind the episode transcript at our website: https://nixongwiltlaw.com/dhi-podcast/ Key Takeaways: The first question you must ask is, “what are you selling”? For example, a vendor of RPM is often selling software, devices, and clinical services in the form of management services. Identifying who your customers are or what revenue streams you have available is a key step in figuring out what the available payment mechanisms are. You may have more options than you think.In healthcare, designing a compliant business arrangement is key to capturing revenue without getting yourself in trouble. Noncompliance is a revenue risk.Consider what documents you need to make the arrangement viable.There may be more than you think due to the complexity of the healthcare industry.“If you're using those non-compliant business arrangements to capture the revenue, that revenue down the road may be clawed back from you.” - Carrie NixonLearn more from Carrie and Rebecca: Healthcare Insights (a monthly deep dive into specific topics for innovators): https://nixongwiltlaw.com/healthcare-insightsTelehealth/Virtual Care Mgmt Update (a biweekly LinkedIn newsletter tracking legal and policy changes across the nation): https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/telehealth-virtual-care-update-6901900767960068096/Website: https://nixongwiltlaw.com/ Carrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrienixon/ Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccagwilt/NGL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nixon-gwilt-law/ 

André Eriksson is the CEO and Founder of Encore. Encore is a startup building the next generation platform for rapid backend development in Go. In this episode, André takes us through his journey from creating interface mods for World of Warcraft to becoming a Senior Software Engineer at Spotify and finally running his own company.00:00 Introduction 03:15 What is André Doing Today? 12:50 First Memory with a Computer24:27 Interests / Projects in Highschool26:40 Studying Computer Science in University37:26 Deciding to Join The Workforce47:00 Discovering Go at Spotify58:45 First Go Project with Utility1:01:50 Leaving Spotify for Encore1:05:40  The Next Steps for Encore1:13:20 Revenue Model with Open Source1:16:05 Thoughts on Languge Models and A.I1:24:14 Contact Info  Connect with André: Twitter:  André Eriksson (@_eandre) / TwitterTwitterhttps://twitter.com › _eandreEncore : https://encore.dev/Mentioned in today's episode:Encore : https://encore.dev/Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/André's Talk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjz9WrXeOW0Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

In our 115th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to set pricing in order to run a viable practice.  For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.

This week on AZAAZ we answered: ❓The Questions❓

In this podcast episode, Stephanie Demetriou talks about how Maekersuite enables professionals to create talking head videos in minutes. Stephanie shares her journey in startups, her experience as a management consultant, and the development of Maekersuite. She discusses the revenue model, ideal customer profile, and tips for improving video content. Stephanie offers advice on hiring sales and product personnel in a pre-seed or seed-stage startup and much more!TimestampsStarting Maker Suite [00:00:30] Stephanie talks about her journey in startups and what led her to start Maker Suite, a SaaS solution that enables professionals to create talking head videos in minutes.Experience as a Management Consultant [00:02:33] Stephanie discusses her experience as a management consultant in South Africa and her conscious move to London to build a startup.Revenue Model and Ideal Customer Profile [00:06:10] Stephanie explains Maker Suite's revenue model and ideal customer profile, which are marketing leads or heads of communication at businesses that must create a high video content volume. She also shares tips on how to improve video content.Starting a Video Content [00:08:21] Stephanie gives tips on starting a video content, including the importance of messaging and having a specific ideal customer profile.Improving Video Content [00:09:21] Stephanie shares tips on improving video content, such as tweaking thumbnails, and descriptions, and creating more of the type of content that resonates with the audience.Differentiating Tactics and Strategy [00:16:06] Stephanie explains the difference between tactics and strategy, and how to differentiate them in different stages of the company. She also shares the importance of having a clear set of hypotheses and testing them using certain tactics.When to hire a Head of Sales? [00:18:51] Discussion on when to hire a Head of Sales, whether to hire a junior or a senior salesperson and the importance of direction and motivation.Hiring Marketing Experts [00:21:26] The preference for hiring experts in specific marketing channels rather than generalists, and the importance of finding the right people through networks and references.Hiring A-Players [00:24:05] The importance of hiring A-players for strategic roles such as product, technology, sales, and marketing, and the possibility of outsourcing marketing to experts to avoid the weight of having a full-time employee.Tech and Product Hiring [00:26:52] Stephanie discusses the different roles and responsibilities of tech and product hires, and shares tips on how to onboard them effectively.Favorite Business Books [00:28:38] Stephanie shares two of her favorite business books, "Crossing the Chasm" and "Predictably Irrational", and explains why they are important for startups.Favorite Online Tools [00:30:17] Stephanie shares her favorite online tools, Canva and Pipedrive, and how they help her with design and sales.Key LinksMaekersuite - https://maekersuite.com/Email - stephanie@maekersuie

Yesterday the mood around the ACC AD meetings seemed grim as the participants left in silence. Today was a different story as the AD's, particularly FSU's AD talked about the conference coming up with a plan that might save it. On today's show we talk about that plan, whether it is just a band aid, and does FSU's comments mean the demise of the conference was exaggerated? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday the mood around the ACC AD meetings seemed grim as the participants left in silence. Today was a different story as the AD's, particularly FSU's AD talked about the conference coming up with a plan that might save it. On today's show we talk about that plan, whether it is just a band aid, and does FSU's comments mean the demise of the conference was exaggerated?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Alex Blania to discuss Worldcoin and its attempt to solve proof-of-humanity. ChatGPT and AI have hit the world by storm, making it harder to distinguish humanity from machine. In this episode, we discuss how proof of humanity is necessary in an AI-driven world, why Worldcoin uses biometric data and crypto rails, how privacy concerns are mitigated, questions around UBI, and how Worldcoin will be crypto's largest onboarding catalyst over the next 12 months. - - Timestamps: (01:26) The Origin Story (06:39) How AI Impacts Proof-of-Humanity (11:24) Why Biometrics and the Orb (19:37) Data and Privacy Concerns (26:01) Related Government Experiments (30:07) Why Should People Care About Proof-of-Humanity (32:38) Quicknode ad (34:23) Kwenta ad (35:21) The Crypto Tech Stack (40:02) Biggest Challenges, Success Metrics and Revenue Model (46:37) Criticisms and Reactions from Governments (49:37) Universal Basic Income (52:16) Scary Vibes and Removing Trust - - Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/alexblania Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/  - - This episode is brought to you by Quicknode. QuickNode is an end-to-end blockchain developer platform that makes building Web3 apps easy. Go to QuickNode.com and use code Empire for a free month on their feature-packed Build Plan! - - This episode is brought to you by Kwenta, the premier derivatives trading platform on Optimism that offers deep liquidity, low fees and up to 50x leverage across 24+ assets. Go to Kwenta.io and start trading today! - - Resources Worldcoin https://worldcoin.org/ https://twitter.com/worldcoin Sam Altman https://twitter.com/sama - -  Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this podcast episode, Payman Taei, founder of VisMe, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the development of VisMe, a platform for creating engaging presentations, infographics, and other visually appealing content. Payman talks about his previous experience with three other SaaS companies and his challenges in the agency world. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on product development before seeking funding and creating a lasting income. Payman also discusses the challenges of hiring high-performing employees, creating a safe and open environment for team members, and much more!TimestampsPayman's Journey [00:00:26] Payman's journey as a self-taught designer and his experience with flash websites and interactive animated sites.VisMe's Mission [00:03:40] VisMe's mission to bridge the gap between simple and powerful presentation design tools, empowering non-design professionals to create engaging content.Hindsight and VisMe [00:05:46] Payman's decision to focus on VisMe and how Hindsight served as an incubator for VisMe, leading to the creation of another product to solve marketing challenges.VisMe and Responder [00:07:24] Payman Taei talks about VisMe and Responder, two products that save time and costs for businesses by bringing multiple tools under one umbrella.Growth Strategies [00:08:59] Payman Taei discusses the growth of VisMe, from zero to over eight million users, and how organic search and word of mouth played a significant role in their success.Revenue Model and Funding [00:11:15] Payman Taei explains why VisMe is still bootstrapped, their revenue model, and why they have not looked at raising funding.Creating a Startup [00:14:09] Payman Taei shares his thoughts on creating a startup and the challenges of becoming a unicorn.Product Differentiation [00:15:45] Taei discusses the biggest challenge for VisMe, which is product differentiation, and how they are different from other design tools.High Performance in Business [00:20:18] Taei defines high performance in business as being a self-starter, thinking outside the box, being humble and open to constructive feedback.Teamwork and Hiring [00:21:00] Payman discusses the importance of teamwork and hiring grounded individuals who are open to feedback and constructive criticism.Quality vs Speed [00:25:01] Payman talks about the balance between quality and speed in product development, and how they prioritize both at VisMe.Product Prioritization [00:26:18] Payman explains how VisMe prioritizes product development based on demand, intuition, and the needs of their ideal customers.Delegation Challenges [00:28:08] Discussion on effective delegation and challenges faced by Payman Taei in delegating product-related tasks.Internal Team Debates [00:29:48] How VisMe manages internal debates between sales, product, and customer success teams.Early Access Mistake [00:32:59] Payman Taei's regret of opening VisMe to the masses too early and not focusing on a smaller group of people for exclusive feedback.Finding Payman Taei [00:35:09] Payman Taei shares how to connect with him on LinkedIn and how to access VisMe, a free platform for creating visually appealing content.VisMe discount code [00:35:09] Payman Taei offers an exclusive discount code for the podcast audience to get 15% off any of VisMe's premium plans.

Episode OverviewRobin was like most Salesforce partners that started their business doing small projects, hoping it would turn into more work. Great for acquisition but not great for partner profitability.After testing different business models, Robin now runs his Salesforce Platinum business predominantly based on a managed service fee - fixed monthly recurring revenue. In the interview, Robin covers;2 challenges mid-markets are grappling with and how to solve them Pressure on EBIT by companies and the role automation is playing The pros and cons of moving to a recurring revenue model - managed services Key timeline highlights: The benefits and challenges of automation in increasing revenue and decreasing business operation costs. They also acknowledged consumers' frustration with current chatbot technology and the difficulty of large organizations in iterating a great chatbot experience due to technical constraints.How Robin's Salesforce consulting business evolved from project-based billing to a managed service program due to the shift towards considering cloud consulting as OPEX instead of CAPEX. Robin's business became a subscription service, the first of its kind in the market. It offered all the necessary services for clients to adopt Salesforce correctly and get value.Managed service fee model and how tailored it to each client's needs. They also talked about the challenges of dealing with procurement and the importance of providing client support and strategic services.The benefits and challenges of shifting revenue into recurring revenue businesses, including the higher valuation and stability it provides, the need to balance revenue shifts, and the emotional impact on employees undergoing digital transformation. They also brainstormed ideas for an app to help bridge the gap between different roles and perspectives in the transformation process.AF Digital's business model, daily sales habits, and Robin's wish to help clients freely without budget limitations. Robin also shared that the best salespeople are the delivery people, and enabling them to sell to clients is key.Pros and cons of moving to a recurring revenue model. They also talked about Robin's experience in CRM marketing technology and his business, AF Digital, which provides consulting and managed services in the Salesforce ecosystem.Robin's background Robin has had a great experience in the CRM, Marketing, and Technology game. An astute New Zealander with an unwavering passion for leveraging disruptive technology and creative ideas to improve a brand's human experience. Based in Sydney, his business AFDigital, a Salesforce Platinum Consulting Partner, operates across APAC, providing consulting and managed services into the Salesforce ecosystem.Links460 - Show NotesRobin's WebsiteRobin's LinkedInCloud Consultants CollectiveScaling Blueprint

Many entrepreneurs struggle to be profitable because they don't have a predictable monthly income. One of the best ways to create predictable monthly income is by implementing a monthly recurring revenue model in their business. Join Jay on today's Black Entrepreneur Blueprint podcast episode # 455 as he discusses the benefits of a monthly recurring revenue model and gives you five steps to implement it into your business along with several business ideas. GET MY NEW AI NEWSLETTER NOW https://pages.rasa.io/signup/94f60ca7-612b-3224-42f2-4ad01451de53?utm_source=signup  

Today we're rolling out another Rogue Spotlight Interview where we're featuring an OT who's thinking outside the box and doing things differently in terms of how they're using their education and experience to serve their audience. Clarice Grote is an occupational therapist, medicare specialist and health policy consultant based in the United States. She's also the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT, a company dedicated to educating and encouraging occupational therapy practitioners and students to engage with Medicare policy and advocacy. Now if you're thinking this episode doesn't apply to you because you're not working with medicare or you're not American, think again. During my interview with Clarice, we're talking more about her journey as an entrepreneur, her experience with pivoting from an online course to a membership model and the work she's doing behind the scenes on building out a stronger infrastructure for her business so that it's more profitable AND sustainable. If you have any feedback or thoughts that you want to share with me OR with Clarice, take a quick screenshot and share with us on IG, tag us @otsgonerogue.com and @amplify_ot.To access Clarice's OT Reimbursement Podcast Playlist and Guide, go to:  amplifyot.com/playlist To find out more about her membership, go to: amplifyot.com/membership For the latest show notes and full episodes, make sure you head over to otsgonerogue.com/podcast.If you don't want to miss any future episodes including upcoming episodes in this series, make sure you are subscribed to the OTs Gone Rogue podcast on apple, spotify or stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

On today's episode, we discuss some predictions for 2023 that are too specific to be 100% certain but could still come true, including: what will happen with TV ad measurement's single currency, how BeReal will make money, how Amazon will redefine advertising, what a Walmart+ and Paramount+ tie-up would look like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Debra Aho Williamson, Andrew Lipsman, and Paul Verna.   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/behindthenumbers_podcast/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com For more information visit: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    © 2022 Insider Intelligence      Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, with over 1,200 employees and $3 billion in digital media under management. Tinuiti has industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, Lifecycle Marketing, and more.  

Semafor launched on Oct. 18 with a business model that's entirely reliant on direct-sold advertising and event sponsorship revenue – a risky business in some eyes during the current economic climate. But the company's founding CRO Rachel Oppenheim is confident that her team's client-centric approach, which prioritizes “innovative” branded content and running ads against “experimental” editorial products, will be the wind in Semafor's sails, she said on the latest episode of the Digiday Podcast. Not only that, but focusing on the pockets of advertisers' budgets that are directed to corporate reputation building will help insulate the company from the ebbs and flows of consumer and product advertising, which for now, is not a priority in the sales team's selling strategy. Programmatic is also not a part of Semafor's advertising mix, once again, preferring to build relationships with clients that are hopefully long term, according to Oppenheim. While having launched with partners like Verizon, Mastercard and Pfizer, Semafor recently came under criticism for having gasoline manufacturer and distributor Chevron as an advertiser on the company's Climate newsletter in its second week, to which many criticized as tone deaf and irresponsible in the coverage of climate change. Oppenheim said post-interview in an email to Digiday that “advertisers have no bearing on our editorial coverage and we maintain a strict separation between news and third-party advertisement."

Kevin Rose is pioneering the intersection between the NFT ecosystem and content creation. Kevin founded digg, the news aggregator site that innovated community-curated content in the early days of Web2. With a macro perspective on all things digital, Kevin has thrived as a builder and investor on the cutting edge of the internet.  The recent launch of Moonbirds is shaping up to be the best NFT drop of 2022, with a flood of volume and lofty valuations. In this episode, we dive into why it worked so well, as well as the lessons learned and actionable takeaways. We also score some advice for Bankless as fellow crypto-native content creators! The premium of Utility NFTs is growing rapidly, and we're witnessing the growth in real time with innovative projects like Moonbirds that build upon previous successful projects. Aligning communities, creators, tokens, and value is how we onboard 1 billion people into crypto, and pioneers like Kevin are helping us pave the way. ------

Most successful coaches have more than one source of income—but if you're starting out and need to pick only one, which should you pursue? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.