Noah Kagan Presents

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Noah hops into his Miata shaped time machine to offer his younger self the Business Almanac Playbook, which has all the advice he’d ever need if he was to start over.

In this episode you’ll hear 21 pieces of invaluable career advice. From the importance of being okay with uncertainty to the power of compounding & persistence, Noah shares practical insights from his professional highs and lows to help you navigate your own business journey today.

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

• Why being the hub, connecting people can have a positive return 15 years later.

• How content creation is an opportunity magnet and most people give up too soon.

• What does a healthy work / life balance look like for a successful entrepreneur?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more advice for young startups, go back and listen to our episode with Leif Rasmussen where he asks me questions about how to succeed as a young entrepreneur. That’s episode 291 in this feed.

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Today we debunk common misconceptions about introverted entrepreneurs not being able to thrive in a world that prizes the loudest and boldest.

Noah has been asked a lot recently about how Introverts can succeed in business, this episode provides actionable advice for navigating your entrepreneurial journey regardless of where you find your energy.

Follow these tips to optimize your introversion and you’ll be wealthy in no time.

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

• Why you need to partner up with someone that is strong in your weakest areas

• How to overcome the fear of getting started by doing things on your own terms

• Why social skills and how you interact with people is a learnable skill-set that needs to be practiced just like any other skill-set.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to know more about how to not let excuses hold you back from starting, check out the first chapter of my book called ‘Just Start’, which I exclusively recorded for as an episode here on this podcast. That’s episode 333 in this feed.

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In this week's episode, Noah unravels the top 5 strategies that catapulted AppSumo to over $100 million. Picture entrepreneurship like a scientific exploration – testing hypotheses, conducting experiments, and fine-tuning. We've already paved the way; integrate these 5 strategies now, and watch your business ascend to the illustrious 100-million-dollar milestone.

Learn how using prefluencers, creating AppSumo Originals, leveraging giveaways, being public, and mastering email marketing can transform your business. These aren't just strategies; they're AppSumo's tried-and-tested tactics for success!

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

• How to unlock growth with giveaways.
• Where better customer connections can be made using email marketing.
• Why you need to be consistent with creating content.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to know how I’m able to make all this happen and how I manage to fit so much productivity into my week, go back and check out last week's episode where I break down my 100 million dollar schedule, that’s episode 343 in this feed.

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In this episode, Noah answers a question he frequently receives about managing the complexities of running a business, writing a book, and maintaining a long-distance relationship.

So here’s some great life hacks and organizational strategies to navigate this complicated balancing act. From clarifying priorities and color-coding calendars to hiring "CEOs" for each project. See how Noah plans his weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews, coupled with accountability partners for staying on track.

All the practices, habits, and mindset that will help your efficiency and effectiveness in a multifaceted life.

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

Priorities: Why focusing on fewer key priorities increases the likelihood of accomplishment. Identify your top three priorities and align your behavior accordingly.

Time Management: How to color code your calendar to visualize how your time aligns with your priorities.

Reflection & Action: How spending a little extra time organizing sets you up for that flawless execution. Less about perfection, more about becoming a consistent organized thinker.

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In this episode, Noah reveals all, sharing the exclusive never-before-released AppSumo Teammate Handbook. This is how AppSumo efficiently runs an $80 million business and nurtures an incredible company culture.

Learn about our unique ethos, core values, and the dynamic operating manual that evolves with time. Discover how we approach money, experiments, teamwork, feedback, and scaling using a robust framework, while supporting the underdog.

If you work with 5 or more people it’s worth putting together your own teamwork handbook, what would be in yours?

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

• Culture Club - Our success is rooted in its unique culture, influenced by principles like being resourceful, humble, and celebrating victories, while leaning on transparency, open communication, and a commitment to learning from failures.

• Smooth Operator - The Teammate Handbook serves as a living document, evolving over time to reflect the company's values and practices. The manual covers diverse aspects, from financial approaches and experiments to teamwork, feedback, and scaling strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for efficient business operations.

• Be your own Boss - Encouraging a sense of ownership at every level, from leadership to individual team members. The "lead by example" philosophy, coupled with open-door policies and an avoidance of committees, fosters an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute ideas and take responsibility for their work.

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In this episode, Noah takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Weekend book cover journey, revealing the power of A/B testing and data-driven decision-making when choosing everything from the title, image and even the color.

All these tests and iterations culminated in the final version that resonates with readers. The episode highlights the commitment to constant testing, asking, and improving to achieve not just good but great results.

It’s worth thinking about - what can you test and improve in your business today?

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

• How to set up cost effective ad campaigns to identify winning elements of your projects.

• What is the Broken Door Problem?

• How can you stand out from the competition?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear some success stories from MDW, go back and listen to our episode with Pat, an incredible business owner, and a beta tester for the book who is now crushing it with his business that’s episode 336 in this feed.

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Jacqueline Samira is the Founder and CEO of Howdy.com, the $100 million-valued company shaking up the recruitment space. She shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solution mindset developed through struggles.

From setting revenue goals to creating a business model understandable by a child, she reveals the strategies behind her success. The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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

• Solution Mindset: The power of leveraging personal struggles to find innovative solutions and overcome obstacles.

• From Sales to Entrepreneur: Why being good at sales means being good with people and how that can open up many career opportunities.

• Efficiency: How having limited hours as a mom made her a more efficient entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of time management and focus in achieving business goals.

Enjoy these 3 plus much more in this episode.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to our episode with Mackenzie, another incredible business owner, she was on our beta team for the book and is now crushing it with her greetings card business that’s episode 336 in this feed

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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.

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

Each Sale Counts: The effectiveness of personalized, one-on-one messaging for sales, prioritizing quality over quantity in building meaningful connections to every sale.

Success Leaves Clues: Drawing inspiration from the success of others, learning from what works well and incorporating those lessons into your own projects.

Enjoy the Journey: The importance of finding satisfaction and joy in the process, celebrating wins, and making deliberate choices that align with personal fulfillment rather than marketing expectations.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of Million Dollar Weekend, go back and listen to last week's episode with Jon Youshaeig as he interviews me about the lead up to the launch. That’s episode 338 in this feed.

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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.

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

• Find a Worthy Market: How to evaluate market trends and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

• Simplicity Wins: The power of simplicity by focusing on a single goal—like reaching 1000 reviews.

• The Survey Method: Exploring the value of live engagement, and how to test and iterate based on feedback.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of Million Dollar Weekend, go back and listen to last week's episode with Mackenzie (a beta reader of the book), she talks about using the lessons learned in creating her $50,000 a year Greeting Cards business. That’s episode 338 in this feed.

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Today we are chatting with Mackenzie, a former corporate strategist from Apple and Warby Parker, who plans on taking on Hallmark & American Greetings by revolutionizing the greetings card industry through her Shopify store and newsletter.

As an early reader of "Million Dollar Weekend," Mackenzie unveils the real-life applications of the book's principles. We delve into her revelations, the challenges of starting small, and the triumph of making that crucial first sale.

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

• Embrace the idea that you may never feel ready to start, but the key is to start anyway.

• Play to your strengths in business and do more of what is already working.

• Don't be afraid to be messy in the kitchen of entrepreneurship; the process matters more than appearances.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to last week's episode where I break down our entire marketing strategy, that’s episode 335 in this feed

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