Episode 07: Clock it. It’s time to lay The Plunge to rest. Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) closes the books on the backyard plunger game. Any entrepreneur knows, it’s not easy making the tough decision to end a business. You end up questioning your ability, your confidence, and your vision. But Alex is here to walk you through all of it and why it shouldn’ ... Show More
Jun 23
How to Get Your First 1,000 Users
Today’s read is by one of my favorite startup creators, Lenny Rachitsky. The essay, How To Kickstart & Scale a Consumer Business, breaks down the seven proven strategies to acquire your first 1,000 users as a B2C startup. I’m going to read through each of the strategies, share so ... Show More
35m 6s
Apr 2024
Permission to Celebrate YOUR Wins in Entrepreneurship
All my fellow entrepreneurs out there - do you ever take a moment to soak in the fact that you’ve created a business, a product, or something that is out there making people’s lives better? I hope this episode is a reminder to do that, because Chris and I are taking this moment t ... Show More
23m 1s
Apr 2024
The Future of Entrepreneurship Part 1: What Makes a Good Entrepreneur? How Do I Raise Capital? Is Balance Ever Possible?
In today’s episode, we kick off our special 3-part series answering your questions surrounding The Future of Entrepreneurship.
Today is all about work-life balance, how to raise capital for your business, and what makes a good vs. bad entrepreneur. We first hear from a college s ... Show More
21m 52s
Apr 2023
How Barbara Corcoran Turned $1,000 Into $66 Million
#26: I sat down with businesswoman and investor, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran to discuss her story and rise to success, from real-estate queen to reality TV star. With $1,000 she started a company that became a real estate empire. Today, she shares the top thing she looks for wh ... Show More
44m 48s
May 2024
Reaching $1M in ARR, Rising Above the Competition, and Knowing Your Purpose — ft. Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
We’re finishing off our three part series on the future of entrepreneurship.
In the episode we share today, we feature a First Time Founders episode, in which our co-host Ed chats with Tyler Denk, the cofounder and CEO of Beehiiv, a newsletter publishing and monetization platfor ... Show More
39m 59s
Jun 2024
Marketing Expert Reveals Secret For Building an Audience That Buys | Seth Godin
#90 How can you transform your marketing approach to create meaningful connections and lasting impact? In this episode, Seth Godin shares his wisdom on redefining marketing, emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding customer needs, and leveraging AI as a supportive too ... Show More
57m 50s
May 2024
This Single Skill Made Him A Billionaire In Under 1 Year | Ankur Jain
#85 In this episode, I sat down with CEO and founder of BILT, Ankur Jain. Ankur shares the mindset and strategies that helped him succeed, emphasizing the power of persistence in overcoming obstacles. He talks about his startup journey, from early challenges to navigating regulat ... Show More
1h 6m