When you’re building something new, it’s easy to get discouraged by how long it takes to gain traction. But if anyone knows how to stay in the game, it’s Steve Case.
In this episode, the AOL cofounder and Revolution CEO opens up about the grit, patience, and strategy it took to pioneer the internet—and why most success stories take a lot longer than people ... Show More
Oct 1
#311: Mark Pincus, Founder & Former CEO, Zynga – Trust your instincts, but vet your ideas
Back in 2007, Mark Pincus had a gut feeling that adults would play games on their phones if they were just woven into their daily lives. On that instinct, he founded Zynga and built the biggest games of the early social internet — including FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zyng ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 24
#310: Demond Martin, Cofounder and CEO, WellWithAll – Recognize how others shape you
A lot of leaders brag that they’re “self made.” Demond Martin says he’s “community built.” He recognizes all the people who helped him move out of a violent environment as a preteen and go on to work at the White House, graduate from Harvard Business School, and become a successf ... Show More
56m 5s
Sep 17
#309: Ben Zobrist, 2x World Series Champion – Prepare for pressure
Game 7 of the 2016 World Series had gone to extra innings. The Cubs were trying to break a 108-year championship drought that some called a curse. If you’re a baseball fan, you already know what happened next: With two runners on base, Ben Zobrist stepped up to the plate. Despite ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2024
Advice Line with Steve Case of AOL
AOL co-founder and former CEO Steve Case joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Steve reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s nascent tech companies.First we meet Silvia in San Francisco, who’s wonderin ... Show More
45m 21s
Apr 2017
AOL: Steve Case
When Steve Case started out in the tech business in the mid-80s, the idea of the internet — as we think of it today — didn't exist. But with AOL, Case saw an opportunity to connect millions of people, through chat rooms, news updates, and the iconic greeting, "You've Got Mail." S ... Show More
32m 36s
Dec 2022
415 - The Power of Perseverance | Just One More | Real-life motivation
<p>Steve Guilfoile is one of the best relationship builders we've ever met. About a year ago, he and his business partner, Shane Shafer, talked with us about how they successfully built AffordaCare Insurance by providing value to potential customers before ever asking for their b ... Show More
16m 59s
Feb 2024
The Reason You're Not Successful | Ep 655
“A lot of times you got to do a lot more in the beginning to get the ball rolling.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the interplay of volume, skill, and time in business, highlighting how they mutually reinforce each other to yield greater outcomes. Emphasizing the significanc ... Show More
14m 12s
Apr 2024
Is The Customer Always Right?
In this episode, we'll hear the inspiring story of Brian Scudamore, the CEO of 1-800 GOT JUNK?, who faced a major business setback but was able to turn things around by embracing failure and focusing on his team. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned from other successfu ... Show More
12m 1s
Feb 2018
Why You Need to Be In It for the Long Haul
Nowadays, everyone seems to be searching to discover the next big thing but so few entrepreneurs are willing to put in the real work and play the long game in making sure they build the best business possible.In this episode, I talk about the concept of business longevity, why en ... Show More
6m 10s