We bought back one of our most popular guests, Tynan, for another fun episode. From trying to buy a penguin, actually buying an island, and traveling 3+ million miles… Tynan is definitely the most interesting person I know. In this episode, we talk about my 40th birthday, being happy with the simple stuff, and holding yourself to high standards. https://okdork.com/podcast/239 Use this link to get 10% off at checkout on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/?coupon=noah10&code;=noah10

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My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter In this week's episode, we celebrate an incredible milestone of 355 episodes over the past 7 years. I’m excited to share some of my favorite lessons from the amazing guests I’ve had the privilege of interviewing for this show. Each of these extraordinary guests, many of whom are billionaires, have walked unique paths to their success. In this episode, you’ll discover 5 key insights that inspired their journeys and can inspire you to create your own success.   You'll love these 5 lessons:    Focus on what only you can do.    Double down on where you’re already earning.    Emphasize the importance of service.    Embrace experimentation.    Cultivate resilience to overcome setbacks.   All these plus many more things I learned along the way.  Go give these guys some love:   Kevin Kelly -  kk.org/, @kevin2kelly on Instagram and X   Justin Welsh - justinwelsh.me/, @thejustinwelsh on Instagram and X   Larry Janesky - larryjanesky.com/, @LarryJanesky on Instagram   Paul Orfalea - paulorfalea.com/,    John Paul DeJoria - PeaceLoveHappinessFoundation.org/.     Also if you loved hearing these exceptional people and want to check out their full episodes go back and check out:   Ep298 - Kevin Kelly    Ep280 - Justin Welsh    Ep329 - Larry Janesky   Ep273 - Paul Orfalea    Ep309 - John Paul DeJoria     That’s all in this feed.  

Top 5 Lessons From 10,000 Hours of My Podcast

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter Here is your Harvard Business Review hook up with 10% off a subscription for access to business advice articles and their world class case studies. Go to hbr.org/subscriptions and use promo code NOAH for 10% off.    In today's episode, I break down how I made $3.3 million last year and how I spent it. Now, this isn't about boasting; rather, it's a transparent look into the complexities of managing substantial sums of money. There’s a lot of misconceptions about personal wealth management out there so I wanted to help share some clarity on how I do things.  I’m super proud of where I’ve gotten to in recent years but managing this level of income presents a lot of challenges. I've been striving to streamline my finances, and you can join me on this journey. I hope you can be inspired and get rich as well. It’s a great feeling and I know you can do this too.   In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   How to invest back into your business to foster future wealth.   How to shield yourself from tax liabilities by using your personal projects as LLC’s.   What does having lots of money really mean to life satisfaction?   You’ll enjoy these things and a whole lot more.   If you liked this episode about hacking your wealth, you’ll also enjoy an older episode we did with Jeff Rose from Wealth Hacker (YouTube channel) you can find that as episode 194 in this feed. I have also been sharing emails on my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. People have been loving it. Sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k other people who get juicy insights every week.   

I Made $3.3M, Here’s How

My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Go to http://appsumo.com/sumoday/ to enter  Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with Justin Welsh! This guy is so IMPRESSIVE, and was one of our most popular episodes last year so we thought we’d put him in your ears once again. He runs a one-person business that does $1.7 million dollars a year, spends ZERO money on ads, and operates at a 94% margin! That’s right. He keeps most of the money. What’s amazing is that some solopreneurs like to hire freelancers and virtual assistants, but Justin does everything himself. And he still has time to go on vacations frequently. In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   How to turn one idea into multiple pieces of content   The importance of being self-aware and accepting who you are   How a panic attack influences the way Justin runs his business   I had a lot of fun talking to Justin, so go check him out:   On Twitter – @thejustinwelsh   And his newsletter – justinwelsh.me/   If you’ve ever wanted to learn about running a one-person business and scaling it using systems, then you’ll love this episode…. AGAIN! If you dig this episode and want to hear another successful Solopreneur story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Dan Koe, that’s 288 in this feed.  And if you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts to help more people find out about it. I might shout you out in the next episode!

Million-Dollar Solopreneurship with Justin Welsh (Classic)

FiveTaco is the easiest way to find software for solopreneurs, from productivity tools, to the latest AI tech to help run your business.   There's something truly inspiring about immigrants who overcome significant challenges to achieve remarkable success by coming to America. In today's episode, we're speaking with Patrick Bet-David, who is well on his way to becoming a billionaire.  We explore Patrick's remarkable journey, reflecting on growing up in war-torn Iran during the Islamic revolution, spending time in a refugee camp in Germany, and later serving in the US Military. From there, he transitioned to working for Morgan Stanley and TransAmerica before becoming their competitor and revolutionizing the entire insurance industry. Today, he owns 8 companies and recently sold one for a multi 9-figure sum. In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   How unconditional love and unconditional pain has shaped his unbreaking resilience   How identifying your enemy can drive you to succeed   How he won in the competitive field of insurance sales   Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.   If you dig this episode and want to hear another Refugee turned billionaire story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Andrew Viterb, that’s  296 in this feed.  Check out Patricks podcast PBD and his newest book  Choose Your Enimies Wisely. His website is https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/ and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter. I have also been sharing emails on my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. People have been loving it. Sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k other people who get juicy insights every week.

Behind Patrick Bet-David’s $500M Net Worth

BreezeDoc is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions here). In today's episode it’s all about landing those big-paying jobs by working for free. That’s right, you heard me, that’s no pay today BUT… a huge one down the line, let’s call it ‘Prework’. Roll in the six or seven-figure paydays. I'll share how I snagged jobs and clients I wasn't qualified for; from my experience at mint.com, to how Jay Yang, Mitchel, Jeremy and Cameron all landed incredible opportunities working for me by going the extra mile. I'll break down how you can do the same and make it easy for people to hire you by putting a little extra effort in first. In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   How to stand out and why those generic "Can I Help You?" messages fall flat   Where to uncover the hidden value your future employer is overlooking   Make yourself indispensable by going above and beyond, even without being prompted.   Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.   If you dug this episode and you're a fresh-faced job seeker, don't miss out on more career wisdom ‘10 Career Tips For Ambitious People in Their Twenties’ you find that in episode 162 of this feed.   FiveTaco is the easiest way to find software for solopreneurs, from productivity tools, to the latest AI tech to help run your business. I have also been sharing emails on my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. People have been loving it. Sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k other people who get juicy insights every week.   

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