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  • 53: Bryce Wuori Explains How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry

    Show Notes: https://parisvega.com/53-bryce-wuori-pavewise/


    In this episode, Bryce Wuori, the CEO of Pavewise talks with host Paris Vega about how he's using AI to change the construction industry. He explains how Pavewise started as a simple project tool and grew into a big software company that’s now changing how construction projects are managed.


    33 min
  • 52: Graham Stewart is Revolutionizing the Cotton Processing Industry with Fibre52

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/52-graham-stewart-fibre52-cotton-processing/

    First Customers episode 52 features Graham Stewart, founder of Fibre52, discussing his groundbreaking process to make cotton and textile industry more sustainable by replacing harmful chemicals with eco-friendly bioproducts. He shares insights into the challenges of introducing new technologies into traditional industries and the positive environmental and economic impacts of Fibre52's innovation.

    34 min
  • 51: Goldback's Rise from Zero to One Million Customers

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/51-benjamin-shaffer-goldback-gold-currency/Goldback, a company that offers a gold-based physical currency, experienced rapid growth in just four years from zero customers in 2019 to over 1 million customers today.

    Benjamin Shaffer shares the story of how their gold-backed currency solves the problem of making small transactions with gold.
    "We wanted to make gold money but in a way that's practical for everyday transactions." – Benjamin Shaffer

    55 min
  • 50: Doubling Church Size in a Year with Pastor Adam Haugen

    Show notes: https://parisvega.com/50-adam-haugen-glad-tidings-leander-church-growth/


    Listen to episode 50 of the First Customers podcast featuring Adam Haugen, an inspiring pastor who doubled the size of his church within a year. Adam shares his proven strategies for growth, offering insights valuable for leaders in any field. This episode is not just a success story; it's a masterclass in effective leadership and community building.


    Episode Highlights:

    • Adam's journey from the business world to leading a church.
    • Strategies for growth and engagement in a nonprofit setting.
    • The importance of understanding culture and community in growth.
    • Adam's three-step engagement pathway for new churchgoers.
    • Overcoming challenges and resistance to change.

    • 55 min
    • 49: Christoffer Sigshøj brings portable wind turbines to the masses.

      Show Notes, Links, & Transcript: https://parisvega.com/first-customers-49-christoffer-sigshoj-kitex-wind-turbines/


      In episode 49 of the First Customers, we talk with Christoffer Sigshøj, engineer & co-founder of KiteX, a Denmark-based company that's pioneering the world's lightest portable wind turbines. Christoffer shares the company's journey from its initial concept of flying wind turbines to creating portable, efficient, and user-friendly products that are opening up access to wind energy.


      44 min
    • 48: How CEO Shani Bocian grew Allermi by 800% in 12 months.

      Show Notes: https://parisvega.com/shani-bocian-steinberg-allermi-allergy-company/

      On episode 47 of the First Customers podcast I spoke with Shani Bocian, CEO of Allermi, an allergy care company. Her company has seen significant growth (800% over the past 12 months) and offers a unique product: the world's first custom nasal spray. We discuss how she started the business, defined her target audience, and found her first customers.

      38 min
    • 47: How to Build Your Real Estate Empire with Brian Grimes

      Show notes: https://parisvega.com/brian-grimes-real-estate/

      In episode 47 of the First Customers podcast, I sit down with Brian Grimes, real estate investor and founder of 24-7 Cash Flow University. With a portfolio built on over 300 fully renovated properties, Brian shares his journey into the real estate world and the strategies that have made him successful.

      39 min
    • 46: TikTok Tactics: Barak Glanz Turns Views into Customers

      Show Notes & Discount Code: https://parisvega.com/barak-glanz-coddy-tiktok-tactics/

      Learn the secrets of how Barak Glanz of Coddy.tech got his first customers and grew his business using TikTok. Like so many episodes of this podcast, I learned a lot from Barak and will be testing out some of the strategies we discussed soon. If you want smart tips straight from a pro, this episode is for you.


      41 min
    • 45: Varag Gharibjanian, MIT grad & founding partner at Actuate, who works with companies like Qualcom, Lenovo, & Bose to grow their revenue

      Show Notes: https://parisvega.com/varag-gharibjanian-actuate/


      Varag Gharibjanian, MIT grad & founding partner at Actuate, works with companies like Qualcom, Lenovo, & Bose to grow their revenue & helps emerging startups get their first customers. Get ready to dive straight into the world of sales with Varag, who is here to spill the secrets on snagging those crucial first customers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your sales strategy, this episode is packed with golden nuggets on building a sales process that truly works. Don't miss Varag's expert tips on marrying technology with sales to build relationships and drive success!

      52 min
    • 44: Master of Crowdfunding, Eli Packouz, Explains His $2.5 million Dollar Kickstarter Campaign Success and more

      Show Notes: https://parisvega.com/eli-packouz-crowdfunding-instafloss/

      In episode 44 of the First Customers podcast, I chat with the Eli Packouz, an inventor and crowd funding master. Eli created eight products over the last several years including his most recent and disruptive ‘Instafloss’. He shares the story of his exciting business adventures, how he recently raised $2.5 million from crowdfunding, and the strategies he used to get his first customers.

      Highlights

      • Insights and best practices for crowdfunding on Kickstarter.
      • Raising $2.5 million in crowdfunding for ‘Instafloss’.
      • The inception of ‘Instafloss’: A device capable of flossing all your teeth in 10 seconds or less.
      • Manufacturing products in Mexico vs China.
      • Mentioned In This Episode

        • Instafloss
        • Singular Sound
        • Eli Packouz book recommendation: Venture Deals

        • 57 min

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        The show about finding your very first customers. Learn sales, marketing, growth hacking, and customer acquisition strategies from real entrepreneurs and sales experts. Building a business that solves…