Today, we're revisiting a timeless topic – becoming a solo entrepreneur and breaking free from the 9-5 grind to build your dream business.    

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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.   

How a Highschooler Got a $150,000 Job With Me

BreezeDoc is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions here). We’re back with our 3rd round of our ‘Brutally Honest’ series and this week it’s a deep one. I’m giving advice to my younger self again but this time it’s about relationships, specifically dating– but honestly most of this advice you can apply with adding anyone important in your life.  Now I wish I'd paid more attention to relationships when I was younger, more importantly I wish I’d paid more attention to the relationship I had with myself. My relationships with other people often mirrored how badly I felt about myself. Constructive communication and mutual respect are vital for navigating conflicts and building a strong foundation. Creating your ideal relationship requires effort, honesty, and a willingness to invest in yourself and your partner. So we’re going to explore everything I’ve learned about how to find the right person to share your life with.    In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:  What should you look for in another person How to make yourself feel better How similar making money and developing physical fitness are to dating  Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.   Check out Mark Manson’s book  Models, it helped me a ton to get over some of my issues, Also check Stephanie Rigg, she’s a certified relationship coach who helped me a lot too.  If you're hungry for more of these ‘Brutally Honest’ episodes, join me as I jump into the time machine to drop some serious wisdom on my younger self. You can hear the first 2 about Careers and Business, that’s episode 346 &  episode 348 of this feed!  Sign up for my email newsletter at noahkagan.com. People have been loving my brutally honest advice on a variety of topics. Join 350k+ subscribers at noahkagan.com.  

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Proven Strategies

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