This is not the first time Dan Norris has been featured on Matt Report. In November 2013 Dan applied and was accepted as one of the 4 business contestants featured in the first Matt Report WordPress Startup challenge. In this interview Dan gives a glimpse into the progression at WPCurve and his other active projects.

Dan explains how it is possible to run a successful business supporting WordPress users and business owners for 14 months before attending his first WordCamp in September 2014. At WordCamp Sydney Dan was a presenter of workshop: The 7 Day Startup, How to build a scalable WordPress business in 1 week. His book 7 Day Startup was successfully released on Amazon around the same time as his first WordCamp experience.

Dan emphasized that it is not necessary to focus early in your business’ life cycle to find the perfect tools cover all future growth scenarios. Expect to find new tools to support your customers as your business evolves.

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What was discussed during the conversation between Matt and Dan Norris

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1:25 What has happened with WPCurve since you were on the Matt Report start-up challenge last year?

2:50 Can you tell our listeners a little bit about about each of the things you are involved with and how you manage your time among multiple businesses?

6:40 How do you look at starting up a business now?

9:40 How do you know it was the time to get away from your original manual processes in your business?

“Fix problems as they arise.”

19:40 Are you looking to not have your name so closely attached to the brand?

20:30 What is the day look like for Dan? How do you prepare for your day to create content?

22:25 How do you divide the responsibilities with your US based business parter?

23:30 Do you follow the WordPress news closely?

27:10 How was it to get exposure on ProductHunt.com?

30:30 What parting advice do you have for freelancer

Dan Norris WordCamp Sydney Slides

37:30 Where do you see yourself in 2 years?

Resources mentioned

@thedannorris

WPCurve

Helloify

Black Hops Brewing

7 Day Start Up

Matt Report Startup Challenge Interview

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