While watching my 10-month-old daughter sleep on the baby monitor, I found myself feeling something I didn’t expect: fear. Not for me, but for her. The world feels messy right now… divided, chaotic, and moving fast. 

But instead of letting it get me down, I’m focusing on what I can control. This episode is all about how I’m staying hopeful, making small changes, and how each one of us can choose to build a better future, regardless of global conflict, politics or A.I. layoffs.

3 Takeaways:

• Staying curious is one of the most powerful ways to move forward

• Making even a rough plan brings clarity when life feels directionless

• Filtering the noise protects your peace

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Pat Flynn went from getting laid off in 2008... to building a seven-figure YouTube business, selling out Pokémon conventions, and leading a legacy entrepreneurship brand (Smart Passive Income).

In this episode, we talk about reinvention, raising kids, chasing relevance,  and how he built Deep Pocket Monster into a viral brand with 3 billion+ views.

You’ll love this one if you’ve ever pivoted careers, tried to balance family with ambition, or just want to geek out on business and storytelling. 🎧 Enjoy!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Pat says “count uploads, not likes” • How getting laid off changed everything • The difference between “just-in-time” vs. “just-in-case” learning • What he's saying *no* to (even if it could go viral) • Why storytelling and speed-learning are the future’s top skills • Pat’s exact business breakdown: SPI, YouTube, events, and more • How he handles jealousy and stays relevant • The surprising truth about parenting, pressure, and hot tubs

Links & resources mentioned: • Pat’s book: *Lean Learning* – https://leanlearningbook.com • Deep Pocket Monster (YouTube) – https://www.youtube.com/@DeepPocketMonster • Smart Passive Income – https://www.smartpassiveincome.com • Follow Pat on Twitter → @PatFlynn – https://twitter.com/patflynn • My book → Million Dollar Weekend – https://milliondollarweekend.com

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Today I’m riffing on what’s been on my mind this April; from using AI to save on my taxes to pulling weeds, both literally and metaphorically, plus some book reviews and me generally musing on what makes a great life..

So If you want to hear more about how I’m using ChatGPT to get ahead financially, why saying “no” has become my superpower, and what Ryanair can teach you about sticking to your business model, this ones for you!.

You’re gonna learn

• What a good gardener has in common with a good entrepreneur 

• How AI can save you time and money right now before everyone else catches up.

• Why you need to find your line for saying no to 80% of everything.

Enjoy these things and a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Did you check out last week's monster episode, about all I've learned 15 Years Of AppSumo. It was an absolute banger. That episode 374 wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify & iTunes

AppSumo is celebrating its birthday. 15 years old! Hurrah! I started the company with $50 and a dream of never working a real job again. Today, it’s a $100m business that’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs and creators make millions. 

My book Million Dollar Weekend is also a year old and was just released in Spanish. It's for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. 

Today I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons from my business journey and sharing 14 tips that will help your business grow to the next level.

• How Tracking scorecards and key metrics will move you closer to your goals

• Why starting is easy but showing up every day and staying in the game is the real challenge.

• Would you bet your life on your business, do you really believe in it? That’s conviction baby!

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

What’s going on in your Business? Hit me up on noahkagan.com 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 month. 

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In this episode, I’ve got one of my best friends, the entrepreneur blueprint, the serial success master and my favorite podcaster Sam Parr to come back on the show.

We talk about ambition, confidence, the reality of building a billion-dollar business and what it’s like to hang around with billionaires. Also we discuss his latest projects and how becoming a dad has reshaped his perspective on success.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why the most successful people in the room aren’t always the smartest, 

• What are the best and worse things about billionaires. 

• How to set up a business in 24 hours and make 1 million dollars without a website.

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

If you dug this episode, you can go back and check out one of our many other episodes with Sam on how content creators become successful. You can find that in episode 292 of this feed.

Check him out on Instagram & Twitter @thesamparr and be sure to check out all what he’s doing in all of these many internet places.

Try Rosedale - website for self improvement.

Join Hampton - website high wealth networking and business growth.

Copy That - website for helping writers create better copy.

Sams List - website for finding quality accountants. 

My First Million - Podcast.

MoneyWise - Podcast.

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.

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. 

Sparked by a rare snowy morning in Austin, Texas, I just got done making snow angels and realized it’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s on my mind. No threads. No ads. Just raw thoughts, like the early days of blogging.

I just got fired by my financial advisor and decided to experiment with some crypto, so today I’m going to share some reflections on money, experiments, parenting, and life,.. So if you want to learn about simplifying your finances with the trickle of everyday parenting advice, this one's for you.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• When’s the best time to experiment or be disciplined.

• How to Simplify your finances for reduced stress.

• How tiny, consistent efforts compound into big wins over time.

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

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. 

Ps. I’m looking for an assistant. Someone proactive, insanely detailed, and reliable. Basically, someone who’s better than AI. If you know someone, DM me on Twitter @NoahKagan. I’ll pay you $1,000 if your referral gets hired.

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. 

Today I’m reflecting on what an insane year 2024 has been. So much has changed and I wanted to take stock as we head into 2025! 

In this episode, I’m sharing my 9 key lessons from the year and the exciting plans shaping the year ahead.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why the blame game gets you nowhere in life.

• What it means to reduce the amount of tabs you have open in your life.

• How building strong, meaningful relationships is still your super power.  

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

How was your 2024? What’s your goals for 2025? Hit me up on noahkagan.com 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 month.

We’re giving away $100,000 for AppSumo’s Black Friday Giveaway.

This week, as my baby sleeps and makes cute noises beside me, I’m sharing parenting lessons I’ve applied to running my business.

I’m also sharing a brilliant new business model I recently discovered that can be adapted to countless industries. Also my takeaways from an awesome book you have to read!

Whether you’re absorbed in family life, plotting your genius business idea, or looking to see a return on your investments, there’s something in this episode for you. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why parenting forces you to clarify your priorities.

• The genius behind scalable business models like Baselang—and how you can adapt them.

• Key lessons from Kochland on reinvesting, tracking ROI, and leveraging your strengths.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out Baselang and go learn some Spanish. Your first week is just $1, so there's no better time to begin.

You have to read this book Kochland by Christopher Leonard. It’s the story of how three brothers—David, Charles, and Bill Koch—transformed a small Kansas-based oil company into Koch Industries (a $125+ billion empire and 2nd largest privately-owned company in the world).

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend.

Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And isn’t that how it feels for everyone sometimes, in business and life? But it’s our ability to push through the right kind of suffering that drives real success.  

In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal struggles and professional setbacks, sharing how pushing through those tough moments fueled growth at AppSumo and helped me reach my biggest goals.

In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How embracing suffering can lead to long-term rewards?

• Why voluntary suffering can prepare us for unexpected hardships?

• How to align pain with our purpose?

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com.

In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during the past few months, including why I haven’t released new content since August. I took time off for paternity leave and embraced the joy (and challenges) of being a new dad. This break gave me a chance to reflect on how important it is to take a step back and pause from work and doing the same thing every day.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities.

• My new routine as a dad

• What’s next for my work with AppSumo and social content creation.

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.