Noah Kagan Presents

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In this episode, Noah reveals all, sharing the exclusive never-before-released AppSumo Teammate Handbook. This is how AppSumo efficiently runs an $80 million business and nurtures an incredible company culture.

Learn about our unique ethos, core values, and the dynamic operating manual that evolves with time. Discover how we approach money, experiments, teamwork, feedback, and scaling using a robust framework, while supporting the underdog.

If you work with 5 or more people it's worth putting together your own teamwork handbook, what would be in yours?

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

• Culture Club - Our success is rooted in its unique culture, influenced by principles like being resourceful, humble, and celebrating victories, while leaning on transparency, open communication, and a commitment to learning from failures.

• Smooth Operator - The Teammate Handbook serves as a living document, evolving over time to reflect the company's values and practices. The manual covers diverse aspects, from financial approaches and experiments to teamwork, feedback, and scaling strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for efficient business operations.

• Be your own Boss - Encouraging a sense of ownership at every level, from leadership to individual team members. The "lead by example" philosophy, coupled with open-door policies and an avoidance of committees, fosters an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute ideas and take responsibility for their work.

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In this episode, Noah takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Weekend book cover journey, revealing the power of A/B testing and data-driven decision-making when choosing everything from the title, image and even the color.

All these tests and iterations culminated in the final version that resonates with readers. The episode highlights the commitment to constant testing, asking, and improving to achieve not just good but great results.

It's worth thinking about - what can you test and improve in your business today?

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

• How to set up cost effective ad campaigns to identify winning elements of your projects.

• What is the Broken Door Problem?

• How can you stand out from the competition?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to hear some success stories from MDW, go back and listen to our episode with Pat, an incredible business owner, and a beta tester for the book who is now crushing it with his business that's episode 336 in this feed.

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Jacqueline Samira is the Founder and CEO of Howdy.com, the $100 million-valued company shaking up the recruitment space. She shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solution mindset developed through struggles.

From setting revenue goals to creating a business model understandable by a child, she reveals the strategies behind her success. The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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

• Solution Mindset: The power of leveraging personal struggles to find innovative solutions and overcome obstacles.

• From Sales to Entrepreneur: Why being good at sales means being good with people and how that can open up many career opportunities.

• Efficiency: How having limited hours as a mom made her a more efficient entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of time management and focus in achieving business goals.

Enjoy these 3 plus much more in this episode.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to our episode with Mackenzie, another incredible business owner, she was on our beta team for the book and is now crushing it with her greetings card business that's episode 336 in this feed

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It's finally time, the book is out, it's on the shelves and ready for your beautiful eyes.

Today we chat post-launch as I give my reflections on the release of my new book, "Million Dollar Weekend," which soared to #16 on Amazon.

From meticulous preparation for interviews to debriefing both wins and losses, I share insights into the strategies that worked… or didn't work, almost in real time as we release this book.

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

Each Sale Counts: The effectiveness of personalized, one-on-one messaging for sales, prioritizing quality over quantity in building meaningful connections to every sale.

Success Leaves Clues: Drawing inspiration from the success of others, learning from what works well and incorporating those lessons into your own projects.

Enjoy the Journey: The importance of finding satisfaction and joy in the process, celebrating wins, and making deliberate choices that align with personal fulfillment rather than marketing expectations.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of Million Dollar Weekend, go back and listen to last week's episode with Jon Youshaeig as he interviews me about the lead up to the launch. That's episode 338 in this feed.

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Today the roles reverse as Jon Youshaei takes the interviewer's chair to get the scoop on Noah Kagan's new book, 'Million Dollar Weekend.'

We explore the main goals in crafting the book and devising a marketing plan, including the audacious aim of 1000 reviews on launch and how we built a launch Beta team.

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

• Find a Worthy Market: How to evaluate market trends and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

• Simplicity Wins: The power of simplicity by focusing on a single goal—like reaching 1000 reviews.

• The Survey Method: Exploring the value of live engagement, and how to test and iterate based on feedback.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of Million Dollar Weekend, go back and listen to last week's episode with Mackenzie (a beta reader of the book), she talks about using the lessons learned in creating her $50,000 a year Greeting Cards business. That's episode 338 in this feed.

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Today we are chatting with Mackenzie, a former corporate strategist from Apple and Warby Parker, who plans on taking on Hallmark & American Greetings by revolutionizing the greetings card industry through her Shopify store and newsletter.

As an early reader of "Million Dollar Weekend," Mackenzie unveils the real-life applications of the book's principles. We delve into her revelations, the challenges of starting small, and the triumph of making that crucial first sale.

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

• Embrace the idea that you may never feel ready to start, but the key is to start anyway.

• Play to your strengths in business and do more of what is already working.

• Don't be afraid to be messy in the kitchen of entrepreneurship; the process matters more than appearances.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to last week's episode where I break down our entire marketing strategy, that's episode 335 in this feed

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Today we chat with Pat, a former YouTube consultant and former head of customer success at Tubics, as he shares his Million Dollar Weekend journey.

Uncover the incredible transformation from being the "biggest procrastinator" to validating and setting up an entire business within 48 hours. Pat's experience reveals the power of taking action, overcoming discomfort in sales,

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

• Pivoting his professional experience into a new agency venture.

• Making sales is not evil, and rejection is not a setback but a step forward

• Leaving the safety of a stable income for the unlimited upside potential of entrepreneurship.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to last week's episode where I break down our entire marketing strategy, that's episode 335 in this feed

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In this solo episode, Noah Kagan takes us behind the marketing campaign of "Million Dollar Weekend." From achieving impressive pre-sales, to cultivating organic strategic partnerships, Noah breaks down the key elements that he hopes will contribute to the book's success.

This episode is a comprehensive guide to effective book marketing.

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

• Setting Ambitious Goals: Noah outlines his chapter growth machine strategy, emphasizing the importance of setting ambitious yet achievable goals for book sales and leveraging timelines to drive results.

• Strategic Influencer Outreach: The episode delves into Noah's Dream 10 approach, highlighting the significance of reaching out to influencers well in advance and making connections easy to facilitate collaboration.

• Quality Over Quantity: Noah emphasizes the importance of creating a book that stands out and resonates with readers, focusing on quality over quantity, data-driven decision-making, and building genuine engagement with the audience.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to last week's episode with Tahl Raz who helped me write this epic book, that's episode 334 in this feed

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Today Noah sits down with Tahl Raz, the best selling author and renowned ghostwriter, the secret sauce behind Noah's new book, "Million Dollar Weekend." The duo explore the creative process, spending time in a cabin, the challenges of working together to the aspirations of being a category killer

Everything you need to know about what went into the transformation of Noah's vision into a unique blueprint for entrepreneurs. Tahl delves into the intricacies of crafting a book that stands the test of time.

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

• How a collaborative process of aligning ideas and emotions in crafting "Million Dollar Weekend", made a book that's not just informative but transformative.

• What were the best and worst aspects of working with each other, highlighting the infectious enthusiasm, the willingness to share the journey's highs and lows, and the challenge of balancing conflict avoidance with strong opinions.

• Why should you treat writing a book like it's a tech company, incorporating beta testing and focus on simple, actionable feedback for the chapters as if it was a product.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear a small teaser of the book go back and listen to the first chapter of the audio book from last week, that's episode 333 in this feed You can find out more about Tahl @tahlraz on Twitter & @trazzer Instagram

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In this week's episode, Noah shares Chapter One of his new book, "Million Dollar Weekend."

Noah dives into his backstory, from being fired from Facebook and losing a billion dollars, to dusting himself off and starting before feeling ready, creating a marketing plan for Mint with no prior experience.

He shares his experience of not fitting the traditional mold to battling feelings of unworthiness. He recounts his experiences traveling the world, tackling every business opportunity that came his way, by not over thinking and using the superpower of starting now, not later. Act first and think later.

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

• Where to get your business ideas from - Ask a friend what they think you'd be good at and get them to invest the 1st dollar.

• The Freedom Number: Find the monthly recurring figure you need, commit to it, and use it as a fixed goal to stay focused, productive, and confident.

• Now, Not How: Overthinking is a path to failure; successful entrepreneurs act first and figure out the details later. The emphasis is on taking immediate action.

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