In this episode #29 of Peaceful Growth, CEO and Co-Founder of Barn2 Plugins, Katie Keith, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How can businesses identify and leverage market gaps to develop unique products?

- How do successful entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes and obstacles to ensure business growth?

- Explore the significance of content marketing in driving growth for WordPress plugin businesses.

- How do businesses implement affiliate marketing correctly to maximize its benefits?

- Dive into various leadership styles and valuable leadership lessons for business success.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- Barn 2 [2023 year in review & transparency report]

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Katie Keith

- Website

- Twitter

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #28 of Peaceful Growth, the event producer and educator at WPSessions, Brian Richards, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Tips for beginners in public speaking to kickstart their journey.

- Why does audio quality matter? Tips for enhancing audio quality.

- Learn tips and tricks for optimal lighting and camera positioning.

- Discover tips on structuring your talk effectively for maximum impact.

- Boost your confidence in public speaking with valuable insights and strategies.

- Learn about WordSesh and WooSesh events.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- WordSesh

- WooSesh

- Crack the Code of Public Speaking: 10 Proven Tips To Become An Effective Communicator

- Tips for creating a Great Talk

- Preparing for your Talk

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Brian Richards

- Website

- ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠

- Twitter

- Instagram

- ⁠Mastodon

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #27 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of UnlimitedWP, Ronik Patel, joins the host, Anil Gupta, in another episode.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Learn about AI in web agencies and how it's changing things.

- Follow Ronik's journey of integrating AI into his web agency operations.

- Discover the diverse ways AI is utilized in our personal lives.

- Dive into the details of UnlimitedWP's white-label services and their unique service models.

- Uncover the multifaceted uses of AI in lead generation, marketing, sales, operations, and production.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- FreshSales

- CustomGPT

- ChatGPT

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Ronik Patel

- Website

- Fabrx Design

- WPLift

- ⁠WebinarPress

- ⁠⁠Linkedin

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #26 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of Ninjaforms, James Laws, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Discover effective strategies to attract your initial 100 customers and kickstart your business.

- Explore a pricing model centered around addons for WordPress plugins, optimizing revenue and user satisfaction.

- Learn a practical framework to enhance productivity, helping you achieve more in less time.

- Compare the WordPress plugin market changes over the last decade, examining how it differs from ten years ago.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.

- Book: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof

- Book: A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt

- New AI writer product: quillbee.com

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - James Laws

- Website

- ⁠Website⁠

- Twitter

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #25 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of InstaWP, Vikas Singhal, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

– Explore strategies for the initial 100 customers, whether by acquiring a business or starting from scratch.

– Delve into the advantages and challenges of transparent business growth, focusing on audience building and product potential.

– Compare the pros and cons of building versus buying a business, considering product potential and cost-effectiveness.

– Discover key considerations for a successful seed capital round, including transitioning perspectives from engineering to marketing.

– Learn effective strategies for Product Hunt, emphasizing audience building and evaluating product potential for successful launches and growth.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

– Book: How to Think Bigger: Aim Higher, Get More Motivated, and Accomplish Big Things by Martin Meadows.

– Book: Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It by April Dunford

– Book: Zero To One by Peter Thiel

– Product Hunt: The place to launch and discover new tech products

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Vikas Singhal

- Website

- Twitter

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

- Facebook

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #24 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of NITSAN, Nitin Chauhan & Sanjay Chauhan, join the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Embark on the inspiring journey of NITSAN Technologies, uncovering the triumphant narrative of their successful startup venture and the lessons learned along the way.

- The Beauty of TYPO3: Uncover the unique features that make TYPO3 stand out in the CMS landscape.

- TYPO3 CMS Market Insights: Explore the landscape of the TYPO3 CMS market and its potential for startups.

- The first-ever TYPO3 Store https://t3planet.com sister company of https://nitsantech.com.

- Getting Your First 10 Customers: Practical strategies for brand-new startups to secure their initial 10 customers.

- Entrepreneurship Advice: Insights and advice for budding entrepreneurs, emphasizing risk-taking and continuous learning.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- Book: સૌરાષ્ટ્રની રસધાર (Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar) by Jhaverchand Meghani

- Book: Krishna The Man And His Philosophy by Osho

- Anapana Meditation

- AI Tools: ChatGPT, DALL-E, Any word, Grammarly, T3OpenAI

- Tools: Trello, Asana, ActiveCollab

- Productivity: 4ds of Productivity (Delete, Delegate, Defer, and Do)

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest

Sanjay Chauhan

- Website

- Twitter

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

Nitin Chauhan

- ⁠Twitter

- Facebook

- ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠

- Instagram

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #23 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Freemius, Vova Feldman, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Dive into Freemius's inspiring growth story and profound impact on WordPress entrepreneurs.

- Uncover practical tips and strategies for effectively pricing your WordPress Plugins.

- Explore key routines and habits that foster peaceful and sustainable growth.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- Book: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal.

- Book: Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price by Madhavan Ramanujam.

- Blog: How I Got Happier & More Productive: Actionable Tips for Busy WordPress Entrepreneurs.

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Vova Feldman

- Website

- Podcast: plugin.fm

- Twitter

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

- Facebook

- Instagram

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #22 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Stranger Studios, Kim Coleman, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- An inspiring entrepreneurship journey of Kim Coleman.

- Uncover the idea behind the Paid Memberships Pro Plugin, exploring its potential for business success.

- Gain valuable tips on optimizing your WordPress.org plugin listing for maximum visibility.

- Uncover strategies for acquiring the first 100 clients in your business journey.

- Recognize the significance of content marketing in building a robust online presence.

- Explore the art of multitasking and its impact on productivity.

- Dive into the fun and insightful learnings of 2023 shared in this engaging podcast episode.

- Discover Kim's recommendation of incorporating Shabbat and Anil's perspective on Growth Trips.

📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

- Book: Hyper-Productive Knowledge Work Performance by Steve Tendon (Author) and Wolfram Muller

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Kim Coleman

- Website

- PaidMembershipsPro

- Twitter

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #21 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of UnlimitedWP, Ronik Patel, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Embark on UnlimitedWP's impressive growth journey in the realm of WordPress.

- Explore the dynamics of entrepreneurship and the nuances of buying businesses.

- Witness the strategic shift from 13% to 100% WordPress projects and the team's expansion from 15 to 100 employees.

- Dive into the details of UnlimitedWP's white-label services and their unique service models.

- Learn valuable lessons from the business acquisitions of Fabrx Design, WPLift, and WebinarPress.

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Devin Walker

- Website

- Fabrx Design

- WPLift

- WebinarPress

- ⁠Linkedin⁠

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #20 of Peaceful Growth, the Creator of GiveWP and General Manager of StellarWP, Devin Walker, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Join Devin Walker on a captivating flashback journey, unveiling the struggles, challenges, and effective solutions that paved his entrepreneurial path.

- Discover the transformative power of yoga, meditation, reading, and audiobooks.

- An interesting and evolving tale behind the GiveWP - One of the best WordPress Donation Plugins.

- Understand WordCamp's significance in building and growing a successful business.

- Gain insights into the minimal timeline and investment required for a business to thrive, with the option to pivot if breakeven isn't reached.

- Explore the average investment amount for growing a successful WordPress product business.

- Delve into the decision-making process behind selling GiveWP to LiquidWeb, with valuable lessons for founders thinking about selling their business.

- Learn how to manage cash flow and investments, including real estate, cash reserves, and index funds.

- Receive practical advice for entrepreneurs on making strategic investments to foster business growth.

️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Devin Walker

- Website

- Linkedin

- Twitter

️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta:

- Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services)

- Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress)

- Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins)

- Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox)

- Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)