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QUIT! with Dan Benjamin episodes

July 12, 201331: Selling Margot Tenenbaum Dresses on Etsy
Dan takes calls and discusses competition, employment, hobbies, and when to narrow your focus.
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Zoe Zoe Sheen - Illustration
There Will Be Blood - IMDB
There Will Be Blood - Amazon Instant
There Will Be Blood - iTunes
There Will Be Blood DVD - Amazon
There Will Be Blood BlueRay - Amazon
Hello, my name is _____
During episode 29 of the 5by5 network's Quit!, Dan mentioned to Haddie before taking a call from show regular and romance eCoach Virginia Roberts that he needs stickers to give to those he worries about, and those he doesn't.
I was listening to this episode on Saturday, June 30th while walking around downtown San Francisco. I happen to have my laptop with me and decided to find a quiet place and throw something together.
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1 hr 35 min
July 06, 201330: Personal Independence Day
Dan talks about the risks of coasting, being energized, making your passion your work, regaining independence, and staying in your job with calls from listeners.
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Ferris Buller Sing's - Twist And Shout - YouTube
Trump: The Art of the Deal: Donald J. Trump, Tony Schwartz: 9780345479174: Amazon.com: Books
ScanDeck.net
ScanDeck™ is an affordable, recyclable and easy-to-use copy stand designed to hold your iPhone at just the right height, and keep it there.
The marketing secrets of Victoria's Secret - Chicago Tribune
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1 hr 31 min
June 28, 201329: The Burden of Being Number One
Dan and Haddie are joined in the studio by the host of ScamSchool.tv and NSFWshow, Brian Brushwood, and, the founder of Amplifier and host of the upcoming 5by5 show The Capital, Joel Bush. They discuss the benefits of competition, Paul Thomas Anderson's film, There Will Be Blood (2007), Steve Jobs' response to Android, the competition between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the pseudo-rivalry that exists between podcasters, strategies utilized by rivals to crush competitors, an article about a failing startup, and later they take some calls.
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Brian Brushwood - Bizarre Magic: America's #1 College Magic Show - Home
Brian Brushwood (shwood) on Twitter
Amplifier - Merchandising Services for YOUR Community
joelbush (joelbush) on Twitter
There Will Be Blood (2007) - IMDb
A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.
My Startup has 30 Days to Live
Failure is losing the will to fight | Francis Pedraza
A Steve Jobs Moment That Mattered: Macworld, August 1997 - Forbes
“We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, Microsoft has to lose,” Jobs said. “We have to embrace a notion that for Apple to win, Apple has to do a really good job. And if others are going to help us, that’s great because we need all the help we can get. And if we screw it and we don’t do a good job, it’s not somebody’s else’s fault. It’s our fault. ”
Amazon.com: The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Exposed and Explained by the World's Two eBook: Al Ries, Jack Trout: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: Pump Up the Volume: Christian Slater, Ellen Greene, Samantha Mathis, Cheryl Pollak, Jeff Chamberlain, Billy Morrissette, Lala Sloatman, Holly Sampson, Annie Ross, Andy Romano, Annie Rusoff, Jonathan Mazer, Alexander Enberg, Ahmet Zappa, Seth G
The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires (Vintage): Tim Wu: 9780307390998: Amazon.com: Books
My Startup has 30 Days to Live — In 30 days, my startup will be be dead
TestTube > Scam School
Frame Rate | TWiT.TV
NSFW - Tuesdays at 10PM ET / 7PM PT on TWiT
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1 hr 26 min
June 19, 201328: XOXO, A Love Story
Dan and Haddie talk to Andy Baio and Andy McMillan about the 2013 XOXO conference September 19th-22nd in Portland, OR, and discuss broader issues including the courage it takes to produce an independent event, the risks and rewards of collaborating with like-minded people, dealing with the fear of success, and more.
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XOXO · Portland, OR · September 2013
XOXO (xoxo) on Twitter
Andy Baio (waxpancake) on Twitter
Andy McMillan (andymcmillan) on Twitter
Conference — XOXO Festival
Two days of talks from incredible artists and toolmakers.
Kind of Screwed - Waxy.org
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5by5 | The Pipeline #31: Andy Baio
Andy Baio joins Dan Benjamin to discuss joining Expert Labs, Kickstarter, the inspiration for Upcoming.org, working for Yahoo!, the Star Wars Kid, copyrights, and more.
5by5 | The Big Web Show #12: Web Conferences
5by5 | The Daily Edition #36: It Deserves To Be Real
Kind of Bloop: An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue
Kickstarter
Build 2013
Good On Paper
The Manual
Waxy.org: Andy Baio lives here
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1 hr 13 min
June 08, 201327: Oh, Have I Got Your Attention Now?
Dan and Danielle talk about the film adaptation Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) and discuss the toxic, cut-throat world of sales. Later they take calls and they hear from Studio Kittie, Angry Guy, and more.
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Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - IMDb
An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office.
Glengarry Glen Ross speech - YouTube
Blake was written into the script by David Mamet for the film version of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Alec Baldwin's portrayal of the vitriol-spewing sales coach has lost none of its sting since the film's release and continues to be widely circulated as a testament to America's occupational and economic anxieties.
Why do employees stop caring? (and how to change that) | JordonCooper.com
Corp Stooge Diary - Entries - Stooge ready to quit
A day in the life of the Corporate Stooge
5by5 | Quit! #19: A New Level of Disgruntled
5:30 The first appearance of Angry Guy, Chris
Glengarry Glen Ross (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“I can speak only to a…‘Mrs. Nyborg.’” | kung fu grippe
kittienumnums (kittienumnums) on Twitter
NextDraft: The Day's Most Fascinating News by Dave Pell
COMPUTER CHESS
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1 hr 28 min
May 31, 201326: This Is Not My Beautiful Life
Dan is joined by Matt Haughey, founder of MetaFilter and briefly Glenn Fleishman to discuss what it truly means to run a business.
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5by5 | The Pipeline #6: Matt Haughey
Dan and Matt discuss the MetaFilter community, controlling a website's growth, starting up a business without taking investment, the recent PVRblog sale, the personal life (or lack thereof) of a developer and community builder, blogging about your personal life, and more.
PVRblog | TiVo, ReplayTV, and other PVR news and reviews
MetaFilter Podcast | Community Weblog
Matt Haughey (mathowie) on Twitter
A Whole Lotta Nothing
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1 hr 22 min
May 24, 201325: Hang Up, I Don't Care
Dan and Haddie discuss 26-year old CEO David Karp's use of profanity at the end of his release about Yahoo's recent acquisition of Tumblr. Later they take calls and talk about the various issues that come up when doing a Kickstarter, give advice about transitioning from full time student and worker to full time entrepreneur, and more.
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Tumblr Staff - News!
Original Transcript:
"Everyone, I’m elated to tell you that Tumblr will be joining Yahoo.
Before touching on how awesome this is, let me try to allay any concerns: We’re not turning purple. Our headquarters isn’t moving. Our team isn’t changing. Our roadmap isn’t changing. And our mission – to empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve – certainly isn’t changing.
So what’s new? Simply, Tumblr gets better faster. The work ahead of us remains the same – and we still have a long way to go! – but with more resources to draw from.
Yahoo is the original Internet company, and Marissa and her team share our dream to make the Internet the ultimate creative canvas. I couldn’t be more excited to have her help. We also share a vision for Tumblr’s business that doesn’t compromise the community and product we love. Plus both our logos end with punctuation!
As always, everything that Tumblr is, we owe to this unbelievable community. We won’t let you down.
Fuck yeah,
David"
Marissa's Tumblr • I’m delighted to announce that we’ve reached an...
"I’m delighted to announce that we’ve reached an agreement to acquire Tumblr! We promise not to screw it up. "
If People Were Really Honest in Job Interviews - CollegeHumor Article
Mutator: Mute Your iPhone...With a Twist. by Ron Adair — Kickstarter
Mutator: Mute Your iPhone...With a Twist.
This Is Water - David Foster Wallace
In 2005, author David Foster Wallace was asked to give the commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College. However, the resulting speech didn't become widely known until 3 years later, after his tragic death. It is, without a doubt, some of the best life advice we've ever come across, and perhaps the most simple and elegant explanation of the real value of education.
CAPSULE™ Minimalist™ - A Slim Leather Wallet Made for Cash
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1 hr 48 min
May 17, 201324: Scott Johnson
Dan interviews Scott Johnson, founder of FrogPants Studios, a hub of nerd and geek media including comics, web art, illustration, podcasts, and more. Scott hosts and produces 9 shows, both daily and weekly, which span a range of topics including apps, comics, early TV pilots, video games, and more. Scott also produces the webcomic My Extra Life. Dan and Scott address issues of making it on one's own terms, seeking out a creative community, spreading the creative spark across different mediums, getting help to steer business, and more.
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FrogPants Studios! - The home of Scott Johnson's FrogPants Studios
EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson
The 56 Geeks Project
Nerdtacular | The Annual Frogpants Nerdtacular Event!
Quote Details: Woody Allen: Eighty percent of success... - The Quotations Page
Eighty percent of success is showing up.
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1 hr 20 min
May 10, 201323: That's What The Money's For
Dan discusses the pros and cons of working remotely and, later, takes calls and talks to Robert Sha, the creator of the Capsule minimalist wallet, Josh Centers, the new managing editor for TidBits, and more.
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How to Set up your Home Office for Maximum Productivity
Have you ever walked into your home office for a specific task and instead wound up looking through 3 piles of junk mail, and an enormous mound of paperwork on your desk? With more and more home owners taking to the internet and family members of all ages are becoming more computer savvy, the home office has lost its productive edge. If you want to reclaim back your home office and find ways to maximize your productivity look at these helpful tips.
The 6 Best Tips for Being Super Productive While Working Remotely
Getting things done from a home office isn’t a sure thing. You’ll be faced with a different set of challenges, topped by a never-ending line of distractions that are probably more fun than your job. The good news is that you can stay on top of your tasks with a little know-how and a little practice. These tips will help you get started with a productive home office.
Fed Ex Stolen Idea - YouTube
Capsule Minimalist Wallet | Uncrate
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Bernard Madoff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff (pron.: /?me?d?f/
TidBITS: Apple news for the rest of us
5by5 Jackal T-Shirt (WWDC Edition) – 5by5 Store
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1 hr 25 min
May 03, 201322: Depressed in the Midwest
Dan is joined by Associate Producer Danielle Moser to discuss dressing up for work as it relates to interviews, productivity, and how it can affect the way you think about yourself and your outlook. They also address the problem of having CEOs dress down during keynote addresses and, later, Dan takes calls and discusses job-seeking, dealing with a bad boss, whether or not to work while going back to school, using a cool idea as the basis for a Kickstarter, and more.
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Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.
Board room, bored Batman.
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1 hr 37 min