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  • #1896 How Grant Baldwin turned public speaking into recurring revenue off stage
    I’ve interviewed today’s guest in the past because I was fascinated by how he made a living traveling and speaking to audiences.
    He’s back today because I want to find out how he turned his onstage reputation into a profitable business offstage.
    Grant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab which helps clients find and book speaking engagements.

    Grant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab which helps clients find and book speaking engagements.

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    Qordoba – Qordoba is the leading AI writing assistant built specifically for business needs in mind. These days, everyone within a company writes content, and because of this, it’s hard for everyone to stay aligned and maintain consistency.

    With Qordoba, you can customize writing guidelines to your unique brand and get everyone at your company to write with the same style, terminology, and brand voice. For Mixergy listeners, Qordoba is providing a 25% discount off the first year of their Starter plan. You can sign up for a free trial and get this offer by visiting Qordoba.com/mixergy

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  • #1895 How Pagely was built by husband and wife
    Today’s guest is Sally Strebel, the founder of Pagely. They’re a managed WordPress hosting company.
    I remember first meeting her and her husband, Joshua, at South by Southwest about a decade ago. I started talking to them and I found out what Pagely does, which is make hosting websites easier.
    I want to find out about the crazy hours they worked to make this business happen.

    Sally Strebel is the co-founder of Pagely which offers managed WordPress hosting.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1894 How to build a platform tangentially to cryptocurrency
    Joining me is a founder I might have scared off because of my suspicion of cryptocurrency.
    Dan Novaes is the founder of Current, an award-based streaming ecosystem. I’m going to keep an open mind. I want to find out how he built a business tangentially to crypto.

    Dan Novaes is the founder of Current, an award-based streaming ecosystem.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1893 Case Study: Software built for Instagram (that brings in recurring revenue)
    I was speaking at a conference about 2 years ago when I met a woman who was telling me about this software she built.
    She told me it was Instagram Management software that allows her customers to edit their grid and plan posts. But get this: she does all the support through Instagram DM. I had never heard of that.
    Christy Laurence is the founder of Plann which is an Instagram Management Suite. I want to find out how she coded this app when she’s not a developer.

    Christy Laurence is founder of Plann which is an Instagram Management Suite.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1892 The restaurant upstart doing so well I had to interview the founder
    Joining me is Jeff Fenster. Jeff is the founder of Everbowl, a chain of smoothie restaurants.
    He’s someone who started in the digital marketing space. He was a friend of Neil Patel and worked with him.
    I want to know how he moved from digital marketing to having physical stores.

    Jeff Fenster is the founder of Everbowl which is a chain of smoothie restaurants.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1891 How can you make your content come alive?
    Today’s guest is someone who wondered why websites weren’t creating content as compelling as Instagram. Why do we still have to scroll down to read text instead of being told a story through video?
    I want to find out how he is changing the user experience and if it’s a business that is working.
    Moti Cohen is the founder of Apester which allows you to blend visual stories into your content to make it come alive.

    Moti Cohen is the founder of Apester which allows you to blend visual stories into your content to make it come alive.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1890 What should you know before buying or selling a software business?
    A few of the founders I have interviewed have either bought or sold businesses through today’s guest.
    Thomas Smale is the founder of FE International, a website broker. They started with small deals but are now brokering $50M deals.
    I want to ask him about growing this type of company as well as his process for evaluating a company’s worth.

    Thomas Smale is the founder of FE International, a website broker.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    Setapp – Setapp for Teams is a leading platform offering over 150 Mac apps in one pack. Get rid of the license fuss and save time for business equipping your team with all the key tools from a single account. Sign up, invite your teammates, and you are all set. Mixergy listeners get an extended 60-day free trial by going to Setapp.com/mixergy

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  • #1889 This founder’s tweetstorm got my attention (and it’s one that every founder should read)
    Joining me is a Mixergy listener whom I’ve known a bit about over the years. Recently, he put out this tweetstorm that really moved me and anyone who runs a company should be exposed to them.
    I’ll read a few excerpts in this interview and ask him about what led up to writing them. Matt Mireless is the founder of several companies but most recently he is the founder of Stealth AI, which helps people understand, communicate and be present with each other.

    Matt Mireles is the founder of Stealth AI, which helps people understand, communicate and be present with each other.

    Sponsored by

    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    Setapp – Setapp for Teams is a leading platform offering over 150 Mac apps in one pack. Get rid of the license fuss and save time for business equipping your team with all the key tools from a single account. Sign up, invite your teammates, and you are all set. Mixergy listeners get an extended 60-day free trial by going to Setapp.com/mixergy

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  • #1888 How to score an internship with one of your heroes (like Gary V)–before launching your startup
    I love stories of success, but I’m also one of the few people who’s fascinated by stories of failure.
    Joining me today is an entrepreneur who’s had both. He had a company that didn’t work out so well, so he gave up everything, which turns out wasn’t that much. And then he said, “You know what? I’m just going to travel.”
    He ended up in India and he’s now teaching Indian developers how to code and then helping them get work. And get this, they’re not paying him to learn until he places them in a job. I want to find out how he built this company.
    Andrew Linfoot is co-founder of Pesto, an intensive training program to help software entrepreneurs in India break into international tech careers.

    Andrew Linfoot is co-founder of Pesto, an intensive training program to help software entrepreneurs in India break into international tech careers.

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    Setapp – Setapp for Teams is a leading platform offering over 150 Mac apps in one pack. Get rid of the license fuss and save time for business equipping your team with all the key tools from a single account. Sign up, invite your teammates, and you are all set. Mixergy listeners get an extended 60-day free trial by going to Setapp.com/mixergy

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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  • #1887 Inside Google from startup stage to IPO
    Today’s guest was one of the first 500 hires at Google. She stayed with Google for 10 years—all the way to IPO. But while she was there she experienced a problem while selling her car.
    So she and her co-founder developed a company to make that process easier.
    Minnie Ingersoll is the co-founder of Shift Technologies, a platform that makes buying and selling cars fun, fair and accessible to all.

    Minnie Ingersoll is the co-founder of Shift Technologies, a platform that makes buying and selling cars fun, fair and accessible to all.

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    Toptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today.

    HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.

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