Startup Stories - Mixergy

By Andrew WarnerSociety & Culture Business Education

Startup Stories - Mixergy episodes

September 05, 2018 #1646 How Unbounce has grown to $25M annual recurring revenue
I remember when I started selling on Mixergy I created these simple sales pages that were just OK.
It wasn’t a longterm solution. I wished that the business was producing enough revenue that I could hire a designer.
Somehow I discovered Unbounce and it allowed me to create something I was actually proud of. Well, today I have the cofounder of that company.
Oli Gardner is a co-founder of Unbounce, a conversion platform that allows companies to build and test custom landing pages.
Oli Gardner is a co-founder of Unbounce, a conversion platform that allows companies to build and test custom landing pages.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 9 min
August 31, 2018 #1644 How to build software with tons of features without confusing your users
I’ve been looking to hire a COO and as a result I was looking at hiring software to manage the process.
There are tons of different apps out there. When I heard today’s guest had software that did this exact thing I wondered what set him apart. Turns out it’s quite a lot of features.
I want to find out how he built a software that can do so much without confusing his users.
Adam Robinson is the cofounder of Hireology which gives a businesses the technology, tools and process that they need to be great at the people side of business.
Adam Robinson is the cofounder of Hireology which gives a businesses the technology, tools and process that they need to be great at the people side of business.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr
August 29, 2018 #1643 What’s new in crowdfunding for startups
Joining me is an entrepreneur who says today’s startups have new options for raising money.
He’s helping startups raise money through crowdfunding where anyone can invest. His goal is to get 80% of the population to start investing.
Kendrick Nguyen is cofounder of Republic, an investment crowdfunding platform for startups.
Kendrick Nguyen is cofounder of Republic, an investment crowdfunding platform for startups.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
If you need anything designed–a new web page, a new landing page, a new logo, DesignCrowd will do it for you. They ask you what you’re looking for, who you are, what your company is like. They will give you lots of options, you pick the one you like, pay for it, and they guarantee results. It’s that simple. Find out how DesignCrowd is different than the other companies and go to designcrowd.com/mixergy.
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56 min
August 27, 2018 #1642 You should pay attention to this bootstrapped enterprise startup
Whenever I interview someone who’s built an enterprise company I’m afraid people just tune out. Well, you should not be tuning out for this episode and here’s why: Today’s guest escaped from Iran, ended up in Australia and somehow started a company.
He bootstrapped it and I’ll see if he’ll tell us how much he sold it for.
Carlo Minassian is the founder of Earthwave, which manages and monitors cybersecurity.
Carlo Minassian is the founder of Earthwave, which manages and monitors cybersecurity.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 4 min
August 24, 2018 #1641 How do you recover from being booted out of your own company?
Today’s entrepreneur started a business and I’m impressed by what they built. But he was booted out.
I don’t know how he dealt with it but he picked himself up and started a new business.
That’s what we’re here to talk about.
Matt Cyrankiewicz is the Founder of HooKooeKoo which is a branding, UX and UI design consultancy company.
Matt Cyrankiewicz is the Founder of HooKooeKoo which is a branding, UX and UI design consultancy company.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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54 min
August 20, 2018 #1639 How to win hard-to-get clients (like pharmaceutical companies)
Today’s guest was in medical school when he noticed something was very broken in how patients were receiving information about their health.
It was a big enough problem that he left his passion to create a company to solve the pain.
Dr. Rami Cohen is the founder of Telesofia which makes medical information clear for patients.
I want to find out how the business is doing and how he’s getting medical clients in board. They are not the easiest clients to get; I want to find out how he’s doing it.
Dr. Rami Cohen is the founder of Telesofia which makes medical information clear for patients.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 1 min
August 17, 2018 #1638 How to reinvent an old fashioned shopping experience like wedding dress shopping
Today’s guest recognized that the wedding dress shopping experience could use a refresh.
But what makes her different is that she had the guts to create a brand new way of doing something old fashioned. Straight from the factory to the bride.
Leslie Voorhees Means is the co-founder of Anomalie which brings customized wedding dresses straight to the consumer.
I want to find out how she built this business.
Leslie Voorhees Means is the co-founder of Anomalie which brings customized wedding dresses straight to the consumer.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 4 min
August 15, 2018 #1637 The startup that launched the horse race of online mattress companies
Today’s guest is a Mixergy listener and I’m excited to have him on to talk about his business.
JT Marino is the founder of Tuft and Needle, an e-commerce mattress company.
If you are starting to see online ads for mattresses and on podcasts, I believe today’s guest started all that.
I invited him here to learn how he knew there was a problem with buying mattresses, how he started this business and where it is today.
JT Marino is the founder of Tuft and Needle, an e-commerce mattress company.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 6 min
August 13, 2018 #1636 Is heart-led entrepreneurship good for business?
Today’s guest is an entrepreneur who figured out email marketing back when people were just using email to connect with their friends and co-workers.
He understood that email marketing was different than direct mail or the one-to-many marketing that people were doing online.
He started with a consulting company and it took off. Until he burned out. We’ll hear the story in this interview.
Barry Stamos is a co-Founder of INBOX Marketing which specializes in the strategic optimization of email marketing programs.
Barry Stamos is a co-founder of INBOX Marketing which specializes in the strategic optimization of email marketing programs.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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1 hr 14 min
August 10, 2018 #1635 How running a truck accessory company with an e-commerce culture led to $100M ARR
I’ve never been in a pickup truck my entire life. But that’s no excuse to not know about the company today’s guest built and sold.
Scott Bintz is the founder of RealTruck, an e-commerce pickup truck accessory company. He sold it to TruckHero.
In the e-commerce space, we can learn a lot from a company who is selling large, unwieldy, physical things like truck accessories.
I invited him here to talk about how he did it.
Scott Bintz is the founder of RealTruck, an e-commerce pickup truck accessory company.
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Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
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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1 hr 16 min