Startup Stories - Mixergy

By Andrew WarnerSociety & Culture Business Education

Startup Stories - Mixergy episodes

August 09, 2018 #1634 How Sachit Gupta helps podcasters like me grow profitable platforms
This interview is a little different. Today’s guest is with the guy who has been selling ads here at Mixergy.
He took this thing that never worked, that I never cared about, and turned it into something that really matters.
As an experiment I wanted to show you who we are here at Mixergy and how we operate so I invited him here to talk about selling ads and how we’ve evolved as a podcast.
Sachit Gupta helps entrepreneurs like me grow profitable platforms.
Sachit Gupta helps entrepreneurs, podcasters, and authors build and grow profitable platforms.
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52 min
August 06, 2018 #1633 The making of a $5 Billion dollar company
I always thought that once you build a successful company that everything just ends up working out for you. I thought the world would beat a path to your door to give you money, work for you, and buy your product.
Well, it turns out that’s not the way that always works. Today’s guest came up with an idea, brought it to life and took it public. It recently sold for $5 billion dollars.
And yet when he sought funding for his next business idea, his past actually worked against him.
Gaurav Dhillon is the founder of SnapLogic which is the leader in self-service application & data integration.
Gaurav Dhillon is the founder of SnapLogic which is the leader in self-service application & data integration.
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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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58 min
August 03, 2018 #1632 Why smart entrepreneurs are paying attention to “boring” infrastructure companies
Today’s guest is the founder of Easyship, which gives e-commerce sellers the ability to ship worldwide.
His name is Tommaso Tamburnotti and his business is the invisible part that keeps other businesses going. I find that infrastructure companies like Easyship often outlast the businesses that are built on them.
We have to study the companies that are invisible to most people and that’s what today’s interview is about.
Tommaso Tamburnotti is the founder of Easyship, which gives e-commerce sellers the ability to ship worldwide.
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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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58 min
August 01, 2018 #1631 Can selling domains and logos be a million dollar business?
I don’t understand how today’s guest has generated so much revenue with his business. Michael Rader is a Mixergy listener and his company is Brandroot.
Brandroot helps entrepreneurs name their company, service or product.
I invited Michael here to find out how he did it.
Michael Rader is the founder of Brandroot, which helps entrepreneurs name their company, service or product.
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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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57 min
July 30, 2018 #1630 Why you want to see users wincing at your site
I can’t tell when someone is wincing when their looking over my website. I can’t tell because I’m not there with them.
Today’s guest created a set of tools that allows websites to understand how a user is experiencing the page.
He encountered a few failures before finally getting it right with his current business. We’ll find out about that and so much more in this interview.
David Darmanin is the founder of Hotjar analytics and feedback tools that allow you to see how your site is being used.
David Darmanin is the founder of Hotjar analytics and feedback tools that allow you to see how your site is being used.
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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 3 min
July 27, 2018 #1629 The woman behind the soap you’re probably using
The beauty industrial complex has never spoken to me but I found a shampoo that I freaking love.
I’ve been told when I interview founders I really admire, my questions can lose their edge and I don’t push as hard. I don’t want to do that today.
Today’s guest is Susan Griffin-Black, the co-founder and Co-CEO of EO Products which is a collection of body and hair products made with active botanicals and pure essential oils.
Susan Griffin-Black is the co-founder and Co-CEO of EO Products which is a collection of body and hair products made with active botanicals and pure essential oils.
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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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53 min
July 25, 2018 #1628 Do the worst employees make the best founders?
Today’s guest was fired and he told our producer he was actually proud of it. He said he deserved it.
As a result he went on to start his own company. His business has a lot of competitors, many of whom I’ve interviewed before.
I want to understand how he’s doing as well as he is with all the competition he has.
Fred Stevens-Smith is a Co-Founder and CEO of RainforestQA which offers modern testing for web and mobile apps.
Fred Stevens-Smith is a Co-Founder and CEO of RainforestQA which offers modern testing for web and mobile apps.
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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 11 min
July 23, 2018 #1627 PopSockets Case Study: Creating a product people freaking love
A while back I got the iPhone 7 Plus because I wanted the big screen. The problem was it was so big it was difficult to use.
I started doing research to see what cases I could get to make it easier to use. And then I found the Popsocket.
Well, today I have the founder of the company that created a product I freaking love. David Barnett is the founder of Popsockets, which makes expanding device grips and mounts.
I want to find out how he did it and how he got what seems like every celebrity to use his product.
David Barnett is the founder of Popsockets, which makes expanding device grips and mounts.
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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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56 min
July 20, 2018 #1626 Respect-based marketing explained
Today’s guest is someone I originally turned down for an interview. Well, he emailed me back and told me how he was building respect-based sales funnels.
I like respect. I like funnels. So I invited him here to tell me how he’s doing it.
Bastian Ernst is the founder of Wild Audience, which offers respect-based funnels.
Bastian Ernst is the founder of Wild Audience, which offers respect-based funnels.
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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 2 min
July 18, 2018 #1625 Is there room for a competitor in the home-sharing industry?
The entrepreneur you about to meet is Parker Stanberry. He is the founder of Oasis which is a competitor to Airbnb in the home-sharing industry.
Instead of looking for the cheapest place or the nicest place on one of these cheap sites for home sharing, he has a highly curated marketplace for short-term rentals. They actually will do excursion booking for you; they will fully stock your fridge; They will find your local restaurant. Companies are using it and high net worth individuals are using it.
I invited the founder here to find out how the company is growing.
Parker Stanberry is the founder of Oasis, an innovative hospitality company where Hotel meets Home.
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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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59 min