Noah Kagan Presents

Noah Fram-Schwartz is the co-founder of Glimpse — a company that showcases products and businesses BEFORE they become trendy. If you want to know what’s gonna be big in 2020 (and beyond), and how to future-proof your biz, you’ll love this episode.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/119  

We have a BRAND NEW product at Sumo Group… and I’m taking you behind-the-scenes. Hear our lessons building a new product — the good, the bad, the ugly. What we learned, and what we’d do differently next time. And check out FAM at appsumo.com/meetfam   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/118  

Bill Courtney is the inspirational coach behind Undefeated … which won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Today, I’m talking to Bill about how he structures his business to keep winning, dealing with the 2008 financial crisis, and more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/117  

Andrew Mason is the founder and former CEO of Groupon… who had a VERY public firing. Today, I’m talking to Andrew about what he learned getting fired from the company he helped create, how he dusted himself off to start a new business, and more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/116  

Today, we’re doing a case study with Sam Zuo from passiveairbnb.com. Learn how Sam is going to increase his online course sales. We’ll talk about increasing signups, how to define goals you can achieve for your business — and lots more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/115  

I travel a lot every year, and today I’m sharing my 12 best travel tips. The “2-1” Plan, free walking tours, Google Fi… and tons more. These travel tips that can make your next business or personal trip easier. I’ve used these strategies and tips myself, so I know they work.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/114

Prioritization. Focus. These are two of the MOST important things in business… but entrepreneurs get distracted. And when you get distracted, your business suffers. Today, we’re doing another business case study — with Dan from The Tropical MBA. Learn how to use prioritization and focus in your business.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/113

I’m sharing 5 of my own ecommerce marketing insights for 2019. From email marketing to partner giveaways, I share tactics, tips, and strategies we’re ACTUALLY using at our companies… no B.S. If you want ideas for your ecommerce business that really work, check out this episode.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/112

There’s a myth that if you’re a creative you always need to be broke. Today, I’m talking to creative and entrepreneur Matthew of Ras Kitchen. Matthew made EVERY mistake in the book on his way to creating a YouTube channel. In this episode, use Matthew’s lessons to monetize your own content and brand.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/111

Turn your small business into an EMPIRE. Randy Murphy is the man behind Mama Fu’s, an Asian restaurant that started in Austin. Today, the restaurant has 26 locations. Learn how Randy grew the small restaurant into a massive enterprise using technology and other strategies… and then do the same for your business.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/110

How do you build a winning organization? As a three-time Super Bowl champion — and bestselling author — Michael Lombardi knows how to build a winning culture. Learn how he went from a low-level job to a coach with the New England Patriots, how to build a winning culture… and lots more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/109

Recently, I dissected a few businesses on my podcast. Today, we’re checking back in on Museum Hack (ep 101), Taylor Schulte (ep 102), and ONE80 (ep 106) to see what they’ve done, and how their business has changed, since we first talked.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/108

Robert Kurson used to be a lawyer… but he gave it all up to follow his passion project of being an author. Today, Robert is one of my FAVORITE authors. He wrote the incredible books “Shadow Divers” and “Rocket Men” based on true stories. In this episode, you’ll learn how to tell great stories, how to validate your ideas, and the interesting research process behind books. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/107

Everything was going well for Ammon from ONE80 and his online business … until some Amazon copycats stole his idea. In today’s podcast, I talk to Ammon about strategies to 2x his ecommerce sales, how to recover from problems, and more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/106

Escape rooms are one of my favorite hobbies… and they’re also a VERY weird business idea. Today, I talk to Jon from The Escape Game — one of my favorite escape rooms ever. Learn how Jon created such a weird business, how he turned it multi-city, and more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/105

We’re halfway through 2019. How are your yearly goals? Today, I’m sharing how I check on my goals, revise goals, remove goals… and even start planning for 2020. If the year hasn’t gone as well as you want so far, there’s still time. Use the strategies in this episode to finish the year strong.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/104

What does it take to make a Netflix show? Today we have a REALLY interesting conversation with Phil Rosenthal — the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, and the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil. Learn how Phil went from a nobody to making it in show biz, what goes into creating a Netflix show, and more.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/103

Taylor Schulte has a full-time job... but he really wants to do something else. Recently, he started working on a passion project he LOVES — but it makes no money. Today, I talk to Taylor about how to grow his passion project into a full-time business. If you're looking to start a side hustle, or turn your side hustle into your MAIN hustle, check out this episode.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/102

Solve your REAL business challenges. I’m helping actual listeners solve their biggest business problems — starting with Museum Hack. Today, I talk to Michael Alexis on where the company is stuck, and ideas to help them grow. Use these lessons in your own business.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/101

Timothy Hollingsworth used to run the world’s best restaurant under Thomas Keller. Recently, he was the winner of Netflix’s show The Final Table — and he’s a REALLY interesting entrepreneur. If you want to hear a different type of entrepreneur story, and how to go from zero to success, check out the episode.   Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/100