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February 20, 2024 58 mins

Interview with Noah Kagan: The Million Dollar Weekend

EPISODE OVERVIEW:

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Noah Kagan, an eight-figure founder known for AppSumo and his impactful presence on YouTube. Noah discusses his latest book, "The Million Dollar Weekend," providing insights on generating revenue in less than 48 hours. The conversation covers his origin story, real business versus online facade, the importance of real-world experiences, and strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs and content creators.
 

Time Stamps:

  • 00:00 - Introduction to Noah Kagan
  • 03:15 - Noah's entrepreneurial journey and origin story
  • 10:30 - The concept behind "The Million Dollar Weekend"
  • 15:45 - Discussion on real businesses vs. online content creators
  • 20:20 - Importance of work experience in shaping entrepreneurial skills
  • 25:40 - Strategies for building an audience and product validation
  • 30:55 - Noah's take on the creator economy and content creation
  • 35:00 - Insights on achieving success without a large audience
  • 40:10 - Noah's advice on starting and scaling a business
  • 45:25 - Discussion on overcoming imposter syndrome and the value of persistence


Brief Guest Bio:

Noah Kagan is a renowned entrepreneur and content creator, best known for founding AppSumo, a leading software deal site for solopreneurs and startups. Starting his career at Facebook and Mint.com, Noah faced setbacks that led him to embrace entrepreneurship. His journey includes creating a successful business from scratch with just $50 and growing it into an $80 million revenue company. Noah is also a prolific YouTuber, where he shares business insights and motivates the 'underdogs' of the entrepreneurial world.
 

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