Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo, dubbed the premier software deal site for solopreneurs, and 8 other million-dollar businesses. He is an entrepreneur with a keen eye for unique business angles and the innate ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary revenue streams. In his book “Million Dollar Weekend”, Kagan brought to light the company's behind-the-scenes strategies.
These insightful revelations cemented Kagan's reputation as an innovative storyteller in the digital marketplace. His approach is laced with a no-nonsense attitude, challenging others to look within and extract their unique selling points.
Noah's story exemplifies how, with the right perspective, even the commonplace elements of a business can be repackaged into bestsellers, encouraging entrepreneurs to reexamine the overlooked facets of their operations for hidden gems of opportunity.
In this broadcast, Noah Kagan and I talk about (timestamps):
[00:00:00] Introduction to Noah Kagan and his book “Million Dollar Weekend”
[00:03:37] Thoughts on dealing with self-doubt and finding pride in your work.
[00:06:20] How he has implemented his “Now not How” approach in his own company, as well as used it to help others find success in their business ventures.
[00:10:42] Noah’s advice to entrepreneurs who are unsure where to focus their energy.
[00:16:50] How to create excitement in your business by making boring tasks interesting.
[00:18:31] Advice on not letting incomplete projects weigh you down and living the life you want to live.
[00:20:17] How small and achievable goals lead to successful outcomes.
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