TMBA 405: A Conversation with Noah Kagan
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This week Dan and Ian are speaking to one of their favorite and most inspiring entrepreneurs, Noah Kagan.
Noah is the founder of AppSumo.com and the host of Noah Kagan Presents.
AppSumo is a successful online business which offers daily deals for digitally distributed products and services. Noah's blog OkDork has also been a longtime 'must read' for the hosts of this show.
In this episode, you'll learn how Noah defines success, his approach to hiring and team building, investment strategies, and much more.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
How Noah's friendship with Ian began. (3:45)
Why the best people to hire aren't always the ones who are available. (12:59)
Some of the problems that Noah's business has been facing lately. (21:12)
Why Noah walked out of a Tony Robbins seminar. (31:52)
A bonus look into one of Ian's most recent "deal hound" adventures. (45:40)
Mentioned in the episode:
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
Help Us Choose a New Name for the TropicalMBA Podcast
DC BKK
ConvertKit
Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan Presents
AppSumo.com
OkDork
Sumo.com
Laura Roeder
Meet Edgar
AppSumo Black
SumoCon
Mint.com
Buffer
Tony Robbins
Why I Walked Out on Tony Robbins
Barbarians at the Gate
KKR
Financial Samurai
PeerStreet.com
RealtyShares
Huckberry
Teachable
Auto Trader
Kelly Blue Book
This week's sponsor:
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
TMBA 398: Evolve or Die
TMBA 402: What's Your Superpower?
TMBA 403: Why Honesty is the Best Policy When Growing a Team
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Dan & Ian