Noah Kagan Presents

What are the BEST business books of 2019? Every year, I read dozens and dozens of books. Today, I'm sharing my favorite business — and personal — books of 2019. These are the books I've loved, and they can help you in your business or personal life.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/89

Alan Weiss is the author behind one of my FAVORITE books on consulting and business ever — Million Dollar Consulting. In today's podcast, I talk to Alan about his thoughts on business and life. Learn how he grew a million-dollar business after getting fired and starting from zero, plus more.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/88

In school, we all had teachers, coaches, and mentors. But as soon as we graduate, we stop using them… why? Coaches are one of the things I notice VERY successful people have. You can have coaches for a lot of things, and you don't have to be rich to have them. Today, I'm sharing the coaches you can use (and telling you which types of coaches I use myself).   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/...

What really happens behind-the-scenes of an Internet business? A lot of these fake internet "entrepreneurs" will try and pretend everything is fine, business is easy, you can make 8-figures in your sleep… blah blah blah. It's not true. Today, I'm sharing some of the REAL struggles we're going through in our 7-figure business Sumo.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/86

Stop being a wantrepreneur. If you've always dreamed about starting a business, but haven't — or all the businesses that you've started have failed — this episode is for you. Learn how Tom Stanford went from creating failing businesses to finally building a simple business that makes $150,000 per year.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/85

There's no point in work without fulfillment. I heard this phrase from Tony Robbins, and I think about it often. Back in 2014, our company AppSumo was making $4 million in revenue… but I felt very unfulfilled. This is a story about going back to the basics, and how it helped make me happier (and grew our company 3-4x). Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/84

Frustrations. How do you handle it when things Don't go your way? I get angry… and a trip I took to Palm Springs recently is EXACTLY why. I had the trifecta of problems. Today, I'm talking about how to deal with things going wrong in your life and business (based on my own lessons learned in Palm Springs).   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/83

What do sports teams have to do with business? Even if you hate them, teams like the Patriots, Spurs, and UCLA can teach us a TON about business. In today's episode, learn why the number "23" is important for business, how great sports teams can help you be a better entrepreneur, and more.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/82

Should you buy or rent a home? Today, I'm sharing the inside details. I recently sold a home, and I'm taking you behind-the-scenes on the data. You'll learn exactly how much I made, and if buying a home is ACTUALLY better than renting… or it's all a myth. Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/81

How do you get something you want? It might sound strange, but waves in the ocean taught me about business and leadership recently. Today, I'm sharing the story with you — and showing you how to better succeed in business. Use these lessons in your own business and career.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/80

I was deleted from the Internet. Recently, my Wikipedia page was erased. It might sound weird, but I was VERY angry. Today, I'm talking about how my Wikipedia page was deleted, and why it affected me so much. Then, I'm going to share the 4 lessons I took away — and what you can learn from the experience, too.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/79

Paula Pant is a millionaire and real estate investor. Today, I talk to Paula about how to really make money with real estate — and turn it into passive income. Learn what it's like to have a net worth of $1 million, how to make money, and more.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/78

Shock your system to succeed. In business, sometimes you have to make dramatic changes to be successful. Today, I'm sharing the six things our company Sumo is doing to make the company great again. If your business is plateauing, use these strategies to make it more successful. Or, if your business is already doing well, use these tips will help make it MORE successful.   Full show notes at  https...

Speed is #1. In your daily life, there are things that are slowing you down. Your typing speed, your computer… and more. Today, I'm going to share how you can speed up your life and business with a few simple tips. These tips compound over time to save you hundreds and thousands of hours.   Full show notes at  https://okdork.com/podcast/76

Is being rich as good as people think? In today's episode, I talk to David Hauser — who sold his company Grasshopper for $200 million, and is an angel investor in Intercom and other companies. We go behind-the-scenes on wealth, if being rich is as great as people think… and how you can be rich, too.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/75  

There's a really annoying door at the Sumo offices that's been broken for two years. We've accepted it as part of life. This might sound weird to share on an entrepreneur podcast, but it taught me a valuable lesson… there are things we ignore in business and life that can be fixed. What are you ignoring? In today's episode, I share the story of our door and the inspiration for our business.   Full...

What does fantasy football teach you about business and effort? Recently, I played fantasy football with our company… and I lost badly. In today's episode, I share the lessons fantasy football taught me about being more successful.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/73

What are the best marketing and growth strategies? A few years ago, we built an online course that made $1 million. This podcast episode is NOT about building an online course — instead, it's about the marketing strategies we used. Today, I'm sharing the 22 marketing strategies that helped us reach a million dollars. Use these exact marketing strategies for your business or product.   Full show no...

Leadership is NOT what most people think. Recently, I learned 5 key leadership lessons in a weird place — while snowshoeing with my family. I never expected to learn about leadership this way, but today I'm sharing the lessons with you. Use these lessons to run a better business (or even be a better employee).   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/71   Special thanks to Jason at podcastt...

Recently, I had a surprising conversation with an Uber driver. It inspired me to think about business and leadership. In today's new type of episode, I share the story of my Uber — and 3 things I learned. You can use these tips to be more successful at work… or even find work that you really love.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/70

2019 is here and I want you to be happier. In today's episode, I talk to six-figure online entrepreneur Neville Medhora about his unique views on happiness. You'll learn how to be happier, run a more successful business, and more.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/69

If you want to make 2019 your best year ever, I want to help. Today I'm sharing how I'm planning my business and personal goals for 2019 — and reflecting on how I did with my goal planning for 2018. You can copy my goal setting and planning strategies for yourself.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/68

Tynan is the world's most interesting person. From trying to buy a penguin, actually buying an island, and traveling 3+ million miles… Tynan has experienced more than anyone I know. In this episode, we talk about Tynan's interesting life — including his favorite things, best experiences, getting married, and his unique views on money.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/67

What's it like to be a modern-day shaman? Zach Poitra was the shaman at my Ayahuasca retreat. But he's not like the shamans you might imagine or see on TV — he's a former stockbroker from NYC. In part 2 of our conversation, hear about the economics of being a shaman, Zach's thoughts on drugs, and more.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/66

For the past two years, my friend Billy has been going through a funk. He's been bored in his career, and hasn't been fully happy in life. But six months ago, Billy's life TOTALLY changed. And a big reason why was an Ayahuasca retreat. In today's episode, I talk to Billy about his experiences.   Full show notes at  http://okdork.com/podcast/65