The Louis Shulman Podcast

Amanda Patterson, Head of Marketing at Rocket Fuel Labs, is a growth expert who has scaled over 100 early-stage startups and consumer brands. After leading MindBody through its successful IPO and partnering with Michael Loeb of Loeb.nyc , Amanda joins the show to share her proprietary "Four Ps of Marketing" (Precision, Process, Performance, Positioning).IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:• (00:02) From Min...

Eric Jorgenson is a bestselling author and CEO of Scribe Media. After writing The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (1M+ copies sold) and The Anthology of Balaji, Eric is back on the show for a third time to discuss his latest book, The Book of Elon: A Guide To Purpose And Success. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to live with “high effort optimism,” why purpose is the antidote to th...

Henry Winslow is the founder and editor of Tricycle Day, a twice-weekly newsletter that distills psychedelic research, policy, and culture into a 10-minute read. In just two years, Henry’s grown an audience of over 65,000 subscribers by combining brute-force outreach, diversified revenue streams, and community building. In This Episode, We Cover: (05:39) Evolving Tricycle Day’s Business Model (08:...

Dan Barry’s Ad Sales as a Service helps media brands (especially newsletters) land more direct sponsorships and ad deals. In this episode, Dan reveals the three biggest pitching mistakes and their simple fixes that will maximize your sponsorship ROI. Chapters: (00:00) Three Sponsorship Mistakes to Avoid (05:33) Why Newsletter Sponsorships Stand Out (10:53) Earning Sponsor Trust Quickly (20:39) The...

Nic Conley built his B2B sales newsletter, The Follow Up, to 7,000 subscribers in only 2 weeks. We sat down with Nic to break down exactly how he did it. Chapters: (02:04) Launching The Follow Up with the "Early Referral" Experiment (07:42) Scaling with Paid Ads: Facebook & Twitter Tactics (10:33) Owning Local Distribution (21:22) Learning From Reader Replies (30:00) Debriefing Virality vs Audienc...

Jordan Mix is the Operating Partner at Late Checkout, a holding company that creates, grows, and buys "community-based" products. In This Episode We Cover: (05:16) Simple, Effective B2B Newsletter Playbooks (09:49) High-ROI Outreach (“Shake the Tree”) (12:40) Monetizing Micro-Lists (200 subs → $10k+) (14:50) The Power of Parasocial Relationships (17:36) Why Making Content Makes You Better At Sales...

Nick Huber built his business empire not by chasing revolutionary ideas, but by mastering the art of executing simple things exceptionally well. In his new book, The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things, Nick shares a refreshingly practical blueprint for entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Nick breaks down why boring businesses win, how to pick the right opportunities, and wha...

Ariel David credits Upward News's success to one powerful strategy: building an engaged, loyal email list. As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Upward News, Ariel has grown the platform to over 400,000 readers across social media, providing must-know U.S. news and insights. In This Episode We Cover: ((00:00) The Power of an Owned Audience (06:37) Building Trust in Independent Journalism r (20:02)...

Gui Costin is the Founder & CEO of Dakota, an expert in fundraising, and a trusted coach for investment firms. Dakota specializes in helping boutique investment managers raise capital and grow their businesses, providing services and software that have contributed to raising over $30 billion since 2006. In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Why Sales is Emotionally Challenging (03:02) Mastering Cold O...

Dickie Bush is the Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30, Premium Ghostwriting Academy (PGA), and Write With AI, where he helps freelance writers, ghostwriters, and entrepreneurs scale their writing businesses with cutting-edge strategies and tools. At PGA, Dickie equips writers to become premium ghostwriters, land high-value clients, and build thriving ghostwriting agencies. With Write With AI, he shares...

Avi Mayer is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, where he oversaw the most-read English-language news outlet in Israel and the Jewish world during one of the most pivotal periods in Israel's history. Leading a dynamic team through turbulent times, Avi managed a daily print newspaper and a 24/7 news website, guiding news coverage that resonated globally. In this video, Avi discusses t...

Brian Ondrako is the host of the Just Get Started Podcast, a platform that brings together brilliant minds and free thinkers to share tactical insights and inspirational stories for those facing pivotal moments in life. As a Sales Mentor to B2B founders, a blogger who posts three times a week, and the author of two children’s books (with a third on the way), Brian has built a diverse career rooted...

Avi Patel is the Founder & CEO of Nitrility, the world’s first IP marketplace, working with over $1 billion in assets from 34,000 rightsholders. He is also the visionary behind Origin Mind, a company building the infrastructure for the next generation of intellectual property. Having raised millions for his startup, Avi has revolutionized the music industry by single-handedly partnering with major...

Trying to win the internet is a gloriously inefficient way to build a business. Learn how to earn more and compete less in John's much-needed approach to success in a crowded marketplace. Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center ($35M+ rev) and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top podcast for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. No matte...

Manny Reyes is the Founder and CEO of Boletin Growth, where he excels in scaling newsletters through paid acquisition. In this interview, Manny shares his best practices for growing a newsletter with paid ads. We discuss the power of incentives in lead generation, how to keep subscribers engaged, and strategies to avoid newsletter fatigue. Manny also covers navigating competition and how to define...

Grant Hushek is the Founder of GrantBot Process Consulting (GPC), where he specializes in automating B2B operations using no-code tools to streamline processes such as CRM management, client onboarding, project management, and invoicing. As the first employee at Hampton, a private community for founders generating at least $1M in annual revenue, Grant automated operations across sales, member onbo...

Cody Schneider is the Co-founder of Swell AI, where he leads the development of AI-powered tools that repurpose audio and video content into multiple formats, simplifying and enhancing marketing efforts. Cody also co-founded Drafthorse AI, an AI-driven SEO engine that produces SEO-optimized articles in minutes. As the President of Acclaim Podcast Agency, he has successfully grown numerous podcasts...

Leila Adnani is the Founder of PS Creative, a results-driven creative agency. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, she specializes in creating impactful brand narratives and optimizing online presence for tech-focused companies. In this video, Leila explains the powerful network-expanding effects of content creation. By sharing content, you can reach new audiences previously unaw...

Andrew Pierno is a Co-Founder at XO Capital. XO Capital buys and operate B2B SaaS companies. In this video, Andrew discusses using content to get customers for his portfolio companies, how his personal newsletter made it much easier to start fundraising, strategies for finding product-market fit, and what he's learned from his failed acquisitions. Chapters: 00:01:27 - Building and Buying Businesse...

Ben Billups is the Founder of NOBLE Digital. NOBLE Digital is an email and SMS provider for ecommerce brands, focused on scaling owned audiences and driving revenue growth. In this episode, Ben discusses how newsletters are a powerful, long-term tool for nurturing leads, building trust, and driving conversions across various stages of the marketing funnel. Chapters: 00:00 - The Power of Newsletter...

After 4.5 years and just shy of 200 interviews, The Louis and Kyle Show has come to an end! In this episode, we reflect on the last 4 years and share what's next for us, and what's next for the channel. This conversation covers: 00:02:44 - The Most Valuable Lessons We've Learned 00:05:27 - Demystifying The World 00:10:22 - Embracing Imperfection 00:14:58 - Simplifying Complex Systems 00:17:37 - Th...

Nat Eliason started publishing essays online in 2013. Since then, his work has been read by millions of people and lead to multiple spin-off businesses including a marketing agency and a café. In 2022, Nat become completely obsessed with Crypto, and went from outsider to earning millions of dollars within 1 year. His new book, Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of...

Scott Young, best-selling author of Ultralearning, joins us to discuss his newest book: Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. This conversation covers: 00:00:00 - The Importance of Having a Mental Model of Learning 00:10:26 - Building Confidence and Motivation 00:15:35 - The Mind as a Muscle 00:18:36 - Strengthening Specific Mental Skills 00:21:38 - The Skill of Focus and Concentration 00...

Jeff Lerner is the founder of ENTRE, one of the fastest-growing education companies in the world with over 250,000 students. During the great recession, Jeff transitioned from a broke jazz musician to an 8-figure entrepreneur with two appearances on the Inc. 5000 list. Jeff shares his tips for succeeding as an entrepreneur in his book, Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dr...

Matt McLean is the Founder Uncle Matt's Organic, America's original family-owned organic orange juice company. They produce organic juices and probiotic popsicles and all of their products are certified glyphosate residue free by The Detox Project. This conversation covers: 00:05:13 - The Challenges of Organic Farming 00:07:50 - The Origins of Uncle Matt’s Orange Juice 00:15:46 - The Benefits of O...