<a href= "https://appsumo.com/blackfriday/?loc_i=&loc_p=9022185&network=g&dvc=c"> We’re giving away $100,000 for AppSumo’s Black Friday Giveaway</a>. This week, as my baby sleeps and makes cute noises beside me, I’m sharing parenting lessons I’ve applied to running my business. I’m also sharing a brilliant new business model I recently discovered that can be adapted to countless industries. Also my takeaways from an awesome book you have to read! Whether you’re absorbed in family life, plotting your genius business idea, or looking to see a return on your investments, there’s something in this episode for you.  In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why parenting forces you to clarify your priorities. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The genius behind scalable business models like Baselang—and how you can adapt them. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Key lessons from Kochland on reinvesting, tracking ROI, and leveraging your strengths. </li> </ul> All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. Check out <a href= "https://baselang.com/signup?code=knpEQb1L1P">Baselang</a> and go learn some Spanish. Your first week is just $1, so there's no better time to begin. You have to read this book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Kochland-History-Industries-Corporate-America/dp/1476775389"> Kochland by Christopher Leonard</a>. It’s the story of how three brothers—David, Charles, and Bill Koch—transformed a small Kansas-based oil company into Koch Industries (a $125+ billion empire and 2nd largest privately-owned company in the world).

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong id= "docs-internal-guid-e765d2fe-7fff-42ad-396b-6e7475c480bd"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://appsumo.com/blackfriday/?loc_i=&amp;loc_p=9022185&amp;network=g&amp;dvc=c"&gt; We’re giving away $100,000 for AppSumo’s Black Friday Giveaway&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;This week, as my baby sleeps and makes cute noises beside me, I’m sharing parenting lessons I’ve applied to running my business.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;I’m also sharing a brilliant new business model I recently discovered that can be adapted to countless industries. Also my takeaways from an awesome book you have to read!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Whether you’re absorbed in family life, plotting your genius business idea, or looking to see a return on your investments, there’s something in this episode for you. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why parenting forces you to clarify your priorities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The genius behind scalable business models like Baselang—and how you can adapt them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Key lessons from Kochland on reinvesting, tracking ROI, and leveraging your strengths.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Check out &lt;a href= "https://baselang.com/signup?code=knpEQb1L1P"&gt;Baselang&lt;/a&gt; and go learn some Spanish. Your first week is just $1, so there's no better time to begin.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;You have to read this book &lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Kochland-History-Industries-Corporate-America/dp/1476775389"&gt; Kochland by Christopher Leonard&lt;/a&gt;. It’s the story of how three brothers—David, Charles, and Bill Koch—transformed a small Kansas-based oil company into Koch Industries (a $125+ billion empire and 2nd largest privately-owned company in the world).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

. This week, as my baby sleeps and makes cute noises beside me, I’m sharing parenting lessons I’ve applied to running my business. I’m also sharing a brilliant new business model I recently discovered that can be adapted to countless industries....

A book, a baby, and a billionaire

My book <a href= "https://milliondollarweekend.com/">Million Dollar Weekend</a> is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And isn’t that how it feels for everyone sometimes, in business and life? But it’s our ability to push through the right kind of suffering that drives real success.   In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal struggles and professional setbacks, sharing how pushing through those tough moments fueled growth at AppSumo and helped me reach my biggest goals.   In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How embracing suffering can lead to long-term rewards? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why voluntary suffering can prepare us for unexpected hardships? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to align pain with our purpose? </li> </ul> All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;My book &lt;a href= "https://milliondollarweekend.com/"&gt;Million Dollar Weekend&lt;/a&gt; is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And isn’t that how it feels for everyone sometimes, in business and life? But it’s our ability to push through &lt;strong&gt;the right kind of suffering&lt;/strong&gt; that drives real success.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal struggles and professional setbacks, sharing how pushing through those tough moments fueled growth at AppSumo and helped me reach my biggest goals.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How embracing suffering can lead to long-term rewards?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why voluntary suffering can prepare us for unexpected hardships?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How to align pain with our purpose?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

My book  is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And...

Suffering

Check out my book <a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com">Million Dollar Weekend</a>, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at <a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com">milliondollarweekend.com</a>. In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during the past few months, including why I haven’t released new content since August. I took time off for paternity leave and embraced the joy (and challenges) of being a new dad. This break gave me a chance to reflect on how important it is to take a step back and pause from work and doing the same thing every day.   In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> My new routine as a dad </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What’s next for my work with AppSumo and social content creation. </li> </ul>   All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out my book &lt;a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com"&gt;Million Dollar Weekend&lt;/a&gt;, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at &lt;a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com"&gt;milliondollarweekend.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during the past few months, including why I haven’t released new content since August. I took time off for paternity leave and embraced the joy (and challenges) of being a new dad. This break gave me a chance to reflect on how important it is to take a step back and pause from work and doing the same thing every day.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;My new routine as a dad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What’s next for my work with AppSumo and social content creation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Check out my book , which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at . In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during the past few months, including why I haven’t released new content since August. I took time off for...

Le Pause

Check out my book <a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com">Million Dollar Weekend</a>, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at <a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com">milliondollarweekend.com</a>. In this episode, I chat with Ayman Al-Abdullah, My friend and former CEO of AppSumo, who played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $5M to $70M, from 2016 to 2021.  Since stepping down as CEO for AppSumo, he’s now become a growth strategy coach for many other CEOs. Ayman is of the best out there IMO and I wanted him to come on the show and share his insights into what it takes to grow a business from seven to nine figures, obviously drawing from his rich experience building a robust and sustainably growing company AppSumo.    In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:    <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why figuring out your ideal customer, even as a coach, is essential </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why people get stuck in a product creation loop rather than company creation.  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The dangers of shiny object syndrome and why Ayman is the double down king.  </li> </ul>   All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. You can find Ayman @aymanalabdul on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/aymanalabdul/">Instagram</a> or <a href= "https://x.com/aymanalabdul">X</a> And if you fall into the 7+ figure camp and need help scaling to 9 figures, Ayman is your guy, you can find him at <a href= "https://aymanalabdullah.com/">aymanalabdullah.com</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Check out my book &lt;a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com"&gt;Million Dollar Weekend&lt;/a&gt;, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at &lt;a href= "http://milliondollarweekend.com"&gt;milliondollarweekend.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, I chat with Ayman Al-Abdullah, My friend and former CEO of AppSumo, who played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $5M to $70M, from 2016 to 2021. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Since stepping down as CEO for AppSumo, he’s now become a growth strategy coach for many other CEOs. Ayman is of the best out there IMO and I wanted him to come on the show and share his insights into what it takes to grow a business from seven to nine figures, obviously drawing from his rich experience building a robust and sustainably growing company AppSumo. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why figuring out your ideal customer, even as a coach, is essential&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why people get stuck in a product creation loop rather than company creation. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The dangers of shiny object syndrome and why Ayman is the double down king. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;You can find Ayman @aymanalabdul on &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/aymanalabdul/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://x.com/aymanalabdul"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong id= "docs-internal-guid-f2335827-7fff-c263-b638-10e17387716e"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;And if you fall into the 7+ figure camp and need help scaling to 9 figures, Ayman is your guy, you can find him at &lt;a href= "https://aymanalabdullah.com/"&gt;aymanalabdullah.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Check out my book , which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at . In this episode, I chat with Ayman Al-Abdullah, My friend and former CEO of AppSumo, who played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $5M to $70M, from 2016...

My Ex-CEO Grew AppSumo From $5M to $70M

Check out my Million Dollar Weekend at milliondollarweekend.com. If you need help starting a business, this is the book for you Today we’re re-running our awesome episode where I break down the top lessons I learned from working directly under Mark Zuckerberg.  It’s always fun to go down memory lane and remember my time as #30 at Facebook. The lessons I learned there inspire me to this day and are relevant for anyone who is on their own business journey.  In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to manage and treat employees.  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to focus on just one vision. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why the details matter. </li> </ol> All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you dig this episode and want to hear another episode where I break things down behind the scenes, go back and check out the episode where I run through the marketing for my book Million Dollar Weekend, that’s episode 335 in this feed.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Check out my Million Dollar Weekend at milliondollarweekend.com. If you need help starting a business, this is the book for you&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Today we’re re-running our awesome episode where I break down the top lessons I learned from working directly under Mark Zuckerberg. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;It’s always fun to go down memory lane and remember my time as #30 at Facebook. The lessons I learned there inspire me to this day and are relevant for anyone who is on their own business journey. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How to manage and treat employees. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How to focus on just one vision.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why the details matter.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;If you dig this episode and want to hear another episode where I break things down behind the scenes, go back and check out the episode where I run through the marketing for my book Million Dollar Weekend, that’s episode 335 in this feed. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Check out my Million Dollar Weekend at milliondollarweekend.com. If you need help starting a business, this is the book for you Today we’re re-running our awesome episode where I break down the top lessons I learned from working directly under Mark...

What I Learned Working Directly For Mark Zuckerberg

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