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We’re back with our 3rd round of our ‘Brutally Honest’ series and this week it’s a deep one. I’m giving advice to my younger self again but this time it’s about relationships, specifically dating– but honestly most of this advice you can apply with adding anyone important in your life. 

Now I wish I'd paid more attention to relationships when I was younger, more importantly I wish I’d paid more attention to the relationship I had with myself. My relationships with other people often mirrored how badly I felt about myself. Constructive communication and mutual respect are vital for navigating conflicts and building a strong foundation. Creating your ideal relationship requires effort, honesty, and a willingness to invest in yourself and your partner.

So we’re going to explore everything I’ve learned about how to find the right person to share your life with. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• What should you look for in another person
• How to make yourself feel better
• How similar making money and developing physical fitness are to dating

Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.

Check out Mark Manson’s book Models, it helped me a ton to get over some of my issues,

Also check Stephanie Rigg, she’s a certified relationship coach who helped me a lot too. 

If you're hungry for more of these ‘Brutally Honest’ episodes, join me as I jump into the time machine to drop some serious wisdom on my younger self. You can hear the first 2 about Careers and Business, that’s episode 346 & episode 348 of this feed!

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This week, I caught up with Laura Roeder, a dear friend who also happens to be an exceptionally skilled businesswoman. She is the Founder of a coaching software business called Paperbell.

We chat about handling envy, finding contentment, and happiness in our lives, both at work and personally. Laura's approach involves skipping traditional meetings, relying on freelancers, and keeping everyone on the same page with informal company updates.

Laura's a master at dodging work in the best possible way—she's smart and super efficient with her time. Following her lead, you might just discover that a day's workload can be knocked out in just 2 hours.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• When’s the right time to sell a business and do you actually need to if running the business is so damn easy. 

• The differences between selling SaaS products and courses.

• Learn how to manage company updates and maintain alignment without traditional meetings.

Enjoy these 3 things plus more ear nuggets along the way.

Check out Laura’s website and her coaching software company Paperbell.  

If you're hungry for more efficiency tips to level up your business game, check out last week's episode, the second in our ‘Brutally Honest’ series. Join me as I jump into the time machine to drop some serious wisdom on my younger self about the do's and don'ts of business. You can hear that in episode 348 of this feed! 

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Today is the next part of our brutally honest series. We're shifting from 'Career Advice' to 'Business Advice'. Careers are like dipping your toes in the water, but business is where the real cash flow happens. And you know me, I'm all about that money!

I’m jumping back into the Miata time machine for 'Back to Noah’s Future 2', where I’m sharing the best business advice I wish I knew back in the day, and hey, maybe it’ll help you out too. People are always hustling to reinvent the wheel and create new paths in business but the best path is already cut for you. So Listen up to my mental torment, learn from my mishaps, and hop on the expressway to those sweet, sweet money bags

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Follow curiosity, not opportunity

• Find people who are already saying yes to a sale and build your business around them.

• The importance of being intent to get the ball rolling vs. being sustainable to win the game.

Enjoy these 3 things plus about 20 more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more go back and check out last week's PT1. of our Brutally Honest Advice series about getting started in your career. That’s episode 346 in this feed

If you’re not on my mailing list, we have exclusive emails every week, go to noahkagan.com/noahs-nuggets and sign up today, there’s some juicy business nuggets for you to enjoy. 

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Today Noah Chats with Chris Hutchins, host of "All the Hacks", about the growth of his podcast and the art of making bold asks. In this conversation you’ll hear Chris’s masterclass in ‘The Power of Asking for What you Want’. Remember my coffee challenge, imagine that but on whatever those big bodybuilders take. This is huge advice. 

Follow his intentionality and laser focus in asking his way to becoming one of the biggest podcasters out there. Together, we explore podcast growth strategies, effective monetization tactics, and the importance of taking small, consistent steps towards progress. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Making an ask easy to say yes to by doing the leg work for the person you’re asking

• Strategies how to monetize any podcast, content or project you’re working on

• Getting to no faster, how not to waste time on someone sitting on the fence, and moving on to the next option quicker.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

Check Out Chris @ http://chrishutchins.com and his Podcast 'All the Hacks' here 

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more about being a productive content creator, check out a previous episode we did with infamous YouTuber Ali Abdaal called How to Be Productive. That’s episode 332 in this feed.

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Noah hops into his Miata shaped time machine to offer his younger self the Business Almanac Playbook, which has all the advice he’d ever need if he was to start over. 

In this episode you’ll hear 21 pieces of invaluable career advice. From the importance of being okay with uncertainty to the power of compounding & persistence, Noah shares practical insights from his professional highs and lows to help you navigate your own business journey today.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why being the hub, connecting people can have a positive return 15 years later.

• How content creation is an opportunity magnet and most people give up too soon.

• What does a healthy work / life balance look like for a successful entrepreneur?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to hear more advice for young startups, go back and listen to our episode with Leif Rasmussen where he asks me questions about how to succeed as a young entrepreneur. That’s episode 291 in this feed.

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Today we debunk common misconceptions about introverted entrepreneurs not being able to thrive in a world that prizes the loudest and boldest. 

Noah has been asked a lot recently about how Introverts can succeed in business, this episode provides actionable advice for navigating your entrepreneurial journey regardless of where you find your energy.

Follow these tips to optimize your introversion and you’ll be wealthy in no time. 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Why you need to partner up with someone that is strong in your weakest areas

• How to overcome the fear of getting started by doing things on your own terms

• Why social skills and how you interact with people is a learnable skill-set that needs to be practiced just like any other skill-set.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to know more about how to not let excuses hold you back from starting, check out the first chapter of my book called ‘Just Start’, which I exclusively recorded for as an episode here on this podcast. That’s episode 333 in this feed.

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In this week's episode, Noah unravels the top 5 strategies that catapulted AppSumo to over $100 million. Picture entrepreneurship like a scientific exploration – testing hypotheses, conducting experiments, and fine-tuning. We've already paved the way; integrate these 5 strategies now, and watch your business ascend to the illustrious 100-million-dollar milestone.

Learn how using prefluencers, creating AppSumo Originals, leveraging giveaways, being public, and mastering email marketing can transform your business. These aren't just strategies; they're AppSumo's tried-and-tested tactics for success! 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How to unlock growth with giveaways.
• Where better customer connections can be made using email marketing.
• Why you need to be consistent with creating content.

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to know how I’m able to make all this happen and how I manage to fit so much productivity into my week, go back and check out last week's episode where I break down my 100 million dollar schedule, that’s episode 343 in this feed.

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In this episode, Noah answers a question he frequently receives about managing the complexities of running a business, writing a book, and maintaining a long-distance relationship. 

So here’s some great life hacks and organizational strategies to navigate this complicated balancing act. From clarifying priorities and color-coding calendars to hiring "CEOs" for each project. See how Noah plans his weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews, coupled with accountability partners for staying on track. 

All the practices, habits, and mindset that will help your efficiency and effectiveness in a multifaceted life.

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

Priorities: Why focusing on fewer key priorities increases the likelihood of accomplishment. Identify your top three priorities and align your behavior accordingly. 

Time Management: How to color code your calendar to visualize how your time aligns with your priorities. 

Reflection & Action: How spending a little extra time organizing sets you up for that flawless execution. Less about perfection, more about becoming a consistent organized thinker. 

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In this episode, Noah reveals all, sharing the exclusive never-before-released AppSumo Teammate Handbook. This is how AppSumo efficiently runs an $80 million business and nurtures an incredible company culture. 

Learn about our unique ethos, core values, and the dynamic operating manual that evolves with time. Discover how we approach money, experiments, teamwork, feedback, and scaling using a robust framework, while supporting the underdog. 

If you work with 5 or more people it’s worth putting together your own teamwork handbook, what would be in yours?

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Culture Club - Our success is rooted in its unique culture, influenced by principles like being resourceful, humble, and celebrating victories, while leaning on transparency, open communication, and a commitment to learning from failures.

• Smooth Operator - The Teammate Handbook serves as a living document, evolving over time to reflect the company's values and practices. The manual covers diverse aspects, from financial approaches and experiments to teamwork, feedback, and scaling strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for efficient business operations.

• Be your own Boss - Encouraging a sense of ownership at every level, from leadership to individual team members. The "lead by example" philosophy, coupled with open-door policies and an avoidance of committees, fosters an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute ideas and take responsibility for their work.

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In this episode, Noah takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Weekend book cover journey, revealing the power of A/B testing and data-driven decision-making when choosing everything from the title, image and even the color. 

All these tests and iterations culminated in the final version that resonates with readers. The episode highlights the commitment to constant testing, asking, and improving to achieve not just good but great results.

It’s worth thinking about - what can you test and improve in your business today?

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• How to set up cost effective ad campaigns to identify winning elements of your projects.

• What is the Broken Door Problem?

• How can you stand out from the competition?

Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to hear some success stories from MDW, go back and listen to our episode with Pat, an incredible business owner, and a beta tester for the book who is now crushing it with his business that’s episode 336 in this feed.

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Jacqueline Samira is the Founder and CEO of Howdy.com, the $100 million-valued company shaking up the recruitment space. She shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solution mindset developed through struggles. 

From setting revenue goals to creating a business model understandable by a child, she reveals the strategies behind her success. The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

• Solution Mindset: The power of leveraging personal struggles to find innovative solutions and overcome obstacles.

• From Sales to Entrepreneur: Why being good at sales means being good with people and how that can open up many career opportunities.

• Efficiency:  How having limited hours as a mom made her a more efficient entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of time management and focus in achieving business goals.

Enjoy these 3 plus much more in this episode.

If you enjoyed this and want to hear more behind the scenes of creating this book, go back and listen to our episode with Mackenzie, another incredible business owner, she was on our beta team for the book and is now crushing it with her greetings card business that’s episode 336 in this feed

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