Got amazing feedback on the first brutally honest BUSINESS advice email… so we’re back with PART 2!! If you’re new, my business (AppSumo.com) is about to do $100M in revenue this year. But before that, I was rejected by Microsoft and Google (twice!). Fired by both Facebook and Mint after less than a year. And built 20+ startups that didn’t work out. In short… I’ve had my fair share of mistakes. I want to help you learn from mine. And I am still trying NEW things – just launched fivetaco.com – check it out – building the world’s best directory of tools for solopreneurs.  10 more pieces of ..read more

AppSumo is about to do $100M in revenue this year. But before that: Rejected by Microsoft and Google (twice!) Fired by both Facebook and Mint after less than a year And built 20+ startups that didn’t work out In short… I’ve made A LOT of mistakes. Today, I want to share 9 pieces of brutally honest business advice to my younger self: 1/ Spend more time picking your partners In my previous business, Gambit – I always thought of us as a 3-headed dog. Each partner thought we were most important and each of us had our own idea of the best direction for us to go in. I’ll let you in on a little sec ..read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! 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 become one of the biggest podcasters out there. Together, we explore podcast growth strate ..read more

Happy THURSDAY! A quick update on what’s been going on in my life since the launch of Million Dollar Weekend (then onto my billionaire lessons). What happened in March: Got MARRIED and baby due soon. Huge personal news. So grateful for my wife, Mafe. Went on our honeymoon, an RV trip to sights like Zion National Park and Sedona. Reviews. Reached goal of 1000 book reviews for Million Dollar Weekend!! THANK YOU. Continuing the momentum. Leave a review if you can: amazon, audible, goodreads Billionaire YouTube video launch. Great human lessons from the super rich, watch it here. Podcast. Som ..read more

This is from THIS episode – Spotify – iTunes Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn) once said “Entrepreneurship is like jumping off a cliff and building a parachute as you go down.” I don’t know about you, but that sounds stupid and dangerous.  It’s much simpler to build a side hustle alongside your day job, hit your freedom number, and then jump ship if you want. Here’s how you can do it: Step 1: Believe it Write out your Dream Year One of the biggest things I notice when I speak with people is they DON’T BELIEVE they can live their dream life. A few years ago I didn’t think my life could b ..read more

I’m 42. The first 10 years of my career were a roller coaster of emotions: Rejected by MSFT Rejected by Google (2x) Fired by FB after 9 months Fired by mint .com after 10 months Built 20+ startups that didn’t work out But I’ve also: Built AppSumo to $100M/year in revenue Grew my YouTube channel to 1M+ subscribers And have interviewed 1% of the world’s billionaires In short… I’ve made A LOT of mistakes. But I’ve also learned a lot. Today, I want to share a few pieces of brutally honest career advice that I’d give to my younger self (so you can avoid some of my pitfalls). 1/ It’s okay to fe ..read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! Being an entrepreneur is a lot like being a scientist – you start with a hypothesis, run tests, and iterate as you go. At AppSumo, we’ve tested hundreds of strategies. Most failed. Some did okay. A handful propelled our business to new heights. Today, I’ll be revealing the 5 strategies that made us over $10M EACH. Let’s gooo! 1- Use Prefluencers When we started AppSumo, I paid Tim Ferriss $5,000 a month to sponsor his website. We did that for 2+ years and made millions from it. Fast ..read more

“I get all tense, then I start to stutter, and then I forget what I’m supposed to say,” she said. I was sitting on stage at the SXSW event when a woman named Robyn said she was afraid of public speaking. I asked if she’d come on stage. “Okay,” she said. She was shaking. I gave her a script to read. 2 minutes later… She got a standing ovation. She CRUSHED it! == One thing that stood out to me at the SXSW event was how many people thought you have to be loud or be an extrovert to be successful. But that’s not true!! So today, I’m going to break down how you can get rich (even if you’re an introv ..read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! 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 are 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 o ..read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! 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 ..read more