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A book, a baby, and a billionaire - Noah Kagan
Check out AppSumo’s black friday sale – biggest sale of the year on software tools. ~~ It’s Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. One month since I last wrote to you. How are you? I miss you. Since my daughter was born I’ve slowed down on content—one piece a month now. She just turned four months old, […]
Le Pause - Noah Kagan
It’s been over a month since I published a piece of content on the internet… What happened? Where did I go? The short answer: I had a baby 👶 The long answer: I’ve been pausing to reflect on how I can better live in alignment with what feels right (right now). Let me explain… Something […]
From employee to 9-figure CEO whisperer - Noah Kagan
Listen to our full conversation on Spotify or iTunes Meet my ex-CEO, Ayman Al-Abdullah. He joined AppSumo in 2016, and took the company from $5M to $70 million per year in revenue in only 6 years. Now, as a CEO coach, Ayman helps 7-figure CEOs get to 9-figure by working less. Here’s his story: Struggling […]
What I Learned Working For Mark Zuckerberg - Noah Kagan
Listen to this email instead 🙂 – Spotify – iTunes When I walked into the first floor of the Facebook building on University Avenue, in Palo Alto, I wasn’t sure if I was in a frat house or a startup. There were cables falling from the ceilings, people running around and I was told to […]
I hated Sam Parr - Noah Kagan
Who’s Sam? He’s the founder of Hampton and co-host of My First Million podcast and his new show Moneywise. He was annoying when I first met him, well sometimes he can still be annoying today 😆 BUT he’s someone I’ve become close friends with and have been regularly admiring him. Why? Because his ‘annoying’ personality […]
The $500,000,000 meat stick company 🐄 - Noah Kagan
Listen to our full conversation: Spotify – iTunes You’re crushing it as a commercial real estate broker. Your biggest deal was for $62M!! But then the housing market bottoms out and you’re forced to file for bankruptcy. What then? How do you respond? This was the dilemma Peter Maldonado (interestingly he has almost no social […]
Cal Newport changed my life - Noah Kagan
This week’s email is about Dr. Cal Newport: Full-time professor at Georgetown University Author of multiple best-selling books Has ZERO social media He also has a new book called ‘Slow Productivity’ about how to accomplish more (without burning out). It’s helping me think about sustainability and success. I’ve known Cal for several years – and […]
He makes $100M/year but will die with $0. Here’s why: - Noah Kagan
Listen to my full conversation with Bill on YouTube Go to college, get good grades, find a ‘stable’ job, work 40 hours a week in a boring cubicle, work until you’re 65+, and save your best adventures until retirement. Who decided this was the norm? Recently, I spoke with Bill Perkins, hedge fund manager, Hollywood […]
Million Dollar Weekend crossed 100,000 sales!! - Noah Kagan
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the marketing strategies I use to promote the book. In a previous podcast, I broke down the launch of Million Dollar Weekend (Spotify – iTunes). Today, I want to break down the 3-part system I’m using to continue 24/7 marketing my book after launch. 1- Exposure – […]
5 Lessons From My Newest Startup - Noah Kagan
Our newest product BreezeDoc did $60,093+ in 40 days. It’s our 4th product in the last 3 years on track to generate $1m in revenue in ~12 months. Last week, I sat down with David Kelly, the General Manager for AppSumo Originals to share exactly how we ideate, build, test, and launch products. The goal […]
48 hours with the Tim Ferriss contest winner - Noah Kagan
I hung out with a Million Dollar Weekend reader for a weekend. I swear he’s not stoned haha Eli had just graduated from college and was on a mission to help feed those in need in Philadelphia. He was the winner of my podcast with Tim Ferriss – who can take the most action in […]
How I made $3.3M last year 🤯 - Noah Kagan
This email is from THIS video When I started AppSumo, my goal was to make $3,000/mo. That way, I could work on the beaches of Thailand while doing work that I WANTED to do. In my first year, I brought in $0 for myself. Last year, I brought in $3.3m in income (It’s insane to […]
The Anonymous and VERY happy $500 Million Man - Noah Kagan
Last week, I met someone with a net worth of $100m in cash. He has 0 social media, and you wouldn’t recognize him on the streets. He asked to stay anonymous, so for this post, let’s say his name is “John”. (He did drive up in a $250k sports car but inside the restaurant, he […]
He runs 9 businesses (with 0 employees) - Noah Kagan
Happy THURSDAY! Summer is finally here…here’s what’s been going on… ✅ What happened: YouTube. Filmed 3 videos, including a FIRE interview with Bill Perkins from Die with Zero. Can’t wait for you to see it. AppSumo. Announced the Tesla Cybertruck giveaway! 8 days left to enter. 48 Challenge Winner. Eli Moraru won my challenge from […]
Top 5 lessons from 10,000 hours of my podcast - Noah Kagan
I’ve been doing the Noah Kagan Presents podcast (spotify – itunes) since 2017. Recently, we crossed 350+ episodes. In that time, I’ve interviewed SO many interesting people – including solopreneurs, billionaires, CEOS, athletes, moms, and celebrities. Here’s the BEST 5 lessons from 350 episodes of the podcast: 1/ Don’t Be The Best, Be The Only […]
I Made $3.3M, Here’s How - Noah Kagan
My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Click here to enter. Here is your Harvard Business Review hook-up with 10% off a subscription for access to business advice articles and their world-class case studies. Go to hbr.org/subscriptions and use promo code NOAH for 10% off. […]
My skincare routine - Noah Kagan
I get asked all the time about my skincare routine. I’m 42. Started it at 25. Most of it – I credit my genetics (thanks Mom and Dad!!) So that’s tip #1: Choose better parents. Just kidding 😂 In all seriousness, skincare for guys doesn’t get talked about enough. Few like to say it out […]
50+ tools I use to run a $100M/year business - Noah Kagan
HAPPY THURSDAY! This year for Sumo Day, we’re giving away a Cybertruck!! (I wish I could win, but I’m not eligible 😢) Enter here for a chance to win: https://appsumo.com/sumoday/giveaway Now onto this week’s article 🤝 == At AppSumo, we spend nearly $1m a year on software tools. Our team has tested tens of thousands […]
Million-Dollar Solopreneurship with Justin Welsh (Classic) - Noah Kagan
My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Click here to enter. Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with Justin Welsh (Check him out on Twitter)! This guy is so IMPRESSIVE, and was one of our most popular episodes last year so we thought we’d put […]
Behind Patrick Bet-David’s $500M Net Worth - Noah Kagan
FiveTaco is the easiest way to find software for solopreneurs, from productivity tools, to the latest AI tech to help run your business. There’s something truly inspiring about immigrants who overcome significant challenges to achieve remarkable success by coming to America. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Patrick Bet-David, who is well on his way […]
How a 17-year-old got a $150,000+ job with me - Noah Kagan
This email is from THIS podcast – iTunes – Spotify It’s 2006. My buddy Dave McClure introduced me to a guy named Aaron who was building a product called mint.com (at the time it was called MyMint). I was super impressed. “This is the best product I’ve ever seen,” I told him. I noticed he […]
How a Highschooler Got a $150,000 Job With Me
BreezeDoc is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions here). In today's episode, it’s all about landing those big-paying jobs by working for free. That’s right, you heard me, that’s no pay today BUT… a huge one down the line, let’s call it ‘Prework’.
I met with BAD-ASS high school entrepreneurs
Happy THURSDAY! Happy SPRING! Quick update on what’s been going on before this week’s email… ✅ What happened: Florida trip. Much needed family time. Booked a photoshoot for my pregnant wife with a lady who has grown a 6-figure maternity photography business while raising 3 kids. Office hours. Hosted exclusive monthly office hours for this
My #1 regret in life
My #1 regret in life: I wish I had taken myself and dating more seriously in my 20s. Why? Because having a great life partner is one of the BIGGEST life upgrades you can make. Today, I want to share 8 pieces of Brutally Honest relationship advice that I’d give to my younger self (so
A 7-figure business with no-employees (Laura Roeder) - Noah Kagan
📚 Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! 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 […]
Brutally Honest BUSINESS Advice (Part 2) - Noah Kagan
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 […]
Brutally Honest BUSINESS Advice (Part 1) - Noah Kagan
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 […]
Asking Is the Biggest Skill No One Uses - Noah Kagan
📚 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 […]
April Life Updates and Billionaires - Noah Kagan
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 […]
The ultimate 9-5 escape plan - Noah Kagan
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, […]
Brutally honest career advice to my younger self - Noah Kagan
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 […]
These 5 strategies made us $10M+ EACH - Noah Kagan
📚 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 […]
How to get rich as an introvert - Noah Kagan
“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 […]
My $100m Schedule - How I Plan My Week - Noah Kagan
📚 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 […]
These 5 strategies made us $10M+ EACH - Noah Kagan
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 […]
Unveiling Our $80 Million Teammate Playbook - Noah Kagan
📚 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. […]
My A/B testing process revealed - Noah Kagan
📚 Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! 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 […]
Howdy - Bootstrapped to $100 million with Jacqueline Samira - Noah Kagan
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 […]
My A/B testing process revealed - Noah Kagan
A few days ago, my friend Neville wrote a tweet about how I “split tested” my way to the color of the cover for Million Dollar Weekend. In this email, I want to dive deeper into how we used testing and data to iterate our way to the current cover (and how you can use the same principles […]