The $2000 Night Room
Noah Kagan Presents
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. So this summer was a wild sweaty mess. After a pretty uncomfortable RV trip with my wife and one-year-old across France, I booked one night at a $2,000 luxury resort in Bordeaux, and it blew my mind! I’m not usually a baller-hotel guy (Bonjour Best Western, merci beaucoup), but this place nailed every little detail. In this episode, I break down the customer experience lessons and how you can apply them...
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I’m scared for my daughter’s future (but also hopeful)
Noah Kagan Presents
While watching my 10-month-old daughter sleep on the baby monitor, I found myself feeling something I didn’t expect: fear. Not for me, but for her. The world feels messy right now… divided, chaotic, and moving fast. But instead of letting it get me down, I’m focusing on what I can control. This episode is all about how I’m staying hopeful, making small changes, and how each one of us can choose to build a better future, regardless of global conflict, politics or A.I. layoffs. 3 Takeaways: Staying curious is one of the most powerful ways to move forward Making even a...
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Pat Flynn Got Fired. Then Built a 3 Billion-View Pokémon Brand
Noah Kagan Presents
Pat Flynn went from getting laid off in 2008... to building a seven-figure YouTube business, selling out Pokémon conventions, and leading a legacy entrepreneurship brand (Smart Passive Income). In this episode, we talk about reinvention, raising kids, chasing relevance, and how he built Deep Pocket Monster into a viral brand with 3 billion+ views. You’ll love this one if you’ve ever pivoted careers, tried to balance family with ambition, or just want to geek out on business and storytelling. 🎧 Enjoy! In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why Pat says “count uploads, not...
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April Musings 2025
Noah Kagan Presents
is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions ). Today I’m riffing on what’s been on my mind this April; from using AI to save on my taxes to pulling weeds, both literally and metaphorically, plus some book reviews and me generally musing on what makes a great life.. So If you want to hear more about how I’m using ChatGPT to get ahead financially, why saying “no” has become my superpower, and what Ryanair can teach you about sticking to your business model, this ones for you!. You’re gonna learn What a good...
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15 Years Of AppSumo
Noah Kagan Presents
AppSumo is celebrating its birthday. 15 years old! Hurrah! I started the company with $50 and a dream of never working a real job again. Today, it’s a $100m business that’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs and creators make millions. My book is also a year old and was just released in Spanish. It's 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. Today I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons from my business journey and sharing 14 tips that will help your business...
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Hey Sam Parr
Noah Kagan Presents
is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions here). In this episode, I’ve got one of my best friends, the entrepreneur blueprint, the serial success master and my favorite podcaster Sam Parr to come back on the show. We talk about ambition, confidence, the reality of building a billion-dollar business and what it’s like to hang around with billionaires. Also we discuss his latest projects and how becoming a dad has reshaped his perspective on success. In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: Why the most...
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I Bought Crypto
Noah Kagan Presents
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. Sparked by a rare snowy morning in Austin, Texas, I just got done making snow angels and realized it’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s on my mind. No threads. No ads. Just raw thoughts, like the early days of blogging. I just got fired by my financial advisor and decided to experiment with some crypto, so today I’m going to share some reflections on money, experiments, parenting, and life,.. So if you...
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9 Lessons from 2024 + My Goals for 2025
Noah Kagan Presents
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. Today I’m reflecting on what an insane year 2024 has been. So much has changed and I wanted to take stock as we head into 2025! In this episode, I’m sharing my 9 key lessons from the year and the exciting plans shaping the year ahead. In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: Why the blame game gets you nowhere in life. What it means to reduce the amount of tabs you have open in your life. How...
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A book, a baby, and a billionaire
Noah Kagan Presents
. 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: Why parenting forces you to clarify your priorities. The...
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Suffering
Noah Kagan Presents
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 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...
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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 to becoming a billionaire.
We explore Patrick's remarkable journey, reflecting on growing up in war-torn Iran during the Islamic revolution, spending time in a refugee camp in Germany, and later serving in the US Military. From there, he transitioned to working for Morgan Stanley and TransAmerica before becoming their competitor and revolutionizing the entire insurance industry. Today, he owns 8 companies and recently sold one for a multi 9-figure sum.
In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
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How unconditional love and unconditional pain has shaped his unbreaking resilience
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How identifying your enemy can drive you to succeed
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How he won in the competitive field of insurance sales
Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.
If you dig this episode and want to hear another Refugee turned billionaire story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Andrew Viterb, that’s 296 in this feed.
Check out Patricks podcast PBD and his newest book Choose Your Enimies Wisely. His website is https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/ and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter.
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