From Homeless to Billions with John Paul DeJoria (Classic)
Release Date: 08/07/2024
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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Le Pause
Noah Kagan Presents
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 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: The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities. ...
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My Ex-CEO Grew AppSumo From $5M to $70M
Noah Kagan Presents
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 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...
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What I Learned Working Directly For Mark Zuckerberg
Noah Kagan Presents
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: How to manage and treat employees. How to focus on just one vision. ...
info_outlineWhat’s up, you sexy bastards. It’s your boy ‘diapers’ aka Rabbi Can’t Lose aka Noah Kagan.
Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with John Paul DeJoria!
John Paul is so INSPIRATIONAL. This was one of our most popular episodes last year (and also one of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel too), so we thought we’d put him in your ears once again.
John Paul went from being homeless to creating two billion dollar companies in completely separate industries, John Paul Mitchell haircare, and Patrón tequila.
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
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Why creating the best products is essential for growing your company.
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Why forgiveness is important if you want to move forward in life.
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What being rich really means.
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
Go check out John Paul DeJoria and his foundation: https://www.peacelovehappinessfoundation.org/
If you dig this episode and want to hear another wise, successful entrepreneur story, go back and check out the conversation we did with Kevin Kelly, the founder of Wired magazine, that’s episode 298 in this feed.