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The Startup Ideas Podcast

The Startup Ideas Podcast

Greg Isenberg

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Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out. For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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Today, Greg is joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, the founder of Skillshare and Otis. He's now taking time off to think and write about life, money and personal holding companies. In this episode, Greg and Mike talk about the thing Mike is *most* uncomfortable talking about: money.

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,
creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive
episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.

https://latecheckout.substack.com

FIND ME ON SOCIAL:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com

Michael Karnjanaprakorn: https://twitter.com/mikekarnj

SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - How much money does it take to be wealthy?
17:43 - The business of being a content creator
19:51 - How to choose a niche
31:00 - An argument for Personal Holding Companies
45:38 - Michael Karnjanaprakorn peers into the crystal ball

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - 9 Startup ideas to make $1M+ in 2024

9 Startup ideas to make $1M+ in 2024

The Startup Ideas Podcast

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06/19/24 • 82 min

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the potential of LinkedIn short-form video agencies, SaaS startup opportunities, and why AI graphic designer can be huge. Cody shares his insights on why building an audience is crucial for any founder's success. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are curious about cutting-edge entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!

Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)

Get access: gregisenberg.com/30startupideas

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
06:17 Startup Idea 1: LinkedIn Short Form Video Agency
16:34 Startup Idea 2: Automation Agency
22:52 Startup Idea 3: AI Graphic Designer
29:32 Startup Idea 4: Newsletter in a Box
36:12 Startup Idea 5: Youtube Thumbnail Builder/Directory
45:34 Startup Idea 6: Content as a Service

50:10 Startup Idea 7: Canva Subtitler

52:59 Startup Idea 8: Airline Deals Aggregator

1:00:05 Startup Idea 9: Quickbooks for specific niche

1:07:47 The Goal of SIP

1:11:50 The Power of the Internet

1:16:26 High level Content Strategy

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - Bootstrapping Through a Bear Market with Noah Kagan
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07/07/22 • 60 min

Are you trying to grow your side project from hobby to profession? In today’s episode we examine how building has changed in 2022, share why so many entrepreneurs fall into the same trap, and divulge the secret to scaling a profitable business without VC funding. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Noah Kagan, CEO and founder of AppSumo, who was able to build his company with negative Net Working Capital. Noah shares the critical mistakes that led him to succeed, offers insights into where the next era of entrepreneurs will come from, and explains why everyone needs a personal “council of wise men.”

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Sahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom

Greg Isenberg: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg

Production & Marketing Team: https://penname.co/

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - The Metaverse & How It Will Change the World with Matthew Ball
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07/14/22 • 69 min

Will the Metaverse replace the internet? Today's guest brings in a diverse background at the intersection of technology, society, and creativity to help us answer this question and sort the signal from the noise. In this episode, we explore the secret to success, examine how the Metaverse will revolutionize the world, and predict just how this new world will look. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Matthew Ball; the CEO of Epyllion, a managing partner at Ball Metaverse Research, and a thought leader on all things Metaverse. Matthew explains why the worlds smartest are building in Meta, shares what he looks at for investments and founders, and divulges secrets from his new book “The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize the World.

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Sahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom

Production & Marketing Team: https://penname.co/

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-it-happens/id1593424985

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - Anything Is Possible with David Friedberg
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03/03/22 • 67 min

David Friedberg (@friedberg), founder and CEO of The Production Board (TPB), is working to reimagine global systems in order to solve some of the biggest sustainability problems we face today. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explain why the best path forward is using the latest science and technology innovations to meet the trends of human desire and consumption. An extreme optimist, Dave shares his positive outlook on scientific iteration, the changing brand landscape, and how Cana is revolutionizing the bottled beverage industry.

Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - Keeping it Real with Danny Trinh

Keeping it Real with Danny Trinh

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10/11/22 • 65 min

Are you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by Danny Trinh, a new product designer at Snapchat, who learned to build with Greg through shared suffering and triumphs. Together they share the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset, offer their lessons learned for the next generation, and explain why the best advice can be to trust your gut.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,
creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive
episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.

https://latecheckout.substack.com

FIND ME ON SOCIAL:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com

Danny Trinh: https://twitter.com/dtrinh

SHOW NOTES

00:00 Sneak Peek

00:47 Greg’s First Trip to Silicon Valley

03:42 The WHY behind TRWIH Podcast

05:21 The Future of Web Invites: Partiful

10:55 The Eventbrite UX

12:02 Why Web3 is like Web2

16:08 Building Web2 in SF circa 2008

23:18 Missing Vine

25:08 Lessons to the Next Generation

29:30 VCs versus Builders

39:39 100% Unfiltered

44:37 Driving Tanks

48:07 Danny Trinh’s State of Web3

56:02 Experimenting in Web3

1:02:50 Finding Danny Trinh

1:05:47 Thanks for Listening

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - The Laws of Community Building with Natalie Ellis
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09/22/22 • 61 min

Why are you waiting to build your community? In today's episode, we explain why the time is now to start creating, share the five tests to prove community exists, share how to have community members engage with one another, and so much more. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg, are joined by Natalie Ellis, a self-taught entrepreneur who bootstrapped her way to a community-based company that generates over $6 million per year in recurring revenue. You won't want to miss this episode.

►► Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

►► This episode is brought to you by Retool https://retool.com/

Retool is the fast way to build your own custom internal tools for your business. With a complete library of 100+ fully-featured, accessible UI components that you can drag and drop into any interface, Retool’s platform lets you build the custom internal tools your team needs, 10x faster.

Thousands of teams at companies like Amazon, DoorDash, and NBC collaborate around custom-built Retool apps to operate faster and better. Also, teams of up to five can build Retool apps for free. We're huge fans of the product! If you want to learn more, go to https://retool.com/

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:

Natalie Ellis: https://twitter.com/natalieellis91

Sahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom

Greg Isenberg: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg

Production & Marketing Team: https://penname.co/

FIND US ON SOCIAL

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_trwih

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trwih

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_trwih

Web: https://trwih.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aB0v6amo3a8hgTCjlTlvh

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-it-happens/id1593424985

SHOW NOTES

00:00 Sneak Peek

00:57 Loving Cold Exposure

05:36 Why Start-Ups are like Ice baths

07:30 Natalie’s First “Little” Business

13:57 Creating Products from Community

17:47 Community VS Audience

23:05 Generating Engagement & Creating Culture

28:40 The Messy Middle

37:50 Content to Grow, Build, or Sell

41:00 Optimizing Funnels and Adding Value

46:46 Building and Safeguarding the BossBabe Brand

54:05 The Laws for Community Building

58:50 Finding Natalie Ellis

1:00:42 Thanks for Listening

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - Startup ideas brainstorm (steal this $100k/month idea)
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06/10/24 • 24 min

Join us for a jam session where I break down several startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are promising or problematic, and reveal the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. In this episode, we explore diverse opportunities, including affiliate websites, loyalty programs, DTC brands, and more. Discover the evaluation techniques and growth strategies that can help you build your next successful startup. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are interested in entrepreneurial tactics, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a thriving startup!

🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:
https://www.communityempire.co/free-course

🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.

You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!

Spots are limited.

https://www.communityempire.co/

📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:

https://www.gregisenberg.com

70,000+ people are already subscribed.

FIND ME ON SOCIAL

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

To scale your revenue faster with conversion-focused creative sign up to https://designscientist.com

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
01:25 First business: Newsletter focused on summarizing scientific journals
08:38 Second business: Loyalty program for gamers
11:48 Third business: Carnivore snacks DTC brand
15:29 Fourth business: Content website for plugs and adaptors
17:56 Fifth business: Newsletter focused on QSBS and 83b startups
19:41 Sixth business: Fantasy League for real-life physical activities

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The Startup Ideas Podcast - The Wolf of All Streets, Scott Melker

The Wolf of All Streets, Scott Melker

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01/27/22 • 67 min

Scott Melker isn't your average crypto expert. Then again, crypto isn't exactly your average area of investing, which might explain his incredible knowledge and success in the space. On this episode, we invited The Wolf of All Streets onto Where It Happens to help predict the future of crypto, learn new investing approaches, and find out why diversification might be one of the most misunderstood pieces of investing advice. If you ever thought that maybe your window of opportunity has passed, Scott shows it's never too late to make a big splash.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

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This episode is brought to you by Beam. We can’t get enough of their Dream Powder. We both personally take this before bed a few times a week and wake up refreshed in the morning. Their nano-CBD helps improve your body’s ability to absorb CBD, making their product the perfect supplement before you go to bed. And now Beam is offering $20 off any order of $75 or more with the code ROOM at beamorganics.com/room

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In the first episode of Where It Happens, Howard Lindzon (@howardlindzon) -- the man behind StockTwits and early Robinhood investor -- helps us rethink the financial industry, places big bets on Web3, and presents a new way to think about investing. And, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) provide the Where It Happens community with a task that kept Greg up all night.

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Special thanks to our sponsors Mercury and AppSumo.

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How many episodes does The Startup Ideas Podcast have?

The Startup Ideas Podcast currently has 162 episodes available.

What topics does The Startup Ideas Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneur, Podcasts, Entrepreneurship and Business.

What is the most popular episode on The Startup Ideas Podcast?

The episode title 'Money, Wealth, and Personal Holding Companies with Michael Karnjanaprakorn' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Startup Ideas Podcast?

The average episode length on The Startup Ideas Podcast is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Startup Ideas Podcast released?

Episodes of The Startup Ideas Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Startup Ideas Podcast?

The first episode of The Startup Ideas Podcast was released on Nov 3, 2021.

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