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Understanding Companies From the Inside Out
20:47 - 26:28 (05:41)
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the difference between analyzing companies through biographies versus understanding them from the inside out through job ads and conversations with employees. Through this method, one can get a better understanding of a company's self-perception, customer acquisition, and business structure.
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The host shares an example of how she used Newspapers.com to learn about the background of Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quick and Loans, and found it fascinating to read firsthand knowledge of how the company was built and their philosophy on business.
20:47 - 22:00 (01:12)
Summary
The host shares an example of how she used Newspapers.com to learn about the background of Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quick and Loans, and found it fascinating to read firsthand knowledge of how the company was built and their philosophy on business.
ChapterUnderstanding Companies From the Inside Out
Episode#223 - Sam & Shaan Bet $500, Ozy Media Scam, Why Google is Dying, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about searching for job opportunities and how some job boards or websites mention their reach of audience.
22:00 - 23:35 (01:35)
Summary
The speaker talks about searching for job opportunities and how some job boards or websites mention their reach of audience.
ChapterUnderstanding Companies From the Inside Out
Episode#223 - Sam & Shaan Bet $500, Ozy Media Scam, Why Google is Dying, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares that interviewing at a competitor's company or recruiting people who have worked there are ways to obtain competitive intelligence.
23:35 - 24:32 (00:57)
Summary
The speaker shares that interviewing at a competitor's company or recruiting people who have worked there are ways to obtain competitive intelligence. He also recommends using newspapers.com to investigate job ads that reveal information about the company's past.
ChapterUnderstanding Companies From the Inside Out
Episode#223 - Sam & Shaan Bet $500, Ozy Media Scam, Why Google is Dying, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker explains how analyzing job ads and firsthand accounts from the founders can provide insights into the launch and growth of successful companies like Twitter.
24:32 - 26:28 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker explains how analyzing job ads and firsthand accounts from the founders can provide insights into the launch and growth of successful companies like Twitter.