The strategy of bundling and unbundling is crucial for paid newsletters as it creates value for the consumer and encourages regular content creation from the writer.
The credibility of a publication like the Wall Street Journal or TechCrunch helps businesses who are not familiar with podcasts trust the value of the medium, making promotion to a new audience more accessible.
Joe Rogan talks about his admiration for Kirk Kerkorian, the longtime owner of MGM, and his incredible story of taking big gambles to build an empire. He also highlights the importance of email newsletters for successful businesses, using the example of a successful web news site that lacks an email newsletter.
The founder of Thrillist, Ben Lerer, invested in a drone delivery startup after watching a two minute YouTube video on the concept. By replacing carts with drones, customers can sit at home and control the delivery process.
The founder of a mentorship platform discusses the challenges of scaling his business, including managing a team of facilitators and navigating growth opportunities with big companies.