Episode
#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
46:51
Published: Fri May 08 2020
Description
Sam (@thesamparr) and Shaan (@shaanvp) shoot the shit about Airbnb's layoffs (3:21), Sam's carnivore diet & Goldbelly.com (5:52), Lambda school for technicians (14:07), Credible authority businesses like Gartner and HBR (24:31), Is buying youtube channels really a good business? (35:22) and the art of storytelling (43:41). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jordan Harbinger, a veteran in podcasting for over 13 years, advises on building successful podcasts and shares insights on the history and evolution of podcasts.
00:00 - 01:08 (01:08)
Summary
Jordan Harbinger, a veteran in podcasting for over 13 years, advises on building successful podcasts and shares insights on the history and evolution of podcasts.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
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Tony Hawk shares how he got involved in building skateparks in Ethiopia and the impact it has had on the local community.
01:08 - 06:10 (05:01)
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Tony Hawk shares how he got involved in building skateparks in Ethiopia and the impact it has had on the local community.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses their diet regime and planned cheat day, where they have ordered their favorite food, a Texas dessert.
06:10 - 08:15 (02:05)
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The speaker discusses their diet regime and planned cheat day, where they have ordered their favorite food, a Texas dessert.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
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The speaker shares how gifting his wife her favorite treats from her hometown is an amazing gift and talks about ordering food from various cities in the US.
08:15 - 10:07 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker shares how gifting his wife her favorite treats from her hometown is an amazing gift and talks about ordering food from various cities in the US.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
The hosts discuss how influential figures in the business world, such as Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss, can shape consumer behavior by promoting certain products and describing them as "connoisseurs".
10:07 - 14:03 (03:56)
Summary
The hosts discuss how influential figures in the business world, such as Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss, can shape consumer behavior by promoting certain products and describing them as "connoisseurs".
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
A man came up with an idea to start a business which helps people repair appliances and make money by doing it.
14:03 - 17:30 (03:26)
Summary
A man came up with an idea to start a business which helps people repair appliances and make money by doing it. The business concept is similar to Airbnb as it fills a gap in the market and helps people in need.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
Gig economy companies like Uber, in order to succeed, need to build up supply and demand in each city they operate in, similar to creating a marketplace, and will need funding to bridge the gap in the initial stages of building up their network.
17:30 - 23:22 (05:51)
Summary
Gig economy companies like Uber, in order to succeed, need to build up supply and demand in each city they operate in, similar to creating a marketplace, and will need funding to bridge the gap in the initial stages of building up their network.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
The episode discusses the importance of not just focusing on improving one's core competency but also learning how to grow and get customers.
23:22 - 27:11 (03:49)
Summary
The episode discusses the importance of not just focusing on improving one's core competency but also learning how to grow and get customers. The conversation touches on a story about a successful locksmith who learned how to rank on Google and leverage his customer base to expand his business.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
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The dilemma of balancing building a massive sales culture and creating the best product, all while dealing with executives who trust companies like Gartner to make purchasing decisions, is explored.
27:11 - 30:30 (03:19)
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The dilemma of balancing building a massive sales culture and creating the best product, all while dealing with executives who trust companies like Gartner to make purchasing decisions, is explored. The role of salespeople in a company and the impact of having a charismatic leader like Elon Musk who doesn't prioritize sales are also discussed.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
Using reliable sources is crucial when it comes to market research.
30:30 - 34:49 (04:19)
Summary
Using reliable sources is crucial when it comes to market research. Companies should pay attention to where their data is coming from to make informed decisions.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
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The speaker advises against buying other people's YouTube channels as a strategy for generating cash flow, claiming it is not the most creative approach.
34:49 - 39:19 (04:30)
Summary
The speaker advises against buying other people's YouTube channels as a strategy for generating cash flow, claiming it is not the most creative approach. Instead, he recommends getting creative and utilizing content marketing for sales.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
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The speaker expresses his opinion on the difference between working at companies that create meaningful products versus those that are purely clickbait.
39:20 - 44:00 (04:40)
Summary
The speaker expresses his opinion on the difference between working at companies that create meaningful products versus those that are purely clickbait.
Episode#73 - On-Demand Appliance Technicians, Credible Authority Businesses & Homesick Food Delivery
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker highly recommends a book on the art of storytelling, stating that it has helped them become a better storyteller and capture people's attention effectively through their storytelling.
44:00 - 47:01 (03:00)
Summary
The speaker highly recommends a book on the art of storytelling, stating that it has helped them become a better storyteller and capture people's attention effectively through their storytelling.