Hola amigo, It’s December, and as the year wraps up, I’ve been doing some thinking. You know, the good ol’ “let’s reflect on everything” end-of-year vibe. Today I wanted to share 9 of my biggest learnings from 2024 (and my goals for 2025): 1- Stop playing the blame game There’s t … | Continue reading
Check out AppSumo’s black friday sale – biggest sale of the year on software tools. ~~ It’s Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. One month since I last wrote to you. How are you? I miss you. Since my daughter was born I’ve slowed down on content—one piece a month now. She just turned … | Continue reading
I’m pedaling my bike up a steep hill in Austin. It’s steeeeep. I look up as far as I can see–and all I can think about is how I’m going to give up early. “I can just skip the last part of my ride. I’ve ridden enough. No one will even know.” I shake my […] The post A few thoughts … | Continue reading
It’s been over a month since I published a piece of content on the internet… What happened? Where did I go? The short answer: I had a baby 👶 The long answer: I’ve been pausing to reflect on how I can better live in alignment with what feels right (right now). Let me expla … | Continue reading
Listen to our full conversation on Spotify or iTunes Meet my ex-CEO, Ayman Al-Abdullah. He joined AppSumo in 2016, and took the company from $5M to $70 million per year in revenue in only 6 years. Now, as a CEO coach, Ayman helps 7-figure CEOs get to 9-figure by working less. Her … | Continue reading
Listen to this email instead 🙂 – Spotify – iTunes When I walked into the first floor of the Facebook building on University Avenue, in Palo Alto, I wasn’t sure if I was in a frat house or a startup. There were cables falling from the ceilings, people running around and I … | Continue reading
Who’s Sam? He’s the founder of Hampton and co-host of My First Million podcast and his new show Moneywise. He was annoying when I first met him, well sometimes he can still be annoying today 😆 BUT he’s someone I’ve become close friends with and have been regularly admirin … | Continue reading
Listen to our full conversation: Spotify – iTunes You’re crushing it as a commercial real estate broker. Your biggest deal was for $62M!! But then the housing market bottoms out and you’re forced to file for bankruptcy. What then? How do you respond? This was the dilemma Peter Ma … | Continue reading
This week’s email is about Dr. Cal Newport: Full-time professor at Georgetown University Author of multiple best-selling books Has ZERO social media He also has a new book called ‘Slow Productivity’ about how to accomplish more (without burning out). It’s helping me think about s … | Continue reading
Listen to my full conversation with Bill on YouTube Go to college, get good grades, find a ‘stable’ job, work 40 hours a week in a boring cubicle, work until you’re 65+, and save your best adventures until retirement. Who decided this was the norm? Recently, I spoke with Bill Per … | Continue reading
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the marketing strategies I use to promote the book. In a previous podcast, I broke down the launch of Million Dollar Weekend (Spotify – iTunes). Today, I want to break down the 3-part system I’m using to continue 24/7 marketing my book a … | Continue reading
Our newest product BreezeDoc did $60,093+ in 40 days. It’s our 4th product in the last 3 years on track to generate $1m in revenue in ~12 months. Last week, I sat down with David Kelly, the General Manager for AppSumo Originals to share exactly how we ideate, build, test, and lau … | Continue reading
I hung out with a Million Dollar Weekend reader for a weekend. I swear he’s not stoned haha Eli had just graduated from college and was on a mission to help feed those in need in Philadelphia. He was the winner of my podcast with Tim Ferriss – who can take the most action in […] … | Continue reading
This email is from THIS video When I started AppSumo, my goal was to make $3,000/mo. That way, I could work on the beaches of Thailand while doing work that I WANTED to do. In my first year, I brought in $0 for myself. Last year, I brought in $3.3m in income (It’s insane to […] T … | Continue reading
Last week, I met someone with a net worth of $100m in cash. He has 0 social media, and you wouldn’t recognize him on the streets. He asked to stay anonymous, so for this post, let’s say his name is “John”. (He did drive up in a $250k sports car but inside the restaurant, he […] T … | Continue reading
Happy THURSDAY! Summer is finally here…here’s what’s been going on… ✅ What happened: YouTube. Filmed 3 videos, including a FIRE interview with Bill Perkins from Die with Zero. Can’t wait for you to see it. AppSumo. Announced the Tesla Cybertruck giveaway! 8 days left to enter. 48 … | Continue reading
I’ve been doing the Noah Kagan Presents podcast (spotify – itunes) since 2017. Recently, we crossed 350+ episodes. In that time, I’ve interviewed SO many interesting people – including solopreneurs, billionaires, CEOS, athletes, moms, and celebrities. Here’s the BEST 5 lessons fr … | Continue reading
I get asked all the time about my skincare routine. I’m 42. Started it at 25. Most of it – I credit my genetics (thanks Mom and Dad!!) So that’s tip #1: Choose better parents. Just kidding 😂 In all seriousness, skincare for guys doesn’t get talked about enough. Few like t … | Continue reading
My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Click here to enter. Here is your Harvard Business Review hook-up with 10% off a subscription for access to business advice articles and their world-class case studies. Go to hbr.or … | Continue reading
HAPPY THURSDAY! This year for Sumo Day, we’re giving away a Cybertruck!! (I wish I could win, but I’m not eligible 😢) Enter here for a chance to win: https://appsumo.com/sumoday/giveaway Now onto this week’s article 🤝 == At AppSumo, we spend nearly $1m a year on s … | Continue reading
My company AppSumo is running an insane giveaway right now, where we are giving away a Cybertruck! Click here to enter. Today we’re re-running our awesome episode with Justin Welsh (Check him out on Twitter)! This guy is so IMPRESSIVE, and was one of our most popular episodes las … | Continue reading
FiveTaco is the easiest way to find software for solopreneurs, from productivity tools, to the latest AI tech to help run your business. There’s something truly inspiring about immigrants who overcome significant challenges to achieve remarkable success by coming to America. In t … | Continue reading
This email is from THIS podcast – iTunes – Spotify It’s 2006. My buddy Dave McClure introduced me to a guy named Aaron who was building a product called mint.com (at the time it was called MyMint). I was super impressed. “This is the best product I’ve ever seen,” I told him. I no … | Continue reading
Happy THURSDAY! Happy SPRING! Quick update on what’s been going on before this week’s email… ✅ What happened: Florida trip. Much needed family time. Booked a photoshoot for my pregnant wife with a lady who has grown a 6-figure maternity photography business while raising 3 kids. … | Continue reading
BreezeDoc is the simple way to sign documents digitally. Pay just $9 once, and get it forever (no expensive subscriptions here). In today’s episode, it’s all about landing those big-paying jobs by working for free. That’s right, you heard me, that’s no pay today BUT… a huge one d … | Continue reading
This email is from THIS podcast – Spotify – iTunes My #1 regret in life: I wish I had taken myself and dating more seriously in my 20s. Why? Because having a great life partner is one of the BIGGEST life upgrades you can make. Today, I want to share 8 pieces of Brutally Honest [… … | Continue reading
📚 Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! This week, I caught up with Laura Roeder, a dear friend who also happens to be an exceptionally skilled businesswoman. She is the Founder of a coaching software business called Paperbell. We chat … | Continue reading
Got amazing feedback on the first brutally honest BUSINESS advice email… so we’re back with PART 2!! If you’re new, my business (AppSumo.com) is about to do $100M in revenue this year. But before that, I was rejected by Microsoft and Google (twice!). Fired by both Facebook and Mi … | Continue reading
AppSumo is about to do $100M in revenue this year. But before that: Rejected by Microsoft and Google (twice!) Fired by both Facebook and Mint after less than a year And built 20+ startups that didn’t work out In short… I’ve made A LOT of mistakes. Today, I want to share 9 pieces … | Continue reading
📚 Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! Today Noah Chats with Chris Hutchins, host of “All the Hacks“, about the growth of his podcast and the art of making bold asks. In this conversation, you’ll hear Chris’s masterclass in ‘The Power … | Continue reading
Happy THURSDAY! A quick update on what’s been going on in my life since the launch of Million Dollar Weekend (then onto my billionaire lessons). What happened in March: Got MARRIED and baby due soon. 💍👶 Huge personal news. So grateful for my wife, Mafe. 🙏 … | Continue reading
This is from THIS episode – Spotify – iTunes Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn) once said “Entrepreneurship is like jumping off a cliff and building a parachute as you go down.” 😅🪂 I don’t know about you, but that sounds stupid and dangerous. It’s much simpler to … | Continue reading
I’m 42. The first 10 years of my career were a roller coaster of emotions: Rejected by MSFT Rejected by Google (2x) Fired by FB after 9 months Fired by mint .com after 10 months Built 20+ startups that didn’t work out But I’ve also: Built AppSumo to $100M/year in revenue Grew my … | Continue reading
“I get all tense, then I start to stutter, and then I forget what I’m supposed to say,” she said. I was sitting on stage at the SXSW event when a woman named Robyn said she was afraid of public speaking. I asked if she’d come on stage. “Okay,” she said. She was shaking. I […] The … | Continue reading
Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! In this episode, Noah answers a question he frequently receives about managing the complexities of running a business, writing a book, and maintaining a long-distance relationship. So here are some great li … | Continue reading
Being an entrepreneur is a lot like being a scientist – you start with a hypothesis, run tests, and iterate as you go. At AppSumo, we’ve tested hundreds of strategies. Most failed. Some did okay. A handful propelled our business to new heights. Today, I’ll be revealing the 5 stra … | Continue reading
📚 Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! Being an entrepreneur is a lot like being a scientist – you start with a hypothesis, run tests, and iterate as you go. At AppSumo, we’ve tested hundreds of strategies. Most failed. Some did okay. … | Continue reading
Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! In this episode, Noah reveals all, sharing the exclusive never-before-released AppSumo Teammate Handbook. This is how AppSumo efficiently runs an $80 million business and nurtures an incredible company cult … | Continue reading
Get the NYT bestseller – milliondollarweekend.com – Available Everywhere! In this episode, Noah takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Weekend book cover journey, revealing the power of A/B testing and data-driven decision-making when choosing everything from the title … | Continue reading
A few days ago, my friend Neville wrote a tweet about how I “split tested” my way to the color of the cover for Million Dollar Weekend. In this email, I want to dive deeper into how we used testing and data to iterate our way to the current cover (and how you can use the same pri … | Continue reading
Jacqueline Samira is the Founder and CEO of Howdy.com, the $100 million-valued company shaking up the recruitment space. She shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solutio … | Continue reading
Someone asked me what my biggest lesson was from writing Million Dollar Weekend. My answer? We all can do harder things than we realize. Writing a book is hard. Building a business is also hard. But they’re not impossible. There’s been so much I’ve learned from creating Million D … | Continue reading
It’s finally time, the book is out, it’s on the shelves and ready for your beautiful eyes. Today we chat post-launch as I give my reflections on the release of my new book, “Million Dollar Weekend,” which soared to #16 on Amazon. From meticulous preparation for interviews to debr … | Continue reading
Today the roles reverse as Jon Youshaei takes the interviewer’s chair to get the scoop on Noah Kagan’s new book, ‘Million Dollar Weekend.’ We explore the main goals in crafting the book and devising a marketing plan, including the audacious aim of 1000 reviews on launch and how … | Continue reading
Today we are chatting with Mackenzie, a former corporate strategist from Apple and Warby Parker, who plans on taking on Hallmark & American Greetings by revolutionizing the greetings card industry through her Shopify store and newsletter. As an early reader of “Million Dollar W … | Continue reading
Today we chat with Patryk Gostek, a former YouTube consultant and former head of customer success at Tubics, as he shares his Million Dollar Weekend journey. Uncover the incredible transformation from being the “biggest procrastinator” to validating and setting up an entire busi … | Continue reading
Today we chat with Pat, a former YouTube consultant and former head of customer success at Tubics, as he shares his Million Dollar Weekend journey. Uncover the incredible transformation from being the “biggest procrastinator” to validating and setting up an entire business withi … | Continue reading
In this solo episode, Noah Kagan takes us behind the “Million Dollar Weekend” marketing campaign. From achieving impressive pre-sales to cultivating organic strategic partnerships, Noah breaks down the key elements that he hopes will contribute to the book’s success. This episod … | Continue reading