Tag: Business Strategy
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61: Nathan Hirsch, From $5k to $12 Million
Nathan Hirsch started a business called Free Up with $5k, then built it up over 4 years to earn 12 million dollars/year in revenue before selling it. Now he owns and manages several new businesses that we cover in this episode. He discusses the strategies he used to acquire his first customers and the lessons…
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56: Jeremy Parker, Co-Founder of Swag.com & Swag Space
Full Episode Summary Discover how Jeremy’s innovative approach to customer acquisition and branding propelled Swag.com to become the fastest-growing company in its sector, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Custom Ink. Now at the helm of Swag Space, Jeremy shares invaluable insights into starting from the top, the importance of focusing on unscalable things in…
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55: Arthur Petropoulos: Building to Sell – Strategies for Maximizing Business Value
Summary On First Customers 55 Arthur Petropoulos, Founder/Managing Partner at Hill View Partners, goes deep into the process of building a business with the intention to sell. Arthur shares valuable insights on enhancing enterprise value, strategic customer acquisition, and the pivotal roles of people, process, and product in preparing for a successful transaction. Episode Highlights…
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54: Marty M. Fahncke’s Billion-Dollar Journey
Summary: In episode 54 of the First Customers podcast I spoke with Marty M. Fahncke, a seasoned Acquisitions Advisor for Westbound Road. With a remarkable track record of over a billion in revenue and 450 million in acquisitions, Marty shares his invaluable experiences and insights on acquiring first customers, pricing strategies, and scaling businesses through…
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48: How CEO Shani Bocian grew Allermi by 800% in 12 months.
On episode 48 of the First Customers podcast I spoke with Shani Bocian, CEO of Allermi, an allergy care company. Her company has seen significant growth (800% over the past 12 months) and offers a unique product: the world’s first custom nasal spray. We discuss how she started the business, defined her target audience, and…
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44: Master of Crowdfunding, Eli Packouz, Explains His $2.5 million Dollar Kickstarter Campaign Success
In episode 44 of the First Customers podcast, I chat with the Eli Packouz, an inventor and crowd funding master. Eli created eight products over the last several years including his most recent and disruptive ‘Instafloss’. He shares the story of his exciting business adventures, how he recently raised $2.5 million from crowdfunding, and the…
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39: Mastering YouTube Lead Generation with Ali Schwanke
Watch or listen to the First Customers podcast across all major video and podcasting platforms. In episode 39 of the First Customers podcast, Ali Schwanke, a successful entrepreneur and YouTube influencer, shares her journey of leveraging YouTube to generate over a thousand leads. From her humble beginnings in a photography business to creating a top…