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In this episode, I chat with Pete Maldonado, co-founder of Chomps, about how they built a half-billion-dollar meat stick empire, ultimately becoming the number three meat snack brand in the U.S.
Despite facing significant setbacks, including personal bankruptcy and multiple failed businesses, Pete has propelled Chomps to meteoric success, securing shelf space in major chain stores like Trader Joe's and Costco.
Today, he shares how he leverages customer feedback, overcomes packaging challenges, and maintains a passionate, high-performing team culture.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
The importance of focusing on one thing and doing it exceptionally well. 
The critical role of strategic partnerships and the creative solutions used to navigate supply chain challenges.
How Chomps stays ahead in the competitive meat snack market.
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
 
Go buy Chomps at all your favorite retailers and also check out @petemaldonado on Instagram and on X
 
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about half-billion-dollar success stories, be sure to check out our Anonymous $500 Million Man episode – that's episode 357 in this feed.
 

Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com.
 
In today's episode, I caught up with a talented, award-winning author and professor of computer science at Georgetown University, Cal Newport. 
Cal’s books are a manifesto for digital minimalism and focus. In this episode he shares his strategies for maintaining efficiency particularly in large organizations where meetings can often be a substitute for poor time management.
We also explore how long-term goals can easily be broken down into actionable daily steps and the importance of grabbing control of our digital habits.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
 
What the difference is between office hours and meetings and why you should avoid the later
Why focus is the most in demand resource right in world with short attention span
How to balance the content creation algorithms without being on social media at all.
 
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
If you loved this episode and want to hear more about how we approach our content creation, check out an episode we made about Youtube strategy that’s Episode 310 in this feed.
Also check out Cal’s books at calnewport.com , his books ‘Deep Work’ and ‘So Good they Can’t Ignore You’ are  classics and he has a new book called ‘Slow Productivity’ out now.
Go check his podcast since that’s really his only social media outlet, Deep Questions with Cal Newport
 

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Bill Perkins, a successful hedge fund manager, film producer, author, and high-stakes poker player. Bill has created significant wealth through energy trading and uses his money wisely. 
Bill is all about finding values in meaningful experiences over material possessions. He also discusses his philosophy on balancing wealth, health, and time to achieve maximum life fulfillment. This episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking concepts that can inspire anyone to rethink their approach to wealth and happiness.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
How to leverage opportunities in your field of work and make millions.
How to avoid a cookie cutter life.
Why you shouldn’t wait until your retirement to experience your dreams.
 
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
If you loved this episode and want to hear more successful commodity trading stories, check the episode we did with Rafa Martinez, that’s episode 305 in this feed. 
Also Check out Bill’s book at diewithzerobook.com and @billperkins on Instagram and @bp22 on X
 

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend. The e-book version is on sale July 8-14, 2024 on Amazon, check it out. 
In this week's episode, I’m going behind the scenes on Charles Duhigg’s marketing strategy  and picking apart what he can do better, comparing what he does with other famous authors and my own experience on Million Dollar Weekend. This will be a book marketing playbook to turn any good book into a bestselling phenomenon.
I’m using Charle’s as an example here but everyone can take away some great marketing lessons whether you’re an author or not, you’re going to significantly boost your sales from implementing some of these simple overlooked tricks that can transform your marketing reach and impact.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
How to create seamless, automated marketing funnels 
Discover how to leverage social media platforms the right way.
Understand the importance of offering incentives and building a community.
 
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
 
If you loved this episode and want to hear more about my launch of Million Dollar Weekend go back and check out my launch strategy episode, that’s episode 335 in this feed. 
Check out Charles Duhigg and his books at charlesduhigg.com and on @charleduhigg on Instagram & @cduhigg on X.
You can also check out James Clear and his marketing approach at jamesclear.com and @jamesclear on Instagram & on X.

BreezeDoc, is a Docusign alternative that we just launched. If you hate paying a monthly subscription just to get documents signed, go to BreezeDoc.com and get a lifetime deal, pay one low price and use it forever. 
 
In this week's episode, I'm chatting with our very own David Kelly, who oversees our Originals Team releases at AppSumo. We’re going into the belly of the beast to see the guts and glory of developing a product we're incredibly proud of, BreezeDoc.
David and I discuss the challenges we faced, the strategies we employed, and the excitement of bringing BreezeDoc to life.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
The obstacles faced during the creation of a competitive product.
What a difference incorporating user feedback into the user interface can make
How to make a product stand out from the rest
 
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about our favorite tools at Appsumo go back a few weeks ago where we show you all the tools we use to run a $100 million company that’s episode 358 in this feed

If this episode inspires you to start your own business, check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start in just one weekend. 
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In today’s episode, you’re going to hear about a mad experiment we ran during the Million Dollar Weekend book launch on Tim Ferriss’s show. We put out a 48-hour challenge where the coolest, most interesting startup entrepreneur would win a weekend with me. 
Our winner, Eli, raised $65,000 in just 48 hours and blew us away with his dedication and inspiring mission to do good in his community, feeding those in need in Philadelphia.
The Community Grocer provides healthy food to underserved areas in Philadelphia. Our weekend together was filled with valuable entrepreneurial lessons, a lot of fun, and insights into staying focused and impactful in business and life.
 
In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
How to set clear measurable goals to work backwards from.
How to find what's working and double down. 
How to get your first budget boner!
 
All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.
 
If this episode has inspired you to dream big for your community, don't miss our conversation with John Paul Dejoria, where he shares how he leverages his $5 billion wealth for impactful philanthropic endeavors.
 
Check out and go support Eli Moraru’s non-profit - https://www.thecommunitygrocer.org/
Also @the.community.grocer on instagram and @tcgfamily on X