From College Kid to Working with Kendrick Lamar and Tory Lanez — the Story of Sascha Guttfreund

What’s it like to start a company for $50… and sell it for $42 million? For many people, this might sound like a dream. But for Gary Levitt, it was reality. Learn how Gary had his email marketing company Mad Mimi acquired by GoDaddy, his recommendations on email marketing best practices, and tons more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/41

26 Syys 201721min

Micha Kaufman, the founder and CEO of Fiverr rarely gives interviews. He's too busy growing Fiverr from a bootstrapped company into a billion dollar success. But in today's episode, we hear from Micha on Fiverr's "one click" focus, how he grew Fiverr from nothing, and where he sees Fiverr in the future. Go behind-the-scenes with the founder of the "gig economy" and one of the most successful web 2.0 businesses today. Use these lessons to turn your own idea into a successful business. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/40

19 Syys 201723min

How many languages do you know? Most people only know one or two — but Guy Sharett became OBSESSED with language learning at a young age. As a kid, he would correct his parents’ grammar, and early in his career he would moonlight as a language learning teacher. Today, Guy built his passion into a full-time job and podcast called StreetWise Hebrew with over 1 million downloads. Learn Guy’s tips on language learning and turning passion into reality. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/39

12 Syys 201717min

Are you afraid to start a business in a crowded market? Don’t let fear stop you! Daniel Schreiber, the CEO and co-founder of Lemonade, is fighting 100-year-old competitors with his startup. Learn how Daniel is building a successful business in a crowded market — and how you can build your own business in a competitive market, too. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/38

5 Syys 201731min

Since I started my most recent companies, Sumo and AppSumo, I’ve been to India, Thailand, and more. Most recently, I spent a month working and traveling in Israel. Initially, this trip was about going back to the place where my father was born and disconnecting. But while I was out there, I met some of the world’s best entrepreneurs and it turned into much more. Learn 3 important lessons about business, life, and happiness from my time in Israel. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/37

29 Elo 20178min

Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with starting a company. But why? Starting a company is a lot of work, low pay in the early years, and an 80% rate of failure. Instead, Jonathan Siegel says more people should buy businesses — so he’s bought 29. Learn how Jonathan has bought companies and made them successful, the quickest way to 2x your business revenue, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/36

22 Elo 201733min

How do you overcome 190 rejections… but eventually make it HUGE as the brains behind the best movie ever made? For Ben Mezrich, the path wasn’t easy. Before he wrote the book which turned into the critically-acclaimed movie “The Social Network” he failed over and over. But Ben’s unconventional thinking eventually led him to success. Check out Ben’s lessons on succeeding in a competitive space — and how you can make it big. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/35

15 Elo 201725min