83: From Bankruptcy to $20m exit with Tim Fargo of Tweet Jukebox

83: From Bankruptcy to $20m exit with Tim Fargo of Tweet Jukebox

It's not easy to admit when you're wrong, but you'll rarely find a better time than when you're filing for personal bankruptcy. That's what Tim Fargo of Tweet Jukebox had to do when he was a young man in 1991 and found himself a little too in over his head. But today he's the founder of one of the most exciting and innovative social media automation engines in the world, right after selling his previous company for $20 million. So how does someone go from bankruptcy to $20 million? Well, you do it by paying attention and learning from your mistakes, which is exactly why Tim is where he is today. He's experienced both the lowest and highest points any entrepreneur can go through and he's walked away from a better businessman and all the wiser for it. We're very lucky to share with you today this episode of the Foundr podcast, in which he talks openly about the lessons he's learned throughout his career and all the different pitfalls and traps you need to avoid. If you ever wanted to learn from someone with over 25 years of highs and lows in the world of entrepreneurship, you don't want to miss this one. In this interview you will learn: What it's like to file for bankruptcy and how to recover from it The do's and dont's of cash flow management How to keep yourself in check and on the right track when starting a business The key steps to growing your business rapidly What you can learn from going broke & much more!

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423: Making Work Work for Humans with Oyster’s Tony Jamous

423: Making Work Work for Humans with Oyster’s Tony Jamous

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422: How to Put Your Audience First with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick and Michael Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential

422: How to Put Your Audience First with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick and Michael Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential

In 2011, Lauryn Evarts Bosstick was in college and looking for a community. When a sorority came knocking, Lauryn turned to blogging instead, asking herself the questions every entrepreneur asks: How ...

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421: Why People Pay for Time Not Software with Rishi Mandal of Future

421: Why People Pay for Time Not Software with Rishi Mandal of Future

What's the secret to sustain healthy behaviors like exercise, diet, and stress management? Coaching.    Rishi Mandal discovered this while researching the challenges of America's health crisis. So, he...

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420: Starting a Multi-Million Dollar Swimwear Movement with Erin Deering of Triangl

420: Starting a Multi-Million Dollar Swimwear Movement with Erin Deering of Triangl

In 2014, Erin Deering gifted Triangl swimwear to relatively unknown legacy celebrities Hailey Bieber ( Baldwin) and Bella Hadid. Their friend, Kendall Jenner, loved the products and reached out to Eri...

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419: Why You Need TikTok Ads with Gerardo Perez of Marketing&

419: Why You Need TikTok Ads with Gerardo Perez of Marketing&

Are you ready to leverage the popularity of TikTok to grow your business? Gerardo Perez is the founder of Marketing&, one of the world's leading digital agencies focused on driving paid results on Tik...

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418: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Building the World’s #1 Ecommerce Platform

418: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Building the World’s #1 Ecommerce Platform

Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and president of Shopify. Harley was store #137 when he started on Shopify as a merchant in 2009. After law school, he joined the team at Shopify and hel...

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417: Why Going Off-Script Led to a Billionaire Business with Jamie Kern Lima of IT Cosmetics

417: Why Going Off-Script Led to a Billionaire Business with Jamie Kern Lima of IT Cosmetics

Jamie Kern Lima spent 2 years pitching QVC for a segment to promote her business, IT Cosmetics. She was about to go bankrupt when she finally got her shot on the network. But moments before going on a...

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416: The Power of One More with Author and Entrepreneur Ed Mylett

416: The Power of One More with Author and Entrepreneur Ed Mylett

How did Ed Mylett gain 3 million social media followers without spending a dollar on ads? Authenticity. Ed is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, performance coach, and speaker. He landed on the For...

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