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If I Was Starting Today
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Sisällön tarjoaa Jim Huffman. Jim Huffman tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
What would you do if you were starting today? To help, here are half-baked startup ideas, growth marketing tactics, and stories from founders and creators - including my own journey as a bootstrapped business owner. All of the content is centered around helping founders, creators, and investors starting today.
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What would you do if you were starting today? To help, here are half-baked startup ideas, growth marketing tactics, and stories from founders and creators - including my own journey as a bootstrapped business owner. All of the content is centered around helping founders, creators, and investors starting today.
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×In this live session, Jim delves into the buzzword of the year: AI and its growth potential. We explore 11 AI prompts and tools designed to help businesses grow by working faster and smarter. Jim discusses strategic uses of custom GPTs, text and image generation, video creation, analytics, reporting, and website performance. We also share our experiences, both successes and roadblocks, in implementing these tools at our agency. Learn how these AI innovations can inspire and transform your business strategies, and discover practical steps to leverage AI effectively. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Introduction and Overview The Power of AI in Marketing and Growth Custom GPTs for Strategic Growth Efficient Email Marketing with AI AI-Driven Image Generation Video Generation with AI AI for Analytics and Reporting Optimizing Website Performance with AI Integrating AI Tools for Seamless Workflow Conclusion and Future Insights Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
In this episode, Jim and Jordan dive deep into the essentials of scaling Facebook and Instagram ads effectively, from a budget of $10 a day to $1,000 a day. The discussion covers critical aspects such as product-market fit, optimizing your website for conversions, segmenting ad campaigns, the importance of creative content, and more. Jordan also shares insider tips on managing advertising expectations, understanding conversion events, and a disciplined approach to budget increment. Practical examples, such as a case study with the brand 'Neat', are provided to illustrate successful strategies and approaches. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Setting Expectations Common Questions and Scaling Ads Preparing for Ad Launch Organic Sales and Business Analysis Market Positioning and Product Fit Website Optimization for Conversions Launching Your Ad Campaign Creative Strategies and Testing Scaling and Iterating Your Campaign Final Thoughts and Next Steps Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
Join me as I reflect on 2024, discussing the challenges of delegation, business growth, and personal development. I'll share my key takeaways from managing Growth Hit and Neat, including the importance of consistency and overcoming setbacks. Discover my top five mindset drivers, favorite books, and new strategies for achieving goals in 2025. From implementing 'the one thing' daily to planning dad-daughter dates, get inspired to make this year impactful and rewarding! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The Challenges of Delegation Reflecting on 2024 Growth Hit's Year of Consistency Mindset Shifts and Key Learnings Neat's First Year Under New Management Entrepreneurial Adventures and Speaking Engagements Looking Ahead to 2025 Personal Goals and Simplifying Life Resources: My 2024 Recap Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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In this episode, we explore 10 powerful leverage points that can transform your business and double your revenue. From optimizing ad creative and pricing strategies to innovative marketing tactics and global expansion, discover actionable insights and real-world case studies that demonstrate the impact of pulling the right levers. Learn how companies like Hotmail, Dollar Shave Club, Airbnb, and others achieved massive success through smart leverage points. Perfect for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to work smarter, not harder. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tripling Revenue with Simple Strategies Mindset Shift: Focusing on High-Impact Activities Identifying Leverage Points in Your Business High-Leverage Actions: Ad Creative, Pricing, and Offers Case Studies: Hall of Fame Leverage Points Practical Examples: Implementing Leverage Points Growth Hit: Leveraging Content and Offers Conclusion: Recap and Final Thoughts Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
In this episode, Jim shares a recent webinar he hosted about the critical importance of understanding traffic to achieve aggressive growth goals. Discover the difference between demand capture and demand creation based on your business's seasonality. In this episode Jim provides a step-by-step guide to determine if you have a traffic problem, strategies for diversifying your traffic sources, and methods to determine your customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and churn rate. Additionally, he offers practical examples for e-commerce and B2B companies, highlighting real-world applications and success stories. He introduces the concept of a growth calendar for planning marketing activities and allocating budgets effectively. This actionable guide is essential for any marketer looking to master traffic optimization and growth strategy. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Understanding Seasonality and Demand Capture Identifying Traffic Problems and Diversification Knowing Your Numbers: Customer Acquisition and Lifetime Value Optimizing Cost Per Acquisition and Pricing Strategies Exploring Traffic Options Based on Budget Building a Growth Calendar Mapping Out Your Growth Calendar Projections and Testing Strategies Understanding Trackable and Non-Trackable Sales Factoring in Seasonality Targeting Different Customer Stages Real-World Examples of Growth Strategies Effective Paid Advertising Techniques Final Thoughts and Encouragement Resources: Resources: Knowtoa Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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1 Are AI searches serving up you or your competitors? Hack ChatGPT results with Mike Buckbee (#194) 43:38
In this episode, Jim interviews Mike Buckbee, a software and SaaS entrepreneur, to discuss the impact of AI-driven search on SEO and paid search strategies. Mike explains how AI is becoming more dominant in search results, potentially affecting traditional SEO and PPC efforts. They delve into Mike’s latest project, Knowatoa, which helps companies understand their AI search ranking and make informed decisions to improve visibility in AI-driven searches. They also touch on the importance of content, sentiment analysis, and common mistakes companies make with AI data collection bots. Join them as they explore the evolving landscape of search and how marketers can stay ahead of the curve. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Impact of AI on SEO and Paid Search Strategies Common Mistakes and AI Data Collection Mike's Tool for AI Search Ranking Conference Insights and AI in Marketing Google's AI Models and Ranking Sentiment Analysis and AI AI Models and Data Sources SEO Strategies for AI and Traditional Search Impact of AI on Paid Search Google's E-commerce Integration Adapting to AI in SEO Mike's AI Tool How the Tool Works Onboarding and Pricing Dynamic AI Models Bootstrapping and User Growth Resources: Knowtoa Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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In this episode, Jim shares a recent live talk prepared for the launch of the Growth Marketing Operating System—a framework for identifying and overcoming growth blockers. This talk focuses on increasing conversions and improving your conversion rate, tackling common issues such as poor lead generation and low e-commerce sales. Jim delves into strategies like creating urgency, developing activation offers, and using the right offer formula. He also shares examples from successful companies illustrate how they overcame conversion challenges and scaled their operations. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Introduction to Growth Marketing Operating System Identifying Growth Blockers Key Questions to Diagnose Conversion Issues Unpacking the Irresistible Offer Formula Case Studies of Successful Offers Spectrum of Activation Strategies Real-World Examples of Activation Offers Building in Public: Our Own Experiments Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
Today Jim is joined by one of the original masterminds of the product led growth strategy, Wes Bush of Productled.com. Wes and Jim get incredibly tactical as they go through step by step on how to decide if product led growth is a good match for your company and how to implement if it is. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE What is Product Led Growth (PLG) Iconic Examples of Product Led Growth Evaluating PLG for Your Business Implementing a Product Led Strategy Identifying Your Ideal User Crafting an Effective Offer Addressing Objections and Highlighting Advantages Crafting a Compelling Offer Frictionless Onboarding Strategies Optimizing Pricing for Value Data-Driven Decision Making Implementing Product-Led Growth Building a People-Based Business Resources: Productled.com Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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This week, Jim shares an excerpt from a recent live coaching event where he demonstrated how to unblock growth through better and more effective positioning tactics. Jim gets tactical and draws from real life examples through case studies and a look inside Neat Apparel and Growth Hit. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Understanding Positioning Evaluation Effective frameworks Crafting your pitch Targeting different personas Conversion rate optimization Case Studies: Rocket Money, Warby Parker, Figma, Spanx, etc. Real-world application with Neat and GrowthHit Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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Jim and Yonathan break down another Iconic piece of writing as they talk about David Sacks Substack article titled Your Startup is a Movement . They go over the main points and discuss what they agree and disagree with as well as contextualizing some of the ideas for new startup founders. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Marketing a Movement 13 Steps defined Favorite Quotes Attacking the status quo Punching Up not Down What makes this iconic Who should read this Resources: Your Startup is a Movement David Sacks Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
Jim is joined by Jordan Summers during a Linkedin live stream where they discuss tactics and strategies for navigating the holiday season, including the all important Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They get tactical with strategies for companies at different stages of growth and provide a blueprint on how to make it through and meeting your goals. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The importance of black Friday and cyber monday Should Your Business Compete? Holiday Season strategies Balancing discounts and margins Maximizing customer engagement Setting goals Crafting Effective Offers Understanding Ad Spend and CPMs Scaling ad campaigns effectively Ad creative strategies Landing pages and websites Understanding Ad Spend and CPMs Post-Holiday Marketing Strategies Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
In this episode, Yonathan and Jim discuss the urgency of adopting AI in their agency to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, and discuss the essential tools businesses need to succeed in the future. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The Urgency of AI Adoption Insights from AI Experts Impact of AI on Business Models Balancing Strategy and Execution Implementing AI in Our Workflow Exploring AI Tools and Applications Building a Data-Driven Future Integrating AI into Daily Routines Team Collaboration and AI Resources: AI-First Book Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
In this episode, Jim shares a recent LinkedIn Live presentation he gave explaining tactics and advice on how to unblock growth for any business regardless of size. Jim gets into specifics using examples from best-in-class businesses as well a peek behind the curtain at what's happening in Growth Hit and Neat Apparel. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Understanding the “stuck” phase What season are you in Identifying blockers Effective positioning Overcoming conversion issues Customer Acquisition strategies Activation techniques How to make an offer Traffic Growth calendars Resources: WATCH the Video HERE Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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1 Using Comedy to Hit 250M People & The 5 Rules of Humor When Advertising | Kleier Brothers (#186) 43:33
On this episode, Jim is joined by Ryan and Sean Kleier, two comedians who have taken their successes in show business and translated them into the world of marketing. They get tactical on how you can incorporate the art and science of comedy to improve your marketing campaigns. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Importance of authenticity Creative process Packaging and execution Tweaking A/B testing Pitfalls of data reliance The value of bombing Comedy and branding The business of creativity Recognition Virality Resources: https://www.kleierbrothers.com/ Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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This week, Jim is joined by Natalie Ellis of Bossbabe to talk about how to grow an engaged community in 2023. Things get tactical as Natalie discusses the importance of focus and developing content systems. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Focusing on one channel: Youtube, Email, or Podcast The value of quality content Community building tactics The difference between audience and community Content Machines Personal growth and evolution Resources: Bossbabe Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHit Jim Huffman website Jim's Linkedin Jim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)…
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