First Dollar Academy

Update: I Got a Job

I'm taking a short break from podcasting to focus on my new role. Listen to the full update here. Where you can find Jeremy: Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/ Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Iteration Can Save Your Business

Cortney Ketchum, founder of The Review Mediator, shares her journey as an entrepreneur in the reputation management space. Courtney emphasizes the importance of networking, building a strong online presence, and staying persistent in the face of rejection. She also highlights the value proposition of her business, which focuses on resolving online review disputes between businesses, consumers, and review sites. Courtney's story serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, showcasing the power of determination and adaptability. References: Survey - https://forms.fillout.com/t/3weGfLbQtyus Where you can find Cortney: Website - https://www.thereviewmediator.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortney-ketchum-118b426/ Where you can find Jeremy: Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/ Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Build a Video Production Business

Chen Zhao discusses how he took his love of photography and videography while working as an engineer and turned it into a profitable business. Zhao won his first client and immediately quit his day job. Unsure if it was sustainable, Zhao reflects on the importance of having a portfolio and business knowledge in creative industries and shares his strategies for convincing clients to trust him to craft their vision. He shares his goals of growing his agency and potentially branching out into other industries. First Dollar Academy Survey - https://forms.fillout.com/t/3weGfLbQtyus Where you can find Chen: - Website: https://www.rawmenmedia.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realchenzhao/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawmenmedia Where you can find Jeremy: Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/ Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secrets of Building a Marketplace App

Alex Campbell, founder and CEO of SavorWe, shares his journey from consulting to starting a food marketplace connecting chefs with customers. SavorWe was built to generate unique experiences for customers in their dream locations. However, Alex discusses how difficult it was to launch the app and the ongoing challenges around the dynamics of expanding marketplace applications. Combined with his passion for food and technology, Alex discusses how SavorWe uses data to curate personalized menus and create memorable events. Campbell is also the co-founder of Founder House, a community for entrepreneurs, and highlights the importance of building a supportive network. References: Your Next Five Moves - https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Five-Moves-Business/dp/1982154802 First Dollar Academy Survey - https://forms.fillout.com/t/3weGfLbQtyus Where you can find Alex: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcampbell19/ Website - https://savorwe.com/ Founder House - https://www.founderhousechicago.com/ Where you can find Jeremy: Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/ Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Leveraging Community to Build A Business

Myngly founder and CEO, Sara Doutt, shares her journey of building a networking app and provides insights into the challenges and successes of being a non-technical founder. She emphasizes the importance of starting with a community and listening to user feedback to create a valuable product. Sara discusses the funding landscape and the need for partners who align with the company's vision. She also highlights the significance of perseverance, patience, and adaptability in the entrepreneurial journey. References: * Google for Startups - https://startup.google.com/ * Texas Young Professionals - https://texasyoungprofessionals.com/ * The DEC Network - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedecnetwork/posts/?feedView=all * App Masters - https://appmasters.com/ Where you can find Sara: * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-doutt/ * Website - https://myngly.com/ * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mynglyapp/ Where you can find Jeremy: * Website - www.jeremymuhiu.com * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/ * Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.