First Dollar Academy

Update: I Got a Job

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:18:45 GMT

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/

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How Iteration Can Save Your Business

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:03 GMT

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/

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How to Build a Video Production Business

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:30 GMT

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/

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The Secrets of Building a Marketplace App

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:54 GMT

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/

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Leveraging Community to Build A Business

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:22 GMT

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/

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How Alternative Funding Can Breath Life Into a Startup (Kaitlyn Hurley)

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:12 GMT

Kaitlyn Hurley, co-founder of Bracketology, helped build the number one fantasy sports platform for reality TV. After nearly a decade as a marketing professional, Hurley's passion for reality TV and fantasy sports led her to create Bracketology as a passion project. Years later, her idea has turned into a thriving business.

Bracketology initially launched as a web application, but experienced significant user growth when releasing its mobile app in January of 2024.

Listen to Hurley discuss growing the business while focusing on continued user acquisition, partnerships with TV networks, and the future of paid daily fantasy.

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Where to find Kaitlyn

- Website: https://bracketology.tv/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyndhurley/

- Email: kaitlyn@bracketology.tv

Where to find Jeremy:

- Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/

- Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/

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How a Non-Techie Helped Build a Startup Giant (Luisa Castellanos

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:18 GMT

Luisa Castellanos, the co-founder of Science On Call, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the evolution of her business. From creating and selling stuffed animals in middle school to building a growing tech startup, Luisa lays out her path to founding a juggernaut in hospitality support.

Science On Call, a tech-enabled IT support company for the restaurant industry, launched in January of 2020 and faced major challenges during the pandemic as restaurants shuttered their doors. To save the business, Luisa and her co-founder adjusted their pricing and narrowed down their services to better serve their target market.

Listen to how Science On Call is building world-class solutions for your favorite restaurants.

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Where to find Luisa:

- Website - https://scienceoncall.com/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-castellanos

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lululuisaaaa_palz/

Where to find Jeremy:

- Website - https://www.jeremymuhiu.com/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-muhiu-0a082250/

- Newsletter - https://jeremymuhiu.substack.com/

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How Business Formation Can Supercharge Your Startup (Kristi Zuhlke)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:00:31 GMT

Kristi Zuhlke Stewart is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of company-building experience. Kristi shares her journey as a founder, starting with her first business in college and her experience working at Procter & Gamble. She discusses the importance of starting a business based on a consumer problem or insight, rather than just a piece of technology. Kristi also highlights the challenges and lessons learned from her previous businesses and the importance of networking and seeking mentorship. She shares her current venture, DOTT, which aims to help people curate their legacies and memories.

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How PowerPoint Slides Can Start Your Business (Mike Rummelhart)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:00:16 GMT

Mike Rumelhart, CEO and founder of Opsheet, shares his journey from investment banking to starting his own business. He discusses the impact of his parents' entrepreneurial mindset, the challenges and long hours of investment banking, and the inspiration behind building Opsheet. Mike emphasizes the importance of building a product that provides value to users and the need to constantly tackle problems and seek feedback. He also discusses his strategy for growing the user base and the goal of making Opsheet a valuable asset for the investment banking industry.

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Introduction: First Dollar Academy!

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:07:26 GMT

Introduction: Welcome to First Dollar Academy! The podcast that guides beginners in the world of business in entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn how to start your dream business from scratch.

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