

The #1 Mistake Founders Make (And How to Avoid It) | Colin C. Campbell
In this episode of Lunch With Norm, entrepreneur and investor Colin Campbell shares how he built multiple 8–9 figure internet businesses — from domain name empires to hosting giants and now SaaS tools for creators.
He talks about:
- How to build brands with recurring revenue
- Lessons from launching .Club Domains and selling to GoDaddy
- Creator economy trends and the rise of NoteGPT
- The right way to raise funding and attract investors
- Why brand story and trust are critical in today’s market
Whether you're a SaaS founder, startup builder, or content creator, Colin delivers gold on turning ideas into scalable online businesses in 2025 and beyond.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Startup Foundation
00:03:38 - Entrepreneur Journey
00:06:42 - Liquidity Control
00:09:33 - Turn On A Dime
00:12:40 - Test and Fail More
00:15:59 - Lean Into Success
00:19:14 - Kickstarter Test
00:22:17 - E-Commerce Brand
00:25:35 - Wealth Creation
00:28:37 - Entrepreneur Learn
00:32:51 - Affiliate Marketing
00:36:17 - E-commerce Vendor ️
00:39:18 - Runner's World Awards
00:42:12 - Know Your Audience
00:44:59 - AI Music Creation
00:48:50 - AI Imagination Limit
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