

Episode 651 | From Side Hustle to Full-time & Profitable (with Mike Taber)
11 snips Mar 7, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Mike Taber, co-host of the first 448 episodes, shares the evolution of his app, Bluetick, which has now become a profitable venture supporting him full-time. He reveals the pivotal decision to pivot toward agency clients and the lessons learned from marketing challenges. Mike also dives into scaling strategies, such as enhancing email outreach through advanced automation and achieving vital business milestones, including significant monthly recurring revenue. His journey highlights the intersection of entrepreneurship, automation, and personal growth.
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Pivot to Agencies
- Mike Taber pivoted BlueTick to focus on agencies after years of struggling to find the right market.
- This led to higher-value customers, lower support costs, and increased profitability.
Warm and Cold Email
- BlueTick initially focused on warm email outreach but now supports cold email as well, particularly for agencies.
- This expanded functionality allows BlueTick to cater to a broader market and address various use cases.
Profitability and Growth
- BlueTick went from losing thousands of dollars monthly to being profitable and supporting Mike full-time.
- Mike is now considering hiring engineers to implement additional features and further scale the business.