The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep 46: Hating Tech, Hidden Japanese Gems, Sexual Awkwardness, and More

Nov 25, 2014
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Kevin Rose
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ADVICE

Target Underserved, Precisely Defined Markets

  • Build for well-defined, underserved niches instead of chasing broad markets.
  • A high-quality, focused product can attract passionate users quickly and safely.
ANECDOTE

A Watch From His Father Sparked An Obsession

  • Tim traced his interest in watches to inheriting his father's Rolex after his father's death.
  • That personal connection led him to study watch movements and collector culture deeply.
INSIGHT

Big Returns Don’t Require Big Exits

  • You can build highly profitable, privately held companies without IPOs or big exits.
  • Avoid romanticizing Silicon Valley; alternatives can be sustainable and lucrative.
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