Self-taught coder Steph Smith shares valuable insights on standing out online through unique writing. From individuality in writing to balancing feedback and building authentic connections, she delves into the nuances of audience relationships and the importance of embracing unconventional ideas. Additionally, she explores the impact of learning to code on project deployment and personal voice.

Steph Smith, an expert in spotting $1b dollar trends, talks about leveraging expiring patents, mining sci-fi for IRL ideas, and spotting mega trends. They also discuss building off adjacent waves and workshopping Steph's upcoming launch strategy.

Steph Smith, a writer and podcast host known for her work at a16z and HubSpot, shares her expertise in online research and information navigation. She discusses advanced search strategies to enhance data retrieval, uncovering hidden resources, and the use of browser extensions. Steph also highlights the importance of community-driven moderation on platforms like Reddit for informed choices, and delves into the implications of AI and data privacy in our digital lives. Her practical tools and tips empower listeners to navigate the internet more effectively.

Steph Smith, a thought leader on the Silver Tsunami mega trend, discusses the untapped opportunities in the aging population. She reveals that over 6,000 new customers enter perimenopause each day, presenting a gap to fill in women’s health solutions. Nursing homes and assisted living could be revamped for modern needs, while innovative ideas—from glucose monitoring tech to niche sports leagues—emerge as ways to enhance elder care. Steph emphasizes why entrepreneurs should pivot their focus to this demographic shift.

Steph Smith, host of the a16z podcast and prolific online creator, shares insights on using ChatGPT for generating great ideas, understanding complex concepts, and organizing data. She also discusses tips on using SEO tools, gathering data from Google and Reddit, and reading customer reviews to uncover the next big idea on the internet.

Episode 459: Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talk with a16z podcast host and author, Steph Smith (@stephsmithio) about trends in business, her new list - jobs of the future and so much more.Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here.Check Out Sam's Stuff:* Hampton* Ideation Bootcamp* Copy ThatCheck Out Shaan's Stuff:* Power Writing Course* Daily Newsletter-----Links:* Steph Smith* a16z podcast* How To Be Great? Steph Smith blogpost * Immersive Temple Instagram* Rage Rooms Google Trends * Raleigh Williams Twitter* Salary Transparent Street* The Five Dysfunctions of a Team * Eden Data* Hostage Tape* Lupini Beans Google Trends* Cool advent calendars* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.------Show Notes:(00:40) - Shaan and Sam's disclaimers(04:25) - Background on Steph Smith(11:40) - Is a16z smarter than anywhere else you have worked?(13:35) - Fractional real estate(20:50) - Pay Transparency(24:55) - OTC Hearing Aids(29:15) - Steph's List: Jobs of the Future(54:30) - Mouth Tape(56:15) - Lupini Beans(59:30) - Advent Calendars------Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more.-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:• #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits• #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future• #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto* #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett• ​​​​#218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates• Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More• How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More

To call Steph Smith "prolific" would be an understatement.To start, she wrote the book on how to do content right. No, literally. She published it late last year.On top of that, she leads Trends at The Hustle which has thousands of paying customers and does millions in annual recurring revenue.Steph is one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to producing successful, high-quality online content. She's reached hundreds of thousands of views on her blog, thousands of followers on Twitter, and produced multiple books and courses that people rave about.And in this session, we'll dig into her best frameworks for creating content, building an audience, maximizing distribution, and staying consistent.Read Steph's blog: https://stephsmith.io/Get Steph's book: Doing Content Right

Steph Smith, a host for the a16z podcast, delves deep into AI's transformative power in daily work. She discusses using Loom to automate Standard Operating Procedures and enhance team efficiency. The conversation also highlights how AI tools can support creative processes, optimizing productivity while fostering innovative outputs. Additionally, Steph emphasizes the importance of asynchronous learning in adapting to fast-paced tech changes, urging listeners to leverage AI for smarter workflows.

Steph Smith (@stephsmithio) talks making millions in content subscriptions, working at a16z, putting the AI genie back in the bottle, thread boys on Twitter, educational vs entertainment podcasts, and media companies that monetize aspiring entrepreneurs with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).

Steph Smith, a creator business expert, shares insights on live podcasting events, connecting with the right audience, and essential tools for success in the creator economy. The podcast also explores deep web research, air quality business opportunities, course creation challenges, community platform selection, and unconventional monetization strategies.