Made It with Connor Tomkies

LISTENER NOTE: My Second Million asa title was always intended as a cheeky joke around the fantastic pod "My First Million" but now on April Fools we've decided to pivot as so many founder do, to the "Made It with Connor Tomkies" podcast. We can't wait for the guests we have coming up and we're excited to share more episodes. Stay tuned for more episodes of "Made It with Connor Tomkies"  Dive into an enlightening conversation with Aaron White, a tech visionary who recently sold two companies, ProfitWell and Blissfully, in a remarkable dual exit. In this episode, Aaron opens up about the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, from confronting massive industry pushback to experiencing the life-changing moments of selling his ventures. Tune in to uncover the real challenges and triumphs behind building and selling a startup, and what life holds on the other side of success.Aaron's StuffAaron's Blog: https://www.singularity.vc/ X: https://x.com/aaronwhite?s=20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmwhite/My StuffPodcast: www.mysecondmillionpodcast.comWebsite: https://www.connortomkies.com/X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/

Connor dives deep with Jeremy Parker, the innovative mind behind Swag.com. They explore Jeremy's dynamic journey from aspiring filmmaker to successful entrepreneur. Jeremy shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, revealing how he navigated through failures and pivots to build and sell swag.com, transforming the promotional products industry along the way. This episode offers a unique look into the strategies, mindset, and resilience required to turn visionary ideas into profitable ventures.00:00:00 Chapter 1: The Entrepreneurial Journey00:03:18 Chapter 2: Innovating in Promotional Products00:08:23 Chapter 3: Acquisition Insights00:13:51 Chapter 4: The Birth of Swag.com00:19:53 Chapter 5: Strategies for B2B Success00:25:34 Chapter 6: Launching SwagSpace00:31:17 Chapter 7: Post-Exit ReflectionsJeremy's StuffWebsite: https://swag.com/X: https://x.com/yocanikickit?s=20LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyianparker/My StuffPodcast: www.mysecondmillionpodcast.comWebsite: https://www.connortomkies.com/X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/

In this episode host Connor Tomkies sits down with the seasoned entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Mixergy, Andrew Warner, to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship in the digital age. They delve into the critical role of becoming a micro-influencer as an entrepreneur, share personal journeys of business successes and lessons learned from failures, and discuss the strategic advantages of outsourcing and harnessing international talent. The conversation also touches on future trends, including the potential of service-based business models and the significance of content creation and influencer marketing in scaling businesses.[00:00:00] Chapter 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Influence[00:03:17] Chapter 2: The First Million: Strategies and Paranoia[00:08:11] Chapter 3: Evolution of Email Marketing and Co-Reg[00:10:47] Chapter 4: From Failed Ventures to Dog Genetics Success[00:13:32] Chapter 5: Building and Scaling Support Ninja[00:17:08] Chapter 6: Future Ideas and International Hiring[00:20:07] Chapter 7: The Ongoing Journey of Mixergy[00:23:38] Chapter 8: Service-Based Business Success Stories[00:26:21] Chapter 9: Assembling Your Marketing Department[00:29:12] Chapter 10: The Importance of Being a Public Founder[00:31:24] Chapter 11: Entrepreneurial Investments and Founder.org[00:32:51] Chapter 12: Closing Remarks and Future PlansAndrew's StuffPodCast Site: https://podflow.com/Andrew's Site: https://mixergy.com/Andrew's X: https://x.com/AndrewWarner?s=20Andrew's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Asking-Questions-High-Impact-Interviews/dp/1737676540My StuffPodcast: www.mysecondmillionpodcast.comWebsite: https://www.connortomkies.com/ X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/