First Customers

Paris Vega
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The show about finding your very first customers. Learn sales, marketing, growth hacking, and customer acquisition strategies from real entrepreneurs and sales experts. Building a business that solves problems and creates jobs makes the world a better place. But it all starts with finding your very first customer. Hosted by Paris Vega, a digital marketer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience.

  1. 62: Bert Waugh, How to Save the World

    NOV 7

    62: Bert Waugh, How to Save the World

    Bert Waugh rose from door-knocking real-estate agent during double-digit interest rates to owner of a firm later acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. Guided by faith, he founded Transitional Youth to break the cycles of homelessness through family-style homes, counseling, and the Breaking Cycles coffee and bike shops that restore dignity and purpose. His life’s work proves that love, structure, and opportunity determine a person’s future, not circumstance. Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/62-bert-waugh-transitional-youth-braking-cycles/

    53 min
  2. 61: Nathan Hirsch, From $5k to $12 Million/yr

    10/11/2024

    61: Nathan Hirsch, From $5k to $12 Million/yr

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/61-nathan-hirsch/ 00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 03:20 Acquiring the First Customers: Strategies and Lessons 08:19 Marketing and Outreach: Cold Email and Social Media 11:54 Delegation and Business Expansion Nathan Hirsch shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing how he built FreeUp from a $5,000 investment to a $12 million revenue business. He discusses the importance of customer trust, effective marketing strategies, and the significance of hiring the right people to scale operations. Nathan emphasizes the need for feedback from initial customers to improve products and services, and he offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on mastering hiring and delegation.

    19 min
  3. 60: Richard White, CEO/Founder of Fathom and User Voice

    05/21/2024

    60: Richard White, CEO/Founder of Fathom and User Voice

    Richard White, CEO of Fathom, shares his strategy for acquiring first customers. He believes in giving away something for free to build trust and create word-of-mouth virality. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on building a sticky product that users love before worrying about monetization.

    30 min
  4. 59: Dominic Rubino, CEO of ProfitToolBelt.com and a seasoned entrepreneur

    05/15/2024

    59: Dominic Rubino, CEO of ProfitToolBelt.com and a seasoned entrepreneur

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/59-dominic-rubino-ceo-profittoolbelt/ Dominic Rubino shares his experiences of getting his first customers and growing businesses from zero to $120 million in sales and from six franchisees to over 200. He emphasizes the importance of sales and customer-centric approaches in business growth.

    47 min
  5. 58: Dan French, CEO of ATX Acquisitions, grew from $0 to $2 billion in assets

    05/09/2024

    58: Dan French, CEO of ATX Acquisitions, grew from $0 to $2 billion in assets

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/58-dan-french-atx-acquisitions/ Dan French, CEO of ATX Acquisitions, shares his journey in real estate investing and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of finding customers and vendors, the differences between active and passive investments, and the lessons learned from his early deals. French also talks about the benefits of forming a long-term partnership and balancing real estate with other passions.

    38 min
  6. 57: Pete Grett, CEO & Founder of the BlackRock Group

    05/03/2024

    57: Pete Grett, CEO & Founder of the BlackRock Group

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/57-pete-grett-blackrock-group/ Pete Grett, founder and CEO of the BlackRock Group, shares his experience of acquiring his first customers in the supply chain logistics industry. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships and leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn to stay connected with potential customers. Pete also discusses his content marketing strategy, which involves using AI tools to create and distribute engaging content. He highlights the significance of balancing digital scalability with personal human interaction in service-based businesses. Pete recommends books for entrepreneurs.

    26 min
  7. 56: Jeremy Parker, Co-Founder of Swag.com & Swag Space

    04/25/2024

    56: Jeremy Parker, Co-Founder of Swag.com & Swag Space

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/56-jeremy-parker-swag-space/ Discover how Jeremy’s innovative approach to customer acquisition and branding propelled Swag.com to become the fastest-growing company in its sector, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Custom Ink. Now at the helm of Swag Space, Jeremy shares invaluable insights into starting from the top, the importance of focusing on unscalable things in the early stages, and why understanding your customer can make or break your business.

    44 min
  8. 55: Arthur Petropoulos: Building to Sell - Strategies for Maximizing Business Value

    02/26/2024

    55: Arthur Petropoulos: Building to Sell - Strategies for Maximizing Business Value

    Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/55-arthur-petropoulos-hill-view-partners/ Building with an Exit in Mind: Arthur's philosophy on creating a business that's attractive to buyers.

    44 min
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The show about finding your very first customers. Learn sales, marketing, growth hacking, and customer acquisition strategies from real entrepreneurs and sales experts. Building a business that solves problems and creates jobs makes the world a better place. But it all starts with finding your very first customer. Hosted by Paris Vega, a digital marketer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience.

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  • Creator
    Paris Vega
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Paris Vega
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