Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

William Channer
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Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) Podcast

The podcast show that teaches you how to build a successful startup. Listen to fascinating interviews with industry leaders and learn how they did it. Hosted by William Channer. Visit the site: http://drt.fm. To get in touch email: william@drt.fm. Follow the show on Twitter: @dormroomtycoon

  1. 05/25/2018

    How to Be an Effective Leader with Claire Lew, Know Your Company

    In this interview, Claire Lew talks about leadership, how to keep your team motivated and the things leaders should avoid. We also talk about the importance of building relationships with your customers and the real reasons why people buy from you.

    1h 8m

  2. 05/08/2018

    Stoicism for Startup Founders with Bill Irvine, Wright State University

    In this interview, Bill Irvine explains what it means to be a stoic. We discuss how to evaluate and pursue worthy goals and how to keep perspective during challenging times. We examine the necessity of failure in the pursuit of greatness and uncover the value of setbacks.

    49 min

  3. 05/02/2018

    How to Create a Company with Soul with James Freeman, Blue Bottle Coffee

    In this interview, James Freeman reveals what it was like starting Blue Bottle Coffee. He explains the importance of pursuing simplicity and creating an overarching experience. We also talk about building a business that stands for something and what he does to find inspiration.

    51 min

  4. 04/22/2018

    Why Building a Startup is Hard with Keith Rabois, Khosla Ventures

    In this interview, Keith Rabois explains the importance of hard work and turning your startup into a smooth machine. We discuss management styles, the downfall of remote working and how to go about hiring talented people.

    44 min

  5. 01/30/2018

    How to Take a Company Public with Geoff Donaker, Yelp

    In this interview, Geoff Donaker explains the details involved in taking a company public, from hiring a CFO through to collaborating with an accounting firm. We examine the job of the COO, the role of experimentation in the shaping of business models and the principles of scaling. We finish with a discussion of his investing strategy.

    52 min

  6. 01/26/2018

    The Art of Product Management with Michael Sippey, Medium

    In this interview, Michael Sippey explains each stage of his product management process; research, idea validation and product iteration. We discuss the evolution of Medium and how to go about defining one’s vision and strategy.

    53 min

  7. 01/17/2018

    How To Stay Focused with Cal Newport, Author

    In this interview, Cal Newport argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. He provides practical examples to escape the being caught in the frantic blur of e-mail and social media.

    58 min

  8. 12/14/2017

    How to Get Your First Users with Wade Foster, Zapier

    In this interview, Wade Foster reveals how Zapier started and the way they got their first users. We talk about the best practices of getting customer feedback and where to find your best ideas. We also look at content strategy, the benefit of having a co-founder and managing remote teams.

    1h 5m
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The podcast show that teaches you how to build a successful startup. Listen to fascinating interviews with industry leaders and learn how they did it. Hosted by William Channer. Visit the site: http://drt.fm. To get in touch email: william@drt.fm. Follow the show on Twitter: @dormroomtycoon

Information

  • Creator
    William Channer
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2018
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2017 Dorm Room Tycoon
  • Show Website
    Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

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