If I Was Starting Today

Jim Huffman
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If I Was Starting Today

What would you do if you were starting today? To help, here are half-baked startup ideas, growth marketing tactics, and stories from founders and creators - including my own journey as a bootstrapped business owner. All of the content is centered around helping founders, creators, and investors starting today.

  1. How to Guarantee Your Website Conversions Will Go Up | LIVE EVENT (#193)

    12 NOV.

    How to Guarantee Your Website Conversions Will Go Up | LIVE EVENT (#193)

    In this episode, Jim shares a recent live talk prepared for the launch of the Growth Marketing Operating System—a framework for identifying and overcoming growth blockers. This talk focuses on increasing conversions and improving your conversion rate, tackling common issues such as poor lead generation and low e-commerce sales. Jim delves into strategies like creating urgency, developing activation offers, and using the right offer formula. He also shares examples from successful companies illustrate how they overcame conversion challenges and scaled their operations. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Introduction to Growth Marketing Operating SystemIdentifying Growth BlockersKey Questions to Diagnose Conversion IssuesUnpacking the Irresistible Offer FormulaCase Studies of Successful OffersSpectrum of Activation StrategiesReal-World Examples of Activation OffersBuilding in Public: Our Own ExperimentsConclusion and Final ThoughtsResources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    31 min
  2. Product Led Growth Masterclass with Wes Bush (#192)

    30 OCT.

    Product Led Growth Masterclass with Wes Bush (#192)

    Today Jim is joined by one of the original masterminds of the product led growth strategy, Wes Bush of Productled.com. Wes and Jim get incredibly tactical as they go through step by step on how to decide if product led growth is a good match for your company and how to implement if it is. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE What is Product Led Growth (PLG)Iconic Examples of Product Led GrowthEvaluating PLG for Your BusinessImplementing a Product Led StrategyIdentifying Your Ideal UserCrafting an Effective OfferAddressing Objections and Highlighting AdvantagesCrafting a Compelling OfferFrictionless Onboarding StrategiesOptimizing Pricing for ValueData-Driven Decision MakingImplementing Product-Led GrowthBuilding a People-Based Business  Resources: Productled.comGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    46 min
  3. Perfect Your Positioning, Boost Your Online Sales [LIVE EVENT] (#191)

    17 OCT.

    Perfect Your Positioning, Boost Your Online Sales [LIVE EVENT] (#191)

    This week, Jim shares an excerpt from a recent live coaching event where he demonstrated how to unblock growth through better and more effective positioning tactics. Jim gets tactical and draws from real life examples through case studies and a look inside Neat Apparel and Growth Hit. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Understanding PositioningEvaluationEffective frameworksCrafting your pitchTargeting different personasConversion rate optimizationCase Studies: Rocket Money, Warby Parker, Figma, Spanx, etc.Real-world application with Neat and GrowthHit  Resources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    27 min
  4. David Sacks - If Your Startup Was a Political Movement | Iconic Read (#190)

    3 OCT.

    David Sacks - If Your Startup Was a Political Movement | Iconic Read (#190)

    Jim and Yonathan break down another Iconic piece of writing as they talk about David Sacks Substack article titled Your Startup is a Movement. They go over the main points and discuss what they agree and disagree with as well as contextualizing some of the ideas for new startup founders. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Marketing a Movement13 Steps definedFavorite QuotesAttacking the status quoPunching Up not DownWhat makes this iconicWho should read thisResources: Your Startup is a MovementDavid SacksGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    26 min
  5. The Black Friday / Cyber Monday Playbook for 2024 (#189)

    25 SEPT.

    The Black Friday / Cyber Monday Playbook for 2024 (#189)

    Jim is joined by Jordan Summers during a Linkedin live stream where they discuss tactics and strategies for navigating the holiday season, including the all important Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They get tactical with strategies for companies at different stages of growth and provide a blueprint on how to make it through and meeting your goals. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The importance of black Friday and cyber mondayShould Your Business Compete?Holiday Season strategiesBalancing discounts and marginsMaximizing customer engagementSetting goalsCrafting Effective OffersUnderstanding Ad Spend and CPMsScaling ad campaigns effectivelyAd creative strategiesLanding pages and websitesUnderstanding Ad Spend and CPMsPost-Holiday Marketing StrategiesResources: Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    45 min
  6. Wait, Did AI Just Put My Agency Out of Business . . . (#188)

    17 SEPT.

    Wait, Did AI Just Put My Agency Out of Business . . . (#188)

    In this episode, Yonathan and Jim discuss the urgency of adopting AI in their agency to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, and discuss the essential tools businesses need to succeed in the future. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The Urgency of AI AdoptionInsights from AI ExpertsImpact of AI on Business ModelsBalancing Strategy and ExecutionImplementing AI in Our WorkflowExploring AI Tools and ApplicationsBuilding a Data-Driven FutureIntegrating AI into Daily RoutinesTeam Collaboration and AI Resources: AI-First BookGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    24 min
  7. How to Unblock Your Growth [MY LIVE TALK] (#187)

    5 SEPT.

    How to Unblock Your Growth [MY LIVE TALK] (#187)

    In this episode, Jim shares a recent LinkedIn Live presentation he gave explaining tactics and advice on how to unblock growth for any business regardless of size. Jim gets into specifics using examples from best-in-class businesses as well a peek behind the curtain at what's happening in Growth Hit and Neat Apparel. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Understanding the “stuck” phaseWhat season are you inIdentifying blockersEffective positioningOvercoming conversion issuesCustomer Acquisition strategiesActivation techniquesHow to make an offerTrafficGrowth calendarsResources: WATCH the Video HEREGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    53 min
  8. Using Comedy to Hit 250M People & The 5 Rules of Humor When Advertising | Kleier Brothers (#186)

    27 AOÛT

    Using Comedy to Hit 250M People & The 5 Rules of Humor When Advertising | Kleier Brothers (#186)

    On this episode, Jim is joined by Ryan and Sean Kleier, two comedians who have taken their successes in show business and translated them into the world of marketing. They get tactical on how you can incorporate the art and science of comedy to improve your marketing campaigns. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Importance of authenticityCreative processPackaging and executionTweakingA/B testingPitfalls of data relianceThe value of bombingComedy and brandingThe business of creativityRecognitionViralityResources: https://www.kleierbrothers.com/ Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter  Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

    44 min
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What would you do if you were starting today? To help, here are half-baked startup ideas, growth marketing tactics, and stories from founders and creators - including my own journey as a bootstrapped business owner. All of the content is centered around helping founders, creators, and investors starting today.

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    Jim Huffman
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    193
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    © 2024 Jim Huffman
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