169 episodes

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.

If I Was Starting Today Jim Huffman

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

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.

    How to Grow Your Startup (MY KEYNOTE) (#169)

    How to Grow Your Startup (MY KEYNOTE) (#169)

    This week we get to be a fly on the wall for one of Jim's recent talks at the iconic startup accelerator Techstars. Jim talks nitty gritty tactics about customer personas, best in class case studies, and funnel strategies before answering some specific questions from new startup owners.
    This week we get to be a fly on the wall for one of Jim's recent zoom presentations with Techstars. Jim talks nitty gritty tactics about customer personas, best in class case studies, and funnel strategies before answering some specific questions from new startup owners.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    TechStars growth tacticsCustomer personasBest in class case studies for funnelsStrategies and tacticsBeing a market of oneSuccess storiesUndervalued vs over valued tactics for small startupsOffers advice 
    Resources:
    Join My Newsletter hereJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHit 
    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)
     

    • 54 min
    17 Controversial Things I Believe in Business by Jesse Pujji #IconicReads (#168)

    17 Controversial Things I Believe in Business by Jesse Pujji #IconicReads (#168)

    This week, Yonathan joins to discuss Jesse Pujji's recent tweet storm outlining 17 controversial beliefs about business. Jim and Yonathan discuss what they agree (and disagree) with and pull out the best takeaways to implement in their own lives.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    Who is Jesse PujjiCandor, Clarity, and Brevity vs intelligenceBusiness dictatorshipsSelf reflectionSimultaneous Macro and Micro perspectivesThe most important differentiatorResources:
    Jesse's Tweet StormJesse's TwitterJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional 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
    How Fat Boy Turned an Inside Joke Into a 6-Figure DTC Brand (#167)

    How Fat Boy Turned an Inside Joke Into a 6-Figure DTC Brand (#167)

    Jim is joined by Ryan Rock to discuss how Ryan turned an inside joke started during COVID into a 7 figure business through unique combination of UGC and digital marketing and Pop-ups.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    Fatboy OriginsMilestonesKeys to growthMicro influencing tacticsPop-up marketingClubs and communitiesUGC strategy 
    Resources:
    Fat Boy Surf ClubJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook 
    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)
     

    • 39 min
    From Idea to $250k/Month Selling BBQ Ribs on Shopify (#166)

    From Idea to $250k/Month Selling BBQ Ribs on Shopify (#166)

    This week, Jim sits down with Andrew Buehler to discuss how Andrew went from concept to over $250k a month in under two years through a combination of crowdsourced funding, sales knowledge, and innovative digital marketing and growth tactics.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
     
    The secret to crowdfundingActivating your networkWhat you need to launchHow to cold emailThe importance of sales skillsCustomer AcquisitionResilientDesign AdviceResources:
    Urban SmokehouseJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional 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)

     

    • 51 min
    Sam Altman's 17 Business Hacks & Taking on Techstars Seattle (#165)

    Sam Altman's 17 Business Hacks & Taking on Techstars Seattle (#165)

    This week, Jim and Yonathan break down one of the word-for-word best blog posts on the internet, Sam Altman's "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me." Jim and Yonathan pick out some of their favorite points before exploring potentially huge opportunities for both of them in the near future.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    Value for seconds readWho is Sam AltmanOptimism and ObsessionIncentivesConcise communicationSuperstar ImpactOpportunity VehicleOutcomes over processes 
    Resources:
    What I Wish Someone Had Told MeJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook 
     
    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)
     

    • 39 min
    Our 2024 DTC Strategy for Neat Apparel (Don't tell anyone!) (#164)

    Our 2024 DTC Strategy for Neat Apparel (Don't tell anyone!) (#164)

    This week, Jim gives an update on the marketing plan for his new apparel brand Neat, and does a deep dive into the strategy and tactics you need to use to launch an e-commerce product.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    Jim’s trip to New YorkHow to optimize conversion rate     Automation flowsBundling and UpsellAd spend breakdownSEOUnderstanding the seasonality of your brand                    Resources:
    Neat WebsiteJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional 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)

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Seandfargo ,

Chock Full of Great Ideas

Every episode gives me new things to think about or implement with my business. I don’t have to start my business today, partly because this podcast helps me to grow it. Jim does a great job interviewing people to extract great insights, validate their genius, and synthesize his own wisdom into bite-sized, accessible nuggets.

ASobering ,

So Valuable! 🔥🔥🔥

If I Was Starting Today has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen, and Jim and his guests delver poignant advice in every single episode! Highly recommend this show for anyone looking to grow their entrepreneurial expertise!

JoshRhodes8 ,

Great Podcast - Even Better Host!

So glad I stumbled across If I Was Starting Today! After listening to just one episode a few weeks back, I was hooked. I can tell a lot of thought and research is put into every episode, and I find myself looking forward to each episode drop. Keep the solid content coming - I am a HUGE fan!!

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