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Waves Business Coaching60. How Great Stories Turn Sports into Something Deeper with David CobbIn this episode of The Waves Business Coaching Podcast, host Jacob Karnes interviews David Cobb, a college sports writer for CBS Sports. They discuss David's journey in sports journalism, the evolution of storytelling in the industry, and the impact of AI on writing. The conversation also touches on the importance of human connection, leadership in journalism, and investing in young talent. David shares insights from his experiences covering college football and basketball, and they conclude with rapid-fire questions about memorable moments in sports.Read David’s Articles on CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/david-cobb/...
2025-12-1649 min
Power Producers PodcastBecoming the Protege with Jacob BrawnerIn the sixth installment of the "Becoming the Protégé" series on Power Producers Shop Talk, host David Carothers speaks with contestant Jacob Brawner of Brawner Insurance, based in Iowa and serving the Midwest. Jacob shares his unconventional path from being a teacher to joining his family's agency, originally focused on crop insurance. The conversation highlights Jacob's educational background as a key asset in his sales process, allowing him to patiently teach clients rather than just sell to them. They also discuss the importance of detaching from the outcome, the value of building a consistent pipeline, and how Jacob plans to...
2025-12-0556 min
Into AI SafetyAgainst 'The Singularity' w/ Dr. David ThorstadPhilosopher Dr. David Thorstad tears into one of AI safety's most influential arguments: the singularity hypothesis. We discuss why the idea of recursive self-improvement leading to superintelligence doesn't hold up under scrutiny, how these arguments have redirected hundreds of millions in funding away from proven interventions, and why people keep backpedaling to weaker versions when challenged.David walks through the actual structure of singularity arguments, explains why similar patterns show up in other longtermist claims, and makes the case for why we should focus on concrete problems happening right now like poverty, disease, the rise of authoritarianism...
2025-11-241h 09
Superclusters - The Emerging LP PodcastThe Seneca of Investing | Jacob Miller | Superclusters | S6E4“There’s this thing called alpha, which is returns driven by skill not market return. And when you start to think about what does that mean, skill means you’re doing something that other people aren’t. You have to be different from the average. What can drive that? How are you going to have that be positive expected value? You need to have unique information, unique insight, unique access, or get uniquely lucky." — Jacob MillerJacob Miller is the Co-Founder and Opto’s Chief Solutions Officer, a key figure in its leadership team and central to its growth s...
2025-10-2040 min
The Life & Finances Together PodcastThe Rinvelt & David Difference: Tony & Roberta's StoryWelcome to the Life and Finances Together Podcast brought to you by the team at Rinvelt & David. We’re here to discuss the financial topics that mean the most to you with the signature candor, humor, and expertise that Roger David and Jacob Rinvelt have come to be known for among our clients and friends. Our hosts will also connect you with area experts and charitable organizations to talk about everything from good health habits to the latest tax and insurance changes and more! You’ll always find something interesting and entertaining that brings life and finances together.
2025-08-2935 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharYuval David TALKS ‘What Would You Do’ + Tackling Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism | JTWJE Podcast Ep. #376It is an honor and a privilege to welcome Emmy-winning actor, director, filmmaker, and advocate Yuval David to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. As an actor, Yuval has dazzled audiences with his roles on hit TV shows such as Days of Our Lives (Peacock), Feud (FX & Hulu), Madam Secretary (CBS), The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC), The Plot Against America (HBO), and Unforgettable (CBS). He worked on the long-running ABC News series What Would You Do from 2011 to 2018 and appeared in several films such as Awakening of Spring, Beauty and the Beast, The Fifth Estate, and...
2025-07-1728 min
Model FA PodcastBeyond Index Funds: A Revolutionary Approach to Generational Investing with Jacob MillerThis week on the Model FA Podcast, David interviews Jacob Miller, co-founder of Opto Investments, about bridging the gap between private markets and the wealth community. Opto focuses on providing better technology and alignment of incentives for RIA firms, offering custom funds and automated subdocs. They work with clients ranging from $500 million to tens of billions, emphasizing long-term strategies and high-quality private market investments. Jacob shares his background at Bridgewater Associates and the inception of Opto, highlighting the importance of trust, education, and differentiation in the RIA space. He also discusses the impact of books like "God Emperor of D...
2025-06-0341 min
Power Producers PodcastMastering the Buyer's Journey with Jacob HicksIn this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers
welcomes Jacob
Hicks, a sales coach with an eclectic background in various industries,
including retail, real estate, and optical sales. Jacob shares his insights on
the evolution of sales and the importance of systems, follow-up, and understanding
of your ideal client profile.
David
and Jacob explore Jacob's journey from selling suits to coaching salespeople,
touching on the principles that drive success in sales across industries. The
conversation delves into effective sales strategies, the importance of
follow-up, and how mindset plays a crucial role in achieving sales success.
2025-05-0745 min
Latter-day Scriptures in a YearDay 22 Gen 25-28 Esau & Jacob; God blesses Isaac; Jacob's ladder & blessingGenesis 25-28 ●Gen 25 Abraham marries, has descendants, dies, and is buried in the cave of Machpelah—His descendants through Ishmael are listed—Rebekah conceives, and Jacob and Esau struggle in her womb—The Lord reveals their destiny to Rebekah—Esau sells his birthright for a mess of pottage. ●Gen 26 The Lord promises Isaac posterity as the stars of heaven in number—In his seed, all nations will be blessed—The Lord prospers Isaac, temporally and spiritually, for Abraham’s sake—Isaac offers sacrifices—Esau marries Hittite wives to the sorrow of his parents. ●Gen 27 Rebekah guides Ja...
2025-04-1736 min
David's Saturday Night Sit Back (DSNSB)The Crash That Ended His Police Career — and the Redemption That Followed | Jacob HesterSend us a textFormer cop Jacob Hester never expected his last day on the job would nearly kill him. But when a drunk driver slammed into his patrol car — taking her own life and ending his police career — he was forced into a brutal identity crisis that pushed him to the edge.In this deeply personal (and surprisingly funny) conversation, Jacob opens up about his journey through PTSD, alcohol abuse, brotherhood in law enforcement, and rebuilding a new life from the ground up.He’s never told this story before. And yo...
2024-11-303h 25
Bible, Glitter and GlueJacob Goes to HaranSend us a textHaving deceived his brother and father, Jacob escaped to relatives in Haran. During the journey, Jacob dreamed of a stairway between heaven and earth on which angels were ascending and descending to the Lord at the top. God reassured Jacob of his blessing and promise. Undeserving as he was, this promise sustained Jacob over the next twenty years as he worked for his uncle Laban and built a family and wealth. Eventually, Jacob returned to his home and was surprised to find that his brother, Esau, welcomed him with open arms.
2024-11-1529 min
Changing The Industry PodcastEpisode 184 - Managing Workflow and Scheduling in High-Volume Auto Shops With Dan Vasquez and Jacob WierengoDon't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitabilityTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!...
2024-09-301h 01
Sub Club by RevenueCatThe Advantages of Working On an App You Care About — Christian Selig, ApolloOn the podcast: The benefits of building something you personally care about, how to balance user feedback with product intuition, and why process, frameworks, and outside advice are often worth ignoring. Key Takeaways:🚀 You don’t need complex processes to build a successful productBuilding something meaningful doesn’t always require elaborate processes or formal business structures. With passion, a clear vision, and consistent execution, developers can create successful products without overcomplicating the journey.🔄 A strong feedback loop with your community can drive product evolutionEngaging with an active...
2024-09-181h 02
Sub Club by RevenueCatMarketing Your App More Efficiently with Apple Search Ads — Dilip Reddy, Search Ads OptimizationOn the podcast: The impact of Apple Search Ads on organic search, how to save money on brand defense, and why ROAS shouldn’t be the only thing you optimize for.Key Takeaways:📊 Optimizing brand keyword bids can protect traffic and reduce costsRunning ads on brand keywords helps protect your traffic from competitors. By experimenting with lower bids, you can often maintain visibility while reducing costs, ensuring that you capture valuable traffic efficiently.💸 Long-term ROAS is key for subscription app growthSubscription apps should focus on the lifetime...
2024-09-041h 00
Sub Club by RevenueCatUnderstanding When to Use Web2App and How to Do It Well — Thomas Petit, Independent App ConsultantOn the podcast: How to find success with web2app, the value (and challenges) of “owning the transaction”, and why avoiding app store fees isn’t a great reason to experiment with web2app, but might work out anyway.Key Takeaways:💰 There’s much more to web2app than avoiding app store fees - In fact, looking at app store fees alone disregards the benefits of going via the app store, such as a substantially better conversion rate. Even if web acquisition is cheaper, those users are not worth the same to your business.🔍 Bett...
2024-08-211h 06
Sub Club by RevenueCatMarketing an Award-Winning Language Learning App through Offline Channels — Steven Meyers, BabbelOn the podcast: Implementing effective offline marketing campaigns for acquiring, engaging, and retaining paid subscribers in the app space. Key Takeaways:📢 Look beyond digital channels for app growth. Consider offline advertising channels such as radio, linear TV, and podcasts to reach untapped demographics. These channels can help you target non-digital audiences, particularly older, higher-income users who can be more lucrative for subscription-based apps.🔄 Use diverse methods to measure offline marketing. Utilize a variety of attribution methods, including how-did-you-hear-about-us surveys, incrementality tests, and media mix modeling (MMM) to asse...
2024-08-0726 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatBuilding an Effective Data Product Strategy — Taylor Wells, News CorpOn the podcast: How to make better decisions with data, the many pitfalls of collecting and interpreting data, and why the best executive dashboard is probably a hand-written weekly email.Key Takeaways:📝Balance data collection with business goals. Collecting all possible data can drown teams in noise and lead to compliance risks. Focus on collecting semantically important data that aligns with business goals and use cases to avoid unnecessary complexity and costs.💡Prevent exponential cost increases by structuring data early. Establishing a well-structured data collection and management process early on prevents costly modifications and adjust...
2024-07-241h 04
Sub Club by RevenueCatFrom Corporate Web Developer to Full-Time Indie Hacker — Sebastian Röhl, HabitKitOn the podcast: Quitting a job to build your own apps, returning to that job after failing to gain traction, and the inflection point that allowed our guest to finally quit for good.Key Takeaways:💡If your first side project doesn’t take off, try again — Reviving a lackluster launch can be tempting, but it might indicate a lack of demand. Instead, start fresh with a new idea and watch for early signs of product-market fit.💰Invest more in your product once you have “pull” and a channel — Achi...
2024-06-2651 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatWWDC 2024: What Subscription Apps Need to Know — David Barnard, Jacob Eiting, & Charlie Chapman, RevenueCatOn the podcast: Another Apple WWDC conference is in the books, and as usual, we’re excited to dig into everything Apple announced — and what it means for iOS developers and RevenueCat users. This year’s announcements covered everything from small quality-of-life enhancements in App Store Connect to the deprecation of some of Apple’s oldest in-app payments code.Key Takeaways:🏪 StoreKit 1 is deprecated — After 15 years, the old and creaking first version of StoreKit is being deprecated by Apple. It’ll likely stick around as so many legacy apps still use it, but StoreKi...
2024-06-1757 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatWhy Duolingo’s Engagement Strategy Won’t Work For Every App — Asya Paloni, WelltoryOn the podcast: What to do when there are no jobs to be done, how to build innovative features, and why copying Duolingo’s engagement strategy probably won’t work for your app.Key Takeaways:🏆 To win over a mass market, you need to discover your app’s trigger. Apps serving niche audiences often have a well-defined job-to-be-done. Apps aiming for broad appeal, however, need to identify the triggers in a user’s daily life they will optimize for, in the absence of a specific user goal.🪄 A frame...
2024-05-2950 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatLessons from a Lackluster Launch — David Barnard, Weather UpOn the podcast: The many failures of his recent app launch, the surprising results of his first-ever A/B test, and the many reasons why you shouldn’t plan a big app launch.Top Takeaways:🔄 Continuous evolution over big bangs: For subscription apps, frequent updates create enduring value, outpacing the impact of sparse, major launches. This steady stream of enhancements keeps your app relevant and signals relentless improvement to your audience.🌱 Opt for flexible launches: Avoid putting all your hopes in one major launch. A strategy that includes multiple, smaller launches allows f...
2024-03-201h 02
The Magic Studio7: Like Shooting a David in a BarrelIn a chaotic episode of “The Magic Studio,” David and Jacob are joined by their pals Jon and Eddie. Finding themselves out in the Arizona desert, the guys decide to draft things that would help them win a fight in the Old West… or at least that was the idea…
2024-02-181h 05
ThreadJacob: Wrestling with GodToday’s episode focuses again on Jacob, this time exploring his spiritual journey and its impact on personal growth. The central theme of the episode revolves around the concept of transformation through struggle, as illustrated in Jacob's life. His story is not just an ancient tale but a mirror reflecting our own spiritual battles and growth. From Jacob's longing for independence and his deceitful maneuvers to secure blessings, to his wrestling match at Penuel, we find parallels in our journey toward self-discovery and reconciliation with the divine.
Topics Discussed:
Jacob's struggle as a model for personal tran...
2024-02-0645 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 21 - Music Marketing Makes Manufacturers MoneyBing bong it's been a minute. After all that time of continuing to bring nothing to the table, it's yet again time for more content that keeps that same dream alive. In another 'well-rounded' episode, the phrase "FMVSS" is said too much, we remember that drifting is fun and BMW is blind, GM makes an appearance, David says the word "foreskin," car safety is a joke of a concept, and Jacob becomes a human soundboard. Welcome back to the show once described to "leave you wanting less" and we hope you enjoy!
2024-02-021h 03ThreadJacob In today’s episode, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza explore Jacob's complex and spiritually rich life, whose narrative spans from deceit to devotion. Their discussion explores the stages of Jacob's life as he transitions from a self-serving individual to the leader of a nation, drawing parallels to the personal spiritual journeys that many listeners might experience.
Discover the themes of personal growth, ambition, exile, and seeking divine encounters in Jacob's narrative. Jacob's transformation from a self-centered trickster to a leader who carries the future of a nation on his shoulders may resonate with your quest for spiri...
2024-01-2835 min
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood TherapyAsk David Live: I'm Struggling!Today's special guest, Brittany. Podcast 375. I'm Struggling! Ask David Live: a New Podcast Twist We start today's podcast with a visit from Dr. Jacob Towery. You might recall that one year ago he offered an amazing and (almost) totally free two-day workshop for shrinks and the general public on overcoming social anxiety. Roughly 90 people attended, and it was a huge success. The only "cost" was a $20 contribution to a charity of your choice, including Doctors Without Borders and several others. Dr. Jacob Towery This year, Dr. Towery will be repeating this incredible program on March 16 and 17, 2024, which...
2023-12-181h 40
Godchaser PodcastGod Chaser: Lessons of Faith from Joseph, David, and Jacob"Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of the "Godchaser podcast " we embark on a spiritual odyssey through the lives of three pivotal biblical figures: Joseph, David, and Jacob. Each of their stories offers unique insights into the nature of faith, resilience, and divine guidance.Joseph: The Dreamer's Triumph: Explore the journey of Joseph, from his betrayal and enslavement to his rise as a leader in Egypt. We dissect how his unwavering faith and integrity carried him through his darkest moments, offering profound lessons on overcoming adversity and the power of forgiveness.D...
2023-12-1117 min
Power Producers PodcastAdapting in an Everchanging Environment with Jacob SimonIn this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jacob Simon, Founder & CEO at Adapt API. They discuss the benefits of using Adapt API to streamline processes and automate repetitive tasks and the challenges of automating the exchange of information between carriers and agencies. Episode Highlights:
Jacob explains that account managers are actually some of their biggest supporters as RPA frees them up to focus on revenue-bearing activities. (6:29)
Jacob shares the biggest piece of pushback he gets, including concerns about carrier coverage and potential job loss due t...
2023-05-0841 min
Champions of SecurityCommon Weaknesses Used By Cyber Attackers w/ David Ethington, Information Security Architect at ParamountIn Episode 3 of Champions of Security, Jacob Garrison interviews David Ethington, Information Security Architect at Paramount.David has more than 20 years of experience as an IT Security Manager, intelligence officer, cybersecurity team leader, and senior security consultant, and IT Security Manager. David served in the United States Army, specializing in intelligence operations and cybersecurity. He was also a senior information security consultant, with extensive experience in penetration testing and auditing financial institutions. He was also previously the Security Manager for 3Degrees. He is currently working at Paramount as a Security Engineer. David has experience in both offensive...
2023-04-1248 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow to Boost Retention with Subscription Lifecycle Messaging — Alice Muir, PhitureOn the podcast, we talk with Alice Muir about how best to onboard premium users, what lifecycle optimization looks like both tactically and strategically, and how to spot users before they churn. She shares insight into why focusing on CRMs for win-back strategies is only part of the story, and the best campaigns to entice users to stick with their subscriptions.Top Takeaways:📧 Email is good for two things: drip campaigns — offering a staggered, increasing discount to entice signups — and long-form content to keep premium users engaged.📲 Consider using in-app messaging as proxy testing fo...
2023-04-0543 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatLessons From Building a 70 Person Growth Team — Jason van der Merwe, StravaOn the podcast we talk with Jason about some of Strava’s big growth wins, the importance of feature education, and whether or not all product teams should actually be growth teams.Top Takeaways🛠 The shift in mindset that comes with "growth engineering" — it's about a greater focus on the user and a willingness to go a little faster than usual...🌀 While chaos in an app business may be unavoidable, the secret is learning to embrace "managed chaos"🔬 How the key to growth is testing — and creating a safe space where it's possible to test every idea...
2023-03-2248 min
Power Producers PodcastThe Science of Comp with Jacob Geyer and Mike SelingIn this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Seling, Vice President of Growth, and Jacob Geyer, Chief Insurance Officer at CompScience. Mike and Jacob discuss how CompScience offers a unique solution to the problem of workplace safety by utilizing computer vision technology and AI to detect potential risks and hazards in real-time.Episode Highlights:
Jacob and Mike share their background and what led them to CompScience. (1:07)
Jacob mentions that their mission is to use their technology to provide insights so that everybody can get home...
2023-03-2047 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatChannel Experimentation and the Tiktokification of Video Ads — Ryan Watson, onXOn the podcast I talk with Ryan about the TikTokification of video ads, how partnerships help increase the value of premium subscription tiers, and why you should be thinking about retention, not just downloads, when working with influencers.Top Takeaways🗣️ User acquisition can be more challenging for apps with niche audiences, which is why you should focus on channels where you can target by interest and search.🎯 SEO feeds the retargeting funnel more than it drives direct conversions — but keyword data is valuable for product positioning.🤗 Influencer marketing is extremely effective across the whole marketing fun...
2023-03-0848 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatTop Growth and Monetization Insights for Subscription Apps — Sylvain Gauchet, Babbel and Growth GemsOn the podcast I talk with Sylvain about the top subscription app insights you should be thinking about, how important cohorting is when looking at growth metrics, and why good advice can turn bad if you apply it at the wrong stage.Top Takeaways💎 In an early stage, engagement is more important than growth💎 When looking at retention for your subscription apps, segment your users based on their subscription status💎 Launching only a monthly plan first can help you improve the product💎 Gifting is a great way to increase the spend ceiling💎 You need to ask...
2023-02-221h 22
Sub Club by RevenueCatThe Key Trends and Opportunities for Apps in 2023 — Lexi Sydow, data.aiOn the podcast we talk with Lexi about data.ai’s State of Mobile report, the countries subscription apps should focus on for growth, and why things still look bright for apps despite a decline in overall spend.Top Takeaways🕹️ Mobile app spend is down, but that may not be a bad thing🤳 Non-gaming apps see additional growth with resilient spend✍️ The subscription model underpins growth for non-gaming apps📈 Look to non-U.S. markets for new opportunities💝 The most successful apps will offer frictionless, personalized experiencesAbout Lexi Sydow👨💻 Head of Insights at data.ai...
2023-02-0848 min
The Jacob Shapiro PodcastUS-China Relations with David FiresteinJacob is joined by David Firetsein, inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations. They discuss David’s professional background and the work of the foundation before diving into trust in the U.S.-China relationship and prospects for the bilateral in the year ahead.--Timestamps:(0:00) - Introduction(2:40) – David’s background(10:00) – George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S. China Relations(21:27) – Trust in the U.S.-China Relationship(45:34) – The year ahead in U.S.-China relations--
2023-01-301h 02
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow to Build a Great Kids App with Minimal Data — Brennan Clark, Sago MiniOn the podcast we talk with Brennan about the challenge of building and growing kids apps in 2022, how to make effective decisions with minimal data, and why AppsFlyer had to build Sago Mini a custom SDK.Top Takeaways🧒 Building and growing kids apps is hard🤔 Making effective decisions with minimal data is a challenge💕 Find the right partner to invest in solving tough challenges together — especially if it’s a custom jobAbout Brennan Clark👨💻 Director of Product at Sago Mini, which has received more than 100 million downloads. The company offers three subscription ap...
2023-01-2549 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow’s Your App Really Doing? The State of Subscription Apps 2023On the podcast we talk about RevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps report, all the nuance that didn’t make it into the report, and why your app landing in the bottom quartile of some metrics might not be as bad as it seems.Top Takeaways🤔 Understand your own business model and unique leverage📈 Consider the stage of your app when looking at benchmarks 🖐️ 5 key insights: conversions, renewals, retention and moreLinks & Resources‣ The report: State of Subscription Apps 2023‣ Give us your feedback‣ One year retention rate insights‣ Join the RevenueCat tea...
2023-01-171h 21
Sub Club by RevenueCatWhy You Should Test Everything and How To Do It — Osman Mansur, DuolingoOn the podcast we talk with Osman about Duolingo’s culture of experimentation, data and testing as a moat, and why passive aggressive push notifications actually work in the right context.Top Takeaways🧪 Leverage a culture of experimentation to create a top user experience📊 Data and testing are Duolingo’s best moat👍 Passive-aggressive push notifications might work in the right contextAbout Osman Mansur👨💻 Product Manager (PM) at Duolingo, the global language learning app with close to 60 million active users.💪 As PM on the retention team, Osman plays a key role in maximizing u...
2023-01-0454 min
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood TherapyThe Finding Humans Less Scary Marathon! Featuring Dr. Jacob Towery and Michael LuoCuring YOUR Social Anxiety— The Ridiculously Cheap and Awesome Shame-Attacking Marathon Jacob Towery, MD Michael Luo Today, we are joined by Dr. Jacob Towery and Michael Luo to promote their upcoming, two-day Social Anxiety Marathon. Jacob Towery, MD is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and therapist in private practice in Palo Alto, California. Michael Luo is a fourth year medical student at the Chicago Medical School. More on them at the end of the show notes, but here's the scoop. Jacob and M...
2023-01-0253 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow Will Apple Play the Digital Markets Act? — John Gruber, Daring FireballOn the podcast we talk with John about the far reaching implications of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, how app developers should be thinking about the opportunities created, and why Apple making so much money from the App Store might be bad for Apple long-term.Top Takeaways⚖️ The EC’s DMA is set to shake things up in a big way — but how isn’t completely clear🪟 Don’t panic, app developers — the DMA creates opportunities, too🤑 The profitability of the App Store might not be good for Apple in the long-termAbout...
2022-12-211h 11
Sub Club by RevenueCatWhy You Shouldn’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Experimentation — Dan Pannasch, RevenueCatOn the podcast I talk with Dan about how to design experiments that answer the right questions, common A/B testing pitfalls to avoid, and how a simple checklist might just save your complex experiment.Top Takeaways🍞 Conclusions from tests sometimes go stale faster than you realize👌 Minimizing the cost of running tests will improve decision making🤪 Check your sanity — or don’t live and die by statistical significanceAbout Dan Pannasch👨💻 Senior Product Manager at RevenueCat💪 Dan saw what experimentation looked like across a portfolio of app businesses when his previous compan...
2022-12-071h 03
Sub Club by RevenueCatWhy More Apps Need To Be More Than Just Apps — Melissa Cash & Félix Boudreau, Pok PokOn the podcast I talk with Melissa and Félix about why more apps should be more than just apps, the benefits of a hard paywall, and why a lower price might actually make you more money even if the A/B test shows it didn’t.Top Takeaways📱 More apps should be more than just apps💳 Hard paywalls can (and do) sometimes pay off💵 How a price change can lead to big returns — if the quality is thereAbout Melissa Cash & Félix Boudreau👨💻 Melissa is Co-Founder and CEO and Félix is Head of Gr...
2022-11-2358 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow Ethical Design at Blinkist Led to 23% Growth – Jaycee DayOn the podcast we talk with Jaycee about how Blinkist increased trial starts by 23%, how to balance user experience with business objectives, and why telling people how to cancel can actually lead to fewer cancellations.Top Takeaways⚖️ Balancing ethics and business means making tough decisions, but taking a smart approach lets you master both🤝 Helping people unsubscribe isn’t the most intuitive thing for subscription app businesses, but ethical design patterns might be better for business in the long run🔎 Transparency around the cancellation process can drive app success in multiple waysAbout Jayc...
2022-11-0942 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow Consumer Subscriptions May Perform in a Recession — Eric Crowley, GP BullhoundOn the podcast we talk with Eric about the largest consumer marketplace that’s ever existed, the growing exit opportunities for Consumer Subscription Software businesses, and why the CSS industry may be relatively recession-proof.Top Takeaways👀 Simply occupying eyeballs isn’t the game plan anymore💰The CSS space could be recession-proof👴 The data and tooling landscape has matured, making it easier to build and grow subscription businessesAbout Eric Crowley👔 Partner at GP Bullhound, a global technology investment and advisory firm for entrepreneurs and founders👨💻 Coming from an executive software startup background, Eric...
2022-10-2650 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow Elevate Labs Hit Cash Flow Positive in 2022 — Andrew Maguire, Elevate LabsOn the podcast we talk with Andrew about the journey to cash flow positive for Elevate Labs, the importance of creative, and why spending less money can sometimes be the key to figuring out paid user acquisition.Top Takeaways📈 The journey to cash flow positive is a long one, demanding tough decisions along the way💵 Spending less money can sometimes be the key to figuring out paid user acquisition🎨 Control and collaboration are key elements of a creative cultureAbout Andrew Maguire⚙️ Chief Operating Officer at Elevate Labs and Managing Partner at Volo Ventu...
2022-10-1253 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatFrom Spreadsheets to Data Science: Tools for Apps of Any Size — Adam Landis, AdLibertasOn the podcast we talk with Adam about when and why to use an MMP, which subscription events to track in your analytics, and why A/B testing doesn’t always work the way you think it works.Top Takeaways📏 Understand what your users are doing to help define — and then achieve — your goal📈 Spreadsheets are a great start, but growing sophistication requires something more long-term🔧 Turning events into actions is difficult but necessaryAbout Adam Landis👨💻 Founder and CEO at AdLibertas💪 Adam has helped hundreds of apps — including Crossy Road, Temple Run and Audio M...
2022-09-2854 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatFrom Zero Revenue to a Full-Time Gig in Less Than a Year — Emmanuel Crouvisier, CardPointersOn the podcast we talk with Emmanuel about the magic of affiliate marketing, how to best use Stripe payments, and why you should probably build a web app before you build a native one.Top Takeaways✉️ Don’t skip user registration — and do it early in onboarding💰 The road to subscription revenue isn’t a straight one📈 The little things add up over timeAbout Emmanuel Crouvisier👨💻 Founder at CardPointers, an app that makes it easy to optimize credit card rewards and has saved users over $200M.💪 Emmanuel used affiliate marketing and a revenue sha...
2022-09-1451 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatBuilding a Product Improvement Loop — Darrell Stone, CitizenOn the podcast I talk with Darrell about going from zero to an 8-figure ARR in just 18 months, building a product improvement loop combining user research and A/B testing, and why expecting failure is one of the keys to success.Top Takeaways📈 Going from 0 to an 8-figure ARR in 18 months is doable🙈 Sharing and selling data isn’t necessary to build and scale subscription apps🎰 Structuring product development as a “bet” liberates you from needing to be rightAbout Darrell Stone👨💻 Head of Product & Design at Citizen, the number one public safety app in th...
2022-08-3145 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatTinder: From Free App to $1B in Revenue — Phil Schwarz, Corazon CapitalOn the podcast we talk with Phil about the thesis behind Tinder’s monetization strategy, the importance of product differentiation, and why some companies shouldn’t use subscriptions.Our guest today is Phil Schwarz, Partner at Corazon Capital, a leading Chicago-based venture fund investing in early stage tech companies. Prior to joining Corazon, Phil served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Tinder during the rollout of subscriptions. He was also previously Head of Growth Initiatives at Match Group.In this episode, you’ll learn:3 key innovations that propelled Tinder’s growthTips for optimizing your paywall...
2022-08-1048 min
SPEAKING SPORADICALLYIs David Blaine Immortal? - Episode 66 - Speaking SporadicallyThe main topic of this podcast is the insane stories around the legend David Blaine. Jacob talks about some of his most impressive actions and the guys give their thoughts. This episode is the easiest way to entertain yourself for a whole hour.
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2022-08-0554 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatBrand Marketing, Product-Market Fit, & App Growth — Gessica Bicego, PairedOn the podcast we talk with Gessica about how to think about brand marketing for apps, finding product/channel/messaging fit, and why you shouldn’t even refer to Bill Gates in an ad campaign.Our guest today is Gessica Bicego, Chief Marketing Officer at Paired, the #1 app for couples. Prior to joining Paired, Gessica spent 6 years leading performance marketing and growth at Blinkist.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to build a moat around your brandPaired’s growth stack & favorite data collection toolsTips for allocating ad spending & measuring advertising campaignsWhy Bill Gates sent G...
2022-07-2738 min
The New York Information Security MeetupDavid Raviv | Jacob Horne | UnscriptedDavid Raviv is having an unscripted conversion with Jacob Horne
Over the course of two years, Horne has established himself as one of the thought leaders around cybersecurity regulations and federal contract legislation. In his new role, Horne will continue to be an industry evangelist and educator for over 100,000 DoD Contractors comprising the DIB. These commercial businesses are actively working to comply with existing DFARS 7012 requirements and the forthcoming DFARS 7019, 7020, and 7021 final rulings that will fully integrate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandates for future Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.
2022-07-1449 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatRunning Effective In-App Experiments — Giancarlo Musetti, Ad Hoc LabsOn the podcast we talk with Giancarlo about soft vs. hard paywalls, how to think about product experiments, and why removing friction from onboarding didn’t actually help.Our guest today is Giancarlo Musetti, Growth Product Manager at Ad Hoc Labs. Ad Hoc Labs makes several apps including Firewall and Dialed, but is most well known for Burner, an app that allows you to create multiple phone numbers to protect your privacy and better manage communication.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to make a smooth transition to a subscription-based modelTips for optimizing your...
2022-07-1344 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatA Systematic Approach to Paywall Optimization — Live at App Promotion Summit NYCOn the podcast we talk with Darrell and Jake about optimizing your app’s paywall, how to increase revenue by giving users a better experience, tips for pricing your app, and how to reduce subscriber churn.We’re with Darrell Stone and Jake Mor in front of a live audience at the App Promotion Summit in New York City. The App Promotion Summit is America’s leading app marketing conference. Darrell is the Head of Product & Design at Citizen, the number one public safety app in the U.S. Jake is the Founder & CEO of Superwall, the best w...
2022-06-2932 min
The Capital StackJacob Findlay of Fullbay on Building And Scaling SaaS for SMB CustomersToday, David is talking to Jacob Findlay. Jacob Findlay is the Co-founder of Fullbay. Five years ago, he made the leap from healthcare to truck repair. He wanted to take the best ideas from the electronic medical records world and apply them to heavy-duty repair. In other words, build a medical record for trucks.At the time, Jacob was in the Director of Finance role for a wildly successful startup company called WebPT. More than 10,000 physical therapy clinics in the United States—one-third of all clinics in the country—now run on WebPT’s software.De...
2022-06-2855 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatBuilding a Community that Demands an App — Mark Kennedy & Jeff Bailey, None to RunOn the podcast we talk with Mark and Jeff about community led growth, how they improved trial starts by 25%, and why running ads for a blog post might actually perform better than sending people directly to the App Store.Mark is an RRCA Certified Distance Running Coach and created None to Run as a blog and personal outlet to stay in touch with his passion for exercise science and healthy living. Jeff has been developing iOS apps since 2009 and teamed up with Mark to build an app as the None to Run community started to take off...
2022-06-1555 min
Sub Club by RevenueCat8 Principles for Sustainable Growth — Sean Ellis & Ethan Garr, Breakout GrowthOn the podcast I talk with Sean and Ethan about the importance of a north star metric, optimizing for speed to value, and why product/market fit needs to be dialed in over time.Sean has worked on growth at some of the fastest growing companies in the world, like Dropbox, Lookout, and Eventbrite. He not only coined the term “growth hacking”, but literally wrote the book on it. Today, Sean helps companies around the globe accelerate customer and revenue growth through workshops, keynote presentations, and select advising roles.Ethan got his start in subscription apps...
2022-05-2552 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatScaling Without a Marketing Budget — Mike Overell, ClassDojoOn the podcast we talk with Mike about building a principled, mission driven app, keeping product development focused on the right customers, and how ClassDojo scaled to tens of millions of downloads without a marketing budget.Our guest today is Mike Overell, Revenue Lead at ClassDojo. Having founded his own company as well as working at McKinsey and Lyft, Mike is now using that experience to help every kid on earth get an education they love with ClassDojo. Mike also invests in and helps foreign founders crack the US as co-founder of investment collective Antipodes....
2022-05-1150 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatCreative App Marketing Strategies — Cliff Weitzman, SpeechifyOn the podcast we talk with Cliff about the benefits of building for a niche, the one ad that changed things for Speechify, and why Cliff is now hiring comedians.Our guest today is Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify. As someone with dyslexia, Cliff built Speechify to help himself learn by having text read aloud. Cliff went on to blitzscale Speechify with an irreverent approach to SaaS norms and a willingness to experiment.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Cliff found early traction for SpeechifyUnconventional ways to build a great te...
2022-04-2738 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatThe Rise of Consumer SaaS — Eric Stromberg, BedrockOn the podcast we talk with Eric about the importance of refining your pitch, how to build a moat in consumer SaaS, and why your month one churn might not be as bad as you think.Our guest today is Eric Stromberg, the Founder & Managing Partner of Bedrock, a technology investment firm currently managing approximately one billion dollars. The firm has made investments in companies like Flock Safety, Plaid, Cameo, The Athletic, and more. Eric is also the Founder of Check, the payroll infrastructure API and Universe Software, the holding company for Vertical Fintech businesses....
2022-04-1349 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #157: David Sinclair-Black VISITS!It is a privilege to welcome the Sinclair Media Group founder David Sinclair-Black to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. David is a company director of a music marketing agency from the sunny seaside town of Eastbourne in the United Kingdom. He is trying to change how the music industry operates for independent musicians. In January, he surveyed 165 independent musicians to find out what is stopping them from turning their hobby in music into a full-time career. The survey found that most musicians' problems stem from not having enough contact with significant record labels."[The...
2022-04-1041 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatFrom Indie Side Project to $1M in ARR — Curtis Herbert, SlopesOn the podcast we talk with Curtis about his 9 year journey to reach $1M in ARR, why he shares revenue numbers publicly, and how taking inspiration from web businesses instead of other apps kept him ahead of the curve.Our guest today is Curtis Herbert, an independent iOS app developer/designer/wearer of many hats. Curtis is the founder of Slopes, the app for skiing and snowboarding, and he took it from an indie side project to a thriving business.In this episode, you’ll learn:Marketing tips for consistent growthHow Curtis transitioned Slopes to...
2022-03-3052 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatOperating a Portfolio of 40 Apps — Michael Ritter, Maple MediaOn the podcast we talk with Michael about operating a portfolio of almost 40 apps, the importance of delivering value to customers, and why you should never use teal on your paywall.Joining me today is Michael Ritter, CEO and Founder at Maple Media. Michael and his growing team acquire and operate category-leading consumer apps. Popular Maple Media apps include: Pic Stitch, Weather Hi-Def Radar, Dialog, We Heart It, Player FM, WeekCal, and many more.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why customer support is crucial for subscription appsHow to price your subscription based on th...
2022-03-1647 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatSubscription App Trends and How To Grow in 2022On today’s podcast we’re hosting the Subscription Trends 2022 event. We talk with Thomas and Eric about navigating content fortresses as a developer. They share their thoughts on regulating Apple’s App Store, affiliate marketing, and breakout trends for 2022. We also talk about Web3 and Crypto, and answer questions from folks in the event’s chat room.Our guests on the show are Thomas Petit and Eric Seufert. Eric has a depth and breadth of experience with mobile apps and games that few can match. Over the past year, Eric has written extensively about App Tracking Transpar...
2022-03-021h 17
Sub Club by RevenueCatLessons From an Unlimited Marketing Budget — Colette Nataf, MileIQ & Lightning AIOn the podcast we talk with Colette about selling MileIQ to Microsoft then buying it back, experimenting with an unlimited marketing budget, and unlocking higher retention with a focus on prosumers.Our guest today is Colette Nataf, Head of Growth at MileIQ and Co-Founder of Lightning AI. From founding multiple startups to spending more than $100M on marketing in growth roles at several great companies, Colette has spent her career using data science to grow businesses.In this episode, you’ll learn:Colette’s take on Apple’s ATT and its effect on marketingOutsourcing to an...
2022-02-1648 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatGrowth, Revenue, and Marketing Strategies for Your App — Lisa Kennelly, FishbrainOn the podcast we talk with Lisa about marketing an app with no revenue, the challenges of adding new revenue streams, and the importance of brand marketing in a post IDFA world.Our guest today is Lisa Kennelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Fishbrain, the #1 app for people who love fishing. At Fishbrain, Lisa manages a team of 20 people, and is responsible for everything from brand positioning and product marketing to business development and e-commerce. Lisa also mentors startup founders on marketing and strategy.In this episode, you’ll learn:...
2022-01-1948 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow To Not Screw Up Switching Your App to Subscriptions — Matt Ronge, AstropadOn the podcast we talk with Matt about how to not screw up switching your app to subscriptions, why offering lifetime subscriptions might not be a great option, and what it’s like when Apple ‘sherlocks’ your product.Our guest today is Matt Ronge, co-founder and CEO of Astropad. Having worked at Apple, Garmin, and founded several companies of his own, Matt is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur with a passion for building creative tools.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to switch your app from paid to subscriptionsShould you offer lifetime subscriptions?Why you...
2022-01-0549 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatThe 4 Foundational Frameworks of Consumer SaaS — Robbie Kellman Baxter, Peninsula StrategiesOn the podcast we talk with Robbie about finding your super users, the real reasons for subscription fatigue, and why pricing isn’t as important as you might think, especially early on.Our guest today is Robbie Kellman Baxter, consultant, keynote speaker, and author. She’s advised many of the world’s leading subscription-based companies, including serving on the advisory board of Strava. Her most recent book, “The Forever Transaction” is a deep dive into everything consumer subscription, and a must read for anyone in the space.In this episode, you’ll learn:Id...
2021-12-1352 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow to Thrive Despite Apple’s ATT — Eric Seufert, Mobile Dev MemoOn the podcast I talk with Eric about the value destruction of App Tracking Transparency, the limitations of SKAdNetwork, and how to thrive as an app developer in this new paradigm.My guest today is Eric Seufert. Eric has deep operating experience, having worked in growth and strategy roles at consumer tech companies such as Wooga and Rovio, but he also founded and sold a marketing business intelligence company, Agamemnon, and is an active investor in the mobile gaming and ad tech categories. Eric has a depth and breadth of experience with mobile apps and games that...
2021-12-011h 03
Sub Club by RevenueCatGrowing an App to 1M Paid Subscribers — Ron Schneidermann, AllTrailsOn the podcast, we talk with Ron about the magic of consumer subscriptions, experimenting with freemium strategies, and how private equity isn’t always as bad as you’ve been led to believe.Our guest today is Ron Schneidermann, CEO at AllTrails, the ultimate guide for outdoor adventures. AllTrails was early to the consumer subscription space, launching a $3/month premium tier way back in 2012. Ron joined as CMO and COO in 2015, and then took over as CEO in 2019, helping to grow AllTrails to over 1 million subscribers and tens of millions of active users worldwide.In t...
2021-11-1752 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharVoice Actor David Kaye Visits! | Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast Halloween Special #1We will highlight performers who portrayed some of the nastiest villains in pop culture during our yearly Halloween specials. I am thrilled to welcome voice actor David Kaye to the podcast. Transformers fans will recognize him as the voice of Megatron (Beast Wars: Transformers, Beast Machines: Transformers, Robot Chicken, Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron) and Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Highbrow (Transformers: Animated). He also voiced some of Marvel’s most sinister characters in both video games and cartoons, including Apocalypse (X-Men: Evolution), Corvus Glaive (Guardians of the Galaxy – Cartoon series & Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Blac...
2021-10-2832 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatOptimizing Your Subscription App for Growth — Eric Crowley, GP BullhoundOur guest today is Eric Crowley, a tech investment banker with GP Bullhound. With investments in companies ranging from Spotify to Whoop, and clients such as AllTrails, Pinkbike, and Lingoda, GP Bullhound provides transaction advice and capital to many of the leaders in the Consumer Subscription Software space.On the podcast we talk with Eric about his 2021 report on Consumer Subscription Software, the truth about LTV calculations, and the new era of organic user acquisition.In this episode, you’ll learn:Was 2020 just a “COVID Bump,” or a shift in consumer behavior?Are the Bumble...
2021-10-2754 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatFrom Bootstrapping to Partnering With Sony — Seth Miller, RapchatOur guest today is Seth Miller, Founder and CEO at Rapchat. Seth is on a mission to democratize music creation with Rapchat’s mobile app. Rapchat takes the friction out of making music, and has helped millions of artists unleash their creativity.Seth earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis on management information systems, from Ohio University. Before founding Rapchat, Seth worked as a consultant for Adidas, and an IT Systems Engineer.On the podcast we talk with Seth about bootstrapping his way to signs of product market fit, raising money from...
2021-10-0645 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatFinding Product Market Fit by Unbundling Photoshop — Matthieu Rouif, PhotoRoomWatch the video version of this show on YouTube »Matthieu Rouif is the co-founder and CEO of PhotoRoom. PhotoRoom enables anyone to create studio-quality photos on their iPhone. Before founding PhotoRoom, Matthieu was the Senior Project Manager at GoPro. Matthieu is also the co-founder and CTO of HeyCrowd, and co-founder and CEO of As-App.Matthieu earned his graduate degree in materials science and engineering from Stanford University, and his bachelor’s degrees in economics, and physics from École Polytechnique. While at École Polytechnique, Matthieu was a member of the skydiving team and debate team. Matthieu also...
2021-09-1544 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Affects Developers — Shamanth Rao, RocketShip HQWatch the video version of this show on YouTube »Shamanth Rao is the founder and CEO at Rocketship HQ. Shamanth also hosts the Mobile User Acquisition Show podcast, and is the lead instructor for the Mobile Growth Lab workshop series.RocketShip HQ is a boutique growth marketing firm with 8 figures in managed spend. Before founding RocketshipHQ, Shamanth led growth marketing resulting in 3 exits: Bash Gaming (sold for $170mm), Puzzle Social (acquired by Zynga), and FreshPlanet (acquired by Gameloft). Shamanth has also helped many other mobile apps grow and scale.Shamanth i...
2021-08-2548 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatThe TikTok Marketing Playbook — Maddie Kirby, 1 Second EverydayWatch the video version of this show on YouTube »Maddie Kirby is currently the Senior Social Media Manager for the video journal app, 1 Second Everyday. Maddie started her social media marketing career at Ozwest. Ozwest is an exclusive distributor of Zing branded toy products and the Ozwest toy line in the USA and Canada.While working at Ozwest, Maddie started growing her personal social media presence. Maddie has almost 400k followers on TikTok. Since joining 1 Second Everyday in 2019, Maddie has been instrumental in leveraging TikTok to organically drive millions of downloads.
2021-08-1152 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEP #124: David Yontef TAKES US 'Behind The Velvet Rope'It is a pleasure to welcome Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast host David Yontef to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast host David Yontef takes listeners and viewers behind the scenes with a diverse group of guests. His interviewees come from all over the pop culture world, and they range from Real Housewives and Bravolebrities to musicians and comedians. David’s conversations have been mentioned on many media outlets such as Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, People, Rolling Stone, The Today Show, and Wendy Williams. In addition, BuzzFeed ranked Behind the Velvet Rope...
2021-08-0957 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatGrowth Tactics from the Top Apps in the App Store — Andy Carvell, PhitureWatch the video version of this show on YouTube »Andy Carvell is the Partner & Co-Founder of Phiture, a mobile growth agency. Here he has worked with some of the biggest apps on the App Store, including Headspace, Spotify, Triller, and VSCO.Prior to founding Phiture, Andy worked on the marketing and growth teams at SoundCloud. His team built SoundCloud's activity notification system, which delivered over 500 million pushes per month, and increased M1 retention by five percentage points in its first few months of operation. Andy has been in the mobile industry since the la...
2021-07-2844 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatNext-Level App Marketing Tips and Strategies — Alex Ross, GregWatch the video version of this show on YouTube »Alex Ross is the co-founder & CEO at Gregarious, Inc. Gregarious is the company behind Greg, an app dedicated to helping people grow healthier and happier plants. Greg’s community has grown from 100 beta users in August 2020 to over 50,000 monthly active users today.Alex graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, and studied data science and statistics at MIT. Alex has worked for companies such as Cisco, The Daily Aztec, and Cannon Trading.Prior to founding Gregarious, Alex spent 4 years as Director of Engineering at...
2021-07-141h 07
Sub Club by RevenueCatLessons Learned From 50 Million Downloads — David Smith, WidgetsmithDavid Smith is a full-time independent app developer. Since 2006, David has owned and operated a small company focusing on creating applications for the iPhone and Apple Watch.David has built many successful apps over the years. His most recent app, Widgetsmith, went viral and hit #1 on the App Store. It has over 50 million downloads. David’s other successful apps include Watchsmith, Pedometer++, and Sleep++.David also co-hosts a weekly podcast called Under the Radar, where he and his co-host Mario Arment discuss Apple-related topics.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to tran...
2021-06-3057 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHow to Sell Your App — Eric Owens, App Business BrokersIn this episode, you’ll hear about:The pros and cons of selling an app on your own versus going through a brokerWhat to watch out for during negotiationsWhat to expect after selling your appFollow Us:David Barnard: https://twitter.com/drbarnardJacob Eiting: https://twitter.com/jeitingEric Owens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericowens/Here’s the Outline of Our Interview with Eric:(1:00) Eric and David have worked together befo...
2021-05-1956 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatGoing All-In on Indie App Development — Ryan Jones, Weather Line & FlightyOur guest today is Ryan Jones, long-time indie developer of Weather Line and Flighty. Before going full-time on his apps in 2019, Ryan spent time in operations at Apple and as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at McGarrah Jessee, a full-service product marketing agency.In this episode, you’ll hear about:(3:53) Ryan’s background in mechanical engineering and the oil industry.(6:35) Ryan’s first app, Weather Line, hit #12 in the App Store(11:09) Weather Line’s Super Forecast(16:21) Networking with famous app bloggers as a growth hack; the “reply guy”(34:41) The fine line between zero tracking and...
2021-03-2454 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode #76: David "Da Cake Ninja" Wright TALKS 'American Ninja Warrior'It is a pleasure to welcome David “Da Cake Ninja” Wright to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. David Wright is one of the Ninja Warrior community's rising stars after making his debut in American Ninja Warrior: Season 11. The cake-loving ninja surprised the Oklahoma City (OKC) audience as David blazed through the OKC City Qualifiers, became the night’s first finisher, and placed seventh in the Top 30 competitors. David Wright then faced off against the OKC City Finals, which included the Crazy Clocks, Snap Back, and the Spider Trap, and became one of the only five ninjas t...
2020-11-3029 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatHot Takes — The New App Store Small Business ProgramIn This EpisodeApple recently shocked the App Store developer community with news that small developers with revenue of less than $1M per year will pay a commission of 15% instead of 30%. Within hours of the news dropping, David and Jacob recorded this episode with the hottest of takes, exploring what this means for the future of the App Store.Here's what we cover in the episode:(1:32) Is this a good thing or a bad thing? (For once, David takes the cynical view!)(4:39) 97% of developers using RevenueCat qualify for...
2020-11-1843 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatTaking a Fitness App to Y Combinator and Beyond — Jake Mor, FitnessAIStarting a mobile-first subscription app business can be tough — there are a lot of decisions to make. Should you bootstrap or raise investor funding? How will you classify your business? When is the right time to monetize your app?Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone! One of the best ways to chart your course is to learn from the experiences of developers who’ve been through the process before. And one of the best ways to do that is to go through an accelerator like Y Combinator.This week, David...
2020-11-1342 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatIntroducing the Sub Club Podcast — Jacob Eiting & David BarnardWelcome to the Sub Club podcast: a deep dive on building and growing subscription app businesses. Hosts David Barnard and Jacob Eiting will guide you through the ins and outs of subscription apps — sharing insider tips, predictions, and insights from industry experts.In this episode, you’ll hear about:(00:58) Meet your hosts David Barnard and Jacob Eiting.(05:11) Sub Club is the first podcast focused on subscription apps.(05:15) Personal SaaS is a nascent industry.(6:18) The first billion-dollar mobile subscription companies; Lightricks, Calm, Headspace.(16:50) How to submit feedback and sugg...
2020-10-2950 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 20- WE'VE RETURNEDSo after moving house, and taking way too long doing it, we're back with more sub-par quality content. This week, we start things off as normal by re-educating David on the BMW brand, spend too much time attempting to analyze the world that is Herbie, make fun of Hyundai for flaccid gear sticks, and then round it off by talking about Corvairs because, well, we think they're really really cool. So, without further adieu, join us for something a bit like everything else we do, and while you're at it, why not follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars. We hope...
2020-10-2643 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 14 - The Toyota Supra Celica SupraThis week, Jacob talks about his dad's planes for a minute, David informs us all on egg fighting, David explains how Toyota should be naming their cars (we really do give the best advice), we speak on the subject of Nissan again (but nicer this time), and we bring out our inner dads with some Corvette talk. Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars and on YouTube at The Uninteresting Car Show.
2020-07-061h 10
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 12 - Jacob has an opinion about InfinitiIn this episode, Jacob S-Press'-es his disappointment in his rental car, we Swift-ly go through some car news, cars we Dzire to import, and our new favorite car manufacturer, Suzuki. Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars and on YouTube at The Uninteresting Car Show.
2020-06-0858 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 9 - BMW G12 M760Li xDrive with the N74B66TU V12 EngineThis week, we jump around several topics. David is annoyed with BMW's car naming, we make fun of a Hyundai press video, Jacob likes Cadillac (again), and we hear some braps. Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars and on YouTube at The Uninteresting Car Show.
2020-05-0151 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 8 - Opposite Lock Automatic HeadlightsThis week, David comes unprepared, we demand for more automatic traffic lights, we gawk over Cadillac's new line, we talk about how they don't make em how they used to, and we ask an odd but interesting question. Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars and on YouTube at The Uninteresting Car Show.
2020-04-2358 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 7 - Jacob has an opinion about NissanThis week, Jacob has opinion on (read:complains about) Nissan, we talk about what we're doing in quarantine, mention electric drivetrain swaps, and touch on Cadillac. Hey look at that, a show where we didn't mention Lexus or Genesis again! What a concept! Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars and on YouTube at The Uninteresting Car Show.
2020-04-1750 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 5 - Honda made the best convertible, no one elseThis week, we introduce a news segment, think about importing cars from countries that share borders with us, and David fawns over the JDM Honda del Sol roof operation. Follow us on Instagram @uninterestingcars ! We should be posting more there in the future, and we'll continue to work on our upload schedule.
2020-03-2458 min
SuccessQuestLooking at the Markets | David MoadelDavid is an educator, investor and YouTuber. His YouTube Chanel has over 44K subscribers, and he teaches finances and investing with a focus on stocks and options trading. David and Jacob discuss investing in stocks, crypto currency, precious metals, and more. Enjoy!Follow David davidmoadel@gmail.comWebsiteYouTubeTwitterFacebookInstagramStockTwitsFollow Jacob:WebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @jacob_m_harmonFollow Kalob:LinkedInFollow SuccessQuest:WebsiteBlogFacebook PageCommunity (Facebook Group)LinkedInTwitter: @MySuccessQuestInstagram @MySuccessQuestSupport SuccessQuestWe work incredibly hard to create our podcast, newsletter, Facebook group and more. ALL of th...
2020-03-1254 min
The Uninteresting Car ShowEp. 2 - I really really really want a Corvette C8This week, we get excited about Korean cars, weirdly give some actual consumer advice, talk about our dream garages, and Jacob fawns over the new Corvette for a disproportionate amount of time. Enjoy.
2020-03-0358 min
ZWEIvorZWÖLF#02 Jacob Bilabel: Ich mache Menschenschutz#02 Jacob Bilabel: Ich mache Menschenschutz
Jacob hat 2006 das Unternehmen THEMA1 gegründet. Dieser Think-Do-Tank ist eine unabhängige Berliner Denkfabrik und initiiert und betreibt Projekte in den Bereichen nachhaltiger Konsum, Netze für erneuerbare Energien, grüne Musik- und Unterhaltungsindustrie und Massenmobilisierung der Öffentlichkeit für eine kohlenstoffarme Zukunft. Zum Beispiel hat Jacob das Energiekonzept zum Eurovision Song Contest in Wien geschrieben und auch schon einen TEDxTalk in Berlin gehalten. Jacob ist ein Tausendsassa und Nachhaltigkeits-Pionier der ersten Stunde. Er liebt Surfen & Yoga und strahlt, wenn er von seinen Visionen spricht.
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2019-05-281h 32
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS PODCASTEpisode 145 - Guest Attorney David P. JacobIn this special episode, Dave invites his colleague, bankruptcy attorney and United States Trustee, David P. Jacob. Dave, David and Brian delve into what it's like to be a bankruptcy attorney, what occurs during bankruptcy proceedings, in addition to other insight that David has experienced in over 20,000 bankruptcy proceedings. Listen in to the enormous amount of knowledge (and maybe wild stories) that comes from this episode! To submit a question to Dave or TFWP, go to Thefinancialwellnesspodcast.com
2018-11-2631 min