In this episode, Doug catches up with friend and former business partner Rob Atkinson. They discuss:
Rob's early days breaking out of his accounting career to build niche sites
His first exits selling affiliate sites and eventual sale of SleepAdvisor
The challenges faced in growing and later selling SleepAdvisor
Rob's experience taking time off after a big exit - including identity shifts
His recent attempts at launching new affiliate sites and why they struggled
Reflections on the pros and cons of working solo vs. having a business partner
How Rob's motivations and purpose have evolved over time
His current focus is on connecting with people and figuring out his next moves
The role of meditation, psychedelics, and other personal growth practices
Rob has generated multiple big exits but is now focused more on lifestyle design and connecting with others rather than rapid growth. They discuss his winding journey and lessons learned over the past decade as an affiliate marketer and online entrepreneur.
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Previous Interviews with Rob
Selling an Authority Site for a LIFE Changing Amount of Money DS368
7 Figure Niche Site DS161
$20K++ Per Month DS088
The 1000 Day Rule (from the Tropical MBA) DS008
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