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EPISODE 39:
In this episode, I talk to Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, an online independent music retailer that was started in the late 90’s. Here’s what we talk about:
Why his business CD Baby took off and became wildly successful, while his six earlier businesses didn’t.
Some of the biggest challenges he faced while growing CD Baby (one of which he’s never written about before).
When to quit your business and start doing something else.
Why he gave away all of the business’ sale proceeds ($22 million) to charity.
What he does to plough through some of the boring tasks in his business even when he doesn’t ‘feel like doing them.’
The two best books you can read if you’re looking to become a solopreneur (one person business).
And lots more…
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About Derek Sivers: Derek is a musician, programmer, writer, entrepreneur and student! He’s the founder of the online independent music selling platform CD Baby. You can learn more about Derek at sivers.org or email him at Derek[at]sivers[dot]org
EPISODE 43:
Pamela Slim wrote a pioneering book called Escape from Cubicle Nation back in 2009. The book was about how corporate employees can start businesses and work for themselves. In today’s episode, we chat about some of the burning questions you – the readers – have asked me over the...
Published 10/14/15
EPISODE 42:
Here’s my guarantee about today’s episode. It will not only inspire you but will also push you to think about important questions you don’t usually ask yourself.
I’m amused that this is the 42nd episode. I can quite comfortably title this episode “The Answer to Life, The Universe and...
Published 10/10/15