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He Went From E-commerce & Course Creator to 8 Figure Software Entrepreneur + Millions of Followers
He Went From E-commerce & Course Creator to 8 Figure Software Entrepreneur + Millions of Followers
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25 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today’s guest is Kevin David a software entrepreneur and content creator who started off in e-commerce and now owns multiple eight-figure businesses. He made his first YouTube video just over four years ago and has now been viewed more than a billion times across different social media platforms, where he shares his expertise on e-commerce and gaining financial freedom. Tuning in today, you’ll hear how he first achieved success in e-commerce, transitioned into e-commerce software, and how he started all three of his software companies from the ground up. He explains how he was able to shift his mindset by surrounding himself with good people and filling his head with great books, of which he provides a number of examples. In this episode, find out why Kevin pays his CEOs so much, how he developed his social media content strategy, and how he built up his email list. As someone who has perfected the art of leveling up, Kevin is full of profound advice, so tune in today!
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[00:43] Kevin share’s his journey as an entrepreneur and the concept of ‘the second mountain’.
[02:30] How Kevin consolidated his e-commerce businesses so he could focus on software.
[03:39] He talks about how he started all three of his software companies from the ground up.
[05:14] How he made the transition from e-commerce to teaching, to software.
[06:59] The books that helped him on his journey: The Lean Start Up, Measure What Matters.
[08:41] Why he pays his CEOs so well and the importance of incentivizing.
[10:52] How he adjusted his mindset through what he reads and surrounds himself with.
[12:33] The importance of having a thick skin when it comes to creating online content.
[13:47] A breakdown of his social media following across the different platforms, and the importance of a big email list.
[15:07] Some insight into his content strategy and how he formulated it.
[16:17] How he has built his email list: Spending money on ads.
[17:14] Thoughts on Miami vs Vegas for business: you want to live somewhere that makes you happy.
[19:04] Kevin’s favorite business book and business tool.
[22:15] How you can contact Kevin and information about his podcast.
Resources From The Interview:
The Second Mountain
JungleScout
The Lean Start Up
Must read book: Measure What Matters
Books by Paul Graham
Books by Sam Altman
Books by Andrew Chen
Shoe Dog
John Doerr Ted Talk: Why the Secret to Success is Setting the Right Goals
Gary Vaynerchuk
Basecamp
The Kevin David Experience (Ninja Podcast)
Kevin David on YouTube
Kevin David on Instagram
Kevin David on Twitter
Kevin David on Facebook
Kevin David on TikTok
Kevin David on Pinterest
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[00:43] Kevin share’s his journey as an entrepreneur and the concept of ‘the second mountain’.
[02:30] How Kevin consolidated his e-commerce businesses so he could focus on software.
[03:39] He talks about how he started all three of his software companies from the ground up.
[05:14] How he made the transition from e-commerce to teaching, to software.
[06:59] The books that helped him on his journey: The Lean Start Up, Measure What Matters.
[08:41] Why he pays his CEOs so well and the importance of incentivizing.
[10:52] How he adjusted his mindset through what he reads and surrounds himself with.
[12:33] The importance of having a thick skin when it comes to creating online content.
[13:47] A breakdown of his social media following across the different platforms, and the importance of a big email list.
[15:07] Some insight into his content strategy and how he formulated it.
[16:17] How he has built his email list: Spending money on ads.
[17:14] Thoughts on Miami vs Vegas for business: you want to live somewhere that makes you happy.
[19:04] Kevin’s favorite business book and business tool.
[22:15] How you can contact Kevin and information about his podcast.
Resources From The Interview:
The Second Mountain
JungleScout
The Lean Start Up
Must read book: Measure What Matters
Books by Paul Graham
Books by Sam Altman
Books by Andrew Chen
Shoe Dog
John Doerr Ted Talk: Why the Secret to Success is Setting the Right Goals
Gary Vaynerchuk
Basecamp
The Kevin David Experience (Ninja Podcast)
Kevin David on YouTube
Kevin David on Instagram
Kevin David on Twitter
Kevin David on Facebook
Kevin David on TikTok
Kevin David on Pinterest
Leave Some Feedback:
What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below.
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here
Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes
Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed
Connect with Eric Siu:
Growth Everywhere
Single Grain
Leveling Up
Eric Siu on Twitter
Eric Siu on Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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