The Buzinga Podcast: Startup growth hacks, technology, entrepreneurship

One thing that I’ve noticed many entrepreneurs have in common is they are pretty ad hoc about getting organised. I know, organisation and planning isn’t a sexy topic… BUT the most useful tool in your business is your planning structure. I would guard my plan over my idea any day of the week. See, I believe that successful […] The post 17: Creating A Rock Solid Plan (And Sticking To It!) appeared first on Buzinga.

One of the primary success factors is your team. Nearly all investors will attest to how important the team is when they’re deciding whether to invest in a startup. But the way you build your team is hugely dependent on you and your own capabilities. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. And this is what I want […] The post Ep 16: Building Your Startup A-Team appeared first on Buzinga.

If you want to succeed, you need to be learning. Your business is a direct reflection of you. That’s why if you want to take your business to a 10/10, you should start by improving yourself. For example, say you want to double your business’ revenue. To do that, you need to double yourself (i’m […] The post Ep 15: If You’re Not Learning, You’re Losing appeared first on Buzinga.

I have 5 mentors. These were each carefully chosen to reflect the components of my business and life that I want to improve at. Marketing Sales Operations General Business Spirituality and well being Of course, you can still be successful without a mentor. But simply put, mentorship helps you fast track your success. The times when […] The post Ep 14: Why You Absolutely Need A Mentor appeared first on Buzinga.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the most common reasons why tech startups fail. Lack of marketing, bad team, bad leadership, lack of product market fit, poor execution strategy… But there’s one other culprit to blame for many promising startups crashing and burning, and it’s VASTLY under-emphasised in startup literature. It’s a lack of understanding about the […] The post Ep 13: Understanding The Startup Lifecycle (So You Don’t Die) appeared first on Buzinga.

Ever tried to get someone to part with their money, and felt like you were just floundering? It’s a hugely valuable skill to have in your toolbelt, and one that hasn’t really been examined in the startup industry, at least not at a low level. If you’ve been following this podcast and blog for a […] The post Ep 12: Getting People To Trust You And Part With Their Money appeared first on Buzinga.

The other day I came across this quote in an article by VC Mark Suster, and it was so SPOT ON that I’ve been repeating it to anyone within earshot since: “In a world in which you’re encouraged to launch early and get feedback from customers, you can often confuse “product launch” with “marketing.” – Mark Suster […] The post Ep 11: Why Tech Startups Should Launch QUIETLY (Yes, you read that right) appeared first on Buzinga.

Today on the podcast I’m talking about the secret to startup success. It’s a bit of a hype-y title, but honestly, this is 100% true. If you haven’t achieved the success you want to achieve in your business (and that’s most entrepreneurs, because as human beings we are always striving for more), this episode is for you. And […] The post Ep 10: The Secret To Staggering Startup Success (Not An Exaggeration) appeared first on Buzinga.

In this episode, I’m discussing at a high level the key factors that will allow you to raise funds for your app startup. The format is very different to my normal episodes, so please let me know what you think… Getting a new business off the ground is an expensive process. Most people don’t have hundreds […] The post 09: What Investors Want, Where They’re Hiding, And How To Impress Them appeared first on Buzinga.

In this episode I’m talking about the 4 levers you can pull to double your startup’s profits. Sound too good to be true? It’s really not rocket science! How much profit your startup makes will be directly affected by any of of these 4 things: How many downloads you get Your conversion rate from download […] The post 08: 4 Ways To Double Your Startup Profits appeared first on Buzinga.

More of a visual person? Watch this episode with the slides below. In this episode we’ll discuss the 10 most important guidelines to follow when you’re building any new startup. Now, a startup is not the same thing as a small business. A Startup is a human institution designed to create a new product or service […] The post 07: 10 Important Lessons For Building A Startup appeared first on Buzinga.

In this episode I’m talking about the 5 cheapest, leanest app marketing strategies that will have a huge impact on your app’s downloads. According to the Startup Muster 2015 report, the number 1 most reported internal challenge for Australian startups is customer acquisition. This data suggests that most startups lack sales skills or a knowledge of how […] The post 06: 5 ‘Low Hanging Fruits’ To Skyrocket Your Mobile App Marketing appeared first on Buzinga.

In this episode I’m talking about the 5 app metrics that you must improve in order to boost your app’s performance. “It’s not enough anymore to just capture data – everyone is collecting data, and most people aren’t doing anything with it.” Matt Denman, City Lead and Data Nerd at Uber Melbourne – at our […] The post 05: The 5 App Metrics That Are Crucial To Your Success appeared first on Buzinga.

In this episode I’m talking about app user retention – making your users sticky, loyal and profitable.  Why do most tech-startups fail? Don’t listen to the ‘app-marketing-gurus’ or anyone else who points to ‘more downloads’ as the solution to all problems. People with this kind of single-minded mentality tend to struggle in their own tech-businesses. I’ve […] The post 04: How To Engage And Retain Your Current And Future Users appeared first on Buzinga.

More of a visual person? Watch this episode with accompanying slides on Youtube. In this episode I’m talking about app monetisation models, or how you will actually make money from your application! I love working with visionaries who aren’t driven by money alone, but I think most people will agree that the investment required to build, launch […] The post 03: How To Make Money From Apps In 2016 appeared first on Buzinga.

More of a visual person? Watch this episode with slides on Youtube. In this episode I’m talking about customer acquisition strategies – how you can pull customers in to get a steady stream of app downloads. To do this I’m focusing on the biggest and most successful apps in the world, with millions of active users. BUT, I’m […] The post 02: How To Get Your First 10,000 App Users appeared first on Buzinga.

You’ve stumbled upon the very first episode of the Buzinga podcast! The entire Buzinga squad is so excited to bring this podcast to your earbuds. I know better than anyone that as an entrepreneur, you might not have the time to regularly sit down to read a 2,000 word blog post (even if it is incredibly […] The post 01: How To Estimate Your Market Size And Validate Your App Idea appeared first on Buzinga.