Growth hacking is overrated. Aleksandr Volodarsky, founder of lemon.io, built a $16M marketplace by focusing on what actually matters: profitability. Prepare to challenge your assumptions about business growth.

In this episode of the Lean Marketing Podcast, Allan Dib sits down with Aleksandr to explore his unconventional journey, starting as a side hustle and defying traditional startup advice.

Discover how he cracked the marketplace cold start problem, leveraged unique marketing strategies, and transformed his business with the Profit First method. He also offers insights into the impact of AI on the developer landscape and the importance of consistent action, emphasizing the power of "lead bullets" over "silver bullets."

This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs building sustainable and thriving businesses.

Resources Mentioned:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

Connect with Aleksandr Volodarsky:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/volodarik/

Twitter: https://x.com/volodarik?lang=en

Lemon.Io: https://lemon.io/

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What if you could clone yourself and delegate all the tedious tasks in your business? This episode of the Lean Marketing Podcast explores the power of AI and automation to help you achieve just that. Allan Dib sits down with AI expert Farlen Mischel to demystify artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

They discuss the current landscape of AI tools, focusing on practical applications and strategies for leveraging AI in marketing and business operations.

Farlen highlights the importance of education and understanding the limitations of AI before diving into its potential. The conversation explores the power of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude, emphasizing effective prompting techniques for optimal results.

They also touch upon the future of AI agents, the continued relevance of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and the rise of no-code platforms that empower entrepreneurs to build solutions quickly. This episode is packed with actionable advice and insights for any business owner looking to harness the power of AI.

Connect with Farlen Mischel:
Website: https://www.enny.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farlen-mischel/

Connect with Lean Marketing:
Website: https://leanmarketing.com/
Programs: https://leanmarketing.com/accelerator
Books: https://leanmarketing.com/books
Podcast: https://leanmarketing.com/podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successwise/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanMarketingOfficial
Free Resources: https://leanmarketing.com/learn

Have you poured your heart and soul into writing a book, only to feel lost when it comes to marketing? In this episode of the Lean Marketing podcast, Allan Dib sits down with book ads expert Alex Strathdee to uncover the secrets to successful book marketing.

They discuss why traditional methods often fail and reveal a leaner, more effective approach to selling more books with less effort. Discover the power of seeding, micro-influencers, and building a marketing system that works even while you sleep. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to take your book from manuscript to bestseller.

Links/Resources Mentioned:
-Podcast Episode: How to Write, Promote, and Monetize a Bestselling Book with Allan Dib
-Podcast Episode with Joseph Nguyen: Navigating TikTok Shop: Proven Tactics for Authors and Creator
-Tool: Eleven Labs
-Platform: Listen Notes

Connect with Alex Strathdee:
Website: https://getshelflife.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-strathdee/

Connect with Lean Marketing:
Website: https://leanmarketing.com/
Programs: https://leanmarketing.com/accelerator
Books: https://leanmarketing.com/books
Podcast: https://leanmarketing.com/podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successwise/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanMarketingOfficial
Free Resources: https://leanmarketing.com/learn