Category: Business
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A WordPress business resource bomb by @justlikeair
Shane is the man. I tried to get him on the show a while back but our schedule’s didn’t line up. This past weekend, he ran on the business track at WordCamp San Francisco 2013. Moderated by Matt Mullenweg and joined by past guest Brad Williams and future guest Jake Goldman Shane shared his knowledge on maturing from…
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Episode 43: How CobaltApps found a way to $20k in monthly revenue
At the MattReport, we’re always looking for new and interesting ways folks have launched their WordPress business. Some people believe that there’s no difference in a WordPress business, than say, a banana stand — I disagree. Enter Eric Hamm creator of the Catalyst framework and the Dynamik Website Builder to challenge just that thought. Eric has…
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Episode 41: Become a great WordPress freelancer with Chris Lema
Every now and again you come across an individual who is just knocking it out of the park with awesome stuff. Recently for me, it’s Chris Lema an author, speaker, coach, VP and WordPress blogger. If you don’t already subscribe to his blog or follow him on Twitter — you should make a point to do…
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Episode 22: Improving your WordPress craft
We hear it in blogging all the time. Find a niche and you will find your market. Meet Thomas Griffin author of Soliloquy a powerful responsive WordPress slider. In this interview we discuss what it’s like to start off small and continue to refine to find the success you’re looking for. Don’t miss this episode!
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Why a SaaS model might be better than selling a plugin
What happens when your plugin business outgrows itself? What about if the WordPress plugin model turns your business into a commodity? Learn how Travis Ketchum the founder of Contest Domination built his product as a plugin and then transitioned to a traditional SaaS model. If you’re looking to scale your WordPress business or grow revenue…
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Mike Vardy: Learn to manage your time, clients, and expectations
Want to learn how to be more productive in your freelance career or WordPress business? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place. Meet Mike Vardy a productivityist by day, author and blogger by night. I invited Mike on to the show to talk to us about becoming more lean and mean with our daily…
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How to build a million dollar WordPress business
I don’t like to play favorites, but this has been one of the best interviews so far. Cory Miller has built a massively successful WordPress business over at ithemes. In my eyes, he is the quintessential entrepreneur. He embodies talent, drive, and the desire to succeed. If you want to learn how to get your business…
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How to start your own WordPress marketplace
The Matt Report is all about learning from other WordPress entrepreneurs and their respective business. We’re not just listening to the journey of designers and developers — but also marketers, author’s, and today’s guest a marketplace founder. If you’re thinking of starting your own marketplace or just about to start selling your first plugin, you want to tune…
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How to monetize a freemium product with Jason Coleman
Every business is faced with the question, “how are we going to make money?” The web app world is no stranger to this question. A majority of startups go the freemium route. The model that offers a free or limited access level to a product, with an up sell to the paid premium accounts. If you’re new…