Category: Business
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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 42: How BraveNewCode built a million dollar business from WPtouch
If you’re a premium WordPress shop or just running your own business, where do you set the bar? My next guest has a relentless pursuit to create something awesome that his users will love. But hey, that’s easy when you’re total revenue from a premium plugin exceeds $1 million in sales right? Not so much.…
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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 40: How Brad Williams built one of the leading WordPress agencies
Brad Williams founder of WebDevStudios joins us to give us a behind the scenes look at this fast growing WordPress agency. He’s also a fellow WordPress media man and hosts The Dradcast another WordPress podcast. (It’s great, just don’t tell him I said so.) Here’s a fascinating journey of an entrepreneur who picked up his…
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Episode 38: Make more money without saying WordPress
I found Brent through this article, where he told us never to say WordPress in our web project negotiations. We want to leave the tech out of the conversation and focus on what we’re solving. After 15 years in the business and selling his agency in 2012, Brent has an interesting story to share about his new pivot into an…
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Episode 37: How FooPlugins co-founder lost $30k in revenue; Now earns double.
I invited Adam Warner on to the show to talk about his revenue at FooPlugins. For this episode, I was looking for someone who has grown their WordPress business to $60k in annual revenue. What I wasn’t prepared for, was his story about losing $30k+ in his first business. Get your notepad and pen ready, there’s…
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Episode 35: Does the business track belong at WordCamp?
The thought that’s been floating around the #DramaPress twittersphere — Does the business track belong at WordCamp? Chris Lema and Jake Goldman join me on a live Google hangout to chat about this topic and more. I’m not going to waste any time here, so let’s dive right in! I’ve made the YouTube video available…
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Episode 34: Why you’re afraid to copy John Lee Dumas
I’m always trying to find new blood for our little community here. Today I bring you John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire fame. Here’s a local New Englander that started almost a year ago with 0 fans, followers, and podcast downloads. He managed to build a podcast and community to over 100k downloads a…
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Episode 33: Blair Williams founder of Memberpress
Every now again you come across an entrepreneur who’s doing things a bit differently. Meet Blair Williams founder of the WordPress membership plugin Memberpress. Blair joins the program to talk about his many entrepreneurial ventures in the WordPress space including Affiliate Royale and Pretty Link Pro. Catch this episode to find out what it’s like pricing multiple…