Top 5 - Jacob Durham of NOMATIC

<p>Turning your passion into your business sounds great.  </p> <p>But you know what usually ends up happening? You get so caught up in your passion that you ignore what your market needs. So you barely turn a profit, you get burned out and you give up. </p> <p>So why not do the opposite? You start with a passion for entrepreneurship. You find a lucrative opportunity, you learn about the business, and then you develop that passion. </p> <p>That's what today's guest Jacob Durham did with NOMATIC. </p> <p>In this episode, you'll discover the importance of curiosity and a bigger vision when it comes to your long-term happiness. You'll also find out how to launch and scale your business through Kickstarter and product development. </p> <p>Listen now! </p> <p><strong>Show highlights include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to launch a market-defining product even if you’ve only got an idea, time and $200 (2:56) </li> <li>The Kickstarter blueprint that practically guarantees your success (even if you’ve got no product idea yet) (8:43) </li> <li>Compete in a cutthroat market with rookie marketing skills by applying the “never settle” principle (10:39) </li> <li>The Facebook secret that takes your Kickstarter campaign from $3500 a week to $8000 a day (13:17) </li> <li>How to create an unforgettable brand story that sells (even if your product is a commodity anyone anyone can find on Amazon) (17:43) </li> <li>Apply the “Chinese New Year” rule to find manufacturers who will never leave you out of stock (19:39) </li> <li>The “survival of the fittest” principle that creates market dominating products (22:47) </li> <li>Why sharing your trade secrets with your competitors makes you a more successful businessperson (25:51) </li> <li>How to stay passionate about your business for the next decade by focusing on your “why” (26:18)</li> </ul>