SPI 737: Win with Your Unfair Advantage with Dan Shapiro, Founder of Glowforge
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Pat Flynn
4.8 • 3.8K Ratings
🗓️ 29 November 2023
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
#737 What is an advantage you have that almost feels like cheating? Is there something you can do that others can't or won't, and how do you leverage it to uplevel your brand? All of us can find our edge if we know where to look. Today's incredible guest, Dan Shapiro, is here to show us the way! As co-founder of the iconic 3D printer company Glowforge, Dan has empowered tens of thousands of people to start and run physical product businesses. He is the creator of Robot Turtles, a board game designed to teach kids the fundamentals of programming, and the author of Hot Seat, a guidebook for startup CEOs. To bring his ideas to life, Dan has also run some of the largest crowdfunding campaigns ever! Why do some businesses work while others fail? How do you create products that resonate with people and build something special? Listen in to find out! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session737.
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| 0:00.0 | December could be a powerful moment of reflection and consideration so take advantage of it. |
| 0:04.4 | Right now I'm encouraging you to take a look at your systems, the foundation for how you do business and |
| 0:08.6 | if that foundation is looking a little shaky, well this offers for you. |
| 0:12.1 | If you're tripping over paperwork and manual work |
| 0:13.9 | and you're unsure of the single source of truth |
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| 0:30.8 | 25, that's how long NetSuite by Oracle has been offering help for |
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