NARJ107: Consistency and Segmentry

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avatarWe know you love podcast segments, so in this episode we’ve got a whole bunch! Cat Talk, Browser Talk, Weather Talk, and Firsthand Talk! As usual, we also have Gear Picks Talk too.

Quotes

  • “Don’t Google that.”
  • “Switching browsers is like switching one’s caffeinated cola beverage.”
  • “Check your sarcasm and remember who you’re talking to.”
  • “You just made it on my naughty list.”

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NARJ106: Napkin Math

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avatarJoel saw a crucial rugby match that truly left an impact on his soul. Chris is getting ready for an extended travel through Asian. But the main topic of this episode is a recent ad for Firsthand that aired in the most recent Reconcilable Differences podcast and how it has or could impact Firsthand.

Quotes

  • “Alcohol and more alcohol.”
  • “You see, what I’m doing is called the dad jokes.”
  • “Are these people not listening to our podcast?!”

Talking Points

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NARJ105: Partnerships

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Joel’s microphone has gone missing! But the show must go on, so Chris and Joel talk some more about Firsthand – specifically about partnerships and marketing. They even answer a question! A real live question from a real live listener.

Quotes

  • “Look to get a foot in the door.”
  • “It’s been done that way for so long because it works.”
  • “Partnerships are all about is being able to trade on someone else’s credibility as an established business and then being able to make that a trade.”

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NARJ104: Marketing Funnel

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avatarJoel is busy moving into his new house, so Chris opts to re-share Episode 43, an episode where we talked about effective marketing for eCommerce and proposal writing. Chris also got a new kitty named Milo! Here is a picture:

I woke up to this sight today.

A photo posted by Chris Van Patten (@cvnpttn) on

Quotes

  • “You can’t improve something if you’re not measuring it.”
  • “If your marketing is causing things to be sold, it’s working.”

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NARJ103: Not Exploding

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avatarContinuing the discussion on their new app, Firsthand, Chris and Joel this week talk about marketing. How do they plan to market Firsthand in light of their NARJcast marketing attempts? Joel and Chris are changing things up and won’t be your typical Silicon Valley startup.

Quotes

  • “I enjoy the wrist as a medium for computing.”
  • “I’m just not sure that the big giant splash is the way for us.”
  • “We’re going into this with hopes and dreams instead of pessimism.”
  • “What even is success?”

Talking Points

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