May 23, 2014

010 Chris Chidgey | He Knows Mobile Apps & Likes Working Smarter, Not Harder

010 Chris Chidgey | He Knows Mobile Apps & Likes Working Smarter, Not Harder

In the words of Chris himself, he is "utterly unemployable". Hear how he ended up practically self-sabotaging his interviews when he realized corporate life was not in his plans anymore. We talk about his successes with mobile app portfolios, the importance of getting out of the way, and new ventures on the horizon.
Show Highlights

02:25 - The voice of mobile on Dynamite Circle
05:30 - Internet marketers as used car salesmen
11:15 - You are the average of your 5 closest friends
13:45 - Suits as the uniform of an employee
15:00 - Was Chris sabotaging his interviews on purpose?
19:15 - We all should strive to be experts at one thing
20:45 - Why WP Curve for your Wordpress site is a no-brainer
24:00 - Why automation is so important
25:10 - The importance of Standard Operating Procedures
26:20 - Go on vacation and see what breaks
27:00 - Why you shouldn't fall in love with your idea
29:45 - Why "Pick Your Brain" is code for free consulting
30:20 - The origins of the App Business Podcast
35:25 - Why you should ensure your podcast is actionable
38:10 - Take your podcasts seriously and do your research
41:55 - The continued importance of a mastermind group
44:50 - Venting a bit on the app re-skinning game
51:50 - The importance of partnering up with trusted friends
55:05 - How Chris and David go about getting guests for the show
57:40 - The first shows will always suck, so just launch!
61:50 - The podcasts Chris started listening to at the beginning
63:10 - A new SAAS product in the works

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/10

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In the words of Chris himself, he is "utterly unemployable". Hear how he ended up practically self-sabotaging his interviews when he realized corporate life was not in his plans anymore. We talk about his successes with mobile app portfolios, the importance of getting out of the way, and new ventures on the horizon.

Show Highlights

  • 02:25 - The voice of mobile on Dynamite Circle
  • 05:30 - Internet marketers as used car salesmen
  • 11:15 - You are the average of your 5 closest friends
  • 13:45 - Suits as the uniform of an employee
  • 15:00 - Was Chris sabotaging his interviews on purpose?
  • 19:15 - We all should strive to be experts at one thing
  • 20:45 - Why WP Curve for your Wordpress site is a no-brainer
  • 24:00 - Why automation is so important
  • 25:10 - The importance of Standard Operating Procedures
  • 26:20 - Go on vacation and see what breaks
  • 27:00 - Why you shouldn't fall in love with your idea
  • 29:45 - Why "Pick Your Brain" is code for free consulting
  • 30:20 - The origins of the App Business Podcast
  • 35:25 - Why you should ensure your podcast is actionable
  • 38:10 - Take your podcasts seriously and do your research
  • 41:55 - The continued importance of a mastermind group
  • 44:50 - Venting a bit on the app re-skinning game
  • 51:50 - The importance of partnering up with trusted friends
  • 55:05 - How Chris and David go about getting guests for the show
  • 57:40 - The first shows will always suck, so just launch!
  • 61:50 - The podcasts Chris started listening to at the beginning
  • 63:10 - A new SAAS product in the works

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/10

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