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No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs
Digestible tidbits of practical application for entrepreneurs, inventors, and builders. Think of it as a condensed audio version of The First Strike Incubator, about 15-20 minutes The podcast is part of the First Strike Incubator program in the Albany, NY Capital Region. These are discussions and best practices from real world experience. With sponsorable product placement moments, you can get unique & original content for your business, coming from a team that applies unique brand strategies…
Episodes
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWe Have One Metric
Business owners, creators, inventors, founders need clearer operating truths. This series breaks down the real, proof‑driven lessons behind building and…
- No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs
Manufacturing Mistakes
Manufacturing Mistakes are part of the journey. Every invention, product, or new idea will face challenges along the way. The key is not avoiding every…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDesign Goals
The First Strike Incubator Team tackles the importance of establishing clear design goals early to save time, heartache, money and market validation testing…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursItem vs. Product Manufacturing
The goal always for the First Strike Incubator Team is to build smarter. This episode on ITEM vs. PRODUCT MANUFACTURING is the difference that decides whether…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMAKE vs. BUY
Tackling the real decisions that affect your business and/or product design to build. The First Strike Incubator Team discuss the critical questions to dig…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursResearch Part 2
Research Part 2 Research as an operating system. It is shocking how many people spend money building products, starting companies, launching new campaigns with…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursResearch Part 1
Bourbon or Scotch?1:55 T's conspiracy theory 1.2:35 How do you approach research?3:00 Not scholarly research. Granola Moms. 3:47 There is a big difference…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe "I" issue in Business
Key Takeaway from the First Strike Incubator Team Conversation: If your business language is filled with “I”, you’re operating on ego, not evidence. Real…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursPerfect is the Enemy
Perfect doesn’t scale. Execution does. The First Strike Incubator Team tackles a reminder every operator needs: waiting for perfect is just another form of…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDevil's Advocate
Devil's Advokate The First Strike Incubator Team and the whole In Focus Brands' Portfolio are big believers in making sure every member has a voice and that…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMindset
Short, direct, and necessary for anyone building anything real. MINDSET decides the business long before the market does. This episode breaks down a truth most…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDO YOU REALLY NEED A WEBSITE?
A very controversial discussion that is from our actual experiences. DO YOU REALLY NEED A WEBSITE? Or Are You Just Following the Crowd? Learn how to make that…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"FREE" is NOT always GOOD.
"FREE" is NOT always GOOD. The Hidden Cost of “Free” — And Why It’s Killing Your Business Free tools, free advice, free labor — they all cost really. This…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursProcess
'Process' With over 200 startups directly launched by this team, 100s of international firms grown and scaled, 400+ products/services commercialized plus…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInventory
Inventory: The Silent Truth About What’s Really Running Your Business Most founders think inventory is a spreadsheet. It’s actually a reflection of your…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe "Secret" Formula
The Secret Formula There is no secret formula. 1:45 It's hard work and takes a great team. 2:05 T reads conspiracy theories. 3:25 In my experience after 15…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBusiness Cliches & Bad Advice
BUSINESS CLICHÉS & BAD ADVICE from the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast The Business Advice That’s Killing Your Momentum is All Around The internet, "experts', and AI are…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursIDEA STAGE and Moving Forward
The Idea Stage: Stop Dreaming. Start Proving. Everyone has ideas. Operators have proof. We walk through how to move from “I think” to “I know,” and why…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBite-Size Business Retrospective
Bite-Size Business RetrospectiveWhat 35+ Years of Building Companies Really Teaches You. A rapid‑fire breakdown of the patterns, mistakes and truths we’ve seen…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: LOUIS VUITTON
Everyone loves the story of the overnight success .Everyone wants instant traction. The myth gets louder the bigger you get.“ Just add more leads.” “Just hire…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: Dyson
Last Episode Drop on Business Relationships from the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Themed Series: Dyson1:53 If you DM us, please follow us too.2:25 Another instant…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThink you know the story of Bubblewrap?
Think you know the story of BUBBLEWRAP?? Instant Traction 3 from NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Episode 31 — “Instant Traction Myth: BUBBLE WRAP” Bubble Wrap is the…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: Rolex
Founders/Inventors fail because they expect traction to show up like a lottery win instead of a compounding system.Traction comes from: Repetition. Relevance…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe Myth of Instant Traction
Everyone loves the story of the overnight success and rarely look at the years of failure, iteration and obscurity that actually built it. That’s why we…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWorking with Consultants Part 2. Guest Cameron Erickson
Last Episode Drop on Business Relationships from the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Themed Series: Working with Consultants (Part 2) with Cameron Erickson of Camelot…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWorking With Consultants - Part 1
Working with Consultants Part 1. Guest Cameron Erickson The 6th of 7 parts in the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Themed Series: Business Relationships: Consultants…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursConferences and EXPOS
Conferences and EXPOSSXSW 2025. What is South by SouthWest?2:52 Philly hates Yankees fans.3:33 The Philly Bike Expo.4:32 It's good to get out in front of…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursHealthy Conflict, Respectful Disagreeance.
This is the 4th of 7 episodes of the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Business Relationship Themed Episodes. Healthy Conflict & Respectful Disagreeance. Share your…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursClients and Coaching
Share your questions, comments, follow, subscribe & join the conversation at the First Strike Incubator Network and reach out to the In Focus Brands' Portfolio…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFostering Business Relationships
Part 2 of the Business Relationship Series PARTNERSHIPS & RELATIONSHIPS: THE REAL ADVANTAGE In our world, partnerships aren’t transactions. They’re the…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDeal Breakers: a No Prepisode
A 7-part Series starts today on the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast. The topic: Business Relationships. In our world, partnerships aren’t transactions. They’re the…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe Power of Market Testing
The last episode in the marketing theme series from First Strike Incubatoron the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast "The Power of Market Testing". Why, How and a recent…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursObserving the Market- HOW!
Removing bias, learning to observe customers then creating plans to align to their expectations and uses are some of the topics. THE HOW! Always focused on…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMarket research and Fail Fast
Week 2 of the Market Series from No Followers Podcast Podcast Video Episode 17. Market Research and "FAIL FAST". What does 'fail fast' mean and what to look…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMarket Intel
4 weeks of Finding Your Market Intel from the NO FOLLOWERS Podcast Series starts today. Episode 46: Market Intel How to get it, how to analyze it, customer…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWeighted Average Cost of Capital
The Most Misguided Decision Founders Make: Their Funding Structure -- The First Strike Incubator team breaks it all down on The No Followers Podcast “Weighted…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursRaising Capital vs Revenue
Raising Capital vs. Revenue. They are not the same and cannot be treated the same way! This is Part 3 of 4 on the theme 'Capital and Investors'. Our podcasts…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursTeam Building vs. Fundraising
"IF YOUR WHOLE BUSINESS PLAN IS TO GET MONEY; GET A NEW PLAN" is just the start of this discussion on fundraising, alignment and team building including your…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWhat Questions Do You Ask Potential Investors?
As part of our ongoing documentary on the First Strike Incubator's Team taking one product from Idea To Market; we are launching a themed series, straight from…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFun Size SHORTS 3 "Bidets and Better Zack".
Fun Size SHORTS 3 "Bidets and Better Zack".
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFun Size SHORTS 2 "Pizza & Dating Shows"
Fun Size SHORTS 2 "Pizza & Dating Shows"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFUN Size SHORTS 1 - T's Mike Tyson Impression and English Accent
FUN Size SHORTS 1 - T's Mike Tyson Impression and English Accent
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 11 "Dry Steak with Sauces"
Fast Food Shorts 11 "Dry Steak with Sauces"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 10 "Halloween Candy: Reese's and Almond Joys."
Fast Food Shorts 10 "Halloween Candy: Reese's and Almond Joys."
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 9 "Charcoal Steak and Myoglobin"
Fast Food Shorts 9 "Charcoal Steak and Myoglobin"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 8 "Fish and Acid Reflux"
Fast Food Shorts 8 "Fish and Acid Reflux"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 7 "Burgers and Mayo"
Fast Food Shorts 7 "Burgers and Mayo"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 6 "A Ciabatta Ruined My Day."
Fast Food Shorts 6 "A Ciabatta Ruined My Day."
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 5 "Chips, Cookies and Oreos in Cool-Whip.
Fast Food Shorts 5 "Chips, Cookies and Oreos in Cool-Whip.
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts 4 "Snacks, Jax and Cool Ranch."
Fast Food Shorts 4 "Snacks, Jax and Cool Ranch."
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts: Is Ketchup a Dip?
No Followers Podcast Fast Food Shorts 3 "Is Ketchup A Dip?"
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts: "Nutter Butters, Oreos and Heaven Dreams." What is your favorite store-bought cookie?
Fast Food Shorts: "Nutter Butters, Oreos and Heaven Dreams." What is your favorite store-bought cookie?
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFast Food Shorts: "The Cookie Coffee Dunk Debate."
This Episode: Fast Food Shorts: "The Cookie Coffee Dunk Debate."
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe iPod Saved Apple
In this Episode: ** Can we curse on this podcast?** The iPod saved Apple.** They got people used to the interface and design. ** The technology wasn't there…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe Market will Tell
In This Episode.. ** The bite-size best. ** If we don't tell you now, the market will tell you. ** The end of the product lifecycle is sometimes you don't go…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBusiness Relationships
In This Episode: Business Relationships ** You can't burn bandwidth on people who will not reciprocate.** My pet peeve is people who say they are too busy.**…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursRelationship Capital
In This Episode: ** People don't know how to hold themselves accountable.** It is about relationship building.** We look at everyone as a team member. We are…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBIG Timing
In this episode: ** T was "Big Timed".** Sometimes you have to take the client because you need the money.** Respect is a 2-way street and so is business.**…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursPeople Love the Raise
In This Episode: ** For every dollar you take, it should bring in $1.30 to $1.40.** There are tech companies that take a long time to get commercialized.** No…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursValuations and The Greater Fool
In This Episode: ** I have problems with current valuations. Most companies will never realize those values.** The "Greater Fool" Model ruins future…