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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, EntrepreneursRaising Money
In this episode: * T's dog Tig has social anxiety.* Raising money is a tool to get to revenue.* We love traction. I don't like raising money until we have…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursProcess and Failures
In This Episode.. Dyson Vacuums created 5,271 prototypes ** Focus on building a team that has the skills you do not ** People say instant success because they…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMarket Testing
In This Episode: ** We have to break it to make it successful.** Viagra.** It takes hyper focus to get something started.** We live it with our products every…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBubble Wrap and Market Fit
In This Episode: * Bubble Wrap did not have instant traction.* It's not just "give it time", it's about co-occurring conditions.* The Wright Brothers.* Apple…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursAdvice on the Go: No Instant Traction
In This Episode: * I don't believe any product is an instant traction product.* He's consulted so he thinks he knows what it takes to bring a product to…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursTEAM BUILDING
In This Episode: Do you compensate with equity?* Our model is to never touch the cap table or equity early on.* Money is just money if it is not tied to other…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFailures
In This Episode: * The most important part of your business is building the right team.* At the beginning, most people don't have a team.* Just go on "Shark…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursAdvice on the Go - Trade Shows and Feedback
In This Episode * As inventors and entrepreneurs you need a thick skin.* It's a balance of having a thick enough skin and listening to the market.* We are…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursNO FOLLOWERS PODCAST - ADVICE On The GO - Episode 1: We Have 1 metric
In This Episode: We Have 1 Metric * We are here to talk the real lingo of business.* What does it mean to move the needle? * We have 1 metric. Get a product to…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursRetooling Our Format
In This Episode: * We are talking about the future and retooling. * One of my goals was to pull the curtain back and see the reality of developing your…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMindset
In this Episode: We are talking about Mindset today. * I believe in "Devil's Advocate" as a model.* Imposter Syndrome vs. Dunning-Kruger.* These days I meet a…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursHockey Puck Steak and Peanut Butter Cups
In this Episode * What is your go-to road food?* Hockey Puck Hamburger.* My ideal burger.* Hockey Puck Filet Mignon.* It's not blood, it's myoglobin. * I give…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDevil's Advocate
In This Episode: * We recommend that every team assigns someone as the devil's advocate.* It's better to answer hard questions now in a pre-emptive way.* In a…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"RESEARCH" Part 2
Research Part 2 * NAICS Codes.* What industry are you in?* This is publicly available information that anyone can use.* Motorcycle and bicycle manufacturing…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"RESEARCH" Part 1
In this episode: * Bourbon or Scotch?* T's conspiracy theory 1.* How do you approach research?* Not scholarly research. Granola Moms. * There is a big…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursConferences and Expos
In this episode: SXSW 2025. What is South by SouthWest?* Philly hates Yankees fans.* The Philly Bike Expo.* It's good to get out in front of people and get…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursSocial Media with Amana Mishkin-Jones
In This Episode Is social media a net good or a net bad?* We don't teach our children how to use social media correctly.* The internet has opened up the whole…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"Paper Masturbation" a.k.a. Useless Paperwork
In this episode.. Useless Paperwork.* What is a Letter of Intent or Interest?* The paper is only as good as the 2 people who sign it.* The best thing you can…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"JUST for FUN" Retrospective
"JUST for FUN" Retrospective* Tushy.* T's English accent.* Do you dip your cookies in milk?* There is no such thing as a flushable wipe.* Italian cookies.*…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe "Secret" Formula
In This Episode: There is no secret formula.* It's hard work and takes a great team.* T reads conspiracy theories.* In my experience after 15 years, there is…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBite-Size Business Retrospective
In This Episode: A startup is not a business.* Do a process map.* If your whole business plan is to raise money, get a new plan.* First check, first client is…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs"FREE" is NOT always GOOD
In This Episode: * You need to understand your cost structure. * Other incubators are not really free. Someone is paying and it's usually from tax dollars. *…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, Entrepreneurs1st Anniversary Retrospective: Business and a Bag of Chips
In This Episode: Specific not Pacific. (Sorry Mike Tyson) * How do you eat chips without ketchup? * Is ketchup a dip or a condiment? * Morsels of…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursObserving the Market
In this Episode: * Better Zac * Networking is not a dirty word. * What is a secret shopper? * T needs coffee.* Secret shoppers in the real world. * Focus on…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursCustomer Journey aka Cookies and a Bidet
In This Episode: * Do you dunk cookies in coffee? * What cookie are you buying? * A rainbow cookie or a heaven dream? * I have never dipped a cookie in coffee…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursItem vs. Product Manufacturing
In this episode: T soaks his Oreos. * The Ciabatta Story. Croissant vs. Hard Roll. * The differences between item and product manufacturing. * You need much…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursTough Love
They didn't agree with our "tough love" model. * One of their suggestions was to give out gold stickers. * There is a difference between being blunt and being…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDesign Goals
In this Episode: * One of the reasons to have design goals is to rank priorities. * Having your priorities set early on saves you time and money down the road…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMarket Intelligence
Market Intelligence ** Fish. ** Get out of here Long John Silver's. ** The point of market intel is that it takes you out of the equation. ** How do you get…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWhat Questions Do You Ask Potential Investors?
In This Episode: ** Ask questions. Get answers, even if you don't like the answers. ** Taking information in is so important. ** Have you ever heard of…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFashion Entrepreneur Shane Kyiretwie
Fashion Entrepreneur Shane Kyiretwie Sustainability and Culture in Fashion Design ** I'm Shane Kyiretwie. I created my fashion brand as a hybrid between…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: Louis Vuitton
This is going to be another instant traction episode. ** I do like Sbarro Pizza. ** The World's Most Valuable Luxury Brand. ** Louis Vuitton. ** He left home…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursHow to Learn from Failures
Learning From your Failures Taking chances you will have some swings and misses. ** A team is the most important part of your business. ** Most people starting…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursCustomer Feedback, Product Decisions, and Manufacturing
Customer Feedback, Product Decisions, and Manufacturing with Thompson's Sugar Shack from Schoharie County NY ** What is Thompson's Sugar Shack and what do you…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWhy We Created this Podcast and the First Strike Incubator
In this Spotify Video Episode: We freely share our failures. ** No guarantees of success. ** The point of the podcast is to accompany the incubator. ** Growing…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursHR and Employee Management Solutions
HR and Employee Management Solutions Peoplease at the Business and Non-Profit Catalyst Expo. ** What can Peoplease do for me? ** We are so much more than just…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWhat Keeps Us Going?
In this Episode: It's difficult for solo inventors. ** Small networks. ** It's okay to step away and question what you are doing. ** Is it worth it? Is it what…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursCRITICISM
I am a fan of constructive criticism ** You need some level of resilience. ** Isn't the whole point of the inventor journey to figure it out. ** The metric for…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursChallenging Your Comfort Zone
** Thank You, Peoplease. ** Discount Code: PPLSTRIKE. ** Peoplease feel free to send over an HR expert. ** Challenging your comfort zone. ** Why we push people…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDo you really need a website?
** What is your goal for the website? ** A website is like a living document. It takes work to maintain. ** Your website should be driving users to something…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWeighted Average Cost of Capital
Weighted Average Cost of Capital In this episode: ** The best way to raise money is to sell something. ** Debt is cheaper than equity. ** It's become common to…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursHealthy Conflict, Respectful Disagreeance
Healthy Conflict, Respectful Disagreeance How do you build a good relationship when you constantly disagree? ** Organizational Behavior 101, Conflict is Good…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: DYSON
In this Episode: ** T's gift. ** If you DM us, please follow us too. ** Another instant traction myth. ** Invented the Ballbarrow & Boat Launcher in the 70s…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursSomething Completely Different, The Great Snack Chip Debate
Something Completely Different, The Great Snack Chip Debate ** Dipping potato chips in ketchup. ** Is ketchup a dip? ** Buying multiple chips at once. **…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe First Strike Commercialization Studio Expansion
Announcing the First Strike Commercialization Studio Expansion ** We are now going to iterate our incubator into a commercialization studio ** We wanted to…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: BUBBLE WRAP
In this Episode: Instant Traction is not a real thing for products ** I am going to tell the story of a supposed instant traction product ** The product was…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMANUFACTURING MISTAKES
In This Episode: I am going to own my mistakes ** Mistakes are going to happen and are par for the course ** What's important is that you have a system in…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBusiness Cliches and Bad Advice
In this episode: Advice people give all the time that we think is stupid ** Fake it until you make it means setting yourself up for failure and bad…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInstant Traction Myth: ROLEX.
This is an instant traction myth episode ** Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis found Wilsdorf & Davis in 1905 ** Fashion in 1905 was for pocket watches ** It was…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursWhat is really meant by 'The One'?
In This Episode: T's voice and favorite music ** What the "one" means to us ** Your product can do one thing really well but not many things really well Doing…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursIdea Stage - and Moving Forward
In this episode: What do people at idea stage need to know to get started? ** Focus on the immediate task ahead of you. ** I had a call with someone that…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFrequently Asked Questions Part 2
In This Episode: Why focus on products/hard goods? ** We see most of the mistakes in the manufacturing space ** There has to be more focus on the user…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursFrequently Asked Questions Part 1
In This Episode: What is the First Strike Incubator? * We help people with hard good products tackle branding, market fit and prototyping design ** You can say…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursDeal Breakers
In This Episode: A NO Prepisode ** What are deal breakers for you? ** I think you are using the term "partner" incorrectly. It is more of a collaboration ** We…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMake Vs. Buy
In this Episode: What is the UVP of you and your company? ** I'll speak specifically ** Our equipment is set up for prototyping. It is perfect for what we do…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursThe Perfect is the Enemy of the Good
In This Episode: You should know your product market fit ** Do not go to market without knowing who the customer is ** Your definition of perfect might have…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursProcess
In This Episode of the NO Follower Podcast: Specific not Pacific ** T's Mike Tyson impression (apologies to Mr. Tyson) ** Second Intro ** Process is the great…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursInventory
This episode is about: INVENTORY The big thing with inventory is it depends on what stage of development you are at ** If you are stacking inventory, you…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursBusiness Myth, I just need the "ONE"
In This Episode: The idea of "You just need the ONE" ** Business like everything else in life is not static. It's constantly shifting and moving ** That comes…
No Followers Podcast: for Inventors, Builders, EntrepreneursMarket Research and "FAIL FAST"
In this Episode: That's the mindset we want to work with ** Very successful companies are usually not the first mover ** A substitute is still a competitor **…