The First Customer
Ever wondered how to use your experience to start or grow a business?
The First Customer intimately dissects successful entrepreneurs journeys to their first customer. Learn from practical real-life examples of regular people transforming into superheroes by starting their own business.
Buckle up … the rocket is taking off!
The First Customer
Latest Episodes
The First Customer - Building a Company by Refusing to Stay in One Box with Founder Dusty Gulleson
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dusty Gulleson, CEO and founder of Tectonic. Dusty shares how growing up in Indonesia as the son of missionary parents shaped his resourcefulness, entrepreneurial instincts, and persp...
The First Customer - AI Won’t Replace the Work, It’ll Change What Gets Done with Michael Gadsby
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Michael Gadsby, founder and co-founder of O3 World and Chief Innovation Officer of O3XO.Michael talks about his unconventional path into business, from discovering web design at the dawn o...
The First Customer - The Business of Making People Pay Attention with Co-founder Connor Snyder
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Connor Snyder, CEO and co-founder of Storyy.Connor shares how growing up around entrepreneurs shaped his outlook on business and why learning marketing—not chasing entrepreneurship—ultima...
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The First Customer - Solving Operational Problems Nobody Talks About with Founder Brad Gardner
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Brad Gardner, Founder and CTO of Seven Hills Technology. Growing up in the Cincinnati area, Brad developed an early appreciation for practicality, hard work, and solving problems with...
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The First Customer - Mapping the World's Relationships with CEO and Co-Founder Drew Sechrist
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Drew Sechrist, CEO and co-founder of Connect The Dots.Drew shares how a small-town upbringing in Pennsylvania, lessons from his entrepreneur father, and an early seat at the table as emplo...
