Peaceful Growth

In this episode #24 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of NITSAN, Nitin Chauhan & Sanjay Chauhan, join the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Embark on the inspiring journey of NITSAN Technologies, uncovering the triumphant narrative of their successful startup venture and the lessons learned along the way. - The Beauty of TYPO3: Uncover the unique features that make TYPO3 stand out in the CMS landscape. - TYPO3 CMS Market Insights: Explore the landscape of the TYPO3 CMS market and its potential for startups. - The first-ever TYPO3 Store https://t3planet.com sister company of https://nitsantech.com. - Getting Your First 10 Customers: Practical strategies for brand-new startups to secure their initial 10 customers. - Entrepreneurship Advice: Insights and advice for budding entrepreneurs, emphasizing risk-taking and continuous learning. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Book: સૌરાષ્ટ્રની રસધાર (Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar) by Jhaverchand Meghani - Book: Krishna The Man And His Philosophy by Osho - Anapana Meditation - AI Tools: ChatGPT, DALL-E, Any word, Grammarly, T3OpenAI - Tools: Trello, Asana, ActiveCollab - Productivity: 4ds of Productivity (Delete, Delegate, Defer, and Do) ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest Sanjay Chauhan - Website - Twitter - ⁠Linkedin⁠ Nitin Chauhan - ⁠Twitter - Facebook - ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ - Instagram ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #23 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Freemius, Vova Feldman, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Dive into Freemius's inspiring growth story and profound impact on WordPress entrepreneurs. - Uncover practical tips and strategies for effectively pricing your WordPress Plugins. - Explore key routines and habits that foster peaceful and sustainable growth. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Book: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal. - Book: Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price by Madhavan Ramanujam. - Blog: How I Got Happier & More Productive: Actionable Tips for Busy WordPress Entrepreneurs. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Vova Feldman - Website - Podcast: plugin.fm - Twitter - ⁠Linkedin⁠ - Facebook - Instagram ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #22 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Stranger Studios, Kim Coleman, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - An inspiring entrepreneurship journey of Kim Coleman. - Uncover the idea behind the Paid Memberships Pro Plugin, exploring its potential for business success. - Gain valuable tips on optimizing your WordPress.org plugin listing for maximum visibility. - Uncover strategies for acquiring the first 100 clients in your business journey. - Recognize the significance of content marketing in building a robust online presence. - Explore the art of multitasking and its impact on productivity. - Dive into the fun and insightful learnings of 2023 shared in this engaging podcast episode. - Discover Kim's recommendation of incorporating Shabbat and Anil's perspective on Growth Trips. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Book: Hyper-Productive Knowledge Work Performance by Steve Tendon (Author) and Wolfram Muller ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Kim Coleman - Website - PaidMembershipsPro - Twitter - ⁠Linkedin⁠ ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #21 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of UnlimitedWP, Ronik Patel, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Embark on UnlimitedWP's impressive growth journey in the realm of WordPress. - Explore the dynamics of entrepreneurship and the nuances of buying businesses. - Witness the strategic shift from 13% to 100% WordPress projects and the team's expansion from 15 to 100 employees. - Dive into the details of UnlimitedWP's white-label services and their unique service models. - Learn valuable lessons from the business acquisitions of Fabrx Design, WPLift, and WebinarPress. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Devin Walker - Website - Fabrx Design - WPLift - WebinarPress - ⁠Linkedin⁠ ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #20 of Peaceful Growth, the Creator of GiveWP and General Manager of StellarWP, Devin Walker, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Join Devin Walker on a captivating flashback journey, unveiling the struggles, challenges, and effective solutions that paved his entrepreneurial path. - Discover the transformative power of yoga, meditation, reading, and audiobooks. - An interesting and evolving tale behind the GiveWP - One of the best WordPress Donation Plugins. - Understand WordCamp's significance in building and growing a successful business. - Gain insights into the minimal timeline and investment required for a business to thrive, with the option to pivot if breakeven isn't reached. - Explore the average investment amount for growing a successful WordPress product business. - Delve into the decision-making process behind selling GiveWP to LiquidWeb, with valuable lessons for founders thinking about selling their business. - Learn how to manage cash flow and investments, including real estate, cash reserves, and index funds. - Receive practical advice for entrepreneurs on making strategic investments to foster business growth. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Devin Walker - Website - Linkedin - Twitter ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #19 of Peaceful Growth, the Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor, Miriam Schwab, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Embark on Miriam's WordPress journey, a tale of growth and expertise. - Uncover the pivotal role of content in generating inbound traffic for sustained success. - Explore the nuances of the customer buying journey and its impact on business strategy. - Differentiate between the effectiveness of inbound website leads and conference leads. - Recognize the importance of early involvement of the sales team for business success. - Gain insights into focusing on your core strengths and avoiding the temptation to do too many things. - Dive into establishing the Strategic Startup Agency, including the journey of raising seed funding. - Gain valuable tips on raising capital funds from investors for startup ventures. - Explore effective strategies for reaching potential Venture Capital investors and building fruitful collaborations. - Delve into Miriam's journey with Elementor, leading to the acquisition of Strattic by Elementor. - Receive practical advice on maintaining work-life balance, maximizing productivity, embracing workstations, and prioritizing self-care. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Miriam Schwab - Website - Linkedin - Twitter ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #18 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of WS Form, Mark Westguard, joins the host, Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Explore the journey of establishing WS Form, unraveling insights and challenges. - Tips tailored for agency owners aspiring to transition into the product business realm. - Delve into the core aspects of WS Form, from its concept and target audience to challenges, competitors, and the development team. - Recognize the importance of knowing your target audience's market and identifying key spaces to share knowledge effectively. - Discover the value of the Post Status community for freelancers, WordPress developers, entrepreneurs, and business owners in the WordPress ecosystem. - Uncover strategies and checklists for catering to your first 10, 100, 1000 customers and beyond. - Understand customer support and reviews' pivotal role in establishing a successful product business. - Find insights on balancing business and growth for sustainable success. - Learn about the significance of an affiliate program, filtering affiliate applications, and the value of affiliate partners for your business. - Navigate Black Friday deal strategies and listing opportunities for your WordPress product. - Receive tips on avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur and achieving a healthy work-life balance. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Post Status - WPBuilds ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Mark Westguard - Website - Linkedin - Twitter ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #17 of Peaceful Growth, a conscious leadership and executive coach, Justin Mulvaney, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Explore Justin's journey into becoming a Conscious Leadership Coach. - Learn how to infuse growth and peace into both personal and professional spheres. - Identify early signs of burnout for entrepreneurs and discover effective solutions. - Understand the role of an executive performance coach, including their do's and don'ts. - Delve into the tools and strategies employed by Justin to help entrepreneurs combat burnout. - Gain insights into Anil's energy audit and its impact on personal and professional well-being. - Justin introduces the "whole body yes" tool for understanding alignment. - Enhance awareness of emotional intelligence for personal and professional development. - Uncover the common traits shared by high-performance entrepreneurs practicing Conscious Leadership. - Justin shares his strategies and hacks for life balance, growth, and inner peace. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Justin's podcast, No Clear Answers, on: - Apple - Spotify - Youtube - Justin's Newsletter, The Leadership Lab - Conscious Leadership Group - Whole Body Yes - Book: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Justin Mulvaney - Website - Linkedin - Twitter ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #16 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder & CEO of Tyche Softwares, Vishal Kothari, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Vishal shares key entrepreneurial lessons on resilience and learning from setbacks. - Explore the transformative power of niche markets and tailored solutions for business success. - Understand the role of active listening in shaping your product roadmap based on customer feedback. - Learn the art of strategic price increases aligned with feature additions to demonstrate product value effectively. - Essentials for success: quality code, top-notch customer service, and robust features. - Dive into limited-time sales strategies for special occasions like holidays to boost revenue. - Examine the pros and cons of offering lifetime licenses versus renewable ones. - Gain insights into revenue goal-setting as a compass for business growth. - Unlock practical tips for Black Friday success, including bundling and email marketing. - Find a balance between work and life to prevent burnout, including the importance of mindful eating. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Vishal Kothari - Website - Linkedin - Twitter - Email: vishal@tychesoftwares.com ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #15 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Secret Stache, Rich Staats, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Learn what makes Rich Staats, Founder of Secret Stache—a Colorado-based web agency—tick.- What are his core values? - Rich shares his wisdom, tips, and even blunders when crafting a business plan. - Rich advises on how to set up your business so it can run smoothly even when you're not around. - What's the secret to maintaining long-term client and employee relationships? - Understand how to balance the three key pillars for business success: Clients, Employees, and the Company. - Discover why culture and values are the backbone of personal and business growth. - How can you identify what truly matters to you and your business? - The most crucial lesson Rich has learned so far this year. - Rich shares his go-to strategies for keeping a balanced life while running a business. - Rich recommends must-read books for anyone in the tech entrepreneurship space. - Find out which podcasts keep Rich inspired and in the know about entrepreneurship. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - To Explore Your Personal Values: The Value Deck Cards - Podcast: Startups for the rest of us by Rob Walling. - Podcast: Bootstrapped Web by Brian Casel. ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Website - Linkedin - Twitter ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In episode #14 of Peaceful Growth, Human Optimization Strategist JJ Ruescas joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Enhancing Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Performance: The Power of Breath Work and Meditation. - The Pivotal Role of Recovery in Amplifying Your Performance Levels. - Unpacking the Differences: 'Rest' versus 'Recovery' and 'Meditation' versus 'Breathwork' - The Transformative Effects and Benefits of Regular Meditation. - Dive Deep: A Crash Course on the Art and Science of Meditation and Breathwork. - Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Meditation. - Experience a Boost: JJ's Demonstrative Session on a Mood-Enhancing Breath Protocol. - Essential Tips and Tools: Helping Entrepreneurs and High-Achievers Elevate Their Productivity and Performance. - Understanding Our Nervous System: How It Reacts to Daily Stressors and Strategies to Optimize It for Peak Performance and Mood. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - The Recover Matrix - Book: As a Man Thinketh: The Original 1902 Edition by James Allen - Book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor - Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest: - Website - Podcast - YouTube - Instagram - Linkedin ️⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In this episode #13 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of WPML, Amir Helzer, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Learn how Amir Helzer, founder of WPML— the most popular WordPress plugin — bootstrapped a multi-million dollar business starting with just a $20,000 investment. - Discover the fascinating story of how WPML's growth to 1.5 million installs and 250,000 users began after they were removed from the WordPress.org plugin directory. - Find out why Amir advocates for continual innovation in business instead of just sticking with what already works. - Gain insights into Amir's strategy for scaling a plugin business from a base of 100 customers to a whopping 10,000. - Amir shares his advice for maintaining a work-life balance, especially aimed at young entrepreneurs. - Learn how Amir and his team at WPML use AI tools to benefit their personal and business growth. - Amir recommends podcasts that can provide ongoing learning and inspiration for entrepreneurs. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Podcast - Podcast ⭐️ Learn More About The Guest:  - WPML - Linkedin - Facebook ⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)...

In this episode #12 of Peaceful Growth, CEO and Co-Founder of LifterLMS, Chris Badgett, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Learn how Chris Badgett, co-founder, and CEO of LifterLMS, succeeded in growing his plugin business despite a highly competitive Learning Management System (LMS) market. - Hear an inspiring personal growth story as two introverts, Anil and Chris, dive into long-form content and podcast hosting. - Find out how LifterLMS and other WordPress LMS platforms turn competition into collaboration, setting a solid example for the industry. - Look at the average financial investment needed to make a WordPress product business profitable. - Chris shares why it's better to double down on what already works for your business instead of constantly chasing new opportunities. - Anil offers a tip on the ideal balance between innovation and scaling existing successful elements in your business. - Gain insights into Chris’s approach to content marketing for plugin growth. - Learn about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a service agency to a product-oriented business. - Chris discusses his strategy for acquiring your first 100 customers and how to scale it to over a thousand. - Anil and Chris share their formula for work-life balance, focusing on Purpose + Routine (System) and what keeps them motivated. - Discover how Chris and his team at LifterLMS are leveraging AI tools for personal and business growth. - Chris recommends must-read books for tech entrepreneurs. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Book: Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick by Alexandra Watkins - Book: Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout - Book: The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries - Book: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell - Course powered by LifterLMS ⭐ Learn More About The Guest - Chris Badgett - LifterLMS - Linkedin - Twitter - Facebook ⭐ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

- In this episode #10 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of ElecTrip, Mandeep Patel, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The Captivating Journey of Mandeep Patel: From Start-up Visionary to ElecTrip Founder.  - Mandeep's Expert Tricks for Quickly Securing Your First 10 Customers.  - Lessons Learned: Mandeep Patel on Young Entrepreneurship's Do's and Don'ts.  - Why People and Organizational Culture Are Cornerstones for Scaling Your Business.  - Mandeep's Key Strategies for Maximum Productivity and Accelerated Growth.  - A Day in the Life: How Mandeep Patel's Daily Routine Fuels His Success.  - Mastering Rest: Pro Tips from Mandeep and Anil on Napping and Sleep for Optimal Performance.  - Anil Shares a few cool ChatGPT use cases for Personal Growth.  ⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Mandeep Patel - Book Your Private Tesla - ElecTrip - Linkedin ⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)

In episode #11 of Peaceful Growth, the Founder of Beaver Builder, Robby McCullough, joins Anil Gupta. 🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Learn how Robby McCullough, Co-founder of Beaver Builder, expanded his page builder business to over 1 million installs. - Uncover effective strategies for landing your first 10 paid customers, then scaling to 100 and beyond to 1,000+ customers in the WordPress product space. - Benefit from Robby's seasoned advice on delegating and prioritizing like a pro when running your business. - Delve into Anil's "Energy Audit" technique, aimed at helping you focus on the most meaningful aspects of your work. - Gain insights on executing successful paid ad campaigns tailored to a WordPress plugin business. - Learn invaluable tips on sponsoring WordCamps effectively and creative ideas to maximize your return on investment. - Discover how Beaver Builder used affiliate marketing as a catalyst for business growth. - Robby shares his go-to book recommendations for sustainable and peaceful growth. - Robby dishes out practical tips on how to get more done and amp up your productivity levels. - Anil offers his wisdom on boosting productivity and creative juices. - Get a sneak peek into the exciting new features soon to be rolled out in Beaver Builder. 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss - Book: Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction by Chris Bailey ⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Robby McCullough - Beaver Builder - Twitter - Facebook ⭐️ Learn More About The Host - Anil Gupta: - Multidots (Custom WordPress Development and Migration Services) - Multicollab (Google Docs-Style Collaboration Plugin for WordPress) - Dotstore (Free and Premium WooCommerce Plugins) - Learn + Grow (Subscribe to Get Free 3 Tips for Peaceful Growth Each Saturday In Your Inbox) - Peaceful Growth (Checkout More Peaceful Growth Episodes)