Best Justin Nguyen Podcasts (2024)

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Building the Fastest Growing Marketing Agency in the US with Erik Huberman [The Opportunity Ep.155] 35:22

1h ago35:22

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There are roughly 88,000 digital marketing agencies in the US and Hawke Media is the fastest-growing amongst them. What is the secret sauce to this kind of growth? Well, according to Erik Huberman, Hawke’s founder and CEO, it all boils down to working harder than everyone else and actually delivering on your promises. In this episode, Erik walks us…

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Episode 366: "Challengers" Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes 31:04

19h ago31:04

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To dive further into "Challengers," the much-buzzed-about tennis movie coming out this Friday, Ben chats with the movie's screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes about his inspiration to tell a story about the unique emotional landscape of tennis. We discuss the infamous match that planted the initial seed of desperation, the details tennis heads are appreci…

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Neeraj Kashyap — Web3 Game Design, Navigating Scams, Success Stories, and Pioneering the Path for Gaming in Emerging Tech (#65) 1:15:48

2d ago1:15:48

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Neeraj Kashyap, a pioneer in the blockchain gaming sector, joins us to share his journey from academia to the forefront of Web3 game development. As the founder and CEO of Moonstream.to, Neeraj leverages his Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and a PhD in Number Theory from Indiana University to design games for the blockchain. His company ha…

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Episode 365: "Challengers" Changes the Tennis Movie Genre 58:02

6d ago58:02

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Ben and AJ Eccles attended screenings of the new movie CHALLENGERS this week, and are here to discuss this bold new entry into the growing tennis movie canon (NB: we very carefully avoided any significant spoilers until a very clearly marked intermission at the 41-minute mark). Directed by Luca Guadanigno and starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mi…

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LITERALLY, BEEF 2: A PETTY GAYSIANS SEQUEL 51:26

9d ago51:26

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We’re back with GAYSIAN RAGE 🥩. This episode is all about our BEEFs. Petty beefs and deeper ones. Beefs that will get us unfollowed. That will drive our Spotify rating down FURTHER. Join us as we unleash our anger at Joy Luck Club, dance floor sex, guys with husbands AND boyfriends, Above & Beyond, DJs who sing on top of their sets…and many more. P…

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Episode 364: WTA Goes Saudi; Huge Premier Tour Changes on the Table 1:28:05

14d ago1:28:05

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Ben and Tumaini reconvened this week to react to the news that the WTA Finals are going to Saudi Arabia, a move that felt unfathomable five years ago but has more recently felt inevitable. What do we make of the news? Should women's sports be held to a different standard when it comes to selling out? And what does the deal say about both the recent…

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Ben Robbins — World Building in Microscope, Gaming with Strangers and Writing Effective Rules (#64) 1:06:33

17d ago1:06:33

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About Ben Robbins Ben Robbins joins us to share his experiences creating acclaimed RPGs like Microscope and In This World. Known for his innovative approach to role-playing, Ben's work on Microscope has revolutionized how players build and explore vast timelines without a game master. In this episode, we discuss the creative processes behind his de…

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Growing a SaaS Acquisition to 4X Revenue in One Year with Mike Swigunski [The Opportunity Ep.154] 1:03:20

17d ago1:03:20

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Why start from scratch when you can leverage an existing business’s traction and capitalize on its untapped potential? That is the power of entrepreneurship through acquisition. Mike Swigunski, a skilled entrepreneur and globe-trotting author, discovered this for himself while building his portfolio of profitable online businesses. In this episode,…

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Episode 363: Sun Shines on Sinner, Collins, Swiatek and Alcaraz 1:25:51

22d ago1:25:51

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Ben and Tumaini answer listener questions and recap the month that was in March, where Indian Wells and Miami formed the Sunshine Double and changed some of the forecasts of the sport. We start with Indian Wells, where Swiatek and Alcaraz won their second titles and Novak Djokovic lost early and bailed on the swing. We then head to Miami, where Dan…

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Jason Morningstar — Designing Fiasco, Emotional Risks of Creative Projects, and a Culture of Learning and Play (#63) 1:13:29

1M ago1:13:29

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Jason Morningstar, a trailblazer in role-playing game design, chats with us about his journey from passionate gamer to the mastermind behind innovative and award-winning RPGs like Fiasco, Night Witches, and Desperation. His work on Fiasco (among the 40+ games he’s designed) is a testament to his ability to craft games that offer unique emotional ex…

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Literally, Gay-Presenting Asian Podcasters with Lee & Nuri 1:28:39

1M ago1:28:39

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It’s the gaysian podcast crossover of your DREAMS (or nightmares)! Lee and Nuri from the “Why Won’t You Love Yourself?” podcast join us for pure CHAOS. We talk about finding each other in the gaysian podcast multiverse. Then, GET RAW AND REAL about Tumblr porn, social hierarchies in the gaysian scene, friendships/dating in your 30s, and SF vs LA fa…

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Episode 362b: The State of the Union in Women's Tennis, Golden, Oldies 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Picking up where we left off on the last episode, Ben and Tumaini cover several other big stories from the first part of this season. We talk about the diverging fates of Brits in tennis, as Andy Murray sets a dispirited retirement date while Katie Boulter surges to a new high. We then spend quite a while on the health of women's tennis as a produc…

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Jane Chung Hoffacker — From League of Legends to animating Arcane, Rhythms of Guitar Hero, and Mastering IP Creation (#62) 1:25:00

2M ago1:25:00

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About Jane Chung Hoffacker Jane Chung Hoffacker, an Emmy Award-winning producer for the acclaimed "Arcane" series based on League of Legends, is an incredibly accomplished jack-of-all-trades. She graduated from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in economics and then went on to get another degree in Game Design. She’s worked on everything…

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Episode 362a:A Halep Reversal and a Rublev Removal 49:56

2M ago49:56

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Ben and Tumaini had a lot to catch up on this week, so we are splitting this episode into two parts. The first part, here, begins with the Court of Arbitration for Sport issuing a radical reversal of the first decision on Simona Halep's positive test, which means Halep can return to tour immediately. We don't have all the answers yet, but what does…

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Literally, KIM CHI with KIM CHI (SEASON 2 PREMIERE) 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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DONUT come FOR her, or she will DESTROY you! 🍩 Rupaul’s Drag Race season 8 finalist Kim Chi (@kimchi_chic) opens our second season - bringing peak unhinged group chat energy 💬. We learn what Kim can and cannot share based on her NDA, and how she’s setting the record straight on burritos, chicken feet, and the season 16 queens. When it’s time to get…

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Mastering Mergers: Driving Growth through Agency Acquisitions With Josh Springer [The Opportunity Ep.153] 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Two of the fastest ways to grow your business are to increase your customer base and improve your offering to attract higher-value customers. What if I told you there was a way to expand your customer base exponentially and enhance your offering in one clever move? That is what Josh Springer does through the power of acquisitions. Josh is the Head …

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Jae Lee - Founder and CEO of Twelve Labs 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Jae Lee is the Founder and CEO of Twelve Labs, a video understanding platform that uses AI to help developers and companies search and understand videos quickly. Using its state-of-the-art multimodal foundation model for videos that can accurately and instantly search exact moments within petabytes of video archives, generate coherent text summarie…

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C. Thi Nguyen — Game Design as Art, Fish Taco Adventures, and Exploring Game Design Principles in Daily Life (#61) 1:34:14

2M ago1:34:14

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C. Thi Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah and the author of the incredible book "Games: Agency as Art." In this episode, Thi delves into his theory of games as an art form that revolves around agency. His website, Objectionable.net, showcases an extensive collection of published papers on games, the philosophy …

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Maxine "MJ" Newman — Leading Arkham Horror into New Realms, Unveiling Cooperative Game Magic, and Navigating Career Crossroads (#60) 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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Maxine “MJ” Newman joins me to chat about her leap from lawyering to senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games. As a game designer at Fantasy Flight, MJ serves as the co-lead designer for the popular Arkham Horror card game and is also a developer on the Lord of the Rings card game. We discuss everything from her dad sparking her game design lov…

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Opinions, Options, and Outcomes: Using Customer Feedback to Fuel Growth with John Li [The Opportunity Ep.152] 44:01

3M ago44:01

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The customer is always right. If this is true, then understanding consumer’s opinions and preferences is the secret sauce to success. But how do you ask the right questions to the right people in order to gather this feedback?That’s where John Li comes in. John and his co-founder Justin were scratching their heads over this very question while tryi…

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Gabriella Grant-Spangler & Ben Spangler: A Newer (and Cooler) Generation of Restaurateurs 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

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These Minneapolis-based cool kids are the masterminds behind Bebe Zito and Ouro Pizzaria. They were also involved in bringing the incredible Eat Street Crossing to life. Literally, everything they do screams "cool." But, man, they're tired. They're stressed. They aren't afraid to admit it. So let's talk about it. I appreciated this candid opportuni…

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Episode 361b: Sabalenka Smashes Australian Open Women's Field 1:10:38

3M ago1:10:38

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Ben and Tumaini turn to the women (and the miscellany) in this second Australian Open wrap show. This one was more straightforward, resultswise: Aryna Sabalenka was the best player, by a lot, defending her title in emphatic fashion. What do we make of her consolidation as a champion? And where is the sport at now, geopolitically? We also cover the …

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Episode 361a: Sinner the Winner of Men's Australian Open 1:17:10

3M ago1:17:10

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Jannik Sinner is the winner of the Australian Open, dethroning the Djokovic dynasty and prevailing in a thrilling comeback final to claim his first Slam win. We discuss Sinner's ascendance and what the defeats mean for the two men, Djokovic and Medvedev, whom he beat to clinch this title. We also discuss other various things on the men's side of th…

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Behind the Buy Button: Buying and growing an eCommerce business with Landon Greenhalgh [The Opportunity Ep.151] 44:02

3M ago44:02

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Buying an existing online business is great in theory, but what is the experience actually like in reality?In this week's episode, we chat with Landon Greenhalgh, an entrepreneur who recently took the plunge and acquired his first eCommerce business.Landon walks us through his eCommerce journey so far, from tracking down the ideal business and doin…

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Anthony Giovannetti — Crafting Slay the Spire, Nurturing Team Dynamics, Balancing Life and Launches, and Embracing the Magic of Mods (#59) 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

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This episode is stand-alone, but if you’d like to hear more about the Mega Crit team behind Slay the Spire, check out last week’s episode! Anthony Giovannetti, the co-creator of "Slay the Spire" and a pioneer in digital deck-building games, joins us for a discussion following our episode with his design partner, Casey Yano. He delves into their ear…

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Clicks to Conversions: The Facebook Ads Playbook with Vincent Nguyen [Ep.150] 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

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Unlocking success on Facebook goes beyond the simple act of launching an ad campaign and hoping for sales to flood in. It’s an art. A magic that only a few Facebook advertising wizards know how to truly unlock.Vincent Nguyen is one of those wizards. As the founder of Growth Ninja, Vincent manages a solo-run, multi-six-figure Facebook ads agency. He…

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Casey Yano — Designing with Detail in Slay the Spire, Mastering the Gaming Grind, Marketing dos and donts, and Building a High Trust Company Culture (#58) 1:34:47

3M ago1:34:47

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Casey Yano is a true innovator in the gaming world, known for his unique blend of creativity and technical skill. As a co-founder of MegaCrit Games and one of the brains behind the hit game "Slay the Spire," Casey's approach to game design is about embracing the grind and paying attention to the little things that make the biggest differences. In t…

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Episode 360: 2024 Australian Open Draw Show 1:29:07

4M ago1:29:07

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Coming full circle, NCR begins its 13th(!) season with our look at the Australian Open draws. Ben and Tumaini start with the men. Who can meaningfully challenge Novak Djokovic? And then we talk about the women. Have you heard that Ben wrote a book about Naomi Osaka? We really think you'll like it, and we thank you for buying it! We'll be back with …

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Episode 359: ”Naomi Osaka” - Behind the Book 1:11:29

4M ago1:11:29

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At last it's finally publication day for Ben's new book, the biography Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice! After months of copious plugs on the show, we are excited to finally be able to talk about the book in more depth and detail, with the tremendous help of NCR's intrepid correspondent Reem Abulleil who interviews Ben ab…

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Navigating Amazon FBA In 2024: Industry Shifts & Marketing Insights with Mina Elias [Ep.149] 55:22

4M ago55:22

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2023 was a whirlwind year for Amazon FBA industry as the ripple effects of the 2020-2021 bubble bursting were felt by sellers and consumers alike.Perhaps the largest of these ripple effects was the demise of the Amazon FBA aggregators whose rampant spending and operational shortcomings finally caught up with them. In this week’s episode, Amazon exp…

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Steven Pressfield — Conquering Creative Resistance, The Craft of Historical Fiction, and the Interplay of Games and the Muse (#57) 1:22:20

4M ago1:22:20

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Steven Pressfield stands as a titan in the literary world, a master of historical fiction with profound insights into the creative process. He's renowned for works like "The Gates of Fire," which earned him accolades, including Spartan citizenship. His book, "The War of Art," introduces the concept of resistance, offering strategies for artists to …

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Vivian Sun - Head of Automated Driving at Amazon 48:33

4M ago48:33

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Vivian Sun is the Head of Automated Driving at Amazon and an accomplished autonomous vehicle and AI expert. Vivian previously served as the Chief Commercial Officers at Waabi and the VP of Business Development at TuSimple, two leaders in autonomous trucking. In this episode, Vivian shares more about the current state of the AV industry, the potenti…

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Tim Hutchings — Thousand-Year-Old Vampire, Blending Fine Arts with Game Design, Crafting Emotional RPG Experiences, and Teaching Design Through Philosophy (#56) 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

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Tim Hutchings is a unique voice in the world of game design, known for his innovative approach that blends his rich background in fine arts with interactive storytelling. Hutchings' journey from the world of high art to game design is marked by his acclaimed creation, 'Thousand Year Old Vampire,' a solo-RPG game that exemplifies his talent for craf…

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Nick Kosevich: Old Friend, Mixologist, Banana 1:11:29

5M ago1:11:29

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Nick Kosevich, a Minnesota-based food and beverage professional. He is CEO of the cocktail company Earl Giles and Beverage Director of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina, MN. Nick and I go all the way back to 2006 when we opened Town Talk Diner in Minneapolis. That crazy fuckin time lead to us creating a …

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Reducing Your Tax Burden When Selling Your Business With Crystal Stranger [The Opportunity Ep.148] 1:06:18

5M ago1:06:18

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We are back with a brand new episode! __________________________________________ Nothing is certain except death and taxes.As a business owner, taxes are a double whammy—they affect both your personal and business life. Imagine working hard to build a business that’s set to change your life when you sell it, only to watch taxes eat away at your pro…

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Episode 358: Women’s Tennis Turmoil Reviewed 1:37:49

5M ago1:37:49

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Ben and Tumaini have a lot to cover as they try to make sense of the year in women's tennis and explain the forces behind the stormy finish to the year, on-court and off-court, and where it leaves the sport going forward. After a brief discussion on the last couple events of the men's calendar—including if Jannik Sinner was right to keep Novak Djok…

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Michael Borys — The Art of Immersive Gaming Experiences, Blending Storytelling with Interactive Design, and Crafting Alternate Realities (#55) 1:10:01

5M ago1:10:01

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Michael Borys stands out in the game design landscape for his exceptional blend of interactive design expertise and storytelling prowess. He has worked on some of the world's biggest brands, including Disney, Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Activision, Paramount, and Sony. As Vice President of Interaction Design at 42 Entertainment, he led the creation…

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Albert Tai - CEO and Founder of Hypercare 47:21

5M ago47:21

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Albert Tai is the Founder and CEO of Hypercare, a VC-backed healthcare technology company that helps connect the right healthcare providers at the righttime to improve patient outcomes in hospitals and community settings. Albert started Hypercare in 2016 when he realized how challenging it was to communicate efficiently in the healthcare space. He …

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Literally, Gaysian Math & Other Dilemmas (SEASON FINALE) 1:13:55

5M ago1:13:55

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We’re closing our ✨first season✨ with the BEST GUESTS EVER: you guys! We’re opening the mail bag and answering questions from gaysians all over the world. As your jobless, single, and impulsive co-hosts, we know our advice is giving ✨unqualified✨. So this finale is a chaotic Korean army stew of SPICY TOPICS 🔥: What’s Gaysian Math? Should Gaysians p…

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Revisited - How to Unlock the Hidden Growth Potential of Pinterest with Kate Ahl [The Opportunity Ep. 63] 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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How do you integrate your business into consumers’ lives and have your products playing on their minds, even when they’re not online? Today’s guest believes Pinterest is the key to deepening customer engagement. In this episode, we talk to Kate Ahl, the founder of Simple Pin Media, a marketing agency that creates personalized Pinterest marketing st…

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Revisited - Selling NFTs on Shopify: How to Get Ahead of the Game With Kasey Luck [The Opportunity Ep. 89] 50:26

5M ago50:26

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In order to be successful, eCommerce sellers need to have the ability to be flexible and pivot to meet new trends head-on. In this episode, Kasey Luck explains how Shopify merchants can take advantage of the hype surrounding NFTs by minting and selling them through their Shopify stores. Kasey is the founder of Luck & Co, an agency that specializes …

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