Episodes

  • How Katie Keith Built a $1.5M WordPress Plugin Business: Growth Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid
    May 30 2024

    In this episode #29 of Peaceful Growth, CEO and Co-Founder of Barn2 Plugins, Katie Keith, joins the host, Anil Gupta.


    🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    - How can businesses identify and leverage market gaps to develop unique products?

    - How do successful entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes and obstacles to ensure business growth?

    - Explore the significance of content marketing in driving growth for WordPress plugin businesses.

    - How do businesses implement affiliate marketing correctly to maximize its benefits?

    - Dive into various leadership styles and valuable leadership lessons for business success.


    📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    - Barn 2 [2023 year in review & transparency report]


    ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Katie Keith

    - Website

    - 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)

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tips for Virtual Talks + Meetings: Brian's Insights from Hosting 400+ Talks & Guiding 300+ Speakers
    Apr 18 2024

    In this episode #28 of Peaceful Growth, the event producer and educator at WPSessions, Brian Richards, joins the host, Anil Gupta.


    🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    - Tips for beginners in public speaking to kickstart their journey.

    - Why does audio quality matter? Tips for enhancing audio quality.

    - Learn tips and tricks for optimal lighting and camera positioning.

    - Discover tips on structuring your talk effectively for maximum impact.

    - Boost your confidence in public speaking with valuable insights and strategies.

    - Learn about WordSesh and WooSesh events.


    📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    - WordSesh

    - WooSesh

    - Crack the Code of Public Speaking: 10 Proven Tips To Become An Effective Communicator

    - Tips for creating a Great Talk

    - Preparing for your Talk


    ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Brian Richards

    - Website

    - ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠

    - Twitter

    - Instagram

    - ⁠Mastodon


    ⭐️ 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)

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    59 mins
  • How We Use AI in Our Web Agency?
    Mar 26 2024

    In this episode #27 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of UnlimitedWP, Ronik Patel, joins the host, Anil Gupta, in another episode.


    🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    - Learn about AI in web agencies and how it's changing things.

    - Follow Ronik's journey of integrating AI into his web agency operations.

    - Discover the diverse ways AI is utilized in our personal lives.

    - Dive into the details of UnlimitedWP's white-label services and their unique service models.

    - Uncover the multifaceted uses of AI in lead generation, marketing, sales, operations, and production.


    📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    - FreshSales

    - CustomGPT

    - ChatGPT


    ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Ronik Patel

    - 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)

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ninja Tactics for WordPress Success: James Laws' CEO Secrets Revealed!
    Feb 2 2024

    In this episode #26 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of Ninjaforms, James Laws, joins the host, Anil Gupta.


    🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    - Discover effective strategies to attract your initial 100 customers and kickstart your business.

    - Explore a pricing model centered around addons for WordPress plugins, optimizing revenue and user satisfaction.

    - Learn a practical framework to enhance productivity, helping you achieve more in less time.

    - Compare the WordPress plugin market changes over the last decade, examining how it differs from ten years ago.


    📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    - Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.

    - Book: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof

    - Book: A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt

    - New AI writer product: quillbee.com


    ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - James Laws

    - Website

    - ⁠Website⁠

    - 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)

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Founder to Funding: Vikas Singhal's Blueprint for InstaWP & Express Tech Success!
    Jan 26 2024

    In this episode #25 of Peaceful Growth, the founder of InstaWP, Vikas Singhal, joins the host, Anil Gupta.

    🎓 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    – Explore strategies for the initial 100 customers, whether by acquiring a business or starting from scratch.

    – Delve into the advantages and challenges of transparent business growth, focusing on audience building and product potential.

    – Compare the pros and cons of building versus buying a business, considering product potential and cost-effectiveness.

    – Discover key considerations for a successful seed capital round, including transitioning perspectives from engineering to marketing.

    – Learn effective strategies for Product Hunt, emphasizing audience building and evaluating product potential for successful launches and growth.


    📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    – Book: How to Think Bigger: Aim Higher, Get More Motivated, and Accomplish Big Things by Martin Meadows.

    – Book: Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It by April Dunford

    – Book: Zero To One by Peter Thiel

    – Product Hunt: The place to launch and discover new tech products


    ️️⭐️ Learn More About The Guest - Vikas Singhal

    - Website

    - Twitter

    - ⁠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)

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    47 mins
  • From Small Town to Global Stage: NITSANTECH's TYPO3 Adventure, Market Insights, & Startup Tips!
    Jan 19 2024

    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)

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Vova Feldman From Freemius: Business Growth, Plugin Pricing, and Peaceful Habits!
    Jan 5 2024

    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)

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Kim from Stranger Studios: Strategies for Business Growth and Fun Learnings!
    Dec 29 2023

    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)

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    1 hr and 9 mins