First Class Founders: Creators | Solopreneurs | Personal HoldCo
The next generation of successful entrepreneurs will be both founders & creators, leveraging their own audience to launch, build, and scale multiple companies into millions based on their own personal hobbies & passions.
This is the 'Personal Holding Company' philosophy. It's a lifestyle business on steroids: no venture capital investors, work whenever & wherever you want, turning your hobbies into businesses.
First Class Founders explores this PHC philosophy with tactical tips & strategies from today's top content creators and world-class company operators who are pioneers in this new wave of entrepreneurship.
The future of entrepreneurship is here. Listen & Follow!
Episodes
76 episodes
How to Build Your HoldCo with Michael Girdley
E75: Michael Girdley (@girdley) needs no introduction. He's a HoldCo legend. Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) sits down with Michael to discuss...
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Episode 75
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40:03
Breaking Down the Personal HoldCo of Tim Stoddart of Copyblogger
E74: Have you ever wondered how a person can flip their life's script from constant struggles to having a multi-million dollar business? Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) has a rich conv...
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Episode 74
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31:15
8 Unconventional Truths I Learned in 8 Years of Entrepreneurship
E73: Not many know it, but a lot of aspiring business owners run the risk of making expensive mistakes that could put their goals on hold before they ever take off. So, today, host Yong-Soo Chung (
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Episode 73
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25:18
How to Build and Sell a Startup with Andrew Gazdecki, Founder and CEO of Acquire.com
E72: When is the right time to exit a business? Sounds like a simple question, but the answer... isn't as simple.Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) sits down with accomplished entrepreneu...
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Episode 72
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36:59
Don't Make These Design Mistakes: How to Build Your Brand Identity with Nate Kadlac
E71: How do you design a personal brand that truly reflects you, stands out, and captivates your audience?Do you find yourself lost in the sea of design choices? Not sure how to align your website elements with your personal brand value...
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Episode 71
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41:42
How to Get A Free PR for Your Business with Christina Nicholson
E70: Who doesn't like free or cheap stuff? Imagine getting more customers without spending money. Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) is joined by an expert in PR and earned media, Christi...
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Episode 70
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33:15
Million Dollar Weekend: How To Launch A Successful Business In 48 Hours with Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo
E69: Imagine creating a million dollar business in just 48 hours. Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) is joined by a special guest Noah Kagan (@noahka...
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Episode 69
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28:57
Master the Power of Relational Capital with Jay Abraham
E68: Ever wonder how to grow your business profits just by leveraging relationships and strategic partnerships?Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) is privileged to have a very special gues...
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Episode 68
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38:00
How to Hire the Best Operators for Your Personal HoldCo
E67: What if I told you hiring the right operator for your PHC could supercharge your business? But get it wrong, and it could all go up in flames. Even worse, it could get swiped right from under you. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? But believe me, ...
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Episode 67
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24:01
From $0 to $10M ARR in Six Months: The Growth Playbook of Hunter Hammonds, Co-Founder & CEO of Assembly Ventures
E66: How did Assembly Ventures, from nothing but dreams and passion, pull in a crazy $10 million in less than six months? Call it nuts. Call it ambitious. Call it a crazy result. But it happened, my friend, it happened.Today, host...
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Episode 66
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31:44
I – We – They Framework: How I Scale My Personal HoldCo
E65: In today's episode, I revisit and remake one of the popular episodes to date and to be honest, one of the most important concepts that all founders should know - the I – We – They Framework, which has accelerated my business growth and cou...
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Episode 65
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28:49
How to Build and Scale Your Business: 11-Slide Business Plan with Brandon White
E64: In the world of startups, everyone wants that magic formula to get their business off the ground and scaling fast.But all too often, business plans end up as complicated, unwieldy documents that feel overwhelming to create and foll...
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Episode 64
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30:11
From Hobby to Personal HoldCo: How I Built My Personal Holding Company (BONUS)
E63: Happy Holidays! We're taking a one-week break from our regularly scheduled programming. But, we're not leaving you high and dry this week!I was fortunate enough to be invited to my friend and fellow entreprenuer Brandon White's (
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Episode 63
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2:14:44
How to Find Your Next Million Dollar Business Idea
E62: Ever scratch your head wondering what business you should start next? Yeah, we've all been there.Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) takes us on a solo flight as he unravels the simpl...
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Episode 62
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24:22
The Art of Storytelling: How Parker Worth Went from Broke to a $22,000 Course Launch
E61: Many entrepreneurs out there who are hustling to build their online presence often hit a roadblock in their creators journey. Like, they're missing a trick that could change the game for them. Growing your audience? That's no walk in...
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Episode 61
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29:24
Secret to Unlocking Your High-Value Niche
E60: How did a simple credit-card 'trick' post lead to massive audience growth?It all started with my X post about living in San Francisco with a $0 salary. Yeah, you heard that right - a $0 salary in one of the most expensive cities. A...
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Episode 60
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22:50
How to Go Viral on Social Media with Michelle Thames
E59: What does it really take to go viral on social media?In our digital era, choosing the right platform for your business can be overwhelming. Founders face immense pressure to build a substantial online presence and audience. T...
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Episode 59
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36:27
30 Lessons I Learned Growing My Podcast to 36,000 Downloads During My First Year
E58: How do you get your podcast from 0 to 36,000 downloads in just a year? I did just that! Starting from scratch isn't easy, especially in the world of podcasting. I had zero listeners, a limited budget, and countless people saying I ...
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Episode 58
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34:19
From Bankruptcy to Millionaire in 2 Years: How Tibo Louis-Lucas Built and Sold TweetHunter & Taplio for Multi-Millions
E57: How did a man who declared bankruptcy turn into a multi-millionaire in just 2 years? Our guest today did just that. His incredible journey is one of resilience, innovation, and true entrepreneurial spirit.Today, host Yong-Soo (
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Episode 57
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36:27
How I Stacked 5 Growth Levers to Grow My Newsletter to 10,000 Subscribers
E56: Growing a newsletter is no cakewalk.There's the initial phase where growth is slow, and every subscriber feels like a hard-fought battle. Not to mention, the emotional and physical toll of relentless hours, strategizing, and moment...
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Episode 56
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33:27
Five Monetization Strategies as a Content Creator with Joe Casabona of How I Built It
E55: Many content creators struggle with building a dedicated audience and effectively monetizing their content. Despite having quality content, they often lack the strategic framework to captivate and monetize an audience in a landscape satura...
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Episode 55
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37:36
Harnessing the Power of Twitter: How to Attract and Connect with Your Target Audience (BONUS)
E54:Ever felt like a stranger at a party where everyone else knows each other? That's how Yong-Soo Chung felt when he first ventured onto X. Yong-Soo Chung stepped into X with 400 followers, hoping for connections and recognitio...
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Episode 54
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45:03
The Rise of Personal Holding Companies: Exploring the Future of Entrepreneurship
E53: Have you ever considered setting up a business structure that could save you taxes, protect your assets, and offer countless financial advantages?Picture this. One day, you wake up to see your bank account flooded with cash from yo...
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Episode 53
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30:58
How to Build a Personal Brand from Scratch with Legacy Builder, Clifton Sellers
E52: In today's digital age, entrepreneurs need a strong personal brand. Hands down. But how do you actually go about building one? On today's episode, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) h...
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Episode 52
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34:36
The Power of Leverage: The Hidden Strategy Behind the Richest People In the World
E51: Why is it that the richest people in the world work the same hours as we do, yet they make way more money than we do? What are they doing differently? The answer lies in the concept of leverage.Today, host Yong-Soo Chung (
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Episode 51
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