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Publisher |: Nathan, Will, and Dan

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Business,; Entrepreneurship,; Management & Marketing,; Personal Journals,; Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Business,; Management & Marketing,; Philosophy,; Society & Culture

Three friends search for the promised land in business and life.

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People |: Nathan Bashaw (@nbashaw),; Will Hoekenga (@willhoekenga),; Dan Shipper (@danshipper)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: New York, NY /; Nashville, TN
Premiere Date |: 2018-03-20
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: Yes

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10 Available Episodes (10 Total) / Average duration: 01:11:37

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

10 Available Episodes (10 Total)Average duration: 01:11:37

Jul 18, 2018

01:02:45

In which Nathan shares a ridiculous story about an uncomfortable situation, and the lads (Dan and Will) set him straight. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Jul 09, 2018

00:49:52

After a brief hiatus, we're back!!This week on WAW, we discuss the delicate balance between doing things the world (or, some might say, the market) wants, and doing things that you want to do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Jun 05, 2018

00:56:22

Dan, Will, and Nathan talk about their systems (or lack thereof) for extracting knowledge from books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

May 16, 2018

01:34:02

Certainty is the natural state of our minds, but often it is false. This week on WAW, we talk about times we were wrong. Nathan shares a story about how Hardbound's storytelling format didn't go viral like he thought it would. Dan made political predictions that ended up false. Will was wrong not to launch a product he built.Enjoy the wrongness! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

May 08, 2018

01:15:46

You doubt it's working. Your patience is thinning. Should you leave? This week on WAW, stories of how things end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

May 01, 2018

01:20:10

That moment when you realize you could go down a rabbit hole of new knowledge -- but should you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Apr 18, 2018

01:17:43

In which Nathan, Dan, and Will introspect on the nature of technology companies. Are they/we actually changing the world for the better? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Apr 04, 2018

01:01:12

An unusual and bold topic choice by Dan, but it turns out to be a really fascinating discussion.What question should we explore next? Tweet at us: @nbashaw @danshipper @willhoekenga This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Mar 27, 2018

01:18:04

We've all been there: you have an idea for a business, and you like it a lot. How do you decide whether or not to go for it? This week on WAW, we discuss. Also - we're introducing a new segment! It's called "How Was Your Week?" and I bet you can guess what it's about.Also, here is the link to that youtube video Nathan was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4GgKnF7fmYnibX-_1H0rwEUCywhQFfs6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Mar 20, 2018

01:20:18

Everybody has something they're obsessed with. But what life circumstances actually cause obsession?TL;DL* Will is obsessed with how words can create economic value for businesses * Dan is obsessed with shipping* Nathan is obsessed with business strategy Tweet to us to tell us how much you loved/hated the episode: @nbashaw @willhoekenga @danshipper This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Jul 18 | 01:02:45

#010 - On Competition

Jul 09 | 00:49:52

#009 - Art vs Commerce: How do you decide when to do what you want vs. what the world wants?

Jun 05 | 00:56:22

#008 - How do you read?

May 16 | 01:34:02

#007 - When were you wrong?

May 08 | 01:15:46

#006 - When to quit?

May 01 | 01:20:10

#005 - When should you learn a new skill?

Apr 18 | 01:17:43

#004 - Are tech companies bad?

Apr 04 | 01:01:12

#003 - When is the last time you cried?

Mar 27 | 01:18:04

#002 - How do you decide to pursue a new business idea?

Mar 20 | 01:20:18

#001 - What are you obsessed with?

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