#1001 The 1,000 interview celebration

On August 4, 2008, I posted a video up on Mixergy where I looked up into the web cam on my computer and I said “I failed.” And I said that I was going to shut down my invitation business and start doing interviews with entrepreneurs and people in general who I admire so I can learn from them and take back what I’ve learned from them to build a more successful company in the future. And I said that along the way you’d get to watch and learn as I learned directly from my heroes. We did it.
A thousand interviews later here I am today bringing back some of the most memorable and most influential interviewees. People who helped me both on camera here with you and off. I invited them on to a Google Hangout to talk about the old days, to ask them some new questions and to do short interviews with them all for you. That’s what this is all about. My goal when I started out was to build a successful company. I think Mixergy is that company. But I wanted to be even more successful. My goal is that I started to talk in interviews afterwards evolved into saying that I would like someone who is watching these interviews to learn from them, to use what they’ve learned and then build a successful company so they can come back and do an interview themselves.
I am the founder of Mixergy, home of the ambitious upstart. And this is my 1,000th interview.
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Mixergy's 1,000th interview

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Seth Godin

Best Selling Author

Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek

Jessica Livingston

YCombinator

Drew Houston

Dropbox

Rob Walling

Drip

Neil Patel

KISSmetrics

Gagan Biyani

Udemy

Mark Suster

Upfront Ventures

James Altucher

Formula Capital

Mike McDerment

Freshbooks

Noah Kagan

AppSumo

Olivia Khalili

Cause Capitalism

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What our VCs (Premium Members) say about Mixergy:

Those early days of Mixergy truly shaped my thinking of what entrepreneurship really means and until today,
everyday, I strive to succeed without giving up hope and always remaining optimistic.

Moses Akizian

I was able to gain confidence that I too, can play the role of entrepreneur and strike out on my own
adventure.

Mitch Roth

It's great to hear that some of the other entrepreneurs out there have encountered the same obstacles that I
face today....

Reza (from Trading Algo X)

Mixergy interview and courses have helped me overcome fears that were keeping me from succeeding in business
and life.

Howard Hermes

Sound extra worldly in start-up knowledge.

Nick Murray

I was able to be more constructive in setting priorities and working through challenges..

Sadie Forrester

With "in the trenches entrepreneur" interviews, Mixergy keeps it real and relavent and boosts my confidence
to keep taking action.

Martha Huntley

Mixergy is a go-to resource for getting new perspectives on any entrepreneurial topic.

Rachel Kersten

Mixergy has been the backbone and adviser in my entrepreneurial journey.

Rich Peterson

You changed how I approached my future. 4 Months ago I had NO idea that these sorts of opportunities even
existed.

Max Latimer

Thanks for the inspiration and guidance, and keep up the great work!

Dan Keldsen

Andrew is one I look out for as a mentor from a far and I'm thankful for making the entrepreneurs hard
earned knowledge accessible to the world. Thank you!

Lenny Ramirez

Take first step in building my first business. Cheers on 4 digits, Andrew!

Erik van Mechelen

Mixergy is the first thing on my headphones on my way to the office, and often the last thing I hear at
night as I drift off to sleep.
David Kelly

Make more money! Help more customers!

Ben Levi

Change my mindset from "idea generation" to "action taker."
Gezim

Your courses are certainly worth every penny and I have learned more about entrepreneurship than in my
entire university career. Thank you.
David

I've nearly doubled my revenue the past year applying snippets of tools and tactics revealed within these
interviews and courses.
Patrick Hitches

I learned a key piece of business strategy that has allowed me to earn tens of thousands of dollars in
consulting revenue.
Iain Dooley

Made long lasting, meaningful connections with people like Rob Walling, Patrick Mckenzie
Omar Sayyed

Gain knowledge and confidence in business and life. Thank you Andrew Warner and the Mixergy team!
Kyle Patrick McCrary

I'm really looking forward to the next 1,000 interviews and all the tools, skills, and tactics I'll learn!
Keep up the amazing work.
Doug Kaufman

Left my corporate job and have a successful business
Justin Jacques

I was able to launch my own interview show and learn from the countless entrepreneurs that have blazed the
trail for others to follow and see what was possible!
Craig Stokes

Your interviews and courses help me think more clearly. I usually listen when I go for a run in the mornings
and it's inspirational.
Joe Apfelbaum

Build a six figure company by setting up one landing page and without building any product or services.
Troy Dean

With your interviews and courses, I'm able to learn fast with people who made it and who faced the same
problems I can face at some points in my business.
Harold Paris

I was able to apply many of the concepts to my work and as a result I got promoted to Marketing Director at
our firm. Thank you Andrew for the wonderful service.
Samir Penkar

The courses and interviews are rare gems on the internet. Thanks for the hard work!.
Tope

Mixergy interviews gave me the inspiration and confidence to quit my corporate job and prepare me for my
upcoming entrepreneurial path.
Nick Sudhaus

I think the greatest value I have is the inspiration to understand what it takes to succeed as an
entrepreneur.
Rob Rawson

It is no understatement to say that this one membership to mixergy facilitated the quantum leap in my life
from English teacher to COO and is also responsible for my continued upward trajectory.
Deon D'Silva

Increased my business profit.
KCLau

I have learned so much and am finally taking steps to start a blog, build my first app, and start living the
life I've always wanted. Thanks Andrew!
Jason Koprowski

The tactics and strategies I've heard on Mixergy have also been eye opening.
Michael Faron

Better understand the power of copywriting. Dream a little (lot) bigger. It's okay to fail, in fact fail
fast and fail a lot on the road to success. Thank you for these golden lessons.
Julie Kim McMahon

It just empowered me to move forward and strengthened my voice as I became founder of a small tech
consulting firm who works with nonprofits. Thanks for all the practical advice!
Joed Lopez

Broadened my perspective on business by listening to all the different types of entrepreneurs you interview.
Michael McEwen

I learned how to add the price tag on Pinterest. It's a very helpful interview.
CheVon

Keep on working on my projects every day until they start working for me.
Victor Burgos

I was able to find the right back end CRM in Infusionsoft that has helped me automate a huge part of my
business and find inspiration from all the other stories of struggle and triumph :-)
Patrick Curtis

Discovering how other entrepreneurs succeed is inspiring; yet seeing their faces when they’ve failed brings
a sense of human connection. Mixergy has given me a resource taught by experts to hopefully reduce my own
mistakes.
Brian

I have been a Mixergy member for a while now, and every time I feel lost or unsure, I turn to a Mixergy
interview and it reminds me that I am not the only one and people just like me have been here before.
Chris O'Halloran

I was able to realize that I have the same issues and problems that every other entrepreneur before me has
faced. With some persistence and listening to how to overcome those challenges from your past interviewees I
learned that I to can build a profitable, successful company.
Travis Johnson

Longtime listener, love your work Andrew!
Neil Lockwood

Start a company, change my life, get over my limiting beliefs! Thanks Andrew.
Joshua Millage

Selected an equity partner for ZipTechMobile.com and launched the MVS (minimum viable service) this month.
Steve Vigus

I am able to bring more value to my 9-5. More importantly, I've been able to tackle all my after hours
projects with more confidence and enthusiasm.
Michael Wills

Become an effective entreprenuer at a global, award winning marketing agency serving fortune 500 clients.
Mike Roberts

Start an ecommerce business selling sports clothing which achieved $160,000 in annual sales using Facebook
marketing only.
Dane Shelford

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