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All-in-one platform for creators to sell online courses, memberships, and digital downloads
How Spencer acquired customers
Tools used to build Podia
Spencer Fry built his first internet business at 11, had three exits, then started Podia to help creators make a living doing what they love.
"When I was 11-years-old, I built my first Internet business." Spencer Fry's journey to Podia spans decades.
"Empowering creative entrepreneurs to make a living doing what they love means the world to me. Today, we do that by helping them create and sell online courses, downloads and memberships."
"Helping other people become successful entrepreneurs and shake themselves free from the grip of a 9-5 job is what every entrepreneur wants to see more of in the world."
"For years before starting Podia, a week wouldn't go by where I wouldn't have coffee, lunch or drinks with an aspiring entrepreneur. They'd share their story with me, I'd help where I could from my own experiences, and I'd leave that meeting feeling inspired."
"Podia gave me the opportunity to extend helping one aspiring entrepreneur a week to helping thousands."
"I've never had a paycheck from anyone other than myself and to me it's the freest way to live. Everything is riding on your shoulders, but at the same time you can build the company that you want to work for."
"For all of my previous startups, I had co-founders, but at this stage of my life and career, I felt confident enough to start Podia on my own."
"The most important trait for an entrepreneur is persistence. Many entrepreneurs expect there to be instant success when they launch their product, but it so rarely ever works out that way. It takes years for most companies to get off the ground."
Starting at 11 years old proves entrepreneurship can be learned young
Never taking a paycheck from others is the freest way to live
Serial entrepreneurs eventually have confidence to go solo
Persistence beats instant success expectations every time
Company culture needs more attention, not less, as you scale
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Spencer achieved 4 milestones on the path to $100K ARR
$1,000
$10,000
$100,000
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