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Nick and Tyler get into Jeff Bezos's original playbook from '97 and pull out what actually works for the trades. It's about taking the best ideas, tossing the fluff, and making them fit our world.
Show Notes:
00:00 From Broke to $178M
07:18 It's Always Day One
13:06 Obsess Over Customers, Not Competitors
20:25 Stubborn on Vision, Flexible on Details
25:40 Build for the Long Term
37:02 Focus on What Won't Change
46:36 Use Data, Trust Your Gut
49:38 Innovate, Even When It's Risky
54:59 Be Frugal — Constraints Breed Resourcefulness
61:01 Move Fast — Speed Matters
67:08 Adopt High Standards
74:38 Outro — Thanks & What's Next
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