Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) show

Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

Summary: Interviewing thought leaders in business, design, marketing and startups.

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 How to Launch a Global Agency with John Hegarty, BBH | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 32:12

In this interview, John Hegarty outlines the art of launching a global agency and how to build something from nothing. He also reveals why most people fail. At the end he explains that beliefs and having a distinct culture are the pillars that build a successful company.

 How to Acquire Users with Sean Ellis, Qualaroo | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:42

In this interview, Sean Ellis reveals why focusing on customer acquisition too early is a bad thing. He gives tips on how to improve conversion and what tools he uses when testing. In the second half he explains what made Dropbox successful.

 Exploring Type in a Business Context - Erik Spiekermann | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:47

In this interview, Erik Spiekermann explains why being consistent with type is crucial. He then goes on to outline why you should avoid being too specific or personal. He also touches on the concept of achieving contrast in type.

 The Way of Responsive Web Design - Ethan Marcotte | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:32

In this interview, Ethan Marcottee explains responsive web design. He also takes us through his own process to building a responsive site which includes applying media queries and designing for the mobile.

 Typography in Business with Erik Spiekermann, FontShop | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:47

In this interview, Erik Spiekermann explains why being consistent with type is crucial. He then goes on to outline why you should avoid being too specific or personal. He also touches on the concept of achieving contrast in type.

 Making it Responsive with Ethan Marcotte, Editorially | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 26:32

In this interview, Ethan Marcottee explains responsive web design. He also takes us through his own process to building a responsive site which includes applying media queries and designing for the mobile.

 Moving to San Francisco from London - Jude Gomila | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:50

In this interview, Jude Gomilla explains why he left London to establish his startup in the Bay area. He also provides instructions for those that want to follow suit.

 Moving to San Francisco with Jude Gomila, HeyZap | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:50

In this interview, Jude Gomilla explains why he left London to establish his startup in the Bay area. He also provides instructions for those that want to follow suit.

 Creating Female Entrepreneurs - Joanne Wilson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:56

In this interview, Joanne Wilson outlines the challenges facing women in the startup scene and addresses the issue of being a mother and starting your own business at the same time.

 Creating Female Entrepreneurs with Joanne Wilson, Investor | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:56

In this interview, Joanne Wilson outlines the challenges facing women in the startup scene and addresses the issue of being a mother and starting your own business at the same time.

 Elements of Good Web Typography - Elliot Jay Stocks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:34

In this interview, Elliot Jay Stocks explains what he looks for in typefaces and how he evaluates them. He also reveals his favorite fonts and outlines why blindly using CSS techniques are bad.

 Good Web Typography with Elliot Jay Stocks, Typekit | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 27:34

In this interview, Elliot Jay Stocks explains what he looks for in typefaces and how he evaluates them. He also reveals his favorite fonts and outlines why blindly using CSS techniques are bad.

 Building your Own Movement - Dale Stephens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:46

In this interview, Dale Stephens describes what it was like being part of the Theil Fellowship program, and how to spread a movement by going against the status quo.

 Building your Own Movement with Dale Stephens, UnCollege | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:46

In this interview, Dale Stephens describes what it was like being part of the Theil Fellowship program, and how to spread a movement by going against the status quo.

 How to Write Good Sales Copy - John Carlton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:10

In this interview, John Carlton illustrates what is needed to write good copy. He also explains how to establish credibility even when you have no track record.

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