Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

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Effective SEO Strategies with Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz Aug 28, 2011

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In this interview, Rand Fishkin reveals how to rank well on Google, where the leverage is and why producing great content is the foundation for good SEO. He also illustrates how to get users to link to your site and the proper way to beat your competitors in SEO.

Starting in San Francisco with Andy McLoughlin, Huddle Aug 27, 2011

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In this interview, Andy Mcloughlin walks us through the necessary steps to establish your business in San Francisco. We explore incorporating, employee costs and office space. He then reveals how to manage at a distance if you have offices elsewhere.

How to Launch a Global Agency with John Hegarty, BBH Aug 21, 2011

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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 Aug 20, 2011

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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.

Typography in Business with Erik Spiekermann, FontShop Aug 11, 2011

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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 Aug 10, 2011

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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 with Jude Gomila, HeyZap Jul 30, 2011

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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 with Joanne Wilson, Investor Jul 23, 2011

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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.

Good Web Typography with Elliot Jay Stocks, Typekit Jul 18, 2011

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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 with Dale Stephens, UnCollege Jul 15, 2011

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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.

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