TL;DR: Our Monthly Newsletter is here to help you browse smarter, banish burnout, and catch up with us and our partners โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
For many of us, school being back in session has brought renewed routines, excitement for unearthed possibilities, and irresistible back-to-school displays. (โThese glitter pens are tax-deductible because I *need* them.") While we gear up for what lies ahead, we first want to take a moment to look back on all the awesome August updates and wins from us and our partners. Let's dive in. |
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Browse responsibly Now, finding the tools you need to elevate your business is easier than finding someone on a dating app who โloves to laugh.โ Weโve revamped our browse feature and the new additions are *chefโs kiss*. With the brand-new sidebar filter, you can sort by average taco rating, price range, deal type, and status to see what deals are current or ending soon. |
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Hire education You can't run a successful business without hiring the right managers, but finding those gems is artistry unto itself. Thatโs why we asked our Head of People and Talent to share exactly how he recruited our new Head of Engineering in 28 days so you can follow his lead, pick up a few pointers, and learn when itโs appropriate to K.I.S.S. in the workplace. |
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Studio quality You might have the raw talent and drive to be a YouTuber, but if you donโt have the right equipment, your videos will always be missing a certain je ne sais quoi. Have no fear, though, because weโre not only giving you actionable tips on how to refresh your studio, weโre also giving away a full studio makeover to one lucky subscriber! Want to know how you can win a Canon camera, ring light, Rode mic, and more? Watch to find out! |
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Work study Helping entrepreneurs find the tools they need to succeed is kind of our M.O. That's why we were stoked to talk with Taylor Hersom, the founder of Eden Data, about how he made $120K in MRR using tools he found on AppSumo. Learn how he took Eden Data to the next level, and why our marketplace is the special ingredient. |
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Hopin along Hopin has raised a staggering $450M in Series D funding, which they plan on using to accelerate the expansion of their multi-product experiences platform. |
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Speaking out A big congrats to LOVO who just received $4.5M pre-series A funding led by South Korean Kakao Entertainment along with Kakao Investment and LG CNS, an IT solution affiliate of LG Group. Bra-VO! |
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Safekeeping Beagle Security has unveiled a major feature update with the introduction of API security testing. Now you can keep your websites and APIs safe using just one platform. |
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Play it cool Crushing the social media game just got a whole lot easier thanks to Metricool's completely revamped mobile app, hashtag search feature, and follower activity insights. |
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| Kayle, Partner Success Manager What's something you purchase way more than most people?Sponges. I always have a plethora on deck. (Thanks, Costco!) What is the most obscure superpower you would want? Perfect recollection. My partner would say I'm close to this already. |
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As humans, one of the things weโve evolved to hate the most is uncertainty. But this universal craving for certainty can actually be used to your advantage. Read โWant to Improve Your Career? Become an Uncertainty Killerโ to learn how being reliable can help catapult you to new heights. |
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How many times have you read a โlife-changingโ book only to forget every lesson the moment you turn the last page? Donโt worry, your brain isnโt brokenโyou just need a new approach. Pick up some A+ pointers on how to make ideas stick by diving into โHow to Remember What You Read.โ Plus, learn why you should never waste time on a boring book again. |
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Leaders face a unique challenge in that they simply never have enough time. In this fascinating article from The Harvard Business Review, discover what one study of CEO behaviors revealed about the connection between effective leadership and time allocation, and how finding the right balance can make the difference between being an okay leader and a great one. |
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According to leadership advisor Victoria Song in โ3 Mental Motivation Strategies to Achieve More,โ burnout doesn't have to be inevitable. In fact, you can learn to avoid it by changing your perspective and tapping into your โrenewableโ energies (like your sense of mission) instead of the โnonrenewableโ ones (e.g., fear). |
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