24-Year-Old Founder Reveals the $0 Marketing Strategy That Beats Cold DMs and Paid Ads
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While most entrepreneurs struggle with expensive lead generation, 24-year-old Derek Bock discovered a networking strategy that costs nothing but delivers warm leads directly to your inbox. Starting with social media work for a Nebraska gym during COVID, Bock has built multiple ventures and now runs The Doers Podcast, which he strategically uses as his primary business development tool. Bock shares why he chose the lifestyle entrepreneur path over chasing unicorn status, how he generates qualified prospects through strategic conversations, and why he believes podcasting outperforms traditional marketing channels. Having networked his way from college athlete to serial founder, he breaks down the exact framework that transforms podcast guests into business opportunities. Bock also reveals his system for managing 30+ fleshed-out business ideas while maintaining laser focus on current ventures. This episode delivers actionable insights for young founders seeking sustainable growth without venture capital pressure, plus the networking blueprint that can accelerate any entrepreneur's trajectory regardless of age or experience level.
Connect with Derek Bock:
Instagram: @ thederekbockGmail: dereknbock@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Derek Bock
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