About James McKinney
James McKinney is the Founder & Host of The Startup Story, a multi-channel brand platform that brings the lessons of highly successful founders directly to the everyday founder. Whether it is through The Startup Story podcast or via the Startup Story LIVE event series, entrepreneurs everywhere can receive tactical and practical guidance from founders who are a few steps ahead.
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Marketing
Grow Your Email Marketing List
The co-founder of the identity resolution product Getemails discusses how to retarget visitors to your website.
Women Entrepreneurs
'The Startup Story Presents' Episode 4: 'The Artisan'
The owner and founder of Dallas-based clothing brand Mi Golondrina is the subject of this new profile from the "Startup Story" series.
Performance Ignited
3 Tactics to Reduce Distractions
The founder of Design Pickle, a graphic design service, offers productivity tips.
Entrepreneurs
'The Startup Story Presents' Episode 3: 'The Activist'
A Dallas-based activist is the subject of this new profile from the "Startup Story" series.
Women Entrepreneurs
Top 5 Pre-Launch Considerations for Direct-to-Consumer Brands
The founding partners of Jennifer Bett Communications share key strategies that DTC brands need to consider before bringing their product to market.
Entrepreneurs
'The Startup Story Presents' Episode 2: 'The Designer'
A Dallas-based graphic designer is the subject of this new profile from the "Startup Story" series.
Leadership
The Future of Workspaces
The founder of office furniture company Vari talks about dealing with crises, how workspaces will adapt to the new normal and recovering from business losses.
Entrepreneurs
'The Startup Story Presents' Episode 1: 'The Hatter'
Learn about a bespoke hat shop that has a devoted following in the first video from the new "Startup Story" series.
Women Entrepreneurs
How Experience Is the Best Teacher
The founder of a cattle-tracking platform talks about how her business mistakes helped her get to where she is.
Growth Strategies
How to Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation and Sales
LinkedIn can be a powerful sales tool. Here are four tips for taking advantage of the platform to grow your business.
Starting a Business
Finding Validation in Serving Customers
The CEO of email marketing company Mailchimp discusses growing a business away from the spotlight and why he has turned down outside funding.
Women Entrepreneurs
Making Vulnerability a Strength
The CEO of delivery solution Shipsi talks about her entrepreneurial challenges, perfectionism and prioritization.
Social Media
How to Monetize Your Podcast
Making money by podcasting is possible, but only if you treat your podcast the same way you would your business. Here are some common and less common ways to monetize your podcast.
Social Media
Top 5 Podcast Strategies
The creator and host of "Startup Story" unpacks the five strategies that helped his podcast appear on the Apple Podcast charts after just two months.
Growth Strategies
Now Is the Time to Gain Market Share
Learn why it's important to act based on data rather than emotions during a crisis.