derek johnson interviewDerek Johnson, founder of Tatango, dropped out of the University of Houston’s entrepreneurial program so he could start a business that has grown to over 50 million SMS messages sent and counting. Derek’s insights on entrepreneurship, good debt vs. bad debt when starting up and his theories on running a simple business make this podcast a must listen for budding entrepreneurs and old pros alike. You’ll learn a lot and get inspired to slim down (business wise) and get going with your start up!

 
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Check out Derek’s blog at thederekjohnson.com or follow him on twitter here. If you have questions, commentary or just having a bad day and want me to give you a virtual hug reach out below!

  • http://teeveeaguirre.com/ teevee

    GREAT INTERVIEW!
    I am finalizing an online application that is being lauching in San Antonio next month. Some of the questions you asked were exactly what I needed to hear.

    I forwarded this post to my partner in this project.

    I am a Derek fan! WOW!
    THANK YOU! :)

  • Ramongtorres

    Simplicity!! I love it!!

  • http://www.allofusrevolution.com Shannon

    A great interview is dictated through great interview questions. Thanks for this podcast! Very motivating and helpful!

  • http://www.Escapingthe9to5.com/ Maren Kate

    Hi Shannon, so glad you liked it!

  • http://www.Escapingthe9to5.com/ Maren Kate

    i know, I got off the interview call and really went back through my own start up & thought “wow there are so many places where I am making this harder than it has to be”

  • http://www.Escapingthe9to5.com/ Maren Kate

    Awesome, really happy it answered some questions for you – that is why I love interviews because we can learn so much from other entrepreneurs.

  • Speecars

    i really like this article.

  • Michael J Thacker

    Great Interview! You got to talking about a website that would be just about sharing business ideas. I run a website about that. Check it out at http://www.Biziden.com and share some ideas!

  • http://twitter.com/nononsenseconf Shawn Frey

    Another inspiring interview girl. Look forward to your next one. Downloading your Start Up School now…

  • http://www.Escapingthe9to5.com/ Maren Kate

    Awesome Shawn, tell me how you like it – or if you find any misspells *gasp*!