Joe Gebbia — Co-Founder of Airbnb (#301)

Hey Tim,

For the video podcasts you should check into using these microphone stands – On-Stage Stands MS7920B Bass Drum / Boom Combo Mic Stand

You’ll get a better quality recording and it won’t be as awkward with having to hold the mics the whole time

Cheers!

– Vinny

What kind of bonds did he tried to sold as a first venture?

Hey Tim, in your search for inner peace and happiness, have you checked out the work of Byron Katie? Seems like you would find the 4 questions and turnarounds quite valuable as tools to end emotional distress in the moment. Just sayin.

You asked about whether or not the video was worth it…. Although I clearly don’t speak for all, in my humble opinion, probably not. With a few exceptions – Coach Somers and Jason Nemer, for example. But in general, my preferred means of listening to your podcasts is during otherwise dead time, such as driving. Video is not an option. Of course, I’m not bothered if it is there. Just doesn’t add much value most of the time. And it strikes me as a lot of extra work to produce.

Really appreciate your work. Thank you.

As someone who is also currently in the process of bringing an idea/prototype to a mass manufacturing scale, this has been very insightful and uplifting! Just what I needed 🙂

Hi Tim,

This felt from start to finish as a conversation more than anything else, and although this is the first time I’ve listened to Joe, it’s clear that someone has done his homework and knew how good he is at telling stories.

Not sure when exactly, but I think it was clear at one point that this wasn’t going to be enough for only one episode. Looking over the show notes, it seems like the high school story really took a good portion of this podcast, which to be honest, is the one that stuck most.

Just to give some of my thoughts on what many would probably enjoy for a part 2, in case this comment has any type of weight, I’d be curious to know how the present looks like, of course, with some tactics or routines that could be extracted, and just as much, curious about the future.

//Felix

Hi Tim

I have been following your podcasts regularly for the past 2 years. Love your work, valuable content for life is what I get out of your podcasts.

Is it possible to get Gilbert Enoka on your podcast?

Best Regards

VG

Hey Tim,

I’m a longtime fan, thanks for doing what you do.

If I’m being honest, I didn’t love this episode as much as others. .. The last one I listened to was with Dr. Gabor Mate. Joe’s story about his high school prank kind of pale’s in comparison to Dr Mate’s deep insights on human behaviour and childhood.

“What evidence do you have that suggests that?” – a simple non-confrontational way (depending on tone) to call BS… or otherwise make it clear that you require something more than a confidently-stated conclusory statement to influence you or your decisions. Well done.

I loved this episode, and found that Joe’s fascinating storytelling was reminiscent of Cal Fussman. One critique: is it just me, or does there seem to be a big difference in volume between Joe’s voice and Tim’s voice (Joe seems much softer, and Tim much louder)? There were many times that I had to jack my stereo volume way up to hear Joe, and then Tim’s response would come blaring out. If possible, I think it would be good to remix the sound; bumping up Joe by about 10-15%, and taking Tim’s volume down by about the same amount.

Hello!

This podcast did a lot of good to me… came in a perfect time, thank you.

Thank you for the video also, I did listen to it on audio twice, and I was wondering about Joe’s body language and it was a pleasant surprise to find the video here! I also think this format works better to share content in the living with friends and family.

For me this episode encompasses a lot of teachings in the form of stories:

– The quality of the questions he asks to himself to achieve.

– The positive emotions on the questions and the meaning he puts on the challenges he sets ups for himself

– How he arrives to big solutions at the last moments of the stories

– The power of story telling

– The benefits of training getting out of the comfort zone.

I know there is more here… to me it feels like a combination of Tim Ferris, Seth Godin and Tony Robbins teachings in a format of fun stories.

Ernesto Butto

I’ve listed to so many of the podcasts and have taken away more than I can ever explain. This one is one of my all time favorites. Listening to this took me places. Thanks to both of you.

Cliff Hanger!!!! When’s Part 2 coming out?

Tim, Joe is one of the best storytellers you’ve had on your show. I would love for you to explore how he became such a great storyteller in episode 2. Keep up the great work!

Tim, for part 2 with Joe I’d love to learn your and Joe’s POV on when you decide, if ever, to transition from being a “scrappy startup” to being a “professional, adult company.” How do you keep what makes you special while unloading sometimes destructive startup behaviors? When should a hands on CEO begin to delegate? When should a group of employees who can do it all learn to stay in their swim lanes? How do you bring in professional, experienced newcomers such as CFOs or strategists or HR without destroying your startup culture? Thanks.

Amazing interview! Each story topped the one before. Joe is an excellent story teller and you can see why him and his co-founders have been able to create something so great.

This really motivated me to get out of my comfort zone more within my own business. If I reflect over the last 8m I haven’t done a great deal that has made me that uncomfortable, and that changed today!

On a similar note, I’ve been plunging in the cold sea of Salthill, Galway, on occasion (Tim – I know you spent a short stint in Galway), and I’ve noticed that cold showers ain’t got nuttin on me now! Expand your comfort zone by getting uncomfortable! 😀

Wow Tim, I think this was one of my favourites interviews. Such a storytellers both of you. So keen to listen to part 2.

Have you considered interviewing Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia? They did this interview in La Nación below, the argie newspaper, but would be keen to know more from your repertoire of questions.

https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2121054-yvon-chouinard-lo-mas-divertido-es-romper-las-reglas

Cheers mate! Un abrazo chabon.

Really enjoyed listening to You and Joe it actually felt like I was sitting at the table with you listening to good friends! Great work! Love the podcasts!

I wonder what the increase in order volume was for Crit Buns between now and the next interview? I really appreciated this interview showing the full path of an “overnight” success.

Tim,

Great interview with Joe (reminded me of Cal story telling). I have listened to it 2 times already and its fresh every time. Feel jealous you could hangout with people like Joe. thank you for this episode ..

Hey Tim,

Ever consider time markers for podcasts?

Although no doubt greater enjoyment comes from listening to natural flow of podcasts’ conversations, it’d be great to be able to skip forward or back using time makers. You can put each just before a new question.

Loved #301. Accompanied a drive from Italy to France, crossing all of Switzerland. Mega-long podcast, every bit worthwhile, masterful for the stories in the history of Joe as well as your ability to extract it.

Where is Part 2 please?

Anyway, time markers would improve podcast listening experience and use as reference. They would allow recall of bits and pieces avoiding frustration and wasting of time looking.

Greetings from Strasbourg,

Rodrigo