Martin Tobias of Tippr - TWiST #167

0:00-1:00 Welcome everyone to this episode of TWiST with Martin Tobias of Tippr.
1:00-4:00 The TWiST Backchannel Producer Program is now 100+ members strong. To join go to twistlist.co.
4:00-5:30 Thank you to Carbonite for sponsoring the show. Use the code "TWiST" for two bonus months free.
5:30-7:00 Introducing Martin Tobias of Tippr.
7:30-9:00 What drew you to the deal space?
10:00-10:45 So who are some of your customers?
10:45-12:00 And that's where this money is coming from right, local sources?
12:00-13:00 The New York Times has a TimesLimited product, so why did they go half-heartedly into the deal space?
13:00-14:15 Martin talks about Yollar.com, a site owned by Tippr.
14:45-15:30 Can anyone compete with the scale of Groupon or LivingSocial?
16:15-17:30 What about sites like Groupon overwhelming local businesses?
17:30-19:30 Are people feeling a little deal saturated?
20:30-21:30 Should they have to disclose if the editorial is being driven by the commerce end, by what restaurants are willing to participate?
21:30-24:30 What is the right percentage for deals? Has Groupon set the expectation too high?
24:30-25:30 Thank you to MailChimp for sponsoring the show and making an incredible product.
25:30-27:30 Martin, why do you use MailChimp?
27:30-30:00 Let's talk about patents and, specifically, your Mercata patents.
31:00-32:30 People have been group buying for forever, but at what point does that become patentable?
32:30-33:00 Do you feel that Groupon or LivingSocial are infringing upon your patented technology?
35:00-35:45 How long do these business patents last and what is your goal as a patent holder?
35:45-36:30 Question from TWiST Executive Producer Amir: What do you think of deal aggregators like Yippit or Youpon?
38:15-40:30 We talked a little bit about Groupon. Do you think they can remove that massive customer acquisition cost as they become a well-known global brand?
40:30-42:00 You hit the wall in the last dot com bubble, yes? What would you do as the CEO of Groupon?
42:30-43:30 If Groupon only has 9 months of runway, are they playing a game of chicken with their IPO and an acquisition plan?
44:30-45:30 Which publisher do you covet most that you don't have?
45:30-46:30 Martin, what's the hardest lesson you've learned as an entrepreneur?
46:30-49:00 Who is the entrepreneur that you respect the most and why?
49:00-50:15 Microsoft share price hasn't moved for a decade--what's wrong with it?
50:15-51:00 If you're looking for a job and you're a world-class developer, please email Martin@tippr.com.
53:00-55:00 Thank you to MailChimp and Carbonite. Everyone thank them on Twitter at @MailChimp and @Carbonite.

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[xMillar]

Thanks for tips on being a master baiter. Great episode too.

[STRALLENT]

Great show guys! Thank you for this show. You guys are helping Entrepreneurs who needs guidance.

Anyway, I'm a new viewer. Do you have an Episode about starting up an Apparel Company (eg. T-Shirts)?

I just recently got my Trademarks (SHOCKPROOF & BLONETTES) and I think I have a different niche to offer on Extreme Sports Apparel.

If not, would you interview somebody who is in the same industry.

Thanks!