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24 alternatives to Influencer Economy: Rand Fishkin on Battling Depression

Ryan Williams and Rand talk founder depression and anxiety

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Influencer Economy: Rand Fishkin on Battling Depression launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Oversubscribed - #2: Intermodal Media and Dealing with Founder Depression▲67

   Tech, startups & media w/ Jason L. Baptiste and Ben Parr

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   Frontcourt: Moz's Accidental Journey to $40m with Rand Fishkin▲62

   Rand Fishkin on his entrepreneurial adventure

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   EconTalk with Russ Roberts: Interviewing Ryan Holiday▲66

   The role of ego in biz our personal lives, and history

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Influencer Economy▲84

   Creators and Entrepreneurs talking about the next big thing

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Beyond the Pitch▲98

   A forum to help entrepreneurs with mental illness

   2015 · its alternatives →

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   Lighthouse London - 19: How To Raise, Fail and Find Your True Calling: Mental Health in Startups▲57

   James Routledge's startup journey

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Voluntary Admission▲67

   Entrepreneur and startup founder talking about depression

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Influencer Economy - 88: Seth Godin and Ryan Williams ▲68

   Seth Godin on making a ruckus and fighting the dip

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Hello Tech Pros: Contemplating Suicide Taught Me This About Social Anxiety▲60

   A 30+ year struggle with self-doubt and loneliness

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Reboot podcast▲205

    CEO's discuss psychological challenges w/ Jerry Colonna

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Planet Money▲153

    A podcast covering the global economy

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    SaaS Business - 11: Entrepreneurs and Money: Steps and Missteps with Dan Franks▲71

    An interview with the co-founder of Podcast Movement

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Zen Founder▲131

    A weekly podcast about staying sane while starting up

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    TalkLife▲80

    A support network for youth mental health

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    The Fizzle Show: How We Deal With The Cesspool of Self Doubt▲62

    Walking the balance of self confidence and self doubt.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Waking Up #44 - Being Good and Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill▲55

    Effective altruism, moral illusions, and existential risk

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Influencer Economy▲95

    Launch your product, collaborate, thrive in the new economy

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    The Startup Chat - 67: Co-Founder Relationships▲59

    The ups & downs of cofounder relationships

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Awesome Office - How to Disrupt Yourself (or Die Trying)▲61

    w/ Membership Economy author Robbie Baxter

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Startups Today: #3 Bryn Jones - Growsumo▲52

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    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Seeking Wisdom: Why Great Products Don't Always Win▲61

    Stories and ideas about personal and professional growth.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Hello Tech Pros: The Anxiety of Failure▲55

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    2016 · its alternatives →

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