James Tuckerman is best known for launching Anthill Magazine, in 2003, from the spare bedroom of his parent’s home. He was 26 years old. In 2004 and 2005, he was named Best Small Publisher in Australia by Publishers Australia. Not a bad achievement!
Then, in early 2009, he reinvented the Anthill business model, abandoning its print origins in favour of a 100% digital product. (A couple of years ahead of Fairfax and News!). Within six-months Anthill Online was listed by Neilson Online Ratings among the Top 50 Business & Finance websites in Australia. Things are going well!
What few people know is that James made this digital transition on a budget of just $900.
So grab a cuppa, sit back (pen and Moleskine at the ready) as James shares with us how he built the Anthill brand in to the publishing powerhouse it is today, as well as how he’s invested a huge amount of time and resources in to building a loyal community – something he suggests every small business should do.
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21 thoughts on “#100 Anthill’s James Tuckerman – How he conquered the web (on $900!).”
congrats on the hundred show’s timbo! keep up the great work!
congrats on the hundred show’s timbo! keep up the great work!
Not that we count Birthdays anymore Timbo, but what an achievement to lay down 100 shows that are at the top of the tree!
Congrats to yourself, Luke & Andrew, looking forward to the next 100.
Not that we count Birthdays anymore Timbo, but what an achievement to lay down 100 shows that are at the top of the tree!
Congrats to yourself, Luke & Andrew, looking forward to the next 100.
Great interview Timbo. Congrats on 100.
Great interview Timbo. Congrats on 100.
Thanks James – most appreciated.
Thanks Arnold. You were (are) the wind beneath my wings ;0) I’ve thoroughly appreciated your support all along the way.
Thanks Grant. I’ll do my best!
Great Milestone Timbo – Ive only just caught up, but really enjoyed the last 100. Keep on sharing the gold mate!
Great Milestone Timbo – Ive only just caught up, but really enjoyed the last 100. Keep on sharing the gold mate!
Thanks Chris … love your support, mate.
Congrats on the 100th podcast Tim!
Congrats on the 100th podcast Tim!
Thanks Danial. Your involvement has been most appreciated.
Hey Tim. I just saw that our interview (above) is #1 business podcast episode in Australia this week! Woot! What a way to celebrate 100. 🙂
James Tuckerman (aka Ant Agonist)
Hey Tim. I just saw that our interview (above) is #1 business podcast episode in Australia this week! Woot! What a way to celebrate 100. 🙂
James Tuckerman (aka Ant Agonist)
Thanks James. It’s good to be King for a day!
Another great show Tim. Well done.
Another great show Tim. Well done.
Thanks Matt … really appreciated.
Cheers …
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