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5 Years of Dalton + Michael: What We've Learned Making Videos

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, we reflect on making startup advice videos for YouTube since 2021. We've spoken to hundreds of founders that have watched the videos and heard lots of feedback. We also discuss what advice we bring into our own daily lives. This is a throwback episode of Dalton + Michael, recorded in the style of the original episodes. A new studio is coming soon. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

Michael SeibelhostDalton Caldwellhost
Apr 27, 202613mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
April 27, 2026
Duration
13m
Channel
Dalton + Michael
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, we reflect on making startup advice videos for YouTube since 2021. We've spoken to hundreds of founders that have watched the videos and heard lots of feedback. We also discuss what advice we bring into our own daily lives. This is a throwback episode of Dalton + Michael, recorded in the style of the original episodes. A new studio is coming soon. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

SPEAKERS

  • Michael Seibel

    host

    Startup founder and investor, known for leading and advising early-stage companies.

  • Dalton Caldwell

    host

    Entrepreneur and startup advisor focused on early-stage company building and product iteration.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell, 5 Years of Dalton + Michael: What We've Learned Making Videos explores five-year retrospective: simple execution, MVP thinking, and stage transitions matter Their most repeated advice—“just do the thing”—isn’t novel but works like coaching: repetition builds execution and accountability.

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