The Books By Josh Audio Immersion: Recent Episodes
Joshua Rodriguez
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over how I’m leaving my comfort zone. I know it’s hard to step out of your comfort zone, but sometimes it’s necessary to make progress and reach your goals. This episode is more motivational than a rant. I hope you enjoy it.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I give a little update on my situation. I started to create content again and I want to thank everyone for sticking around for the ride.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over some stuff going on in my life. I might have to start over and it can be scary. This was an unscripted episode and is straight from the heart. Hope you enjoy it.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over Routine and Habits. I know this topic has been covered relentlessly but I’m approaching it a bit differently. This topic is being covered by someone who knows how important they are but at the same time knows it's almost impossible to follow them.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go into a favorite topic of mine, Naysayers. I’ve written a post in the past inspired by Kevin Smith’s Whys and Why Nots but a recent death of a teacher made me want to revisit the topic. Naysayers aka haters are necessary for us to succeed in our endeavors. Sounds dumb, I know but listen to this episode to fully understand why.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, we go over one of Confucius’ teachings. Like most of his teaching its essentially common sense but it’s still an amazing teaching. So let’s do some philosophy for the first time in a while.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over why you see Apple devices all over college campuses. We know their devices aren’t the cheapest but why do they thrive in the education market? That is the question I’m attempting to answer today.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over doing what you love. Sure I talk about this a bunch but I want to talk about it again and deeper. Don’t do it for the money.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion I go over some business practices that leave a sour taste in my mouth.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I rant about that quick dollar. What is a quick dollar? It’s money that comes to you quickly and leaves twice as fast. Think of those crypto rug pulls and NFTs those are examples of a quick dollar. Let’s talk about it.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I rant. Its the start of the famous holiday season which means its time for holiday blues. The episode isn’t like other episodes and I just vent about the holiday season.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I talk about a famous quote by General George Patton. His views on plans ties in perfectly with the last episode I did. So sit back and relax for a short but powerful episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, we take a look at the world of outsourcing. No political options we simply take a look at both sides of the argument. Does the cost savings gained from outsourcing justify the issues that arise?
I’ve been working in sales for about fifteen years at this point but I still find salesmen to be predatory. In this episode, I go over some of the predatory sales tactics. Some of these tactics might surprise you or you might even have fallen prey to them. So sit back and enjoy the first episode since our long hiatus.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, we talk about innovation. Technically we go over what causes innovation. Three things cause innovation and they are Competition, Monopolies, and Needs. Sounds simple but wait there's more to it and you will have to listen to find out.
Are you still learning, if the answer is no you might have a problem. In this episode I go over why I think knowledge is still powerful. This is a quick lesson but contains a lot of information.
As the title states, it sucks to be a creative. No one ever tells you how hard it is to be a creative. Sure you can be a YouTube star on the next Joe Rogan, but is it worth the cost? That’s what I am here to discuss.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over the myth of the 9 to 5. Since the pandemic hit, there has been an influx of online “gurus” who are selling their course to help people escape the rate race. According to them, you can’t be successful if you have a traditional job. Listen to find out if that is true.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over my experience with doing your best. I go over how much I’m making at my job right now and how much I could make if I give it my all. I love talking numbers and in this episode, I break it down.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over dealing with stress in the workplace. This episode was inspired by a team meeting and a recent conversation with a friend of mine. In both scenarios, the topic of stress at my job was brought up. Since I am working from home I can no longer vent to coworkers ate the water cooler. In this episode I go over some of the ways I’m dealing with stress at work, enjoy.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over what everyone is doing at my job. Is it ethical no and that’s why I refuse to cheat. I’m sticking to my guns and doing right by my customers.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over my current financial situation. My case is finally being closed and I am coming into some money but what am I going to do with it? Am I going to run out and buy me a new Louis Vuitton wallet, a Rolex Oyster Precision, and a new iPad Pro or am I going to use it to make me money? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this episode.
This episode is not the long-awaited episode on how to market your product, but it is an update. We all are aware of the global pandemic called Covid-19. Well, back at the end of March I tested positive for the virus. In this episode, I go over my symptoms and how the virus affected me both physically and financially.
This is the follow-up episode to Episode 60, Should You Make A Product. In this episode, we go over what to expect when selling a product. Because selling is such a broad topic, we did our best to simplify it and make the information easy to follow.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I answer the age-old question, should I make a product. I go over aspects that I find important and answer some of the most asked questions. This is the first episode in a new three-part series. Hope you enjoy.
I recently had a bad experience with a job I applied for. The job listing was misleading, they were hiring for one position but that wasn’t the job. Heck, even the company name was false. I hate when companies lie, so I decided to do a podcast episode about it.
This week’s episode is a bit short and different from our regular episodes. In this episode, I give a little update on what I’ve been doing. Many people often find themselves in the same position when looking for a job so why not talk about it.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I talk about the latest business model that has taken the world by storm, subscriptions. Subscription based services may seem like a blessing at first but they are actually hurting us. We used to pay one time for music and software but that was long ago. We end up paying more at the end. Let’s learn the truth about subscriptions.
In this week’s episode, I go over the hardest part of working for yourself. You. This might sound ridiculous but listen until the end and see if your answer doesn’t change.
In this week’s episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I got over the importance of a side hustle. What is a side hustle, it’s a way to supplement your income on the side. Each person sees the world differently which means your side hustle will be different from mine.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I revisit the topic of being different. I also get a bit personal in this episode when I discuss the repercussions of posting my work on my personal social media. This episode somehow ties in with my recent review of Willie Nelson’s autobiography.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I go over what I learned from reading books. Since our last episode, I have made it my mission to read three or four books a week. Even though I love reading, this task has proved quite difficult and in this episode, I will explain why.
The finale to the three-part episode series of the two Ws and one H. In this episode I go over the topic of Where aka your platform. The platform you use to grow your audience is pretty important and not all platforms are the same.
In our last episode, we tackled the important topic of Why. Now that you know your Why, How are you going to make it happen? That’s exactly why I created this episode to help you in your search for the How. The information found in this episode will help you if you are just starting your hustle so give it a listen.
For the fiftieth episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I wanted to tackle one of the most important aspects of businesses and side hustles. Your WHY aka your Mission Statement. In my blog, I constantly go over this topic but I have yet to do so in my podcast. Your why determines how hard you will hustle or work in order to succeed. The only thing is that your why must be strong because if not then you won't work hard. If this sounds confusing, then make sure you listen all the way through.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I tackle the topic of customers. This episode covers the broad topic of customers. I go over the definition of customers, how to please customers, how to get customers and so much more. This is a great listen for anyone starting or struggling in retail. This is advice from someone who has dealt with customers for over twelve years.
I’ve worked in the world of retail for over ten years and I have learned many lessons through it. One of the most important lessons was the power of upselling. I didn’t get it for the first couple of years but once I did it became second nature. For those of you who don’t know what upselling is, it’s when you sell someone something higher priced or additional add on items. Upselling is important especially in the world of business and sales. In this episode, I go over the basics of upselling.
Many people struggle with the idea of starting their own side hustle or business. One of the hardest decisions is deciding to do it alone or with another person. How do I know this, because I struggled with this question in the past. In this episode, I share some insight on working solo and working in a partnership. Everything I say may not apply to you but the core concept will. Sit back and get ready to take some notes.
When you search Google for the definition of failure, the first result defines it as a lack of success. I disagree with this definition because failure can be seen as a form of success. Coca-Cola was invented as a cure to morphine addiction (it isn’t). Coca-Cola is technically a failure but it’s one of the most recognizable brands in the world. In this episode, I list a bunch of my failures and how I learned from them. These stories won’t be as epic as the Coca-Cola one but you might learn something.
Voice is defined as the sound that we produce but it’s so much more. In this episode, I use the word voice to describe the way we express ourselves. Should you filter your voice? When should you use your voice? Does your voice define you? These answers and many more will be explained in this episode.
In this episode, I compare myself to other content creators. Many people see me as another voice in an oversaturated crowd. So I decided to talk about what makes me different from everyone else. I refuse to use the normal ways to get paid from my content. How does my business make money? Listen until the end, to find out.
In this episode, I go over the importance of prioritizing. What tests are the most important ones? To find out listen to this episode.
Your brain can be considered the most powerful organ in your body. So whenever you use it to focus, magic happens. Our brain has the power to cure illnesses with placebos. So what do you think happens if you harness the power of your brain and focus on something? You get your mindset AKA your current state. That’s what I tackle in this episode, our mindsets and how they affect us.
In this episode, I go over knowing what you can do and what you are willing to do. It’s one thing to know what you need to do but do we do it? I go over a story showing my limitations, a short but good listen.
A while back I made a post about the fear of missing out, so now I’m doing a podcast dedicated to the fear of knowing. So how do the two compare? You have to listen through to the end to find out.
A saying by Denzel Washington stuck with me and I decided to do a podcast episode based on it.
My bank fees made me do a podcast about fees in general. This episode will make you question the way you view fees.
So it’s the end of 2018 which means New Years Resolution. Which means a perfect time to do a podcast episode. Here is my 2019 New Year’s Resolution
Picasso famously said "Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal". Sounds like a good quote but does it work in real life? If we copied in school, we got detention. So let's find out if copying works in real life.
New policy in work sparked this podcast episode. I don’t want to ruin the episode so listen and enjoy.
In this episode I talk about a lesson I learned from a story in the book “The Richest Man in Babylon.”
This weeks episode is a bit different from last weeks episode. This week we talk about perspective and opportunity.
This is the final part in our trilogy of episodes focusing on getting things done. It's been a couple of weeks in the making but I can assure you it was worth the wait. So sit back and Enjoy this week's episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion.
This is a follow up on last weeks episode. This is the second episode in a three part series on how to execute. In this episode we go over how to follow through on your ideas.
This is the first part in a three part podcast mini series. This episode touches upon how to start almost anything in life. You hear the answer within the first minute of the episode. It's up to you if you want to stick around but this episode might surprise you.
Communication is important in any aspect of life. Which is why I decided to dedicate an entire episode on the topic.
I decided to talk again about the topic of Change. I know I talked about this in Episode 4 but this episode goes more in depth to the topic. I also talk from the heart, I will let you be the judge.
Our book of the week was Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuck aka Gary Vee. We decided to read a book a week and then review them together. We decided to start off right by doing one of the best books of the year. So Sit back and enjoy.
An episode about how I keep my personal commitments and the app that helps me do it. It's the new Google Task application, a basic to do list. Learn how I use it to maximize my productivity
This episode hits hard because I talk straight from the heart. I talk about real stuff happening right now to me. Why you ask, because I'm normal like you guys. The road of entrepreneurship is a long and lonely one and that's something everyone needs to hear.
Who is this clown that brings me their need and no seed? A weird quote said by Jim Rohn, the famous motivational speaker. This quote was said in regards to finances but it can be applied to anything in life.
I use my recent post about Jim Rohn, Network Marketing and Gary Vee's Crushing it to talk about life. Is this weeks episode amazing, not really. I'm not giving any magical advice, I'm just driving home the basics. Who is this episode for? This episode is for anyone who feels they have reached a plateau. Why, because I'm going to make you question your effort. So sit back and enjoy this episode of The Books By Josh Show.
In this audio rendition of the blog post, I go over different ways I blow off steam. I also go over the worst way I used to forget about my troubles.
My opinion about the world of Network Marketing. AN opinion from someone who did it for three years
An episode with no write up. This episode is me giving you guys an update on what I'm trying new and why you guys should always try giving new things a try.
This week's title gives you a general idea of what we are talking about this week. But this episode has a lot more going for it than you might think.
This week's episode title is vague but that just makes you want to listen to it more. This episode will reveal some truths that we all know but never want to admit. So sit back and take a listen to this episode and let me know what you think.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Show, I revisit an old topic... Being different and standing out from the masses.
This episode is one of the realest episodes I have done, Yup that's a play on the title but this is still a powerful episode and should be listened to.
This is the 17th episode of the Books By Josh show. In this episode, I go over why Google Opinion rewards is an amazing business strategy. I also go over the term double dipping
This is the 16th episode of the Books By Josh Show. This is not your average Goal Setting Podcast Episode. I go over actual numbers, I have nothing to hide and that's what this brand is built on. Truths from my point of view.
. This week’s episode is titled The Fear of Missing Out. In this episode, I will go over my views on the topic and some examples taken from my own past experiences.
In this episode, we dive into going above your job description and the truth about innovation
In this episode, we talk about the importance of customer service and how to handle rejection.
In this episode, I talk about the reality of creating content. I go over everything from social media to writing books.
This week's episode is not a real long one, but it's powerful. This is just a real talk about not caring about what others think of you.
In this episode of the Books By Josh Show, I talk about the topic of change. This episode was inspired by recent events of my life. I also used different software to create this podcast, so I hope you enjoy this weeks episode.
This episode is just me talking about my one word, Joy. I decided to do this episode unscripted because I wanted to talk from the heart. It's a short episode but I feel like it's a powerful episode.
This episode is mainly a talk about my personal business and my plans for each of the divisions that make up my company. This episode is as real as it can get without going into numbers. So sit back and enjoy this weeks episode of the show. Also, I want to apologize for saying episode 7 when recording instead of 8
This episode was inspired by recent discussions with friends and colleagues in my life. This is my take on a certain life lesson. This episode is another one of my rants but it touches upon a very important ideology. Stop taking on more than you can chew and take little bites. So sit back and enjoy this week's episode of The Books By Josh Show.
This episode was inspired by recent events in my life. This is by no way a positive all the time episode. This episode is another one of my rants but it touches upon a very important ideaolgy. Stop looking at the negative aspects of your life and think about the positives, if you do focus on the negatives then turn them into positives
This episode is the long awaited answer to why I had to purchase a new phone. It has lots of information about the importance of a brand
This episode is not just an update of my current situation. Hidden in this episode is a golden nugget about being self-employed. So listen up because you don't want to miss this episode.
Today's episode of The Books By Josh Show was inspired by some graffiti that I read while walking the Manhattan Bridge. In this episode, we tackle the topic of changing your approach to get the results you want.
In this episode of The Books By Josh Show, I discuss a recent interaction with an Average Joe regarding finance. As a small disclaimer, I am not a financial advisor or planner. This episode is a small rant about personal finance. So sit back and enjoy this episode of The Books By Josh Show
This is the introduction Episode for The Books By Josh Show. In this episode, I give some background information on myself and speak about the brand Books By Josh.