Strap on your Boots: Recent Episodes

Jason Sherman

Successful technologist and filmmaker Jason Sherman gives you real world examples on how to realistically succeed in the world of entrepreneurship while helping you avoid common mistakes. His methods and strategies apply to any industry, income or education level. Twice a month Jason talks to industry experts, entrepreneurs, and business owners to give you helpful tips. And once a month Jason talks about the future in his special series Future Tech. Get ready to Strap on your Boots!

In this episode of Zero to CEO, join us as we explore the power of leveraging your natural talents to build a thriving business with writer and serial entrepreneur Rai Hyde-Cornell. We often find ourselves forcing our way into building businesses that we believe the market wants or needs, rather than pursuing what we love and what comes naturally to us. But everyone possesses a unique natural gift, whether it’s art, music, building things, fixing things, or something else entirely. In this episode, Rai Hyde-Cornell, a natural-born writer who has successfully built a thriving content marketing agency, shares her insights on how to identify your natural gift and align it with a business model. We delve into the reasons why aligning your talents with your business is crucial, such as preventing burnout, fulfilling your purpose, and gaining easy differentiators in the market. Additionally, you’ll hear inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who have built unconventional businesses by embracing their natural talents. Let’s break free from conventional norms and imagine a world where everyone pursues what truly lights them up. Join us for an enlightening conversation that will empower you to unlock your natural talents and transform them into profit machines. Tune in now!

In this riveting episode of Zero to CEO, I sit down with preeminent commercial behavioral scientist, Leigh Caldwell, to delve into the crux of consumer understanding — the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’. For startups, a solid grasp of market research and consumer insight could be the linchpin of success. However, traditional research methods often fall short in predicting future behaviors and motivations, leaving a chasm between stated intentions and actual actions. With a shift towards a behavioral approach, entrepreneurs can gain invaluable, forward-looking insights for their ventures. During our discussion, we scrutinize the limitations of conventional research techniques, explore the efficacy of behavioral science, shed light on the intriguing concept of System 3, and demonstrate how to leverage behavioral science for enhanced consumer insight. Immerse yourself in this insightful conversation to equip your startup with a superior understanding of your customers.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, join us as we delve into the world of cash flow and key indicators for success with CEO and Fractional CFO, Drew Lyon. Gain valuable insights from our experienced Chief Financial Officer as he shares practical advice on effectively managing cash flow and utilizing key indicators to drive sustainable growth. Discover the critical importance of cash flow for business health and growth, and learn effective techniques for managing cash flow efficiently. Identify and analyze essential financial indicators that contribute to business performance and growth potential. Explore different financing options and their impacts on cash flow, and understand how aligning cash flow with growth strategies directly influences business expansion. Don’t miss out on this episode as we explore essential strategies, techniques, and financial tools that can help you scale your business and achieve long-term success.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at Self Storage Syndicated Equities, Fernando Angelucci about investment into self storage and the benefits. Fernando is the Co-Founder and CEO of Self Storage Syndicated Equities, a real estate investment firm with a portfolio of $250M+ built over the past four years. They specialize in self-storage investments, purchasing existing cash-flowing assets, and building ground-up facilities nationwide. Before getting into self-storage, Fernando worked as an engineer at Dow Chemical, a Fortune 50 company, where he rolled out a flagship product estimated to gross $1B in global revenues. After a year, he left this lucrative job, and the night after he quit, he applied for 64 credit cards. He received approval for 12 and used the cards to raise $97,000 to begin his real estate investing career. He was in his early 20s at the time, and this was the only way he could think of to get capital without turning to his parents. Before turning 30, he owned a multi-million dollar portfolio of residential properties covering the Midwest, which he sold in 2018 to focus on self-storage.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, join consultant-turned-contractor Whitney Hill as she shares her expert advice on How to Set Up Systems and Processes for Sustainable Growth: Building a Strong Foundation. With practical tips and actionable strategies, Whitney discusses the importance of creating a strong infrastructure of technology and repeatable processes, outsourcing tasks, refining your target customer, and focusing on a niche for efficient growth. Learn how to give your team a platform for organic growth and become a market leader through targeted, unique, and transparent content. Tune in to hear how to build a strong foundation for your business.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Intellectual property and business attorney, Founder and Managing Partner of EmergeCounsel, Steven Weigler. Steven is the Founder and Managing Partner of EmergeCounsel, whose mission is to provide a worldwide clientele legal counsel on the protection of intellectual property and business assets at a lower price point than large legal firms. In order to fulfill its mission, Steven developed systems-based approaches, which combine best in-class legal technology for legal research and management combined with a strong empathetic human element. We discuss the role of IP and Business Counsel, how to protect your brand nationally and internationally, legal steps to take in maximizing value in the eComm space, jow technology has changed the law firm model, and protecting SaaS models through IP and business strategies.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I interview Lee Blakemore, CEO of Introhive, a global tech company known for its award-winning Customer Intelligence Platform. Lee’s leadership has driven Introhive’s rapid growth in Sales Intelligence and Data Quality Management. Prior to Introhive, Lee held key roles at Anthology, Blackboard, and Velocity Technology Solution, managing global operations and spearheading cloud transitions and SaaS transformations. With extensive international experience, including overseeing Blackboard’s business outside North America, Lee brings a wealth of expertise. He is also deeply committed to civil rights, economic empowerment, and poverty alleviation, serving on the board of The Black Star Project.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Ruben Dua, Co-Founder and CEO of Dubb, a popular video sales platform that has helped businesses achieve remarkable growth. With over 65,000 clients, including Keller Williams and Grant Cardone, Dubb empowers sales teams to create personalized video messages for enhanced connections, conversions, and revenues. Ruben, with 20+ years of marketing experience, shares insights on leveraging video for sales growth, unleashing creativity in video marketing, mastering upselling, and leading remote sales teams effectively. Tune in for invaluable knowledge from a leader in video sales and marketing.

Join us on this episode of Zero to CEO as I sit down with Chris Cronin, Co-Founder and CMO of Kitanica, a renowned clothing brand, to delve into the secrets of building a competitive clothing brand. Chris brings his expertise in manufacturing apparel in the USA, shedding light on the challenges and significance of local production. He also shares invaluable insights and entrepreneurial lessons learned throughout his journey of growing Kitanica. Tune in as we explore what sets Kitanica apart as “Next Level” outdoor gear, uncover the untold stories behind running a successful Kickstarter campaign, discuss the hurdles of producing gear in the USA, and gain invaluable knowledge on launching and scaling a thriving outdoor clothing and gear brand. Discover why the “Made in the U.S.A.” label is gaining momentum and get a glimpse into the future of the outdoor fashion industry. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable advice and insider tips from an industry expert.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to CEO and Board Chairman of CoinLion, Eric McDonald. CoinLion is a cryptocurrency auto trading platform that has executed over 530K trades worth $1B+. Eric shares his insights on why investors are turning to crypto as a safe-haven for their money in these uncertain times, and how beginners can start trading crypto profitably. We also discuss the future of cryptocurrency beyond 2023, and the challenges and opportunities for leaders in the industry. We will discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market and why it’s attracting investors in uncertain times. How CoinLion’s auto trading platform simplifies cryptocurrency investing for beginners and experts alike. Lessons learned from the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and how to avoid similar pitfalls. The future of cryptocurrency beyond 2023 and the potential impact on the financial industry. Eric’s experience building and leading tech companies through market uncertainty and how he approaches long-term growth strategies.

On this episode of Zero to CEO, Frank Licea, Co-Founder and CTO of Howdy, discusses how remote hiring can help tech companies attract and retain world-class talent while building a more diverse workplace. Howdy is a startup that helps US companies hire and manage talented software developers from Latin America. With a focus on the Latin American talent market, Howdy assists US companies in capitalizing on the influx of tech talent in the same time zone as their headquarters, saving time, international logistics and communication headaches. They offer talent sourcing, payroll, local HR benefits, equipment, and ongoing mentorship to be the outsourced people and culture team companies need to support the hybrid working needs of teams today. Frank shares insights on Howdy’s success, including raising $21M from investors who funded companies such as Twitch, Airbnb, GitLab, Coinbase, and Heroku, and recruiting 170+ senior developers in six countries for 45+ US-based companies. Additionally, Frank addresses the severe shortage of experienced software developers in the US and the growing need for technical talent at both large and small businesses. Join us for a discussion on the future of work, investment opportunities in the new world of remote work, and the bigger impact of changes happening in the workspace and recruitment industry.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, join me in an enlightening conversation with financial planning authority Elliot Kallen. We delve deep into the intricacies of wealth growth, family or business protection, estate preservation, and legacy creation for your family or charity. Elliot, the founder of Prosperity Financial Group, boasts of managing over $300M in assets and has guided thousands, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and retirees, toward financial independence. Our discussion explores the four pillars of family wealth management, offering insights into growing wealth and establishing a legacy. We consider the financial requirements for a comfortable retirement, efficient investment strategies for maximizing retirement goals with minimal risk, and ways to avoid common financial pitfalls such as groupthink tendencies and emotional investing. We also shed light on the common mistakes made in wealth accumulation and the challenges of staying on course in today’s dynamic world. Lastly, Elliot shares his thoughts on cultivating the right mindset for financial freedom and building trust with financial planners. So, join us and take a step closer to your financial goals.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Dr. Sue Haywood about the reasons why your employees aren’t working as hard for you, and how you can change this. It could be that they can’t see how their work makes a difference. Employers have identified mental health problems and burning out as the major forces threatening the continuity of workplace cultures in 2022. Why is it so important for companies to invest in mental health and wellness resources for their employees? Traditional incentives and rewards are not enough for many employees today. What’s working to attract and retain top talent during The Great Resignation, and why? Tips on how leaders can drive effective organizational change.

Dr. Sue Haywood is the Director, HR Practice, and Head People Officer at Business Sherpa Group, a management consulting firm that helps SMEs thrive by advising them on how to close operational and strategic gaps that limit their growth. She also served as a Commissioned Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, is an Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, and has a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from Walden University.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Founder and CEO of Matik, Nik Mijic about how to build trust with customers. Building trust with customers is critical especially when the current economic climate makes it even more challenging to retain customers. Hear how you can tackle this problem by leveraging data to build credibility with accounts. Nik and I discuss what impact data can have on customer relationships and how to start using it to tell your customers compelling stories of your product’s value. Nik also tells us about the Matik hierarchy of data, and gives us real-world examples of how to use it. Finally, Nik explains how to overcome the challenges & pitfalls that can sometimes accompany using data.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Uranium Industry Expert John Cash about the national security aspects of the nuclear industry and the ongoing uranium bull market despite near-term geopolitical volatility. John is the thought leader in the uranium industry, with nearly 30 years of experience in uranium exploration, radiation safety, regulatory and legislative affairs, uranium recovery operations, and international trade, as well as extensive management experience. He will be discussing about the uranium geopolitics and national security aspects of the nuclear industry Green energy. We also discuss the anticipated growth in the Uranium industry as Europe and Asia move to a greater reliance on nuclear energy for domestic and carbon-free power needs. Lastly, we discuss the innovations to improve safety and reduce our environmental footprint while reducing costs.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Best-selling author and change management thought leader Brendon Baker about what every change leader needs to know to ensure any change they lead delivers the desired results, and what valuable change looks like. Brendon is the author of the best-seller Valuable Change and has consulted on $10B+ transformational change projects across a wide range of industries and organizational sizes. He has 12+ years experience in change management and believes the profession has over-complicated change management approaches. He has taken it upon himself to simplify it and in doing so help change leaders drive real value. He is also the author of the #1 new book release across multiple categories, Creating High-Value PMOs, which outlines the key reasons project managers keep failing and how they can break out of this administrative death cycle. Hear Brendon’s tips on how to generate phenomenal change buy-in at your organization as well as what project managers can start doing today to increase the likelihood of their projects’ success.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to successful serial entrepreneur David Valentine about practical advice on running multiple companies at once. David owns seven businesses that have generated $1B+ collectively for 1000+ clients, including major brands and Fortune 100 companies like Target, Time Magazine, and American Express, over the past 16 years. His most successful business, Avadel Agency, waking up at 5 am and working throughout the week from 7 am to 10 pm. His efforts paid off as Avadel quickly grew into a 7-figure agency, but his well-being turned to garbage. At age 29, during a visit to the doctor, he learned he was about to have a heart attack. The wear of constant stress from running his business had ravaged his nervous system, and his body was shutting down, and it would likely take years for him to recover. This served as a wake-up call that he needed to figure out how to scale businesses without the stress killing him. He began cutting back on his work hours, exercising, hiring top talent to help him run and grow his companies, and spending more time with his wife and then 18-month-old daughter. Dave now runs his businesses from the mountains next to a river and three waterfalls. David talks about actionable tips entrepreneurs can use to increase the profits and value of their business while working fewer hours and with less stress and anxiety. Also, practical advice on running multiple companies at once. How he booked meetings with over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies with the most outlandish methods, including memorable mojigrams. A ‘hub and spoke’ model you can use to 10x your business and three marketing assets that can increase your inbound leads by 1200%.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to successful author Patrick Geddes about How Your Brain Can Be Hazardous to Your Wealth. We'll be providing insights on how to be a smart consumer first as an investor, when we're wired to crave hot tips the way we crave sugar, with both being bad for your health. Learn how to tell when the investment industry can help you and when they help themselves at your expense. We also discuss behavioral bias and how our brains lead to bad investing. The paradox of how humility can make you a lot richer. How the industry makes more money when you make less money. Why so few people pay attention to the research on how awful active management is on average. And how to figure out if you should hire an advisor or do it yourself. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to Co-Founder and CEO of Bitmark Sean Moss-Pultz about the state of the digital economy. Sean founded and served as CEO of Openmoko, the world’s first open-source phone and precursor to the iPhone and Android smartphones. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bitmark, a blockchain startup that aims to bring traditional property rights into the digital age by providing tools that enable anyone to affirm ownership and control digital assets they create and post online. They’ve raised $10.3M in funding from investors, including Alibaba and Kevin Lin (Co-Founder of Twitch), and their clients included Pfizer, UC Berkeley, Health2Sync, and KKBOX. One of their products is Autonomy, the world’s first and only digital art wallet that allows traders to showcase their NFT collection and view it on any screen, TV, or projector, anywhere. We discuss property in the digital environment and how we can secure personal data in an age when it has become fully commoditized. Sean answers whether or not the new digital economy will stay or go bust. He gives his thoughts on the current state of the NFT market, and the future of NFTs. Finally we discuss the most challenging aspects of running startups and how to overcome them.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to Experienced Technology Executive Jaxon Repp about how to help software development teams succeed within your organization. Jaxon and I discuss the tools and technologies that developers work with day-to-day that contributes greatly to their frustration. These tools were originally developed years ago to solve complex problems without regard for simplicity of use. As such, there needs to be a major shift to developer-focused products, not just tools that sort the problem at hand. When you resolve these problems it can greatly influence the success of the software development teams within your company. We talk about the what, why, and how of distributed databases. We also cover the tools and technologies that cause frustration to developers and the whole team. And finally, Jaxon discuss how there needs to be a major shift to developer-focused products, not just tools that sort the problem at hand. So tune in to learn more!

In today's episode I talk about the five ways entrepreneurship has changed in the last decade. I wanted to do this episode because it's been over 10 years since I jumped into the world of startups. The first one I started was around 2010. It wasn’t my first business, but it was my first tech startup. It's now roughly 12 years later, and I've noticed a lot of things have changed, some for the better and some for the worse. So tune in to find out what I found!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Life and Career Coach Rebecca Babcock about how to go from Surviving to Thriving. Rebecca shares her insights & advice on how professionals can prevent and/or overcome burnout, feeling overwhelmed, being stuck, and demotivated. She also shares ways listeners can become confident, purposeful, and energized. Rebecca talks about her battle with an autoimmune disease from her teenage years and how she has persevered and thrived despite the significant impact this illness has had upon her life and career. Lastly, she covers the four principles to aligning your purpose and passion with your 9-5 and how to rid yourself of limiting beliefs that stop you from achieving life and career success forever. Tune in to hear all about it! Rebecca is offering a FREE 90-minute complimentary Rebecca Babcock Coaching Consultation on
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In today's episode I talk about how to find potentially habitable exoplanets in the universe. When looking for potentially habitable exoplanets, it helps to start with worlds similar to our own. But what does "similar" mean? Many Earth-sized rocky planets have been discovered: this suggests the possibility of life. Based on what we observe in our own solar system, it seems unlikely that a large gaseous world like Jupiter would provide habitable conditions. But most of these Earth-sized worlds orbit red dwarf stars. Earth-sized planets in wide orbits around Sun-like stars are harder to spot. We've discovered so many of them in the universe, after we thought Earth was the only potentially habitable planet. But after 2009, when the Kepler telescope launched into space, that spacecraft has been finding countless habitable, well, potentially habitable exoplanets.So tune in to find out how we find them!

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In today’s episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Cofounder & CTO of Moving Analytics, Shuo Qiao about how to grow as a healthcare startup. Shuo tells us how he started to work on his startup as well as what you should expect when you work on a healthcare startup, both pros and cons. We cover the regulations in cybersecurity and healthcare compliance. Above all else Shuo is a firm believer that motivation matters. Finally we talk about how statistics are important to validate your solution.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to cybersecurity evangelist and enthusiast Artur Kane about how businesses can protect from online security threats. Small businesses are procrastinating when it comes to cybersecurity as a result of reading articles about enterprise-grade measures and thinking how complicated, robust, costly and overwhelming IT is. When you are a digital company, securing remote workers can be done in 10 minutes when you have the right strategy and tools. And you don’t need an entire IT department to achieve this. After listening to this episode, you will become an expert and ensure your company is ready for the post-covid hyperconnected digital age. Get 20% off the first subscription payment, valid in October. Code “BOOTS20” at GoodAccess.com

In this episode, I speak with songwriter, entrepreneur and author Dave Combs. Dave has four decades of experience writing over 20 songs and creating fourteen albums of soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music. His songwriting began with the now popular standard, Rachel’s Song. His soothing, relaxing music has been played millions of times worldwide on radio, satellite, and all internet streaming media and it continues to touch the lives of millions of people all over the world. He is also the author of the new book, Touched By The Music: How the Story and Music of Rachel’s Song Can Change Your Life. Learn how Dave promoted his music around the world in this episode!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Founder of Core Three Brandworks Mark Drager about The Secrets, Insights, and Advice of Business Success. In this episode, Mark Drager shares the insights, advice, and lessons he has learned from growing a multi-million dollar business. This includes his secret success formula, building entrepreneurial confidence, and the differences between a wannabe and a truly successful individual. So tune in and learn the most important insights needed to run a business.

In this episode, I talk about how to disrupt an industry. This episode is extremely relevant because I recently launched an app called Spinnr, which is a short form video app to help people meet new friends based on hobbies, interests, so you can engage in fun activities together. I feel like our app is really disrupting the social environment of friendships, matchmaking, hobbies, and group activities. I'm not going to talk about the app that much in the episode, but I did want to mention why this episode is so important. Because I'm implementing the 5 tips I mention every day in my own app!

This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to President/CEO Dealey Media International, Niki Dealey. We discuss how Artificial Intelligence and Technology (mobile apps) now have the ability to acquire "customers on demand" and set a business apart from their competition. Inflation is causing buyers to become more savvy on who they do business with and business owners are trying to lower their expenses. We will talk about how AI technology increases lead conversions, engages customers to take action while lowering costs to business owners. We also discuss why your business needs a mobile app along with a website. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode I speak to Fractional CMOs & Entrepreneurs, Paul Counts & Shreya Banerjee about the 3 pillars to effective marketing. Paul and Shreya talk about their biggest pet peeve when it comes to how marketing is taught and implemented. They also explain why the letters FTE will literally transform a business or organization. They'll tell you why businesses market themselves like they are promoting a hobby instead of a real business and how are businesses holding themselves back from true success. Lastly, there is one super simple tip that has transformed their business and the lives of so many entrepreneurs. It is the absolute most simple strategy that business owners MUST do, but few grasp the power of it. They will share it on this episode, so tune in!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Entrepreneur & Scaling Expert Brandon Dawson about how to Scale Smart and Grow Your Business in ANY Economy. Any business owner will tell you this: growing and scaling is NOT an easy job. In fact, as Brandon Dawson, CEO and Co-Founder of Cardone Ventures says, scaling is not an event — it’s a process. It’s the culmination of all the incremental, granular things that allow entrepreneurs to see monumental success in their business. Today, Brandon breaks down how he was able to sell his last business for over $151 million at an astounding 77X EBITDA. So if you’re looking for a validated, PROVEN algorithm to grow your business, increase your revenue, and break past revenue interruptions, you’ve come to the right place. Now it’s time to sit back, watch the episode, and take NOTES — because there is MUCH to learn.

In this episode of Future Tech, I discuss what having a moon base would be like. The reason I want to talk about it is because NASA is planning to launch the Artemis Mission to the Moon and establish a base over the next couple of years, including the first woman on the moon and the first person of color on the moon. These are two exciting things and a lot of people say to me like well, why a moon base? Aren’t we supposed to be going to Mars? Well, an analogy I can compare it to would be to say It’s the same thing as learning how to ride a bicycle and drive a car. The moon is learning how to ride a bicycle and then Mars is learning how to drive a car. One is less difficult than the other. Tune in to hear my thoughts on what the moon base will be like!

This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to LeiLani Quiray, the Founder & CEO of be the change HR about Social Entrepreneurship Insights. LeiLani lives by Mahatma Gandhi’s words “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. That’s what led her to start be the change HR as a social enterprise, which not only does great HR work but also contributes to the betterment of the world through their work. Besides donating 10% of its annual net income to charity, be the change HR has supported close to 30 nonprofit organizations. We discuss why are employees really leaving your company if you have been affected by the great resignation. What you need to do to become an employer of choice and start attracting great people. How to be a good firer aka kind terminator. What it means to own a 'social enterprise' and how you can impact the world through this business. As well as actionable advice and insights on social enterprises & what it takes to scale one.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to LeiLani Quiray, the Founder & CEO of be the change HR about Social Entrepreneurship Insights. LeiLani lives by Mahatma Gandhi’s words “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. That’s what led her to start be the change HR as a social enterprise, which not only does great HR work but also contributes to the betterment of the world through their work. Besides donating 10% of its annual net income to charity, be the change HR has supported close to 30 nonprofit organizations. We discuss why are employees really leaving your company if you have been affected by the great resignation. What you need to do to become an employer of choice and start attracting great people. How to be a good firer aka kind terminator. What it means to own a 'social enterprise' and how you can impact the world through this business. As well as actionable advice and insights on social enterprises & what it takes to scale one.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to LeiLani Quiray, the Founder & CEO of be the change HR about Social Entrepreneurship Insights. LeiLani lives by Mahatma Gandhi’s words “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. That’s what led her to start be the change HR as a social enterprise, which not only does great HR work but also contributes to the betterment of the world through their work. Besides donating 10% of its annual net income to charity, be the change HR has supported close to 30 nonprofit organizations. We discuss why are employees really leaving your company if you have been affected by the great resignation. What you need to do to become an employer of choice and start attracting great people. How to be a good firer aka kind terminator. What it means to own a 'social enterprise' and how you can impact the world through this business. As well as actionable advice and insights on social enterprises & what it takes to scale one.

In this episode, I speak to entrepreneur, author & systems lover David Jenyns on how to create time by reducing errors in order to scale profits. We discuss how to break free of your business shackles, and how David fired himself, hired a CEO, moved to the beach and tripled his bottom line. He also covers the 7 myths of business processes and why most people fail at systemisation. we go over how to find, recruit and retain a team of “A” players and what most business owners will never understand about scaling their business. So tune in to learn from the guy who wrote “Systemology”, a book about breaking free!

In this episode, I'm going to discuss how to market music in a digital world. Music has been around for thousands of years, and has been a way to bring people together in a unique way. It's almost like another language. Music has changed over the centuries, with the types of instruments that were used, or the way that people presented the music. Whether in an orchestra, a rock band, or just a solo artist, it has changed dramatically. The evolution from phonograph to vinyl record, cassette tapes, CDs, and ending with MP3’s dominating the market with digital streaming was inevitable. Ever since the internet was invented and the technology behind music caught up, it has caused a paradigm shift in the way people consume music, listen to music, as well as produce and promote their music. This episode is timely considering many family and friends of mine are in the midst of promoting their music. So tune in to get some tips on how to make your music stand out from the rest. This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at https://magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to Founder & CEO of Dune Jewelry, Holly Daniels Christensen about how she went from a dropout to a multi-million dollar business. Do you dream about starting a business but you don't have a college degree or specific training? Don't dream, do it! The founder of Dune Jewelry left home at 15 years old, and never looked back. She held a variety of jobs with stints as a zookeeper, pharmacy technician, promotional model, bartender, cellphone, car and cruise salesperson. She also spent 14 successful years as a top agent in Boston’s highly competitive real estate market. This unique entrepreneur who proved she was unafraid of hard work was voted 2016 Woman-Owned Business of the Year for Massachusetts and New England by the Small Business Association (SBA). In 2018, Inc. magazine honored Dune Jewelry as No. 2590 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000 List which is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Currently, Dune Jewelry is the one-and-only experiential jewelry brand in the world. As a thank you to my listeners enter code Bootstrap for 15% off your order on dunejewelry.com

In this episode I speak to entrepreneur and author Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm about how to seek and embrace failure in your startup. Arnaud first dives into how he started with a B2C social network aiming at disrupting Facebook. After 6 years and numerous pivots, he found himself with an Enterprise Social Network, which was launched way before Workplace by Facebook - now Meta. Unfortunately he was crushed by Facebook / Meta. In his book: How Hard Can It Be - Startup Lessons From Trying (And Failure) To Take Down Facebook he talks about the real entrepreneurial journey, failure, not merely embracing failure but seeking it, becoming who you are, and failure as a corporate culture to drive innovation. We cover all these topics in this episode so tune in!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to best-selling finance authors Alex Cabot & Ed Lambert about how to make smarter financial decisions. We discuss how to create the right mindset to achieve financial freedom. How to avoid common financial pitfalls like adopting a groupthink approach or investing with emotion as well as providing insightful perspectives designed to weather stock market volatility and navigate inflation. Learn about the status of the market in the first six months of 2022 and what lies ahead.

In this episode, I talk about why science fiction doesn't exist anymore. The reason I say this is because for 100 to 200 years, authors have been writing science fiction stories, people like Jules Verne, Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, and HG Wells with stories like "From the Earth to the Moon", "Brave new world", "1984", "The time machine", and so many other stories. In these classic tales, the authors predicted what they thought would happen in the future. The main reason why I say science fiction no longer exists, is because most if not all of those predictions have come true. We are living in a scifi world.

This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode I speak to successful business owner Edgar Sierra about being creative and turning a concept into a business. We talk about how he bootstrapped his thriving video production studio and entrepreneurship shop. Edgar discusses the rule of doing versus learning, especially with photography. Finding something you love and having fun is the best part of being creative, without worrying about financial reward. This is the foundation of being an entrepreneur according to Edgar. Tune in to hear his journey!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to creative agency founder and entrepreneur, David Feldman. David’s first book, “Small By Design: The Entrepreneur’s Guide for Growing Big While Staying Small,” has been named a bestseller by the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He will share valuable insights and advice on how to successfully build and scale a business. In particular how to grow your business while remaining intentionally small. We also discuss how to sustainably grow a small business without letting it overwhelm your life. Why branding a business takes months and why it is worth the wait. As well as converting your clients into salespeople so they can sell your work for you.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to multi-passionate entrepreneur R.T. Custer about the journey to the American dream. R.T. built his American-made watch company from the ground up with his partner, Tyler, and he learned a lot while starting Vortic Watches. We discuss some of those lessons, as well as how he preserves American history along the way. We also cover how to attract customers to a new business and how best to position your new product in the market. Join us on a journey of building the American dream by tuning in!

In this episode, I want to give you my top four reasons why you shouldn't listen to gurus. These self proclaimed experts in business or entrepreneurship claim they can help you succeed and help you become a millionaire. All for the low low price of a $3,000 to $5,000 masterclass. Don’t fall for it, and I’m here to tell you why. So tune in! This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS20 to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with CEO & Tech Entrepreneur Gil Mayron about how to use automation to scale your business. Gil is the founder and CEO of Cobot Nation, a global seller of Collaborative Robots (Cobots) specializing in automation for manufacturing and custom engineering. Gil dives into the impact of automation, the exponential potential of Cobots, and more. We discuss the exponential opportunity for collaborative robotics as well as the process for designing custom automation systems with sophisticated requirements. We also talk about automation's effect on our lives and 3D printing. So tune in now!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak with Author, speaker, executive coach Fred Joyal about boldness and how it's the ultimate life hack. Boldness is a superpower, and most people don't believe you can learn it. But you can, quickly, and it will effect every aspect of your life and your business.Fred is a successful entrepreneur who went from very shy to superbold, and now teaches you how you can do it in a highly accelerated way. So tune in to learn about how boldness builds your confidence and you can work it like a muscle!

In this episode I speak to high-ticket mastermind launch advisor Chris Williams from Group Coach Nation about how to sell your expertise to clients. Chris talks about how most people don't want to go through the pain of starting something new and making mistakes, which is why they would pay you to do it right the first time. We also discuss how people think their ideas are amazing, but they don't validate them. Getting your first customer is instrumental in finding out if your idea is worth building. Tune in to hear more!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Web3 Infrastructure Builder James Bayly of subquery.network about the fundamentals of building a Web3 SaaS business. We delve into the topics of building a sustainable business in blockchain, and how driving community growth is critical to your success. We discuss the difference between token versus equity projects, Tokenomics, community growth strategies in web3, and how to market in this space, especially during a bear market.

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Co-founder of Windscribe, Yegor Sak about how to crush your competition in tech with a small team. Yegor is the co-founder of Windscribe, a free VPN and Ad Block that has over 43 million active users. Yegor started and grew Windscribe with zero outside capital and made the business profitable by month two and currently are doing around $3M in annual revenue. He is also the founder of ControlD, a fully customizable DNS service that allows you to not only block annoyances like malware, tracking, ads, or IoT telemetry but also unblock over 200 services through a network of servers in over 100 cities. All without any apps to install. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode of Future Tech, I talk about why the James Webb Space Telescope images from NASA are just so amazing and incredible. Scientists have compared one of the images that have been released to holding a grain of sand in your hand. This cluster of galaxies known as SMACS0723 is the result of that "grain of sand". That It's over 13 billion years old, and shows us what happened right after the Big Bang. I'll talk about this image and the others as well, so tune in Earthlings! This episode is sponsored by the world’s first productivity shot, Magic Mind. Pick some up at magicmind.co/boots and use my code BOOTS20 to get 20% off your order or 40% off your subscription within the next 10 days!

In this episode I talk with Swire Ho from Garuda Promo about how to create more work life balance. Swire has loved fitness and wellness since his days in high school, and talks about how important it has been to focus on staying active during the pandemic. Swire offers tips such as taking a walk when on a long phone call. He also uses a stand up desk, as do I, so he encourages others to stand up more than sitting, since sitting is "the new cancer". We talk about tons of other wellness techniques, so tune in!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to private wealth advisor Rocco Carriero. For the last 20-years, Rocco has been advising business owners and entrepreneurs with wealth management. His practice currently has over $750M in assets under management. He has been featured on NBC, the Wall Street Journal and Forbes. Check out his book "Three Cords Approach to Life and Wealth Management for Business Owners." Rocco believes that in order to create long-term financial success in life, you have to create balance in 3 things, including your work, health and relationships. Learn more by tuning in!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to Anthony Milewski who is an investing veteran and Chairman of Nickel 28 – a battery metals focused investment company with a focus on metal streaming and royalty agreements. Anthony has been active in the battery metals industry including investing in cobalt and actively trading physical cobalt. Previously, he was a member of the investment team at Pala Investments Limited, leading venture capital firm. We discuss the problems with mainstream investing while offering specific suggestions and strategies to grow your money while doing good.

In this episode I want to talk about light speed travel. Not only how exciting it is, but how fast it is, and how it's kind of like time travel. I will also cover NASA's theoretical helical engine which supposedly can travel at 99% the speed of light. For those of you who aren't familiar with light speed travel, of course, we can’t travel 186,000 miles per second yet. But you’re seen it in Star Wars when they activate the hyperdrive and travel through hyperspace. Or in Star Trek when they activate the warp drive and travel through space at huge multiples of light speed. Today I’ll tell you some distances we could travel as well as how light speed works. So get ready to enter hyperspace and hang onto your seats!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Rob Braiman, a veteran who served in the US Special Operations Command and founder and CEO of Cogent Analytics, a consulting firm that helps businesses scale up improving organizational structuring and getting rid of operational efficiencies which are often costing companies millions of dollars a year. Every business owner wants to grow their company. However, learning how to manage growth while increasing productivity can be challenging. In this episode, Rob gives advice to entrepreneurs who want to free up their time, stop working 80 hours a week and still build multi-million dollar brands.

In this episode I speak with Ahmie Baum, who is the founder and CEO of Interchange Capital Partners - a family business that has honed a comprehensive and collaborative process over its 40 years of practice in financial services and is dedicated to helping clients and their families build financial safety nets. He has been named to the Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisor List. In this episode we will discuss the steps needed to get the maximum value of your business. How to treat obstacles as opportunities, and Ahmie will give his insights on adequate tax planning and mitigation. Lastly, we will discuss the important elements you should be considering to ensure generational wealth and an effective strategy.

In this episode I speak to Product & Industry Agnostic Entrepreneur Paul Baron who has helped startups market to their customers for years. His main tip is to identify who your customer is and validate your product. Once you do so, engaging with social media is much easier since you are targeting a niche audience. Paul says another important piece of social media marketing is to put together a team who excels at creating ads and videos. Find out more in this episode!

In today's episode I speak to Ioannis Gratsinopoulos, who is an award-winning, Fortune 200 trainer and business coach, an ordained pastor, and a 20-year veteran ministry coach. In fact, he has over 10,000 hours of consulting, training, and coaching within the church and business worlds, with a focus on successfully assisting organizational and leadership transformations. We discuss getting unstuck, breaking through growth ceilings, culture, and solving unresolved problems in your business. Tune in to learn how to manage your time and avoid burnout!

In today's episode of Future Tech, I'm going to talk about what it's going to be like to travel through space on a generational spaceship. If you're not sure what that means, we're talking about the ones you see in scifi movies or shows where there are extremely large ships with 1000s of people. And inside of these ships, it's literally like apartments and kitchens and bathrooms and a gym. Basically like a small city, traveling through space. People keep mentioning to me all about the ships going into space, to the space station, and soon going back to the moon, and then mars. But how do we get into deep space and populate other solar systems? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Co-Founder of Local, Neil Bedwell. We will explore what change marketing means, how it works, and mostly what it can do for your business. Misery and unhappiness at work is costly, and Neil will help you learn more about using change marketing to help your company culture transform and reduce those turnover rates.

In today's episode I speak with a former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies – including Sony Music, Chanel, and Exxon – David Wood. He left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business. He became #1 on Google for “life coaching”, serving an audience of 150,000 coaches, and coaching thousands of hours across 12 countries. David believes that the tough conversations we avoid, are our doorways to confidence, success, and love. They become the defining moments which shape our world. He coaches high performing entrepreneurs, executives and teams – and now prison inmates – to create amazing results and deep connection. Achieve more, by focusing on less.

In this episode I talk about the process of getting feedback for your idea, your business, your product, or your app. The reason why I did this episode today is because I'm currently in the process of getting feedback for one of my businesses. The first thing you think of when it comes t feedback, is people coming up to you on the street and asking you to fill out a survey, right? And that's not far off. Surveys are one of the more important pieces of getting feedback from people. But what I always tell people the most important way to get feedback is getting your product in front of people. I dive deeper into the process in this episode so tune in!

As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, Billy Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. Along with co-founder Darin Donaldson, Billy strives to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time. Check him out at BillyFootwear.com

In this episode I talk to Charlotte Dunford, who is the Managing Partner of Johns Creek Capital – an investment managing company that focuses on mobile home park investments, with a total investor subscription amount over $4.2M. Numbers wise, they currently have 20 park investments, and Charlotte herself has also created over $500k in asset value in the past 12 months. Charlotte really comes from humble beginnings and is a first-generation American citizen and college graduate after leaving China with just her belongings at age 16. Listen to her story and hear how she got to where she is today, and how you can too!

On this episode of Future Tech, I want to talk about what life would really be like on Mars. We keep seeing it in the news. People keep talking about traveling to the Red Planet. Elon Musk's SpaceX has been talking about forming a base station on Mars as a place for us to be able to continue traveling through interstellar space. Mars would be a nice rest stop in space since it does take us about seven months to get there. So imagine if we could form a small city, or a base on Mars, a place for astronauts and people to live and work. Well tune in to hear more about what life would be like on Mars!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I talk to Tech Entrepeneur & World Traveler Dan Zavorotny about how to turn your idea into a 120 person team in 2.5 years. We touch on certain points such as: How to hire effectively for jobs you have never done. How to recruit great people. Why culture is pivotal to early success. Starting a company 3 months before covid. Scaling organization to 120 people in 2.5 years. How to transition from corporate world to startup world effectively. And if you'd like to get $50 off any NutriSense subscription just enter code JasonSherman at Nutrisense.io

Our world is changing, and leading companies have been forced to adjust their systems due to two defining factors—health concerns and the innovations in Web3. Rik Lomas is a master at decentralizing education and creative collaboration, and he’s spent his career trying to find unorthodox ways to help creatives get ahead in their careers. Through his passion to pioneer new support systems for creatives by adopting the rapid changes within the creative industry, he provides a perspective on the new role creators play and how we can break down current systems to support creatives in their journeys to building success. Learn how he does this with SuperHi!

In this episode, I speak to Founder & CEO of Yellowdig Shaunak Roy on how to teach and learn in a post-COVID world. One of the things Shaunak noticed that impacted learning during the pandemic were that teachers were forced to use technology, which was a big change. We talk about innovating in a regulated space (higher education and K12) as well as how to evaluate edtech from a buyer standpoint. The biggest challenge was trying to work with online technologies to learn, and this is where Yellowdig excels. Hear all about it in this episode!

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I talk to Michael Trezza, who is the Founder and CEO of Giant Leaps Learning, an online after-school enrichment program that helps kids master the 21st-century skills they’ll need to thrive. The core focus of the program is becoming a great leader from a young age. They’ve put together a curriculum that shows foundational routines and behaviors of leadership excellence. Today, they’ve enrolled through thousands of students and changed a lot of lives. Tune in to hear about how you can teach your kids in ways that schools don't.

In this episode, I give you three reasons why you should never give up on your idea. I decided to do this episode now because I just recently finished rebuilding my old app Instamour. We originally built it in 2013 as a video dating app, and I actually had the idea for it back in 2006. So it's actually really old. But I didn't build it until 2013. Starting in 2017 I decided to rebuild the app as a different platform, and during the pandemic we finished the newest version. The more time goes by, the more I realize that it might have just been the wrong time. The world has changed, and video apps are very popular. So it’s time to give it one more try. Never give up on your ideas, because I sure don’t!

In this episode I talk to successful entrepreneur Sara Sabin about the 5 Magic Ingredients for Business & Holistic Success. There are key ingredients that Sara has discovered and uses to help her clients succeed and achieve higher levels of joy and satisfaction as an entrepreneur. So we focus on the 5 things that need to be present for you to be an effective CEO of your business. Vision & Purpose, Commitment & Resilience, Preparing to Fail, Facing Your Internal Demons, and Focus, Focus, Focus (and don't settle). Get all of these things right and you'll quickly build a profitable, sustainable business that you love!
Check her out at SaraSabin.com

In this episode I talk to Fintech expert Tristan Pelloux about how you can multitask between two businesses successfully. He runs a fintech blog while running a consulting company and found himself juggling various things. We discuss how being an entrepreneur usually involves running a startup while working on contracts as a consultant. Tristan talks about how he prioritizes tasks and organizes his daily schedule. Check him out on FinTechReview.net

In this episode, award winning voice-over artist & audio-branding expert
Jodi Krangle will provide listeners with tips on how to use audio in ad campaigns to help you make your brand stand out from the rest. She and Jason talk sci-fi fantasy and how Jodi started her filk music, all-female, acoustic band, Urban Tapestry. How Star Wars and other notable movies or shows have a theme that spreads throughout their timeline, as well as some actionable advice on how to leverage audio to deeply connect with your audience and evoke emotions just like they have done in Hollywood for over a century. Check her out online at: VoiceoversAndVocals.com

Have you ever thought what it would be like if you could live forever? What would you do with your immortality? Well let's not go that far. In this episode, I talk about breakthrough techniques in the cell-ageing process that will stave off the diseases of old age by restoring the function of older cells and reducing their biological age. Without getting too scientific, I dive into the promises of healing wounds, and obliterating diseases with rejuvenated cells. The fun part is, what does this mean for our lifespan getting an extra 30 years or so?

In today's episode I speak to Brand Strategist Jason Cercone who specializes in helping professionals to maximize their time investment for brand building though various optimizations. We also talk about different ways to spread your brand awareness using social media, email marketing, being a podcast guest, and various other methods. Dive into this episode and learn how to build your brand!

In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Award-winning Professional Business Mentor author and speaker Christine Nicholson of Business Mentor UK. We discuss actionable tips entrepreneurs can use to increase the profits and value of their business while working fewer hours and with less stress and anxiety. We also focus on the 5 things you can start doing right now that will make your business more profitable, more resilient and more valuable in the future. Have a plan, Share the plan, Get the right people, Create systems and processes, and Get out of the way! Learn how to earn revenue in your business with Christine in this episode!

In today's episode, I'm going to give you the top five reasons you should hire an intern. At least the top five reasons that I hire interns. And the reason why I thought this episode was really relevant today in particular is because I'm smack in the middle of interviewing a multitude of interns for different positions within the different businesses that I'm currently involved with. So yes I practice what I preach, and this episode is a testament to that.

In this episode of Future Tech, I speak to Co-founder and CTO, Leon Kuperman at Cast.ai. He is an authority on cloud computing, web application security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), e-commerce, and web application architecture. We discuss how Artificial Intelligence could make the planet greener by saving countless kilowatt hours of electricity being wasted in datacenters around the world, among other interesting topics.

In today's episode I talk to Dr. James Richardson on how to get exponential growth by bootstrapping your business. He explains how big brands all use a mathematical growth curve and how it seems like it happens overnight, but it actually takes years. James mentions how an initial design, the packaging, the basic branding, is usually where a business first fails. He says getting feedback from customers and your target market is the only way to truly figure out your brand. Visit his site at RampingYourBrand.com

Today I’m celebrating my 100th episode for Strap on your Boots. I've been hosting this podcast since 2018 and my YouTube channel since 2015. A lot has happened in all these years. So I wanted to take this opportunity to do a recap of the accomplishments I've achieved, the goals I've reached, and the things I've learned along the way. If you’re a listener of my series, then you’ve heard some of them, but in this episode, I get more detailed and retrospective. So I hope you've enjoyed my series so far all these years and strap on your boots for the next 100 episodes, because I'm going to keep going.

In this episode of Future Tech, I discuss how space elevators could change humanity. It’s no secret that spaceships are expensive. A final tally of NASAs space shuttle program's lifetime costs puts the price tag at $1.5 billion per flight. Even SpaceX has said the operational cost is about $28 million per launch. Spaceflight is expensive. A space elevator would cost about 60 cents per pound. A person who weighs 100 pounds would cost $60 to go into space. That’s about the cost of a large SUV to fill up their gas tank! I talk about the cost and many other factors such as accessibility, technological advances, and becoming a multiplanetary species. So get ready to blast off, um, I mean listen to elevator music on the way up into space!

In this episode I speak to Rob Schulz who is a wealth manager & financial planner about how to sell your business and transition to something new. He says most people don't know where to start or when to start. Some business owners make the wrong decision when selling their business because their skillset doesn't help with the actual transaction. A lot of business owners also regret selling their business or don't have a plan for the future. Rob touches on the fact that some business owners hesitate to sell because they're afraid the new owner won't do the business justice moving forward. If you're a business owner who is thinking of retiring or selling your business, then this episode is for you!

In this episode, I'm going to tell you the things that I do to stay calm during a crisis. We've all been living through this pandemic for the past couple of years. And as we thought we were getting out of the current crisis, we got hit with another one. Russia invaded Ukraine, which is now causing not only a global panic, but a war. And there are a lot of political things going on. But I'm not going to get into that. I'm not going to talk about NATO. I'm not going to be talking about what's happening with the embargoes, taxes going up globally, or citizens being evacuated or having to leave their homes to go to safer places, and so many other factors involved. Let’s talk about the positive things you can do.

In this episode I talk to poet, writer, director Maggie Daniels on how to stay motivated as an indie creative. Maggie explains how writing her poetry book Swimming helped through a traumatic experience. She says finding "your people" is super important and that when you are an independent artist, you'll find out that it's all in who you know. She pushed through trauma by making a trailer for a script she wrote called Tanglewood based on a true story. Being passionate about a story you're telling and working towards your goals every day no matter the size of task are things we cover in this episode as well. So join us on this magical episode and follow Maggie's heartfelt journey by tuning in.

In this episode of Future Tech we dive into Schrödinger’s cat. There is a cat inside a box, that is both dead and alive to an outside observer because, until the box is opened, you can’t tell either way. You have to assume it’s one or another, which makes it essentially both until we know for sure. When when it comes to the universe, it's base reality is made up of what we can confirm through observation as well. The universe works in the quantum world, through quantum mechanics, and quantum physics. This means that the observation process works much different than what we are used to. So with aliens, possibly existing in a multiverse, they are entangled, and once we observe them they will exist. But here's the thing, from their perspective we could be the ones who are entangled - and that's why we haven't seen them, because they haven't observed us. Tune in to hear my thoughts on this!

In this episode I talk to TedX alumn Lewis Chaney about how much time people waste when they don't get to the point when in conversations with others. Lewis explains how you should have your story planned, and avoid rambling or tangents at all costs. He thinks "winging it" is a really bad idea and becoming a better storyteller in your private world, will inadvertently make you a better storyteller in the business world. Lewis tells us that practice does make perfect, especially when you have a specific point you want to get across. Tune in to hear how best to tell your story using an emotional rollercoaster to draw people in and learn more about Lewis at GetToTheDamnPoint.com

In this episode I'm going to talk about what I learned from interviewing at Google. In 2015, I was flown out to Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California for a really long named position, which was Lead Program Manager Developer Relations Ecosystem. Quite a mouthful. It was a position to help Google’s startup succeed using their tools and methods. What I cover in this episode is not only the experience I had, but the things I realized from being in that environment that you can implement in your daily life.

In this episode I talk to Morissa Schwartz from DrRissy.com about how your online presence can boost your business. When people talk about online presence, they usually mean blogs, websites, marketing through social media, podcasts, videos and other methods. Morissa tells us how defining your goals is the first step in the right direction. She thinks TikTok is huge for promoting products, but Twitter is the biggest SEO driver. We cover algorithms and how you can create content that caters specifically to your audience. Let's dive into boosting your business online in this episode!

In today’s episode of future tech. I want to talk about why space telescopes are so important for not only space exploration but for the future of mankind. You may have heard in the news recently that NASA recently launched the James Webb Space Telescope. Maybe you don't even know what it is or why it's important. But I'm sure everyone has heard of the Hubble telescope. It's been in orbit around Earth for decades now giving us images and glimpses of the universe going back millions of years. But there are some clear differences between the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb telescope. This and many other important facts are what I’ll cover in this episode.

In today's episode I talk to Sam Gupta who has been an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades. During this time he has been part of large transformation initiatives for fortune-500 corporations but now spends his time consulting with SMEs as a Principal Consultant/CEO at ElevatIQ. In this episode you'll learn how to identify the right marketing strategy for your business type, whether it is consulting, product based, or another business. Sam talks about how to tap into your existing channels and relationships to gain marketshare. Finally he gives us 3 tips on how to earn at least $1,000 a month.

In this episode, I give you the 4 tips I use to reach your goals in the new year. It’s a pretty common thing for people to make New Year's resolutions. Whether it’s losing weight, getting a new job, picking up a new skill, or learning an instrument or new language. There's so many different things people want to do in the new year, but more often than not they quit soon after they start. So I want to give you the tips that I personally use on a daily basis to reach the goals that I’ve accomplished.

In today's episode of Future Tech I talk to Kevin Vincent, who is the VP Global Business Development of UtopiaVR, a Virtual reality Metaverse meeting company. We discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Zoom fatigue, where employees, families, and friends grew tired of little windows on the screen with faces getting distracted. We talk about how UtopiaVR makes meetings more interactive and engaging. One industry that will benefit from virtual spaces is retail, since you can visit a store and try on clothes, purchase them, and more. Being able to host live presentations, movie screenings, music events, trivia nights, and much more in virtual meetings is the future. According to Kevin, it’s already here! So listen in and check out UtopiaVR.com for a free account and create your own virtual environment to meet with friends, colleagues, fans, or family members!

In today's episode I speak to the best selling author of Financial Alchemy, Morgana Rae about how to defeat the villain that is money, and instead finding ways of healing your relationship with money. Morgana also explains how money causes a feeling of powerlessness when you are constantly thinking about having more. When you beat the villain, and instead embrace the hero of the story, you will be empowered and will be able to take control of the perception you have about your financial status. Check her out at MorganaRae.com

In today’s video I'm going to give you my top four tips when outsourcing your projects. I've never really talked about this topic because there’s a bit of skepticism in the world in terms of outsourcing. So many clients who have come to me in the past have complained about the outsourced project they just had. Then it was my team and I who had to fix everything that the outsourced contractors did incorrectly. So this episode is meant to help you be a better project manager when it comes to outsourcing.

In today's episode I talk about the difference between distributed versus centralized cloud storage with Henry Wilson, an avid community supporter of a forward thinking company disrupting the cloud storage industry called ScPrime. Most companies use Amazon AWS, or other cloud storage companies to store their massive amounts of data. But it comes at a price, both in their wallet, and their security. We talk about how distributed storage is much more reasonably priced, and a lot safer from hackers. We also touch base on ScPrime's new XaMiner host computer that jumps into the gig economy just like Uber and AirBnB did. To learn more about ScPrime visit their site at https://ScPri.me or to order an XaMiner you can visit https://XaMiner.net

In today's episode of Future Tech I'm excited to talk about the metaverse and NFTs. More specifically, what will they look like in the future? The metaverse is essentially a virtual world or a virtual experience, and can be in Virtual Reality (VR). Everything you can do in the real world, you can do in a virtual world. It’s nothing new, since kids have been playing Minecraft and Roblox for years, those are essentially a metaverse. Nowadays you can build things, buy things, and socialize with other people through avatars in places like Decentraland or the Sandbox. NFTs on the other hand are basically a way to authenticate a purchase and show proof of ownership, of say, a piece of art. It’s actually a lot less complicated than you might think. I’ll go over the metaverse, NFTs, and where they are headed in the future in this episode, so tune in!

In this episode I talk to Shannon Polson on how to use the Grit Factor in a changing world. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership and grit to deliver world-class keynotes and training to companies and organizations on leadership and grit. Listen to her wisdom in this episode and learn how to use the Grit Factor to your advantage!

In today’s episode I talk about the sacrifices it takes to truly be creative. I've seen other people whether friends, family, or just entrepreneurs struggle with the decompression or the reentry into society after finishing a large creative project. So, this is for people out there listening or watching who want to be creative, they want to be an entrepreneur, they want to succeed in some creative projects, and I'm here to tell you the sacrifices it takes to truly succeed at the projects that you want to work on.

In this episode, I talk to entrepreneur of 30 years Gunther Mueller of Dream Life Masters. Gunther explains the 5 simple but profound steps to create whatever life you choose, however most people get them wrong, because they choose an ineffective goal, or do not know how to take the correct actions. The truth is, you can create a life you want as fast as you want as long as you know how the universe works. Learn all about the magnetic mind method in this episode and choose your path today! Learn more about Gunther and his methods at https://dreamlifemasters.com

In this episode I tell you the three things to look for a mentor. A mentor is somebody who helps or guides you through the process of being an entrepreneur. If you're a business owner and you need help to succeed or scale your business, you’ll want to find someone who has experience in your industry. Or if you're starting a new mobile app or web platform you need people who can help you through the process. Listen in to find out the top three things I’ve looked for in the past to choose mentors wisely.

In this episode I talk to Joseph Park from the world's third largest cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on how to trade Bitcoin and other altcoins. The crypto market has been crazy lately, with BTC hitting an all time high of over $65,000 recently. Where is it headed, and what other coins are worth trading? Listen to Joseph's tips on how to be a good trader in this episode.

In this episode of Future Tech I talk to Slater Victoroff of Indico about How Artificial Intelligence will affect the business world. We already use AI every day in our lives, whether we know it or not. But the question is, where is AI headed? Will robots take over the Earth, or will AI help humans thrive in the future? Find out in this episode!

In this episode I talk to Dr. Terri Levine about the top 3 things to avoid when starting a business. In the ruthless world of business, we all need a little bit of heart, and who better to give us heart than the Heartpreneur. Terri has had some great experiences and stories that she tells in this episode to help you on your entrepreneurial journey as well as what to avoid in order to succeed!

In this episode, I give you three reasons why you should embrace failure. You might see the news highlighting successful entrepreneurs or startups that raised $100 million, or they were purchased by a bigger company for $1 billion. The news glamorizes successful celebrities, musicians, authors, or just people in the entertainment industry who succeeded because they secured the big contract, and they got the big payday. The issue is that you don't see the other fifty million people trying to do what they're doing and failing at it, broke, hungry, without a place to stay and living out of their car. The thing is, most successful people got to where they are from learning and embracing their failures. That’s what this episode is all about. Embracing your failure to learn from it, and then ultimately succeed.

In this episode I talk to entrepreneur and web developer Nathan Bynum on how to create a landing page for your business. Not only that but we touch on a few points as to why you should create one in the first place. Learn some simple tips to build a landing page from yours truly, as well as Nathan's ideas behind getting it up and running!

In today's episode of Future Tech I ask the question, what is real. Because in this world of social constructs, everything is created by people in society. Nothing is really an objective reality, because people in society say that they mean something, or a large group of people agree and accept things the way they are. But in the end, social constructs and everything in this world, or this universe isn't real. So my question today is, what is real.

In this episode I talk to Sheila Farragher-Gemma about how to reverse engineer a sponsorship. Sheila works with event owners and their teams to find and manage strategic partners and sponsors, streamline their business and improve their bottom line. She has a knack for finding untapped revenue streams and additional ways to leverage assets through Innovation and Joint Ventures and Events. Her role as an industry expert has been highlighted by her appearances on CBS Nightly News, FOX 25, New England Cable News, WGBH TV, and WBUR radio.

In this episode, I talk about how nowadays it's so much easier and cheaper to start a new business, whether it's a technology startup, a brick and mortar store, or an online eCommerce store. Over the years, starting a new business has gotten much cheaper. The reason this topic popped up for me is because a few months ago, my partner and I decided to revamp an app that we launched years ago. We remember how much time and money we spent to build and market it. Now we realize how much cheaper it is to build an app nowadays and get it out there. And this of course, if you're skilled enough to do it. So listen to the reasons why in this episode!

In this episode I talk to published author, keynote speaker, and actor Sean Tyler Foley about his days working on movie and TV sets. He gives us tips to on how to be more confident, and even how to breathe better! So tune in and hear Sean's story and check him out at: https://www.seantylerfoley.com

In today's episode of Future Tech I talk about how the Brain is like a computer, a very powerful computer. Just like a computer, the brain has storage, processing speed, memory, and energy efficiency. So I'll cover each of those, but also where the human brain headed in the future, with devices like the Neuralink or other brain to computer interfaces. So plug in and get ready to think!

In this episode I speak with Katrina Roddy of TheCorporateBreakup.com on how she used her skills in the corporate world to take control of her career and become an entrepreneur. She talks about how she helps others use their skills, talents, and entrepreneurial spirit but don't know how to apply them to create their own career. Give a listen if you are stuck at a job you're not happy at, to see how you can break up with corporate!

Have you ever done something for 10,000 hours and become an expert? Or have you wanted to, but "couldn't find the time". Doing something for 10,000 hours can be quite intimidating, and that's why I dissect the "rule" in this episode for us mere mortals. Find out what I have done in the past to do tens of thousands of hours of tasks to pick up skills and talents along the way, without burning myself out in the process.

In this episode I talk to author and entrepreneur about how he was able to break through into the world of entrepreneurship. If you've ever thought about starting your own business, this episode is for you. Hear what Chris has to say about the process and the things you need to do in order to break through!

In today's episode of Future Tech I talk about virtual reality. In 2014, Facebook acquired the virtual reality company Oculus for $2 Billion. At one point I bought an Oculus Rift VR headset to see what all the hype was about, and I wrote an article about it. More recently, I noticed in the news that VR has become more popular. With people being stuck in quarantine during the pandemic, VR helped them escape to other parts of the world. But what other things can VR help humans do? I talk about them in this episode, so give it a listen!

In today's episode I talk to Zac Stern, the founder of Official, a platform that is designed to build healthy relationships. In the current market of online dating, it might be easy to swipe right to a potential partner, but how do you stay in a relationship with them? Zac and I discuss the science behind this and many other topics; Including something I had no idea about: there's a 4th Jonas brother!

In today’s episode I'm going to tell you the top three things that you should do when thinking about starting a podcast. A lot of people recently have been telling me they want to start a podcast, and some of them are experts in different fields whether healthcare, history, or business. They say they want to start a podcast because people tell them they should start one. Well, in my experience, there are three things that you need to do in order to even come close to thinking about starting one. Learn these crucial tips in this episode!

In this episode I talk to Catherine Cantey, who is a tenacious connector and recovering banker. She is a leadership coach who helps people change their lives. We talk about how she transitioned from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, and how the corporate world tried to get her back like an ex-boyfriend would! We also talk about how she has created a $12.1 million public-private partnership to close the broadband gap in her small town. And lastly, we went over the sustainable ways she is saving rural communities by building business accelerators to help local entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Future Tech I tell you my thoughts and opinions on the mystery of aliens and UFOs. With the pentagon and the U.S. government releasing reports and videos on unidentified flying objects we should be paying attention. Are we alone in the universe? What are aliens doing on Earth? Are they here to harm us or help us? What does the military do at Area 51? I answer these and other questions in this episode. The truth is out there!

In this episode I talk to Dr. Ty Belknap of Portbell.com about how he went from being homeless as a teenager to working his way up through the world of technology to become the CEO of various companies. After a stint at Microsoft he started a successful SEO company and has written several best selling books on the topic. Learn from Dr. Ty in this episode of Startup Journey!

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In this episode, I explain how you can monetize practically anything. What is monetization exactly? Well it comes from the word money of course, it's monetizing, which means you're making money or earning revenue from whatever it is you're doing. It can be monetizing a mobile app that you built. It could be monetizing a gadget or a product that you've invented. Or it can be monetizing a service that you've been previously providing for free or as a volunteer. I'll take you through some real examples of how I monetized products, services, or platforms.

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In episode 12 of Startup Journey I talk to eCommerce Expert Deirdre Tshien on How to Grow Like a Boss. She tells me the story of how she went from figuring out what she wanted to do after college to how she first started her successful chocolate shop and onto a successful eCommerce business. She has helped many others with their branding, and you will learn a thing or two from her in this episode!

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In this episode of Future Tech, I want to give you 10 reasons how robots could make our lives easier and better. Now we’ve seen a lot of robots in science fiction movies such as Star Wars where they helped our friends, or Terminator where the machines took over the world and started killing all the humans. But they don’t always show us how robots could be helping us. So here’s some of the ways that I noticed over the years that I think robots could help us.

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In this episode I talk to sales expert Steve Preda who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners prepare their businesses for sale, finding buyers and investors for them, and coaching CEOs and leadership teams to build buyable businesses. We go over the things entrepreneurs should do when trying to get investors interested in their business, and ways to transition from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial world. Pick up a copy of his new book "Buyable" at https://buyablebusiness.com

In this weeks' podcast episode I give you my thoughts on why getting a term sheet isn't the hard part when it comes to raising money for your business. While it may be difficult to get a term sheet in the first place from investors, it's even more challenging to raise the full amount in a term sheet if the investors aren't putting up the entire round. Raising money is a big waste of time, and it can put a damper on the future progress of your business.

In episode 11 of Startup Journey I talk with Art Bell, who while working at HBO, pitched the idea of a 24-hour comedy network and helped develop and launch HBO’s The Comedy Channel, which became Comedy Central. His memoir, published by Ulysses Press, Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor was recently honored as a finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards for memoir.

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In this episode of Future Tech I talk about the types of ways drones can help society, whether through medical, supply chain, surveillance, and other types of uses. One day drones will deliver our packages and possibly stop bad guys in their tracks. In what ways do you think drones will help humans? Let me know in the comments!

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In this episode I talk with Eric Dickman of the Five Echelon Group about various ways to boost the marketing in your business. Eric Dickman is an executive leader with over 30 years of experience in marketing, product development, and digital transformation, He has worked with large, global companies and small startups to develop strategies to bring innovative products to market. Learn marketing techniques from an expert visit him at https://fiveechelon.com

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In this episode I give you the 4 things I do on a daily basis to combat the effects of stress while running my businesses. Especially during such trying times in this pandemic, we need to battle anxiety, depression, and stress even more. This video is supported by one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms, ByBit. Sign up today and get up to $1,000 in bonuses and coupons. You can also join a $400,000 trading competition, along with other contests where you can win Bitcoin prizes, and so much more. Just go to https://bit.ly/jshermbybit

In today's episode of Startup Journey I speak to Rachel Richards, who at the age of 27, quit her job and retired, living off $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel is the bestselling author of “Money Honey” and “Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement.” She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. You'll find in this episode, that she makes the topic of money management fun, entertaining, and simple, Rachel has helped thousands of millennials work their way out of financial despair. So pay attention, you might learn a thing or two! Check out her site at MoneyHoneyRachel.com

In this episode I discuss my thoughts and opinions on whether or not we are living in a simulation. I answer common questions and theories, as well as talking about string theory, alternate realities, multiple universes, and the space time continuum. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well, so feel free to leave me a comment or question!

In this episode I talk about the 6 things you should look for when coming up with the user experience for your platform or product. I'll teach you how to tell a story of what a person would experience on your website, or while handling your physical product. Whether they are clicking buttons, touching a part of your product, or seeing a visual interface, this will help you figure out what the user experience, or the features and functionality are for your platform or product.

In this episode I talk to Paul Dashevsky and Jon Grishpul of GreatBuildz about the mistakes and successes of their business and what it's like to work with family members. They discovered how to target their demographic but also learn from their early customers to iterate their platform to be more effective in the real estate industry. Learn how they found their core value proposition in this episode of Startup Journey! Check them out at https://Greatbuildz.com

In this episode of Future Tech I give you a couple of reasons why I think Why we Need Self Driving Cars. Commuting is a huge waste of time, mobile offices could be a thing, and accidents would dramatically decrease. And of course we are wasting valuable resources in traffic! Here all about it in this episode.

Do you have the right picture on your Facebook profile? What about your description and a call to action? "Super" Sid Clevinger covers this and much more on how to turn your Facebook profile into a driver of revenue. We also discuss working with a team, the challenges of running a business, and how to reach your overall goals.

In this episode I talk about the recent surge in the price of Bitcoin. The news reported that Tesla purchased $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin and many investment companies have been buying hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin. Every day people have FOMO (fear of missing out) and have been driving the price up. What's all the fuss about? I talk about some theories and also some things to watch out for in this episode.

In this episode of Startup Journey #8 I talk to Lucas Liu of INFI Technologies about his revolutionary restaurant kiosk. We discuss the challenges he had, mistakes he made, and the best parts of being an entrepreneur. Lucas talks about the pain point he discovered in the restaurant industry that caused him to build a new type of self ordering kiosk with artificial intelligence to make your experience much easier and streamlined.

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In this series, I pick a topic about the future in technology and discuss my thoughts and opinions on what we might experience. This weeks topic is Artificial Intelligence and the Singularity. How will AI impact the evolution of humans and what marvels of science and technology will the Singularity bring when AI becomes a billion times more intelligent the entire history of humankind?

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In this episode I talk to Justin Goldston, PhD about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and how it all ties into supply chain management. Justin is a professor at Penn State, and a TEDx speaker. Learn about the issues and challenges he has been facing over the years battling big corporations who are not following best practices when it comes to sustainability.

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In this episode I go over the 4 steps to a successful startup. No spoilers here. But I also teach this as "The 4 T's" in my book "Strap on your Boots" on Amazon and my course "Startup Essentials" on Udemy. Follow these 4 steps and you will succeed!

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In this episode I give you 5 reasons college students should start a business. When you're going to school, or are young you have plenty of time to make mistakes, and learn a ton. Plus you have access to a lot of resources that you can take advantage of. Learn more in this episode!

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In this episode I talk about the top 3 things to build and market an eCommerce site. In such a saturated market, it would be wise to do your due diligence before spending time and money on an eCommerce site. Follow my 3 tips to avoid mistakes!

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In this episode I talk to Devin Miller of Miller IP Law about all of the important documents that you need to have when you start a business, or a startup. It's Legal Jargon 101 and I give real world examples that I went through with my past startups to give you some context while Devin taps into his wealth of knowledge in the world of law to help make it easier to understand.

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From GPS to the iPhone, life saving medical devices, and even predicting the weather, space exploration has helped humanity in more ways than meet the eye. In this episode I discuss the several industries in which sending rockets into orbit and astronauts onto a space station has helped humans throughout the past half century.

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In this episode of Startup Journey I feature Scott Anderson, a certified coach and mental health therapist of https://DoubleDareYou.us

Hear all about the challenges of being a business owner and learn from past mistakes so you can succeed!

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I've always been considered a futurist and big fan of science fiction. More recently I've been having conversations with people about where humans are headed next. So I figured I might as well create an episode about what I believe humans will evolve into over the course of the next 100 years or more.

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In this episode I go over a handful of mistakes to avoid when starting a business or running a startup. I also talk about the things that you should do in order to succeed.

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This episode gives you some insight as to why investors should invest in entrepreneurs instead of just ideas. There are so many failures out there, and a lot of times it's because investors fund companies that are started by people with connections of some kind. What about the thousands of other entrepreneurs out there who never get a chance? Find out what I think in this week's episode!

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In this episode of Startup Journey, I discuss the challenges, mistakes, and successes that author Sarah St. John the Frugalpreneur has had over the years.

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Being a successful business owner or entrepreneur isn't easy. And getting started is pretty challenging. In this episode I give you 5 tips to help you succeed along the way.

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In this episode of Startup Journey, I discuss the challenges, mistakes, and successes that successful entrepreneur, business coach, and author Krishna Mohan has had over the years.

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Choosing a cofounder for your startup, or hiring the right interns or employees for your business is always challenging. In this episode I give you some ideas on how you can make this a bit easier along with some tricks you can implement.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman raised $1.75 billion to build and launch a short video platform. In this episode I explain why they failed and the 3 ways they could have succeeded instead had they followed typical startup steps.

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In this episode I give you a couple of reasons why you shouldn't focus on raising money for your business. Fundraising is a full time job and often ends in disappointment. As a business owner you should be focusing on more important things. I go over those things in this episode.

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In this episode I talk about how I organize my file structure to make collaborating on projects easier. Also I give an example on what a marketing list looks like for a startup, so that you can set goals for your company.

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This episode focuses on the top 3 challenges when you raise money for your startup. Everyone thinks that once you raise $1 million that things get easier. They don't. Hear why.

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In this episode of Startup Journey I have a great conversation with Steve Brown, the author of The Golden Toilet - available on Amazon. We talk about the challenges and advantages to being an entrepreneur or business owner.

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This episode will teach you all about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, altcoins such as Ethereum, and the fundamental technology behind it all. Think of it as a crash course into the world of Blockchain and virtual currency.

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Before you launch your platform or product to the world, you should test it out with a pool of beta testers to make sure everything works great. This episode tells you why it's super important to launch a beta.

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In this episode I talk about the foods I have been eating to get my total cholesterol below 200 without taking a statin. I also give you some suggestions on how to exercise from home and stay productive throughout the day while on quarantine. I am not offering medical advice in this episode, but I do give you some helpful information by telling you the foods I eat and all natural supplements that I take.

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In this episode I talk about the ways that you can cope with working from home during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Pandemic. I focus on the ways that I personally have been dealing with it. Hopefully it helps you get through the coming weeks or months!

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Choosing a framework for your mobile app or web platform can be tough because there are so many options. Then working with developers on your project can be super difficult. In this episode I help you through this process.

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Online Dating has been around for decades now, but it has become saturated and ghosting is as ubiquitous as catfishing now. In this episode I explain how technology has disrupted the dating scene, and how you can try and get good results from your matches.

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Time and time again, entrepreneurs like to skip steps when it comes to building a platform or a product. There are many reasons why you should build an MVP (minimum viable product), before spending an absurd amount of time and money on your idea. In this episode, I tell you those reasons.

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In this episode of Startup Journey I speak with Paige Price of the Philadelphia Theatre Company. She talks about her transition from being an actress to helping run the business side of a theater company. Her words of wisdom and inspiration will help you on your journey, so have a listen!

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In this episode I talk about how I produced two of my films - "The Bucks County Massacre" and "The King's Highway". Both films have won film festival awards and have been picked up by Los Angeles based distributors and are currently being distributed worldwide.

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When building an app or software platform, the typical entrepreneur must hire a programmer or team of developers to build their dream. Outsourcing comes with a long list of challenges and issues that can be frustrating to deal with. In this episode, I'll not only give you tips on how to choose the right development partner, but also how to work with them properly so that you'll succeed.

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In this episode, I'm going to explain my opinion as to why I believe the iPhone is a superior technology to Android phones. I go through various reasons in specific detail both from a user standpoint and a developer standpoint to make my case. I'd love to hear what you think, please leave me a comment to tell me! This episode was co-produced by Ron Gilbert!

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Using tried and true methods, in this episode I explain how to properly validate your app idea, then build it piece by piece, while iterating and gaining feedback from beta testers, so that you can impress investors enough to cough up their millions.

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It's easy to think that you have a billion dollar idea. But before trying to get an investor to fund your idea, you have to focus on your product or service and get as many customer as possible to find out if it's even worth investing in it. In this episode I'll tell you why you should focus on your product or service before talking to investors.

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When you are a full-time entrepreneur, typically you are working on multiple projects at a time. When building a company, there is a process that you have to go through, from whiteboard to launch. On a daily basis, your focus is usually devoted to each piece of this process. In this episode I explain why it's a good idea to go through this process at least once a year whether you are building a new company or not.

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In this episode of Startup Journey I have the pleasure of talking with Corinne Rietheimer of Shore Soaps. Corinne started her company 6 years ago while working a full time job. She talks about the challenges of running a business, but also how she's been able to take the business out of her house and into two storefronts.

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Running your startup over the course of a couple of years with your team is a very challenging thing to do without funding. The few that have succeeded are the success stories that you hear every day. A lot of these large companies at one point did something different, but realized it wasn’t working out. So they switched their business model (pivoted) to something that worked and eventually that led to success. Other companies find other areas in their industry called vertical markets and successfully launch other products that cater to those markets. The question is, how do you know when you should pivot your idea, or simply launch something in a vertical market? Well the answer has many variables. In this episode I explain both pivoting and vertical markets.

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To most people, running your own business seems glorious, fun, exciting, and full of perks. But the truth is, running a business is difficult, challenging, and stressful at times. In this episode, I go through some of the challenges of running a business, and why it's worth all the hard work.

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You would think the hardest part about building your business is actually creating your product. The hard truth is that anyone can learn how to code a mobile app and then launch it themselves. Or build a prototype with a 3D printer. The real challenge comes down to marketing and user acquisition. In this episode, I'll explain ways you can grow from 100 to 1000 to 100,000 users!

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When you are first building your platform or product, you need to focus on what I like to call "The 4 Ts": Technology, Team, Traction, and Turning a profit. In this episode I will explain each of the 4 Ts to help you build your product and raise money from investors.

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In this first episode of Startup Journey I welcome professional classical musician Rachel Segal. Rachel is the Founder and Executive Director of PrimaveraFund.org, a member of string quartet FairmountStrings.com, and performs for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Listen in to hear about Rachel's challenges, her journey while forming her nonprofit, and becoming a professional musician!

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So you have a new idea for an app, a product, or a small business that will potentially allow you the freedom to quit your job. You might feel like it’s a daunting and intimidating path that you’re about to take. And it’s true, most people don’t take the risk, because they’re too afraid. So how do you eliminate the risk associated with quitting your job and starting a new business? Well first of all as they say, “Don’t quit your day job.” because you’ll need it while you’re building your new business.

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So another year has passed and you didn’t quit smoking cigarettes, you didn’t lose those extra 30 lbs, you didn’t get that promotion, and you didn’t start that new business you’ve been dreaming about. Well hopefully this will motivate you to change your life even by 10%. You can achieve any goal you set for yourself if you follow these 10 simple steps.

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Maybe you’re a business owner or want to be one. Either way, people come to you because you specialize in a certain service or product. Customers assume that you know the ins and outs of whatever it is you’re promoting. So you should not only have a website, but a blog as well. I'll tell you why in this episode.

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