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Hack The Entrepreneur

Hack The Entrepreneur host Jon Nastor reveals the fears, habits, and inner-battles behind big name entrepreneurs and those on the path to success. Whichever tactics and strategies you’re looking for, Hack the Entrepreneur can and will help you get your business going and growing.

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My guest today is an impulsive writer, family man, and founder of three companies with two successful exits under his belt.

Back in 2007, and while still in college, he founded what would become Woocommerce. After six years growing the company, we exited to start something new and exciting.

The following year, he started Conversio. He grew this company and team until August 2019 when the company was acquired by Campaign Monitor.

It was through his experience in building Conversio that he stumbled onto this idea of creating a business that could be life - and family - first. This idea become the foundation for his brand new book called Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success.

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Adii Pienaar.

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My guest today is a master of low-risk cash flow investing, structuring deals, and disciplined investment systems to consistently produce profitable results. His ethos is to create wealth without creating a job.

In the span of 21 months, and before his 40th birthday, Justin's investments created enough passive income for both he and his wife to leave their jobs. Following his simple investment system and 10 Commandments of Lifestyle Investing, Justin negotiated deals with over 100 companies, multiplied his net worth to over eight figures, and maintained a family-centric lifestyle in less than 2 years.

Justin is also the author of The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom.

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Justin Donald.

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My guest today has been an entrepreneur for 25 years and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

During his career, he has built multiple businesses in the UK, Germany, Poland, and the United States, and currently sits on the board as a director of three companies.

His most successful venture has been Escape Fitness, which he cofounded in 1998. Since then he has grown the company from a small start-up idea into a world-renowned fitness equipment brand.

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Matthew Januszek.

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Back in the late 90s, my guest left his home in Australia to pursue his dream of working in Hollywood. He had no real plan, and up until that point, he had never left the country. But he took the leap and went after it.

Today he works mainly as a VFX Supervisor and FX Technical Director in Hollywood. Some of the more recent projects I’ve worked on include Transformers 3, The Equalizer, Star Trek Into Darkness, and The Last Airbender.

But he's also an entrepreneur who has sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in products and trainings. Early on in his career he began creating video tutorial to help other people learn visual effects, and eventually began selling products and services.

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Allan McKay.

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Bryan Clayton is a former lawn mower turned landscaping entrepreneur.

Back in 1998, when Bryan was still in v college, he started mowing lawns on the side to make a little money. Not one to settle for a little success, he decided to turn his lawn mowing into Peach Tree Landscaping and he spent the next 14 years scaling it to a team of 150 and $10 million in revenue, until he sold and exited the company in 2014.

Today Bryan is the CEO and Co-Founder of GreenPal, the Uber for lawn care, which he founded in 2014 and has grown to almost 200,000 active users and over $20 million in annual revenue. GreenPal is nationwide in the US and will soon be expanding into Canada.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why you need to be willing to do things that don't scale
Marketplace disintermediation (and what it means to Bryan as the CEO of GreenPal)
How business is simply an extension of your day to day life

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Bryan Clayton.

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My guest today is blogger, food enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband and business partner, they have created the Pinch of Yum and Food Blogger Pro.

My guest spent the last five years teaching elementary school by day and blogging about food by night.

She always went back and forth about becoming a full-time blogger, but in June 2014, she officially made the jump to living this crazy full-time-food-blogging dream.

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Lindsay Ostrom.

In this episod,e Lindsay Ostrom and Jon Nastor discuss:

Letting go of the scarcity mentality
Accepting the tension of being an online entrepreneur
The importance of setting timelines and goals in your business
Taking actions on your ideas

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One of the most popular pathways to entrepreneurship is taking a skill you possess and selling your services as a freelancer. Then if you do it right, you can sell enough work to hire other people to help you now you've got an agency!

My guest today has successfully started, scaled, and sold several businesses. But for the past five years, he's been working on WIT Digital, a digital marketing agency that works exclusively with home services companies plumbers, electricians, and HVAC.

The really interesting thing about Stephen's journey is that he has completely removed himself from the day-to-day operations of the agency. In fact, as you will hear, he only has one meeting per week with his management team.

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Stephen Christopher.

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My guest today is a Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and 13x Bestselling Author.

He's spent the past 30 years building businesses and has had four business exits, two to publicly-traded companies. His first company, Digital Cafe, he started in 1990, was one of the first digital marketing agencies in the world.

Today, Mike Koenigs is the founder of The Superpower Accelerator, where he is known for being a media master who knows how to help his international clients get attention, create premium brands, and elevated status in days.

In the words of Tony Robbins: Mike is an extraordinary man. He's brought me insights on how to reach people on the Internet that are so valuable. This is a man you should deal with. Take advantage of what he has to offer.

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Mike Koenigs.

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Grant Cordone is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, and obsessive entrepreneur. He's also one of my more confrontational guests it seems people either love him or they hate him. It also seems that he's completely fine with this.

He currently owns five hugely successful companies, including a real estate company with over $400 million in property. He is also the founder of Cardone Acquisitions and Cardone Enterprises.

Grant Cardone is the author of seven books. His book, Be Obsessed or Be Average, is a call to action for you to become obsessed with your life and business, or simply live an average life. It also made it onto our list of the best business books ever written

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Grant Cardone.

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Tibor Laczay of Zenni Optical, is truly disrupting and transforming an industry fighting to retain its hold on the market -- and losing the battle.

In 2013 with his wife and co-founder, they started in their garage with no outside funding of any sort and created what is now Zenni optical.

If you are a glasses wearing individual like myself, then you've heard of and possibly purchased a pair of glasses or two from Zenni. Their growth has been staggering. As they celebrate 15 years in business, they are also celebrating selling 24 million pairs of glasses worldwide -- at a rate of 15,000 per day.

What started in their garage, now has its headquarters in Novato, Calfornia, with nearly 1,000 employees worldwide -- including one of the largest end-to-end manufacturing facilities in the world.

In this conversation we discuss:

Why disruption is inevitable and you can't stop innovation
How to ignore your competition (and leave them trailing behind)
Why you should forget the money and follow an extreme passion

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Tibor Laczay.

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Victoria Montgomery-Brown is the author of a brand new book called Digital Goddess, and CEO, and an entrepreneur who uses her anxiety to her advantage.

Since 2007, Victoria has been the cofounder and CEO of Big Think, a media and education company focused on short-form, digital, and immediately actionable content.

Most recently, she has written her first book called Digital Goddess: Unfiltered Lessons of a Female Entrepreneur.

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Victoria Montgomery-Brown.

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My guest today is a driven and strategic leader, creator, and mentor.

Ross Kimbarovsky immigrated to the United States from the Ukraine in 1979. Following a 13 year career as a successful trial attorney, and then about 14 years ago Ross founded Crowdspring.

He began his career as a trial attorney, where he successfully spent 13 years representing clients in intellectual property disputes.

But back in 2006, he stumbled across an opportunity and turned his idea into a reality. For the past 14 years, he's been the founder and CEO of Crowdspring. Crowdspring has helped to democratize design around the world. Over 220,000 creatives from 195 countries have helped more than 60,000 of the world's best entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, agencies, with logo, web, and graphic design.

What began as an idea to scratch his own itch has turned into a pioneer and forerunner in the world of online design.

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Ross Kimbarovsky.

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Michael Lennox is the Founder and CEO of Electric Hospitality and ATLFAMILYMEAL.

Electric Hospitality consists of three successful restaurant brands in Atlanta, Georgia. With a staff of 125, and two new restaurants ready to launch in two new and exciting markets, Covid and March 16, 2020 -- or what the restaurant industry in Atlanta calls black Monday -- hit. And everything changed. With the temporary closure of his restaurants, he took action the very next day, and founded ATLFAMILYMEAL with the mission to feed, nourish, and support hospitality workers experiencing food insecurity and joblessness.

The initiative brings together a community of local chefs, restaurant owners, hospitality workers, and business/non-profit leaders to purchase, prepare, and deliver free meals to hospitality workers in need across the metro Atlanta area. Since launching, the organization has delivered nearly 100,000 meals to unemployed hospitality workers.

With no one being paid and money running out, in August ATLFAMILYMEAL received a donation of $2 million from a local donor in honor of two Atlanta restaurant servers. This generous donation will enable them to continue supporting hospitality workers in Atlanta, grow its team, and adding new initiatives in the months and years ahead.

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Michael Lennox.

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Tim Chatfield is an advocate for the sharing economy, savvy executive, and an entrepreneur.

He was born in Australia, spent several years starting his career, before spending almost five years in Singapore as CEO of Viocorp.

In mid-2016, with his 3-year-old daughter and wife – who was seven months pregnant at the time – moved to New York City to launch his company Jitjatjo. Now four years later, JitJatJo is a marketplace and platform leveraging artificial intelligence to instantly and accurately match hospitality businesses with vetted industry workers on demand.

2020 and all that has thrown at us has caused all businesses to adapt and change to the new normals as they come, and JitJatJo's place within the hospitality industry exacerbated their need to adapt and change quickly.

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Tim Chatfield.

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A couple of years ago, my guest decided that she was through with working for digital agencies that didn't have their clients best interests in mind. But she had developed some serious marketing skills and loved helping clients succeed, so she decided to go out on her own.

For the past two years, she has been working as an independent consultant and social media educator. She has done all of this while also taking care of her children -- which gives her only three to four hours a day to work on the business.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to prioritize your time to maximize your results
Why marketing yourself can be the hardest marketing to do well
Why social media is not about ROI

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Danielle Welch.

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About three years ago, my guest was working in his family-run ecommerce business, when a thought struck him, why isn't there a simple service to hire writers to write articles?

Using what he likes to call "decision velocity", he jumped on the idea and took action.

Today he is a co-founder and head of marketing at Content Cucumber, where they simplify content creation and enable companies to get content on demand.

In this interview, we discuss:

The true value of having cofounders in business
Covid: And sudden shift from in-person event marketing to driving leads with paid ads
How to use shiny object syndrome to your advantage

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Chris Chasteen.

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My guest today is an advisor, board member to nonprofits, and a purpose-driven entrepreneur.

Grant is CEO and Founder of OnlineDegree.com. He founded the company in 2016 with a purpose-driven mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, and six years later they are well on their way.

Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience.

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Grant Aldrich.

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My guest today is a serial entrepreneur and innovator, who has followed her passion and her heart while building several successful businesses.

She began her journey in the herbs and herbal tea industry in the early 1970s and has designed award-winning herbal beverages for top tea companies including The Republic of Tea, Yogi Tea Company, Uncle Lee’s Tea, and Organic India.

25 years ago, she started a company and set out to create a caffeine-free herbal cappuccino, and in this she created Teeccino, now America’s top selling coffee alternative.

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Caroline MacDougall.

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My guest today is a growth engineer, investor, advisor, author, and serial entrepreneur who has had seven successful exits.

Travis currently serves as the CEO of GrowFlow – an industry-leading, venture-backed suite of software products for companies in the cannabis industry. As CEO, he leads the vision and strategy of this fast-growing team of 60.

Although he's been building, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses for the past 12 years, he started his career in 2008 as a professional online poker in 2008. Using some of the same skills that made him successful at the poker table have translated well for him in his entrepreneurial journey.

He is also the author of Viral Hero, where he not only dispels the myths of viral marketing but also provides you with a proven playbook for creating explosive growth through marketing.

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Travis Steffen.

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My guest today had a dream to change the way consumers shop. A dream to build a brand that would help people make buying decisions based on peer endorsements, not just advertising.

In 2007, that dream became Parent Tested Parent Approved, a seal of approval used by thousands of brands across North America and one of the most respected in the industry.

Sharon has used the power of network television to grow her business, and has been featured on more than 200 shows.

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Sharon Vindereen.

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My guest today is an investor, triathlete, lover of handstands and and an entrepreneur who truly believes you can get paid to be yourself – and she's living proof that this is true.

In 2009, she left her corporate job and started a blog called The Suitcase Entrepreneur, that became a full-time business and enabled her to travel the world for 7 years. She was a digital nomad before being a digital nomad was a thing.

Today, she has settled down on a homestead in New Zealand and has refocused her attention on showing others how to build businesses around their unique skillsets.

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Natalie Sisson.

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My guest today is product creator, affiliate marketer, and an entrepreneur.

Back in 2014, him and his business partner were running a digital marketing agency when they realized something -- they didn't like working with clients.

So taking what they'd learned on their own projects and seeing what worked for clients, they began a two year process of building niche sites to replace their client income. Their goal was to build a portfolio company that owned upwards of 100 niche website -- which you'll learn how this turned out in this episode.

During this time they also decided to begin documenting what they were learning, so they started Authority Hacker, a website (and now podcast), showing others how to build profitable websites.

Most recently, the Authority Hacker team spent 18 months building a site in the software review space, and after scaling the site to $15,000 a month in affiliate revenue, they sold the website for mid six figures.

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Mark Webster.

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David Ciccarelli is a Canadian entrepreneur who began his career an audio engineer running his own small recording studio.

In 2005, he decided to help local businesses connect with local voice actors and actresses. What started as a small humble idea, has transformed into Voices.com, the world's #1 marketplace for voice overs.

As founder and CEO, David is responsible for determining the companies vision, executing its growth strategy, and managing the company day-to-day.

He often writes about these experiences in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Forbes.

Voices.com has successfully raised $2M in funding from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), followed by a $18M Series A funding from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital located in San Francisco.

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David Ciccarelli.

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Matt Hunckler is an international speaker, relationship builder, entrepreneur, and firm believer that you do not need to live in silicon valley to work and succeed in tech.

He was raised in a family of entrepreneurs, and he started his first business when he was still in high school – much to his mother's dismay. After a brief stint trying to follow a more traditional employment path, he inevitably ended up back on the path of entrepreneurship.

Today, he is the founder and CEO of Powderkeg, a digital community for tech entrepreneurs and professionals building innovative companies in tech hubs between the coasts.

He is also the host of award-winning podcast Powderkeg: Igniting Startups, a show that shares the most fascinating stories of professional growth and innovation coming out of communities across America.

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Matt Hunckler.

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My guest today has been practicing, learning, and teaching the art and process of increasing sales and improving customer experience with simple, personal videos for more than a decade. He has personally sent more than 10,000 videos himself.

After a career in local television marketing, he joined the BombBomb, a software company that helps professionals get face to face through video for clearer communication, human connection, and higher conversion. During the past nine years, he grew into the VP of Marketing before moving to his new role as Chief Evangelist.

In 2019, he co-wrote a book called Rehumanize Your Business, the definitive guide to using simple, personal videos in emails, text messages, and social messaging for clearer communication, human connection, and higher conversion.

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Ethan Beute.

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Over the years, I've had the pleasure of interviewing people growing businesses in almost every market imaginable from trampoline parks to peanut butter. And from the farthest reaches of the world from Ukraine to South Africa.

Despite all of those differences, they've all shared a commonality that today's guest does not share they could move.

My guest today is a brilliant writer and entrepreneur who can't move anything but his face.

It's not a joke.

The only parts of his body he can move are his eyes and lips. His hands, feet, arms, and legs, are almost totally paralyzed, managing the occasional twitch and nothing more.

And yet he has created an amazing life for himself.

Using speech recognition technology, he's written articles read by more than 5 million people. He's also built several blogs that have made him millions of dollars.

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Jon Morrow.

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After nearly two decades in the corporate world of strategic branding and marketing, Kirsty found herself without a job and one year's salary to keep her afloat.

So like any burgeoning entrepreneur would do, she set out on a path to figuring out how to start a business -- a business that would enable her to travel, work from anywhere, and become location independent.

After several failed ideas, she discovered Amazon's fulfillment program -- FBA. As soon as she found this, she instantly knew it was the opportunity she had been looking for.

Seven years, and over $16M in Physical Product sales on Amazon, Kirsty is also the co-founder of Real Coaching, where she has coached over 1,000 Amazon business owners.

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Kirsty Verity.

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My guest today is Jim McKelvey, a business person turned glassblower turned entrepreneur turned billionaire -- who has become a philanthropist, investor, and now an author.

He's started a handful of companies, many that are still in business decades later. As he will tell you, every company he has started has also removed him from his leadership role. Although this doesn't sound like something to be proud of, Jim will tell you that this is one of the reasons for his success.

After spending the better part of three decades innovating and building businesses, we mostly know him as the co-founder and designer of Square -- those little white squares we see plugged into phones and used to take credit card payments.

Back in 2008, Jim, along with his soon-to-be Square co-founder Jack Dorsey, having just been removed as the CEO of Twitter decided to spend ten days coming up with a new business to start, when the idea for Square appeared.

After an intense and tumultuous few years, with Jim once again being removed from leadership, Square had succeeded in innovating in an archaic industry. And in the meantime, Jim had become a billionaire entrepreneur.

Jim spent the next ten years working to understand what it was that made Square, along with other uber-successful companies, a success. During his analysis, he discovered what he now calls the Innovation Stack, which is also the title of his brand new book.

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Jim McKelvey.

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My guest today is grateful, blessed, and excited about her business and life.

She is one of three co-founders of Beautiful Disaster, a clothing company with a mission to empower the beautifully broken and the perfectly imperfect with the clothing that we wear.

Today in 2020, Beautiful Disaster is selling over $400k a month in clothing, but it is far from an overnight success. Christina and her partners started in 2008 -- 12 years ago -- and they spent the first 9 years working on the business part-time. Yes, every weekend, evening, and spare moment was spent on the business while also working at other jobs to pay the bills.

The story of Beautiful Disaster is one of perseverance and determination, mixed with an insatiable desire to make their customers lives better with their clothing.

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Christina DuVarney

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Should You Niche Down? Yes, then down and down again. At least that's what today's guest did back in 2016 when he created BarBend, a website dedicated to strength training sports.

David is a veteran of the health & fitness industry, with nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the space. This intersection of commerce and editorial experience lead David and his team to transform BarBend into a market-leading website and impressive business.

David is also a partner in Jakk Media, which owns and operates some of the internet's favorite brands across a range of interests: fitness and health, sleep, home security, and more. They run each site with a team of writers, editors, videographers, and designers who love producing content that's as accurate as it is engaging.

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David Tao.

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Jeff Platt had just graduated from college when he found himself in an interesting position -- his dad had just opened two trampoline parks, but he also needed to step back from the business.

This was 2006, and Jeff decided at 21 years old to take the reigns and become the CEO of Sky Zone, a trampoline park company. He took charge, and without any real plan of action, he kept refining the parks and opening more and more locations.

Somewhere along the way he decided that the real path to growth was in franchising parks to people around the world -- and this is exactly what he did. From those first two locations, they grew to over 200 locations around the world.

25 million people will visit a Sky Zone park this year, generating more than $300 million in sales.

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Jeff Platt.

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Nick Ruffini of Drummer's Resource is a media producer, drummer, and entrepreneur.

He grew up in the family restaurant business but had the urge to set out on his own. Since he was 17 years old, my guest made his way as a professional musician recording and touring.

In 2011, Nick Ruffini went back into the restaurant business this time with his brother.

Then in 2013, he went back to music and started a podcast called Drummer's Resource. In the past three years my guest was transformed Drummer's Resource into a full-fledged media platform including a podcast, blog, and social with entertaining, inspiring and lifestyle-focused content for drummers.

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Nick Ruffini.

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Marc Merrill is the co-founder of Riot Games, the company behind the worldwide gaming sensation League of Legends. As of the beginning of 2020, League of Legends has over 100 million monthly players.

In 2005, Marc and his now co-founder Brandon Beck were typical college roommates -- going to class, playing video games, and dreaming up ways to transform the gamin industry. Their idea was to develop a game that would only make money selling virtual goods within the game itself.

Both Marc and Brandon are non-technical co-founders, so they needed to put together a team who could make their dream a reality. They spent the next 12 months mapping out a business plan, overcoming every obstacle they could find, and finding funding to start building a team.

They official launched in 2006, and the marathon of building a successful game and business began. After 4 years of pushing the project forward, they sold off 94% of the company for $400 million -- and they kept on working on Riot Games and League of Legends. Today, both founders are still working on Riot Games as co-chairmen of the company.

In this conversation we discuss:

Why you need to put your players and customers first (and trust that the revenue will follow)
The value finding solutions to every problem before it becomes a problem
How Riot Games overcame the massive credibility issue they had when first entering the gaming market

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Marc Merrill.

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Jim DeCicco, is an ambitious, intense, and determined entrepreneur. After college in 2015, he worked in finance for a few month before teaming up with his two brothers to create the world's first Super Coffee.

Today he is the CEO at Kitu Life Inc., makers of Super Coffee and Super Creamer.

Since 2015, Jim and his brothers have raised $18 million in venture capital. They've pitched on ABC's Shark Tank, and have been featured in the 2019 Class of Forbes' 30 Under 30.

This is a great conversation about the overlap between professional and personal life, why innovation needs to be complimentary to your offerings, and how Jim and his brothers got their start by being scrappy and making sales.

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My guest today is David Meerman Scott and he is one of the few repeat guests I've had on the show -- and I'm really excited to have him back on the show today. When he was on the show the first time, we discussed framing your work around what you love doing.

He is a digital marketing strategist and author of several books on marketing, most notably The New Rules of Marketing and PR with over 300,000 copies sold to date.

As of 2020, he has published a brand new book called Fanocracy. Here's the premise: The most powerful marketing force in the world isn't social media, email, or even those annoying commercials on stuck right in the middle of YouTube videos. It's fandom.

And the good news? Fandom isn't just for celebrities and influencers anymore! It can be the fuel for any business that chooses to focus on inspiring and nurturing true fans. Fanocracy means turning fans into customers and customers into fans. Fanocracy means an organization that puts the needs and wishes of fans first.

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David Meerman Scott and Fanocracy.

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Caroline Carter today home transition expert and an entrepreneur.

She is the creator of the Perfect Listing, the Total Home Transition process and founder and CEO of Done In A Day.

Since 2005, she has partnered with over 2,000 homeowners and their agents with her unique approach of preparing the house to sell for top dollar.

Caroline's Total Home Transitionâ„ process has been featured in local and national media including The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Washingtonian, Washington Home & Garden, The Northwest Current, Home, Fox News, HGTV, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Caroline Carter.

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Sharon Savariego is the former business development manager of uTest, community advocate, and serial social entrepreneur.

Back in 2014, Sharon Savariego came up with the idea to build a platform to empower Community Managers around the world. Needing help with the tech side of things, she began the quest for a tech co-founder, which she found and they began planning, raising money, and building.

Today, Mobilize serves as an online hub for over 1,000 communities and 1,000,000 members.

This is a fascinating conversation where we discuss creating compelling reasons to buy, why everything has an element of community, and honing a vision.

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Sharon Savariego

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Jill Van Gyn is a Canadian who had hit absolute rock bottom before crawling her way up to the top. It has not been easy but it her hard work is definitely paying off.

She is the founder of Fatso peanut butter, an all-natural peanut butter that began as a side hustle in the back kitchen of a local restaurant.

In October 2018, Jill went on Dragon's Den, Canada's version of Shark Tank. Her ask on the show was $200,000 for 15 percent of the company. Jill received four offers in the episode and she made a handshake deal for $200,000 for 30 per cent of the company.

After the recording, Jill met the Dragons' to formalize the deal with new numbers. FATSO peanut butter had been evaluated at twice its original amount and Jill Van Gyn wanted the deal to reflect that.

In the end, she walked away from the deal.

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Jill Van Gyn.

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Neil Patel is the co-founder of the analytics companies KISSmetrics, Crazy Egg, and Quick Sprout. He is a frequent contributor to publications, such as Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. He also helps companies such as Amazon and Viacom grow their revenue.

President Obama recognized my guest as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and he has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives.

Although he loves being an entrepreneur, he sees his future in the non-profit world helping to drive traffic to their websites and helping to change lives.

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Neil Patel.

In this episode Neil Patel and I discuss:

Learning from previous mistakes (and not making them again)
Planning and executing fast (the good and the bad)
Partner with someone who compliments you

Check out the show notes: Alex Nerney Today's guest is a professional blogger, adventure junkie, and digital entrepreneur. He got started online in 2012, right after he graduated from college, by creating an ebook called "A College Guy's Guide to Getting Ripped" -- yes, really. He is a busy guy and somewhat of a content machine. As of today, he has four main projects that he's working on: Avocadu: Health and Wellness website reaching over 3 million people yearly. Create a Pro Website: YouTube channel teaching people how to start their own website from scratch! The Health Nerd: with 415,000 subscribers and still growing, the health nerd was a side project I started back in 2016. Plus, Create and Go, his main business. After making a bunch of money blogging and traveling the world, him and his business partner started Create and Go in early 2016. In the past few years, they've grown this business at an insane pace -- ending 2018 with over 1,000,000 website visitors and over $1,000,000 in revenue. If you've ever had an inkling to start a blog or you have a blog and have always wondered how to scale it to over $100,000 a month, then this conversation is for you. Now, let's hack... Alex Nerney.

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My guest on the show today started his career as a lawyer, where he spent 4 years before becoming an entrepreneur – this transition happened over 40 years ago.

He's what I would call a serial entrepreneur, having started 11 companies of varying degrees success. This conversation takes a couple fascinating turns as Ken discusses $100+ million dollar exits and business ideas that have continued to pay him every year for 10+ years.

In addition to his own ventures, he's been investing in companies for the past 18 years.

Through all of this, he began to notice a thread that ran through successful entrepreneurs -- an entrepreneurial mindset -- so he put pen to paper and wrote a new book called The Dream Toolbox: Building an Entrepreneurial Mind and Financial Abundance.

In this conversation, Ken Aldrich and Jonny discuss:

Friction points: why you must find them if you are going to succeed in business
Business partners: good ones are worth seeking out, but they must complement your strengths and weaknesses
There is a solution to every problem you will encounter in your life and business

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My guest today is one of the most influential photographers of the past decade, is a diehard creative, and an entrepreneur.

Chase has spent over two decades mastering the craft of photography. In 2009, this led him to creating the world's first photo app called Best Camera, and it went onto becoming Apple's 2009 App of the Year.

Then in 2010, Chase founded CreativeLive -- now the world's leading platform for creators and entrepreneurs. In the past 9 years, a staggering 10 million students have consumed more than 3 billion minutes of video via CreativeLive's online platform.

After spending tens of thousands of hours honing his photography skills and years working with 1,000s of creatives via CreativeLive, Chase decided it was time to share his understanding and insights into creativity. This led to him publishing his latest book, Creative Calling now a bestseller and highly recommended for anyone looking step-up their ability to consistently create and build on their ideas.

In this conversation, Chase and Jonny discuss:

Trusting yourself: As we get older, we tend to give up this natural ability that we all once had. Our goal as creative entrepreneurs, is rediscovering this ability and running with it.
Start anywhere: The only lasting mistake that you can make is to not start.
Creativity: Everything you see around you has been created from an idea and lots of hard work. Your creativity is a muscle that you need to exercise every day.

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Chase Jarvis.

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My guest today is a bestselling author, award-winning advertiser, and entrepreneur.

Jason Harris is the CEO of the creative agency Mekanism and the cofounder of the Creative Alliance.

At Mekanism, Jason has helped the agency produce campaigns for such companies as HBO, Muscle Milk, The North Face, PepsiCo, MillerCoors and Ben and Jerry's.

In 2014, Mekanism led the White House's "It's on Us" campaign to raise awareness of campus sexual assault. The campaign is currently in its third year.

This past summer Jason published his first book The Soulful Art of Persuasion, already a Wallstreet Journal Bestseller.

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Jason Harris.

Dave Munson of Saddleback Leather Co. spent several years journeying across North America with his dog to create bags and other products made to outlast their owners. Their slogan is: They'll fight over it when you're dead.

His founding story is one of legend. He spent three years living in a $100 a month apartment in Mexico with his dog Blue, and dodged a crooked Mexican federale who was sent to kill him, all while trying to start his business.

Saddleback Leather Co. currently has over 250 employees in the US and Mexico, where they have built their own leather factories.

In this conversation we discuss the importance of being principled in life and business, hiring business coaches, and sticking with it long enough to succeed.

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Dave Munson.

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My guest today is a triple Pisces, marketing and growth coach, and a smart entrepreneur.

She is the founder of IttyBiz, where her and her team turn smart, quirky people into smart, quirky entrepreneurs.

She has been coaching and teaching online marketing since 2006 and has been featured in major outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan and USA Today.

Plus, her newsletter has attracted over 50,000 subscribers from across the globe.

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Naomi Dunford.

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At the age of 39, my guest, Weldon Long, found himself walking out of prison after seven years and living in a homeless shelter -- this was 15 years ago.

He spent the next six months knocking on door after door trying to land a job, with zero experience. Finally, a small HVAC company in Colorado gave him a shot and it changed the course of his life -- he stayed with this company for 18 months learning the art of sales and running a small business.

Then he made his move and started his own HVAC company. Over the next five years, he grew this business to $20 million in sales before selling the business.

He is now a NY Times bestselling author, speaker, and sales trainer.

During this fast-moving conversation, we discuss:

How to determine what you really want out of life and business
Why the biggest mistake you can make is not focussing on the right things
Why all businesses are sales companies

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Weldon Long.

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The bestselling author of Pitch Anything is back to flip your entire approach or persuasion and selling.

In his decades of pitching, presenting, and closing high-stakes deals, Oren Klaff has learned that people are sick of being sold to. What people love is coming up with their own great idea, even if it's the same idea you were guiding them towards.

That's why Oren is throwing out the old antiquated playbook on selling and bringing you a new approach with his brilliant new book Flip the Script

He'll show you a new approach that works on this simple insight: everyone trusts their own ideas.

That might sound easier said than done, but Oren has taught thousands of people how to do just that with a series of simple steps that makes it simple for anyone to follow.

Now, let's talk to Oren Klaff and learn how to flip the script.

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Today's guest is all about passion, people, and perseverance.

Eight years ago he began building businesses in the video space. Today, after a self-proclaimed spectacular failure and two other products that didn't work out, he is the proud founder of Bonjoro.

Founded in 2017, Bonjoro enables business owners and customer success teams convert and retain more customers through personal video. Through a lot of hard work, process creation, and personal growth, Bonjoro has grown to now have locations across three countries -- England, the U.S., and Australia.

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Matthew Barnett.

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My guest on the show today is a speaker, coach, and facilitator of career reinvention. She has the unique ability to guide others through the difficult transition of changing careers or moving from employee to entrepreneur.

This ability is why she is here today. In this conversation, we work through the mindset struggles so many of us have had to deal with while making leaps of faith and jumping into new careers – whether those are into new industries or into entrepreneurship.

She has coached stay-at-home moms to become successful entrepreneurs, and to keep their home life thriving and energized. As well as guiding countless others with the science behind changing our mindset and learning new skills.

Over the years, she has been invited across the globe to coach team leaders seeking better solutions to their unique challenges, and teams to maximize their personal and professional potential.

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Lyn Christian.

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My guest today is a WordPress Developer, podcaster, and a business coach.

He started like a lot of us do, with lots of dreaming, thinking, and talking about working for himself and running his own online business. But also like many of us, it wasn't an easy transition.

In fact, he made the first leap into freelancing and a couple years later he had to go back to working for someone else. But he thought about what had gone wrong the first time, created a plan, and headed out on his own once again.

He's now been in business since 2010, and even though it hasn't always been unicorns and rainbows, he's persevered through the hard times and come out on the better end of business success.

In this episode, we discuss:

Always keeping your 'why' front and center when making decisions
Why and how to create micro-experiments for your freelancing clients
How to keep a steady flow of clients rolling through your business

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Jason Resnick

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After spending the first 15 years as a graphic designer and growing her own agency, today's guest decided it was time for a challenge and a change.

Twenty years after falling in love with rum during a trip to India, her and her husband decided to see if they could turn that love of rum into a business. At this moment, Montanya Distillers was born.

Flash forward eight years and Montanya produces three rums, is distributed in forty-four states and seven countries and has won countless international awards.

In this conversation, we discuss being a female distiller in a male-dominated industry, building your wings on the way down, and not being constrained by what other people think.

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Karen Hoskin.

Chris Hutchins is an endless optimizer of money and life, and entrepreneur.

This story begins with him being laid off in 2008 and founding an organization called LaidOffCamp where he hosted dozens of events around the country to help the unemployed learn new skills for the evolving job market.

Then in 2011, he co-founded a company called Milk. This venture was short lived, as they were acquired by Google 13 months later.

Today he is the founder and CEO of Grove, and his mission is to make financial planning accessible and affordable for everyone.

In this conversation, Jon and Chris discuss:

The varying skillsets required for product management and biz dev
Where and how to find business partners
The true value of relentless optimization

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Chris Hutchins.

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Genecia Alluora is an experienced entrepreneur and former beauty queen, who now works with businesswomen to equip them with the right tools and knowledge to excel at life and business.

After winning the Miss Singapore title for a second time, she started a retail coffee chain called Coffee: Nowhere. From 2014-2017 they grew this company to 60 employees across three countries before having a successful exit from the business and industry.

In 2015, she founded Soul Rich Woman, Southeast Asia's largest network of female entrepreneurs with over 12,000 members across 15 countries.

In this conversation, we Jon and Genecia discuss:

Her experience on shifting from being a beauty queen to becoming a full-time entrepreneur
Why consistency is key to anyones success (and how to nourish it)
How to hire a virtual assistant that doesn't suck

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Genecia Alluora.

In 2011, my guest and his team started an online store that offered posters with motivational quotes, and they called in Startup Vitamins.

The success of Startup Vitamins pushed the team to want to branch out and start selling apparel – and they wanted to do it the same way they did with posters – on-demand. Unfortunately, at the time there were no services that would do print-on-demand apparel and be able to consistently supply quality products. So they created their own company called Printful.

My guest today, Davis Siksnans is the co-founder and CEO of Printful, the print-on-demand dropshipping campany that makes it easy for anyone to sell custom print products online. He co-founded Printful in 2013, to solve their own problem, and in just six years he’s grown the company from 5 to 500 employees across the USA, Latvia, and Mexico.

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Davis Siksnans.

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My guest grew up in Maine, working in his family's seafood business. In 2007, he graduated from university and moved to New York City to work as a financial analyst. After a couple years he was earning a great salary, but he felt a calling back to his roots.

So at 25 years old he decided to quit Wall Street and open a 200 square foot lobster shack in New York's East Village. With $30k in start up cash, from his savings and a 50% investment from his father, he founded Luke's Lobster.

During the past 9 years, he has grown from that first hole-in-the-wall lobster shack to 40 locations across three countries.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why you need to treat people the way you like to be treated
Finding a co-founder on Craig's List
What the most difficult part of entering a new market is

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My guest today has built and sold three businesses during his career. He's driven by the philosophy that things can always be better, and that you may as well take chances because really, what's the worst that could happen?

Since 2011 he has been building DailyLook, a premium personal styling experience for the modern woman. What started as an ecommerce business, has become a VC funded and rapidly growing team of 120.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why most businesses are not a good fit for venture capital
Learning to say "yes" way less often
How to acquire a high level of self-awareness and a bias for action

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Brian Ree.

Marcin Kleczynski is a Polish-born immigrant who moved to the US at age of 3 and grew up in the Chicago suburbs. As a kid, he spent much of his time on forums and in chat rooms during the early days of the world wide web.

Due to his families financial situation, he couldn't afford to buy computer games, so he downloaded them from the internet and one fateful time his family's computer became infected with Malware. Frustrated that his computer's anti-malware didn't prevent the infection, he took to seeking help from security message boards to troubleshoot and remove the malware by hand.

While developing his own tiny solution to his problem, he realized other people could use it too, and so he founded Malwarebytes.

In early 2008, his company's first product was released. What began in his suburban home is now an international company with a 750 employees, is used by more than 60,000 businesses and millions of people worldwide.

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Marcin Kleczynski.

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Have you ever thought to yourself, that would make a great app or that would be a cool idea for a game? 10 years ago my guest had the exact same thought, except unlike most people he took small steps to push it forward.

He spent the next few years researching, testing, and developing his very own board game called Spontuneous before finally earning a full time living from game sales.

This journey has taken many turns from selling individual games from mall kiosks to getting the game into 600+ retail outlets, before Rob finally discovered the power of Amazon sales.

In this conversation we discuss:

How to use the threat of regret to push you forward
Reaching out for advice to people in your marketplace
Going from ranch manager to board game entrepreneur

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Rob Ridgeway.

Content marketing, content strategy, and blogging – these are things we talk about constantly. In fact, I've said it before and I'll say it again, all businesses in 2019 are in the content business, whether they know it or not.

But understanding the importance of content marketing is only one piece of the puzzle. Executing effectively is a whole other thing. You can't just write and publish mediocre articles without a strategy or plan and expect any benefits to come from it.

Which brings us to today, and this episode of Hack the Entrepreneur. Four or five years ago, I had no idea how to write for the internet, I didn't know what content marketing even was, and I had been convinced by teachers that I wasn't a writer.

As I learned the strategy and tactics behind content marketing, I set out to relearn the art of writing. During this process I stumbled Copyblogger, a site dedicated to teaching the content marketing, copywriting, and strategy.

Throughout this journey, I've made a ton of mistakes and learned a lot about creating effective content online. One of the things that has had the biggest effect on my writing has been adopting a system and process for my creative process, and the system I've adopted was created by Pamela Wilson, the former VP of educational content at Copyblogger.

The step-by-step system has completely changed the way I write and has enabled me to more than double my content output and increase my organic traffic by over 950% in the past 12 months.

Today I am happy to have Pamela on the show to walk you through her entire process so that you can reap the same rewards that I have.

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Mike McDerment of FreshBooks is a former web designer, collector of advisors, and Canadian entrepreneur.

In January 2003, he was running a four-person design agency. He was using Microsoft Word to create his firm's invoices.

One day, he accidentally saved over an old invoice, and something in him snapped he knew there had to be a better way. Over the next two weeks, he coded up a solution for his clients and eventually turned that side-project into what is now FreshBooks.

Mike McDerment and his team spent the next three and a half years building FreshBooks out of his parent's basement. In fourteen years, he has built a team of 250+ people and FreshBooks is used by more than 10 million people.

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My guest today, began her career in the U.S. Department of State working in the Bureau of Counterterrorism and in the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues.

This position brought her around the world and gave her a glimpse into the economics of what she calls the broken fashion industry and in this she was presented with an opportunity to instigate change and build a business.

Jane Mosbacher Morris is the Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET, which uses technology to help retailers and brands provide transparency in the supply chain and manufacture products that are socially and environmentally responsible at competitive pricing. Since 2014, they have built a growing network of more than 100 suppliers in over 20 countries.

Jane has devoted her career to creating economic opportunities for vulnerable communities around the world, and she loves to share her passion and insights on how we, as consumers, big brands or business owners, can create positive change too.

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Dwayne J. Clark is that rare and unique entrepreneur, filmmaker, author, and playwright. But today we are talking to the entrepreneur in him.

Following a brief career in criminal justice, we discovered the assisted living for the elderly, and his path was changed.

Nearly 20 years ago, after working at two companies in the industry, he co-founded Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country.

Under his leadership as CEO, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 2,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 25,000 residents.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why you need to believe in yourself as an entrepreneur (but not be stubborn)
The 3 pillars that became the foundation of Aegis
Why you should branch out into other businesses (and markets)

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My guest today has had a burning desire to start and grow businesses since he was in grade school. Then a few years ago, we stumbled across and idea that was just too good of an opportunity to pass up.

After doing some preliminary research and searching for reasons to NOT start, so he did and he ounded Momentous, the highest-quality protein powder available on the market, period.

This is a fascinating conversation about his journey from founding this company to heading to Harvard to get a degree, and later dropping out of Harvard to jump-in full-time as the CEO of Momentous.

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My guest today started his first "real" business almost 15 years ago at the age of 21 and equipped with a stack of homemade flyers and his Mom's SUV. This company is Junkluggers, a junk removal and dumpster rental company -- with a twist -- that contributes to the communities they serve and the environment by donating, recycling, and supporting local causes.

What started as a side hustle in 2004 has grown from a one-person show to an Inc. 5000 company serving 60 markets in 13 states. Since their inception, Junkluggers has also become an emerging franchise brand, with a quickly growing number of franchise partners opening around the country.

Josh Cohen and Junklugger have been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies for the past three years on the Inc. 5000 list and featured in many top media outlets including Inc, Huffington Post, Forbes, Kiplinger's, Franchise world, Esquire and more.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Avoiding overwhelm by trying to not do too many things yourself
Why working with business coaches has been crucial to Josh's success
The true value of utilizing an integrated marketing approach

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Josh Cohen.

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Back in 1997, my guest and his brother co-founded a small software company called Urchin. During the next 8 years, they grew their company and developed the software that later became Google Analytics.

In 2005, Urchin was acquired by Google, where Brett spent 9 1/2 years as the Director of Product Marketing for Chrome, Gmail, Docs, and Drive.

In 2014, he decided it was time to throw his hat back into the ring with another company, and became the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of PeerStreet, a platform for investing in real estate backed loans. He crafts the company's strategy, product and messaging.

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Brett Crosby.

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Back in 2013 Alex McClafferty was searching for an idea –– a project he could dive headfirst into and turn it into a business.

Then from California, he came across Dan Norris working away in Australia on a newly created service called WP Live Ninja. Alex loved the idea, and saw that Dan had $478/month in revenue and was struggling to acquire customers. So he reached out to Dan to see if he wanted to partner up -- and from this conversation WP Curve was born.

Alex and Dan ran with the idea and In 2013 and by 2015, they’d built a remote team around the world and grown revenue to $1MM annual recurring revenue. Then in December 2016, GoDaddy acquired WP Curve and Alex joined GoDaddy as the Director of Product Management, where he stayed until October of 2018.

Today, Alex has joined the ranks of the digitally nomadic as he travels the world with no set schedule or destination. While at the same time, he has started a private consulting company for CEOs looking to scale their productized companies the same way he did with WP Curve.

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Alex McClafferty.

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Barry Turner is a former competitive bodybuilder, but to American Gladiator fans he was known as “Cyclone.” As cool as that is, he's here today because he has built a successful business, sold it, bought back half of it, and sold it again!

Along with his business partner, he helped create the baked nutrition category back in 1993 while eating after a workout – they asked “Why can’t we put the protein from this chicken breast… into that muffin?” This was the birth of Lenny and Larry's.

They didn't have a business plan or any experience, but that didn't stop Barry or his partner. They launched the company with only $1,400 doing almost everything themselves to get rolling -- right down to designing their iconic logo. Gold’s Gym was its first client.

Today, Lenny and Larry’s products are available almost anywhere you can buy food -- from Walmart to Whole Foods, and Target to Publix.

The effect of Lenny and Larry's products have rippled across the natural foods space. Protein-infused snacks are everywhere as consumers are beginning to understand the importance of high-quality protein to their overall health and nutrition.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Finding an idea and taking immediate action
Enjoying the chaos around you
Why it's better to show someone than to tell them

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Barry Turner.

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In today's episode, we talk to the founder of Aweber, the company that invented what we now know as autoresponder emails. Tom Kulzer founded Aweber back in 1998 and has since bootstrapped the company from a side hustle into a team of 100 employees and more than 120,000 users worldwide.

In this conversation we discuss the invention of email autoresponders, poking holes in your beliefs, and never accepting what is presented to you as the best solution to a problem.

Much of Aweber's impressive growth can be attributed to their six core values that have become the foundation of everything they do. These core values are:

Create remarkable experiences.

Anyone can say they’re remarkable. But how many companies will, say, knock your socks off with awesome email marketing... and then send you a new pair of socks in the mail?

Execute with passion.

There’s a lot that goes into creating remarkable experiences. Once they commit to a project that enables them better help customers, their team is quick to plan and execute with passion.

Foster respect and cooperation.

Aweber has created and nourished a culture of respect and cooperation. It doesn’t come from policy, it comes from treating people like people – the way everyone should be treated. Teams openly collaborate to solve problems and work together to make sure their service is the best it can be.

Listen to what people say about us. Invite feedback.

Throughout AWeber, every team has their own way of incorporating customer feedback on a daily basis – and that helps the entire team to decide what feature, marketing channel, or product to focus on next.

They believe that every team member’s opinion matters and they encourage everyone to share feedback and listen to suggestions from one another.

Learn. Educate. Innovate.

Being the company who invented autoresponder emails, Aweber know all about innovation and they aim to keep it at the forefront of their thinking.

Constant education is a big part of that. They encourage team members to keep learning by attending events and conferences or continuing formal education in their field.

Don't take ourselves too seriously. Have fun!

As serious as Aweber is about helping people succeed with using email, they strongly believe it’s all about loving what you do, and having fun while doing it.

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Tom Kulzer.

Paul Jarvis is a veteran of the online tech world, and over the years has had such corporate clients as Microsoft, Yahoo, Mercedes-Benz, Warner Music, and even Shaquille O'Neal.

Today, he teaches online courses, writes, and runs several software businesses, his latest being a simple and privacy-based website analytics platform called Fathom. Plus, he does all of this from his home on an island on the West Coast of Canada.

His latest project is his brand new book Company of One, your official guide to building around the idea that staying small and avoiding growth can be more durable and even more enjoyable.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why you should constantly be challenging the ideas of others
When is enough finally enough?
Understanding success as a personal metric that can (and should) change

Now, let's hack...

Paul Jarvis.

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What if you could run a successful software company with your significant other, have you are your team of 30 people work just 32 hours per week, build houses on the side, and be a loving and caring parent?

Natalie Nagele has done just that. For the past 14 years, she has been the co-founder and CEO of Wildbit. Wildbit is the parent software company of Beanstalk, Postmark, Conveyor, and Deploybot which they sold in 2017.

Wildbit builds software that enables developers to get out of the weeds and focus on what they do best -- which is to design, code, and ship brilliant software.

In this conversation we discuss:

Why focusing on your team is more vital than focusing on your products - How to solve really big pain points for a really small audience - Making space to enable your team to get into deep work

Now, let's hack...

Natalie Nagele.

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Jacqui Ma got a business degree and worked in the manufacturing industry for a couple of years, then went back to school to study Industrial design.

She began her career designing products such as medical equipment and furniture before getting into luggage design –– which then lead to designing all types of bags. Since then she has worked for PUMA and consulted to Amazon Fashion.

During all of this she was living above a bike shop in east London and is a cyclist. When she saw a gap in the market for fashion inspired bike bags. So she wanted to design something that women cyclists would appreciate.

After designing prototypes and setting up manufacturing in China, Jacqui founded Goodordering with a desire to create and a successful crowdfunding campaign.

In this conversation, we discuss

Using your bosses as early business and growth mentors
How vulnerability can drive the foundations of your business
Finding and harnessing the entrepreneurial mindset in the most unlikely places

Now, let's hack...

Jacqui Ma.

To put FIN to work for you for free, go to: https://fin.com/hack My guest today graduated from Yale Law school, spent some time working at a London law firm before deciding that she wanted to start her own business. During this same time, her husband began taking photos of weddings on the side. That was 12 years ago, and they have scaled from one-off wedding photography to being named top wedding photographers by vogue magazine. In this conversation we discuss: Taking (calculated) risks to accomplish your goals Why you need to look around and see what everyone else in your market is doing How to set monthly, yearly, and five year goals Now, let's hack... Mary Marantz.

Discover.bot a digital space for bot developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn from one another, share stories, and move the conversation forward. New to bots? Get started with their Beginner's Guide. My guest today started his first business in 1999 out of the library in his college. From this original venture and $5000 in startup money, he has built his original idea into Millman Multimedia, the umbrella that encompasses five companies and 350 employees. This is a fascinating conversation obout growing and scaling, the constancy of change, and bringing production in-house to grow and optimize your processes. Now, let's hack... Ryan Millman.

Discover.bot's a digital space for bot developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn from one another, share stories, and move the conversation forward. New to bots? Get started with their Beginner's Guide. To redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit, go to LinkedIn.com/hack. That's LinkedIn.com/hack for your free $100 ad credit. My guest today is a small business advocate, mergers and acquisitions expert, and an entrepreneur. Back in 2012, she founded the Wine Education Institute, which she build until 2015. Then she became the co-founder of MOD Assistants a shared personal, business and virtual assistant service. After successfully starting and selling a second business, Jessica decided to share her guidance and insight with other entrepreneurs by co-founding Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado. As co-owner and President, she leads her team with strategic direction and growth initiatives. Now, let's hack... Jessica Fialkovich.

Discover.bot a digital space for bot developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn from one another, share stories, and move the conversation forward. New to bots? Get started with their Beginner's Guide Tibor Laczay is truly disrupting and transforming an industry fighting to retain its hold on the market -- and losing the battle. In 2013 with his wife and co-founder, they started in their garage with no outside funding of any sort and created what is now Zenni optical. If you are a glasses wearing individual like myself, then you've heard of and possibly purchased a pair of glasses or two from Zenni. Their growth has been staggering. As they celebrate 15 years in business, they are also celebrating selling 24 million pairs of glasses worldwide -- at a rate of 15,000 per day. What started in their garage, now has its headquarters in Novato, Calfornia, with nearly 1,000 employees worldwide -- including one of the largest end-to-end manufacturing facilities in the world. In this conversation we discuss: Why disruption is inevitable and you can't stop innovation How to ignore your competition (and leave them trailing behind) Why you should forget the money and follow an extreme passion Now, let's hack... Tibor Laczay.

To put FIN to work for you for free, go to: https://fin.com/hack To redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit, go to LinkedIn.com/HACK. My guest today is process-oriented entrepreneur from a small town up here in Ontario. Just over two years ago she was working for a cool startup in Toronto, but became tired of the hustle of the city. To deal with this, she moved to Collingwood, a small ski resort town and began looking for work. Her search introduced her to Jon, who has changed from employer to co-founder of their new venture called Content Refined, a content marketing service company. Now, let's hack... Madeleine Taylor.

To save on your next domain, visit https://Hover.com/hack Jon Ferrara is an entrepreneur and pioneer in customer management software. He is best known as the co-founder of GoldMine Software. Him a a business partner started Goldmine in 1990, grew it to $25 million in annual revenue in 1999 when it was acquired for $83 million. He took a brief retirement before jumping back into building products. He is currently the founder of Nimble, an award-winning social sales, and marketing CRM for individuals and teams. In this conversation, we discuss: Why you need to sell people a better version of themselves Using social media and strategic content sharing to scale your business The 3 P's Purpose Plan: Passion, Purpose, Plan Now, let's hack... Jon Ferrara.

Today's sponsor is Linkdin. To redem a FREE 100 dolar Linkdin Ad Credit, go to: https://linkdin.com/hack Today's guest is an internationally recognized SEO expert who's worked with companies like Disney, Apple, and IBM. His name is Brian Dean, and he is the founder of Backlinko, an SEO blog launched in late 2012. Brian has grown Backlinko from 0 to over 180,000 visitors a month. In short, this guys knows how to get stuff ranked in Google. Here's the story behind the episode... Back in July, after studying Brian and his articles for months, I began implementing what he teaches. During the past three months, I've published just three articles, and traffic has gone up a staggering 181% as of this recording. I want you to have access to this process too. In this episode, we are going to hear Brian walkthrough his exact process for publishing content and getting it to rank number one in Google. Seriously, from Brian's process for getting topic ideas, straight through to publishing and beyond. In addition to this episode, head over to the blog and check out the complementary article called How to Get on the First Page of Google. You can find it at https://HacktheEntrepreneur.com/google All right, now let's get into the interview with Brian Dean of Backlinko.

To save on your next domain, visit Hover After nearly 500 interviews, it's great to have a guest on the show with a business unlike any other guest I've had. My guest today, Stephen Solomon, and a partner got started in business when they bought the now famous Tampa Bay Comic Convention for just $5,000. Today, he is the co-founder of Imaginarium, the company behind the Tampa Bay Indiana, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Michigan Comic Conventions. This conversation took place the week after their inaugural Indiana Comic Convention where they saw an attendance of 55,000 people over the weekend. During this conversation, we discuss: The drive and hustle required to succeed in the cut-throat comic convention industry Early expansion – it's pitfalls and growth strategies The true value of learning as you go Now, let's hack... Stephen Solomon.

LinkedIn Marketing Solutions: Every day, over 500 million professionals engage with content on LinkedIn, and chances are, your future customers are among them! To redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit, go to LinkedIn.com/HACK. Today's guest began his career as a partner at The Collective Management Group, where he helped grow the business into one of the world's largest music management firms. Then in 2011, he moved into the YouTube space as the co-founder of Studio71. As global CEO of Studio71, he leads the most engaged digital network on YouTube with 1,300 channels driving 7 billion views a month. Studio71 works with top creators including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Lilly Singh, Rhett & Link, Hannah Hart and Roman Atwood. In this conversation, we discuss: Holding opinions firmly (until something changes your mind) Where the rubber meets the road for a global media company How to create great videos Now, let's hack... Reza Izad.

Get 15% of your next site, go to WordPress Back in 2010, my guest and a friend, started to build guides about online bingo with the goal of ranking them in Google. They spent two years figuring out SEO and affiliate marketing before going full-time in this venture. By 2012 they had reached some significant numbers but they wanted to build something real – a company with lots of employees – but they had no idea how to do that. Let's just say they figured it out. On the 11th of February 2016, my guests 28th birthday, his company went public in Sweden and he made €15 million that day. In early 2018, he started a new company by spending $1,000,000 on a new domain – Great.com – and he aims to build the next generation of charity by making as much money as possible and giving it all away. In this conversation we discuss: - Why you don't need a plan (but you do need a vision) - Focusing on execution over contemplation - The journey from professional poker player to affiliate marketing expert Now, let's hack... Erik Bergman.

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Grab your next domain at https://hover.com/hack Go to https://LinkedIn.com/hack to redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit. Stanley Meytin is the founder and Creative Director at True Film Production, a New York City-based video production company that creates videos for businesses and brands all over the world. What started with a first sale for just $300, has grown into a video production company with seven locations across the country from New York to San Francisco. Stanley's story is one on purpose and impact, resilience and humility. Now, let's hack... Stanley Meytin.

Get 15% of your next site, go to WordPress Heini Zachariassen sees himself as an operating entrepreneur who loves building ideas into international businesses. Heini is the founder of Vivino, what began as a simple app for wine lovers has become the world's most popular wine community – just this month celebrating the 100 millionth rating submitted to Vivino by the community. Back in July 2009, when the idea for Vivino was born, there were already 600+ wine apps in the app store -- but this is no way distracted or discouraged Heini from creating Vivino within this busy market. In this episode we discuss: Why you need to become semi-obsessed with your ideas Your job as a founder is to see your business as a layer cake (and fully understand each of the unique layers) Why Heini believes the product side of your business is the most crucial to your success Now, let's hack... Heini Zachariassen.

Grab your next domain at https://hover.com/hack Jessica Honegger is the intrinsically motivated founder and co-ceo of Noonday Collection. Jessica has done everything from midwifery in Bolivia to flipping homes in Austin, TX, and earning herself a Masters in Education. In 2010, a trip to Rwanda became the spark that ignited her to start Noonday Collection, the world’s most successful fair trade jewelry business. Noonday Collection partners with 28 Artisan Businesses in 12 countries, as well as over 1,700 Ambassadors—independent business owners who sell Noonday’s products at Trunk Shows across the US. Jessica is also the author of a brand new book called Imperfect Courage. Now, let's hack... Jessica Honegger.

To get your first domain name name for 10% off go to Hover.com/hack Emily Hirsh has the unique ability of being able to stay super focused on the end goal -- and in the past few years this has enabled her to build an impressive business. Emily started her career as a virtual assistant at a Facebook ad agency and fell in love with the to process of customer acquisition via social media. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Emily Hirsh Inc, a Facebook ad agency that is growing at a super impressive rate. In this conversation we discuss: The three steps to killing it with Facebook ads Why marketing is just data (and what that means for your business growth) How to find your first client (even with no money) Now, let's hack... Emily Hirsh.

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To put FIN to work for you for free, go to: https://fin.com/hack My guest today is the founder and CEO of Muscle For Life and Legion Athletics. Back in 2013, he began writing about fitness and nutrition on MuscleForLife.com, and what started as a blog has transformed into a company growing rapidly with a team of 20 employees and contractors. A year ofter starting Muscle For Life, and not wanting to promote junk products to his audience, he started up a supplement company called Legion Athletics. The flagship (top of funnel) for this entire enterprise is his now bestselling books Bigger, Leaner, Stronger, and it's sister version Thinner, Leaner, Stronger. In this conversation we discuss: How two books drive a multi-million dollar business Why and how to find your laser focus The price to pay for success (and determining if you are willing to pay it) Now, let's hack... Mike Matthews.

To save on your next domain, visit https://Hover.com/hack To get 15% of your next site, go to https://WordPress.com/hack At the age of 39, my guest, Weldon Long, found himself walking out of prison after seven years and living in a homeless shelter -- this was 15 years ago. He spent the next six months knocking on door after door trying to land a job, with zero experience. Finally, a small HVAC company in Colorado gave him a shot and it changed the course of his life -- he stayed with this company for 18 months learning the art of sales and running a small business. Then he made his move and started his own HVAC company. Over the next five years, he grew this business to $20 million in sales before selling the business. He is now a NY Times bestselling author, speaker, and sales trainer. During this fast-moving conversation, we discuss: How to determine what you really want out of life and business Why the biggest mistake you can make is not focussing on the right things Why all businesses are sales companies Now, let's hack... Weldon Long.

Ernie Bray is a 6-time Inc 5000 CEO, 2x Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" Semi-Finalist, and the cofounder of AutoClaims Direct. Founded in 2003, AutoClaims direct has grown to a 8-figure virtual claims technology company that has processed nearly $4 billion in collision losses. He truly lives the entrepreneur lifestyle and spends a lot of time focusing on optimization in health, fitness, and work. In this conversation we discuss: The struggles with leaving the working world behind to start your own business How to set up a morning routine that enables you to get more done Why the victory is ALWAYS in the journey Now, let's hack... Ernie Bray.

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Go to https://LinkedIn.com/hack to redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit. Christian Hageseth is a cannabis entrepreneur. Hefinished college in 1992 and just one year later he started his first company and has been going strong ever since. During the next decade, he started companies in real estate and ice cream -- always looking for a void in the marketplace where he could build a successful business. In 2009, he founded Green Man Cannabis just one day after Colorado legalized the production and sale of medical and recreational cannabis. What began as a 5,000 square foot growing operation has scaled to 130,000 square feet of production today. Late 2017, he founded One Cannabis, a franchisor of retail marijuana stores. In this conversation we discuss: Using meditation to stay focused and on top of your game Finding and capitalizing on gaps in the marketplace Christian's fear of living a vanilla life Now, let's hack... Christian Hageseth.

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Go to https://LinkedIn.com/hack to redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit. Charles Manning is the founder and CEO of Kochava, a technology company integrated into more than 3,500 networks and publishers and is trusted by the biggest companies in mobile gaming, news and media, and consumer goods. Back in 2007, he founded PLAYXPERT which started as a gaming technology platform. After licensing the PLAYXPERT technology to Razer, Charles built a team that focused its time on building engagement platforms for entrepreneurs and agencies. For nearly 20 years Charles has been creating technology and building companies around them. He began his career at Oracle, and later held executive and C-Level positions at M-Code, Managed Objects, and PLAYXPERT. In this conversation we discuss: What it's like to start a side hustle before side hustles were a thing Why Charles 'felt behind' when starting his first company (and how he overcame this feeling) The marketing and business strategy behind xChng.io (and how it is paying off) Now, let's hack ... Charles Manning.

Kamila Gornia began her career as a social media and email marketing strategist before going out on her own. For the past four years, she has been running and growing Kamila Social, an online marketing agency, and more recently Heart Behind Hustle, where she helps coaches and generate leads and get more clients. Heart Behind Hustle is a movement of incredible coaches and experts who have a bold vision for their lives and businesses. We are driven to help entrepreneurs become leaders, innovators, and creators who grow their revenue. We know that the more authentic you are in your own work, the bigger your impact grows, and this ripple effect changes the world. HHB maintains a focus on coaches and experts who want to grow their online business – such as life coaches, love coaches, relationship coaches, health coaches, marketing consultants, course creators, and more. In this conversation we discuss: Going after it (and the ability to create a plan) How to start a coaching business Why you don't want to sell the plane, you want to sell the destination Now, let's hack ... Kamila Gornia.

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To redeem your free $100 LinkedIn ad credit, go to https://LinkedIn.com/hack. Get your 5-photo free trial right now, go to http://Twenty20.com/hack I was introduced to my guest today way back in 1998 or 1999. Just prior to that, in 1996, he had started a part-time mail order business out of his bedroom in Cleveland, Ohio -- this mail order business eventually became Microcosm Publishing an independent publisher and distributor. During the past 20+ years, Microcosm has relocated to Portland, and grew significantly with countless ups and downs and changes in the way books are sold and consumed. Then in his 30s, my guest was diagnosed with Autism. Through all of this he's learned a lot of what and what not to do, so he put it down in a book called Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life and Business with Asperger's. In this conversation, we discuss what it means to grow up in punk rock, why you should plan forward, and understanding what the emotional payoff is for your customers. Now, let's hack... Joe Biel.

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If you're looking to positively inspire your audience on social media or on your blog, you'll want to use engaging, fresh photos that are unique. Visit Twenty20.com/hack today for your 5-photo free trial. Convertkit: If you're ready to get started, for as little as $29/month, visit HacktheEntrepreneur.com/convert today and get your first month free. My guest today is a former aeronautical engineer turned (self-proclaimed) lazy entrepreneur. Back in 2012, she gave up her engineering career and start Hipster Investments, a boutique real estate investment referral company, and has been building this company ever since. Besides being a huge advocate for lifestyle design, she also loves to fly planes, and travel the world. Now, let's hack... Ali Boone.

My guest today spent the first two years out of college in investment banking and four years in private equity. During this time he lanched called WallstreetOasis.com, a forum-based site for investment bankers and those who wanted to become investment bankers -- this was in 2006. He spent the first few years running the site on the side, but in 2008 he went full-time into Wallstreet Oasis. Today, he has built a core team of 10 employees and they receive over 1,000,000 visitors every month. In this conversation, we discuss monetization stratgies, the lonliness of business, and the launch strategy behind a successful forum. Now, let's hack... Patrick Curtis.

My guest is the co-founder and CEO of CoSchedule where he leads the amazing team that is building the worlds #1 marketing calendar. CoSchedule began in 2013 as an idea on a flight between Atlanta and North Dakota. Less than a year an a half later, they had received $500k in seed funding and acquired their first 5,000 customers. This growth seems staggering until you hear my guest talk about his 10x Marketing Formula and how he focuses on 10x not 10% projects. 10x Marketing Formula is also the name of his brand new book. Now, let's hack... Garrett Moon.

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Smart Marketer. In the past six years, they have grown to a team of 15 and he his thought by many to be the leading eCommerce expert in the world. He is also the co-founder and CMO of Boom!, the world's first pro-age cosmetic line for every generation. In addition to this, he is the founder of Zipify, a Shopify app-creation company. Now, let's hack... Ezra Firestone.

My guest today spent the early part of her career as a computer programmer working -- but she felt like she never quite fit into the corporate life. In 2007, after stumbling across the idea of working as a virtual assistant, she decided to become a VA. After six months of working full-time and also running her VA business, she took the leap and quit her day job. Then in 2014, she transitioned into digital marketing and launch consulting. Now, let's hack... Tamara Baranova.

Brian Scudamore of O2E Brands is anything but ordinary. He dropped out of high school and talked his way into college only to drop out again. Finally, Brian Scudamore decided to take his last $700 and start 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Having built this company into a multi-million dollar home services empire, he is now passionate about empowering other small business owners to take the lead in their own companies. He is the founder of O2E Brands, the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1- Day Painting, You Move Me, and Shack Shine. They are leaders in customer experience, innovation and franchise development with a combined revenue of $215M. Now, let's hack!

Brian Scudamore O2E Brands In this 31-minute episode Brian Scudamore and I discuss: - Putting your vision for the future in writing and setting it into motion - The concept of “entrypreneurship and how Brian works to help people grow as entrepreneurs - The value of identifying your weaknesses and being “WTF (willing to fail!) - Revolutionizing an ordinary business and making it exceptional - The importance of weathering the storms of entrepreneurship

PJ Taei is forward-thinking and confident tech entrepreneur. After spending a couple years as a network technician before ventured out on his own and started a web hosting company. Over the next 14 years, he grew WebNet Hosting until it was acquired in 2016. Then he started Uscreen, a video platform that enables content owners to launch their own streaming service. They now have over 1000 customers including ToysRus, Wanderlust, and Zumba. During this conversation, we discuss how business is one big puzzle, believing in yourself, and listening to your customers. Now, let's hack... PJ Taei.

If you ever felt apprehension when getting started putting your thoughts and ideas out into the world, then this conversation is for you. Today's guest was originally on the show back in 2014 when we discussed entrepreneurship as an artistic process. Since that interview, he has moved from Chicago to Medellin, Colombia, as he goes all-in on the artistic side of entrepreneurship. In this conversation, we go deep in his new book The Heart to Start, the true value of documenting our processes and journeys, and the three type of revenue. Now, let's go deep with ... David Kadavy.

Seven months ago, Jake Jorgovan was in the unenviable position that many of us have found ourselves in at one point or another -- lots of ideas that seemed great at the start and an equal number that had to be shutdown for one reason or another. He'd had a lot of success with consulting over the years, but he wanted to build something bigger. Then he came up with another big idea and on July 15, 2017 he sent the first email pitching a new Linkedin outreach service called Lead Cookie. Now, just seven months later they have grown from the first email to a team of 19 full-time employees and generating $43k in monthly recurring revenue. Now, let's hack... Jake Jorgovan.

Today we are going deep with a friend of mine, Chris Ducker, and his brand new book Rise of the Youpreneur. I first met Chris four years ago in the Philippines, and a masterminding session at that time was the inception point for me starting Hack the Entrepreneur. Chris' new book Rise of the Youpreneur: The Definitive Guide to Becoming the Go-To Leader in Your Industry and Building a Future-Proof Business. In this conversation, we answer a bunch of questions to help you move ahead in your business, such as: How big of an audience do we need to start selling? You’ve developed an audience, now how do you figure out what to sell? What about someone who struggles with selling? Now, let's go deep with... Chris Ducker.

Adam Witty is an author, speaker, and publishing entrepreneur. Back in 2005, from a spare bedroom in his house he started Advantage Media Group. Over the past 12 years, Advantage has grown from that bedroom to an international publishing company that has helped over 1,000 busy professionals publish their books. In 2016, Advantage launched a historic partnership with Forbes, to create ForbesBooks, a business book publisher for top business leaders. During this conversation we discuss emotional resilience, comparing down rather than up, and going from self-employed to entrepreneur. Now, let's hack... Adam Witty.

Mike Kafka is a quarterback in the NFL, playing last season for the Minnesota Vikings and is currently a free-agent. He is enrolled at the university of Miami School of Business and is an entrepreneur to watch out for. Not one to take it easy in the off-season, my guest founded and oversees operations, product development, marketing and sales of Roo Outdoor, a lifestyle outdoor apparel company. Using his network and connections from his day job as a professional athlete, my guest has grown Roo Outdoor at an exciting rate. Now, let's hack... Mike Kafka.

Troy Dean is former voice over artist, marketer, and online entrepreneur. After spending nine years as a WordPress plugin developer and consultant, he noticed a gap in the WordPress market, and he aimed to fill it. In 2013, he co-founded WP Elevation, which has since become the world's largest business accelerator devoted to helping WordPress consultants build their businesses. From a simple idea, they have grown to a team of 15 with a healthy community forum and live events throughout the year. Now, let's hack... Troy Dean.

He is the founder and CEO of Triple R Marketing, where him and his team help clients become leaders in their industries, by utilizing his 20 plus years experience in sales and marketing. In this conversation we discuss understanding the true value of relationships, why windshields are larger than rear view mirrors, and why your business doesn't nee to be everywhere. Now, let's hack... Matt Ruedlinger.

Diana Dyer is an independent financial advisor and founder of Triumph Capital. Diana has been in the financial services industry for nearly twelve years and she have been recognized as one of the top 30 financial advisors in Canada for five consecutive years. Triumph Capital is a financial planning and advisory firm created to give young professionals access to unbiased, independent, and accessible resources when it comes to financial literacy and planning. Their mission is simple: they aim to democratize finance. Most recently Diana was featured as one FLARE Magazine's Top 100 Women to Watch. Now, let's hack... Diana Dyer.

Warren Hogarth started out with a PhD in chemical engineering and moved onto receiving his MBA from Harvard Business School. Then in 2008, he became a partner at the #1 VC firm in the world, Sequoia Capital, where he spent the next eight years as lead investor and a board member for billion dollar companies. And then he walked away from it. He is now the co-founder and CEO of Empower, an app that helps entrepreneurs and side hustlers stay on top of their finances. This is a fascinating conversation about keeping an open mind about the future, how chance favors the prepared mind, and maniacally prioritizing your days. Now, let’s hack… Warren Hogarth.

Kristen Zhivago started her first business with her husband in 1979. Since then she hasn't rested. In fact, she spent nearly 35 years as a Revenue Coach for hundreds and hundreds of companies. During the past four years, she has co-founded Cloud Potential and Cloud Wise Academy, both of which she has now parted ways from. She is currently the founder of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing management company. Kristen is also the author of a new book called Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy. In this conversation, we discuss customer interviews, why customers buy, and being stoked. Now, let's hack... Kristen Zhivago.

Suuchi Ramesh is a former engineer and analytics consultant turned brilliant entrepreneur building an innovative company in a traditionally slow-moving industry. Suuchi is the founder of Suuchi Inc, a design & manufacturing partner for the most innovative, forward-thinking American fashion and apparel brands and Fortune 1000 companies. In addition to this, Suuchi Inc is proudly makes everything in USA and is women owned & the fast-growing team of over 100 is 70% women-operated. This is a fascinating conversation from the factory floor about why business is a team effort, using the software sales process to sell manufacturing, and how to hire a team of scrappers. Now, let’s hack… Suuchi Ramesh.

Kevin Kelly has been writing on the Internet since 1982 and Tim Ferris calls him the Most Interesting Man in the World. He has spent the past 40+ years living project to project, accomplishing some truly impressive feats in the process without ever attending college or university. From 1984 to 1990, Kevin Kelly was the publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Review. In 1993 he co-founded Wired magazine and served as its Executive Editor for the first seven years. He is now Senior Maverick for Wired. He is a co-founder and editor of the popular Cool Tools website. Kevin Kelly is also a world-renowned bestselling author of countless books, with his latest called The Inevitable. He is also the author of the viral Internet piece called 1,000 True Fans. Now, let’s hack… Kevin Kelly In this 46-minute episode Kevin Kelly and I discuss: The importance of asking the dumb questions and critiquing your own thoughts in writing Recognizing knowledge and information as a commodity Establishing your voice on the Internet and finding a niche audience Honoring the middle-ground between brick & mortar and Amazon.com Saying yes to the right ideas and learning to say no to the others The catch-22 of being successful and embracing failure The Show Notes KK.org 1,000 True Fans Books by Kevin Kelly Kevin on Twitter Jon on Twitter Dig this episode? Wait until you hear these... How The Pitch Podcast was Acquired by Gimlet Media | Josh Muccio Working Between Your Comfort and Panic Zones | Chris Altchek | Mic [Going Deep] on Scaling a Media Company | Nathan Chan | Foundr

Cavan Klinsky is an entrepreneur who loves programming, sports, business, and music. When he’s not working on his business, he is dreaming up project ideas, picking up heavy things, and eating sushi. When he was 14 years old he started CJK Web Design where he spent almost seven years building sites for local businesses and did pro bono work for charities. He accomplished all this while in high school and then college. He is now the co-founder and CTO of Healthie Inc, a software company making it easy for nutrition and wellness professionals to run their businesses. In this conversation, Jon and Cavan discuss doing things that don’t scale, breaking large problems into smaller tasks, and asking the question: how did they build this? Now, let’s hack… Cavan Klinsky.

Stephynie Malik is an active listener, strategist, and entrepreneur. For the past 16 years, she has been the founder of Malik Co, a management consulting firm working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. During a 16 year tenure building her company many things have changed, including herself and her goals. So this past November, my guest stepped down as leader Malik Co, and started a brand new company called Chique Speak. In this conversation, Stephynie Malik and Jon discuss the power of being a good listener, following your gut, and being honourable. Now, let’s hack… Stephynie Malik.

Michelle Green is a chef, cake decorator, super connector, and relentless entrepreneur. She began decorating cakes at 16 years old and spent countless years honing her skills. Then in 2004, she started her own bakery called Three Sweeties. During the next 10 years, she grew her business, began teaching and mentoring others, and eventually sold her bakery to move full-time into teaching and blogging. She now runs the popular blog, The Business of Baking, and I absolutely love how she sum’s up the blog’s philosophy so well with: Love yourself. Love your clients. Love your craft. Be grateful. Kick ass. (and do ALL of that with gratitude.) Now, let’s hack… Michelle Green.

Tara Gentile is a writer, community builder, and a brilliant entrepreneur. Back in 2008, an aggravating incident at work pushed her to decide to leave the job market and start building her own vision and business. Tara got her start with founding the premier website for promoting arts & crafts in Pennsylvania before moving on to creating an online publication called Scoutie Girl. For the past five years, my guest has been growing her now main business called CoCommercial a fluff-free social network for small business owners on a mission. In this episode we discuss, community building, content marketing for customer acquisition, and the journey from freelancer to entrepreneur. Now, let’s hack… Tara Gentile.

Aviv Shahar is an author, former air force pilot, and an entrepreneur. He has spent the past 17 years building his consulting business by helping senior executives at some of the world’s largest companies. The most impressive thing about his business is that 98% of his new client acquisition is based on referrals from previous clients — and yes, we dive into how he accomplishes this. He is also the author of a new book called Create New Futures. Now, let’s hack… Aviv Shahar.

Dave Asprey is a biohacker, author, nutritionist, Bulletproof Executive, and entrepreneur. He had some early adventures in internet commerce going way back to 1994. But he is most known as the founder of Bulletproof Executive, as well as the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet. He began blogging at BulletproofExec.com in early 2010 while holding an executive position at Trend Micro. In 2013, he left the corporate world and went all-in on becoming Bulletproof. The company bootstrapped itself into a global leader. In July 2015, they opened their first Bulletproof Cafe and raised $9 million in funding to the expand the Bulletproof Nutrition coffeeshops. He is also the host of the enormously successful Bulletproof Radio podcast. Now, let’s hack… Dave Asprey.

Kyle Gray is a writer and entrepreneur who helps businesses create a powerful storyline that drives sales, growth, and engagement. He has helped hundreds of startups and small businesses create scalable content marketing strategies. His book The Story Engine outlines his process for creating content that drives sales. He is currently the founder of The Story Engine, a productized business based on his methods and strategies. Now, let’s hack… Kyle Gray.

Syed Balkhi is one of the hardest working, smartest, and most successful entrepreneurs I have had the pleasure of speaking to. He was born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12. Without a social life due to his lack of English skills, he turned to the Internet and entrepreneurship. Today, at 25 years old, Syed Balkhi is an award-winning entrepreneur and has been recognized as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30. He is the owner of several 7-figure online businesses, and over 400 million people visit his websites annually. Syed Balkhi is the founder of WPBeginner, the world’s largest free WordPress resource site, and the co-founder of List25, OptinMonster, SoliloquyWP, ThemeLab, Envira Gallery, and WPForms. Now, let’s hack… Syed Balkhi In this 36-minute episode Syed Balkhi and I discuss: Creating written checklists and processes in order to be a better delegator How Syed recognized the need for a beginner-friendly WordPress resource site and transitioned from service-based to product-based business Finding the right partner, setting up equity, and not being greedy in the process Using customer feedback to help guide important changes in your business The Show Notes AwesomeMotive.com SyedBalkhi.com WPbeginner.com OptinMonster.com Syed on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Fiverr: Join the already millions of entrepreneurs who have built their business using Fiverr. Visit Fiverr.com/HTE and use the promo code HTE20 for 20% off your Fiverr purchase. Squarespace: Ready to start your new business? Make it stand it out. Get started with Squarespace. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code HACK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Dig this episode? Wait until you hear these... Making a Positive Dent in the World | Jeremy Choi | WPUP Becoming a Software Entrepreneur | Hani Mourra | Simple Press Plugins Building Something Out of Nothing | Carrie Dils

Visit HacktheEntrepreneur.com for full show notes, links, and special offers. My guest today is a professional experimenter, speaker, and entrepreneur. After a couple years working at Zappos and some major life circumstances, my guest suffered a nasty spell of life burnout back in 2012 and decided to redesign her life from the ground up. She spent the next year speaking around the world, podcasting, and writing. Then in August of 2016, she co-founded a business called Picture This Clothing — and it took off as a viral hit from the very first Tweet. Now let’s hack… Jaimee Newberry.

My guest today is a CEO, world traveler, and social entrepreneur. He is the founder of CloudFactory. Back in 2008 he and his wife went to Nepal for a two-week vacation — they ended up staying for six years. From training three young Nepali developers around one iMac, he has started and grown CloudFactory into 175 full-time staff and 2500+ part-time cloud workers on three continents. In this conversation, we discuss the ’land and expand’ strategy, scaling tech and people, and building a managed marketplace from scratch. Now, let’s hack… Mark Sears.

Emma Johnson is a former journalist, digital entrepreneur, and author of her brand new book — The Kick-Ass Single Mom. After 16 years of freelance writing, my she decided it was time to start blogging and voicing her thoughts and opinions. After three years of doing this on the side, she became the full-time blogger and entrepreneur behind WealthySingleMom.com. This is a great conversation about why women should be proud to like making money, learning to listen, and the entrepreneurial mindset. Now, let’s hack… Emma Johnson.

My guest today is Bobby Klinck, a Harvard educated lawyer turned online entrepreneur. After spending more than eight years working in large law firms and nearly three years as a criminal prosecutor for the United States Attorney’s Office, he decided that he could no longer work for someone else. This led to the formation of his own law firm Klinck LLC and begin self-identifying as an online entrepreneur whose area of expertise is law. In this conversation, we discuss morning routines, the three agreements every business needs, and becoming an online entrepreneur. Now, let’s hack… Bobby Klinck.

My guest today is the former business development manager of uTest, community advocate, and serial social entrepreneur. Back in 2014, she came up with the idea to build a platform to empower Community Managers around the world. Needing help with the tech side of things, she began the quest for a tech co-founder, which she found and they began planning, raising money, and building. Today, Mobilize serves as an online hub for over 1,000 communities and 1,000,000 members. This is a fascinating conversation where we discuss creating compelling reasons to buy, why everything has an element of community, and honing a vision. Now, let’s hack… Sharon Savariego.

Mike Trotzke is tech investor, advisor, and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and CEO of Cheddar, a billing platform built for developers. Since founding Cheddar in 2009, they have grown organically, and as of the summer of 2017, they’ve received their first funding round of $1.2 million. In this conversation, we discuss the power of partnerships, problem-solving as a skill set, and using persistence to deal with the ups and downs of running a business. Now, let’s hack… Mike Trotzke.

My guest today has jumped out of hundreds of planes, is an Ironman triathlete, and an entrepreneur. He started his career at America Online as a Senior News Editor. He helped to found the AOL Newsroom and spearheaded coverage of the Democratic and Republican 1996 conventions. He then started a PR firm called The Geek Factory. He then became the creator of Help a Reporter Out ("HARO"), a service for journalists which was acquired in 2010. He is now an international speaker and the creator of Faster Than Normal, a podcast and book to help people turbocharge their focus, productivity, and success. Now, let’ hack… Peter Shankman.

My guest today is a CEO, he’s insanely focused, and is a brilliant entrepreneur. He started his career working for some fast-growing startups — in a few years he went from BrickHouse Security, BabyAge, and onto Bonobos. Almost five years ago, he co-founded BounceX and has scaled at an incredible pace to now running a team of 270 people. This is a fascinating conversation about how to hustle and acquire your first customers, drunk tests for employees, and understanding frustration zero. Now, let’s hack… Ryan Urban.

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur, product evangelist, and combat-decorated Air Force pilot. He started his career in the Air Force before moving into software and entrepreneurship back in the ‘90s, when he co-founded Trio Development, which was acquired by Apple. He is now the co-founder and CEO of Smartling, a translation software and service company helping ambitious brands access more markets. In this conversation, we discuss cocktail entrepreneurs, why everybody’s job is marketing and sales, and why every team needs a leader. Now, let’s hack… Jack Welde.

My guest today is Mike Faith of Headsets.com, which has over 943,722 customers. My guest started Headsets.com in 1997 when he couldn't find a supplier with a good selection of headsets, fast shipping, or good product support. My guest says he is fanatic about giving customer love; so much so that every package the company ships includes a Tootsie Roll. He is also the Founder of www.Reservedinners.com, a not-for-profit organization, which offers a dining with celebrities experience, and aims to raise money for the honored celebrity guests favorite cause. Now, let's hack... Mike Faith of headsets.com. In this 32-minute episode Mike Faith of Headsets.com and I discuss: The true value of having a powerful desire to succeed Learning when the business you have is a lifetime business Why you should constantly be reading books and learning Mastering the art of delegation Assigning the right person to the right project The Show Notes Headsets MikeFaith.com Mike on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: https://Typeform.com/hack

Today’s guest left Australia 25 years ago to become a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Today, he lives in Canada and is the founder and senior partner at Box of Crayons, a company that helps organizations do less good work and more great work. What started 15 years ago as a one-person show, has grown into a thriving team of 20+ people seeing exponential growth. He’s also the author of several books, including The Wall Street Journal Bestseller, The Coaching Habit. Now, let’s hack… Michael Bungay Stanier.

My guest today is a speaker, a bestselling and award-winning writer, brand consultant, and an entrepreneur.

She became an answer to a Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy question after being fired from her job as a web designer for blogging stories involving her colleagues. My guest is now the Founder of and professional blogger at Dooce. She has been a part of the internet writing community for 14 years and has worked to create targeted content for global brands, including Ford, Nintendo, and Clorox. She is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller, It Sucked and then I Cried. Now let's hack... Heather Armstrong. In this 32-minute episode Heather Armstrong and I discuss: How her blog caused her to lose her job Why you need to pay very close attention to your audience The benefits of blogging far outweigh the negatives Moving from blogging to consulting international brands The Show Note Dooce.com HeatherArmstrong.com Heather's Books Heather on Twitter Jon on Twitter

After spending the first 15 years as a graphic designer and growing her own agency, today’s guest decided it was time for a challenge — and a change. Twenty years after falling in love with rum during a trip to India, she and her husband decided to see if they could turn that love of rum into a business. At this moment, Montanya Distillers was born. Flash forward eight years and Montanya produces three rums, is distributed in forty-four states and seven countries and has won countless international awards. In this conversation, we discuss being a female distiller in a male-dominated industry, building your wings on the way down, and not being constrained by what other people think. Now, let’s hack… Karen Hoskin.

Garrett Gunderson is an author, entrepreneur, and continuous debunker of financial myths. Garrett is the founder and Chief Wealth Architect at The Wealth Factory, which empowers its members to build sustainable wealth through financial efficiency and organization leading to clarity, peace of mind and financial confidence. In this conversation, we talk about Killing Sacred Cows, adding value and getting paid for it, and getting really, really good at hiring. Now, let’s hack… Garrett Gunderson.

My guest today is a former national journalist turned PR guy and a story obsessive entrepreneur. Back in 2010, along with his wife, they started Arc Seven Communications, a PR agency focused on the health care industry. With their agency running smoothly, he wanted to help entrepreneurs and startups tell their story. So they created Class:PR to democratize PR and help businesses tell their stories. I this conversation, we discuss how to write a press release, the value of perseverance, and paying attention to the details. Now, let’s hack… Alistair Clay.

My guest today started his current business while still in college, and after struggling for three years with hardly any growth his determination is finally paying off. He is the co-founder of Interact quiz builder. This year alone, it looks like the sacrifices required to build a business are paying off, as they have seen a 300% jump in growth and are anticipating 500% by the end of the year. In this conversation, we talk about finding a coach, how to choose your marketing channels, and being relentless. Now, let’s hack… Josh Haynam.

In 2009, my guest co-founded and was Director of Analytics at Loudpixel, a successful social analytics company. After many successful years, she realized it wasn’t quite what she wanted to be doing, so she made a change. Today my guest is an independent wedding and lifestyle photographer. In a market that most people struggle to start a business in, my guest has managed to build a business to where she works part-time and makes a full-time income. This allows her time to spend with her 1-year old daughter. She also runs an interview podcast series for photographers called Photo Field Notes and teaches in Michigan State University’s Advertising Department. Now, let’s hack… Allie Siarto. In this 35-minute episode Allie Siarto and I discuss: The need to take calculated risks in business and life Brushing off failures and embarrassment (and how your biggest embarrassment can help you) How putting your goals out to the world can help fulfill them Finding what makes you happy and building a business to suit that Why you should do things before you are ready

https://hacktheentrepreneur.com/convert My guest today is an author, teacher, and the founder of Convertkit. In 2013, he launched Convertkit, email marketing to professional bloggers. He spent a couple years trying to get traction and dealing with friends telling him to give up and try another product. Convert kit now has serious traction with a team of 28 fully distributed employees and over $500k in monthly recurring revenue. In this conversation, we discuss paying attention to things that don’t scale, user onboarding, and teaching everything you know. Now, let’s hack… Nathan Barry.

My guest today is an author, speaker, and coach with one goal: Help your business be better off than it was before you found him. He is working to accomplish this goal in several ways: One, he sends a daily marketing tip to his newsletter. Two, he has written three books. And One, he sends a daily marketing tip to his newsletter. Two, he has written three books. And three, he coaches freelancers in the craft of marketing and selling. This is a super fun conversation that covers positioning, the sunk cost fallacy, and evaluating new business ideas. Now, let’s hack… Kai Davis.

My guest today has gone from a sales position in the concrete industry to running a successful eCommerce business from his home office. Back in 2009, while still working in the construction industry, my guest decided to start a website called ConcreteHelper.com. His plan was to help the industry, and in turn, help his career. Instead, he realized he hated his job. Fast forward to today, and my guest is running a successful Amazon FBA company and has published an extremely useful journal and goals tracking book called The Sweet Ass Journal. In this episode, we discuss morning routines, online arbitrage, and habit tracking. Now, let’s hack… Heath Armstrong.

My guest today is the founder of School Spirit Vending. But he wasn’t always an entrepreneur. He spent the first nine years of his career as an Air Force pilot before entering the corporate world. Despite being a top performer, he had a long-term desire to start his own business and be his own boss. After a random conversation with a friend about the gumball machines his family owned, the seed was planted for what would eventually become School Spirit Vending. School Spirit Vending started with a single gumball machine, and now spans the United States with hundreds of locations run by a small army of franchisees. Now, let’s hack… Matt Miller.

Today’s guest is a podcaster, coach, and currently the founder of two successful companies. Back in 2010, he brought Pure Bookkeeping to life in Canada, and they have recently grown and expanded into the US. Pure Bookkeeping is a system for helping bookkeepers manage, grow, and scale their businesses. He is also the co-founder of eCircle Academy, where he helps coaches and consultants grow their businesses. He is also the host of the Thought Leaders podcast. Now, let’s hack… Michael Palmer.

My guest today is the founder, host, and executive producer of The Pitch podcast. Earlier this year, The Pitch podcast was acquired by Gimlet Media and is currently publishing its second season. Back in 2011, when my guest was still in college, he started an online iPad and iPhone repair company called iHeart Repair. After growing it rapidly for three years, my guest sold the business to MTechRepair. In this conversation, we discuss the value of cold emailing, why follow-up is essential, and deciding whether to push ahead or quit. Now, let’s hack… Josh Muccio.

My guest today sold his first business at just 15 years old, and spent the past 41 years building, growing, and selling countless others — both his own and for clients. He is currently the founder and CEO of Zero Limits Ventures, a small and middle market Mergers and Acquisitions Firm. In this conversation, we discuss how to understand what drives the value of a business, why an exit strategy is more about the strategy than the exit, and spinning up an area of expertise. Now, let’s hack… Steve Little.

Landon Ray of OntraPort is a serial entrepreneur. He has unparalleled perseverance and has failed more times than most. At the age of 25, with money he got from his father, my guest made the transformation from a street vendor of flowers, into a top securities day trader, in only 12 months. This alone is a brilliant story, but just the beginning. After beating the odds on Wall Street, my guest has taken his team-building skills and personal experience, to create a family of products that reflect his passion for educating and supporting entrepreneurs. Landon Ray is the founder and CEO of ONTRAPORT, an award-winning, all-in-one marketing and business automation platform to help entrepreneurs start, systemize, and scale their businesses. Now, let’s hack… Landon Ray.

Sean Smith of Simple Tiger is a marketer, writer, strategist, and an entrepreneur. His career began in SEO by consulting for multiple Fortune 500 companies and 17 years old. Just two years later, he joined his first agency, Gravity Free, where he and spent two and a half years running SEO campaigns for leading brands like Holiday Inn and Best Western. He is now the cofounder and VP of Simple Tiger, where they are building a killer team to help brands – from startups to Fortune 500's – better tell their story to customers. Now, let’s hack… Sean Smith.

My guest today has led a fascinating journey as a musicologist, professional DJ, and an entrepreneur. At just 16 years old, he got started as a professional DJ with a goal of working in the epicenter of electronic music — Ibiza, Spain — which he accomplished when he became resident DJ for six years at Pacha Ibiza. He also worked as a consultant and crafted 24-hour playlists for restaurant and retail clients. During this time, he found himself profoundly frustrated by the tools available to him, as he plumbed his knowledge for unique, flowing track lists. So he set out to solve this problem and created the world’s first AI DJ with an algorithm and app called Muru Music. And he determined to change the world through music. Now, let’s hack… Nicc Johnson.

My guest today is an Iranian immigrant inspired by the freedom and power at our fingertips through the power of entrepreneurship — a freedom we sometimes take for granted. My guest is the creator of Finish Line Thinking, where he is a mindset coach to high performers in sport and business. He is also the co-founder of The Business of Thought Leadership podcast and the author and co-author of several books. Most notably, he Mark McKoy's Gold Medal Fitness Secrets, which he co-wrote with Olympic gold medalist Mark McCoy. Now, let’s hack… Nicky Billou.

My guest today is an outdoors enthusiast, marketer, and an entrepreneur. Back in 2015, he was approached by another entrepreneur with an idea to design, manufacture, and sell a powerful yet simple daily planner and journal. This idea became the Self Journal. When their initial Kickstarter campaign raised $322,000 in just 34 days, they knew they were onto something — this something became known as BestSelf — a ecommerce business that wants to own your office. In the discussion, we talk about the power of daily action, strategic partnerships, and how BestSelf acquires their customers. Now, let’s hack… Allen Brouwer.

My guest today has built his life around the things he loves building things, music and entrepreneurship. He is a label owner, artist manager, writer, consultant, and an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Heroic Recordings, a record label and full-service agency. He has also launched Villain Recordings for the release of darker and heavier sounds, and provides a platform for up-and-comers on Heroic Hearts. My guest also writes about music marketing and digital media, and is the author of The Soundcloud Bible. His latest project, the Music Marketing Academy, an online video school about music marketing, is a follow-up to The Soundcloud Bible. Now, let's hack... Budi Voogt. In this 32-minute episode Budi Voogt and I discuss: Building success with deliberate actions Why you can never see Point C from Point A Having goals principle based goals How Budi found his business idea on the beach The Show Notes BudiVoogt.com Heroic Recordings The Soundcloud Bible Authority by Nathan Barry Budi on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is the founder, CEO, and serial entrepreneur behind three companies within the real estate and mortgage industries. My guest has been building and growing Lyons Realty for the past 10 years. During this time, my guest has also started Revestor, the only residential real estate search engine that can run investment calculations over live listings. On top of this, nearly four years ago, my guest started Griffin Funding, a mortgage lending company. In this conversation, we discuss finding confidence as an entrepreneur, preeminence, and why revenue is only good for your ego. Now, let’s hack… Bill Lyons.

My guest today is an App Store Optimization specialist, hustler, entrepreneur, idea machine, and a very good friend of mine. When I met my today’s guest, he had a team developing over 30 apps per month — but he will tell you that he is not an app developer. In fact, he couldn't care less about apps. He looks at an app and doesn't see a coding challenge or an opportunity for creativity; he sees a revenue stream. My guest has an uncanny ability to see business ideas, unlike anyone I have ever known. He is a modern day hustler that bounces from business to business and has become truly unemployable. Now, let’s hack… Gabriel Machuret. In this 40-minute episode, Gabriel Machuret and I discuss: Become the person you want to have a beer with Embrace your own inner stupidity How to fail faster by going all-in on your ideas The best moments are when you are driven by passion The Show Notes ASO Professional Gabriel's Mixery Interview Machuret.com Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor Onlinejobs.ph: Go to OnlineJobs.ph/hack, the World’s largest and safest marketplace for finding rockstar Filipino workers.

My guest today is the founder of Saddleback. Saddleback is the result of several years he journeying across North America with his dog to create bags and other products made to outlast their owners. Their slogan is: They’ll fight over it when you’re dead. His founding story is one of legend. He spent three years living in a $100 a month apartment in Mexico with his dog Blue and dodged a crooked Mexican Federale who was sent to kill him, all while trying to start his business. Saddleback currently has over 250 employees in the US and Mexico, where they have built their own leather factories. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of being principled in life and business, hiring business coaches, and sticking with it long enough to succeed. Now, let’s hack… Dave Munson.

My guest today is an author, web developer, SEO grunt, and an entrepreneur. During the past nearly 20 years, my guest has enjoyed a busy and successful career path. From starting a software company in Asia, raising over $1 million in venture capital, and exiting three years later. To helping dozens of US startups and tech companies raise strategic venture capital (over $20 million). Just over 11 years ago, he moved back to the US and founded his current company Kansas City Web Design and SEO. In this conversation, we discuss building out a content strategy, affiliate marketing, and why you need to focus on building a track record. Now, let’s hack… Phil Singleton.

My guest today is a father, author, marketer, speaker, and an entrepreneur. I met my guest over dinner with about 10 other entrepreneurs here in Toronto, and when we got to talking about his business, I quickly became fascinated by it. He has been an entrepreneur for over 17 years. For the past nearly nine years, he has been the founder and CEO of PLR.me, a private label rights content provider servicing health and wellness professionals. In short, he has built an impressive team who create content and software that over 40,000 professionals have rebranded and used within their businesses. In this conversation we discuss content creation, using affiliates to grow your business, and signing international licensing deals. Now, let’s hack… Ronnie Nijmeh.

Today’s guest has more than two decades of experience as a technology executive, internal M&A lawyer, management consultant, and an entrepreneur. He was co-founder and CEO of a healthcare tech company called Health Access Solutions, which he and his team scaled and then sold in 2016. He is currently the founder of Ironheart Corporate Advisory, an operating partner to high-potential companies focused on making a disruptive impact. During this conversation we discuss being opportunistic, uncovering huge market opportunities, and The Entrepreneur’s Game. Now, let’s hack… Chris Mailander.

My guest today is a dedicated entrepreneur and an advocate for the poor. From 2013 to 2016, my guest lived with the world’s poorest people in Africa, where he built more than 100 houses for the homeless, and famously crowdfunded $100,000 to build a girls’ school in rural Malawi. He is now the Founder of DonorSee, a marketplace that lets you help the world's poorest people in seconds after downloading the app, and then proves it with raw video updates. In this conversation we discuss, how Donorsee went from idea to reality in just a few months, the science of scaling a business and doing charity the silicon valley way. Now, let’s hack… Gret Glyer.

My guest today is an author, fan of the color orange, and an entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder of Content Marketing Institute, and the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. He founded the company back in 2007 and spent nine years growing and scaling the business until it was acquired in June of 2016. During this time, my guest also published four massively successful books on marketing with content. His fifth book, Killing Marketing, set to launch September 2017. In this conversation, we discuss the true value of writing down your goals in the present tense, how CMI began monetizing its blog, and why now if the best time to start. Now, let’s hack… Joe Pulizzi.

My guest today is the self-proclaimed ‘coolest guy in SEO’, am Australian ex-pat living in Cambodia, and an entrepreneur. Over nine years ago, and after spending a few short years as a software engineer, my guest took the entrepreneurial leap and started Ardor SEO. Nearly a decade later, they have offices and teams in Australia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In this conversation we discuss how to define success, using backlinks to increase SEO, and transitioning into a top-line business. Now, let’s hack… Kris Reid.

My guest today is a marketer, designer, and entrepreneur. In 2008, while employed as eCommerce Marketing Manager at Camping World, my guest began building websites and tools for graphic designers. What began as a side hustle with Brusheezy.com, my guest has spent the past 11 years building and growing the Eezy brand, which now includes four main products built in-house with their 18-person team, and several other companies they have acquired. In this episode we discuss, success as a sliding scale, using search engine optimization to get customers, and how to choose your next project. Now, let’s hack… Shawn Rubel.

My guest today is a music lover, Blue Jays fan, and an entrepreneur. While still in university, my guest cofounded a company that seemingly failed. So after graduation, he went to LA to work for EMI Music, with the plan to permanently relocate for a long-term position. During the slight delay as he prepared to move, Microsoft found the website for his failed business and reached out to him. This was the official birth of LyricFind, now the world’s largest lyric licensing service. Now, let’s hack… Darryl Ballantyne.

Sign up to receive the special offer for Hack the Entrepreneur listeners at ActiveCampaign.com/hack. My guest today is a Facebook Ads Strategist, writer, a qualified lawyer, and an entrepreneur. In 2010, my guest started a website called WritingHappiness.com. For the next five years, she honed here content writing skills, launched three online programs, and wrote for countless large publications. Two years ago, she merged WritingHappiness into her personal brand, where she now helps coaches and service-based entrepreneurs acquire customers with Facebook Ads. Now, let’s hack… Marya Jan.

My guest today is an author, runner, and entrepreneur. Back in 1996, my guest cofounded Omega Insurance Services, an insurance fraud investigation company. They went from a company of three to a company of 300 and were acquired for $20 million in 2003. After enjoying a mini-retirement of sorts, my guest launched a software company called SocialJukebox, a social media management system. He is also the author of Alphabet Success: Keeping it Simple. My Secrets to Success. Now, let’s hack… Tim Fargo.

My guest today is a leader, author, and an entrepreneur. A little over 13 years ago, my guest began helping seniors stay mobile, safe, and happy, with his company The Physic Co. What started as less than a full-time job for one person, has since grown to a team of 100 delivering over 200,000 physiotherapy consults per year. And for seven consecutive years has earned itself a place on BRWs annual list of Australia’s best places to work. While growing and scaling his company, my guest also decided to attend MITs entrepreneurial Masters Program, which he successfully graduated from in 2014. Most recently, my guest published a book called Culture is Everything. Now, let’s hack… Tristan White.

Today’s guest is the founder of The Improv Effect, a company that gives their clients the competitive edge, through creativity, collaboration, and effective communication. My guest's goal was to help businesses reach their full potential and she has successfully done this for global companies such as Groupon, Johnson & Johnson, The PGA Tour, Crayola and many more. With techniques that she learned on the job at Disney and Sesame Street, she leads teams and organizations to achieve teamwork, creative problem solving, presentation skills, and product development sessions. In addition to this, my guest is a much sought-after speaker and speaking coach to leaders worldwide. She also co-authored a book called CTRL Shift: The book for any day. Now, let’s hack… Jessie Shternshus. In this 30-minute episode Jessie Shternshus and I discuss: Why we are made to improvise every day (and how to relearn this skill) Letting your audience come up with ideas on their own How teaching local classes helped her business get off the ground Trusting her gut and following her instincts Why business should be treated like a game of chess The Show Notes Improv Website CTRL Shift: The book for any day Improv Website Jessie on Twitter Improv Effect Facebook Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign.com/hack - Sign up for your free month, migration, and consult.

My guest today is an author, growth hacker (in fact, he personally coined the term back in 2010), and an entrepreneur. He got his start back in the mid-late 1990s and spent the next decade and a half heading up marketing and growth at several companies, such as LogMeIn, Eventbrite, and Dropbox. In 2012, he founded Qualaroo, a SaaS company who’s customers included Uber Starbucks, Spotify, Burger King, and Intuit, and was acquired in 2016. He is now the founder and CEO of GrowthHackers.com, the leading community for growth professionals, with 1.8 million global users. He also just co-wrote a book called Hacking Growth: How today’s fastest-growing companies drive breakout success. Now, let’s hack… Sean Ellis.

[episode]Today’s guests is an online marketing strategist and author of several books on marketing, most notably The New Rules of Marketing and PR with over 300,000 copies sold to date.

At the height of the dot-com boom, he was vice president of marketing at NewsEdge Corporation, an online news distributor with $70 million in revenue. In 2002, after NewsEdge was sold he was fired. Like any entrepreneur would do, he started his own business to refine his ideas, work with select clients and teach others through writing and speaking. The marketing programs he has since developed are responsible for selling well over one billion dollars in products and services worldwide. Now, let’s hack… David Meerman Scott. What you will learn in this episode: How The Grateful Dead started the first social networks Taking ideas that work in other markets and applying them to yours (to maximize your successes) David’s favorite rock concert ever was… Frame your work around what you love to do Resources and links mentioned: David’s website Marketing Lessons From The Grateful Dead The New Rules of Marketing and PR Newsjacking The New Rules of Selling (SlideShare) Jack White live on Austin City Limits David on Twitter Jon on Twitter Our Awesome Sponsor: ActiveCampaign.com/hack Start your free trial today!

My guest today is a writer, traveler, e-commerce expert, and an entrepreneur. He got started with building a landscaping business while still in high school and ran it until going to college. While in college, he met his business partner and launched as eCommerce business called Portlight, which has sold over $20 million in products and has a team of ten people running it. He is currently the co-founder and CMO of FreeeUp, where my guest and his team enable companies to hire the top 1% of freelancers in eCommerce, virtual assistance, marketing, and web development. He also just released a new book called Free Up Your Business. Now, let’s hack… Connor Gillivan.

You’ve built a new product or decided to start providing a new service to offer your customers. How do you determine the price you are going to charge? Now think of the flip side to this, have you noticed how you buy a product or service? In most cases, you look at what's being offered and then look around for a better price, or at least better value. This behavior means you're not just considering one brand, but also working out what that brand's competition is offering. This is what makes pricing complicated, unless you know the factors that affect pricing, how to get rid of competition, and the magic of pricing sequences. Luckily, this is what we are going to dive into today. Now, let’s go deep into dartboard pricing with Sean D’Souza.

My guest today is an editor, writer, and entrepreneur. With 10 years experience in self-employment, my guest has published 12 books, gathered 780,000 blog followers, and 25,000 email subscribers. He is currently the editor-in-chief and co-owner of Clients From Hell, where they help creative professional. Now, let’s hack… Bryce Bladon.

My guest today is a bestselling author, international speaker, and an entrepreneur. In 2004, my guest released her book The Barefoot Executive, which went on to becoming an international bestseller. The success of this book has taken her to countless stages in countless countries — educating, entertaining, and empowering her audiences. She has been featured on CNN and FOX Business News and has consulted for companies such as Google on business growth strategies. Most importantly, she has accomplished all of this while working from home while raising four children. Now, let’s hack… Carrie Wilkerson.

My guest today is a true serial entrepreneur with 17+ years experience in the startup world. From struggling to get his first business off the ground at 19 years old, to selling his second company for $10 million at the young age of 26. He has since started, shutdown, and pivoted on more businesses than I can count, and he is now drive by both profit and purpose. He is currently the founder and CEO of Empyr, a fast-growing online-to-offline marketing platform. Now, let’s hack… Jon Carder.

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, weightlifter, and travel photographer in 20 countries. He has started four businesses over the course of his entrepreneurial career and two of them have succeeded. His real success has been his personal blog. He started consistently posting twice per week in very late 2012 and has not missed a post since. Not only that, but he has an email list of over 100,000 people, is regularly published by Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post, as well he now makes a great living off his personal brand. His work covers a variety of topics, but the central idea that ties it all together is simple: If you can master your habits, you can master your life. Now, let’s hack… James Clear. What you will learn in this episode: The difference between amateurs and professionals The key to building an email list of 100,000+ in two years How a structured environment can help you stay productive Why you should focus on building your platform first Resources and links mentioned: JamesClear.com Transform Your Habits Todd Henry - Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day James on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is food lover, former chef, and an entrepreneur. At a young age, my guest was finding ways to take action and make money. From collecting mis-hit golf balls to apprenticing at The French Laundry, a three Michelin Star restaurant. After college, him and a friend started a business called Social Feed that was quickly acquired. This left him time to think of his next venture. In February 2012, over drinks in a Toronto bar, my guest and his cofounder decided to start a subscription box service catering to men who love to eat good food — This was the birth of Mantry. Over five years later, Mantry is now the #1 food subscription for men. Now, let’s hack… Reggie Milligan.

From 2013 - 2015 my guest was the managing director of Perfect Print Shirts, a work wear printing company based out of Birmingham, England. While working as Managing Director, my guest decided to start a consultancy on the side, and in August of 2014, she launched her side hustle. 10 months later, she went full-time as a Client Enrolments Strategist at PetraFoster.com. Now, let’s hack… Petra Foster.

My guest for today wasn’t always an entrepreneur. My guest attended Harvard and worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, did policy work for the National Economic Council at the White House, and political organizing for the Service Employees International Union. But then he gave it all up to become an entrepreneur.He is the CEO and co-founder of Mic, a leading news, and media company for young people. Each month, more than 20 million readers rely on Mic’s unique sensibility to stay informed and make sense of the world. My guest was also named to the 2014 Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list. Now, let’s hack… Chris Altchek. In this 30-minute episode Chris Altchek and I discuss: The importance of picking something you are passionate about Why Mic needs to provide depth, not headlines to its readers Lessons Chris didn't learn fast enough as CEO Setting priorities: Is this important or urgent? The true value of having amazing advisors The Show Notes Mic Website Chris LinkedIn Chris on Twitter Jon on Twitter Sponsor: StudioPress Sites -- Join now a get a free 30-day trial.

My guest today is a triple Pisces, marketing and growth coach, and a smart entrepreneur. She is the founder of IttyBiz, where her and her team turn smart, quirky people into smart, quirky entrepreneurs. She has been coaching and teaching online marketing since 2006 and has been featured in major outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan and USA Today. Plus, her newsletter has attracted over 50,000 subscribers from across the globe. Now, let’s hack… Naomi Dunford.

My guest today is an award-winning Hollywood film editor, a former sufferer of ADD, and an entrepreneur. Being an editor is hard on the body, both mentally and physically — with long hours, high stress, with long bouts of sitting in a dark room. At the age of 25, my guest was overcome with anxiety, ADD, and suicidal depression. This started him on a journey experimenting with blending high-performance and sedentary work — think sitting at a computer all day. This was the birth of Optimize Yourself, and the mission to help creative professional to move more, eat and sleep better, and become productivity masters. Now, let’s hack… Zack Arnold.

My guest today is former programmer turned marketer, father of five, and a smart entrepreneur. Nine years ago, he started OnlineJobs.ph, the world's largest marketplace for finding and hiring virtual staff from the Philippines. Since programming the first version of the site himself, my guest has grown the company to a team of over 20 full-time people. He is also the founder of Replace Myself, a site designed to help entrepreneurs find, hire, and (most importantly) teach and manage virtual staff. Now, let’s hack… John Jonas.

My guest today is a self-made, serial entrepreneur who has spent over half his life building businesses. Plus, his attitude and outlook are infectious. He is the co-founder and CEO of Jammber, where the focus is in bringing art and commerce closer together, and by creating technology to do the stuff people hate so they can do more of what they love. This was a super fun conversation to be part of, and I think you are going to dig it. Now, let’s hack… Marcus Cobb.

My guest today has been bootstrapping startups since 2014. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Snappa, software built to enable entrepreneurs and marketers to create graphics. Snappa was launched in July of 2015, and just recently passed the impressive milestone of $25,000 monthly recurring revenue. From quitting his stable government job to recently purchasing the URL Snappa.com for $40,000, this conversation is insightful into the inner-workings of growing a software company from the ground up. Now, let’s hack… Christopher Gimmer.

My guest today is a writer, marketer, and an entrepreneur. After spending a few years as Content (and Senior Content) Manager at uTest, my guest decided to step out on his own as a content and copywriter. While landing his first few clients, he realized he had created a unique way to pitch his work to potential clients. This new method was so effective he almost immediately began hiring writers to fulfill the demand he was generating. This was the birth of nDash Marketing. My guest continued to grow nDash Marketing for three years until he could no longer hire writers fast enough. This further demand leads him to turn his agency into nDash.co, a platform for writers to earn work by pitching brands unique content ideas. Now, let’s hack… Michael Brown.

My guest today is sales expert with over 40 years experience, a business and sales coach, and an entrepreneur. After nearly 20 years working in sales for numerous national and international companies, he eventually worked up to VP of Sales where he hired, trained, and managed the entire sales staff. After spending decades on the inside, my guest decided it was time to step out on his own. So he founded Sales Alliance, a sales training and coaching company, which he ran successfully for nearly 17 years. He is now the co-founder and VP of MyFoodChain, affordable executive-class coaching -- to anyone, anywhere, at any budget. Now, let’s hack… Bruce Morrow.

My guest today is a data & cognitive scientist, full-stack web developer, and an entrepreneur who started his first company at 11 years old. My guest doesn’t just have a penchant for starting companies, but as you will hear, he also knows how to achieve successful exits. He is currently the co-founder of Strong Analytics, a data science consulting firm that helps companies understand their customers and leverage machine learning to make their products and operations better. They’ve also just launched their first in-house product called OptiMail, to help companies optimize drip email marketing campaigns using AI. Now, let’s hack… Brock Ferguson.

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Small Business Trends, an award-winning online publication, which offers breaking news and advice for small business owners. My guest is a former corporate attorney that left corporate life and founded Small Business Trends in 2003. She is considered an authoritative voice on small business issues and has been noted and quoted in respected publications, such as the Wall Street Journal. Her name has appeared in multiple top lists and she was featured as one of Hubspot’s 100 Most Powerful Women on Twitter. Now, let’s hack… Anita Campbell. In this 35-minute episode Anita Campbell and I discuss: How sticking to things can help out entrepreneurs Why it’s necessary to measure your progress over the long-term If you don’t know how to do things, don’t do it Understanding that we all work for someone, whether we like it or not The hard part of identifying your core competency The Show Notes Small business trends website Bizsugar website Anita on LinkedIn Anita on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is a former real estate agent, current keynote speaker, and an all-out entrepreneur. Just over five years ago, my guest was introduced to a new way of teaching entrepreneurship — the idea was learning while playing a newly designed board game. So, he took a chance and headed to the UK to try running a workshop based on this new board game, and he found his calling. Upon his return to his home in Israel, he became a co-founder in what is now known as FreshBiz, a gamified system for corporate, leadership, and professional training. Now, let’s hack… Simcha Gluck.

My guest today is a marketer, writer, and entrepreneur. She spent the first 18 years of her career as the founder of Nimble Cricket Marketing, a full-service marketing, and communications consulting firm. Today, my guest is the founder and publisher behind The Author Incubator, where her and her team help life coaches, how-to writers, and solo entrepreneurs increase their bottom line through book publishing. Now, let’s hack… Angela Lauria.

My guest today is a former digital nomad, writer, podcaster, and a smart entrepreneur. In 2007, my guest and his business partner started an eCommerce business. They spent eight years growing it into a multiple 7-figure per year business and then sold it in 2015. In this time, he also started the Dynamite Circle, a private community, and forum of lifestyle entrepreneurs — of which I am a part of. They also host an annual conference in Bangkok called DCBKK. As a podcaster, he is the host of the Tropical MBA show, now in its fifth year. Now, let’s hack… Dan Andrews.

Before today’s guest built a successful company in China, he was just a wandering 20-year-old backpacker, only looking for an adventure. He planned on making a brief stop in the city of Beijing to earn some funds, see the Great Wall and move onto his next adventure. Turns out it would do more than just earn him enough funds to travel, it would lead him to become a pillar of Beijing’s pop culture. He is the founder and Creative Dictator of China’s first streetwear clothing brand, Plastered T-Shirts. He has also been awarded the British Chamber of Commerce in China’s Entrepreneur Award in his home country of England. He lives near his flagship store in Beijing with his wife and four children, and is far happier now than when he first arrived in the city. Let’s hack… Dominic Johnson-Hill In this 33-minute episode Dominic Johnson-Hill and Jon discuss: How immaturity helped him better his business Why the things that got him into trouble in school are now his super powers Being wrong is normal, as long as you accept it How knowing the worst case scenario helps to overcome fears Focusing on and appreciating where you are right now

My guest today is a copywriter, funnel maker, and an entrepreneur. Back in 2014, my guest ran marketing and sales for a $10M consulting firm. While there, one of his focuses was digital marketing. After studying it relentlessly, he found out how much he enjoyed helping businesses grow. He is now the founder of GoodFunnel, where he and his team help small businesses grow their online sales channels with better messaging, copy, and email marketing. Now, let’s hack… Liston Witherall.

As entrepreneurs, we tend to focus on building products and providing services. We have a tendency to think that if we create something valuable enough, customers will flood in the door. Yet, we hear crickets. SEO — or search engine optimization — is not only about getting visitors to your website, it’s about getting people who are buyers to your site. Our customers go to Google when they want to solve a problem. It’s our job to make sure we can be found. In today’s episode, we are going deep into SEO to uncover what entrepreneurs need to know about SEO in 2017. From getting ranked quickly, to what and how to create content. My guest even lays out the four steps to getting search engine traffic to an eCommerce website. My guest is the chief of marketing at AHREFs, an SEO software company, and data-driven marketing toolset. Now, let’s go deep with Tim Soulo.

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur that is doing some awesome things, has a great business and I feel that he is going to do some seriously big things in the coming years. He co-founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero start-up funds from scratch to the 7-figure business it is today. He specializes in brokering the sale of established websites. His company also actively invests, owning and managing a portfolio of websites which generate over 100 million page views a year; an iOS app with over 2 million downloads and a best-selling book on Amazon. Now’s let’s hack… Thomas Smale. What you will learn in this episode: Why hiring smart people is key to building a great business Give the best advice to everyone (including people that aren’t clients) Finding the drive and commitment to succeed in business The need to be constantly reading and learning about your industry Implementing systems and processes into your business

My guest today is a former designer, collector of advisors, and Canadian entrepreneur. In January 2003, he was running a four person design agency. He was using Microsoft Word to create his firm’s invoices. One day, he accidentally saved over an old invoice, and something in him snapped – he knew there had to be a better way. Over the next two weeks, he coded up a solution for his clients and eventually turned that side-project into what is now FreshBooks. My guest and his team spent the next three and a half years building FreshBooks out of his parent's basement. 14 years, he has built a team of 250+ people and FreshBooks is used by over 10 million people. Now, let’s hack… Mike McDerment.

Today’s guest is a social entrepreneur. About 10 years ago, she took some off-the-cuff advice that said, you should build your career around three things you are passionate about. For my guest, these three things are music, charity, and the environment. She is presently the founder of LSTN Headphones, a headphone company with a goal of giving the gift hearing to those without. Perhaps you are one of the millions of people to see the commercial on YouTube: where they put headphones into a young girls ears as she can hear for the first time ever -- that's LSTN Headphones. Every pair of headphones LSTN sells gives the gift of hearing to someone — they have been able to give the gift of sound to over 15,000 in the U.S., Kenya, Peru, and Uganda. Prior to founding her own company, my guest worked her way up from working at a record store, promoting concerts and eventually landed at Universal Music Group at just 19. Now, let’s hack… Bridget Hilton. In this 32-minute episode Bridget Hilton and I discuss: The importance of keeping yourself informed and reading voraciously How traveling can help grow and build your business Bridget discusses the value of self-education Admitting that you are wrong and taking the blame How music changed her life and what she wants to do with it

My guest today is a software developer, team builder, and an entrepreneur. He has been building for the web since 1996 and has not looked back. He started his career at Complinet, where he helped build a division for delivering software to clients like GE and Lehman Brothers, he started working in startups. For a short time, he was the CTO of Jobs Go Public, before stepping out on his own as the Founder of HopHive. He is now the founder of Goodbits.io, where they build solutions for marketers to collect and curate for email newsletters. Now, let’s hack… Kalvir Sandhu.

My guest today is a former pet insurance salesman turned entrepreneur. In 2013, he started a company called BasedIn, an aggregator of small business local reviews. Almost a year and a half later, he and his team made the decision to end BasedIn, and evolve it into something better. He is now the founder of Reply Pro, software that enables companies to respond to reviews faster and easier — all from a single platform. Now, let’s hack… Ryan Vasso.

My guest today is a doctor of physical therapy, confident optimist, and an entrepreneur. My guest spot the first seven years of her career working within the hospital system in New York before deciding to start a side hustle. She began taking physical therapy clients on the side and before she knew it, she had realized she wanted to start her own practice. She is now the founder of a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City. In her spare time, she hosts a podcast for professional in the physical therapy space called Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. Now, let’s hack… Karen Litzy.

My guest today is writer, traveler, and entrepreneur. His first real business was Yes Man Watches, a watch company he started while in college. Having brought dozens of products to market, and gaining years of experience in product sourcing, and eCommerce. He decided to combine his expertise into a business. My guest is now the founder of Sourcify, where he connects product creators with the world’s top manufacturers from their vetted sourcing pool. Now, let’s hack… Nathan Resnick.

Today’s guest is an inspiring entrepreneur who defies the odds in a male-driven industry and has many thoughts on changing this status quo. Rather than focusing on issues, she collaborates with organizations to provide a gateway for young people to develop an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. When she was 8 years old she submitted her first marketing plan, managed a non-profit event at 12, led a team of marketers in one of Canada’s best managed companies at 24 and was a Director at a Publicly traded company at 25. She co-founded her first company with her sister and then leading to a global market share of non-profit customers for communication and membership management. Today, she is working on a new company, realSociable, focused on social insight for deeper engagement with customers. RealSociable is making a lot of noise and growing rapidly. so far, customers have included such companies as HP, Vodafone, Microsoft, and Salesforce.com. Now, let’s hack… Dalia Asterbadi. What you will learn in this episode: Why you need to build your own true inner circle The first two years in business is all about figuring it out Don’t anticipate being wrong, but be ready to accept that you are Why you need to be the person that takes the blame for failure

My guest today is an author, strength and conditioning coach, and an entrepreneur. He is the author of The perfect Day Formula and a Men's Health magazine contributor. He is also the creator of the popular workout program, Turbulence Training. You can read his daily wisdom at EarlyToRise.com Now, let’s hack… Craig Ballantyne.

My guest today is a battle hardened investor, seasoned trader, advisor to top brands, and an entrepreneur. After spending a couple years as a real estate agent, my guest founded Hartwood Capital, a private investment fund focused on high risk, high profitability options trading. He is currently the founder of Make More Marbles, a productivity, personal development, and finance hub. Taking what he's learned from starting a and managing a successful private investment fund, my guest now helps train entrepreneurs to become more focused and effective. Now, let’s hack… Brad Hart.

My guest today is a writer, networking expert, and an entrepreneur. Her career started in corporate law, and eventually transitioned to the management side of Big Law. A chance opportunity in 2009 to work with a visionary leader sparked her transition from earning a paycheck to seeking equity.My guest co-founded a startup accelerator, Women Innovate Mobile. She is also the author of the recently released book Build Your Dream Network. It was written to help you cut through the networking noise and start building the powerful, real relationships needed to succeed in our digital world. Now, let’s hack… Kelly Hoey.

My guest today is blogger, food enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband and business partner, they have created the Pinch of Yum and Food Blogger Pro. My guest spent the last five years teaching elementary school by day and blogging about food by night. She always went back and forth about becoming a full-time blogger, but in June 2014, she officially made the jump to living this crazy full-time-food-blogging dream. Now, let’s hack… Lindsay Ostrom. In this 28-minute episode Lindsay Ostrom and I discuss: Letting go of the scarcity mentality Accepting the tension of being an online entrepreneur The importance of setting timelines and goals in your business Taking actions on your ideas

My guest today is a marketing expert, sports fan, and entrepreneur. Just over seven years ago, he started a web development company called Loud Rumour. The business has since evolved into a marketing and lead generation company. During this conversation, we will hear the story of why during the past year they have niched down to become a marketing company exclusively for fitness studios to get more clients. Now, let’s hack… Mike Arce.

My guest today is a writer, connector, and an entrepreneur. My guest spent the past 8 years following his passions, honing his marketing skills, and building businesses for himself and others. After countless different positions at numerous companies, my he finally settled upon his latest company, Due, a global online payments company. Now, let’s hack… John Rampton.

My guest today is a former strategy consultant, parallel parking expert, and entrepreneur. After graduating from university, my best went to work as a senior consultant. While working across a variety of industries he could see a number of challenges and opportunities taking place within the traditional design industry. So he had an idea to solve these challenges. Once his co-founder had built the first prototype for the website, he quit his job, moved back in with his parents, and started working full time on DesignCrowd. This was September 2007, before officially launching the site in early 2008. In 2009, DesignCrowd received $300,000 from Angel Investors and have since raised a further $12 million in venture capital. Today, DesignCrowd has 50 staff across offices in Sydney, Manila and San Francisco, has over half a million registered designers and almost $20 million in annual revenue. Now, let’s hack… Alec Lynch.

My guest today is the founder of Mirasee (formerly Firepole Marketing), host of the Business Reimagined podcast, best-selling author of multiple books including Engagement from Scratch!, The Audience Revolution, and Teach and Grow Rich. In just a few short years, he’s grown the business to multiple seven figures in revenue and a team of 30+ people spread all over the world (on a mission to support special global community of 50,000+ loyal and inspired entrepreneurs. In early 2016, my guest wrote Teach and Grow Rich as a sort of manifesto for educator entrepreneurs — entrepreneurs who want use their knowledge to grow their businesses. The book resonated with so many people (myself included) that my guest decided to revisit his ideas to expand and revise his vision. Today, we are going deep in the educator entrepreneur with my good friend Danny Iny.

My guest today is an ethical search engine optimizer, digital marketer, and an entrepreneur. He has launched two startups, had two successful exits, and is now working on startup number three, Checkli. Chuckle is a web and mobile app that helps people make and share private or public checklists. With over 275,000 checklists made and 490,000 tasks completed, Checkli is gaining traction fast due to my guests impressive SEO skills, which we get into in this conversation. Now, let’s hack… Marvin Russell.

My guest today is a fashion designer, intimate apparel expert, and an entrepreneur. As a true serial entrepreneur, my guest (as you will hear) has been hustling and starting businesses since she was a kid. After spending some time in the fashion industry, my guest founded Charmed, a junior undergarment company. Charmed was acquired by Maidenform in 2011. In 2014, my guest founded Jewel Toned, a lingerie and shapewear product developer, designer, and manufacturer. In March 2014, Jewel Toned received seed round funding of $185k and in March of 2015, they received their second round at $600k. Now, let’s hack… Rachael McCrary.

My guest today is a media producer, drummer, and entrepreneur. He grew up in the family restaurant business but had the urge to set out on his own. Since he was 17 years old, my guest made his way as a professional musician —recording and touring. In 2011, he went back into the restaurant business — this time with his brother. Then in 2013, he went back to music and started a podcast called Drummer’s Resource. In the past three years, my guest was transformed Drummer’s Resource into a full-fledged media platform — including a podcast, blog, and social — with entertaining, inspiring and lifestyle-focused content for drummers. Now, let’s hack… Nick Ruffini.

My guest today is a marketer, ever-evolving and learning CEO, and serial entrepreneur. At the age of 15, he raised $120,000 to start a software company. The company did ok, but eventually it fizzled and then failed. So, he went to college, dropped out, and eventually graduated. Then in 2013, he co-founded Leadpages. Today, Leadpages has well over 100 employees, and 10s of 1000s of customers. They’ve also raised $38 million in venture capital. In the conversation, you will hear how he runs Leadpages while only knowing what he’s doing about 25% of the time. And we talk about laddering up, and how to use it to start and grow your business. Now, let’s hack… Clay Collins.

My guest today is a world traveler, Princeton Graduate, and an entrepreneur. As co-founder and COO, he has lived in 55 countries while building his most recent business Toptal, into a team of over 100 employees and well over $100 million in annual revenue. In this conversation, you will learn how Toptal has scaled as a fully-distributed team — no offices and as few meetings as possible. Now, let’s hack… Breanden Beneschott.

My guest today is an Emmy Award-Winning Media Producer, bestselling author, and an entrepreneur. During my guest’s final year of university, while traveling through Europe, she started a blog that accidentally became a business, and has since grown to become a full-blown media company called She Takes On the World. She has been featured in countless magazines, websites, and TV shows — including CNN, Forbes, Mashable, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also the author She Takes On the World, The Conquer Kit, and the just released planner Conquer Your Fear: The Ultimate Planner to Get More Done, Grow Your Business, and Achieve Your Dreams. Now, let’s hack… Natalie MacNeil.

My guest today is a YouTuber, blockchain evangelist, and entrepreneur. He also loves to curse, so please be warned. He is the founder of BlockGeeks, an online hub covering the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technologies. He is also a marketing strategist and has worked with global brands such as 5Minute Journal, Luxy Hair, and Q-Con. In addition to all of this, my guest can be found on YouTube talking about everything from marketing and business growth to bio-hacking and privacy. Now, let’s hack… Ameer Rosin.

My guest today is a leader, golf addict, and an entrepreneur. He is currently the co-founder of The Athlete Activation System, which provide Strength Coaches and Personal Trainers with the system they can use to become more effective as trainers. He is also the co-founder of WPUP, a service to proactively manage, secure, and support your WordPress website. Now, let’s hack… Jeremy Choi.

In today’s episode we are going deep into the Entrepreneurial Myth — AKA the E-Myth. My guest is an innovator, best-selling author of 29 books, and an entrepreneur. His book, The E-Myth, was named by The Wall Street Journal as the #1 business book of all time. It is also the most discussed book ever on Hack the Entrepreneur, and one of my personal favorites. The E-Myth just celebrated it’s 40 year anniversary, and in honor of it, my guest is releasing his final book in the E-Myth series — this one is entitled, Beyond the E-Myth. I had a bunch of questions and a solid plan for this interview, but in our pre-interview conversation, my guest told me he was tired of answering interview questions, so said throw them all out and let’s just have a conversation and see what we can get to. My guest was exactly my age when he started building his business empire, this is what happens when two people 40 years apart talk entrepreneurship and business. I hope you enjoy it. Now, let’s go deep with… Michael Gerber.

My guest today is a former engineer, self-proclaimed terrible surfer, and an entrepreneur from Belarus living the American dream in San Francisco. He spent his formative years finding creative ways to make money and honing his sales skills. In 2007, he co-founded his first tech company Coding Staff. After running the company for four years, he and his co-founder sold the company to their employees. In January 2011, he and his co-founder struck again when they started PandaDoc, all-in-one software to create, deliver, and eSign quotes, contracts, and other sales documents. Now, let’s hack… Mikita Mikado.

My guest today is a former Product Manager, consultant, writer, snowboarder, after of four, and an entrepreneur. As you will hear in this conversation, my guest was born with the entrepreneurial instinct and desire to create. And even though life tried to get in his way, he continued to write and create while working full-time and still having time to hang out with his family. He is a relentless maker. With a list including Marketing for Developers, Product People Club, Network Effects, and Remote Workers. He is the author of several books including Amplification, The Product Hunt Handbook, and his latest book Jolt. He is also the host of the MegaMaker podcast. Now, let’s hack… Justin Jackson.

My guest today is a bold entrepreneur who has the goal of changing the world with his business. Although he considers doesn’t consider himself a ‘charity guy’, he is the co-founder and General Manager at Fair Employment Agency, a social enterprise focused on tackling the exploitation of foreign domestic workers, in Hong Kong. Together with his team, my guest has turned Fair Employment Agency from an idea to a 22-person team, in a little over two years. Now, let’s hack… Scott Stiles.

Three and a half years ago, my guest started a digital magazine while he still had a full-time job. Fast forward to today and my guest has turned his side hustle into a 7-figure media company called Foundr. In our current social media and business landscape, all successful businesses are now in the media business. This doesn’t mean we all produce podcasts or have YouTube channels, but it does mean that we are producing media, in one form or another, and using that media to find and attract customers. In this episode, we go deep into scaling a media company from side hustle to 7-figures. Now, let’s go deep with… Nathan Chan.

My guest today is an author, entrepreneur, and digger of mines? He started his first business at age 13 in his father’s garage. By the time he graduated from business school at 22 years of age, my guest was earning a full-time income for his nutrition supplement business. He has since founded eBookPublishingSchool.com and has written and published over 20 books. Now, let’s hack… Tom Corson-Knowles.

My guest today is a Facebook marketing strategist, a brilliant speaker, and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of The Accelerator Alliance and the creator of The Rapid Scaling Matrix. Under his personal brand, he runs a fully managed Facebook advertising agency with an insane waitlist to even become a client. I saw my guest speak at a conference a couple months ago and his stories, passion, and expertise had me mesmerized. Now, let’s hack… Nicholas Kusmich.

My guest today is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner, karaoke enthusiast, and an entrepreneur. After working in traditional financial planning firms since 2007 she quit her job at a NY start-up to start her own business. She is the founder of Gen Y Planning, where she works exclusively with young professionals across the country to help them navigate their finances. Unlike traditional Financial Planners, my guest runs her business from her laptop. Now, let’s hack… Sophia Bera.

My guest today is a former teacher, a popular YouTuber, and an entrepreneur. Back in 2013, my guest started a side hustle teaching English language and pronunciation on YouTube. Since then, she has quit her job and moved to New Your city to run Go Natural English full-time. With 233,000 YouTube subscribers, my guest is building out a product line to satisfy the needs of her rapidly growing customer base. Now, let’s hack… Gabby Wallace.

My guest today a former investment hedge fund manager, financial educator, and a serial entrepreneur. He spent the first 12 years of his career as a portfolio manager at a hedge fund. He started with nothing, and twelve years later at the age of 35, he retired as a self-made millionaire. A year later, he started FinancialMentor.com, a money coaching service. Over the past 18 years, my guest has grown this business to a full-service investment and financial education company. Now, let’s hack… Todd Tresidder.

My guest today is an author, world traveler, journalist, and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of MWI, a digital marketing firm with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and the United States. He has written over 200 articles for publications like Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, and Time, and is the author of Chief Marketing Officers at Work. Now, let’s hack… Josh Steimle.

My guest today is a digital nomad, author, and entrepreneur. He spent the formative years of his career working as an investment banking analyst, until catching the entrepreneurial bug and going out on his own. Using skills and contacts from his banking days, my guest is now the founder of Assemble Advisory, an equity crowdfunding company that has already helped entrepreneurs raise over $11 million. Now, let’s hack… Nathan Rose.

Today’s guest is a brilliant entrepreneur who has seen more landing pages than anyone on the planet — in fact, he looks at 1,000 pages per week. He is co-founder of Unbounce, a company that allows marketers to build, publish and A/B test landing pages without an IT department or knowledge of HTML. Prior to starting Unbounce, he honed his branding skills as Creative Director at Bodog, an online poker powerhouse. He coined the term Conversion Centered Design. He is also an opinionated writer and speaker. Now, let’s hack… Oli Gardner.

My guest today is a product creator and software entrepreneur who is pushing his way to full-time entrepreneurship. His day job is in software management, but he has spent the past three years working morning, nights, and weekends to build his own business. About 12 months ago, he pulled his work week back to four days per week, to give him a full day to focus on growing his business. He is the founder of Simple Press Plugins, a suite of premium WordPress plugins built to automate content publishing for podcasters and small businesses. Now, let’s hack… Hani Mourra.

My guest for today is a software developer that worked hard to slowly become an entrepreneur. He spent several years working as a manager for a billion dollar payroll company. And in his spare time he played around with some ideas. Early 2009 he creates his first online product that fails to garner any attention or traffic. so back to the drawing board he went two more times before hitting onto something good. He is now the founder of Bidsketch, which is online proposal software for web designers. He bootstrapped Bidsketch while working full-time and was able to grow it into a stable and profitable business. In fact, he has grown it to the point where he was able to quit his job, surpass his previous income, and enjoy the freedom of being an internet entrepreneur. Now, let’s hack… Ruben Gamez. In this 35-minute episode Ruben Gamez and I discuss: How Ruben stays focused and productive on tasks Why there is no easy way to build a successful business Staying focused on boring tasks The single, sad, but true step to winning Why not all challenges are worth overcoming Find out what’s working and double-down on it [episode] The Show Notes Bidsketch Ruben’s blog Ruben on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: AcuityScheduling.com/hack

My guest today is a lifestyle entrepreneur and the other half of the co-founding team behind Proofread Anywhere and The Work Anywhere Life. Several episodes ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Caitlyn Pyle and we had a deep conversation into her views of entrepreneurship and product creation. Today, we are speaking to her husband and co-founder, a super smart entrepreneur himself, yet as we will hear in this conversation, he takes an almost directly opposite approach to business. Now, let’s hack… Benjamin Pyle.

My guest today is a tech-loving entrepreneur based in Amsterdam. He spent four years as the co-founder of GeoRun, a mobile activation software company for iOs and Android games. Today he is the co-founder of Recruitee, a SaaS recruiting platform. With offices in The Netherlands and Poland, they have spent the past two years taking over the European hiring market and are gearing up to take over North America. Now, let’s hack… Perry Oostdam.

My guest has moved from franchise owner, to Chief Marketing Officer, to entrepreneur. After spending nearly a decade in the cleaning business, my guest made the move into digital marketing with his venture Self-Employed King, a digital marketing agency for small businesses. Today, he has successfully exited two businesses and is now building a great new company as founder and CEO of Social Quant, a Twitter marketing service. Now, let’s hack… Mike Kawula.

My guest today is an investor, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. If there is such a thing as being born an entrepreneur, then my guest today fits this description. Starting his first mini-venture when he was just eight years old and continuing on throughout his teens. He jumped headfirst into the real estate business, buying and selling real estate at a furious pace — then the crash hit and he was forced to reassess his business and life. He is not the founder at Thrive: Make Money Matter, an annual conference designed to teach entrepreneurs how to dominate in business and in life, while making the world a better place. Now, let’s hack… Cole Hatter.

My guest today is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, and obsessive entrepreneur. He currently owns five massively successful companies, including a real estate company with over $400 million in real estate. He is also the founder of Cardone Acquisitions and Cardone Enterprises. He is the author of seven books. His current, very-soon-to-be-released book called Be Obsessed or Be Average is a call to action for you to become obsessed with your life and business, or simply live an average life. Now, let’s hack… Grant Cardone.

My guest today is recognized as an unquestionable authority in the content strategy space, after having written her seminal article, The Discipline of Content Strategy. She is also one of the coolest, most passionate and friendly people that you could ever hope to meet. Although we don’t avoid content strategy explicitly in this conversation, we are here to talk about her as an entrepreneur. My guest is currently the CEO at Brain Traffic, and Founder of the Confab Content Strategy Conferences. Her agency Brain Traffic is home to a team of renowned content strategists, serving clients like Hewlett-Packard, Coca-Cola, Merck and Best Buy. She currently lives south of me in the northern city of St. Paul, Minnesota with her two kids. Let’s hack… Kristina Halvorson.

My guest today is blogger, food enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband and business partner, they have created the Pinch of Yum and Food Blogger Pro. My guest spent the last five years teaching elementary school by day and blogging about food by night. She always went back and forth about becoming a full-time blogger, but in June 2014, she officially made the jump to living this crazy full-time-food-blogging dream. Now, let’s hack… Lindsay Ostrom.

My guest today is a digital nomad — spending most of his time between Los Angeles, Manila, Bangkok, and Saigon — plus, he is a very smart entrepreneur. After starting, growing, and selling several businesses since 2010, my guest co-founded Empire Flippers in March 2013. Empire Flippers has helped people buy and sell over $10 million dollars worth of online businesses. In 2016, they placed #161 on the Inc. 5000 list, with 2015 revenues of $4.7 million. Now, let’s hack… Justin Cooke.

My guest today is an author, a teacher, and a brilliant entrepreneur that currently runs two really impressive businesses. He started Crucial Vacuum when he purchased the merchandise from his parents brick and mortar vacuum store, as they went out of business. He would make it work by learning how to sell stuff on the internet. In 2015, the Crucial brand, now encompassing Crucial Air and Crucial Coffee, did over $8 million revenue. While building his e-commerce empire, him and his team ended building a software platform to optimize and run his business. Then he turned that very platform into its own 7-figure business, known as Skubana, by selling access to other high-revenue commerce sellers. Now, let’s hack… Chad Rubin.

This is our second episode in our new [Going Deep] series, where we remove the hack and go deep into a topic of real value to you, the entrepreneur. Today’s guest has recently ended a 34-year career as a serial direct marketer, and has now made the transition from intrapreneur to entrepreneur. My guest made this transition while taking Boardroom Inc., which he worked within and later became a partner of, from around $3 million in revenues in 1981 to a high of $150 million, and creating marketing messages that have reached well over 1 billion people. As of last January, my guest made the official and final step into entrepreneurship with the launch of his own consulting business. To kick off, he held a conference called The Titans of Direct Response and featured today’s greatest direct marketing entrepreneurs. Now, let’s hack… Brian Kurtz.

Today’s guest is responsible for more than $500 Million in successful business pitches and deals. He helps people sell companies for a living and he does it really, really well. He is the Director of Capital Markets for the investment bank, Intersection Capital, where he raises tens of millions of dollars from investors and institutions. He is the author of a must-read book called Pitch Anything – a book that I have read twice in the past year and I recommend it to every entrepreneur — because if you can’t pitch your ideas, you will never be successful. Now, let’s hack… Oren Klaff.

My guest today is a business strategist, author, podcaster, and an entrepreneur. Almost 14 years ago, my guest left the recruitment industry to start her first business venture called MommyLoves.com. From there she spent over a decade publishing content, building an audience, and producing products. Most recently, she is the founder of BeautyTechTools.com, where she helps beauty professionals use technology, social media, and email marketing to gain more clients. Now, let’s hack… Mary Kathryn Johnson.

Today’s entrepreneur absolutely blew my mind. He is 35 years old and lives in a small town called Nanaimo, B.C., where his tech firm is one of the cities largest employers, with a staff of 170. He started his business in 2004 as a single father, taking care of his son and little brother, while also attending school during the day and working at night. In his spare time, he studied and mastered the art and science of Search Engine Optimization and became know as the SEOguy. This took him to earning upwards of $500 per hour, but he saw a problem — he couldn’t scale. He looked at his business and realized that some of his best SEO clients were in Real Estate, so he scaled. Big Time. This was the birth of Real Estate Webmasters. Just 10 years later and $10,000,000 of annual revenue and he is nowhere near done. His goal now is to grow the company to $100-million in annual sales within five or six year years, up from $20-million that he was previously forecasting. To top it all off, he recently appeared on the Dragon’s Den — Canada’ version on Shark tank — pitching for what he calls “the largest legitimate ask in reality TV history” $2 million for four per cent of his company, for a $50 million valuation. He got his money, and they took 5%. Now, let’s hack… Morgan Carey. What you will learn in this episode: The real reason that most business deals fall through The absolute power of confidence in business How to get lucky in business (trust me, it’s not what you think) What happens to your life and business if you take things for granted

Today’s guest cleared his own path to success with over 30 years of hard work and it paid off big time. At 29 and living in his home country of Australia, he decided that a life in Public Accounting was not for him! He quit his job and went to California to look for a new business idea and to surf all the legendary breaks. He soon noticed that there were no sheepskin boots in California, so he and a friend dug up $500, bought six pairs from Australia and brought them to California. This was the birth of UGG Boots. For the first 13 years, he was crippled by a lack of financing to purchase product, in order to meet sales demands. His company was taken from him at one point —- then he gets it back. This is an absolutely crazy story of wins/losses/rags to riches. But he overcame and built an internationally recognized brand. He is now a newly published Author with his new book The Birth of a Brand: Launching Your Entrepreneurial Passion and Soul. Now, let’s hack… Brian Smith.

Go to school, get good grades and become a Professional Accountant. That’s what they say, right? Today’s guest did just that, but with a slight twist. Immediately after he obtained his. Master’s of Accountancy degree and then his CPA license, he let it lapse so he could work on his business full-time. He is a brilliant entrepreneur and the founder of YouNeedABudget.com — Software built to give you laser-focus with your money. When he isn’t writing or speaking about budgeting and being smart with your money, you can find him spending time with his wife Julie, and their five children. Now, let’s hack… Jesse Mecham.

My guest today is former legal transcriptionist turned brilliant entrepreneur. After being fired decided in 2011, my guest decided to start freelancing as a legal transcriptionist. In July of 2012, she made $1300. Next month, she made $2500. By December of that same year, she was earning over $4,000 a month. Her entrepreneurial spirit quickly got ahold of her, and she started building a business teaching others to become courtroom transcript proofreaders. She now runs ProofreadAnywhere.com, a very high six-figure company, and apparently, plays a lot of Nintendo. Now, let’s hack… Caitlin Pyle.

My guest today is a marketing strategist, groundbreaking podcaster, and an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Internet Business Mastery. Back in 2010, when I was still performing energy audits on houses, I spent countless hours driving from house to house and listening and learning to my guest on his podcast. During those years, I learned a ton about online business from him, and I am excited to share him with you today. Moving beyond Internet Business Mastery, he is now a marketing strategist helping doers amplify their message and change the world. Now, let’s hack… Jason Van Orden.

Startups and sales don’t go together as often as they should. By this, I mean that there is a real trend in the startup world where the success of a business is not based on customers, sales, or even revenue. This is something that has always baffled me — I come from a place where if you don’t have customers and revenue, you don’t have a business. Today’s guest founded and runs not just two startups but 2 startups based on sales and helping you close and earn more revenue. Elastic Sales is a unique SaaS product — it is Sales as a Service, and it provides startups and businesses with the virtual sales team and infrastructure to make sales — Elastic Sales is currently booked full until the end of the year, so they are currently not accepting new clients. His 2nd company is called Close.io, which is software that helps salespeople close more deals. Now, let’s Hack... Steli Efti. Steli Efti.

My guest today is an experiential marketer and entrepreneur. While still in college, my guest began working with singer/songwriter Ray Kennedy. As Kennedy’s manager, he discovered the “deficiencies and frustrations that artists endured,” and began to research ways to create additional revenue sources and increase audience. In 2010, he founded Mirrored Media, an experiential marketing company. Since then they have received $500,000 in angel funding and created campaigns for clients like Google Ply, Acura, and 20th Century Fox. Now, let’s hack… Justin Lefkotvitch.

My guest today has started several successful businesses, written three books, is a motivational speaker and has consulted with companies in several different industries. He coaches teams and businesses on the actions required in order to grow. As a result, he is known as the entertainer, educator and consultant of choice for America’s leading companies. My guest is the founder of Thrive 15, an online education and practical training platform for entrepreneurs, which is taught by millionaires, mentors, and every day success stories. Now, let's hack… Clay Clark.

My guest today is the founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses, including StickeJunkie.com and Delinquent Distribution. My guest skipped college and started her first business, Rhythm Sticks, at age 18. She also appeared in season 5 of The Apprentice and won two tasks as project manager, before being offered by Donald Trump in week 9. Now, Let’s hack… Andrea Lake.

My guest today is an award-winning record producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He began his production career from living room of his house, and went on to compose and sell over 15 million units worldwide. He founded PLW Entertainment, which was acquired by Goconnect Limited in 2010. More recently, he is the CEO and founder of Songtradr, a B2B marketplace platform for trading and licensing music rights. Now, let’s hack… Paul Wiltshire.

My guest today is a leader, innovator, constant learner, and an entrepreneur. Since 2010, he has been the Founder and Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, a digital agency that leverages web data and technology to multiply the impact of nonprofits. Prior to Whole Whale, my guest was the CTO of DoSomething.org. Under his leadership, the organization became an innovator in social media, mobile technologies, and social cause. During his 7 years at DoSomething.org, he helped to build a community of over 1.5 million young people taking action. Now, let’s hack… George Seiner.

My guest today is a daily blogger, a public speaker, and product strategist. Over the last twenty-five years he has been leading teams of people, mostly thru telling stories, and motivating companies to bring products to market. He’s been the founder, CTO, and advisor to numerous companies, and he loves to marinate in what he refers to as the problem space. Now, let’s hack… Chris Lema.

My guest today a customer success expert, a Maximizer, and an entrepreneur. After working himself out of a job by enabling his last employer to become so efficient in customer success, my guest decided to scale his knowledge and skills by starting his own company. His customer success framework is based on four pillars: people, purpose, process, and platform. He is currently the cofounder of Glide Consulting, a world-class customer success consultant for SaaS companies. Now, let’s hack… Nils Vinje.

My guest today is the CEO and founder of Songfreedom, a music-licensing platform where photographers and cinematographers can come to find the perfect song for their story with the click of a button. My guest is not afraid to leap down paths others fear to tread. From young manager to music licensing entrepreneur, my guest used a natural inclination for persuasion and sales to become a leading force in the democratization and expansion of music licensing. He is also the cofounder of UManagement, a unique and dynamic partner and management company for artists. Now, let’s hack… Matt Thompson.

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur in the truest sense of the term. While in college he started importing and selling pool tables online when he cofounded PoolTables.com. For six years he grew the company until selling the business. He jumped straight back into business by founding Baby.com.br, Brazil’s leading e-commerce retailer of baby products. This company went on to raise $40M+ in venture capital. He is currently the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an innovative outdoor gear brand with a social mission at its core. He is also on the United Nations Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council, a nine-member strategic advisory council committed to finding innovative solutions to global problems. Now, let’s hack… Davis Smith.

My guest today is a speaker, guerrilla marketer, and an entrepreneur. He founded PlanetIvy.com & ScreenRobot. These two sites combined have received nearly 20 million page views without any paid marketing. He is currently the founder of Magnific, a company that helps grow early-stage companies through a combination of rapid social media growth, guerrilla community management tactics, and growth hacks. Magnific also beat out over 1,500 other startups to be accepted into the prestigious accelerator TechStars London. Now, let’s hack… Vincent Dignan.

My guest founded and built a drop shipping Amazon business to over $7 million in sales with 60 full time workers. He gained experience hiring and managing online workers from all over the world. Realizing that so many other businesses struggled with this exact thing, he decided to capitalize on it. Today, my guest is the founder and CEO of FreeeUp, an online agency that specializes in placing online workers into eCommerce businesses. In just 7 months, they’ve landed over 150 clients and are growing at a rapid pace. Now, let’s hack… Nathan Hirsch. In this 31-minute episode Nathan Hirsch and I discuss: Determining what’s important and breaking down tasks into long-term and short-term goals The benefits of building customized programs for your business versus using existing software Considering the immediate impact of new projects and ideas and further prioritizing from there Creating and maintaining written processes of communication to be used company-wide The Show Notes FreeeUp.com FreeeUp's Referral Program Upwork.com Freelancer.com Nathan@freeeup.com FreeeUp on Facebook Nathan on LinkedIn Nathan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Citi Cards with Android — Download the Android Play app on Google Play or visit Citi.com/AndroidPlay

My guest today is a speaker, traveler, and serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and President at Skinny & Co., a coconut oil company aiming to give families a healthy chemical free lifestyle and household by creating the healthiest products, services, and technologies on the planet. Previously, he was the founder of OpportunityAddicts.com, and Co-Founder of OriginalBOS (Balls of Steel). He is an expert in both the domestic and international supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, health, and trade markets. Now, let’s hack… Matt Geddie.

My guest today is a marketer, lamp maker, and an entrepreneur. She spent the first part of her career in banking & finance, but like many of us, she wanted to do more meaningful work … and move from Australia to New York. My guest turned a passion for making DIY lamps into a business in 2013, when she started I Like That Lamp. Using her successes in the lamp business, she also started a marketing company called Bobsled Marketing, where she helps brands launch and optimize their products via the Amazon marketplace. Now, let’s hack… Kiri Masters. In this 41-minute episode Kiri Masters and I discuss: Why you need to surround yourself with a community The value of learning to pull back on new projects Using your energy to stay focused and execute The Show Notes Bobsled Marketing I Like That Lamp Tim Conley on Hack the Entrepreneur Dynamite Circle Kiri Masters on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsors: Citi cards with Android Pay. Download the Android Pay app on Google Play or visit CITI.com/AndroidPay Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit BraintreePayments.com/Hack

My guest today has been writing on the Internet since 1982 and Tim Ferris calls him the Most Interesting Man in the World. He has spent the past 40+ years living project to project, accomplishing some truly impressive feats in the process without ever attending college or university. From 1984 to 1990, he was the publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Review. In 1993, he cofounded Wired magazine and served as its Executive Editor for the first seven years. He is now Senior Maverick for Wired. He is a cofounder and editor of the popular Cool Tools website. My guest is also a world-renowned bestselling author of countless books, with his latest called The Inevitable. He is also the author of the viral Internet piece called 1,000 True Fans. Now, let’s hack… Kevin Kelly. In this 46-minute episode Kevin Kelly and I discuss: The importance of asking the dumb questions and critiquing your own thoughts in writing Recognizing knowledge and information as a commodity Establishing your voice on the Internet and finding a niche audience Honoring the middle-ground between brick & mortar and Amazon.com Saying yes to the right ideas and learning to say no to the others The catch-22 of being successful and embracing failure The Show Notes KK.org 1,000 True Fans Books by Kevin Kelly Kevin on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 3D Cart— Go to 3DCart.com/hack to try 3D Cart for free and get started in just seconds! As an HTE listener, you'll get your first month free! That's 3DCart.com/hack to start selling online today

My guest today is a craft beer enthusiast, WordPress developer, consultant, podcaster, and an entrepreneur. She developed her first website in 1997 and quickly found the WordPress ecosystem. She has been working with WordPress clients since 1998. My guest has decided to change her business focus in 2016 to education products and training. She is the host of the live weekly podcast OfficeHours.FM and she is an instructor for Lynda.com. Now, let’s hack… Carrie Dils. In this 42-minute episode Carrie Dils and Jon Nastor discuss: The difference between and freelancer and an entrepreneur Understanding the importance of networking and being a connector The value of letting ideas marinate in your head before acting Links and resources mentioned: CarrieDils.com OfficeHours.FM Networking is Not Working by Derek Coburn Carrie Dils on Twitter Jonny on Twitter

My guest today is a songwriter, former Disney artist, and a serial entrepreneur. Starting in 2006, my guest jumped head first into the tech world when he cofounded XLR8 Media. Since then, he has also founded Dijit, Echotag, and Openboard. He is currently cofounder and CEO of Inmoji, bringing “powered" clickable icons that enable users to share their favorite brands, products, and experiences directly within messaging apps. Having signed brands like Walmart and Fandango, Inmoji has a great start to its quest to attract one billion audience members. Now, let’s hack… Michael Africk. In this 36-minute episode Michael Africk and I discuss: Ditching preconceived notions and approaching life with a malleable mind Coming into entrepreneurship from an artistic/creative background The innate desire to create and control your own destiny as an entrepreneur Learning to delegate tasks and trusting your team Running with new ideas and letting them play out organically The Show Notes Inmoji.com Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff Oren Klaff on HTE Michael on Linkedin Michael on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 3D Cart— Go to 3DCart.com/hack to try 3D Cart for free and get started in just seconds! As an HTE listener, you'll get your first month free! That's 3DCart.com/hack to start selling online today

My guest today is an organizer, leader, and an executive assistant-turned entrepreneur. She began her career as an executive assistant to keynote speakers, bestselling authors, and public figures. Through hard work, determination, and ambition, my guest began getting requests to work with more and more clients, yet there was only one of her to do the work. So she founded Priority VA and started hiring virtual assistants. Today she has grown a team of 54 VAs working under her. Her husband also joined her full-time in the business, and she shows no sign of slowing down. Now, let’s hack… Trivinia Barber. In this 37-minute episode Trivinia Barber and I discuss: Treating every day as if you're still building your business and avoiding complacency How Trivinia went from Virtual Assistant to creating a team of VAs working under her The struggle of balancing a healthy work/life balance as an entrepreneur Removing yourself as the bottleneck that’s preventing your business from growing Choosing projects and ideas that fall in line with your time and values The Show Notes PriorityVA.com Priority VA on Facebook Todd Herman's The 90 Day Year Trivinia on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hired.com— HTE listeners can try Hired for free by going to hired.com/hack. Enjoy a $2,000 credit on your first hire! Show Sponsor: Braintree— To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit Braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is an SEO specialist, marketing consultant, connector, and digital entrepreneur. He is the founder of ResourceFull, a weekly digital publication designed for digital entrepreneurs looking to save time and money. My guest has spent years becoming the “Unconventional Digital Marketing Consultant”. He’s grown an e-commerce site to $1.5 million in 8 months, and has managed an $80k a year online marketing budget. He is also the host of the Sell More Podcast. Now, let’s hack… Brandon Lewin. In this 36-minute episode Brandon Lewin and I discuss: Truly listening to your customer’s needs, whether you are the one to help them or not Brandon’s entrepreneurial roots and why he kept pushing past the challenges Knowing the difference between what you’re not good at and what you don’t enjoy doing Doing the necessary research when pursuing new products and what to do when these ideas seem to fail The Show Notes BrandonMLewin.com/ResourceFull Sell More Podcast Brandon on Facebook Brandon on Linkedin Brandon on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hired.com— HTE listeners can try Hired for free by going to hired.com/hack. Enjoy a $2,000 credit on your first hire! Show Sponsor: Ahrefs—Sign up via HTE.IO/SEO and you’ll get a free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF your first 6 months if you decide to stay!

My guest today is a leader, speaker, Marxist-capitalist, and a smart entrepreneur. During the past 20 years, he has bootstrapped a printing company called Webmart, dealt with the rise of the Internet in his market, and thrived based on his principles. He firmly believes traditional business is broken and too focused on the exploitation of workers, customers, and partners. So he has build Webmart to be focused on the happiness of his team. He calls his approach “Marxist-capitalism”, explaining it as a direct way of using the profits to go directly into the people on the team. My guest believes that if you keep the people around you happy, they’ll do great work. Now, let’s hack… Simon Biltcliffe. In this 41-minute episode Simon Biltcliffe and I discuss: The positive impact of saying thank you and showing genuine appreciation How Simon employs a “Marxist-Capitalism” business model that is centered around the happiness and well-being of his team Focusing on the emotional and intellectual needs of your team in order to get to the desired financial outcome The importance of experimenting with new ideas and learning from their failure The Show Notes WebMartUK.com Simon's Inspire London Talk Simon on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Ahrefs—Sign up via HTE.IO/SEO and you’ll get a free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF your first 6 months if you decide to stay! Show Sponsor: Braintree— To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is a creator, user experience expert, eternal optimist, and an entrepreneur. Back in 2002, he started building businesses as the founder and head creative behind The Paper, an independent and online student newspaper. Then, due to an injury that had him bedridden, he taught himself to code. With this newfound skill he built the early foundations for what was to become StageBloc. Over the next five and a half years, he brought on cofounders and just over $600,000 in funding to grow the company. StageBloc was acquired by Fullscreen in March 2015. Now, let’s hack… Tom Giles. In this 36-minute episode Tom Giles and I discuss: The importance of planning and Tom’s three-phased 10-year plan How Tom created a successful business from what was meant to be a personal outlet Bringing on partners who share the passion and vision for your business Stagebloc’s acquisition and its effect on the company’s time and resources Using an internal mission statement as a guide when taking on new projects The Show Notes FullScreenDirect.com Tom on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Ahrefs—Sign up via HTE.IO/SEO and you’ll get a free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF your first 6 months if you decide to stay! Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign— Sign up for a free 14-day trial now, no credit card needed: Visit: ActiveCampaign.com/hack

My guest today is a logistics specialist, podcaster, and entrepreneur. From 2010 - 2014, my guest was the founder and President of Capital Freight Management, an online freight management, trucking and supply chain services company. He is currently the cofounder and CEO of Outlier, an online publication, co-working space, and conference series aimed at entrepreneurs and startup founders. My guest today is also the host of the Outlier On Air Podcast. Now, let’s hack… Ever Gonzalez. In this 31-minute episode Ever Gonzalez and I discuss: Trusting your gut even when it doesn’t make sense on paper Defining Entrepreneurship as being able to work on what you want, when you want Focusing on your strengths and delegating the rest Ever’s three pillars that form the basis of his decision-making and promote discipline The importance of “touching the fire” and learning from your own mistakes The Show Notes OutlierMagazine.co Jon on the Outlier On Air Podcast Outlier on Twitter Ever on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 3D Cart— Go to 3Dcart.com/hack to try 3D Cart for free and get started in just seconds! As a HTE listener, you’ll get your first month free! That’s 3Dcart.com/hack to start selling online today.

My guest today is a musician, author, and an entrepreneur. He has spent the past 21 years writing, creating, and building things to help musicians, authors, and creative entrepreneurs use their talents to make a living and make a difference. He has created The Buzz Factor, Empowered Artist, Full-time Author, and Improv st. Louis. He is also the author of Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, Empowered Artist, The DIY Career Manifesto, and nearly two dozen other books. Now, let’s hack… Bob Baker. In this 36-minute episode, Bob Baker and I discuss: How to find your one thing and stay focused Why success starts within and can only be defined by you Becoming an 'untrepreneur' and music marketer Show Notes: Bob-Baker.com EmpArtist.com Bob Baker's Amazon page Bob on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Sponsor: Grab your FREE domain name right now at Bluehost. Sponsor: Sign up for a free 14-day trial now at ActiveCampaign.com/Hack

My guest today is an author, creator, and entrepreneur with a great personal motto: “Life’s too short to build something nobody wants”. He has been building web-based products for more than a decade and started building his own products as the founder of WiredReach, and their flagship product BoxCloud. My guest is the founder and CEO of LeanStack, building tools, content, and coaching that help entrepreneurs succeed. He is also the author of Running Lean, and the brand new book Scaling Lean. Now, let’s hack… Ash Maurya. In this 39-minute episode Ash Maurya and I discuss: Applying the concepts of “right action, right time” and “timeboxing” The pitfalls of specialization and how Ash and his team work through them Focusing on skepticism of your own ideas versus validation The Lean Canvas method to developing a business model The Show Notes ScalingLean.com LeanStack.com Books by Ash Maurya "It's Time to Fire the Business Plan for Good" Red Butler Ash on Linkedin Ash on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Google AdWords— Go to G.CO/hackpodcast to get a $75 credit after you invest $25 in your first campaign Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today founded and built a window and pressure cleaning company in Michigan. With his passion for business systems, he pushed the company to over $150,000 a month in revenue. In 2015, he sold the company to a national buyer and moved to Costa Rica with his family. He now runs two online businesses with a small team of global professionals and is also the host of the Quick Talk podcast. Now, let’s hack… Joshua Latimer. In this 27-minute episode Joshua Latimer and I discuss: Focusing on progress versus perfection and being relentless in the process Taking the plunge into entrepreneurial opportunities from a steady, 9-to-5 job The importance of building a team and delegating tasks Why executing an idea and not the idea itself is key to making a product successful The Show Notes Quick Talk Podcast SendJim.com Joshua on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Google AdWords— Go to G.CO/hackpodcast to get a $75 credit after you invest $25 in your first campaign

My guest today is a digital marketer, dad, self-proclaimed nerd, traveler, and an entrepreneur. After 12 years in IT, my guest decided he had enough of punching a clock every day. He decided to try and make the move to working remotely one day per week, but his boss was having none of it. So, he quit. He made the natural move from a steady job to working as a consultant. This lead him further into consulting and also brought him into product creation when he co-founded Bulko and ThingShare. For the past year and a half, my guest has been traveling in an RV with his four children and building a community around NomadTogether, which equips digital nomads, location independent couples, and families to live a freedom based lifestyle. Now, let’s hack… Paul Kortman. In this 41-minute episode Paul Kortman and I discuss: Providing value and sparking a more personal connection by getting your clients on the phone/li> How Paul was able to work his way out of the office environment and into entrepreneurship Useful methods for ensuring you are following up with your clients Making sure you can sell a product or idea before you investigate it further The Show Notes Connexdigitalmarketing.com Homealongtheway.com Location Independent Families Facebook group NomadTogether.com Trello.com Upwork.com Contactually.com Paul on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: DesignCrowd— Check out DesignCrowd.com/hack for $100 off your project

Nothing about today’s guest is ordinary. He dropped out of high school and talked his way into college only to drop out again. Finally, he decided to take his last $700 and start 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Having built this company into a multi-million dollar home services empire, he is now passionate about empowering other small business owners to take the lead in their own companies. He is the founder of O2E Brands, the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1- Day Painting, You Move Me, and Shack Shine. They are leaders in customer experience, innovation and franchise development with a combined revenue of $215M. Now, let’s hack… Brian Scudamore. In this 31-minute episode Brian Scudamore and I discuss: Putting your vision for the future in writing and setting it into motion The concept of “entrypreneurship” and how Brian works to help people grow as entrepreneurs The value of identifying your weaknesses and being “WTF” (willing to fail!) Revolutionizing an ordinary business and making it exceptional The importance of weathering the storms of entrepreneurship The Show Notes O2EBrands.com Brian on Linkedin Infographic World on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Google AdWords — Go to G.CO/hackpodcast to get a $75 credit after you invest $25 in your first campaign Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is slowly becoming a serial entrepreneur and is always looking for exciting projects to take on. He is the founder and president of Infographic World, what began seven years ago as a side hustle business. He built it one job at a time in the evenings and it has blossomed into a rapidly expanding team of 20+ people. Beyond this, the company itself has outgrown its original premise of an infographics specialty and is currently expanding outward as a visual communications agency. In 2015, they were named Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 20 Startups to watch. Now, let’s hack… Justin Beegel. In this 39-minute episode Justin Beegel and I discuss: The value of negative feedback and encouraging the constructive criticism of your ideas How Justin gradually evolved from social media manager, to consulting work, to building his own innovative infographic company Learning to let go of the day-to-day aspects of your company in order to let it grow The Show Notes Infographicworld.com Justin on Linkedin Infographic World on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: DesignCrowd — Check out DesignCrowd.com/hack for up to $100 off your project.

My guest today is a Foolish Adventurer, podcaster, consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur. I was introduced to him many years ago via his podcast The Foolish Adventure Show, one of the shows I listened to while getting my own online business started. He is the founder of the Fuse Community, an online meeting place for entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of a private mastermind group called Ignite, a group that I have heard nothing but rave reviews about. For the high-performance entrepreneur, he is also a one-on-one consultant. Now, let’s hack… Tim Conley. In this 53-minute episode Tim Conley and I discuss: Persevering through the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship in order to reach an inevitable win Defining entrepreneurship as creating value from an idea Learning to make a sale and overcoming the paralyzing fear of rejection Evaluating a new business idea based on customer base, profitability, and potential for expansion Tim's new coaching business and his tips for effective strategies in project management The Show Notes Tim411.com Tim411 Podcast The Forge Facebook Group Tim on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ConvertKit — Click Here to get a 1 month free trial exclusive to HTE listeners Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

Today’s guest has owned and operated American Chimney since 1981. In this time, American Chimney has successfully completed over 100,000 service calls. Along with being hands-on in the chimney business for over 35 years, my guest has also ventured into digital business and marketing. He is the creator of Ask the ChimneySweep, a blog and YouTube channel with over 2.2 million views, as well as Home Contractors HQ, a blog and a podcast. Now, let’s hack… Clay Lamb. In this 33-minute episode Clay Lamb and I discuss: Why you can’t give up, no matter what Clay’s deeply personal story of loss, and how he pulled through What entrepreneurship is truly about (and how this will help you) The value of staying focused, orderly, and on-task The Show Notes AMChimney.com AsktheChimneySweep.com Ask the Chimney Sweep YouTube Channel HomeContractorsHQ Wunderlist Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Check out DesignCrowd.com/hack -- Act now and receive up to $100 off your next project.

My guest today is a 20+ year veteran of the music industry. As a musician he published dozens of albums and sold millions of copies. In 2006, he decided to move into the business side of the music industry as Co-founder and President of NoiseTrade, a revolutionary tribe-building platform. NoiseTrade began as a way for my guest to promote his own music. Due to its success, he found himself helping friends and friends-of-friends do the same thing. The demand was so great that he built it into a platform. NoiseTrade was recently acquired by PledgeMusic in a deal that is set to propel NoiseTrade forward and enable them to help more artists build their tribes. Now, let’s hack… Derek Webb. In this 1-hour, 4-minute episode Derek Webb and I discuss: The importance of failing and using it as a learning tool The value of making a great living working with a smaller audience How Derek’s move to provide free music informed his transition from musicianship to entrepreneurship Leveraging the internet to create free content and make money How Derek adapted to the market and built NoiseTrade into the company it is today The Show Notes DerekWebb.com 1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Derek on The Gently Mad Podcast PledgeMusic's Benji Rogers on HTE Derek on Facebook Derek on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs — Claim Your Free Roadmap Now Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign —Sign up for a free 14-day trial now, no credit card needed! Visit ActiveCampaign.com/hack

My guest today is one of the hardest working, smartest, and most successful entrepreneurs I have had the pleasure of speaking to. He was born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12. Without a social life due to his lack of English skills, he turned to the Internet and entrepreneurship. Today, at 25 years old, my guest is an award-winning entrepreneur, and has been recognized as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30. He is the owner of several 7-figure online businesses, and over 400 million people visit his websites annually. He is the founder of WPBeginner, the world’s largest free WordPress resource site, and the cofounder of List25, OptinMonster, SoliloquyWP, ThemeLab, Envira Gallery, and WPForms. Now, let’s hack… Syed Balkhi. In this 36-minute episode Syed Balkhi and I discuss: Creating written checklists and processes in order to be a better delegator How Syed recognized the need for a beginner-friendly WordPress resource site and transitioned from service-based to product-based business Finding the right partner, setting up equity, and not being greedy in the process Using costumer feedback to help guide important changes in your business The Show Notes AwesomeMotive.com SyedBalkhi.com WPbeginner.com OptinMonster.com Syed on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is a life-long entrepreneur who is closing the gap between science, art, business, and technology. As an entrepreneur, my guest has started her own clothing line, worked in the real estate business, and ran a private Neuroconsulting practice for six years. She is now the founder and CEO of InteraXon, a Toronto-based company and innovator in the emerging field of brain sensing technology. Interaxon is also the maker of Muse, the brain sensing headband. Muse is an award-winning headband that makes mediation easier. Now, let’s hack… Ariel Garten. In this 35-minute episode Ariel Garten and I discuss: Learning to silence your inner critic and fully believing that anything is possible How Ariel applied the notion of unlimited thinking to progressing in her entrepreneurial ventures The importance of delivering a product with an honest message behind it How Muse transformed the available technology into a way to positively affect people’s lives The Show Notes ChooseMuse.com Ariel on Linkedin Ariel on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: DesignCrowd — Check out DesignCrowd for up to $100 off your project

My guest today is a brilliant entrepreneur who has built, grown,and sold four impressive companies. Over the past 20 years, he’s been successfullyleading teams and building products that have been used by tens ofmillions of people, and generated millions of dollars inrevenue. My guest has built and sold four companies: Compete.com,Lookery, Ghostery, and Performable. He is currently focused on his latest business Drift, where heand his team help businesses know, grow, and amaze theircustomers. Now, let’s hack… David Cancel. In this 46-minute episode David Cancel and Idiscuss: Turning off your ego in order to be more open to learning andprogressingDavid’s definition of entrepreneurship and how its meaning haschangedHow David continued to grow during Performable’sacquisitionKeeping your daily focus on accomplishing the tasks that willhave the biggest effect on your companyRecognizing competition as a good thing and being an innovatorversus an inventor in your marketThe Show NotesDrift.comDavidCancel.comThe One Thing by Gary KellerEdgar's Laura Roeder on HTEDavid on LinkedinDrift onTwitterDavid onTwitterJon onTwitterShow Sponsor: ActiveCampaign —Sign up for a free 14-day trial now,no credit card needed!

My guest today is a former actress, clothing designer, and reluctant entrepreneur.

My guest began her career as a professional actress but decided to become an entrepreneur. With just a $20,000 inheritance and strong perseverance, a business was born!

She is now the founder and CEO of TwirlyGirl, a clothing company with the sole purpose of empowering individuality and creativity in young girls. TwirlyGirl is made exclusively in Los Angeles with local fabrics.

This determination for quality and empowerment has propelled TwirlyGirl to become the million-dollar brand that it is today.

Now, let’s hack…

Cynthia Jamin.

In this 35-minute episode Cynthia Jamin and I discuss:

Building an intimate connection with the costumer and being authentic with your brand Why ignorance is bliss when it comes to starting and growing your first business Trusting your gut instinct in order to move your company forward Gaining insight from other entrepreneurs and applying it to your own business Going all in on an idea even when you know it’s the wrong move

The Show Notes

TwirlyGirlshop.com The original reversible Twirly dress Cynthia's personal secret Cynthia on Linkedin cindyjamin@twirlygirlshop.com eCommerceFuel.com TwirlyGirl on Facebook TwirlyGirl on Instagram TwirlyGirl on Pinterest TwirlyGirl on YouTube TwirlyGirl on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is a bestselling author, conversion rate expert, digital marketer, and an entrepreneur.

He is cofounder and CEO of Conversion Fanatics, a full-service conversion rate optimization company. Founded nearly three years ago, they have worked with and consulted companies like Hertz car rentals, Paypal, Investors.com and many more.

He is also the founder of Monster Ventures, an online consultancy focusing on online direct response marketing funnels.

My guest is also the best selling author of Conversion Fanatic: How to Double Your Customers, Sales, and Profits with A/B Testing.

Now, let’s hack… Justin Christianson.

In this 33-minute episode Justin Christianson and I discuss:

Building on yesterday’s success and striving for continuous daily improvement Jumping into entrepreneurship with both feet and adjusting to the uncertainties that come with it Narrowing down your ideal customer in order to provide the best service The importance of open communication when dealing with failed ideas Rewarding yourself and your team for the smaller milestones as well as the big ones

The Show Notes

Conversionfanatics.com Clyxo.com/justinchristianson Conversion Fanatic by Justin Christianson Justin on Linkedin Justin on Facebook Conversion Fanatics on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign — Sign up for a free 14-day trial now- No credit card needed! Visit http://www.activecampaign.com/hack

My guest today is a Master of Neuro-linguistic Programming, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and an entrepreneur.

My guest is the founder of the I Am Woman project and the founder and editor-in-chief of I Am Woman magazine.

She is passionate about inspiring individuals, leaders, and businesses to transform, build and create powerful, effecting and lasting change both within themselves and their organizations.

Now, let’s hack…

Catherine Plano.

In this 38-minute episode Catherine Plano and I discuss:

Being willing to change your perception of the world to unlock your full potential Utilizing the three parts of the brain in order to break unconscious habits and make lasting change The importance of being present and practicing mindfulness as an entrepreneur The initial struggle of leveraging your time and delegating tasks The power of sharing and collaborating on ideas and learning from their failure

The Show Notes

Catherineplano.com Iamwomanproject.com Catherine on Facebook Catherine on Instagram Catherine on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs — Claim Your Free Roadmap Now Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is a salesperson, turned business owner, turned entrepreneur.

He is an experienced and successful serial entrepreneur based out of the Greater Nashville Area with a total of $24 Million in annual revenue.

In 1998 he started his first company, Absolute Wireless, which now owns and operates 15 wireless retail stores throughout Tennessee.

My guest is also the founder of CallProof, a software company dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of outside sales teams for businesses all over the United States.

Now, let’s hack…

Robert Hartline.

In this 38-minute episode Robert Hartline and I discuss:

Learning how to default to technology when faced with a problem How Robert’s fear of death motivated him to do things he wouldn’t normally do Why having a background in sales is critical to becoming a successful entrepreneur Robert’s “Lead, Learn, and Think” philosophy and turning off your internal autopilot Nurturing your longer-term efforts and viewing success as a long and slow journey The power of leveraging your time and resources to bring you closer to your goal

The Show Notes

CallProof.com CallProof.com/blog RobertHartline.com The E-myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Robert on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack Show Sponsor: Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book

My guest today is a filmmaker, writer, RVer, and an entrepreneur.

After graduating college and taking a traditional office job like he thought he was supposed to do, he realized he wasn’t actually happy, and neither was his fiancé. So they decided to quit their jobs take a 50 state honeymoon.

My guest came up with the idea to travel 50 states and shine a spotlight on people who followed their passion or skill. Out of this trip came the documentary: Hourly America.

During the past year and a half, he has also worked a different job in all 50 states. On the side, he began building a blog about traveling in an RV, and it is quickly becoming his full-time business with some huge side projects on his plate.

Now, let’s hack…

Heath Padgett.

In this 36-minute episode Heath Padgett and I discuss:

The freedom that comes from leaving guaranteed opportunities for unknown prospect Balancing being on the road with finding new job opportunities Gaining valuable skills and experience before launching new ideas The importance of building products for your customers instead of the other way around

The Show Notes

The RV Entrepreneur Podcast Heathpadgett.com Jia Jiang's 100 Days of Rejection Series Losing my Virginity by Richard Branson Nathan Barry's CovertKit Heath on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs — Claim Your Free Roadmap Now

My guest today is a venture capitalist, private equity investor, author, and 10% Entrepreneur.

He spent a nearly a decade on Wall Street before becoming the founder and managing partner at Dirigo Advisors. At Dirigo, he invests in, advises, and holds a diverse portfolio of companies across the U.S., Asia, and Latin America.

My guest is also the author of the brand new book “The 10% Entrepreneur”, written to help you live your startup dream without quitting your day job.

Now, let’s hack…

Patrick McGinnis.

In this 43-minute episode Patrick McGinnis and I discuss:

Creating a supportive network of talented individuals that you can tap into for the entirety of your career The importance of aligning a business idea with the passions and strengths of its founder How Patrick turned his unfortunate career circumstances into the concept for “The 10% Entrepreneur” Striking a balance between humility and confidence when pitching new ideas

The Show Notes

The 10% Entrepreneur by Patrick J McGinnis Patrickmcginnis.com Patrick on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: One Day Builds--The first 15 listeners to fill out the form at Onedaybuilds.com/hack will get $150 off their website and a free WordPress Cheat Sheet!

My guest today is a student of the startups, a connector, and an entrepreneur.

He started out in brand management for Unilever, where he spent almost 2 years and became one of the most successful marketers in the history of the company.

He was then picked up by Centoria, where he acted as their Entrepreneur In Residence for 8 months.

This led him to attending a startup incubator where he came up with an idea, assembled a team of neuroscientists, and launched a product and business called TruBrain. TruBrain is a performance food and beverage brand that helps entrepreneurs and high performers achieve their best.

Now, let’s hack…

Chris Thompson.

In this 47-minute episode Chris Thompson and I discuss:

Learning the rules of entrepreneurship before diving in head first Applying existing business methodologies while generating new ideas Chris’ path to success and how he arrived at the idea for TruBrain Starting off small and controlled versus going for the big ideas off the bat The challenge of creating a market and providing the necessary education for TruBrain

The Show Notes

TruBrain.com TruBrain on Twitter TruBrain on Facebook Eric Ries' The Lean Startup Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Braintree — To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is a writer, constant mover, not a very good manager, but a very smart entrepreneur.

He spent his formative years performing website usability tests for clients like Staples, Google, Yahoo, Verizon, and many more.

He was then accepted into TechStars, a mentorship-driven startup accelerator. There, he and his cofounder catalyzed the idea and plan for J-Squared Media, which later became PlayQ, a mobile games company.

My guest is also the #1 Bestselling author of “The Connection Algorithm”.

Now, let’s hack…

Jesse Tevelow.

In this 48-minute episode Jesse Tevelow and I discuss:

The importance of making moves and staying in motion The two most valuable characteristics to look for in a co-founder Recognizing your business as a team effort and concentrating more on your strong points Freely testing out and validating new ideas to determine where to focus your resources Accepting the highs, the lows, and the unknowns that come with entrepreneurship

The Show Notes

Jtev.me Jtev.me/hte Mylaunchteam.com Books by Jesse Tevelow The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan Will It Fly? By Pat Flynn Jesse on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs-- Claim Your Free Roadmap Now

My guest today is a bootstrapper, software developer, and a brilliant entrepreneur.

From writing his first line of code at 11 years old, my guest has spent the past 14 years building a several multi-million dollar software businesses.

He is the founder and CEO of Axosoft, which develops software for software development. Their flagship product, OnTime is used by more than 10,000 software development companies.

My guest is also the founder and CEO of Pure Chat, and has recently raised $1.55 million to push growth and development of this business.

Now, let’s hack…

Hamid Shojaee.

In this 37-minute episode Hamid Shojaee and I discuss:

Being persistent and learning to improve when the results fall flat How Hamid’s family background and their support influenced his entrepreneurial spirit Being intimately familiar with all aspects of your business in order to understand the big picture Hamid’s thirty-day experimentation method for learning about new technologies and keeping up with the ever-changing industry

The Show Notes

Axosoft.com Purechat.com Hamid on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs-- Claim Your Free Roadmap Now Show Sponsor: One Day Builds--The first 15 listeners to fill out the form at Onedaybuilds.com/hack will get $150 off their website and a free WordPress Cheat Sheet!

My guest today is a photographer, videographer, and a multi award-winning entrepreneur.

While still in high school, He started a small TV show focused on helping kids figure out what they wanted to do with their lives. They interviewed 150 professionals, and while the interviews contained extremely powerful advice, the production value of the show was lacking because they had no budget. This sparked an idea.

He then became the founder and CEO of VideoBlocks, the first subscription-based provider of stock video and audio, with over 100,000 customers. In 2015, VideoBlocks crossed over the $25 million annual revenue mark.

My guest, along with his rapidly growing team, has also launched GraphicStock.com and AudioBlocks.com, two complementary and successful businesses.

Now, let’s hack…

Joel Holland.

In this 46-minute episode Joel Holland and I discuss:

Understanding both the creative and technical side of the business Building a talented team of employees in order to focus on overseeing the company’s mission Soliciting customer input while keeping your overall vision in mind Beefing up independent teams when expanding into new products and ideas

The Show Notes

VideoBlocks.com AudioBlocks.com GraphicStock.com CapturingAmerica.com JoelKentHolland.com Joel on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs-- Claim Your Free Roadmap Now Show Sponsor: Braintree--To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit Braintreepayments.com/hack

My guest today is an inventor, crowdfunding specialist, and entrepreneur.

As an inventor, my guest got his start early when he invented the Arctic Stick. Inventing a smart product is one thing, but my guest also used his marketing skills to grab himself national media attention and complete a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Since then, he has helped countless other brands and businesses launch crowdfunding campaigns of all shapes and sizes and in many different markets. He is also an author in the process of writing the tentatively titled book “They Told Me I Couldn’t, Shouldn’t, and Wouldn’t”.

Now, let’s hack…

Brandon Adams.

In this 31-minute episode Brandon Adams and I discuss:

Reaching out and connecting with like-minded people regardless of your environment Transforming your interests and passions into a meaningful career Why failure is both necessary and inevitable in order to eventually succeed Trusting that hard work and long-term commitment will lead to big time opportunities

The Show Notes

BrandonTAdams.com Keystothecrowd.com Keys To The Crowd by Brandon T. Adams Youngentrepreneurconvention.com Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill John Lee Dumas' The Freedom Journal "Cactus Jack" Barringer Brandon on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs-- Claim Your Free Roadmap Now

My guest today has spent most of his adult life working in a family business, starting businesses with his brothers, selling those off, and more recently, co-founding a software company.

He is the cofounder of CartHook, software designed to help e-commerce stores turn their abandoned carts into paying customers. In fact, a close friend of mine was raving about CartHook and how it drastically increased his revenue, so I decided to reach out and have today’s guest on the show.

He is also the co-host of the Bootstrapped Web Podcast.

Now, let’s hack…

Jordan Gal.

In this 44-minute episode Jordan Gal and I discuss:

The importance of being proactive and the willingness to be denied The many different paths that led to Jordan’s success and how he learned from mistakes made along the way The value of not reinventing the wheel and building upon existing business models Making sure your next decision is the right decision in order to keep moving your business forward

The Show Notes

CartHook.com Bootstrapped Web Podcast Jordan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Harry's-- Stop overpaying for a great shave. Go to Harry’s.com right now and get $5 off of your first order with promo code: HACK

My guest today is a retail product designer, 3D printing expert, writer, and an entrepreneur.

She and her husband are the co-founders of Hazz Design Consulting, which has designed over 250 retail products that have generated more than $750 million in revenue.

My guest is also a contributing writer for Inc Magazine and co-hosts the WTFFF Podcast.

Now, let’s hack…

Tracy Hazzard.

In this 34-minute episode Tracy Hazzard and I discuss:

Avoiding critical mistakes by hiring the right resources at the right time How unforeseen circumstances can be equally important in finding success as an entrepreneur The dynamic partnership between Tracy and her husband and how their complementing skills were crucial in building their business Tracy’s 7 “P” steps for choosing new projects and ideas

The Show Notes

Hazzdesign.com WTFFF Podcast The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Tracy on Linkedin Hazz Design on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Casper Mattresses -- Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by using code: HACK at checkout

My guest today is a traveler, soon-to-be-father, and a true lifestyle entrepreneur.

He is the founder of Clients on Demand, what he claims is the most reliable client attraction system in the world.

My guest built this business helping experts create simple, strong and repeatable marketing and sales processes that attract the perfect clients, at the perfect price, anytime they want.

Now, let’s hack...

Russ Ruffino.

In this 43-minute episode Russ Ruffino and I discuss:

Overcoming fear and propelling your ideas forward by treating your goals as reality Why empathy is paramount when it comes to marketing and understanding the customer Boosting sales by focusing on selling transformation versus information Going deep, not wide: specializing in one market and building a business on only one offer

The Show Notes

Russruffino.com Clientsondemand.com/webinar Clientsondemand.com/facebook The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Ultimate Sales Letter by Dan Kennedy Russ on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1,000 Maniacs -- Claim Your Free Roadmap Now Show Sponsor: Mott & Bow -- To get an exclusive 20% off use promo code: HACK

[episode] My guest today is the self-proclaimed ‘world’s most handsome social media and content marketing strategist’, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur.

This conversation is excellent because even though my guest has accomplished many things in his business he is still learning every single day. Like many of us, he has set enormous goals for himself and his business, and he is working every day to realize those dreams. He is the founder and chief strategist

Like many of us, he has set enormous goals for himself and his business, and he is working every day to realize those dreams.

He is the founder and chief strategist behind True Voice Media, a company that helps businesses adapt and prosper by understanding the massive shifts in the media landscape.

He is also a sought-after public speaker, and of all the things he does, public speaking is one of his favourites.

Now, let’s hack… Jeff Gibbard.

In this 35-minute episode Jeff Gibbard and I discuss:

Learn the ability to be flexible in the face of defeat The value of reassessing situations as they arise Adapting to the reality of becoming unemployable The true value of finding a mentor

The Show Notes

True Voice Media True Voice Media podcast Jeff's personal website Jeff Gibbard on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Harry's -- Enter promo code HACK at checkout and receive $5 OFF your first purchase!

My guest today is one of the top professional business speakers in the world. He is the author of more than 70 books — many of them bestsellers. There are six of his books, with notes and highlighter marks throughout, on my office shelf.

He is the chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. His goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined.

He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada, and 55 other countries worldwide.

As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.

Now, let's hack...

Brian Tracy.

In this 43-minute episode Brian Tracy and I discuss:

The Key is to Get It 80% Right and Run It Up the Flag Pole Seek opportunities to help other people How to know if you have what it takes to be successful Why 80% right is better than perfect

The Show Notes

Brian's excellent new book: Get Smart by Brian Tracy All of Brian Tracy's books BrianTracy.com Babson College Mark Victor Hansen Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar.com

My guest today became a copyright lawyer 20 years ago when his father, a famous Russian composer, heard his music being played in an ad on the radio without his permission.

He spent the first 8 years of his legal career in Russia working for one of the largest law firms in the world. But in 2007, he moved to Canada, went back to law school for another three years, and then received his Canadian law license. He then focused on building his

He then focused on building his practise, Mincov Law, until the summer of 2015 when he gave up his license to move his business fully online and help more clients. He is now the founder of Trademark Factory, a service that aims to make trademarking your ideas simple, fast, and efficient.Now, let's hack... Andrei Mincov. In this 39-minute episode Andrei Mincov and I discuss:

Everything is a learnable skill if you put your mind to it How not thinking as a lawyer helped Andrei grow his business The importance in realizing that your time is not worthless If your idea is worth promoting, it is worth protecting/li>

The Show Notes

Mincov Law Trademark Factory Rich Dad, Poor Dad Built To Sell Andrei on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Your Maniacs Are Waiting ... 1000 Maniacs

My guest today is a former chiropractor turned marketing consultant and entrepreneur.

18 years ago, my guest was your typical chiropractor struggling to find enough clients and sustain and grow his practice. Rather than focusing specifically on the trade, my guest took a different approach and focused on the marketing side of the business.

After hitting on a successful system for growing a chiropractor practise, he decided to scale his success and teach other people to do the same.

He is now the founder and president of Altadonna communications and the founder of ChiroTrust.

Now, let's hack...

Ben Altadonna.

In this 29-minute episode Ben Altadonna and I discuss:

Try and think like your customers or prospects Finding congruency within your business and your goals If the outcome in the short term is a win (then go for it) You have to be robotic with results

The Show Notes

ChiroTrust Join Chiro Trust Ben's Books BenAltadonna.com ChiropracticMarketingIdeas.com The Chiropractic Marketing Podcast Ben of Facebook Ben on LinkedIn Ben on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1000 Maniacs Show Sponsor: Harrys.com - Use promo code HACK to get $5 off your purchase

My guest today went from unemployed, recently divorced, and living with her parents, to building a half million dollar business in just two years.

After hitting rock-bottom just two years ago, she decided to not use her current position to hold her back instead, she used it as a catalyst for change. And change she did!

She has created a brilliant personal brand, has built up a raving fan base, and coaches female digital entrepreneurs that want to blow up their businesses.

She has been featured Forbes, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, and countless other publications.

Now, let's hack...

Jenn Scalia.

In this 41-minute episode Jenn Scalia and I discuss:

Being relatable and vulnerable (how it helped her business grow) Being prepared and organized (having a team that helps) When we do things wrong, it actually brings us closer to our purpose When something doesn't work out (It's time for self-check)

The Show Notes

JennScalia.com Rebecca Dickson's website Jenn on LinkedIn Jenn on Instagram Jenn on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1000 Maniacs Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar

My guest today is a music geek, marketer, drummer, and an entrepreneur.

He spent the earlier part of his career in marketing for EMI Group in Nashville. After realizing that he was slowly becoming unemployable, my guest ventured out on his own.

For the past seven years, he has been growing and running Music Geek Services, a direct-to-fan consulting company helping artists think like fans.

He is also an instructor at Berklee School of Music Online.

Now, let’s hack...

Jay Coyle.

In this 41-minute episode Jay Coyle and I discuss:

Having a supreme passion for the work you do every day Being an internal optimist (to deal with external negativity) There is zero security in being an entrepreneur (and why that's okay) Learning this lesson: "It's okay to fail and make a mistake" A business is successful when it gives you the freedom to do what you want

The Show Notes

Music Geek Services Jay on LinkedIn Jay on Instagram Jay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 1000 Maniacs Show Sponsor: Mott & Bow: Promo Code - Hack

My guest today is a former pool salesman, professional speaker, sales lion, and entrepreneur.

In 2001, my guest stumbled across his first business with two friends. They began installing swimming pools out of the back of a beat-up pickup truck. Nine years later, with the some content marketing led by my guest, their company overcame the collapse of the housing market and became one of the largest pool installers in the United States.

Building off of his success in the pool industry, my guest started The Sales Lion in 2009. Over the past 7 years, my guest has turned The Sales Lion from a personal blog into a sales and content marketing powerhouse.

Now, let's hack...

Marcus Sheridan.

In this 42-minute episode Marcus Sheridan and I discuss:

Being obsessed with the questions Why you should help people discover the answers The law of Three - It's the third question where you get the magic

The Show Notes

The Sales Lion Stop The Yawns Book Mad Marketing Podcast The Hotseat Podcast Jon's Interview on Mad Marketing Marcus on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileIQ -- Text "HTE" to 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial.

My guest today is a digital organization and productivity consultant. She is also a GTD fanatic and digital entrepreneur.

She is the founder of Simplified. Started in 2009, my guest has spent the past 7 years helping overwhelmed professionals, just like you, use technology to become more efficient and productive in their day.

Now, let's hack... Lilli Weisz.

In this 42-minute episode Lilli Weisz and I discuss:

Marrying well. Having a great, stable relationship Why being unemployable has worked well for Lilli Figuring things out every day (and flying by the seat of your pants) How working online is a lot like high school

The Show Notes

Simplified FayWolf.com Val Geisler on Hack the Entrepreneur Getting Things Done by David Allen Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn Lilli on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar.com

My guest today is a content marketing consultant, copywriter, blogger, speaker, and an entrepreneur.

He is the founder of Feldman Creative. Feldman Creative was founded in the Silicon Valley in 1995 when my guest escaped alive from the advertising agency business. The company has partnered with hundreds of corporate marketing groups, small businesses, ad agencies, and design firms across a spectrum of product categories.

He is a prolific blogger and speaker, and has spoken on countless stages across North America.

Now, let’s hack…

Barry Feldman. In this 34-minute episode Barry Feldman and I discuss:

The link between being a solopreneur and building authority The true value of being strong willed and challenging authority The key differences between writing offline and writing online It is better to be clear, not clever

The Show Notes

Feldman Creative SEO Simplified for Short Attention Spans Barry on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Casper.com/hack

Today’s guest has spent the past 20 years in digital marketing, consulting for more than 700 companies during that period, including 30 of the FORTUNE 500.

His current company – Convince & Convert – is the fifth multi-million dollar company he has started from scratch. He is also the only guest to revisit this show and you are going to be happy that he did.

He has spent the past 13 months researching and writing his latest book that is being released today — the day this episode is published.

I had the pleasure of receiving a copy a couple months ago and I found it an excellent read on marketing. But I didn’t expect that because it is called Hug Your Haters and my guest explains it better than I would.

Now, let’s hack… Jay Baer and his new book Hug Your Haters.

In this 35-minute episode Jay Baer and I discuss:

Onstage haters vs. offstage haters Why customer service is the new marketing The 4-step process to handling haters in your business Why you should never reply more than twice

The Show Notes

Hug Your Haters Jay Baer: How to Use Your Fears to Grow Your Business Jay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Sign up for free right now at Audible.com/hack

My guest today is a blogger, podcaster, voracious reader, and an entrepreneur. M

My guest hasn’t always been running her own business and doing her own thing. In 2003, her husband passed away at 32 years old. Being widowed with a 2-year-old and 6-year-old drove my guest to find something she could do from home. She also wanted to set an example for her children and show they could pursue what made them happy and do what they loved for a living.

She founded WP Chick, a blog dedicated helping people use WordPress to grow their businesses. She has since expanded the brand into a podcast, multiple products, and a consulting business.

Now, let’s hack… Kim Doyal.

In this 45-minute episode Kim Doyal and I discuss:

The importance and power in just showing up How and why to implement systems into your business Letting idea percolate long enough to make smart decisions Learning to understand the 'why' behind things

The Show Notes

TheWPChick.com CoSchedule App Jason Hornung Brene Brown Kim on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:GoToWebinar

My guest today is a lead generation expert, online marketer, author, and an entrepreneur.

In 2015, he was awarded the 30 Under 30 award from Anthill Australia. As well as a spot on Perth’s Influential 100 list in 2014 and 2015.

He is currently the founder of Your Social Voice, an Australian social media lead generation company. Since 2013, Your Social Voice has been creating and optimizing lead generation funnels for clients around the world.

Now, let’s hack… Kim Barrett.

In this 29-minute episode Kim Barrett and I discuss:

The difference between perseverance and persistence How to prepare your business for a growth spurt Break your goals into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily Determining the importance of choosing your next step

The Show Notes

Your Social Voice HTE 149: Building a Business is About Progress (Not Perfection) Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You Kim on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar.com

My guest today is a mother, former school administrator, blogger, and an entrepreneur.

Back in late summer 2008, my guest began couponing — like, really couponing. She loves to cook and loved the challenge of coming up with a meal that costs under $5.

One night as my guest was cleaning up the dishes from dinner, she thought of the phrase “$5 Dinners”. And from this, a very impressive business was born.

My guest is now the founder behind 5 Dollar Dinners, 5 Dollar Meal Plan, and Grocery Budget Makeover.

Now, let’s hack…

Erin Chase.

In this 43-minute episode Erin Chase and I discuss:

Why you should always be aiming for Inbox Zero Needing to be in tune with customers (and how to get there) The value of following feedback, process, guidelines and surveys Your product is not your baby (it is made for your customer) Do, delegate, delete, or defer

The Show Notes

5DollarDinners.com 5DollarMealPlan.com 5DollarDinnerMom.com Erin on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Get your free 5-week trial at Fizzle.co/hack

Today’s guest is a software engineer, master of automation, and an entrepreneur.

He started his career as a software developer and spent many years honing his craft before going out on his own. Today, he is the founder and CEO of iSpionage, a competitive analysis software tool for search engine advertising. With over eight years building and growing this business, my guest has become passionate about helping people solve problems. Now, let’s hack… Leon Krishnayana.

Today, he is the founder and CEO of iSpionage, a competitive analysis software tool for search engine advertising. With over eight years building and growing this business, my guest has become passionate about helping people solve problems.

Now, let’s hack… Leon Krishnayana.

In this 36-minute episode Leon Krishnayana and I discuss:

Overcoming roller coasters with persistency Always finding time to be introspective Building products to scratch your own itch Learning to automate rather than delegate Knowing when to pull the plug on projects

The Show Notes

Ispionage.com Leon on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Get your free 5 week training at Fizzle.co/hack

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My guest today is a former professional stand-up comedian, a copywriter, consultant, and an entrepreneur.

His unique background as a nightclub comic and in-the-trenches salesperson provide a rare spectrum of experience and ability. Today, as the founder and head of Copy Chief, my guest is one of the most in-demand sales consultants online. He works closely with high-volume information marketers, corporations and local brick and mortar businesses. He is also the author of The 60-Second Sales Hook. Now, let’s hack… Kevin Rogers.

Today, as the founder and head of Copy Chief, my guest is one of the most in-demand sales consultants online. He works closely with high-volume information marketers, corporations and local brick and mortar businesses. He is also the author of The 60-Second Sales Hook. Now, let’s hack… Kevin Rogers.

He is also the author of The 60-Second Sales Hook. Now, let’s hack… Kevin Rogers.

Now, let’s hack… Kevin Rogers.

In this 44-minute episode Kevin Rogers and I discuss:

The real value of taking comedic chances (in business and in life) How to bypass your filters and hit publish Don't try to be witty and funny (it's ok, most of use aren't) Close all the loops and then move on

The Show Notes

CopyChief.com Copywriter's Edge Kevin on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Try out Colony.FM for free! Colony.FM

My guest today got his start as an engineer, became an author, startup advisor, and entrepreneur. From 2005 - 2006 he was the VP of Engineering at Odeo, who built and later spun out the earliest version of Twitter.

In 2011, my guest built the best goal tracking app community the world has ever seen, when he co-founded the Lift app, and they went on to help 85,000 people start meditating.

Today, my guest is founder and CEO of Coach.me. Together with his team, they are reinventing coaching for mass consumption.

Now, let’s hack…

Tony Stubblebine.

In this 38-minute episode Tony Stubblebine and I discuss:

Money is only a tool to do the things you want to do The importance of building things that will have a great impact in the world Training yourself to be unemployable The thing that got you there is now the thing that's holding you back

The Show Notes

Coach.me The Snowball by Warren Buffet: Have a Vision and Make It a Reality Tony on LinkedIn Tony on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar

My guest today is an investor, financial advisor, political lobbyist, and entrepreneur.

He is a founding partner and senior advisor at Ark Financial, a boutique financial planning firm in Austin, Tx.

Businesses grow by continuously working on follow through -- saying what they say they will do and doing it.

My guest follows this mantra and demands it of his whole team. My guest is a serial entrepreneur striving to make a difference in the world.

Now, let’s hack… Jeff Socha.

In this 28-minute episode Jeff Socha and I discuss:

Learn to be reliable and trustworthy Having a strong desire to help people and to make a difference Knowing your unique ability and what you're excellent at Patience is required to make smart decisions

The Show Notes

Ark Financial Jeff on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileIQ – Text 'HTE' TO 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial.

My guest today is a former marketer for American Express, an advocate for elevating the stature of trades people, and a brilliant entrepreneur.

Five short years ago, my guest spent six hours a day sitting in meetings. She worked for American creating their customer loyalty programs. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Checklist Home Services, CitiBin, and Reclaim-A-Space. Each of these companies works hand-in-hand with each other and works to deepen their relationship with her customers. Now, let’s hack… Liz Picarazzi. In this 37-minute episode Liz Picarazzi and I discuss:

Knowing what makes you happy Working with your heart, hands, and head Meeting unmet needs (and creating a business around those needs) The value of being an entrepreneur and a marketer Developing a muscle to find flow

The Show Notes

Checklist Home Services CitiBin Checklist Homes Services NY Times Article Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Checklist Home Services on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Colony Show Sponsor: Get your free 5-week trial now at http://Fizzle.co/hack

My guest today is an author, former actor, professional speaker, and entrepreneur.

My guest in currently the founder of Book Yourself Solid, and Heroic Public Speaking. Through these businesses, he has lectured, trained, inspired, and provided coaching and consulting services to over 20,000 business owners in the last two years alone. He has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid, Steal the Show, and the New York Times Bestseller The Think Big Manifesto. Now, let's hack ... Michael Port. In this 55-minute episode Michael Port and I discuss:

The importance of having an incredible sense of urgency Becoming a force of nature Hiring people with the same sense of urgency Delegate, but don't abdicate You can't be good, you can only be useful.

The Show Notes

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My guest today is a former punk rocker, one-time vegan grocer, and entrepreneur who starts companies that he wish existed.

When he was 17, my guest opened a grocery store that sold vegan foodstuffs upstairs and put punk shows on in the basement. He is the founder of screen printing maverick VGKids, who’s clients include Coca-Cola, Mercedes Benz, IBM, Converse, and Nike. He is

He is co-founder of Whiplash, the AirBnb of product fulfillment. He stumbled into fulfillment when his friend, the tour manager for the band Modest Mouse, asked him to help run the band's web store. With a client list consisting mainly of bands, and independent music labels, Whiplash has grown its revenue to nearly $4 million annually.

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James Marks

In this 32-minute episode James Marks and I discuss:

Being stubborn enough to wait for good things to happen Meeting the IRS in a small business mohawk The things you don't monitor tend to trend poorly Why you need to stare fear straight in the eye

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WhiplashMerch.com VGKids website James on LinkedIn James on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileIQ - TEXT HTE TO 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial. Show Sponsor: Colony.FM/Hack

Hey hey, are you on an iPhone? Use this magical link to leave a review for the show immediately! ;-) My guest today is an international speaker, bestselling author, instigator of the human to human business movement, and an entrepreneur.

He is the CEO and co-founder of PureMatter, an award-winning digital content and marketing agency. He is the author of Human to Human and Shareology. He is also a renowned speaker known for his recent TED Talk titled Why Sharing Is Reimagining Our Future. Now, let’s hack… Bryan Kramer. In this 30-minute episode Bryan Kramer and I discuss:

How sharing saved his career and future The benefits of having self-imposed deadlines The true power of not saying "yes" to everything How to become a master delegator Breaking your day down into chunks

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BryanKramer.com PureMatter Shareology: How Sharing Powers the Human Economy Asana Bryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileIQ -- To get you 40-drive Free trial right now, text HTE to 31996 on your mobile device

My guest today is a radio journalist, former producer for public radio and television, and an entrepreneur.

From 1999 until 2014, he was the producer of the public radio show This American Life. He was also the co-creator and co-host of Planet Money, one of my favorite podcasts of all time. In 2014, my guest made the crazy decision to leave public radio and start a podcast company — Gimlet Media and their first podcast Startup. Later that year, Gimlet received $1.5 million in seed funding and went on to become a runaway podcasting success.

In 2014, my guest made the crazy decision to leave public radio and start a podcast company — Gimlet Media and their first podcast Startup. Later that year, Gimlet received $1.5 million in seed funding and went on to become a runaway podcasting success.

In 2015, Gimlet received another round of funding, their Series A at an additional $6 million. Now, let’s hack… Alex Blumberg.

Now, let’s hack… Alex Blumberg.

Alex Blumberg.

In this 35-minute episode Alex Blumberg and I discuss:

Why it is essential to remove the unnecessary elements from the story The story behind Alex's 'crazy' decision to leave public media The true value of putting constraints on your work Doing work that matters to avoid facing 'the me that could've been'

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My guest today is a mom to five boys, networker, recent author, and entrepreneur.

She co-founded BlissDom, the single largest international women’s small business conference in the world. She also co-founded Blissful Media Group. Prior to this, my guest founded the magazine for women called Blissfully Domestic. As of this week, she is officially an author with release of her brand new book Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy. Now, let’s hack… Alli Worthington. In this 34-minute episode Alli Worthington and I discuss:

Making money while also making the world a better place Accepting the challenge of writing Being busy is a mindset that we need to break Setting personal time constraints to ensure our work gets completed

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AlliWorthington.com Breaking Busy Propel Women Alli on LinkedIn Alli on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book

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My guest today is an expert salesman, keynote speaker, author, and an entrepreneur.

From his first corporate job at 21, it took my guest just four years to be promoted to Division Sales manager, then another five years to Vice President of Sales.

When he was 35, my guest bought the company. He and his partner grew the $35 million local business to one of the largest wholesale food distributors in the nation with annual sales of over $200 million annually.

He then founded B2 Training and Development. He has stood on hundreds of stages and spoken to thousands of people about the art of selling.

He is also the author of Sales Management for Dummies.

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Butch Bellah.

In this 44-minute episode Butch Bellah and I discuss:

Why we need to professionalize the profession of selling Always be learning and growing (in your business and in life) Looking inside to find your strengths and then play to them How to write a 'for Dummies' book in 14 weeks

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ButchBellah.com Butch on LinkedIn Sales Management For Dummies HTE Listener Bonus: MyBizCoach.biz Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book

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My guest today is a travel hacker, film producer and editor, photographer, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of ZMB Media, a highly successful video production company. He has had opportunities in the White House and on set for a Netflix Original Series. His videos can be seen in football stadiums and on major TV stations across the United States. After realizing that there was more to life than settling for the script that had been handed down to him, he took a two-month hiatus from life to couch-surf and travel hack his way around the country. When he got back the Year Of Purpose was born. He is the host of Year of Purpose podcast and is the author of Life Re-Scripted. Now, let’s hack… Zephan Blaxberg. In this 41-minute episode Zephan Blaxberg and I discuss:

Doing the opposite of what everybody else does Completing your calendar in reverse Taking advantage of the opportunities being given to you Keeping a journal of your ideas and looking for themes

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ZMB Media Learn about travel hacking on Reddit Year of the Purpose Life Re-Scripted book Chandler Bolt Zephan on LinkedIn Zephan on Vimeo Zephan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Use promo code HACK to get 50% off your first month at ThePodcastHost.com

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My guest today is a former aerospace engineer turned full-time blogger and digital entrepreneur.

Always willing to do the dirty work necessary to make some side income while working as an engineer, my guest tried his hand at personal finance blogging, driving for Uber and Lyft, before finally starting TheRideShareGuy.com in 2014.After nearly a year of building up the site as a side business, my guest quit his engineering job and went full-time into digital entrepreneurship in early 2015.

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Harry Campbell.

In this 46-minute episode Harry Campbell and I discuss:

Be willing to do the work that other people won't do Be genuine and helpful to others (give, give, give) Never say no to a media opportunity (no matter how small) Why being second sucks! Create a hierarchy of your business goals

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He is the youngest person ever to receive venture capital funding. At the age of 18, he had already graduated from the University of British Columbia and launched his first company.

Today, he is co-founder and CEO of Kiip, a mobile app platform that allows brands to offer real-life rewards for in-game achievements. To date, Kiip has raised over $15 million in funding and is completely redefining mobile advertising. My visionary guest has received a whole bunch of awards, including Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and is one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20. Now let’s hack… Brian Wong. In this 30-minute episode Brian Wong and I discuss:

Blind perseverance and the ability to take "no" for an answer How to find your superpower! Why your goal is not to direct, it is to enable Look for obvious and universal problem (then solve them) Entrepreneurs should be in a constant state of learning

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Kiip.com Brian's Bio Brian on LinkedIn Kiip on Twitter Brian on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Get 50% off your first month now! Colin Gray The Podcast Host

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My guest today is a coach, CEO, author, top authority on internet marketing, and a serial entrepreneur.

In 2006, she founded an online company that did over $1 million in sales in less than a year. She is currently the CEO of Sexy Boss, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs to start an online business. She also runs Havenwood Worldwide, a seminar and education business. This savvy entrepreneur is the author of several books, such as The Game of Dating and How to Play It. Her latest book, Sexy Boss, discusses what it’s like to be a woman leader in the online business world.Now let’s hack… Heather Havenwood.

In this 39-minute episode Heather Havenwood and I discuss:

The true value of having a business coach Change your self and you will change your income A comparision: coach vs. consultant Creativity as a muscle (use it or lose it) A good entrepreneur knows how to hack his or her own brain Does it feed my confusion or strengthen my clarity?

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Heather's website Heather's books Sexy Boss Inc. Canva Heather on LinkedIn Heather on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: How to Stop Procrastinating, Build a Business, and Do work That Matter Show Sponsor: Grab your free trial (and exclusive HTE listener bonus) today! Taxify

On your iPhone or iPad? Click this magical link to leave a review in less than two minutes.My guest today is a fitness buff, nerd, writer, publisher, rebel leader, and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of NerdFitness.com, a fitness community that helps desk jockeys improve their health and wellbeing. His mission is to show people that adventures are not just for superheroes and that improving your life is always a possibility.

He has been a guest lecturer at Google and Facebook, and is a regular speaker at Vanderbilt University. His upcoming book has the brilliant title Level Up Your Life and provides a blueprint for turning your life into a massive video game by prioritizing adventure, growth, and happiness. He is the ultimate proof that geeks can deadlift too. Now let’s hack… Steve Kamb. In this 41-minute episode Steve Kamb and I discuss:

The true value of consistent persistence Using his love of video games to start his business Why being fit and nerdy is cool The journey from playing Everquest to starting Nerd Fitness

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NerdFitness.com Headspace Level Up Your Life Steve on LinkedIn Steve on Instagram Steve on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor:Taxify.co/hack

My guest today is former Captain in the U.S. Army, podcast extraordinaire, self-made millionaire, and an entrepreneur on fire! After serving 8 years in the Army, my guest set out to find work. After trying and quitting a couple things — law school and the real estate business, he stumbled upon podcasting.

On September 22, 2012, he launched EOFire. Now, three and a half years later EOFire and my guest generate over $200,000 in monthly revenue and he shows no sign of stopping.

His latest project is The Freedom Journal, a journal that will help you achieve your biggest goals in 100 days. Launched as a Kickstarter campaign on January 4th, it was almost instantly fully funded at its goal of $25,000. As of today, just three days into the campaign, pledges have topped $150,000.

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John Lee Dumas.

In this 34-minute episode John Lee Dumas and I discuss:

The importance of daily discipline and a 90-minute daily routine F.O.C.U.S (Follow one course until success) Learning what your strengths are and amplifying them The power of preselling: people will vote with their wallets

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Entrepreneur on Fire The Freedom Journal John on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Taxify

My guest today is former investment banking analyst, chairman, and serial tech entrepreneur. He is the cofounder and CEO of Avant, the quickest online-loan startup to lend $1 billion. That’s great and all, but he wants his company to be worth $100 billion and on the scale of Bank of America or Citigroup.

He is the cofounder and CEO of Avant, the quickest online-loan startup to lend $1 billion. That’s great, but he wants his company to be worth $100 billion and on the scale of Bank of America or Citigroup.

He is also the founder of Pangea Properties, a real estate investment and management company. My guest has done some really big things, but he has even bigger ambitions. Now, let’s hack… Al Goldstein. In this 31-minute episode Al Goldstein and I discuss:

Embracing opportunities as they present themselves Being in the right place at the right time Are you lucky or smart? The importance of having a complete team around you

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Avant Founders at Work Book Al Goldstein on LinkedIn Al on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack the Entrepreneur: The book Show Sponsor: Grab your free trial today! Taxify.co/hack

My guest today is a spreadsheet master, Client Experience and System Strategist, yoga fan, and an entrepreneur.

She started her professional career as an opera stage manager, but soon changed her focus to event management. The mashup of skills she acquired along the way helped her become a systems strategist for freelancers and small business owners.

She is the founder of Aspire & Grow, a business support and customer experience optimization brand with a focus on helping Digital Entrepreneurs.

My guest is the creator of The Systems Guide and Evernote Made Easy.

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Val Geisler.

In this 51-minute episode Val Geisler and I discuss:

The value of always be ridiculously useful Providing a "why" when helping out others Enjoying "quiet time" in coffee shops or co work spaces Being around people is motivational Surrounding yourself with people who wont let you quit

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Val's website ConvertKit Mailchimp Aweber Simplified Systems Facebook group The Get Paid Podcast Val on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: The Podcast Host

My guest today is an author, former small business columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and entrepreneur.

By the age of 35, my guest had built and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula for success, he became an angel investor and proceeded to lose his entire fortune.

Then he started all over again, driven to find a better way. He is now growing his third business Profit First Professionals, an international network of accountants, bookkeepers, and experts who have the unique skills to maximize your profitability.

He is also the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.

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Mike Michalowicz.

In this 31-minute episode Mike Michalowicz and I discuss:

The power and necessity of persistent marketing How Mike became fully unemployable The 3-step process to deciding what to focus on next Why you need to find an amplification of your purpose

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My guest today is an eCommerce expert, a new father, and a brilliant entrepreneur.

After graduating from University, my guest and his cofounder decided to get jobs at Amazon.de, Amazon’s German marketplace. After spending three years there learning the ins and outs of the platform as a Key Account Representative, the two of them decided to develop their own product and business.

With zero business experience, they developed a leather case for iPads. This product turned into KAVAJ, and they have gone on to sell over $17,000,000 in the past 4 years from their home offices.

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Kai Klement.

In this 44-minute episode Kai Klement and I discuss:

The importance of having the passion for the things you create Why you need a partner that compliments your skills (and how to choose one) Finding processes within your business Why Amazon selling is a great way to build a business

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My guest today is a world traveller, CEO, entrepreneur, and Jill of All Trades! My guest started her career in market research and corporate content creation in the U.S.A., before deciding she wanted to spend some time in Asia.

While visiting Asia, she fell in love with Bali, Indonesia and the startup culture. This new love of the startup culture and her surroundings gave her the itch to start something of her own -- something big. In 2012, her and her cofounders decided to fix how email is managed on a Windows PC by launching Mailbird. In just three years, they have grown into a worldwide team of 12 people with a user base of over 500,000. Now, let’s hack… Andrea Loubier. In this 37-minute episode Andrea Loubier and I discuss:

The value of becoming a heavy relationship builder Meeting people with the same mindset (and using them to grow yourself and your business) Setting priorities, being healthy, and sticking with a routine

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Click this link on your iPhone and you can leave a review in less than two minutes. Try it out! My guest today is a music fan, journalist, and entrepreneur. He spent some time as a record label manager at Universal Music Group, and as a digital marketer for Dialogue. And then he was the founder of FullFlex Interactive Media and Punch Magazine.

But the reason he is on the show today is because of Tradiio, a music app that works as an artist accelerator, or as my guest says, a stock exchange for new artists. Having launched in March of 2015, my guest and his cofounders already have over 15,000 artists using their service, as they aim to Uberize the music industry. Now, let’s hack… Miguel Leite. In this 29-minute episode Miguel Leite and I discuss:

Why Miguel's main goal is to be a 'Monday person' The importance of taking risks and waiting for good days When you create something, that is your legacy, so keep creating. Learning to read and listen to the data

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Are you on your iPhone? Click this link to leave a review in less than 38 seconds! My guest today is a product strategist, user engagement master, former professional poker player, and an entrepreneur.

He is a former Senior Product manager for eBay during their early years. He then moved onto VP of Product for Adchemy. His last job was VP of Product & UX for OPower. Since 2014, he has been running and growing Foster Innovation, a consulting firm that helps startups tackle product problems and growth bottlenecks. Now, let’s hack… Ben Foster. In this 41-minute episode Ben Foster and I discuss:

How to find scalable solutions to your problems Ben's journey to becoming an accidental entrepreneur Building frameworks, processes and sharing best practices The benefits to having a wide angled view

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Foster-Innovation.com Ben on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Active Campaign Show Sponsor: Freshbooks

Reading this on your iPhone? Click this magical link to leave a review in less than 58 seconds.My guest today is an author, professional speaker, branding expert, teacher at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and an entrepreneur.

She consults and speaks for a diverse range of clients, including Google, the World Bank, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and many more.

She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. She is also the author of Inc. Magazine’s #1 Leadership book of 2015, Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Now, let’s hack… Dorie Clark. In this 41-minute episode Dorie Clark and I discuss:

How to reinvent your personal brand Finding the right connections (and growing your relationships) Deciding what you are willing to be bad at Self-awareness, knowing your weaknesses Why more people consume than produce (and how to change this for yourself)

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My guest today is writer, former reporter, holder of the third most stressful job in America, and an entrepreneur.

She started her career as Staff Writer for Us Weekly where she learned hands-on about journalism and public relations. Not only this, but my guest learned what makes an A-list event stand out and how certain brands and celebrities get featured over others. With this knowledge, she founded here current company.

She is the founder of Sarah Rose PR, established in 2012. The company has been growing exponentially and she’s turned her firm into a nationally respected business.

Now, let’s hack…

Sarah Attman.

In this 34-minute episode Sarah Attman and I discuss:

Looking at problems from different perspectives Staying mentally healthy in order for your business to grow Having a 'What's the worst that could happen?' attitude The value of saying yes to every opportunity

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Sarah Rose PR Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your free trial at EarthClassMail Show Sponsor: Name your discount! Survata

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My guest today is an avid organic gardener, mother, international trade consultant, and an entrepreneur.

From her kitchen table in Australia, my guest began sewing reusable bags. Within four years of founding Envirosax, she had scaled from her kitchen to 60 separate global markets, and became the world’s number one reusable bag company. Her bags have been used by Justin Timberlake, Sarah Jessica Parker, Malia Obama, and countless others.

She then took the knowledge she gained dealing with manufacturing in China and overseas, and founded a consultancy company called Bellouco Consulting.

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Belinda Coker.

In this 38-minute episode Belinda Coker and I discuss:

The importance of choosing mindset over tactics Learning to put yourself into other people's shoes The power of thinking of your life as half-full Finding time to think and get your thoughts out of your head Taking the time to make sure projects are done right

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Bellouco Consulting Envirosax Belinda on LinkedIn Belinda on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your exclusive 'name your discount' special at Survata Show Sponsor:Get you 30-day free trial at Freshbooks

My guest today is a biohacker, author, nutritionist, Bulletproof Executive, and entrepreneur.

He had some early adventures in internet commerce going way back to 1994. But he most known as the founder of Bulletproof Executive, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet.

He began blogging at BulletproofExec.com in early 2010 while holding an executive position at Trend Micro. In 2013, he left the corporate world and went all-in on becoming Bulletproof. The company bootstrapped itself into a global leader. In July 2015, they opened their first Bulletproof Cafe,

and raised $9 million in funding to the expand the Bulletproof Nutrition coffeeshops. He is also the host of the enormously successful Bulletproof Radio podcast.

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Dave Asprey.

In this 44-minute episode Dave Asprey and I discuss:

The importance of doing one little thing every day to improve yourself Intrapreneurship as a means to become a better entrepreneur Being a mission-driven entrepreneur Dave's daily gratitude practise Should kid's drink Bulletproof coffee?

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BulletproofExec.com Bulletproof: The Cookbook Dave's Books Dave on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Grab your 'Name Your Price' discountSurvata

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My guest today is a former media buyer for television and radio, marketing consultant, and digital entrepreneur.

Upon leaving the corporate world behind, my guest started and developed three websites and communities for moms. Two of them were geographically based around particular area codes and all three of them were acquired in 2013.

She is now a mentor at Thrive15, an online platform teaching entrepreneurs how to thrive in business.

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Deedra Determan.

In this 33-minute episode Deedra Determan and I discuss:

Working Smart (not hard) within your business Using entrepreneurship to stay in control of your destiny The importance of structure and habits in your workday

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Deedra on Thrive15 HTE 108: How to Let Your Business Thrive (By Getting Out of Your Own Way) | Clay Clark Deedra on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Survata Show Sponsor: Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book

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My guest today is a podcaster, teacher, designer, developer, and self-proclaimed 'indiepreneur'.

He is the host of The Gently Mad, an interview podcast about what drives creators; it explores the stories, experiences and insights of awesome people who make awesome things.

My guest was the founder of Bottle Rocket Creative, a WordPress design and development company.

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Adam Clark.

In this 46-minute episode Adam Clark and I discuss:

Having a high tolerance for risk Having your own personality (and finding your voice) Two common traits amongst entrepreneurs: exploring new things and getting bored easily Learning to get creative with how you make money

The Show Notes

AVClark.com The Gently Mad Podcast Adam on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Survata

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My guest today is a blogger, podcaster, lifestyle business builder, and has been an entrepreneur for over a decade.

He is currently cofounder and CEO of Fizzle, a course and community where he and his team help indie entrepreneurs build lifestyle businesses.

Ten years ago, my guest was a corporate management consultant for Fortune 500 companies, but he was dissatisfied with the path he was on, so he decided to change directions.

Over the next five or so years, he built several digital businesses including ‘Start a Blog That Matters’ and ‘ThinkTraffic’, and the later has more recently been rebranded as The Sparkline.

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Corbett Barr.

In this 38-minute episode Corbett Barr and I discuss:

Persistence, hard work, and determination How to know if you can be an entrepreneur or not Choosing a partner that compliments your skills Knowing how to pick the right projects using the Roadmap

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Fizzle The Fizzle Show CorbettBarr.com Corbett on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Survata

My guest today is an actor, author, occasional game show contestant, and entrepreneur.

He has written over 30 books, which have sold more than 30,000 copies. He is the founder of BestPageForward.net, the co-host of the Sell More Books Show, and Selling For Authors. M

y guest has managed to merge his love of writing with the world of entrepreneurship and has grabbed the title of first guest to be called an authorpreneur on this show.

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Bryan Cohen

In this 42-minute episode Bryan Cohen and I discuss:

Combining strength and passion to achieve your success The value of a consistent blogging schedule How Bryan turned his passions for writing into a business Just keep pushing forward

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BryanCohen.com Best Page Forward Selling For Authors Sell More Books show Bryan's books Bryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network (Free 1 week trial)

My guest today is a quarterback in the NFL, playing last season for the Minnesota Vikings and is currently a free-agent. He is enrolled at the university of Miami School of Business and is an entrepreneur to watch out for.

Not one to take it easy in the off-season, my guest founded and oversees operations, product development, marketing and sales of Roo Outdoor, a lifestyle outdoor apparel company.

Using his network and connections from his day job as a professional athlete, my guest has grown Roo Outdoor at an exciting rate.

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Mike Kafka.

In this 32-minute episode Mike Kafta and I discuss:

Utilizing the power of your personal network Admitting you don't know everything and knowing when to ask for help The advantages of having a small company The mistake of being emotionally involved with your product

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Roo Outdoor Mike on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of www.Headsets.com, which has over 943,722 customers.

My guest started Headsets.com in 1997 when he couldn't find a supplier with a good selection of headsets, fast shipping, or good product support.

My guest says he is fanatic about giving customer love; so much so that every package the company ships includes a Tootsie Roll.

He is also the Founder of www.Reservedinners.com, a not-for-profit organization, which offers a dining with celebrities experience, and aims to raise money for the honoured celebrity guests favourite cause.

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Mike Faith.

In this 32-minute episode Mike Faith and I discuss:

The true value of having a powerful desire to succeed Learning when the business you have is a lifetime business Why you should constantly be reading books and learning Mastering the art of delegation Assigning the right person to the right project

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Headsets MikeFaith.com Mike on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest today has built his life around the things he loves building things, music and entrepreneurship.

He is a label owner, artist manager, writer, consultant, and an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Heroic Recordings, a record label and full-service agency.

He has also launched Villain Recordings for the release of darker and heavier sounds, and provides a platform for up-and-comers on Heroic Hearts.

My guest also writes about music marketing and digital media, and is the author of The Soundcloud Bible. His latest project, the Music Marketing Academy, an online video school about music marketing, is a follow-up to The Soundcloud Bible.

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Budi Voogt.

In this 32-minute episode Budi Voogt and I discuss:

Building success with deliberate actions Why you can never see Point C from Point A Having goals principle based goals How Budi found his business idea on the beach

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BudiVoogt.com Heroic Recordings The Soundcloud Bible Authority by Nathan Barry Budi on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

My guest today is a web developer,marketer, and an entrepreneur. My guest is the Co-Founder and Co-Developer of DigitalAccessPass.com, a leading membership plugin for WordPress.

He is also the host of the podcast, SubscribeMe.fm, a show about making and marketing digital content using membership sites, online courses and recurring subscriptions. He is the bestselling author of No Business Like E-Business and, according to Google, the coolest geek on the planet.

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Ravi Jayagopal.

In this 41-minute episode Ravi Jayagopal and I discuss:

A lethal combination of programming geek and marketer Jack of all trades, master of none How Ravi created his first website back in 1995 A process for filtering out ideas

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Digital Access Pass Ravi's website Subscribe.me Podcast Ravi Jayagopal's Books Ravi on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest today is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before,The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, as well as a podcaster, happiness expert, blogger, and an entrepreneur.

My guest attended Yale Law School, got a job at a law firm, and then decided she wanted to go out on her own and become a writer.

She has now become one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness. Psychiatrists now advise their patients to read her books and college professors assign them to students.

She is also the co-host of her podcast, where she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister, Elizabeth.

Now, let's hack...

Gretchen Rubin.

In this 31-minute episode Gretchen Rubin and I discuss:

The value of consistent and deliberate work Why Gretchen's writing is self-helpful, not self-help Stepping back and learning that you don't think like everyone else The best moments are when you are driven by passion

The Show Notes

GretchenRubin.com Gretchen Rubin Books Gretchen on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: EarthClassMail.com Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest today is a musician, online business building strategist, and an entrepreneur. He is grounded in age-old marketing principles and the uses latest technology to help small businesses thrive.

My guest founded InsiderMusicBusiness.com in 2005, which offered the weekly e-mail newsletter, Musicians Development Newsletter, and gathered 10,000 subscribers in 8 months and has now grown into a six-figure business.

In 2007, my guest was asked to speak about his business methods and philosophies, which led him to found InsiderInternetSuccess.com where he now helps entrepreneurs use the internet to build profitable businesses.

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Kavit Haria.

In this 33-minute episode Kavit Haria and I discuss:

Having the ability to focus and be disciplined Learning good habits by being a musician How to use the 'someday, maybe' action plan in your business Determining your ultimate goals

The Show Notes

InsiderInternetSuccess.com Xero accounting Asana Kavit on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive

My guest today is an avid fisherman, author, consultant, and serial entrepreneur that has been building businesses online for over 16 years.

In this time, he has also helped some big companies leverage social media for leads and publicity — brands such as Fedex, Sherwin Williams, and Progressive Auto Insurance.

He now helps 1000s of authors launch and market their own books as the founder of the Author Marketing Institute.

My guest has written countless books on business, social media, and marketing. He is also the host of another great podcast on Rainmaker.FM called Authorpreneur.

Now, let’s hack…

Jim Kukral.

In this 38-minute episode Jim Kukral and I discuss:

What Jim's whole business is based on Learn the two things that your customers want Understanding your pain level index (and how it determines your success)

The Show Notes

Jim Kukral website Jim Kukral's Books Authorpreneur Podcast Jim on LinkedIn Jim on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

My guest today is a social media and marketing expert, speaker, a web designer who taught herself to code in junior high, and an entrepreneur.

At twenty-two, she jumped straight from Junior Designer to CEO when she quit her job to start her own business.

My guest is now the Founder of Edgar, a social media scheduling and marketing automation app. She grew Edgar from zero to $100k in monthly revenue in just 11 months.

Now, let's hack...

Laura Roeder.

In this 30-minute episode Laura Roeder and I discuss:

Learn the most important trait any entrepreneur requires Are you killing it in your job? The 'sales page' test to determine product features Doing more of what works The power of transparency within a company

The Show Notes

Edgar Laura on LinkedIn Laura on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive

My guest today is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, professional blogger, podcaster, and an entrepreneur.

Shockingly, he's also an engineering director for the firm that makes the microprocessors that go into your iPhone. Yes, he has a high-demand job and a side-business that gives him more income than most people's full-time businesses.

My guest and his wife started their first business, Bumblebee Linens, after his wife became pregnant and wanted to quit her job. Their online store managed to replace her $100K salary in just a year.

He is the founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com where he offers advice on blogging and starting up small businesses. He is also the host of the My Wife Quit Her Job podcast, an interview show involving small business entrepreneurs who started their ventures to improve their lifestyle.

Now, let's hack...

Steve Chou.

In this 34-minute episode Steve Chou and I discuss:

The power of consistency (and why slow and steady wins the race) The key problem with outsourcing How to validate your ideas before spending time and money

The Show Notes

My Wife Quit Her Job My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast Steve on LinkedIn Steve on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive

My guest today is a writer, marketing expert, and an award-winning entrepreneur and adviser. He has been assessing businesses for 15 years and his expertise include entrepreneurship and subscription-based marketing.

He is the Founder of five companies including The Value Builder System, an online platform with a suite of tools designed to build company value over time.

My guest is the author of the books, Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which was recognized as one of the best books of 2011 by Fortune and Inc Magazines, and The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business In Any Industry.

Now, let's hack...

John Warrillow.

In this 32-minute episode John Warrillow and I discuss:

Living by the mantra "progess not perfection" When to start building processes into your new business If you have an idea, it stays as an idea until someone buys it

The Show Notes

BuildtoSell.com Value Builder System John Warrillow's Books Eric Reis: Lean Startup Book Kolbe Assestments John on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive Show Sponsor: Join the ThemeValet giveaway!

My guest today is a world travelling entrepreneur that has ambitions to change the world.

He is the cofounder and CMO of Serengetee, an apparel company that use unique fabrics from all over the world. The launched their company in early 2012, from their dorm rooms, with zero outside investment or funding. Just their own $3000 that they scrounged up together.

They have built a team of 22 employees and a 1,000+ team of campus and high school reps that promote their causes and brand. They donate 5% of each purchase to a current of 32 causes.

Now, let’s hack…

Ryan Westberg.

In this 28-minute episode Ryan Westberg and I discuss:

How Ryan stays true to the original reason he started Serengetee The moment that Ryan saw the huge potential in his business Adjusting structures and processes based on market changes

The Show Notes

Serentee Ryan on LinkedIn Ryan on Instagram Serengtee on Twitter Ryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

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My guest today is a content strategist, consultant, coach, and an entrepreneur. She is also an expert on online marketing, instructional design, business strategy, and product development.

She spent 5 years as a course developer and curriculum expert, as well as creating strategic websites for technology start-ups and non-profits. She then quit her job and started her journey as an entrepreneur.

Today, my guest uses a blended system of adult learning research, psychology, web design, and marketing and business strategy to help her clients achieve their visions and sell products.

Now, let's hack...

Breanne Dyck.

In this 52-minute episode Breanne Dyck and I discuss:

Focusing intently on what you can offer that others cannot How boundaries create flexibilities The benefit of having themed work days Why knowing your customers journey is vitally important

The Show Notes

MyNameIsBreanne.com Breanne on Facebook Breanne on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stride Health

My guest today is a media executive, father, and Canadian Entrepreneur with a background in journalism and new media.

He is the Founder and President of A Parent Media Co. and Kidoodle.TV, a commercial-free video subscription service for kids that allows parents to control exactly what their children watch.

My guest founded these companies to make the world of digital media a safer place for kids. My guest and his team also make a positive impact on families everywhere by a giving back to local communities.

Now, let's hack...

Mike Lowe.

In this 39-minute episode Mike Lowe and I discuss:

How he falls in love with his ideas (and then trys to kill them) The benefit of learning to fail at an early age Asking successful people how they got to where they are Finding your advantages anywhere you can

The Show Notes

Kidoodle.tv website Mike on LinkedIn Contact Kidoodle Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: TopTal

My guest today is a Starbucks addict, Sarah McLachlan fan, web designer, and digital entrepreneur.

My guest is a partner at Rainmaker Digital. He is also the Founder of the Genesis Framework and StudioPress. In fact, he invented the business of premium WordPress themes.

As you will hear in this episode, my guest started StudioPress as a side business. He didn't go full-time with it until long after he was earning more every month from his side business than he was earning yearly as an architect.

He is one of the nicest and humblest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and IÕm so happy to welcome him onto the show today.

Now, let's hack...

Brian Gardner.

In this 38-minute episode Brian Gardner and I discuss:

The only two options that entrepreneurs have: check out or push through The best way to design is to not design Brian's perspective on becoming a partner at Copyblogger Media The value of authenticity and being real (in life and business) Brian's basis for his legacy: It's not about the money

The Show Notes

BrianGardner.com No Sidebar Brian Clark's interview on Hack the Entrepreneur Brian on Instagram Brian on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stridehealth

My guest today is a speaker, a bestselling and award-winning writer, brand consultant, and an entrepreneur.

She became an answer to a Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy question after being fired from her job as a web designer for blogging stories involving her colleagues. My guest is now the Founder of and professional blogger at Dooce.

She has been a part of the internet writing community for 14 years and has worked to create targeted content for global brands, including Ford, Nintendo, and Clorox

She is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller, It Sucked and then I Cried.

Now let's hack..

Heather Armstrong.

In this 32-minute episode Heather Armstrong and I discuss:

How her blog caused her to lose her job Why you need to pay very close attention to your audience Moving from blogging to consulting international brands

The Show Note

Dooce.com HeatherArmstrong.com Heather's Books Heather on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stridehealth

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My guest today is a blogger, digital consultant, writer, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur.

He co-founded the design & digital agency, DMSQD, in 2010. The business grew rapidly and, as a result, my guest suffered from what he calls superhero syndrome and was working longer hours but becoming less productive.

His other ventures include co-founding Podcast Websites with John Lee Dumas and he is the co-founder of the Two Shots to the Head blog.

He is also the host of Excellence Expected, the number one Small Business Podcast in the UK.

Now, let's hack...

Mark Asquith.

In this 40-minute episode Mark Asquith and I discuss:

Giving people the time of day whenever you can Keeping an open mind for opportunities Knowing the best time for you to work Pushing your business with "4 hours of focus"

The Show Notes

Excellence Expected The One Thing Book Mark on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stridehealth

My guest today is an actor, filmmaker, director and producer, journalist, event organizer, and entrepreneur.

As an actor, my guest has appeared in award-winning movies, T.V. shows and commercials, such as HBO’s True Blood, as well as the popular British soap operas, East Enders and Holby City.

He is the Co-founder of Stuck for Staff, the largest promotional staff resource in the U.K. and U.S.A. He is also the co-founder of SponsorBridge, and WeRehearse, a better video chat built specifically for actors.

My guest was named in Who’s Who of Britain’s Business Elite and also regularly speaks on business and marketing panels.

Now, let’s hack…

Darren Darnborough.

In this 33-minute episode Darren Darnborough and I discuss:

The value of finding out what excites you The journey from glorified nightclub promoter to serial entrepreneur Why you need to be obnoxious about your ideas The three main reasons why a business could fail

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The Show Notes

Darren's blog WeRehearse Stuck For Staff SponsorBridge Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Toptal.com/podcast

My guest today is an App Store Optimization specialist, hustler, entrepreneur, idea machine, and a very good friend of mine.

When I met my today’s guest, he had a team developing over 30 apps per month — but he will tell you that he is not an app developer; in fact, he couldn't care less about apps. He looks at an app and doesn't see a coding challenge or an opportunity for creativity; he sees a revenue stream.

My guest has an uncanny ability to see business ideas, unlike anyone I have ever known. He is a modern day hustler that bounces from business to business and has become truly unemployable.

Now, let’s hack…

Gabriel Machuret.

In this 40-minute episode Gabriel Machuret and I discuss:

Become the person you want to have a beer with Embrace your own inner stupidity How to fail faster by going all-in on your ideas The best moments are when you are driven by passion

The Show Notes

ASO Professional Gabriel's Mixery Interview Machuret.com Gabriel on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Amazing.com Show Sponsor: BizFilings.com

My guest today is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, a certified coach, marketing and branding pro, yogi, wife, and mom of three. She founded her self-named business seven years ago, after leaving a 6-figure and high pressured job as a conference producer.

My guest launched her coaching and training business in 2008 to help and inspire women to embrace their power in business and life. She loves guiding entrepreneurs and visionaries to embrace their gifts and find their calling.

My guest’s book, Get Gutsy, is an Amazon bestseller and a sacred and fearless guide for finding our soul's calling and living our dreams.

Now, let’s hack…

Jenny Fenig.

In this 46-minute episode Jenny Fenig and I discuss:

Tools you can use to capture your ideas How to find the discipline to follow an idea Maximizing the benefits of social media

The Show Notes

JennyFenig.com Get Gutsy Asana Project Management Jenny on LinkedIn Jenny on Facebook Jenny on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: BizFilings Show Sponsor: Amazing.com

My guest today is a musician, programmer, writer, speaker, introvert, and entrepreneur.

My guest started out as a professional musician. Then he wanted a way to sell his own CDs on the internet, but the means to do this didn't exist. So his entrepreneurial spirit took over and he decided to create a website to sell his own music, then his friends music, then his friend's friends were asking, and CD Baby was born.

CD Baby went on to become the largest online seller of independent music and created $100 million in sales for 150,000 musicians. My guest sold the company in 2008 for $22 million and gave the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.

He has published 34 books, including the Amazon bestseller, Anything You Want. He is also a frequent speaker at the TED Conference and his talks have had over 5 million views.

Now, let's hack...

Derek Sivers.

In this 52-minute episode Derek Sivers and I discuss:

The importance of self-education and learning You need to become selfless to be successful Don't do anything if the world is not asking for it How to go out into the world and gain expertise

The Show Notes

Sivers.org Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur Derek on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Amazing.com Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute

My guest today is a world traveller, seasoned hustler, fitness and food enthusiast, and tech entrepreneur. His strengths are in sales, marketing, traffic, and products.

He was the youngest Cisco engineer in Australia at age 16 and later founded a marketing company with teams in the USA, Philippines and India. The company broke $1 million in revenue in less than three years.

He is now the co-founder and CEO of Process Street, a simple process and workflow management system.

Now, let's hack...

Vinay Patankar.

In this 37-minute episode Vinay Patankar and I discuss:

Handling your emotions, being resilient, and shipping The need to have a hustler's mindset Why it's crucial to hire the best people Write it down, analyze, and optimize

The Show Notes

Process Street Vinay on LinkedIn Vinay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Biz Filings

My guest today is a creator, problem solver and team builder. He has been a serial entrepreneur for twenty-two years and has built eight startups.

He is the CEO and Founder of Intently. Intently is a vision boarding application and the world's most inspirational adblocker. It replaces all the advertisements we see while browsing the internet with specific go als and elements from our customized vision boards.

My guest says he is committed to creating and supporting businesses that are contributing to a more sustainable, just and abundant world.

Now, let’s hack…

Micha Mikailian.

In this 30-minute episode Micha Mikailian and I discuss:

The benefits of cultivating self-awareness How a business coach allow Micha to step-up his business Meditation, visualization, and morning routines Choosing to bounce back from a very bad fall

The Show Notes

Intently Eboostconsulting Micha on LinkedIn Micha on Facebook Micha on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Edible.com

My guest today is the President of the Statements Brand, which includes Statements the Salon, Statements the Academy, Statements Photography and The Statements Project. She has been in the beauty industry 24 years and an “accidental” entrepreneur for 17 years after accidentally opening a salon at the age of 18.

My guest still works behind the chair with her team of 50 stylists, as well as educating, managing, and transitioning new talent into the Cosmetology industry. My guest’s Salon has been named Best Salon in Prince William County and Northern Virginia for over 5 years running and is due to break $3 million in revenue this year.

Now, let’s hack…

Nik Trowbridge.

In this 39-minute episode Nik Trowbridge and I discuss:

Fearlessness and preparation: They are two separate and complimentary things Try to be good in self-reflection Start creating a chain of command in your business Micro-management is the ability to see details Failure will teach how to do things differently

The Show Notes

Statements The Consultant Statements The Salon Statements The Project Nik on Instagram Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Start learning today with Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Don't incorporate until you contact BizFilings

My guest today is a musician, producer, label owner, website designer, online marketer, concert promoter, and an entrepreneur.

He is the Founder of EpicPresence.com, which provides intelligent online marketing to businesses across the U.S. He is also the Founder of ChicagoMixtape.com, through which my guest internationally distributes the local music of Chicago. My guest was previously employed at Marcel Media and utilizes the skills he learned there to expand his client base. He's currently recording a new album with his band, Jitney, helping to run a studio founded by the late Jay Bennett of Wilco, working with young recording artists and teaching his clients how to grow their businesses. Now, let’s hack… Casey Meehan In this 36-minute episode Casey Meehan and I discuss:

How your talent can (and should) become a business If anyone is going to make a mistake it should be you How Casey literally fell into his business idea The value of always having pride in what you create

The Show Notes

Epic Presence Casey on Twitter Grammarly Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

My guest today is the Founder, publisher and CEO of Momtrends.com. She left her role as an executive at Ralph Lauren to launch the Momtrends blog in 2007.

Momtrends has grown massively since then and is now a boutique media brand, which provides moms with the latest news on all things trendy and cool. It has an ever-growing mom community with more than 150,000 visitors to the site and its social media channels each month. On top of this (and with the help of here team), my guest has created a successful events business that connects top-tier brands with influential bloggers and she has hosted nearly 100 events so far. Now, let's hack... Nicole Feliciano. In this 35-minute episode Nicole Feliciano and I discuss:

The pros of being a connector of people Package things in a way that it's unique to your brand Knowing what you're not good at and letting better people handle it Failing quickly, picking yourself up and working harder the next time

The Show Notes

Momtrends The Shopping Mama Canva Momtrends on Instagram Nicole on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Become an Edible Arrangements franchisee today. Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Start your free 30-day trial Freshbooks

My guest today is a speaker, advisor, best-selling author of multiple books, such as Engagement from Scratch and The Audience Revolution, and an entrepreneur.

He is the founder of Firepole Marketing and Productive Inbox, and the host of the Business Reimagined podcast. He is also the creator of training programs, such as Audience Business Master Class and Course Builders Laboratory, which have collectively trained over 3,000 online entrepreneurs. In just a few years, Firepole Marketing hit revenues of seven figures and my guest has created a worldwide team of 20 people, who support a community of over 40,000 entrepreneurs. Now, let's hack... Danny Iny. In this 32-minute episode Danny Iny and I discuss:

The importance of having a "what's next" mindset How to expand your bandwidth as an entrepreneur What buying furniture can teach you about hiring employees

The Show Notes

Firepole Marketing Business Reimagined podcast Danny Iny's books Danny on Twitter Firepole Marketing on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

My guest today is a marketing expert, entrepreneur, and bass player. He is the Creative Director of Kinectiv, a marketing firm that focuses on developing business identities and providing customers with a great experience via websites, graphic design and social media.

My guest is described as the "brains" behind this operation as he develops strategies and marketing campaigns to ensure the success of Kinectiv's clients. He is also the owner of Commonwealth on Queen, a farm to fork caf. Now, let's hack... Mark Reinmiller. In this 34-minute episode Mark Reinmiller and I discuss:

Why ignorance is bliss when building a business The importance of connecting with people Your always building a community with people, no matter what you're doing Decide to do something and don't give up

The Show Notes

Kinectiv Sandler Training Commonweath on Queen Cafe Mark on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your $99 Starter Pack at99designs

My guest today is the co-founder of the analytics companies KISSmetrics, Crazy Egg, and Quick Sprout. He is a frequent contributor to publications, such as Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. He also helps companies such as Amazon and Viacom grow their revenue.

President Obama recognized my guest as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and he has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives. Although he loves being an entrepreneur, he sees his future in the non-profit world helping to drive traffic to their websites and helping to change lives. Now, let's hack... Neil Patel. In this 24-minute episode Neil Patel and I discuss:

Learning from previous mistakes (and not making them again) Planning and executing fast (the good and the bad) Partner with someone who compliments you

The Show Notes

NeilPatel.com Quicksprout/a> Neil on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

My guest today is an entrepreneur and businesswoman, speaker, business adviser and the author of the Amazon bestseller, EXIT! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve.

My guest is founder and CEO of The WELL. Through her company my guest helps entrepreneurs who want to grow and eventually sell their business for a million or more.

She has 25 years experience in the business world and has worked with hundreds of business owners over the last 10 years.

Now, let's hack...

Julie Gordon White.

In this 36-minute episode Julie Gordon White and I discuss:

Being self-aware and "accepting the invitation" The need to make time to replenish, renew, and relax How to establish a Weekly Profitability Planner The trick to using your Friday afternoons to be distracted

The Show Notes

The WELL 21DayBP.com Julie on Twitter Jonny Nastor on Twitter Show Notes: Start your journey to sweet success as an Edible Arrangements franchise owner. Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Amazing.com offers proven online courses that can help just about anyone start their own business. Go to Amazing.com

My guest today is a creative and somewhat reluctant entrepreneur.

She is the founder of The Sherman Project, an effective, and empowering program that ignites meaningful and measurable well being transformations.

She is the founder of BeStrongPeaceful.com, where she offers holistic wellbeing programs and has created a vibrant community. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, she studied under healers and scholars from all around the world, and has completed her PhD at the University of Minnesota with a research focus in healing therapies for wellbeing promotion. Now, let's hack... Aimee Prasek. In this 50-minute episode Aimee Prasek and I discuss:

The importance of a well-defined working space Work/life balance (and why it's nonsense) The benefits of managed stress Why you don't have to sacrifice your well-being to be successful

The Show Notes

Sherman Project BeStrongPeaceful.com Aimee on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Find out more about becoming anEdible Arrangements franchisee Show Sponsor: Grab your free starter report atBiz Filings

My guest today is a nomadic entrepreneur, bestselling author, travel blogger and adviser.

He has been traveling since 2006 and has created a site, which offers tested travel tips and advises visitors on how to see more of the world for less.

He's helped 16 million people realize their travel dreams and helped those dreams become a reality.

His books include The Ultimate Guide for Travel Hacking – a step-by-step guide on getting free travel in six months, and How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, which was called 'The Bible for Budget Travelers' by BBC Travel.

Now, let's hack...

Matt Kepnes.

In this 29-minute episode Matt Kepnes and I discuss:

The need to relentlessly promote your business Why writing first thing in the morning is a great habit An entrepreneur's life is a couple of failures with few successes How to use surveys to get feedback from your audience

The Show Notes

NomadicMatt.com Matt Kepnes Books Matt on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Get information on becoming an Edible Arrangements franchisee Show Sponsor: Join the Schoolhouse Weekly!

My guest today is a virtual CEO, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, host of The New Business Podcast, blogger and four-times bestselling author. His businesses include Virtual Staff Finder, Live2Sell, and now his latest, YouPreneur.

His book, Virtual Freedom, has sold more than 30,000 copies on Amazon. Virtual Freedom is the essential guide to running and growing a business with the help of virtual staff. In fact, if it wasn’t for this guy and his Tropical Think Tank conference, Hack the Entrepreneur would not exist. Now, let's hack... Chris Ducker. In this 45-minute episode Chris Ducker and I discuss:

Learning how to delegate like a champion (and why you need to master this skill) To grow as a business owner you need to learn the art of letting go The importance of working your ass off (and why this is essential to your success)

The Show Notes

ChrisDucker.com Youpreneur.com Gary Vaynerchuk's Self-Awareness video Chris on Periscope Chris on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your $99 Starter Pack at99designs

My guest today started building websites for real estate companies at 22. He initially started doing this from his parents toy closet, after he was scammed out of $12,000 for a sham online business.

Starting over again with almost nothing, he asked countless questions and passionately learned about the real estate companies problems and, as a result, my guests business grew rapidly. Now he wants to help people like you and me. He describes himself as the 'Head Honcho' of The Foundation, a 6-month online mentoring program through which entrepreneurs learn about starting and scaling software companies. Now, let's hack... Dane Maxwell. In this 50-minute episode Dane Maxwell and I discuss:

You cannot be anyone you want to be Taking consistent action and allowing a business to emerge Your business is never about you, it's what service you can provide to others The power of consistent, committed, daily action How to work and focus on your state of being

The Show Notes

The Foundation Website Dane on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Sign up for the SchoolHouse Weekly today!

My guest today is a former English teacher, lover of all things creative, blogger at Just a Girl and Her Blog, and an author of three eBooks, including Building a Framework: The Ultimate Blogging Handbook.

Although she started and runs a great business, she says her favourite job is being a wife to her husband and a mother to her two boys.

She started Just a Girl and her Blog as a hobby in January 2013 and made a six-figure income in just two years.

My guest blogs about organization, home decor, creative ideas and random happy thoughts.

Now, let's hack...

Abby Lawson.

In this 29-minute episode Abby Lawson and I discuss:

The origin story of Just a Girl and Her Blog Having complimentary skill sets with her husband The importance of being willing to share, help out, and paying it forward How to plan out your year with goals

The Show Notes

Just a Girl and Her Blog Ebooks written by Abby Lindsay Ostrom HTE Interview Abby on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Get Started with incorporating today at BizFilings.com/start

My guest today is the author of the Brain Audit, a cartoonist, marketing strategist, and brilliant entrepreneur.

He has a degree in accountancy and started working with one of the best advertising agencies in the world, which guided him into the world of copywriting, writing TV commercials, graphic design, cartoons and web design. He is now the owner of PsychoTactics, where he writes about marketing strategies, offers business and marketing strategy workshops, as well as personally advising at 5000BC, his highly sought after membership community. In his spare time, he is the host of The Three Month Vacation podcast. Now, let's hack... Sean D'Souza. In this 46-minute episode Sean D'Souza and I discuss:

How clients should be treated Care, protection and guidance -- it makes us who we are Talk about ordinary things in an extraordinary way Learning the ways of cartoonists Your ability to do something is based on the number of good examples that you get

The Show Notes

Psychotactics 3 Months Vacation Podcast The Brain Audit by Sean D'Souza Sean on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Grab your free $99 bonus at 99 Designs

My guest today is a path-finding coach, speaker, writer, non-conformist, and entrepreneur.

My guest is a co-host of Wild Crazy Meaningful Life podcast. She offers path-finding and peaceful productivity courses and has given inspirational talks at many events, including World Domination Summit and App Camp for Girls. She has a degree in Logic and Computation and had her dream job as an artificial intelligence programmer, until she decided to follow her heart and help others. Now, let's hack... Pace Smith. In this 35-minute episode Pace Smith and I discuss:

The power of being persistent Action trumps learning -- every time The power of learning things as you need to Just because you have something awesome, doesn't mean people know about it Understanding the perks of having an internet business Avoiding the trap of "abdicate vs. delegate"

The Show Notes

PaceSmith.com PaceAndKyeli.com The Usual Error: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and 34 Ways to Make it Better Wild Crazy Meaningful Podcast Pace on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your free starter kit now. BizFilings.com/start

My guest today is an author, speaker, personal transition expert, educator, strategic advisor and most of all, an entrepreneur.

She has authored several incredible books, including her most recent, Business Dating: Applying Relationship Rules in Business For Ultimate Success. My guest has passionately served professionals as a coach and mentor for 15 years and says she empowers others to shed limiting beliefs, dream big, and go for what they truly want. She is also the CEO and President of Honoree Enterprises, Inc., which provides coaching and mentoring in business, careers and divorce. Now, let's hack... Honoree Corder. In this 37-minute episode Honoree Corder and I discuss:

The value of working on yourself every day Knowing enough to be dangerous Teaming up with people who are good at things you're not good at How to position yourself to speak and to write

The Show Notes

HonoreeCorder.com Honoree Books Honoree on Twitter Jon on Twitter

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My guest today is an entrepreneur who started, grew and sold six businesses in five years without paying for a single ad.

He helps people grow their businesses and his successful exits include WorkoutBox and Synn Clothing.

He is the founder of Upshare, which offers simple tools that boost sharing and make websites more viral.

My guest is also the co-founder of Mentor Mojo, which offers online interactive lessons and mentorship from the world's top entrepreneurs.

On top of all this, he is the head of growth at Auto Lotto and the author of Viral Hero.

Now, let's hack...

Travis Steffen.

In this 37-minute episode Travis Steffen and I discuss:

Why you should always having a beginner's mind How to acquire the capacity to teach Your ego shouldn't extend to the point where it prevents you from learning Be diligent in looking for answers Map out the characteristics of the market, company, and your viral loop. The difference between conventional PR and a viral loop

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Upshare TravisSteffen.com MentorMojo.com Travis on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Grab your free $99 bonus at 99 Designs

My guest today is the co-founder and CEO of GroundMetrics, a unique technology startup in oil and gas exploration.

He began his career in business management and was a strategic marketing consultant.

He then co-founded and ran CarCode Corporation, which was acquired by a major toll road management company in 2009.

In 2012, my guest won the Gold Award at the World's Best Technology Competition and the San Diego Venture Group's Business Plan and Quick Pitch Competition awarded him second place.

Now, let's hack...

George Eiskamp.

In this 28-minute episode George Eiskamp and I discuss:

The positive effects of being an avid learner Why you should become blissfully naive How to become an expert in your field The benefits of being wrong fast and making adjustments to fix it

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GroundMetrics Rich Dad, Poor Dad Book Guy Kawasaki HTE episode George on LinkedIn Ground Metrics on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your freee $99 starter pack today at 99 Designs

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Digital Marketer, under which he blogs and coaches for the Digital Marketer Lab and other training courses. He started marketing online from his dorm room in 1999 and has worked in over 500 different markets.

In the last three years, my guest and his team have invested over $15,000,000 on marketing tests and generated tens of millions of unique visitors. My Guest is also a sought after public speaker and consultant and his work has impacted on over 200,000 businesses in 68 countries. Now, let's hack... Ryan Deiss. In this 36-minute episode Ryan Deiss and I discuss:

Why you should aim to become a Chanel business Not being fixated on a product, but being in love with a market Opportunity is everywhere (grab it) The difference between making money and keeping it How and why to not get the answer you want to hear

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Digital Marketer Digital Marketer Blog Traffic and Conversion Summit Ryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your 30-day free trial atFreshbooks

My guest today is a scientist turned digital artist, animator, entrepreneur, as well as an academic escapee.

She has a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and has over 15 years of experience in research. During this time, my guest has generated $340,000 in funding, prepared manuscripts and lectured. Today, my guest is the founder of Sciconic.com, where she explains scientific concepts through creating simple graphics, infographics, and custom animations and explainer videos. This year, she was named one of the 25 entrepreneurs to watch by Fizzle.co. Now, let's hack... Shelley Sandiford. In this 31-minute episode Shelley Sandiford and I discuss:

Taking herself seriously - how it affected her business decisions How she felt when she left her job Bringing science to more people How indecisions can kill your business Self awareness - the benefits of it Embrace and celebrate the little things

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Scionic.com Shelley's email Shelley on LinkedIn Rhapsody Strategies Shelley on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Go to warbyparker.com/hack to choose your 5, free Home Try On frames!

My guest today is the creator, publisher and editor of Foundr Magazine, which launched in 2013 and has become a six-figure business. Foundr is a monthly digital magazine, which had over 100,000 downloads in its first fifteen months.

My guest also hosts a weekly podcast for Foundr where he interviews the greatest minds in business today, and has created a training platform that provides educational video courses for young entrepreneurs. Now, let's hack... Nathan Chan. In this 39-minute episode Nathan Chan and I discuss:

Connecting with people and leveraging their knowledge How Instagram can build your email list Why you should hang out with people who will drive you to be better Dream big, set goals, and build a great business

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Foundr Magazine Website Foundr on Instagram Foundr on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99Designs

My guest today is an avid networker and mobile business strategist, chef, podcaster and golfer.

He is co-founder and the Director of Business Development at ChamberDS.com. ChamberDS is a complete app and mobile business agency that turns ideas into profitable app businesses. My guest develops and grows relationships with clients, agencies and companies, as well as specializing in mobile app strategy consulting. He also hosts The App Academy, a successful podcast with the aim of sharing wisdom from the most successful app business owners on the planet, and which teaches the necessary steps to making more money from app businesses. Now, let's hack...

Jordan Bryant.

In this 31-minute episode Jordan Bryant and I discuss:

How and why to build strategic relationships Taking the steps necessary to being coachable How to master task delegation and when to delegate Deciding if a project cool or not How to minimize failure by developing and relying on processes

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Chamber D.S. Website Chamber DS Toolkit for Listeners Jordan on Linked In Jordan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Your Free $99 Starter Package at 99Designs

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, blogger, consultant and coach at Systems Scientist, podcaster and the author of Owning It: Embrace the Best and Worst Parts of You to Thrive in Life and Business.

She is the Founder of Mydzik Media, the host of The Off-Road Millenial podcast, where she talks about the future of work and millennial entrepreneurship, and she writes about personal branding and life-work balance for her personal site.

She is a scientist by trade, so she uses a mixture of her analytical and creative mind to help others identify their deficiencies and strengths within their personal lives and businesses.

Now, let's hack...

Mallie Rydzik.

In this 34-minute episode Mallie Rydzik and I discuss:

Flexibility and Adaptability - the essentials to being an entrepreneur Knowing when to ask help, when you need it Learn things, if you can't, outsource Not over scheduling yourself to think of projects Giving things a couple of chances before finally giving up on them

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Mallie Rydzik Website The Off-Road Millennial Podcast System Scientist Website Mallie on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Chargeover.com

My guest today is a Real Estate investor, one-time Real Estate agent, podcaster, web designer and internet entrepreneur.

He built, as well as being the Founder and CEO of, the online Real Estate networking platform, BiggerPockets. The platform now has over 330,000 members. My guest is also the CEO of BiggerPockets publishing division, and has co-written and published two Amazon bestsellers. He is the co-host of the Bigger Pockets podcast, which is the most highly rated and reviewed Real Estate podcast on iTunes. The podcast offers both educational content and interviews. Now, Let's hack... Joshua Dorkin. In this 35-minute episode Joshua Dorkin and I discuss:

Never giving up in spite of daily setbacks Why some businesses should be built based on selfish reasons The value of building a business that helps people Not being good at business shouldn't stop you from doing it

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Joshua on LinkedIn Bigger Pockets Website Bigger Pockets Books Joshua on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Freshbooks -- Grab Your Free 30-Day Trial

My guest today is a Canadian super mom of five, personal development coach, public speaker and the author of What You Focus On Grows.

Between 1995 and 2005, my guest was the Founder and President of Upward Motion and created the web-based assessment tool, Real Estate Simulator. She is now the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and owner of JournalEngine Software. My guest designed the Frame of Mind Coaching program to provide her clients with a powerful foundation, which enables them to develop and apply the skill of deliberate thought directly to achieving higher levels of success. Now, let's hack... Kim Ades. In this 34-minute episode Kim Ades and I discuss:

Why you need to keep trying and never giving up on your passion The power of adding new spokes to an old wheel How and why to pilot an idea before jumping in Becoming okay with not being right

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Frame of Mind Coaching Kim on LinkedIn Kim on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99designs

My guest today is the President and Founder of PledgeMusic, a direct-to-fan company that offers musicians a unique way to engage with their fans during the music-making process.

He is an independent musician who received the A&R Worldwide Digital Executive of the Year award in 2014 and appeared in the 2013 Billboard 40 Under 40 Power Players list. My guest's recent engagements include keynote addresses and panels at events such as Canadian Music Week and GRAMMY Camp. He also gained a position on the Board of Directors for the Future Of Music Coalition this year. Now, Let's hack... Benji Rogers. In this 36-minute episode Benji Rogers and I discuss:

How Benji had stayed incedibly restless The true power of having advisors Learning to become comfortable with being uncomfortable Being an entrepreneur is about entering a space of uncertainty Let your team push you to better places, ideas, and outcomes

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Pledge Music Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Benji on Twitter Jon on Twitter Sponsor: Chargeover - Get your free guide: 7 Amazing Hacks for Recurring Billing Companies

My guest today is an ex-investment banker, Real Estate investing expert, serial entrepreneur, digital marketing expert and Real Estate business coach.

When he was an investment banker, my guest put everything he had into buying land in New Mexico. Not long after this he quit his job and started working for himself. He is now the founder of Frontier Equity Properties LLC and has been actively investing in Real Estate and Raw Land since 2001. He is also the Managing Member of Land Geek Enterprises through which he offers training and mentorship services and hosts the podcast, The Land Geek. Now, let's hack... Mark Podolsky. In this 30-minute episode Mark Podolsky and I discuss:

The powerful effect of a morning ritual Knowing and growing your business How to find your comparative advantage Why you need to embrace the suck

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Frontier Properties Website The Land Geek website The Land Geek Podcast The One Thing By Gary Keller The 12 Week Year Book Mark Podolsky on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

My guest today helps startups and companies attract new clients online.

He is the co-founder of HubStaff.com, which allows businesses to manage their remote staff by tracking time and activity levels, providing screenshots and calculating employee payments. HubStaff allows us to see exactly what virtual teams are working on so we can track expenses to specific projects. My guest is also a self-published author, consultant, and father of two. Now, lets hack... Dave Nevogt. In this 30-minute episode Dave Nevogt and I discuss:

Taking risks and not being afraid to go after your dream Why you need to be putting yourself out there Communication with your partners and cofounder is very important How and where to find a technical cofounder You will never learn unless you try things out for yourself

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Hubstaff Dave's Blog Hubstaff on Twitter Dave on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

My guest today is a successful author and screenwriter, and has written a book an produced a movie about his life, called I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.

His books have sold over 3 million copies and have been translated into 30 different languages.

My guest also founded (and sold) Tropaion Publishing, which pioneered the idea of author as publisher. He later co-founded Book in a Box after a busy entrepreneur asked if she could write a book without actually writing it. The company's mission is to help people turn their wisdom, knowledge and ideas into professionally published books without having all the hassle that comes with it. Book in a Box made an amazing $200,000 in its first two months and is still going strong. Now, let's hack... Tucker Max. In this 29-minute episode Tucker Max and I discuss:

Decisions based on emotions, it can be wrong or right Failure forces you to learn, change and adapt Learning lessons the hard way The positives of being fired Taping into an unmet demand Needing to fail to be humbled

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Tucker Max Website Tucker Max Books Book In A Box Website Tucker on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs (Free $99 credit)

My guest today has started several successful businesses, written three books, is a motivational speaker and has consulted with companies in several different industries.

He coaches teams and businesses on the actions required in order to grow. As a result, he is known as the entertainer, educator and consultant of choice for America's leading companies. My guest is the founder of Thrive 15, an online education and practical training platform for entrepreneurs, which is taught by millionaires, mentors and every day success stories. Now, let's hack... Clay Clark. In this 38-minute episode Clay Clark and I discuss:

Why Clay feels you need to be ruthless with your time The benefits of studying successful entrepreneurs Learning other's best practices and applying it to yourself How to clearly define your own success Creating your mission and values

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Clay Clark Books Thrive 15 Think and Grow Rich The Ultimate Sales Machine How to Win Friends and Influence People Clay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

My guest today popularized secular evangelism in 1983 when he worked with the Macintosh Division of Apple. He is currently the chief evangelist of Canva, an online and easy to use graphic design platform.

He is also the author of thirteen books including. Art of the Start 2.0 and Enchantment. His books are used by some of the finest academic institutions and have been New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. My guest gives over fifty keynote speeches a year on topics such as innovation, enchantment, social media, evangelism and entrepreneurship. His clients include Apple, Nike, Audi, Google and Microsoft. Now, let's hack.... Guy Kawasaki. In this 27-minute episode Guy Kawasaki and I discuss:

The benefits of working harder than everybody else Never sticking with just one company Being young and underpaid, old and overpaid How and why to adopt a growth mindset

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Guy Kawasaki Website Mindset: The new psychology of success Guy on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: WPonCall

My guest today founded Betterment in 2008 after working as an adviser to Wall Streets biggest financial institutions. Wanting to create a more convenient way to invest, he started Betterment to re-invent the investment industry. It wasn't long before his vision became a reality as the company won TechCrunch's Best Start-up in New York award in 2010.

My guest is an economics graduate of Harvard University and a finance graduate of Columbia Business School. He says his Ôinterests lie at the intersection of behaviour, psychology and economicsÕ and he gets excited about making everyday products accessible and efficient.

Now, let's hack...

Jon Stein. In this 28-minute episode Jon Stein and I discuss:

Knowing and understanding your business on a different level The pros and cons of having an engineer's mindset How to stay positive (while taking risks) Staying involved in the little things (to know where your company needs improvement)

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Betterment Jon Stein on Twitter Jon Nastor on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

My guest today is a marketing expert, consultant, author, blogger for Fast Company Magazine, and a regular contributor to The Globe and Mails Report on Business section.

My guest is the author of Evergreen, which was an instant number one bestseller in the sales and marketing section of Amazon. Evergreen describes how companies can become so obsessed with finding new customers that they lose valuable customers along the way. Evergreen guides us on customer retention, experience and strategy as my guest shows us how to cultivate enduring customer loyalty that keeps businesses thriving. Now, let's hack... Noah Fleming. In this 35-minute episode Noah Fleming and Jon Nastor discuss:

Taking risks and not being afraid of failing Exhausting opportunities to their fullest Investing in yourself and the power of mentors How to write your own paycheck Replicating your previous successes

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Noah Fleming Website Evergreen Book Chris Guillebeau on HTE Noah on LinkedIn Noah on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet

My guest today is a developer who understands the marketing strategies needed to grow and is an expert in implementing them. He helps course authors, product creators, and self-funded businesses increase their revenue from their existing traffic.

As the CEO of DelfiNet, a full-service development and marketing consultancy, my guest has helped companies all around the world improve their revenue conversion strategies. His portfolio includes a large range of companies, including both small startups and Fortune 100s. He’s passionate about developing solutions to solve real business problems and employing solutions that are intuitive and easy to use. Now, Let’s hack…

Keith Perhac.

In this 37-minute episode Keith Perhac and I discuss:

Why you need to value your connections Doing things that don't scale Find your own pain points and create products to solve them How to learn what works and what doesn't Why Keith would turn down making a lot of money

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Delfi-Net SegMetrics Summit Evergreen Josh Pigford's HTE interview Keith on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet

My guest today has built companies in several different industries and has been successful enough to hand the companies over to someone else to manage and run.

He had more or less retired when he co-founded Examine.com, an independent and unbiased evidence-based organization that investigates the science behind supplementation and nutrition. My guest is trying to make a difference in this industry and with over one million people visiting the site every month he appears to be making that difference. My guest is also fitness adviser at Schwarzenegger.com and, in 2014, he was recognized as a Game Changer by Men's Fitness. Now, let's hack... Sol Orwell. In this 32-minute episode Sol Orwell and I discuss:

Why Sol's friends call him relentless Learning to do things that you don't know how to do Why scratching your own itch is a great business model Why you need to be confident with your ideas The downsides of outsourcing too much

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SolOrwell.com Examine.com Sol on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

He is now the founder of Design Pickle, a graphic design subscription service that offers unlimited requests and revisions for a monthly fee.

My guest is also a creative consultant at Digital and Disruptive, where he hosts workshops to help companies rapidly develop marketing or brand strategies. He is a charitable guy and has been on the board of directors for the Alzheimers Association and is the co-founder of One Small Business, which provides entrepreneurial education for young people. Now, let's hack... Russ Perry. In this 31-minute episode Russ Perry and I discuss:

Figuring out ways to build a system Getting lucky in business (is not about being lucky) Your past 10 years is just practice for today The power of knowing (that you don't know much) Hiring the best people to do things you're not good at

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Design Pickle Website Design Pickle on Instagram Russ on LinkedIn Russ on Twitter Design Pickle on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today has a passion for assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs in starting and protecting their businesses. Along side her husband, she pioneered the business filings industry with MyCorporation.com in 1997, whilst they were both at law school. A Fortune 500 company acquired MyCorporation.com in 2005, which allowed her to retire at the young age of 30. She hated being retired and soon grew restless, so she and Phil founded Corpnet.com. Corpnet prepares and files the documents necessary to start a new business in any state or county in the U.S., and sends alerts to up-and-running businesses when annual reports and other business filings are due. My guest's companies combined have helped more than 100,000 corporations and LLCs get started. Now, let's hack Nellie Akalp. In this 33-minute episode Nellie Akalp and I discuss:

How and why being nice goes a long way in life and business Why you can't fake authenticity Going after your dreams and making your mark in the world How being an entrepreneur can allow you to be a better parent Learning to politely declining offers (and stay focused)

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Corpnet Website Nellie LinkedIn Nellie on Twitter Nellie on Pinterest Nellie email Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

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My guest today is a dad, husband, drummer and entrepreneur, who builds awesome stuff online and helps people with their lives and businesses.

He spent his early years travelling around Canada whilst playing in punk-rock bands, which taught him the D.I.Y. work ethic of ‘if you want something to change you have to do it; get it done or stop complaining about it’. This is a work ethic that he still swears by. He is the host of Hack The Entrepreneur and co-host of The Showrunner podcast and Podcasting Course..Now, let’s hack… Our very own Jon Nastor. In this 47-minute episode Jerod Morris and Jonny Nastor discuss:

How to pursue things you want (to ensure that you get them) What you can learn from punk rock and apply in your business How to define your perfect day (and the steps required to make it happen) Jonny talks about the end of Hack the Entrepreneur

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The Showrunner Frank Kern's Perfect Day video Jerod on Twitter Jonny on Twitter

Almost 4 years ago I read a truly inspiring book called The Flinch. The premise of this great book is to overcome the flinch or fears that we all have every day, in order to live a more free and fulfilling life.

The part that really stuck with me was on cold showers and taking them to overcome the basic flinch to ice cold water. There has rarely been a day that I have stepped into a shower and not thought of this challenge -- but I had yet to step up to the 30 day challenge presented in the book. This past March, my family and I went to the Philippines for a work vacation. The country and people are some of the most beautiful I have seen anywhere, and most of the hotels had hot water. Hotels are fun, but sometimes you need to adventure a little further. We decided to spend three weeks on a more remote island and stay in a more rustic style lodging. Here we had NO hot water, none at all, not a drop. This was quite off-putting at first, but then it brought me back to The Flinch and its cold shower challenge. Three weeks with no hot water, showering at least once per day and I am now 100% over my fear towards cold water. Julien Smith is the author of the Flinch (free download included below) and I am very excited to have him as a guest on the show. Julien is the CEO of Breather, a New York Times Bestselling author, and a world-renowned speaker. Let's get into it.

Here's what the podcast is about:

Julien walks us through how to be wrong. It is your responsibility to delegate everything that you shouldn't be doing. You have a choice whether your idea lives or dies (and how to make the right choice). Make something happen at the highest leverage point possible.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Julien's blog: In Over Your Head Breather It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be The Flinch (Free download)

My guest today is a public speaker, blogger, best-selling author, entrepreneur and businessman.

My guest researches, writes, and speaks on how to think better, plan smarter and act on what matters. He has presented over 1,000 speeches to companies and spoken to over 250,000 people. He has started or co-founded five companies, including being a co-founder of an exclusive tour company and the only private airline in Antarctica. He is also the host of the Experts Enterprise podcast. Now, let's hack... Hugh Culver. In this 33-minute episode High Culver and I discuss:

Taking risks and failing forward to survive How and why he organizes his tasks daily The key to getting organized at work Why becoming aware of time is powerful growth mindset for your business Having a sense of scarcity will help you make better decisions

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Hugh Culver Website Norman Doidge: The Brain That Changes Itself Hugh on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is a website developer and designer, graphic artist, podcast producer, music and video maker, as well as an entrepreneur.

He wants to teach people how to make money and have a blast in the process, as he believes that it's possible to make money online by simply being yourself and being creative. My guest has built a passive income stream through what he calls passion mashing, which involves trying to blend a business idea with a personal passion. His current projects include Roasty Coffee, a resource on how to find, brew and drink great coffee, and Swim University, a website that teaches people how to take care of their pools and hot tubs. Now, let's hack... Matt Giovanisci. In this 36-minute episode Matt Giovanisci and I discuss:

How laughter helped him grow as an entrepreneur Understanding passion mashing (and what it means for your business) How unemployment brought him to be where he is now You have to constantly create things you love to be successful The effect of constantly moving forward

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Matt Giovanisci Swim University Roasty Coffee Driven Podcast Matt on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is the founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses, including StickeJunkie.com and Delinquent Distribution.

Most recently, and alongside Dan "Punkass" Caldwell (the founder of Tapout clothing), she has created Lessons.biz, which offers a 6-week course on how to run a successful t-shirt business. My guest skipped college and started her first business, Rhythm Sticks, at age 23. She also appeared in season 5 of The Apprentice and won two tasks as project manager, before being offered by Donald Trump in week 9. Now, Let's hack... Andrea Lake. In this 34-minute episode Andrea Lake and I discuss:

How she learned the power of delegation (and the $20 rule) The simple process to determining if an idea is good or not What you need to know to get better at sales (even if you are scared of selling) Why today is the worst that your website will ever be That you only fail when you don't get back up

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Andrea Lake Lessons.biz Mentor Mojo Sticker Junkie Andrea LinkedIn The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Andrea on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Small Business Trends, an award-winning online publication, which offers breaking news and advice for small business owners.

My guest is a former corporate attorney that left corporate life and founded Small Business Trends in 2003. She is considered an authoritative voice on small business issues and has been noted and quoted in respected publications, such as the Wall Street Journal. Her name has appeared in multiple top lists and she was featured as one of Hubspot's 100 Most Powerful Women on Twitter.Now, let's hack... Anita Campbell. In this 35-minute episode Anita Campbell and I discuss:

How sticking to things can help out entrepreneurs Why it's necessary to measure your progress over the long-term If you don't know how to do things, don't do it Understanding that we all work for someone, whether we like it or not The hard part of identifying your core competency

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Small business trends website Bizsugar website Anita on LinkedIn Anita on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest for today wasn’t always an entrepreneur, in fact, my guest attended Harvard and worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, policy work for the National Economic Council at the White House,and political organizing for the Service Employees International Union. But then he gave it all up to become an entrepreneur.

He is the CEO and co-founder of Mic, a leading news and media company for young people.Each month, more than 20 million readers rely on Mic’s unique sensibility to stay informed and make sense of the world. My guest was also named to the 2014 Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list. Now, let’s hack… Chris Altchek. In this 30-minute episode Chris Altchek and I discuss:

The importance of picking something you are passionate about Why Mic needs to provide depth, not headlines to its readers Lessons Chris didn't learn fast enough as CEO Setting priorities: Is this important or urgent? The true value of having amazing advisors

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Mic Website Chris LinkedIn Chris on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Showrunner Podcasting Course (Join the email list here)

Today’s guest is an artist, musician and entrepreneur who made his first record when he was 12, began playing in clubs when he was 14 and started his own music publishing company at 18.

My guests passion for music and technology led him to found music licensing firm Rumblefish in his college dorm room. The company quickly achieved the industry’s first podcast license, fully automated online music licensing store and inked a ground-breaking micro-licensing deal with YouTube. Rumblefish became the largest music licensing company for independent music in the world and was acquired in 2014 by a private equity. My guest was kept on as it’s President and CEO to lead it into its next phase of growth. He is a devoted member of the entrepreneurial & creative communities in the pacific northwest as the co-founder of popular guitar pedal company Spaceman, start-up accelerator Starve Ups, and TEDxPortland. Now, let’s hack… Paul Anthony Troiano. In this 32-minute episode Paul Anthony Troiano and I discuss:

How perseverance became his greatest ally Cultivating a constant process of letting go Why building stuff is his perfect job How he learned from the great people he surrounded himself with Learning to fail fast and go faster

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Rumblefish Website Paul on Linked In Spaceman Effects Website Rumblefish on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Showrunner Podcasting Course (Join the email list here)

My guest today is a brilliant technology entrepreneur with incredibly lofty goals for himself and his business.

He is the founder and C.E.O. of Freelancer.com, a global online freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, but this is in no way his first entrepreneurial venture. To date, Freelancer.com has acquired 18 outside companies to add to its arsenal — with Escrow.com being the most recent. My guest has received countless awards for technology, social influence, as well as entrepreneurship. Now, let’s hack… Matt Barrie. In this 45-minute episode Matt Barrie and I discuss:

Why Matt needed talent to thrive (and your business does too) The benefit of hiring smarter, better and more experienced people than yourself When he realized that he was unemployable Why your business needs to be a painkiller, not a vitamin What "BIG" is for Matt

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Freelancer Website Matt's Website - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Matt on Twitter Matt on LinkedIn Freelancer on Twitter Jon on Twitter

y guest today is a speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur — as well as a self-proclaimed deviant hippie that is attempting to maximize his ‘god’ years.

He is the founder of nGen Works, a digital strategy firm that uses research, technology and creativity to help their clients stand out online. They’ve recently transitioned from a traditional agency model to a fully-distributed team. He is also the co-host of the Friendly Fire podcast. Now, let’s hack… Carl Smith. In this 32-minute episode Carl Smith and I discuss:

Stories that he can share Why Carl is trying to maximize the "god" years Learning to hire and keep the best people What happened while creating a company where everyone was equal Dealing with the "impostor syndrome" How to optimize your life for sleep

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Ngen Website Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Friendly Fire Podcast Friendly Fire on Twitter Carl on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is blogger, food enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband and business partner, they have created the Pinch of Yum and Food Blogger Pro.

My guest spent the last five years teaching elementary school by day and blogging about food by night. She always went back and forth about becoming a full-time blogger, but in June 2014, she officially made the jump to living this crazy full-time-food-blogging dream. Now, let's hack... Lindsay Ostrom. In this 28-minute episode Lindsay Ostrom and I discuss:

Letting go of the scarcity mentality Accepting the tension of being an online entrepreneur The importance of setting timelines and goals in your business Taking actions on your ideas

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Pinch of Yum Food Blogger The Happiness Advantage Principles Performance Book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Pinch of Yum on Instagram Lindsay on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today is a serial entrepreneur, author, and well-known digital marketing expert. In 1998, my guest undertook his first entrepreneurial venture: a $900 marketing course for cosmetic surgeons.By the time he was 26, he was making $10,000 to $15,000 a month teaching physicians how to improve their sales.

According to Forbes, he's produced more than half a dozen seven figure online businesses since then. My guest is a self-described "adventure junkie," he founded Maverick Business Adventure & Maverick 1000 in 2008. MBA mixes adventure and intimate entrepreneurial networking. MBA is also a philanthropic organization and he has a goal by 2020 of getting 10,000 young entrepreneurs to start their own companies. He has written several must-read books fro entrepreneurs including Maverick Startup, 34 Rules for Maverick Entrepreneurs, and the soon to be released Evolved Enterprise. Now, let's hack... Yanik Silver. In this 32-minute episode Yanik Silver and I discuss:

Becoming an expert in just one hour per day The benefit of being continuously curious Looking for leverage points in your business Why the money is in turning the wheel, not re-inventing it Once you get the entrepreneurial itch, there is no turning back

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Maverick Business Adventures Yanik Silver Website Yanik Silver Books Yanik on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

My guest today is a poet turned tech junkie and entrepreneur. After receiving a graduate degree in literature in 2000, my guest headed for Europe, where he sang rhymes to crowds for 5 years before moving to Arabia to teach Shakespeare to American troops.

His interest in tech was sparked while working for a VC firm in Utah. His due diligence work there taught him one thing: he wanted to be the startup, not the investor. He got that chance in 2011 when he launched Post Planner. From there my guest and his co-founder grew Post Planner from a simple scheduler into a powerhouse content curation and social publishing platform. Now, let's hack... Josh Parkinson. In this 36-minute episode Josh Parkinsonand I discuss:

People who don't give up win, those who do not disappear Gut feel and data: how it helped him find his platform for business How he used being independent as a motive to be an entrepreneur When and how he delegates tasks to his peers Choosing and creating the reality you want to live in Articulation - why it's very important to him growing his business

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My guest today is a self-proclaimed maker — but I would call him an entrepreneur, writer, designer, developer and master marketer.

My guest has been developing and shipping products online for over 10 years now and has seen his share of successes and not-so-successful ventures. He is currently the founder of Baremetrics, software analytics and reporting for Stripe. Baremetrics seemingly came out of nowhere with an awesome content marketing strategy lead by my guest on the Baremetrics blog — one of the best software business blogs on the internet today. Now, let’s hack… Josh Pigford. In this 26-minute episode Josh Pigford and I discuss:

How shipping is always better than perfect Why Josh cannot work for someone else Josh's steps to hiring awesome people The long list of things that Josh is not good at The number one way Josh has built Baremetrics into a successful startup

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My guest for today is the founder and Client Success Officer of Dream Local Digital, a startup helping small-medium sized businesses market themselves online.

She has over 15 years of experience in internet marketing, sales and products. She has worked with media companies focusing on internet product development and digital revenue growth.

She is considered an expert in the field of online marketing and social media. My guest is a sought-after speaker and speaks across the country about social media and online marketing.

Now, let’s hack…

Shannon Kinney

In this 28-minute episode Shannon Kinney and I discuss:

How being open to meeting a lot of people helped grow her business Always staying in touch with people in her network Why you can't work in your business and on your business Dreaming big and creating a scalable solution Having a team that's strong, where she's not

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My guest today is an entrepreneur who enjoys creating something from nothing. In fact, he has been creating products both digital and physical for the past 10 years.

He is currently the Director of Product + Strategy for Movable, a company focused on improving personal well-being by inspiring movement in groups. My guest was the Co-Founder of eFuneral.com, a funeral planning resource that was acquired in 2014. He is a featured speaker and author on building products, statups and funding. His latest book Startup Seed Funding for the Rest of Us is now available on Amazon. Now, let’s hack… Mike Belsito In this 34-minute episode Mike Belsito and I discuss:

How being naive helped him in his business Overcoming the impostor syndrome Don't think too much about the "up's" Having the same level of passion with your business partner is very important for things to work How and why to remember your accomplishments

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My guest for today is a software developer that worked hard to slowly become an entrepreneur.

He spent several years working as a manager for a billion dollar payroll company. And in his spare time he played around with some ideas.

Early 2009 he creates his first online product that fails to garner any attention or traffic. so back to the drawing board he went two more times before hitting onto something good.

He is now the founder of Bidsketch, which is online proposal software for web designers. He bootstrapped Bidsketch while working full-time and was able to grow it into a stable and profitable business. In fact, he has grown it to the point where he was able to quit his job, surpass his previous income, and enjoy the freedom of being an internet entrepreneur.

Now, let’s hack… Ruben Gamez. In this 35-minute episode Ruben Gamez and I discuss:

How Ruben stays focused and productive on tasks Why there is no easy way to build a successful business Staying focused on boring tasks The single, sad, but true step to winning in business and products Why not all challenges are worth overcoming Find out what’s working and double-down on it

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Bidsketch Ruben’s blog Ruben on Twitter Jon on Twitter

My guest today has dedicated her life to making the world a better, brighter place with the power of doodles.

She was a Financial Empowerment Consultant and the founder of The Empowered Dollar. During this time, she helped millennials and low-income families fix their finances and feel empowered to take control of their financial destiny.

Her latest and fastest growing venture is Art To Self — which she started early this year and has seen incredible growth from it.

It is a website and newsletter of daily art and inspiration sent straight to your inbox — I have to say they help my mornings.

Now, Lets Hack… Stephanie Halligan. In this 33-minute episode Stephanie Halligan and I discuss:

Carving out time to do work that matters Why consistency is the key to finding out how you work How Stephanie managed to get her voice out there Why it's okay to not know everything before starting Forcing ourselves to stay consistent in our work The power and compound effect of daily content creation

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ArtToSelf.com Stephanie Halligan Website EmpoweredDollar.com ThemeValet.com The War of Art Book Stephanie on Twitter Jon on Twitter

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur on the path to success, in fact if you visit his site, you can follow him on his journey from zero to $20k per month.

He is a mobile marketing consultant, entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, coach, advisor, and friend.

In September 2013, my guest quit his job and made the move from corporate to entrepreneur.

His journey, along with its bumps and struggles, is one that many of us can relate to. He is currently the co-host of Zero to Scale and the host of Mobile-Friendly, two podcasts worth checking out.

Now, let’s hack…

Greg Hickman.

In this 31-minute episode Greg Hickman and I discuss:

The importance of breaking your goals into mini-milestones Working backwards from where you want to be How the Miracle Morning has increased Greg's focus Understanding wealth dynamics How Greg accidentally became an expert in mobile marketing

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My guest for today is a freelancer, turned agency owner and entrepreneur. His first introduction to working for himself was doing side-work after hours.

This eventually grew to the point that he was able to quit his job and freelance full-time. He expanded to a physical office and had eleven full-time salaried employees with clients all over the world.

Family and health reasons forced him to step away from his brick & mortar agency, while moving into software and online training. Now he makes his living by providing great software and products to freelancers and consultants from his upstairs office, with his wife and two girls just a room away.

He is currently the founder of Planscope.io, a project management tool built for consultants and he is the founder at Double Your Freelancing where helps 24,000 freelancers every week with his weekly newsletter.

Now, let’s hack…

Brennan Dunn.

In this 41-minute episode Brennan Dunn and I discuss:

Never falling prey to ambivalence Why you need to keep showing up day after day Growing your business doesn't happen overnight Taking his MBA on the spot The one small thing that caused Brennan's biggest business mindset change Freelancers -- are they entrepreneurs? The importance of having a "road map" in business

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Double Your Freelancing Website Planscope Website Brennan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

In 2009, my guest co-founded and was Director of Analytics at Loudpixel, a successful social analytics company. After many successful years she realized it wasn’t quite what she wanted to be doing, so she made a change.

Today my guest is an independent wedding and lifestyle photographer. In a market that most people struggle to start a business in, my guest has managed to build a business to where she works part-time and makes a full-time income. This allows her time to spend with her 1-year old daughter.

She also runs an interview podcast series for photographers called Photo Field Notes and teaches in Michigan State University's Advertising Department.

Now, let’s hack…

Allie Siarto.

In this 35-minute episode Allie Siarto and I discuss:

The need to take calculated risks in business and life Brushing off failures and embarrassment (and how your biggest embarrassment can help you) How putting your goals out to the world can hep fulfill them Finding what makes you happy and building a business to suit that Why you should do things before you are ready

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My guest today is a communicator, consultant, creator and an entrepreneur. He is also a writer, speaker and a master at audience builder.

Originally from Chicago, he then moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spending a year traveling with his band — I think we relate well because of the traveling musician connection.

He has written four books including his latest The Art of Work, and also teaches a popular online course called Tribe Writers.

Now, let’s hack… Jeff Goins.

In this 30-minute episode Jeff Goins and I discuss:

Helping others become good writers How to make yourself your smallest test market The need to be authentic in your writing and work Owning your identity, and doing the work Pivoting through obstacles and staying the course

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My guest today is recognized as an unquestionable authority in the content strategy space, after having written her seminal article, The Discipline of Content Strategy.

She is also one of the coolest, most passionate and friendly people that you could ever hope to meet.

Although we don’t avoid content strategy explicitly in this conversation, we are here to talk about her as an entrepreneur.

My guest is currently the CEO at Brain Traffic, and Founder of the Confab Content Strategy Conferences.

Her agency Brain Traffic is home to a team of renowned content strategists, serving clients like Hewlett Packard, Coca-Cola, Merck and Best Buy.

She currently lives south of me in the northern city of St. Paul, Minnesota with her two kids.

Let’s hack…

Kristina Halvorson

In this 37-minute episode Kristina Halvorson and I discuss:

The one thing that you should do at the next conference you attend Being an introvert while getting out there and meeting people Decision Making - The good and The bad Understanding failure vs. going through a phase of growth Changing people's lives - her humbling experience

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Brain Traffic Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking Content Strategy For The Web Content Strategy For The Web Book Content Strategy Conferences Website Kristina on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Before today’s guest built a successful company in China, he was just a wandering 20-year-old backpacker, only looking for an adventure.

He planned on making a brief stop in the city of Beijing to earn some funds, see the Great Wall and move onto his next adventure. Turns out it would do more than just earn him enough funds to travel, it would lead him to become a pillar of Beijing’s pop culture. He is the founder and Creative Dictator of China's first streetwear clothing brand, Plastered T-Shirts. He has also been awarded the British Chamber of Commerce in China’s Entrepreneur Award in his home country of England. He lives near his flagship store in Beijing with his wife and four children, and is far happier now than when he first arrived in the city. Let’s hack… Dominic Johnson-Hill In this 33-minute episode Dominic Johnson-Hill and Jon discuss:

How immaturity helped him better his business Why the things that got him into trouble in school are now his super powers Being wrong is normal as long as you accept it How knowing the worst case scenario helps to overcome fears Goal Setting Focusing on appreciating where you are right now

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Today’s guest is a social entrepreneur. About 10 years ago, she took some off-the-cuff advice that said, you should build your career around three things you are passionate about. For my guest, these three things are: music, charity, and the environment.

She is presentlyof the founder of LSTN Headphones, a headphone company with a goal of giving the gift hearing to those without. Maybe you are one of the millions of people, to see the commercial on YouTube, where they put headphones into the young girls ears as she can hear for the first time ever -- that's LSTN Headphones.

Every pair of headphones LSTN sells gives the gift of hearing to someone — they have been able to give the gift of sound to over 15,000 in the U.S., Kenya, Peru, and Uganda.

Prior to founding her own company, my guest worked her way up from working at a record store, promoting concerts and eventually landed at Universal Music Group at just 19.

Now, let’s hack…

Bridget Hilton.

In this 32-minute episode Bridget Hilton and Jon discuss:

The importance of keeping yourself informed and reading voraciously How travelling can help grow and build your business Bridget discusses the value of self-education Admitting that you are wrong and taking the blame How music changed her life and what she wants to do with it

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LSTN Website Bridgett on Twitter Jon on Twitter The Four Hour Work Week Creativity Inc. Girl Boss Smart Cuts Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is one of the most well-respected and prolific marketing minds alive today.

After his first job out of college working at a software company, my guest started a book packaging business, which he later sold to his employees.

He then co-founded Yoyodyne, a unique marketing service and company — he sold this company to Yahoo! in 1998 for $30 million.

During that time, he launched another web company called Squidoo, which was acquired in 2014 by HubPages.

He writes daily to his blog, one of the most popular blogs in the world, and he has also written 18 books that have been bestsellers.

You can win a copy of his latest book here.

Now, let’s hack… Seth Godin.

In this 37-minute episode Seth Godin and I discuss:

Why and how Seth set up his business to be able to work on something new every day Understanding what a brand is (and isn't) The difference between a freelancer and an entrepreneur Seth's definition of an entrepreneur (and why it matters to you) Why Seth thinks that everyone should blog every day Figuring things out -- when he does not understand something

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Today’s guest is the founder of The Improv Effect, a company that gives their clients the competitive edge, through creativity, collaboration and effective communication.

My guest's goal was to help businesses reach their full potential and she has successfully done this for global companies such as Groupon, Johnson & Johnson, The PGA Tour, Crayola and many more.

With techniques that she learnt on the job at Disney and Sesame Street, she leads teams and organizations to achieve teamwork, creative problem solving, presentation skills, and product development sessions.

In addtion to this, my guest is a much sought-after speaker and speaking coach to leaders worldwide.

She also co-authored a book called CTRL Shift: The book for any day.

Now, let’s hack… Jessie Shternshus

In this 30-minute episode Jessie Shternshus and I discuss:

Why we are made to improvise every day (and how to relearn this skill) Letting your audience come up with ideas on their own How teaching local classes helped her business get off the ground Trusting her gut and following her instincts Why business should be treated like a game of chess

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Improv Website CTRL Shift: The book for any day Improv Website Jessie on Twitter Improv Effect Facebook Jon on Twitter

He began his online journey back in 2008 after getting laid off from his job as an architect and he has not stopped or looked back since.

Today’s guest is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, as well as a serial online entrepreneur. He is now the host of the wildly successful Smart Passive Income podcast, as well as Ask Pat and more recently the 1-Day Business breakthrough podcast with Chris Ducker. He has also started creating and selling software,he speaks around the world, has written a book and is currently in the middle of his next one Now, let's hack... Pat Flynn In this 35-minute episode Pat Flynn and I discuss:

Seeing what it's like on the other side Speaking the customer's language The defining moment when Pat learned he was an entrepreneur Being relatable, and how this can be good for your audience How outsourcing can be help grow your business

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Today’s guest is a brilliant entrepreneur who has seen more landing pages than anyone on the planet — in fact, he looks at 1,000 pages per week.

He is co-founder of Unbounce, a company that allows marketers to build, publish and A/B test landing pages without an IT department or knowledge of HTML.

Prior to starting Unbounce, he honed his branding skills as Creative Director at Bodog, an online poker powerhouse.

He coined the term Conversion Centered Design. He is also an opinionated writer and speaker.

Now, let's hack... Oli Gardner.

In this 34-minute episode Oli Gardner and I discuss:

That one thing that Oli does to be successful What G.A.S. means (and how it can help your business) The secret to writing articles and emails that get read Oli's thoughts on speaking, and how to become a better speaker How a bus commute helped him become a sought-after speaker Being wrong vs. being right How the early struggles in business have shaped his success

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Today’s guest has recently ended a 34-year career as a serial direct marketer, and has now made the transition from intrapreneur to entrepreneur. My guest made this transition while taking Boardroom Inc., which he worked within and later became a partner of, from around $3 million in revenues in 1981 to a high of $150 million, and creating marketing messages that have reached well over 1 billion people. As of last January, my guest made the official and final step into entrepreneurship with the launch of his own consulting business. To kick off, he held a conference called The Titans of Direct Response and featured today’s greatest direct marketing entrepreneurs. Now, let’s hack… Brian Kurtz. In this 43-minute episode Brian Kurtz and I discuss:

Brian’s entrepreneurial disclaimer Understanding the concept of 100 Zero (and why it matters) Surrounding yourself with the best and the brightest Why Brian doesn’t like the idea of networking Becoming a contributor, rather than a connector Brian’s epiphany and how it helps you right now Doing whatever it takes to find a mentor

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Brian’s website Brian’s Hack Scientific Advertising (Free Download) Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz Jon on Twitter

Today’s guest is a young entrepreneur that has spent half of his life in technology, marketing, and building businesses.

By the age of 21 he had three catastrophic business failures and found himself 100’s of thousands of dollars in debt.

Now, at the age of 23, he is the founder of Infinitus Marketing and Technology, a company he has been building for nearly two years.

He was the recipient of the 2013 American Express Innovator award and he was also named as one of Youth In Motions ‘Top 20 under 20 in Canada’. He is also a master connector.

Using the techniques and strategies outlined in his new book Connections That Count, my guest has added over half a million dollars in revenue to his business. He has done this by hosting what he calls, Limitless Business dinners and lunches, all over North America.

Now, let’s hack… Scott Oldford.

In this 34-minute episode Scott and I discuss:

How Scott stopped creating content that was boring The need to be authentic and transparent in your business Finding your level of genius Why and how attending events can change your life Learning to give without asking for anything in return Why Scott believes no one should focus on more than two things Change 80/20 to the 95/5 rule and find your core 5 percent

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Today’s guest is not only a smart entrepreneur, she is also part designer, part business strategist, and part coach. A few years ago she would’ve told you that she wasn’t an entrepreneur, but this has changed. She now runs her own successful business and helps other ladypreneurs gain the clarity + confidence they need to connect with their ideal clients, build their brand + business online…and look good doing it. Last year we had the pleasure of meeting at Chris Ducker’s Tropical Think Tank and I was blown away by her marketing strategies (which she calls her super power) and her truly beautiful web design work, that has been the foundation of her business for years. Now, let’s hack… Jessica Rea. In this 33-minute episode Jessica and I discuss:

Understanding your clients and helping them achieve their goals Turning your insecurities into assets How to create opportunities for yourself Dealing with the loneliness of starting your own business Why Jessica starts her day the night before How to start your day to stay focussed and productive Learning to hit publish (both literally and metaphorically)

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JessicaRea.me The Ladypreneur Community on Facebook World Domination Summit Deepak Chopra Guided Meditation Jessica on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-Day Free Trial

Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur. He has unparalleled perseverance and has failed more times than most. At the age of 25, with money he got from his father, my guest made the transformation from a street vendor of flowers, into a top securities day trader, in only 12 months. This alone is a brilliant story, but just the beginning. After beating the odds on Wall Street, my guest has taken his team-building skills and personal experience, to create a family of products that reflect his passion for educating and supporting entrepreneurs. Today, he is the founder and CEO of ONTRAPORT,an award-winning, all-in-one marketing and business automation platform to help entrepreneurs start, systemize, and scale their businesses. Now, let’s hack… Landon Ray.

What you will learn in this episode:

Having perseverance and the wherewithal to keep going We as creatives and visionaries are always chasing the horizon Why the Mailchimp story could not have happened 10 years ago The difference between a big wrong and the littles ones (and why neither matter)

Resources and links mentioned:

Ontraport Ira Glass quote Mailchimp Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-day Free Trial

Today’s guest is an online entrepreneur.

In August 2006 he started the blog Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life. This blog has gone onto become the #1 personal development blog in the UK.

In 2012 he quit his job as addiction support worker to make the move to full-time blogger and entrepreneur; he has not looked back.

He has written 4 books and spoken on many stages.

He has accomplished many impressive things and as you will hear he still has a long ways to go. My guest isn’t making millions of dollars, but he is building a huge platform for himself and has some lofty goals that I know he will hit.

Now, let’s hack… Steven Aitchison.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you should try as many ideas as possible when getting started Meditation and clearing your mind for success Specifically how to make a product that people will buy How to get over everything needing to being perfect

Resources and links mentioned:

Steven’s blog 99 Positive Affirmations YourFBChallenge.com Steven on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-day Free Trial

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur in the truest sense, and at times even to his own detriment.

In 2007, my guest started a one-man web design company in Cape Town, South Africa and within a few years he turned it into the worldwide brand that is now known as WooThemes — a multi-million dollar WordPress company with more than a million users.

In 2013, my guest exited that company and being the entrepreneur that he is, he immediately jumped into his next endeavour PublicBeta. And although he consciously went at it differently this time, he found himself burnt out and needing to make some drastic changes and took some time off business to realign and prioritize his life.

Last year, my guest jumped back into he ring full with his last venture Receiptful — a company that supercharges the receipts that your business sends to your customers.

Now, let’s hack...

Adii Pienaar.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to get used to the feeling of waking up and being uncomfortable The most important part of being wrong Choosing WordPress over a life of the stars and A-lister parties When to pivot, when to keep going, and when to quit

Resources and links mentioned:

Receiptful Adii.me PublicBeta WooThemes Adii on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-day Free Trial

Today’s guest is an author and entrepreneur who successfully overcame Crohn’s disease with his incredible willpower, understanding and testing of nutrition, and rigorous exercise. He launched his entrepreneurial career early, when at the age of twelve he agreed to create a company website for one of his father’s business associates. This was the foundation of Liontex, a web development company that ended up developing over one hundred and fifty websites. More recently, he co-founded Less Doing, where he works on making every task in life and business more efficient. This is the seventh company he has built and the first time in his life that he see’s himself as an entrepreneur. Now, let’s hack… Ari Meisel.

What you will learn in this episode:

The importance of tracking your resources: time, energy and money Learning to manage emotion

Resources and links mentioned:

Less Doing Less Doing Podcast Less Doing Live Event Essentialism Followup The Wisdom of the Psychopath Rescue Time Ari on Twitter

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Today’s guest is an entrepreneur that founded a great company that is not solely focused on growth. The software he built is called Sifter, an extremely popular bug and issue tracking application for companies that develop software. It went live on December 4th, 2008 and became my full-time endeavour in July of 2010. He launched Sifter by building up an email list of about 1,000 people by blogging about bug tracking and other development-related topics. Build the audience and then the product. He is also the author of Starting + Sustaining, a practical guide for building and maintaining your own web businesses. Now, let’s hack… Garrett Dimon.

What you will learn in this episode:

Being willing to think long term Why Garrett’s strength is not having a strength Taking advantage of the flexibility to be able to work where and when you want The only thing that Garrett would change if he was starting over

Resources and links mentioned:

Sifter Garrett’s blog Starting + Sustaining Garrett on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-day Free Trial

Today’s guest is an inspiring entrepreneur who defies the odds in a male-driven industry and has many thoughts on changing this status quo. Rather than focusing on issues, she collaborates with organizations to provide a gateway for young people to develop interest in technology and entrepreneurship. When she was 8 years old she submitted her first marketing plan, managed a non-profit event at 12, led a team of marketers in one of Canada’s best managed companies at 24 and was a Director at a Publicly traded company at 25. She co-founded her first company with her sister and then leading to a global market share of non-profit customers for communication and membership management. Today, she is working on a new company, realSociable, focused on social insight for deeper engagement with customers. RealSociable is making a lot of noise and growing rapidly. so far, customers have included such companies as HP, Vodafone, Microsoft, and Salesforce.com. Now, let’s hack… Dalia Asterbadi.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you need to build your own true inner circle The first two years in business is all about figuring it out Don’t anticipate being wrong, but be ready to accept that you are Why you need to be the person that takes the blame for failure

Resources and links mentioned:

RealSociable ClubRunner 21 Immutable Plays of Prospecting (Free Download at bottom pf page) Dalia on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks 30-day Free Trial

A few years ago, my guest today emailed Seth Godin to ask if he could produce a podcast based on Seth’s hit book Linchpin. Seth said yes, and The Unofficial Linchpin Podcast was born. That takes guts and I respect anyone that is willing to come up with a mutually beneficial idea and then ask for what they want. In that same year he partnered with Cliff Ravenscraft, the world’s most popular podcast consultant, to create a technology show called Business Tech Weekly. In early 2013 he self-published his first book The Early To Rise Experience: Learn To Rise Early in 30 Days. His book was a tremendous success and as more and more authors wanted to learn the secrets to his success he built The Self-Publishing System. Today’s guest is a creator and encourager. Whether it’s a podcast, book, blog post or speech, his message is the same. You must take permission if you want to live a great life, create great art, and positively impact the world. Now, let’s hack… Andy Traub.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you need to find mutually beneficial opportunities and then take permission How a portfolio career allows you do many things at once (and enjoy multiple streams of income) Resisting email and staying on task Breaking habits and learning how to do things the right way Connecting others and staying out of the way can be great for your business

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TakePermission The Early To Rise Experience Jeff Goins Andy on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

One of the hardest parts of starting your own business and becoming an entrepreneur is finding the time. This gets even harder when you have a job, family and all of the demands that come with both of these. Today’s guest is different than every other guest I have had on the show, so far. She is an entrepreneur, but only during her Fringe Hours. She has a full-time job working in social media and content at a Children’s hospital, she is a mom to 3 beautiful children — the youngest being only a few weeks old at the time of this conversation. Yet, despite all of this, she has built an incredible business around a blog called The Mom Creative. She makes what many would consider a full time income off of the business, but she has no plans to quit her day job. As if this isn’t all enough, her very first book was officially released on February 17, 2015 and it is aptly titled, The Fringe Hours: Making Time For You. Now, let’s hack… Jessica Turner.

What you will learn in this episode:

How and why Jessica uses an editorial calendar to stay consistent with the content she produces Understanding your capacity and working within those parameters Managing expectations of sponsors Why using affiliate links is good for your audience

Resources and links mentioned:

The Mom Creative The Fringe Hours: Making Time For You WordPress Editorial Calendar Plugin Jessica on Facebook Jessica on Twitter

Today’s guest is responsible for more than $500 Million in successful business pitches and deals. He helps people sell companies for a living. He is the Director of Capital Markets for the investment bank, Intersection Capital, where he raises tens of millions of dollars from investors and institutions. He is the author of a must read book called, Pitch Anything - a book that I have read twice in the past year and I recommend it to every entrepreneur — because if you can’t pitch your ideas, you will never be successful. Now, let’s hack… Oren Klaff.

What you will learn in this episode:

If you don’t want to give away things for free, then you have to learn the ability to pitch Define your priorities and ignore the rest — focus is key The one thing investors look for in a company before giving them money Treating your deals like dating and keeping your options open

Resources and links mentioned:

Pitch Anything Site Pitch Anything book Oren - Frame Control video Oren on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is a man of many passions and pursuits. From startups, to award-winning Pixar films, to iPhone apps, to his photos having been displayed at the Smithsonian, as well as co-authoring several books. He is the Co-Founder/CEO of Visioneer Studios, where they aim to revolutionize how movies are made and to create fun, continuously-successful stories, starting with low-budget, live-action movies. He worked at Pixar for 10 years as a cinematographer and in that time mastered the art of storytelling, which is something all entrepreneurs need to be good at. He has also written a number of software programs including FlipBook, and iPhone app, which has had millions of downloads, to date. Now, let’s hack… Josh Anon.

What you will learn in this episode:

Finding ways to deal with the stress of being an entrepreneur Making huge movies at Pixar while also having side projects of your own How to transition from the corporate world to the world of startups Managing stress and mitigating risks

Resources and links mentioned:

Visioneer Studios Lytro Pixar Eliot Peper on Hack The Entrepreneur Josh on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

When I originally sat down to outline the idea for Hack The Entrepreneur, I immediately wrote out a short list of people that I wanted to interview. I used this list as one of my metrics for success and I am happy to say that today’s guest is number two on that list.

The idea that one person could start a blog, not sell anything for 18 months, and turn that blog into an 8-figure media company is endlessly fascinating to me.

He is a former lawyer, serial entrepreneur, writer, builder and meditator.

In January of 2006, my guest started a one-man blog called Copyblogger.

Copyblogger is now an 8-figure per year media company called Copyblogger Media, of which he is the founder and CEO.

He has ranked among the top in the world for social media and content marketing. He's been featured in countless books about business and media, and he has graced many stages.

Now, let’s hack…

Brian Clark.

What you will learn in this episode:

Brian’s unique vision of productivity and why it works How to be wrong and adapting in real time Analysis of people, problems and their desires An important lesson on the direction of content (hint: you are looking at it) How focusing on your one important task each day can enable you to get more done Allowing your mindset to accept the fact that you can do anything How Copyblogger Media was created in a mere three hours

Resources and links mentioned:

Copyblogger Further.net Rainmaker.fm The Rainmaker Platform Brian on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is an amazing entrepreneur, artist and human. She is founder of SB Ink, a creative consultancy and an agent of social change. She is also the author and leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. My guest has worked with companies like Disney, Sharpie, Zappos and SXSW. Using common sense, experience and neuroscience, she is proving that to doodle is to ignite your whole mind—and she aims to teach the world how to master “strategic doodling” in her latest book, The Doodle Revolution. This was a brilliant and hilarious conversation and I am so glad to share it with you. Now, let’s hack… Sunni Brown.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you should allow yourself to come up with goofy ideas Entrepreneurism does not have to be risky Sunni Brown could have never been the inventor of the Pet Rock Why Sunni is terrible at calculus and how this makes her awesome

Resources and links mentioned:

SunniBrown.com Sunni’s Ted talk Lyn Christian Pet Rock The Pet Rock Sadie made for Sunni The Doodle Revolution Gamestorming Sunni On Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest has been an working online for 17 years. He makes his living as the founder of Blog Marketing Academy where he helps people grow their blogs into a profitable business. He’s managed to build himself a six-figure business from this and still manages to spend plenty of time with his wife and children. He is an entrepreneur, blogger, author, speaker, and a consultant that knows what he wants and he works hard to ensure that he gets it. Now, let's hack... David Risley.

What you will learn in this episode:

How being stubborn can have a massive effect on your success Why you need to determine your game plan and take action Being the boss in your business, rather than the worker How to deal with information overload and get to work

Resources and links mentioned:

Blog Marketing Academy Coffee Break Blogging Podcast David’s Action Plans David on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest has spent years as a location independent entrepreneur and freelancer. She has lived in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and has traveled through many other Southeast Asian, North American, and European countries. My guest has worked for over a decade creating compelling content and writing for various businesses and publications. She is currently the founder of the writing community, Craft Your Content. She is also in the process of writing her own epic life story – and helping other people to do the same. Now, let’s hack… Elisa Doucette

What you will learn in this episode:

Defining clarity to make your tasks actionable Why you need to be terrified to hit publish on your writing How being an introvert as an online entrepreneur can be good for business The one thing that you should do every single morning

Resources and links mentioned:

ElisaDoucette.com Craft Your Content Writers’ Rough Draft Podcast TropicalMBA Elisa on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is a former lawyer turned entrepreneur. He follows a core principle in his own life, and upon which his company was founded; that is that one should leave everything and everyone better than they were before they met. By bringing positivity and abundance to others, you can’t go wrong. He is the co-founder of The Art Of Charm, which is an insanely popular website that teaches ordinary guys to become extraordinary men. It has become a multi-million dollar business that teaches social influence and interpersonal dynamics. He has spent several years abroad in Europe, South America and the Middle East. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war-zones and been kidnapped - twice. He’ll tell you; the only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of), just about any type of situation. Now, let’s hack… Jordan Harbinger.

What you will learn in this episode:

The one simple thing that most entrepreneurs don’t do (that restricts their growth) Scheduling everything you need to do, to ensure it gets done. How to stay in touch and nourish your network Why going into business to not have a boss is not a good enough reason

Resources and links mentioned:

The Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast How John Corcoran uses Contactually Boomerang Jordan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Today's Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today's guest makes his living working from home writing, speaking, and stay-at-home fathering. He is also the founder of Productivityist, an online resource designed to help you start being productive. He has served as the Managing Editor at Lifehack. He regularly contributes articles Lifehacker, The Next Web, SUCCESS Magazine, and The Huffington Post. He is the author of several books, including The Front Nine: How To Start The Year You Want Anytime You Want and The Productivityist Workbook.

Now, let’s Hack…

Mike Vardy.

What you will learn in this episode:

Theming your time to stay focused and ensure a healthy work/life balance How Mike has taken what he learned working from Costco and integrated it into his new business The Jerry Seinfeld morning ritual that Mike has adopted to stay productive Finding the time in each day that you’re at your most present Setting up you day the night before to avoid distraction

Resources and Links Mentioned:

MikeVardy.com Producivityist Austin Kleon Mike on Twitter Jon on Twitter

Today's guest is an absolute legend of entrepreneurism, philanthropy and perserverance.

My guest was born in Germany, in 1933 – the year the Nazis came to power – she fled to Britain at the age of six as a Kindertransport refugee, one of 10,000 Jewish children whose parents sent them away to escape persecution.

She was raised by a couple in England that took her and her sister in.

As a girl with a passion for mathematics, she studied voraciously and had a thirst for knowledge. It was during this time that she decided to make her life a life worth saving — and that's exactly what she did.

After dealing with endless bouts of sexism and not being allowed to get ahead in her career, she had an idea. She decided to start her own company, selling software. That doesn't sound controversial today, but it sounded crazy 50 years ago. With just £6, she set up her business from the dining room table.

That was 1962 and she was 29. The company was Freelance Programmers and, mainly because of the workplace misogyny she had faced, she employed only women software specialists, and, even more shocking for the time, women working from home.

Dame Stephanie went on to create a multibillion-dollar IT software consultancy, the F1 Group, from which she made a £150m fortune. Since retiring, she has devoted her life to giving away most of her wealth – up to £135m – to autism research.

She has won countless awards and accreditations and truly is an inspiration everyone, entrepreneurs included.

PLEASE VOTE: Help Dame Stephanie to be selected as one of the 50 leading business pioneers: http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/votestephanie

Now… let's get to the interview with Dame Stephanie Shirley.

What you will learn in this episode:

How building a business is a creative undertaking Why you need to have a certain level of naivety to succeed as an entrepreneur Entrepreneurs need to do things and make things happen When and why Dame Stephanie changed her name to Steve, in order to get business How Dame Stephanie decided to live a life worth saving

Resources and links Mentioned

Let IT Go - Dame Stephanie Shirley's Autobiography SteveShirley.com Freelance Programmer: The Story of Stephanie Shirley (6-min Google documentrary) Xansa - Formerley Freelance Programmers Emma Sinclair Today's Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Go to school, get good grades, go to college and become a Professional Accountant. That’s what they say, right?

Today’s guest did just that, but with a slight twist.

Immediately after he obtained his Master’s of Accountancy degree and then his CPA license, he let it lapse so he could work on his business full-time.

He is a brilliant entrepreneur and the founder of YouNeedABudget.com — Software built to give you laser-focus with your money.

When he isn’t writing or speaking about budgeting and being smart with your money, you can find him spending time with his wife Julie, and their five children.

Now, let’s hack…

Jesse Mecham.

What you will learn in this episode:

Obsessing until you get disproportionate returns on your efforts Learn how every small business owner can have employees not steal from them Why you need to block out time on your calendar to do big things How to simply move from consumption to creativity mode

Resources and links mentioned:

You Need A Budget Jesse on Twitter Jesse on LinkedIn Stephen Covey -- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Jim Collins -- Good to Great Hedgehog Concept Today's Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is clearly on a path to success and I am really happy to have her on the show today. She started to use Pinterest in 2011, and noticed that she was saying Pinterest over and over again to my friends and family. She was discovering things online that she would’ve never found before. She was so excited by the pinterest that she decided to start a blog about it — this was February 2012. Fast-forward a mere 8 months to September and she left her job as a full-time oncology nurse to focus on blogging as a business. These are the stories that make me smile and excited about the possibilities for everyone to step up and build a platform online. Now, let’s hack… Cynthia Sanchez.

What you will learn in this episode:

You can’t learn everything about everything How Cynthia accidentally turned a blog into a business Overcoming self-doubt when becoming an expert in your field Why structuring your morning around yourself can help your productivity

Resources and links mentioned:

OhSoPinteresting.com Cynthia on Pinterest Cynthia on Twitter Blog World New York Today's Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, weightlifter, and travel photographer. He has started four businesses over the course of his entrepreneurial career and two of them have succeeded. His real success has been his personal blog. He started consistently posting twice per week in very late 2012 and has not missed a post since. Not only that, but he has an email list of over 100,000 people, is regularly published by Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post, as well he now makes a great living off his personal brand. His work covers a variety of topics, but the central idea that ties it all together is simple: If you can master your habits, you can master your life. Now, let’s hack… James Clear.

What you will learn in this episode:

The difference between amateurs and professionals The key to building an email list of 100,000+ in two years How a structured environment can help you stay productive Why you should focus on building your platform first

Resources and links mentioned:

JamesClear.com Transform Your Habits Todd Henry - Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day James on Twitter Jon on Twitter Today's Awesome Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is a serial tech entrepreneur, husband, father and investor. He has been starting businesses online for a long time — some have failed, some have succeed in a massive way. In 2005, he sold his first business InterMedia, to Bolt Media and joined Bolt as its President. During his time at Bolt he co-founded WikiYou, which raised $500,000 from investors. He went on and co-founded Yashi, a pioneer in the online video advertising industry and today is an award winning advertising technology company. Yashi has been named Inc. Magazine's 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for three consecutive years, as well as numerous other awards. In 2014, he was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award finalist. Now, let’s hack… Jay Gould.

What you will learn in this episode:

Dealing with too many ideas and not enough time and resources How Jay’s discovery of email and chat rooms led him to online business Why and how Jay became one of the best line backers on New Jersey (hint: he wasn't) How Jay has taken ideas from other people and turned them into businesses

Resources and links mentioned:

Yashi Jay’s blog Corey Rudl on Entrepreneur.com Raj Kappor FitMob Jay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Today's Awesome Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is co-founder and CEO of BodeTree, an online financial analytics platform that brings the tools & insights of the Fortune 500 to the Fortune 5,000,000. Prior to founding BodeTree, he was a consultant consultant, and self-proclaimed cog in the corporate machine. When he’s not running his business or chasing his son around the park, you might find him writng and being featured as a business expert and entrepreneur in numerous publications including: The New York Times, Mashable, TechCrunch, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more. Now, let’s hack… Chris Myers.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you need to stop listening to everyone’s opinions The benefits of projecting a humble confidence Sifting through and understanding the inequality of information Why you don’t want to get locked into your own ideas and decisions Overcoming and avoiding the natural depression entrepreneurs face

Resources and links mentioned:

BodeTree Chris Myers — About Me Chris Tedx Talk Mint Chris on Twitter Jon on Twitter Today's Awesome Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur that is kicking some serious butt, has a great business and I feel that he is going to do some really big things in the coming years. Thomas Smale co-founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero start-up funds from scratch to the 7-figure business it is today. He specialises in brokering the sale of established websites. His company also actively invests, owning and managing a portfolio of websites which generate over 100 million page views a year; an iOS app with over 2 million downloads and a best-selling book on Amazon. He’s also got a really great british accent that I really dig. Now’s let’s hack… Thomas Smale. What you will learn in this episode: Why hiring smart people is key to building a great business Give the best advice to everyone (including people that aren’t clients) Finding the drive and commitment to succeed in business The need to be constantly reading and learning about your industry Implementing systems and processes into your business

Today’s guests is an online marketing strategist and author of several books on marketing, most notably The New Rules of Marketing and PR with over 300,000 copies sold to date. At the height of the dot-com boom, he was vice president of marketing at NewsEdge Corporation, an online news distributor with $70 million in revenue. In 2002, after NewsEdge was sold he was fired. Like any entrepreneur would do, he started his own business to refine his ideas, work with select clients, and teach others through writing and speaking. The marketing programs he has since developed are responsible for selling well over one billion dollars in products and services worldwide. Now, let’s hack… David Meerman Scott.

What you will learn in this episode:

How The Grateful Dead started the first social networks Taking ideas that work in other markets and applying them to yours (to maximize your successes) David’s favourite rock concert ever was… Frame your work around what you love to do

Resources and links mentioned:

David’s website Marketing Lessons From The Grateful Dead The New Rules of Marketing and PR Newsjacking The New Rules of Selling (SlideShare) Jack White live on Austin City Limits David on Twitter Jon on Twitter Our Awesome Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest cleared his own path to success with over 30 years of hard work and it paid off big time.

At 29 and living in his home country of Australia, he decided that a life in Public Accounting was not for him! He quit his job and went to California to look for a new business idea and to surf all the legendary breaks.

He soon noticed that there were no sheepskin boots in California, so he and a friend dug up $500 and bought six pairs from Australia to bring to California as a test.

This was the birth of UGG Boots.

For the first 13 years he was crippled by a lack of financing to purchase product in order to meet sales demands, plus his company was taken from him at one point —- then he gets it back.

This is an absolutely crazy story of win/losses/rags to riches, but he overcame and built an internationally recognized brand.

He is now a newly published Author with his new book – “The Birth of a Brand.

Launching your entrepreneurial passion and soul.

Now, let’s hack…

Brian Smith.

What you will learn in this episode:

There is no smooth sailing in business How Brian has his company taken from him (and then gets it back a couple years later) Hear Brian sing a Pink Floyd song to me (he’s quite good) How to turn an existing product into an international brand Business plans are good, but they could also stop you from doing the work

Resources and links mentioned:

BrianSmithSpeaker.com Brian Smith's book: The Birth of A Brand Brian on Facebook Jon on Facebook (Let's be friends) Our Awesome Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest, Jay Baer, has spent 20 years in digital marketing, consulting for more than 700 companies during that period, including 30 of the FORTUNE 500.

His current company – Convince & Convert – is the fifth multi-million dollar company he has started from scratch.

Before his move into digital marketing in 1994 he was a brand marketer and a political consultant, with major roles in state, federal and presidential electoral campaigns.

His second book, Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help not Hype, was #3 on the New York Times best seller list.

Now, let’s hack…

Jay Baer.

What you will learn in this episode:

Learn the difference between helping and selling. How goals are limiting you and your business. Why your content has to pass the “Mom” test. How and why you need to market your marketing. Why YOU are a media company (even if you don’t want to be).

Resources and links mentioned:

Jay’s blog Convince & Convert Social Pros Podcast MarketingPodcasts.com Youtility Rob Cubbon on HTE Jay Baer on Twitter Jon on Twitter Today's awesome sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest, Jim Palmer, is known internationally as 'The Newsletter Guru'.Jim is a Marketing Expert, coach, and the Host of Newsletter Guru TV, the weekly web tv show watched by ten’s of thousands of Entrepreneurs and small business owners. He is the founder and President of Custom Newsletters, Inc., parent company of No Hassle Newsletters, No Hassle Social Media, as well as a5 or 6 other companies in the marketing arena. He is the acclaimed author of five great books,including his latest book, Stop Waiting For it to Get Easier - Create Your Dream Business Now. Now, let’s hack… Jim Palmer.

What you will learn in this episode:

Getting over yourself to create your body of work Why authenticity is key to producing great content Respect your own time or no one else will Using the ‘fresh fertile mind’ philosophy to gain clarity in your work Filtering ideas to determine if they will take you closer to your goals

Resources and links mentioned:

Jim's blog Dream Biz Coaching No Hassle Newsletters NewsletterGuru.tv Stop Waiting for It to Get Easier: Create Your Dream Business Now! Dan Kennedy Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is clearly on a path to success and I am really happy to have him on the show today. He is a self-described “everyday guy” who is passionate about connecting with others, communicating, leveraging new media & cultivating a community of like-minded citizens. He is co-founder of the Podcast Movement — the first, and only one that I know of, conference solely based around podcasting. My guest and his co-founders came up with the idea, took it to Kickstarter looking for $11,000 in funding — and received $31,854 from 281 backers. They did all of this without an email list or pre-existing list of any sorts. All they had was people they could reach out to for support. 600 people attended in August and I unfortunately didn’t make it to the Podcast Movement in 2014, but I will absolutely be there in 2015 and I hope to see some of you HTE Hackers there too! My guest is also the host of Starve The Doubts. Starve the Doubts was a huge inspiration for me when creating Hack The entrepreneur and I cannot recommend it enough to you. He is also an author and much sought-after speaker on new media. Now, let’s hack… Jared Easley.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to build your ‘army’ of supporters Jared climbed the corporate ladder and realized he wasn’t even on the right wall Why personality is more important than perfection in social media How Jared stopped treating Starve The Doubts like his mistress

Resources and links mentioned:

Starve The Doubts Podcast Movement Podcasting Good to Great: How to Grow Your Audience Through Collaboration Friday I'm in Love (Jared on Instagram) Jared Easley on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest started his entrepreneurial journey after dropping out of college, getting a job and then being downsized in his early twenties. He made some sacrifices, began investing in real estate, and realized he had a knack for it. He went on to buy a franchise and put up billboards all over the city saying, “We Buy Ugly Houses.” He grew that business to be his first million dollar business and then sold it. He then took some of the money and bought two retail stores. At one point each business was doing over $1 million dollars in revenue. And before he knew it, he had become a true entrepreneur; The only problem was he was working 80+ hours per week and couldn’t scale. He decided to design his life first and then build a business strategy around it — this is how it should be done — and he started buying online businesses, increasing their value and potential and selling them. He has now purchased over 10 businesses and he is only getting started. Now, let’s hack… Ace Chapman.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you shouldn’t start a business when you can buy one Focus on turning one dollar into two Why you don’t want to play the entrepreneurial lottery You don’t need intellectual brilliance to succeed Entrepreneurs have a natural tendency towards positivity

Resources and links mentioned:

AceChapman.com Ace on Twitter Oren Klaff Jon on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is a man on a mission to master his business and himself. He is the founder of Stoic Financial — a real estate investment firm in the Washington DC area. He is also a student of martial arts and currently pursuing a journey towards self-mastery; he likens the discipline and awareness required when being attacked by four people at once to being faced with a business negotiation or personal crisis. This is an truly interesting conversation that I know you will enjoy. Now, let’s hack… Sameer Sharma.

What you will learn in this episode:

Embrace the beauty and imperfection of things Defining what isn’t the best use of your time Taking ownership of all your actions

Resources and links mentioned:

Sameer’s site Sameer on linkedIn Sameer on Facebook Wabi Sabi Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is the founder of Entrepreneur Support Services, a business providing services to busy and time strapped entrepreneurs. Everyone is talking about outsourcing and delegating tasks in your business, right? Well, my guest decided to take it a step further and she build a business around the demand.She also founded a successful company called Interview Connections. Her passion for customer service and sales have lead her from the not-for-profit sector, where she spent six years, to becoming a full-time entrepreneur in order to be able to create her own schedule and spend more time with her son. Now, let’s hack… Jessica Rhodes.

What you will learn in this episode:

Moving at the speed of instruction

Resources and links mentioned:

EntrepreneurSupportServices InterviewConnections Rhodes to Success Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich Slight Edge - Jeff Olsen Jessica on Twitter Jon on Twitter

Today’s guest is one of my all-time favourite writers. I never go more than a few months without rereading his book Choose Yourself. He is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, blogger and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded over 20 companies and 17 have failed. He sold one for $15 million and spent all of the money — all of it. Then he built and sold another within its first year for $10 million. He fails quickly. He fails frequently. He claims Entrepreneurship is a sentence of failures punctuated by brief success. He is invested in about 28 private companies. He advises about another 50 private companies — companies ranging from $0 in revenues to a billion in revenues. This conversation is long than usual but you will not even notice because not a second is wasted. Now, let’s hack… James Altucher.

What you will learn in this episode:

How James makes his sound better during a podcast (maybe I should have edited this part out) Exactly how to make a living in six months, a great living within two years and be rich within three to four years. Success can be measured today or it can be measured in decades. The important thing is to always be thinking of giving to others. Most ideas that people have are bad (and this is ok).

Resources and links mentioned:

James’s blog Choose Yourself by James Altucher The Power of No by James Altucher Odeo James on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

A new year is fast approaching and with that I am putting together a small group of like-minded people looking to take action and make 2015 an awesome year.

You are who you surround yourself with, so surround yourself with those that want to do the work necessary to make a change in their lives.

Check it out here.

Today’s guest is a Business Attorney and Entrepreneur. She is the founder and managing attorney at Supra Legal Group, a boutique law firm focused on the practice of Business and Internet law.

Her enthusiasm for business and helping others is infectious. She also has a bad habit of not being able to say no when she needs to.

We had a lot of fun on this call and laughed a whole lot.

Now, let’s hack… Kendra Stephen.

What you will learn in this episode:

Applying your experiences to everything that you do Why and how to learn to say no How learning to live in chaos can help you as an entrepreneur Things to do to protect yourself and your business online

Resources and links mentioned:

Supra Legal Group Kendra on LinkedIn Kendra Stephen on Twitter National Women's Conference Jon on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur on his path to success. I met him recently on Facebook. His name kept popping up and it seemed like he was constantly creating new products and selling them. I have to admit he caught my attention. He has been a graphic designer and creative director for print and web since 1995 working in publishing, marketing and advertising. But now he has moved into the world of passive income —- my very favourite. From freelance design work to making over $5,000 this past September through 100% passive income. today’s guest has been where a lot of you are right now, if fact he was there very recently, but he took some steps to change it. Ready to find out how? Now, let’s hack… Rob Cubbon. What you will learn in this episode: How Rob has overcome his need to be a perfectionist. Get things done and then move on to the next one. Tell yourself the lie that is required to launch

Welcome back to part 2 of our very first Co-founders series.

Today’s guest is also co-founder of EnterpriseJungle along with Emma Sinclair who we featured in the last episode.

He started young and had some early exits, which led to a number of advisory roles with emerging companies seeking to accelerate growth.

He has an absolute willingness to fail, he thinks you should always have a side gig, and has an unbelievable amount of respect for his co-founder.

I can tell you from speaking to him today that this guy knows how to grow a business.

Now, let’s hack…

James Sinclair.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you should always have a side gig to move you forward. What you need to look for when finding the RIGHT partner. If you want to make time, you can (and you should). People Have An Amazing Knack To Surprise You, If You Let Them

Today’s entrepreneur has been a founder and early team member at multiple startups. He is also a writer and business consultant. As an author he writes Startup Fiction — yes, sounds odd. It is a bit, yet it’s awesome. I am just finishing up his first novel UnCommon Stock Version 1.0 and I have learned so much about the inner workings of a startup and VC funding. And I can’t wait to dive into his newest and just released 2nd novel Uncommon Stock Power Play. When he’s not hacking away at his next novel, he works with entrepreneurs and investors to build new technology businesses as a drop-in operator and adviser. He has been an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at T2 Venture Capital where he accelerated portfolio companies, sourced deals and advised foreign governments on innovation policy and capital formation. In his spare time he climbs rocks, surfs waves, and travels the world. Now, let’s hack… Eliot Peper.

What you will learn in this episode:

How traveling to a new country can help you thrive in business Take an idea to reality and then optimize for growth Why Eliot looks for deals that are weird

Resources and links mentioned:

Eliot's blog Uncommon Stock Version 1.0 Uncommon Stock: Power Play Brad Feld GroundMetrics

Today’s entrepreneur absolutely blew my mind. He is 35 years old and lives in a small town called Nanaimo, B.C., where his tech firm is one of the cities largest employers, with a staff of 170. He started his business in 2004 as a single father, taking care of his son and little brother, while also attending school during the day and working at night. In his spare time he studied and mastered the art and science of Search Engine Optimization and became know as the SEOguy. This took him to earning upwards of $500 per hour, but he saw a problem — he couldn’t scale. He looked at his business and realized that some of his best SEO clients were in Real Estate, so he scaled. Big Time. This was the birth of Real Estate Webmasters. Just 10 years later and $10,000,000 of annual revenue and he is nowhere near done. His goal now is to grow the company to $100-million in annual sales within five or six year years, up from $20-million that he was previously forecasting. To top it all off, he recently appeared on the Dragon’s Den — Canada’ version on Shark tank — pitching for what he calls “the largest legitimate ask in reality TV history” $2 million for four per cent of his company, for a $50 million valuation. He got his money, and they took 5%. Now, let’s hack… Morgan Carey.

What you will learn in this episode:

The real reason that most business deals fall through The absolute power of confidence in business How to get lucky in business (trust me, it’s not what you think) What happens to your life and business if you take things for granted

Resources and links mentioned:

Real Estate Webmasters SEO Guy Morgan on Dragon’s Den The%20E-Myth RevisitedThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Morgan on Twitter Jonny on Twitter WineLibrary — Use Promo Code: HACKTHEWINE Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest on Hack the Entrepreneur is a Father. Husband. Maker of many, many cool things online and a brilliant podcaster. He is currently the co-founder WithCircle, where they build software for teams that want to stay connected. Before most people have even started on their idea, this man has starter, pivoted, and pivoted again on his way to building an amazing startup. You will hear WithCircle referred to as OpenAsssembly, which was a pivot from the original idea of Vapour. Our guest thrives on motion and hard work, and I love it. Prior to WithCircle my guest was co-founder at a startup called TinyFactory, where they created Lingual, a language learning app for kids. He is also host of the truly inspiring podcast Rocketship — 20 minute interviews with entrepreneurs talking startups, strategy and growth. Now, before he changes his mind and moves onto something else... Let’s Hack… Michael Sacca.

What you will learn in this episode:

We can’t always be working on the fun stuff How to trust your gut that things will work out (even when you don’t know how) What you have to go through in order to survive as an entrepreneur One good person can replace ten (but finding that person is hard)

Resources and links mentioned:

RocketShip.fm WithCircle TinyFactory Michael on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’s guest is from Phoenix, Arizona and was raised in a family of entrepreneurs. He attended the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona, where he came up with an innovative business idea —- subscription based coffee —- and called it MistoBox.. Before graduating, he and his co-founder Samantha Meis launched a successful Kickstarter campaign where he received the initial $9,000 in funding to start the business — this was in April 2012. They began operations in July 2012. Our guest and his partner recently took MistoBox onto the tv show Shark Tank — a tough show to get onto and an even tougher place to get funding. They received a $75,000 boost from serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Now, let’s hack… Connor Riley.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why Connor purchased a $12,000 printer that he hasn’t used The difference between business school and entrepreneurship school Why you should remain focused on what it is you want to do How to choose what you need to do rather than what you think you should

Resources and links mentioned:

MistoBox MistoBox on Twitter MistoBox on Shark Tank McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship - University of Arizona Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today on Hack The Entrepreneur we have the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty. To be clear, he no longer considers himself a designer and we do not talk design. He has worked as a designer, then wrote one blog post about design and got a book deal. Prior to writing Design for Hackers, he founded the Design departments at two Silicon Valley startups, and freelanced for clients like oDesk. Since the debut of Design for Hackers, our guest has traveled the world, speaking about design and entrepreneurship, and mentoring startups. He was in Chicago during this conversation, is in Austin TX now, and is on his way to South America for a few months. He’s slightly nomadic and he’s a super smart guy. Now, let’s hack… David Kadavy.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why you need to follow your curiosity It's not bad to have your brain go all over the place from time to time Using entrepreneurship as a tool for self-discovery Why you need to focus on passive income (and a trick to hep you do this)

Resources and links mentioned:

Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty David's Blog Odesk David on Twitter Jonny on Twitter Show sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

Today’ guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is on the path to success. He is both an entrepreneur and educator. He is Co-Founder of Business Republic, where he, and his partner Nicole, started an alternative business education program called The $100 MBA --- a culmination of his years in business and education. They also now offer daily free 10 minute business lessons with their podcast The $100 MBA Show. He is the business brains behind the operation with over 14 years of business building experience. Prior to taking the entrepreneurial plunge, he was educator & university manager for 13 years. He attended Wharton business school and dropped out in frustration to build The $100 MBA. They are on a mission to reinvent business education forever. Now, let’s hack… Omar Zenhom

What you will learn in this episode:

You need to focus, you can’t do everything well Need a business partner? (Make sure they don’t have this one quality) You can’t find a business partner without being social Consistency is key to your success The power of having a body of work (and how to get started on yours)

Resources and links mentioned:

$100 MBA Business Republic Ask Omar questions via email Omar at The Digital Photography School Omar on Twitter Jon on Twitter

Today’s guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is an entrepreneur and an inventor, that consistently earns millions of dollars licensing his ideas to companies like Disney, Nestle, and Coca-Cola. He is not high-tech, but he knows how to take an idea and very quickly make it a global sensation. Before becoming savvy inventor, he spent part of the 1980s as the head of design at Worlds Of Wonder. They had two number one hit toys that you may remember, Teddy Ruxpin and LazerTag. Since this time he has started his own businesses, InventRight and Spinformation, and has sold 100s of millions of products. He is the author of the best-selling book, One Simple Idea. He currently writes a weekly column on Entrepreneur.com and also writes regularly for Inc Magazine. Now, let’s hack… Stephen Key.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why the multiplier effect is required to produce great wealth How creative people get distracted so often (and how to work through this) How to choose an idea that you can implement very quickly The one simple thing Stephen did that doubled his business in 8 months Why you should borrow ideas when you see them

Resources and links mentioned:

InventRight One Simple Idea Book Stephen Key's Entrepreneur.com Column A Beginner's Guide: How to Rent Your Ideas to Fortune 500 Companies (Four Hour Work Week Blog) Stephen on Twitter Jon on Twitter

Today’s guest has spent her life in creative entrepreneurship. As a musician, she has toured the world making a personal connection with various audiences through her voice, storytelling and humour. Her musical accomplishments include international tours, live television performances, and thousands of CD’s sold. She has also worked on the marketing teams of several multi-million dollar corporations. My guest is passionate about internet entrepreneurship, is a much sought-after launch strategist and she stays up late hatching brilliant plans for her clients. Now. Let’s hack… Farideh Ceaser.