Student Built Startups: Recent Episodes
Kameron Stone
Kameron Stone from Student Built Startups interviews student entrepreneurs to share their stories about how they started their business, what inspires them, and how their education has played a role in their success. Learn the business strategies of todays youth including; effective marketing tactics, profitable income sources, and killer advice about the startup process. Reveal your entrepreneurial passions, join a thriving community of go-getters, and discover how you can start and grow your business. We are all students of some sort, and your learning will never end with the Student Built Startups Podcast.
On today's episode, I share updates regarding YEE, what I have been pursuing outside of the podcast, as well as some updates regarding the podcast.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, Blake Peters from BP HealthxFitness Will be sharing his entrepreneurial story and how he has overcome challenges due to COVID. Blake has been a personal trainer since he graduated from UMD and has started his own personal training and fitness business.
BP HealthxFitness and Blake Peters:
- BP HealthxFitness Website
- BP HealthxFittness Facebook
- Blakes Instagram
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett
- Sales Bible by Jeffrey Gitomer
On Today's episode, Shema Yahya, the co-game designer & illustrator of Muco will be sharing his story andtalk about management and leadership in the party and card games industry. Shema is studying at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is getting ready to launch his board game Muco on August 1st.
Where You Can Follow Muco:
- Youtube
- Website
Main Takeaway: Think about what drives you to do what you do, and think about it often.
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- The Ride of a Lifetime
- Yee Community
On today's episode, Eddie Sicilia and I share what our new NFT Project, Imagine Box, is about and what trends we have seen in the NFT space.
Imagine Box Twitter: @ImagineBoxNFT
Imagine Box Instagram: @ImagineBoxNFT
Imagine Box Rarible: /imaginebox
Imagine Box Opensea: /imagine-box
Imagine Box Discord: Join Us!
Imagine Box Description:10,000 boxes that are both completely the same and completely different. You decide what is in the box by using the mighty power of your imagination. You no longer have to purchase any other NFT because you can own whatever you want with one purchase. The only constraint... You can only imagine one item in your Imagine Box at a time. Now is your chance to leverage your imagination on the blockchain. Note: we are not promising you anything other than an image of a box that you can "fill" using your mind.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Opensea
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, I share snippets from EP1, EP21, and EP41 to display how I have adapted and grown throughout my podcast journey.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, I speak about my graduation, what I have been pursuing outside of the podcast, as well as some updates regarding the podcast.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, I chat with Madi Brenengen and Allyson Hilgeman, Cultural Entrepreneurship majors at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and winners of "Most Innovative Idea" at the 2021 UMD Startup Cup. They will be sharing their experience as cultural entrepreneurship majors, their experience competing at the UMD Startup Cup, and a little information about their business concept they are developing.
Where You Can Find Madi:
Where You Can Find Allyson
Main Takeaway: Focus on using passion to drive you, rather than motivation.
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- UMD's Cultural Entrepreneurship Program
On Today's episode, you will hear a recap of the YEE Summit. Young Entrepreneurs Evolution (YEE) is an interactive community designed to help young entrepreneurs find success through networking, guidance, and access to funding within a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to transforming the midwest into a new frontier of innovation and growth by providing globally minded entrepreneurial guidance to university students looking to make an impact.
Where You Can Find YEE:
- Website
- Tiktok
Keynote Speaker #1
Drew is a partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Crackle Marketing. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Drew has followed in those footsteps, building several small businesses, including a software company, mobile notary service, marketing consultancy, and a media production and design studio.
Keynote Speaker #2:
Joel is an experienced product engineer who has prior experience working with NASA, designing prototypes to be tested on the ISS. He is currently working on developing a mobile robot solution for an industrial manufacturing application. As Founder of Squareone Creations, Joel operates his company that creates innovative solutions to transport and mount bicycles to a vehicle.
Value Bombs from the YEE Summit
- Don’t copy your competitors' marketing strategy, they likely don't know what they are doing any better than you. Make sure to be creative and be yourself. -Drew D.
- Regarding funnels: “The value you are giving them should be greater than the gate in front of them” -Drew D.
- “When designing your product, make many iterations along the way to optimize it” -Joel W.
- “When designing your product, always focus on the problem that it solves” -Joel W.
Attendees Feedback
“This event was great! It sparked a fire in me to get excited about entrepreneurship and opened my eyes to the fact that there are other young people out there doing really cool things”
"This event wasn't exactly what we expected it to be, but it was what we needed. It was definitely better than anticipated!"
On Today's episode, Eddie Sicilia, the creator, founder, and owner of 2% Football Camp will be sharing his story along with how sports marketing is different from traditional marketing. Eddie is studying marketing and entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 2% Football Camp is a program focused on spreading American football to Latin American countries.
Where You Can Find Eddie:
- Youtube
Main Takeaway: Focus on using passion to drive you, rather than motivation.
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Relentless
- Yee Community
On Today's episode, Spencer Pauly, the creator, founder, and owner of Skiwise will be sharing his story along with how to develop a product that truly solves a problem. Spencer is studying computer science & marketing at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Skiwise is an app designed to help cross-country skiers determine which trails are groomed and ready to use.
Where You Can Find Spencer:
- Website
Main Takeaway: It doesn't matter if you are doing the wrong thing, just make sure you are showing up and doing something every day.
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- The Mom Test
- Yee Summit
On Today's episode, Damian Fiedler, a videographer and filmmaker will be sharing his story along with what you should know before getting into filmmaking and the importance of building relationships with people even after completing a project with them. He has built his videography business while in college and created videos for everything from weddings to music videos.
Check out the episode on Youtube!
Where You Can Find Northern Lense:
Instagram
Facebook
northernlens.org
Main Takeaway: Find good role-models, because you are the average of the 5 people that you spend the most time around
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Steal Like an Artist
On Today's episode, the co-founders of YEE, Hunter Bergman, and I will be sharing what is in store for the YEE summit and what it has been like to organize an event. Hunter is a Junior studying marketing and entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He is heavily involved with the entrepreneurial scene at UNL and has held multiple leadership positions on campus.
What is YEE?
Young Entrepreneurs Evolution (YEE) is an interactive community designed to help young entrepreneurs find success through networking, guidance, and access to funding within a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to transforming the midwest into a new frontier of innovation and growth by providing globally minded entrepreneurial guidance to university students looking to make an impact.
Where You Can Find YEE:
- REGISTER FOR THE YEE SUMMIT HERE
- JOIN THE YEE COMMUNITY ON SLACK HERE
- Tiktok
- YEE website
Where You Can Find Hunter:
Main Takeaway: Register for the event!
Mentioned Resources:
- Student Built Startups website
On Today's episode, Didi M, the owner of Fonz Music will be sharing his story along with how to design a product that is simple. Didi is studying computer science & business at Trinity College in Dublin Ireland. Didi created the concept of Fonz Music as well as built (and designed) the app.
Where You Can Find Fonz Music:
- Linktree
Main Takeaway: Solve a problem first!
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- How to Win Friends and Influence People
- Ready Fire Aim
On Today's episode, Lindsey Rue, the owner of Wild & Rue will be sharing her story along with how shifting priorities in your business can lead you to success. Lindsey is a graduate from the U of M and has a professional career in web analytics and user experience.
Where You Can Find Lindsey:
- Website
Main Takeaway: Don't be afraid to try!
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Harry Potter
On today's bonus content, Jarryd Dent from AK3 Marketing and myself chat about marketing, analytics, and entrepreneurship.
On Today's episode, Joey-D, an independent recording artist will be sharing his story along with the importance of having an abundance mindset and belief in oneself. Joey-D is a Senior at UMD and has released his second album (Not Your Average Joe) while still in school.
Where You Can Find Joey-D:
- Spotify
Main Takeaway: Go check out his music!
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Unlimited Power by Tony robins
- Russ Audio Book
- DistroKid
On today's episode, I speak about what I was doing while the podcast was dormant, what the future plans are for the podcast, and what I have planned for 2021.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, I speak about how my summer internship went, what I have pursuing outside of the podcast, as well as some updates regarding the podcast.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- My eBay store
On today's episode, Steven Tey will speak about how data science and branding combined can have a huge impact on your business. He is the creator, founder, and owner of One Word Domains, a tool to help you find the best one-word domain for your business.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Steven
- Steven's LinkedIn
- Steven's Twitter
- One Word Domains Website
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: When he rebelled against his parents and they did not react with a punitive measure but used a different approach.
- Recommended book: Principles by Ray Dalio
- Recommended business tool: Error tables
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Writing things down in a notebook
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Achieving financial freedom before the age of 30.
Main Takeaway: Don't look for product-market fit, but find problems and then solutions to them.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
On today's episode, Kyle Elliott will speak about How to stand out in a saturated job market. He is the owner of Caffeinated Kyle and he coaches some of Silicon Valley's top talent to help them find their dream job.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Kyle:
- Kyle's Website
- Kyles Instagram
- Kyle's LinkedIn
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Overcoming the fear of taking risks
- Recommended book: Present Over Perfect
- Recommended business tool: LinkedIn
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Google Calendar and using a physical master calendar.
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Seeing the impact that your work makes.
Main Takeaway: Don't blend in, find what is unique about you and own it.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
On today's episode, Deborah Olatunji will speak about education, youth empowerment, and personal development. She is the author of Unleashing Your Innovative Genius and has been a public speaker at multiple events.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Deborah:
- Deborah's Website
- Deborah's Twitter
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Taking a healthcare theatre class.
- Recommended book: Between the World and Me
- Recommended business tool: Otter
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Google Calendar (color coding)
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Having a strong circle of support.
Main Takeaway: Energy is vitally important, surround yourself with good vibes.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- Otter
On today's episode, Caroline and Isabel from Happy Planet Apparel will speak about sustainable fashion and their unique Instagram sales model. They own and operate an online second-hand clothing store and combine thrifting with social media to create a one of a kind business model.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Aiutare Apparel:
- Happy Planet Apparel's Instagram
- Happy Plante Apparel Website
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Hard work pays off.
- Recommended book: Girl Boss
- Recommended business tool: Instagram
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Use Google Calendar and weekly meetings.
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Being super passionate and actually enjoying what they are doing.
Main Takeaway: Sustainable fashion is the way to go!
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
On today's episode, Alexis Schomer will speak about modern marketing, management, and leveraging interns. She is an owner of two businesses and an international best-selling-author.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Alexis:
- Expy Health
- Simply Branded
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Take everyone's advice with a grain of salt.
- Recommended book: The 4 Hour Workweek
- Recommended business tool: Google Drive
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Block time off in the calendar.
- Number one thing that drives motivation: The desire to keep growing.
Main Takeaway: Be resourceful, be open to pivoting. Work on content and providing value. Be authentic and build a community.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
On today's episode, Drew Donaldson will speak about storytelling, content marketing, and customer experience. He has used his own methodology for over 10 years working inside of media/marketing/advertising agencies and consulting with private and public companies.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Gro Haus:
- Gro Haus's website
- Gro Haus's Facebook
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Large collective failures
- Recommended book: Business Adventures
- Recommended business tool: Hot Jar
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Set broad goals and just start working - be fast
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Building something that out-lives oneself.
Main Takeaway: You must provide value FIRST!
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
- Hot Jar
On today's episode, Vihan Khanna will speak about film festivals and filmmaking. He has owned and operated his own film festival for the past 3 years and has been making short sketches for film and television since he was a freshman in high school in 2011.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Vihan:
- Vihan's website
- Vihan's Instagram
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Actually putting together a film for the first time.
- Recommended book: G. O. O. G. L. E.
- Recommended business tool: Vimeo
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning the night before
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Doing what he loves and enjoys
Main Takeaway: Make sure that you love what you do in life.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
On today's episode, Professor White will be sharing her story and how you can build a dynasty with your business. She has been an entrepreneur for 13 years and an entrepreneurial educator for 10 years. She is the owner of Becoming FEARLESS and is about to share a wealth of knowledge with you.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Prof. White:
- Professor White's Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Knowing that she deserves to be where she wants to be.
- Recommended book: 59 Seconds: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
- Recommended business tool: Excel Spreadsheets
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Be mindful of how to allocate the time you have
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Becoming who her past self wanted to be.
Main Takeaway: You already have everything you need to start building your dynasty.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- BuzzSprout
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
On today's episode, Laura Briggs will be sharing her story and how to start a freelancing career, regardless of your circumstances. Laura has been freelancing for over 8 years and has worked with over 400 clients.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Laura:
- Better Biz Academy
- Advanced Freelancing Podcast
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Having to fire a client
- Recommended book: The big leap by Gay Hendriks
- Recommended business tool: Trello
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Scheduling tools and having others to help
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Focusing on Impact over money
Main Takeaway: Just get started and don't grow too fast.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- BuzzSprout
- The big leap by Gay Hendriks
On today's episode, Dillon Hill will be sharing his story and how to get awareness with online communities and film-making. Dillon has received hundreds of thousands of views on his videos and has owned multiple non-profits.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Dillon:
- Live For Another's Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: A lot of small learning experiences combined
- Recommended book: 59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute
- Recommended business tool: Google
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning in streaks and using data
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Having a limited time here on earth.
Main Takeaway: Everyone is different, so find what works best for you.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- BuzzSprout
- 59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute
On today's episode, Mpho Botha from Southbound Africa will be sharing his story and how to scale a business with effective branding. Mpho was Mr. Teen World in 2016 and has started over 3 businesses.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Mpho:
- Mpho's Facebook
- Mpho's Instagram
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Just starting
- Recommended book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Recommended business tool: Social Media in general
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Plan every part of your life
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Poverty
Main Takeaway: Believe in yourself, take risks, and have discipline.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- AK3 Marketing
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
On today's episode, Rowan Wiechmann from the Netherlands will be sharing his story and how to be a great leader with influence. Rowan was in the Army for 6 years and has started a high-performance coaching business called The Millennial Leaders.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Rowan:
- Rowan's Facebook
- Rowan's Instagram
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Falling a lot of times
- Recommended book: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- Recommended business tool: Instagram / Facebook
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Strict goal-setting practices
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Making an impact on people
Main Takeaway: Try to have a million-dollar impact before you try to make a million dollars.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- AK3 Marketing
- Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- Calendly
On today's episode, Ian Salazar from the Philippines will be sharing his story and how to prospect for clients and customers in a new business.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Ian:
- Ian's Facebook
- Ian's Instagram
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Social Media Marketing
- Recommended book: How to Win Friends and Influence People
- Recommended business tool: Trello (productivity app)
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning the day before
- Getting focused productive: Morning routine and self affirmation routine
Main Takeaway: Follow your dreams, and have the bigger desire to actually reach for. your dreams
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Level Up Podcasting Kickstarter page
- Free Audible Trial
- How to win Friends and Influence People
- Trello
On today's episode, Grant E. Loveless from Texas will be sharing how to build a culture of equity and inclusion in education and business. Grant is the owner of Our Existence is Resistance and has a lot of experience with non-profit organizations and student-led initiatives.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Grant:
- Grant's LinkedIn
- Grant's Instagram
- Grant's Facebook
Fast five section:
- Most valuable learning experience: Growing up in church
- Recommended book: Go Tell It on a Mountain by James Baldwin
- Recommended business tool: Facebook and Instagram
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Always write things down and think about what you actually have the capacity to actually do.
- Number one thing that drives motivation: Having peer-to-peer support
Main Takeaway: Be the change that you want to see.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Go Tell It on a Mountain by James Baldwin
Summary
On today's episode, Scott Millar, the twenty year old owner and CEO of Bop Industries, will be sharing his story and how to start building your personal brand.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Scott:
- Scott Millar's Website
- Scott Millar's Instagram
- Bop Industries Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Business accelerator program
- Recommended book: Elon Musk's autobiography
- Recommended business tool: Google Suite / Canva
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Handwriting color coded lists
- Getting focused productive: Batching each day into sections and herbal teas
Main Takeaway: If you want to get started on anything, just say yes to every opportunity that comes your way and be a good human.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Level Up Podcasting Kickstarter page
- Free Audible Trial
- Elon Musk's autobiography
- Canva
Summary
On Today's episode, I talk about the my experience with the podcast since the last update episode, stats regarding the podcast, my new podcasting online course (Level Up Podcasting), and the 6 influence principles of business.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
SBS Social Media profiles:
- Facebook Page
- Facebook Group
- TikTok
Level Up Podcasting:Check out the Kickstarter campaign here!The Level Up Podcasting Course is a fully comprehensive course that will take you step by step through the process of starting your podcast. There are 15 modules including the introduction that cover every topic from determining what you want your podcast to be about, how to edit your audio, through designing your post launch plan to ensure steady growth.
The 6 influence principle of business:
- Reciprocation
- Commitment
- Social Proof
- Liking
- Authority
- Scarcity
Main Takeaway: Make sure that you implement these influence principle is your business, but do so in an ethical manner.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Influence by Dr. Robert Cialdini
- Level Up Podcasting Kickstarter
Summary
On today's episode, Connor De Lisle, Owner and Founder of Midnight Munchies, will be sharing his story and how to ensure success through prior planning and knowledge.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Midnight Munchies:
- Midnight Munchies Instagram
- Midnight Munchies Facebook
- Midnight Munchies Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Pre-University business courses
- Recommended book: Relevant and timely articles
- Recommended business tool: Management
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Using notes app on phone
- Getting focused productive: Energy drinks and intrinsic motivators
Main Takeaway: Midnight Munchies!
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- Free Audible Trial
Summary
On today's episode, Arsalan Khan, Owner and Founder of AKM Media, will be sharing his story and how to master your marketing using self development and mindset.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Arsalan:
- Arsalan's Instagram
- Arsalan's Facebook
- AKM Media Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: First Youtube videos he watched about marketing
- Recommended book: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
- Recommended business tool: Instagram
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: The 3 step rule (set 3 main tasks each day)
- Getting focused productive: Remember that you can only do one thing at a time
Main Takeaway: You are only able to do one thing at a time, don't worry about what you have to do, just focus on what you are doing now.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
- AK3 Marketing
Summary
On today's episode, Jharad McClung Lester, Co-Founder of Plato and owner of Underground Reactions, will be sharing his story along with some great tips about how to win on social media.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Jharad:
- Underground Reactions Instagram
- Cultural Report Instagram
- Jharad's Personal Instagram
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: First year seminar in college
- Recommended book: Power Shift by Daymond John
- Recommended business tool: Instagram, TikTok, Quora, Reddit
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Don't Plan ahead
- Getting focused and staying productive: Just doesn't stop working
Main Takeaway: You only have one life, make sure to cherish everything, and money isn't everything.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- Power Shift by Daymond John
- BuzzSprout
Summary
On today's episode, Nur Alam Siddiki, owner of Arcadian, a College in rural Bangladesh, will be sharing his story along with some amazing tips about working hard for your passions.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Nur:
- Arcadian's Website
- Nur's Personal Website
- Nur's Facebook
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Studying the English language
- Recommended book: Haven't read any entrepreneurial books
- Recommended business tool: Facebook
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Staying organized and keep working
- Getting focused and staying productive: Remembering that his business is growing
Main Takeaway: Without having a passion and a willingness to work hard you cannot be an entrepreneur.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- BuzzSprout
Summary:
On today's episode, Jarryd Dent, owner of AK3 Marketing and Steele Bodies University, will be sharing his story along with some amazing tips about marketing and content creation.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Jarryd:
- AK3 Marketing's Instagram
- AK3 Marketing's Facebook
- AK3 Marketing's Website
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Sports Marketing
- Recommended book: 48 Laws of Power by David Greene
- Recommended business tool: E-Mail (MailChimp)
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Maintaining a regular daily routine
- Getting focused and staying productive: Keep thinking back to why I started
Main Takeaway: Help people, learn from people, and never give up.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- 48 Laws of power by David Greene
- BuzzSprout
Summary:
On today's episode, Paritosh Sankhla, President of Entrepreneurship Development Cell at Panjab University, will be sharing his story along with some amazing insights into the entrepreneurial mindset.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Paritosh:
- Paritosh's LinkedIn
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: 3rd semester electronics course
- Recommended book: The One Thing by Gary Keller
- Recommended business tool: Excel ( for more than just analytics)
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Only plan 2 days in advance (Use reminders for things farther out)
- Getting focused and staying productive: Listening to music in a different language.
Triple Main Takeaway:
- Start-up internships are very important to learn how a startup can operate at scale and you learn how to grind.
- You need to have good mentors, when you have a mentor it can reduce your failure rate.
- Be very passionate about what you are doing.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
- BuzzSprout
Summary:
On today's episode, Nikko Zopfi, the Founder of MasteredMedia, LeadGoat, and BetterOptions, will be sharing his story along with some great tips about starting a business from nothing and taking your first steps towards success.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com
Where You Can Find Nikko:
- Nikko's Facebook
- Schedule A Call
- Discord / Community Invite
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Fast five section:
- Most valuable class or course: Frank Kern's Beginning courses
- Recommended book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnage
- Recommended business tool: Alarm clock
- Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning the night before
- Getting focused and staying productive: Healthy diet
Main Takeaway: Don't give up on whatever it is you are currently doing.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnage
- Audible
On today's episode, Brad Preston, a videographer and entrpereneur will be sharing his story along with some great tips about the art of customer service and quantification.
Where You Can Find Brad:
- Loon Weddings Website
- Loon Weddings Facebook
Show Notes:
[0:47] - Introduction
- Brads first business was a recording studio in his closet at his parents house
[2:41] - Brad's education and entrepreneurial story
- Brad got D's and F's in high school
- Found that he had a love for business and got accepted into Harvard
- Real world experience has a ton of value
[5:40] - Brad's entrepreneurial story
- Recording studio
- General videography
- Wedding videography
[10:00] - Most rewarding part about wedding videography
- Building connections and capturing memories
[11:09] - Brad's number one priority in his business
- Positive customer experience
[14:52] - How Brad has created a brand and culture around his business
- Focus on love, happiness, community, and friendship
- Building a show based on his wedding business called wedding everything
- Providing value to the marketplace (Facebook groups)
[19:38] - Brad's biggest fear and how he overcame it
- Fear of disappointing people
- Overcome by doing it for free
[22:48] - Why is customer experience so important
- Karma (when you do good, good comes back to you)
- The rule of reciprocity
[25:08] - How to assess you customer experience and improve it
- One on one relationship building
- Provide value in excess of what they expect
[26:50] - The difference between customer service and customer experience
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[30:15] - Three things you can do to make sure your customers are thoroughly satisfied
- Free to Fee
- Underpromise and Overdeliver
- Presentation and communication
[41:13] - Three ways to build internal company culture?
- You work for your employees, not the other way
- Mannage needs and wants on an every day basis
- Provide valuable infrastructure for each employee
- Meritocracy (promote the employees who deserve it)
- Use a good color scheme thorough your whole brand
[36:30] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class or course: Full time film maker
- Recommended book: Launch by Jeff Walker
- Recommended business tool: HoneyBook
- Method to keep on track: Google Calendar
- How to get focused and stay productive: Gary Vee
[55:00] - Main Takeaway: Brad is starting his own course about how to start your own business.
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- Launch by Jeff Walker
- The infinite Game by Simon Sinek
- Audible
On Today's episode, Stephen Griffiths, a business professional in the world of analytics and Insights and the host of the Digging For Insights podcast will be sharing his story along with 5 analytics and insights hacks for entrepreneurs.
Where You Can Find Stephen:
- Digging For Insights Podcast
Show Notes:
[0:40] - Introduction
- Stephen lived outside the US for 15 years
[1:38] - Stephens education and career experience
- Undergrad in international relations
- Worked for many Fortune 500 firms
- University of Wisconsin Madison (Masters of marketing and Analytics)
[4:45] - What inspired Stephen to start his podcast Digging for Insights
[5:47] - Analytics tips to grow your podcast
- Keep track of tends in Excel
[11:05] - 5 analytics and insights hacks for entrepreneurs
- Customer advisory boards (using your target customers to get feedback)
- Use data and benchmarks to make decisions (Compare current data to past data to predict future results)
- White space maps (look at your competitive market and put it on a map so that you can determine how to differentiate yourself)
- Experimentation mindset (find out what the least amount of work you need to do in order to get feedback and then pivot based on the feedback and repeat)
- EDC Framework (Exploratory research, descriptive research, causal research)
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[35:01] - What are the most important parts of the business to get insights from?
- Look at what is the highest priority for your business
- Keep track of everything
[36:30] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class or course: Qualitative research
- Recommended book: Lean Startup and New to Big
- Recommended business tool: Excel
- Method to keep on track: Weekly goals and structure the day into 30 minute blocks
- Favorite thing about podcasting: Connecting with other people
[41:30] - Main Takeaway: Keep track of your numbers and maintain a perspective of your target customer.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- New to Big by David Kidder
- Audible
On Today's episode, I talk about how the podcast launch went and share some of my knowledge about goal setting. Make sure to go download the Perfect Goal Setting Plan PDF so you can follow along.
Perfect Goal Setting Plan:
Sign up for the email list at the bottom of the Student Built Startups Website. A link will be emailed to you to download it.
Show Notes:
[1:09] - How the podcast launch went
- Mistakes
- Things that went well
- Positive feedback
[4:35] - Stats about the podcast, website, Email, and social media
[7:12] - Marketing tactics I used during the launch
- Flyers
- Business cards
- Social Media
- SEO
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[10:27] - Where I have learned about goal setting techniques
- Management classes
- Personal training
- Blog posts about goal setting
[11:12] - Make sure your you are setting SMART goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
[17:20] - How to make a goal setting plan
- Steps to take to reach your goals
- Understand your motivations behind your goal
- Break down your goals into smaller goals
[21:00] - I walk through the Perfect Goal Setting Plan PDF
- Write down your motivations of why you want to reach your goals
- Write down three reasons why the answer above motivates you
- Write down your three long term goals
- Break down your long term goals into five 30 day goals
- Break down your 30 day goals into five one week goals
- Create a plan of action for one of your goals
- write down the resources you will need and the daily actions you will need to take
[27:00] -Tips and tricks about goal setting
- Celebrate reaching your goals at 90%
- The thinking it requires to go from $90,000 to $100,000 is very different from the thinking required to go from $90,000 to $200,000
Mentioned Resources:
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- Student Built Startups website
- Audible
On Today's episode, Justin Lair, a seasoned entrepreneur from the west coast will be sharing his story along with his expertise in the start up process.
Where You Can Find Justin:
- Fiber Light's Website
- Fiber Light's Instagram
- Fiber Light's Facebook
Show Notes:
[0:45] - Introduction
- Justin worked for President Bush as a presidential guard
[2:20] - Justin's entrepreneurial story
- Started a DJ business at 15 years old With his best friend
- Justin had a business mentor who walked him through the process
- This is how Justin learned how to start a successful business
[12:23] - The most rewarding part about starting a product based business
- The brand recognition that comes with building a brand around your product
- You become a bit of a "rock-star
[13:47] - How Justin built a brand around Fiber Light
- Defining the right audience and getting in front of them
- Industry trade shows, social media influencers
- Purchased a domain (can be done through Bluehost) and built a website using Shopify
[17:20] - Justin's ugly-baby theory
- Some fall in love with their business so much they fail to see that is is an "ugly baby"
[24:47] - The concept of fear
- Fear can be rationalized so that you can determine what to do to get past it
- Fear and running a business don't go together well
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[34:21] - Anybody is able to start a business
- If you say you can't do it, that is the reason you can't do it
- Justin started his current business with $200
[39:50] - The 3 Steps of the Start-Up Process
- Getting in the right mindset and determining how you will differentiate yourself
- product development, manufacturing, business infrastructure
- Start a website and drive traffic to it
[46:40] - Getting into big box retailers
- Buyers for retailers go to trade shows to find new products
[44:10] - Fast five section
- Most valuable learning experience: Marine Core
- Recommended book: Gary Vaynerchuk (audible)
- Recommended business tool: Shopify
- Method to keep on track: Having a great support team
- How do you get focused and stay productive: Being passionate about the work
[59:25] - Main Takeaway: Don't fall in love with your business so much that you are blind to what it actually looks like.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Crush it: by Gary V.
- Audible
- Shopify
On Today's episode, Jason Czeskleba, a voice-over actor and announcer from Minnesota will be sharing his story along with his expertise in voice-over acting and announcing.
Where You Can Find Jason:
- Dynamic Voice Talent Website
- Jason's Instagram
- Jason's Facebook
Show Notes:
[1:00] - Introduction
- Jason recently released a song called The Journey - Letters from the Lion
[6:41] - Education in the world of voice-over
- Research the voice over community and get in touch with voice-over actors
[11:21] - How to build a brand around yourself in the voice-over industry
- Your brand is your voice
- Find your niche and have consistency!
[14:50] - The most rewarding part about doing voice-over work
- Having fun, being yourself, and bringing something to life through emotions
- Jason's most proud moment is doing voice-over for Making Curling Great Again
[22:10] - Jason's biggest fear when he first started doing voice-over work
- Feeling that he needed to sound perfect
- Nobody knows exactly what they want you to sound like
- Voice-over work is just like art when it comes to perspective
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[28:02] - The first step to getting started in the voice-over industry
- All you need is a computer, USB microphone, headphones, pop shield, and audacity/garage band
- Find a mentor, start practicing, and create a demo
[31:15] - Make sure your recording space is not echoey and is good for recording
[33:25] - Anybody can do voice-over work
- Voices are needed for just about anything
- if you have a passion and drive for voice-over, you can be successful
[35:22] - Where to go to learn about voice-over work
- It's best to learn from someone who is "in the game"
[37:30] - The different styles of voice-over
[41:29] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Working with Terry Daniel
- Recommended book: Your probably better off just using Google / YouTube
- Recommended business tool: Instagram
- Method to keep on track: Google Calendar
- How do you get focused and stay productive: Evaluate where your spending your time
[47:51] - Main Takeaway: If it's your passion and something that excites you, go for it and don't let anything hold you back.
Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Voice Acting for Dummies by David Ciccarelli
- Samson Q2U Microphone
- Windscreen
On Today's episode, Noah Schminski, a junior in the marketing analytics program at UMD and owner of Poor Man's Vintage will be sharing his story along with his expertise in the vintage clothing resale market.
Where You Can Find Noah:
- Poor Man's Vintage Instagram
- Noah's Instagram
Show Notes:
[1:00] - Introduction
- Noah was the mascot for the UMD Bulldog's hockey team from 2018-2019
[1:36] - Noah's pop up vintage clothing shop "Poor Mans Vintage"
[3:16] - All about Noah's education
[4:19] - How Noah's education has played a role in his business
- Reaching out to professors and Interacting with other students to get opinions
[5:25] - The most difficult part about starting Poor Man's Vintage
- It's a trial and error market and trends change
[6:41] - The most rewarding part about staring Poor Man's Vintage
- Interacting with the customer base about the stories that the clothing has
[7:43] - How to leverage being a student in your entrepreneurial journey
- Find something that you're passionate about, others will likely have the same interest
- Ask questions to others thorough out the day
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[10:12] - Why the vintage clothing resale market has so much opportunity?
- There is a massive amount of used clothing out there
- Shopping at the Goodwill "Bin" (pay by the pound)
- Using technology to determine in something will sell before you purchase it
[12:12] - How to determine what items will sell and what items won't
- Keep track of your own sales in excel and finding trends based on that
- Secondary research through Google and eBay
- Talking with other resellers in the vintage clothing community
[13:21] - What does the typical customer look like for vintage clothing
- Millennials or Gen Z but it varies greatly
[14:13] - How to start a pop-up clothing shop
- Minneapolis vintage market
- Partnering with other resellers to rent a space
- Sidewalk sales
[15:32] - One extra tip about getting into the vintage clothing resale market
- Brush up on your history (tv show, major events, movies, music, etc)
[16:42] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Class with Dr. Elgayeva
- Recommended book: Historic graphic T-shirt books or Game of Thrones
- Recommended business tool: Instagram Analytics
- Method to keep on track: Google Calendar
- How do you get focused and stay productive: Eliminating distractions
[23:20] - Main Takeaway: If your going to start something make sure you're passionate about it
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Vintage T-Shirts (Book) by Lisa Kidner
- Game of Thrones Book Set
On Today's episode, Cullen Fleming, a student at NCU and owner of CFlem Media will be sharing his story along with his expertise in video production. Cullen often takes videos of weddings and other events.
Where You Can Find Cullen:
- Website
Show Notes:
[0:48] - Introduction
[1:21] - All about Cullen's Education
[1:35] - CFlem Media and Cullen's videography experience
- Weddings, event videos, non-profit work, real estate
[2:21] - Cullen's biggest fear about starting his video production company
[3:17] - Everything involved with being in the video production industry
- Finding clients and determining what they need
- Give a price estimate
- Pre-Production
- Recording the event
- Edit the video content
- Send finished product to the client and make touch-ups if necessary
[6:44] - How Cullens education has played a role in his business
- Networking on a college campus and building up referrals
[7:48] - The most difficult part about creating great video content
- It is hard to get the proper gear for large production type videos on a college budget
- Renting gear is one way to get around that problem
[9:09] - The most rewarding part about creating great video content
- Seeing the reaction on the clientele face when you provide the final product
[9:55] - How to leverage being a student in your entrepreneurial journey
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[13:00] - The first step someone should take when trying to create great video content.
- Get the idea in your head first and plan out the video!
- You don't need the most expensive gear available to make great videos
[14:52] - How Cullen promotes his business
- Post video content on Instagram
- Boost the important Instagram posts
[15:37] - Tips for purchasing your initial camera gear
- Match the quality of everything you purchase
- Do your research
[16:35] - How being in the video production industry is similar to the marketing industry
- Many companies use video as their marketing strategy
- Video allows views to get a more broad understanding of what a company offers
[18:02] - Tips for taking great videos
- Making sure lighting is good
- Check your audio
- Focus on basics before worrying about fancy things
[18:30] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Broadcast media class
- Recommended book: The Bible
- Recommended business tool: Instagram
- Method to keep on track: Use a calendar
- Most productive time of day: Very late at night
[20:18] - Main Takeaway: Know your limits, know what you're capable of and don't sell yourself short
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
On Today's episode, Joey-D, an independent recording artist will be sharing his story along with his expertise in music production. Joey-D is a junior at UMD and has released his newest album (First Impressions) while still in school.
Where You Can Find Joey-D:
- Spotify
Show Notes:
[0:48] - Introduction
[1:28] - All about Joey-D's Education
- Pursuing finance and sales
[3:16] - Joey-D's biggest fear when starting to create music
[4:50] - How Joey-d's education has played a role in him producing music
- Networking and meeting people to work with
[6:34] - What's involved with being an independent recording artist?
- know what to put your money and time into
- Spend massive amounts of time planning
- Social media marketing
[9:52] - The most challenging thing for Joey-D about creating music
- Staying in the right headspace and keeping your belief
[11:03] - Why a creative field is preferable to a “9-5 job”
[12:11] - Joey -D shares the most rewarding thing about creating music.
- Seeing growth over time
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[16:58] - The first step someone should take when starting to create music.
- It's going to take time to find your style
- Don't copy anybody ever!
- The best way to stand out is to not do what other people are doing
[20:07] - How Joey-D has built a brand around himself
- Be unique
- Be selective with who you work with
[21:27] - How to promote new music or new creative content
- Know how far in advance you should start promoting
- Tik-Tok is huge for getting music seen
- DistroKid is great music distributor to get you on Tik-Tok
[23:38] - How being an independent recording artist is similar to being an entrepreneur
- You are your own boss
- Work on your own budget
- Networking
[24:38] - Tips for being on stage and performing
- Bring the same vibe you have when you're singing in the shower
- Just bring your best performance
- Take public speaking opportunities seriously
[26:55] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Public Speaking
- Recommended book: Unlimited Power by Tony Robins
- Recommended business tool: DistroKid
- Method to keep on track: Set priorities
- Most productive time of day: Very late at night
[33:53] - Main Takeaway: Have your vision, don't ever lose your vision, and don't let anybody change your vision.
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Unlimited Power by Tony robins
- DistroKid
On Today's episode, Sam Shehperd, a self-published author will be sharing his entrepreneurial story along with his expertise in book writing and self-publishing. Sam is a junior at UMD and has published 3 books while still in school.
Where You Can Find Sam Shepherd:
- Sam’s Instagram
Show Notes:
[0:51] - Introduction
[1:28] - All about Sam’s Education
[1:48] – Sam shares what is involved with being a self published author
- When self-publishing you have to create the publishing process yourself
- Amazon is the easiest way to self-publish your book
- Thumbtack is a great place to find editors
[3:55] – How Sam’s education has played a role in him publishing his books
- Letting your mind grow and experiencing new things helps come up with content
[4:43] - Sam shares what his books are about
[5:30] – The most challenging thing for Sam when publishing his first book
- Figuring out the workflow and process
- Fear of disapproval during the process and after the book has been published
[6:50] – How Sam has leveraged being a student in his publishing process
- Connecting with administrators and librarians to help find information for his books
[7:30] – Sam shares the most rewarding thing about publishing his books.
- Being recognized for something that you create
[7:58] – Why creative content is preferable to a “9-5 job”
- You have control over your time and what you are doing
[8:40] – What is unique about Sam’s book compared to others
- The more you read his books the more you will learn about Sam through indirect messages.
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[10:28] - The first step someone should take when wanting to publish a book.
- Write down your ideas!
- Do research about your publishing options and what the pros/cons are.
[11:58] - Methods to promote your books and build a brand around yourself
- Social media
- Website and E-Mail list
[14:00] - Making creative content has a lot more work than what is expected
[15:51] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: High School English class
- Recommended book: Mind Gym by Gary Mack and Complex Mind by Sam.
- Recommended business tool: Instagram / Facebook / Snapchat
- Method to keep on track: Balancing time between responsibilities
- Most productive time of day: Depends on when he falls into a rhythm
[19:43] - Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with the world and write them down!
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Student Built Startups website
- Bluehost
- Complex Mind by Sam Shepherd
- Breaking Point by Sam Shepherd
- Positive Thoughts by Sam Shepherd
- Mind Gym by Gary Mack
On today's episode, Blake Peters from BP HealthxFitness Will be sharing his entrepreneurial story, educational background, and professional advice on building professional relationships and getting your first clients. Blake has been a personal trainer since he graduated from UMD and has started his own personal training and fitness business.
BP HealthxFitness and Blake Peters:
- BP HealthxFitness Website
- BP HealthxFittness Facebook
- Blakes Instagram
Show Notes:[0:00] - Giveaway contest announcement: Enter for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, a physical copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and a perfect goal setting template PDF. Click here to go to the giveaway webpage.
[1:14] - Introduction
[3:58] - Blake speaks about his educational background
[8:00] - How Blakes education has played a role in starting his business
- Allowed him to see the different routes you could follow with an exercise science degree
- His education helped him develop the skills to be a "professional"
[10:24]- Blakes biggest fear when starting his business was having initial income
- Working an actual job may be necessary during the startup process of your business
- Servicing people is more important than money in the beginning
- You don't need to know everything about business, but having connections is key
[15:13] - Blake talks about his business and what operations are involved
- Google Docs is a great free tool for entrepreneurs
[19:28] - The most challenging part of starting his business was finding the right space and finding the right people
[22:54] - Building professional relationships and converting them into paying clients
- Join a networking event and get out and meet people
- Be yourself and only yourself
- Offer something for free (try it before you buy it)
- Have structured pricing before you make the sale
[27:50] - Main Takeaway: Be Persistent![28:55] - Fitness allows you to try new things and get yourself out of your comfort zone
- Make sure that you represent yourself how you want your clients to refer you
- Get comfortable in the uncomfortable
- Don't be afraid to fail
[35:10] - Blake shares some great workouts for people with busy schedules
- Simplify: do fewer exercises total but do more full-body exercises
- Squat to curl to press to deadlift
- prioritize large muscle groups
- plank, bird dog, glut bridge, dead bug
[39:29] - Fitness opens you up to new things and teaches you to be uncomfortable
[41:15] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Personal trainer certification / exercise physiology
- Recommended book: Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett / Sales Bible by Jeffrey Gitomer
- Recommended business tool: Google Analytics
- Staying on schedule by: Post its and Google Calendar
- Most productive time of day: Influenced by his environment
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett
- Sales Bible by Jeffrey Gitomer
- Student Built Startups Giveaway Contest
On Today's episode, Ben Peters from Mission Real Estate Group will be sharing his entrepreneurial story along with his expertise in real estate and real estate investing. Ben has been in the real estate industry for 6 years and is in the top 0.5% of real estate agents in America.
Mission Real Estate Group and Ben Peters
- Website
- Bens Instagram
- Bens Facebook
Show Notes:[0:00] - Giveaway contest announcement: Enter for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, a physical copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and a perfect goal setting template PDF. Click here to go to the giveaway webpage.
[1:14] - Introduction
[3:10] - What is involved with being a real estate agent and his specialties
- Ben has done 5x as many transactions as the average real estate agent in Minnesota
- Smart real estate investing has the power to unlock financial freedom
[5:00] - Ben talks about what is required to become a real estate agent
[5:49] - Ben's education and how it has helped him in his journey
- The business administration degree he obtained has given him the abilitie to form a cohesive team and have an advantage over other real estate agents.
[6:48] - What the most rewarding thing for Ben about being a realtor
[8:00] - What Bens biggest fear was about becoming a realtor
- 80% of agent will not have their license in the next 24 months
- Having a job tied strongly to economic indicators
[10:57] - What Ben likes about real estate more than working a typical 9-5 Job
- He likes being able to control his success based on the amount of effort he puts in
- Have the mindset to re-frame failure
- Get to the point in 10 seconds or people will lose attention
[12:06] - How Ben continues his education
- Required continuing education for realtors
- Reading 30-60 minutes a day
- Listening to podcasts and audibles while in the car
[14:42] - How to build a business around real estate
- You have two options, be a solo agent or build a team
- Mission Real Estate Group to helps fund mission trips overseas (20% of profits)
- Differentiating yourself is key
[17:54] - Tips for college students looking to find off campus housing
[20:18] - You do not need to be a realtor to invest in real estate
[20:01] - The first step to investing in real estate is to educate yourself and find a mentor
[22:43] - Don't let yourself get analysis paralysis (using excuses to postpone taking action)
- Ready-Fire-Aim!
[25:28] - Real estate investing is the best way to invest because you make money 4 ways:
[28:59] - Fast five section
- Most valuable class: Advanced marketing
- Recommended book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Recommended business tool: Social Media
- Staying on schedule by: Creating daily habits to structure your day
- Most productive time of day: Early mornings
[33:51] - Main Takeaway: Jump into real estate if your interested (Ready-Fire-Aim)
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Student Built Startups Giveaway Contest
Today's episode is all about sharing my story as an entrepreneur and explaining what is to come from the Student Built Startups Podcast in the near future.
Show Notes:[0:00] - Giveaway contest announcement: Enter for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, a physical copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and a perfect goal setting template PDF. Click here to go to the giveaway webpage.
[1:14] - Introduction
[2:02] - My educational background and first entrepreneurial experiences
- Created my own pre workout called Arm Mageddon
- Retail arbitrage through selling on eBay
[4:04] - My first business (Alpine Apparel)
- Designed the graphics for both sweatshirts and T-shirts that I sold
- Created an E-Commerce website through Wix Website Creator
- Found a good cause for the business itself by donating a portion of the profits
[5:28] - Started second business with my stepdad (Shogun Athletics)
- Received my personal training certification through NASM in January of 2019
- Created the website through Wix
- Used Bluehost as my domain hosting service provider
- We use the Trainerize to conduct all of our online personal training
[9:56] - My current education pursuits
- Pursuing BBA with a double major in Marketing and Marketing Analytics and MIS minor
[9:55] - All about the Student Built Startups Podcast
- Starting the Student built Startups Podcast to build a community around student entrepreneurs
- Podcast will be a weekly show
- I plan on interviewing student entrepreneurs as well as seasoned entrepreneurs
[13:10] My answers to the fast five section
- Most valuable class: Intro to Marketing Analytics
- Recommended book: How to Write Copy That Sells, by Ray Edwards
- Recommended business tool: Excel
- The method I use to stay on track and plan: Google Calendar
- Time of day I am most productive: Early morning
[16:18] - Outro
Mentioned Resources:Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
- Wix Website Creator
- How to Write Copy That Sells, by Ray Edwards
- Excel
- Google Calendar
- Shogun Athletics Blog
- Student Built Startups Giveaway Contest
- Bluehost
