Avsnitt
-
Joe Zappa is the founder and CEO of Sharp Pen Media. Sharp Pen Media offers C-level marketing strategy, content, and PR for adtech and martech companies. In addition, Joe earned a PhD in Comparative Literature from Cornell University.
In this episode, we discuss:
00:04:41 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Entrepreneur
00:09:25 - The Complexities of Scaling a Service Business
00:11:57 - Building Relationships with Clients
00:16:59 - Building Credibility in B2B Tech
00:19:31 - Importance of Brand Marketing in High Consideration SaaS
00:24:59 - The Future of Freelance Writing
00:27:39 - Pricing Strategies
00:33:02 - The Impact of Having a Following for B2B marketing
00:35:32 - Hiring a Project Manager
Connect with Joe:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-zappa-6229a4a8/
Check out Sharp Pen Media
* Website: https://www.sharppenmedia.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Matheus is the Co-founder and CEO of Tint, an insurance startup on a mission to empower any company to embed insurance into its product.
Tint is a Y Combinator-backed startup that provides a no-code platform, compliance services, and capital/capacity for innovative insurance solutions.
Previously, Matheus held senior leadership roles at Turo, studied at Harvard Business School, and participated in Y Combinator.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ Matheus's experience with Y Combinator (YC)
๐ก The opportunity in embedded insurance
๐ The benefits and challenges of remote work
๐ก๏ธ Creating Embedded Protection Products
๐ญ Taking a long-term vision when approaching entrepreneurship
๐ข The ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:05:59 - The Benefits of Y Combinator
00:11:39 - The Difference between Insurance and Assurance
00:15:24 - Embedding Insurance into Business Models
00:19:03 - Motivating and Training Talent
00:21:07 - The Benefits of Remote Work
00:23:01 - The Value of Business School
00:24:53 - The Most Fun Part of Business
00:26:42 - Lessons from Scaling a Team
00:28:31 - Other Exciting Opportunities
Connect with Matheus:
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mriolfi/
* Twitter: twitter.com/mriolfi
Check out Tint
* Website: tint.ai
* Twitter: twitter.com/heytint
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heytint
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Saknas det avsnitt?
-
Brennan Dunn is the author of This Is Personal, The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time.
For the last decade, Brennan Dunn has been building "email-first" businesses.
Currently, he owns and operates two companies: RightMessage, a software company that builds personalized marketing software, and Double Your Freelancing, an online community offering courses, events, and other resources to 60,000+ freelancers and agencies.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ Brennan's New Book, The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time
๐ฏ The Power of Personalized Marketing
๐ฌ High-Touch Sales Strategies
๐ง The Importance of Owned Distribution Channels
โญ๏ธ Much More
Chapters:
powered by InstantChapters.com
00:00:00 - Launching "The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time"
00:02:20 - Growing a Personal Brand
00:04:45 - Growing an Organic SEO Strategy
00:06:06 - Running a SaaS into the Ground
00:12:14 - Different Sub-Niches for Selling Digital Products
00:14:58 - Acquiring Marketing Skills
00:18:00 - Selling Info Products and the Newsletter Bubble
00:21:45 - The Future of YouTube Influencers and Online Courses
00:24:09 - The Importance of Owning Distribution Channels
00:28:32 - Reaping the Benefits of High-Touch Sales
00:29:40 - Increasing Conversion Rates through Personalization
00:35:44 - Increasing Value per Subscriber
00:37:58 - Obtaining Customer Information through Surveys
00:40:14 - Preventing Misfiring Automations
00:41:18 - Personalization and Data Usage
00:42:42 - Utilizing Zero Party Data
Connect with Brennan:
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brennandunn
* Brennan's Company: rightmessage.com
* Twitter: twitter.com/brennandunn
* YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCZMv2IDR8bVOLJEVok4BlkA
* Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelanceanswers-by-brennan-dunn
* Book: amazon.com/This-Personal-Delivering-Right-Email-ebook/dp/B0BSL3JLHD/
Resources Mentioned
* Barnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com
* Optimizely: optimizely.com
* ConvertKit: convertkit.com
* Hacker News: news.ycombinator.com
* Teachable: teachable.com
* Ankur Nagpal: linkedin.com/in/ankurnagpal
* Justin Welch: justinwelsh.me/the-operating-system-grow-monetize-your-linkedin
* Amy Hoy: twitter.com/amyhoy
* Nathan Barry: nathanbarry.com
* Ogilvy: ogilvy.com
* Dickie Bush: twitter.com/dickiebush
* Pat Flynn: patflynn.com
* Dan Go: dango.co
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Kyle Mau is the founder of HireUA and a partner in Selo Olive.
HireUA helps American companies tap into Ukrainian talent. Selo Olive is a luxury Croatian Olive Oil brand, with more than 10,000 bottles sold.
Originally from California, Kyle made a bold move at the age of 24 to leave corporate engineering and move to Eastern Europe as a digital entrepreneur.
Prior to HireUA, Kyle was a popular blogger, reaching over 10 million readers.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ก The Talent Pool in Eastern Europe and Ukraine
๐ Tips For Rapid Business Growth
๐ฑ The Rise of Anti-Seed Oil Movement
๐๏ธ Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners
๐ Much more!
Chapters:
powered by InstantChapters.com
00:00:00 - The Talent Pool in Eastern Europe and Ukraine
00:05:53 - The affordability of living abroad (especially in Wroclaw)
00:08:36 - Business Skills Learned From Being A Pickup Artist
00:11:29 - The Manosphere and Red Pill Universe
00:17:10 - The Expansion into Eastern Europe
00:25:52 - Scaling a Paid Acquisition Channel
00:28:50 - Bottling Olive Oil
00:31:58 - The Rise of the Anti-Seed Oil Movement
00:35:01 - Building an Email List and Long-term Plans
00:38:02 - Challenges in the Ukrainian job market
00:43:37 - The Accessibility of Capital Cities
00:46:29 - Hiring Tips for Small Businesses
Connect with Kyle:
โWebsite: kylemau.com
โLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maukyle
โTwitter: twitter.com/KyleMau
โWebsite: hire-ua.com
โLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hireua
โTwitter: twitter.com/HireUA
โYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@hireua
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Andrew Moses is the host of the "Everybody Pulls The Tarp" podcast, having interviewed over 175 top performers, spanning Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, and more.
He also is Vice President at MorganFranklin, where he aids finance, technology, and business leaders in navigating complex transformational challenges.
Additionally, he co-founded Autism Speaks U, a national initiative that raised over $7 million and engaged students from universities and colleges across 25+ states in advocacy, awareness, and fundraising.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Lessons from athletes, artists and musicians
๐ The Role of Adversity in Success
๐ Keeping Things in Perspective
๐ก The Tarp Pulling Moment
๐จ The Art of Interviewing
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Andrew's Current Projects
00:03:09 - The Value of Menial Tasks in High-Ranking Positions
00:06:11 - The Tarp Pulling Moment
00:09:10 - Curiosity and Connection in Podcasting
00:12:05 - Intrinsic Motivation and Consistency
00:15:07 - Setting Internal Goals & Consolidation Breaks
00:17:59 - Learning how to learn effectively
00:20:50 - Keeping Things in Perspective
00:23:59 - The Role of Adversity in Success
00:27:03 - Manny's Journey to Becoming a Coach
00:29:57 - Capturing the Raw Energy of the Come-Up
00:32:44 - Trusting Your Own Taste
00:35:31 - The Art of Interviewing
00:38:34 - Lessons from Artists and Musicians
00:41:48 - Lessons from Athletes
00:44:43 - A Student's Impact
Connect with Andrew:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhmoses/
โ Website: https://www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewhmoses
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmoses123/
โ Spotify: https://tr.ee/tUxZ9wEPuv
โ Apple Podcast:
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Andre Haykal Jr is the co-founder of Client Ascension and ListKit.
At Client Ascension, the goal is to build the #1 coaching program & community for agency owners. Andre has helped countless businesses achieve their goals by improving their marketing strategies and internal operations.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ฏ Investing in Coaches and Accelerating Progress
๐ Hiring Talent from Lebanon
๐ The Bible as the Original Self-Help Book
๐ The Importance of Diversifying Traffic Sources
๐ช The Importance of Craft and Fitness
๐ A Different Approach to SaaS Sales
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Current Projects & Ventures
00:03:36 - The Potential of ListKit and Cold Email
00:11:05 - Investing in Coaches and Accelerating Timelines
00:14:45 - Finding Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
00:18:14 - A Different Approach to SaaS Sales
00:25:44 - The Bible as the original self-help book
00:29:48 - Accountability and Responsibility in Client Ascension
00:33:18 - The Benefits of Podcasting
00:37:07 - Implementing Student Success Coaches for Client Ascension
00:40:58 - Hiring Talent from Lebanon
00:44:42 - Takeaways from Bailey Bolton's Episode
00:48:28 - The Importance of Diversifying Traffic Sources
00:52:28 - The importance of craft and fitness in entrepreneurship
00:56:03 - Importance of People and Inputs Over Outputs
00:59:55 - An Inspiring Role Model for Entrepreneurs
Connect with Andre:
โWebsite: andrehaykaljr.com
โLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrehaykaljr
โTwitter: twitter.com/andrehaykaljr
โYoutube: youtube.com/@andrehaykaljr
โ Andreโs Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@sticktalkpodcast
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Matt McGarry, "The Newsletter Guy," is a highly successful entrepreneur.
As the founder of the agency GrowLetter, Matt is a thought leader and operator in newsletter growth and customer acquisition.
Additionally, Matt generated over 5 million subscribers and $15 million in sales just last year.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ฐ Building an eight-figure business
๐ฌ The evolution of newsletter marketing
๐ Scaling a freelance business
๐ผ B2B newsletter marketing opportunities
๐ฑ Using evergreen content across platforms
๐ค The future of AI in marketing
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Value of Newsletters in Email Marketing
00:05:54 - The Rise of Newsletters in the Creator Space
00:08:47 - Transitioning from Full-Time Job to Freelancing and Consulting
00:11:30 - Scaling the Business: From Freelancer to Agency
00:17:20 - Technology, Software, and Education in Newsletter Marketing
00:20:21 - Transitioning from Freelancing to A Full-Time Job in Digital Marketing
00:26:13 - Opportunities in B2B Newsletters
00:29:17 - Alternative Paths to Freelancing Success
00:32:01 - Building an Eight-Figure Business
00:34:49 - Evergreen & Impactful Content: From Tweets to Podcasts
00:37:33 - The Future of AI Capabilities
00:40:27 - Using Memes for Ads
Connect with Matt McGarry:
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMatthewMcGarry
โ Newsletter: newsletteroperator.com/subscribe
โ Website: https://growletter.co/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Livian, Host of The 200% Life Podcast, and the author of "The 200% Life" and "The Founder & The Force Multiplier."
An entrepreneur at heart, Adam is passionate about using business to transform lives and believes that focusing on personal growth is the key to business success.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ฑ Embracing Purpose & Personal Growth
๐ Elevating the Moment and Living with Purpose
๐ Learning from Michael Singer
๐ฌ๏ธ Accepting Reality and Letting Go of Suffering
๐ Adam's Books
๐ช Techniques for Handling Life's Challenges
And much more!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Existence of the Soul and Spirit
00:03:05 - The Illusion of Success and Failure
00:06:07 - The Meaning of Life
00:08:57 - Elevating the Moment and Living with Purpose
00:11:33 - Leadership Action and Decision Making
00:14:25 - Enjoying the Moments Unfolding
00:17:19 - Living a Balanced Life
00:20:16 - Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts and Self-Comparison
00:23:16 - The Definition of Success
00:26:03 - Techniques for Handling Life's Challenges
00:28:46 - Accepting Reality and Letting Go of Suffering
00:34:40 - Allowing Emotions to Work Their Way Through You
00:37:42 - Releasing Old Energy & Learning from Michael Singer
00:40:34 - Removing Garbage from Inside
00:43:37 - What the Book Covers and Who It's For
00:46:12 - Adding Value to your People
Connect with Adam Hergenrother:
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamhergenrother/
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhergenrother/
โ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamHergenrother1
โ Website: https://adamhergenrother.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a thriving community with over 50M followers from all the world dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives.
With features in SUCCESS, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, Kristen is a respected leader in the field of personal development.
She also is the author of "The Comfort Zone", the "3 Minute Positivity Journal" and the "3 Minute Happiness Journal".
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ The Path to Less Stress and Greater Flow
๐ Strategies for Achieving More with Less Effort
๐ฑ Understanding the Three Zones of Living
๐ฏ Finding Purpose and Alignment in Life
๐ Embracing a Hands-On Approach to Leadership
๐ Building a Global Brand through Authenticity
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Journey to Less Stress and More Flow
00:02:53 - Achieving More with Less Effort
00:05:36 - Balancing Content Strategy
00:08:29 - Being Hands-On as a CEO
00:11:17 - The Three Zones of Living
00:15:26 - The Importance of Self-Identification
00:19:13 - Aligning with Your Purpose
00:25:41 - Growing Your Comfort Zone
00:30:43 - The Three Stages of Growth
00:34:23 - The Power of Positivity
00:37:45 - Building a Global Brand
00:42:22 - Protecting Imagination and Creativity
Connect with Kristen Butler:
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivekristen
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerofpositivity/?hl=en
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/positivekristen
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/positiveKristen
โ Website: https://positivekristen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Charles Tichenor IV is a renowned media buyer and educator who has driven over $1 billion in revenue through his mastery of paid advertising.
As the creator of the 3:2:2 Method, PSM, 4Pi, and the Facebook Ads MBA Program, Charles has a track record of disrupting the industry.
His diverse advertising experience spans across notable clients including CBS Television, MGM Hotels, and Disney Movie Club, to name a few.
In this episode, we discuss:
๐ฅ Charlesโ most controversial opinions about Facebook ads
๐ How to get started with paid media
๐ธ The benefits of increasing your ad spend
๐ซ Why no other platform can compete with Meta
๐ง Removing Self-worth from Success
๐ฆ The Power of Fractional Banking
๐ Much more
Chapters:
00:03:41 - The Importance of Self-Sufficiency for Operators and Agencies
00:07:11 - A New Paradigm: Understanding the Power of Tools
00:14:24 - Aligning Media Buying Strategies
00:17:54 - Prioritizing Efficiency on Facebook
00:21:49 - The Danger of Prioritizing Facebook Ads in Business Growth
00:25:38 - Removing Self-worth from Success
00:29:17 - The Power of Fractional Banking
00:37:21 - The Benefits of Increasing Volume
00:40:58 - Shifting Thinking on Cost Caps
00:44:41 - The disconnect between performance and success in the agency industry
00:48:19 - Advertising Strategies on Different Platforms
00:52:12 - The Power of Facebook and the Inability of Other Platforms to Overtake It
00:55:48 - Effective Project Management and Transparency
Connect with Charles Tichenor IV:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleytichenoriv/
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTtheDisrupter
โ Website: https://www.disrupterschool.com/
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
โ The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
โ The Social Network: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thesocialnetwork
โ Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams: www.amazon.com/Reframe-Your-Brain
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Noah Kagan is the founder and CEO of AppSumo.com.
Heโs also the author of The Million Dollar Weekend, The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours.
Previously, Noah was employee #30 at Facebook. Outside of AppSumo, heโs launched six other million-dollar businesses (Kickflip/Gambit, KingSumo, SendFox, Sumo, TidyCal, and Monthly1k).
This episode was a relaxed conversation covering questions like:
* Why Noah wrote this book ๐
* What Noah learns from making his YouTube videos ๐น
* Noahโs advice for Louisโ businesses ๐
* Why there are so many Jewish entrepreneurs โก๏ธ
* Much more!
Chapters:
00:06:00 - Noah's Personal Life and Dating Experiences ๐ฅ
00:09:00 - Success in Jewish Culture and Financial Literacy โก๏ธ
00:18:00 - Transitioning from Zero to One in Business ๐
00:21:00 - Falling For Crypto Scams ๐ฌ
00:24:00 - The "Million Dollar Weekend" ๐
00:30:00 - Client Acquisition and Networking ๐งณ
00:36:00 - Doubling Down on What Works ๐
00:42:00 - The Power of Tabling and Direct Sales Experiences ๐ฃ๏ธ
Connect with Noah Kagan
โ AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/
โ Noahโs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@noahkagan
โ Noahโs Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahkagan
โ Noahโs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahkagan
โ Get The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Weekend-Surprisingly-7-Figure-ebook/dp/B0C3ZH8FY5
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Michael Girdley has spent the last 30 years building a $100M+ holding company. He's also built a 200k+ Twitter following and a newsletter with over 20k readers.
He's also a major tech evangelist in San Antonio, enabling the creation of 1,000+ new tech jobs in the area through entrepreneurial and leadership roles at numerous companies and nonprofits.
Most importantly, he loves Chilis ๐ถ๏ธ
This episode covers the power of joining peer groups, the importance of thinking in decades not years, the value of finding friends who also like to suffer, Michaels' associate model, and much more.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Alignment and finding a skin in the game partner ๐ค
00:04:27 - Me Ideas vs. Other People's Lifestyle Choices ๐ญ
00:09:14 - Universal Principles in Business ๐
00:18:20 - The Associate Model: Finding the Right Candidates ๐
00:31:41 - Valuing Different Perspectives ๐ค
00:36:18 - Staying Sharp and Cutting Edge ๐ง
00:40:57 - Providing Value and Having Fun on Social Media ๐
00:45:26 - The Benefits of Living in a Small City ๐ก
00:50:01 - Prerequisites for Starting a Hold Co ๐๏ธ
Connect with Michael Girdley:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgirdley
โ Website: https://girdley.com/
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgirdley/
โ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelgirdleyshow5745
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
At 18, Shegun moved to Birmingham Alabama to escape violence surrounding him in Nigeria. Two decades later, he sold Therapy Brands for $1.25 Billion โ one of the largest exits in Alabama history.
In addition, Shegun has been recognized as EY's Entrepreneur of the Year and the Aspen Instituteโs Henry Crown Fellow.
Shegun is now the CEO of Copysmith AI and the Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs.
This conversation covers Shegun's story of building Therapy Brands and the lessons learned along the way. We also get into Shegun's goals for the coming years.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Being an Employee ๐คนโโ๏ธ
00:04:41 - The Early Days of Building a Product ๐๏ธ
00:09:16 - The Importance of Timing and Price Point โณ
00:14:00 - Taking Risks and Scaling Businesses ๐
00:18:39 - The Mindset of Staying Small ๐ค
00:22:36 - The Impact of Incentives on Scaling ๐ก
00:23:19 - Understanding Human Behavior and Motivation ๐ค
00:27:56 - Directing Resources for Impact ๐ ๏ธ
00:32:45 - Making Investment Decisions ๐ฐ
00:37:35 - Extending Impact Beyond Birmingham, Alabama ๐
Connect with Shegun:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheguno
โ Website: https://shegunotulana.com/about-me/
โ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sotulana?lang=en
โ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheguno/
โ Shegunโs Venture Studio: https://harmonyventurelabs.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Andrew Yeung has earned the title "The Gatsby of Silicon Alley" by hosting over 25,000 guests at his exclusive tech parties across major North American cities like NYC, LA, Toronto, Boston, San Francisco.
Previously, Andrew worked as a Global Product Lead at Google and a Business Planning & Ops Lead at Facebook. He also is an active angel investor and writer to over 30,000 readers.
His parties have been sponsored by companies like Silicon Valley Bank, Fidelity, Techstars, and Founders Institute, and his events have received national coverage from Bloomberg, Business Insider, Fast Company, Morning Brew, and This Week in Startups.
In this episode, we discuss Andrew's origin story and playbook that anyone can use to build a massive network and accelerate their career.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Impact of Hosting Parties ๐
00:04:16 - Creating a Community of Immigrant Entrepreneurs ๐
00:08:09 - Inspiring Kindness and Connecting Humans โ๏ธ
00:12:26 - The Impact of Networking ๐ฅ
00:16:43 - Building Distribution ๐ฆ
00:18:44 - Thoughts on Sam Parr, Pomp, and Sahil Bloom ๐ฆ
00:28:42 - Building Trust and Professional Relationships ๐ค
00:32:55 - Creating an Inspiring and Exclusive Event Space ๐
00:37:21 - The Generosity of Curating a Room ๐ก
00:41:41 - Adding Value through Emotional Presence ๐ฌ
Connect with Andrew Yeung:
โ Website: andrewsmixers.com
โ Twitter: twitter.com/andruyeung
โ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andyeung
โ Newsletter: andrew.today
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
โ The Group Chat Podcast: youtube.com/@TheGroupChatPodcast
โ Mark Cuban: twitter.com/mcuban
โ Lior Cole: instagram.com/liorcole
โ Nick Gray: twitter.com/nickgraynews
โ Brandon Stanton: twitter.com/humansofny
โ Calley Means: linkedin.com/in/calley-means
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Chuck Knabusch is a business consultant and author of Hope Is Not A Business Strategy, How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won't Take Control Of You.
In this episode we discuss:
๐ The Importance of Planning and Project Management
๐ The Illusion of Expertise
๐ค The Value of Outsourcing Decision Making
๐น Understanding People and Building Corporate Efficiency
โ๏ธ Helping Small Business Owners with Work-Life Balance
โฐ Time Blocking To Manage Chaos
๐ง Using Psychology to Increase Productivity
๐ The Importance of Repeatable Processes
Check out Hope is Not a Business Strategy:
โAmazon: amazon.com/Hope-Not-Business-Strategy-Control
Connect with Chuck:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctknabusch/
โ Chuckโs Website: https://www.13ten.com/
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
โ La-Z-Boy: linkedin.com/company/la-z-boy
โ Our episode with Scott Young: youtube.com/watch?v=IcZB4S5_1vc
โ Ultralearning: amazon.com/dp/006285268X
โ13TenBusinessSolution: linkedin.com/company/13tenbusiness-solutions-llc
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Alex McShane is a writer, speaker, and talented operator in the Bitcoin industry.
His range of experiences includes serving as the Director of Programming at the Bitcoin Conference, Unconference Director for Nostr, General Partner at Lightning Ventures, editor of The Bitcoin Standard, The Fiat Standard, and Principles of Economics by Saifedean Ammous.
He's also a talented martial artist with a specialty in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
In this episode we coverโฆ
๐ฅ The intersection of MMA and Bitcoin
๐ The Decentralization of Nostr compared to Twitter
๐ Maintaining Privacy in the Bitcoin Community
๐ผ Opportunities to contribute to Bitcoin
๐ฅ The Bitcoin-friendly Alternative to Traditional Healthcare
๐ฐ The Drawbacks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
๐ The Benefits of Personal Responsibility and Bitcoin Accumulation
๐ฃ Shoutouts for Up-and-Comers in the Industry
Connect with Alex:
โ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-mcshane
โ Twitter: twitter.com/mcshane_writes
Links To Resources Mentioned in The Episode:
โ Alexโs Writing: bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/bitcoin-journalist-alex-mcshane
โ Bitcoin Magazine: bitcoinmagazine.com
โ The Bitcoin Standard: amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central
โ Our Episode with David Bailey: youtube.com/watch?v=jgYrMHaF3rA
โ CrowdHealth: joincrowdhealth.com
โ Our Episode with Neil Soni: youtube.com/watch?v=AaiOJBHwv7c
โ Jack Mallers: twitter.com/jackmallers
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Mike O'Connor is the founder of NexusPoint, a US based BPO focused on connecting small and medium sized businesses with world class, outsourced talent.
Mike is also a talented real estate investor with additional business interests in home services companies and the manufacturing industry.
In this episode we coverโฆ
๐ค How to think about AI-assisted operations
๐ The best countries to source global talent
๐ป How to make your digital ops more efficient
๐ฅ Major considerations for hiring and delegating
๐ Opportunities to create service-based businesses
๐ฎ Using a long-term vision to break through bottlenecks
๐ The application of Biblical principles to business
๐ Much more
Learn About NexusPoint:
โ Website: nexuspt.io
โ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nexuspt
Connect with Mike:
โ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-o-connor-a2969a277
Resources Mentioned in The Episode:
โ Titan: amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303
โ Our Taylor Pearson Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=CAEpyY_IUvg
โ The End Of Jobs: amazon.com/End-Jobs-Meaning-9-5-ebook
โ Morgan Housel: twitter.com/morganhousel
โ Same as Ever: sites.prh.com/morganhousel
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Adriel Lubarsky is a trailblazer in corporate sustainability and the acclaimed author of Attainable Sustainability: Building Your Corporate Climate Strategy.
As the Director of Sales at GreenPlaces, Adriel is at the forefront of assisting companies of all sizes in measuring and mitigating their environmental impact.
In this episode, we cover:
๐ Adriel's book and the nuances of ESG and Corporate Climate Strategy.
๐ฐ The relationship between CEO compensation and sustainable business decisions.
โ๏ธ Pros and cons of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).
๐ Intricacies of carbon accounting and the inherent difficulties in comparing emissions across different industries.
๐ฑ Opportunities emerging within the sustainability sector and potential career trajectories for aspiring climate professionals.
๐ The benefits of publishing a book during your career.
๐ช Much more
Connect with Adriel:
โ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriellubarsky/
โ Book Website: https://www.attainablesustainabilitybook.com/
โ Website: attainablesustainabilitybook.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Nick Hutchison is the founder and CEO of BookThinkers, a marketing agency for authors that Nick launched based on his success growing a massive Instagram audience of nonfiction enthusiasts.
This conversation focuses on lessons from Nickโs new book, Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn.
We cover:
* How to get the most out of the books you read ๐ง
* Nickโs most reread books ๐
* The impact of BookThinkers around the world ๐
* Growing your business while working less ๐
* Beating procrastination โณ
* Much more!
Check out Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn:
โAmazon: amazon.com/dp/B0CHF8VBYW
Connect with Nick:
โ Instagram: instagram.com/nicklovesbooks/
โ Website: nickhutch.com/
โ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/
Learn More About BookThinkers:
โ Website: bookthinkers.com/
โ Instagram: instagram.com/bookthinkers/
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
โ Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson: amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson
โ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller
โ The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere
โ Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: buybackyourtime.com/
โ The Comfort Zone by Kristen Butler: amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Create-Really-Stress-ebook
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com -
Eric Jorgenson is a writer, builder, and investor.
In 2020, Eric released the "Almanack of Naval Ravikant," a bestseller with over a million copies sold. This conversation discusses the "The Anthology of Balaji", Ericโs long awaited followup book (released today).
The Anthology distills the best ideas from futurist Balaji Srinivasan into three main sections, Technology, Truth, and Building the Future.
Our discussion covers:
* How to be "truth-literate"
* The most exciting opportunities for technological progress
* The impact Eric hopes this book will have on the world
* Challenges with modern media business models
* What we can all learn from Balaji
* And much more
Eric Jorgenson is a GP at Rolling Fun, an early-stage investment fund. In addition to writing books and investing in companies, Eric is on a quest to create the perfect sandwich.
Note from Louis: I could not put this book down. It was phenomenal. Please read it.
Read Ericโs Books:
โ Read The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/
โ Read The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://www.navalmanack.com/
Connect With Eric:
โ Ericโs Podcast: https://www.ejorgenson.com/podcast
โ Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson
โ Ericโs Venture Fund: https://www.rolling.fun/
Learn More About Balaji:
โ Balaji on Twitter: https://twitter.com/balajis
โ The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.com/
Additional Resources Mentioned:
โ Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital: The Dynamics of Bubbles and Golden Ages by Carlota Perez: https://www.amazon.com/Technological-Revolutions-Financial-Capital-Dynamics/dp/1843763311
โ The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age: https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Individual-James-Dale-Davidson-ebook/dp/B00AK9IXXM
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com - Visa fler
