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

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

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

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

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Adii Pienaar.

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

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

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

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Justin Donald.

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

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

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

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Matthew Januszek.

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

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

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

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Allan McKay.

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Bryan Clayton is a former lawn mower turned landscaping entrepreneur.

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

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Bryan Clayton.

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

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

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

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Lindsay Ostrom.

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

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

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

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

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

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Stephen Christopher.

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

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

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

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

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Mike Koenigs.

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

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

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

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Grant Cardone.

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

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

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

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

In this conversation we discuss:

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

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Tibor Laczay.

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

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

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

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Victoria Montgomery-Brown.

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

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

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

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

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

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Ross Kimbarovsky.

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

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

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

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

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Michael Lennox.

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

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

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

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

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Tim Chatfield.

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

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

In this episode, we discuss:

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

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Danielle Welch.

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

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

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

In this interview, we discuss:

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

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Chris Chasteen.

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

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

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

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Grant Aldrich.

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

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

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

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Caroline MacDougall.

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

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

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

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

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Travis Steffen.

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

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

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

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Sharon Vindereen.

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

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

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

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Natalie Sisson.

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

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

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

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

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

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Mark Webster.

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

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

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

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

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

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David Ciccarelli.

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

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

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

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

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Matt Hunckler.

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

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

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

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Ethan Beute.

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

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

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

It's not a joke.

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

And yet he has created an amazing life for himself.

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

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Jon Morrow.

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

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

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

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

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Kirsty Verity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jim McKelvey.

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

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

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

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

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Christina DuVarney

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

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

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

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David Tao.

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

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

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

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

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Jeff Platt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this conversation we discuss:

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

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Marc Merrill.

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

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

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

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

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Jim DeCicco.

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

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

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

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

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David Meerman Scott and Fanocracy.

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Caroline Carter today home transition expert and an entrepreneur.

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

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

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

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Caroline Carter.

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

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

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

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

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Sharon Savariego

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

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

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

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

In the end, she walked away from the deal.

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Jill Van Gyn.

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

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

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

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Neil Patel.

In this episode Neil Patel and I discuss:

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

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

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

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

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

In this conversation, Ken Aldrich and Jonny discuss:

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

Now let's hack...

Kenneth Aldrich.

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

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

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

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

In this conversation, Chase and Jonny discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Chase Jarvis.

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Jason Harris.

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

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

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

Now, let's hack!

Dave Munson.

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack!

Naomi Dunford.

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

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

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

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

During this fast-moving conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Weldon Long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Matthew Barnett.

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Lyn Christian.

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

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

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

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

In this episode, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Jason Resnick

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack¦

Karen Hoskin.

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

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

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

In this conversation, Jon and Chris discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Chris Hutchins.

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

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

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

In this conversation, we Jon and Genecia discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Genecia Alluora.

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Davis Siksnans.

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

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Luke Holden.

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Brian Ree.

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Marcin Kleczynski.

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

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

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

In this conversation we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Rob Ridgeway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s learn the 4-day content creation system.

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

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

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

Now, let's hack!

Mike McDerment.

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Jane Mosbacher Morris

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

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

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

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

In this conversation, we cover:

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

Now, let's hack...

Dwayne J. Clark.

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Matt Wan.

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

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Josh Cohen.

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Brett Crosby.

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Alex McClafferty.

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

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

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

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Barry Turner.

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

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

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

1. Create remarkable experiences.

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

2. Execute with passion.

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

3. Foster respect and cooperation.

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

4. Listen to what people say about us. Invite feedback.

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

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

5. Learn. Educate. Innovate.

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

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

6. Don't take ourselves too seriously. Have fun!

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

Now, let's hack...

Tom Kulzer.

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Paul Jarvis.

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

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

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

In this conversation we discuss:

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

Now, let's hack...

Natalie Nagele.

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

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

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

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

In this conversation, we discuss

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

Now, let's hack...

Jacqui Ma.

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Cynthia Jamin.

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Justin Christianson.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Catherine Plano.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Robert Hartline.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Heath Padgett.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Patrick McGinnis.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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Chris Thompson.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Jesse Tevelow.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Hamid Shojaee.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Joel Holland.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Brandon Adams.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Jordan Gal.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Tracy Hazzard.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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Russ Ruffino.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Jeff Gibbard.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Brian Tracy.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Ben Altadonna.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let's hack...

Jenn Scalia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jay Coyle.

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

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

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

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

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

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Marcus Sheridan.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Kim Doyal.

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Kim Barrett.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Erin Chase.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Leon Krishnayana.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Kevin Rogers.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Tony Stubblebine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Jeff Socha.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MichaelPort.com Michael's books Heroic Public Speaking Live Book Yourself Solid Michael on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Try GoToWebinartoday!

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

James Marks

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

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack… Alex Blumberg.

Alex Blumberg.

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

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

The Show Notes

Gimlet Media Sampler Podcast Suprisingly Awesome Podcast Reply All Podcast Startup Podcast Mystery Show Podcast Science Vs Podcast Gimlet Media 0n Twitter Alex on Twitter Jon on Twitter Hack The Entrepreneur: The Book Show Sponsor: Fizzle.co - Get five weeks free training at Fizzle.co/hack

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

He is also the author of Sales Management for Dummies.

Now, let’s hack…

Butch Bellah.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Harry Campbell.

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

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

The Show Notes

The Rideshare Guy Help a Reporter Harry on LinkedIn The Rideshareguy on Facebook The Rideshareguy on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Mile Q Text HACK to 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial. Create an account this week and you’ll get 20% off an annual plan.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

Show Notes:

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

John Lee Dumas.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now let’s hack…

Val Geisler.

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

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

The Show Notes

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

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

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Mike Michalowicz.

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

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

Show Notes:

MikeMichalowicz.com ProfitFirstProfessionals.com The One Thing by Gary Keller The ToDoist Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book Sponsor: Get your free one-month trial of Taxify at Taxify.co/hack

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

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

Now, let’s hack…

Kai Klement.

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

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

The Show Notes

KAJAV Kavaj Academy Kai on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileQ - Text "HTE" to 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial. Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar

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

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

The Show Notes

Mailbird Andrea on LinkedIn Andrea on Twitter Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: MileIQ - Text "HTE" to 31996 to start your 40-drive free trial. Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign - Sign up for a free 14-day trial now — no credit card needed.

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

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

The Show Notes

Tradiio Mixpanel Liquid Miguel on LinkedIn Tradiio on Facebook Tradiio on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ActiveCampaign Show Sponsor: GoToWebinar

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

How to find scalable solutions to your problems Ben's journey to becoming an accidental entrepreneur Building frameworks, processes and sharing best practices The benefits to having a wide angled view

The Show Notes

Foster-Innovation.com Ben on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Active Campaign  Show Sponsor: Freshbooks

She consults and speaks for a diverse range of clients, including Google, the World Bank, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and many more.

She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. She is also the author of Inc. Magazine’s #1 Leadership book of 2015, Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Now, let’s hack… Dorie Clark. In this 41-minute episode Dorie Clark and I discuss:

How to reinvent your personal brand Finding the right connections (and growing your relationships) Deciding what you are willing to be bad at Self-awareness, knowing your weaknesses Why more people consume than produce (and how to change this for yourself)

The Show Notes

DorieClark.com Dorie's Books Dorie on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Sign up Now! Bushel.com/hack 

My guest today is writer, former reporter, holder of the third most stressful job in America, and an entrepreneur.

She started her career as Staff Writer for Us Weekly where she learned hands-on about journalism and public relations. Not only this, but my guest learned what makes an A-list event stand out and how certain brands and celebrities get featured over others. With this knowledge, she founded here current company.

She is the founder of Sarah Rose PR, established in 2012. The company has been growing exponentially and she’s turned her firm into a nationally respected business.

Now, let’s hack…

Sarah Attman.

In this 34-minute episode Sarah Attman and I discuss:

Looking at problems from different perspectives Staying mentally healthy in order for your business to grow Having a 'What's the worst that could happen?' attitude The value of saying yes to every opportunity

The Show Notes

Sarah Rose PR Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your free trial at EarthClassMail Show Sponsor: Name your discount! Survata

My guest today is an avid organic gardener, mother, international trade consultant, and an entrepreneur.

From her kitchen table in Australia, my guest began sewing reusable bags. Within four years of founding Envirosax, she had scaled from her kitchen to 60 separate global markets, and became the world’s number one reusable bag company. Her bags have been used by Justin Timberlake, Sarah Jessica Parker, Malia Obama, and countless others.

She then took the knowledge she gained dealing with manufacturing in China and overseas, and founded a consultancy company called Bellouco Consulting.

Now, let’s hack…

Belinda Coker.

In this 38-minute episode Belinda Coker and I discuss:

The importance of choosing mindset over tactics Learning to put yourself into other people's shoes The power of thinking of your life as half-full Finding time to think and get your thoughts out of your head Taking the time to make sure projects are done right

The Show Notes

Bellouco Consulting Envirosax Belinda on LinkedIn Belinda on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your exclusive 'name your discount' special at Survata Show Sponsor:Get you 30-day free trial at Freshbooks

He had some early adventures in internet commerce going way back to 1994. But he most known as the founder of Bulletproof Executive, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet.

He began blogging at BulletproofExec.com in early 2010 while holding an executive position at Trend Micro. In 2013, he left the corporate world and went all-in on becoming Bulletproof. The company bootstrapped itself into a global leader. In July 2015, they opened their first Bulletproof Cafe,

and raised $9 million in funding to the expand the Bulletproof Nutrition coffeeshops. He is also the host of the enormously successful Bulletproof Radio podcast.

Now, let’s hack…

Dave Asprey.

In this 44-minute episode Dave Asprey and I discuss:

The importance of doing one little thing every day to improve yourself Intrapreneurship as a means to become a better entrepreneur Being a mission-driven entrepreneur Dave's daily gratitude practise Should kid's drink Bulletproof coffee?

The Show Notes

BulletproofExec.com Bulletproof: The Cookbook Dave's Books Dave on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Grab your 'Name Your Price' discountSurvata

My guest today is a former media buyer for television and radio, marketing consultant, and digital entrepreneur.

Upon leaving the corporate world behind, my guest started and developed three websites and communities for moms. Two of them were geographically based around particular area codes and all three of them were acquired in 2013.

She is now a mentor at Thrive15, an online platform teaching entrepreneurs how to thrive in business.

Now, let’s hack…

Deedra Determan.

In this 33-minute episode Deedra Determan and I discuss:

Working Smart (not hard) within your business Using entrepreneurship to stay in control of your destiny The importance of structure and habits in your workday

The Show Notes

Deedra on Thrive15 HTE 108: How to Let Your Business Thrive (By Getting Out of Your Own Way) | Clay Clark Deedra on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Survata Show Sponsor: Hack the Entrepreneur: The Book

My guest today is a podcaster, teacher, designer, developer, and self-proclaimed 'indiepreneur'.

He is the host of The Gently Mad, an interview podcast about what drives creators; it explores the stories, experiences and insights of awesome people who make awesome things.

My guest was the founder of Bottle Rocket Creative, a WordPress design and development company.

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Adam Clark.

In this 46-minute episode Adam Clark and I discuss:

Having a high tolerance for risk Having your own personality (and finding your voice) Two common traits amongst entrepreneurs: exploring new things and getting bored easily Learning to get creative with how you make money

The Show Notes

AVClark.com The Gently Mad Podcast Adam on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Survata

My guest today is a blogger, podcaster, lifestyle business builder, and has been an entrepreneur for over a decade.

He is currently cofounder and CEO of Fizzle, a course and community where he and his team help indie entrepreneurs build lifestyle businesses.

Ten years ago, my guest was a corporate management consultant for Fortune 500 companies, but he was dissatisfied with the path he was on, so he decided to change directions.

Over the next five or so years, he built several digital businesses including ‘Start a Blog That Matters’ and ‘ThinkTraffic’, and the later has more recently been rebranded as The Sparkline.

Now, let’s hack…

Corbett Barr.

In this 38-minute episode Corbett Barr and I discuss:

Persistence, hard work, and determination How to know if you can be an entrepreneur or not Choosing a partner that compliments your skills Knowing how to pick the right projects using the Roadmap

The Show Notes

Fizzle The Fizzle Show CorbettBarr.com Corbett on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Survata

He has written over 30 books, which have sold more than 30,000 copies. He is the founder of BestPageForward.net, the co-host of the Sell More Books Show, and Selling For Authors. M

y guest has managed to merge his love of writing with the world of entrepreneurship and has grabbed the title of first guest to be called an authorpreneur on this show.

Now, let’s hack…

Bryan Cohen

In this 42-minute episode Bryan Cohen and I discuss:

Combining strength and passion to achieve your success The value of a consistent blogging schedule How Bryan turned his passions for writing into a business Just keep pushing forward

The Show Notes

BryanCohen.com Best Page Forward Selling For Authors Sell More Books show Bryan's books Bryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: HTE Book Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network (Free 1 week trial)

Not one to take it easy in the off-season, my guest founded and oversees operations, product development, marketing and sales of Roo Outdoor, a lifestyle outdoor apparel company.

Using his network and connections from his day job as a professional athlete, my guest has grown Roo Outdoor at an exciting rate.

Now, let’s hack…

Mike Kafka.

In this 32-minute episode Mike Kafta and I discuss:

Utilizing the power of your personal network Admitting you don't know everything and knowing when to ask for help The advantages of having a small company The mistake of being emotionally involved with your product

The Show Notes

Roo Outdoor Mike on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest started Headsets.com in 1997 when he couldn't find a supplier with a good selection of headsets, fast shipping, or good product support.

My guest says he is fanatic about giving customer love; so much so that every package the company ships includes a Tootsie Roll.

He is also the Founder of www.Reservedinners.com, a not-for-profit organization, which offers a dining with celebrities experience, and aims to raise money for the honoured celebrity guests favourite cause.

Now, let's hack...

Mike Faith.

In this 32-minute episode Mike Faith and I discuss:

The true value of having a powerful desire to succeed Learning when the business you have is a lifetime business Why you should constantly be reading books and learning Mastering the art of delegation Assigning the right person to the right project

The Show Notes

Headsets MikeFaith.com Mike on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

He is a label owner, artist manager, writer, consultant, and an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Heroic Recordings, a record label and full-service agency.

He has also launched Villain Recordings for the release of darker and heavier sounds, and provides a platform for up-and-comers on Heroic Hearts.

My guest also writes about music marketing and digital media, and is the author of The Soundcloud Bible. His latest project, the Music Marketing Academy, an online video school about music marketing, is a follow-up to The Soundcloud Bible.

Now, let's hack...

Budi Voogt.

In this 32-minute episode Budi Voogt and I discuss:

Building success with deliberate actions Why you can never see Point C from Point A Having goals principle based goals How Budi found his business idea on the beach

The Show Notes

BudiVoogt.com Heroic Recordings The Soundcloud Bible Authority by Nathan Barry Budi on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

He is also the host of the podcast, SubscribeMe.fm, a show about making and marketing digital content using membership sites, online courses and recurring subscriptions. He is the bestselling author of No Business Like E-Business and, according to Google, the coolest geek on the planet.

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Ravi Jayagopal.

In this 41-minute episode Ravi Jayagopal and I discuss:

A lethal combination of programming geek and marketer Jack of all trades, master of none How Ravi created his first website back in 1995 A process for filtering out ideas

The Show Notes

Digital Access Pass Ravi's website Subscribe.me Podcast Ravi Jayagopal's Books Ravi on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest attended Yale Law School, got a job at a law firm, and then decided she wanted to go out on her own and become a writer.

She has now become one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness. Psychiatrists now advise their patients to read her books and college professors assign them to students.

She is also the co-host of her podcast, where she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister, Elizabeth.

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Gretchen Rubin.

In this 31-minute episode Gretchen Rubin and I discuss:

The value of consistent and deliberate work Why Gretchen's writing is self-helpful, not self-help Stepping back and learning that you don't think like everyone else The best moments are when you are driven by passion

The Show Notes

GretchenRubin.com Gretchen Rubin Books Gretchen on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: EarthClassMail.com Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network

My guest founded InsiderMusicBusiness.com in 2005, which offered the weekly e-mail newsletter, Musicians Development Newsletter, and gathered 10,000 subscribers in 8 months and has now grown into a six-figure business.

In 2007, my guest was asked to speak about his business methods and philosophies, which led him to found InsiderInternetSuccess.com where he now helps entrepreneurs use the internet to build profitable businesses.

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Kavit Haria.

In this 33-minute episode Kavit Haria and I discuss:

Having the ability to focus and be disciplined Learning good habits by being a musician How to use the 'someday, maybe' action plan in your business Determining your ultimate goals

The Show Notes

InsiderInternetSuccess.com Xero accounting Asana Kavit on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive

In this time, he has also helped some big companies leverage social media for leads and publicity — brands such as Fedex, Sherwin Williams, and Progressive Auto Insurance.

He now helps 1000s of authors launch and market their own books as the founder of the Author Marketing Institute.

My guest has written countless books on business, social media, and marketing. He is also the host of another great podcast on Rainmaker.FM called Authorpreneur.

Now, let’s hack…

Jim Kukral.

In this 38-minute episode Jim Kukral and I discuss:

What Jim's whole business is based on Learn the two things that your customers want Understanding your pain level index (and how it determines your success)

The Show Notes

Jim Kukral website Jim Kukral's Books Authorpreneur Podcast Jim on LinkedIn Jim on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

At twenty-two, she jumped straight from Junior Designer to CEO when she quit her job to start her own business.

My guest is now the Founder of Edgar, a social media scheduling and marketing automation app. She grew Edgar from zero to $100k in monthly revenue in just 11 months.

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Laura Roeder.

In this 30-minute episode Laura Roeder and I discuss:

Learn the most important trait any entrepreneur requires Are you killing it in your job? The 'sales page' test to determine product features Doing more of what works The power of transparency within a company

The Show Notes

Edgar Laura on LinkedIn Laura on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive

Shockingly, he's also an engineering director for the firm that makes the microprocessors that go into your iPhone. Yes, he has a high-demand job and a side-business that gives him more income than most people's full-time businesses.

My guest and his wife started their first business, Bumblebee Linens, after his wife became pregnant and wanted to quit her job. Their online store managed to replace her $100K salary in just a year.

He is the founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com where he offers advice on blogging and starting up small businesses. He is also the host of the My Wife Quit Her Job podcast, an interview show involving small business entrepreneurs who started their ventures to improve their lifestyle.

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Steve Chou.

In this 34-minute episode Steve Chou and I discuss:

The power of consistency (and why slow and steady wins the race) The key problem with outsourcing How to validate your ideas before spending time and money

The Show Notes

My Wife Quit Her Job My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast Steve on LinkedIn Steve on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive

He is the Founder of five companies including The Value Builder System, an online platform with a suite of tools designed to build company value over time.

My guest is the author of the books, Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which was recognized as one of the best books of 2011 by Fortune and Inc Magazines, and The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business In Any Industry.

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John Warrillow.

In this 32-minute episode John Warrillow and I discuss:

Living by the mantra "progess not perfection" When to start building processes into your new business If you have an idea, it stays as an idea until someone buys it

The Show Notes

BuildtoSell.com Value Builder System John Warrillow's Books Eric Reis: Lean Startup Book Kolbe Assestments John on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: PipeDrive Show Sponsor: Join the ThemeValet giveaway!

He is the cofounder and CMO of Serengetee, an apparel company that use unique fabrics from all over the world. The launched their company in early 2012, from their dorm rooms, with zero outside investment or funding. Just their own $3000 that they scrounged up together.

They have built a team of 22 employees and a 1,000+ team of campus and high school reps that promote their causes and brand. They donate 5% of each purchase to a current of 32 causes.

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Ryan Westberg.

In this 28-minute episode Ryan Westberg and I discuss:

How Ryan stays true to the original reason he started Serengetee The moment that Ryan saw the huge potential in his business Adjusting structures and processes based on market changes

The Show Notes

Serentee Ryan on LinkedIn Ryan on Instagram Serengtee on Twitter Ryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: BrandBucket

My guest today is a content strategist, consultant, coach, and an entrepreneur. She is also an expert on online marketing, instructional design, business strategy, and product development.

She spent 5 years as a course developer and curriculum expert, as well as creating strategic websites for technology start-ups and non-profits. She then quit her job and started her journey as an entrepreneur.

Today, my guest uses a blended system of adult learning research, psychology, web design, and marketing and business strategy to help her clients achieve their visions and sell products.

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Breanne Dyck.

In this 52-minute episode Breanne Dyck and I discuss:

Focusing intently on what you can offer that others cannot How boundaries create flexibilities The benefit of having themed work days Why knowing your customers journey is vitally important

The Show Notes

MyNameIsBreanne.com Breanne on Facebook Breanne on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stride Health

He is the Founder and President of A Parent Media Co. and Kidoodle.TV, a commercial-free video subscription service for kids that allows parents to control exactly what their children watch.

My guest founded these companies to make the world of digital media a safer place for kids. My guest and his team also make a positive impact on families everywhere by a giving back to local communities.

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Mike Lowe.

In this 39-minute episode Mike Lowe and I discuss:

How he falls in love with his ideas (and then trys to kill them) The benefit of learning to fail at an early age Asking successful people how they got to where they are Finding your advantages anywhere you can

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My guest is a partner at Rainmaker Digital. He is also the Founder of the Genesis Framework and StudioPress. In fact, he invented the business of premium WordPress themes.

As you will hear in this episode, my guest started StudioPress as a side business. He didn't go full-time with it until long after he was earning more every month from his side business than he was earning yearly as an architect.

He is one of the nicest and humblest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and IÕm so happy to welcome him onto the show today.

Now, let's hack...

Brian Gardner.

In this 38-minute episode Brian Gardner and I discuss:

The only two options that entrepreneurs have: check out or push through The best way to design is to not design Brian's perspective on becoming a partner at Copyblogger Media The value of authenticity and being real (in life and business) Brian's basis for his legacy: It's not about the money

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BrianGardner.com No Sidebar Brian Clark's interview on Hack the Entrepreneur Brian on Instagram Brian on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stridehealth

She became an answer to a Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy question after being fired from her job as a web designer for blogging stories involving her colleagues. My guest is now the Founder of and professional blogger at Dooce.

She has been a part of the internet writing community for 14 years and has worked to create targeted content for global brands, including Ford, Nintendo, and Clorox

She is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller, It Sucked and then I Cried.

Now let's hack..

Heather Armstrong.

In this 32-minute episode Heather Armstrong and I discuss:

How her blog caused her to lose her job Why you need to pay very close attention to your audience Moving from blogging to consulting international brands

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Dooce.com HeatherArmstrong.com Heather's Books Heather on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Pipedrive Show Sponsor: Stridehealth

My guest today is a blogger, digital consultant, writer, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur.

He co-founded the design & digital agency, DMSQD, in 2010. The business grew rapidly and, as a result, my guest suffered from what he calls superhero syndrome and was working longer hours but becoming less productive.

His other ventures include co-founding Podcast Websites with John Lee Dumas and he is the co-founder of the Two Shots to the Head blog.

He is also the host of Excellence Expected, the number one Small Business Podcast in the UK.

Now, let's hack...

Mark Asquith.

In this 40-minute episode Mark Asquith and I discuss:

Giving people the time of day whenever you can Keeping an open mind for opportunities Knowing the best time for you to work Pushing your business with "4 hours of focus"

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As an actor, my guest has appeared in award-winning movies, T.V. shows and commercials, such as HBO’s True Blood, as well as the popular British soap operas, East Enders and Holby City.

He is the Co-founder of Stuck for Staff, the largest promotional staff resource in the U.K. and U.S.A. He is also the co-founder of SponsorBridge, and WeRehearse, a better video chat built specifically for actors.

My guest was named in Who’s Who of Britain’s Business Elite and also regularly speaks on business and marketing panels.

Now, let’s hack…

Darren Darnborough.

In this 33-minute episode Darren Darnborough and I discuss:

The value of finding out what excites you The journey from glorified nightclub promoter to serial entrepreneur Why you need to be obnoxious about your ideas The three main reasons why a business could fail

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When I met my today’s guest, he had a team developing over 30 apps per month — but he will tell you that he is not an app developer; in fact, he couldn't care less about apps. He looks at an app and doesn't see a coding challenge or an opportunity for creativity; he sees a revenue stream.

My guest has an uncanny ability to see business ideas, unlike anyone I have ever known. He is a modern day hustler that bounces from business to business and has become truly unemployable.

Now, let’s hack…

Gabriel Machuret.

In this 40-minute episode Gabriel Machuret and I discuss:

Become the person you want to have a beer with Embrace your own inner stupidity How to fail faster by going all-in on your ideas The best moments are when you are driven by passion

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ASO Professional Gabriel's Mixery Interview Machuret.com Gabriel on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Amazing.com Show Sponsor: BizFilings.com

My guest launched her coaching and training business in 2008 to help and inspire women to embrace their power in business and life. She loves guiding entrepreneurs and visionaries to embrace their gifts and find their calling.

My guest’s book, Get Gutsy, is an Amazon bestseller and a sacred and fearless guide for finding our soul's calling and living our dreams.

Now, let’s hack…

Jenny Fenig.

In this 46-minute episode Jenny Fenig and I discuss:

Tools you can use to capture your ideas How to find the discipline to follow an idea Maximizing the benefits of social media

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JennyFenig.com Get Gutsy Asana Project Management  Jenny on LinkedIn Jenny on Facebook Jenny on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: BizFilings Show Sponsor: Amazing.com

My guest started out as a professional musician. Then he wanted a way to sell his own CDs on the internet, but the means to do this didn't exist. So his entrepreneurial spirit took over and he decided to create a website to sell his own music, then his friends music, then his friend's friends were asking, and CD Baby was born.

CD Baby went on to become the largest online seller of independent music and created $100 million in sales for 150,000 musicians. My guest sold the company in 2008 for $22 million and gave the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.

He has published 34 books, including the Amazon bestseller, Anything You Want. He is also a frequent speaker at the TED Conference and his talks have had over 5 million views.

Now, let's hack...

Derek Sivers.

In this 52-minute episode Derek Sivers and I discuss:

The importance of self-education and learning You need to become selfless to be successful Don't do anything if the world is not asking for it How to go out into the world and gain expertise

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Sivers.org Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur Derek on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Amazing.com Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute

He was the youngest Cisco engineer in Australia at age 16 and later founded a marketing company with teams in the USA, Philippines and India. The company broke $1 million in revenue in less than three years.

He is now the co-founder and CEO of Process Street, a simple process and workflow management system.

Now, let's hack...

Vinay Patankar.

In this 37-minute episode Vinay Patankar and I discuss:

Handling your emotions, being resilient, and shipping The need to have a hustler's mindset Why it's crucial to hire the best people Write it down, analyze, and optimize

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Process Street Vinay on LinkedIn Vinay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Biz Filings

He is the CEO and Founder of Intently. Intently is a vision boarding application and the world's most inspirational adblocker. It replaces all the advertisements we see while browsing the internet with specific go als and elements from our customized vision boards.

My guest says he is committed to creating and supporting businesses that are contributing to a more sustainable, just and abundant world.

Now, let’s hack…

Micha Mikailian.

In this 30-minute episode Micha Mikailian and I discuss:

The benefits of cultivating self-awareness How a business coach allow Micha to step-up his business Meditation, visualization, and morning routines Choosing to bounce back from a very bad fall

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Intently Eboostconsulting Micha on LinkedIn Micha on Facebook Micha on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Edible.com

My guest still works behind the chair with her team of 50 stylists, as well as educating, managing, and transitioning new talent into the Cosmetology industry. My guest’s Salon has been named Best Salon in Prince William County and Northern Virginia for over 5 years running and is due to break $3 million in revenue this year.

Now, let’s hack…

Nik Trowbridge.

In this 39-minute episode Nik Trowbridge and I discuss:

Fearlessness and preparation: They are two separate and complimentary things Try to be good in self-reflection Start creating a chain of command in your business Micro-management is the ability to see details Failure will teach how to do things differently

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He is the Founder of EpicPresence.com, which provides intelligent online marketing to businesses across the U.S. He is also the Founder of ChicagoMixtape.com, through which my guest internationally distributes the local music of Chicago. My guest was previously employed at Marcel Media and utilizes the skills he learned there to expand his client base. He's currently recording a new album with his band, Jitney, helping to run a studio founded by the late Jay Bennett of Wilco, working with young recording artists and teaching his clients how to grow their businesses. Now, let’s hack… Casey Meehan In this 36-minute episode Casey Meehan and I discuss:

How your talent can (and should) become a business If anyone is going to make a mistake it should be you How Casey literally fell into his business idea The value of always having pride in what you create

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Epic Presence Casey on Twitter Grammarly Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

Momtrends has grown massively since then and is now a boutique media brand, which provides moms with the latest news on all things trendy and cool. It has an ever-growing mom community with more than 150,000 visitors to the site and its social media channels each month. On top of this (and with the help of here team), my guest has created a successful events business that connects top-tier brands with influential bloggers and she has hosted nearly 100 events so far. Now, let's hack... Nicole Feliciano. In this 35-minute episode Nicole Feliciano and I discuss:

The pros of being a connector of people Package things in a way that it's unique to your brand Knowing what you're not good at and letting better people handle it Failing quickly, picking yourself up and working harder the next time

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Momtrends The Shopping Mama Canva Momtrends on Instagram Nicole on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Become an Edible Arrangements franchisee today. Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Start your free 30-day trial Freshbooks

He is the founder of Firepole Marketing and Productive Inbox, and the host of the Business Reimagined podcast. He is also the creator of training programs, such as Audience Business Master Class and Course Builders Laboratory, which have collectively trained over 3,000 online entrepreneurs. In just a few years, Firepole Marketing hit revenues of seven figures and my guest has created a worldwide team of 20 people, who support a community of over 40,000 entrepreneurs. Now, let's hack... Danny Iny. In this 32-minute episode Danny Iny and I discuss:

The importance of having a "what's next" mindset  How to expand your bandwidth as an entrepreneur What buying furniture can teach you about hiring employees

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Firepole Marketing Business Reimagined podcast Danny Iny's books Danny on Twitter Firepole Marketing on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Digital Marketing Institute Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

My guest is described as the "brains" behind this operation as he develops strategies and marketing campaigns to ensure the success of Kinectiv's clients. He is also the owner of Commonwealth on Queen, a farm to fork cafŽ. Now, let's hack... Mark Reinmiller. In this 34-minute episode Mark Reinmiller and I discuss:

Why ignorance is bliss when building a business The importance of connecting with people Your always building a community with people, no matter what you're doing Decide to do something and don't give up

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Kinectiv Sandler Training Commonweath on Queen Cafe Mark on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your $99 Starter Pack at99designs

President Obama recognized my guest as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and he has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives. Although he loves being an entrepreneur, he sees his future in the non-profit world helping to drive traffic to their websites and helping to change lives. Now, let's hack... Neil Patel. In this 24-minute episode Neil Patel and I discuss:

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

The Show Notes

NeilPatel.com Quicksprout/a> Neil on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Schoolhouse

My guest is founder and CEO of The WELL. Through her company my guest helps entrepreneurs who want to grow and eventually sell their business for a million or more.

She has 25 years experience in the business world and has worked with hundreds of business owners over the last 10 years.

Now, let's hack...

Julie Gordon White.

In this 36-minute episode Julie Gordon White and I discuss:

Being self-aware and "accepting the invitation" The need to make time to replenish, renew, and relax How to establish a Weekly Profitability Planner The trick to using your Friday afternoons to be distracted

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The WELL 21DayBP.com Julie on Twitter Jonny Nastor on Twitter Show Notes: Start your journey to sweet success as an Edible Arrangements franchise owner.  Edible Arrangements Show Sponsor: Amazing.com offers proven online courses that can help just about anyone start their own business. Go to Amazing.com

She is the founder of The Sherman Project, an effective, and empowering program that ignites meaningful and measurable well being transformations.

She is the founder of BeStrongPeaceful.com, where she offers holistic wellbeing programs and has created a vibrant community. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, she studied under healers and scholars from all around the world, and has completed her PhD at the University of Minnesota with a research focus in healing therapies for wellbeing promotion. Now, let's hack... Aimee Prasek. In this 50-minute episode Aimee Prasek and I discuss:

The importance of a well-defined working space Work/life balance (and why it's nonsense) The benefits of managed stress Why you don't have to sacrifice your well-being to be successful

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He has been traveling since 2006 and has created a site, which offers tested travel tips and advises visitors on how to see more of the world for less.

He's helped 16 million people realize their travel dreams and helped those dreams become a reality.

His books include The Ultimate Guide for Travel Hacking – a step-by-step guide on getting free travel in six months, and How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, which was called 'The Bible for Budget Travelers' by BBC Travel.

Now, let's hack...

Matt Kepnes.

In this 29-minute episode Matt Kepnes and I discuss:

The need to relentlessly promote your business Why writing first thing in the morning is a great habit An entrepreneur's life is a couple of failures with few successes How to use surveys to get feedback from your audience

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His book, Virtual Freedom, has sold more than 30,000 copies on Amazon. Virtual Freedom is the essential guide to running and growing a business with the help of virtual staff. In fact, if it wasn’t for this guy and his Tropical Think Tank conference, Hack the Entrepreneur would not exist. Now, let's hack... Chris Ducker. In this 45-minute episode Chris Ducker and I discuss:

Learning how to delegate like a champion (and why you need to master this skill) To grow as a business owner you need to learn the art of letting go The importance of working your ass off (and why this is essential to your success)

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ChrisDucker.com Youpreneur.com Gary Vaynerchuk's Self-Awareness video Chris on Periscope Chris on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your $99 Starter Pack at99designs

Starting over again with almost nothing, he asked countless questions and passionately learned about the real estate companies problems and, as a result, my guests business grew rapidly. Now he wants to help people like you and me. He describes himself as the 'Head Honcho' of The Foundation, a 6-month online mentoring program through which entrepreneurs learn about starting and scaling software companies. Now, let's hack... Dane Maxwell. In this 50-minute episode Dane Maxwell and I discuss:

You cannot be anyone you want to be Taking consistent action and allowing a business to emerge Your business is never about you, it's what service you can provide to others The power of consistent, committed, daily action How to work and focus on your state of being

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The Foundation Website Dane on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Sign up for the SchoolHouse Weekly today!

Although she started and runs a great business, she says her favourite job is being a wife to her husband and a mother to her two boys.

She started Just a Girl and her Blog as a hobby in January 2013 and made a six-figure income in just two years.

My guest blogs about organization, home decor, creative ideas and random happy thoughts.

Now, let's hack...

Abby Lawson.

In this 29-minute episode Abby Lawson and I discuss:

The origin story of Just a Girl and Her Blog Having complimentary skill sets with her husband The importance of being willing to share, help out, and paying it forward How to plan out your year with goals

The Show Notes

Just a Girl and Her Blog Ebooks written by Abby  Lindsay Ostrom HTE Interview Abby on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Get Started with incorporating today at BizFilings.com/start

He has a degree in accountancy and started working with one of the best advertising agencies in the world, which guided him into the world of copywriting, writing TV commercials, graphic design, cartoons and web design. He is now the owner of PsychoTactics, where he writes about marketing strategies, offers business and marketing strategy workshops, as well as personally advising at 5000BC, his highly sought after membership community. In his spare time, he is the host of The Three Month Vacation podcast. Now, let's hack... Sean D'Souza. In this 46-minute episode Sean D'Souza and I discuss:

How clients should be treated Care, protection and guidance -- it makes us who we are Talk about ordinary things in an extraordinary way Learning the ways of cartoonists Your ability to do something is based on the number of good examples that you get

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Psychotactics 3 Months Vacation Podcast The Brain Audit by Sean D'Souza Sean on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor:Grab your free $99 bonus at 99 Designs

My guest is a co-host of Wild Crazy Meaningful Life podcast. She offers path-finding and peaceful productivity courses and has given inspirational talks at many events, including World Domination Summit and App Camp for Girls. She has a degree in Logic and Computation and had her dream job as an artificial intelligence programmer, until she decided to follow her heart and help others. Now, let's hack... Pace Smith. In this 35-minute episode Pace Smith and I discuss:

The power of being persistent Action trumps learning -- every time The power of learning things as you need to Just because you have something awesome, doesn't mean people know about it Understanding the perks of having an internet business Avoiding the trap of "abdicate vs. delegate"

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PaceSmith.com PaceAndKyeli.com The Usual Error: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and 34 Ways to Make it Better Wild Crazy Meaningful Podcast Pace on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your free starter kit now. BizFilings.com/start

She has authored several incredible books, including her most recent, Business Dating: Applying Relationship Rules in Business For Ultimate Success. My guest has passionately served professionals as a coach and mentor for 15 years and says she empowers others to shed limiting beliefs, dream big, and go for what they truly want. She is also the CEO and President of Honoree Enterprises, Inc., which provides coaching and mentoring in business, careers and divorce. Now, let's hack... Honoree Corder. In this 37-minute episode Honoree Corder and I discuss:

The value of working on yourself every day Knowing enough to be dangerous Teaming up with people who are good at things you're not good at How to position yourself to speak and to write

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He helps people grow their businesses and his successful exits include WorkoutBox and Synn Clothing.

He is the founder of Upshare, which offers simple tools that boost sharing and make websites more viral.

My guest is also the co-founder of Mentor Mojo, which offers online interactive lessons and mentorship from the world's top entrepreneurs.

On top of all this, he is the head of growth at Auto Lotto and the author of Viral Hero.

Now, let's hack...

Travis Steffen.

In this 37-minute episode Travis Steffen and I discuss:

Why you should always having a beginner's mind How to acquire the capacity to teach Your ego shouldn't extend to the point where it prevents you from learning Be diligent in looking for answers Map out the characteristics of the market, company, and your viral loop. The difference between conventional PR and a viral loop

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He began his career in business management and was a strategic marketing consultant.

He then co-founded and ran CarCode Corporation, which was acquired by a major toll road management company in 2009.

In 2012, my guest won the Gold Award at the World's Best Technology Competition and the San Diego Venture Group's Business Plan and Quick Pitch Competition awarded him second place.

Now, let's hack...

George Eiskamp.

In this 28-minute episode George Eiskamp and I discuss:

The positive effects of being an avid learner Why you should become blissfully naive How to become an expert in your field The benefits of being wrong fast and making adjustments to fix it

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GroundMetrics Rich Dad, Poor Dad Book Guy Kawasaki HTE episode George on LinkedIn Ground Metrics on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your freee $99 starter pack today at 99 Designs

In the last three years, my guest and his team have invested over $15,000,000 on marketing tests and generated tens of millions of unique visitors. My Guest is also a sought after public speaker and consultant and his work has impacted on over 200,000 businesses in 68 countries. Now, let's hack... Ryan Deiss. In this 36-minute episode Ryan Deiss and I discuss:

Why you should aim to become a Chanel business Not being fixated on a product, but being in love with a market Opportunity is everywhere (grab it) The difference between making money and keeping it How and why to not get the answer you want to hear

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Digital Marketer Digital Marketer Blog Traffic and Conversion Summit Ryan on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Grab your 30-day free trial atFreshbooks

She has a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and has over 15 years of experience in research. During this time, my guest has generated $340,000 in funding, prepared manuscripts and lectured. Today, my guest is the founder of Sciconic.com, where she explains scientific concepts through creating simple graphics, infographics, and custom animations and explainer videos. This year, she was named one of the 25 entrepreneurs to watch by Fizzle.co. Now, let's hack... Shelley Sandiford. In this 31-minute episode Shelley Sandiford and I discuss:

Taking herself seriously - how it affected her business decisions How she felt when she left her job Bringing science to more people How indecisions can kill your business Self awareness - the benefits of it Embrace and celebrate the little things

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Scionic.com Shelley's email Shelley on LinkedIn Rhapsody Strategies Shelley on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Go to warbyparker.com/hack to choose your 5, free Home Try On frames!

My guest also hosts a weekly podcast for Foundr where he interviews the greatest minds in business today, and has created a training platform that provides educational video courses for young entrepreneurs. Now, let's hack... Nathan Chan. In this 39-minute episode Nathan Chan and I discuss:

Connecting with people and leveraging their knowledge How Instagram can build your email list Why you should hang out with people who will drive you to be better Dream big, set goals, and build a great business

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Foundr Magazine Website Foundr on Instagram Foundr on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99Designs

He is co-founder and the Director of Business Development at ChamberDS.com. ChamberDS is a complete app and mobile business agency that turns ideas into profitable app businesses. My guest develops and grows relationships with clients, agencies and companies, as well as specializing in mobile app strategy consulting. He also hosts The App Academy, a successful podcast with the aim of sharing wisdom from the most successful app business owners on the planet, and which teaches the necessary steps to making more money from app businesses. Now, let's hack...

Jordan Bryant.

In this 31-minute episode Jordan Bryant and I discuss:

How and why to build strategic relationships Taking the steps necessary to being coachable How to master task delegation and when to delegate Deciding if a project cool or not How to minimize failure by developing and relying on processes

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She is the Founder of Mydzik Media, the host of The Off-Road Millenial podcast, where she talks about the future of work and millennial entrepreneurship, and she writes about personal branding and life-work balance for her personal site.

She is a scientist by trade, so she uses a mixture of her analytical and creative mind to help others identify their deficiencies and strengths within their personal lives and businesses.

Now, let's hack...

Mallie Rydzik.

In this 34-minute episode Mallie Rydzik and I discuss:

Flexibility and Adaptability - the essentials to being an entrepreneur Knowing when to ask help, when you need it Learn things, if you can't, outsource Not over scheduling yourself to think of projects Giving things a couple of chances before finally giving up on them

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Mallie Rydzik Website The Off-Road Millennial Podcast System Scientist Website Mallie on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: Chargeover.com

He built, as well as being the Founder and CEO of, the online Real Estate networking platform, BiggerPockets. The platform now has over 330,000 members. My guest is also the CEO of BiggerPockets publishing division, and has co-written and published two Amazon bestsellers. He is the co-host of the Bigger Pockets podcast, which is the most highly rated and reviewed Real Estate podcast on iTunes. The podcast offers both educational content and interviews. Now, Let's hack... Joshua Dorkin. In this 35-minute episode Joshua Dorkin and I discuss:

Never giving up in spite of daily setbacks Why some businesses should be built based on selfish reasons The value of building a business that helps people Not being good at business shouldn't stop you from doing it

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Between 1995 and 2005, my guest was the Founder and President of Upward Motion and created the web-based assessment tool, Real Estate Simulator. She is now the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and owner of JournalEngine Software. My guest designed the Frame of Mind Coaching program to provide her clients with a powerful foundation, which enables them to develop and apply the skill of deliberate thought directly to achieving higher levels of success. Now, let's hack... Kim Ades. In this 34-minute episode Kim Ades and I discuss:

Why you need to keep trying and never giving up on your passion The power of adding new spokes to an old wheel How and why to pilot an idea before jumping in Becoming okay with not being right

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He is an independent musician who received the A&R Worldwide Digital Executive of the Year award in 2014 and appeared in the 2013 Billboard 40 Under 40 Power Players list. My guest's recent engagements include keynote addresses and panels at events such as Canadian Music Week and GRAMMY Camp. He also gained a position on the Board of Directors for the Future Of Music Coalition this year. Now, Let's hack... Benji Rogers. In this 36-minute episode Benji Rogers and I discuss:

How Benji had stayed incedibly restless The true power of having advisors Learning to become comfortable with being uncomfortable Being an entrepreneur is about entering a space of uncertainty Let your team push you to better places, ideas, and outcomes

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Pledge Music Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Benji on Twitter Jon on Twitter Sponsor: Chargeover - Get your free guide: 7 Amazing Hacks for Recurring Billing Companies

When he was an investment banker, my guest put everything he had into buying land in New Mexico. Not long after this he quit his job and started working for himself. He is now the founder of Frontier Equity Properties LLC and has been actively investing in Real Estate and Raw Land since 2001. He is also the Managing Member of Land Geek Enterprises through which he offers training and mentorship services and hosts the podcast, The Land Geek. Now, let's hack... Mark Podolsky. In this 30-minute episode Mark Podolsky  and I discuss:

The powerful effect of a morning ritual Knowing and growing your business How to find your comparative advantage Why you need to embrace the suck

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Frontier Properties Website The Land Geek website The Land Geek Podcast The One Thing By Gary Keller The 12 Week Year Book Mark Podolsky on LinkedIn Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

He is the co-founder of HubStaff.com, which allows businesses to manage their remote staff by tracking time and activity levels, providing screenshots and calculating employee payments. HubStaff allows us to see exactly what virtual teams are working on so we can track expenses to specific projects. My guest is also a self-published author, consultant, and father of two. Now, lets hack... Dave Nevogt. In this 30-minute episode Dave Nevogt and I discuss:

Taking risks and not being afraid to go after your dream Why you need to be putting yourself out there Communication with your partners and cofounder is very important How and where to find a technical cofounder You will never learn unless you try things out for yourself

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Hubstaff Dave's Blog Hubstaff on Twitter Dave on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

His books have sold over 3 million copies and have been translated into 30 different languages.

My guest also founded (and sold) Tropaion Publishing, which pioneered the idea of author as publisher. He later co-founded Book in a Box after a busy entrepreneur asked if she could write a book without actually writing it. The company's mission is to help people turn their wisdom, knowledge and ideas into professionally published books without having all the hassle that comes with it. Book in a Box made an amazing $200,000 in its first two months and is still going strong. Now, let's hack... Tucker Max. In this 29-minute episode Tucker Max and I discuss:

Decisions based on emotions, it can be wrong or right Failure forces you to learn, change and adapt Learning lessons the hard way The positives of being fired Taping into an unmet demand Needing to fail to be humbled

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He coaches teams and businesses on the actions required in order to grow. As a result, he is known as the entertainer, educator and consultant of choice for America's leading companies. My guest is the founder of Thrive 15, an online education and practical training platform for entrepreneurs, which is taught by millionaires, mentors and every day success stories. Now, let's hack... Clay Clark. In this 38-minute episode Clay Clark and I discuss:

Why Clay feels you need to be ruthless with your time The benefits of studying successful entrepreneurs Learning other's best practices and applying it to yourself How to clearly define your own success Creating your mission and values

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Clay Clark Books Thrive 15 Think and Grow Rich The Ultimate Sales Machine How to Win Friends and Influence People Clay on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: 99 Designs

He is also the author of thirteen books including. Art of the Start 2.0 and  Enchantment. His books are used by some of the finest academic institutions and have been New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. My guest gives over fifty keynote speeches a year on topics such as innovation, enchantment, social media, evangelism and entrepreneurship. His clients include Apple, Nike, Audi, Google and Microsoft. Now, let's hack.... Guy Kawasaki. In this 27-minute episode Guy Kawasaki and I discuss:

The benefits of working harder than everybody else Never sticking with just one company Being young and underpaid, old and overpaid How and why to adopt a growth mindset

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Guy Kawasaki Website Mindset: The new psychology of success Guy on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: WPonCall

My guest is an economics graduate of Harvard University and a finance graduate of Columbia Business School. He says his Ôinterests lie at the intersection of behaviour, psychology and economicsÕ and he gets excited about making everyday products accessible and efficient.

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Jon Stein. In this 28-minute episode Jon Stein and I discuss:

Knowing and understanding your business on a different level The pros and cons of having an engineer's mindset How to stay positive (while taking risks) Staying involved in the little things (to know where your company needs improvement)

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Betterment Jon Stein on Twitter Jon Nastor on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

My guest is the author of Evergreen, which was an instant number one bestseller in the sales and marketing section of Amazon. Evergreen describes how companies can become so obsessed with finding new customers that they lose valuable customers along the way. Evergreen guides us on customer retention, experience and strategy as my guest shows us how to cultivate enduring customer loyalty that keeps businesses thriving. Now, let's hack... Noah Fleming. In this 35-minute episode Noah Fleming and Jon Nastor discuss:

Taking risks and not being afraid of failing Exhausting opportunities to their fullest Investing in yourself and the power of mentors How to write your own paycheck Replicating your previous successes

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Noah Fleming Website Evergreen Book Chris Guillebeau on HTE Noah on LinkedIn Noah on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet

As the CEO of DelfiNet, a full-service development and marketing consultancy, my guest has helped companies all around the world improve their revenue conversion strategies. His portfolio includes a large range of companies, including both small startups and Fortune 100s. He’s passionate about developing solutions to solve real business problems and employing solutions that are intuitive and easy to use. Now, Let’s hack…

Keith Perhac. 

In this 37-minute episode Keith Perhac and I discuss:

Why you need to value your connections Doing things that don't scale Find your own pain points and create products to solve them How to learn what works and what doesn't Why Keith would turn down making a lot of money

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Delfi-Net SegMetrics Summit Evergreen Josh Pigford's HTE interview Keith on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: ThemeValet

He had more or less retired when he co-founded Examine.com, an independent and unbiased evidence-based organization that investigates the science behind supplementation and nutrition. My guest is trying to make a difference in this industry and with over one million people visiting the site every month he appears to be making that difference. My guest is also fitness adviser at Schwarzenegger.com and, in 2014, he was recognized as a Game Changer by Men's Fitness. Now, let's hack... Sol Orwell. In this 32-minute episode Sol Orwell and I discuss:

Why Sol's friends call him relentless Learning to do things that you don't know how to do Why scratching your own itch is a great business model Why you need to be confident with your ideas The downsides of outsourcing too much

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SolOrwell.com Examine.com Sol on Twitter Jon on Twitter Show Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)

My guest is also a creative consultant at Digital and Disruptive, where he hosts workshops to help companies rapidly develop marketing or brand strategies. He is a charitable guy and has been on the board of directors for the Alzheimers Association and is the co-founder of One Small Business, which provides entrepreneurial education for young people. Now, let's hack... Russ Perry. In this 31-minute episode Russ Perry and I discuss:

Figuring out ways to build a system Getting lucky in business (is not about being lucky) Your past 10 years is just practice for today The power of knowing (that you don't know much) Hiring the best people to do things you're not good at

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Design Pickle Website Design Pickle on Instagram Russ on LinkedIn Russ on Twitter Design Pickle on Twitter Jon on Twitter

How and why being nice goes a long way in life and business Why you can't fake authenticity Going after your dreams and making your mark in the world How being an entrepreneur can allow you to be a better parent Learning to politely declining offers (and stay focused)