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| How To Grow Your Newsletter With Paid Ads - Manny Reyes | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:33:10 | |
Manny Reyes is the Founder and CEO of Boletin Growth, where he excels in scaling newsletters through paid acquisition. In this interview, Manny shares his best practices for growing a newsletter with paid ads. We discuss the power of incentives in lead generation, how to keep subscribers engaged, and strategies to avoid newsletter fatigue. Manny also covers navigating competition and how to define your true Total Addressable Market (TAM). If you want to level up your growth marketing and scale your content, Manny offers several actionable strategies to achieve those goals. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Working with the Content You Love 00:01:44 - From Job Hunting to Entrepreneurship 00:05:48 - How to Grow on Social Media Organically 00:07:45 - Subscribers and Newsletter Milestones 00:11:57 - Newsletter Strategy Optimization 00:13:58 - The Importance of Landing Page and Thank You Page Audits 00:18:04 - The Importance of Product-market Fit and Metrics in Paid Newsletter Growth 00:20:12 - What is Subscriber Persona? 00:22:20 - Different Strategies for B2C and B2B 00:24:26 - Incentives for Lead Generation and Subscriber Engagement 00:28:45 - Navigating Newsletter Fatigue 00:30:37 - Understanding your true Total Addressable Market (TAM) Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect Connect with Manny Reyes and Boletin Growth: → Boletin Growth: https://www.boletingrowth.com/ → Manny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyreyesm/ → Manny's Twitter: https://x.com/mannyyreyyes?lang=en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Marketing Automations Every Business Needs - Grant Hushek | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:43:33 | |
Grant Hushek is the Founder of GrantBot Process Consulting (GPC), where he specializes in automating B2B operations using no-code tools to streamline processes such as CRM management, client onboarding, project management, and invoicing. As the first employee at Hampton, a private community for founders generating at least $1M in annual revenue, Grant automated operations across sales, member onboarding, and community engagement, leading to significant efficiency gains. In this video, Grant discusses the most common automation gaps businesses face, especially within B2B services, and how no-code solutions can solve them. He also delves into his journey to becoming an automation expert, improving cold outreach strategies, and leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation. Grant emphasizes the power of genuine connections and providing value before asking for anything. If you’re ready to scale output without scaling your workforce, Grant shares practical tips on how to do just that, while avoiding wasted human capital on manual tasks. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Improving Cold Outreach Strategy 00:05:34 - Becoming an Automation Expert 00:08:24 - Automation for Lead Generation on LinkedIn 00:11:19 - The Challenge of Scraping Engagements and Notifications 00:14:04 - The Power of Genuine Connection 00:16:49 - Providing Value Before Asking for Anything 00:19:27 - Building Authority and Warm Connections on LinkedIn 00:24:49 - Idea Generation and Automation Technology 00:32:45 - The Founder's Attention Management 00:35:30 - Smart but Arrogant Approach to Tasks 00:38:01 - The Art of Business Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect with Grant Hushek and GrantBot Process Consulting: → GrantBot Process Consulting: https://www.grantbot.co/ → Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/ → Grant's Twitter: https://x.com/granthushek This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Why Every Founder Needs To Build Digital Gravity - Cody Schneider | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Cody Schneider is the Co-founder of Swell AI, where he leads the development of AI-powered tools that repurpose audio and video content into multiple formats, simplifying and enhancing marketing efforts. Cody also co-founded Drafthorse AI, an AI-driven SEO engine that produces SEO-optimized articles in minutes. As the President of Acclaim Podcast Agency, he has successfully grown numerous podcasts, achieving Top 20 rankings for shows like The Root Cause Medicine Podcast and The Biotech Startups Podcast. In this video, Cody shares his insights on building trust through daily content, growing newsletter subscribers organically, and strategies for building efficient content creation systems. Cody also dives into topics like using AI personas in marketing, the importance of behind-the-scenes content, and how data-driven iteration fuels non-linear growth. Chapters: 00:00 - Building Trust through Daily Content 05:31 - Growth Flywheel Strategy 08:23 - How to Grow Newsletter Subscribers Organically 14:04 - AI Boyfriends vs AI Girlfriends in Marketing Strategy 19:30 - Building Efficient Processes and Systems 22:17 - The Power of Behind-the-Scenes Content 25:04 - Maximizing Mental Bandwidth in Content Creation 27:48 - Content Strategy for All Social Channels 30:32 - The Importance of Data and Iteration in Content Creation 41:38 - Nonlinear Growth Analysis Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect with Cody Schneider: → Swell AI: https://www.swellai.com/ → Cody Schneider: https://codyschneider.com/ → Cody's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider/ → Cody's Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Why Publishing Content Will Grow Your Business - Leila Adnani | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:52:28 | |
Leila Adnani is the Founder of PS Creative, a results-driven creative agency. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, she specializes in creating impactful brand narratives and optimizing online presence for tech-focused companies. In this video, Leila explains the powerful network-expanding effects of content creation. By sharing content, you can reach new audiences previously unaware of your expertise. Leila discusses businesses' challenges when creating content, from managing editors to handling chaotic workflows. She shares how her agency has developed a turnkey process that simplifies content creation, allowing businesses to focus on their core strengths without getting bogged down in the details. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Overcoming the Fear of Creating Content 00:10:03 - The Importance of Industry Leadership in Client Acquisition 00:16:40 - Overcoming Objections through Podcasting 00:20:02 - Success in the Fitness Industry through Podcasting (Case Study) 00:26:35 - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Creating Valuable Content 00:29:36 - Reaching People through Different Mediums 00:32:38 - Bet Big and Take Risks 00:36:03 - The Importance of Sharing Failure Stories and Authenticity 00:42:28 - Accidental Learning as a Podcast Producer 00:45:42 - The Power of Genuine Communication 00:48:52 - The Unpredictability of Success Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect with Leila Adnani and PS Creative: → Learn more about PS Creative: https://pscreative.co/ → Leila's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaadnani/ → Leila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilaleilaa/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Using A Newsletter To Raise A $500k Investment Fund - Andrew Pierno | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:24:14 | |
Andrew Pierno is a Co-Founder at XO Capital. XO Capital buys and operate B2B SaaS companies. In this video, Andrew discusses using content to get customers for his portfolio companies, how his personal newsletter made it much easier to start fundraising, strategies for finding product-market fit, and what he's learned from his failed acquisitions. Chapters: 00:01:27 - Building and Buying Businesses 00:02:57 - Hiring Competent Staff for Business Acquisition 00:04:24 - Sticking to B2B Software 00:05:45 - The Challenges of Selling to a Niche Market Segment 00:07:16 - Strategies for finding product-market fit 00:10:18 - Developing XO's content strategy 00:13:25 - The Reality of Cash Flow in Acquiring a Business 00:14:55 - Building trust through honesty and authenticity 00:16:20 - Attracting Investors through content 00:20:52 - Lessons Learned from a Failed Acquisition in the AI Market 00:22:32 - Building Brand Loyalty and Retention Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect with Andrew Pierno: → Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pierno/ → Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewPierno → Learn More about XO: https://www.xo.capital/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Ben Billups: Why Every Business Needs To Start a Newsletter | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:48:05 | |
Ben Billups is the Founder of NOBLE Digital. NOBLE Digital is an email and SMS provider for ecommerce brands, focused on scaling owned audiences and driving revenue growth. In this episode, Ben discusses how newsletters are a powerful, long-term tool for nurturing leads, building trust, and driving conversions across various stages of the marketing funnel. Chapters: 00:00 - The Power of Newsletters in Nurturing Leads 02:57 - From Hair Extensions to Email Marketing 08:59 - The Difference Between Email Marketing and Newsletters 14:49 - Building Trust Through Newsletters 17:48 - High-Intent Signals and Marketing Attribution 23:39 - Incorporating Cold Leads into a Newsletter 26:36 - Automatic Segmentation and Easy Opt-Outs in Email Marketing 35:17 - The Role of Email Marketing in a Funnel 38:29 - Email Marketing Myths 41:42 - Improving Email Deliverability and Engagement 44:48 - Newsletters as Networking Learn More About Orbit Marketing: → Visit Our Website: https://orbitmarketing.io/ → Book A Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/onkh0t7y3dIlC2Njpybl → Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.orbitmarketing.io/ Connect with Ben Billups and NOBLE Digital: → NOBLE Digital: https://www.nobledigital.co/ → Fwd: https://www.fwdnewsletters.com/ → Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-billups/ → Ben's Twitter: https://x.com/BenBillups This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| The Louis and Kyle Show Finale | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:57:41 | |
After 4.5 years and just shy of 200 interviews, The Louis and Kyle Show has come to an end! In this episode, we reflect on the last 4 years and share what's next for us, and what's next for the channel. This conversation covers: 00:02:44 - The Most Valuable Lessons We've Learned 00:05:27 - Demystifying The World 00:10:22 - Embracing Imperfection 00:14:58 - Simplifying Complex Systems 00:17:37 - The Importance of Knowing What You Want 00:20:29 - The Importance of Repetition and Focus 00:23:03 - The Power of Concentration 00:33:18 - Making A Devil's Bargains 00:38:08 - Our Most Impactful Interviews 00:40:35 - Turning Points In Our Lives 00:45:07 - The Transition to Orbit Radio 00:50:11 - Gratitude and Acknowledgements 00:54:45 - Reflections and Farewell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Nat Eliason: Crypto Confidential | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:57:25 | |
Nat Eliason started publishing essays online in 2013. Since then, his work has been read by millions of people and lead to multiple spin-off businesses including a marketing agency and a café. In 2022, Nat become completely obsessed with Crypto, and went from outsider to earning millions of dollars within 1 year. His new book, Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance, is an "unfiltered, insider's account of the hyperactive, hyper-speculative, hyper-addictive, nearly unregulated, completely insane world being built on the blockchain." Louis and Kyle have been enthusiastic fans of Nat's work since 2018 and it was a "dream come true" to interview Nat on the show. This conversation covers: 00:00:00 - Transitioning to Long-Term Games 00:05:44 - An Unhealthy Obsession with Crypto 00:08:52 - Separating Happiness From of Financial Success 00:12:34 - The Dangers of Chasing Quick Riches 00:14:37 - Pursuing Childhood Dreams 00:22:37 - How To Write The Perfect Scene 00:31:17 - A Potential Bestseller? 00:37:10 - Meeting Famous Figures 00:45:32 - From Short-Term Games to Long-Term Commitment 00:51:43 - A Quasi Pop Epistemology Book Links and Resources: → Crypto Confidential: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593714040 → Nat's Blog: https://www.nateliason.com/ → Nat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nat_eliason/ → Nat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nateliason This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Scott Young: How To Get Better at Anything | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:02:27 | |
Scott Young, best-selling author of Ultralearning, joins us to discuss his newest book: Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. This conversation covers: 00:00:00 - The Importance of Having a Mental Model of Learning 00:10:26 - Building Confidence and Motivation 00:15:35 - The Mind as a Muscle 00:18:36 - Strengthening Specific Mental Skills 00:21:38 - The Skill of Focus and Concentration 00:26:04 - Maximizing the Longevity of a Learning Project 00:31:23 - The Role of Copying in Learning and Problem-Solving 00:35:26 - Cognitive Load Theory and Problem Solving 00:40:34 - Extracting Useful Advice from Experts 00:46:44 - The Divide Between Academia and Self-Help 00:52:24 - The Complexity of Learning to Read 00:57:31 - The Impact of Age on Learning 00:59:05 - A Checklist for Learning Projects Learn More About Scott: → Scott's Blog: https://www.scotthyoung.com/ → Scott's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Better-Anything-Maxims-Mastery-ebook/dp/B0CF2CWTY7/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Jeff Lerner: From Homeless Musician To 2x Inc. 5000 Business Owner | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:55:19 | |
Jeff Lerner is the founder of ENTRE, one of the fastest-growing education companies in the world with over 250,000 students. During the great recession, Jeff transitioned from a broke jazz musician to an 8-figure entrepreneur with two appearances on the Inc. 5000 list. Jeff shares his tips for succeeding as an entrepreneur in his book, Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World. This conversation covers: 00:02:48 - Overcoming Debt and Starting in Internet Marketing 00:03:29 - Becoming an Affiliate Marketer 00:08:18 - The Intersection of Therapy and Business Growth 00:13:55 - From Almost Homeless Jazz Musician to Entrepreneur 00:17:14 - The Intense Focus of Musicians 00:27:34 - The Importance of Human Relationships in Business 00:37:48 - The Concept of Valuepreneurship 00:46:57 - The Chain of Fear 00:49:38 - Visionary Men and Ambitious Projects 00:51:50 - The Fallacy of Selflessness and Maslow's Hierarchy Connect with Jeff Lerner: → ENTRE: https://www.entreinstitute.com/ → Jeff's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffLernerofficial → Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflernerofficial/ → Jeff's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Potential-Ultimate-Creating/dp/163774174X Support The Louis and Kyle Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review. → Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Matt McLean: Founder of Uncle Matt's Organic | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:43:20 | |
Matt McLean is the Founder Uncle Matt's Organic, America's original family-owned organic orange juice company. They produce organic juices and probiotic popsicles and all of their products are certified glyphosate residue free by The Detox Project. This conversation covers: 00:05:13 - The Challenges of Organic Farming 00:07:50 - The Origins of Uncle Matt’s Orange Juice 00:15:46 - The Benefits of Organic Farming 00:18:32 - Overcoming Business Plateaus 00:29:16 - Boosting The Immune System with Probiotics, Turmeric, and Ginger 00:32:09 - Staying True to Your Mission Statement 00:34:46 - Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture 00:37:34 - The Importance of An Organic Certification 00:40:10 - The Benefits of Citrus Fiber Connect with Matt McLean: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mclean-5507733/ Learn More About Uncle Matt's: → Website: https://shop.unclematts.com/collections/uncle-matts-orange-juice Support The Louis and Kyle Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review. → Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Jens Lennartsson: Founder of Paper Pushers | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:56:22 | |
Jens Lennartsson is a former journalist and photographer turned newsletter expert. He once sent out 400 miniature action figures of himself to potential clients around the world. Now, he runs all of his businesses from a tiny home outside of Gothenburg, Sweden that he built by himself. This conversation covers: 00:00:00 - The Importance of Aligning Your Content with Your Audience 00:04:35 - Growing and Monetizing Your Newsletter 00:09:21 - Starting a Newsletter Agency 00:19:06 - Lessons from a Failed Viral Marketing Stunt 00:28:08 - Standing Out in Your Niche 00:41:44 - Building a Tiny House on a Farm Outside of Gothenburg, Sweden Connect with Jens: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenslennartsson/?hl=en → Twitter: https://x.com/jenslennartsson → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-lennartsson/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenslennartsson/videos → Medium: https://medium.com/@jenslennartsson → Jens' Website: https://www.jenslennartsson.com/ Help The Louis and Kyle Show: → If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review! → Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Joe Zappa: Founder of Sharp Pen Media | 13 May 2024 | 00:40:53 | |
Joe Zappa is the founder and CEO of Sharp Pen Media. Sharp Pen Media offers C-level marketing strategy, content, and PR for adtech and martech companies. In addition, Joe earned a PhD in Comparative Literature from Cornell University. In this episode, we discuss: 00:04:41 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Entrepreneur 00:09:25 - The Complexities of Scaling a Service Business 00:11:57 - Building Relationships with Clients 00:16:59 - Building Credibility in B2B Tech 00:19:31 - Importance of Brand Marketing in High Consideration SaaS 00:24:59 - The Future of Freelance Writing 00:27:39 - Pricing Strategies 00:33:02 - The Impact of Having a Following for B2B marketing 00:35:32 - Hiring a Project Manager Connect with Joe: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-zappa-6229a4a8/ Check out Sharp Pen Media * Website: https://www.sharppenmedia.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Matheus Riolfi: CEO at Tint | 04 May 2024 | 00:30:51 | |
Matheus is the Co-founder and CEO of Tint, an insurance startup on a mission to empower any company to embed insurance into its product. Tint is a Y Combinator-backed startup that provides a no-code platform, compliance services, and capital/capacity for innovative insurance solutions. Previously, Matheus held senior leadership roles at Turo, studied at Harvard Business School, and participated in Y Combinator. In this episode, we discuss: 🚀 Matheus's experience with Y Combinator (YC) 💡 The opportunity in embedded insurance 🏠 The benefits and challenges of remote work 🛡️ Creating Embedded Protection Products 🔭 Taking a long-term vision when approaching entrepreneurship 🎢 The ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:05:59 - The Benefits of Y Combinator 00:11:39 - The Difference between Insurance and Assurance 00:15:24 - Embedding Insurance into Business Models 00:19:03 - Motivating and Training Talent 00:21:07 - The Benefits of Remote Work 00:23:01 - The Value of Business School 00:24:53 - The Most Fun Part of Business 00:26:42 - Lessons from Scaling a Team 00:28:31 - Other Exciting Opportunities Connect with Matheus: * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mriolfi/ * Twitter: twitter.com/mriolfi Check out Tint * Website: tint.ai * Twitter: twitter.com/heytint * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heytint This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Brennan Dunn: Founder of RightMessage | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:47:23 | |
Brennan Dunn is the author of This Is Personal, The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time. For the last decade, Brennan Dunn has been building "email-first" businesses. Currently, he owns and operates two companies: RightMessage, a software company that builds personalized marketing software, and Double Your Freelancing, an online community offering courses, events, and other resources to 60,000+ freelancers and agencies. In this episode, we discuss: 📚 Brennan's New Book, The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time 🎯 The Power of Personalized Marketing 💬 High-Touch Sales Strategies 📧 The Importance of Owned Distribution Channels ⭐️ Much More Chapters: powered by InstantChapters.com 00:00:00 - Launching "The Art of Delivering the Right Email at the Right Time" 00:02:20 - Growing a Personal Brand 00:04:45 - Growing an Organic SEO Strategy 00:06:06 - Running a SaaS into the Ground 00:12:14 - Different Sub-Niches for Selling Digital Products 00:14:58 - Acquiring Marketing Skills 00:18:00 - Selling Info Products and the Newsletter Bubble 00:21:45 - The Future of YouTube Influencers and Online Courses 00:24:09 - The Importance of Owning Distribution Channels 00:28:32 - Reaping the Benefits of High-Touch Sales 00:29:40 - Increasing Conversion Rates through Personalization 00:35:44 - Increasing Value per Subscriber 00:37:58 - Obtaining Customer Information through Surveys 00:40:14 - Preventing Misfiring Automations 00:41:18 - Personalization and Data Usage 00:42:42 - Utilizing Zero Party Data Connect with Brennan: * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brennandunn * Brennan's Company: rightmessage.com * Twitter: twitter.com/brennandunn * YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCZMv2IDR8bVOLJEVok4BlkA * Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelanceanswers-by-brennan-dunn * Book: amazon.com/This-Personal-Delivering-Right-Email-ebook/dp/B0BSL3JLHD/ Resources Mentioned * Barnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com * Optimizely: optimizely.com * ConvertKit: convertkit.com * Hacker News: news.ycombinator.com * Teachable: teachable.com * Ankur Nagpal: linkedin.com/in/ankurnagpal * Justin Welch: justinwelsh.me/the-operating-system-grow-monetize-your-linkedin * Amy Hoy: twitter.com/amyhoy * Nathan Barry: nathanbarry.com * Ogilvy: ogilvy.com * Dickie Bush: twitter.com/dickiebush * Pat Flynn: patflynn.com * Dan Go: dango.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Kyle Mau: Founder of HireUA and Selo Olive Oil | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:46:50 | |
Kyle Mau is the founder of HireUA and a partner in Selo Olive. HireUA helps American companies tap into Ukrainian talent. Selo Olive is a luxury Croatian Olive Oil brand, with more than 10,000 bottles sold. Originally from California, Kyle made a bold move at the age of 24 to leave corporate engineering and move to Eastern Europe as a digital entrepreneur. Prior to HireUA, Kyle was a popular blogger, reaching over 10 million readers. In this episode, we discuss: 💡 The Talent Pool in Eastern Europe and Ukraine 📈 Tips For Rapid Business Growth 🌱 The Rise of Anti-Seed Oil Movement 🏙️ Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners 🌟 Much more! Chapters: powered by InstantChapters.com 00:00:00 - The Talent Pool in Eastern Europe and Ukraine 00:05:53 - The affordability of living abroad (especially in Wroclaw) 00:08:36 - Business Skills Learned From Being A Pickup Artist 00:11:29 - The Manosphere and Red Pill Universe 00:17:10 - The Expansion into Eastern Europe 00:25:52 - Scaling a Paid Acquisition Channel 00:28:50 - Bottling Olive Oil 00:31:58 - The Rise of the Anti-Seed Oil Movement 00:35:01 - Building an Email List and Long-term Plans 00:38:02 - Challenges in the Ukrainian job market 00:43:37 - The Accessibility of Capital Cities 00:46:29 - Hiring Tips for Small Businesses Connect with Kyle: →Website: kylemau.com →LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maukyle →Twitter: twitter.com/KyleMau →Website: hire-ua.com →LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hireua →Twitter: twitter.com/HireUA →Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hireua This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Andrew Moses: Lessons From Interviewing 175+ Artists, Athletes & Top Performers | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:48:09 | |
Andrew Moses is the host of the "Everybody Pulls The Tarp" podcast, having interviewed over 175 top performers, spanning Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, and more. He also is Vice President at MorganFranklin, where he aids finance, technology, and business leaders in navigating complex transformational challenges. Additionally, he co-founded Autism Speaks U, a national initiative that raised over $7 million and engaged students from universities and colleges across 25+ states in advocacy, awareness, and fundraising. In this episode, we discuss: 🏋️♂️ Lessons from athletes, artists and musicians 🔄 The Role of Adversity in Success 🌅 Keeping Things in Perspective 💡 The Tarp Pulling Moment 🎨 The Art of Interviewing 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - Andrew's Current Projects 00:03:09 - The Value of Menial Tasks in High-Ranking Positions 00:06:11 - The Tarp Pulling Moment 00:09:10 - Curiosity and Connection in Podcasting 00:12:05 - Intrinsic Motivation and Consistency 00:15:07 - Setting Internal Goals & Consolidation Breaks 00:17:59 - Learning how to learn effectively 00:20:50 - Keeping Things in Perspective 00:23:59 - The Role of Adversity in Success 00:27:03 - Manny's Journey to Becoming a Coach 00:29:57 - Capturing the Raw Energy of the Come-Up 00:32:44 - Trusting Your Own Taste 00:35:31 - The Art of Interviewing 00:38:34 - Lessons from Artists and Musicians 00:41:48 - Lessons from Athletes 00:44:43 - A Student's Impact Connect with Andrew: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhmoses/ → Website: https://www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/ → Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewhmoses → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmoses123/ → Spotify: https://tr.ee/tUxZ9wEPuv → Apple Podcast: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Andre Haykal Jr: Client Ascension, ListKit, KnowledgeX, The Bible, and Future Goals | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:00:19 | |
Andre Haykal Jr is the co-founder of Client Ascension and ListKit. At Client Ascension, the goal is to build the #1 coaching program & community for agency owners. Andre has helped countless businesses achieve their goals by improving their marketing strategies and internal operations. In this episode, we discuss: 🎯 Investing in Coaches and Accelerating Progress 🌍 Hiring Talent from Lebanon 📖 The Bible as the Original Self-Help Book 📊 The Importance of Diversifying Traffic Sources 💪 The Importance of Craft and Fitness 🔄 A Different Approach to SaaS Sales 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - Current Projects & Ventures 00:03:36 - The Potential of ListKit and Cold Email 00:11:05 - Investing in Coaches and Accelerating Timelines 00:14:45 - Finding Inspiration from Entrepreneurs 00:18:14 - A Different Approach to SaaS Sales 00:25:44 - The Bible as the original self-help book 00:29:48 - Accountability and Responsibility in Client Ascension 00:33:18 - The Benefits of Podcasting 00:37:07 - Implementing Student Success Coaches for Client Ascension 00:40:58 - Hiring Talent from Lebanon 00:44:42 - Takeaways from Bailey Bolton's Episode 00:48:28 - The Importance of Diversifying Traffic Sources 00:52:28 - The importance of craft and fitness in entrepreneurship 00:56:03 - Importance of People and Inputs Over Outputs 00:59:55 - An Inspiring Role Model for Entrepreneurs Connect with Andre: →Website: andrehaykaljr.com →LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrehaykaljr →Twitter: twitter.com/andrehaykaljr →Youtube: youtube.com/@andrehaykaljr → Andre’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@sticktalkpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Matt McGarry: Generating $15M Through Email Marketing | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:46:28 | |
Matt McGarry, "The Newsletter Guy," is a highly successful entrepreneur. As the founder of the agency GrowLetter, Matt is a thought leader and operator in newsletter growth and customer acquisition. Additionally, Matt generated over 5 million subscribers and $15 million in sales just last year. In this episode, we discuss: 💰 Building an eight-figure business 📬 The evolution of newsletter marketing 📈 Scaling a freelance business 💼 B2B newsletter marketing opportunities 🌱 Using evergreen content across platforms 🤖 The future of AI in marketing 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Value of Newsletters in Email Marketing 00:05:54 - The Rise of Newsletters in the Creator Space 00:08:47 - Transitioning from Full-Time Job to Freelancing and Consulting 00:11:30 - Scaling the Business: From Freelancer to Agency 00:17:20 - Technology, Software, and Education in Newsletter Marketing 00:20:21 - Transitioning from Freelancing to A Full-Time Job in Digital Marketing 00:26:13 - Opportunities in B2B Newsletters 00:29:17 - Alternative Paths to Freelancing Success 00:32:01 - Building an Eight-Figure Business 00:34:49 - Evergreen & Impactful Content: From Tweets to Podcasts 00:37:33 - The Future of AI Capabilities 00:40:27 - Using Memes for Ads Connect with Matt McGarry: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMatthewMcGarry → Newsletter: newsletteroperator.com/subscribe → Website: https://growletter.co/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Adam Hergenrother: Living The 200% Life | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:46:13 | |
Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Livian, Host of The 200% Life Podcast, and the author of "The 200% Life" and "The Founder & The Force Multiplier." An entrepreneur at heart, Adam is passionate about using business to transform lives and believes that focusing on personal growth is the key to business success. In this episode, we discuss: 🌱 Embracing Purpose & Personal Growth 🌟 Elevating the Moment and Living with Purpose 📘 Learning from Michael Singer 🌬️ Accepting Reality and Letting Go of Suffering 📚 Adam's Books 💪 Techniques for Handling Life's Challenges And much more! Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Existence of the Soul and Spirit 00:03:05 - The Illusion of Success and Failure 00:06:07 - The Meaning of Life 00:08:57 - Elevating the Moment and Living with Purpose 00:11:33 - Leadership Action and Decision Making 00:14:25 - Enjoying the Moments Unfolding 00:17:19 - Living a Balanced Life 00:20:16 - Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts and Self-Comparison 00:23:16 - The Definition of Success 00:26:03 - Techniques for Handling Life's Challenges 00:28:46 - Accepting Reality and Letting Go of Suffering 00:34:40 - Allowing Emotions to Work Their Way Through You 00:37:42 - Releasing Old Energy & Learning from Michael Singer 00:40:34 - Removing Garbage from Inside 00:43:37 - What the Book Covers and Who It's For 00:46:12 - Adding Value to your People Connect with Adam Hergenrother: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamhergenrother/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhergenrother/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamHergenrother1 → Website: https://adamhergenrother.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Kristen Butler: Building A Community On Positivity With 50M+ Followers | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:44:58 | |
Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a thriving community with over 50M followers from all the world dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives. With features in SUCCESS, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, Kristen is a respected leader in the field of personal development. She also is the author of "The Comfort Zone", the "3 Minute Positivity Journal" and the "3 Minute Happiness Journal". In this episode, we discuss: 🌊 The Path to Less Stress and Greater Flow 🚀 Strategies for Achieving More with Less Effort 🌱 Understanding the Three Zones of Living 🎯 Finding Purpose and Alignment in Life 👐 Embracing a Hands-On Approach to Leadership 🌍 Building a Global Brand through Authenticity 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Journey to Less Stress and More Flow 00:02:53 - Achieving More with Less Effort 00:05:36 - Balancing Content Strategy 00:08:29 - Being Hands-On as a CEO 00:11:17 - The Three Zones of Living 00:15:26 - The Importance of Self-Identification 00:19:13 - Aligning with Your Purpose 00:25:41 - Growing Your Comfort Zone 00:30:43 - The Three Stages of Growth 00:34:23 - The Power of Positivity 00:37:45 - Building a Global Brand 00:42:22 - Protecting Imagination and Creativity Connect with Kristen Butler: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivekristen → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerofpositivity/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/positivekristen → Twitter: https://twitter.com/positiveKristen → Website: https://positivekristen.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Charles Tichenor IV: Lessons From Spending $1 Billion on Facebook Ads | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:59:27 | |
Charles Tichenor IV is a renowned media buyer and educator who has driven over $1 billion in revenue through his mastery of paid advertising. As the creator of the 3:2:2 Method, PSM, 4Pi, and the Facebook Ads MBA Program, Charles has a track record of disrupting the industry. His diverse advertising experience spans across notable clients including CBS Television, MGM Hotels, and Disney Movie Club, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: 🔥 Charles’ most controversial opinions about Facebook ads 🚀 How to get started with paid media 💸 The benefits of increasing your ad spend 🚫 Why no other platform can compete with Meta 🧘 Removing Self-worth from Success 🏦 The Power of Fractional Banking 🌟 Much more Chapters: 00:03:41 - The Importance of Self-Sufficiency for Operators and Agencies 00:07:11 - A New Paradigm: Understanding the Power of Tools 00:14:24 - Aligning Media Buying Strategies 00:17:54 - Prioritizing Efficiency on Facebook 00:21:49 - The Danger of Prioritizing Facebook Ads in Business Growth 00:25:38 - Removing Self-worth from Success 00:29:17 - The Power of Fractional Banking 00:37:21 - The Benefits of Increasing Volume 00:40:58 - Shifting Thinking on Cost Caps 00:44:41 - The disconnect between performance and success in the agency industry 00:48:19 - Advertising Strategies on Different Platforms 00:52:12 - The Power of Facebook and the Inability of Other Platforms to Overtake It 00:55:48 - Effective Project Management and Transparency Connect with Charles Tichenor IV: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleytichenoriv/ → Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTtheDisrupter → Website: https://www.disrupterschool.com/ Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ → The Social Network: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thesocialnetwork → Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams: www.amazon.com/Reframe-Your-Brain This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Noah Kagan: The Million Dollar Weekend | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:45:01 | |
Noah Kagan is the founder and CEO of AppSumo.com. He’s also the author of The Million Dollar Weekend, The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours. Previously, Noah was employee #30 at Facebook. Outside of AppSumo, he’s launched six other million-dollar businesses (Kickflip/Gambit, KingSumo, SendFox, Sumo, TidyCal, and Monthly1k). This episode was a relaxed conversation covering questions like: * Why Noah wrote this book 📚 * What Noah learns from making his YouTube videos 📹 * Noah’s advice for Louis’ businesses 📈 * Why there are so many Jewish entrepreneurs ✡️ * Much more! Chapters: 00:06:00 - Noah's Personal Life and Dating Experiences 🥂 00:09:00 - Success in Jewish Culture and Financial Literacy ✡️ 00:18:00 - Transitioning from Zero to One in Business 🚀 00:21:00 - Falling For Crypto Scams 😬 00:24:00 - The "Million Dollar Weekend" 📚 00:30:00 - Client Acquisition and Networking 🧳 00:36:00 - Doubling Down on What Works 🔄 00:42:00 - The Power of Tabling and Direct Sales Experiences 🗣️ Connect with Noah Kagan → AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/ → Noah’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@noahkagan → Noah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahkagan → Noah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahkagan → Get The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Weekend-Surprisingly-7-Figure-ebook/dp/B0C3ZH8FY5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Michael Girdley: How To Build A $100M Empire | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:54:48 | |
Michael Girdley has spent the last 30 years building a $100M+ holding company. He's also built a 200k+ Twitter following and a newsletter with over 20k readers. He's also a major tech evangelist in San Antonio, enabling the creation of 1,000+ new tech jobs in the area through entrepreneurial and leadership roles at numerous companies and nonprofits. Most importantly, he loves Chilis 🌶️ This episode covers the power of joining peer groups, the importance of thinking in decades not years, the value of finding friends who also like to suffer, Michaels' associate model, and much more. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Alignment and finding a skin in the game partner 🤝 00:04:27 - Me Ideas vs. Other People's Lifestyle Choices 💭 00:09:14 - Universal Principles in Business 🌐 00:18:20 - The Associate Model: Finding the Right Candidates 🔍 00:31:41 - Valuing Different Perspectives 🤔 00:36:18 - Staying Sharp and Cutting Edge 🧠 00:40:57 - Providing Value and Having Fun on Social Media 😄 00:45:26 - The Benefits of Living in a Small City 🏡 00:50:01 - Prerequisites for Starting a Hold Co 🗝️ Connect with Michael Girdley: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgirdley → Website: https://girdley.com/ → Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgirdley/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelgirdleyshow5745 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Shegun Otulana: Selling Therapy Brands For $1.25 Billion | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:42:21 | |
At 18, Shegun moved to Birmingham Alabama to escape violence surrounding him in Nigeria. Two decades later, he sold Therapy Brands for $1.25 Billion — one of the largest exits in Alabama history. In addition, Shegun has been recognized as EY's Entrepreneur of the Year and the Aspen Institute’s Henry Crown Fellow. Shegun is now the CEO of Copysmith AI and the Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs. This conversation covers Shegun's story of building Therapy Brands and the lessons learned along the way. We also get into Shegun's goals for the coming years. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Being an Employee 🤹♂️ 00:04:41 - The Early Days of Building a Product 🏗️ 00:09:16 - The Importance of Timing and Price Point ⏳ 00:14:00 - Taking Risks and Scaling Businesses 📈 00:18:39 - The Mindset of Staying Small 🤏 00:22:36 - The Impact of Incentives on Scaling 💡 00:23:19 - Understanding Human Behavior and Motivation 🤔 00:27:56 - Directing Resources for Impact 🛠️ 00:32:45 - Making Investment Decisions 💰 00:37:35 - Extending Impact Beyond Birmingham, Alabama 🌎 Connect with Shegun: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheguno → Website: https://shegunotulana.com/about-me/ → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sotulana?lang=en → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheguno/ → Shegun’s Venture Studio: https://harmonyventurelabs.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Andrew Yeung: The Gatsby of Silicon Alley | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:50:02 | |
Andrew Yeung has earned the title "The Gatsby of Silicon Alley" by hosting over 25,000 guests at his exclusive tech parties across major North American cities like NYC, LA, Toronto, Boston, San Francisco. Previously, Andrew worked as a Global Product Lead at Google and a Business Planning & Ops Lead at Facebook. He also is an active angel investor and writer to over 30,000 readers. His parties have been sponsored by companies like Silicon Valley Bank, Fidelity, Techstars, and Founders Institute, and his events have received national coverage from Bloomberg, Business Insider, Fast Company, Morning Brew, and This Week in Startups. In this episode, we discuss Andrew's origin story and playbook that anyone can use to build a massive network and accelerate their career. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Impact of Hosting Parties 🎉 00:04:16 - Creating a Community of Immigrant Entrepreneurs 🌍 00:08:09 - Inspiring Kindness and Connecting Humans ☕️ 00:12:26 - The Impact of Networking 🥂 00:16:43 - Building Distribution 📦 00:18:44 - Thoughts on Sam Parr, Pomp, and Sahil Bloom 🐦 00:28:42 - Building Trust and Professional Relationships 🤝 00:32:55 - Creating an Inspiring and Exclusive Event Space 🌟 00:37:21 - The Generosity of Curating a Room 🏡 00:41:41 - Adding Value through Emotional Presence 💬 Connect with Andrew Yeung: → Website: andrewsmixers.com → Twitter: twitter.com/andruyeung → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andyeung → Newsletter: andrew.today Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → The Group Chat Podcast: youtube.com/@TheGroupChatPodcast → Mark Cuban: twitter.com/mcuban → Lior Cole: instagram.com/liorcole → Nick Gray: twitter.com/nickgraynews → Brandon Stanton: twitter.com/humansofny → Calley Means: linkedin.com/in/calley-means This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Chuck Knabusch: Hope Is Not A Business Strategy | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
Chuck Knabusch is a business consultant and author of Hope Is Not A Business Strategy, How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won't Take Control Of You. In this episode we discuss: 📅 The Importance of Planning and Project Management 🎓 The Illusion of Expertise 🤔 The Value of Outsourcing Decision Making 🚹 Understanding People and Building Corporate Efficiency ⚖️ Helping Small Business Owners with Work-Life Balance ⏰ Time Blocking To Manage Chaos 🧠 Using Psychology to Increase Productivity 🔄 The Importance of Repeatable Processes Check out Hope is Not a Business Strategy: →Amazon: amazon.com/Hope-Not-Business-Strategy-Control Connect with Chuck: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctknabusch/ → Chuck’s Website: https://www.13ten.com/ Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → La-Z-Boy: linkedin.com/company/la-z-boy → Our episode with Scott Young: youtube.com/watch?v=IcZB4S5_1vc → Ultralearning: amazon.com/dp/006285268X →13TenBusinessSolution: linkedin.com/company/13tenbusiness-solutions-llc This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Alex McShane: The Off-Grid Bitcoin Lifestyle and Working With Jack Dorsey | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:46:59 | |
Alex McShane is a writer, speaker, and talented operator in the Bitcoin industry. His range of experiences includes serving as the Director of Programming at the Bitcoin Conference, Unconference Director for Nostr, General Partner at Lightning Ventures, editor of The Bitcoin Standard, The Fiat Standard, and Principles of Economics by Saifedean Ammous. He's also a talented martial artist with a specialty in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this episode we cover… 🥊 The intersection of MMA and Bitcoin 🌐 The Decentralization of Nostr compared to Twitter 🔒 Maintaining Privacy in the Bitcoin Community 💼 Opportunities to contribute to Bitcoin 🏥 The Bitcoin-friendly Alternative to Traditional Healthcare 💰 The Drawbacks of Central Bank Digital Currencies 📈 The Benefits of Personal Responsibility and Bitcoin Accumulation 📣 Shoutouts for Up-and-Comers in the Industry Connect with Alex: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-mcshane → Twitter: twitter.com/mcshane_writes Links To Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Alex’s Writing: bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/bitcoin-journalist-alex-mcshane → Bitcoin Magazine: bitcoinmagazine.com → The Bitcoin Standard: amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central → Our Episode with David Bailey: youtube.com/watch?v=jgYrMHaF3rA → CrowdHealth: joincrowdhealth.com → Our Episode with Neil Soni: youtube.com/watch?v=AaiOJBHwv7c → Jack Mallers: twitter.com/jackmallers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Mike O'Connor: The Power of Global Talent | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:54:08 | |
Mike O'Connor is the founder of NexusPoint, a US based BPO focused on connecting small and medium sized businesses with world class, outsourced talent. Mike is also a talented real estate investor with additional business interests in home services companies and the manufacturing industry. In this episode we cover… 🤖 How to think about AI-assisted operations 🌍 The best countries to source global talent 💻 How to make your digital ops more efficient 👥 Major considerations for hiring and delegating 🚀 Opportunities to create service-based businesses 🔮 Using a long-term vision to break through bottlenecks 📖 The application of Biblical principles to business 🎉 Much more Learn About NexusPoint: → Website: nexuspt.io → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nexuspt Connect with Mike: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-o-connor-a2969a277 Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Titan: amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303 → Our Taylor Pearson Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=CAEpyY_IUvg → The End Of Jobs: amazon.com/End-Jobs-Meaning-9-5-ebook → Morgan Housel: twitter.com/morganhousel → Same as Ever: sites.prh.com/morganhousel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Adriel Lubarsky: Debating ESG... Global Conspiracy or Saving The World? | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:00:32 | |
Adriel Lubarsky is a trailblazer in corporate sustainability and the acclaimed author of Attainable Sustainability: Building Your Corporate Climate Strategy. As the Director of Sales at GreenPlaces, Adriel is at the forefront of assisting companies of all sizes in measuring and mitigating their environmental impact. In this episode, we cover: 📚 Adriel's book and the nuances of ESG and Corporate Climate Strategy. 💰 The relationship between CEO compensation and sustainable business decisions. ⚖️ Pros and cons of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). 📊 Intricacies of carbon accounting and the inherent difficulties in comparing emissions across different industries. 🌱 Opportunities emerging within the sustainability sector and potential career trajectories for aspiring climate professionals. 📝 The benefits of publishing a book during your career. 💪 Much more Connect with Adriel: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriellubarsky/ → Book Website: https://www.attainablesustainabilitybook.com/ → Website: attainablesustainabilitybook.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Nick Hutchison: Rise of the Reader | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:42:09 | |
Nick Hutchison is the founder and CEO of BookThinkers, a marketing agency for authors that Nick launched based on his success growing a massive Instagram audience of nonfiction enthusiasts. This conversation focuses on lessons from Nick’s new book, Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn. We cover: * How to get the most out of the books you read 🧠 * Nick’s most reread books 📚 * The impact of BookThinkers around the world 🌎 * Growing your business while working less 📈 * Beating procrastination ⏳ * Much more! Check out Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn: →Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0CHF8VBYW Connect with Nick: → Instagram: instagram.com/nicklovesbooks/ → Website: nickhutch.com/ → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/ Learn More About BookThinkers: → Website: bookthinkers.com/ → Instagram: instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson: amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson → Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller → The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere → Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: buybackyourtime.com/ → The Comfort Zone by Kristen Butler: amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Create-Really-Stress-ebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Eric Jorgenson: The Anthology of Balaji | 24 Oct 2023 | 01:03:18 | |
Eric Jorgenson is a writer, builder, and investor. In 2020, Eric released the "Almanack of Naval Ravikant," a bestseller with over a million copies sold. This conversation discusses the "The Anthology of Balaji", Eric’s long awaited followup book (released today). The Anthology distills the best ideas from futurist Balaji Srinivasan into three main sections, Technology, Truth, and Building the Future. Our discussion covers: * How to be "truth-literate" * The most exciting opportunities for technological progress * The impact Eric hopes this book will have on the world * Challenges with modern media business models * What we can all learn from Balaji * And much more Eric Jorgenson is a GP at Rolling Fun, an early-stage investment fund. In addition to writing books and investing in companies, Eric is on a quest to create the perfect sandwich. Note from Louis: I could not put this book down. It was phenomenal. Please read it. Read Eric’s Books: → Read The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ → Read The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://www.navalmanack.com/ Connect With Eric: → Eric’s Podcast: https://www.ejorgenson.com/podcast → Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson → Eric’s Venture Fund: https://www.rolling.fun/ Learn More About Balaji: → Balaji on Twitter: https://twitter.com/balajis → The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.com/ Additional Resources Mentioned: → Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital: The Dynamics of Bubbles and Golden Ages by Carlota Perez: https://www.amazon.com/Technological-Revolutions-Financial-Capital-Dynamics/dp/1843763311 → The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age: https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Individual-James-Dale-Davidson-ebook/dp/B00AK9IXXM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Tim Calise: Making Founders Dreams Come True | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:46:39 | |
Tim Calise is a business coach, investor, and advisor to over 15 privately held businesses with annual revenues from $250,000 to $10,000,000. In addition, Tim: * Worked closely with Alex Hormozi to scale GymLaunch, Prestige Labs, and ALAN * Raised $325mm before the age of 25 * Founded or grew 6(!) companies to 7 or 8 figures In this episode, we discuss: * Why entrepreneurs get stuck and how to become unstuck ✅ * How to compress time in your career and move faster ⏰ * The value of "paying for access" 🤝 * How narrowing your focus helps attract ideal customers 🎯 * Tips for building a robust referral network of strategic partners 🎣 Connect with Tim: → Website: timcalise.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tcalise → Instagram: instagram.com/tim.calise → Youtube: youtube.com/@timcalise → Facebook: facebook.com/tkcalise This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Adam Nathan: Founder of Almanac on The Modern Work Method | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:44:25 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Nathan, founder and CEO of Almanac, to talk about his ambitions to reshape the future of remote work. Drawing from insights gained from over 5,000 interviews with experts at companies like Apple, Stripe, and Netflix, Adam has pioneered the Modern Work Method. This method seeks to redefine how we work on the internet, advocating for structured, asynchronous, and transparent collaboration. In the conversation, we discuss: * Why the future of work needs a new philosophy rather than another tool 🤔 * The challenge of building in the Productivity Sector 🏗️ * The similarities between Agile and The Modern Work Method 🔄 * The business value of design and beauty in product development 🎨 * How Almanac leverages AI for Knowledge Management and Collaboration 🤖 * Adam’s personal fascination with the Aviation Industry ✈️ Check out Almanac: → Website: almanac.io → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/almanacdocs → Twitter: twitter.com/AlmanacDocs Connect with Adam: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adampnathan → Twitter: twitter.com/adampnathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Arthur Petropoulos: Mergers, Acquisitions, Investment Banking, and Capital Advisory | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
Arthur Petropoulos spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, with involvement in investment banking, private equity, and serving as the head of corporate development, strategy, and M&A for a diversified B2B services company. Now, Arthur provides M&A, Business Exit, and Capital Advisory Services for Middle Market companies (up to $10 million in EBITDA) through his firm, Hill View Partners. This conversation covers the role of obsession in business, how to prepare your operations for a successful exit, why so many people want to be investment bankers, the durability of cashflow in the world of AI and consolidation, the role outside capital can play in accelerating growth, the value of building goodwill, and much more. Check out Hill View Partners: → Website: hillviewps.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hillviewpartners Connect with Arthur: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arthur-petropoulos → YouTube: youtube.com/@HillViewPartners Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Nick Huber: How To Win on Twitter, Building a Portfolio of Service Businesses, and Being Decisive | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:48:01 | |
Nick Huber is a self storage operator with 1.9 million square feet and 50 employees. He also sold a service company for 7 figures and sends a weekly email to 200K+ people. His 300,000+ follower twitter account, @SweatyStartup, has become extremely popular with business owners. This conversation discusses small businesses versus real estate, tips for hiring remote talent, advice for scaling a service business, Nick's opinions on the value of a college education, Nick's best practices for effective personal branding and social media growth, the importance of improving your decision making skills and much much more! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Scaling Businesses through Distribution 00:04:05 - Building Trust and Value with Personal Branding 00:08:05 - The Power of Putting Your Name and Reputation Behind Your Business 00:12:06 - Advice on First Real Estate Deals 00:16:04 - Transitioning to Delegating Decisions and Chasing Talent 00:19:57 - Taking Incrementally Uncomfortable Steps in Business 00:23:51 - The staying power of well-operated businesses 00:27:45 - The Importance of Decision Making in College 00:31:55 - Making Decisions and Investing in the FANG Industry 00:35:59 - The Importance of Slowing Down in Decision Making 00:40:03 - Investing without Sufficient Cash 00:43:55 - The Value of Different Types of Followers Check out Nick’s Businesses: → Business Brokerage - nickhuber.com → Personal Brand - sweatystartup.com → Self Storage - boltstorage.com → Bold SEO - boldseo.com → Insurance - titanrisk.com → Recruiting - recruitjet.com → Landing Page / Web Development - webrun.com → Overseas Staffing - supportshepherd.com → Debt and Equity - bluekeycapital.com → Tax Credit - taxcredithunter.com → Cost Segregation - recostseg.com → Performance Marketing - adrhino.com → Pest control - spidexx.com → Nick's Book - antientrepreneur.com Nick's Free Resources: → 200+ business ideas: sweatystartup.ck.page → Self Storage breakdown: sweatystartup.ck.page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Matthew Jaeh: ProctorU Co-Founder on Building Companies and Startup Life in Birmingham, Alabama | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:56:31 | |
Matthew Jaeh co-founded ProctorU, an EdTech company that grew to over $1 Billion. Now, Matt is the Managing Director of Techstars in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, Matt is an avid triathlete and musician.
This conversation covers lessons from building ProctorU, the Alabama startup ecosystem, the power of short form video, Matt's favorite restaurants, the power of music, and much more.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Connection Between Music and Focus 00:04:21 - Prioritizing Health and Business 00:09:19 - The Birth of Proctor U 00:13:53 - Scaling a Company: From 10 Institutions to Nationwide 00:18:46 - The Importance of Quality Assurance and Training 00:23:03 - The Importance of Taking Care of Your Team 00:27:38 - The Importance of Giving Back in the Entrepreneurial Community 00:32:44 - Different ways to think about entrepreneurship 00:37:31 - The Importance of Corporate Sponsorship and Accelerators in Birmingham's Ecosystem 00:42:27 - Finding Joy in Birmingham 00:47:07 - The Power of Short Form Video and Analytics 00:51:48 - Leveraging Sponsor Content on Instagram and TikTok 00:56:20 - Offering a Second Opinion
Connect with Matthew: → Website: mattjaeh.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewjaeh → Twitter: twitter.com/jaehdawg → Instagram: instagram.com/jaehdawg → TikTok: tiktok.com/@realmattjaeh → Youtube:
/ @mattjaeh → Facebook: facebook.com/matthew.jaeh
Check out ProctorU: → Website: proctoru.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/proctoru
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Techstars: linkedin.com/company/techstars → Simon Sinek: simonsinek.com → Geek Squad: linkedin.com/company/geek-squad → Jarrod Morgan: linkedin.com/in/jarrodmorgan → Jim Collins: jimcollins.com → Alabama Launchpad: alabamalaunchpad.com → Chris Heivly (Episode):
• Chris Heivly: Build The Fort - Foster... → Prosper: prosperbham.com → Endeavor: endeavorbirmingham.org → Bronze Valley: bronzevalley.com → Fleetio: fleetio.com → Frank Stitt: twitter.com/frankstitt → Chris Hastings: instagram.com/chrishastings00
Restaurants Mentioned in The Episode: → CAFÉ DUPONT: cafedupont.net → Helen: helenbham.com → Gianmarco’s: gianmarcosbhm.com → Amore: letsamore.com → Perry’s Steak House: perryssteakhouse.com/famousporkchop → Automatic Seafood: automaticseafood.com → Good People Brewing: goodpeoplebrewing.com → Brock’s Gap: brocksgapbrewing.com
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| Gray MacKenzie: Top Lessons from 10 Years Of Growing Agencies | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:03:35 | |
Gray MacKenzie is the Co-Founder of ZenPilot, a training and consulting business that leads digital agencies through project management implementation using ClickUp. Altogether, ZenPilot has helped over 2,700 agencies improve their operations. Previously, Gray founded GuavaBox, a marketing agency for B2B SaaS.
This conversation covers how to avoid chaotic agency operations, best practices for project management, how to design effective systems in your business, how to create a "spin-off" business from your by-products, building an agency operator scorecard, Gray's entrepreneurial backstory, using AI to grow your business, alternatives to college, and much more.
Check out ZenPilot: → Website: zenpilot.com → Twitter: twitter.com/zenpilothq → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zenpilot
Connect with Gray: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/graymackenzie → Twitter: twitter.com/sgraymackenzie
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Agency Journey Podcast (Apple): podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/agency-journey/id974213636 → Agency Journey Podcast (Spotify): open.spotify.com/show/4C7UEVPMZZlPzbMlIwmiaA → Twitter: twitter.com/agencyjourney → ZenPilot Website: zenpilot.com
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Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: louisshulman.substack.com → Louis' Twitter: twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louisshulman → Kyle’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Will Bryant: Co-Founder of Quantalytix. Building Analytics Software For The Banking Industry | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:37:03 | |
Will Bryant is the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Quantalytix. Quantalytix is a fintech company created by bankers and for bankers with an emphasis on visualizing Loan Data. This conversation covers Quantalytix's origin story, how they find customers, how they validated their business model, how they determined their product roadmap, their company work culture, Will's journaling practice, the importance of gratitude, shifting into finance after a career in private equity, hybrid work, the Birmingham Startup Environment, and much more.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - How Quantalytix Started 00:03:04 - Taking Steps after the Initial Meeting 00:06:09 - The Startup Environment in Birmingham 00:09:11 - The State of the Business: Scalable and Self-Service 00:12:15 - Importance of Marketing and Branding 00:15:30 - Gathering Data from the Market 00:18:48 - Building with Early Customers 00:21:44 - Hybrid Work Model and Daily Stand-ups 00:24:44 - Finding a Career in Finance 00:27:45 - Opportunities in Health and Wellness 00:30:43 - Journaling Practice and the Current State of the Market 00:33:50 - Adjusting Lifestyles and Resetting the Economy 00:37:01 - Gratitude and Appreciation
Check out Quantalytix → Website: quantalytix.com
Connect with Will: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bryant-541202119/
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Innovative Depo: innovationdepot.org → Christopher Aliotta: linkedin.com/in/christopheraliotta → Bloomberg Terminals: bloomberg.com/professional/solution/bloomberg-terminal → Birmingham Business Journal: bizjournals.com/birmingham → Alabama Power: alabamapower.com → ChatGPT: openai.com/blog/chatgpt → First Republic (Article): thestreet.com/banking/what-happened-to-first-republic-bank
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| Elan Carr: Combating Anti-Semitism Globally & Dealing With Spiritual Sickness | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:55:59 | |
Elan Sherod Carr is an American attorney and politician who served as the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism under President Donald Trump from 2019 to 2021. Before that appointment, Carr was a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. Additionally, Elan served as the international president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity (AEPi). This conversation covers organizing yourself for a herculean task, going on the offense against anti-Semitism, bringing holiness and spirituality to challenging places, the crisis of Jewish education, importance of public safety and education in America, building and organizing a team in diplomacy, the psychological significance of the Bible, the power of gratitude and not taking things for granted, and much more.
Connect with Elan Carr: → Twitter: Elan Carr's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElanSCarr → LinkedIn: Elan Carr's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-carr-4b0a41205/
Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → Jewish Literacy: Jewish Literacy: https://a.co/d/3IiXQEF → Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History: Rebbe: https://a.co/d/2AyIMNf
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| Benjamin Redfield: Managing Partner at Bread and Founder of Density | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:02:24 | |
Benjamin Redfield is the managing partner at bread, a product firm to help companies design and deploy software systems. Bread helps their clients take "ideas to market through strategy, brand, design, and engineering." Previously, Ben co-founded Density (Density.io) which was recently valued over $1B. This conversation covers why Ben left Density behind to create another agency, how he finds clients, running an agency like a venture studio, hobby electronics, the value of keeping your team small, tools for rapidly prototyping software, his favorite fiction books, and much more.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Business Model and Approach to Entrepreneurship 00:05:09 - The Early Phases of Building a Company 00:10:23 - Building the Pipeline and Leveraging Networks 00:15:25 - The Benefits of Staying Small and Building a Company with Designers and Engineers 00:20:43 - Shifting Identity and Maintaining Authenticity 00:25:59 - The Importance of Being in the Same Room 00:31:11 - The Benefits of a Retainer Model 00:35:35 - Building Trust in a Company 00:41:03 - Building a Door Counter and Prototype 00:46:35 - The Rise of Digital Keys 00:51:36 - Exploring the T3 stack and TRPC 00:57:07 - Book Recommendations and Deep Dives 01:02:05 - Spectrum Definitions and Good Outcomes
Check out Bread: → Website: madebybread.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/madebybread
Connect with Ben: → Website: benredfield.dev → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benjamin-redfield
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Density: density.io → The Founders: amazon.com/Founders-Paypal-Entrepreneurs-Shaped-Silicon → Eric Jorgeson: ejorgenson.com/newsletter → Jason Calacanis: twitter.com/jason → Colemak: colemak.com → Mini Katanas: minikatana.com → Store Leads: storeleads.app → Typescript: typescriptlang.org → T3: create.t3.gg → Tailwind: tailwindcss.com → tRPC: trpc.io → Kicad: kicad.org → George Mack (Thread): twitter.com/george__mack/status → Lonesome Dove: amazon.com/Lonesome-Dove-Novel-Larry-McMurtry → Empire of the Summer Moon: amazon.com/Empire-Summer-Moon
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| Tyson Smith: Deleting Negativity and How To Achieve Whatever You Want | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:56:05 | |
Tyson Smith is a 7-Figure Wholesaler & Coach based in Scottsdale, Arizona. This conversation covers Tyson's personal journey and path to happiness, success and fulfillment. We discuss sobriety, religion, stoicism, tradition, coaching, grit, silencing your inner critic, the role of accountability, managing overthinking, the value of long-form podcasts, tips for making it in sales, goal setting, the best books, mindset hacks, and much more. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Quitting Alcohol and Vaping 00:04:51 - A Journey of Spiritual Awakening 00:09:48 - Choosing Positivity 00:14:26 - Being Grateful for the Opportunities 00:18:33 - The Journey towards Self-Mastery 00:23:24 - The Benefits of Hiring a Coach 00:27:37 - The Power of Grit and Persistence 00:32:14 - The Battle between the Badass and the Baby 00:36:49 - Influencing Beliefs and Choosing Influencers 00:41:33 - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Decisiveness 00:46:22 - The Power of Creating Conducive Spaces for Growth and Multi-Family Housing 00:51:08 - The Importance of Setting Goals 00:55:55 - Follow Tyson on Instagram and YouTube
Connect with Tyson Smith: → Twitter: twitter.com/tysonsmithrei → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tysonjsmith/ → YouTube: youtube.com/@tyson_smith → Instagram: instagram.com/tyson_smith/
Resources Mentioned in the Episode: → Meditations: amazon.com/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius → Art of Exceptional Living: amazon.com/Art-Exceptional-Living-Unstoppable-Nightingale → Akira the Don (Episode): youtube.com/watch?v=sr9iXTnLdPY → @akirathdon (IG Handle): instagram.com/akirathedon/ → Joe Rogan: youtube.com/@joerogan → David Goggins: davidgoggins.com → Andrew Tate: twitter.com/Cobratate → Ryan Hall: instagram.com/ryanhall5050/ → Closers Olympics: closersolympics.com → War Dogs: imdb.com/title/tt2005151/
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| Nicholas Verge: Contrarian Takes, Spiritual Experiments, Raising Your Vibe & High End Copywriting | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:04:05 | |
Nicholas Verge (Nick Verge) is a highly sought after copywriter having written high performing sales pages and scripts for figures like Alex Jones and Jordan Belfort. His work has generated more than $30,000,000 for his clients. In this episode we discuss Nick's personal experiments with Islam, his stories acquiring famous copywriting clients, how to become a creative advisor, spending hundreds of thousands on coaching and training, dogmatism on the internet, the deeper meaning of achievement, his social media strategy, critical thinking, and much more.
Check out the Creative Advisor: → Website: course.creativeadvisor.ai/tca
Connect with Nicholas: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicholas-verge → Twitter: twitter.com/NicholasVerge → Instagram: instagram.com/nicholasverge → Substack: substack.com/@nicholasverge
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Logan Fitz: twitter.com/LogFitz6 → Joe Dispenza: twitter.com/DrJoeDispenza → John Romaniello: twitter.com/johnromaniello → Alex Hormozi: twitter.com/AlexHormozi → Shwab Economic Forum: weforum.org/about/klaus-schwab → Alex Jones: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Jones
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| Lisa Song Sutton: The Veteran Fund, Engel and Völkers, Pack-and-Ship Stores, and Real Rich Women | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:57:22 | |
Lisa Song Sutton returns for a part 2 interview to explain The Veteran Fund, opening an Engel & Völkers office in Las Vegas, her profitable pack-and-ship stores, Real Rich Women, investing in Real Estate, and much more. The Veteran Fund is a next-gen venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology startups led by exceptional founders from the military community. Before Lisa started these businesses, she was a practicing attorney. As she worked, she used her money, nights, and weekends to fund and start Sin City Cupcakes, the first alcoholic Cupcake company in Vegas. Later, she went on to create Elite Homes, a Christie's International Real Estate brokerage, Liquid and Lace Swimwear, and Ship Las Vegas. Throughout the conversation, we cover these projects, the benefits she has from her personal brand & being Miss Nevada, Lisa's business secrets, and much more.
Check out Engel & Völkers: → Website: engelvoelkers.com → Instagram: instagram.com/evamericas/ → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/engel-&-voelkers
Connect with Lisa: → Website: lisasongsutton.com → Instagram: instagram.com/lisasongsutton → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton → Twitter: twitter.com/lisasongsutton → TikTok: tiktok.com/@lisasongsutton
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Previous Episode: youtu.be/nSd8Red-Hdc → Veteran Fund: veteran.fund → Justin Nahama: linkedin.com/in/justin-nahama → Gino Wickman: ginowickman.com/ → Nick Gray: nickgray.net → atproperties: atproperties.com/ → Christie's International real estate: christiesrealestate.com → Andrea Weaver: facebook.com/andrea.weaver2 → Thach Nguyen: instagram.com/thachnguyen/ → Ken McElroy: linkedin.com/in/kenmcelroyofficial → Shiplasvegas: shiplasvegas.com → Kraft Group: thekraftgroup.com → Glenn Greenwald: youtube.com/@GlennGreenwald → Bari Weiss: bariweiss.com → Mike Solana: twitter.com/micsolana
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| Landon Campbell: Pre-Seed Venture Investing & What To Do With Your 20s | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:55:58 | |
Landon Campbell, a Chicago based General Manager at Drive Capital and host of the popular business podcast "InTheir20s", shares his journey in this episode. We cover breaking into the world of venture capital, the concept of specialized generalists, lessons from Landon's biggest interviews (people like Steve Wozniak, Ev Williams, Jason Calacanis, Beto O'Rourke, and many more), investing in creator tech and AI, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of partnering with high-quality investors. Landon also discusses the significance of emotional intelligence in success, and tips for managing the ambiguity and uncertainty of one's twenties. Finally, we get into community building, the value of in-person events, and the art of connecting the dots in business networking. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Breaking into Venture Capital 00:02:27 - Discovering the Venture Capitalist Journey 00:04:23 - The Specialized Generalist Ethos 00:04:52 - The Concept of Specialized Generalists 00:07:09 - The Value of Becoming a Specialized Generalist 00:09:43 - Investing in Creator Tech with Artificial Intelligence 00:12:15 - Optimizing Fan Engagement and AI Transformation 00:00:00 - Contrarian Views on Artificial Intelligence 00:14:26 - The Importance of Companies Using Generative AI in Investment 00:14:42 - Democratizing Access to Information in Healthcare 00:14:42 - The Future of Healthcare and Value-Based Care 00:17:11 - Diligence and the Perfect Investor 00:19:48 - The Mindset of a Builder 00:22:04 - Inspiring Leaders: Emotional Intelligence and Clear Communication 00:24:33 - Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs 00:25:00 - The Ambiguous Twenties: Finding Answers in Uncertainty 00:27:02 - Making decisions in times of uncertainty 00:29:25 - Building Community through In-Person Events 00:31:37 - The Importance of Building a Community 00:34:05 - Building Community and Hosting Events 00:36:18 - Creating a Vision for Hosting Events in Chicago 00:38:32 - Connecting the Dots and Providing Value 00:40:51 - Building a Personal Brand Through Content 00:43:17 - The Crucial Role of Branding in the Industry 00:45:47 - The Power of Obsession and Storytelling 00:48:12 - The Power of Consistency and Timing 00:50:42 - The "Whack" Mini Series: Entrepreneurial Comedy 00:53:01 - Exploring Chicago's Beauty and Surprises 00:54:22 - Au Cheval: The Best Burger in America 00:54:44 - The Iconic Portillo's Experience 00:55:09 - Connecting with Landon20s on Social Media 00:55:25 - Contacting Landon via Email 00:55:25 - Effective Communication and Email Etiquette
Check out the Drive Capital: → Website: drivecapital.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/drivecapital → Twitter: twitter.com/drivecapital → Youtube: youtube.com/c/DriveCapital
Connect with Landon: → Website: intheir20s.com → Newsletter: thedrivechicago.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/landon-w-campbell → Twitter: twitter.com/landon20s → Instagram: instagram.com/landon20s → Youtube: youtube.com/@InTheir20s
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Cameo: cameo.com → Starting Line VC: startingline.vc → Chicago Ventures: chicagoventures.com → Sequoia Capital: sequoiacap.com → Tim Urban: twitter.com/waitbutwhy → Tim Ferriss: tim.blog → Steve Wozniak (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=aIgXkQYbXkA → Francis Suares (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=98PXLQDyZSA → Mark Suster (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=ykge8r1xc5c → Ruben Harris (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=DsUXidGDGrc → Jason Calacanis: linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis → Chris Olsen: linkedin.com/in/cholsen → The Third Door: amazon.com/Third-Door-Uncover-Successful-Launched → The Art of Gathering: amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters → Bill Gurley: twitter.com/bgurley → Au Cheval: auchevaldiner.com/chicago → Portillos: portillos.com
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| Zlatko Bijelic: Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey & The Power of Writing Online | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:57:05 | |
Zlatko "Z" Bijelic is a serial entrepreneur known for several innovative businesses, including Sparetoolz, an app for sharing and renting tools; Thymeline, a timeline-based client communication tool; and Tako Agency, a 7-figure full-service Shopify agency. Currently, Zlatko is focusing on his new venture, 920Four, a product agency that transforms client needs and ideas observed at Tako into practical, problem-solving products.
In this episode, we discuss Zlatko's experiences building connections on Twitter, the books that significantly altered Zlatko's perspective and his journey, overcoming the fear of writing by joining the Ship 30 for 30 challenge, Zlatko's unique take on defining success, thoughts on Bitcoin, and personal branding.
We also get into embracing failure, taking the first step towards starting a business, the impact of bias towards action, intrinsic curiosity and how to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a strong focus on prioritization.
Check out the What Is My Brain Podcast: → Website: zlatkobijelic.com/podcast → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/what-is-my-brain-podcast/ → Twitter: twitter.com/whatismybrain_ → Instagram: instagram.com/whatismybrainpodcast/ → Youtube: youtube.com/@whatismybrain → TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatismybrainpodcast
Connect with Zlatko: → Website: zlatkobijelic.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zbijelic/ → Twitter: twitter.com/Zbijelic → Instagram: instagram.com/zlatko.bijelic
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Your Music and People: amazon.com/Your-Music-People-Creative-Considerate → Noah Zender: twitter.com/noahzender → Ship30for30: ship30for30.com → 3 common mistakes early-stage founders make (Article): zlatkobijelic.com/post/3-common-mistakes-early-stage-founders-make → A new beginning for the third time (Article): zlatkobijelic.medium.com/short-story-a-new-beginning-for-the-third-time-aa750f08f3c0 → Dan Koe: thedankoe.com → Focusmate: focusmate.com → Dickie Bush: dickiebush.com → Nicholas Cole: twitter.com/Nicolascole77 → Cold Email Wizard: twitter.com/blackhatwizardd → Cal Newport: calnewport.com → Tim Ferris: tim.blog → Daniel Fazio: twitter.com/thedanielfazio → Write of Passage: writeofpassage.school → Asana: asana.com → Trello: trello.com → Danny Miranda: twitter.com/heydannymiranda
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| Chris Heivly: Build The Fort - Fostering Startup Communities In Unexpected Places | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:48:20 | |
Chris Heivly is co-founder of MapQuest and a prominent figure in the research triangle entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recently Chris published his new book, Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Spreading Entrepreneurship to Non-Hub Locations 00:02:41 - Building Entrepreneurial Communities 00:05:37 - Overcoming Rejection and Moving Forward in Entrepreneurship 00:06:23 - The Value of Startup Communities in Fostering Economic Growth 00:08:38 - Creating a Collaborative Entrepreneurship Community 00:11:31 - Importance of Collaborative Work 00:12:00 - Creating a Great Community for Startups and Entrepreneurs 00:13:17 - Embracing and Encouraging Failure for Success in the Future 00:14:31 - The Value of Entrepreneurs in Local Communities 00:20:00 - Success Through a Thousand Nudges 00:22:54 - Left Bell Curve vs Right Bell Curve 00:25:45 - The Importance of Quick Decision Making 00:28:54 - Shifting from Fear to Confidence as an Entrepreneur 00:31:52 - The Birth of Mapping Technology 00:35:05 - Taking off the Crap 00:38:02 - The Vibrant Startup Community of Durham 00:39:02 - The Entrepreneurial Culture of Boulder 00:40:23 - Taipei: A Hardware-Focused Tech Hub 00:40:55 - Reykjavik: A Surprising Startup Community 00:41:08 - The Importance of Writing 00:44:05 - The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Popularity Connect with Chris: → Website: heivly.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisheivly/ → Twitter: twitter.com/chrisheivly Check out his book: → Built the Fort: amazon.com/Build-Fort-Startup-Community-Builders Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Jake (Swap Stack) Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=NBltBgTgBhg → Orbit Metrics: orbitmetrics.io → Map Quest: mapquest.com → Warren Buffett (Article): cnbc.com/why-warren-buffett-writes-his-sisters Help The Louis and Kyle Show: → If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review! → Leave a review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: instagram.com/louiskyleshow → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/65567567 Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: louisshulman.substack.com → Louis' Twitter: twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louisshulman → Kyle’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||
| Liam Patterson: Bidnamic CEO, Building a 100 Person SaaS & Helping Brands Win Google Shopping Ads | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:48:18 | |
Liam Patterson, the CEO and Co-founder of Bidnamic, joins us in this episode to shed light on the dynamic world of Google Shopping and its significance for e-commerce businesses. He shares his journey of transforming Bidnamic from an internal tool to a full-fledged Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. One of the key highlights of our conversation is the evolving landscape of product bidding. Liam discusses the changing dynamics and strategies for maximizing revenue by targeting specific search terms. He also emphasizes the importance of leveraging Google Shopping Carousel, a powerful feature that can help e-commerce businesses capture a significant share of the market. As the conversation delves deeper, Liam provides valuable insights into managing a rapidly growing company. He shares his experiences in stakeholder management and effective communication within a growing team. Additionally, he highlights the significance of prioritizing communication in multiple locations, especially in a remote work setting. Liam also touches upon the importance of upskilling in engineering and research, which can drive innovation and growth in any organization.
Check out Bidnamic: → Website: bidnamic.com → Twitter: twitter.com/bidnamic → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bidnamic → YouTube: youtube.com/@Bidnamic → Instagram: instagram.com/bidnamic → Facebook: facebook.com/bidnamic/
Connect with Liam: → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/liam-patterson
Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Shopify: shopify.com → Sunil Gowda: linkedin.com/in/sunilgowda → eTail West: etailwest.wbresearch.com → Herschel: herschel.com → ChatGPT: openai.com/blog/chatgpt
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| Coach Reed Maltbie: The Spartan Mindset - Mastering The Language of Excellence | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:58:52 | |
Coach Reed Maltbie, joins us for captivating conversation on the power of words and language in coaching. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of language on performance and life, from space travel to internal dialogue. We discuss the lasting effects of negative feedback, the importance of emotional control in coaching, and the transformational role of accountability. Drawing on insights from his acclaimed book, "The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language of Excellence," and decades of coaching experience, Coach Reed imparts valuable wisdom on personal growth, fatherhood, financial challenges, and the art of winning. Whether a sports enthusiast, aspiring coach, or someone interested in the power of language, tune in for a deep dive into the mindset of excellence. Check out the book: coachreed.com/Spartan Connect with Coach Reed: → Website: coachreed.com → LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/reedmaltbie → Facebook: facebook.com/RaiseExcellence → Twitter: twitter.com/coach_reed → Instagram: instagram.com/Coach_Reed → TikTok: tiktok.com/@coach_reed Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Coach Reed’s (TEDx Talk): coachreed.com/Highlights → Carol Dwek’s (TEDx Talk): youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic → Dr. Dan Siegel (Hand Model of the Brain): youtube.com/watch?v=f-m2YcdMdFw → Nick Winkelman (Book): thelanguageofcoaching.com → Mark Walman (Article):mypocketcoachapp.com/speech-on-the-brain → Vision Quest (Film): imdb.com/title/tt0090270 → Rulon Gardner (Wrestler): rulongardner.com Help The Louis and Kyle Show: → If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review! → Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/
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| Greg Writer: From The Youngest Ever Investment Bank Owner to Founder of Launch Cart eCommerce | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:52:53 | |
Greg Writer, dubbed "The Entrepreneur’s Best Friend," is a business coach, digital marketer, and CEO of Launch Cart, a cloud-based eCommerce platform. With a notable record in corporate finance, he became the youngest owner of a full-service investment bank in U.S. history at 21 and has participated in the success of many startups, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen. An influential speaker and author, Greg offers profound insights on business strategy and digital marketing. The discussion initially traces a journey of personal and professional growth, from lessons learned through hardship, the importance of finding purpose, to key insights from various ventures including the creation of a child-safe web browser and understanding branding with Master P and Shrek. The latter part of the conversation delves deeper into business strategies and philosophies including effective management, the role of networking and self-investment, meaningful relationships, overcoming addiction, understanding the intricacies of e-commerce and drop shipping, embracing growth through money, and staying current in digital marketing, concluding with learning how to avoid exploitation in business. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The School of Hard Knocks and Early Investment Lessons 00:02:22 - Lessons from the School of Hard Knocks and Personal Development 00:04:45 - Finding Your Why 00:07:06 - Creating a Child-Safe Web Browser with Master P 00:09:33 - From Shrek to Master P: Lessons in Licensing and Branding. 00:11:49 - Focus and Sequence: How to Successfully Manage Multiple Opportunities 00:14:18 - The Importance of Hiring the Right People and the Role of Management and Marketing in Business Success 00:18:48 - The Importance of Networking and Investing in Yourself 00:21:16 - The Importance of Meaningful Relationships and Giving First, David Shapiro's Rating System 00:23:42 - A Personal Story of Addiction and Spiritual Transformation 00:26:01 - Blame it on the Devil, the Healing Power of Demons, and Launching a Brand 00:28:30 - From Investment Banking to E-commerce Success 00:30:58 - Building a Marketplace with Improved Drop Shipping and Native Features 00:33:17 - The Importance of Must-Have and Should-Have Features in E-Commerce Platforms 00:35:34 - Split payment system and open-sourcing marketing for suppliers 00:38:08 - Duplicating Brick and Mortar Distribution Model Online Through Dropshipping and Bringing Real Brands into the Market 00:42:43 - Money as a Tool for Growth and Empowerment 00:45:09 - Staying Cutting Edge in Digital Marketing 00:47:28 - Learning to avoid being taken advantage of in business Check out the Launch Cart: → Website: launchcart.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/launchcart → Facebook: facebook.com/launchcart → Twitter: twitter.com/LaunchCart → Instagram: instagram.com/launchcart → TikTok: tiktok.com/@launchcart → Youtube: youtube.com/c/LaunchCart Connect with Greg Writer: → Website: gregwriter.com → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregwriter → Facebook: facebook.com/GregWriterOfficial → Twitter: twitter.com/gregwriter → Instagram: instagram.com/officialgregwriter/ → TikTok: tiktok.com/@gregwriter → Youtube: youtube.com/@GregWriterLive Resources Mentioned in The Episode: → Think and Grow Rich (Book): amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller → Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book): amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle → Zig Ziglar: ziglar.com → Brian Tracy: briantracy.com → Jim Rooney: adifferentwaytowin.com → Dennis Waitely: deniswaitley.com → Tony Robbins: tonyrobbins.com → Master P: trutanksoldiers.com → Spin Gym: amazon.com/Spin-Gym-Forbes-Riley-Silver Help The Louis and Kyle Show: → If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review! → Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834 → Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/ Connect with Louis and Kyle: → Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/ → Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman → Kyle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop → Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ → Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orbitmarketing.substack.com | |||