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Highlights from the conversation:Creating a Wallet & Buying Crypto (6:59)Investing vs. Trading (7:28)What Every Founder Should Know about Fundraising with Crypto (22:30)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:What is money (1:59)What is cryptocurrency (6:04)What is Bitcoin (12:56)Different types of cryptocurrencies (16:50)How volatile crypto can be (21:19)What is blockchain (23:35)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Converting platform investment (2:15)Key Thing #1 - validation (4:06)Key Thing #2 - messaging (5:53)Selling points (6:40)Sticking points (10:30)Building your message (12:24)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Choosing a Platform (1:06)Platform demographic (2:02)Platform fees (4:54)Platform support and promotion (5:32)Constructing Your Crowd (08:14)Lead investment (9:17)Community investment (11:54)Platform investment (12:45)Choosing an investment form (15:00)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Converting platform investment (2:15)Key Thing #1 - validation (4:06)Key Thing #2 - messaging (5:53)Selling points (6:40)Sticking points (10:30)Building your message (12:24)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Choosing a Platform (1:06)Platform demographic (2:02)Platform fees (4:54)Platform support and promotion (5:32)Constructing Your Crowd (08:14)Lead investment (9:17)Community investment (11:54)Platform investment (12:45)Choosing an investment form (15:00)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:What to Expect from this Course (1:06)What crowdfunding really is (4:21)Specific requirements you should consider (5:28)Cons of crowdfunding (10:47)Pros of crowdfunding (13:59)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Review and overview (1:06)Reasons to be afraid (6:06)How to overcome fear (9:07)Becoming more visible (11:55)Choosing your platform (15:11)Picking your medium (18:04)The key of consistency (22:09)Assess where you're already present (27:17)Identify where you're hiding your light (34:26)Where you can learn more (37:30)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Rupal's background (1:33)Session ground rules (3:12)Conflicting SOPs (7:15)Your personal presence (12:27)Confirmation bias (17:02)Eye contact, voice, and words (19:37)How do you take up space? (23:23)Physical and mental presence (26:28)Reputation, integrity, and consistency (29:10)Virtual working (32:03)Self-reflection and improvement (34:17)Implement these points (40:58)Contact Rupal (47:05)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Review and gameplan (1:00)Burnout defined (3:29)Stress vs. burnout (6:52)Check yourself for burnout (9:32)What anxiety feels like (15:23)Panic attacks vs. heart attacks (20:17)Check yourself for anxiety disorders (22:16)Insomnia defined (26:43)What depression feels like (29:45)Sadness vs. depression (31:34)Check yourself for depression (33:48)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:How you're missing opportunities (1:50)Why your self-esteem drops (5:56)Imposter syndrome (7:48)The factors that create imposter syndrome (10:51)Different types of imposters (11:55)When imposter syndrome becomes dangerous (13:55)Comparison (14:48)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Rest (1:06)Fitness (5:28)Fresh Air (9:17)Social Interaction (14:12)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:What we need vs what we really need (1:15)Hydration (4:40)Nutrition (8:19)The power of a healthy diet (13:02)The necessity of sleep (17:07)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Introduction (1:00)A little story (3:47)Reflection and application (5:29)Entrepreneurial mental health (8:36)Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (12:39)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:About Prox (1:47)A quick demo (5:55)What a video call is like (13:59)Calculating your session rate (15:24)Discovery (16:34)Interesting angel investor model (17:37)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:About Gravity Speakers (1:24)Becoming a paid speaker (3:27)Getting connected (9:17)Ranges of payment (11:09)Feedback and review (12:13)The effects of COVID (13:52)Content as the key (16:36)Keep up with Nausheen (18:19)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Arlan's background and career journey (2:38)Income through salary (5:58)Speaking income (9:02)Income through book publishing (11:42)Where the income goes (13:44)Online courses income (14:13)All access and consulting income (17:57)Income through podcasting (19:38)Talent, fees, and endorsements (21:50)A few other income streams (25:25)Key takeaways (26:26)How to become a millionaire in five years or less (35:09)More takeaways (37:50)How to create a new revenue stream (49:44)Next steps (55:22)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Defining “success” (2:00)Findings on disadvantages due to accent (6:38)Creating your own edge within imperfect systems (9:58)Promotion-oriented and prevention-focussed (13:49)E.D.G.E. defined (18:42)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Pitch competitions and demo days (1:24)Who should compete and why (3:22)Benefits and relationship to raising funds (9:17)Tools for making pitch decks (11:16)Some homework for you (13:19)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Bootstrapping versus raising money (1:32)Why I fight and how you can join (6:01)Research and development (11:10)The importance of studying and how to do it (17:52)The need to never stop learning (22:14)Why you need to interview 100+ people (24:38)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Getting started (1:06)How many slides you should have (3:18)Things to do (5:21)How to follow a basic flow (10:35)Things to NOT do (11:41)How to avoid a pitch deck altogether (20:11)Why you would need to pitch (23:02)Verbal pitching (24:16)Written pitching (38:24)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Trademark myths (1:45)Creating your trademark (5:22)Filing active and inactive trademarks (8:15)Mistakes to avoid (9:51)What happens when you file your application (11:30)Refusals on the grounds of description (13:04)Benefits of trademarking (15:03)Additional trademark resources (16:45)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Copyright basics (1:10)Myths about copyright (2:22)Why you should copyright (4:27)How long a copyright lasts (5:41)What to do next (6:26)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Myths and misconceptions (1:06)Types of patents (3:32)Getting started establishing your filing date (5:49)What can be patented (9:47)Mistakes to avoid (12:32)Additional resources (14:50)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Introduction (1:06)About Andrea (1:42)Intellectual property (2:48)Protecting intellectual property (3:24)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.Co.
Highlights from the conversation:Read the journalist's articles (1:18)Check out their social media (1:38)Listen to their podcasts (2:00)Present something fresh (2:37)Prepare a few quotable sentences (3:23)Reference your preparation (4:04)Just be yourself (4:40)Don't be transactional (5:16)Respect the boundaries of a PR relationship (7:06)Tips for video interviews (7:47)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:When PR leads to other PR (6:06)A Google search led to BBC Radio 4 which led to NPR (7:08)Using Instagram (16:36)Using a Facebook group (18:57)When PR leads to other PR: using my network (22:54)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Press release (2:11)PR help with events (3:30)Press appointments with journalists (4:32)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:What is Janet's List? (1:06)What will we cover in this course? (2:07)How ready are you to delve into PR? Getting the basics right (4:51)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:1 Pro forma financial model (1:06)Managing levers for liquidity, profitability, and growth (4:48)Critical questions to ask (9:00)Cash flow management in practice (13:20)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Business as an engine (2:09)Uses for financial statements (3:52)Critical questions to ask (13:23)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:The purpose of this course (1:28)About Camille (1:55)How to keep cash flow positive (2:33)The importance of cash flow (4:45)Data illustrations (7:07)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:The best source of funding for growth (2:34)How to leverage your business assets (5:03)Critical questions for evaluating your cash flow (7:38)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Pitch deck (2:10)Minimum Viable Product (5:07)Return On Investment (8:21)Term sheet (9:55)Types of companies: Unicorn, Zebra (13:25)Dry Powder (14:12)B2B versus B2C business (15:04)SAAS: Software As A Service (16:28)AB testing (17:04)UX/UI (18:13)Tools of the trade (20:21)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Highlights from the conversation:Peeling back the curtain (1:06)Tara's first $100,000 (3:00)The business model (6:23)$1 million in 2019 (12:31)Tara's 2-day workweek (15:52)A downside to bootstrapping (21:40)Convincing premium customers (24:05)Contact Tara / Wrap-up (27:22)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Topics include…Defining “bootstrapping” (1:58)Benefits of bootstrapping (2:33)Bootstrapping success story (8:54)Ways to bootstrap (11:12)Case study: Curlmix (18:43)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Topics include…Funding overview (1:06)Friends & Family (2:14)Angel Investors (8:31)Family offices (13:14)Venture Capital (16:46)Crowdfunding vs Crowdequity (23:16)Debt & Grants (28:27)Arlan's Academy is a free learning resource that allows you to hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry about a variety of topics. Check out more at arlansacademy.com. Brought to you by HireRunner.co.
Arlan's Academy is the podcast that teaches everything you need to know about launching a successful business, all in one place.Arlan's Academy is brought to you completely free by HireRunner.co. Hire Runner is Arlan's newest company that connects outstanding operations talent with the most inclusive startups. If you're looking for talent or want to apply as a runner, visit hirerunner.coRemember, all of the material you're about to hear is accessible at Arlan's Academy. If you are enjoying what you're learning and want to dig even deeper, visit arlansacademy.com.
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