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The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you.


    • Jan 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    9 Rules for Successful Businesses | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast | S3 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 70:47


    On this episode Shimmy & Josh go through the 9 rules for a successful business as laid down by Peter Diamandis (https://tim.blog/2016/09/22/peter-diamandiss-9-rules-for-building-a-successful-business/). They take each rule and look at it from every direction, seeking to extract meaning and value for their lives and hopefully yours. The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you. Shimmy Morris is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who has built several successful businesses and grown his YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers. He has built a community of people interested in all kinds of ways to grow your income. Shimmy loves experiencing new things, and exploring new places. Josh Gaventa is a social media marketeer specialising in content and content strategy for non-profits. He worked in youth work and education in the early part of his career including spending 5 years working with children and young adults with learning disabilities. Josh loves anything that means he can be part of a creative process, and also, he loves Tottenham Hotspur, the Dallas Cowboys and BB King.

    Can you save money in 2022? | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast | S3 E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 54:51


    In this episode, Josh & Shimmy talk about what is so rarely talked about when it comes to saving money. They discuss the mental hurdles that people in their 20s & 30s come across and try to get over in order to save money. Everything from life circumstances, to spending choices, to friendship groups. They also discuss a few useful practical ways to save money this year. The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you. Shimmy Morris is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who has built several successful businesses and grown his YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers. He has built a community of people interested in all kinds of ways to grow your income. Shimmy loves experiencing new things, and exploring new places. Josh Gaventa is a social media marketeer specialising in content and content strategy for non-profits. He worked in youth work and education in the early part of his career including spending 5 years working with children and young adults with learning disabilities. Josh loves anything that means he can be part of a creative process, and also, he loves Tottenham Hotspur, the Dallas Cowboys and BB King.

    Luck, Criticism & Molly-Mae | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast | S3 E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 65:05


    In this episode Shimmy & Josh talk about the situation that unfolded around Molly-Mae's appearance on 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast and her comments surrounding social mobility. They use the comments she made to discuss the role that luck plays in all success, and what role they feel their own hard work has in complimenting that. They also talk about how they respond to criticism, who the ideal critic is and they talk about the few people that they take criticism from. The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you. Shimmy Morris is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who has built several successful businesses and grown his YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers. He has built a community of people interested in all kinds of ways to grow your income. Shimmy loves experiencing new things, and exploring new places. Josh Gaventa is a social media marketeer specialising in content and content strategy for non-profits. He worked in youth work and education in the early part of his career including spending 5 years working with children and young adults with learning disabilities. Josh loves anything that means he can be part of a creative process, and also, he loves Tottenham Hotspur, the Dallas Cowboys and BB King.

    Logan Paul & KSI, Digital Trends & Habits that CHANGED our Lives | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast | S3 E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 63:15


    In this episode Shimmy & Josh react to the news that internet superstars Logan Paul & KSI have teamed up to create a hydration/sports drinks brand - Prime. They also argue about some of the new digital trends including NFTs, the popularisation of Cryptocurrencies and which social media platforms are most effective to growing your audience. Shimmy & Josh finish the podcast by going through some of the habits that have changed their lives in recent years. The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you. Shimmy Morris is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who has built several successful businesses and grown his YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers. He has built a community of people interested in all kinds of ways to grow your income. Shimmy loves experiencing new things, and exploring new places. Josh Gaventa is a social media marketeer specialising in content and content strategy for non-profits. He worked in youth work and education in the early part of his career including spending 5 years working with children and young adults with learning disabilities. Josh loves anything that means he can be part of a creative process, and also, he loves Tottenham Hotspur, the Dallas Cowboys and BB King.

    WE'RE BACK! | Goals vs Resolutions, 2022 ambitions and where we have been | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast | S3 E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 57:24


    WE ARE BACK! In this first episode of 2022, we are so excited to be returning to your ears and we have big plans for 2022 both for the podcast and for ourselves. We talk about what those goals are and we discuss an approach to resolutions that we think is a fresh perspective. The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast is where hosts Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa talk to each other, and to the occasional guest, about life and business in your 20s and early 30s. If you're young, keen to learn and keen to earn then this podcast is for you. Shimmy Morris is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who has built several successful businesses and grown his YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers. He has built a community of people interested in all kinds of ways to grow your income. Shimmy loves experiencing new things, and exploring new places. Josh Gaventa is a social media marketeer specialising in content and content strategy for non-profits. He worked in youth work and education in the early part of his career including spending 5 years working with children and young adults with learning disabilities. Josh loves anything that means he can be part of a creative process, and also, he loves Tottenham Hotspur, the Dallas Cowboys and BB King.

    S2 E6: RISK & FAILURE | Is there such a thing as failure? | How to measure and assess risk in life and in your career. | The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 63:51


    Risk & Failure PLUS a very very important guest on the latest episode. Link in bio to listen now. We walk about the different risks we've taken with our careers & lives to date, then we put them into a proper context because well, we've never really done anything *that* risky. We then hear from @inkbylauren about her approach to the potential risk of leaving her job to work with Shimmy. We also go into our ways of dealing with failure, and Shimmy insists there's no such thing, so stick around for that one. Thank you for listening! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out!

    S2 E5: Hustle Culture vs Burnout | Are we playing the system or is the system playing us? What is a side hustle and how can you find yours?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 62:42


    On this episode Shimmy & Josh talk about their relationship with hustle culture and how they feel burnout in different ways and at different times. They go into detail on what side hustles are, how to find your side hustle and making sure that it actually is a 'side' hustle rather than something that takes over your life. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    S2 E4: Creativity & Optimism | Decision making, dealing with conflict & recovering from setbacks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 58:59


    On this episode Shimmy & Josh talk about how they use creativity & optimism to make decisions, deal with conflict and recover from setbacks. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    S2 E3: Eli Gaventa | How do you pick a charity to support? | How charities work, skills charities need & what is the purpose of a charity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 70:17


    Introducing Eli Gaventa! Charity professional for 10 years (and counting) and Josh's brother! On this episode we talk about how Eli got into the charity sector, how charities work on the inside, what the purpose of charities is and we go into detail on the ways you can support charities and how charities can keep you involved in their work. This is the show where Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa sit down to talk about all the things they didn't learn in school about life & business. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    S2 E2: Joel Macadar | Football Agent, Entrepreneur, Social Media Agency owner | Resilience & resourcefulness and money in football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 96:32


    Introducing Joel Macadar. Football agency & social media agency owner (and Josh's boss!). We had an AWESOME conversation about how Joel got into the football business, how he treats his clients, how the world of football agents works & we had a lively discussion about the amount of money in football. We also heard how resilience and being resourceful has helped Joel stand out in his career and achieve all he has by the age of 30! This is the show where Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa sit down to talk about all the things they didn't learn in school about life & business. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    SEASON 2 EP 1: Can anyone be a role model? | What to look for in a role model | Passion, Commitment, Values & Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 62:54


    We. Are. Back! SEASON 2 starts here! In the first episode Shimmy & Josh talk about role models. We go list our personal role models, we analyse what makes a good role model and we ask if anyone can be a role model. This is the show where Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa sit down to talk about all the things they didn't learn in school about life & business. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Ep.8: Make the right decision for YOU | Work/Life Balance, Productivity and our Day-to-Day Routines.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 57:22


    This is the show where Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa sit down to talk about all the things they didn't learn in school about life & business. In this episode they talk about their day-to-day routines, go through how they stay productive and discuss their approach to achieving a work/life balance that works for them. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Ep.7: Travel | Geography lessons taught us NOTHING about how and why to travel the world.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 64:10


    This is the show where Shimmy Morris & Josh Gaventa sit down to talk about all the things they didn't learn in school about life & business. In this episode they talk about why we didn't learn ANYTHING about travelling in school. None of us had lessons on how to plan a trip, safety abroad, how to finance a trip, the importance of travel insurance or anything of the sort! So enjoy this episode where Shimmy & Josh dive in and discuss all of the above plus why Shimmy can't drive in certain parts of the USA. Thank you for listening to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! Please leave a review on iTunes, and we'll read the best ones out! Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Ep.6: Personal Brand | Social Media, Brand Identity & Authenticity | Finding YOUR voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 63:49


    Personal brand is important regardless of your job or where you want your career to go. In this episode Shimmy & Josh talk about what brand means, what personal brand means, how you can make the best use of social media and they go into detail on how they approach their own personal brands. Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Ep. 5: Choosing Performance w/ Yudi Morris | Performance, fitness, nutrition & coaching athletes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 100:31


    Yudi Morris is a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, nutritionist coach & massage therapist. We talk about what makes a good coach, the differences between performance training & personal training and we go deep on what makes athletes, and anyone, perform at their best.  There's so much to enjoy in this episode so take your time & enjoy!  Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast!  This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Episode 4: Starting a business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 73:27


    Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! In Episode 4 we discuss how & why to start a business, we talk about jobs we've had, ideas we want to make happen in the future and more! This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Episode 3: Mental Health - The Young, Dumb & Broke Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 60:43


    Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! You made it! In Episode 23 we talk everything to do with mental health. Shimmy and I talk through our mental health experiences, and discuss a few things we've learned along the way. If you are affected by any of the issues we discuss today, then here are some organisations & website you can take a look at: MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool The Calm Zone: (Helpline open every day 5pm - midnight) https://www.thecalmzone.net/ This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Episode 2: Managing Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 67:07


    Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! You made it! In Episode 2 we talk everything to do with managing money, tracking your money, budgeting your money and there are a few good stories too! This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow us on Instagram: @theydbpodcast

    Episode 1: Introducing your hosts Shimmy & Josh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 70:03


    Welcome to the Young, Dumb & Broke podcast! You made it! In Episode 1 we introduce ourselves, tell a few stories and have a good time. We also fill you in on what you can expect from the show in future weeks and we compare notes on five things we love. This is the show where Shimmy, a YouTuber and Entrepreneur and Josh Gaventa, a social media marketer and educator, sit down to discuss everything they didn't learn in school about life and business. Follow them on Instagram here: @theydbpodcast

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