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Keep your day job, build your dream job.

Todd Connor, Mike Steadman, IRONBOUND Media


    • Aug 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    #15 No More Excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 2:08


    Starting a business is hard, but I promise you can do it. Apply the lessons you learned this season, read the book and keep moving forward. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #14 Getting Paid to Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 22:06


    In the final episode of this series, Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss the benefits of getting paid to learn. Todd gives tips on how to design your own internship, and how you can solve a problem for another organization or individual first, then launch your own business around it. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #13 Climbing Ladders vs. Hopping Lilly pads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 25:57


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss the difference between climbing ladders versus hopping lily pads. Our mental model has been one of accrual and must shift to one of alignment. Happiness is about alignment, not achievement. Once we have alignment work equals play. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #12 Solve, Then Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:26


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss why we need to solve a problem, then charge forward. Solving and charging are different activities – both are important. As Third Shift Entrepreneurs, our job is to create value and then stay curious about the market's reaction to it. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #11 Minimum Viable Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:14


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss Minimum Viable Experience, the basic level of experience successfully launching a product or service, even if it's small. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #10 The Third Shift Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 22:35


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss Third Shift Habits, including talking customers, breaking patterns, and having clear intentionality for time, outcomes, and milestones, and how distinguishing between when to go on offense versus defense Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #9 The Third Shift Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 23:48


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss the Third Shift Mindset, which encompasses curiosity, identifying problems and solutions, and having a bias for action! Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #8 Value vs. Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 23:31


    In this episode, Todd and "IRON" Mike discuss Values vs Skills and how we get paid for the value we bring, not the skills. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #7 Pushing vs. Pulling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 25:47


    In this episode, we discuss Pushing vs Pulling, and the ability to distinguish between what people are already seeking you out for, as opposed to something you're trying to force. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #6 Doing is the New Resume

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 23:15


    Todd and “IRON” Mike discuss how doing is the new resume. Todd stresses why it's important to develop situational expertise and how that's cultivated through experiences. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #5 Risk Redefined

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:53


    Todd and "IRON" Mike discuss how you can redefine and evaluate risks. By cutting back on your monthly expenses, determining your monopoly advantage, and generating revenue sooner rather than later, you can offset many of the risks associated with launching a business. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #4 Micromovements

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 23:33


    Todd and I discuss micromovements and the limits of binary thinking. Todd shares insight on how to achieve small wins, as opposed to dramatic overtures. Small wins help you build confidence, drive momentum, and get you one step closer to building that dream job. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #3 The Monopoly Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 29:00


    Todd and I discuss the monopoly advantage and the difference between being good at something versus being indispensable. Todd gives insight into how your personality and lived experiences can create a monopoly, once leveraged appropriately with pricing and direction. This is one of the many ways you can eliminate risk in your business. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #2 Keeping Your Day Job while Building Your Dream Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 23:48


    Todd shares actional tips and pointers on how to generate income and launch your business, while maintaining your full time job. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    #1 Stuck in Mediocre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:25


    In this inaugural episode, Todd and I explore the feelings associated with being stuck in mediocre, when you ask whether entrepreneurship is right for you. Todd gives some actionable advice to help find out and also how to overcome the anxiety of getting started. No more excuses, it's time to get to work! Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/37EhueE Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

    Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 1:38


    Welcome to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast, “Keep your day job. Build your dream job. I'm Todd Connor, Navy Veteran, Entrepreneur, & Founder of Bunker Labs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Veteran Entrepreneurs & Military Spouses and I'm Mike Steadman, Marine Corps Veteran and Entrepreneur. This show is meant to help you create a pathway for you pursue your entrepreneurial journey while helping you limit your risk! Each episode, we break down an individual chapter from the book, to help support you on your journey. Subscribe to The Third Shift Entrepreneur Podcast on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit ThirdShiftEntrepreneur.com, where you can purchase the book, sign up for our newsletter, and hear tips and pointers that will help keep your day job, while building your dream job. You can purchase it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book outlets.

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