Podcast appearances and mentions of Seth Godin

Timothy Moser, founder of LearnCraft Spanish, shares how he scaled a 7-figure education business in today's fast-changing online landscape. From why SEO is collapsing to the surprising rise of YouTube as a high-converting channel, Timothy breaks down the strategies behind his content flywheel, email list growth, and powerful giveaway launches that turn listeners into paying customers. Dan and Timothy also discuss what founders really get from in-person Dynamite Circle events, how a 30-person remote team stays aligned, and the realities of carrying entrepreneurial responsibility—even when you “unplug.” LINKS: LearnCraft Spanish (https://www.learncraftspanish.com/) Contact Timothy to talk business (mailto:timothy@learncraftspanish.com) “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS: (0:00:13) Welcome & Today's Big Question (00:01:48) Meet Timothy Moser & LearnCraft Spanish (00:07:38) How DC Events Unlock Growth (00:12:16) The SEO Collapse in 2025 (00:14:01) YouTube vs Podcasting in 2025: What Actually Works? (00:17:04) The Flywheel Effect of Great Long-Form Content (00:21:24) Timothy's Counter-Culture Giveaway Strategy (00:29:50) Scaling and Delegating: Challenges for Bootstrapped Founders (00:36:24) Can Founders Ever Unplug? CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Health Expert EXPOSES the "Eat Less, Exercise More" Movement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifN_JJdt5qo) Going Deep With Your Customers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-pNiE9WYzc) Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/entrepreneurial-leap-gino-wickman)

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Your Past Is Sabotaging Your Future July 29, 2025 | Episode 5147 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott dives into wisdom from a Seth Godin interview about why your origin story might be your biggest obstacle. Forget spending weeks crafting the perfect backstory—your past is just that, your past. What really moves the needle? Your future vision and one simple thing most people refuse to do. If you've been stuck spinning your wheels, wondering why nothing seems to change despite all your planning and preparation, this episode cuts through the noise. Scott breaks down the real reason people stay stuck and shares the surprisingly simple solution that feels almost too easy to work. Featured Story During a recent Seth Godin interview, the marketing philosopher dropped some truth bombs about origin stories that completely shifted Scott's perspective. Most people obsess over crafting the perfect backstory, but here's the kicker—nobody really cares about your entire life journey. They just need enough to trust you can help them. Scott connects this to his coaching experience, where new clients spend entire sessions dumping their life stories in what he calls "the coaching confessional." While therapeutic, it's not necessary for moving forward. Your past shapes who you are, but it shouldn't hijack your future. Important Points Your origin story only needs to establish enough credibility for people to trust you can help them—everything else is just ego getting in the way of progress. Your future has exponentially more power over your present-day decisions than your past ever will, so stop letting yesterday's story write tomorrow's chapters. The one thing preventing you from getting what you want isn't complicated systems or perfect timing—it's your refusal to make the decision and cut off other options. Memorable Quotes "Your origin story only matters to the point that somebody believes that you can help them. That's it." "Your future has much more power over your present day decisions to guide you than your past does. The only power your past has is to hold you back." "You have to literally cut off other options. Think about your life—think about the times when you just decided something was going to happen. And it did." Scott's Three-Step Approach Stop obsessing over perfecting your backstory and focus on building just enough credibility to establish trust with the people you want to help. Fire up your anticipation engine by getting something exciting in your future that drives your present-day actions forward instead of letting past experiences hold you back. Identify the one master decision that would change everything else in your life, then make it without waiting for perfect conditions or worrying about what others might think. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jen and Pete focus on appreciation being an added bonus, and not an intention, in creating a project or developing an idea.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we think about appreciation, in relationship to our work?In what ways might we unintentionally be working for an outcome of appreciation? How might we shift our thinking towards solving problems and showing up through our work?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

"Sometimes the business you're building is actually not broken" In this episode, Heather discusses the importance of shifting focus from chasing more in business to striving for better. Drawing inspiration from Seth Godin, she emphasises the need for business owners to refine their approach, leverage their strengths, and create a unique brand identity.  The conversation… The post #169: Built the Business. Still Not Happy? appeared first on Website Love.

Strategi bukan cuma sekadar rencana, tapi juga cetak biru keberhasilan organisasi. Para pakar punya pandangan unik: dari Michael Porter dengan posisi unik dan keunggulan kompetitif, hingga Henry Mintzberg yang melihatnya sebagai "pola dalam aliran keputusan". Ada juga Peter Drucker yang menanyakan "Apakah bisnis kita?" dan Alfred Chandler Jr. yang fokus pada tujuan jangka panjang serta alokasi sumber daya. H. Igor Ansoff punya matriks pertumbuhan, sementara Gary Hamel dan C.K. Prahalad memperkenalkan "strategic intent" sebagai impian ambisius. Jangan lupa, Richard Rumelt punya empat kriteria evaluasi yang solid, dan Seth Godin memandangnya sebagai "kerja keras memilih apa yang harus dilakukan hari ini untuk meningkatkan hari esok." Jadi, strategi itu dinamis, butuh pemikiran mendalam, dan yang terpenting: eksekusi! Nah, bagaimana merumuskannya? Prosesnya berkelanjutan dan iteratif! Dimulai dengan visi, misi, dan tujuan yang jelas. Lalu, kita analisis lingkungan eksternal (peluang & ancaman) dan internal (kekuatan & kelemahan). Dari situ, kita pilih alternatif strategi yang paling pas, kembangkan rencana strategis detail, dan implementasikan dengan alokasi sumber daya yang tepat. Terakhir, yang tak kalah penting, evaluasi dan kontrol secara berkala untuk pastikan strategi tetap relevan dan kompetitif. Ini bukan cuma tentang membuat rencana, tapi juga tentang adaptasi dan perbaikan terus-menerus! Untuk membantu analisis, kita punya alat canggih! Ada SWOT yang bantu kita identifikasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman. Lalu, Lima Kekuatan Porter untuk membedah struktur industri dan intensitas persaingan(pikirkan ancaman pendatang baru, produk pengganti, daya tawar pembeli dan pemasok, serta persaingan internal). Dan untuk gambaran yang lebih luas, ada PESTEL yang melihat faktor Politik, Ekonomi, Sosial, Teknologi, Lingkungan, dan Hukum. Dengan kerangka kerja ini, perusahaan bisa merancang strategi yang efektif, mengelola risiko, dan responsif terhadap perubahan lingkungan, demi kesuksesan jangka panjang. Siap untuk menyelami dunia strategi lebih dalam? #PodcastStrategi #Bisnis #Manajemen #Inovasi #Kesuksesan

When Dan started training for an intense cycling season, he needed more energy... without wrecking his health. That led him to Jay Feldman, a health researcher who believes most mainstream advice is dead wrong. In this episode, Jay explains why “eat less, exercise more” backfires, and what to do instead. You'll learn how metabolism really works, which foods help or hurt, and how to eat in a way that actually fuels your life. LINKS: FREE Energy Balance Food Guide (https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/) The Energy Balance Podcast (https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/podcast/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:28) Why This Episode Matters (00:04:17) What Is the Bioenergetic View of Health? (00:08:02) Why ‘Eat Less, Exercise More' Doesn't Work (00:13:39) The Food Industry's Role in the Diet Lie (00:20:15) What Should You Actually Eat? (00:22:30) Why Gut Health Affects Energy (00:27:24) Are Seed Oils Destroying Your Cells? (00:31:01) Why PUFAs May Accelerate Aging (00:35:52) What a Metabolism-Friendly Day of Eating Looks Like (00:38:49) How to Eat Like a Baby (and Why That's Good) (00:42:59) Where the Research Is Heading CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: What is the World's Best Diet? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/diet?rq=health) The True Cost of Burnout, Anxiety, and Entrepreneurial Depression (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/benny-lewis-mental-health?rq=health) Talking Smart Drugs (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/smartdrugs?rq=health)

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1758: J.L. Collins explores a crucial blind spot in business communication: the subtle danger behind a customer's claim of satisfaction. By unpacking why "I'm satisfied" can mask deeper disinterest or dissatisfaction, he highlights how businesses can misinterpret complacency as loyalty - and miss vital opportunities for genuine connection and improvement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/17/the-most-dangerous-words-your-customer-can-say/ Quotes to ponder: "I'm satisfied. Those are the most dangerous words your customer can say." "An 'unsatisfied' customer may simply be telling you they no longer care enough to complain." "Your competitors are still out there and they are still selling and they are still trying to steal your customer away." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Purple Cow by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Cow-Transform-Remarkable-ebook/dp/B0026OR2ZY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1758: J.L. Collins explores a crucial blind spot in business communication: the subtle danger behind a customer's claim of satisfaction. By unpacking why "I'm satisfied" can mask deeper disinterest or dissatisfaction, he highlights how businesses can misinterpret complacency as loyalty - and miss vital opportunities for genuine connection and improvement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/17/the-most-dangerous-words-your-customer-can-say/ Quotes to ponder: "I'm satisfied. Those are the most dangerous words your customer can say." "An 'unsatisfied' customer may simply be telling you they no longer care enough to complain." "Your competitors are still out there and they are still selling and they are still trying to steal your customer away." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Creative OnPurpose Live, Scott explores the heart of meaningful creative work—where art meets audience, and every act of creation becomes an opportunity to serve with intention and integrity. Drawing on insights from Seth Godin's altMBA, a 30-year career as a professional musician, and his Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model, Scott unpacks how to elevate your everyday creativity into art that resonates and endures.What You'll Hear in This Episode:* How defining creativity as “bringing forth the new” sets the stage for purposeful expression* Why sharing your work publicly—and with a specific audience in mind—transforms it into true art* The soundcheck metaphor: what vetting your sound—and your collaborators—reveals about respect for your craft and your audience* The pitfalls of “volume over value” and how dialing down invites listeners to lean in and connect* Attention to detail: from setup to delivery, every choice reflects your professionalism and empathy* Translating musician-learned principles into business: caring for collaborators, clients, and community with equal rigor* Applying the Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model to align your strengths, values, and ideal lifestyle for sustainable successReady to Go Deeper?Subscribe to the Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model: Join Scott each week for more conversations on building a business—and a life—you love. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textEver wondered how successful podcasters build thriving communities while staying true to themselves? Dave Bates, an executive coach with 30 years of business experience, pulls back the curtain on what really drives podcast sustainability and growth.Most creators launch their shows expecting rapid success, only to abandon ship after a handful of episodes when reality doesn't match their expectations. Dave reveals why this happens and offers a refreshing counternarrative: meaningful podcast growth requires clarity of purpose, alignment with core values, and intentional community building. "If it's for everybody, it's probably for nobody," he explains, highlighting how narrowing your focus actually expands your impact.The conversation explores the power of asking two fundamental questions: "What's it for and who's it for?" These seemingly simple inquiries form the foundation for everything from content creation to audience development. Dave shares how your answers to these questions naturally extend to community building—creating spaces where "people like us do things like this," as marketing guru Seth Godin would say.We dive deep into why communities matter in today's noisy digital landscape. As Dave points out, when you build a focused community around shared values, you "cut out a lot of that noise and create more connections." These connections foster the "know, like, and trust" factor essential for meaningful engagement. Plus, we explore the parallel need for peer communities that provide support and perspective for podcast creators themselves.Whether you're just starting your podcasting journey or looking to deepen your connection with existing listeners, this conversation offers practical wisdom on aligning your content with your values and building sustainable communities that amplify your message while providing the support you need to thrive.Visit paravel.com to connect with Dave and discover more resources for your podcasting journey.Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://communicationconnectioncommunity.buzzsprout.comFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastsolutionsmadesimple/Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/podcastlaunchmadesimpleFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/carlrichards72

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of habits, and why some might be easier to reignite than others.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What happens when we let a habit get off track?How does our environment effect our habits?How might we keep our habits by reducing their scope?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways You Should Be Doing Marketing    Question: April from Milwaukee asks, “I am a veteran sales professional – I have been selling in manufacturing for more than twenty-five years. But I have to tell you this last year has been hell— tariff threats, the economy, competition, a total reorg of our sales team, and oh did I mention we were acquired. For the first time in my sales career, I am not making my sales goals. Help, what am I doing wrong?”   Book: This Is Marketing by Seth Godin  

Dan and Ian respond to a series of spicy "unpopular opinions" about entrepreneurship, employment, digital nomadism, and lifestyle design, sourced straight from Reddit. They weigh in on whether boring businesses really win, if you can get rich working a 9-to-5, and whether meeting locals is overrated when traveling as a nomad. LINKS: 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:08) Unpopular Opinion #1: Boring Businesses Actually Win (00:05:26) Unpopular Opinion #2: A Job Can Make You Rich (00:11:22) Unpopular Opinion #3: Strategic Planning Is a Waste (00:13:49) Unpopular Opinion #4: Meeting Locals is Overrated (00:17:49) Unpopular Opinion #5: Entrepreneurship Isn't All Sacrifice CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-vs-real-business) Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/entrepreneurial-leap-gino-wickman) A Game of Would You Rather ft. Noah Kagan (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/would-you-rather)

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In exploring the relationship between goal setting and practicality, Jen and Pete noodle on all things related to opportunity cost and rule development.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is opportunity cost, and what might the fears be that surround that?How might we set a minimum engagement fee for ourselves?What are some strategies we can use to be more practical, when deciding on our goals?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores the concept of The Dip, based on Seth Godin's work, and how it applies to the journey of singers and performers. He explains the difference between a temporary challenge that leads to growth and a dead-end path—or “cul-de-sac”—that may require a change in direction. It's a thoughtful look at perseverance, smart decision-making, and finding fulfillment in your musical path.   Episode highlights: The dip is a natural part of any challenging pursuit, but it's also where most people give up. Success often lies just beyond the dip for those willing to push through. Not all struggles lead to growth; recognizing a cul-de-sac can help you avoid wasting time on the wrong path.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

Chris Cunningham, founding member of ClickUp, reveals the social media strategy that drives a staggering 150M monthly impressions. This is *the* exact strategy that's also attracted major clients like VaynerMedia (yes, GaryVee literally found them through social media).Grab your notes.

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Dr. Bray takes a time-out this week to share some of his favorite summer reads with you. The first category he discusses books you can read in a day that will change your life. Short, quick reads that will have you thinking differently within a day. (For my audiobook friends, you will get just as much out of listening to these books as reading them, so add them to your playlist.) The second list is behavioral psychology books, so if you want to geek out and read up on some human behavior, here are the books Dr. Bray recommends. Enjoy your summer and be sure and read or listen to at least one book a month. Your brain loves it! Books You Can Read In A Day The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho As A Man Thinketh by James Allen A Better Way to Live by Og Mandino Ikigai by Francesc MIralles Game People Play by Eric Berne Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Defining Decade: Why 20's Matter by Meg Jay Any book by Seth Godin. Behavioral Psychology Books From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink Ritual by Dimitris Xygaalatas The Voltage Effect by John A. List *You can find more books to read on Loganrane.medium.com  QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Reading is delicious candy for your brain!”  “Go read a book!”

Are you focusing on the right customers? Is your culture creating consistent customer value? Are you leading in ways that actually drive results? In this episode of Doing CX Right®, Stacy Sherman shares five standout takeaways from her conversation with marketing legend Seth Godin. Most brands get customer experience wrong. Seth and Stacy reveal what to do instead—clear, actionable insights that challenge outdated thinking and support long-term growth.  Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool: Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous Book time with Stacy through this

We're halfway through 2025! This episode is a raw look at what's working, what's not, and the experiments we're doubling down on. From running premium events at zero profit to building lean teams with talent from Latin America, we share the trade-offs and results behind every decision. Dan and Ian open the books on DC BLACK and DC Accelerator, plus they uncover how Remote First Recruiting quietly had one of its best quarters yet. LINKS: Dan's Four Bricks presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik&ab_channel=TropicalMBA) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:42) Can You Break a Plateau Without Spending $200K? (00:01:45) Why Your Next Growth Phase Starts With You (00:06:45) What Happened When Our CFO Left (00:11:27) Why We Finally Launched a Premium Tier (00:16:01) The Real Results of Our $5K Coaching Program (00:22:03) Is Our Recruiting Arm About To Have Its Best Quarter Yet? (00:28:01) We're Going to Bangkok This October CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “It's easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO Bootcamp (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/easier-10x-than-2x) Building ‘Brick by Brick': Goals, Plans, Scorecards, Cadence (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brick-by-brick) 90-Day Growth Plan in 10 Questions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/90-day-growth) The Wheel of Despair and the Paradox of Growth (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wheel-despair-paradox-growth)

Seth Godin is a true visionary thinker and renaissance man. He is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work, and his books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin also writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world at ⁠seths.blog⁠, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of all time. Seth is a serial entrepreneur—the founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. Seth joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss the rise of AI, the need for education disruption, and his new book, ⁠The Song of Significance⁠. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jen tells Pete all about her new hobby, and together they dive in to the positive aspects of snorkeling on land.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What lessons from snorkeling in the sea can be brought to land?What are some areas we may take for granted in our lives?How might we renew our curiosity and observance of our surroundings?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this powerful conversation, Michael D. Levitt and branding expert Barry LaBov explore the critical role of differentiation in today's hyper-competitive and fast-moving business world. It's not about being the biggest or best in every category—it's about being unmistakably you. The Human Edge of Differentiation Barry opens with a compelling take: while modern tools have made producing fast, mediocre content easier, what sets brands apart today is authenticity and humanity. He warns that failing to stand out leads to commoditization, lower profits, and disengaged teams. The takeaway? Know what makes you unique—and amplify it with intention. Purpose Starts with "Who Are We?" Michael shares a story from a nonprofit healthcare board meeting where a simple but profound question was raised: “Who are we?” That moment sparked a conversation about alignment, identity, and clarity. He reminds leaders to pause regularly, assess direction, and stay grounded in purpose. Barry echoes this, referencing Simon Sinek's “Start With Why,” but adds: you also need to clearly explain what you do and how it fulfills that purpose. Belief Begins Within Barry shifts the focus inward, discussing how employee belief in a company's mission and differentiation directly impacts its longevity—citing that 16 of 17 startups fail within 10 years. His latest book, written during the COVID-era resignation wave, focuses on helping companies win hearts and minds through internal and external clarity. Real-world stories and practical frameworks help teams rediscover what makes them special. Small Shifts, Big Impact Michael dives into adaptability with a brilliant metaphor: changing the lighting in a room can completely alter its feel without replacing the furniture. In the same way, businesses often need thoughtful tweaks—not complete reinventions. He also addresses current workplace trends—like post-2021 turnover and return-to-office debates—urging leaders to listen to their people and lead with empathy and internal communication. Say It Like You Mean It Wrapping up, Barry and Michael discuss how language shapes culture. Self-deprecating phrases like “best kept secret” can quietly undermine confidence inside and outside the organization. Instead, leaders should communicate honestly and boldly about their value—without veering into ego. Michael even mentions recommending Barry's book to a client struggling with this exact challenge. Key Takeaways: True differentiation stems from authenticity, not superiority. Purpose is revealed by asking the hard questions—internally and externally. Your team must believe in what sets your organization apart. Minor shifts in leadership and culture can produce major results. How you describe your business matters—internally and externally.

Are you cultivating "true fans" or just collecting complainers? Join Andrew and Sean as they unravel the complex relationships between investors, consumers, true fans, and complainers, and how each group can make or break your business.   Ever wondered how to distinguish genuine supporters from those who might harm your community? We dive into Seth Godin's intriguing email about "generous stans" versus "cranky fans" and explore the delicate balance of engaging with your audience as partners, not just consumers.   We also take a look at Blizzard Entertainment's journey with World of Warcraft, illustrating the power of community feedback and adaptation. Plus, Andrew shares personal insights from involving fans in the development of his board game, Deliverance.   Tune in to discover how to foster a thriving fanbase that supports your mission and propels your brand to new heights! Links to check out! Seth's Blog 1,000 fans (which sort?) - https://seths.blog/2025/05/user-interaction-design-drives-outcomes/   20 Years of World of Warcraft Meeting Players Where They Are - Ion Hazzikostas, Blizzard- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f223_Km7qc   Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101   BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too!   CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day!     Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.   Stay Nerdy!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1738: Seth Godin invites readers to rethink how frequently they should share their work, emphasizing that the value of communication lies in consistency and relevance rather than volume. He highlights that building trust and connection comes from thoughtful, regular contributions that resonate with the audience, not from overwhelming them. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://seths.blog/2008/09/how-often-shoul/ Quotes to ponder: "Frequency of communication has nothing to do with frequency of communication." "The goal, I think, is to be missed when you don't communicate, not to be annoying when you do." "People tune you out when you have nothing to say and say it too often." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you've optimized everything… and growth still stalls? In this episode, Dan and Ian break down a powerful distinction most founders miss: the difference between optimization (making your business run smoother) and growth (finding and testing new paths to scale). They unpack insights from Growth Levers by Matt Lerner, a framework that helped PayPal and other startups unlock massive growth and why it still applies to bootstrappers today. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Dan and Ian run operations in under 5 hours per week using the “Four Bricks”: financials, a measured plan, individual scorecards, and pulse meetings (aka the Daily Huddle). Plus: why growth experiments often fail, how to avoid optimization creep, and how interviewing your customers using the “Jobs to Be Done” framework can reveal the 10% that leads to 90% of your growth. LINKS: “Growth Levers and How to Find Them” by Matt Lerner (https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Levers-How-Find-Them/dp/173842622X) “Scaling Up” By Verne Harnish (https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019593/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I82ETY13E1ZJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EunjEAWizJJCnRStrVvxOJwktAGOrvzCg7v4AoNJfIU6bVKGlwoaahD13GvmODVvdHfxaCtbalOfRWgZOg5S21BtHBMaKYq62OqBxcVCNbGCvxTyjwgDSB-CCVhwxnkkdUIfFUnmjvgMdP0NNqU-7ueWn59X5uFP1GVKtTr9KukRePtfM9H9riTjX7cbPcSSX6o8FtAMy464cHeRDDiEG-HRIkkMFr6E78CM5s3og_g.lpyuAh6r5azEIrwxxEgYJiq8LPg5qtpavZ6HnojzTvo&dib_tag=se&keywords=scaling+up&qid=1751519981&s=books&sprefix=scaling+up%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C115&sr=1-1) Daily Huddle Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14i_qZjKFDP_IEjiF3XHd1j41H6Vop_Cp987L41QjXOQ/edit?tab=t.0) Company Scoreboard Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArOv-eMCWIxF8Yk3ngUlAuxITgMK3GUR5E6mfw57vR4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.3olbivi0zybz) Individual Scorecard Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_EGV0SnmhjBRRYr5GDnUGV9ULTd1Bbz9RaJQfEVAQw/edit?tab=t.0) “Jobs to Be Done” Interview Framework (https://www.dscout.com/people-nerds/the-jobs-to-be-done-interviewing-style-understanding-who-users-are-trying-to-become) Dan's Four Bricks presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik&ab_channel=TropicalMBA) Connect with generous global entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:13) Intro: Founders, Channels, and What's Working in 2025 (00:01:40) Growth vs Optimization: The Lens That Changes Everything (00:09:34) The Four Bricks: How to Run Ops in Under 5 Hours/Week (00:18:38) Why Most Teams Avoid Growth (00:20:32) Growth Levers: The 10% That Drives 90% of Growth (00:28:00) Jobs to Be Done: Why Customers Really Buy (00:33:26) Growth Sprints: How to Experiment Without Burning Out (00:36:22) Common Mistakes That Kill Growth Early CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “It's easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO Bootcamp (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/easier-10x-than-2x) Building ‘Brick by Brick': Goals, Plans, Scorecards, Cadence (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brick-by-brick) 90-Day Growth Plan in 10 Questions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/90-day-growth) The Wheel of Despair and the Paradox of Growth (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wheel-despair-paradox-growth)

Ian Orekondy is the Director of Media, Analytics & Innovation at Method1, where he applies data-driven strategies and behavioral science to optimize media planning and brand impact for clients like PepsiCo, Gap, and Merck . Joining Method1 in early 2024, Ian has nearly two decades of experience across media, analytics, product, and ad-tech leadership roles Before Method1, Ian founded PranifyRx, an AI-powered ad data platform focused on pharmaceutical marketing, and held senior product and leadership positions at AdComplyRx, Good Apple, United Business Media, and Rosetta . He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from SUNY Buffalo and earned an altMBA certificate from Seth Godin signalhire.com.Ian's cross-functional expertise in connecting technology, analytics, and creative strategy makes him a key driver of innovative, measurable campaigns in a privacy-first world.

Who is Paige?Paige Arnof-Fenn is a seasoned marketing strategist who specializes in helping businesses enhance their visibility in today's competitive landscape. Her clientele ranges from mid to emerging market companies with revenues between $2 million and $200 million to early-stage venture-backed startups, and even large Fortune 500 corporations. With a keen understanding of the challenges organizations face in cutting through the noise, Paige has dedicated her career to crafting strategies that elevate her clients' profiles and expedite the sales of their products and services. Her expertise lies in navigating the complexities of modern business environments, ensuring that her clients stand out and succeed in an ever-changing market.Key Takeaways00:00 Raising Visibility in Competitive Markets03:12 "Every Business is a Brand"07:06 Focus Marketing on Outcomes, Audience11:56 "Show Humanity, Not AI"_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page :It's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDS* Marketing* Brand* Visibility* Profile* Products* Services* Business* Brands* Pandemic* Online presence* Customer expectation* Audience* Message* Trust* Social media* Outcomes* Commodities* Price* Real estate* Competitor* Features* Value* Experience* Connection* Humanity* Artificial intelligence* Growth mindset* Dale Carnegie* Storytelling* Brand promiseSPEAKERSPaige Arnof-Fenn, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:00]:Start dancing. Hi and welcome to It's Not Rocket Science five questions over coffee. I have got my coffee with me here. It is, in a mug which I got when I recently returned from Lanzarote which is and Paige has got her coffee with her. So I'm delighted today to be speaking with Paige on our fen. Paige is a really brilliant marketing connector, she's into into connecting, captivating, and converting those customers. So we're gonna learn a lot about how she's done that and what she's been doing in her business. And, Paige, welcome to It's Not Rocket Science, five questions over coffee.Stuart Webb [00:01:11]:Welcome to giving us your spin on the world.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:01:14]:Thank you, Stuart. It's great to be here. Thanks for having me.Stuart Webb [00:01:18]:No problem. Now I know that, you are, you are you are interested in in these companies and and how they market. So can you tell me the sort of sort of business leaders, sort of business, work the business that you work with? What are the sort of problems that you see that they have that they are maybe maybe not quite converting at the moment?Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:01:40]:So the majority of our clients, I would describe as, mid to emerging market, kind of 2,000,000 to 200,000,000 in revenue, but we also work with companies who are early stage venture backed startups or even big Fortune 500 companies. And a lot of the common denominators, that affect all the organizations today is, you know, they're getting lost in the noise. There's just so much going on, and they want to raise their visibility and their profile so that they can sell more of their products and services faster. And they just feel like, you know, there's just a lot going on, and it's hard to get noticed today.Stuart Webb [00:02:25]:And and tell me, Paige, what are the problems that you've noticed that they have with that getting noticed? Because you're right. A lot of scale up businesses are are often struggling to break through the noise, and and sometimes sometimes it's simple steps they take. What are the sort of things that you find that that business owners you're working with, business leaders that you you speak to are struggling with and how and and what are the mistakes they're making?Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:02:50]:So you know, one, one universal problem, I think, is a lot of people feel like I'm really not a famous person. I don't run a big company that has global recognition. I'm not Taylor Swift or Serena Williams or Beyonce. You know?Stuart Webb [00:03:10]:Few of us are, Paige. Few of us are.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:03:12]:But a lot of, you know, small business owners don't think of themselves as brands. They just think I'm running this small company. It's not that big of a deal. But the truth is everybody's a brand today. And I think if we learned anything during the pandemic, it's that if you don't exist online, you're really invisible today. And so, you know, the thing that I try encourage, people that, reach out is I really hope that I can convince you that it's important that you do brand yourself and brand your your product or service in a way that connects with your customers and clients on a on an emotional level. A brand is a promise of a consistent experience, and it you want to own real estate in your customer's brain so that every time they have a problem that your product or service that, can help them solve, that they think of you first. And if you own that real estate in their brain, you're a brand.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:04:18]:And if you don't, you're a commodity. And commodities compete on price, and that's a really bad place to be. Because if you're competing on price and all you do is lower your price to win more business, that's not a sustainable option.Stuart Webb [00:04:33]:I think that's a brilliant message, Paige. And I must admit, one of the businesses that I was helping when it came to the pandemic, when they started the pandemic, they had unknown no online presence. They'd never thought of it. And by the end of the pandemic, they had more business coming in online than they had in their physical store. And, actually, that was one of the causes of the problems they then started to have in terms of that, as you said, that promise. Because, you know, what often you find with brands, with marketing, is that people promise one thing but can deliver something very different. And it's that experience of then failing to meet the customer expectation which actually causes so many problems. And that is a is a it becomes a business issue very quickly, doesn't it? Because people rarely understand that they have to have to live up to what they're talking about in their marketing.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:05:22]:Absolutely. And you you really need to own a very specific, message. You can't stand for everything. You can stand for one or two things. And I think another big mistake people make is they try to be all things to all people. And theyStuart Webb [00:05:38]:All people. Yes.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:05:40]:Million, benefits and features out there. People don't remember the features. What they wanna know is how you're gonna help them. How are you gonna help them solve their problem? So it's really important to hone in on your message, figure out what those really singular things are that really matter to your audience and reinforce those messages in everything that you do. And don't spread yourself too thin online either. If you try to be on every platform all the time with all the messages, again, it's just gonna dilute your brand. People aren't gonna, remember too much. And if you're not consistent in your message, if you try to be one thing on one platform and another thing on another platform, you're not building trust.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:06:32]:And, you know, brands are you know, you you wanna have, unique, special, and different messages that build trust in what you're saying. And people buy brands they know, like, and trust. So make sure they can find you, that you're talking about yourself in a way that's relevant and compelling, and that it's constantly being reinforced in everything that you do. Those are the brands that succeed. And like you said, if they do it well, their business will explode.Stuart Webb [00:07:06]:I love the what you're saying, Paige. And I must admit I I I buy into it a lot of the time because so often I think business owners fail to recognize two things. One of which is, you know, they're reaching out onto 17 different social media platforms, and they've forgotten that on 16 of those social media platforms, their audience is not there, and they are just wasting their time and their effort and their money to reach out to somebody who just doesn't exist. And the other thing that I find so many small businesses do is they forget that they're trying. They should be selling outcomes. They should be selling the outcome of the because, you know, that once again, we go back to that promise. Somebody is not interested in the fact that I I often sort of talk to to people and say, when you buy a stapler, what is it you're looking for? You're not looking for metal. You're looking for us for for the fact that the paper will hold together.Stuart Webb [00:07:54]:So tell people about the paper being held together and how good it is that it does that, not the fact that it's made out of metal because that's a feature that nobody can relate to. And so often people forget that it's that outcome that they're really interested in, not the the steps to it. That's just the incidentals.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:08:12]:Bingo. What's in it for them? How are you making their lives more convenient, simpler? You're saving them time. You're saving them money. And like you said, if you're just spinning your wheels and you're spending a lot of energy to no end, it's running you ragged, and it's not building your business.Stuart Webb [00:08:30]:Yeah. We're back to that most popular radio station on the, in the world, WII FM. What's in it for me?Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:08:37]:You got it. Bingo.Stuart Webb [00:08:40]:Paige, you must have, and I'm gonna put your, on screen now the the the website where we could come and find more information about you, which is at mavensandmoguls.com. Is there something at that website that we can all latch on to which is already valuable piece of free advice?Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:08:56]:Absolutely. I have a lot of free content. Articles, I've contributed to a lot of books. I've got videos. I've got podcasts. So if anyone that wants to learn more about branding or marketing, personal branding in a digital world, it's all there. There's no gated. You don't have to, give me, email address.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:09:18]:There's no fee, and I think there'll be a lot of great content for people who wanna learn more.Stuart Webb [00:09:24]:And anybody who hasn't actually managed to capture that email that that that that now and we'll put this into there. We keep a record of all of the great stuff that that guests on the show come across. So if you just go to systemize.meforward free forward free hyphen stuff, I'll try and say that again only this time in English. Systemize dot me hyphen, sorry, slash free hyphen stuff. If you go to that link anyway, you'll see it in the show notes. You will be able to go straight onto a I will have a link straight to Paige's website, and you'll go straight into that in order to be able to get to that. So, Paige, we've got to know a little bit more about you as a as a person. So what is it? Was there a book, a program, a life experience, something that brought you to the point here where you became the the the the marketing mogul that you are?Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:10:15]:So, you know, I am constantly reading and trying to learn. I think having a growth mindset is so important today. There's so much out there. I I like the classics, to be honest with you. I think Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People is one that if you haven't read it or you haven't read it in a long time, there are a lot of great tips on human nature and great marketing tips as well. But there are a lot of current people, Seth Godin, David Meerman Scott, Guy Kawasaki, people that have been real practitioners in marketing and technology, and they don't use a lot of jargon. They're very straight shooting. They talk about their real life experiences in the trenches, the good, the bad, the ugly.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:11:04]:And I always learn if I follow them online or read their books asStuart Webb [00:11:09]:well. Good good good attitude to have a growth mindset. I love it. So we come to the the million dollar question, Paige, the one that I know you've been asking yourself. When is he gonna ask me that really killer question? And so I'm going to say to you, what's the killer question I should have asked you? And then, obviously, once you've told me what that killer question is, you better answerPaige Arnof-Fenn [00:11:30]:it because I won't know the answer. So maybe is there a quote or, something that motivates you, that inspires you, that affects, you know, how you I love that question. Build your business. And I would say there's a quote. It was attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, but I I think it's been attributed to a lot of people. It's that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.Stuart Webb [00:11:54]:And I think I love that.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:11:56]:I think it's a great quote. And I think especially in this day of artificial intelligence where people are kind of throwing a lot of things, you know, to these rope robotic machinery online, and what comes back is very generic and robotic, copy. And I think you have to remember to show your humanity to stand out today. So people are not looking for facts and figures and to be inundated with a lot of data. I think you have to find the stories that are unique, special, and different to you that make you stand out and get remembered. So, you know, I think if you remember nothing else about our talk today, just remember that showing your humanity, the good, the bad, the ugly, the things that the lessons you learned that only you can share, your origin story. What what is it about you that or how are you gonna help people in a way that they're gonna think of you first and remember you because you're a human being and you're not some AI tool that, you know, uses all the same buzzwords and keywords and copy, people aren't gonna remember that, but they will remember you if you have a great story.Stuart Webb [00:13:14]:Do you know? I think that's a really valuable and I hope a timely piece of advice. I know a lot of people today are using AI to write their blog posts. They're using AI to write their books. I came across somebody the other day who is using chat GPT to write his book for him. And he's using it in a very clever way with some very interesting prompts but at the end of the day when I read something I need to hear the writer's voice and that's when you suddenly sit there and go 'I cannot imagine' I couldn't imagine actually when I read what this this person I I won't use his name, but when he sent me what he'd written, I went, this doesn't sound like it. It doesn't sound like the way he talks, and I certainly don't buy into what he's saying because of it. You've actually got to continue to remember that marketing is about that. Once again, that's delivering on that promise that you make, isn't it? And if you fail to deliver because you have one voice in your marketing and another voice in your delivery, you fail to connect with a customer.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:14:13]:Exactly. And you get one chance to make a great first impression, so don't blow it.Stuart Webb [00:14:18]:I love that. Paige, that is an absolutely brilliant way to stop. We're gonna stop there before we ruin it by saying anything which actually isn't nearly as brilliant as what you've just said. So, I'm just gonna put this up at the moment. Let's, let's let's let's just ask you. People, if you are interested in getting a a I send out a normally, I send out a weekly newsletter, and it just tells you who's coming up on the podcast in the coming few days. And if you'd like to get on that newsletter so you can get ready to hear some of the great interviews that we have with some brilliant people like Paige, go to systemize.me forward slash subscribe. Simple form.Stuart Webb [00:14:54]:It only asks you for two things, your name and your email address. You'll have nothing more than that. You will only get an email from me about once a week, and that that's as simple as that. So please go to systemize.meforward slash subscribe page. Thank you so much for coming on. What a brilliant piece of advice. And just remember, if you're using AI to write your marketing materials at the moment, you are missing a huge opportunity to be a brand which people connect with, which people love to trust, and that is missing out, and you're leaving money on the table. So, Paige, thank you so much for your time.Paige Arnof-Fenn [00:15:28]:Thanks, Stuart. I love chatting with you today. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

On this week's podcast, we dive into my fascinating six-month journey with AI, exploring how tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing access to information and informed guidance. Drawing inspiration from Seth Godin's insightful piece, "Education is Free, Learning is Expensive," we'll discuss why true learning demands commitment and effort, especially in today's information-rich world.I've discovered AI's power extends far beyond simple fact-checking. It's a game-changer for understanding diverse perspectives, even helping me tailor advice to different generations. My goal is to help you leverage this incredible tool to build a better financial future.We'll also gain some valuable perspective on investment returns, especially after the unique first half of the year. While six months isn't a long-term indicator, it's certainly given us plenty to discuss! Many are wondering if now's the time to jump into international equities, especially as they've shown unexpected strength.Understanding Diversification and Long-Term InvestingI'll share my philosophy on successful long-term investing as a buy-and-holder: identifying equity asset classes that offer a premium for risk and grow faster than inflation. We'll examine the "ultimate buy and hold portfolio," which strategically blends U.S. and international equities, and analyze its performance over the past six months, comparing it to other popular strategies from Vanguard and DFA.You'll be surprised to see how closely Avantis and DFA ETFs performed, despite some significant individual fund differences. We'll also delve into the fascinating relationship between the U.S. dollar's value and international equity performance. For a deeper dive, I highly recommend checking out this illuminating table from Brandes Investment Partners: https://www.brandes.com/insights/chart-of-the-week/us-dollar-and-international-equities-03312023. It clearly illustrates how the dollar's strength and weakness correlate with international returns, offering historical examples of how these trends ebb and flow. Chasing returns isn't the answer, but a diversified, buy-and-hold approach can significantly reduce volatility and smooth out your equity returns—a major advantage, especially for retirees.The Allure and Nuance of Long-Term ReturnsWe'll then shift our focus to long-term performance data, specifically looking at the last 15 years through June 2025. You might be surprised to learn how the S&P 500, growth stocks, and even Berkshire Hathaway have compounded over this period, and how these returns compare to historical averages and expectations. While U.S. growth has been a clear winner recently, we'll discuss why historical norms suggest a different long-term outcome for value and small-cap stocks.I'll also address the popular Total Market Index and offer a candid take on whether it truly outperforms the S&P 500 for those not seeking broader diversification. We'll explore why, in some cases, a simpler approach might be just as effective, or even more so.The Power of Information and Future ToolsFinally, I'll emphasize how today's access to free information from sources like Morningstar empowers you to conduct research that was unimaginable just decades ago. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek at a new, exciting, and largely free tool coming soon from AtlasETF.com, which will allow you to easily test different portfolio strategies.Join me as we explore these crucial topics and continue to empower you on your journey to becoming a more successful long-term investor.What are your thoughts on using AI for financial planning? We'd love to hear from you!

In this special episode, my friend—and fan-favorite guest—Dr. Peter Attia takes the mic as guest host. Peter sits down with legendary trader John Arnold, widely considered the greatest energy trader of all time. Today, through his foundation Arnold Ventures, John applies the same rigorous thinking to some of America's toughest social challenges—criminal justice reform, healthcare policy, and K–12 education, to name just a few. This interview originally aired on Peter's excellent podcast The Drive. You can check it out at PeterAttiaMD.com, or subscribe to The Drive wherever you get your podcasts.This episode is brought to you by:Vanta trusted compliance and security platform: https://vanta.com/tim ($1000 off)Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you're ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:05:37] Peter Attia's intro: who is John Arnold?[00:08:38] John's background, upbringing, and early entrepreneurial tendencies.[00:21:16] John's time and rise at Enron.[00:33:40] Characteristics that made John an exceptional natural gas trader and how they translate to his philanthropic work.[00:41:10] The collapse of Enron.[00:46:46] The success of John's hedge fund, and his early interest in philanthropy.[01:02:03] The infamous 2006 trade that brought down Amaranth Advisors.[01:08:28] John's analytical prowess and emphasis on fundamentals.[01:15:13] The decision to become a full-time philanthropist and the founding of Arnold Ventures.[01:25:03] Education — John's quest to fundamentally change K-12 education.[01:30:36] Strategic philanthropy — preventing problems by attacking root causes and creating structural change.[01:37:50] The criminal justice system — structural changes needed to address mass incarceration, policing practices, and recidivism.[01:55:07] Re-imagining prisons to reduce recidivism.[02:02:27] US health care policy — John's focus on drug prices, and the severe consequences of not making system changes.[02:20:00] Climate change — the bipartisan role of John's foundation.[02:23:52] Advice for young adults interested in philanthropy.[02:30:52] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Pete and Jen noodle on the practice of question and answer sessions, including their importance and the possible fears surrounding the unknown.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tactics and tips to host a successful question and answer session?How might we answer a question that we may not know the answer to?How might hearing questions from your audience allow you to gauge what is most important to address?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

What marketing strategies are actually working in 2025? Karla Singson shares standout tactics from a DC Mexico meetup she hosted, where 6- and 7-figure founders revealed how they're landing clients organically through Facebook groups, trade show podcast hacks, and thoughtful LinkedIn comments (no ad spend required). We also dive into Karla's own playbook: how she's built multiple businesses around authenticity, reputation, and smart delegation. She shares tips for handling sales calls, choosing offers that sell themselves, and why relationships (not reach) are her #1 growth lever. LINKS: Karla's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/karla.singson) Karla's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/karlastefan/) Karla's Business (https://proximityoutsourcing.com/) Dennis Yu's “Dollar a Day” Strategy (https://dennisyu.com/category/dollar-a-day/) Connect with generous global entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Founders getting together in Bangkok this October for DCBKK 2025 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GFaF1Vj7I7H0f5BmGYuyoaGuEdMCo-3CkBnVDuaSwrI/edit?usp=sharing) Read Dan's book “Before the Exit” (https://www.amazon.com/Before-Exit-Thought-Experiments-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07BN2KD1J) Share your story/sponsor the pod (https://forms.gle/gKZFuwReHSvg8LD48) CHAPTERS: (00:00:13) Intro: Affordable Marketing for Scrappy Founders (00:01:29) Karla's Business Portfolio: From Flowers to Facebook Funnels (00:05:00) Why Founders Struggle to Delegate (00:10:17) 3 Low-Cost, High-Impact Client Acquisition Channels (00:12:59) Organic Facebook Marketing Still Works (Here's Why) (00:15:34) The 400% Revenue Trade Show Hack (00:18:29) How to Capture Leads by Commenting on LinkedIn (00:21:17) Why Most Founders Are Hesitant to Run Ads (00:22:50) The Rise of Hyper-Authenticity (00:26:30) Why In-Person Still Matters (But Not for the Reason You Think) (00:27:25) The '10 Industry Friends' Strategy for Rapid Growth (00:34:41) Why Karla Keeps a Business Portfolio (Not Just One Focus) (00:36:30) The “Duh” Test for Business Ideas (00:38:46) Sales Calls: What Actually Works in 2025 (00:38:54) Building Rapport That Converts (No Cringe Small Talk) (00:41:23) Refunds, Guarantees, and the Power of Reputation (00:42:11) Lessons from a Business Partnership Gone Wrong (00:45:31) Why Golf Is the Best Business School (00:48:05) Playa del Carmen as a Business Base: Pros and Cons (00:52:37) Karla's Love Letter to DCBKK CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Marketing to High-Dollar Clients (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/marketing-to-high-dollar-clients) $1.5 Million from LinkedIn: Strategies for Building Influence and Consistent Revenue (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/million-from-linkedin) Niche B2B Content = Big Revenue on YouTube (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/b2b-content-youtube) 50/50 Partnerships: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/50-50-partnerships)

Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, a company that helps people develop confidence, charisma, and strong social skills. Originally launched as a 4-Hour Workweek-inspired “muse,” it has since grown into one of the largest platforms for social skills and confidence training, with more than 10 million YouTube subscribers worldwide and more than a billion views across its channels in six languages. His flagship course, Charisma University, has guided more than 30,000 members through practical steps to become more magnetic.This episode is brought to you by: Patagonia's call-to-action to protect America's public lands. Go to Patagonia.com/Tim to learn more and act now. Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM)LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 1B+ users: https://linkedin.com/tim (post your job for free)*Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start.[00:06:44] Charlie meets the boogeyman (me).[00:10:11] Why defaulting to management consulting after college felt like daily self-betrayal.[00:13:21] Leaping into parkour training via DVD as a first business attempt.[00:15:45] Moonlighting vs. burning-ships entrepreneurship.[00:16:54] Negotiating remote work with a 90% raise.[00:21:22] Charlie moves to New York and kicks off KickAss Academy.[00:22:16] Airbnb survival tactics while living in a 396 sq. ft. apartment.[00:23:26] Using the fear-setting exercise and other disaster-mitigation strategies.[00:26:11] Charlie's first blog post and crossing the publishing Rubicon.[00:28:26] How Charlie's first in-person class prompted an accidental business model.[00:34:21] 10 go-getters make an ambitious move to Brazil.[00:32:14] The daily growth whiteboard system.[00:37:58] How a harsh Tucker Max consultation galvanized the rebranding to Charisma on Command.[00:44:39] From financial downturn to pre-selling a course for $12,500.[00:50:44] Finally making enough money to chase summer in six-to-eight-month increments.[00:52:00] Enjoying the sustainable benefits of creating timeless content.[00:54:05] How Bill Clinton seduced 7,000 people into following Charlie on YouTube.[00:55:46] How Greg McKeown's Essentialism helped solve Charlie's “Herbie” problem.[00:58:26] Evolving funnel flow and fame-jacking.[01:03:46] YouTube algorithm changes, short-form content, and maintaining audience trust for the long term.[01:10:58] Why I still create this podcast.[01:19:30] The dangers of succumbing entirely to audience expectation over authenticity.[01:21:42] The catalysts that led to time off, an ayahuasca retreat, and a seven-year transformation process.[01:30:26] Making the transition from 50/50 partner to sole owner.[01:35:16] Recommended reading: Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden[01:37:32] The influence of The Last Psychiatrist blog.[01:41:46] Jay Abraham coaching: “Make it good enough for Tim Ferriss.”[01:43:52] How testimonials added a 4x conversion lift.[01:44:31] Coming to an agreement with the co-founder.[01:47:20] Joe Hudson and the Art of Accomplishment.[01:51:57] Why I stand by The 4-Hour Workweek without further revision, warts and all.[01:55:06] Exercising gratitude even when receiving praise is difficult.[01:59:15] Relationship with earlier work: video vs. writing.[02:02:05] Don't miss “Filling the Void.”[02:03:56] More recommended reading.[02:06:43] Improv & Dragons.[02:08:06] Charlie's billboard: “Don't think, feel.”[02:08:57] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jen and Pete reflect on how grateful they are for their clients, and what they can do when a genius is standing in front of them, ready to be coached.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might a person who is excellent at their craft crave further guidance from a coach?What are some tactics and strategies for coaching a genius?How might ego stand in the way of coaching or leading?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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Legendary Seth Godin, bestselling author of Linchpin, Purple Cow, The Dip, Tribes, and The Practice on wrestling with creative resistance, getting past self-doubt, and how to build a resilient creative practice that thrives—even in an age of AIWe talk about:Why writing isn't about talent—but about creating the conditions for skillWhy “Do you like it?” is the wrong question to askAnd how to build a resilient creative practice that thrives—even in an age of AIHow to keep going when there's no map and no promise of success*About Seth GodinSeth Godin is the author of 21 bestselling books that have reshaped the way people think about marketing, leadership, and creative work. His books have been translated into 39 languages and include Linchpin, Purple Cow, The Dip, Tribes, and The Practice. He's also the founder of altMBA, the Carbon Almanac, and multiple pioneering ventures in the online business world. Seth writes one of the most popular blogs in the world and continues to inspire millions of creators to make and ship work that matters.*Resources and Links:

Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less by Peggy Sullivan Amazon.com Peggysullivanspeaker.com “Too many people have fallen into the busy cycle that Peggy so accurately and honestly portrays. This book is the wakeup call you need to get back to living.” — Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance FINALIST FOR THE 2024 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH Busy is not better. Break the cycle of “just getting stuff done.” If you're feeling unfulfilled at the end of each day because you are busy but never seem to have time for what truly matters (a phenomenon called time poverty), you're not alone. As a recovering “busyness addict,” corporate performance expert Peggy Sullivan's struggle with the cycle of burnout and anxiety—leading to divorce, two totaled cars, a heart attack, and even accidentally eating cat food—led her on a quest for life outside busy . . . a sweet spot where productivity, happiness, and self-care can coexist. Her search led her to create a transformative framework for taking back control of your time and your life that has helped individuals, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Bank of America, and Blue Cross Blue Shield get their employees off the busy treadmill and align their time and work with what's truly important. Grounded in deep research, including the results of a first-of-its-kind 2023 Busy Report, her three-step Busy-Busting Process has been proven to eliminate unintentional busyness, ignite the power of happiness, and unlock a more meaningful life. Beyond Busyness provides a simple, data-backed, and actionable approach to balancing peak performance, self-care, and happiness without sacrificing one for the other. About the author Peggy is a keynote speaker, author, consultant, and trusted researcher. Through her work, she has discovered why busyness is so detrimental to our productivity, health and happiness. Now she's bringing her proven solution for escaping the busyness trap to keynote stages around the world with her signature blend of humor, heart, and honesty. She is on a mission to help individuals and businesses move above the damaging false belief that “busy” always equates to success. With her help, people and organizations are unlocking peak performance, improving self-care, and finding true happiness, without sacrificing one for the other. Peggy has presented for small teams as well as Fortune 500 companies like Google, Bank of America, Blue Cross BlueShield, and Ingram Micro. In her forthcoming book “Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less,” Peggy outlines her signature three-step "Busy Busting" methodology that is actionable, effective and has already helped thousands of people get off the busy treadmill to live the life they were meant to live.

From hating life on a Sydney construction site to building a $57K/month agency from Bali, Tom Richards—founder of PlumbElec Marketing—has lived the remote founder arc. In this episode, he shares how niching into plumbing and electrical businesses helped him scale fast, why Google Maps still dominates local SEO, and how he balances agency life with lifestyle design. You'll hear Tom's take on ChatGPT use cases, the best tools for founder efficiency, and whether he's ready to scale or keep things lean and profitable. Plus, Dan breaks down what might be the most reliable location-independent income roadmap in 2025. LINKS: Connect with Tom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-richards-au/) Daily Huddle template (http://bit.ly/4ea6MOf) The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss (https://fourhourworkweek.com/) Share your story/sponsor the pod (https://forms.gle/gKZFuwReHSvg8LD48) 22 free resources for founders (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Connect with 1,000+ generous global entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Read Dan's book “Before the Exit” (https://www.amazon.com/Before-Exit-Thought-Experiments-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07BN2KD1J) CHAPTERS: (00:02:18) From Plumber to Agency Founder (00:04:07) How Tom Built His First Client Base (00:04:58) $57K MRR and the Current Team (00:07:23) Why Tradespeople Are the Best Clients (00:09:51) Transitioning from Daily Huddles to Weekly Calls (00:12:14) The Real Numbers Behind Tom's Retainer Model (00:13:38) Hormozi's 1-1-1 Model in Real Life (00:18:50) Surviving the SEO Upheaval in 2025 (00:19:25) Why Google Maps is Still Gold for Local SEO (00:23:34) How to Use Case Studies to Supercharge Cold Outreach (00:25:59) Should You Scale Your Agency or Stay Lean? (00:31:31) The Most Reliable Remote Income Roadmap (00:35:31) What Agency Life is Really Like (00:39:28) Tom's Favorite ChatGPT and AI Tools (00:41:04) Bali vs Thailand: Which Is Better in 2025? CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: The Changing Landscape of SEO and the Influence Equation (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/changing-landscape-seo) The Brutal Truth About Business Exits with Rob Walling (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brutal-truth-about-exits) 1,000 Customers from One Channel (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/1000-customers-one-channel) The First 1,000 Days of Running an Agency (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/1000-days-running-agency?rq=agency)

Nsima Inyang (@nsimainyang) is a strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell's Power Project, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. He is also one of the most freakishly athletic humans I've ever met. He's a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a professional natural bodybuilder (placed top five in the world), and an elite-level powerlifter (750-plus-pound deadlift, etc.)—but what sets him apart is how he blends all those worlds with unconventional training tools like kettlebells, maces, sandbags, and rope flow. Nsima is also the founder of The Stronger Human, a growing online community focused on strength, movement, and resilience.This episode is brought to you by:Pique premium pu'er tea crystals: https://piquelife.com/tim (20% off—valid for the lifetime of your subscription—plus a free Starter Kit, which includes a rechargeable frother and glass beaker)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off)Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)*Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mLGqrlxofXANsima's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nsimaInyangThe Stronger Human: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman/aboutThe Stronger Human Store: https://thestrongerhuman.store/*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1722: Steve Pavlina explores the difference between dabbling and true commitment, revealing how half-hearted efforts keep people stuck in mediocrity. He challenges readers to evaluate whether they're genuinely serious about their goals, and offers a clear path for shifting from indecision to mastery, with profound rewards for those who fully commit. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/12/is-it-time-for-you-to-stop-dabbling-and-get-serious/ Quotes to ponder: "Dabblers merely dip their toes into the water. They're not committed. They hold back." "When you get serious, you stop hoping, wishing, and waiting. You act." "Commitment means you burn the ships. You don't keep one foot in and one foot out." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Sinek is the bestselling author of Start With Why and the creator of one of the most watched TEDx talks of all time. Seth Godin has written over 20 bestselling books, including Purple Cow and This is Marketing. Together, they've helped millions rethink how they lead, create, and show up in the world.In today's episode, Seth and Simon join me to talk about what it really means to be “remarkable” in today's world, how to move forward when things fall apart, and why some people stay stuck while others find their spark again. Seth explains how he's built his career from scratch: the power of showing up, trying new things, and what he does to stay grounded when some of his efforts fail. He also reveals the factors that make most people afraid to share their ideas, and how to escape the danger of no one caring at all about your ideas.Simon shares how he went through burnout even though his business looked successful from the outside and the moment that changed everything, and helped him discover his 'why'. He also reveals the steps you can take to stop burning out and discover your own purpose!We also explore what's happening in the world of marketing, the rise of burnout, and how to lead with more purpose and clarity, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.Join us today to understand how to stand out in today's world, why so many people feel stuck in their work, and what it actually takes to build a life and business that is exceptional, not one that just looks good.Seth Godin's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sethgodin/Simon Sinek's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/simonsinek/Connect with Hilary:Website: https://therelaunchco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCoInterested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email us at hello@therelaunchco.comFind Us on Your Favorite Podcast App – https://the-silver-lined-relaunch.captivate.fm/listen

This week, Pete and Jen explore the idea of what is "enough", and how we might think about who that enough is for.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How does the definition of what is enough change based on context?Why might there be societal pressure to do more than enough?How might we allow ourselves to examine what is enough, at bare minimum?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1720: Leo Babauta shares a powerful approach to achieving goals through short, focused sprints that cut through procrastination and overwhelm. By committing fully for a limited time and eliminating distractions, you create momentum and clarity that longer-term efforts often lack. Quotes to ponder: "A sprint is a short burst of intense focus, eliminating distractions and excuses." "It's about creating a sacred space of time where you are completely devoted to something meaningful." "The container of a short sprint gives us permission to let go of everything else, and just be in full devotion." Episode references: Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky: https://maketime.blog/ The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Management-Performance/dp/0743226755 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hutchins is the creator and host of All the Hacks, a podcast that helps people upgrade their life, money, and travel. He previously founded Grove (acquired by Wealthfront) and Milk (acquired by Google), led New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, and was a Partner at Google Ventures. Most importantly, he is the person Kevin Rose and I call if we want to figure how to get a better deal on just about anything in the world, or if we just want to learn about his latest hijinks doing things like getting $200 flights to Japan, running gold pseudo-arbitrage at retail, or dirt-cheap trips to Bora Bora. We cover all three and more in this conversation.Sponsors:Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Ramp easy-to-use corporate cards, bill payments, accounting, and more: https://ramp.com/tim (Get $250 when you join Ramp)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chatri Sityodtong (@yodchatri) is the founder and CEO of ONE Championship, one of the top-10 biggest sports-media properties in the world in terms of viewership and engagement (alongside the NBA, Formula One, Champions League, and Premier League), with a global broadcast reach to 195 countries. Sponsors:AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (20% off on all mattress orders)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you're ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to another in-between-isode, with one of my favorite formats: the good old-fashioned Q&A.Sponsors: Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM)Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.