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Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
From line cook to 8-figure founder, Ellen Bennett turned $300 and a vision into Hedley & Bennett, a heritage kitchen brand. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
#791 What if the key to finding your perfect business idea isn't in the market — but within yourself? In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jason VanDevere, founder of Goal Crazy and author of Dream Driven, to explore how entrepreneurs can discover the right business idea and build a path toward meaningful success. Jason shares his personal journey of walking away from a fourth-generation family car dealership to pursue a passion-driven business, ultimately building coaching programs, launching products, and investing in real estate along the way. Together, Brien and Jason dive into the difference between chasing “easy money” versus building a dream-driven business, why desire and clarity matter more than perfection, and practical frameworks — including Jason's “Three L's” — to help aspiring entrepreneurs identify ideas that truly align with their purpose. This episode lays the foundation for turning inspiration into action, setting the stage for Part 2! What we discuss with Jason: + Leaving family business + Planner business origin story + Rental properties freedom + Easy money vs dream driven + Dreaming daily habit + Meaningful goals vs survival mode + Three L framework + Longing, lifting, light criteria + Mentorship importance + Networking for clarity Thank you, Jason! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Goal Crazy at GoalCrazy.com. Get the free Idea To Profit Blueprint. Buy Dream Driven. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#792 What if you could dramatically increase your odds of success by validating your business idea before you ever launch? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his deep dive with Jason VanDevere, founder of Goal Crazy and author of Dream Driven, shifting from discovering the right business idea to validating it and bringing it to life. Jason shares practical strategies for deciding whether to start or buy a business, why your business should serve your ideal lifestyle — not define it — and how passion can come from either the product or the process. He also breaks down the critical role of mentorship, networking, and learning directly from customers, vendors, and peers to accelerate your growth. Finally, Jason walks through actionable validation techniques that help entrepreneurs confirm demand, refine their ideas, and launch with confidence. This episode provides the tactical roadmap to turn clarity into execution and move one step closer to building a truly dream-driven business! What we discuss with Jason: + Start vs buy a business + Business as lifestyle vehicle + Passion: product vs process + Action creates clarity + Importance of mentorship + Learning from customers + Leveraging vendor relationships + Saturated markets still viable + Validating with focus groups + Pre-sales prove demand Thank you, Jason! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Goal Crazy at GoalCrazy.com. Get the free Idea To Profit Blueprint. Buy Dream Driven. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Career regret is more common than most professionals admit. In Bill Gurley's survey, 7 out of 10 people said they would restart their careers if given the chance, revealing widespread dissatisfaction with their chosen paths. After decades of working alongside successful founders, Bill distilled what actually leads to meaningful, energizing work into his book Running Down a Dream, offering a clear path to designing a career you don't want to escape from. Now on Spotify video! In this episode, Bill reveals how to build your dream job and shares what top professionals do differently to create careers that bring both success and fulfillment. In this episode, Hala and Bill will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) The Career Regret Crisis (06:57) Designing Your Own Career Path (12:53) How Curiosity Over Passion Drives Success (22:10) Bill's Journey From Engineering to Venture Capital (28:45) Mastering Career Fundamentals for Growth (41:34) The Power of Mentors and Peers in Career Development (52:10) Dot-Com Crash Lessons and the AI Wave (54:20) Unit Economics and Business Fundamentals (1:06:39) Smart ROI Decisions for Entrepreneurs (1:16:47) Making Tough Calls in Leadership (1:21:34) Traits of Extraordinary Founders Bill Gurley is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark, known for early, pivotal investments in companies like Uber, Zillow, and Grubhub. With over 20 years at Benchmark, he is recognized as a top tech investor and the author of the influential blog Above the Crowd. In his new book, Running Down a Dream, Bill breaks down the components of balancing joy with success and identifies the key principles of career fulfillment. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Spectrum Business - Keep your business connected seamlessly. Visit https://spectrum.com/Business to learn more. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Working Genius - Discover your natural gifts and thrive at work. Go to workinggenius.com and get 20% off with code PROFITING Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. See experian.com for details. Huel - Get all the daily nutrients you need with Huel. Grab Huel today and get 15% OFF with my code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITING. Resources Mentioned: Bill's Book, Running Down A Dream: bit.ly/BGDream Bill's X (Twitter): x.com/bgurley Bill's Website: abovethecrowd.com Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett: bit.ly/BB-DYL One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch: bit.ly/PL-OUOWS Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen: bit.ly/CC-ID Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: bit.ly/MM-GL Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Negotiation, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Workplace, Career Podcast
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden cost of indecision in business and why waiting for the “perfect time” may be quietly holding you back. From sitting on ideas for years to overthinking launches, newsletters or new offers, Fiona shares why momentum matters more than perfection and how small action builds clarity, confidence and trust. You'll learn: Why indecision carries an emotional and financial cost How delaying action makes things feel heavier and more overwhelming A simple way to break procrastination and create momentum today ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Feeling stuck on what to build next? Overwhelmed by too many ideas or none that feel “right”? In this episode, we break down why so many ambitious people struggle to decide their next move and more importantly, how to fix it. In a world where you constantly see others launching businesses and seeing immediate financial success, it's easy to feel pressure to chase big, flashy ideas, but clarity doesn't come from hype. It comes from alignment and action. Inside this episode, you'll learn five practical, immediately actionable strategies to cut through confusion and confidently move forward with your next business idea. If you've been overthinking your next step, this conversation will help you simplify, focus, and finally choose a direction. xoxo, Jeannet Work with Jeannet: Apply for one on one private coaching: https://forms.gle/bwoTL8HCUDPmM1LY8 Get my FREE workbook to help you identify the skills you can monetize with an online business: https://www.jeannetsacks.com/monetizeskills Coaching Business Workshop: This Workshop is designed to take you from newbie to launching your own Online Coaching Business or restructure your current Coaching Program so it starts making you money. You will develop your Coaching Program and create streams of income from the comfort of your home, while having an impact on others. https://www.jeannetsacks.com/coachingbusiness Subscribe to my newsletter for awesome tips to live your best life: https://www.jeannetsacks.com/newsletter Instagram: @JeannetSacks Website: https://www.JeannetSacks.com
#782 What if your million-dollar idea is already right in front of you — you just haven't learned how to see it yet? In part 2 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams shares five more powerful strategies for coming up with a 7-figure business idea. You'll learn how to spot opportunities by improving existing products, turning your favorite tools into income through affiliate partnerships, and using online research to uncover proven paths to success. Justin also breaks down the AB Formula — a simple but powerful framework to reverse-engineer your idea by starting with either a topic, business model, or marketing strategy. This episode is full of actionable insights to help you stop overanalyzing, start executing, and recognize the opportunities that have been hiding in plain sight! (Check out Part 1!) (Original Air Date - 6/18/25) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Improve existing products or services + Monetize tools you already love + Leverage affiliate and JV programs + Use podcasts, YouTube, and AI for research + Learn from entrepreneurs' success clues + Talk to business owners for insights + Avoid analysis paralysis and take action + Use the AB Formula to reverse-engineer ideas + Spot opportunities hidden in plain sight + Focus on progress over perfection Watch the video podcast of this episode! Did you love this episode? Listen to Module 3 next! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona explores why showing up in your business is not the same as showing off and how cultural conditioning, tall poppy syndrome and fear of judgment may be holding you back from visibility and growth.If you've ever felt uncomfortable promoting your work, talking about your results or stepping into your authority, this episode will help you reframe visibility as service, not ego.You'll learn:The difference between showing up with confidence and showing off from egoHow consistency builds trust and why disappearing damages momentumPractical ways to increase visibility without feeling salesy or inauthentic⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Group Coaching 2026AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Rea Ann Silva couldn't patent Beautyblender, so she built brand recognition stronger than IP. Learn how she scaled, without investment, to sales every 12 seconds. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
#781 What if the harsh truth that nobody cares about your business idea is actually the key to unlocking your future success? In part 1 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams reveals why letting go of your ego is essential to launching a 7-figure business — and how fear of judgment is one of the biggest things holding new entrepreneurs back. You'll also learn the first three of eight proven strategies for coming up with a winning business idea, including how to trust your gut, align your passions and strengths, and turn valuable skills into profitable ventures. This episode is packed with mindset shifts and actionable advice to help you stop waiting for the perfect idea — and start building your money machine today! (Check out Part 2!) (Original Air Date - 6/17/25) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Why nobody cares (and why that's good) + The ego's role in holding you back + Fear of judgment and paralysis + Importance of taking imperfect action + “Go with your gut” method + Strengths and interests exercise + Passion vs. experience tradeoff + Skill-building as a business shortcut + Real-life business idea examples + How to avoid overthinking your idea Watch the video podcast of this episode! Did you love this episode? Listen to Module 3 next! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful question: are we actually making time for creativity?From putting physical limits on phone scrolling to rethinking what we do with small pockets of time, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn't need hours, perfection, or big plans. Sometimes it just needs 15 minutes.Fiona shares practical ways to reclaim those moments, reduce friction, and make space for creativity, curiosity and calm in everyday life.You'll learn:Why stopping scrolling isn't enough without replacing it intentionallyHow 15 minutes, five times a week can change how you think and feelSimple, low-effort ways to bring creativity back into your routineHow to remove friction so creative habits actually stickA grounding listen for anyone feeling time-poor, overstimulated, or disconnected from their creative self.⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:That Paper Joint collage classesGroup Coaching 2026AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Shelley Panton is a potter, ceramicist, and owner of The Panton Store, a beloved lifestyle and home boutique in Toora, Gippsland. In this episode, she shares the down-to-earth story of building her business from scratch and making the bold move from inner-city Melbourne to regional Victoria.You'll learn:How early collaborations (like the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival) helped put her store on the map with the right audienceWhy trusting your intuition combined with looking at the data is crucial for making big business decisionsThe reality of running a bricks-and-mortar retail business and why sometimes you need to see your space empty to know it's time to move onHow she's built a thriving business in regional Australia and what that tree change has meant for her family and the business⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with The Panton Store: Instagram: @thepantonstoreOnline Store: The Panton StorePhysical Store: 31 Stanley St, Toora VICConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Sonsie Skin's CEO turns customers into brand advocates through community-first strategies, from garden girl activations to in-person events. Discover how to create your own viral moments that drive real connection. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
If you've ever thought of starting your own business, you've probably wondered if your idea is any good. Some people say you need to make sure your business is solving a problem and then you know there is demand (for what you're doing) but what if people don't know a problem exists?
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona introduces the concept of regret minimisation and why it can be one of the most grounding decision-making tools for business and life.Rather than asking “what's the safest option?” or “what will everyone else think?”, this episode invites you to look ahead and ask what future you would regret not doing. Especially when you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid of making the wrong move.This is not about reckless decisions or chasing every idea. It's about clarity, perspective, and choosing in a way that aligns with your values and long-term wellbeing.You'll learn:What regret minimisation really means and where it comes fromHow to use it when you're at a crossroads in business or lifeWhy fear of short-term discomfort often hides deeper long-term regretHow to make decisions that future you will thank you forA reflective, practical listen for anyone navigating change, uncertainty, or a big decision.⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Stop asking your mentors if your idea is good—they aren't the ones buying it. This episode dives into the "Why" and "How" of market validation. Using the example of an online Yoruba language course, we show why your first guess about your customers is usually wrong.Key Takeaways: * The "One-on-One" Rule: Ditch the focus groups (groupthink is real) and the AI simulations. Talk to real humans, one-on-one. * The Truth is in the Wallet: Opinions are free; validation costs money. The only way to know if an idea works is to try and sell it. * Dig for the "Hidden Need": You aren't just selling a product; you're solving an emotional or professional pain point.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode, I break down 11 of my favorite beginner-friendly business ideas that are affordable to start, realistic, and actually scalable. These are real businesses I've seen work in the wild, from simple service plays to overlooked opportunities most people ignore. If you're looking for practical ideas you can actually start without experience or a huge budget, this episode will give you plenty to think about.11 Wall printing - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtB1D2khE2/10 Lawnmower flipping - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTJE7vHEpom/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YebLPyVcTr8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYj_Ns5LGEo&list=WL&index=69 Sticks with LED lights - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTRWxBRkn7D/8 Realtor heygen - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20187773531874347237 Cleaning car seats - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUHE5_UEhMb/6 Trash can cleaning - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSqwj90ElnO/Podcast Interview - https://youtu.be/7Ow9qRVCWM8 5 Hot cocoa and chips - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2016982470688985256https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20184228568757084424 Kids artwork - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20155189136108052953 Gas station vending - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20181275090874659702 Timelapse giveaways - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20194742223143940361 Cheap jetskis - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2019541145844687119Enjoy! ---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on what 10 years in business has really taught her, beyond the highlights, milestones and metrics.This is an honest conversation about growth, adaptability, identity, expectations, community and the long road of building something that lasts. Fiona shares what's worked, what hasn't, what surprised her most, and why staying connected to your values matters more than ever as your business evolves.Whether you're in your first year or your twentieth, this episode is a reminder that sustainable businesses are built slowly, thoughtfully, and often in seasons of uncertainty.You'll learn:What 10 years in business actually teaches you that no course or shortcut canHow to adapt without losing yourself or your valuesWhy community and connection are essential for long-term business resilienceHow to rethink success beyond speed, scale and external validationA grounding listen for business owners navigating growth, change, or the quiet middle stretch of building something meaningful.⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why adaptability is one of the most important skills you can build in business, and why being adaptable is very different from being reactive.Drawing on nearly a decade in business (and plenty of real-life curveballs), Fiona explores how staying grounded in your values allows you to respond to change without losing yourself in the process.You'll learn:The difference between adaptability and reactivity in businessWhy adaptability is a skill you can practise, not a personality traitHow to stay flexible without constantly second-guessing yourselfA simple way to respond to change while staying aligned with your valuesPerfect for business owners navigating change, uncertainty, or decision fatigue.⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks to Davina Adamson, Creative Director of Black Finch Jewellery. Davina shares her journey from visual arts to opening her first designer retail store at age 20, creating her own line then closing that business and moving into work with her partner, master jeweller, Raymond de Zwart at Black Finch jewellery. You'll learn: How to transition from different creative careers The reality of working with family members in business and how to create clear roles, boundaries, and a strong organisational structure Why relentless experimentation and staying authentically entertained in your marketing creates genuine connection with your audience How to build community over just content—and why people come for the product but stay for the relationships and shared experiences ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with Black Finch Jewellery: Instagram: @blackfinch_jewellery Website: blackfinch.com.au Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
How Ouai became a $300M brand by turning customer comments into marketing gold. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona explores what it really means to build a “sticky” brand.Moving beyond sales and follower counts, Fiona looks at why some brands keep people coming back while others feel purely transactional. This episode is a practical reset for anyone who feels like customers only show up during promotions and then disappear.You'll be invited to reflect on where your brand is creating genuine connection, and where it might be missing opportunities to build trust and loyalty.You'll learn:What brand stickiness actually looks like in practiceHow to spot the difference between engagement and attentionWhy repeat customers, replies and referrals matter more than vanity metricsSimple ways to strengthen long-term connection with your audienceSign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Eleven successful founders reveal their exact playbooks for 2026. Discover AI commerce strategies, slow content that converts, gamified loyalty tips, and community-first growth tactics. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
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⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona unpacks the idea of the “death of the influencer” and what it really means for brands, creatives, and small businesses navigating marketing in a noisy, trust-scarce world.Rather than chasing reach or hype, Fiona explores the shift toward people of influence, long-term relationships, and values-led visibility — and how brands can rethink influence at every stage of the customer journey.You'll learn:Why traditional influencer marketing is losing impact — and what's replacing itThe difference between influencers, content creators, and people of influence (and why it matters)How to identify the real circles of influence for your audience and build lasting trustThis episode is for anyone questioning whether influencer marketing still works — and wanting smarter, more sustainable ways to connect.Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
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MANSCAPED, the men's grooming brand that pioneered below-the-belt care, sold out its first product in two weeks and scaled to $300 million in just three years. Founder Paul Tran shares how rapid iteration, customer feedback, and a razor-sharp focus turned a taboo idea into a global brand.For more on MANSCAPED and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
In this episode of That Entrepreneur Show, host Vincent A. Lanci interviews Jason VanDevere, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from his family's car dealership business to create a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and the best-selling Goal Crazy planner. Jason shares his journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of finding a business idea that ignites passion and aligns with personal values. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the necessity of dreaming daily, and the significance of seeking help and mentorship along the way. Jason also introduces his 3L framework for validating business ideas, which includes longing, lifting, and lightness, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to choose paths that resonate with their true desires.Throughout the conversation, Jason highlights practical strategies for gaining initial customers, such as leveraging personal networks and collaborating with influencers. He encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones, embrace the learning process, and actively seek mentorship to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. The episode concludes with Jason reflecting on the legacy of his great-grandfather, whose entrepreneurial spirit continues to inspire him and shape his family's future.As you listen:00:00 Introduction to Jason's Journey01:43 Leaving the Family Business04:05 Finding the Right Business Idea06:10 The 3L Framework for Validation09:57 Gaining Your First Customers13:14 The Importance of Mentorship17:30 Jason's Podcast and Legacy"I wanted to find what business is gonna light that fire for me.""You have to be willing to be bad at it first.""Dreaming every single day gives you clarity on what you want."Takeaways-If you ever want to get good at something, you have to be willing to be bad at it first.-Starting a business is hard, but your desire must be larger than the challenges.-You need to find a business idea that lights a fire inside of you.
You Have a Business Idea. Don't Sit on It.If you've been quietly holding a business idea, this episode is your strategic starting point.High-achieving women don't wait for disruption to force a decision. They prepare early, with clarity, leverage, and clean data. In this episode, we explore why sitting on an idea is often riskier than acting, and why validation is the smartest first move before building a business.You'll learn: • Why certainty is not required to move forward • How idea validation reduces risk and builds authority • The difference between fantasy planning and CEO-level strategy • How women in leadership prepare intelligent exits and next movesWhether you're a corporate leader planning an exit or a female entrepreneur refining your next offer, the principle is the same: validate before you build.To support this, I'm sharing a free resource: The Business Idea Validator designed to help you assess demand, positioning, and viability without overthinking.
What if the slow start of your business is not a failure but divine preparation? In this episode, Dr. Chonta Haynes teaches how faith fuels business triumph by revealing why God allows Kingdom ideas to struggle early. Through biblical examples, practical strategy, and spiritual wisdom, this message equips Christian entrepreneurs to build businesses rooted in integrity, stewardship, and purpose. Key Takeaways:• Why God develops character before platforms• How to resist comparison and stay focused• The role of structure, planning, and diligence• How faith and strategy work together in business• Why the nursery season builds long-term success Detailed Timestamps:0:00 – When business ideas feel like they are dying2:47 – Comparison steals confidence and clarity4:09 – Joseph's prison as a training ground5:55 – David's wilderness and delayed promise7:51 – Nurturing God-given ideas with discernment10:30 – Building structure and strategy with faith13:03 – The power of community in business growth14:58 – Perseverance and spiritual discipline16:39 – Why slow growth is divine preparation18:10 – One faithful step to move forward Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes:Website: https://chontahaynes.com Webinar: https://chontahaynes.com/mentor YouTube: Subscribe for faith-based business teaching https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes
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⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona discusses what the 'death' of the influencer really means and dissects the differences between an influencer, content creator and person of influence. If you have ever considered collaborating with an influencer for your creative small business, this is definitely one to listen to!Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks to Mukti, founder of Mukti Organics, about building a values-led business over more than 25 years — and what it really takes to stay true to your vision through growth, setbacks, and change.Starting her business from her laundry and market stalls, Mukti shares the realities of bootstrapping, resilience, and rebuilding, as well as the power of education and integrity in creating long-term impact. This is a deeply honest conversation about longevity, values, and using business as a force for meaningful change.You'll learn:Why knowing your values is essential for navigating challenges and staying aligned over timeHow education can move a business from simple transactions to genuine transformationThe long-term impact one person and one business can have on perspective, behaviour, and communityWhat it takes to build a brand with integrity, resilience, and purpose over decadesThis episode is for business owners and creatives who want to build something meaningful, sustainable, and deeply aligned — without losing themselves along the way.Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with Mukti:Mukti's Book: Truth in BeautyWebsite: muktiorganics.com.auInstagram: @muktiorganics⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
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Scout Brisson reveals how De Soi converts skeptics into subscribers through sampling, why it's their largest marketing expense, and her ROI framework. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
This is a two part series of interesting business ideas for 2026. For some, these ideas will help boost your existing business while for others, an entry level. These are both technical and non-technical pointers that will shape your 2026 financially.
This is a two part series of interesting business ideas for 2026. For some, these ideas will help boost your existing business while for others, an entry level. These are both technical and non-technical pointers that will shape your 2026 financially.
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona reflects on becoming the parent of a teenager and the surprising parallels between adolescence and building a business.Teenage years are often framed as difficult or disruptive, but they're also a time of growth, identity formation, and learning to trust yourself. And as it turns out, that's exactly what many business owners are navigating too.This episode explores how the lessons we try to pass on to teenagers, about intuition, values, and discernment, are just as relevant when you're running a business in a noisy, opinion-filled world.You'll learn:Why business can feel a lot like adolescence at timesHow to balance intuition with data when making decisionsWhy tuning into your own values matters more than outside noiseHow to navigate growth and change without losing who you areA simple mindset shift to help you make clearer, more confident choicesThis episode is perfect for small business owners, creatives, and anyone feeling pulled in multiple directions and wondering how to stay grounded while evolving. Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Lauren Falesnik, founder of Gilly Guys, a kids' clothing brand born from a simple mom problem: finding jeans her toddler would actually wear. Lauren shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur without sacrificing her presence with her kids, proving that you don't have to choose between motherhood and building something meaningful. From sourcing denim in her basement to launching a thriving business in 2024, Lauren gets honest about the tears, the late nights, and the conversations she had to have with her kids about Mommy's work. She reveals how she manages routine, guilt, and growth while expecting baby number three, and why moms already have every skill they need to build a business. You don't need the perfect time or a flawless plan, you just need to solve a problem you care about and trust that you'll figure it out along the way. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why long-form, thoughtful content is becoming one of the most powerful marketing tools in an increasingly noisy, short-form world.As attention spans feel fractured and many people step back from constant scrolling, brands that invest in depth, clarity, and trust are standing out more than ever. This episode unpacks why chasing quick hits and trends often leads to burnout and diminishing returns, and how deeper content builds long-term connection, authority, and loyalty.If you've been focusing heavily on short-form content and wondering why it's not converting, or if you're feeling exhausted by the pressure to constantly post, this episode will help you rethink your strategy.Resources:How to Start a Podcast CourseHow to Get Published in Online and Print Course You'll learn:Why audiences are craving depth over noise more than everHow long-form content builds trust, authority, and longevityThe role podcasts, newsletters, and thoughtful storytelling play in modern marketingHow to repurpose deep content across multiple platforms without burning outWhy consistency and substance matter more than volumeHow to choose one core content platform and make it work harder for your businessThis episode is ideal for small business owners, creatives, and marketers who want to create meaningful content that lasts, rather than chasing algorithms and fleeting attention. Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Start a Podcast CourseHow to Get Published in Online and Print Course AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
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Dr. Julie Chung shares how T3 reimagined hair tools as beauty products, not appliances. Learn how to create a luxury category by changing placement, design, messaging, and retail strategy. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores why working in 90-day cycles can be one of the most effective ways to make real progress in business and life.While long-term vision and annual planning absolutely have their place, focusing on the next 90 days can reduce overwhelm, create momentum, and help you take action based on what's actually happening in your life right now, not what you hope might happen months from now.If you're feeling stuck, stretched, or frustrated by big goals that feel too far away, this episode offers a practical and refreshing way to refocus.You'll learn:Why 90-day planning feels more doable than annual goal-settingHow shorter planning horizons reduce overwhelm and decision fatigueWhy working in quarters helps you plan realistically around life, energy, and commitmentsHow to use 90-day cycles to create quick wins and visible progressA simple way to break big goals into weekly, achievable stepsHow to review and reset every 90 days without guilt or burnoutThis episode is perfect for 2026 planning for small business owners, creatives, and anyone who wants to move forward with clarity, focus, and confidence, without trying to plan their entire future all at once. Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this episode, Fiona talks to Suji Sanjeevan, founder of Light + Glo and BrandScent, about building multiple successful businesses, creating bespoke scent experiences for major brands, and staying human in the age of AI.You'll Learn:How to pivot from a traditional career path to follow your passion and build a thriving businessWhy storytelling and human connection are essential for standing out in competitive industriesHow to create bespoke scent marketing strategies for businesses across different sectors'The science behind scent and its impact on health, wellbeing, and customer experiencePractical strategies for using business as a vehicle for impact beyond profitHow to balance multiple business ventures while maintaining creativity and innovationWhy finding your unique voice and perspective is crucial for brand differentiation in any industry Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with Suji Sanjeevan:• Brand Scent: https://brandscent.com.au/• Light + Glo: https://www.lightandglodesigns.com.au/• Instagram: @lightandglofragrancesConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
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Canyon Coffee grew into a seven-figure brand by selling outside traditional coffee channels. This is how a design-first retail strategy shaped a more sustainable business. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
Right now is the best time for Muslims to follow their dreams and build businesses. We discuss how to start a business, what it takes to build a startup, how do you start a business if you have a 9-5? When do you take the risk in a business idea? How to get Muslim billionaire investors to believe in Muslim startups. This is not just for personal success, but to support and offer the world a real alternative to an economic system built on exploitation and greed. We discuss In this episode, we're joined by Arshan Ahmed, founder of Again Friday VC, to break down exactly how Muslims can get funding, build scalable businesses, and provide the world with real solutions.*JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective* FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Zionists & Silicon Valley06:11 How to Start a Start Up?11:22 How To Start a Business with a 9-521:10 The Rise of Muslim Businesses!29:51 Arab Billionaire Investors?!41:57 We Need to Work together NOW!53:06 The Worship of Working?01:05:55 Final Thoughts#entrepreneurship #business #startups #podcast #startup #businessgrowth #businesssuccess *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast
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Today we talk about two methods to help make your big startup plans for 2026 manageable. We borrow Short Assignments and Shitty Drafts from Anne Lamott, we get a little help from Martin Scorsese and a Bronx Tale, and we talk through a startup that's helping 40 year olds deal with loneliness. All in like 14 minutes. Not bad. Tacklebox WINTER2025 for 20% offBird by BirdThe To Do List MonsterThe Saddest Thing In Life 00:00 Tacklebox00:28 Actionable Motivation01:08 How to Actually Take a Swing at Your Potential04:15 The Two Best Ways to Make Progres05:59 The One-Inch Picture Frame10:20 Shitty Drafts12:55 The End: The Saddest Thing In Life
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Nima Jalali built SALT & STONE out of his apartment into a $100M+ brand, without ever pitching a single retailer. After an ACL injury redirected his path, he created something he desperately wanted but didn't exist, a high quality, clean deodorant, that actually performs. SALT & STONE has now become one of the fastest growing brands in the space to-date by doing things differently. Even right now, every 60 seconds a SALT & STONE deodorant is bought. In this candid conversation Nima opens up about transitioning from a pro surfboarder into the Founder role, what it takes to build a killer team, and what keeps him going. He reveals the counter-intuitive strategy that got Sephora to come to him, and how he iterated his deodorant formula through 5 generations before calling it perfect. You'll Learn: Why going through 5+ product iterations beats launching "good enough"The digital excellence strategy that makes retailers chase you (not the other way around)How to build legacy brand positioning even as a one-person startupWhy getting a "no" from retailers too early can kill your momentumThe mindset shift from solo athlete to team builderThe key to building a digital identity that inspires & attracts customersCHAPTERS: 00:00 Introducing Nima Jalali, Founder & CEO of SALT & STONE3:00 Transitioning from Pro Snowboarder to Business Owner 4:55 The 5 Generations of Product Perfection6:45 How to Think Like Nike When You're a One-Man Show8:13 What Nima Did to Build a Brand Sephora NEEDS to Have10:09 Steps to Achieve Digital Excellence 12:39 SALT & STONE'S Philosophy on: Ingredient Sourcing, Product Development & Testing 19:06 How to Set Your Business Up to Grow Into a Legacy Brand From Day 1 22:07 The Retail Strategy That Never Fails 28:35 Tackling Global Expansion & Managing Expectations as a Founder 29:55 Single Most Impactful Thing NIma Did in The First 6 Months That Made SALT & STONE Successful Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
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Actively Black didn't start with a product—it started with a community. By building a 23,000-person audience before launch, founder Lanny Smith turned purpose-driven storytelling into a $55,000 first day and a $2 million first year. His journey shows aspiring entrepreneurs why demand-first thinking, authentic mission, and smart list-building can change everything.For more on Actively Black click hereYou'll Learn:Why Actively Black built community before developing a productThe email + SMS strategy that led to $55K in sales on launch dayHow to sell $2M+ in your first year—even with constant stockoutsWhy fast growth can be just as dangerous as no growthHow to use storytelling and cultural pride to create brand resonanceWhat it takes to build long-term customer trust without discountingHow Lanny structured partnerships with Marvel, Disney, and iconic estatesThe real math behind inventory planning at scale (and why it's so hard)How to align investors with your vision, not just your bottom lineWhy purpose is more powerful than product in competitive industriesHow Lanny's personal values fuel every decision—from pricing to hiringChapters:00:00 Introducing Lanny Smith, Founder of Actively Black01:02 How a Career Pivot Sparked a $2M Vision01:27 Building 10K Followers Before Launching a Product03:31 Why Purpose-Driven Branding Fueled $55K on Day One06:54 What Selling Out in 3 Weeks Taught Us About Manufacturing10:30 How Actively Black Landed Partnerships with Marvel, Disney & More17:52 The Traits Behind Scaling to 8 Figures and Beyond18:48 What to Know Before Entering the $1.5T Apparel Market19:54 From “No” to $2M: How to Power Through Rejection21:43 Turning a Personal Setback Into Multi-Million Dollar Growth25:35 Why Actively Black Is More Than Just Merch (And Why That Matters)29:04 How Mission and Authenticity Drive Repeat Purchases Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
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While the bike helmet industry screamed "you need this for safety!", Gloria Hwang did the opposite. She made helmets so beautiful that 25% of Thousand customers are wearing helmets for the first time ever. Thousand now offers helmet and bike accessories in 20+ countries with financial backing from REI and the Clif Bar Family Office. Gloria talks all things customer loyalty, business branding, and nailing your product roadmap for maximum impact. She intimately shares how a personal tragedy inspired a mission to save 1,000 lives, and how that number grew to 1,300+ through their lifetime crash replacement guarantee. You'll learn the counterintuitive strategy that made safety cool, and why Thousand wins with culture instead of competing on tech features. You'll learn: Why fear-based marketing fails and what works insteadThe psychology insight that built a $10M+ brand across 20+ countriesHow 25% of customers are first-time helmet wearersTransitioning from maker to manager over 10 yearsTaking back the product roadmap to return to core differentiationWhy solving customer problems beats chasing growth at all costsChapters:00:00 Introducing Gloria Hwang, Founder & CEO of Thousand1:30 How to Change Customer Behaviors 4:11 The Personal Tragedy That Started Thousand & The Design Philosophy That Wins Every Time5:15 Why 25% of Customers Are First-Time Helmet Wearers7:30 Steps to Get Further Differentiated & Beat Out The Competition 9:55 Strategies for Collecting High-Quality Customer Insights 16:00 Expanding to 20+ Countries & Quality Standards19:50 The BEST Advice Gloria Has Ever Gotten 24:30 The Hardest Transition Gloria Went Through & How to Tackle People Problems 29:20 What to Ask for When Pitching Investors (Surprise, it's NOT Money) 32:48 How Motherhood Changed Her Approach to Business Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
Want to start a $1M side hustle? Get 100+ ideas here: https://clickhubspot.com/gtb Episode 769: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Sheel Mohnot ( https://x.com/pitdesi ) about $10M business ideas you could be early on. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:42) 50-year mortgage (11:22) #1 - AI Yard Vision (15:02) #2 - AI Pool Vision (24:05) #4 - Peptides (35:43) #5 - eHarmony for Surrogacy (44:13) #6 - EMS - not the one you're thinking (55:53) #7 - Prediction Marketplaces (56:30) Books are a waste of time (58:13) Message the owner — Links: • BTV - https://www.btv.vc/ • DeepLawn - https://deeplawn.com/ • Roofer - https://roofer.com/ • Hone - https://honehealth.com/ • Katalyst - https://katalyst.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano //
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