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What does it take to challenge a century-old status quo in aviation? In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company on a mission to bring back supersonic air travel—sustainably and affordably.Blake doesn't come from aerospace. He's a computer scientist and former Amazon engineer who sold his startup, Kima Labs, to Groupon. What he does have is a clear mission, first principles thinking, and relentless execution. His story is a case study in how deep curiosity and iterative learning can outperform traditional credentials.In our conversation, we explore how to navigate high-uncertainty environments, challenge industry inertia, and build world-class teams to do the seemingly impossible.We cover: • The “bystander effect” in innovation—and how to avoid it• Why trying to disprove your idea is a founder's superpower• The edge of understanding when the context changes • The accidental pivot: How Boomless cruise came about • Blake's “confusion list,” a practice to gain clarity • Why deep knowledge trumps credentials • How Blake leveraged Wikipedia and SeatGuru to understand how the Concorde failed• Boom's methodical approach to derisking each challenge• The "talent distillery"—Boom's framework for building exceptional teams• Tips for giving and asking for advice• How Boom uses AI to cut through the minutia and do more with less• Why accumulated learnings are a company's greatest asset• And more!—Brought to you by:• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.—Where to find Blake Scholl: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakescholl/• X: https://x.com/bscholl—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:43) How Boom is bringing back building commercial aircraft in the US(04:30) The bystander effect in innovation (07:30) The power of founder happiness and taking big bets (12:10) How Blake shifted from building an airline to building a supersonic company(14:07) Blake's focus on first principles thinking(16:17) How boomless cruise came about, and other accidental discoveries (23:50) Blake's practical exercise for gaining clarity (25:15) Boom's origin story (31:10) How taking a bigger risk made Blake more comfortable with failure(32:24) A case for entrepreneurship as a truth-seeking discipline (33:47) How a founder's deep understanding builds trust(38:20) Why Concorde failed, and how Boom solved for those problems(44:36) Boom's plan for derisking each risk(47:33) How Boom was able to get Richard Branson on board with pre-ordering for Virgin(52:24) Boom's relaunch after getting Virgin's pre-order (56:00) How Blake focuses on the end state (59:22) The importance of aptitude and willingness to learn (1:01:34) Why building a team was the hardest part for Boom (1:06:32) Tips for getting better advice–and receiving it (1:09:40) How Boom maintains mission alignment working with outside vendors (1:14:04) Boom's learnings from working with suppliers (1:19:35) The current status of Boom (1:20:57) How Boom uses AI to help with FAA certification and more(1:23:00) The size of teams at Boom, and how using AI enables them to have less engineers —You can find episode references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I'm joined by Maria Colacurcio, Co-Founder and CEO of Syndio, a workplace equity analytics platform. Syndio helps companies close pay gaps and build high-trust organizations. Maria has had a long career in leadership, previously co-founding Smartsheet and serving as a senior leader at Starbucks, where she focused on global communications and social impact.In our conversation, we discuss how to scale with integrity, navigate the complexities of equity, and lead with both data and principle. We cover: • The surprising insight that 1 in 5 pay remediations at Syndio benefit white men• The distinction between expanding opportunity and enforcing quotas• Why taking bias out of promotions makes companies stronger• The role curiosity and passion played in opening doors for Maria• Why “the reservoir of trust” is both the right thing to do and a smart business strategy• Syndio's commitment to transparency through annual pay gap and equity disclosures• Why strategy and culture need to change as you scale• And much more!—Brought to you by:• Vanta – Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust—continuously. Save $1,000 today.• Wilson Sonsini – Wilson Sonsini is the innovation economy's law firm. Learn more.• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.—Where to find Maria Colacurcio: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcolacurcio/• X: https://x.com/mcolacurcio—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:19) The executive order against DEI: what's changed, what hasn't, what remains uncertain(07:20) The benefits and limitations of DEI programs(08:37) What is opportunity equity (10:20) How biases in performance reviews advance incompetent people(11:22) Syndio's comp consistency analytics solution for pay consistency and pay equity (13:18) The importance of pay being tied to the company's stated values(18:47) Why some CEOs are eager to abandon DEI (21:46) How to tell if a company is serious about fair treatment(25:00) Maria's path to becoming the CEO of Syndio(32:09) Tech for solving a problem vs. for the sake of tech(35:12) Maria's experience becoming a founder at Smartsheet and Syndio(38:22) The reservoir of trust and other learnings from Maria's time at Starbucks(40:10) How Maria's curiosity led to meeting Zev and founding Syndio (49:25) Syndio's pivot and why Maria hired a lawyer to lead sales(52:15) An explanation of how Syndio's software works (54:46) Syndio's AI chatbot, Syndi(55:22) The current state of Syndio (57:02) How Syndio maintains alignment with its core values(1:02:14) Lightning round—You can find the transcript and references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing byhttps://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Ev Williams—someone whose work has profoundly shaped the modern internet. Ev co-founded Twitter, created Medium, and before all that, built Blogger, the original blogging platform (and the one where my own blog, Startup Lessons Learned, still lives today).We cover a wide range of topics, but at the heart of our conversation is this: what does it mean to resist short-term pressures and build with long-term integrity?Ev reflects on the early days of the internet, the cultural shifts inside big tech, and what happens when the systems we design begin to shape us in return. He also shares the thinking behind his latest venture, Mozi—an app designed to make it easier for people to meet up in person, with less friction and more intention.In our conversation today, we talk about the following topics: • The value of building strong relationships (and how they compound over time)• The inside story of Google's acquisition of Blogger• Google's “don't be evil” policy, and a case for radical honesty • Why Ev believes social media's downsides were inevitable• How data obsession can kill creativity• Ev's “feel it” principle and what it means for entrepreneurs• The backlash against Medium's login wall, and what it taught him about friction and trust• How strong governance and intentional culture can safeguard a company's mission• Ev's latest project, Mozi—an app that takes the hassle out of meeting up in person• And much more!—Brought to you by:• Wilson Sonsini – Wilson Sonsini is the innovation economy's law firm. Learn more.• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.—Where to find Ev Williams:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanwilliams/• X: https://x.com/ev—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:29) How Ev feels knowing his company, Blogger, acquired by Google, is still going (06:01) Why many of Ev's businesses have endured (13:26) Ev's early years growing up on a farm and how he ended up at O'Reilly (20:46) The internet's shift from idealism to reality—and why we still can't see its full impact(28:00) Motivations driving founders, and how Ev realized it's about creativity (30:55) Google's ‘don't be evil' policy, and the importance of creating high bar values(37:45) Ev's thoughts on what went wrong with social media and if AI companies can do better(45:00) The protective role of good governance(54:10) Insights gleaned from the book Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned (1:00:14) Why MBA-thinking and metric obsession are culture killers(1:05:23) A story about trusting in a hypothesis before data is there (1:06:35) Medium's failure with the login pop-up (1:09:58) How good governance and strong culture empower torchbearers (1:12:34) An overview of Mozi, an app that helps make in-person meetups easier(1:16:10) Lightning round —You can find the transcript and references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing byhttps://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Marten Mickos, a serial tech CEO who has been at the forefront of some of the most transformative moments in open-source technology. From leading MySQL through its groundbreaking journey to guiding HackerOne as a pioneering bug bounty platform, Marten's career is a masterclass in building innovative, trust-driven organizations.Our wide-ranging conversation explores Marten's remarkable journey through tech leadership, touching on his experiences building game-changing companies and, more recently, his work coaching emerging CEOs. We dive deep into the world of open source, company culture, and the nuanced art of leadership.In our conversation today, we talk about the following topics: • How MySQL revolutionized open-source databases and became Facebook's database• The strategic decision to make MySQL open source and leverage Linux distributions• The art of building a beloved open-source project while creating a profitable business model• How a lawsuit solidified MySQL's position in the open-source database market• The role of transparency and direct feedback in building organizational trust• Why Marten was drawn to HackerOne's disruptive approach to cybersecurity• Marten's transition to coaching new CEOs • Marten's unique "contrast framework" for making complex decisions• And much more!—Brought to you by:• Wilson Sonsini – Wilson Sonsini is the innovation economy's law firm. Learn more.• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.—Where to find Marten Mickos: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martenmickos/• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/martenmickos.bsky.social—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(03:15) The first time Eric used MySQL(07:10) The origins of MySQL and how Marten got involved (13:22) Why MySQL pivoted to open source to leverage the power of Linux distros(17:03) Open source vs. closed (18:56) Building profitable open-source companies (24:52) The fearless company culture at MySQL and the Progress lawsuit(29:30) The value of not cutting any corners (33:35) How a dolphin became part of the MySQL logo (35:55) What it was like to build a company of true believers(38:47) Marten's management approach emphasizes kindness and direct feedback (42:12) Marten's hiring philosophy(45:14) Why MySQL sold to Sun Microsystems and tried to avoid Oracle (50:24) How Oracle has made MySQL even better(52:22) Why Marten decided to lead at HackerOne(55:41) An overview of HackerOne(59:31) How HackerOne got started and landed the Department of Defense contract(1:03:19) The trust-building power of transparency(1:08:30) Marten's successor and the state of HackerOne now(1:09:23) Marten's work coaching CEOs(1:14:20) Common issues CEOs struggle with (1:16:45) Marten's contrast framework (1:26:12) The book of Finnish poetry that inspired Marten's love of polarities—You can find the transcript and references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing byhttps://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Daniel Dines, the Founder and CEO of UiPath, a company that started in robotic process automation (RPA) and is now making a bold shift into agentic AI. Dubbed “the boss of bots” by Forbes, Daniel has led UiPath from its humble beginnings to a $6.65 billion company that's reshaping the future of automation.Daniel's journey is anything but conventional. After working as an engineer on SQL at Microsoft, he felt a pull toward something more creative—building his own product. That decision led him back to Romania, where he founded the company that would eventually become UiPath.In our conversation today, we talk about the following topics: • Why stepping out of your comfort zone is key to growth• The Jack London book that changed Daniel's life • The benefits of bootstrapping vs. raising big VC money• Why letting go is the hard part of a pivot• How failure can unlock unexpected opportunities• A case for mixing work and life to build a strong company culture • Why empowering employees is good for business • What Daniel learned from UiPath's journey to IPO • Daniel's plans for his second stint as CEO• Why Daniel is optimistic about the impact AI will have on the future of work• And more!—Brought to you by:• Wilson Sonsini – Wilson Sonsini is the innovation economy's law firm. Learn more.• Explo – Explo helps teams deploy customer dashboard portals. Get Started.• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.—Where to find Daniel Dines:• LinkedIn: https://x.com/danieldines• X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldines/—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(03:11) Growing up in communist Romania(10:00) The importance of breaking out of your comfort zone(13:41) Joy as a sign you're on the right path (15:27) The Jack London book that made Daniel an entrepreneur (16:40) The beginnings of UiPath(18:50) Why writing code wasn't enough for Daniel and why coding is creative (22:22) UiPath's values (24:50) Why Daniel returned to Romania(28:00) Advantages of bootstrapping (30:50) Pivoting to become a product company from outsourcing(33:27) An early password management product that didn't work out(34:55) The difficult pivot that led to the product that is UiPath now(39:10) How the early failures led to the big opportunity (41:37) Hitting product market fit (43:50) Why Daniel hired misfits, and the characteristics he looked for in hires(48:32) How Daniel protected UiPath's values and why he plans to renew the commitment(54:00) The importance of empowering employees at all levels to provide feedback(57:47) UiPath's journey to IPO(1:01:30) Why Eric thinks he didn't prepare Daniel psychologically for the difficulty of IPO(1:03:46) Synthetic volatility's human cost (1:07:01) Why Daniel stepped down as CEO and why he's resuming CEO duties(1:11:55) Daniel's second stint as CEO: hiring people he likes and going all in on agentic AI(1:18:20) The promise of open source(1:19:24) Daniel's thoughts on the future of work (1:24:36) Lightning round —You can find the transcript and references athttps://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing byhttps://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In today's episode of The Eric Ries Show, I'm joined by Gagan Biyani, Co-Founder and CEO of Maven, a platform that's redefining online education with cohort-based courses. Before Maven, Gagan co-founded Udemy, now one of the largest online education marketplaces, and Sprig, a meal delivery startup.Gagan started his entrepreneurial journey at just 21, and along the way, he's experienced both big wins and tough lessons. We get into what worked, what didn't, and how those experiences shaped his approach to building companies today.In our conversation today, we talk about the following:• How a free truffle at Sprig revealed the pitfalls of MBA-style thinking• Why Gagan has shifted his thinking to be less metric-obsessed• The underestimated value of intuition in decision-making• Maintaining company culture at scale—onboarding new hires while preserving core values• What drives value in any marketplace• Lessons from Gagan's exit from Udemy—and how he rebuilt his friendship with his co-founder• How to use AI to increase productivity and where it falls short• An explanation of Gagan's concept of ‘atomic unit'• AI's potential to transform education• And more!—Brought to you by:• Vanta – Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust—continuously. Save $1,000 today.• Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free.• Runway – The finance platform you don't hate. Learn more.—Where to find Gagan Biyani:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaganbiyani/• X: https://x.com/gaganbiyani• Website: https://www.gaganbiyani.com/—Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast:https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(03:06) MBA thinking and how taking away the free truffle impacted Sprig(13:35) Different types of trust in different industries (19:19) How to preserve trust while balancing business costs(26:21) How Maven's internal processes, once ideal, needed to evolve with growth(30:40) Why investing time in new hires is key to embedding company culture(32:10) Gagan's entrepreneurship journey(35:00) The value of intuition (37:40) Early insights at Udemy that led to the shift toward video-recorded courses(46:52) Thoughts on failure(49:40) How to build a successful marketplace (54:42) Gagan's exit from Udemy(1:03:01) Why Gagan founded Maven and an explanation of cohort-based education (1:07:05) The difference between Maven and Udemy and how Maven is doing now(1:13:12) Why AI is overhyped—but still very useful (1:16:02) The future of AI in education(1:22:36) Lightning round—You can find the transcript and references athttps://www.ericriesshow.com/—Production and marketing byhttps://penname.co/.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist—one of the internet's most influential platforms. Despite its massive impact, Craigslist has remained intentionally minimalist, resisting the hyper-monetization strategies common in tech. Craig attributes his success to being in the right place at the right time, but his story reveals a deeper truth: a steadfast commitment to his values. We discuss how his moral compass shaped Craigslist, his approach to business sustainability, and his perspective on ethical entrepreneurship. In this episode, we cover: • The origins of Craigslist as a simple email newsletter • Why Craig resisted aggressive monetization and focused on community impact • The market research behind Craigslist's minimal fees • How Craigslist maintained its mission even after Craig stepped back from leadership • Craig's thoughts on AI, cybersecurity, and the future of journalism • How Craig's strong relationship with customers kept him aligned with his values • Craig's philanthropic work • Craig's advice for new founders • And more! — Brought to you by: Vanta – Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust—continuously. Get $1,000 off. • Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free. Runway – The finance platform you don't hate. Learn more. — Where to find Craig Newmark: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignewmark/ • X: https://x.com/craignewmark — Where to find Eric: • Newsletter: https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast: https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Intro (03:06) The origins of Craigslist (12:20) Why Craig used email in the beginning (14:03) Lessons from Sunday school that shaped Craig's moral compass (15:34) How Craigslist promoted community (17:42) Craig's resistance to the allure of maximum monetization (19:44) Why Craigslist became a private business, rather than a non-profit (24:15) How monetization works at Craigslist (27:11) Why Craigslist doesn't need to drive engagement the way social media sites do (30:54) The size and scale of Craigslist (31:47) Current threats in cybersecurity (33:44) How Craig became interested in cybersecurity (35:34) How Craigslist maintained mission alignment after Craig left management (40:54) Craig's perspective on contentment and why he's remained fulfilled (42:25) Advice for aspiring world-changers (47:56) Craig's thoughts on AI (51:08) Craig's philanthropic work with journalism (53:24) Problems in journalism today (54:37) Craig's involvement with Donors Choose (57:14) Craig's pigeon rescue work (58:58) Advice for new founders (1:01:02) The importance of staying close to the customer (1:05:03) The case for avoiding exploitation (1:07:16) Lightning round — You can find the transcript and references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/ — Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I'm joined by Emil Eifrem, Co-Founder and CEO of Neo4j, an open-source graph database. Neo4j enables organizations to unlock the business value of connections, influences, and relationships in data. In our conversation today, we talk about the following topics: • The origin story of Neo4j and why they chose open source • Open source as a means of production vs. distribution • How open source fosters trust and transparency • The pros and cons of doing business in the US • Why Neo4j updated their values and changed their stance on military contracts • What a Leader's Guide is and how it keeps companies tied to their mission • The challenges of implementing AI • An explanation of RAG information retrieval and how it relates to LLMs • And more! — Brought to you by: Vanta – Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust—continuously. Get $1,000 off. • Gusto – Gusto is an easy payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get 3 months free. Runway – The finance platform you don't hate. Learn more. — Where to find Emil Eifrem: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileifrem/ • X: https://x.com/emileifrem — Where to find Eric: • Newsletter: https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast: https://ericriesshow.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Intro (01:42) How Eric and Emil got connected (07:35) The origin story of Neo4j (13:38) Why Emil went with an open-source model (20:25) The benefits of being open source as a means of distribution (25:07) Why Emil has no regrets about going open-source (26:50) How open source builds trust (30:33) The difference in doing business in the US vs. Sweden (35:34) How Neo4j got to product market fit and early struggles (38:30) Why Neo4j declined the GSA schedule and why it was a mistake (46:22) Emil's thoughts on changing his position, reworking values, and recommitting (51:40) Eric's advice to avoid mission drift: A leader's guide, and a two-way review (1:00:04) The challenge of implementing AI—and the possibility of massive opportunity (1:09:20) How Neo4j successfully implemented AI (1:11:55) An explanation of IR (information retrieval) and how it's relevant to AI (1:22:44) What gives us trust in the AI system — You can find the transcript and references at https://www.ericriesshow.com/ — Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
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Sarah opens with a review of Nolki notebook, journals, planners, and washi, and then shares updates on Hobonichi, Cultivate What Matters, and more. Then, author and podcaster Kate Hanley joins Sarah in the kickoff to "Planner Profiles" -- a series about how different people plan! Kate shares her challenges and current practices. Kate's podcast is How to Be a Better Person, and it comes out daily! Final note: congrats to Rushmore Beekeepers (the group whose music is featured on this podcast!) for their new album release! Album info: 'What Lives and What Grows' https://rushmorebeekeepers.com/links/ Podcast Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff's work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Q&A episode, Sarah tackles 5 listener questions! Topics include: 1) Planning sustainable and enjoyable holiday seasons 2) Tips for tracking (and not forgetting to track) 3) Planner matchup request: daily pages with gridlines + colorful tabs? 4) A system to keep special memories + achievements long term 5) Planner matchup request: planner for a middle schooler Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Healthy and delicious meal planning made easy! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Hobonichi season, and Sarah is excited! She opens with a Planner Peace submission from Hobonichi user, and then goes into a detailed exploration of the current Hobonichi offerings, from planners to covers and more. Learn about the ordering process, the website (it's in English!) and their new offerings for 2023, as well as what Sarah is thinking of ordering herself. Episode Sponsors: Yipes: Face & hand wipes for kids! Go to yipes.com/PLANS for 20% off. Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Sarah opens with a listener tips about daily theme dressing by color, and shares some info on The Planner Wire, an online hub (created by another planner aficionados) for all things planning related. Then, she takes a deep dive into how she is using her current lineup, including some different uses for some of the pages in EC's Daily Duo and some more details about her low-key entries in the Hobonichi 5 year. Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff's work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Gusto: Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/sarah. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Sarah opens with an all-digital Planner Peace submission from Catherine, who organizes everything in various Outlook/Microsoft Products (calendar, tasks, to-dos, and email). Then, Sarah answers a listener asking for work notebooks. Sarah then delves into a discussion of vacation planning, with some notes about packing. If you've never tried planning your outfits on a trip day by day at least once - give it a try! Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: The number one meal kit for eating well. Go to greenchef.com/plans130 use code plans130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! This is a great deal and excellent way to give their meals a try. Aura Frames: Beautiful digital frames that are incredibly easy to set up! Visit auraframes.com and use code PLANS and get UP TO $20 off while supplies last; terms and conditions apply. Gusto: Gusto's modern HR platform makes it easy to hire, pay, manage, and support your employees — all in one system of record. Listeners of Best Laid Plans get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some of you might not know that I was an MBA intern for a summer at Google when I was working towards my business degree at the University of Michigan. And usually, the summer before your second year in business school is when most people receive job offers from their temporary employer to come back after graduation and work full-time. But, plot twist, I didn’t receive an offer. That rejection, eventually, led me on the path to side hustling. I side hustled for over a year and a half until I was able to quit my full-time job, and pursue Side Hustle Pro full time. In this episode, I get honest about how I went from rejection to running my own six-figure business. Let’s rewind the tape! Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Get 2 free months of Premium Membership at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my entrepreneurship journey, it’s that “no one is going to ride harder for you than you will for yourself.” That’s a fact. In this episode, I’m giving you the real on Side Hustle Pro becoming an LLC after months of side hustling and landing my first podcast sponsor. We’ll also take an inside look into my business process for goal setting and accomplishing tasks, step-by-step. Get your pen and paper ready because you’re going to want to take notes! Click here to grab your 12-Week Goal Getter Worksheet (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Acuity For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/hustlepro. Links mentioned in this episode Courtney Sanders Side Hustle Pro episode Goal Getter Action Plan MASTER THE GRAM Maya Elious Side Hustle Pro Episode 42 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing an episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how I turned my side hustle into my main hustle. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know! I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in! Click here to grab your recap (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Get 2 free months of Premium Membership at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Causebox Go to causebox.com/hustlepro and use the code HUSTLEPRO to get your first box for 30% off. Links mentioned in this episode SideHustlePro.co PodcastMoguls.com Maya Elious's Side Hustle Pro episode Emmelie de la Cruz’s Side Hustle Pro episode Catherine Soliz Reys Side Hustle Pro episode Courtney Sanders’s Side Hustle Pro episode USTPO.gov (United States Patent and Trademark Office) Canva 99 Designs Upwork Fiverr Wordpress SquareSpace Skillshare BuiltWith WordPress Theme Detector Amy Poterfield ConvertKit Art Steele’s Side Hustle Pro podcast InkSecure Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we have Tanya Sam. Tanya is a tech-savvy investor who has made it her mission to empower the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. You also know her from TV. She appears on one of my favorite guilty-pleasure shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta! She is currently Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, Co-leads the Ascend 2020 Atlanta program that supports minority and female founders, and Co-founded BuiltxWomen, a business accelerator for female entrepreneurs. It may come as a surprise that Tanya didn’t always have the desire to pursue entrepreneurship in technology. She actually studied to be a nurse and had a 10-year career in the industry. She started helping her fiancé with his business on her days off and eventually decided to start her own business. With her background as a side hustler and as an entrepreneur, she has mentored over 60 companies with women and minority founders and helped invest in over 50 companies that have generated a total of over $100 million in revenue. Making the shift from healthcare to tech wasn’t easy. In this episode, Tanya dives deep into how she conquered imposter syndrome during this huge pivot in her career. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro and get 2 free months of Premium Membership. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode TanyaSam.com The Ambition Fund TechSquare Labs Ascend 2020 Atlanta Slack Mailchimp The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Tanya Sam (Instagram) - @itstanyatime Tanya Sam (Twitter) - @itstanyasam Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
I’m back with a solo episode to share how to make money podcasting. Consider this your definitive guide to having a profitable podcast. I’ll be breaking down: How you actually make money from podcasting How and when I started earning revenue from the Side Hustle Pro podcast I am providing a recap, including a sponsorship calculator for this episode. If you would like it, simply visit: sidehustlepro.co/183 And if you would like to attend an even more detailed training where I’m teaching you LIVE and you’ll be able to ask me questions LIVE, sign up for my “How to Build Your Brand Through Podcasting” MASTERCLASS at podcastmoguls.com. Register here: podcastmoguls.com Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro and get 2 free months of Premium Membership. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode FREEBIE: RECAP For This Episode Podcast Moguls Should You Start A Podcast Episode Opening My LLC and Business Bank Account Episode Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
I’m back with an Entrepreneur Diaries episode to share some updates and kick-off 2020. This episode is divided into three parts: 2019 lessons, 2019 wins, and how I’m preparing for this mompreneur life. 2019 was an excellent year (The TODAY Show, Side Hustle Pro Live, and O, The Oprah Magazine!) because I saw a lot of my hard work pay off. But as you may have noticed, I experienced some burnout after my live show in October. I share some of the most important lessons I learned that will be so helpful to seeing Side Hustle Pro continue to grow. And as you can see from the episode title, I’m going to be a mompreneur soon! Muoyo and I are very excited to experience parenthood. There are a lot of exciting changes coming in 2020 and I’m really looking forward to learning and growing. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro and get 2 free months of Premium Membership. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Podcast Moguls Master the Gram TODAY show Side Hustle Pro episode Side Hustle Pro Live Show episode My Side Hustle Progress (episode 9 of Side Hustle Pro) Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Follow Side Hustle Pro on Instagram – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR. Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled, and gone on to be featured Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women’s Biz Journals, xoNecole, and was named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honorees. Sakita breaks it down and gets real about how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free. After listening to this episode, I want you to have the confidence to start making money from your side hustle and get rid of the intimidation and fear that can come with setting rates and charging people. Let’s get into it! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode House of Success PR Hashtags and Stilettos Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Sakita Holley (Instagram) - @MissSuccess Sakita Holley (Twitter) - @misssuccess Hashtags and Stilettos (Instagram) - @HashtagsandStilettos House of Success PR (Twitter) - @HOS_PR Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today’s episode is a REWIND with Danielle Leslie, the Creator of Course From Scratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create and launch their profitable online courses. She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands and influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses. She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. Danielle helped me launch my signature podcast accelerator program, Podcast Moguls. I’m excited for you to hear Danielle’s story and get some inspiration to launch your online course. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 2 months of unlimited Skillshare classes for FREE. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/sidehustlepro. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Podcast Moguls Course From Scratch StartUp Weekend Udemy 21 Ninety EmpowerHER/Summit 21 Landmark Launch by Jeff Walker Ask by Ryan Levesque Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Never Eat Lunch Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Danielle Leslie (Instagram) - @DanielleLeslie Danielle Leslie (Facebook) - @DanielleLeslie Danielle Leslie (Twitter) - @DanielleLeslie Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro *Full disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and enroll in Course From Scratch, I will receive an affiliate commission. Course From Scratch is a program I personally used to build my business.*
Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Melissa Butler, Founder, and CEO of The Lip Bar. Melissa is a former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution. You might not know that Melissa first launched this vegan and cruelty-free product line from her very own kitchen. Now her products are available in Target stores and have been seen on Taraji P. Henson and Ashley Blaine Featherson. On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode The Lip Bar Flora app The One Thing Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Melissa Butler (Instagram) - @MelissaButler The Lip Bar (Instagram) - @TheLipBar The Lip Bar (Facebook) - @TheLipBar The Lip Bar (Twitter) - @TheLipBar Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Kim Lewis, the Founder of CurlMix. Kim and her husband Tim are two entrepreneurs I really admire. They are teammates in life, love, and business and their hard work has really paid off. Since this episode originally aired, they’ve grown exponentially, appeared on Shark Tank, turned down a $400,000 offer from the Sharks, and have turned CurlMix into a company with a $12 million dollar valuation. In this episode, you’ll hear them in the early days, before they zeroed in on MAKING products and were still selling do it yourself kits. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis CurlMix - @curlmix Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro
Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Janice Bryant Howroyd, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ACT-1 Group, the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. I love this episode because Janice exudes confidence, energy, and just makes you want to walk into a room and take up space. As Auntie Janice (as I now refer to her in my head) likes to say, “knowledge married to experience breeds confidence.” When you have the experience and knowledge you must own that confidence. I listened to this episode twice as I was riding to the Today Show for my appearance in August 2018, and it really did give me confidence. I often re-listen to this episode whenever I’m nervous about rising to a new level in my business. I’m excited for you to hear Janice share how she became the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 2 months of unlimited Skillshare classes for FREE. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/sidehustlepro. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Act-1 Group Project Upward Bound Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) WEConnect International National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale As A Man Thinketh by James Allen Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Janice Byrant Howard (Twitter) - @JBryantHowroyd Janice Bryrant Howard (Instagram) - @jbryanthowroyd Janice Bryrant Howard (Facebook) -@JaniceBryantHowroyd
I’m in the guest chair this week answering your questions! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Podcast Moguls How To Write a Killer Cold Email Arsha Jones’s Side Hustle Pro episode Therapy for Black Girls: Why Do We Procrastinate? Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Hey y'all! Welcome to another episode of the #IDPodcast! I am really excited about this episode because it is the 2nd part of our 6 part series of our live interviews at the #latinotaxfest! This week we have Will Lopez, Anne Arthur, and Taylor McCurdy from Gusto talking to us! What is Gusto? Gusto is a payroll platform that provides tremendous resources to its users. We use it internally in my practice and the majority of our clients use it as well. We get to talk to the Gusto crew about what exactly Gusto is and what they are trying to accomplish. We also discuss the various resources and benefits that their platform has available to small business owners and to the accounting community as well serving those small business owners. We talk about the recent round of funding they received and what their plans are for the future. This is a great episode because I finally got to meet my account rep Taylor (who speaks Spanish by the way) and had a great conversation with Annie and Will. If you guys have ever wondered what Gusto is or what exactly they do this is a great episode for you! We have a great and open conversation about it. If you liked this episode then please like, subscribe, and share! Thanks for tuning in!
Aliyah Jenkins is the Owner and Founder of Body Treats, LLC. Body Treats is an all-natural, organic, chemical and toxin-free skincare line that specializes in pastry inspired (scented) products. Body Treats uses only raw, organic butter, organic oils, and certified therapeutic essential oils.Working in the healthcare field for eight years as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, Aliyah noticed a “Revolving Door” cycle with most of her patients. They continued to come back to the hospital with the same health problems that they initially left with. Aliyah decided that it was time for a different approach and adopted a Holistic lifestyle herself which includes a plant-based diet, physical and mental exercise and the use of herbs as medicine. While adopting this Holistic Lifestyle, Aliyah was in search of all-natural skincare products that particularly smelled like baked goods and was unsuccessful in finding it, so she decided to make it for herself, right in her kitchen. Through the advice of her sister, she decided to make her personal skincare products into a business. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Luv Body Treats Skillshare Rich Dad Poor Dad Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Luv Body Treats - @luv_body_treats Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Meet our new Entrepreneur-In-Residence! Those of you who are longtime listeners may remember that at the beginning of Side Hustle Pro, we had an Entrepreneur-In-Residence by the name of Meiko Drew and we followed her journey for an entire year. Well, today we are bringing back the Entrepreneur-in-Residence feature. That’s right, starting with this episode, we are going to chronicle the life of an emerging entrepreneur as she launches and scales her business. This woman happens to be a dear friend of mine, in fact, my best friend since high school, and her name is Lisa Pegram. Now, if it were up to me, I would have had her in the chair a long time ago, but she prefers to grind behind the scenes. But I think she is so dope, and such a hustler, I finally convinced her to do it. Listen to hear: How she used her education and jobs to develop ideas for several different side hustles The research process she used to launch her cutting edge beauty product Why she uses analytics to drive business decisions Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Belle51 Goal Getter Action Plan Foundr’s Start & Scale Playing Big Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Belle 51 - @belle51co Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today in the guest chair we have Majora Carter. Majora is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is also the Co-Owner of the Boogie Down Grind Cafe in the South Bronx. Majora has made it her life’s mission to find sustainable solutions for America’s most storied low-status communities. She is responsible for the creation and successful implementation of numerous economic development, green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training & placement systems. She combines her corporate consulting practice focused on reducing Brain Drain in American low-status communities, and her firsthand experience pioneering sustainable economic development in the South Bronx. She has served on the boards of the US Green Building Council and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, and she is quoted in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in DC: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.” Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Podcast Moguls Are you looking to start a podcast? Or have you started your podcast and are not getting the downloads you expected? Register for my next free class to learn how to market and monetize your podcast: PodcastMoguls.com Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Boogie Down Grind Cafe Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info The Boogie Down Grind Cafe- @boogiedowngrind Majora - @majoracarter Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today in the guest chair we have Kyndra Outlaw. Kyndra is the Founder of Atmospheric Home Staging located in Dallas, Texas. Atmospheric Home Staging specializes in vacant home staging creating lifestyle environments with a competitive advantage. Originally from Starkville, MS, Kyndra graduated from The University of Memphis and then went on to graduate with a Master’s of Science in Merchandising degree from the University of North Texas. She began her career at a home furnishings company in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as a visual merchandiser and product developer. She quit her job on a whim in July 2016 and has been an entrepreneur since. When not running Atmospheric Home Staging, Kyndra is a freelance visual merchandiser and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism at The University of North Texas. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Podcast Moguls Are you looking to start a podcast? Or have you started your podcast and are not getting the downloads you expected? Register for my next free class to learn how to market and monetize your podcast: PodcastMoguls.com Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Atmospheric Home Staging RESA RESA Conference Score.org Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Atmospheric Home Staging - @atmospherichomestaging Kyndra - @k.outlaw Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today’s spotlight is Dr. Danita Nikki Brooks, the Founder of Zen in a Jar, a zen-focused home and body care line. Dr. Nikki is an entrepreneur from Washington, DC. As you’ll hear in this episode, while working full time in government, and pursuing her Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communication, she startled hustling. Side hustling that is. She started Zen in a Jar on the side, and it actually supplemented her income and helped pay her tuition. Upon completing her doctorate, Dr. Nikki realized her passion is self-care. Through Zen in a Jar, she creates ways for women to access luxury experiences for the mind, body, and space with an emphasis on the power of aromatherapy. “Respect your magic” is the mantra she lives by and her goal is to pour into other women and create experiences for them to tap into their very best lives. On today’s episode, we hear how she does it. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Trill MBA If you are looking for a show that’s going to help you THRIVE and navigate corporate America while you’re side hustling and come out on TOP, Trill MBA Show is for you. Search for “Trill MBA Show” in your podcast app. And make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode. Links mentioned in this episode Zen in a Jar The Mauve Agency The Four Agreements Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Zen in a Jar - @ZenInAJar Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
Today in the guest chair: Sevetri Wilson. Sevetri is the Founder and CEO of New Orleans based technology startup Resilia (formerly ExemptMeNow) that she founded in 2015 to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, and how enterprises (who deploy billions annually) scale impact. Whether you’re looking to start a nonprofit, manage an existing one, or deploy capital, the Resilia platform guides customers seamlessly through the entire process. She’s raised over $2M for her startup to date, making her the first Black woman in New Orleans to raise over $1M in venture capital, and one of only 11 black women to raise over $3M. She is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm that she founded in 2009. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/shp. Trill MBA If you are looking for a show that’s going to help you THRIVE and navigate corporate America while you’re side hustling and come out on TOP, Trill MBA Show is for you. Search for “Trill MBA Show” in your podcast app. And make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode. Links mentioned in this episode Resilia Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Sevetri Wilson - @SevetriWilson Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro
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The bestseller Pitch Anything propelled Oren into national recognition, and he is approached by fans daily in the street, while driving to work or riding the elevator, adding to the tens of thousands of thank you, this stuff really works! emails. He often keynotes Wall Street events, and recently replaced Richard Branson as the keynote event for Entrepreneur.com. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Make your impact in the first two minutes of every presentation. 2. Don’t start your pitch with solutions until the problem is made clear to your audience. 3. Don’t open by building rapport – it gives the impression of looking for a safe place to start your presentation. Visit Oren’s book - Pitch Anything Sponsors: Billy Gene Is Marketing: My friend Billy Gene wants to send you something in the mail! It’s small, blackish, and if used properly it might deliver some serious R O I. For the next 100 listeners who go to CopyOurAds.com, Billy Gene is going to mail you his best performing Facebook funnels for FREE. You just cover the shipping! Gusto: Gusto makes payroll, benefits, and HR easy for modern small businesses! And right now Gusto is offering Fire Nation an exclusive, limited-time deal. Sign up today and you’ll get 3 months FREE once you run your first payroll! Visit Gusto.com/fire to sign up today!
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Nicole is the co-founder of WebinarNinja and producer of The $100 MBA Show (2014 best of iTunes). Nicole had no formal business training and got her business chops by doing. Along with her husband, Omar Zenhom, she is revolutionizing the world of webinars as we know it. Sponsors: DesignCrowd: Post your design project on DesignCrowd today and get a special $100 VIP offer! Visit DesignCrowd.com/fire and enter the discount code FIRE when posting your project! Gusto: Gusto streamlined platform offers automated tax payments, filings and forms for payroll taxes, W-2’s, and 1099's! Sign up for Gusto today and get started with 1 month of free payroll! Visit Gusto.com/fire!
It has been a while since I've posted a Podcast here on Podomatic. I'm happy to have this out for your listening pleasure. Slamming Hard and Heavy & Deep Steppin Drum & Bass. Become a fan and like this mix! 1. Blue Light - Panic Girl, D Bridge Don’t Panic Remix 2. Danger Dance - Enei 3. Red Mist feat. Gusto - Gusto ,Subterra, DLR Octane 4. Narrow Margin -Total Science, Lenzman, S.P.Y. 5. Oblivion - Loxy & Resound 6. Things I Do - BTK, Spectrasoul Remix 7. Sidewise in Time - Nymfo 8. Notes from Da Block - Illskillz, Logistics 9. Blindefolded - Hydro, Spinline 10. Loaded - Hybris 11. Upload Crisis - Genotype 12. Broken Silence - Siren 13. Whispers - Mortem 14. Keep me From Waiting - Seba 15. Breathe - Real Transported Man, Labua X, Stunna Remix 16. Compassion - DatA 17. Storm Clouds - Netsky
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