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John has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs succeed by teaching them how to replace themselves through outsourcing.He created OnlineJobs.ph, the largest marketplace to find Filipino workers with over 2,000,000 Filipino profiles in the database. He teaches how to findgreat Filipino workers.While making a full-time living he rarely works full time. His team of 37 full-time Filipino virtual assistants do the work in his businesses, while hemanages the process. They range from programmers, designers, and webmasters, to writers, researchers, project managers, and just general VA's.John has made millions of dollars online directly from work that his Filipino workers have done for him and now teaches others exactly how to do the samething.If you've tried outsourcing before, but haven't heard what John has to teach about it, give it another try. John's teachings are SURE to change the wayyou look at running your business, outsourcing, and the success you have in doing it.Normal. John is an entrepreneur who's not just dreaming of changing hundreds of thousands of lives, he's actually doing it! He wants entrepreneurs and business owners to know how hiring Filipino VAs can help them accomplish time freedom.John had a normal "job" for 8 months after college and his biggest goal at that time was to be able to quit that job. He managed to quit back in 2004 and worked from home for himself ever since then. It was in 2006 that he first hired someone from the Philippines, he immediately knew he was onto something special.What's really great about hiring Filipino workers is how it changed their lives as well. They get to work from home (instead of travelling to mainland countries find work), earn above average income, enjoy a generally higher standard of living, and raise their children by themselves which is a luxury most Filipino parents don't get to do.John has hosted hundreds of webinars and has been a guest on multiple podcasts including Entrepreneur on Fire, Clickfunnels, Hack The Entrepreneur, The Chalene Show, and more.Website: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn your idea into a product? More than that, have you ever wondered what it takes to do it successfully? Tracy Hazzard joins Jonny Nastor to discuss the key steps on how to choose and develop an idea into a sellable product. From hiring the right people to predicting marketability, they cover all the bases on how to take your vision to the market. Tracy also talks about having a healthy business partnership with her husband and what crucial skills helped build their business. Tune in on this episode of Hack The Entrepreneur to learn more!Hack The Entrepreneur PodcastJonny Nastor

We've talked about side hustles and selling our gently used items to bring in more cash and now we're introducing the idea of a side business! If this feels next level, it is. BUT we hope this episode helps give some sunlight and water to those seedling ideas that may be sprouting in your mind about putting your skills and talents to work in a way that benefits your budget big time! Sponsors:  Frugal Friends Workbook. Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook (https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook) to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price. Society Against People Taking Online Surveys. Or SAPTOS for short. Searching for a way to make money on the internet? Every article you read will without a doubt recommend online surveys! You’ll spend hours trying to take surveys you won’t qualify for and more hours taking surveys you’ll get paid pennies for. And you’ll learn nothing about yourself. At SAPTOS we urge you, If you see online surveys as a suggestion for how to make more money, close the tab immediately. A future episode will be about negotiating raises, job hopping, and making more in the workplace. Today is about what mindset shifts do we need to make and what strategies can we use to make more money. Notable Notes: What the Internet has to say: This article from Hack The Entrepreneur (https://hacktheentrepreneur.com/entrepreneurial-mindset/) gives us the top tips for shifting our mindset to think like an entrepreneur What Jen + Jill have to say: Decisiveness  Accountability  Humility Confidence Resilience  More from the Internet: This article from Entrepreneur (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/298461) provides some unique ideas of ways to make the most of $100 from some of the top business leaders More from Jen + Jill: Buy or flip - find out what it’s worth and best place to sell Test before you invest - test out your idea (ex of spending $100 on FB adds to see what the interest is) Don’t forget service “The best way to drum up business with a zero marketing budget is to service the crap out of existing clients.” Sell or service Utilize your expertise It’s never about the money BILL OF THE WEEK - Thank you Emily for sharing your bill with us about $6 packs of light bulbs that will also save you money on your electric bill! If you want to submit your bill of the week visit https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill to leave us a bill This Bill of the Week is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers online counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and teens. Just answer a few questions and they’ll  assess your needs to match you with a licensed professional therapist that fits your needs and preferences. AND as a Frugal Friends listener you get 10% off your first month when you sign up at betterhelp.com/Frugal (https://www.betterhelp.com/frugal) . Lightning Round How we started our side business ventures Jill- selling road side plants! Jen- t-shirt business Jill- this podcast! Jen- self publishing Check out the side business starter kit: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/sidebusiness Wrap-up: Thanks so much for listening! Keep leaving us reviews on iTunes or Stitcher, and sending the screenshot to frugalfriendspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:frugalfriendspodcast@gmail.com) . AND share our most recent episode on social for a chance to win a copy of the Frugal Friends Workbook! Thanks for listening! See you next week!

Get $100 FREE advertising with LinkedIn Marketing. Go to https://linkedin.com/hack Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. David Ciccarelli is a Canadian entrepreneur who began his career an audio engineer running his own small recording studio. In 2005, he decided to help local businesses connect with local voice actors and actresses. What started as a small humble idea, has transformed into Voices.com, the world's #1 marketplace for voice overs. As founder and CEO, David is responsible for determining the companies vision, executing its growth strategy, and managing the company day-to-day. He often writes about these experiences in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Forbes. Voices.com has successfully raised $2M in funding from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), followed by a $18M Series A funding from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital located in San Francisco. Now, let's hack... David Ciccarelli.

Get your free shipping consultation and Shippo Pro Plan free for 6 months! Go to https://GoShippo.com/hack Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Matt Hunckler is an international speaker, relationship builder, entrepreneur, and firm believer that you do not need to live in silicon valley to work and succeed in tech. He was raised in a family of entrepreneurs, and he started his first business when he was still in high school – much to his mother's dismay. After a brief stint trying to follow a more traditional employment path, he inevitably ended up back on the path of entrepreneurship. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Powderkeg, a digital community for tech entrepreneurs and professionals building innovative companies in tech hubs between the coasts. He is also the host of award-winning podcast Powderkeg: Igniting Startups, a show that shares the most fascinating stories of professional growth and innovation coming out of communities across America. Now, let's hack... Matt Hunckler.

Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. My guest today has been practicing, learning, and teaching the art and process of increasing sales and improving customer experience with simple, personal videos for more than a decade. He has personally sent more than 10,000 videos himself. After a career in local television marketing, he joined the BombBomb, a software company that helps professionals get face to face through video for clearer communication, human connection, and higher conversion. During the past nine years, he grew into the VP of Marketing before moving to his new role as Chief Evangelist. In 2019, he co-wrote a book called Rehumanize Your Business, the definitive guide to using simple, personal videos in emails, text messages, and social messaging for clearer communication, human connection, and higher conversion. Now, let's hack... Ethan Beute.

Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of interviewing people growing businesses in almost every market imaginable from trampoline parks to peanut butter. And from the farthest reaches of the world from Ukraine to South Africa. Despite all of those differences, they've all shared a commonality that today's guest does not share they could move. My guest today is a brilliant writer and entrepreneur who can't move anything but his face. It's not a joke. The only parts of his body he can move are his eyes and lips. His hands, feet, arms, and legs, are almost totally paralyzed, managing the occasional twitch and nothing more. And yet he has created an amazing life for himself. Using speech recognition technology, he's written articles read by more than 5 million people. He's also built several blogs that have made him millions of dollars. Now, let's hack... Jon Morrow.

Get $100 FREE advertising with LinkedIn Marketing. Go to https://linkedin.com/hack Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. After nearly two decades in the corporate world of strategic branding and marketing, Kirsty found herself without a job and one year's salary to keep her afloat. So like any burgeoning entrepreneur would do, she set out on a path to figuring out how to start a business -- a business that would enable her to travel, work from anywhere, and become location independent. After several failed ideas, she discovered Amazon's fulfillment program -- FBA. As soon as she found this, she instantly knew it was the opportunity she had been looking for. Seven years, and over $16M in Physical Product sales on Amazon, Kirsty is also the co-founder of Real Coaching, where she has coached over 1,000 Amazon business owners. Now, let's hack... Kirsty Verity.

Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. My guest today is Jim McKelvey, a business person turned glassblower turned entrepreneur turned billionaire -- who has become a philanthropist, investor, and now an author. He's started a handful of companies, many that are still in business decades later. As he will tell you, every company he has started has also removed him from his leadership role. Although this doesn't sound like something to be proud of, Jim will tell you that this is one of the reasons for his success. After spending the better part of three decades innovating and building businesses, we mostly know him as the co-founder and designer of Square -- those little white squares we see plugged into phones and used to take credit card payments. Back in 2008, Jim, along with his soon-to-be Square co-founder Jack Dorsey, having just been removed as the CEO of Twitter decided to spend ten days coming up with a new business to start, when the idea for Square appeared. After an intense and tumultuous few years, with Jim once again being removed from leadership, Square had succeeded in innovating in an archaic industry. And in the meantime, Jim had become a billionaire entrepreneur. Jim spent the next ten years working to understand what it was that made Square, along with other uber-successful companies, a success. During his analysis, he discovered what he now calls the Innovation Stack, which is also the title of his brand new book. Now, let's hack... Jim McKelvey.

Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. My guest today is grateful, blessed, and excited about her business and life. She is one of three co-founders of Beautiful Disaster, a clothing company with a mission to empower the beautifully broken and the perfectly imperfect with the clothing that we wear. Today in 2020, Beautiful Disaster is selling over $400k a month in clothing, but it is far from an overnight success. Christina and her partners started in 2008 -- 12 years ago -- and they spent the first 9 years working on the business part-time. Yes, every weekend, evening, and spare moment was spent on the business while also working at other jobs to pay the bills. The story of Beautiful Disaster is one of perseverance and determination, mixed with an insatiable desire to make their customers lives better with their clothing. Now, let's hack... Christina DuVarney

Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Should You Niche Down? Yes, then down and down again. At least that's what today's guest did back in 2016 when he created BarBend, a website dedicated to strength training sports. David is a veteran of the health & fitness industry, with nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the space. This intersection of commerce and editorial experience lead David and his team to transform BarBend into a market-leading website and impressive business. David is also a partner in Jakk Media, which owns and operates some of the internet's favorite brands across a range of interests: fitness and health, sleep, home security, and more. They run each site with a team of writers, editors, videographers, and designers who love producing content that's as accurate as it is engaging. Now, let's hack... David Tao.

LinkedIn is offering a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit to launch your first campaign. Simply visit https://LinkedIn.com/HACK Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Jeff Platt had just graduated from college when he found himself in an interesting position -- his dad had just opened two trampoline parks, but he also needed to step back from the business. This was 2006, and Jeff decided at 21 years old to take the reigns and become the CEO of Sky Zone, a trampoline park company. He took charge, and without any real plan of action, he kept refining the parks and opening more and more locations. Somewhere along the way he decided that the real path to growth was in franchising parks to people around the world -- and this is exactly what he did. From those first two locations, they grew to over 200 locations around the world. 25 million people will visit a Sky Zone park this year, generating more than $300 million in sales. Now, let's hack... Jeff Platt.

Join the 24 million people who've used FreshBooks. Try it free for 30 days - no catch and no credit card required. Go to FreshBooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section to get started. Nick Ruffini of Drummer's Resource is a media producer, drummer, and entrepreneur. He grew up in the family restaurant business but had the urge to set out on his own. Since he was 17 years old, my guest made his way as a professional musician recording and touring. In 2011, Nick Ruffini went back into the restaurant business this time with his brother. Then in 2013, he went back to music and started a podcast called Drummer's Resource. In the past three years my guest was transformed Drummer's Resource into a full-fledged media platform including a podcast, blog, and social with entertaining, inspiring and lifestyle-focused content for drummers. Now, let's hack Nick Ruffini.

Check out the complete show notes: http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/marc-merrill/ Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Marc Merrill is the co-founder of Riot Games, the company behind the worldwide gaming sensation League of Legends. As of the beginning of 2020, League of Legends has over 100 million monthly players. In 2005, Marc and his now co-founder Brandon Beck were typical college roommates -- going to class, playing video games, and dreaming up ways to transform the gamin industry. Their idea was to develop a game that would only make money selling virtual goods within the game itself. Both Marc and Brandon are non-technical co-founders, so they needed to put together a team who could make their dream a reality. They spent the next 12 months mapping out a business plan, overcoming every obstacle they could find, and finding funding to start building a team. They official launched in 2006, and the marathon of building a successful game and business began. After 4 years of pushing the project forward, they sold off 94% of the company for $400 million -- and they kept on working on Riot Games and League of Legends. Today, both founders are still working on Riot Games as co-chairmen of the company. In this conversation we discuss: Why you need to put your players and customers first (and trust that the revenue will follow) The value finding solutions to every problem before it becomes a problem How Riot Games overcame the massive credibility issue they had when first entering the gaming market Now, let's hack... Marc Merrill.

Check out the complete show notes: http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/jim-decicco/ Get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks right now, no credit card required. Go to Freshbooks.com/HACK and enter HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR in the how did you hear about us section. Jim DeCicco, is an ambitious, intense, and determined entrepreneur. After college in 2015, he worked in finance for a few month before teaming up with his two brothers to create the world's first Super Coffee. Today he is the CEO at Kitu Life Inc., makers of Super Coffee and Super Creamer. Since 2015, Jim and his brothers have raised $18 million in venture capital. They've pitched on ABC's Shark Tank, and have been featured in the 2019 Class of Forbes' 30 Under 30. This is a great conversation about the overlap between professional and personal life, why innovation needs to be complimentary to your offerings, and how Jim and his brothers got their start by being scrappy and making sales. Now, let's hack... Jim DeCicco.

Episode #029 - Ernie Bray is a 6-time Inc. 5000 CEO who bootstrapped and built an award-winning national company from the ground up with zero outside capital. He is the leader of a fast-moving, preeminent technology & services company in the auto & commercial insurance industry. Ernie is a highly sought after expert in business strategy, sales, leadership, marketing & entrepreneurship. Ernie has also received recognition including the 2018 Insurance Industry Entrepreneur of the Year at the American Business Awards and 2X Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Semi-Finalist in San Diego. He’s led his company to 6-times on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, 3-times on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America, and 4-times on the Deloitte Technology Fast-500 of North America. He is also a contributing writer for Forbes, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, TechCo, business.com and various other outlets. Ernie is the author of the “Entrepreneur's Field Manual” where he outlines his personal formula of what it takes to start, build, grow and lead a highly successful company from the ground up with no outside investors. Ernie’s also been a guest on many podcasts such as Mixergy, Hack The Entrepreneur, Success IQ and Success Unfiltered. I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals. -------------- Make sure you connect with Ernie on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erniebray Grab a copy of the Entrepreneur's Field Manual: https://amzn.to/35N9nco Check out Ernie’s blog & business: www.erniebray.com / www.acdcorp.com Follow me on Instagram: @CEOJOURNALS / @ETHANBRIDGE_ -------------- DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW IF YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW!

See the full show notes: Neil Patel Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass, and as a HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR listener, you get 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass! Go to https://MasterClass.com/hack Shipping is always FREE, you can try them out for 30 nights Risk-Free, and RIGHT NOW you get $50 OFF your first set of sheets. Go to https://BollandBranch.com -- Use promo promo code HACK. Neil Patel is the co-founder of the analytics companies KISSmetrics, Crazy Egg, and Quick Sprout. He is a frequent contributor to publications, such as Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. He also helps companies such as Amazon and Viacom grow their revenue. President Obama recognized my guest as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 and he has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives. Although he loves being an entrepreneur, he sees his future in the non-profit world helping to drive traffic to their websites and helping to change lives. Now, let's hack... Neil Patel. In this episode Neil Patel and I discuss: Learning from previous mistakes (and not making them again) Planning and executing fast (the good and the bad) Partner with someone who compliments you

Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass, and as a HACK THE ENTREPRENEUR listener, you get 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass! Go to https://MasterClass.com/hack My guest on the show today started his career as a lawyer, where he spent 4 years before becoming an entrepreneur – this transition happened over 40 years ago. He's what I would call a serial entrepreneur, having started 11 companies of varying degrees success. This conversation takes a couple fascinating turns as Ken discusses $100+ million dollar exits and business ideas that have continued to pay him every year for 10+ years. In addition to his own ventures, he's been investing in companies for the past 18 years. Through all of this, he began to notice a thread that ran through successful entrepreneurs -- an entrepreneurial mindset -- so he put pen to paper and wrote a new book called The Dream Toolbox: Building an Entrepreneurial Mind and Financial Abundance. In this conversation, Ken Aldrich and Jonny discuss: Friction points: why you must find them if you are going to succeed in business Business partners: good ones are worth seeking out, but they must complement your strengths and weaknesses There is a solution to every problem you will encounter in your life and business Now let's hack... Kenneth Aldrich.

Listen to this interview with John Jonas, an entrepreneur who's not just dreaming of changing hundreds of thousands of lives, but he's actually doing it! He wants entrepreneurs and business owners to know how hiring Filipino VAs can help them accomplish the freedom of a 4 hour work week. John has helped thousands of entrepreneurs succeed in their business by doing outsourcing differently. OnlineJobs.ph has over 500,000 Filipino resumes and over 100,000 employers from around the world using it. John has hosted hundreds of webinars and has been a guest on multiple podcasts including Entreprenuer on Fire, Clickfunnels, Hack The Entrepreneur, The Chalene Show, and more. Learn more at: OnlineJobs.ph

Listen to this interview with John Jonas, an entrepreneur who’s not just dreaming of changing hundreds of thousands of lives, but he’s actually doing it! He wants entrepreneurs and business owners to know how hiring Filipino VAs can help them accomplish the freedom of a 4 hour work week. John has helped thousands of entrepreneurs succeed in their business by doing outsourcing differently. OnlineJobs.ph has over 500,000 Filipino resumes and over 100,000 employers from around the world using it. John has hosted hundreds of webinars and has been a guest on multiple podcasts including Entreprenuer on Fire, Clickfunnels, Hack The Entrepreneur, The Chalene Show, and more. Learn more at: OnlineJobs.ph

How to shift your thinking to the mindset entrepreneurs need. Working on the hard stuff, pushing yourself and then rubbing success in everyone’s face.

Becky and Diana share how podcasts have influenced their lives.  Hack The Entrepreneur was Becky’s gateway into podcasts. It taught her she was awesome just as she is. Doing the Uniquely Brilliant podcast helped Diana find her voice. There are tons of rich content in podcasts. Podcasts help us find people who get us. Podcasts are like radio on demand. There are all types of amazing nuggets of information hidden in podcasts. Podcasts help us connect with people we never imagined we could. Podcasts are one of the last free platforms for content. Podcasts enhance the growth mindset. To find a podcast that you might enjoy, research actors, authors, and business leaders or by topics like humor.  

This is a replay from Hack the Entrepreneur podcast where I was interviewed by Jon Nastor.  In this conversation, Jon asks me about my clients and how I am able to attain 99% of them through referrals. I explain the three important decisions I made early on in life that led me to work and help the people I do today, saying “yes” to opportunities before having it all figured out, and I touch upon the process I went through to write my book, Create New Futures. 02:21 - The one thing I do with my clients and the practice I engage in that has  been the biggest contributor to both their success and mine 07:21 - What I do to stay in touch with my previous clients 08:54 - How I am able to attain 99% of my clients from referrals 11:27 - The three important decisions I made early on in my life that led me to work with the clients and businesses I do today 17:55 - Saying “yes” to a job even without having all the answers and the “mental-bungee jump” 19:46 - The process I went through in writing my book, Create New Futures 22:25 - The three different audiences I wrote my book for 25:48 - A toddler’s way of learning compared to adult learning 27:13 - My 90/10 rule for adult learning 28:20 - The four stages of adult learning 32:45 - How I measure a life well lived FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf31

This week, I am featuring no other than Jon Nastor who runs the highly acclaimed podcast; Hack The Entrepreneur. He has featured some of the VERY best entrepreneurs in this world and collected over 400+ hacks.  Listen to the 2016 Interview with Jon Nastor (75) The Unspoken Hack To Entrepreneurship And Getting Sh*t Done http://bit.ly/2zsW84J Want to watch the entire video? Subscribe to JayWongTV: http://bit.ly/jaywongtv LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

  Setting out on a career as an independent freelancer or entrepreneur is exciting, but also TERRIFYING. How do you know when it's the right time to take the plunge? John Nastor runs the podcast Hack The Entrepreneur, and has hundreds of hours looking into what makes a happy, healthy, and wealthy solopreneur. He joins Bryce to talk the difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship, how to strike the right balance in life and work, and how to know when you're ready to forge your own path,   Links from today's show: http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/   http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/start-my-own-business/ http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/lifestyle-business/ http://rainmaker.fm/series/showrunner/ -- This episode is sponsored by AND.CO, the freelancer's resource! They offer great tools for freelancers, including curated job lists, time tracking and invoicing software, contracts, free guides and more!  -- Want to support the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us to a friend. It helps immensely.

In today's episode of The Art of Passive Income, Mark and Scott talk to Jon Nastor who is the creator and host of the podcast Hack The Entrepreneur. After creating some software companies he became bored and listened to the advice of some people who suggested that he should start his own podcast. So he decided to put 30 episodes out there and when those spiraled out of control it quickly became a full time business. Jon's 277th episode just came out.   The guys talk about the things that entrepreneurs struggle with, what holds them back, and what they should be focusing on:  Self-confidence Being able to make decisions Executing with discipline  And also, Jon talks about just-in-time learning—the execution of only needing to know what you need to do RIGHT NOW. Don't worry about 6 months down the road, focus on what needs to be done now!    There is some great entrepreneurial advice in this episode that every business owner should know. Listen in to find out why it's NOT a great idea to outsource the tasks that you hate to do yourself.    TIPS OF THE WEEK Mark: Subscribe to Hack The Entrepreneur with Jon Nastor and the book, So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport Scott: InstantTranslate for iPhone. You type your message and it instantly translates it into any language. Jon: Read the book What Got You Here Won't Get You There: A Round Table Comic: How Successful People Became Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?

Every now and then the "recommended" notification on Twitter will suggest someone to you who is actually a good fit. A few months back, the recommendation was for Jon Nastor. After looking at his profile and seeing that he's a drummer, and entrepreneur, and an author, I had to see what this guy was about.That led to an exploration of his site, diving into his podcast and realizing that he and I share a lot in common. We both love punk rock, both play drums (him far more successfully than I). We both have working in the music and entrepreneurial space for a while. We have also had excellent conversations with some of the same people on our podcasts like Tom Giles, Kevin Kelly (episode coming soon), and Seth Godin. I knew I had to talk to this dude.Jon is a great conversationalist, and a truly comfortable person to engage with. He was gracious in extending the conversational love to me in letting me join him on Hack The Entrepreneur Podcast shortly after we talked. Listen to our chat on his podcast here.His insights into what success actually means, how to combine our passion and our freedom to do what we want, and what growth actually is are spot on.I highly recommend his book Hack The Entrepreneur, the book and the podcast. It's insights into what real growth professionals like the individuals mentioned earlier and several others give to show the way forward.Episode 26 with Jon Nastor Show NotesJon gives a Cliff Notes definition of "Growth Hacking" for musicians in first 10 minutes of conversation.You don't have to have a ton of experience before starting out. If you want to do something do it. It's how Jon created his podcast and wrote his book. The backstory and his insights are perfect for helping you get started.We talk about how annoying auto-DM messages and auto-responders are when first making new contacts with people on social media. This is particularly insightful for musicians who do this on Twitter. What Jon says about this is how most professionals in media and with an influential audience feels if you auto-DM them right out of the gate.We cheer for the underdog in the story but we tell other people we're the giant. Why that is and how that hurts us about 3/4 into the podcast.Jon Nastor Podcast Quotes“Do work that matters. What matters to me might not matter to you. But it’s worth talking about.”“I like my businesses like I like my music: fast and independent.”"If you have an idea and you put it onto paper, and then in a digital format, and put it out to the world, that is entrepreneurship.”“We all go against Goliath in real time, and cheer for David, but then we try to pretend to be Goliath in what we do. Then we lose that personal connection. Everything I write and everything I say is for 1 person. If I treat them well enough there will be that connection personally.”Listen, download and share via this player:

Jonny Nastor and I go back to the mid nineties to when he was the drummer in Thunder Bay's "HeadCramp". We also worked together when he was the drummer in a band called "The Dinks". Over the past 20 years, Jonny has made a name for himself as an author and a full-time Podcaster. his Podcast "Hack the Entrepreneur" can be heard on iTunes weekly and it's super interesting if you are into working for yourself and creating your own product to sell. He's also written a book under the same name that you can pick up to learn some skills needed to make it on your own. In this podcast we talk about music, home schooling and had a few laughs. Jonny is a super good dude, and a super good guest!! Thanks Jonny for the episode!! Brought to you in part by Audible.com. Go to www.audibletrial.com/apologue and sign up to receive a free download from over 180,000 audiobook titles. Shop with amazon.ca, amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!! Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologue Shop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop/ Follow the show on FaceBook and subscribe on iTunes

Join me with podcast host Jon Nastor for a great discussion on podcast, sponsorships, and building business through relationships.

Jon Nastor is a software entrepreneur, best-selling author, and host of the top rated business podcast Hack The Entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss Jon’s journey as an entrepreneur, why he sold his construction company to start an online business, lessons learned from interviewing over 200 entrepreneurs for his podcast, and valuable advice for building a lifestyle business. For show notes and links to resources mentioned on this episode visit: www.lifestylebusinessmag.com/034 Subscribe to this podcast Leave a rating & review

In this episode of Business Systems Explored we speak to Jon Nastor, the host of Hack the Entrepreneur podcast. Jon reveals the systems he used to build and run a top ranking podcast to over 1.4 million downloads.

This week is we are featuring Jon Nastor from Hack The Entrepreneur.   Jon Nastor, is the host and creator behind the highly rated, Hack The Entrepreneur podcast.   He has interviewed over 200+ entrepreneurs ranging from Guy Kawasaki to Seth Godin all while trying to discover every hack to life / business in between.  In fact, he wrote a book about with the most popular ones in it. I needed to know. What was the hack that all successful entrepreneurs were using that "normal" people often ignored or looked pass.  The answer (25:55) was a bit shocking.  The conversation with Jon was not only awesome, but this is one of the few interviews that I listened to again in its entirety. He didn't always have this awesome brand empire of Hack the entrepreneur. In fact, in the interview Jon tells us about his life previous to all this.   Jon spent his earlier years travelling coast-to-coast across Canada playing drums in several punk rock bands. He co-founder of VelocityPage, a WordPress plugin that allows anyone to create beautiful landing pages in minutes — without code. I love interviewing other podcasters on the show, and you are about to hear why.    What You Will Learn From This Episode  How Jon got started in the podcasting game?  Who bought his first mic for him (any guesses?)  The biggest joy that can come from podcasting The biggest and underrated hack to all successful entrepreneurs (never mentioned on his podcast) how to hack and restart a bad day and much more!!    Show notes and links can be found http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast/075     LINKS --   Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe   Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review:   Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg   Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership   Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap   LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

Jon Nastor is lifelong side-hustler, the co-founder of VelocityPage.com, a pain-free webpage building tool for WordPress that’s grown to hundreds of users, and as a side hustle, he hosts the top-rated Hack the Entrepreneur podcast. His situation is somewhat unique in the software world in that he’s NOT a coder or a programmer. Instead, he had an idea of what he wanted to build, from his own frustrations, and set out to find a technical partner to make it a reality. But instead of asking around his personal network, or going to Elance like I might do, Jon reached out to the very top levels of the platform he wanted his software to complement. Connect with Jon:

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ... I think of him as the punk rock entrepreneur. Jon Nastor took the DIY punk music ethic of his teens and twenties and ended up applying it to his business life. Today he hosts the wildly successful "Hack the Entrepreneur" podcast, even though he hates the sound of his voice. His first time out of the gate as an author resulted in several thousand copies sold of his Hack the Entrepreneur book, even though he never considered himself to be a great writer. Listen to this high-energy interview as Jon lays out his amazing story in detail. You'll learn: How he wrote and published his first book in three months What his young daughter taught him about the power of birthdays Why he loves and embraces "maniacs" and encourages you to do the same How Dr. Seuss changed his life Why all entrepreneurs should be willing to suck Click Play. You'll be glad you did! Stuff mentioned on this episode: Jon's website: www.HackTheEntrepreneur.com Jon's Hack the Entrepreneur book 1000 Maniacs Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/ The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at http://www.Bob-Baker.com/ Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share! Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactorSupport the show (https://paypal.me/BobBakerSTL/)

Jon Nastor is the guy behind a coupe of highly successful podcasts (Hack The Entrepreneur and The Showrunner) and over the past 3 years built a product called VelocityPage. One of the first products that allowed you to quickly create landing pages without knowing how to code. VelocityPage was unique and made a huge splash on the market. Over time Jon’s plans changed. And that’s when the focus of VelocityPage began to fall apart, and what Jon and I discuss. Here’s what Jon shares: How Jon first came up with the idea to start VelocityPage. What triggered the hard decision to close the business, even though he is still making sales. Why he didn’t feel good about the fact people will were buying his product. Why it was important for Jon to get Mark Jaquith as the lead developer, even though he didn’t know Mark at the time. Why he said he didn’t put enough action into this business, and didn’t want to. How the concept of “Hell Yeah!” drove the nail in the coffin before burying his business. Why it’s important to be excited about what you’re doing. Why he said he was throwing away good time, good energy, and money into the project and how it kept dragging him down. How it’s hard for an entrepreneur to face the facts. What Jon means when he said, “I want to scratch of my own itch.” Why you have to default to “No,” rather than default to “Yes.” Why Jon is turning down business opportunities he never thought he’d be offered. How he came up with his next business idea and how he’s taking action on it now. Jon also announced his next big project that is planned to go live in June. Which I think is a very cool idea. Enjoy the show. Download Jon’s tips in the 1-Page Quick Action Sheet for this episode here.

This interview was originally published on November 24, 2014, as HTE 027: Finding A Multiplier Effect For Your Income | Stephen Key. The popularity of this episode is rooted in Stephen Key's unique perspective on passive income. Not that Stephen encourages laziness, but he does push us all to find our multiplier effects and to create income streams beyond our hours worked. --- Today’s guest on Hack The Entrepreneur is an entrepreneur and an inventor, that consistently earns millions of dollars licensing his ideas to companies like Disney, Nestle, and Coca-Cola. He is not high-tech, but he knows how to take an idea and very quickly make it a global sensation.  Before becoming a savvy inventor, he spent part of the 1980s as the head of design at Worlds Of Wonder. They had two number one hit toys that you may remember, Teddy Ruxpin and LazerTag. Since this time he has started his own businesses, Since this time, he has started his own businesses, InventRight, and Spinformation, and has sold 100s of millions of products. He is the author of the best-selling book, One Simple Idea. He currently writes a weekly column on Entrepreneur.com and also writes regularly for Inc Magazine. Now, let’s hack… Stephen Key. What you will learn in this episode: Why the multiplier effect is required to produce great wealth How creative people get distracted so often (and how to work through this) How to choose an idea that you can implement very quickly The one simple thing Stephen did that doubled his business in 8 months Why you should borrow ideas when you see them Resources and links mentioned: InventRight One Simple Idea Book Stephen Key's Entrepreneur.com Column A Beginner's Guide: How to Rent Your Ideas to Fortune 500 Companies (Four Hour Work Week Blog) Stephen on Twitter Jon on Twitter Exclusive Sponsor: FreshBooks (30-day Free Trial)  

Grant and Vince pry open the conversation about a popular buzzword in a sit-down with author, podcaster and entrepreneur Jon Nastor. Through the lens of Nastor’s recently published Hack the Entrepreneur, the trio talk about “hacking,” and how to bring value and meaning to the popular term.

Today we have Jon Nastor of Hack the Entrepreneur on the podcast! To say I was excited to talk with Jon would be an understatement... and I just got more excited as the conversation continued. It's refreshing for me to find like-minded individuals doing cool things online that don't believe you have to sacrifice everything else in your life to make things happen. When Jon was a teenager, way before he launched Hack the Entrepreneur, he spent a lot of time playing punk rock music. It was during this time he realized how much he loved “DIY” in the sense that if he wanted something, like making music, playing a show, etc. he had to do it himself to make it happen. He carried this with him into his 20's and then in 2011 he discovered he could make a business on the internet. One of the biggest things he's created is Velocity Page, a premium WordPress plug in. He created it with Bill, his brother in law, and Mark Jaquith. Velocity Page is a way to create WordPress pages without the “techy” mumbo jumbo. It takes you out of the admin panel so you can live edit on your page so what you see it what you get. Jon created this tool because a few years ago he needed something like this but he couldn't find it so he went to Mark with this idea and they created it. In 2014 he went to Chris Ducker's conference called Tropical Think Tank where there were a lot of serious podcasters (Chris runs Tropical Think Tank once a year and it's in the Philippines... and event I plan on attending at some point!). He realized he had both the time and the resources to start his own podcast. Even though he had little to no experience doing podcasts and interviewing people, he knew he just had to start somewhere. So that summer he made a list  of about 30 people that he wanted to interview and he thought he would interview them over the course of a few months and then be done. To his surprise, about 2 months later it got bigger than he expected so he ramped up production to 3 podcasts a week. The same sort of thing happened to me when I started my podcast... not that I jumped into multiple episodes per week (kudos to you Jon... I love it!), but my podcast definitely shifted everything in my business. For Jon he saw that there wasn't really anything in the podcast space that he really like/captured his interest. So he decided to create it, just like one would create a product because they don't see what they want out there already. He experienced the same sort of thing with Hack the Entrepreneur. With a little bit of help from a friend, Jon took the idea and ran with it. After the success of the show and his 5 categories of hacks (Being Wrong, Fears, Habits, Mindset and Ideas), he brought the best of all of this into a book! (Hardly a guy to rest on his laurels, right?). I highly recommend getting the book (in addition to the podcast). Questions I Asked: How did Jon create Velocity Page? What was it like for Jon to reach out to Mark? How did Jon come up with Hack the Entrepreneur? What is his book about? How does Jon come up with each hack? Things You'll Learn: How to figure the right format of a podcast for you and your audience. Commonalities that Jon sees in a lot of entrepreneurs. The biggest thing you need to grow your business. Why “the hustle” isn't relevant anymore when it comes to making money. A few of Jon's favorite hacks from his book.   Where to connect with Jon Website | Podcast | Facebook | Twitter Links mentioned in this episode: Velocity Page Hack The Entrepreneur

This episode is going to focus on how you you should focus on finding the D-list Super stars in your niche. These are the people who will have the inclination to help you. They too have something to prove, they're equally hungry and excited to work with other d-listers, they'll be more open to doing a mutually beneficial joint venture with you. They will be more willing to promote your product as an affiliate, write an article recommending you, interview you on their podcast. So many ways in which these kind folks can help you. And no, I'm not talking about doing a stupid email swap or an ad swap or a link swap. I'm talking about finding influencers who are ready and willing to help you, AND can make an impact on your business. But for this whole thing to work, here are the main ingredients you absolutely must have in place first. Let's say you are getting ready to launch a new online course about horse riding. Here's the new media way of finding your super star partners. #1) Let's start with the obvious: You must have a great product. Now I'm using the name "Product" to loosely refer to anything physical, or digital, or a service. So starting with a great product goes without saying. Whether you are launching a membership site, a Kindle book, a WordPress plugin, or a SaaS app - by the way, Saas - S A A S stands for software as a service. A lot of people put the cart before the horse, and forget that they need to first create something remarkable. I'm not saying you have to have this massive product all polished and completed. There's something to be said for launching a minimum viable product - or MVP. And the cool thing is, that with digital products, you can easily update it and add more to it over time, whether it is a kindle book - which you can easily update, and simply upload a new version with new chapters or edits of typos, you can keep adding content to your Kindle book with absolutely no hassle. With software, like a plugin, or a mobile App, or a Saas app, you can easily publish an update, a new "release", with new features and bug fixes. Even a product like the iPhone, can release updates to its operating system without having to touch the hardware. If you remember, people made a big deal about the original iphone saying it didn't have copy/paste functionality. One software update later, that feature was included. And Apple did not have to recall a single iphone in order to add that feature. So yes, the #1 thing is to start with a great product, even if it is a minium viable version. 2) Go to Facebook.com. Search for "horse riding group". Quickly join the top 5, do a quick scan, eliminate the ones that don't have much engagement, and ones that have too much spam and blatant promotion. Check if they allow new-member introductions. If they do, then make a post introducing yourself, give a quick elevator pitch about what you do, include a link back to your web site, and most importantly, say something like, "I'm excited to join this amazing group. I'm ready to contribute here and help others. I want to give more than I ask. So if you have any questions at all about horses and horse riding, then feel free to ask me below, or message me directly." See how that didn't sound like I'm quoting from my sales page or my resume? So just keep it classy, really low-key. I can't stress that enough. If at any time you feel that you might be doing something pushy or pitchy, then hold back. Don't worry about giving out too much content and wasting time. Trust me, you're better off wasting time by offering free content and helping others, than watching viral videos and looking at everybody else's life in pictures. It's about dang time you spent every spare minute you have building your own business. Once this is done, now start listening, reading, observering. Start answering questions from others who you think you can help. Contribute to discussions and arguments. Feel free to take sides, but don't belittle anyone or trash someone's view point. Just state in a very clear way why you're taking one side of the argument, without involving emotion or making it personal. You can still have strong opinions and express them without trashing someone else's opinions. Now comes absolutely, THE most important part: Every time someone engages with you, likes your content, responds to your posts, participates in a discussion thread along with you, add them as a friend. Don't go and start adding everyone in the group as a friend. That's key. Do it ONLY with someone who has engaged with you, or who you have engaged with, by commenting on their thread or answering their question or offering feedback. If you do this for even just a week in 2-3 different groups, you can easily make 30 to 50 new really good contacts. 3) Next, contact the group owners themselves, build a relationship with them. Offer them feedback about the group, not in patronizing way, but in a complimentary way. Offer them a free membership to your horse riding course. Tell them there's absolutely no obligation. They never have to pay for it. If they love it, and if they have the time, you would really appreciate it if they can give you a testimonial that you can proudly display on your web site, with their signature, mentioning their web site, or the Facebook Group URL, or whatever they want. So the positioning of this offer is important. You're not being pushy. You're saying, IF they love it, IF they have the time, IF they would be kind enough to give you a review, you will proudly display it on your page. #4) Go to the big content directories: iTunes, Youtube, LinkedIn. Find the top 10 people in each category who are providing a lot of value, creating great content, and are really cool to their audience. Contact them directly. You might not get much traction with the top few people, but that's ok. The goal here is to focus on the long-tail, the C and D-listers. Spend some time consuming their content. This is absolutely critical. If you shoot them an email right off the bat saying you want them to promote your product, you are almost never going to hear back from them. Instead, subscribe to those podcasts and youtube channels. Consume their content. Become a fan. Of course, if their content sucks, move on to the next person in the list. You don't have to listen to crappy shows. But the good ones? Listen, and become a fan. And find an interesting thing that you can say to them, that only a fan would say. For instance, I was a fan of Jon Nastor from Hack The Entrepreneur. And in one of his other shows, the Show Runner show, his co-host calls Jon Nastor the defender of humanity. So many months later, completely unrelated, when I was launching my own podcast, I wrote to Jon with the subject "O Defender of Humanity" and I wrote a really cool email to him, because I was a fan, and what I wrote was super genuine, and absolutely nothing pitchy or promotional. I built a relationship with him by exchanging a couple of emails, offering him some feedback, and finally, one day, I told him, oh, by the way, if you ever want to interview the coolest geek on the planet, then I would be super thrilled and honored to come on his show. I even referenced what I meant by me being the coolest geek on the planet. If you go to Google right now, and search for the keywords "coolest geek on the planet", you'll see that my web site shows up at the top. So I was a fan, I gave him feedback, I genuinely appreciated him, and actually communicated with him like a cool human being. He loved the idea, and I ended up as a guest on one of the hottest entrepreneur interview shows on iTunes. So yes, you have GOT to put some time into becoming a fan, and building a relationship with your potential partners. You've got to woo them. It goes back to the often used example in dating. You can't ask a girl to marry you on the first date. And in this day of social media, where it's super easy to reach out to someone, and equally easy to be a douchebag and piss someone off by being pitchy and pushy, it is very important that you understand how to approach super starts and future partners. Remember, nothing, and I mean NOTHING gets a person more excited than hearing from a genuine fan tell them how much they love their stuff. And if it is genuine, and true, they'll feel it, and you'll hit it off instantly. Think all of this is a bit too time consuming? Heck yeah, it is. In the beginning, you probably have more time than money. So go ahead and spend all of your time and effort on this. Stop watching Netflix for a month. No big deal. I know Gary Vaynerchuk is famous for his line "Stop watching effin "Lost". Sorry, Gary, I said that way before you did. I was telling this to my friends in 2000, back then, of course, I was telling them, Stop watching effin Friends! Because friends was the big & famous show back then. So yeah. People binge-eat, bing-watch Netflix, binge-play video games, we binge on every darn useless thing in this world. So the next time you're on Facebook, and you see an exciting article or a video, click on that little downward "V" icon next to that post, and save it for later. Trust me, this one tip alone will make you 5 times more productive on Facebook. So how about you spend the next 1 week binge-buildig relationships? How about you do binge-marketing? This topic will be continued in the next episode. Yaro Starak, one of the leading lifestyle entrepreneurs in the world, from Entrepreneurs-Journey.com, said this about my book at SubscribeMeBook.com: Ravi's book rams home a very important message: It's much smarter to get paid more than once for making one sale, and one of the best ways to do this online is to sell membership products. Read this book and your eyes will open to some incredible opportunities to make money online. So check out my book at SubscribeMeBook.com. It is a culmination of 18 years of my life making and marketing digital products, starting with selling a physical book back in 1998. Until the next time, don't forget to do some bingeing that will actually help you take your business to the next level. Cheers!

"Hack the Entrepreneur" host and author Jon Nastor shares his story and some of the lessons learned while hacking entrepreneurs.

Jon Nastor is the host of Hack The Entrepreneur and the co-host of Show Runner. Jon has had his own business for the past 13 years and talks to me on his love for punk rock music, whom inspired him to leave the 9-5 work structure, and his daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit. Jon is also out with a new book titled Hack the Entrepreneur, which you can purchase on Amazon. Show Highlights 03:15 – Jon talks family. 07:20 – Entrepreneurship is more natural than a 9-5 job. 09:00 – Who inspired Jon to be independent? 10:25 – Making mistakes is how we learn. 12:40 – Jon talks about his previous ‘real’ job. 15:55 – What stood out the most about Jon’s last job? 19:00 – Jon talks about music. 21:15 – Jon loves Punk Rock music. 24:35 – Is Jon a nonconformist? 28:50 – Jon talks about his daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit. 33:00 – Why did Jon start his own business? 37:00 – What gave Jon the confidence to believe he could do it? 45:30 – Jon wouldn’t have been able to speak with the entrepreneurs he wanted to without his podcast. 47:40 – Despite popular belief, Jon is not well-rounded. 48:00 – How did Jon meet Jerod Morris? 53:55 – Jon takes extensive notes while he is recording the show with his guests. 57:55 – You can ask Jon for his PDF interview ‘cheat sheet’ at Jon@HackTheEntrepreneur.com or Twitter. 58:15 – What’s one thing Jon has changed his mind about recently? 01:01:00 – Check out http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/ and please check out Jon’s book.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/74    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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On this episode of the Unleash Yourself Podcast, Michael Carbone talks to Jon Nastor about the new reality of starting a business. Jon is the passionate and successful online entrepreneur behind the Hack The Entrepreneur Podcast and also writer of the Amazon #1 Best-Selling book by the same name! Jon gives you a map to success by describing some mindset hacks and quick way to grow you business while being location independent.  For all the show notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out: michaelcarbone.ca/024 Make sure you subscribe so you never miss another episode: iTunes | Stitcher

I met Jon less than six months ago, but we hit it off pretty quickly. He's the host of the popular podcast, Hack The Entrepreneur, and we went deep into the struggles of building a business when it seems like nothing is happening. Jon pushed through months and month of "not knowing" with his podcast. But because he kept showing up, eventually he opened doors that never would have been opened otherwise. I love the fact that Jon is ready and willing to admit he didn't know what he's doing, but he knew one really important thing: keep showing up. And because of that, so many opportunities are opening up for him. We talked about all of that and what it's like to be on the other side of the dip. As always, I had a great time talking to Jon. Enjoy the show! Bits & Bytes Mentioned in the Show Jon's Entrepreneur.com Article CopyBlogger Rainmaker.fm VelocityPage Cliff Ravenscraft HTE73: How to Avoid the Entrepreneurial Gap w/ Brian Kurtz HTE 002: Julien Smith and The Ability To Destroy Anything TGM14 with Seth Godin More About Jon @jonnastorhacktheentrepreneur.com

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# Episode 120 **Summary:** In Episode #120 Ari sits down with fellow Mastermind enthusiast Jon Nastor of Hack the Entrepreneur. During their conversation, Ari and Jon discuss processes for successful podcasting and the oft overlooked benefits that come with setting up a successful podcast. **Sponsored By:** ## [Design Pickle](http://designpickle.com/) Unlimited graphic design services for a single, straightforward, monthly fee. No more messy quoting processes. No more project-to-project hiring hassles. Special Announcements: ## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin) The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secrets for success. Visit [LessDoingLive.com](http://www.lessdoinglive.com/) to learn more about this fantastic opportunity running from **May 1st – 3rd**. ## [Less Doing System Seminar](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seminar-less-doing-system-by-ari-meisel-tickets-14912003203) Join Ari Meisel, the master of “_Optimize, Outsource and Automate_,” as he conducts two exclusive seminars in the heart of **New York City on March 9th, 2015**. During this seminar, Ari explains how the Less Doing System recaptures time, slashes stress and enriches lives. Best of all, these sessions are **100% free**. To register, go to [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seminar-less-doing-system-by-ari-meisel-tickets-14912003203) now! ## [Mastermind Talks](http://www.mastermindtalks.com/) Looking for an opportunity to see Ari speak live somewhere on the west coast?—Look no further! On **April 29th and 30th** , Ari will be featured at the _Mastermind Talks_ event in **Napa, California**. To learn more about this opportunity to watch Ari “_Optimize, Outsource and Automate_” in wine country, click [here](http://www.mastermindtalks.com/). **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 21:34 – Introduction of Jon Nastor of [Hack the Entrepreneur](http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/) - 21:46 – The background surrounding Jon and Hack the Entrepreneur - 23:22 – Jon's first guest on the podcast - 25:20 – Podcasting is a great way to gain access to high-level people who would normally never sit down for an interview - 28:00 – The importance of sound quality and the _podcast process_ - 30:10 – Most podcasts don't sound good, so making sure the quality _is_ good can make your program standout - 31:34 – If it sounds like crap, people won't listen - 32:25: Ari listens to _most _podcasts at _double _(2X) speed - 32:47 – The sound of a podcast (the delivery) can sometimes be more important than the content itself because it makes for a more enjoyable listening experience - 33:15 – Jon has only recently started hiring help for his podcast, until he established a revenue stream he did _everything _himself - 34:52 – The biggest _hack _Jon has discovered (thus far) is this: check email on your Smartphone _first _thing in the morning before getting out of bed - 35:50 – Figure out who you are and be _confident _in that person - 36:06 – Optimize yourself, don't _change _yourself - 37:32 – Many of the productivity programs on the market have an attitude of “this is how I'm productive, so this is how you need to be productive,” and that mantra _does not work_ - 38:58 – Practice one to two sentence emails—Simplicity with email is no longer optional - 40:15 – [ScheduleOnce](http://www.scheduleonce.com/) - 40:55 – Jon's _Top Three Tips to be More Effective:_ - 41:15 – Get started; Mark today on the calendar and just get the ball rolling… momentum will eventually take over - 42:37 – Determine what you _want _to do - 42:48 – Break your goal into components based on _time_ - 43:48 – [HackTheEntrepreneur](http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/) or [Jon@HackTheEntrepreneur.com](mailto:Jon@HackTh --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Jon is a proud dad and husband who creates, markets, and sells products online. Unable, since birth, to settle for how things should be, he constantly aims to satisfy pains and frustrations with products that make people's lives easier. His latest creation is called VelocityPage, a Premium WordPress plugin that allows anyone to create beautiful landing pages in minutes — without code. He is also the host of the hit podcast Hack The Entrepreneur. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in iTunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.     Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Jon is a proud dad and husband who creates, markets, and sells products online. Unable, since birth, to settle for how things should be, he constantly aims to satisfy pains and frustrations with products that make people’s lives easier. His latest creation is called VelocityPage, a Premium WordPress plugin that allows anyone to create beautiful landing pages in minutes — without code. He is also the host of the hit podcast Hack The Entrepreneur. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in iTunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.     Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Todays guest entrepreneur speaking to us on the Steve Jobs inspired business podcast, is a man who from his home in the town of Thunder Bay Ontario Canada, has set about living the life that lights him up inside. He admits to never having felt really settled in life, and at his core has always had the desire to go against the norm and do things his own way. And certainly at the moment, he is flourishing within that mind-set, as he is busy creating both the time freedom that we all want in our life, and a series of online ventures that can give him the aforementioned freedom. For most people family comes before everything, they are the reason that we are here. But also for most people we see less of our families than anything else as we set about building the income and providing the support that they need...yep work gets in the way of everything. This is not a career man as such, as he likes nothing more than spending time with his daughter and wife, and so in just two years has grown his current online business, from $0 to $490k in annual revenue, This is a fully digital business, in a tiny market, with average sales of just less than $27 per transaction. He starts, runs, and grows online businesses and can help us all do the same. But in life all paths and ventures that seem that the guest was destined for, actually took many years for them to find  and he was no exception. He spent his earlier years travelling coast-to-coast across Canada playing drums in several punk rock bands. Although not a punk in fashion, he has never let go of the D.I.Y. ethic that taught him: if you want something to change, you have to do it, get it done, or stop complaining about it. See that free spirit again, can never be denied when it is who we are. His latest creation is called VelocityPage, a Premium WordPress plugin that allows anyone to create beautiful web pages in minutes — without code. He is also the host of the hit podcast Hack The Entrepreneur. So what is it about him that had always felt unsettled? And what advice can he give all of us as we look to find the thing that makes us bound out of bed each morning and never have to see our boss's face again? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only career driven freedom expert Jon Nastor To hear more from Jon Nastor go to: Podcast: Hack The Entrepreneur with Jon Nastor Description: Hack The Entrepreneur reveals the fears, habits, and inner-battles behind big name entrepreneurs and those on the path to success. It is a show created for you the entrepreneur, small business owner, or startup founder. 'Entrepreneur hacking' can be any trick, shortcut, skill, or method that allows anyone to crush it in business and in life. In other words, it is anything that solves a problem entrepreneurs have in an inspired, ingenious way. We know that everyone is unique and that they have to find their own path to success, but after personally speaking to entrepreneurs every day as part of my own successful online business, I became obsessed with the idea of finding the ‘replicable' things successful people do, to try to find the patterns. Not so you can copy them, but instead absorb it into what you do everyday, so you can make your own success and one day help others ‘Hack the Entrepreneur' too. Whether you are looking for success with blogging, social media, passive income, YouTube, search engine optimization, startups, affiliate marketing, outsourcing, overcoming fears, doubts, or building your own business on your terms, Hack the Entrepreneur can and will help you. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Personal Trainer, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, Shawn Stevenson, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, Videos, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, Ultra Running, American Football, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Health And Fitness, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Love, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, freedom

Jon is a proud dad and husband who creates, markets, and sells products online. Unable since birth to settle for how things should be, he constantly aims to satisfy pains and frustrations with products that make people's life easier. He is latest creation is called VelocityPage, a WordPress plugin that allows anyone to create beautiful landing pages in minutes — without code. He is also the host of a soon to be released podcast called Hack The Entrepreneur.

Ryan Daniel Moran opens up about the inside scoop on how to work the entrepreneurial system.