Podcast appearances and mentions of Sol Orwell

Inspired - and frustrated - by seeing the same creatine question get asked time and again on Reddit, serial entrepreneur Sol Orwell co-founded sports nutrition research service Examine.com in 2011, growing from a two-man-band in Toronto, Canada, to the world's most trusted authority on critiquing the claims made by the $380-billion-a-year global supplement industry.But, as he reveals in a wide-ranging interview with Unfiltered's editor-in-chief Joe Warner, internal mistakes and worldwide pandemics have pushed the business to the brink. Yet an uncompromising stance on employee welfare and remaining true to his “North Star” means Orwell has refused eight-figure offers for the company to maintain complete control and keep Examine.com focused on what it does best. And, as he explains, he's only just getting started.Watch our full video interview with Orwell at https://unfilteredonline.com/sol-orwell-examine-business-lessons-advice/For exclusive access to all Unfiltered's video interviews, features and documentaries visit https://unfilteredonline.com/Get in touch in the comments below or talk to us on:Email: editorial@unfilteredonline.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSV7XVaBYUYq5YidLI12owInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered.extraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/UnfilteredExtra

Without a doubt, in some ways, it's getting increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction in the health, nutrition, and supplementation spaces. But there are reputable resources out there for folks like us to turn to and we're featuring one of them on the show today.  Sol Orwell is the founder of Examine.com, a powerful resource on the internet for evidence-based nutrition and supplements information. He joins the Run To The Top Podcast to share stories about his personal path to co-founding Examine.com and its dedication to scientific integrity in the health and wellness scene.  Specifically, we discuss: — his battles against health misinformation — debunked supplement claims — current challenges in the health information arena — what sets Examine.com's commitment to unbiased research apart within the industry  — how Examine.com stays updated with evolving research and their impact on public health decisions. And much more! Tune in to understand the resources you have at your disposal to make informed decisions about the nutrition and supplements you consume to fuel your running journey.  Examine.com Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better.  Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria.  Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle. Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier.  Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice. Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.  Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation  Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you're looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium.  Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it's made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top  listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop  and use the code run10 and you'll save an additional 10% on any purchase.  RunnersConnect A special announcement to give yourself or your running friend the gift of a new PR this year when you save 30% on our 16 week custom training plans. The custom plan can be written for any distance 5k to the ultra marathon and will be completely tailored to your current training, weaknesses, and goals.  The schedule is good to start anytime, so you can save 30% now and activate for your spring or fall race, whenever you're ready to start training. All plans come with strength training and injury prevention built directly into the plan, adjustments from our coaches anytime, direct export to Garmin and most running watches, and access to all of our premium courses on nutrition, form and more. Just head to runnersconnect.net/black to save 30% and take advantage of this awesome deal for yourself or as a gift to your running friend.  

In this episode, I speak with Sol Orwell. Sol is the Co-Founder of Examine, a web engine dedicated to clearing the mud off the windows of nutrition information, delivering nutrition practices you can trust.  Sol has a different story than most. Dabbling in web development while still in high school, he found he had a knack for building useful and popular websites. He incorporated his first business while studying computer engineering at the University of Toronto.  In his mid-20s, he opted to retire, freeing up time to do what he wanted, when he wanted. Transforming from fat to fit, he began to investigate the whys and hows behind nutrition, health, and fitness. This research led to Examine.com, the culmination of thousands of hours of research into anatomy and nutrition. Ironically, in Sol's retirement, he reinvented his focus around food and used a knack for bringing people together around a cause to experiment with cookies.  He began a multi-year experiment to find the greatest cookies and merge this passionate endeavor with fundraising.  His story is indeed unique, and his mark clearly indelible. Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. All things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/

You can grow your business by creating solid content that people will want to read. Sol Orwell, a co-founder of Examine.com, talks with Mike Haney and Paul Barszcz about how he established his website and optimizes it through editorial content. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

Examine is arguably one of the most important resources to the supplement consumer in existence. Haven't heard of it? Imagine a third-party, expert-informed, wiki page on human research on nearly every supplement in existence, organized in a clear, logical, and informative manner, and you've imagined Examine. Today, we sat down with one of its founders, Sol Orwell, to learn about how and why it started, and where its future lies. Given people are still falling for insincere supplement marketing today, this is a conversation that's just as important as ever.

In Episode 564, Rob Walling chats with Sol Orwell about growing his website, examine.com to millions of views per month, changing revenue models, and the importance of doing customer interviews. The topics we cover [2:14] Intro [3:06] How Examine started [7:21] Examine’s differentiated approach based on scientific research [9:33] 10,000 paying subscribers [10:59] Building trust through transparency […]       

Hey everyone, in today’s episode, I share the mic with Sol Orwell, the founder of Examine.com. Listen as Sol shares how going from fat to fit led him to create a 7-figure nutrition business, how he built that business off of his Reddit followers, how Examine.com generates 100% of their revenue with just 3 products and why his quest for independence is the guiding principle to how he runs his companies. Click here for show notes and transcript. Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Everywhere on iTunes. Get the non-iTunes RSS feed  Connect With Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @ericosiu

Sol Orwell is the Founder of Examine.com, which was recognized by Fast Company as a Top 10 innovative company in health and fitness in 2015. If you’ve ever needed to know about supplements and what to take, chances are you’ve been on Sol’s website! As an immigrant at heart, Sol shares his beliefs and relationship around money, why he stopped doing the conference circuit, and how he creates habit triggers to let his mind know he’s completely done with work.   Mentioned in This Episode: Examine.com Sjo.com Matthewkimberley.com Work with Me

Tim Ferris basically said he wants to be Sol Orwell. Sol was living the 4 hour work week before you read the book. Before you heard of the book. Hear how he does it. Hear how you can do it, too!

Our guest today is Sol Orwell and he’s an entrepreneur, world-traveler and philanthropist. Born Ahmed Farooq he decided to name himself after George Orwell...We discuss the roots of his unique philosophies on life, relationships, business...as well as his personal identity. Also, the early lessons that have led him to financial success.   Sol is an immigrant. He moved with his family from Saudi Arabia to the West as a kid.  He retired in his mid-20’s, after achieving mega success with his website Examine.com, a destination for learning about nutrition. To learn more about Sol’s thoughts on entrepreneurship, visit SJO.com.  

Sol Orwell is an entrepreneur, author, writer, and public speaker who is the Director of Strategy at Examine.com. He shares how building relationships with others and his audience has helped him grow his business and his reach. You can find Sol on his website SJO.com or on Facebook @sorwell. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode41 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.

The Founder Origin Stories series returns. The 2018 kick-off episode is with Sol Orwell, cookie connoisseur and co-founder of Examine.com. In this conversation, Sol shares about his early years, his choice of name, and his passion for charity work. For more on Sol, keep up with him on www.sjo.com. While you’re learning his favorite cookie recipe and […] The post Episode 176: Founder Origin Stories: Sol Orwell appeared first on ZenFounder.

The Founder Origin Stories series returns. The 2018 kick-off episode is with Sol Orwell, cookie connoisseur and co-founder of Examine.com. In this conversation, Sol shares about his early years, his choice of name, and his passion for charity work. For more on Sol, keep up with him on www.sjo.com. While you’re learning his favorite cookie recipe and researching his net worth, don’t forget to ask yourself this all important question: Is Sol Orwell the most handsome guy in Toronto? Want more content like this? Check out our book.

“If you want a world class network, you need to invest in world class people.” Jayson Gaignard Click to Tweet   I’m a firm believer that all problems can be solved with the right peer group. That being said, if you’re looking to build a world class network then you got to go wide in your networking and narrow in your nurturing.   In this episode I share action-oriented strategies for building an incredibly peer group regardless of whether you’re just starting out or already established as a community catalyst within your circles. You will learn the 5 categories of relationships and the practical steps you can take nurture them each step of the way, why the key to a strong network is subtraction not addition, and how to constantly be re-investing in existing relationships and micro-investing in new ones this week on Community Made…   Reviewer of the week: Sol Orwell   Select Links and References: Warren Buffett’s ‘20 Slot’ Rule: How to Simplify Your Life and Maximize Your Results Summit Series Fire by Judy Brown   People Mentioned in this episode James Clear Warren Buffett Robin Dunbar John Ive Esther Perel Tim Ferriss Larry Page Sergei Brin Casey Neistat Tai Lopez Kevin Kelly Judy Brown  

“I do dinners selfishly because I’m fascinated… I just have an addiction to being around people who are passionate about what they’re creating in the world. Period.” - Dan Martell   In this episode of Community Made I sit down with my dear friends Sol Orwell and Dan Martell to talk about their signature styles of hosting catalyst dinners in their own communities. The three of us discuss everything you need to consider to become an excellent host. From best practices for invitations, to seating assignments, venue selection, tips for facilitating great dinner conversations and so much more….   Select Links and References Sol Orwell Dan Martell Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferazzi   People mentioned in this episode: Clay Hebert Michael Litt Tim Ferriss Keith Ferrazzi Jeff Walker Lewis Howes Ryan Holiday Shaa Wasmund Joey Coleman Chris Plough Chris Ashenden Mark Cuban Derek Coburn Richard Branson Dave McClure Ryan Holmes Michael Lind Rick Perreault Nicholas Kusmich Trivinia Barber Jack Canfield Steve Hanselman Frank Bouchard Matt Bertulli Neil Patel Jim Estill Darryl Hicks

“While givers and takers may have equally large networks, givers are able to produce far more lasting value through their networks, and in ways that might not seem obvious." - Adam Grant, author of 'Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success'What is something you have done for someone lately with no expectation of anything in return? Do you tend to have a predictable reaction to a problematic situation, or do you tend to respond more pragmatically? How do you define vulnerability, and how is it different from authenticity? Join host Chris Schembra in this week's episode of his podcast series, 7:47 Conversations, as he welcomes entrepreneurial philanthropist, cookie connoisseur, and Editor in Chief of SJO.com, Sol Orwell, whose natural curiosity about and genuine interest in humanity has provided him with many unique and memorable experiences through the interesting people he has met. Mr. Orwell asks thoughtfully, while reflecting on the opportunities that have presented themselves to him in unexpected ways, "Would I read my own memoirs? Am I writing an interesting chapter in my life?"A self-proclaimed "digital nomad," who seeks to do good in the world through knowledge sharing and charitable initiatives, such as his annual Cookie Challenge, Mr. Orwell expresses his views on what makes for an interesting conversation, why he prefers pragmatism over idealism, and his deep appreciation for the value of expertise.Learn about his influences, including Clay Hebert, an inspiring speaker and New York Times bestselling author who has developed a simple framework around 'The Perfect Intro[duction],' and Adam Grant, of the 'Give and Take' principle. Whether you are confidently following a path towards personal fulfillment, or seeking guidance on the subject, this conversation is certain to enlighten and entertain.In 2015, the 747 Club was founded by Mr. Schembra to create a conversational environment promoting Authenticity ~ Empathy ~ Vulnerability ~ Safety. In sparking dialogue between people from disparate backgrounds and experiences, with different interests and viewpoints, a sense of community is formed within this shared experience, creating real understanding and an acceptance of others. Through this podcast, a wider audience will now learn about the 7:47 Club’s incredibly important mission.Sharing and growing our community with every listen... the 7:47 Club welcomes you.

Few entrepreneurs are as unique, engaging, and great at creative networking as Sol Orwell, founder of nutrition advice empire Examine.com. He is also the creator of websites garnering over 200,000 visitors per day and a fanatic chocolate chip cookie enthusiast. On the first official Crowdfunding Uncut episode for 2018, Khierstyn interviews Sol and asks him key questions about his successful empire, why he thought to connect his love of cookies with creative networking events, and his top advice for entrepreneurs who want to do things a little differently. Their conversation will leave you intrigued, laughing, and wanting more so don’t miss this episode. The success story behind Sol’s Examine.com nutrition advice empire What started with a desire to know the facts behind nutrition supplements morphed into an independent analysis company with the sole goal of “reading the research, making sense of it, and putting it online.” From being the sole creator of the company to now being a consensus-building leader and visionary, Sol has built the most trustworthy source for accurate information on supplements - minus any hype, agenda, or ulterior motives. Khierstyn uncovers the human story behind a website giant, and it’s a story sure to inspire. You don’t want to miss it. How Sol’s Examine.com team thoughtfully engages with their market and the most underrated feedback tool on the market Sol’s current position as a leader of Examine.com allows him to have a clear picture of what works (and what doesn’t) when his team connects with their audience. By empowering his employees to do what needs to be done, he can watch them successfully interact with visitors via email and actual phone conversations - a rare phenomenon in today’s digital world. By trusting their niche market and the quality feedback they received over the years, they were able to organically grow into new market segments. They utilized Google Surveys, one of the most versatile and user-friendly tools on the market, to connect with what their audience was actually looking for. He found that if you expose your company’s personality more, people are more likely to engage with your content and communication. Be sure to listen to this episode for more of his stellar advice. What do cookies, creative networking, and ridiculous amounts of fun all have in common? When Sol grew tired of predictable coffee networking meetups, he wanted to create an exciting new way to bring people together. That’s when #CookieLife was born. Rather than buying someone a simple cup of coffee, Sol started inviting people to try the "world's best chocolate chip cookie" with him. In just two years the idea moved from a small Toronto chocolate chip cookie shop to $30,000 fundraising and networking events. Khierstyn talks with Sol about how he discovered that people will come together for any reason that’s new and engaging. By simply encouraging people to follow their own unique passions, he has set a new standard for how people develop a comprehensive personal brand - rather than focusing only on one aspect of themselves. To hear more about #CookieLife, how it gives back to communities, and its expansive reach, give this episode a listen. Sol’s best advice for having clear career end-goals, making influential friends, and living the lifestyle YOU want Being an entrepreneur should be about a few key ideas: intentionally create lifestyle freedom, give back while creating an impact, and pair fun with passionate hard work. In his interview with Khierstyn, Sol explains that there’s no single “right way” to build your career and that you shouldn’t forget to enjoy the steps along the way. When trying to create a network of influential friends, Sol recommends “Actually do something interesting - you don’t connect over business strategies you connect over personal interests.” One of his best pieces of advice is, “Do things that personally drive you forward, and don’t be afraid to let go of a project once it solves the problem you set out to eliminate.” To hear about Sol’s top 3 career tips, you’ll have to check out this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut. Outline of This Episode [0:53] Khierstyn introduces her guest for this episode, Sol Orwell [4:00] Sol tells his story of he got started as an entrepreneur [8:11] Sol’s current role in Examine.com, and how he empowers his employees [10:30] How Sol expanded Examine beyond one supplement line, and how his team engages with their customers [17:52] The number one thing Sol did with Examine.com that led to its success [19:32] How Sol connected ridiculous fun, chocolate chip cookies, and networking [26:07] The place that #CookieLife has in Sol’s personal and professional universe [28:49] Going beyond the product launch for your company and why planning 3 years in advance is insane [32:02] Khierstyn asks Sol how he illuminated his career end-goals [34:58] Sol’s 3 best habits for making influential friends and a solid network [43:23] The best notebook Sol relies on to capture his ideas Resources & People Mentioned SPONSOR: Gadget Flow - get your project in front of over 25 million people per month and receive 10% off your service with code “Uncut10” Sol’s #CookieLife networking movement ARTICLE: “A Young Entrepreneur's Passion For Hacking His Diet Sparks A Seven-Figure Business” by Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes ARTICLE: “How to Build a Million-Dollar, One-Person Business – Case Studies from The 4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferris, featuring Sol Orwell Sol’s go-to notebooks Connect with Sol Visit Sol’s website and join his email list Connect with Sol on LinkedIn Follow Sol on Twitter Follow Sol on Facebook Connect With Khierstyn www.CrowdfundingUncut.com On Twitter: @KhierstynRoss On Facebook On LinkedIn

Sol has been an entrepreneur for over 18 years, finding success in disparate industries, ranging from virtual currency to local search to nutrition research. He now pontificates about his approach to entrepreneurship over at SJO.com, all without doing any consulting or coaching. For more information about ManTalks or to join a ManTalks Mastermind: Click Here Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Android For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Some Questions Connor Asks:Could you share a defining moment for you? - 4:13 Why did you change your legal name? - 7:05 How did you get into gaming and then how did you monetize it?- 9:51 What did you set out to accomplish with your supplement web site?- 21:39 How did you incentive yourself to lose the weight? - 40:08 Did you enjoy the podcast?If so please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks Community!   Thank You to the Team:Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson

Sol Orwell started his first business at sixteen, retired wealthy at twenty-two, and continues in his mid-thirties to achieve extraordinary success by applying five key insights he has learned in the process. Sol Orwell currently is the co-founder of Examine.com, the unbiased resource for supplements and nutrition worldwide, and he also publishes a popular blog, sjo.com. Join us today to discover Sol’s formula for building not only a great business, but how to live a great life along the way. Quote of the day “Entrepreneurship to me was always about being independent and being free.” -Sol Orwell on his reasons for becoming an entrepreneur “I've built multiple businesses that kick ass and take names - completely unrelated fields. Leave behind the unqualified gurus who have never done it themselves. Follow SJO.com for real-life experienced advice and thoughts.” -Sol Orwell, on his blog Resources SJO.Com – Let’s skip the bullshit Examine.com – Your Unbiased Source on Nutrition and Supplements Mentions Jayson Gaignard - also at AES Nation Gary Vaynerchuk John’s 3 Key Take-aways In business, build a brand, not your name. If your name is your business, extricating yourself is a huge headache—especially when your politics are unpopular, or you’re ready to sell. Empower your teams. Give them the chance to shine and share in building the success you hope to achieve. Draw people to your business that may be better than you and take advantage of their talents. The press, apart from what you may have heard, is your friend. The savvy business owner knows the value of befriending journalists and reporters and building partnerships through and with media. More life, not more business. Build your business to achieve the life style you want for your clients, your stakeholders, your colleagues and your family. Prefer Audio? Read the Transcript You can download a complete transcript of this entire episode by clicking here.

Sol Orwell started his first business at sixteen, retired wealthy at twenty-two, and continues in his mid-thirties to achieve extraordinary success by applying five key insights he has learned in the process. Sol Orwell currently is the co-founder of Examine.com, the unbiased resource for supplements and nutrition worldwide, and he also publishes a popular blog, sjo.com. Join us today to discover Sol’s formula for building not only a great business, but how to live a great life along the way.

Today I’m thrilled to have Sol Orwell on the show. Sol is probably best known for starting the company Examine.com, the leading resource to get unbiased information on nutritional supplements. He also runs the popular site SJO.com where he writes about entrepreneurship. Anyway, what’s really interesting about his company examine.com is that he grew it to a 7 figure business primarily by using reddit. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn Why Sol started Examine.com and what led to its creation How Sol got a one word domain and why he bought it How Sol got his initial traffic How to […] The post 174: How Sol Orwell Grew Examine.com To A 7 Figure Business By Using Reddit appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

In today’s episode of Hardcore MBA, Matthew talks to Sol Orwell who has done all kinds of work, including the popular nutrition site, examine.com (2+ million monthly users).  Sol talks about the misconception of entrepreneurs that selling their companies and writing large checks is thought of as philanthropy or giving back.  Nowadays, lifetime entrepreneurs raise […]

Sol Orwell is an entrepreneur and business developer most known for his work as the cofounder of Examine.com. He was recognized as a 2014 Game Changer by men's fitness and profile by Forbes as a seven figure entrepreneur. He's also on the fitness advisory board for Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'll first be talking to Sol about…

Sol Orwell is a entrepreneur, blogger, and business development expert that co-founded for examine.com and creates insights at sjo.com. This very straight forward episode provides excellent insights on how to build that network and what to avoid.

[ Download MP3 | Transcript | iTunes | Soundcloud | Raw RSS ] Financially retired by 23 years old, Sol Orwell certainly had a rapid rise to success at a very young age. In this podcast interview, you're going to hear about Sol's early days running a multi-million dollar video game education online business that […] The post https://yaro.blog/22720/sol-orwell/ (Sol Orwell: Examine.com Founder Reveals How He Taps Into Content Marketing And Partnerships To Create Multi-Million Dollar Businesses) appeared first on https://yaro.blog (Yaro.Blog).

Sol then spent five years travelling throughout the United States and South America as a retired digital nomad, but years […]

If you were to ask me: “Dan, choose an industry to build a website around to get traffic from Google” I would definitely NOT choose the medical and supplements industry. It’s super hard to get Google and users to trust you, and rank above sites like Wikipedia, WedMD. But that’s exactly what my guest, Sol Orwell […] The post 053: How To Rank Above Wikipedia (In An Ultra Competitive Industry) appeared first on Evolving SEO.

Over the past 20 years or so, the common understanding of what an "entrepreneur" is has undergone some massive changes. It used to be that an entrepreneur was someone who wore a proper suit, courted investors over fancy lunches and dinners, and ultimately cornered entire industries. Then the term started to shift. These days when you think of an entrepreneur, you're more likely to conjure some hip whiz kid, much more likely to wear jeans and a hoodie than a suit. The attitude has changed as well, with entrepreneurs these days less concerned about building Fortune 500 businesses, and instead wanting to take on creative pursuits that can fuel their lifestyles of travel, leisure, and adventure. You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who fits that 21st century entrepreneur archetype better than Sol Orwell. At only 32, he has already bought and sold multiple online businesses, co-founded a 7-figure business by the name of Examine.com, and finds himself globetrotting three to four months out of the year for fun. So how does he do it? Orwell is no stranger to the entrepreneurship life, having started his first online business of buying and selling virtual currency at the age of 14. Ever since, he's been in love with starting businesses, and everything that the online world can offer. As a tried and true digital nomad, Orwell knows exactly what it takes to build up the perfect business for anyone wanting to be a lifestyle entrepreneur. In this week's episode: How to find your niche in the online world The importance of putting the business first before your ego Why building evergreen content will always work better than anything viral Orwell's no-nonsense guide to building a self-sustaining online business The wonders of building a segmented audience and why you need to do it right now & much more!

#245: Entrepreneur Sol Orwell joins me today to share his totally unique approach to business, and how he transforms obstacles into business opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for learning about strategy for niche sites. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session245

Episode 178: Sol Orwell - CEO, Digital Nomad, Vulnerability As A Leader Sol Orwell is an entrepreneur and business developer, most known for his work as the co-founder of Examine.com. He was recognized as a 2014 Game Changer by Men’s Fitness and profiled by Forbes as a seven-figure entrepreneur. Sol describes himself as semi-retired, which allows him to travel three to four months out of the year. He does not take investment money to retain control of his companies and free time. He has stepped back from an active role in Examine.com to focus on other projects. He blogs about business development in the context of making money online on SJO.com and serves on the advisory board for Schwarzenegger.com as a health and fitness expert. Episode 178: Sol Orwell - CEO, Digital Nomad, Vulnerability As A Leader Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I did what any normal person would do – I gave the company to my #2 to run, paid him more than I paid myself, and basically became a digital nomad." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes to sustain excellence = "A deep level for creating creativity." Why Deep Work is so critical to Sol's success A typical day: 2 minute cold shower The 5 Minute Journal A 10-15 minute walk -- "Get the brain started" Get to work Done with work by 2:30 every single day Friday's are always no work days... Just "reading days" The specific process Sol has taken to build a life around "creating businesses around my interests" The process of purchasing Examine.com for $41,000 (and why he did it) Putting his #2 in charge so he could travel the world and be a "digital nomad" The Picasso Principle How to create this lifestyle: Have no ego, create a blueprint, execute, trust others Creating a "Side Hustle" -- A how to Why you must "Get Started" The #cookielife Vulnerability is "when you don't know what the response will be when you put yourself out there." 1,000 true fans Why Sol does not take VC money Changing his name to Sol Orwell... Why? How travel can create empathy and why that's so important for a leader... Being grateful Learning Leader = Constantly learning. Have self-awareness. Take criticism, and foster the spirit to accept it "Luck is a function of observation" “I think a big part of entrepreneurship is to realize that you can trust other people. You can be rewarded for trusting other people. You don’t have to necessarily look over their shoulder.” Continue Learning: Sol's website: Examine.com Follow Sol on Twitter: @sol_orwell To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Sol Orwell on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

It is no exaggeration to say that Sol Orwell knows everyone in fitness. He is on the advisory board for Schwarzenegger.com, has built Examine.com into the world’s biggest supplement information site, and yet, he has only been in the industry for five and a half years. This success is no accident. From SEO to online gaming, Sol has been building and selling businesses based out of his interests since he was 16 and retired twice now. How did he achieve this and what lessons are there for us in the fitness industry? I spent the last week hanging out with Sol in Toronto, and took the opportunity to record an interview on the last day before leaving for the airport. We get stuck into the following topics: Building a business and network through cookies, the importance of letting employees shine, the importance of expressing gratitude daily. Controversies, the importance of seeing the bigger picture when looking to make an impact, and where Sol feels fitness professionals get it wrong. Show notes: - Sol’s entrepreneur journey. – “I make businesses around my interests.” [2’30] - What is examine.com? “We analyze research in nutrition.” [4’30] - On the sensationalistic headlines in the media. [5’15 ] - At what point did you monetize your site? – “For the first 2.5 years, we didn’t make a dime in revenue.” [6’30] - How the business was born out of Reddit. – “There’s a big problem and you do your little bit to solve it.” [8’30] - The business case for staying in the background and letting employees take the limelight. [11’30] - On the insane questions they get asked. [17’30] - Sol’s background and first businesses. From Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Houston, USA to Toronto. [18’30] - The mistakes people make when networking. How to go about it in a better way. [20’30] - “Don’t ever use the phrase, ‘I want to pick your brain,’ instead, try something different, for example, ‘I’m going to bribe you with the best chocolate chip cookie in Toronto!'” [23’10] - “People are too obsessed with the immediate thing they can get from somebody.” [25’30] - Sol’s morning routine. [26’30] - How Sol’s background has affected how he sees the world. [29’10] - Where people go wrong in the fitness industry. [31’30] - “Our job is to get access to more people. We publish anywhere that has an audience.” [34’30] - “If there’s one thing that humanity needs more of, it’s travel.” [39’30] Selected links: - For unbiased advice on supplements – http://examine.com/ - Sol’s business musings – http://SJO.com/

Startup, raise money, cash out, repeat. That s the narrative that Silicon Valley feeds you. Problem is, that approach is not only statistically rare, it s rarely successful. Most venture-backed companies fail, plain and simple. On the other hand, we have the narrative of the typical small business owner. Long hours for long years in order to... Listen to episode

This is episode 31 with Sol Orwell of Examine.com. Sol has spent the last 15+ years building 6 companies and generating over 8 figures in the process. He’s currently working on a health nutrition website called Examine.com. In this interview with Sol, we cover: The story of how Sol built a business in the online gaming […] The post 50,000 Visitors a Day By Partnering With Content Experts With Sol Orwell (Podcast 31) appeared first on RhodiumWeekend.com | Buying And Selling Websites Event.

Sol Orwell shares with us how he created some of the best content in the world and how he leveraged it to create his seven-figure business; Examine.com   Examine.com is an independent encyclopedia on supplementation and nutrition.     Learn how Sol build up his business, and how he set it up so that he does not have to work at all.     It involves hiring contractors at the right stage, but still keeping majoring stakes in the game.    In the episode, we talk about how people can create GREAT content and what they should do to start being a part of the right communities.   Then we talk about how to monetize your content so that you can leverage it to build the business and brand you want.    Doesn't matter if you are a podcaster like myself or a blogger, how do you generate ROI? That's the key here.     I have to apologize for the audio today, we had a lot of technical difficulties recording this and I was using a different piece of software so it made the editing virtually impossible.   Just ignore all the noise on my end and try to focus on of Sol's great tactics and story.   For show notes and links mentioned in the show, please go to www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast-shownotes/056   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

Sol Orwell cofounder of Examine.com they have over 41,000 scientific research references on nutrition and supplemantation. The first two years generated no revenue and  he bootstrapped Examine.com from 0 to over $1 million.  Examine.com is his 6th entrepreneurial venture. He also founded audienceowl.com. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Sol Orwell. [1:04] How Sol started Examine.com because of his own experience. [2:47] Examine.com is a premium domain name… how did Sol get it? [5:30] The mindset Sol had to have when the site didn’t gain any revenue for 2 years. [7:59] How Sol got started in such a huge niche (supplements and nutrition) [10:33] Points in the journey when Sol considered pulling the plug. [12:37] How user feedback impacts the design and verbiage of the website. [15:49] What matters most on a conversion page? [17:57] The point when Sol recognized the need for a professional copywriter. [21:10] How Sol determines the price for his products. [22:37] Why a monthly subscription and how it came about. [25:22] Sol’s philosophy on life balance and work. [31:50] Why Sol changed his name and how it came about. [33:55] How Sol utilizes automation to make his businesses work. [36:20] Hiring staff while maintaining positive cash flow. [37:26] The positions where Sol has hired people to replace him. [38:52] Software used to automate. [40:05] How Audience Owl came about. [42:10] The process of creating stellar, useful content. [45:06] How Sol manages all the writers who work for him. [47:56] The one article that research proved something very different than Sol. [48:29] Sol’s first entrepreneurial venture. [50:13] What “harvested gold” has to do with Sol. [51:25] Popular directory sites Sol has created. [53:04] Sol’s first big win and how it came about. [56:12] Sol’s lowest point and how he pushed through it. [59:50] Sol’s biggest triumph [1:01:00] Heroes and mentors Sol admires. [1:05:40] Sol’s advice about why to pursue business… and it’s not the money. In this episode… What do you believe hustle and a willingness to learn can really provide for you? Are there any limits to what you could achieve? On this episode of Inspired Insider Jeremy is chatting with Sol Orwell. Sol is a truly inspiring example of a guy who’s been working hard to create his own life, according to his terms, since he was very young. His first entrepreneurial venture came at 19 years of age when he started a website focused on web games and he hasn’t looked back since. A handful of failures and a load of successes have proven to Sol that anything he wants to achieve can be achieved with the right kind of hard work and attention to learning the things needed to get it done. You’ll not only hear Sol’s journey from beginning entrepreneur to skilled businessman and website developer, you’ll also get to hear him share his philosophies on things like site layout, utilizing user feedback, what matters most on conversion pages, determining pricing on products and monthly membership subscriptions, life work balance, and much more. The practical tips he shares on the addition of staff while keeping a positive cash flow are worth the time it will take you to listen to this episode, no doubt. And be sure to stick around until the end where Jeremy asks Sol to share his lowest point as an entrepreneur - which turns out to be one of the most dreaded things that could happen: A business partner defrauded him. Jeremy and Sol chat about what it takes to push past something like that, and how he thinks about it today. Sol’s journey out of that dark time and into a better place is inspiring. You won’t want to miss it. As usual, Jeremy’s got a great guest with loads of expertise and a generous heart. Sol unpacks so much on this episode, there’s no way this short post can do it justice. You’ll just have to listen, won’t you? Resources and People Mentioned on this episode www.Examine.com www.SJO.com Dr. Oz Arnold Swarzeneger www.Reddit.com Segment Qualaroo Mixpanel Mailchimp Ontreport AudienceOwl MasterMindTalks

Sol Orwell has been building eBusinesses 1999, always around topics that interest him. This has lead him through programming, online gaming, domain names, blogs, and more. His latest success was Examine.com, a compendium on scientific research around nutrition and supplementation. For show notes, links, information and How to Attract, Sell and Deliver like a Million dollar Online Coach go to http://www.onlinesupercoach.com

Sol Orwell cofounder of Examine.com they have over 41,000 scientific research references on nutrition and supplemantation. The first two years generated no revenue and  he bootstrapped Examine.com from 0 to over $1 million.  Examine.com is his 6th entrepreneurial venture. He also founded audienceowl.com. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:37] Jeremy’s introduction of Sol Orwell. [1:04] Sol’s lowest point, a business betrayal. [2:36] Tapping a loan shark to offset the damage! [3:30] How did Sol get past it? [4:36] Sol’s proudest moment in business. [5:42] Sol’s mentors and admired people. [8:12] How to connect with Sol. In this episode… Jeremy asks Sol to share his lowest point as an entrepreneur - which turns out to be one of the most dreaded things that could happen: A business partner defrauded him. Jeremy and Sol chat about what it takes to push past such a devastating betrayal, and how Sol thinks about it today. Sol’s journey out of that dark time and into a better place is inspiring. You won’t want to miss it. As usual, Jeremy’s got a great guest with loads of expertise and a generous heart on this episode of Inspired Insider. Sol Orwell, cofounder of Examine.com unpacks so much on this episode, there’s no way this short post can do it justice. You’ll just have to listen, won’t you? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.Examine.com www.SJO.com

Sol was retired and looking for a challenge when he helped Co-found Examine.com. Four years later, it’s a million dollar company making a real dent in the world of online nutrition and supplementation.

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Sol was retired and looking for a challenge when he helped Co found Examine.com. Four years later, it is a million dollar company making a real dent in the world of online nutrition and supplementation.  

Learn why Sol Orwell, the founder of Examine.com, came out of retirement to educate people about the waste and issues associated with the $10+ billion dietary supplements industry; how he partnered for success; why he chose the brandable domain name Examine.com over exact-match domain names like Supplements.com; how he iteratively grew the business while updating their business model; and much more.

Sol Orwell is the founder of Examine.com. I met Sol for a coffee a couple of months ago and was blown away by his passion and knowledge of health and nutrition. Examine is an independent organization that presents un-biased research on supplements and nutrition. They currently have over 20,000 references to scientific papers and have quickly become my go-to resource for all things supplement related. Sol and the rest of the team at Examine recently released The Supplement-Goals Reference Guide (see the giveaway details below). There are so many supplements being pushed by companies and in the media. This guide can save people a lot of money because it tells you exactly what supplements are useless and what supplements have been proven to work on humans. Not mice. The guide is automatically updated with their database on a daily basis so the guide never goes out of date. Love that idea. In this podcast we talk about: How the supplement industry is flawed and how Examine hopes to help people make good nutritional decisions. The most widely used supplements that are a waste of money. The supplements that Sol and I take. How to use Reddit to learn more about health and fitness. Sol's number one supplement recommendation (kind of a trick question, but you'll need to listen to find out).

Sol Orwell comes on the show to talk about supplements. What works, what is marketing BS, and the most bang for your buck at the supplement store.