Business Bootstrapped
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhat can we do today to be good to our future selves? This podcast is all about knowledge and growth. The things you will learn here will help you become better at business, more financially literate, and a better human being.
In each episode, we have a new guest. It can be a: student, business owner, entrepreneur, skilled professional, thought leader or maybe just a monologue about something I learned.
The topics we focus on: business development, ecommerce, taxes, LLC's, S-Corps, partnerships, content creation and more.
We discuss problems and solutions that will help YOU be good to your future self.
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072 Strong words of a 15 year old business owner
January 05, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode I get to talk with Avi Rubin. He created a soap brand, ‘Iron Lion Soap’, and has been at it for 15 years. We get to talk a lot about the experiences, challenges and insights that he has learnt throughout his years and we exchange a lot of value throughout this show. I know this podcast will help a lot of you, those already in business, those who haven’t started, and those still on the fence and those who want to grow. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader
071 Asking the right Questions To Make Your Business Grow
December 29, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBCory is an Accelerator student, who is starting an equipment rental business. He is a great example of a student who has taken his teachings, applied it to his business, identified his strengths and weaknesses, and asks all the right questions regarding it. In this episode we get to talk about the details of his business, what got him to where he is, the challenges he is facing currently, the technicalities that get him stuck, and most importantly, how he can overcome these challenges all to...
070 Hang Ups You Must Overcome To Be A Business Owner
December 22, 2022 19:00In this episode I get to talk with Brian. He was a Fire recruit, was in the military, he worked in the railroad industry, and he has an apparel Business centered around the railroad that he wants to focus on. We get to talk about naming, the initial hang-ups in the business, setbacks such as procrastination and how to just get over it and start. If you are in a similar situation and need to get over the hang-ups, then this episode is for you. www.ezbiolink.com/vanade
069 How to make the most out of your 1099 job!
December 01, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode I get to talk with Simon, who’s been a barber for almost two years now. Barbers are 1099 contractors, sole proprietors, that have their own set of rules of operations, just like LLCs. We get to talk about, and understand more about his position, how he can operate well, stay in compliance, pay taxes and grow his business, while making the most out of it. If you are in this position too or want to learn how to get set up, listen to this. To learn more, check out Vanader on You...
054 How To Setup a Food Business From Scratch
November 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn this episode i get to speak with Chef Jonel. This dude is killin it when it comes to thinking outside the box. But he still needs to know how to "set things up". In this episode we talk about just that. How to setup a business from the ground up with no experience the right way. enjoy! vanader.com
068 She has a really awesome clothing business idea!
November 03, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBToday I get to talk to Roxanna. She has a ton on great ideas in starting new businesses and has even tried out a couple of them in the past. In this episode we get to discuss her idea of opening a clothing business and get it started on the right track. We get to talk about what she needs to do, the dont’s, and a ton of very important questions that every business owner should ask and be able to answer. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader
066 Form AN LLC in the US as a Foreigner
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode I get to talk to Bruce. He lives in China and he helps Chinese businesses to set up in the US. There are a lot of important detail that most people seeking to form a business fail to observe, and we go over the necessary steps he needs to take to kick off; such as business bank accounts, legalities, taxes and the likes. If you are looking to form a business in the US, then this podcast is for you. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader
067 Getting your business started - the do’s and don’ts
October 06, 2022 09:01 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBWilliam is a super awesome guy. He is a speaker, musician, he is becoming a mobile notary, and wants to get into real estate. But he doesn't have a business yet. In this episode we get to talk about lots of important stuff, like taxes, what form of business should he start, should he use DBAs, should he form the LLC in his state Vs. another state, who should be his first hire and what people, all the right questions to ask when you want to start a business. to learn more check out my YouTube...
065 Take these steps to better your Business
September 01, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode I get to talk to Joe Delfin .Joe is a Sound Engineer who built a studio and an LLC for his brother, but then the pandemic hit and they had to take a break. And now that the pandemic is pretty much over, they’re looking to get going again; him to manage the LLC and his brother to focus on the music Does he go back to his abandon LLC or does he need to start a new one? Did he even set it up the right way. And what does he need to make sure the LLC is a success. We get to talk a...
063 How To Establish and Build Your Business Credit
August 25, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MBAnita is passionate about the financial literacy and credit restoration of people, especially women. She worked in the banking sector for about 12 years, where she learnt a lot on finance and decided to start a business school where she can help women to start businesses and build business credit. In this episode we get to talk about the hurdles that many people face when it comes to credit and how you can work around them! ezbiolink.com/vanader
061 Million dollar secrets the rich keep to themselves
August 03, 2022 19:24 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode I get to be a guest speaker in my friend Irv's show. Irv runs a credit building agency where he helps new business owners build business credit, so they can use other people's money instead of their own. I get to talk about the foundational aspects, LLCs, Trademarks, Patents, S-Corps, different types of contracts, agreements, EINs, bank accounts, taxes etc. I hope you get a lot from this episode as we did. If you ever have any questions or want to get to know me, shoot me a D...
055 How To Level Up Your Skilled Trade Business
July 14, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode I get to talk with Arturo, a barber who wants to level up. Well, we got to talk about just that. If you are a skilled trade worker and want to level up your own business, this is a great episode for you! ezbiolink.com/vanader
057 How to organize multiple businesses for maximum tax saving
July 07, 2022 17:44 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this Episode I get speak with Nicholas, an entrepreneur in Texas who has a photography business, a cleaning business, and a trailer-rental business. He is trying to figure out how to organize them all so that he can minimize his liability and maximize his tax savings. I know you’re going to get a ton from this. To learn more, check out Vanader on Youtube!
054 How To Setup a Food Business From Scratch (Chef Jonel)
June 30, 2022 09:25 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn this episode I get to speak with Chef Jonel. This dude is killin it when it comes to thinking outside the box. But he still needs to know how to "set things up". In this episode we talk about just that. How to setup a business from the ground up with no experience the right way. enjoy! vanader.com
056 How To Combine NFTS With Your Day Job - Is It A Good Idea?
June 24, 2022 17:55 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode i get to speak with franklin, a successful resume writer who wants to adopt NFT technology into his business. Maybe its not a good idea? If you’re into NFTs and business, this is a great episode to listen to. To learn more checkout Vanader on YouTube.
053 How To Separate Yourself From Your Business
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, I speak with Simon, a barber who has everything mixed together. I get the chance to teach him to separate himself from the business. we walk EINs, LLCs, S-Corps, and even how to buy a home. If you aren't separated, you need this episode. Vanader.com
052 Facts you didn't know about LLCs
April 23, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBIf you want to learn more about LLC’s this is the episode for you. Dulce has so many awesome questions and Evan was able to answer them all. If you’re wondering how she got to speak with me, its because she is a student of Vanader Business School :) “newhabits” will get you $500 off. go to vanader.com
051 Not knowing your numbers holding you back? Do THIS
March 31, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with amber. a cleaning business owner that can't scale because she doesn't know her numbers. If you don't know your numbers how can you fix what's broken? in this episode, we talk about how to fix that. Enjoy! vanader.com
050 Make Your Business Official in 5 steps
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBJames has made hundreds of thousands selling items on eBay and Amazon, but he has not taken steps to make his business legitimate. In this episode, we go over the exact 5 steps you need to take to make your business legit. For more info please visit vanader.com
049 The Inns And Outs Of Setting Up An Amazon Store
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, i get to speak with Jared. He wants to know how to get an Amazon store up and running. What do the terms mean and how can he do it. We also get to talk about Tezos (xtz) one of my favorite cryptocurrencies. @vanadergrowth on Instagram
048 You own your job, not a business. Here's the fix
February 18, 2022 20:21 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Marissa one of my students. she wants to build destination air bnbs but her business takes all of her time. We talk about how to buy her time back by putting systems and employees in place to transform a job into a real business. To join vanader business school head over to vanader.com use the coupon code “newhabits” for $500 off
047 How does it work when you purchase a franchise?
February 11, 2022 18:07 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBToday I get to speak with Pradeep who recently purchased a care home franchise. Together we figure out the best way to make it work and weave it into his business model. We also talked about the proper way to involve your wife in the business and what to do with real estate! vanader.com
046 How to invest your money and how to invest in you
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with my good friend @austinhankwitz This guy knows his stuff. Austin studies companies and makes his money work for him. We discuss how we invest and why we invest, both stock and crypto. I hope you enjoy!
045 How to get financially literate - what you need to know to be rich
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Chris, a professional money manager. He focuses on helping athletes keep their money. The point of our talk was to spread and teach financial literacy. We talk about how to manage your money without day-trading. Chris and I see eye to eye on the fundamentals of finance. Use the information we talk about to go deeper into the finance rabbit hole. We layout simple and complex ideas. I know you’ll learn a ton from this episode. Sponsor: collective.com/vana...
044 The 12 questions that make a business plan
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode I get to speak with Marvin. How do you set up a professional practice? It all starts with a business plan. I asked Marvin 12 questions about his business. In the end, he had a business plan. vanader.com/plan to get the template for free. the coupon code mentioned is "santaisreal" for 50% off vanader business school at vanader.com. Lastly, visit collective.com/vanader to get yourself an entire accounting department for a few hundred bucks a month.
043 How to turn a rock band into an organized cash making business
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with john. John is in a rock band called Holy Death Trio. They're pretty damn good too. He wants to turn his band into a business. We address it and solve that problem. Merch, tours, art, albums, DBA's and LLCs. I know you'll get some value out of this one. vanader.com to learn more. "santaisreal" for 50% off the business code
042 how to open a company without using your personal information
December 23, 2021 21:56 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBdaisy has a credit repair business she wants to start, but she used her personal information. How do you set up a company without using your personal info? can it be done? YES! here’s how! use code “santaisreal” for 50% off vanader business school at vanader.com link to INCfile: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=617326&u=2850682&m=53954
041 how to take your business from LVL 1 to LVL 3
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBin this episode, I get to speak with Jason. Jason is an automation engineer and has never formally incorporated his business. He wants to know how to take his business of 1 from lvl 1 to lvl 3. Thats what we get to talk about today. We went over some incredible ideas. i know you'll love it! collective.com/vanader
040 How to define your customer and what to do with the information
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Jonathan, a vanader business school student who is trying to figure what business to start. how do you define your perfect customer? how do you figure out solutions for them? how do you know what products to sell? CBD drink or seeds? it doesn't matter as long as you know why you are doing it. to get 50% off vanader business school use code "santaisreal" vanader.com
039 I bet you didn't know this about inventory
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Lumi! We figured out inventory, taxation, business building, and how to involve your family in the business so you can pay them and get a tax break for it. Please pay attention to the first part of this podcast. YOU need to learn this stuff about inventory! vanader.com
038 How to set up and use a holding company
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBWanna learn how holding companies work? In this episode, I get the opportunity to explain the ins and outs of holding companies, S-Corps, and LLCs so you can understand exactly how powerful they are. Doesn't matter what business you choose - all businesses have the same DNA. use code "gratitude" for 50% off vanader business school at vanader.com
037 How to turn your sole prop into a company that will save you money on taxes
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBin this episode, I get to speak with Kirlton, a male model who wants to level up his business. He got to ask some great questions. If you are looking to level up your business, this is a great episode to tune in to. Vanader.com
036 how to form a USA company from outside the country while paying $0 in taxes
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Sebastian, a digital nomad who wants to start a company in the USA but who lives all over the world! He spends time in Portugal, Spain, and various other countries but doesn't know exactly how to start a company in the USA. Not to mention, he doesn't know how to pay us taxes on the business activity. I was so determined to fix this problem that I invited my CPA to join the call. You are going to love this! Vanader.com
035 How to start a podcast
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Adam, the person who helped me start my podcast! If you want to learn how to start a podcast this is the episode for you. Adam and I talk about all the intricate details on how to start a podcast around ANY business. I know you are going to love this one! vanader.com
Zoom 25034 Turning a yoga side-hustle into a business Do's and Don'ts
October 12, 2021 07:58 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Lindsey! She has a w-2 job and a growing yoga business. We got to talk about how to best turn her yoga business into a well-oiled machine. We also got to talk about how to invest the money she's making from that business. I had a great time, learned a ton and I hope you get some value out of this one. vanader.com
033 How to start an online coaching business
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Jason, a tennis coach that just wants to teach! We got to work through all of the gritty details that come along with "finding your niche". It was a ton of fun and we ended up having a fantastically insightful conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Vanader.com
032 How to start a brand with 0 experience
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBin this episode, I get to speak with a chance. He's 18, just got out of high school, and learned how to sew in order to start his own apparel brand. He wants to know the best way to start. How do you grow organically on social media? what do you do next? in what order should you do certain things like the LLC and bank accounts? what about NFT's? if you're not making a lot of money should you form an LLC? well, we addressed all of them. Chance has some great questions and I'm super impressed ...
031 how to ghost write a book without writing a word
September 30, 2021 22:43 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBin this episode, I get to speak with Rob. Rob is uniquely talented. He knows how to ghostwrite and publish books on white labels. He wants to know where to go next with his business. We also got to talk about crypto. Some bitcoin and ethereum questions were asked :) I had a great time. I hope you do too! to learn more about me visit vanader.com
030 How to turn collectibles into a real business
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, I get to talk with @AshfoxGaming. Very interesting conversation. Ash has 1099 income, w-2 income, she's a collector and has even turned collectibles into a business. A lot of her questions are centered around how to properly record her income, taxes, and if she needs an LLC or not. Enjoy! vanader.com
029 How to generate thousands in extra income with your property
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBin this video, I get to speak with Sean. He's an expert bay area contractor. He has a lot of experience building additions to people's houses. Even guest units or ADU's (accessory dwelling units). He thinks like an entrepreneur and works like one too. I hope you learn something from it. vanader.com
028 Top 3 most expensive mistakes
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Kyle, a long-time friend, and restaurant owner/founder. He owns Green Tomato Grill in southern California and has 3 delicious locations. We got together to talk about some of the mistakes we've made while building businesses and in our specific industries. We learn from our mistakes and failures. They make us stronger. To learn more visit vanader.com
027 How to open an Amazon store - Rapid-fire Q&A
September 07, 2021 16:50 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Tony! Tony wants to sell on Amazon, but he needs some questions answered before he starts. Tony put together a list of his biggest unknowns when it comes to selling on Amazon and he was able to get answers for all of them. If you are even considering selling on Amazon, you need to listen to this episode. to learn more visit vanader.com
026 5 ways you can use NFT's in your business
September 02, 2021 18:39 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Sam. He's got a head full of NFT's. He wants to know how to translate and use NFTs in the restaurant and personal training space. We spent the entire time talking about NFTs, how they work, what you can use them for, and how to take advantage of them. if you want to learn more, visit vanader.com
025 How to get financially literate with tons of student loan debt
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode I get to speak with McKenzie, she just graduated dental school with a ton of student debt and wants to get financially literate. If you have debt and want to get a handle on your finances this is the episode for you. enjoy :) vanader.com
024 How IRS audits really work (and how to not fear them)
August 26, 2021 23:27 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Matt. He wants to start a business but has zero clues about where to start. We spent some time discussing different business ideas and then talked about common misconceptions. We sorted out what he was told by his CPA and even talked about why I'm not afraid of an audit. If you want to learn more check out vanader.com
023 She quit Google to start THIS company
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Stef Pinsley @stef.pinsley a former google employee that quit so she could form her own company where she teaches people how to create their own brands. But we didn't stop there, we talked about how to grow on TikTok, Instagram, meditation, work-life balance, delegation, productivity, and much more. If you want to learn more, visit vanader.com
022 From engineer to TikTok creator. What are the challenges and how we fix them
August 19, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Zaid Admani. One of the first content creators on TikTok I liked! He focuses on business, finance, and technology. So what's it like to be a creator in 2020? What problems do we face and how can we solve them? The balance is real. How did he go from civil engineer to content creator? I hope you enjoy it. If you want to learn more visit vanader.com
From engineer to TikTok creator. What are the challenges and how we fix them
August 19, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Zaid Admani. One of the first content creators on TikTok I liked! He focuses on business, finance, and technology. So what's it like to be a creator in 2020? What problems do we face and how can we solve them? The balance is real. How did he go from civil engineer to content creator? I hope you enjoy it. If you want to learn more visit vanader.com
021 How a TikTok creator with 2.7 million followers builds businesses
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with Arsen. This guy is a serial entrepreneur. Not only has he created multiple, highly successful TikTok pages, but he builds solutions for people. He is the founder of EZbiolink.com, ArsentheScienceGuy and HarwareSavy. This was a very fun conversation. I hope you get value out of it! To learn more head over to Vanader.com
020 Laid off - how to start a coaching business the right way
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, I get to speak with DJ! He has so many good questions! He wants to start a new business as a certified relationship counselor, but he doesn't know how to navigate the DBA's, LLCs and trademarks. So that's what we talk about! I hope you enjoy the episode. To learn more visit vanader.com