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StartupU Podcast with Chris Michael Harris

359 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings

Chris Michael Harris is the Founder of StartupU, and host of StartupU Podcast + StartupU TV. The show is intended to help people with their entrepreneurial journeys and provide them with valuable insights from Chris and a variety of his guests.

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Episodes

EP59: The Dangers of Limiting Beliefs and How They Are Killing Your Growth

October 07, 2016 03:10 - 32 minutes - 38.4 MB

In the latest episode of Entrepreneur Hour, we discuss the dangers of limiting beliefs and how they are working against you and killing your growth. Today's Sponsor: Shopify Resources: Schedule FREE Consultation Feedback for Ultimate Startup Checklist Coca-Cola Bottling Plant Video

EP58: How Multiple Near-Death Experiences Led to a Life of Entrepreneurship with Bill Douglas aka The Resilience Guy, CEO of OpticWise and Business Coach

October 04, 2016 05:15 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MB

Bill Douglas aka The Resilience Guy, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of OpticWise, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss picking yourself back up when you've been knocked down. Today's Sponsor: 99Designs Resources: Schedule FREE Consultation Feedback for Ultimate Startup Checklist Way of the Peaceful Warrior: By HJ Kramer I Love Marketing Podcast  

EP57: The Entrepreneur Diet

October 01, 2016 01:34 - 38 minutes - 47.7 MB

In the latest episode of Entrepreneur Hour, we discuss how the diet for an entrepreneur needs to be radically different and what you can do to prepare your body from the stressful tolls of the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Today's Sponsor: 99Designs Resources: Schedule FREE Consultation Feedback for Ultimate Startup Checklist Dr. Josh Axe    

EP56: Starting Your Business

September 28, 2016 02:02 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

On the latest episode of Entrepreneur Hour, we discuss the approach you should take when starting your business to ensure you are getting off on the right foot and setting yourself up for success. Today's Sponsor: Active Campaign Resources: Chris' Contact Page FREE 30 Minute Coaching Call  

EP55: 48 Days to the Work You Love with Dan Miller, NY Times Best Selling Author and President of 48 Days LLC

September 22, 2016 19:16 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MB

Dan Miller, NY Times Best Selling Author and President of 48 Days LLC, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how you can turn your career into one filled with passion and purpose. Today's Sponsor: Audible Resources: Schedule FREE Consultation Feedback for Ultimate Startup Checklist 48 Days to the Work You Love - By Dan Miller How to Win Friends and Influence People - By Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich - By Napoleon Hill  The Compound Effect - By Darren Hardy  

EP54: Getting In Your Lane

September 21, 2016 00:53 - 27 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this episode of Entrepreneur Hour, we talk about what it means to "Get in Your Lane" and how you can maximize your efforts in your business and in the world.   Show Sponsor: Onnit Resources: Feedback for Ultimate Startup Checklist Schedule FREE Consultation

EP53: When Patience Runs Out

September 16, 2016 19:38 - 23 minutes - 34.5 MB

On the latest episode of Entrepreneur Hour, we discuss what to do when your patience runs out and you have reached the breaking point in your business. Today's Sponsor: Active Campaign Resources: Chris' Contact Page FREE 30 Minute Coaching Call

EP52: Authority Content with David Jenyns, Serial Entrepreneur and #1 Best Selling Author of Authority Content

September 14, 2016 00:33 - 45 minutes - 51.2 MB

David Jenyns, Serial Entrepreneur and #1 Best Selling Author of Authority Content, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the importance of making content a priority in your business. Today's Sponsor: Audible Resources: Authority Content - David Jenyns Elon Musk - Ashlee Vance Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss Chris' Contact Page  

EP51: Launching A Six Figure Podcast with Cliff Ravenscraft, aka The Podcast Answer Man

September 08, 2016 21:17 - 55 minutes - 60.7 MB

Cliff Ravenscraft, aka The Podcast Answer Man, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how to launch a six figure podcast and successfully leave your day job. Show Sponsor: Host Gator Resources:  48 Days to the Work You Love - Dan Miller RayEdwards.com Michael Hyatt - This is Your Life Steve Jobs Commencement Speech  

EP50: Making Local Change with Dr. Jaha Howard, Founder of A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta and nominee for Georgia State Senate

September 07, 2016 01:00 - 40 minutes - 43.3 MB

Show Sponsor: Onnit Dr. Jaha Howard, Founder of A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta and nominee for Georgia State Senate, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about the importance of getting involved in your local community.

EP49: Intent Based Leadership with L. David Marquet, retired Naval Captain and author of Turn the Ship Around!

September 01, 2016 21:23 - 35 minutes - 39.4 MB

Today's Sponsor: Audible Recommended Resources: Turn the Ship Around! Captain L David Marquet, retired Naval Captain and author of Turn the Ship Around, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss creating leadership at every level of your organization through the use of Intent Based Leadership.   Other Resources to check out: What is Leadership? Creating Leaders Simon Sinek| How to be a Great Leader with Lessons from David Marquet  

EP48: The Power of Your Network with Viveka von Rosen, Founder of LinkedIntoBusiness.com and Internationally recognized LinkedIn Expert

June 24, 2016 02:01 - 45 minutes - 50.8 MB

Today's Sponsor: Audible Viveka von Rosen, Founder of Linked Into Business as well as a highly acclaimed author and speaker, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the power of your network and how to utilize LinkedIn to grow your brand. Training Program: highqualitylinkedinleads.com/

EP47: BONUS EPISODE: The Cockroach Approach

May 20, 2016 22:27 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Show Sponser: Onnit In this episode, I lay the smack down on some truth about the most important thing you can do as a startup entrepreneur...embrace the struggle.  

EP46: The Importance of Branding with Meredith Dean, Program Coordinator and On-Air Personality for Ryan Seacrest Studios at Levine Children's Hospital and Founder of The Dean's List

May 20, 2016 21:55 - 36 minutes - 42.7 MB

Today's Sponsor: Host Gator Meredith Dean, Program Coordinator and On-Air Personality for Ryan Seacrest Studios at Levine Children's Hospital and Founder/CEO of The Dean's List, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the importance of branding.

EP45: Business Owner vs Entrepreneur Mentality

May 13, 2016 00:50 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

Today's Sponsor: Onnit Business Owner vs Entrepreneur Mentality -- Many individuals have embarked on a life of self-employment.  It is my belief that there are subcategories within self-employment that are important to note as you continue on your journey.  

EP44: Becoming a Self-Published Author with Myles Berrio, Entrepreneur and Author

May 03, 2016 01:02 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Today's Sponsor: Host Gator Myles Berrio, Entrepreneur and Author, joins Entrepreneur Hourto discuss becoming a self-published author and how your story isworthy of being shared with the world, regardless of age.  

EP43: A Relentless Life with Chris Williams, Founder of A Relentless Life

March 23, 2016 23:40 - 45 minutes - 45.5 MB

Chris Williams, Founder of A Relentless Life, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about defying unbelievable odds by never saying never and pushing yourself to achieve the impossible.    

EP42: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs with Danielle Tate, Founder of MissNowMrs.com and Author of Elegant Entrepreneur

March 15, 2016 00:50 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MB

Danielle Tate, Founder of MissNowMrs.com and Author of Elegant Entrepreneur, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about female entrepreneurship and having the necessary tools to build a successful company.   Here are the resources Danielle recommends: Elegant Entrepreneur: By Danielle Tate Greatest Salesman in the World: By  Pocket Mentor   

EP41: Start With Why with Stephen Shedletzky, Simon Sinek's Head Engagement Officer at Start With Why

March 11, 2016 01:11 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Stephen Shedletzky, Head Engagement Officer for Simon Sinek's Start With Why Team, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how important it is to discover your why and allow it to revolutionize your life, your team and your business. Here are the resources Stephen recommends: Turn The Ship Around: By L David Marquet An Everyone Culture: By Robert Kegan

EP40: Wealth and Mindfulness Multiplier with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, Founder of The Wealthy Yogi

March 02, 2016 03:35 - 34 minutes - 43.9 MB

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus , Founder of The Wealthy Yogi, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss mindfulness and making better financial decisions.   Here are the resources Dr. Novellus recommends: Budgeting is More Liberation than Limitation - By Dr. Roshawnna Novellus The 4-Hour Workweek - By Tim Ferriss

EP39: The Teenage Entrepreneur with Jordan Agolli, Founder and Operator at Force Consulting

February 08, 2016 21:21 - 40 minutes - 45.4 MB

Jordan Agolli, Founder and Operator at Force Consulting, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how you are never too young to begin your entrepreneurial journey.   Here are the resources Jordan recommends: Entrepreneur on Fire: John Lee Dumas Ask Pat: Pat Flynn #AskGaryVee: Gary Vaynerchuk The Tim Ferris Show: Tim Ferris How to Win Friends and Influence People: Dale Carnegie  

EP38: Building a SaaS Empire with Laura Roeder, Founder of Edgar and named one of the Top 100 Entrepreneurs under 35 in 2011, 2013 and 2014

February 03, 2016 21:08 - 20 minutes - 25.3 MB

Laura Roeder, Founder of Edgar, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how she was able to transition from social media management and consulting to building a SaaS Empire.   Scaling Up: By Verne Harnish

EP37: Defying the Status Quo

February 02, 2016 23:05 - 21 minutes - 30.8 MB

Defying the Status Quo -- As a natural rebel, this is a trait of mine that did not come with too much effort.  However, without the proper vision and channel for me to focus my efforts, being defiant for the sake of being defiant can be a dangerous path and one that can lead to trouble.  

EP36: Keeping it Real with Denna Babul, Huffington Post Contributor and co-founder of The Fatherless Daughter Project

February 01, 2016 21:29 - 37 minutes - 40.3 MB

Denna Babul, Huffington Post Contributor, RN, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Author and co-Founder of The Fatherless Daughter Project, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss growing up without a father and how she has shared her message to impact the lives of countless others.  

EP35: Q&A Friday Episode 3

January 29, 2016 18:02 - 33 minutes - 49.2 MB

Q&A Friday Episode 3 -- In the third edition of Q and A Friday, I examine your questions and provide you with my insight.  Also, we will now be selecting one person from the submitted questions to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with me.  Submit your questions via email to [email protected].  

EP34: Demanding Respect

January 29, 2016 00:31 - 19 minutes - 29 MB

Click here to Subscribe to the Show: iTunes Demanding Respect -- As a founder and CEO at the ripe old age of 25 when I launched my first business, I frequently felt that I wasn't respected or was viewed as just some kid with a little gimmick business.  I had to learn how to earn my stripes by going above and beyond, staying steadfast in my belief that what I was bringing to my industry was going to revolutionize an industry.  

EP33: Learn Your Brain with Josh Matthews-Morgan and Dr. Nita Matthews-Morgan, Founders of Learn Your Brain and Authors of Deliver: How to Perform Your Best When it Counts the Most

January 27, 2016 18:47 - 52 minutes - 56.4 MB

Josh Matthews-Morgan and Dr. Nita Matthews-Morgan, Founders of Learn Your Brain and Authors of Deliver: How to Perform Your Best When it Counts the Most, join Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the brain and how to rewire new habits to perform at your best and live a balanced life.   Here are the resources Josh and Nita recommend: FREE Productivity Quiz Deliver: How to Perform Your Best When it Counts the Most: By Josh and Dr. Nita Matthews-Morgan Positive Intelligence: By Shirzad Chamin...

EP32: The Art of Delegation

January 27, 2016 01:31 - 21 minutes - 31.6 MB

The Art of Delegation -- Many business owners struggle with effectively delegating tasks.  In this episode, we discuss how to structure the roles within your company for an employee to come in and thrive as well as how to then manage that relationship for future successes.   Turn the Ship Around: By L. David Marquet Zapier Good to Great: By Jim Collins

EP31: Human Optimization with Ty Frix and Andrew Johnson, Former University of Georgia Athletes and Founders of Ichor Sports

January 25, 2016 13:54 - 41 minutes - 43 MB

Ty Frix and Andrew Johnson, Former University of Georgia Athletes and Founders of Ichor Sports, join Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the ways in which training the human body has evolved with the latest technological capabilities.  

EP30: Q&A Friday Episode 2

January 22, 2016 19:40 - 37 minutes - 58.4 MB

Q&A Friday Episode 2 -- In the second episode of Q and A Friday, I was again impressed by the thought-provoking questions all of you asked.  Make sure to keep them coming by submitting them to me via email at [email protected].  

EP29: Win the Day

January 21, 2016 20:51 - 21 minutes - 33.3 MB

Win the Day -- Being an entrepreneur, I have found that it can be a challenge to get through the day-to-day when you have big ambitions and aspirations that may provide long-term returns on your investment. Thrive: Arianna Huffington

EP28: Working for a Startup with Brandon Clayton, COO-in-training for Lift It: Moving and Storage

January 20, 2016 22:29 - 45 minutes - 53.5 MB

Brandon Clayton, the COO-in-training for Lift It: Moving and Storage, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss his experience in working for a startup and what employers and employees can expect.

EP27: Being the Spouse of an Entrepreneur with Kimberly Jimenez, Founder of KimberlyAnnJimenez.com and Zilch to Social

January 20, 2016 00:24 - 52 minutes - 77 MB

Kimberly Jimenez, Founder of Kimberlyannjimenez.com and Zilch to Social, rejoins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss being the spouse of an entrepreneur.  

EP26: Investing in Yourself

January 19, 2016 22:41 - 21 minutes - 31.1 MB

Investing In Yourself -- I spend a great deal of money every month on investing in myself.  Whether it's the hundreds of dollars I spend on supplements or eating clean with non-GMO, Organic food and juicing, I have come to realize that I am the most valuable asset to my companies and need to be treating myself as such.  

EP25: Q&A Friday Episode 1

January 15, 2016 17:18 - 45 minutes - 71.1 MB

Q&A Friday Episode 1 -- In this inaugural Q and A Episode, I cover a wide array of your questions.  I was completely blown away by the thought that went into these questions and encourage all of you to keep sending them to [email protected] for future Q&A Friday episodes.  

EP24: Creating New Opportunities

January 14, 2016 15:51 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MB

Creating New Opportunities -- This one comes a little bit more naturally to me than some of the other topics I have discussed.  Often times, I have gotten myself in trouble by creating more opportunities than my team can process or handle at that specific point in time.

EP23: Legal Advice with Steve Sherman, Founder of Sherman Business Law

January 14, 2016 00:11 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MB

Steve Sherman, Founder of Sherman Business Law, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss legal advice for your startup or small business and some of the common mistakes he sees people making as well as how to avoid them.

EP22: Overcoming Adversity

January 13, 2016 01:05 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Overcoming Adversity -- This one was a tough one for me in the first few years of my first business.  I have now developed a strategic plan to allow myself to be human and go through that natural progression of worry and panic but then collect my thoughts, develop a plan, discuss it with my team and implement a strategy so that we can learn, move forward and get back to enjoying our business.  

EP21: Finding Faith with Dr. Obed Jimenez, President of Antillean Adventist University

January 11, 2016 03:19 - 56 minutes - 74 MB

Dr. Obed Jimenez, President of Antillean Adventist University, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss the importance of Passion, Balance and Faith in life.  

EP20: Never Give Up

January 08, 2016 16:20 - 23 minutes - 34.1 MB

Never Give Up -- Far too often, we mistake our challenges as signs we should move on to something else or that our businesses are flawed.  However, my experience has led me to believe these challenges and/or struggles are merely opportunities for us to learn, grow and become the best entrepreneurs we can be.

EP19: Giving Back with Mary Frances Bowley, Author and Executive Director of Wellspring Living

January 07, 2016 21:36 - 33 minutes - 30.1 MB

Mary Frances Bowley is a successful author and the Executive Director of Wellspring Living, an organization fighting childhood sexual abuse and exploitation since 2001. She has been a leader in bringing the fight against child sex-trafficking to Atlanta and is a founding member of the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force. Bowley was appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Domestic Violence in 2010-2012.

EP18: Being More Efficient with Virginia Maddan, Founder of Comfortable Structure

January 06, 2016 06:26 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

Virginia Maddan, Founder of Comfortable Structure, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about being more efficient in the way you run your business and how it can save you time and make you more money.

EP17: Digital Detox with Marshall Mosher, Founder and CEO at Vestigo, LLC

January 03, 2016 05:00 - 58 minutes - 58.7 MB

Marshall Mosher, Founder and CEO at Vestigo, LLC, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about how important it is for entrepreneurs to take time away from the digital world to reconnect with nature.  

Ep. 16 When Intuition Defies Logic

January 01, 2016 02:46 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

It was 1996 and I was 8 (a few days short of 9) years old.  A third grader with a love for sports and it just so happened to be Opening Day for Major League Baseball.  Umpire John McSherry was behind the plate and fans eagerly awaited the start of a new season.  A mere minutes into the game, McSherry called time, turned to the umpire's dugout, took a few steps and collapsed in a heap on the field....

Ep. 15 Making It Happen with Jason Belzer, Founder and President of GAME, Inc and Forbes Magazine Columnist

December 30, 2015 03:38 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Jason Belzer, Founder and President of GAME, Inc as well as a columnist for Forbes Magazine, joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss how, at 22 years old, he turned a blog into a legitimate writing gig with Forbes and eventually became the youngest Sports Agent in the history of the industry.  

Ep. 14 Being Persistent with Bryan Wish, Founder of The Wish Dish

December 27, 2015 22:18 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MB

Bryan Wish, founder of The Wish Dish, joins the show to discuss being persistent and tenacious in your approach to launching a successful startup and talks about his journey as a younger entrepreneur.  

Ep. 13 Healthy Business Partnerships with Sean Hicks, Co-Founder of Powerup Business Consulting

December 23, 2015 02:19 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Sean Hicks of Powerup Business Consulting joins Entrepreneur Hour to discuss healthy business partnerships, the importance of small businesses on the economy and some major areas business owners need to be spending more time focusing on.    

Ep. 12 Power of Fitness with Jay Bowers, Founder of Sorority Fitness and Jay Bowers Fitness

December 22, 2015 03:22 - 55 minutes - 43.1 MB

Jay Bowers, Founder of Sorority Fitness and Jay Bowers Fitness, joins Entrepreneur Hour to talk about the importance of fitness as an entrepreneur.

Ep. 11 Digital Marketing with Stephen Rosenberg, Founder of Perfect Pitch Concepts and GroundBridge

December 18, 2015 21:01 - 55 minutes - 43.3 MB

Stephen Rosenberg, Founder of Perfect Pitch Concepts and Groundbridge, joined me on Entrepreneur Hour to discuss Digital Marketing, how he is helping connect his customers with their target audiences in addition to the ways in which he sees the industry evolving over time.    

Ep. 10 Surviving Startup Struggles

December 18, 2015 01:58 - 59 minutes - 90.8 MB

Surviving Startup Struggles - By far the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life.  As a bootstrapped business with no collateral, major assets and/or lengthy line of personal credit to leverage, Lift It: Moving and Storage grew from $50,000 to $1.2 Million in a little over two years. 

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