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Never Fear Again with Erlend Bakke
April 02, 2020 10:49 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWe live in a time of death, loss, and fear. The financial markets are crashing, you may have lost or will lose your job or your business is failing. This is only the beginning of the crisis… The current recession will bottom out in 6-18 months, but with the right mindset and strategies, you will […] The post Never Fear Again with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Fear & how to Master it in Times of Disaster with Tormod Granheim
March 19, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBSince this interview was recorded the world has changed a lot. Learning how to master and rationalize your fears is more important now than it has been since the financial crisis of 2008. To understand why social distancing is so important I highly recommend reading this article: https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca Tormod Granheim is an explorer, photographer, and […] The post Fear & how to Master it in Times of Disaster with Tormod Granheim ...
What You Don´t Measure, You Can´t Manage
March 04, 2020 02:27 - 5 minutes - 7.56 MBYou cannot manage what you can measure. Are you the kind of person who measures things? When you are in business, ‘numbers’ is very important, you have to understand what it means. We are in the age of artificial learning and deep learning so, if you are an entrepreneur, you ought to measure things by […] The post What You Don´t Measure, You Can´t Manage appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
What Do Programmers Want?
February 11, 2020 12:37 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 2017, programmers are an integral part of the business. If your competitor is building a better platform than you have, then you might be outcompeted by them. The benefit of building tech and software into your business is that you can operate more efficiently. How do you choose a good programmer? – pre-sell what […] The post What Do Programmers Want? appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
The Perfect To-Do List
January 29, 2020 12:04 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBErlend is a big fan of the book “The One Thing”– it’s all about the one most important thing to do today to make everything else easier. And that is not just thinking about today but in the next five years. If you are an entrepreneur, your life must be creative with lots of ideas […] The post The Perfect To-Do List appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
The Importance of Consistency
January 14, 2020 14:10 - 5 minutes - 8.22 MBDo you do things on a repetitive basis? In this week’s episode, Erlend will talk about Consistency. Everyone has habits, but a few ones who have good habits, they get the best results. There is no such thing as overnight successes. It’s not rocket science. Rich people have been practicing good money habits for a […] The post The Importance of Consistency appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
The Daily Update and my Best Productivity Hack
December 11, 2019 14:04 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MBIf you have a team and working on a project, don’t have enough time to make things happen, this one technique called “The Daily Update” will save you from being bogged down with micromanagement. Erlend has been using this for 7 years and receiving weekly emails. Erlend has delegated 90% of his tasks focusing […] The post The Daily Update and my Best Productivity Hack appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
The Daily Stoic
November 26, 2019 14:06 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat I love about the book The Daily Stoic aside that it’s from Ryan Holiday is that you can just sit back and read a portion daily. The book is composed of advice from ancient Roman Stoics about life. Their philosophies are solid and work with a lot of things. It works well for […] The post The Daily Stoic appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Peace and Chaos
November 12, 2019 13:14 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBYin and Yang. I try to control things that I can influence. There is no point in worrying about the things that you can’t control. But what can you control? When I wake up, the day’s outcome should be favorable. I try not to judge whatever happens to me– may it be good or bad. You […] The post Peace and Chaos appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Outsourcing to the Philippines
October 29, 2019 16:16 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBErlend discovered Outsourcing to the Philippines when he was doing 360 photography and his arms were hurting, needed help but couldn’t afford to hire in Norway. So, he started an Ad on a Filipino website, got 30 applicants and about 5 passed. Eventually, Erlend hired 1 guy who happens to be his current business partner. He […] The post Outsourcing to the Philippines appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Morning Routine with Erlend Bakke
October 15, 2019 10:40 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBEveryone has a morning routine but only a few have an established one. Meaning to say, a morning routine that’s planned out will eventually help you in your daily life. Erlend talks about his morning routine and how he started on it in 2011. He started out just simply working every day and didn’t really […] The post Morning Routine with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
All About Stoicism
September 24, 2019 13:43 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Erlend talks about his life once as a Stoic. Let’s check and see! He is a big fan of Stoicism, Tim Ferris inspired him to free himself from business and travel the world. Every morning, he reads the Daily Stoic, a book by Ryan Holiday. He finds it a good way to […] The post All About Stoicism appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw
September 10, 2019 11:49 - 6 minutes - 8.45 MBYour prosperity will sparkle as a light of expectation and motivate numbers you can’t add up to. Move individuals to get things done for themselves. Inspire individuals to have an independent mind. Our central need is somebody who will motivate us to be what we realize we could be. Magnus Walker, nicknamed the Urban Outlaw, […] The post Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Letting Go In Life and Business
August 27, 2019 14:42 - 9 minutes - 13 MBWhen you have that much going on, how do you stay this attached? How do you maintain the passion and drive while still being relaxed, sleeping, and being balanced among all those other things? How do you have a passion for something? We all have pretty much a little struggle on this because if you […] The post Letting Go In Life and Business appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Lean Business and Bootstrapping
August 14, 2019 16:39 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBA lean business is about being clever and applying the magical tool of entrepreneurship in life which is turning something into something of more value. It is about having the ability to be more innovative and using smarter tools and techniques to make things happen. The magic of entrepreneurship is when you can turn $1 […] The post Lean Business and Bootstrapping appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How To Write Your First Book or E-book
August 01, 2019 14:04 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBAfter having written 3 books, two of which have become #1 Bestsellers I look back and think wow, but when I started on my first book the journey ahead seemed very cloudy. Here are my tips on how to write your very first book and position yourself as an expert. You can make money by […] The post How To Write Your First Book or E-book appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How To Win Friends And Influence People Book Review And How To Use It
July 10, 2019 18:02 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBHow To Win Friends And Influence People is a book I have read 4-5 times and I love how well it works in life and business. It´s common sense, but the problem with common sense is that it´s not so common. This episode, as we discuss the book, will make you feel uplifted and motivated […] The post How To Win Friends And Influence People Book Review And How To Use It appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Sleep the Whole Night Through
June 25, 2019 11:58 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBStress can prompt an inability to work adequately and adapt under strain. Lack of rest is one of the reasons for pressure. Sleep assumes a significant role in your physical well being. For instance, rest is engaged with the recuperating of your heart and veins, get enough of it. Without rest, you can’t frame or […] The post How to Sleep the Whole Night Through appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Prepare for Investor Meeting or Angel Investment
June 11, 2019 14:55 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB“When you want something from somebody, it’s always a great idea to create a relationship early on and then nurture that relationship”. Erlend is a known financial specialist for multi-year with a gainful organization, engaging with accomplices was one of the ways he did to achieve his goals. Todays Podcast is for you to know […] The post How to Prepare for Investor Meeting or Angel Investment appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Monetize YouTube Live
May 23, 2019 16:36 - 5 minutes - 7.44 MBIn case you’re similar to most, you can be categorized as one of two classes. It is possible that you began your site for the sake of entertainment and are presently searching for an approach to transform it into a salary generator, or you began it in light of a business objective yet need an […] The post How to Monetize YouTube Live appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Make Money Online
May 07, 2019 15:51 - 5 minutes - 7.44 MBEveryone wants to make money online these days, It’s one of the easiest income-generator without getting the feel of a subordinate. I mean, why would someone choose to have a boss when you can be the boss? Sounds overwhelming, isn’t it? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways you can profit on the web. […] The post How to Make Money Online appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Hire People for Your Startup
April 24, 2019 21:54 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB“Hiring the right employees can make or break your business” Hiring the right people starts with a job analysis. The job analysis enables you to collect information about the job description, duties, necessary skills, results and work environment of a particular job. Hiring the right people enhances your work culture and pays you to double […] The post How to Hire People for Your Startup appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to go With Your Gut Feeling
April 03, 2019 15:33 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBYou’ve probably heard of the classic expression “Trust your gut” or “Go with your gut.” Have ever been in a situation where you’re in doubt with either of the choices you have and ended up trusting your guts instead? Well, this week’s podcast is for you. As an entrepreneur, taking risks is an alternative to aid […] The post How to go With Your Gut Feeling appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Total Human Empowerment by Erlend Bakke
March 19, 2019 12:43 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB“Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick” – These words hit Erlend Bakke as he chose the road less traveled. In this week’s Hardcore MBA podcast, Erlend shares 3 Lessons about his entrepreneurial journey. As a young entrepreneur, he picked up his knowledge from reading books such as How to get Rich by […] The post Total Human Empowerment by Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Create Your Very own Mastermind Group
March 06, 2019 15:14 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBMastermind is important because when you get together with other smart people, magic happens. Erlend has been doing mastermind dinners for three years now. The way it works is to invite people for dinner. He calls it Sumo Social Club. The group has eight people and they all love eating Sushi. How did he find […] The post How to Create Your Very own Mastermind Group appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Bootstrap Your Business
February 19, 2019 15:49 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBWhen in business, you can either invest your time or your money. And when you’re bootstrapping, you are likely to invest your time because you don’t have the money. Erlend started out with $10,000 and turned that out to be a profitable business 3x over. Bootstrapping is how entrepreneurs get started, it’s the alchemy of […] The post How to Bootstrap Your Business appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How Hypnosis Works
February 06, 2019 17:53 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBHypnosis– It’s one of the most fascinating concepts. It’s about creating thoughts for your life. Our brain has one way of working on intuition and changing things in our life. It’s all about how we see the world and how we are trained to see. At some point, I’ve tried Hypnosis but I forced things […] The post How Hypnosis Works appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Getting Things Done in your Business
January 23, 2019 15:05 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBIf you want to get to a certain place in five years, what is the ‘One’ thing that you need to do today? Getting Things Done is a book by David Allen who has been our guest in the Hardcore MBA podcast. It’s an efficiency and focus book on how to get things done. We […] The post Getting Things Done in your Business appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Forming Good Habits and How to Keep Them
January 08, 2019 18:45 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIt’s that time of the year again. You either grow new habits or stop the bad ones. It’s all about the Compound Effect, that’s how life works. Focus and allocate time each day moving towards what you want to achieve. There is no easy way to achieve anything. The daily path is the easy way […] The post Forming Good Habits and How to Keep Them appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Follow Your Bliss with Erlend Bakke
December 20, 2018 14:47 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week, we’ll be talking about following your bliss. We’ll talk about my journey as an entrepreneur, my success, pain, and suffering. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 10 years. And I believe ‘following your bliss’ means being true to yourself, show up to people, smile, be passionate and always have the energy. Being successful in business […] The post Follow Your Bliss with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Dumb Tax and Keith Cunningham
December 06, 2018 15:04 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this week’s episode, I will be talking about “dumb tax”. It is something I learned from Keith Cunningham. Dumb tax is what you pay when you make bad decisions or something that you have to pay when you don’t do proper due diligence. I’ve been wanting a specific Porsche model and finally found the dealership […] The post Dumb Tax and Keith Cunningham appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Doing Business in Norway with Erlend Bakke
November 21, 2018 15:27 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBThis video is about me doing business in Norway. I find doing business in Norway extremely less complex than in other places. In Norway, most companies do not require you to wear a suit, you are fine to wear what you want. Norwegians are fairly honest and transparent. In terms of paying bills, I noticed […] The post Doing Business in Norway with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Erlend Bakke on Dealing with Negative People
November 06, 2018 13:10 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBIf you are on planet Earth, from time to time, you have to deal with negative people. When you have a new concept or a new idea, a lot of people will tell you ‘It’s not gonna work”, ‘that already exists’ or ‘why would it work for you?” These are just some of the elements […] The post Erlend Bakke on Dealing with Negative People appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Daily Motivation and Moving through Feeling Stuck
October 23, 2018 16:06 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you are motivated but constantly thinking about what’s in it for you. Sometimes, that can drag your motivation down. Ask yourself: How can I contribute more to my employees? How can I contribute more to my clients? What more can I do to other people? That, in itself, becomes Motivation. In 2010, oftentimes, I […] The post Daily Motivation and Moving through Feeling Stuck appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Erlend Bakke Speaks About Confidence
October 09, 2018 11:55 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBThe type of confidence people think to succeed is very different from the type of confidence you should have to actually succeed. When starting a business, you have to believe in yourself but not limited to not making mistakes. If you feel very confident in a wrong way, expect that you will fail a bunch. […] The post Erlend Bakke Speaks About Confidence appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Fall in Love with Public Speaking by Annik Petrou
October 02, 2018 16:14 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIf you are one of those who hate public speaking but willing to challenge yourself to get grand results in business? Brace yourself! You only have two options here- it’s either you’ll hate it forever or fall in love with it. Come along and learn how to take your Speaking skills and Confidence to the next […] The post Fall in Love with Public Speaking by Annik Petrou appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Business Partnerships with Erlend Bakke
September 18, 2018 13:01 - 4 minutes - 6.78 MBI believe that in business you have to have partnerships. The due diligence is really important. Typically, you are not the same type of person but you compliment each other. Just be honest with your partner, be real, say things as they are, don’t sugarcoat. Relationships should be a natural thing. Give it time, don’t […] The post Business Partnerships with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Being In The Moment When Meditating with Erlend Bakke
September 04, 2018 14:36 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBI have been practicing different forms of meditation for the past 6-7 years, I had an a-ha moment that I would like to share with you. The Aha moment is about being “In the Now”. When you feel that you’re existing right here, right now, at this moment and everything is okay, then that’s when […] The post Being In The Moment When Meditating with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
In the Intersection Between Profit and Purpose by Tony Loyd
August 21, 2018 14:35 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBAnother interesting episode here @Hardcore MBA! We get to hear from Tony Loyd as he shares about Social Entrepreneurship. Tony is a renowned keynote speaker, radio host, and best-selling author of Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs. He helps people launch and scale social enterprises so that they can make […] The post In the Intersection Between Profit and Purpose by Tony Loyd appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
10 X Your Productivity with Erlend Bakke
August 07, 2018 14:29 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBFinally, here’s another mind-boggling episode this week @Hardcore MBA! I am going to uncover my secrets about speeding up productivity 10times higher and generate gigantic results in no time! I have highlighted a few important topics from my book “Never Work Again” that will surely shake up your entire system! We will talk about: […] The post 10 X Your Productivity with Erlend Bakke appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
How to Keep a Book Still Smashing Online with Derek Doepker
July 24, 2018 12:08 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBLet’s hear from Derek Doepker in this week’s podcast episode and learn his book marketing finesse. Derek will teach a couple of tips as to how should authors deal with failures while keeping their book still smashing online! Derek, by the way, is a rock guitar player with a degree in music composition turned a […] The post How to Keep a Book Still Smashing Online with Derek Doepker appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
More About Digital Technology and its Impact on our Society with Rodney Wallace, Ph.D
July 10, 2018 13:16 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBBusiness and society have been transformed by digital technology. Yet, as we implement it, society is suffering immeasurable side effects. What we are able to do with digital technology is incredibly impressive-however, with information overload, It could be confusing and misleading! How should we deal with it? Let’s hear from our guest Rodney Wallace in […] The post More About Digital Technology and its Impact on our Society with Rodney Wallace, Ph.D appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Understanding that Hidden Network with David Burkus
June 26, 2018 14:43 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBLet’s hear more about what comes around the words “networks or networking” and try to break all our misconceptions about it with our guest – David Burkus in this week’s podcast episode. David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought-after speaker, an associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His newest book, […] The post Understanding that Hidden Network with David Burkus appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Copywriting – Not Actually What you Think it is with Joanna Wiebe
June 12, 2018 13:43 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBIt’s not actually what you think it is! Copywriting is not just simply writing. Find out why and learn the discipline behind it in this week’s podcast episode. Joining us is our guest, Joanna Wiebe – one of the most in demand and brilliant copywriter in her time. She provides growth -focused contents and teaches […] The post Copywriting – Not Actually What you Think it is with Joanna Wiebe appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Finding That Sweet Spot of Shared Interest and Collaborate with Kare Anderson
June 05, 2018 14:15 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week’s episode is truly remarkable! Introducing our guest, Kare Anderson- a brilliant TED talk speaker, an Emmy – winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter and a columnist who writes mostly about behavioral research-based ways to become more deeply connected to people that could be a potential ally in achieving a common goal. […] The post Finding That Sweet Spot of Shared Interest and Collaborate with Kare Anderson appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Cheers to Living Fearlessly, Confidently— Awesome! with Ishita Gupta
May 29, 2018 08:49 - 32 minutes - 61.6 MBThis week’s episode will surely tickle your mind! We present to you a spectacular guest, Ishita Gupta- a business breakthrough strategist, business coach, and a renowned speaker who is also the founder of Fear.less digital magazine (a publication that has profiled hundreds of authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders on how they’ve overcome fear). Today, Ishita […] The post Cheers to Living Fearlessly, Confidently— Awesome! with Ishita Gupta appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Seeing through the Blind Spots and Achieve Real Success with Pamela Bruner
May 22, 2018 12:20 - 28 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode, we talk about hitting “real success” with Pamela Bruner: a business coach, author, speaker, and EFT Tapping, expert. She built her business from $375/month to $1,000,000 in less than 3 years after overcoming her own discomforts with marketing and sales! She specializes working with transformational entrepreneurs — building a successful business that […] The post Seeing through the Blind Spots and Achieve Real Success with Pamela Bruner appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Discover the Power of Online Marketing and Level up with Sharnee Bennett
May 15, 2018 00:16 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MBLet’s talk about online marketing in this week’s episode. We invited one of the best online marketing strategist, a superstar online marketer – Sharnee Bennett to share to us how she has inspired hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners gain the necessary skills and confidence to create, build, and grow profitable online businesses across the […] The post Discover the Power of Online Marketing and Level up with Sharnee Bennett appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Mentoring – an Overview and how to Find one and be ONE with Claire Diaz Ortiz
May 08, 2018 00:17 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBThis podcast episode is about understanding why it’s beneficial to get a mentor. Understanding the relationship that goes with it and how mentorship actually works. Presenting our guest, in this week’s episode -Claire Diaz Ortiz: the co-author of the book “One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work with a Mentor and Why you’ll […] The post Mentoring – an Overview and how to Find one and be ONE with Claire Diaz Ortiz appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.
Finding Fabulous – Blurring the Lines Between Work and Play with Lisa Dadd
May 01, 2018 10:19 - 30 minutes - 56 MBThis week’s episode introduces Lisa Dadd – an author and a self-professed digital nomad on the path of finding fabulous. She’s a big believer in practicing experiential learning techniques as she promotes 3 steps clarity accelerator to achieving our dream life. Specializes in lifestyle and career redesign. In this episode, Matthew and Lisa discuss: The […] The post Finding Fabulous – Blurring the Lines Between Work and Play with Lisa Dadd appeared first on Hardcore MBA Podcast.