Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity & Entrepreneurship
2,165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsOptimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship.
Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life.
Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on enhancing your work performance, advancing your career, and exploring entrepreneurship. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster productivity and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship in achieving your goals.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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064: What You Should Know About Taxes as a Freelancer by Kristin Wong
March 02, 2017 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBKristin Wong shares some important tips that you should know about taxes as a freelancer. Episode 64: What You Should Know About Taxes as a Freelancer by Kristin Wong (Tax Season - Learn About Self Employment & the IRS). Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for n...
063: How You Know It's Time to Move On or Pivot by Kate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire and the Kate's Take Podcast
March 01, 2017 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBKate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire shares how to know when it's time to move on or pivot with your business. Episode 63: How You Know It's Time to Move On or Pivot by Kate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire and the Kate's Take Podcast (Exiting). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new pa...
062: Temptation by Nir Eyal
February 28, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBNir Eyal discusses the research and science behind why we choose the products we purchase. Episode 62: Temptation by Nir Eyal (Work Life Balance). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is ...
061: Laid to Paid: How Tinder Set Fire to Online Dating by Ryan Hoover
February 27, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBRyan Hoover analyzes Tinder and how it set fire to online dating--case study style. Episode 61: Laid to Paid: How Tinder Set Fire to Online Dating by Ryan Hoover (Case Study About Apps - OKCupid & Match Psychology). Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to ...
060: Create Your Very Own Money-Making Small Business from a Hobby by Miranda Marquit with PT Money
February 24, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBMiranda Marquit shares strategies to turn your passion and hobby into profit. Episode 60: Create Your Very Own Money-Making Small Business from a Hobby by Miranda Marquit with PT Money (Passion to Profit). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created...
059: Big Catalog Equals Infinite Specialty Shops and Business is Creative by Derek Sivers
February 23, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB2 posts from Derek Sivers: a creative business idea for you, and some wisdom about creativity in business. Episode 59: Big Catalog Equals Infinite Specialty Shops and Business is Creative by Derek Sivers (Business Ideas & Best Practices). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a cha...
058: 13 Small Things to Simplify Your Workday by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 22, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBLeo Babauta shares how both entrepreneurs and employees can easily simplify their workdays. Episode 058: 13 Small Things to Simplify Your Workday by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Efficiency & Productivity). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: and !
057: How to Get Press - Part 2 by Conrad Egusa with I Will Teach You to be Rich
February 21, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBConrade Egusa, a guest author on IWT, shares exactly how to get press. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 57: How to Get Press - Part 2 by Conrad Egusa with I Will Teach You to be Rich (How to Write Press Releases & Get Guest Ready). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers,...
056: How to Get Press - Part 1 by Conrad Egusa with I Will Teach You to be Rich
February 20, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBConrade Egusa, a guest author on IWT, shares exactly how to get press. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 56: How to Get Press - Part 1 by Conrad Egusa with I Will Teach You to be Rich (Social Media Marketing). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, busines...
055: Mile Wide Mile Deep - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina
February 17, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBSteve Pavlina shares why niching until it hurts might not be the best strategy. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 55: Mile Wide Mile Deep - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Work Life Balance). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, includi...
054: Mile Wide Mile Deep - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina
February 16, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBSteve Pavlina shares why niching until it hurts might not be the best strategy. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 54: Mile Wide Mile Deep - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Picking a Niche & Topic for Your Business - Achieving Goals the Right Way). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audi...
053: Starting Your Own Business: How to Improve Your Luck by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job
February 15, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBHow much of business is luck Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares personal examples. Episode 53: Starting Your Own Business: How to Improve Your Luck by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job (Online Business). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an onli...
052: Is Quora a Good Source of Traffic by Nick Loper of the Side Hustle Show
February 14, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBNick Loper goes behind-the-scenes with his test of using Quora as a source of traffic. Episode 52: Is Quora a Good Source of Traffic by Nick Loper of the Side Hustle Show (Social Media Marketing). Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, bu...
051: Help! Start Alone, or Build a Team by Matt McWilliams with Entrepreneur on Fire
February 13, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBGuest author Matt McWilliams on Entrepreneur on Fire shares his opinion of starting alone vs. building a team right out of the gate. Episode 51: Help! Start Alone, or Build a Team by Matt McWilliams with Entrepreneur on Fire (EntreLeadership - Hiring vs. Solopreneur). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, sh...
050: How to Get Your Content in the Google SERP's Featured Snippet - Part 2
February 10, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBNeil Patel shares how to get your content into the Google search results page as a featured snippet. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 50: How to Get Your Content in the Google SERP's Featured Snippet - Part 2 (Social Media Marketing). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and ...
049: How to Get Your Content in the Google SERP's Featured Snippet - Part 1 by Neil Patel
February 09, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBNeil Patel shares how to get your content into the Google search results page as a featured snippet. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 49: How to Get Your Content in the Google SERP's Featured Snippet - Part 1 by Neil Patel (SEO: Search Engine Optimization). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10...
048: Hunting for Habits: Keying in on Smart Design to Make a Product Irresistible - Pt 2 by Ryan Hoover with Nir Eyal
February 08, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBRyan Hoover guest-posts on Nir Eyal's site about how to make a product irresistible through smart design. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 48: Hunting for Habits: Keying in on Smart Design to Make a Product Irresistible - Pt 2 by Ryan Hoover with Nir Eyal (Launching). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and...
047: Hunting for Habits: Keying in on Smart Design to Make a Product Irresistible - Pt 1 by Ryan Hoover with Nir Eyal
February 07, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBRyan Hoover guest-posts on Nir Eyal's site about how to make a product irresistible through smart design. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 47: Hunting for Habits: Keying in on Smart Design to Make a Product Irresistible - Pt 1 by Ryan Hoover with Nir Eyal (Marketing). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and...
046: SMS-First Startups by Ryan Hoover
February 06, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBWhy starting as a text-based (SMS) company, or thinking about integrating text, can be a big win for your company & idea. Episode 46: SMS-First Startups by Ryan Hoover (Passive Income & Business Ideas). Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-F...
045: The Secret to Doing What You Love by James Altucher
February 03, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBJames Altucher shares how businesses actually succeed with real life examples. Episode 45: The Secret to Doing What You Love by James Altucher (What a Life Coach Might Say to Help Achieve Your Business Goals). James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huf...
044: 7 Types of Office Space for the Upstart Entrepreneur by Philip Taylor of PT Money
February 02, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBPhilip Taylor shares different types of office space you can start with as an entrepreneur. Episode 44: 7 Types of Office Space for the Upstart Entrepreneur by Philip Taylor of PT Money (Online Business). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created ...
043: How I Handle Negative Critics by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
February 01, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBRamit Sethi shares some actual negative comments and emails he's received and what he does about them. Episode 43: How I Handle Negative Critics by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Online Business). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, bu...
042: How to Beat the Competition - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina
January 31, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBSteve Pavlina shares how to beat the competition, with examples from his own ventures. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 42: How to Beat the Competition - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Efficiency & Productivity). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of se...
041: How to Beat the Competition - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina
January 30, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBSteve Pavlina shares how to beat the competition, with examples from his own ventures. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 41: How to Beat the Competition - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Product Design & Marketing). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of s...
040: You Don't Have to be Local by Derek Sivers
January 27, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBDerek Sivers shares the difference between being local vs. global and what it's meant for his own life. Episode 40: You Don't Have to be Local by Derek Sivers (The Productivity Paradox - What's The One Thing For You? Introvert v. Extrovert). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a ...
039: The Reason You're Stuck (& the 1 Best Way to Avoid the 6 Ways That Will Keep You Stuck) by Seth Godin of StartUp School
January 26, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBSeth Godin, best-selling author and host of StartUp School, shares why you're stuck and what to do about it. Episode 39: The Reason You're Stuck (& the 1 Best Way to Avoid the 6 Ways That Will Keep You Stuck) by Seth Godin of StartUp School. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located ...
038: How to Burn Yourself Out in 2 Weeks When Starting Your Online Business by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job
January 25, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares common pitfalls when starting your online business. Episode 38: How to Burn Yourself Out in 2 Weeks When Starting Your Online Business by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job (StartUps). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they l...
037: The Most Important Skill for Entrepreneurs (and 7 Ways to Cultivate It) by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation
January 24, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBNick Loper shares what he considers to be the most important skill for entrepreneurs, and how to build it. Episode 37: The Most Important Skill for Entrepreneurs (and 7 Ways to Cultivate It) by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation. Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-t...
036: What To Do When Things Don't Happen as Planned from Kate's Take & the Entrepreneur on Fire Blog
January 23, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBKate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire shares a story about when things don't go as planned. Episode 36: What To Do When Things Don't Happen as Planned from Kate's Take & the Entrepreneur on Fire Blog (Business Inspiration). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new passions. Her most recent...
035: I Waste $12,512 a Day on Facebook Fans And I'm Not Going to Stop. Here's Why - Part 2 by Neil Patel
January 20, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBNeil Patel shares why he's spending tons of money on Facebook fans. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 35: I Waste $12,512 a Day on Facebook Fans And I'm Not Going to Stop. Here's Why - Part 2 by Neil Patel (Online Marketing). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entreprene...
034: I Waste $12,512 a Day on Facebook Fans And I'm Not Going to Stop. Here's Why - Part 1 by Neil Patel
January 19, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBNeil Patel shares why he's spending tons of money on Facebook fans. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 34: I Waste $12,512 a Day on Facebook Fans And I'm Not Going to Stop. Here's Why - Part 1 by Neil Patel (Side Hustles). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur M...
033: Being a Quitter Makes You a Good Entrepreneur by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far
January 18, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBNir Eyal shares the importance of prioritizing in this Part 3 of his series on entrepreneurship. Episode 33: Being a Quitter Makes You a Good Entrepreneur by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far (Work Life Balance). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and th...
032: How to Get 150,000 People to Read Your Blog Post in 1 Week (And How I Did It) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
January 17, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBNeed more traffic to your blog? Ramit Sethi has some great tips in this post. Episode 32: How to Get 150,000 People to Read Your Blog Post in 1 Week (And How I Did It) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich. Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationship...
031: How to Get Started Freelancing by Carrie Smith with PT Money
January 16, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBGet started freelancing with these steps. Episode 31: How to Get Started Freelancing by Carrie Smith with PT Money (Work Life Balance). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post...
030: Got a Startup Idea? Ask These Questions First by Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt
January 13, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBDon't want to keep your day job? Ryan Hoover has some questions to ask yourself before starting up with an idea. Episode 30: Got a Startup Idea? Ask These Questions First by Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt (Don't Want to Keep Your Day Job). Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contribu...
029: I Am Afraid All of the Time by James Altucher
January 12, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBJames Altucher shares his deep fears, what it means in his life, and what he does about it. Episode 29: I Am Afraid All of the Time by James Altucher (Online Business). James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Ch...
028: It's All Who You Know? by Derek Sivers
January 11, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBDerek Sivers shares how important it is to make connections and how easy it really is. Episode 28: It's All Who You Know? by Derek Sivers (Side Hustles). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, wi...
027: The Productive Sprint by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
January 10, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBLeo Babauta shares how he was able to write 45,000 words and 30 chapters in a short period of time. Episode 27: The Productive Sprint by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Efficiency & Productivity). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: and !
026: 10 Business Lessons From a Snarky Entrepreneur by Steve Pavlina
January 09, 2017 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBSteve Pavlina shares 10 business lessons from his career with startups. Episode 26: 10 Business Lessons From a Snarky Entrepreneur by Steve Pavlina (Passive Income & Business Ideas). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, incl...
025: Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs That I've Witnessed Personally by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job & Podcast
January 06, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares highly effective habits & skills of successful entrepreneurs. Episode 25: Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs That I've Witnessed Personally by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job & Podcast. Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, th...
024: Not Loving Your Day Job? The 3 Keys to Side Hustle Satisfaction by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation
January 05, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBNick Loper discusses the 3 biggest factors that will lead to side hustle satisfaction. Episode 24: Not Loving Your Day Job? The 3 Keys to Side Hustle Satisfaction by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation (Work Life Balance). Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for ...
023: Branding Bootcamp Part 2: Maintaining a Strong Brand by Kate Erickson of Kate's Take & EOFire Blog
January 04, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBKate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire shares how to maintain a strong brand. Episode 23: Branding Bootcamp Part 2: Maintaining a Strong Brand by Kate Erickson of Kate's Take & EOFire Blog (Side Hustles). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new passions. Her most recent: helping entreprene...
022: Branding Bootcamp Part 1: Building Your Brand Pyramid by Kate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire & the Kate's Take Podcast
January 03, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBKate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire shares how to build your brand pyramid. Episode 22: Branding Bootcamp Part 1: Building Your Brand Pyramid by Kate Erickson of Entrepreneur on Fire & the Kate's Take Podcast. Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new passions. Her most recent: helping en...
021: What A-Players Do That You Don't by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far
January 02, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBNir Eyal shares what A-Players do that you don't in this Part 2 of his series on entrepreneurship. Episode 21: What A-Players Do That You Don't by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far (Efficiency & Productivity). Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the H...
020: How to Improve Customer Retention - Part 2 by Neil Patel
December 30, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBNeil Patel shares straightforward ways to improve customer retention. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 20: How to Improve Customer Retention - Part 2 by Neil Patel (Your Online Marketing Made Easy Through Recurring Business). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepren...
019: How to Improve Customer Retention - Part 1 by Neil Patel of Marketing School with Eric Siu
December 29, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBNeil Patel shares straightforward ways to improve customer retention. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 19: How to Improve Customer Retention - Part 1 by Neil Patel of Marketing School with Eric Siu (Growth Hacking Everywhere). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepre...
018: Delegate or Die: The Self-Employed Trap by Derek Sivers
December 28, 2016 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBDerek Sivers shares how important it is to make yourself unnecessary in your own company. Episode 18: Delegate or Die: The Self-Employed Trap by Derek Sivers (Work Life Balance). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker ...
017: Ultra-Simple 3-Step Productivity System for Getting Things Done by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
December 27, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBLeo Babauta shares a simple 3-step productivity system that will help you complete your tasks. Episode 17: Ultra-Simple 3-Step Productivity System for Getting Things Done by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Motivational). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: and !
016: Entrepreneurship Begins with Demand by Steve Pavlina
December 26, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBSteve Pavlina shares personal experience and wisdom about starting up businesses. Episode 16: Entrepreneurship Begins with Demand by Steve Pavlina (Social Media Marketing). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including prod...
015: Time to Quit by James Altucher of The James Altucher Show
December 23, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBJames Altucher talks about the importance of quitting. Episode 15: Time to Quit by James Altucher of The James Altucher Show (The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship - Start with Why). James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today n...