Canadian lawyer and tech founder Josh Schachnow interviews successful solopreneurs to hear their best stories, lessons, advice and more. If you want to learn the secrets of successful small businesses or get solopreneur business ideas, then the Solopreneur Grind Podcast is just for you.
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Raw, long-form conversations with world-class entrepreneurs and undiscovered thinkers on purpose, society, and the nature of reality. Over 2 to 4 hours, we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, adversity, mental health struggles, self-development, and how it shaped their worldview and sense of purpose.
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Unlocking the Power of AI for Solopreneurs | SG Podcast Episode 133 with Lucas Root
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36:31In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Lucas Root about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:20 Lucas Root's Background and AI Journey 04:31 The Evolution of AI and ChatGPT 09:26 AI Agents and Their Practical Applications 21:59 Using AI to Optimize Workflows 29:25 Top Tools for Non-Coders 33:07 Final Thoughts and Recommenda…
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Building million dollar e-commerce businesses | SG Podcast Episode 132 with Matthew Stafford
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27:16In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Matthew Stafford about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Matthew Stafford's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey 01:26 First Business and Transition to Online Sales 04:17 Insights on Sales and Marketing 05:52 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 09:21 Daily Routine and Personal Pr…
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Building Niche Software Platforms and Businesses | SG Podcast Episode 131 with Gal Ratner
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18:39In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Gal Ratner about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 About Shop Snap: A Unique E-commerce Platform 00:57 The Origin Story of Shop Snap 01:59 Team and E-commerce Industry Insights 03:26 Steps to Start a SaaS Business 10:56 Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs 13:51 The Role of AI…
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Building a Community-Driven Tech Events Company | SG Podcast Episode 130 with Philippe Burns
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22:23In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Philippe Burns about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:15 Philip's Background and Tech Thursday's Origin 01:04 Scaling Tech Thursday and Neo Financial Experience 05:45 The Importance of In-Person Events 08:33 Starting an In-Person Event Business 12:29 Challenges and Business Model 1…
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Building and Growing Businesses and Side Hustles | SG Podcast Episode 129 with Ryan Cote
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20:21In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Ryan Cote about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:27 Ryan's Background and Family Business 02:00 Starting the Side Business 04:10 The Evolution of SEO and Digital Marketing 07:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 12:26 Balancing Multiple Businesses 18:07 Final Thoughts and Contact I…
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Embracing AI and Automation | SG Podcast Episode 128 with Kenneth Lo
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19:26In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Kenneth Lo about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Kenneth's Entrepreneurial Journey 01:27 Internal Debate and Decision Making 02:25 Co-Founding Zen Biz Services 03:55 Key Steps to Building an AI Business 06:58 Challenges of Solopreneurship 08:38 Advice for Solopreneurs 11:04 AI …
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SG Podcast Episode 127: From CIO to Solopreneur: Bill Huang's Journey in the Software Industry
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22:49In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Bill Huang about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:16 Bill Wong's Background and Career Journey 01:48 Transition to Solopreneurship 02:41 Building 10xGuitar and Other Ventures 04:16 Partnerships and Business Strategies 08:58 Advice for Aspiring Solopreneurs 12:56 Challenges and Refl…
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SG Podcast Episode 126: Building a Successful SaaS Business (and more) with Mike Taber
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17:11In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Mike Taber about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Mike Tabor's Background and Career Journey 01:22 The Birth of BlueTick 03:35 Challenges in the Cold Email Industry 05:54 Validation Process and Key Steps for Success 12:32 The Solopreneur Journey 14:36 Final Advice and Contact In…
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SG Podcast Episode 125: From Teacher to EdTech Entrepreneur with LeShawnda Fitzgerald
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13:54In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to LeShawnda Fitzgerald about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 Founding ReadyForSpanish.com 01:50 Challenges and Growth During COVID 03:35 Steps to Start a Business of your own 07:22 Balancing Work and Self-Care 10:29 Automation and Tools for Success 13:08 Final Thoughts and Contac…
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SG Podcast Episode 124: Breaking the silence and not-for-profits with ElsaMarie D'Silva
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17:28In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to ElsaMarie D'Silva about: 00:00 Understanding the Economic Impact of Social Issues 01:30 Challenges in Starting an Organization and Breaking the Silence 14:28 Global Examples of Courageous Women 15:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 16:57 Closing Remarks and Contact Information And much m…
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#36: It’s Been A While – Chronic Illness, Workaholism & Finding Balance
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1:01:35Send us a text It's been a while. Too long. In this one, I give an update on where I've been, why there's been such a hiatus, reflect on the past couple of years, and where we're going from here. [00:00:00] Intro: Where the Hell Have I Been? [00:02:08] Struggling with Brain Fog and Chronic Illness [00:03:20] The COVID Vaccine and Autoimmune Respons…
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Balancing Business and Life: Real Estate, Efficiency and More | Weekly Business Vlog #34
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10:27Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:5…
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Workout routines for entrepreneurs | Weekly Business Vlog #33
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9:08Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and New Format 00:…
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Business Strategies for Success and Visto Updates | Weekly Business Vlog #32
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10:43Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Vlog Ov…
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Sales Update, Content Creation, and Social Media Strategies | Weekly Business Vlog #31
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14:45Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update …
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Summer long weekend and exploring AI innovations | Weekly Business Vlog #30
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16:22Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:5…
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Summer Business Tips: Automating Legal Docs & Social Media Strategies | Weekly Business Vlog #29
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16:06Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes 0…
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Summer Business Tips, Expectations & Personal Wellness Management | Weekly Business Vlog #28
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14:20Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 0…
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Catching Up: My Japan Trip, Jet Lag Struggles and Busy Work Week | Weekly Business Vlog #27
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8:27Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00…
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Navigating Tech Growth, Morning Routines, and My Favorite Reads | Weekly Business Vlog #26
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15:14Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business …
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Busy Weeks, Business Growth, and Conference Insights | Weekly Business Vlog #25
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13:34Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome Back 01:06 The Hectic L…
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Startup Success and Personal Energy Management | Weekly Business Vlog #23
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17:59Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business …
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Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22
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16:48Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business …
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Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship & Product Launches | Weekly Business Vlog #21
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14:24Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business …
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Thoughts on pricing and a 50 Cent book | Weekly Business Vlog #20
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15:29Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Welcome Back to the Weekly Upda…
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Balancing passion and business, and wearing lots of hats | Weekly Business Vlog #19
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16:36Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Intro to Another Episode of Bus…
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The Impact of AI on Small Businesses and Customer Support | Weekly Business Vlog #18
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14:35Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update …
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Vacation, Big Visto AI Launch and Book Recommendations | Weekly Business Vlog #17
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13:37Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: Vacation, Visto's AI Launch and Book …
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Information overload, building tech products and bookkeeping | Weekly Business Vlog #16
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17:51Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updat…
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Rolling with the punches and making s**t happen | Weekly Business Vlog #15
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12:12Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're subscribed to my Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and audio hardware issues... 00:26…
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Key marketing and sales focuses for 2024 | Weekly Business Vlog #14
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15:03Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're subscribed to my Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and when I record my vlogs 01:40 U…
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Why hyper-segmenting your target audience is so important in business | Weekly Business Vlog #13
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12:48Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're subscribed to my Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Update on the last week in b…
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Weekly Business Vlog #12: 2023 year in review and goals for 2024
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16:32Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. You can also follow on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and happy holidays 01:58 Agenda 02:38 Year in rev…
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Weekly Business Vlog #11: What to do as an entrepreneur heading into the holidays
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14:04Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. You can also follow on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Getting back into my routine after a vacati…
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Weekly Business Vlog #10: My 2 week vacation and when to take time off
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12:16Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. You can also follow on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and catchup 01:49 Plans for moving forward on the…
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#35: Mark Cann – Adult ADHD Diagnosis: Strategies for Life, Love, & Business Success
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3:03:30Send us a text For session 35 of The Josh Boone Show, we catch up with our old friend and marketing expert, Mark Cann. Mark is an entrepreneur, growth marketer, and now a mental health advocate. Mark is the founder of HYPAA, a recently launched science-backed ADHD education platform with the advisory of a prominent neuroscientist and dietician. Thi…
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Weekly Business Vlog #9: Legal tech and a huge personal update
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12:51Every week Josh goes live to share his business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Intro and musings on the year so far 01:0…
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Weekly Business Vlog #8: Posting content and tech founder combos
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11:35Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and our crazy world 01:38 Recent updates and focus at Visto, and why you should be posting content 03:10 The ideal combo of cofounders for …
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#34: Zaid Hisham – Trust Your Intuition: Conquering Fear, Stuttering & Stress
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4:00:23Send us a text For session 34, we sit down with Zaid Hisham, a design strategist and coach to solopreneurs, with an inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges. Zaid delves into his journey through stuttering and its deep-rooted connections to past traumas, exploring the intricate relationship between physiological responses and psychological…
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Weekly Business Vlog #7: Onboarding and vacation planning
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14:12Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and why I'm reco…
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Weekly Business Vlog #6: Back in busy-ness
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13:04Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and why I think …
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Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Sad world …
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Weekly Vlog #4: Our hiring process and why building an online brand makes it easier
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11:37Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Visto upda…
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Weekly Update #3: A terrible start to the day but great week
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14:03Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 1st world …
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#33: Seth Erickson – Navigating Dating, Politics & Humanity in the AI Era
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4:00:44Send us a text For Session 33, we welcome back entrepreneur, storyteller, and author Seth Erickson. Seth has found success as the former CEO of award-winning marketing firm Kodis Agency, as a Partner at Storify Agency, where he helps startups transform their branding and messaging, and as the author of the marketing psychology book “How To Hack Hum…
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Weekly Vlog #2: Visto updates, working from home struggles, video content and more
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11:41Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Visto upda…
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Every Sunday I give a quick update on the last week growing my immigration tech company (Visto.ai), any lessons learned, key takeaways, book(s) I'm reading and more. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Watch the weekly vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshSchachnow Follow on Substack: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/…
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Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - Etsy stores - landing pages - promotion services and products - podcasting and Youtube videos - cold calling and email cross promos - short video/snippet creation Resources we mentioned: Nobod…
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Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - getting a new podcast started - Etsy stores - productized service landing pages - cold calling - balancing growing pains - newsletter growth strategies - optimizing social media content strate…
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Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - email list cadences - Youtube and podcast content strategies - growing pains in sales - fundraising for tech companies - books and tools of the week Resources we mentioned: the real madmen ben…
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