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Some Thoughts on Stress

Dec 6th, 2019 1h 15m

Topics discussed in this episode:How to manage early-stage business stressDiscussion around enough versus moreWhy stress is a natural by product of any significant accomplishmentDiscussion around lowering your stress versus improving your stres

Why Momentum Matters, How To Sustain It, and How To Get It Back If You Lose It

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 35m

Topics discussed in this episode:Working in sprints and taking breaks to recoverWays to bounce back after downtimeThe importance of working on ideas you love to help you sustain momentumWhy problem-solving is a great way to "get into business"W

Pacing Yourself and Finding Balance (Especially in The Early Days)

Nov 14th, 2019 1h 1m

Topics discussed in this episode:Feelings around taking time off and vacations when you own a businessConcepts around building a life and schedule you enjoyDiscussion about whether entrepreneurs are born or madeWhat is work/life balance and how

The Dangers of Mimicking Other Businesses

Nov 7th, 2019 1h 20m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg discussed finalizing a new business partnership, acquiring new investment capital to grow his coffee business, Youngblood Coffee Roasters.Greg talks about why he's delayed launching any online course. A dis

Ways to Avoid Mo Money Mo Problems

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 40m

Topics discussed in this episode:Jason shares results from his Bump Sale of his Squarespace template.Discussion around Pinterest and Facebook ads.Jason's one big takeaway on his side-income projects.Discussion around the value of running experi

Small Business Customer Service, Self-Promotion, and Sales Tips

Oct 24th, 2019 1h 37m

Topics discussed in this episode:How to handle customer support issues when you partner or integrate with third-party companies who experience challenges.Taking responsibility for poor customer experiences and how to rectify them.Why customer h

Short-Term Cash Flow Strategies to Fund Your New Business Ventures

Oct 10th, 2019 1h 36m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg shares how he's funding his new online business ventures with his one-on-one consulting income.How Greg landed a new consulting contract by reaching out directly to a potential client.Greg and Jason discuss

The Keys to Great Business Marketing

Oct 3rd, 2019 1h 30m

Topics discussed in this episode:Podcasting and podcast marketing.Podcasting as an ephemeral marketing tactic simply to build rapport and deepen relationships with potential and established customers.Executing marketing strategies when you don'

How to Avoid Comparison Traps and Feel Empowered About Your Work

Sep 26th, 2019 1h 20m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg discusses plans to open a second cafe location for Youngblood Coffee in downtown Minnesota.Greg discusses the multiple ways the team is considering financing the second cafe location without using cash.Greg

The Importance of a Financial Philosophy to Your Business and Personal Life

Sep 19th, 2019 2h 3m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg gives an update on his next steps for deciding whether to create digital courses for an industry or a position across multiple industries.Greg explains the steps he's taking to research and decide which dig

When Is Enough Enough and When Should We Go For Bigger, Better, Best

Sep 14th, 2019 1h 54m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg talks about his challenges with choosing a niche industry for his digital product ideas when he doesn't want to be the brand.Jason talks about why a niche is so important with digital products sold online

Fun and Unique Marketing Approaches to Help You Create Signal From The Noise

Sep 5th, 2019 2h

Topics Discussed In This Episode:Why Greg makes every attempt to see the world through his own lens instead of blindly taking advice, even from experts.Jason talks about how to find great service providers for your business and why it's so im

Using Pricing Strategies and Case Studies to Demonstrate Value and Get More Business

Aug 29th, 2019 1h 34m

Topics discussed in this episode:Jason makes a stunning revelation that he never watched Michael Jordan play on the Chicago Bulls.Jason and Greg discuss their love of books despite not reading much when they were young.Greg discusses the buy

How to Bring Your Crazy Ideas to Life: Part III

Aug 22nd, 2019 2h 20m

In this episode we discussed:How Greg found a technical co-founder and launched a personal development online learning academy.Greg and Jason discuss the difference between setting goals and developing positive habits.Why Greg stopped docume

How to Bring Your Crazy Ideas to Life: Part II

Aug 15th, 2019 2h 17m

In this episode we discuss:How Greg landed his first paid sponsorship.How Greg got started with his first blog and website.What led Greg to catch a ride from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL for an important event.The proactive steps Jason took

How To Bring Your Crazy Ideas To Life: Part I

Aug 8th, 2019 2h 4m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg shares the story behind his 3-year, 50-state project "$10 and a Laptop."Greg explains how he made money traveling around the United States starting with just a $10 bill.Why Greg chose to share real-time

Basic Investment Strategies For Building Wealth and Retiring Young

Aug 1st, 2019 1h 22m

Topics discussed in this episode:Greg discusses how he got started in residental and commercial real estate.How Greg moved from exchanging time and effort for money toward building assets that make money for him.Greg's Monopoly strategy for

Succeeding In Offline and Online Small Business

Jul 25th, 2019 1h 36m

Topics Discussed In This Episode:Greg discusses how he got involved in a brick and mortar retail business in Fargo, North Dakota.Jason discusses his Facebook Advertising strategy for an online course.Jason and Greg discuss how their upbringi

Launching An Online Business With Little Investment Capital

Jul 18th, 2019 1h 25m

Topics discussed in this episode include:Jason discusses how he got started building online courses.Why Jason decided to build is own online course hosting software.How much money Jason invested into his first software-as-a-service applicati

Why Trading Time For Money Isn't Sustainable and What We're Doing Instead

Jul 11th, 2019 1h 18m

Topics discussed on this episode:The philosophical differences between how Greg and Jason view the purpose of business in their own lives.How Greg helped a surgeon move from self-employed to running a business that doesn't solely require him

The Small Business Background of Jason Zook and Greg Hartle

Jul 6th, 2019 1h 20m

In this episode, you learn about the unconventional paths that have led each host to their most recent business endeavors. This includes how Jason quit his good-paying, mundane job and made $1 million wearing branded t-shirts and Greg going fro

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