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281 - Reimagining Online Content Communities - With Sid Yadav Mar 06, 2024

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In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Sid Yadav, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, a community platform for creators and brands, shares his entrepreneurial journey along with valuable lessons for success. Talking about the early days of Circle, he acknowledges the impact of his experience with Teachable and how it influenced his venture. He articulates how he navigated through various challenges including technical hurdles, building a robust product, and creating an adept team. Sid explains his transition from a secure job to a startup and his ability to secure investment from Teachable's CEO. He also discusses the significance of making promises, delivering them, and sharing one's work with the world for feedback. Sid emphasizes that it is better to launch a product even with imperfections and refine it along the way. The talk also provides a glimpse into Circle's future endeavors towards transforming brand-creator engagement.

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280 - Leadership Through Rejection - With Liz Mosley Feb 28, 2024

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In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Liz Mosley, a UK-based freelance graphic designer and podcast host, shares her inspiring journey of transforming rejection into a springboard for success. Liz candidly reveals how an initial refusal to appear on her podcast led her to initiate a personal challenge of gaining 100 professional rejections in six months, which in turn yielded surprising results. Her changed mindset and newfound confidence led to many acceptances, sponsorships, and opportunities, including having even the 'rejections' eventually turning into acceptances. Liz’s story underscores the idea of approaching rejection not as a setback but as an opportunity for growth.

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279 - How to Craft A Million Dollar Business - With Noah Kagan Feb 21, 2024

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Finding Million Dollar Opportunities in Everyday Problems

In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Entrepreneur Noah Kagan, the founder and CEO of AppSumo, as he shares valuable advice on cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset, recognizing business opportunities and persisting through challenges. Drawing from his personal and professional experiences, he delves into the significance of perseverance, problem-solving skills, asking the right question, and continual improvement in business. Noah Kagan emphasizes the importance of not just generating ideas but also their successful execution and the value they add. He talks about setting transformative financial goals, the power of validating business ideas, leveraging personal networks, focusing on one platform for growth, and the role of email lists. He also gives a peek into his upcoming book, 'Million Dollar Weekend'.

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278 - Design, Discipline, and Dedication — with Spencer Nikosey Feb 14, 2024

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In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Spencer Nikosey, the visionary founder of KILLSPENCER®, a brand that epitomizes the fusion of design, functionality, and craftsmanship in the creation of premium leather goods. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Nikosey's journey into the world of design was almost predestined, with both parents being designers themselves. Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to the fascinating backstory of KILLSPENCER® and the ethos that drives its founder. Spencer shares insights into his "athletic approach" to design and life—a philosophy centered on discipline, constant practice, and the pursuit of excellence. This approach, coupled with inspiration drawn from a visit to the American Military Museum, led to the creation of KILLSPENCER®'s Historical Reserve collection, which repurposes military-grade materials into stylish, functional products. The brand, known for its meticulously crafted bags, phone cases, and computer cases, operates out of its Los Angeles factory, embodying the spirit of American craftsmanship and innovation.

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277 - The Future of Web Design — with Vitaly Friedman Feb 07, 2024

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The last few years have seen leaps and bounds in technological innovation, with services like ChatGPT and MidJourney opening up a world of possibility for both creators and every day people to bring their ideas to life through the power of the internet. But those things are just today. What is the future of the internet? and how can we be good steward’s of it? Vitaly Friedman has been around since the early days of the web, and has spent his career helping to shape the internet. Vitaly will be talking with Chris about topics like inclusive design and accessibility, digital sustainability, and measuring the impact of web design. They’ll also be talking about why gaining insight and feedback from diverse user groups is becoming more and more important, all the time. Friedman has decades of experience in design work that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also effective in achieving its purpose, to draw on for his insights.

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276 - Attracting Better Clients — with Radim Malinic Jan 31, 2024

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In this episode, we delve into the mind and creative process of Radim Malinic, a Czech-born British designer, founder of Brand Nu Studio, and the author of “Creativity For Sale”. Radim shares his insights on the interplay of creativity and commerce, the role of ego, and the importance of authenticity and personal energy in shaping a successful career. He also explores the mindset shifts that come with experience, the value of mistakes, and the transformative impact of Behavioral Psychology on his design philosophy. Beyond the world of design, Radim talks about his life journey from being a Hockey Player, DJ, to a Music Journalist, before falling in love with design. He shares his personal 'Magic Formula' and 'Super Power' that keep him motivated, and stresses the importance of celebrating small wins. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, personal growth, and business.

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275 - Mastering The LinkedIn Post— with Jasmin Alić Jan 24, 2024

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LinkedIn Content Creator and Coach, Jasmin Alić, joins us to share his unique approach to crafting compelling LinkedIn posts. He will discuss with Chris the secrets of crafting a great hook, the cornerstone of any successful post. Jasmin will explain why the hook of your post is so crucial for grabbing attention, but equally important is maintaining that energy throughout the post. He emphasizes the importance of making a promise with your hook and crushing any objections with a re-hook. Beyond just grabbing attention, he underscores the significance of post retention, achieved through engaging hooks and relevant content.

Jasmin also sheds light on the psychological aspects of writing and the importance of making your posts as easy as possible to read. He provides tips on using images effectively and discusses the strategy of commenting on posts as a growth hack on LinkedIn. He also introduces the "Dear Son” approach, a methodology that simplifies complex ideas and invites responses from readers, all while creating dynamic and engaging posts. This episode is a treasure trove of valuable insights for anyone looking to optimize their LinkedIn presence, enhance their writing skills, and engage more effectively with their audience.

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274 - Building Businesses The Right Way — with Leila Hormozi Jan 17, 2024

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Leila Hormozi began her career at the age of twenty-one as a fitness trainer. After realizing that every business sells in different ways, she began to understand how to succeed in her field and became one of the top-selling personal trainers in Southern California. After meeting her now-husband, Alex, they propelled Gym Launch and several other businesses to success. They now run the multi-million dollar Acquisition.com, a holding company for their businesses, as well as a platform for investing in other businesses. They are not only running multiple businesses, but they are also influencers in that world and have built successful social media presences across multiple channels.

In the second part of a two-part interview, Leila and Chris focus on some of the lessons she has learned from running her own businesses and being an investor in others. They talk about what Leila wants to focus on when investing in new businesses, the ins and outs of embracing personal quirks as a business leader, why critique is more important than compliments, and the transformative power of self-acceptance. Leila's specific approach to business, focusing on benefiting everyone involved rather than stepping on others to reach the top, is enlightening. She emphasizes the importance of creating a working environment where everyone loves to work and partner with the company. Her perspective on the future of her business and personal life is both intriguing and inspiring.

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273 - Believe In What You’re Selling — with Leila Hormozi Jan 10, 2024

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At the age of 21, Leila Hormozi moved to Southern California intending to build a career in fitness. With limited resources and little knowledge and experience, she achieved the status of top-selling personal trainer in the region. She realized early on that truly understanding sales was the vital skill that would distinguish her from others. She dedicated herself to learning and refining her skills, which allowed her to maintain her top-selling trainer status until she met her future husband, Alex Hormozi. She then pivoted to work with him in a business focused on helping gyms succeed. This business became wildly successful, leading to the start of several more businesses. Eventually, Leila and Alex formed Acquisition.com, a holding company for their businesses and a platform for investing in others.

In the first of a two-part interview, Leila sits down with Chris to discuss her story - growing up in a dysfunctional household, leaving for Southern California to pursue her destiny, meeting her husband and business partner, and evolving from a personal trainer who was just trying to figure out sales to pay her bills, to running a business that generates tens of millions of dollars in revenue each year. Her insights come from hands-on experience, leading to her ultimate philosophy - "Do stuff you like with people you like, and do more and more of it".

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272 - Receiving Feedback From Others Dec 20, 2023

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Everyone always has something to say about what you’re doing. Whether it’s a client, a friend, a family member, or a stranger, there’s always someone who has an opinion about you or something you’ve done. Most people look at the feedback they’re getting as being a reflection of the feelings the person giving the feedback has towards them. What if we told you it’s not the person giving the feedback that makes it positive or negative, but rather, you as the person receiving it? What if you could take any piece of feedback, and receive it in a positive way? In a conversation with Mo Ismail, Chris opens up about some of his history with receiving feedback - How he reacted (whether rightly or wrongly), and the tools he now uses to process feedback, from being cognizant of his own emotional state, to reinterpreting things into non violent language, and more. They’ll also discuss how our subjective lens often distorts the slender sliver of objective truth, leading us to form stories that may or may not serve us well. Chris takes Mo through his journey to better understand his own reactions to others. Mo also sums a lot of this method up in the anagram DAPPER, which makes for a concise and easy to remember take away from a deep and impactful conversation.

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