The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast

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#33: Value Betting Mar 15, 2019

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Making money from technical or fundamental analysis of the betting markets. In this episode, we talk about one of the logical next steps for a professional gambler, and where I made most of my money.

If you have experience with matched betting or arbitrage then this is a good episode for you.

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Q&A Session: Books, Misconceptions & Gurus Mar 12, 2019

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Sam is asked questions by his readers about his favourite books, what his friends and family think about what he does, his opinion on gurus and life after gambling.

Sorry for the audio quality on this episode! We had some builders working on the house next door and it played havoc with our recording equipment.

To ask a question on the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast simply email it to hello@sampriestley.com.

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#32: Financial Independence & Early Retirement Mar 07, 2019

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Should financial independence and early retirement be your end goal? Ben Larcombe and Sam Priestley discuss their different attitudes towards financial independence and the FIRE movement.

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#31: Should You Start Multiple Businesses Or Focus On Just One? Mar 04, 2019

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There is a conflict over how you should be spending your time as an entrepreneur. Some people will say that you should focus on just one business, pour your all in to it and make it the best it can possibly be. But others will tell you that is too risky. Diversify. Build as many income streams as possible.

Well, it is not quite as simple as saying one option is always better than the other. In this episode, we talk about how to balance your goals, your personality and the opportunities available to help decide if you should be building multiple businesses.

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Bonus: Interview With Tom Hashemi, Founder Of We Are Flint Feb 28, 2019

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We are Flint is a communications consultancy started in response to Brexit. They work with think tanks, policy experts and political campaigns to help them successfully connect to the general public. "To make strong, evidence-based ideas spread like wildfire."

Tom Hashemi is a fascinating individual and in this episode does a very good job of explaining how he managed to build a successful startup in a very niche and relationship focused industry. We delve into the nuts and bolts, discussing everything from marketing to recruitment. And the challenges of raising a baby while leading a new and growing business.

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#30: How To Be A Good Boss - Learning Leadership & Management Skills Feb 24, 2019

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A brainstorm on how to learn the skills of being a good boss. We discuss everything from the hiring process to discipline, office culture to employee welfare.

On this episode Sam Priestley is joined by guest host Dan Lim. Dan is not a natural leader but puts a lot of work into his personal business development and has been working hard to improve his management skills. He now runs a team of seven at his software firm and has some great insights and wisdom. Even better is that he sees his development as a work in progress and is actively looking to improve his skills as a manager.

As a terrible manager myself. Being both a people pleaser and an introvert, I found this conversation really useful.

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#29: Building a Personal Brand & Aspirational Marketing Feb 22, 2019

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A self-reflective episode where Sam & Emma talk about building a personal brand and what they could do better.

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How To Build A Personal Brand, And Why You Should

#28: Should You Turn Your Hobby Into A Business? Feb 19, 2019

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I am joined by guest co-host Ben Larcombe to talk about whether you should turn your hobby into a business. Ben is my business partner and together we run Eastfield Sporting Goods Co and Pipehouse Gin. He is the perfect person to talk to because turning his hobbies into businesses is exactly what he been doing very successfully for the last 10 years.

We discuss: Will the hobby work as a business? How do you create a business? Will starting a business make you lose the love for your hobby? What are our plans for future hobby related businesses?

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#27: Business Opportunities For 2019 Feb 15, 2019

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My favourite ideas for new businesses I am thinking about starting in 2019.

One of Sam's 2019 resolutions was to start a new business. So in this episode, Sam & Emma Priestley discuss seven areas where he thinks there are currently big opportunities and his ideas for businesses he is thinking of starting.

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