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TMBA496: Should You Go Remote? Jun 06, 2019

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Dan and Ian have been spending much of their time thinking about remote work these days.

Ever since they started their new business Dynamite Jobs, they have been seeking more information about the remote work ecosystem than ever before.

One of the things that they've realized is that remote work isn't necessarily for everybody. Just like the traditional office setting, it can come with its own set of challenges.

Since they haven't worked in an office in many years, they thought it would be fun to spend a day in the office together and see how it compared to their typical remote workday.

On today's podcast, you'll hear some on-location recordings from that work day, as well as an in-depth discussion about five of the most pressing questions that businesses should be asking about remote work in 2019.

TMBA495: Going All In on a Side Project May 30, 2019

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On today's podcast, Dan and Ian are following up with the subject of one of the most popular episodes in recent years.

Tommy Griffith is the founder of ClickMinded, an online SEO training course that he started while he was working at Paypal.

Tommy joined us two and a half years ago to talk about how he started that business as a Saturday Morning Side Hustle.

When we last spoke with Tommy in 2017, he was about to quit one of the best jobs in the world as the head of SEO at AirBNB to travel the world and focus on Clickminded full-time.

It didn't go quite as planned, as you'll find out on this week's episode. Tommy returns to the podcast today to talk about what went wrong, and why he decided almost eight years into growing his business that it was time to take on a co-founder.

TMBA494: The Affiliate Marketing Adventure May 23, 2019

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Dan and Ian have heard many variations of the same question over the years: "I want to be an entrepreneur, but how do I get started?"

Today's guest has some really practical insight into what it means to take the leap into starting your own business.

Dom Wells started out, as many do, building affiliate marketing sites.

He's gone on to establish several successful spin-off businesses from what was effectively a side hustle, all while he was still working a full-time job teaching English in Taipei.

This week, Dom joins us to share tips for getting started on the long journey of entrepreneurship, how to build a skillset and a network, and the mistakes that he made along the way.

TMBA493: What They Don't Tell You About Entrepreneurship May 16, 2019

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Today's show is sort of like eavesdropping on a conversation that Dan and Ian often have when the microphones are off.

Namely, that there are some things that people just don't tell you about entrepreneurship.

Maybe it's because people in the entrepreneurial world don't like to come across as naysayers or know-it-alls, but the reality of what it's like to be an entrepreneur can often be hard to come by.

Whether it's the fact that entrepreneurs undersell the amount of planning and work that goes into running a business or flat out ignore some of the cold realities of the entrepreneurial struggle, there are a lot of truths floating below the surface that would-be entrepreneurs aren't always aware of.

On this week's episode, we're talking about those truths. Today's podcast is all about the stuff that people don't tell you about being an entrepreneur.

TMBA492: The Re-Readables: Rich Dad Poor Dad May 09, 2019

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Recently, Dan and Ian have been revisiting some of their favorite books on this podcast in a recurring series that we like to call "The Re-Readables."

This week, we are digging into a classic entrepreneurial book that was suggested to us by our friend, author, and frequent guest on this podcast, Kyla Gardner of KylaGardner.com.

That book is Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad. In that book, Kiyosaki basically suggests that if you want to be rich and successful, you've got to ditch the middle-class mindset.

Kyla joins us this week to discuss some of the controversial opinions in this book, which ideas in that book have aged the best and which have aged the worst, and much, much more.

TMBA491: Breaking Up is Still Hard to Do May 02, 2019

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Dan and Ian have shared a lot of business success stories on this podcast over the years.

We love sharing those stories on this show, but sometimes the tough experiences that entrepreneurs have endured are the ones that we learn from the most.

Freddy Lansky is the co-founder of iChess, which sells chess videos, courses and DVDs online. Recently, Freddy decided to leave that business, choosing to dissolve an eight-year business partnership with one of his closest friends.

On today's episode, Freddy joins us to speak about the origins of iChess, what it felt like to be trapped in a business that was no longer fulfilling to him, and how he and his partner navigated their breakup.

TMBA490: The Six-Figure Slump Apr 25, 2019

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A few weeks ago, Dan and Ian hosted their annual Dynamite Circle event in Austin, Texas.

They met many listeners of this show who traveled from all around the world to attend that event.

Those entrepreneurs shared some incredible stories, insights, advice, and feedback with us, and we can't wait to talk about them.

On today's podcast, we're discussing some of our biggest takeaways from DC Austin 2019, including one of the most common recurring themes that we've heard from entrepreneurs there that we like to refer to as "The Six-Figure Slump".

Stick around after the credits to hear some bonus reflections from our friend Shayna Oliveira, who spoke about the event on her own podcast, Entrepreneurs in Motion.

TMBA489: Should You Hold a Company Retreat? Apr 18, 2019

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Dan and Ian are fresh off of hosting their fourth Dynamite Circle event in Austin, Texas last week.

This year, they decided to do something different, by bringing together their entire remote team from all around the world for a two-day team retreat in Austin following the event.

For anyone with their own remote team who is considering something similar, this episode is for you.

On this week's podcast, they are sharing their reflections from that experience. You'll hear what they learned from that team retreat, the pros and cons of hosting a retreat for your remote team, and much more.

Stick around after the credits for a bonus glimpse into Ian's personal man cave and podcast recording studio.

TMBA488: The Re-Readables: The War of Art Apr 11, 2019

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A few weeks ago, Dan and Ian introduced a new series on this podcast called "The Re-Readables". In that series, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite books with a fresh perspective. This week's book is all about the "Muse", creativity, productivity, and how to get your best work out into the world.

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield was published in 2002. Since then, it has inspired countless entrepreneurs, artists, writers, and creatives around the world.

On today's show, we are revisiting The War of Art, talking about why it was so influential, and asking whether or not the ideas in that book have withstood the test of time.

TMBA487: “If It Makes Us Money We Shouldn't Be Doing It” Apr 04, 2019

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Dan and Ian speak with a lot of entrepreneurs on this show about the difficult decisions that they have to make. Today's guest is currently facing one of the biggest challenges in his business.

You may remember Chris Cage from his previous appearances on this podcast. Chris is the founder of Greenbelly Meals, which manufactures high calorie, stoveless backpacking meals for athletes and hikers.

Chris reached out to us about the recent troubles he's had hiring people. We thought it might be a good idea to record that conversation and share it with our listeners.

This week's episode is all about hiring. You'll hear all about what goes into the decision to hire, the hiring process itself, and how to successfully interview and eventually hire the best people for your jobs.

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