Tice's Tech Trek

In this episode, I take you on the journey I went on over the course of last year, going all out trying to promote an app for the Chinese import-export trade show. I talk about how I was weighed down by expectations, and eventually had to overcome my fears to go to the trade show by myself and really give it my all to promote this app. I got very close. Further than I was before. But was it enough...

In this episode, I'm diving into what happened after my trip to China where we pitched our mega project app. It’s been a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs, and I’m sharing all the personal stuff too, like getting engaged and the challenges I faced afterward. I talk about my mental struggles and how I’m trying to get back on track with my projects. It’s all about learning, growing, and faci...

In this episode, I discuss my journey of building an app with my friend Matt, focusing on our impactful trip to the Canton Fair in China. I share the challenges we faced with the app, how we adapted our sales strategy, and the valuable insights we gained about the import-export industry. Overall, it was an eye-opening experience with a lot of life lessons and insights in the amazing world of impor...

* I recorded this episode in November 2024, so when I refer to "this year" it's still referring to 2024, sorry for the confusion! Links of things I mentioned in the podcast:JaYoe nation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/roguelifestudios In this episode I talk about what I've been up to the past couple of months. Mostly a new project that already has 5 years of history, but recently has been...

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In this podcast episode, I talk about how I launched a new startup called "Do It Or Else" which totally flopped! But luckily, every failure presents with many learning lessons, so I gathered 7 (actually 8 + bonus) lessons I learnt from this venture!

In this episode, I talk about "Monk Mode" and how it can help increase focus and productivity, especially when creating startups. Join me as I share my experiences with using "Monk Mode" to concentrate better on the task at hand. Find out how establishing guidelines, like avoiding social media, can have unexpected side benefits! Listen as I discuss the positives and negatives o...

In this episode, I talk about my journey of continuing on my startup "Map My Travels" and the challenges I've encountered along the way. From running Google ads to reaching out to the community, I discuss the lessons I've learned and the decisions I've had to make. Join me as I explore the strategies of pivoting or persevering in the face of obstacles. Discover the ups and do...

In this episode, I introduce my first real startup, Map My Travels! As a tech solo-preneur, I'll take you through my journey of building and promoting this unique map creator app. Learn about the inspiration behind it, the features that set it apart from others, and how it can help you create custom maps for your website or personal use. Discover the potential of this innovative tool and my pl...

In this episode, I talk about the often underestimated skill of saying no and its impact on personal and professional growth. Drawing from my own experiences, I discuss the challenges of saying no, especially when it comes to valuing relationships and going through social discomfort. I share a recent example with a friend who sought my help on a project, talking about the internal struggle and ult...

In this episode, I talk about custom context and sourcing, and about learning how to create AI applications and building my own LLM. I introduce a YouTube Q&A app I built and the innovative map editor called Map My Tours (now Map My Travels). With practical insights and helpful tech tips, I share my journey and experiences for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Links of things I mentioned in...

Welcome to Tice's Tech Trek! This channel hosts a podcast series in which I, Tice (better known as TravelingTice on YouTube) document and share my “indie hacker” journey to financial independence through building online businesses! This is going to be a recurring podcast that will just be about topics ranging from tech to business to general life things that I’m interested in or learnt about i...