The Poster Boy Podcast

Alex Hormozi recently did a podcast title "What it really takes to grow your business" and in this episode he talks about the ever famous "Lady in the Red Dress" otherwise known as a distraction. This particular episode caused me to reflect on 3 things that I've done to screw myself in business over the last decade. I go into detail into what I did, why I thought it was a great idea, and the long...

Dive into an episode brimming with adventure, challenges, and triumphs, as I share the captivating story of how I built an electric bike company on the picturesque Island of Isla Holbox, Mexico. Frustrated by the lack of detailed narratives, I'm here to give you an unfiltered, step-by-step account of my entrepreneurial journey. Discover how I first found the hidden gem that is Isla Holbox, how I n...

Dive into an episode brimming with adventure, challenges, and triumphs, as I share the captivating story of how I built an electric bike company on the picturesque Island of Isla Holbox, Mexico. Frustrated by the lack of detailed narratives, I'm here to give you an unfiltered, step-by-step account of my entrepreneurial journey. Discover how I first found the hidden gem that is Isla Holbox, how I n...

This podcast explores the origins and interesting facts surrounding the popular board game, Monopoly. The game's origin story dates back to 1903 when an American anti-monopolist named Elizabeth Magie created a board game called The Landlord's Game. It was a hit, and in 1935, Charles Darrow sold the patent to the Parker Brothers, who then paid Magie for her patent. Monopoly has since become a famil...

If I see another “Now Hiring” sign, or better yet, a sign that says expect bad service because we are short staffed at a restaurant, I’m going to lose my mind. The world is different today, and there is no denying it. I’m pretty sure this statement officially makes me somewhat old. But I remember the days when getting a job was a big deal, because so many people applied for that job. Today people...

The podcast talks about the history of sodas, which were originally developed as medicine in the 1800s. The oldest carbonated soft drink company in American history, Dr Pepper, got its start in 1885 at a pharmacy in Waco, Texas. The drink was created by a pharmacist named Charles Alderton, who developed a syrup that he could add to the soda fountain, and it was sold as a tonic that could help cure...

On this episode of The Poster Boy Podcast, I break down what have a business partner is really like. I also discuss the importance of choosing the right partner b/c they bring something you can't hire to the table. I share examples of my own personal failed partnerships and how to avoid my mistakes. If you're someone who is considering bringing on a business partner, this is an absolute must liste...

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Amazon started with books and CDs. Facebook and Google started in a dorm room. Airbnb started with air mattresses on a terrible website. UTP started out of the trunk of a car as a side business while waiting tables. So many people want the "get rich quick" life. For every newsworthy business, there are hundreds of young entrepreneurs thinking about giving up. Don't let that be you. Where are you s...

Do you remember being 12 or 13, and your mother or father would say things that you didn't quite understand? Like "Those are just Growing Pains," or "you'll know when you grow up," and "just wait until you're a parent." Keep reading: https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/trust-the-process Grab the book: https://linktr.ee/theposterboy Ya, we're on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@the_poster_boy Host...

Sometimes conversations get emotional; maybe you made a colossal mistake or dropped the ball. At this moment, it's probably the most stressful thing you're dealing with. So what do you do when a customer is unhappy? Well, this is when you start to learn character and integrity. You just have to do the only thing you can do, which is: make it right. Keep reading! https://www.theposterboybook.com/po...

What sets your soul on fire? What sets your soul on fire? We dive deep into this idea and share a few things from our life that get us excited! Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's think about the extreme for a moment. What would happen if you never showed up at your small business ever again? What would happen? Are you getting apprehensive? Maybe less extreme - what if you had 1 hour a week that you checked in with your team - it was a power-problem solving event. When you were done, you went back to the other 39 Hours of the week. What would happen? Sounds odd, right...

Most people think of failure as not making lots of money, but the reality is that failure means something different to each individual. For me, failure is having a 9 to 5 job because it means I’m sacrificing my freedom. As long as I’m able to pay the bills while maintaining my freedom to be able to go where I want and work when I want, I’m living a successful life. For others though, failure may b...

Strong Words These are some compelling words from a very successful investor, and his advice has proven to be true in a variety of circumstances. For me personally, while other businesses were being shut down due to the pandemic, mine blossomed because I wasn’t afraid to take advantage of the online market while others were afraid to make a move. My business is based online, and more and more peop...

Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's g...

Karis Brody recently started a camper renovation business. She was able to turn a profit, starting with a $1,400 investment and good old fashion elbow grease. Listen as she describes those hard first lessons, ambition, and solid entrepreneurial advice! Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can...

“You have everything you need to build something far greater than yourself.” ― Seth Godin  https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/you-have-everything-you-need Welcome back to the Poster Boy Podcast, this week Chad and Drew are diving in to author and entrepreneur Seth Godin’s quote, “You have everything you need to build something far greater than yourself.” Seth has authored 18 books over the las...

https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/the-true-entrepreneur-is-a-doer-not-a-dreamer “The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” ― Nolan Bushnell Forget just creating a company, he was instrumental in creating an entire industry. But the steps that got him there are the same for any entrepreneur, and it begins with the simple act of doing. Chad and Drew talk about the dreams that initially fu...

https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/success-is-not-final-failure-is-not-fatal-it-is-the-courage-to-continue-that-counts Welcome back to another episode of The Poster Boy Podcast. It’s been a minute! Chad and Drew have been busy running our businesses in the middle of a pandemic, and it got us thinking about the timeliness of Winston Churchill’s quote, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal:...

"Remember, despite all current events, there is no crying in baseball." - Tom Hanks Today we discuss the Coronavirus, how it affects our businesses, and what small businesses can do to hunker down and come out on top. Obviously, this is a difficult time for many people. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our United States Economy. With forced quarantines and entire states shutting down portions...

Today we interview Darren Larson, Assistant State Director for USSSA. Darren's entrepreneurial journey started with 20 years of selling insurance before starting numerous businesses in retail, food, and ultimately leading one of the largest markets for USSSA. Darren lives by this quote: "Do the right thing because it's the right thing to do." Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Google...

This anonymous quote couldn't be a truer today in business and in life. Did you know that the success you want, whatever it may be, is right on the other side of fear? Listen as we discuss our fears, how we overcame them, and how your fear may be holding you back. Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Google Play - https://storied.app/playstore Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback...

Want more? -> https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/the-successful-warrior-is-the-average-man-with-laser-like-focus Very few businesses die from a lack of opportunity. They generally die from a plethora of opportunities but a lack of Focus. Staying focused on doing the right things - with a relentless amount of attention to detail was the only way that we could have survived early on. We discus...

Want more? -> https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/how-many-millionaires-do-you-know It's important to understand that you will inevitably have to use your money if you want to grow. Your money (or life force as we call it) won't do anything with the near-to-nothing savings interest rates. Making smart investment decisions is essential. Let's talk about why. Grab the Book eBook - https://stori...