TJ Murphy

Adventurous Entrepreneurs

Business EN ↓ 97 episodes

Much like life in general, entrepreneurship is an adventure. We all have a unique story to be told about business and all of the places life takes us throughout the entrepreneurial journey - full of triumphs and defeats, bumps in the road, wrong turns, new directions, and people who lent a hand along the way guiding you toward your final destination. In each episode, we explore the journey of adventurous entrepreneurs to inspire, inform and guide others to take action to reach their goals.

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TJ Murphy

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Shashank Tiwari - The Future Of Cyber Security, How To Create Consistent Action, Appreciating The Journey In A Way That Guarentees Success, And The Value Of Deep Learning And Fostering Meaningful Personal Connections 28.04.2023 53:35

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Shashank Tiwari. Shashank is a passionate disruptor who started his career with algorithmic systems on Wall St before transitioning to building silicon valley startups. He is a product engineer and leader who has built highly scalable systems while managing high-performing teams at companies like Nutanix, Elementum, Medallia, StackRox, a...

Tyler Kinert - Why Bankruptcy Isn’t The End And Can Create A New Beginning, How To Market And Grow A Solopreneur Business Quickly From Day 1, And Valuable Lessons Learned From Being A Professional Head Football Coach. 21.04.2023 47:53

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Tyler Kinert. From being broke and going through bankruptcy, climbing out of that hole and finding his way, Tyler is an example of no matter what happens in life. You can change it. Hard work, consistency, passion, and a positive mindset. It's all you need. And in this conversation, we dive into how Tyler has achieved a life he loves an...

Dan Cumberland - How To Know When You’re Heading Towards Burn Out And How To Course Correct, The Value of Strategic Partnerships, And How To Track And Measure Balance In Your Life That Leads To Peak Performance 14.04.2023 53:06

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Dan Cumberland. Dan is a 3x SaaS founder, serial entrepreneur, host of The Meaning Movement Podcast, and a Product Strategist with the Venture Studio Nine Two Three. He is on a mission to help bootstrapped entrepreneurs avoid burnout. Having hit the bottom before, he's passionate about helping entrepreneurs get the insights they need to...

Mallory Roe - Making Adventure Into A Career, Crafting The Right Message For Your Ideal Audience, And How To Run A Business From The Road Effectively 07.04.2023 44:37

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Mallory Roe (AKA Mal). Mal is an adventure photographer whose goal was always to make a career out of capturing incredible photos of people doing epic stuff outdoors. That goal led her down an inspiring journey where she ultimately created an adventure elopement company that helps couples who, in her words “want dope pics of them doing s...

Jim Teece (Part 2) - How To Keep Going When Things Are Really Hard, Dark, And Bleak, The Importance Of Being Uncomfortable, And How To Turn An Adventure Out Of A Single Photo 31.03.2023 41:20

This is part 2 of a two-part episode. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to part 1, we recommend you start there. Just look back one episode down the list for Jim Teece (Part 1) - Lessons Learned From The Early Ages Of Computers, Building A Mindset Of Learning, Blending Family And Business, The Power Of Going Deep Into Your Work, And Why Giving Back Should Be A Part Of Your Organization’s DN...

Jim Teece (Part 1) - Lessons Learned From The Early Ages Of Computers, Building A Mindset Of Learning, Blending Family And Business, The Power Of Going Deep Into Your Work, And Why Giving Back Should Be A Part Of Your Organization’s DNA 24.03.2023 57:05

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jim Teece. Jim is the President and CEO of Project A, a global eCommerce and software development agency founded with his wife in 1990, and is the President and CEO of Ashland Home Net, Ashland’s largest Internet Service Provider (ISP), Cable TV and Phone company with thousands of happy customers on the Ashland Fiber Network. They also p...

Bjorn Bonholzer - Why You Should Study People Not Algorithms, Running Your Own Race, The Benefits Of Being Last, And The Power Of Informational Interviews 17.03.2023 53:24

Bjorn is a leadership coach, practitioner, and Founder of Voyager Strategy - A leadership development and coaching agency where he coaches managers and directors to effectively make the transition and thrive in a role that inevitably comes with greater expectations and higher accountability. He is a writer (sometimes as a ghost for other companies) and aspiring author, adjunct professor, soon-t...

Christian Ostmo - Lessons From Hitting Rock Bottom, How To Earn Over $12,000 In One Month With Uber Eats Deliveries, And Maximizing Profitability By Creating Systems That Make Life More Efficient. 10.03.2023 49:45

Christian Ostmo is a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur who, at the age of 17, had already started down the entrepreneurial path by outsourcing his daily tasks working for a major web development company to a VA in another country, while he also held down a job at a sandwich shop in our small town of Ashland, Oregon. This passion for optimizing for efficiency allowed him to earn multiple income...

Jake Zufelt - How To Stay True To Your Mission, The Road From Pastor To Entrepreneur, And Creating Your Own Luck By Building A Business By Design 03.03.2023 35:05

You’re in for a treat with today’s episode. TJ is joined by a fellow Hite Franchisee and a great friend, Jake Zufelt. After spending 10 years as a pastor and working with non-profit organizations, Jake started a marketing agency to help business owners find freedom inside and outside of their business. Just a few of the golden takeaways Jake shares in this episode are how to take big risks that pa...

Graeme Gates - Giggo The All-In-One Solution For Connecting Contractors With Their Ideal Customers A New And Better Alternative To Angie’s List And Home Advisor 24.02.2023 36:08

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Graeme Gates. Graeme is the Founder of Giggo, a platform that connects local contractors with nearby homeowners, renters, and offices looking for their services. He’s been featured on the cover of The Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs of 2022. Graeme is an Illinois Bar Certified and Licensed Attorney, who on a cold winter night in 20...

Jared Brick - How To Become A Thought Leader, Why Everyone Is A Creator, And How To Up Your Video Marketing Game 17.02.2023 40:44

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jared Brick. Jared is a multimedia marketing professional, award-winning innovator, media thought leader, event speaker, and father of two boys. He’s the Founder of Brick House Media, Creator of Zen Hustlers, Host of the Zen Hustlers Balance Podcast, and also Co-Hosts Digital Champions on Daily Ad Brief. Just a few of the golden takeawa...

Brandon Guthrie - Waking Up From A Coma To Building A Succesful Agency, Hitting Rock Bottom, And What It Takes To Develop An Obsessive Drive That Leads To Realizing Your True Identity 10.02.2023 46:20

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Brandon Guthrie. Brandon is the founder and owner of Dream Design Labs, a California-based digital marketing agency that helps premium, Kingdom-driven residential contractors scale from seven figures to eight figures, empowering them with the influence they need to make a positive impact on their community and the world at large. In thi...

Matt Bockenstette - Lessons Learned From Copy Legends, How He Grew A Supplements Company to $5m in 18 Months Without A Dollar Spent On Cold Traffic, And Why you Should Focus On The “Who” Not The “What” 03.02.2023 39:50

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Matt Bockenstette. Matt is the Founder & Copywriter behind CopyLegends.com, a site dedicated to passing on “Original-Source” copywriting wisdom, resources, & strategies for modern-day copywriters. Copy Legends is one of the fastest-growing ink-slinging tribes around – with thousands of copywriters from around the world who enjoy...

Jared Hanley - What Is The Optimal Dose Of Nature? And Why Science Says You Should Get Outside To Not Just Survive, But Thrive! 27.01.2023 31:44

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jared Hanley Jared is a Research Scientist and the Co-Founder & CEO of NatureQuant, a purpose-driven company out to quantify nature and promote increased nature exposure to help the world live a healthier, longer life. Jared shares the science of getting outside and the benefits of spending time in nature. He also discussed NatureQua...

Michele Molitor - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Turning Your Pain Into Purpose And Passion, Finding Your Own Sweet Spot, And Building The Resiliency To Stay The Course 20.01.2023 38:39

My guest today is Michele Molitor, Mind Detective and the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing.” Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs, bringing over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic business savvy to help high-achieving professionals get at the root causes of their blocks created by self-doubt,...

Saul Sutton - Why You Need A Guide To Scale A Business And Thrive, Not Just Survive. 13.01.2023 39:56

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Saul Sutton. In 2018, Saul transitioned from his management role at Amazon where he led his team to become the fastest delivery station in Amazon History to reach maximum capacity to co-founding and serving as COO of a rapidly growing VC-funded AI staff start-up, Ease, Inc., building human-centric, innovative HR solutions for the ‘Future...

Layla McGlone - How To Break Up With Being Busy, Recession Proofing Your Business, And Building A Thriving Team That Can Withstand Anything 06.01.2023 47:22

Layla is a champion of blue-collar workers and seeks to innovate solutions that best serve, support, and transform our community and culture in healthy ways. Just a few of the golden takeaways Layla shares in this episode are how to break up with being busy, create a game plan to recession-proof your business, and build a thriving team and a business that can withstand the toughest of times. Plea...

Kathleen Gauden - Finding True Joy In Whatever It Is You Do, How To Start A Profitable Virtual Assistant Company, And How To Utilize A VA To Their Full Potential While Focusing Only On Income Producing Tasks. 30.12.2022 42:57

After 25 years of the corporate grind, Kathleen was heading toward complete burnout. She wanted to start a family and be present for her kids while still having a career she loved, so after some soul searching, vision boarding, and assessing where her skills could make an impact, she began down the path of starting a virtual assistant company long before working from home was the norm it is today....

Anthony Benson - Dreams Made Manifest Coach On The Fundamentals of Achieving Health, Happiness, & Harmony Amidst the Hustle & Bustle of Life 23.12.2022 43:18

My guest today is my neighbor, a creative entrepreneur and all-around fun guy to hang out with, Anthony Benson. As a respected creative business strategist, manager, coach, producer, and writer, he serves his clients by skillfully guiding them to accomplish their goals and helping manifest their dreams. Anthony regularly shares his expertise on stages, podcasts, radio, and television shows and ha...

Ryan Miles - Small Mindset Syndrome And How To Break It, Avoiding A Single Point Of Failure, And The Value Of Building A Quality Team 16.12.2022 36:28

He grew up around all kinds of machinery on a family ranch, where he learned that keeping your “machine” running smoothly is a requirement for protecting your livelihood. Ryan and his wife moved to Bend long before me, back in 2005. Like many of us, they moved here for the outdoor lifestyle, as they enjoy skiing and mountain biking, among other adventurous interests. I invited Ryan to join me on t...

Noah Scott - How to Add More Adventure Into Your Life, Risk Taking and Developing a Big Vision, Bulletproof Ways to Build Deep Connection, and Building a Supportive Circle of Likeminded Achievers 09.12.2022 36:08

Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Noah Scott. Founder of The Big Possible, Noah Scott, hosts powerfully immersive experiences connecting high-profile entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders. Noah’s eclectic background as an entrepreneur, author, speaker, filmmaker, and gallery-exhibited artist enables him to connect with leaders across industries and build meaningful connect...

This Is Going To Be An Adventure You Don't Want To Miss: Introduction to the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast W/ TJ & Alli Murphy 30.11.2022 44:20

We all have a unique story about business and all of the places life takes us throughout the entrepreneurial journey - full of triumphs and defeats, bumps in the road, wrong turns, new directions, and people who lent a hand along the way, guiding us toward our final destination. In this Podcast, we will be interviewing adventurous entrepreneurs who are examples of success in their businesses, rel...