Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show

I do not use Apple products myself on principle. But I learned a lot from Steve Jobs in terms of how to market the product. Well, the very first thing I learned was how to position products at a premium level. You see, Apple is making really great products, but at the same time, they charge an arm and a leg for a phone, and they have a massive, massive profit margin than that. And you can see why...

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As a startup founder & business owner, you make 100s of decisions every single day. So if you get into the rut and analysis paralysis where you try to trace every single possible outcome of your decision — this will eventually lead you to slow momentum and decision fatigue. That’s why it’s a must to be decisive and make the decision on the go. Because you want to keep going. You can’t lose you...

Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are such household names in the world of entrepreneurship that mentioning them has almost become a cliché. However, it became a cliché because these two men are legends in their respective fields. One thing they have in common is that they are both keen observers of humanity and behavior. Another thing they do is try to make people happy. As a result, the happier people ar...

Highlights  (16:44) We are trying to understand human beings because data science is nothing else but to affect some change in the real world which affects humans and if we don't understand their priorities, it's a moot point.  (25:20) Well, there's bias and the goal is to reduce it so if you're talking about bias and problem framing, the first thing I do is say close your lapt...

The name "project management" may conjure up thoughts of a neatly packaged and linear process, but for many business leaders, managing a project is anything but simple. Projects are the heartbeat of any organization. They're how businesses innovate, grow, and hit their goals. But it's not enough to simply have an idea for a project. You need to know how to effectively manage yo...

Every successful person has a routine that they develop to help them achieve their goals. Entrepreneurs have early morning routines, Olympic athletes have pre-race rituals and even the most successful salespeople have habits that help them close deals. But how do you know what type of daily routine is right for you? To find out, tune into the podcast. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★   About to sta...

The notion that you can just wake up one day and say to yourself, "I'm going to start a business," is becoming increasingly rare. It's no longer enough to simply have an idea for a business. Today, there are more opportunities than ever before to get the right information, advice and support to help you start and grow your business. It's absolutely critical that you enlist...

According to recent research, the average e-commerce store loses nearly 75% of its customers after their first purchase. That’s a significant loss of revenue, and it’s not hard to see how it can happen. The problem is that many companies tend to focus on acquiring new customers while neglecting existing ones. But once you’ve spent time, money, and resources on getting someone through your virtual...

One of the biggest changes in the digital world has been the rise of social media. You can create digital avatars of yourself, express your thoughts and feelings, and interact with others through social media like Facebook and Twitter. And through technologies like virtual reality augmented reality, you can interact with other avatars in a virtual world rather than in the physical world. Listen to...

Shopping in the holiday season is a cherished ritual.  However, this holiday season the one thing we should desire the most is safety.  Of ourselves and our loved ones. Thank God for the internet that we can still shop without causing harm to any one of us. In this audio, I share my tips on how to ensure safety while shopping online. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★   About to start a business and...

A solid personal brand is like a seal of authentication in the digital world. People want to place their trust and buy from organizations consisting of leaders who have built a solid personal brand. Leaders who aren't yet catching up on this will be left behind, and too soon, it will be too late. In today's episode, I talk about personal branding, why it is so important, and how to build...

Did you know that in our work environment, almost 80% of work is just re-work? This is due to poor project management. Therefore, effective project management is the key to building startups and growing businesses. Learn how to properly executive projects with these project management tips so that at the end of the day — you are able to accomplish your goals ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★   About...

Dugan Selkirk is an Investor Relations Manager at Universal Ibogaine Inc. Universal Ibogaine provides treatment towards better outcomes for those living with addiction by developing a comprehensive and holistic, care model.   Dugan is a business advisor at Community Futures British Columbia - Rise Asset Development. He was the f ounder & CEO of HIGHLIFE Health Systems and Co-Founder, CTO CRO a...

Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is former President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan North America . A thought leader on issues related to workforce reskilling and upskilling, his 30+ year career includes executive leadership roles in both professional education and higher education institutions.  He is the author of the book Balancing act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire (Kaplan Publishing, a di...

Chukky Okobi is a certified Master NLP trainer and Practitioner. NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Neuro-refers to your neurology, your mind and thoughts. Linguistic-refers to language and words, Programming refers to how the neural language works. In other words, learning NLP is like learning the language, The Basic Instructions, to control your mind. With his brand, Basic Instructions...

Raghwa is the President & CEO of Innovate BC , which is a one-stop service center to connect innovators with BC Government funding, tools, and experts. He is a dynamic and seasoned executive with over 30 years of international business experience with a recognized technology background.  Raghwa is a member of the board of governors at The University of British Columbia and also a member of the...

Muhammad Siddique from Atlanta GA USA is the host of the Growth Hacking Secrets podcast and the cost-host of As a Billionaire. He has also co-authored the book, New Sucess Secrets – How to Build, Run, and Manage an Unstoppable Success Team.  Mr. Mohammad is a Commercial Real Estate Investor, Global Social Media Authority, Mass Publicity Influencer, Publisher of Multiple Business Magazines, King of...

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel works as the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Office of DEI for Monroe County in New York State. Monroe County is in the Finger Lakes region of New York State with 759,443 residents.  Dr. Deanna has worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and executive leader for the last 13 years.  Dr. Deanna sets examples of how diver...

Melina Palmer is the founder and CEO of The Brainy Business , which provides behavioral economics consulting to businesses of all sizes from around the world.  Her podcast, The Brainy Business: Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy, has downloads in over 170 countries and is used as a resource for teaching applied behavioral economics for many universities and businesses. The Brainy Busin...

JV Crum III is the Founder and CEO of Conscious Millionaire Institute LLC which is a global entrepreneur, business coaching, training, and wealth-product business. He is also a mindset and strategy expert helping entrepreneurs and service providers scale their businesses to profitable margins. Best-selling author of the book- "Conscious Millionaire," which became the #1 book on all Amazo...

Mark Funkhouser is an American academic, author, and politician who served as the mayor of Kansas City , Missouri from 2007 to 2011.  Kansas City is a US metropolis with about 500K citizens and an annual budget of more than $1.5B. Mark Funkhouser is the founder of Funkhouser & Associates, a consulting company that believes there’s power in public-private sector alliances to drive efficiency in...

Richard Swart is a board and strategic advisor focused on emerging models of AI-driven predictions and decision-making in venture capital and corporate innovation. Richard is one of the world’s top experts in crowdfunding dynamics. He is the founding member of Silicon Valley Blockchain Society , a global,  private, member-driven ecosystem supporting blockchain projects across industries and for so...

Claudia is the CEO of Siemens Oman . Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. Claudia is committed to enabling the digital transformation in the sultanate and to contributing to its economic development.  Claudia drives business in power distribution, smart grid, smart buildings, control and automation, and digital solutions for industrial appl...

Heather Wilde is a multiple award-winning, 6-time CTO and 5x-certified executive coach with over 20 years of experience engaging with the world’s best leaders on how to improve their communication, their organization, and their execution.   Heather Wilde is CTO of ROCeteer , and is also known as the “Unicorn Whisperer” due to her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a personal and professional g...