Aaron Jarrels and CJ Joliff

Grow an Online Business - Your behind the scenes journey with the Minding Your Business Podcast team

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The Grow an Online Business Podcast, this show has followed every twist and turn of building a business online — from solo journaling, to YouTube experiments, to co-hosted strategy sessions. Now, in Season 7, we’re pulling back the curtain even further. Join Aaron and CJ as we document the real-time, behind-the-scenes work of building and growing our online businesses. Think of it as your weekly check-in with two business owners doing the work, solving problems, and figuring it out as we go. Tactical strategies, honest conversations, and the stuff no one shows you — all after hours.

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Aaron Jarrels and CJ Joliff

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Business

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2025

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Episodes

S5 E10 My First Viral Video! 21.12.2023

This episode I talk about the channel and the progress that I have made toward growing a successful YouTube Channel. I go over the tactics and techniques Srijan (from EVF) and I are using to get noticed by the algorithm and viewers. Here's the YouTube Channel I am working on for the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWmB-jqu3UpidHiot9ae-Q

S5 E9 Skipped a video upload and felt it 07.12.2023

Ever wondered about the ripple effect of missing a video upload? In this episode, we delve into the curious case of 'Skipped a Video and Felt It.' Join me as I unravel the mystery behind my plummeting views when a scheduled video was skipped and the surprising surge in watch time upon uploading the next one. Discover the intriguing dynamics of audience engagement and the fascinating insigh...

S5 E8 Going Better Than Expected! 01.12.2023

This episode dives into the exhilarating launch phase of a YouTube channel. Reflecting on the initial two-week period since its inception and launch, this episode joyously unveils these exciting milestones: uploaded 5 engaging videos, a commendable 167 listens, and a blossoming subscriber base, now supporting 13 dedicated followers. This success story attributes much of its triumph to the invaluab...

S5 E7 The channel is launched! 17.11.2023

Welcome to "Grow an Online Business: The Unfiltered Entrepreneur." Join me on an electrifying voyage through the highs and lows of building a thriving online empire. This season, I've meticulously chronicled my leap into the YouTube universe, capturing every raw moment, every pulse-pounding second from inception to success. Imagine the anticipation, the exhilaration, and yes, the nerve-racking ten...

S5 E6 Teamed up, filming in progress, editing underway 08.11.2023

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6 of "Grow an Online Business: Unscripted Chronicles." In this exciting season, we're taking you on a behind-the-scenes journey as we gear up for the much-anticipated launch of my online business this time around as a YouTube channel. The cameras are rolling, I am hard at work, and the editing process is in full swing. It's all hands-on deck as we bri...

S5 E5 Time to Get Rolling 14.10.2023

In this episode my wife and I have decided to keep going. I am taking on another job in order to cover the costs of hiring an editor to make the videos the highest quality I possibly can. I am going to start within the next few weeks creating the content for the channel.

S5 E4 Big Choice to Make 02.10.2023

In this episode I am at a place in my life where I feel like I need to make a choice. I either get myself a guide and some help to assist me in my journey, or I give up the dream of entrepreneurship.

S5 E3 Set Back 26.09.2023

In this episode I will explain why I was unable to make any forward progress this week. I should be able to get up to speed within the next few weeks. I am also hoping to have a few of the videos on the new channel. Oh sure, I am giving myself permission to do it poorly until I can get better at it. But I must get started if I ever plan to get better. Thanks for joining me on this journey. If you...

S5 E2 Setting up for filming 18.09.2023

In this episode I go over the two different filming scenes I set up for the two playlists I am working on. I also let everyone know about the YouTube channel I put together for Grow an Online Business. That is where you can watch the uncut video footage of the podcast as I record it as well as the video journaling, I do each week when I need to talk to someone about what I am working on. I express...

S5 E1 Getting Ready to Start the YouTube Channel 11.09.2023

This season is going to be a little bit different. I am going to be documenting my journey of trying to start a YouTube Channel. Oh yeah, this season's online business is a YouTube channel. I will be documenting the journey in this podcast as well as on the new Grow an Online Business YouTube channel. I will be posting video of me recording the podcast each week in its raw form. Yes, you thoug...

S4 E9 Wrapping up the season 05.09.2023

Let’s wrap this season up. I mean cut it off. I’m ready to launch season 5. Let’s document this new journey together.

S4 E8 Getting ready to use Pinterest and YouTube 29.08.2023

This week I touched on the idea of using the other two biggest evergreen search engines Pinterest and YouTube. I need to drive traffic to my customer journey.

S4 E7 A Very Late Episode 26.08.2023

This was a very late episode. I was tied up doing many things that I touched on in the podcast. There are some exciting things happening.

S4 E6 A short week 14.08.2023

This week was a short week in both progress and time. I was able to get the Gravity Forms plug in added to my website, but did not finish the assessments. There's always next week.

S4 E5 Another tough week 07.08.2023

In this episode I go over the small victories and touch on the coffee subscription. I also inform the listeners about the Minding Your Business Podcast Mastermind cohort we are accepting applications for. If you are interested check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindingyourbusinesspodcast

S4 E4 Starting my Value Ladder or Customer Journey 31.07.2023

I am working on one of my courses for the journey.

S4 E3 Getting Started Again 23.07.2023

This is what I plan to do this season.

S4 E2 We are Regrouping 30.08.2021

Let me start off by saying thank you to all of our listeners and supporters. I have had a great time doing this podcast this last year. But now for the exciting news: We are getting ready for an amazing Season 4. We are getting ready to rebrand the podcast and take this thing to a whole new level. Stay tuned for our return to the podcast in November 2021. We are taking the next month off to regrou...

S4 E1 Not What I thought 23.08.2021

This is not what I thought I was going to be launching for season 4. Season 4 is going to be a transition season for documenting the process of converting Grow an Online Business to Build Your Online Business. Each week I/we will be discussing the progress, process, and steps we go through while we transition and relaunch the business in its new form. We are so excited to be able to give everyone...

S3 E13 GOAB Season 3 Wrap-up 16.08.2021

This is the final episode for season 3 of Grow an Online Business. We have big plans in the works for next year. Watch for the first evolution into BYOB Build Your Online Business. As we continue to grow, we want to continue to keep the personal contact with our group members, listeners, and fellow online business builders. We will be launching our new BYOB website to give you easier and faster ac...

S3 E12 Brainstorming 09.08.2021

Never Stop Brainstorming The power of brainstorming cannot be oversold. It is how new ideas are brought into reality. You can brainstorm by yourself, but some of the best ideas come from groups of people because of misheard ideas and spurred concepts from seemingly bad ideas. For those who are looking for a little help brainstorming, we are going to do a little bit of online live help for a few of...

S3 E11 Coffee Subscription Launch 02.08.2021

The Coffee Subscription launch is all set for Aug 15th. It has been a fun journey watching as CJ and his team put together a coffee subscription business. It is finally ready to ship and deliver it's first batches of fresh brewed coffee. Tasty Sample: I was privileged enough to get a small sample of the first tester batch of coffee. It was smooth and rich without any acidity. It was fresh and frui...

S3 E10 How to Use Your Website 26.07.2021

Having a website is not enough, you need to know how to use your website to make money. We sometimes forget that a website is a tool for leading people. We need to keep it working and directing people where we are trying to send them. Either in a effort to help them, teach them something, solve a problem, or whatever. Keep in mind the purpose of your website.use it for what is is for. Be sure to a...

S3 E9 Make Better Decisions 19.07.2021

How to Make Better Decisions making decisions can be difficult. Having a system to make things easier is a must in today's world. We can spend too much time deliberating over decisions that could be easy. Find out how easy making decisions can be with this ingenious technique.  2 of 3 Means Go! By having two of the three deciding measures, you can quickly make decisions. The art of deciding i...

S3 E8 Landing Pages 12.07.2021

Landing Pages are where your first impression is often formed. Learn how to use landing pages to build your website the right way. What are landing pages? A landing page is the spot where different people land on your website either through an ad, or other promotional shared link. They allow you to give the specific message to the visitor you intend. You can have different landing pages depending...

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