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Michael Mehlberg talks about systems for continuous business improvement. Episode 085: On Systems for Continuous Business Improvement by Michael Mehlberg on Improving Processes Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entr...

Chris Guillebeau shares business secrets from a Cambodian Tuk-Tuk. Episode 084: Business Secrets from a Cambodian Tuk-Tuk by Chris Guillebeau on Entrepreneurial Advice Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Orego...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the danger of the dream job delusion. Episode 083: The Danger of the Dream Job Delusion by Cal Newport on Finding Your Passion & Starting A Business Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph. D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated...

Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to get more done with time blocking. Episode 082: How To Get More Done With Time Blocking by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Productive Time-Management She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dr...

Ryan Hoover talks about knowing when to move on. Episode 081: Knowing When It's Time to Move On by Ryan Hoover on Pursuing Entrepreneurial Opportunities Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a cont...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on becoming more efficient. Episode 080: Becoming More Efficient by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Time Management & Working Effectively Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to help...

Nicole Joy Leibman of Bring Gratitude reminds us to enjoy every step of the uphill climb. Episode 079: Enjoy Every Step of the Uphill Climb by Nicole Joy Leibman with Bring Gratitude Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvani...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show lists 10 things you should start doing today to move your business forward. Episode 078: 10 Things You Should Start Doing Today to Move Your Business Forward by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top heal...

Erin Blaskie talks about what to do instead of underusing your content. Episode 077: You're Probably Underusing Your Content. Here's What to Do Instead by Erin Blaskie Erin Blaskie has helped numerous businesses come online, establish their web presence and create community. Erin’s primary expertise is in creating solid systems and processes for businesses but she also leads clients to leverage th...

James Altucher shares two stories about Google that we can all learn from. Episode 076: Two Stories About Google We Can All Learn From by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The...

Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits tells you how to build a targeted direct mail marketing list while growing your email list. Episode 075: How To Build A Targeted Direct Mail Marketing List While Growing Your Email List by Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits Joe Fier & Matt Wolfe are the co-founders of Evergreen Profits and absolutely LOVE showing people how simple it really is to get seen online in com...

Steve Pavlina talks about how to beat the competition. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 074: [Part 2] How to Beat the Competition by Steve Pavlina on Competitive Advantage Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 ar...

Steve Pavlina talks about how to beat the competition. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 073: [Part 1] How to Beat the Competition by Steve Pavlina on Competitive Advantage Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 ar...

Seth Godin discusses scarcity in his first post with OSD. Episode 072: Scarcity by Seth Godin Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His most recent book, This...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on how to rid yourself of expectations and self-sabotage. Episode 071: How To Quash The Pressure Of Expectations and Defeat Self-Sabotage by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking...

Nick Loper tells us how to cultivate the most important skill for entrepreneurs. Episode 070: The Most Important Skill for Entrepreneurs (and 7 Ways to Cultivate It) by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or re...

Derek Sivers talks about the differences in fragile and robust plans as well as the value of human intervention. Episode 069: Fragile Plan vs Robust Plan AND Human Intervention as a Competitive Advantage by Derek Sivers Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000...

Christine Comaford shares the five mistakes companies make during downturns. Episode 068: Five Mistakes Companies Make During Downturns by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist...

Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto names seven startup and business tips. Episode 067: 7 Startup & Business Tips by Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on Entrepreneurship Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of h...

Kate Erickson of EOFire discusses seven habits that all entrepreneurs should possess. Episode 066: 7 Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Have by Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs On Fire John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fir...

Stella Grizont of Woopaah tells us what we can do to stay sane in the midst of negative feedback. Episode 065: 7 Steps To Staying Sane When Getting Negative Feedback by Stella Grizont of Woopaah on How to Deal with Criticism Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She...

Dr. Jeff Cornwall differentiates between good debt and bad debt. Episode 064: Good Debt. Bad Debt. by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Entrepreneurial Funding Decisions Dr. Cornwall has spent more than forty years as a serial entrepreneur and teacher of entrepreneurs. In the 1970’s he started several small businesses and was involved in various family ventures. In the late 1980’s, following several years in a...

Adi Redzic talks about the one step you can take to become an entrepreneur. Episode 063: Are You An Entrepreneur - This One Step Will Make All the Difference by Adi Redzic Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer encourages us to design the life we want to live. Episode 062: On Designing the Life You Want to Live by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Pursuing Your Dreams Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here:...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom talks about how to create a community on your Facebook page. Episode 061: How to Create a Community on your Facebook Page by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Social Media Marketing Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daught...