Artin and Michael

This is the Way Podcast

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

The ’This Is The Way with Artin and Michael Podcast’ is hosted by Artin Nazarian and Michael Merrill. They discuss their experiences, insights, and knowledge regarding career growth, side ventures, and entrepreneurship as they draw on over four combined decades of experience at Disney, Netflix and various entrepreneurship ventures. The show takes place once a week.

Author

Artin and Michael

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thisistheway.show

Latest episode

Mar 12, 2026

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Episodes

Is AI Taking Over Humanity? The Answer Might Surprise You | EP 111 12.03.2026

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael AI is no longer just a tool — it’s starting to reshape the very things that define us as human. In this episode of This is the Way with Artin and Michael, we dive into one of the biggest questions of our time: Is AI evolving humanity… or replacing it? From creativity and education to relationships and love, AI is changing...

5 Entrepreneur Identities That Predict What You Should Build | EP 110 22.01.2026

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael In this episode we break down the 5 Entrepreneurial Identities—a simple framework designed to help you stop copying gurus and start building a business that actually fits who you are. We walk through the five types—Teacher, Freelancer, Operator, Connector, and Productizer—and explain how each identity naturally aligns wit...

Finding Your First 10 Customers the Smart Way (No Ads Needed) | EP 109 28.11.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Rand @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/ In this conversation, Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro, discusses his journey from founding Moz to creating SparkToro, an audience research tool designed to democratize access to audience insights. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's audience, effe...

How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108 14.11.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Kieran @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierandrew123/ In this episode, former dentist turned million-dollar creator Kieran Drew shares the full story of how he went from burned-out clinician to one of the internet’s most successful writing-based entrepreneurs. Kieran breaks down the exact mindset, writing habit...

How He Quit a 6-Figure Job to Build His Dream | EP 107 23.10.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Avetis @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright/ In this conversation, Avetis Antaplyan shares his journey from a secure corporate job to becoming the founder of HireCloud, a tech recruiting firm. He discusses the mindset required to take the leap, the challenges faced during the transition, and the im...

No Skills, No Audience—Still Built a $50K/Month Biz | EP 106 02.10.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Todd @ https://x.com/_toddanderson In this conversation, Todd Anderson shares his remarkable journey from being a mechanical engineer to running a successful web development agency generating $50,000 a month. He discusses the importance of persistence, the role of social media in his growth, and how he built...

The AI Content Engine That Thinks FOR Him (Steal It) | EP 105 13.09.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Matt @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlakajev/ What if you never had to stare at a blank page again? Matt Lakajev built a second brain—a system powered by his own thoughts, voice notes, and lived experience. It now creates his content, improves his sales calls, and scales his personal brand without spending h...

This Real Estate Model Has No Tenants (But Lots of $$$) | EP 104 29.08.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Hunter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterpogatchnik/ 📌 Hunter's Program - https://www.selltheearth.com/store 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation,...

3 Systems That Help Founders Scale (Without Burnout) | EP 103 22.08.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Noor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/ 📌 Noor's free templates - https://nvbcollective.com/nvb-templates/ 📌 Growth System Mentorship - https://www.growthsystems-nvbcollective.com/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Foll...

How He Turned 75k Followers Into a Biz (& Quit His 9-5) | EP 101 31.07.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Varun - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vnegandhi/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ What does it really take to leave a stable six-figure job and bet on yourself? In this...

Tony Robbins' Ex Coach Reveals the #1 Sales Mistake | EP 100 18.07.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Stephen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhilgart/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Ever wonder what it really takes to succeed in marketing and business, especial...

How She Scaled & Sold Her Startup in 5 Years | EP 99 11.07.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Lisa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadconn/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Join us as Lisa, CEO of Gather (formerly Icebreaker), shares her incredible journey of...

From Student to $20K/Month in 2 Years with AI | EP 98 26.06.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Ritesh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh-verma-techpreneur/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Think AI is too technical to make money from? Think again. Ritesh Verm...

The #1 Mistake in Cold Outreach (Most Founders Do This) | EP 97 12.06.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Thomas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ryan-referral-program-pros/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Thomas Ryan Oakes discusses the importance...

From $1M to $100M: Secrets of High-Growth CEOs | EP 96 05.06.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Free AI training - https://productcamps.com/free/ 📌 Connect with Herb - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcogliano/ 📌 Find free "Scaling Up Readiness" and "High Impact CEO" assessments at: https://www.aspiregrowthadvisors.com/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/ar...

She Started an AI agency From Scratch (This is How) | EP 96 22.05.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Free AI training - https://productcamps.com/free/ 📌 Connect with Helena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena--liu/ 📌 Helena's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@HELENA-LIU 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael @https://ww...

HHow AI is Shaping the Future of Sales (40% Time Saved & 2X Revenue) | EP 94 09.05.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Frank - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbastone/ 📌 Connect with Jake - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbastone/ 📌 Connect with Agentic Brain - https://www.agenticbrain.com/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-arti...

The $10B Ideas at the Intersection of AI and Storytelling (From a Hollywood Insider) | EP 93 01.05.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethhallen/ 📌 https://hallstoneventures.com/ 📌Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin 📌Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin...

What ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Teach Everyone | EP 92 24.04.2025

Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-tenenbaum 📌Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin 📌Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this...

How to Craft Irresistible Offers that 10X Your Pipeline | EP 91 17.04.2025

Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Jay - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymelone Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-ar...

How to WIN on LinkedIn in 2025 | AI & Content Strategies with Lara Acosta | EP 90 03.04.2025

Repost below Linkedin post and subscribe to this podcast to enter for a chance to win a FREE 1:1 session with Lara who will help you take your Linkedin game to the next level. Winner announced on Linkedin on April 11. Linkedin post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/artinnazarian_i-caught-up-with-lara-acosta-over-dinner-activity-7313576628494770176-zU7O?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop...

How AI Took His LinkedIn to 50K+ Followers in 1 Year | EP 89 27.03.2025

Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Charlie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-hills/ Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-...

Mistakes That Are Killing Your Growth on YouTube in 2025 | EP 88 14.03.2025

Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Andrew @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrandrewmurdoch/ Andrew's Youtube Business Accelerator - https://www.skool.com/youtu...

AI Agents, Automation & The Future of Business (Must-Know Insights) | EP 87 07.03.2025

Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Grant @https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/ Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-wi...

How to CRUSH Google ads in 2025 (without wasting $$$) | EP 86 27.02.2025

Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael S ubscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with John @https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjhorn1/ Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with...

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