Zen Business - Mindfulness, Hustle and Fulfillment

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, Jonathan Maxim sits down with Lenny and Chris, co-founders of Legal Buddy - the app redefining how people access legal help. They dive into why the legal system feels intimidating and outdated, and how Legal Buddy is flipping the model by giving anyone instant access to vetted attorneys in just 3 clicks Lenny and Chris share the story of how they built...

In this episode of Zen Business, host Jonathan Maxim sits down with Pamela Knight, co-founder of Scratch - the app that’s changing photography forever by connecting people with iPhone photographers on-demand. Pamela shares how a travel problem in the South of France led to building a tech startup from scratch (literally), the shift toward authenticity on social media, and why pro cameras are being...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, our host Jonathan Maxim is joined by Adam Brawer, one of Los Angeles' premier luxury real estate agents known for his exceptional client service and innovative sales strategies. Specializing in highly coveted areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica, Adam shares the insider techniques he uses to successfully close deals with celebrity...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, our host Jonathan Maxim sits down with real estate innovator McKay Francis, co-founder of Casa Shares — the app that’s making real estate investing accessible to everyone. They dive into how the traditional real estate system is broken for modern entrepreneurs and how Casa Shares is flipping the model by letting you invest in rental properties with just...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, our host Jonathan Maxim sits down with real estate innovator Mirza Beg, co-founder of Casa Shares — the app that’s making real estate investing accessible to everyone. They dive into how the traditional real estate system is broken for modern entrepreneurs and how Casa Shares is flipping the model by letting you invest in rental properties with just $10...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you’ll hear what it takes to launch a successful Product Hunt campaign for your startup. John will delve into all the details on how to do this properly without breaking the bank!💻 Listen to new Zen Business episodes every Monday – available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast & more.📲 Find @itsjmaxim on Instagram for free Marketing, Mindset, and...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you’ll hear what it takes to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign for your startup. John will delve into all the details on how to do this properly without breaking the bank! 💻 Listen to new Zen Business episodes every Monday – available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast & more. 📲 Find @itsjmaxim on Instagram for free Marketing, Mindset, an...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you’ll hear what it takes to grow your startup without advertising it. John will delve into all the details on how to do this properly without breaking the bank!💻 Listen to new Zen Business episodes every Monday – available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast & more.📲 Find @itsjmaxim on Instagram for free Marketing, Mindset, and Money tips.🏆 If...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you’ll hear the conversation between our host Jonathan Maxim and habit expert Paul Barry where they discuss the transformative power of habits. They delve into the science of creating new habits, the technique of habit stacking, and strategies for quitting bad habits while reinforcing new ones. Paul shares insights on how small daily changes can lead to...

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you’ll hear conversation from the Success Formula Podcast where Jonathan Maxim breaks down the most common mistakes app founders make—and the exact playbook for hitting 10,000 downloads without wasting marketing dollars. They talk about how Jonathan’s early missteps as an app founder fueled his decision to help others avoid the same costly mistakes, and...

In this episode, Jonathan Maxim sits down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former gubernatorial candidate Major Williams to dive deep into what it really takes to create lasting impact. They talk about how Major’s frustration as a parent fueled his decision to run for governor, and how confronting issues like homelessness and crime pushed him into the public arena. You’ll also hear about his...

In this episode, Jonathan Maxim sits down with social media powerhouse Logan Forsyth to break down the real mechanics behind hitting a billion views. They talk about why building multiple sub-accounts matters, how user-generated content can amp up reach, and what it takes to make even the most camera-shy founders go viral. You’ll also hear about navigating high-pressure moments, forging game-chang...

Ever wondered how to transform your app idea into a fully functional product in just 100 days? In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Logan Fields, founder of The App Guys, and Jay Miller, CEO of Kyber. Together, these industry experts demystify the app development process and share strategies for launching enterprise-grade apps that succeed. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, evaluate potentia...

In this episode, Jonathan explores the factors that led to a new fintech app raising 1.5 million dollars in one week. The goal was always to make a positive impact on the world but when the right alignment occurs, magic happens. This quick-hitting pod goes in-depth on numerous topics, including how Frello created social momentum, shared their origin story, and how greatness came from team work wit...

In this episode, Jonathan Maxim dives into the many lessons he's learned from working with Dan Bilzerian over the past year. Touching on the back story of how this came to be, Jonathan reveals the subtleties of how Dan manuevers through his life. From sparking curiosity and embracing mystery in every interaction to mastering direct communication, Jonathan shares key insights that can elevate your...

In this special episode of the Zen Business Podcast, we're joined by Michael Sartain, CEO of Men of Action. Michael & Jonathan share unique perspectives into building meaningful relationships and the dynamics between men and women. They examine what leads to more successful connections and into the art of content creation, discussing strategies that help each engage with their respective audie...

In this episode of Zen Business, Jonathan discusses the implications of President Trump's current campaign to retake the presidency of the United States. He also postulates on what may happen in the technology sector and, in turn, with tech founders, if Trump succeeds in this effort. Over time his views have changed on how politics impact our day-to-day lives. Listen in to learn more on the tech f...

In this episode of Zen Business, Jonathan discusses President Biden's decision to step down from the race. He explores the broader, macro-level implications of this decision. Specifically, Jonathan examines what it means for tech founders. It is likely business conditions will improve but how much? Interest rates are already lowering. What's next? Tune in to discover how this pivotal polit...

In this episode of the Zen Business podcast you’ll hear some of our best recipes for success in viral app marketing straight from the team themselves. I've invited Client Services Director, Travis Enos & Operations Director, Morgen J. Streur for a sit-down today to discuss myriad details of our VAL process. Your app has to be able to solve the user’s problem or you’ll waste your time and m...

Is your idea based on delivering value the market desires? There are easy ways to tell if your app is doing that out in the world. Is your app getting downloads? Are users logging in repeatedly & logging time on it? If those answers are YES, your app may be ready for monetization techniques. But if your app is struggling to get installs & there are more tumbleweeds than users on it... Ther...

Most startups are built on hope. The ones that succeed are those that are built around value. On this episode of the Zen Business podcast, your host Jonathan Maxim sits down with a serial entrepreneur and app builder who delivers the value to users that makes apps go viral and earn life-changing profits for their founders. Traveling all the way from Italy, Marco Yammine shares his experience and k...

Ever heard of a business think tank or mastermind group? Zen Business podcast host Jonathan Maxim has an exciting announcement in this episode. He is putting together a founder’s group for app startups that will include mentorship and education for fellow app founders. In this pod, Maxim cuts through the pedigrees and good-old-boy’s network to tell you the growth recipe that no one outside of Sili...

Altruistic business ideas? Can they scale and become profitable? For this episode of ZBP, we sat down with Allyson Schrier, co-founder and president of Zinnia Technologies, Inc. She has an enormous amount of passion for the company, its customers, and their service. ZinniaTV is an app for mobile devices and connected TVs that supports people living with dementia and those who care for them. Zinnia...

This episode of the Zen Business podcast could be your ticket to a huge number of high-quality, low-cost downloads if you’re ready to launch or relaunch your business’ killer app in 2024 In today’s episode, Jonathan Maxim breaks down the elements that all successful app launches have in common. This isn’t textbook theory or guesswork. It’s based on 23 launches that Maxim led in 2023. There were 18...

If you're a fan of efficiency & happiness, or if you are moving so fast in life, you don't know where the time goes, this episode is for you. Jonathan takes the beginning of the new year to reflect on the power inside of reflection.  Consider this.. Had you taken enough time to reflect on your learnings or tasks recently, would you have caught that latest mistake you made at work? The...