Jonathan Maxim

Zen Business - Mindfulness, Hustle and Fulfillment

Education EN ↓ 98 episodes

Zen Business is a casual, interview-style show unpacking the minds of the most brilliant entrepreneurs and thought leaders - downloading their mindset, strategies and tactics - as well as how they use mindfulness as a means of being a better CEO. We also take deep dives on mindfulness, various spiritual modalities, "hard topics", human psychology, religion and more.

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Jonathan Maxim

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Education

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Latest episode

Sep 2, 2025

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Episodes

23) How to Make Things Go Viral - Gaining Momentum & Emotional Standpoints 25.10.2021

On today's episode of Zen Business Podcast, I discuss my personal insights & tactics I use to make my work "Go Viral".  From social media posts to major business moves to philanthropic endeavors, my job as a growth hacker is to make apps go viral. By using proven and effective strategies on your average tech company, I have developed many case studies and new strategies from my digital ma...

22) Why You Shouldn't Buy a House - Real Estate Fads & the Millennial Mindset 11.10.2021

Today, I discuss the decision that many millennials are faced with when they reach their 30s. "Do I really need to buy a home"?  The 2008 market crash sent many middle-class and lower-income families into a financial spiral that we have yet to forget. And after 2 of the most notably economically strained years that we have faced in the 21st century, we begin to feel the similarities between 2...

21) Making Your First Million - Social Pressure & Using Money to Make Money 07.06.2021

In this episode of Zen Business, we dissect the common stigmas about making money and how we can reclaim our purpose with money. Battling insecurity with money and finances can be deep-rooted. If you were like me as a young person, the trials of growing up with financial struggles can reflect how you make decisions throughout your whole life. Breaking the cycle of fearing money, and rather, viewin...

20) Building a Badass Financial Portfolio - Paying yourself, Diversity, & Root Learning 31.05.2021

In this episode of Zen Business, I go over some of the key factors of my financial journey that helped me not only gain financial freedom and helped build a profitable portfolio, but through many wins and losses, taught me the importance of teaching yourself financial wisdom. In this episode, we learn the following: - "Planting Seeds" with your financial investments - Taking care of your mind by s...

19) Finding Your Author Voice - How to publish for Forbes, Entrepreneur, and More! 24.05.2021

In this episode of Zen Business, I talk through the process of how I went from shooting and writing for my own small fashion blog, to having consistent publications in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Voyage LA, Medium.com, and others. Finding your "author voice" seems to be one of the first potholes new aspiring writers trip on when beginning their journey. Many up-and-coming authors have a vision for what...

18) Close More Deals With Meditation - The Power of Silence, Mediation, and Dealing with Disruptive Emotions 19.05.2021

I want to talk about the struggle that many people in business may face - disruptive emotions. Whether its making a sales call to a flakey client, handling pointed and personal comments, self doubt in sales skills or anything else, we all know how easy it is fall vulnerable to our disruptive emotions. In todays episode, we delve into helpful tips like the power of meditation, confidence, the power...

17) Chris Harder "Money Mindfulness" - Mastering Personal Finance and Compounding Growth from Your Savings 26.04.2021

In this Episode of ZenBusiness, business mogul and money mindfulness expert Chris Harder shares insight on exit strategies, the road to investing in a business portfolio, new opportunities coming out of the pandemic, investing in yourself, and more. Where to Find Him You can find @chriswharder on Instagram Check out his Website at Chrisharder.me , where you can find his Podcast “ The Chris Harder...

16) Case Kenny "Single is Your Superpower" Modern dating, Overcoming Self-doubt, How to NOT Get Ghosted 19.04.2021

On this Episode of Zen Business, Chicago-based writer, podcaster and recording artist Case Kenny shares his insights on thoughts on self-improvement, dating in this weird time, healthy and unhealthy relationships, loving thyself, mindfulness and how to live your best life. Where to Find Him Find Case on Instagram at @case.kenny You can listen to his podcasts " New Mindset, Who Dis ?" which is publ...

15) Theresa DePasquale - How To Improve Your Gut Health & Clear Up Your Skin 05.04.2021

Renowned health expert, social media marketing maven, and fitness influencer Theresa DePasquale explains the uncommon truths about keeping yourself healthy from the inside out. In this episode we answer the following questions: Theresa's health story and overcoming lymphatic cancer How do you care for your kids when health is in question? At school versus at home? How does our immune system natura...

14) John Sahakian - Overcoming Traumas with The Sage of Spirituality 28.12.2020

My most trusted confidant John provides detailed, mindful, and patient ways to identify, acknowledge and overcome traumas that may be causing old habits to trigger that are self-sabotaging you. I feel John is my best-kept secret and felt weird showing him to my world, but I think you and everyone deserve to know the amazing insights he has to offer. He is my low key ace in the hole for everything....

13) Patrick Lauritz - How to Manifest Your Goals Through Jung-ian Techniques 07.12.2020

Patrick Lauritz, COO at Skara CBD has done a Military tour in the Middle East, seen war first hand, as well as seen the battlefield of business. After serving in the military, he came back to LA to study and develop products in the CBD arena, with his flagship product Skara CBD. Beyond just business and CBD, Patrick has taken it upon himself to dive extremely deep into the human mind, and unpackin...

12) Dylan Gambardella - The Most Engaged Millennial Entrepreneurship Community & Conference for 1,000+ of the Brightest Young Founders 09.11.2020

About Dylan Gambardella ⏪ Follow on IG Dylan Gambardella is a 24-year-old entrepreneur, speaker, and investor. Dylan is the Co-founder of Next Gen HQ, the premier business hub empowering 20,000+ of the world's greatest entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to overcome obstacles and chase their dreams. Dylan has helped leading brands including Target, Capital One, and Dell access, engage with...

11) Dr Shaan Patel - How to Get Investment from Mark Cuban, Creating a 7 Figure Per Month Online Business and Removing Distractions 02.11.2020

Meet Dr. Shaan Patel MD, MBA ⏪⏪ Follow him on IG Dr. Patel grew up in Las Vegas in his parents' budget motel, attended inner-city public schools in the worst school district in the nation with a 40% dropout rate, and was clueless about standardized tests. After spending hundreds of hours studying for the SAT, he was able to raise his score from average to perfect — a feat achieved by only 0.02%...

10) Isabel Vita - How to Get Cardi B, J. Lo, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian as Clients & Networking in LA 26.10.2020

Isabel Alysa "Queen of Tans" is the Founder @dolce_glow Spray Tan Solution, also running Spray Tan Classes | Zoom Classes, and has her own tanning product, which can be found here . Her magic lies in creating immense trust, professionalism, and connection within the highest tiers of society. She works with an immense list of celebrity clientele, and just like me or you has made her missteps, but s...

9) Theresa De Pasquale - Breaking Up a Disease Through Breathing Techniques 19.10.2020

CEO and founder of Bikini Boss Fitness, Theresa Depasquale is an accomplished entrepreneurial expert who has made her mark on the fitness industry with her revolutionizing online training and content delivery programs. Since leaving the fitness industry, Theresa has gone on to found a creative agency responsible for the rapid growth of countless high-profile coaches and inspirational online succes...

8) Jordan Jones, CEO Skara CBD - On Redefining Religion, It's Okay to be a Mama's Boy and Critical Thinking 25.08.2020

Jordan Jones is the CEO of Skara CBD, which he cofounded with the Vegan Influencers behind the award-winning Netflix Documentary "Game Changers".  He is an imaginative entrepreneur with incredible critical thinking skills and a beautiful mindfulness practice. In this episode: We lay out the backstory that many millennials can relate to - rejecting what our parents told us. Then walk through t...

7) Dan Fleyshman, Founder at Elevator Studios - Managing the largest influencers/celebrities, building an incredible network, and how to be incredibly productive 18.08.2020

About Dan Fleyshman, Founder at Elevator Dan Fleyshman is the youngest founder of a publicly-traded company in history. After licensing his apparel for $9.5 million dollars at the age of 19, he went on to scale the energy drink products into 55,000 retail stores. Over the years Fleyshman launched 1 of the top 5 online poker sites globally, has thrown 37 “Elevator Night” events, co-founded the “100...

6) Micah McFarlane, CEO Revel Spirits - On Cold Hard Hustle, Raising 8 Figures in Capital and Launching a True "Movement" 10.08.2020

About Micah McFarlane, CEO at Revel Spirits Toured with Baby Face as their tour manager as well as managed all aspects of multi-million dollar tours for artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Dwight Yoakam, Bob Newhart and Blondie. He utilized his deep network of artists, celebrities and musicians to launch the Revel Spirits company Raised 8 figure A round and opened their B round at nearly double the valu...

5) Action Jacquelyn Umof - Raising Your Happiness Levels Permanently and Improve Mind, Soul and Body Coherence 03.08.2020

Jacquelyn is an international yoga and fitness trainer, educator, speaker, and founder of her two online training programs - Get Stretchy, a yoga therapy stretching program, and the Stretchy Fit App, a yoga-fitness monthly membership app helping women gain flexibility, strength and confidence at home. She's helped tens of thousands of women get happier, more stretchy and in better shape, as well a...

4) What is Biohacking? How to 10X Your Brain's Output, Burn Fat and Live a Truly Happy Life 28.05.2020

In this solo episode, I explain the concept of biohacking, which is a study of continually improving brain function, physical health and mental happiness. We talk about basic hacks you can do to help cut fat faster, wake up more motivated, sleep better, optimize brain function, reduce cloudy thinking, and more. We talk about Why it matters, How to get started and Where to get more resources. Addin...

3) Jessica Killings - Humility, Compounding Success and Building an Audience of 2 Million 28.05.2020

Jessica Killings - Actress, influencer and angel investor In this episode, we discuss humility in our work, balancing mindfulness with hustle and Jessica provides killer insights on growing your own audience and business like she did hers. Official Bio Jessica Killings is an entrepreneur, model, and actress, as well as fitness and fashion influencer who has grew an audience of 2 million followers...

2) Why Zen Business? Learn the Psychology of Growing a Company from 5K/mo to 600k/mo in 2 Years 28.05.2020

In this solo episode, I present my case for why we should take mindfulness into consideration for everything we do, especially business and career. It also goes into my background and storyline, that led me to create the podcast and what's driven me as well as those who have studied with, and worked with me and K&J Growth hackers. You'll see the dirty details, backbreaking founder stories and...

1) Brian D Evans - Mastering Your Mind & Rapid Learning, AI & Tech, and Digital Networking with Your Role Models 28.05.2020

Brian D. Evans is a multiple-time founder across various tech, enterprise software and e-commerce verticals, an Inc. 500 Entrepreneur, digital marketer, writer and thought leader on top platforms. He launched the publication Influencive which garnered over 1M monthly uniques within 3 months of launch. He's cultivated an audience of over 900K followers across social media platforms and his influenc...

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