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Innovations in podcasting business by James Mulvany, founder of Podcast.co
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James Mulvany

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James Mulvany is the Founder of Radio.co, Podcast.co & MatchMaker.fm. All doing interesting things with incredible teams in the online media/broadcasting & content spaces. One of these businesses was founded by James when he was 16 years old.

Part of the magic of podcasts is that it can be listened by anyone anywhere in the world.
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. How "tinder" for podcasting is driving traffic to his major business

2. How Samsung and Podcast.co innovated on combining conference and podcasting

3. How to engage podcast listeners across different platforms

Resources Mentioned:
  • Podcast.co
  • Radio.co
  • Matchmaker.fm
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Roberto Kiyosaki
  • The 4 hour work week by Tim Ferris
Online strategist and an amazon best selling author on life as a digital nomad and business during COVID-19 pandemic
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Karl Lillrud

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Karl Lillrud is an Online & Omnichannel strategist with over 24 years of experience, author of three books "Organizing amazing speaker events", "Better business" and "Get rich on ideas". Currently, working on his new book "Hacking your destiny".

In this episode, you'll discover:

1.  Business model and pricing strategy for new authors (paperback, e-book, audio-book, newsletter)

2. What are all the questions you need to go through before starting your own business

3. What's better strategy for an author to write on your idea and topic or write what your audience wants

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"Contact" by Carl Sagan

Interview packed with actionable advice from a growth strategist and digital marketer
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Divya Menon

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Divya Menon is the founder of CTRL-F and Bad Brain, performance-driven strategist utilizing social & behavioral sciences in conjunction with multiple quantitative and qualitative research and analytical models to drive user growth and revenue.

Because of the pandemic, while you can't sell to your customers, educate them about your product and make them excited for it!
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. How to set up digital marketing strategies and what you should do instead of tracking KPIs as a start-up

2. Delivering outside of scope and collaborating with others are critical for a sustainable business

3. Why mental difference is an advantage and adversity for almost 50% of entrepreneurs

Resources Mentioned:
  • “Do everything with a mind that lets go. Don’t accept praise or gain or anything else. If you let go a little you a will have a little peace; if you let go a lot you will have a lot of peace; if you let go completely you will have complete peace. ”
    Ajahn Chah
What app will help you stay sane during COVID-19 pandemic and other situations in life
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Brian Landau

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Brian Landau is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vennly: is a mobile-first spiritual health platform providing non-denominational short-form audio content from a diverse network of top spiritual and community leaders. Vennly organizes content around topics relevant to daily life. Each piece is designed to be actionable, transcend faiths, and help users feel more balanced and resilient.

In this episode, you'll discover:

1.  What is an important thing to have before starting your own business

2. How being geographically distributed helped Vennly minimize disruption during quarantine

3. What's the most effective way to advertise the app

Resources Mentioned:
  • Vennly app
Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Dr. Laura Huang, Entrepreneurship Professor at Harvard Business School
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Dr. Laura Huang

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Dr. Laura Huang is a professor of Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, and the author of Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage, a book on how to make your own privilege and overcome the barriers others create, while staying true to yourself. She is a Kauffman Fellow and was named one of the world’s best 40 business school professors under 40 by Poets & Quants.

Don't let others craft your story for you, guide your own narrative
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. What to do when you 'hit the wall' in spite of your biggest efforts and hard work.

2. How to "flip' perceptions and stereotypes without coming across insecure.

3. COVID-19 impact on Asians and how we should approach this issue.

4. What's on the minds of leaders now that guides their people management decisions.

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Business of making dreams come true amid COVID-19 crisis
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Rick Morris

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Rick Morris is a speaker, PPM Guru, Executive Director-John Maxwell Team, Podcaster, Faculty Member at #ThePMTribe.

What do I do as a project manager? I make dreams come true
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. How to startup after failing big?

2. What is better than being a CEO?

3. What makes a difference in outcomes?

Resources Mentioned:
  • John Maxwell's Leadership Concepts
  • Project and Portfolio Tools: CA Clarity
  • ThePMTribe
  • www.GoProjectManagement.com
  • The Everything Project Management Book by Rick Morris
  • Stop Playing Games by Rick Morris
Making New Mistakes and Science of Pivoting during COVID-19 pandemic
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Travis Wright

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Author of the book "Making New Mistakes", Travis Wright, a pilot turned consultant, shares his journey as an author and a leader, who closed a chapter of his career in military and opened a new one with many brilliant possibilities as a Director of Growth at 3GIMBALS.

Having a single minded focus was detrimental in my early career
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. How to recover from mistakes made in your career?

2. How to write a book that can change your life and career, all within one year time span?

3. What are some of the opportunities that can be pursued during and post COVID-19 pandemic?


Resources Mentioned:
  • Making New Mistakes by Travis Wright
  • Re-optimization of processes to adapt to COVID-19 by Anar Umurzakova
COVID-19 Special: Craft your survival plan, adapt, get help and be strategic
Jill James

Jill James

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Jill James is CEO & Founder of Sif Industries, LLC, a consulting and coaching firm that puts women on the fast track from founder to CEO. She started her career in banking with J. P. Morgan and AXA Financial in New York, but got the start-up bug while at Chicago Booth for her MBA. She's had roles in product management, marketing, sales, and C-level leadership at six VC-backed start-ups, with four exits. If you are a small business or a sole proprietor and planning to apply for COVID-19 relief program on Friday, April 10th, tune in as you will find out many strategies that will help you with these challenging times.

This crisis is your chance to re-evaluate your business and re-emerge stronger and better
In this episode, you'll discover:
  • What government relief programs are available for small businesses, sole proprietors and independent contractors?
  • Can you apply for both Paycheck Protection Program and unemployment benefits as a sole proprietor?
  • What part of your Economic Injury Disaster Loans is forgivable?
  • Finally, what can be done, if your application is denied at your bank?

Resources Mentioned:
Recession is an Opportunity: COVID19 Impact on Small Businesses and Government Relief Programs
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Dr. Ayman El-Tarabishy; Travis Wright; Jill James; Rick Morris; Hulya Bolukbasi

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Our panelists include Dr. El Tarabishy, the Executive Director of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) and Deputy Department Chairperson, Department of Management, GW School of Business. He is an award-winning author and teacher and was recently awarded the Most Influential GW Faculty Member by the GW New Venture Competition. Travis Wright, Director of Growth at 3GIMBALS, author of "Making New Mistakes" is the go-to book for leaders looking for guidance on leading their companies through all this change as you reassemble, implement, and inspire your team on new directions and exciting possibilities. Jill James, Founder and Financial Coach at Sif Industries, who will be able to explain in detail how you can take advantage of government assistance programs and tax schedules. Rick Morris, is an ITIL Practitioner, author, mentor, and evangelist for project management, who can share his experience going strong as an independent consultant. Hulya Bolukbasi, co-owner of "Bistro Cacao", French restaurant in Capitol Hill.

"Start with an end in mind" Dr. Ayman El-Tarabishy
In this episode, you'll discover:

We discussed several ways to keep your business afloat through the current crisis and some ideas of how to gain leverage and come out of the downward spiral strong in the long term.

Resources Mentioned:
COVID-19: solutions for health and for small businesses from a functional medicine doctor
Dr. Katherine Kadin

Dr. Katherine Kadin

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Meet Dr. Katherine Kadin, a chiropractor and a functional medicine doctor, entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building her own business and making a difference in thousands and thousands lives. Diplomate post graduate/ post doctorate in Pediatric Chiropractic. Certified in Webster Technique, which is a chiropractic technique designed solely for pregnant women. Member ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association), HPA (Holistic Pediatric Association), ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) and APA (American Pregnancy Association).

"Persistence and consistency, sticktoitness"
In this episode, you'll discover:

1. What help is available for small businesses, self-employed freelancers and independent consultants

2. How to protect your health and family during the pandemic

3. "Pivot, don't panic", resilience is your friend


Resources Mentioned:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recession-is-an-opportunity-tickets-101255032528

Your host

Anar Umurzak

I'm a curious mind whose favorite thing in the world is to ask questions that help me fully understand. With each episode we will uncover trends that you can use to build an algorithm to your own success.
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