Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important warns you of a hiring mistake that could be costing your marketing department millions Episode 511: This Hiring Mistake Could Be Costing Your Marketing Department Millions 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 space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker. The original post is located here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/marketing/not-marketing-department-ruining-your-marketing/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Fenwick with Altris shares two short posts about reflections on high performance, and disrupting disruptiveness Episode 510: Reflecting on High Performance AND Disrupting Disruptiveness by Martin Fenwick with Altris Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original posts are located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1210 & http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1986 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Smerklo helps entrepreneurs think like venture capitalists Episode 509: How Entrepreneurs Can Think Like Venture Capitalists by Mike Smerklo on Entrepreneurial Advice Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book, Mr. Monkey and Me (Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a “real talk” guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness. The original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/how-entrepreneurs-can-think-like-venture-capitalists/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa H with Dig to Fly talks about how to do business with different personality types Episode 508: How to Do Business with Different Personality Types by Lisa H with Dig To Fly on Communication Techniques 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 Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family. The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-do-business-with-different-personality-types/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina talks about the essential missing half of getting things done Episode 507: The Essential Missing Half of Getting Things Done by Steve Pavlina on Productivity Tips for Business Owners 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 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/the-essential-missing-half-of-getting-things-done/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy tells you how to set long-term goals in business Episode 506: How To Set Long-Term Goals In Business by Brian Tracy on Goal Setting & Entrepreneurial Development Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/business-success/the-strategic-planning-process-how-to-set-long-term-goals-thinking-about-the-future-how-to-set-goals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeff Cornwall shares two short posts covering why social media can challenge a small business, and what it means to make it to the "other side" Episode 505: Social Media Can Challenge a Small Business AND Making it to the Other Side by Dr. Jeff Cornwall 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 academics, Dr. Cornwall co-founded Atlantic Behavioral Health Systems in Raleigh, NC and spent nearly a decade leading the company as President/CEO. After growing to more than 300 employees, he and his partners sold most of their healthcare holdings. After the sale, Dr. Cornwall decided it was time to return to the classroom to share his experience and knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Cornwall remains active as an entrepreneur with the digital content venture he co-founded in 2014, Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC. Dr. Cornwall’s blog, which launched in 2003, is among the most popular blogs focusing on small business and entrepreneurship. It was named One of the 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine. His writing has been quoted in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, and US News and World Report. He is a contributor to Forbes. He has authored nine books and numerous articles on entrepreneurship. The original posts are located here: https://drjeffcornwall.com/2022/01/24/social-media-can-challenge-a-small-business/ & https://drjeffcornwall.com/2020/03/19/making-it-to-the-other-side/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Peterson of Making Sense of Cents talks about how she prepared to quit her 9-5 and travel the world doing what she loves instead Episode 504: How I Prepared to Quit My 9-5 to Do What I Love and Travel the World (Whenever I Want) by Sarah Peterson with MSOC Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/05/how-i-prepared-to-quit-my-9-5-to-do-what-i-love-and-travel-the-world-whenever-i-want.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Benjamin Ritter of LFY Consulting talks to leaders about employee layoffs Episode 503: Leaders: In the Case of Employee Layoffs Break Glass by Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live For Yourself Consulting LFY Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, offers leadership, career, and empowerment coaching and consulting services for senior leaders and entrepreneurs that feel stuck or unfulfilled at work. They tend to be overworked, overwhelmed, or underutilized, while also lacking clarity, confidence, control, and self-alignment, and are unsure about next steps in terms of their work or business, and despite professional success do not feel successful. LFY Consulting bases its programs on two distinct and exclusive coaching systems, The Three C’s of Self Leadership© - Clarity, Confidence, and Control, and The LIVE System© - Life, Intentions, Values, and Expectations. The coaching process generally involves defining what you care about - your goals and values - then uses that clarity along with our unique systems to create greater confidence and control in your life that will guide you toward self-alignment and ultimately more meaningful work. Plus, we ensure that you understand the process so that you can lead yourself throughout the rest of your career and life. Start a conversation to find out more and how we can help. The original post is located here: https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/articles/2020/12/14/leaders-in-the-case-of-employee-layoffs-break-glass Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Smith with Carl Pullein tells you how to improve business productivity with online training programs for employees Episode 502: Improving Business Productivity With Online Training Programmes For Employees by Luke Smith with Carl Pullein Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses. His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/improving-business-productivity-with-online-training-programmes-for-employees/10/3/2021 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares the 10 worst things you can do in a negotiation. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 501: [Part 2] The Ten Worst Things You Can Do In A Negotiation by James Altucher on Business Skills 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 Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-ten-worst-things-you-can-do-in-a-negotiation/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares the 10 worst things you can do in a negotiation. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 500: [Part 1] The Ten Worst Things You Can Do In A Negotiation by James Altucher on Business Skills 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 Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-ten-worst-things-you-can-do-in-a-negotiation/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lars Lofgen of I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you how to write a bill of sale Episode 499: How to Write a Bill of Sale (3 Easy Steps Anyone Can Do) by Lars Lofgren with I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-write-a-bill-of-sale/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Hayes helps you from hundreds of page views to thousands Episode 498: Go From Hundreds of Page Views to Thousands by Jen Hayes on Growing Your Blog & Online Writing Marketing A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//how-to-go-from-hundreds-of-page-views-per-month-to-thousands/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Morehouse helps you use email and gives etiquette tips Episode 497: How to Use Email by Isaac Morehouse on Productivity Tips & Business E-Mail Etiquette Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/05/31/how-to-use-email/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show helps you make sure that your emails don't end up in the spam folder Episode 496: Spam: How To Not End Up In Spam by Chalene Johnson on Email Marketing Techniques 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 health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original post is located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/spam/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares ways to give your business a new edge Episode 495: Ways to Give Your Business a New Edge by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Entrepreneurial Advice Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/ways-to-give-your-business-a-new-edge Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford tells you 7 steps to maximize your success as a leader Episode 494: 7 Steps To Maximize Your Success As A Leader by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Leadership Skills 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 for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/7-steps-maximize-success-leader/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport shares two short posts covering the value of workflow systems and why emails aren't all created equal Episode 493: On Full Horizon Planning and the Under-Appreciated Power of Workflow Systems AND Not All Emails Are Created Equal by Cal Newport 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 from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/10/06/on-full-horizon-planning-and-the-under-appreciated-power-of-workflow-systems/ & https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2019/10/07/not-all-emails-are-created-equal/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul B. Evans of Goins Writer talks about why you need a signature product Episode 492: 5 Reasons Why You Need a Signature Product by Paul B. Evans with Goins Writer on New Business Product Creation 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: https://goinswriter.com/signature-product/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberley Laws of EOFire talks about why many small business blogs fail Episode 491: Why Many Small Business Blogs Fail by Kimberley Laws with EOFire on Blogging Success & Online Writing Tips 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 Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you've always dreamed of. The original post can be found here: https://www.eofire.com/why-blogs-fail/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits encourages you to tidy up your office for better productivity Episode 490: Edit Your Life, Part 4: Your Work Space by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Keep A Tidy Office for Better Productivity Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/edit-your-life-part-4-your-work-space Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about price negotiation and client relationships Episode 489: The Billboard Test by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Price Negotiation & Client Relationships Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2017/8/4/the-billboard-test Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexa Mason of The College Investor talks about whether it's better to be an entrepreneur or an employee Episode 488: Is it Better to Be an Entrepreneur or an Employee by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Side Hustles Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/12273/is-it-better-to-be-an-entrepreneur-or-an-employee/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal of NirAndFar shares a hacker metric to user growth and engagement. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 487: [Part 2] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business Analytics Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal of NirAndFar shares a hacker metric to user growth and engagement. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 486: [Part 1] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business Analytics Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares 5 pricing strategies to boost your online store sales immediately Episode 485: 5 Pricing Strategies To Boost Your Online Store Sales Immediately by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/5-easy-ways-to-boost-your-online-store-sales-immediately/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau tells you how to recruit a small army Episode 484: How To Recruit a Small Army by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Loyal Following 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, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-recruit-a-small-army Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina reminds you that new goals mandate new behaviors Episode 483: New Goals Mandate New Behaviors by Steve Pavlina on Goal-Setting & Social Support 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 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/04/new-goals-mandate-new-behaviors/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Mehlberg shares two short posts covering how to turn anxiety into opportunity with business networking and the intersection of ideals with a product development strategy Episode 482: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity With Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals With a Product Development Strategy 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 entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do. The original post is located here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/3/22/how-to-turn-anxiety-into-opportunity-with-business-networking & https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/3/8/the-intersection-of-ideals-with-a-product-development-strategy Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Loper shares 8 side hustle lessons he learned from Spain and Portugal Episode 481: 8 Side Hustle Lessons From Spain and Portugal (The Obligatory What I Learned On My Vacation Post) by Nick Loper 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 relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too. The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-lessons-from-spain-portugal/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Kenrick of I Will Teach You to Be Rich helps you set and raise your freelancer rates. This is part 2 of 2 Episode 480: [Part 2] Freelancer Rates: How to Set Them and Raise Them by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/freelance-hourly-rate/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Kenrick of I Will Teach You to Be Rich helps you set and raise your freelancer rates. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 479: [Part 1] Freelancer Rates: How to Set Them and Raise Them by Sandra Kenrick with I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/freelance-hourly-rate/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shayla Price with Neil Patel tells you how to reinvent the customer experience to increase customer lifetime value Episode 478: How to Reinvent the Customer Experience to Increase Customer Lifetime Value by Shayla Price with NeilPatel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/reinvent-the-customer-experience/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan H. Law shares two short posts covering the value of deliberate learning and the parable of the Mexican fisherman Episode 477: How 15 Minutes of Deliberate Learning can Dramatically Increase Productivity AND The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman by Ryan H Law Ryan’s goal is to teach financial planners, coaches, and counselors how to use simple, evidence-based action steps to provide outstanding client care. He received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in Family Finance. After he graduated he worked in the financial planning field for several years then decided to return to school. He received my master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and an Accredited Financial Counselor He currently teaches at Utah Valley University in the Financial Planning program where he teaches financial counseling courses and runs their on-campus Money Management Resource Center. He serves on the AFCPE (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education) Board of Directors where he has served as Treasurer and President. The original posts can be found here: https://ryanhlaw.com/deliberate-learning/ & https://ryanhlaw.com/the-parable-of-the-mexican-fisherman/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter gives you questions you should ask yourself before going back to school Episode 476: Considering Going Back To School - Answer These 4 Questions First by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter Stephen is a solopreneur business coach and founder of Life Skills That Matter. He is an advocate for your inner voice to help you finally create work that works for you! He’s frequently referred to by LSTM Accelerator Members as a “professional nudger” because he’s so passionate about seeing aspiring solopreneurs succeed. The original post can be found here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/going-back-to-school/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog helps you identify and deal with toxic employees Episode 475: How to Identify and Deal with Toxic Employees by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on HR Decisions for Startups Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/identify-deal-toxic-employees/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau shares the real secret to making money by following your passion Episode 474: The Real Secret to Making Money by Following Your Passion by Chris Guillebeau with Get Rich Slowly on Side Hustles 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, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-real-secret-to-making-money-by-following-your-passion/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells you to choose your own blogging success Episode 473: Choose Your Own Blogging Success by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Writing Successfully Online Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/choose-your-own-blogging-success/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford tells you 6 steps to getting powerful people to boost your business Episode 472: Get Powerful People to Boost Your Business: 6 Steps to A Stellar Advisory Board by Christine Comaford 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 for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/get-powerful-people-to-boost-your-business-6-steps-to-a-stellar-advisory-board/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 7 ways to use focus group sessions to increase productivity Episode 471: 7 Ways to Use Focus Group Sessions to Increase Productivity by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/use-focus-group-sessions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula Pant of Afford Anything tells entrepreneurs to make a profit after paying themselves Episode 470: Make A Profit After Paying Yourself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Business Ownership Financial Decisions Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast. The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/make-a-profit-after-paying-yourself/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about why everyone should start an online business Episode 469: Why Everyone Should Start an Online Business (or How You Can Be Your Own Patron) by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer 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: https://goinswriter.com/online-business/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 12 truths to tell yourself after a mistake or failure Episode 468: 12 Truths to Tell Yourself After a Mistake or Failure by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Business Adversity Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action – and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/04/05/keep-you-motivated-after-a-mistake/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares a morning routine that will make you a better parent, entrepreneur and person Episode 467: This 10-Minute Morning Routine Will Make You A Better Parent, Entrepreneur, and Person by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/this-10-minute-morning-routine-ensures-consistently-productive-days-9fd58031bee3 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Sivers shares the philosophy of great customer service. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 466: [Part 2] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Management Tools & Entrepreneurship 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 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. The original post is located here: https://sive.rs/cs Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Sivers shares the philosophy of great customer service. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 465: [Part 1] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Management Tools & Entrepreneurship 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 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. The original post is located here: https://sive.rs/cs Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Audino of Vibely shares two short articles covering tight and loose cultures and emotional bidding in your personal and professional communities Episode 464: Tight and Loose Cultures AND Master Emotional Bidding by Greg Audino with Vibely Vibely is an all-in-one place to lead an interactive membership, and strengthen your online and offline communities. Thousands of content creators have started their own communities on the Vibely platform, where they can better connect with fans by offering them personalized challenges, lessons, group chats, one-on-ones and more. On their blog, head writer Greg Audino offers a collection of articles which provide tips that intersect psychology, relationship building and content creation. The original posts are located here: https://www.vibely.io/blog/tight-and-loose-cultures-learn-the-best-way-to-run-your-online-community-business-community-or-personal-community & https://www.vibely.io/blog/master-emotional-bidding-or-your-personal-and-online-communities-will-fall Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about how to get new team members up and running quickly Episode 463: Easy Integration: Getting New Team Members Up and Running Quickly by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro 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 helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/03/easy-integration-getting-new-team-members-up-and-running-quickly/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeff Cornwall talks marketing segmentation Episode 462: Who is the Customer in Higher Education by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Marketing Segmentation 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 academics, Dr. Cornwall co-founded Atlantic Behavioral Health Systems in Raleigh, NC and spent nearly a decade leading the company as President/CEO. After growing to more than 300 employees, he and his partners sold most of their healthcare holdings. After the sale, Dr. Cornwall decided it was time to return to the classroom to share his experience and knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Cornwall remains active as an entrepreneur with the digital content venture he co-founded in 2014, Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC. Dr. Cornwall’s blog, which launched in 2003, is among the most popular blogs focusing on small business and entrepreneurship. It was named One of the 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine. His writing has been quoted in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, and US News and World Report. He is a contributor to Forbes. He has authored nine books and numerous articles on entrepreneurship. The original post is located here: https://drjeffcornwall.com/2018/06/16/customer-higher-education/#more-3973 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices