Show overview
Parents Making Profits has been publishing since 2022, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 62 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 29 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2022, with 29 episodes published. Published by James Oliver, Jr..
From the publisher
Welcome to the #1 podcast for parents who are entrepreneurs. James Oliver, Jr., a 3X founder, co-founder of the world's cutest twins, and Techstars and gener8tor alum, brings you topics, guests, and advice to help you be the best parent and entrepreneur you can be.
Latest Episodes
View all 62 episodesWhat to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"
In this episode, James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techstars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina Raver, founder of BetterCEO. Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it! P.P.S., You can book a 1:1 meeting with James here if you're a current or aspiring founder and need help.
Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund
In this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. He also loops in his friend, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the benefits of mental therapy. Here's the Inc. article by Aaron Houghton about avoiding burnout. Please donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it! P.P.S., You can book a 1:1 meeting with James here if you're a current or aspiring founder and need help.
When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?
In this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, founder of Villie, Kim Jolasun, and VC Mark Suster. Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that James mentioned. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends there
In this episode, James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode should help you. Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension. And follow Divyaswor Makai for off-color dad jokes on Bluesky. Add your Bluesky handle here if you're a tech startup founder and want to be added to my tech startup founder starter pack. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well
In this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani of Founder Well about what founders can do to create mental wellness. Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this benefit go here. And check out Shahab's dad joke at the end! Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!
In this episode, James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great! James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of Bring Your Worth TV, and Peachi Williams, founder of Freshman Fun Box to get their takes on the subject. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsors
In this episode, James replays a live-stream pitch event from LinkedIn with Techstars CEO, David Cohen, giving three founders feedback on their pitches; he also shared the Techstars co-founder origin story. And finally, he and I talk about how to convert mentors to sponsors. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
What do unicorn founders look like?
In this episode, James discusses an interesting TechCrunch article, "New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising" By Mike Butcher. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest, James' wife, Prudence!
In this episode, James explores a Real Simple article, "10 "Microadventures" You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost, By Amy Maclin. Try them this week! And we have a treat for you today, James invited his wife, Prudence, to join him on this episode. And she shared a dad joke! Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke, that James' wife told! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Thriving is greater than surviving
In this episode, James explores a Forbes article, "How To Thrive: 7 Ways To Create Happiness In The Future Of Work, by Tracy Brower, PhD Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Is toxic positivity really toxic?
In this episode, James explores an Upworthy article, "A helpful chart to explain the difference between support and 'toxic positivity' Can positivity be "toxic"? "By Sarah Schuster Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business?
In this episode, James explores the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote about the man in the arena, and what it means for you to show up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business. James has his friends Damon Brown, entrepreneur and YouTuber, and Elle Cole, sickle cell advocate, share what it means to them. Check out Damon's YouTube show, Bring Your Worth, and Elle's shop. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, founder of National Introverts Week
In this episode, James talks with introvert sales expert and rapid growth coach, Matthew Pollard, about how introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs. You can download a free chapter of Matthew's books here. And visit here to download a free template to create your own unified message. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Entrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awareness month
In this episode, James shares ten ways to be kind to yourself during mental health awareness month and beyond. James referenced the article, Psychologists Are Sharing Everyday Habits That Can Help You Be Kinder To Yourself Once And For All, by Raven Ishak. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Being kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneurs
In this episode, James rants about why being kind is better than being nice - especially to entrepreneurs. James shares this CNN article, Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. Why the difference is so important, by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries.
In this episode, James talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you. James shares this Better Up article, How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty), by Elizabeth Perry. James heard from founders Allison Byers, founder of Scroobious, and Jennifer Price, founder of Disabiity Media Network. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke from Tajuanna Taylor, founder of Virtual Asyst, which helps you find an amazing virtual assistant! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs
In this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs. James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine article, I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard Way, By Jon B. Becker. Here's the book James mentioned to help with your marriage or relationship, The Seven Principles For Making a Marriage Work. And the podcast episode James mentioned, Filling the hole in your heart. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven't matched your efforts
In this episode, James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect. James discusses this article, People who become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by Ethan Sterling, on GlobalEnglishEditing.com. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke by James' daughter, Zoe! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!
3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters
In this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it! Read More Episode Details Status: Published Release Date: Mar 21, 2024 Author: James Oliver, Jr.
5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out)
In this episode, James talks with Marie Roker-Jones about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app. P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!