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EPISODE 43:
Pamela Slim wrote a pioneering book called Escape from Cubicle Nation back in 2009. The book was about how corporate employees can start businesses and work for themselves. In today’s episode, we chat about some of the burning questions you – the readers – have asked me over the years.
Here’s what we talk about:
How to decide what field to get into (or) How to answer the question, “What business should I start?”Should you start a business if you’re an introvert?How to combat the fear of failure with a practical risk mitigating strategy [especially for those with a low tolerance for risk].Career security: 9-to-5 versus your own business.What is a personal brand and how to create one.On ‘failing spectacularly’ when you start a business.Why entrepreneurs should be like scientists.3 key actions you can start taking today to start a business and work for yourself.And tons more… -
EPISODE 42:
Here’s my guarantee about today’s episode. It will not only inspire you but will also push you to think about important questions you don’t usually ask yourself.
I’m amused that this is the 42nd episode. I can quite comfortably title this episode “The Answer to Life, The Universe and Everything”, for one of my favourite authors is Douglas Adams :). If you haven’t read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, forgive me for that inside joke.
It’s an important episode because the takeaways are profound and could put you on the path to figuring out what you really want your life to be about.
We need people like Colin Wright (today’s guest) to help us take a step back and examine where we are in our careers, business and life. Colin is a full-time traveler; he travels to a new place every 4 months based on suggestions from his blog readers. He quit his unfulfilling business 6 years ago to start doing something he had no experience in: writing books.
This is the kind of interview I crave for and with Colin, I got it. Here’s what Colin and I talk about:
Why and how Colin quit his business, even though the money was great.What the transition from his old business to full time travel and writing was like, and the first thing he started doing.What he realized when he met a couple of billionaires, and how his thinking progressed from that point on.How to stay calm when making a big career and life change. The key thing you need to recognize in these situations.His thoughts on Time vs. Money.How he built an audience of more than a million people.How to build your personal brand through effective storytelling.Starting a business…how to reconcile passion vs. skill.3 key actions you can take to build a business that makes you happy. -
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EPISODE 41: In episode 39, I spoke to Derek Sivers, a solopreneur, about how he thinks about business and functions as an entrepreneur. In today’s episode, I have a chat with another solopreneur Kelly Newsome of Ritual Care Co. and Higher Ground Yoga. Kelly is a former lawyer who runs a 6-figure wellness business today. This is her story about how she got to where she is now. Here’s what you will learn in today’s episode: How Kelly transitioned from being a lawyer to a full-time wellness consultant.
How she got her first couple of clients.
Her philosophy around pricing and how she prices her services.
How she built a client base that has stayed with her for years, and how you can do the same.
Her biggest mistake that gave her grief and stress, and how you can avoid going through the similar pain.
Three favourite productivity trips for 9-to-5ers who want to start a business.
Why you should not be afraid to start a side business.
Top 3 actions you can start taking today to start a business like hers.To get these interviews straight to your inbox, go to radicaltribe.com/subscribe
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EPISODE 40:
Andy Hayes’ was stressed and ‘was holding on for dear life’ at his 9-to-5. He got migraines and skin rashes. It finally dawned on him that he had to quit. Although he was terrified about striking out on his own and pursuing his life’s purpose, he jumped in headfirst. His worst fear – losing everything and becoming homeless – didn’t see the light of day. Not even close. His online media company Plum Deluxe is thriving, and Andy’s here to show you why you can do this too.
Listen in. Here’s what you will learn:
Andy’s baby steps to starting an online media company – Plum Deluxe - and how you can do what he did.Why Plum Deluxe sells tea, and how this ties into the company’s brand.What to do when the fear of failure grips you.Plum Deluxe’s revenue model – what’s working and what isn’t.How Andy built an audience of 100,000 people.What it takes to succeed as an independent online media publisher.3 key actions you can take to start an online publishing company. -
EPISODE 39:
In this episode, I talk to Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, an online independent music retailer that was started in the late 90’s. Here’s what we talk about:
Why his business CD Baby took off and became wildly successful, while his six earlier businesses didn’t. Some of the biggest challenges he faced while growing CD Baby (one of which he’s never written about before). When to quit your business and start doing something else. Why he gave away all of the business’ sale proceeds ($22 million) to charity. What he does to plough through some of the boring tasks in his business even when he doesn’t ‘feel like doing them.’ The two best books you can read if you’re looking to become a solopreneur (one person business). And lots more…To get interviews like these straight to your inbox, go to radicaltribe.com/subscribe
About Derek Sivers: Derek is a musician, programmer, writer, entrepreneur and student! He’s the founder of the online independent music selling platform CD Baby. You can learn more about Derek at sivers.org or email him at Derek[at]sivers[dot]org
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David Fugate tells us his story of how he struck out on his own to become a literary agent. He also talks about how the world of publishing is changing and what authors need to know if they want to go the traditional publishing route.
He's a self-published author too and spells out the pros and cons of both getting your book out there via both the self-publishing and the traditional publishing routes.
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EPISODE 35:
(Go to http://www.radicaltribe.com/episode35 for transcript)
When Kris Murray wanted to escape 9-5, she did what most of us wouldn't normally think of. Instead of starting a business from scratch, she invested part of her inheritance in buying one. The business she purchase - a website targeting daycares - generated $800 per month in revenue. Within 6 years, Kris turned that little business into a bustling $1 million+ information product and training company, Child Care Marketing Solutions.
Here's what you will learn in this case study:
Why buying a business is better than starting one from scratch: "Money follows _____."How Kris picked her niche.How she found businesses for sale.The strategic move she made that proved to be a game changer for her business. Anyone can apply this to their business.The exact steps she took to move the business from selling $27 products to $25,000 products.How she built an audience of 12,000 engaged day care owners and directors.How she created partnerships and joint ventures to sell her products.What her biggest mistake was, and how you can avoid making it.Key action steps you can take to build an information marketing and training business selling high-value products.(Go to http://www.radicaltribe.com/episode35 for transcript)
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**UPDATE: Download Jason's new book, Creativity for Sale for FREE here: www.creativityforsale.com/radicalEPISODE 34:
Jason SurfrApp sold off his last name to the highest bidder twice, making over $100,000 in the process. If you listen to what prompted him to come up with and execute this wild idea (besides the profit), you won't judge him for selling out.
Before that, he founded IWearYourShirt.com, a company where clients paid him to wear t-shirts and which generated over $1,000,000 in revenue. He also made a big chunk of cash by getting 20o+ sponsors for his new book, CREATIVITY FOR SALE (currently $13 on Amazon, but available FREE to download for Radical Tribe listeners).
I have a casual yet very interesting conversation with Jason where we chat about various topics, from his beginnings as an entrepreneur to coming up with crazy business ideas and profiting from them.
Here's what you will learn in this case study:Why and how he sold off his last name - twice.How Jason and his partner landed Kanye West as a client for their graphic design company.How Jason came up with and started IWearYourShirt.com and built it to an 8-person business that generated over a million dollars in revenue.How to come up with a business idea - do you start from the problem or solution?A method to his madness: how Jason follows a structured process to come up with and test wild ideas.The number 1 tip you implement to be more creative.Key principles for successful pricing.Why you shouldn't emulate or copy anyone while building a brand, and what you should do.Jason's biggest mistake, and how you can avoid this no matter what type of business you're building.How he structured his pitch to potential sponsors for the 'Sponsor My Book' project for his book, Creativity for Sale.What happened when he started tearing down personal walls and shared authentically with his audience, and why you should do this with your audience as well.Key Actions you can take to start a business based on your interest and passions. -
EPISODE 33:
Ever feel you have no clue how to start a business? Scared? Confused? Well, Jamila Tazewell was like you, but she started anyway. A struggling artist-designer living in New York and working two jobs apart from running a side business, she wanted success badly. She had no idea what she was doing, but forced herself to venture out of her bubble and contact the stores she wanted to sell her wallets, handbags, jewelry, etc. to. Once you start, all kinds of magic will happen, she says. And it did.
In this case study, you will learn:
How Jamila transitioned from having two jobs to working on her business full-time. How she got her first big break from a large retailer and how she fulfilled the order. Powerful tips on how to reach out to buyers of stores you want to sell your products in.As an artist, how to do business with stores. Selling on consignment vs. selling upfront. How selling products via your own website differs from selling on Amazon. How to work with your significant other if you both are in business together. Key actions artists/designers can take to start a wholesale business in the next 4-6 weeks.And lots more... -
EPISODE 32: Charlie Pabst designed coffee shops for a famous coffee company. He produced more work than several others, but got paid less. He waited for a while for things to change, but nothing happened. Enough was enough, so he started doing graphic and web design on the side and quit his job. No business experience, no prior graphic design experience. Here's his story...it could be yours, too.
In this case study, you will learn:
How Charlie landed his first client (Leo Babauta of Zen Habits) even though he had no major experience.How Charlie rationalized and mitigated risk even though he jumped head first into a world (starting a business) he knew absolutely nothing about. Why Charlie never advertises, yet gets a flood of business coming his way. It's not rocket science, yet most people don't realize this. The SINGLE most important thing you need to learn in order to run a successful service business. The key action steps you can take to start a graphic/web design business, or any service business. -
Kristin Tara Horowitz and her partner Yishai Horowitz started a (rock climbing / bouldering) gym, SLO Op Climbing, in San Luis Obispo, a small town in California. From 10 free users in 2003, the gym has 800 monthly subscribers today. Customers get so much value from the gym that they actually funded its expansion a few years ago. This is a perfect example of an organization that provides so much value that it has no choice but to grow.
In this case study, you will learn:
How Kristin and team got customers to be fanatical about SLO Op.What Kristin and her partner did to get an overwhelming response when they pitched their customers to fund expansion.Why 'eating' the competition is not important.What you should absolutely keep in mind when you start your business.Key action steps you can take to start a bouldering gym in 4-6 weeks.And lots more.. -
EPISODE 30: Megan Hunt wanted to go to Germany and become an English teacher. Instead, she ended up starting a global bridal and dress design company in Omaha, Nebraska. She's owned multiple businesses since then and now runs HelloHoliday.com, an online fashion retail business that she feels is closer to the bullseye, i.e. her ideal business.
Are you looking for your ideal business? Read on and learn how she's getting close to building hers, and how you can, too.
Here's what you will learn in this case study:
How Megan turned a hobby in to a thriving global design business.What Megan would NEVER launch a business without.How to manage multiple businesses at once.Why Megan decided to control warehousing and fulfillment, as opposed to dropshipping.How to differentiate yourself from competitors (it's so simple, costs nothing and is not time consuming).How HelloHoliday.com buys products and engages with their customers.Key action steps you can take to start an online fashion store in 4-6 weeks. -
Jonathan Pincas co-founded The Tapas Lunch Company, a food importing business while pursuing his Ph.D around 10 years ago. He had no idea what he was in for. He admits if he knew what he was getting into, he wouldn't have started the business in the first place.
He and his co-founder Jessica jumped in the deep end without knowing it and learned how to swim, or not drown.
Today the business is closing in on £1,000,000 in revenues.
His new book, More: The Self-investment Mentality describes the mindset he's cultivated over the years.
Here's what you will learn in this case study:
How Jonathan lives in Spain and manages Tapas Lunch Company that is primarily based in the U.K.How Jonathan and his co-founder re-imagined their product portfolio after making the wrong choices in the beginning.The biggest mistake Jonathan made, and you can avoid making a similar one (no matter which business you are in or are interested to start).How Jonathan learns about business, and about life; how he manages his time and gets things done.Key challenges you will face if you want to start a food importing business.What you absolutely must know if you'd like to start a location independent ecommerce company in the next 4-6 weeks. -
Benny Lewis had a couple of mental blocks about a decade ago: he felt was bad at learning languages and wasn't good enough to write a blog.
It turned out he was wrong on both counts.
With twelve years of world travel under his belt, Benny now speaks around 10 languages fluently, built a hugely popular blog and just published his first book too.
Moral of the story? Never doubt yourself. Just start and learn as you go.
In this case study, you will learn:How Benny found what he loved to do (it's not as complicated as you may think).Why you should start a blog today, and how you can generate an income from it.Benny's biggest mistake, and what you can do today to avoid making the same one yourself.The benefits of traditional book publishing.How Benny stays productive despite having an intensive schedule that includes world travel, writing, speaking and coaching.What you can do today to start an income-generating blog based on your personal interests. -
EPISODE 27:
In 2008, Emma Reynolds made headlines in the Sunday Times having been named by Management Today as one of the 'Top 35 Women under 35' to watch. Her new Human Resources/Marketing consulting business was killing it in the U.K. A year later she was forced to shut down her business and found herself at the Wimbledon car boot sale trying to sell her belongings so she could pay for dinner.
Fast forward to today. Emma is Co-founder & CEO of e3reloaded, a Creative/Human Resource agency based in Hong Kong that generates US$1 Million in annual sales.
Listen to this case study to learn the twists and turns Emma's life has taken and to glean precious insights about how to start and build a global consulting/agency business.
In this case study, you will learn: Why it's not important to be degree-educated to start a business, and what is.How Emma and her business partner creatively financed their new consulting startup, e3 Unlimited (an unconventional and bold move, not for the faint-hearted).The biggest mistake that led to the downfall of e3 Unlimited, leading to bankruptcy.How Emma bounced back and started a similar business halfway across the world in Hong Kong, and what she did differently that time around that has led to tremendous success.Who she surrounds herself with and wants to emulate, and why.What it takes to start and build a consulting/creative agency, and how you can start one in the next 4-6 weeks. -
Scott Meyer literally traveled near and far to find work he could do that would actually make a difference. And he found it five years ago. Today, Scott and his brother run two businesses with combined revenues of a million dollars. Doing work that matters.
In this case study, you will learn:
How a simple observation can spark a million dollar business. You don't need special powers to start a business, just an open mind.
How Scott 'connected the dots' from all his past experiences and travels and started 9Clouds.com, a digital literacy and marketing company, with his brother.
The biggest mistake Scott made, and what he would do differently if he were to start over.
How you can be productive whilst starting a business, even if you have a day job.
Who Scott would like to emulate and why.
Clear action steps you can use today to start a business like Scott's in the next 4 to 6 weeks.
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Long hours and inflexibility at his corporate job drove Andrew Youderian to quitting his job and starting an ecommerce business, and another one a couple of years later. Both businesses together ended up generating $1 million+ in annual revenues. In this case study, Andrew talks about how he did it. You will also learn:
Two contrasting approaches Andrew took to build each of his businesses, and the results that followed.
Should you start a business based on a product you're passionate about?
The top 3 key success factors for building a profitable ecommerce business.
How to beat Amazon.com, an e-retailer that sells almost everything under the sun.
The pricing sweetspot: the ideal price point you should aim for.
3 key actions you can start taking today to start and build a profitable ecommerce business.
Go to radicaltribe.com/episode25 for a detailed summary of the entire episode.
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Carin and Ridlon Kiphart jumped out of the 9-to-5 bandwagon when they realized travel & adventure was all they wanted. That was 20 years ago. Now known as 'The Adventure Couple', they run adventure travel tours across the globe. When not out on the field, they teach others how to live an adventurous live via their blog (link below).
Their journey towards doing work they loved started very differently from all the other guests on this show. Yet, it's the simplest way to start. On this case study, you will learn:
The easiest way to quit the job you don't like and start doing work you love. What you can start doing way before starting your business which will pretty much ensure your success when you eventually start your own business. Insights from building a following in the pre-internet era, and how some of those ideas are so relevant even today. How to keep a customer for life. What it's like to work together as a couple. 3 Actions you can take to start doing the work you love and live adventurously. - Mehr anzeigen
