Here’s a scary fact about adulthood. We stop asking questions. We lose the playful curiosity and creativity that we had as children. And it’s a shame. Questions are gateways to our deepest desires, insecurities and dreams. Reflecting on a deep question takes us one step closer to a life well-lived. Each week, we’ll ponder and debate one of life’s thorniest questions. We’ll explore ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all in the pursuit of living an Examined ...
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The Pathless Path is hosted by Paul Millerd - a writer, creator, and consultant. He has conversations with freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, creators, and vagabonds who share their perspectives on their relationship with work, burnout, bootstrapping, indie hacking, remote work, reinvention, creativity, sabbaticals, leisure, self-employment, unconventional living, and digital nomadism. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Khe Hy, Ben Hunt, Wade Foster, Dan Vassallo, Kris Abdelmessih, Steph ...
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FWD: Thinking is a podcast about bold professionals who have challenged the status quo to recreate their careers. They've grown out of the cracks in the org chart, punched above their titles, and when all else failed, started their own companies. Hosted by Khe Hy and created by Quartz, this podcast traces the blueprints that lead to a more fulfilling work life.
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Streamlined Solopreneur: Optimize your systems, reclaim your time.
Joe Casabona, Podcast Automation Coach
What if you could save 12+ hours per week in your business? Being a solopreneur sometimes focuses too much on the “solo” part: doing all the jobs, figuring things out yourself, and spending too much time in your business. But we didn’t start out own solo business to spend all of our time at our desk. We did it because we want freedom: to travel; to spend time with our family; to watch a movie in the middle of a week day. That’s why Streamlined Solopreneur exists. Each week, host Joe Casabona ...
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Paid in Full is a podcast that explores the journeys of fascinating individuals that chose a different path. Hosted by Devin Faddoul, each episode features a guest who shares their unique perspective on life, work, and the world around us. Whether they are entrepreneurs, artists, or hustlers, they’re all searching for their own versions of success. Through candid and engaging conversations, listeners will get to know the guests on a personal level, learning about their struggles, triumphs, a ...
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Life and business partners Marie Poulin and Ben Borowski explore the highs and lows at the intersection of business and emotional well-being, chatting with entrepreneurs who lead their ventures with a blend of ambition and humanity.
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Achieving the type of “freedom” you're seeking probably has already been done by someone else. So, why not just reverse-engineer the formula instead of re-inventing the wheel? Neel Parekh, CEO of MaidThis Franchise, interviews people who have already achieved Time, Location, or Financial Freedom and dive into their stories. The common thread: how to live life on your own terms.
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Explore the unseen paths to success with Erika & Abi. Our guests range from industry leaders, innovators, and artists each with a story that will inspire and inform. Subscribe to join our community of curious and passionate listeners. Erika: NYC Affordable Housing Director turned full-time land investor and entrepreneur. Her company, Gokce Capital, buys and sells land throughout the United States. Don't miss her insightful book, "Land Investing Mistakes," now on Amazon. Abi: Wall Street tech ...
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Deep dive conversations that celebrate self-experimentation and ask what it means to cultivate embodied wisdom.
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A show for creators, by creators. Every Wednesday, hosts Charli Prangley, Miguel Pou, and Haley Janicek explore the creator economy, discussing the topics and questions facing creators and creative hopefuls alike.
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Josh Gonsalves hosts in-depth conversations with some of the brightest people in the known universe. Guests include entrepreneurs, artists, creators, innovators, scientists, and more. The aim is to spark deep conversations around interesting topics to find the tools, tactics, and philosophies that listeners can use in their personal and creative lives.
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Latitude is an interview show about all the non-business parts of running a successful online business. I interview freelancers and founders about how they are building their businesses and (mostly) maintaining their sanity.Latitude is about finding the space to do real, meaningful, creative work. Work that inspires others and motivates yourself. I interview creators like you to discover what it actually takes to show up and define work on your own terms. Doing creative work is hard. Making ...
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The Life Well Lived Project is motivated by this: There is so much unhappiness, anxiety and depression in the world, and this work is about trying to make things better, tiny bit by tiny bit, one day at a time. The vision of the Life Well Lived Project is a world where this cycle of unhappiness, anxiety and depression does not have to be handed down across multiple generations and accepted as an unavoidable fact of life. The vision is a world where everyone is liberated to know, embrace and ...
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My wife and I did a guided psychedelic journey together. It was fully-assisted and we put on sleeping masks and went inward. It showed me so much about my emotional distancing, inner critic, people pleasing tendencies and why deep inside I’m nothing but a squishy loveball. [Episode 46] —- JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING COHORTS: Are you looking to ask deep…
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Do you belong in an open relationship? [Suzi Sosa]
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5% of Americans are in open relationships. I used to think that this world was for hot 20-somethings frolicking around house parties. Whether it’s open marriages, swinging or polyamory — the taboo is lifting and trend is definitely coming to a gentrified neighborhood near you. What’s most fascinating? For these relationships to succeed, you need a …
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145. From Living in Chile to Working On A Zoo, an entrepreneur journey with Peter Murphy
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Peter Murphy Lewis shares his journey of designing his own freedom lifestyle through entrepreneurship and career changes. From living abroad in Chile to starting his own travel company, Peter has embraced different opportunities and made bold decisions to create the life he wants. He discusses the challenges and rewards of making career transitions…
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There's an old adage in construction that you should measure twice and cut once. The idea being that cutting is a permanent action. If you cut a piece of wood, you can't put it back together. So you should measure where you're cutting, make sure you're measuring it right, and double-check your work before you take that permanent action. Now on the …
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9-Figure Money Strategies for Everyday Investors: Tips from a Top Financial Advisor (Adam Katz Interview)
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In today's episode, we are talking to Adam Katz, a renowned wealth advisor for 9 figure entrepreneurs. We'll delve into the fundamental principles of wealth accumulation that anyone can use regardless of their financial status. Stick till the end to learn how to retire early with only 300,000 in savings.…
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144. Talking Shop with $1.5M/yr Cleaning Company Legend Ryan Knoll from TidyCasa
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Ryan Knoll and Neel Parekh discuss their backgrounds and experiences in the home service industry. They talk about their early days, growth trajectories, and the marketing tactics that worked for them. They emphasize the importance of networking and traditional marketing methods, in addition to digital marketing strategies like SEO and Google ads. …
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Can AI Change What and How We Repurpose With Greg Wasserman
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I’m currently reading Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. In it, she mentions that “story” has become such a common term that people use it for everything, even if it’s not a story. I feel the same thing has been done to the term “repurposing.” See, when you repurpose something in the real world, you take it, you make changes to it, and you give it …
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#015 - Just Keep Reading | A Conversation with Jimmy Soni
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Jimmy is the author/co-author of four books, including his most recent, The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley. -- This podcast is sponsored by: Adda Financial Where Wealth Meets Wisdom. -- Stuff mentioned in this episode: Jimmy's books jimmysoni.com Jimmy's Twitter/X -- Connect…
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The traditional way of getting a great job is being turned upside down. Social media, personal brands and a digital portfolio of work now play a key role in landing your dream job. Today’s guest has harnessed both paths. He’s a Columbia MBA grad starting a new division within RobinHood. He’s also the world’s greatest LinkedIn shitposter. You’ll lea…
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143. Doing Less and Making More - Selling a $4MM/yr business to Become a Full-Time Meditation Teacher, with David Lahav
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In this episode, Neel chats with David Lahav, a former locksmith company owner turned meditation teacher. They discuss David's journey in entrepreneurship, his mindset shift towards finding purpose and freedom, and the role of meditation in his life. David emphasizes the importance of being an importer of happiness rather than an exporter, and how …
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How I Built It is now Streamlined Solopreneur!
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After 8 years, I'm changing the name of this podcast from How I Built It to Streamlined Solopreneur. Here's why. You can learn more at https://streamlined.fm ★ Support this podcast ★By Joe Casabona, Podcast Automation Coach
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#173 Solopreneurship After Burnout — Justin Welsh on burnout, taking ownership of his time, struggling with a results oriented mindset, non-monetary success, becoming a top LinkedIn influencer, income ...
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Justin is a former startup executive who helped build two startups past valuations of $1B, teams of 150+ people, and raise over $300M in venture capital. Now he’s building his one-person knowledge business toward $5M in annual profit. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: Personal website LinkedIn X (Twitter): @thejustinwelsh The Creator MBA The Saturday S…
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Building Native Apps using Nocode as a Team of One with Karla Fernandes
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The first documented parachute jump happened in the late 1700s, when André-Jacques Garnerin just from balloons at “only” 2000 feet. He no doubt prepared for this moment, testing his parachute and doing everything he could to mitigate risk. Today, skydiving is a sport and a recreational activity, with a lot of safety measures and technology to furth…
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Embracing the Creator-Founder Role with Mariah Coz
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In this episode, Mariah shared her unique approaches to content creation, exploring the ease and effectiveness of podcasting as a marketing channel. She reflects on her business pivots and the transition to a new business structure that allows for more spaciousness and personal growth, discussing her transition from a CEO role to a Creator-Founder …
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How do you come up with business ideas? [Steph Smith]
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The Internet has created a gold mine of opportunity. You can use it to find your next job. Or business idea. The crazy part is that people are telling you — through Google searches, Reddit Posts and social media — what they actually care about. And you can use that information to come up become an idea machine. [Episode 44] Steph Smith is a growth …
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From Doubt to Determination: Pushing Through the Podcasting Dip [Podcraft]
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Today we have a good old fashioned feed drop from my friends at The Podcast Host, and their show, Podcraft. What really makes someone a successful podcaster? Is it a certain number of episodes, downloads, or reviews? Is it whether content creation has become their full-time job? Or could it be because they’ve been recognised with a prestigious awar…
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142. Selling Water Beds and Scaling Multiple Businesses with “Output Thinking”, with CEO Coach John Seiffer
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In this episode, Neel Parekh sits down with John Seiffer, author of Output Thinking and founder of CEO Bootcamp. They discuss John's entrepreneurial journey, starting with a failed waterbed store business in the 70s. They explore the differences between B2B and B2C business models and the importance of building a business like an asset. John introd…
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My Be Everywhere Strategy was an Incredible Failure (Which is Good)
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I love shuffling poker chips. In fact, I love playing poker…but there’s a fallacy in gambling that can get you into a lot of trouble. It’s the fallacy of sunk cost. Basically, you think you should continue what is ultimately a losing battle because you’ve already invested some amount of money in the pot. The same thing can be applied to lots of stu…
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I’ve been told I look Brazilian, Greek and Hawaiian. I relished it because I didn’t want to be called Asian. Especially not in 80s and 90s, where the stereotypes of docile nerds (who like math and kung fu) reigned supreme. Now at age 44, not only are Asian men having a “moment” — I’ve gone inwards to reevaluate my identity, heritage and how this ha…
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141. Quitting Silicon Valley to Spend 5 Years Spearfishing, an interview with Jon Stenstrom
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In this episode, Neel reunites with his old friend Jon to discuss Jon's unique lifestyle and career transitions. Jon shares his journey from being a residential advisor to working in startups and spearfishing. They delve into the challenges of making career pivots and the importance of unlearning limiting beliefs. Jon also talks about his experienc…
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#172 Success In The Second Half Of Life — Henry Oliver on John Stuart Mill, Samuel Johnson, Penelope Fitzgerald, why we shouldn't dismiss Gladwell, writing, late bloomers, the importance of finding the ...
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Henry is a writer, speaker and brand consultant. He joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming book — Second Act — in which he analysises the phenomenon of late bloomers and what we can learn from them. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: Personal website Substack: The Common Reader X (Twitter): @HenryEOliver Second Act ⌛TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - Intro (00:11)…
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Discovering What Customers Really Want with Georgiana Laudi
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I remember touring a Murano Glass factory on my honeymoon to Italy. Basically as soon as we stepped foot into the place, a man giving us the tour had us pegged. So when it came time to sell us something, he didn’t just ask us if we wanted to buy some glass art. He painted us a picture of a unique conversation piece that we can put in our home, to h…
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This one PR trick can get you on TV
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In today's episode, we are talking to Katrina Owens, a public relations expert who helps personal brands amplify their stories. We'll delve into how to get on TV even if you have no social media following. Stick to the end to learn how you can use the Seth Godin strategy to connect with your dream celebrity.…
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Going to therapy usually evokes laying on a couch and talking endlessly about your childhood. But what if all the stress and healing are located in your body and could be felt and accessed through your inner monologue. That’s the approach of Internal Family Systems (“IFS”) which helps you tap into your various “parts,” like your Inner Critic, Perfe…
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140. Quitting the 9-5 Cold Turkey and Starting a Local Town Newsletter, with Ryan Sneddon
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In this episode, Ryan Sneddon shares his journey of starting a successful local email newsletter business. He discusses how he came up with the idea, experimented with different business models, and eventually found success with his current business. Ryan explains the process of monetizing the newsletter through advertising and the importance of ta…
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QUIT MY $2,000,000 JOB after learning THIS about money (Khe Hy Interview)
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In today's episode, we are talking to Khe Hy, who walked away from a $2 million Wall Street salary to become a writer. Today he's known as the Oprah for Millennials and helps others live a more self-aware life. Stick till the end to why he doesn't believe in buying a house or keeping money in a savings account.…
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#171 "All Work Is Noble," Montessori, and Kids & Work — Matt Bateman on starting growing up with the internet, digital and industrial literacy, studying philosophy and learning how to teach, starting ...
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Want To Become A Better Writer? Join Write of Passage's Upcoming Cohort Matt Bateman has a PhD in philosophy. He has abandoned the academic career, to pursue education in the Montessori system. A dad of three, he is passionate about educating children. Having worked a lot with training the teachers in the Montessori approach, he has now taken a ste…
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Tools Check-in: What am I using so far in 2024?
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My grandfather came to the United States from Italy in 1949 and worked in New York City for much of his life — primarily in construction. For as long as I can remember, he had this big, metal toolbox. And when he passed away, he gave it to me, and I still have and use it to this day. Pop had that toolbox for decades. When he found something that wo…
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Why YouTube Is Harder Than You Think (Aprilynne Alter Interview)
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In today's episode, we are talking to Aprilynne Alter, a successful YouTuber known for her expertise in growing a YouTube channel from scratch. We'll cover what it takes to get monetized on YouTube and the top ingredients you need to make a viral long-form video. Stick till the end to learn how to nail the first five seconds of your video and why D…
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What is unconventional parenting? [Ted and Franzi Gonder]
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Do you take parenting at face value? Obviously, no — but when was the last time you questioned the assumptions? In this interview, we discuss the “unconventional approach” to parenting. One that doesn’t helicopter, that recognizes that the parents themselves are flawed and focuses on raising emotionally resilient kids. [Episode 41] Ted and Franzi G…
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Livin' the Llama Life with Marie Ng
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Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, shares her journey from advertising to software development and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. She discusses the importance of building a customer base and the resonance of her product with the ADHD community. Links LlamaLife.co Marie on Twitter Chapters (00:00) - Living the Llama Life w…
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139. How to Test New Biz Ideas and Then Go All In, with Jon Matzner from Sagan Passport
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In this episode, Neel sits down with Jon Matzner about his entrepreneurial journey and the launch of Sagan Passport. Jon emphasizes the importance of iterative experimentation and finding variations on a theme. He shares his mindset when testing new ideas and the value of being flexible and adaptable. Jon also explains the concept of Sagan Passport…
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#170 Apprenticeships, Sabbaticals & "Good Work" — Steve Schlafman & Matt Yao on slowing down, deprogramming, unlearning, learning from others, deciding to quit, going on a sabbatical, not being jealous ...
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Want To Become A Better Writer? Join Write of Passage's Upcoming Cohort Steve is a professional coach and the founder of Downshift — the world's first decelerator. He has left a career in venture, but he remains ambitious, it's just that his ambition is now to have a good, multidimentional life, where he can be a good dad for his kids. Matt has lef…
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#014 - Everybody Has a Story | A Conversation with Jared Dillian
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Jared is former Wall Street trader and current writer, DJ, and speaker. His most recent book is No Worries: How To Live a Stress-free Financial Life. -- This podcast is sponsored by: Adda Financial Where Wealth Meets Wisdom. -- Stuff mentioned in this episode: Jared's books Jared's Twitter/X The Daily Dirtnap newslet…
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Rethinking Our Relationship with Time and Money with Khe Hy
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I abhor hustle culture. Telling someone to work a full-time job, then go home and work more all for some goal that keeps changing is, in my opinion, how to lead an empty life. I’m worried that, even in 2024, we continue to fetishize making money and hustling. So I decided to take it to Khe Hy. Khe, if you don’t know, worked hard – as he puts it, he…
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What did 10 years of parenthood teach me? [Khe Hy]
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I left my "peak earning" years to focus on fatherhood. The financial sacrifice was huge but 10 years later I test to see if this was the right decision. I cover trade-offs, parenting when you're rich and how to instill grit and resilience into your kids. [Episode 40] References from the show: • One day, you’re no longer their favorite person• Are a…
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138. Quitting a $1M/Yr Salary To Go Surfing Every Day, with Khe Hy, host of the Examined Life Podcast
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In this episode, Neel chats with Khe, a former finance professional who quit his high-paying job to pursue a more fulfilling life. They discuss Khe's background, his career journey, and the midlife crisis that led him to reevaluate his priorities. They also explore the concept of lifestyle creep and how Khe managed his spending habits. The conversa…
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This is the Silent Killer in Your Healthy Food
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In today's episode, we are talking to Douglas Mulhall; an environmental health expert who is working to uncover the top stressors that are making us all sick. We'll delve into the reasons behind the high levels of heavy metals in baby food and why should always have air & water filters at home. Stick till the end to learn if you should follow Bryan…
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#169 "2M Subscribers, I love what I do, should I take a break?" — David Pakman on finding good work early, , how money and motivation changed over time, finding a balance in content creation, life after ...
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Want To Become A Better Writer? Join Write of Passage's Upcoming Cohort David Pakman is a political commentator and the host of The David Pakman Show. He joins the podcast to explore a possible paradigm shift in the way he approaches his work and life after the birth of his daughter. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: The David Pakman Show X (Twitter): …
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Aligning Your Values to Set the Right Goals with Tanya Alvarez
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What do you want your life to look like? Last week I talked about how not being intentional is kind of like driving a car without the GPS. But goal setting without knowing what you want – that’s a bit like driving a car without having a destination in mind. Well, today, Tanya Alvarez is going to help us figure out the destination – you can think of…
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Good Looks Are Killing Your Real Estate Career
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In today's episode, we are talking to Sonny Moyers, who ranks among the top 4% of all real estate agents in the United States. We'll cover what it takes to earn high 6 figures as a real estate agent and why most people fail in the first 2 years. Stick till the end to learn if being good-looking helps or hurts your business and top life lessons from…
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Why Your Next Real Estate Investment Could Be Your Best
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In today's episode, we are talking to Dale Wills, a real estate development expert who builds thriving communities in the mid-west United States. We'll cover what it takes to be a developer and how to raise capital using Private Equity funds. Stick till the end to learn the top tips for entrepreneurs starting in real estate and what kind of returns…
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How do you get rich (while having a day job)? [Noah Kagan]
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I got entrepreneurship backwards. I thought it was all about writing business plans and doing market research. Serial Entrepreneur Noah Kagan sets me straight and drops wisdom bombs for anyone looking to leave their 9-to-5. We discuss facing rejection, understanding customer needs, to embracing the courage to ask and push boundaries. [Episode 39] N…
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You've Been Lied To About Chocolate
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In today's episode, we are talking to Greg Peterson, a food-growing expert who grew 80 fruit trees on just 0.3 acres of desert land. We'll delve into what it takes to grow your own food and how it is possible no matter where you live. Stick till the end to learn the top tips for first-time homesteaders and why all you need is a window to get starte…
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137. Going Big And Launching 100+ Locations in 11 Months, with Aaron Harper CEO of Rolling Suds Franchise
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In this episode, Neel chats with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, about his journey in the franchise industry. Aaron shares his background in the film industry and his transition to entrepreneurship. He explains his approach to acquiring Rolling Suds and turning it into a franchise. Aaron discusses the importance of building a strong franchise sy…
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