Unconventional origin stories from entrepreneurs who've taken deliberately different paths to achieve professional success.
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How Many Social Media Followers Are "Enough?" - Jordan Syatt
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Jordan Syatt is the ever so rare Instagram fitness "influencer" who got his 10,000+ hours of in-person coaching in before beginning to position himself as an expert on social media. In this conversation we took an in-depth look at the decade of his career preceding his immense social media audience growth. Listen closely, and you'll quickly begin t…
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Demystifying the World of Finance: Sahil Bloom
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In just three months' time, Sahil Bloom has accumulated tens of thousands of Twitter followers by telling relatable stories that make the typically intimidating world of finance just the slightest bit more accessible. In this episode he explains why he decided to take on this task, and how he continues to attack the process on a day-to-day basis.…
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They Said My Idea Wouldn't Work, So I Sold 100K Units Anyway: AJ Wnukowski
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AJ Wnukowski began showcasing his first Lumberlend Bat Mug prototype to friends and family in late-2015. Feedback skewed more in the skeptical direction than a positive one, but he chose to trust his gut and run with the idea anyway. He sold his first dozen bat mugs in month-one as a fresh startup, and has since gone on to move well over $5M worth …
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Is "Build It Like You Intend to Sell It" Useful Advice? Zack Gould
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In his first job out of college, Zack Gould achieved "Rookie of the Year" status while selling for Liberty Mutual Insurance. He immediately began reassessing his own career goals once he realized the dream he was chasing didn't match his own core values. He quickly pivoted, partnering with friend and colleague Matt Namoli to launch the G&N Insuranc…
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