Solopreneurgrind Podcasts

Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Visto upda…

Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 1st world …

Every week I record a short business vlog to update you on my previous week, updates, tips, book recommendations and more. Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along, and drop any questions in the comments! You can also follow me on Substack for my weekly updates here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Visto upda…

Every Sunday I give a quick update on the last week growing my immigration tech company (Visto.ai), any lessons learned, key takeaways, book(s) I'm reading and more. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Watch the weekly vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshSchachnow Follow on Substack: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - Etsy stores - landing pages - promotion services and products - podcasting and Youtube videos - cold calling and email cross promos - short video/snippet creation Resources we mentioned: Nobod…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - getting a new podcast started - Etsy stores - productized service landing pages - cold calling - balancing growing pains - newsletter growth strategies - optimizing social media content strate…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - email list cadences - Youtube and podcast content strategies - growing pains in sales - fundraising for tech companies - books and tools of the week Resources we mentioned: the real madmen ben…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - FB and Youtube strategies - outsourcing versus automating for video editing - vacations - podcast experiments - growth pains in tech - community building - podcast/content consumption habits -…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - evaluating Facebook ads - new Youtube and content posting schedule and strategy - attending conferences - cross promotions for email lists - building communities Resources we mentioned: Letter…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - FB ad fixes and landing pages - Youtube channel update - testing AI - sales calling update and rant - email list cadences and marketing - catchup on recent books we've read Resources we mentio…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: FB ad pixel issues New youtube strategy Cold calling Email list cross promoting Resources we mentioned: Dall-E Chat GPT Scott Galloway Skillshare Scott Adams: How to fail at almost everything an…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. Resources we mentioned: Hotjar Auto GPT Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger Mastering Uncertainty by Matt Watkinson Amazon Unbound by Brad Stone Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein Make sure…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - FB ads and optimization - landing page split testing - Chat GPT and concerns about AI - cold calling and demo strategies - email list growth strategies - books and how we listen to/read them (…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - Facebook ad setup, visuals and testing - Chat GPT for your business - landing page improvements and redesign - cold calling strategies - email growth strategies Resources we mentioned: Never F…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - Chris' giveaway results - Creating Facebook ads and funnels - Cross promotions and sales pages for info products - Cold calling and email campaigns - Website touch ups and re-design - Books: C…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discuss: - email giveaways - automating client intake and funnels - cold email and LinkedIn campaigns - cold calling Resources we mentioned: Lettergrowth.com Nothing Held Back Facebook group LinkedHelper…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. We discuss: - ebook funnels and landing pages - email sponsorships (Swapstack) - giveaways (Kingsumo) - b2b SaaS clients and acquisition - website design - The Everything Store and Grinding It Out Make sure to like/subscri…

Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks. In this episode we discussed: - optimizing content creation - newsletter and e-book funnels - beta and QA testing - virtual assistants and their benefits --- Make sure to like/subscribe for more! --- Find Josh at https://s…

In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Shaun Sunderland about: - How and why he started 2 different companies/partnerships after leaving a well paying job - The way he started these companies, found partners and improved from business to business - Great tips about business branding for new solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and commo…

In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Di-Di Hoffman about: - How he got into entrepreneurship by taking up plants as a child - Learning about business thanks to a good opportunity with a mentor and not wanting to work for someone else - Tips on marketing yourself genuinely and growing your business through friendship And much …

In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Amir Feizpour about: - How he went from an academic, then to the corporate world, and eventually starting his own business as a data scientist - The ups and downs of getting into entrepreneurship with no business experience - How to succeed in the startup world; fundraising, pivots, produc…

In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Jesse Johnson about: - Her unique story of going from 12 years as a math teacher to business coach - The specific steps she took to start her business and get to 7 figures within 2 years - The importance of sales and being aware of your true meaning and spirituality as a solopreneur And mu…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Rob Barratt about: - The journey of going from 9-5 employee to starting and scaling his next 2 successful businesses - How Rob took action and put himself out into the world to get early feedback and traction with his business - Tips and tricks for marketing in 2022 including podcasting, blogging and mor…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Ilya Novohatskyi about: - How he got into entrepreneurship by starting a successful agency after being laid off at the beginning of Covid - The exact steps he took to start his agency and then a tech company later on - Tips and advice on buying/selling businesses and the benefits of starting one with a p…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Lucas Root about: - How he thought about, started and tested his first business while working on Wall Street - The specific steps he took to determine his super niche and get his first few clients - Key strategies around productivity and how to get the most out of your work day And much more. ----- Want …

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Patty K about: - How she started her first few businesses and why they didn't work - The steps Patty took to find the business she's in right now and get it off the ground - Tips on how to build awareness and trust with prospects, get more clients and keep them for longer And much more. ----- Want to lea…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Yury Byalik about: - How he decided not to pursue a legal career after law school and got into digital marketing - The evolution of his career into buying and selling online websites and M&A - A ton of tips on which types of online businesses to buy, how to immediately improve their value, and mistakes t…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Ravi Ravindran about: - How he grew up with entrepreneurial blood and started his first few businesses while still in school - The 3 different businesses he started (and why they didn't work out) that helped him fail forward to his current business - The importance of media, networking and web3 in the cu…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Moe Choice about: - How he spent his early career building multiple types of businesses across many countries - The key takeaways Moe had in different industries, partnering with different people and trying models that were ahead of their time - How and why Moe refocused, simplified and built the One Pag…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Dre Baldwin about: - How and why Dre got into Youtube and built a following ahead of most people while he was playing pro basketball - Tips and strategies around content creation and navigating social media, and what's changed in the last decade - How to create a true following and business out of your c…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Ben Settle about: - How he went from dead broke to discovering the world of copywriting and email marketing to kickstart his entrepreneurial career - The different businesses and models he used to create the most revenue as a new entrepreneur - Keys to success working for yourself and how to get away fro…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Kison Patel about: - How he got into the world of MA despite not even finishing college - What Kison did to learn the industry and start his own M&A business after just 1 year of work - How he pivoted into tech and leveraged content marketing to grow even bigger And much more. ----- Want to get my daily …

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Stephen Somers about: - How he got into selling on Amazon and found a great mentor to kick off his first business - What they focused on to grow their sales, systems and profit from the beginning - How he pivoted into teaching others to do the same through online courses, community building and online ma…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Josh Boone about: - his interesting career journey in the marketing space - why he decided to drop everything and travel the world - what led to him getting into long form podcasting - dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur - the importance of mentors and how to find them - tips on…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Wesley Mathews about: - How and why he started his own web marketing agency by himself and grew it to 7 figures - The story behind merging his agency with another to take them both to the next level - Recommendations on how sell effectively, hire people at the right time and set a culture for your compan…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Quinn Osha about: - How he leveraged his time in his corporate 9-5 to learn about the different areas of business in preparation for starting his own - How Quinn taught himself to code so he could build his first product and pivot to find product-market-fit - Advice on starting a tech company, funding an…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Simon Severino about: - How he transitioned from business consultant to starting his own business - Scaling a business up to and beyond 6 figures, step-by-step - Planning for success in your business, go-to-market strategies, pricing and investing And much more. ----- Want to get more of my content right…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Robbie Samuels about: - How he got into the business of organizing and running online and in-person events - Keys to running great events and improving your networking skills - How people and companies can create great events in the future given the uncertainty of the world we now live in And much more. …

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Joseph Fung about: - His experience starting multiple businesses very early in his career - Transitioning between companies and finding great cofounders to make each a success - His sales training platform Uvaro and how they're helping North American companies grow their sales teams And much more. ----- …

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Christopher Burns about: - How he built the life and career he wanted by shifting his focus - Growing a new business by leveraging your network, social media and events - The biggest struggles people face today in life/business and how we can prosper and live the life we want And much more. ----- Want to…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to David Ciccarelli about: - How he started his first audio business which evolved into his current tech company, voices.com - The way he initially started finding/charging clients and figured out a successful pricing model - David's experience bootstrapping the company, then doing a massive fundraise as a …

In this special 100th episode of the SG Podcast, I talk about: - Why I started the podcast back in September 2018 and what I was focused on then - The things I've learned over the years and episodes, including why starting a podcast is such a good idea - A personal update on what I'm working on now, how far things have come since starting the show …

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Moe Abbas about: - How his career started as a high school dropout and started multiple companies in areas he had no experience in - His unique approach to learning and reading that helped him grow multiple businesses into huge successes - Why Moe started Acadium to help bring together small business own…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Grace Marshall about: - The journey she went through discovering traditional jobs weren't for her that led to starting her own business - How Grace transitioned from 9-5 to starting and growing her own business - Key tips to working productively no matter what kind of work you're doing And much more. ---…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to William Warren about: - How doodling in company meetings led to him starting a successful design company - Making the transition from full-time employee to successful solopreneur extremely smoothly - How you can start and grow your own business from scratch - including hiring, outsourcing and more! And m…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Austin Iuliano about: - How he grew his FB marketing business then lost it all, which led to him living out of his car - How he bounced back to building new businesses leveraging live video and other marketing strategies - How to invest in yourself, grow and use social media to grow your business or pers…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Syed Zeehad (aka Zee) about: - The beginning of his journey as an international student-turned-entrepreneur in Canada - How Zee started multiple successful businesses until he found the one that aligned with his mission - How to start your own business and grow a huge following on social media And much m…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Ben Schneider about: - His experience growing up as an entrepreneur and testing multiple businesses before ultimately finding his first success - How Ben has grown a successful e-commerce site, marketing agency and tech platform at different points in his career - Tips on starting/growing/scaling these d…

In today's vlog, I chat about why inbound marketing/sales efforts are awesome, the latest Covid shutdowns in Canada and two books I finish this week - The McKinsey Way and We Are All Weird by Seth Godin.To join the clubhouse events follow me @ joshschachnowTo join the SG community and get my Monday morning email with even more updates and motivatio…

In this episode of the SG Podcast, I talk to Rob Fortier about: - How he started his career bouncing around to a few industries then starting his own business - How he grew multiple businesses leveraging email lists, good marketing and a good partner - The ins and outs of email lists - how to create, promote and write emails to make more money And …