Writing music and touring with my band RX Bandits for 20 years has allowed me to meet tons of amazing and fascinating people all involved with music in various ways. I'm the person who asks all of my friends those weird and esoteric questions because I have a genuine interest in psychology and what makes people do what they do. Join me for my wide ranging conversations with my musical friends and peers as every episode hopes to be an expedition into the experiences, feelings, processes and p ...
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If you really want to learn about penguins, then you will want to listen to this podcast. Donate if you like penguins as much as us.
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Jaesun, an heir to a Korean chaebol, and Ana, a Mexican American entrepreneur, fall in love in modern day LA. After months of innocent flirting and one passionate karaoke session later, Ana finds out that Jaesun must return to Korea for his two-year military service. And when her business hits an unexpected roadblock, miscommunications ensue. Ana must decide whether she's going to go at it alone or have some faith in her love. Will their relationship survive the distance? Love and Noraebang ...
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Bringing together stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem to surface and solve the problems we all face as independent workers and those who support them. The best solutions come from the ground-up, from people with skin in the game, but often we operate in silos and echo chambers instead of leveraging the power of the collective. The Future is Freelance Podcast honors the expertise that comes from all levels of the freelance ecosystem, from freelancer to platform CEO, from c ...
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Interviews, commentary, guests and banter from the world of music, celebrity and entertainment from Ireland’s Radio Nova.
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The Kollective presents - The Recipe with Eric Rakofsky where Eric sits down with the one percent of the one percent who are building the world's tomorrow, every week. Eric sits with guests and covers how fitness and mental health create resilient entrepreneurs.
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Recomendamos - Me aloqué en Navidad y perdí (con el aguinaldo) con Grecia Castillo ¡FINAL DE TEMPORADA
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En este final de temporada, Xanic recontará con Grecia Castillo historias de Navidad sobre personas que se endeudaron de más por sentirse Santa Claus. Escúchalas y considera la posibilidad de regalar cariño y tiempo de calidad, para que no gastes más de lo que puedes y no te atormente el fantasma de tu estado de cuenta el próximo año. Learn more ab…
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Episode 36: Community Powered Platforms with Amy Choi
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Amy Choi is the co-founder of WorkFree, the first freelance platform powered by communities. As a former freelancer and global professional with 15+ years of experience across tech sales, recruitment, and digital marketing, Amy understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities in the freelance ecosystem. In this episode, Amy shares how her tra…
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Episode 35: Independent Consultants with Melisa Liberman
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Melisa Liberman is a business coach for independent consultants and author of "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality." In this episode, she shares her journey from corporate executive to accidental entrepreneur, offering deep insights into the mindset shifts required when transitionin…
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Episode 34: Working with Friends with Rachel Renock
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Rachel Renock has been an incredible innovator in the freelance space, and this conversation barely scratches the surface of her expertise in helping independents build more profitable and collaborative businesses. In this episode, we dive deep into the future of freelance work, exploring what Rachel calls "virtual studios" - a model where freelanc…
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Episode 33: The Democratization of Work with Steve King
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It was a pleasure having Steve King, a founding partner of Emergent Research, on the podcast. With over 25 years of experience, his work focuses on the future of work, particularly how it impacts small businesses, independent workers, and the gig economy. Our conversation covers a range of topics, including the post-pandemic rise in full-time freel…
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Episode 32: The Future is Freelance with Matthew Mottola
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Matthew has been an invaluable thought leader in the freelance ecosystem, and this conversation barely scratches the surface of his deep expertise in the future of work and the freelance economy. We dive into some fascinating topics that are crucial for both freelancers and the companies that hire them like: The "Expert's Curse" in consulting and h…
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Episode 31: The Consultant Blueprint with Laura Burford
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Laura has been an amazing thought partner and this conversation is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her deep expertise helping independent consultants build sustainable businesses. In this episode we talk about her consultant blueprint, becoming an accidental entrepreneur, and the future of work. To learn more about Laura, go to her website,…
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Episode 30: Fractional COO Roles with Kristin Cummings
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Kristin and I are kindred spirits! I’ve been taking on more fractional COO engagements, and I’m not alone. The rise of the Fractional C-suite freelancer has been prominent over the last few years. That’s one of the many reasons why I wanted to talk to Kristin and compare Fractional COO experiences. In 2021, Kristin took a leap of faith by leaving h…
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Episode 29: The Power of Community with Yurii Lazaruk
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Yurii is on a mission to build connections among freelancers and bring greater visibility to the joys and sorrows that we all deal with. We had a great conversation about the power of community, defining work for ourselves, and holding space for each other. Learn more about Yurri on LinkedIn and Substack. To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruiti…
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Episode 28: The Relationship Business with Reuben Swartz
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Reuben created the “anti-CRM” for freelancers and consultants based on his own experience building a solopreneur business. His platform is based on key values that successful freelancers share, including valuing relationships above all else. In this episode talk about the power of positioning, the “relationship business,” and the non-linear journey…
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Episode 27: Elevating Freelancing with Úna Herlihy & Peter McPartlin
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Úna and Peter are some of my most favorite people and this conversation was one of the best so far. They started their freelance ecosystem in Ireland in response to the need for support during the pandemic and it has grown exponentially since then. In this episode we talk about having each others’ backs, learning how to build a business based on va…
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Episode 26: Financial Planning for Solopreneurs with Ryan Page
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I had a great time talking with Ryan about all things soloprenuer finances. Ryan is a solopreneur finance expert who is committed to helping business owners understand their numbers and feel in control of their money. He grew up in Southern California and went to college at Arizona State University where he graduated with a Master's Degree in Accou…
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Episode 25: How To Get Started as a Freelancer with David Kaplan
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David Kaplan might be a new-ish freelancer, but he already knows the key to success - you just have to try! I had such a great conversation with David talking about learning by doing, mindset shifts, and the rewards of perseverance. David is 29, from the Czech Republic, and now lives in Squamish, BC, Canada. He has a master's degree in engineering …
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Episode 24: Aces on Tap with Chrissy and Jim
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When you bootstrap a micro-consulting platform as a side-hustle, you are for sure a hustler. Chrissy and Jim not only have created an awesome platform for people to share and monetize their unique talents, they’ve done it in a way that honors the unique contributions of their micro-consultants (aka Aces). Chrissy is a co-founder and Chief Ace at Ac…
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Episode 23: The Four-Day Workweek with Joe Sanok
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In this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Joe Sanok, a father, entrepreneur, and author of the book "Thursday is the New Friday". Joe shares his journey of starting his counseling private practice in 2006 and realizing he had no business skills whatsoever. He then started a podcast to interview people and learn tips, which even…
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Episode 22: The Myth of Competition with Adam Faulkner
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In this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Adam Faulkner, a proud freelance business owner and creator of the "Be FreelanceAF" course. Adam shares his journey of founding his freelance video production business "CreativeAF" at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and how he hasn't looked back since. We discuss the importance of…
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Episode 21: A Hyper Curated Freelance Ecosystem with Karina Rehavia
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Karina Rehavia isn't building "just" another freelance marketplace; she's building an ecosystem for freelancers and their clients that focuses on an amazing experience on both sides of the equation. Plus, she's one of the most dedicated and passionate people I know. We talk about freelancing in Latin America, her no a**holes policy, and hope for 20…
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Episode 20: A Freelance Marketplace Built by a Freelancer with Maari Casey
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Anyone who names her business Uncompany is clearly a hustler at heart. Maari Casey cares so deeply about freelancers and the clients they serve. She's built an amazing company that helps freelancers build their businesses and find the right clients. We talk about the crazy year freelancers have had in 2023, what it's like to run a business where al…
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Episode 19: The Freelance Revolution in 2024 with Jon Younger
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Jon is one of the most knowledgeable people about the freelance global context, and we get to pick his brain about what we can expect on the horizon for the freelance revolution. We talk about how both freelancers and platforms need to define what makes them special, the stages all freelancers go through in their work, and of course, what 2024 has …
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen)
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This week we are joined by Josh Staples a bassist/vocalist who plays in The Velvet Teen, The New Trust and sometimes Loma Prieta. In addition to being an all around lovely human, one of Josh's powers is having a conductivity of creative energy through his sense of humor, knowledge and humility. He makes everyone around him better at what they do. J…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Summer Swee-Singh
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We are honored to have Summer Swee-Singh with us for this episode. Summer is a highly skilled pianist and composer who has everything from a law degree to playing on stage with one of your favorite indie bands on her resumé. Summer is very humble and kind beyond what one could expect of someone with her level of skill and training, but it's not all…
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Episode 18: How to Plan for the New Year with Anna Burgess Yang
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We're bringing back Anna Burgess Yang to help us think about how to plan for the new year as a freelancer. If you're ready to stop making the same New Year’s resolutions for your business but never achieving them and start investing in the support + structure you need to run your business instead of letting it run you, you can also sign up for my n…
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Episode 17: Better Infrastructure with John Paller
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When I came across John's company, Opolis, I knew we had to talk. Opolis is one of the companies pioneering the infrastructure that freelancers everywhere need for the future of work. John Paller is a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur, inventor and futurist, and the Founder and Executive Steward of Opolis, a Digital Employment Cooperative for in…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Nick Reinhart
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So nice to be back with all of you. This week we catch up with Nick Reinhart as he returns to chat with us not long after his return from being on tour with DeathGrips for a couple months. He catches us up on how he's been decompressing and getting back into home mode. In this episode we discuss his tour with DeathGrips, coyotes in his neighborhood…
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Episode 16: Blue-Collar Freelancing with Adrianna Baros
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The first time I met Adrianna, I knew she was a true hustler. We talk about charting your own path as a "blue collar" freelancer and the biases/assumptions people make about working with your hands vs. working in an office. Not to mention what it's like to be a 26-year-old female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Adrianna Baros is the owne…
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Episode 15: Price Your Way to Freedom with Robert Vlach
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Robert Vlach is one of the most knowledgable people in the world of freelancing, and I'm so excited about this episode! We talk about pricing your way to freedom, the different mindsets freelancers have in different parts of the world, and the power of negotiation skills. Robert Vlach is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting indep…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer)
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This week we welcome Gunnar Olsen of Puscifer to The Musicians Guild. Gunnar is a drummer/musician that has recorded/toured with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Big Data and many others. We've known each other for over 20 years since our bands met at a random show in Poughkeepsie, NY. Following that meeting RX and his band at the time,The Exit, …
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Episode 14: Freelancing is a Journey with Tori Barker
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The first time I met Tori Barker I knew we were like-minded solopreneurs. We talk about leaving the corporate world to follow your passions. Tori Barker is the passionate and empathetic leader behind Creative Marketing, a digital marketing, consulting, and podcast marketing company. She values family and relationships with clients just as highly as…
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Episode 13: Money Mindset with Austin L. Church
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I came across Austin by way of Lizzie Davey's newsletter and am so glad I found him. Like Lizzie and I, Austin leads a double life of being a freelancer and supporting other freelancers. He brings so much expertise and thoughtful advice to this episode, not just about money mindset but also how to level up as a freelancer to bring more to your life…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Tim and Brittany (Catbite)
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This week we caught up with Tim and Brittany of the Philadelphia based band Catbite. We chatted on a relaxed Sunday evening and had a lovely time. Catbite does a really legit modern take on two-tone ska that also conjures punk, soul & new-wave with top-notch musicianship. Whether it's your thing or not, you can't really deny the vitality in their m…
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Episode 12: Upwork, Kajabi, and Taking Better Vacations with Leah Meyers
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If you're new here, Leah is my ride-or-die solopreneur work-wife, who co-hosted The Freelance Revolution podcast with me for two years. This is her first time on the new show, and I'm THRILLED to talk with her about her two areas of expertise - Upwork and Kajabi - AND how to take better vacations as a freelancer. Learn more about Leah at https://ww…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Jeff Schroeder (The Smashing Pumpkins)
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This week we have Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins joining us in the hall of discussion. We caught up with Jeff on a day off while in New Mexico on a headlining tour. It was great getting to have such a down to earth chat with someone playing in one of the biggest rock bands of not only our generation, but arguably in the history of modern r…
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Episode 11: Hustling by Your Own Rules with Mike Dallas-Petersen
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Mike is a true hustler at heart. In this episode we talk about how to play by your own rules when building a business. Michael Dallas-Petersen is an entrepreneur, father, and husband based in British Columbia. Michael is a highly sought after automation and systems specialist helping online entrepreneurs scale their offers/businesses with world cla…
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Episode 10: The Big Secret No One Tells You About Freelancing with Lizzie Davey
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I came across Lizzie and her content when she put on a workshop with one of my favorite partners, The Indie List. After connecting, I knew she was a hustler on a similar mission to mine - to make the beauty and freedom of freelancing available to more people! In this episode, we discuss the big secret no one tells you about freelancing. Lizzie is a…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)
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This week we are blessed to have Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years join us at The Musicians Guild. Casey plays guitar in the band and also has his own pod called The Record Process. In addition to being a musician Casey is also an engineer/producer and also is involved with managing artists through the Lesser Matters entity. Casey is a humble and…
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Episode 9: Online Learning Content with Chris Badgett
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Chris has a super interesting entrepreneurial journey that led him to his current work, where he helps to make sharing expertise more accessible online and level the playing field in DIY education. Chris Badgett is the cofounder and CEO of LifterLMS, a learning management system for WordPress. He helps education entrepreneurs create, launch, and sc…
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Ruth Scott is taking over the Nova Lunchbreak studio, and with that she has decided to catch up with Esther Choi. For those of you unfamiliar, Esther Choi is a New York resident and owner of mŏkbar and ms.yoo who will bring her Korean influence to the grill at this weekend's GUINNESS X MEATOPIA. Check out the interview above to hear more and if you…
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Hear the full uncensored & unedited chat when Nova's "nice" guy talked to the "bad guy of rock" Alice Cooper!By Radio Nova
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Episode 8: Holding Yourself Accountable with Tim Melanson
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I was on Tim Melanson's podcast last year and immediately knew that we shared the same mission to help others make the most of independent, flexible work. Tim is the Host of the Work at Home RockStar Podcast, a Self-Improvement Podcast started in 2015 with more than 250 guests interviewed, over 35k listens. In the year 2000, Tim earned a degree in …
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Episode 7: Breaking Glass Ceilings with Rachel Everington
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The first time I talked to Rachel, I knew she was a hustler at heart - paving her own way, breaking glass ceilings, and helping others build strong independent businesses is her jam. Rachel is the CEO of an executive assistance and operations agency that supports business owners by removing the day to day overwhelm so that they can get their time b…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Alex Estrada
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This week we are honored to have Alex Estrada who owns and operates Pale Moon Ranch studio with us at The Musicians Guild. Alex is an engineer, producer and musician. He has made recordings for bands such as Joyce Manor, Touché Amoré, NAILS, and Xibalba among many others. Alex is also a legit vegan cook and walks the talk as he is a strong referenc…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Rich Balling (The Sound Of Animals Fighting)
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This week we have with us a bandmate, collaborator and brother to me by the name of Rich Balling. Many of you will know Rich as leader of The Sound Of Animals Fighting but he has also has created projects such as Pyramids and Hospital Gown. In addition to being a musician/producer Rich is also an educator by trade, devoted family man, and high leve…
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Episode 6: Following Your Dreams with Andrea Sager
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Andrea Sager is no stranger to solopreneurship. After landing what she thought was her dream job, she realized that she wanted more. I had a great time chatting with Andrea about following your dreams no matter what (plus some great legal info too!). Andrea Sager is an author and the CEO and founder of Legalpreneur, a legal tech startup that focuse…
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Lizzie Killian (Teens In Trouble)
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Greetings to all of you esteemed members of The Guild. This week we are honored to have Lizzie Killian from Teens In Trouble with us. Teens In Trouble are signed to Asianman Records and they have been working hard af. We catch up with Lizzie right after she returned home from one tour while getting prepared to leave for another run of shows. In add…
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Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company with Super Coffee's Jimmy DeCicco
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In this episode of The Recipe, Jimmy Decicco explains how he and his brothers started Super Coffee from scratch to now worth half a billion dollars. They also discuss: - New market launches and navigating the supply chain - Work culture at the Super Coffee HQ - His 'Recipes' for successBy Eric Rakofsky
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The Musicians Guild welcomes Isaac Bollivar
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Good to be back. This week we have Issac Bolivar joining us in the study. Isaac is a guitarist/musical director from California who has played shows with a diverse list of artists including Seal, Taking Back Sunday and Harry Hudson among others. The two of us have known each other a long time, and even in collecting photos for this episode Isaac se…
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Episode 5: Doing What You Love with Shiela Pialago
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Shiela and I hit it off when I was on her podcast and never looked back. She's a multi-talented freelancer who loves what she does and sharing it with others. Shiela is a skilled Digital Project Manager and Growth Marketing Enthusiast who is deeply committed to helping businesses and organizations achieve their growth objectives. With nearly a deca…
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10. Matt Choi on Personal Branding & How Leveraging Authenticity is Key to Influencer Success
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On this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with content creator and athlete, Matt Choi to discuss the business of being a successful social media influencer. They also take deep dives into, - The principles of running - Life before media and betting on yourself - Putting in the reps for the long term success - Leading with purpose to pu…
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9. Alex Okafor & Alex Bachman on The Game, Growth, and Good Health
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In this episode of The Recipe, professional athletes Alex Okafor and Alex Bachman showcase their dedication to success, especially during the off-season. They also dive into: - The struggles and triumphs of the game - Expanding their financial portfolios through real estate - How Kollective has been a one-stop-shop of opportunity for lasting friend…
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Episode 4: Working Better with Anna Burgess Yang
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My good friend Anna always makes me think differently about work, productivity, and efficiency. Anna is a former product manager who left an executive role in 2021 to pursue an entirely different life. After bouncing around a few different jobs for two years, Anna is now a freelance technology writer and journalist. She is also obsessed with workfl…
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