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Dan Benjamin Live!Episode 24: Monday, December 28, 2020The latest news, analysis, and opinions from Dan Benjamin.Links:Nashville explosion: Camper van blows up in 'intentional act' - BBC NewsCoronavirus: France finds first case of new variant - BBC NewsCoronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe - BBC NewsSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Concept Art by Alberto Mielgo | Concept Art World‘Super Gonorrhea’ is spreading like wildfire thanks to COVID-19 – BGRWarner Bros. Announces 'Wonder Woman 3' | HYPEBEAST
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2020-11-141h 02QUIT! with Dan Benjamin120: Don't Call It a ComebackDan returns to take your calls, answer your emails, and dispel the myth that you have job security. He also gets to the heart of what the show is about, talks about founding his startup, and reveals how he was able to make an insane purchase.
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2020-10-301h 04QUIT! with Dan Benjamin119: Things That LastDan and Haddie talk about doing the daily grinding tasks that you know will pay off one day, how Domino's Pizza is standing out, how reading can help you unwind from your day, and more!
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Links for this episode:DAMN it takes forever – Ryan Carson – MediumHow Domino’s Pizza...
2017-12-1555 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin118: Swallowing the FrogDan and Haddie discuss how you can't expect your business to become a success overnight, a 6 year old making $11 million a year, the importance of having a good nighttime routine, thinking about the next emerging market.
Links for this episode:Want Proof That Patience Pays Off? Ask the Founders of This 17-Year-Old $525 Million Email Empire | Inc.comThe evening routine essentials of the most productive people | Thrive GlobalUvex S0360X Ultra-spec 2000 Safety Eyewear, Orange Frame, SCT-Orange UV Extreme Anti-Fog Lens - Safety Glasses - Amazon.comDan's CBD Oil Recommendation...
2017-12-111h 01QUIT! with Dan Benjamin117: Prenup For Your BusinessDan and Haddie talk about overcoming obstacles, making a business by cheating the system, and how productive you really are at work.
Links for this episode:28-year-old makes millions buying from Walmart, selling on AmazonIn an 8-Hour Day, the Average Worker Is Productive for This Many Hours | Inc.comMore older Millennials live with relatives, a legacy of the recessionumhi-im-alexis-a-kid-at-my-school-has-a-panini-maker-so-29097751.png 500×522 pixelsBrought to you by:
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2017-12-081h 06QUIT! with Dan Benjamin116: InfluencersDan and Haddie talk about influence, attention, and scarcity using Apple as an example of effective execution.
Links for this episode:5by5 | Killing TimeApple drops 'Computer' from name | Macworld• Apple iPhone sales 2007-2017 | StatistaApple's iPhone X Might Cost Apple Nearly $600 to BuildPhilomena Kloss on EtsyHuman bears. Primitive tweed teddy bears!
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2017-10-311h 02QUIT! with Dan Benjamin115: Little EgoDan talks about building a SaaS platform, all the while joined by Haddie to discuss a listener email about the challenges of breaking into a new career and unpaid internships, changing the way you ask for feedback, and just being open about things.
Links for this episode:Is the open office layout dead? | | Dropbox BlogHow to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out - The New York TimesWhen Is It OK to Not Pay an Intern? — ProPublicaUnlock honest feedback with this one word – Signal v. NoiseModula - Wikipe...
2017-10-281h 10QUIT! with Dan Benjamin114: You're Using It WrongDan and Haddie talk about going the extra mile for your customers, regaining the excitement you had when you started your job, and answer listener Brian's question about CASHFLOW!!!
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2017-09-301h 01QUIT! with Dan Benjamin113: Name One PoemDan and Haddie do some followup about charging for your time/service, leaving a comfortable job to take an independant risk, asking yourself if you're critical to your company's success, digital nomads, and a reminder to take time to feed your soul.
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Links for this episode:Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? - The AtlanticNo, Smartphones Are Not Destroying a Generation – Thoughts And Ideas – Mediummrb on Twitter: "Damn this programmer interview whiteboard question has me shook https://t.co/YkmnLQnLA4"Elon...
2017-09-011h 00QUIT! with Dan Benjamin112: Not As Much StoogeDan and Haddie discuss the 'Briefcase Technique', Last Chance U, the fear of change, and asking for a raise.
Links for this episode:Les Brown: The Power to Change (Full Transcript) - The Singju PostHomeEducationLes Brown: The Power to Change (Full Transcript)Les Brown: The Power to Change (Full Transcript)
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2017-07-311h 10QUIT! with Dan Benjamin111: Emotional CostDan is joined by Haddie to discuss the possible guilt that comes with doing work for profit, new business owner advice from Listener Brian, the right way to encourage (not pressure) your partner to make the leap into a more fulfilling job, how to engage with freelancers, and the services you need to look into when starting your business.
Links for this episode:Evolution of the LEGO logo | Logo Design LoveRoad Work on 5by5Gusto - PayrollBench.co - AccountingThe man who built a $1bn firm in his...
2017-07-221h 04QUIT! with Dan Benjamin109: Cone of SilenceDan and Haddie talk about the soul-destroying addiction of workaholism, creative environments and creative teams, Millennials and saving for buying a home, and the detrimental effects of multitasking (and a solution).
Links for this episode:Jason Fried on Twitter: "Pathetic… even Apple is promoting workaholism now. Check out this ad for their Planet Of The Apps show. https://t.co/PKn30pWWgn"Creative Environments Lead to Creative Teams – Thinking Design by Adobe – MediumMillennials Want to Buy Homes but Aren’t Saving for Down Payments - WSJWant to be more productive? Quit mul...
2017-06-241h 01QUIT! with Dan Benjamin108: The Worst They Can Say is 'No'Dan is joined by Haddie to answer listener emails about being prepared before you make your side hustle your full time gig, selling yourself in an interview, and being honest.
Next week all about interviews! Send us your questions!
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2017-05-201h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin107: Already Raw Sorry, I Meant CrisisDan and Haddie talk about managing your time, distractions, and going the extra mile to save your customers time.
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2017-05-061h 03QUIT! with Dan Benjamin106: Adjunct LoopDan and Haddie answer your emails, followup about PhDs, and what to do when the people you're counting on don't do their job.
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2017-04-291h 16QUIT! with Dan Benjamin105: Headline for RankingDan and Haddie talk about the art of sales, not just selling your product but selling yourself during interviews, the math behind making $1 million dollars, podcast promotion strategies, and a comparison of millennials and baby boomers. Don't forget to send us your questions via email for next week's episode!
Links for this episode:Best Answer to “Sell Me This Pen” | Heena Mansuri How to make $1 million dollarsYou are not your job search – Dear Design StudentYoung Americans Are Killing Marriage - BloombergThe 7 Best Podcast Promotion Strategies (And How to Use Th...
2017-04-141h 11QUIT! with Dan Benjamin104: Mother InternetDan and Haddie discuss the struggles that millennials are facing at work, how to make a new hire feel like part of the team. They take listener emails about how to hire the right person for the job and how to get your new business set up.
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2017-03-311h 07QUIT! with Dan Benjamin103: One-Way RelationshipDan and Haddie talk about smoking meats, Kentucky Colonel ties, paying attention to your users/fans, geography, and answer your emails about wanting a position at a company that isn't currently hiring, marketing yourself, and choosing between money and your passion.
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2017-03-011h 10QUIT! with Dan Benjamin102: Piping Up NeatDan and Haddie talk about applying for jobs, giving your work away for free, pride in a job well done, and another USPS nightmare.
Links for this episode:Google got it wrong. The open-office trend is destroying the workplace. - The Washington PostWhy Office Perks Are Traps, Not BenefitsPiping"Good candidates do this?"But is it good?
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2017-02-181h 02QUIT! with Dan Benjamin101: Dog Tied UpDan and Haddie return for Episode #101! They talk about sticking with your new company and not taking the easy route (taking a full time job), doing your job to the fullest extent, thinking about others, a UPS debacle, and a dog.
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2017-01-281h 03QUIT! with Dan Benjamin100: SpookedDan is joined by Haddie and Maggie in-studio for this amazing 100th episode. They discuss credit card debt, rotisserie chickens as an example of buying time, J.K. Rowling's philosophy of roadblocks, and GitHub's holacracy.
Links for this episode:How Millennials Became Spooked by Credit Cards - NYTimes.comAre Rotisserie Chickens a Bargain?Strengthening our foundation — MediumJ.K. Rowling on Twitter: "I wrote first 2 Potters by hand and typed them on a 10 yr old typewriter. All a writer needs is talent & ink. https://t.co/oK30qfcVZK"Some helpful ad...
2016-09-171h 06QUIT! with Dan Benjamin99: How To BeginDan is joined by Haddie to discuss the difference between an LLC, S Corp, C Corp, a DBA, and which one might be right for you and your new business.
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2016-08-141h 16QUIT! with Dan Benjamin98: Work Weight Dan and Haddie and talk about how strength training and functional movement relate to improving your quality of life, health, and how the same mental techniques can be used to improve your professional work life as well.
Links for this episode:No Snooze Zone: The Insanely Early Morning Routines of America's Favorite Newscasters - Bon Appétit5by5 | Back to Work #276: Do You Even Lift?Brought to you by:
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2016-07-271h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin97: Necessary EvilsDan and Haddie discuss the myth of work life balance, the risks of making your employees your friends, the necessary evils of LinkedIn and Facebook, the importance of avatars, becoming a bike messenger, getting laid off, and more.
Links for this episode:Millennials Still Want Kids, Just Not Right Now - BloombergAustin Kleon on Twitter: "I believe that this is the only thing worth reading about “work/life balance” https://t.co/UgRHsIcwVq https://t.co/nYwE89ft8T"Brought to you by:
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2016-07-091h 14QUIT! with Dan Benjamin96: The Binge GenerationDan is joined by Haddie to talk about apprenticeship, how millennials DO want job stability, firing people, turning hobbies into side hustles, and how money does actually equal happiness, well...kind of.
Links for this episode:Study linking college education with brain tumor risk raises many questions - CBS NewsYou are still watching a staggering amount of TV every day - RecodeStudy: Money Buys Happiness When Income Is $75,000 - TIME$83,000 Is The New $75,000 Happiness Benchmark For Annual Income - Social Media WeekHappiness Revisited: A Household Income of $75K...
2016-07-011h 09QUIT! with Dan Benjamin95: The Other MillenialDan and Haddie talk about BREXIT, millennials, baby boomers, gen X, and the rise of the side hustle.
Links for this episode:Millennials are obsessed with side hustles because they’re all we’ve got — QuartzSplenius Capitis‘Brexit’: Explaining Britain’s Vote on European Union Membership - The New York TimesWhere Haddie saw the word "BREXIT" firstUK students: we woke up feeling betrayed this morning - VoxEU referendum results and maps: Full breakdown and find out how your area votedWiki - Demography of the United Kingd...
2016-06-251h 29QUIT! with Dan Benjamin93: 11 MinutesDan is joined by Haddie to answer listener emails and talk about working from home, how to create a mental and physical separation for your work area, not becoming a hermit, if you should put that restaurant job on your resume, millennials, and if working overtime to prove yourself is worth it.
Links for this episode:Mixergy PodcastBack to Work - 5by5Wiki- Highlander (film)The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Remote Work (After 5 Years of Experience)TwitterWhy Six Hours Of Sleep Is As Bad As...
2016-05-071h 18QUIT! with Dan Benjamin92: Overcoming ObstaclesDan talks about making changes in your life and sticking with them, and answers listener emails.
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2016-03-311h 06QUIT! with Dan Benjamin91: Refinement TechniquesDan talks about making your time more effective, learning to fail and get back up, the self-esteem movement, and the importance of timing to success.
Links for this episode:The Gift of Failure | Psychology TodayThe Self-Esteem Movement Backfires — When Praise is Dangerous – AlbertMohler.comSelf-esteem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCould Your Child Have Too Much Self-Esteem?The Death of The Self-Esteem Movement | Phil CookeThe Psychology of Self-Esteem: A Revolutionary Approach to Self-Understanding that Launched a New Era in Modern Psychology: Nathaniel Branden: 9780787945268: Amazon.com: BooksSimple just...
2016-03-311h 24QUIT! with Dan Benjamin90: Clean LivingDan is joined by Haddie to talk about the importance of sleep, breaking down your goal into small goals, where and when to professionally network, and answers listener emails.
Links for this episode:The Magical Benefits of the 'Quitter's Mindset' | First Round ReviewNobody Ever Changed the World by Checking Email — MediumPerfect is the enemy of good - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSleep deprivation is not a badge of honor — Signal v. Noise — MediumPebble layoffs - Tech InsiderStaedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical PencilStaedtler Mars Rotary Action Lead P...
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Podcast MethodEpisode 20: BalanceShifting the focus back to listener emails, Dan talks about finding a good co-host, balancing levels, story-style podcasts, replacement episodes, DMCAs, lavalier mics, a Fireside update, and the right way to end a podcast.
Links for this episode:5by5 | The Pipeline5by5 | Back to WorkFireside - Podcast hosting and analytics by podcasters for podcastersAmazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Vocal Microphone without Cable: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Zoom...
2016-03-1147 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin89: Skills, Savings, and ConfidenceDan and Haddie talk about communication, inspiring yourself, bouncing back, the importance of timing, and answer listener email.
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Links for this episode:Is group chat making you sweat? — Signal v. Noise — MediumBrian Stucki on Twitter: "When professors told me "Homework is 5% of your grade and tests are 95%" then all I heard was "Don’t do homework, excel on the tests.""CPI Inflation CalculatorBrought to you by:
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2016-03-111h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin88: Only Your Best WorkDan talks with Haddie about the change in the world of freelancing (work is drying up), perfecting your craft (coffee, sushi), and making the change that enables you to do your very best work.
Links for this episode:The Elephant In The RoomSarah Parmenter - User Interface Designer.Sarah Parmenter - User Interface Designer.Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) - IMDbGodfellas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBattle of the Planets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by:
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2016-02-291h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin87: Your Best WorkDan talks about what it takes to become a dentist and dermatologist, espresso, caring about your profession, and the failure that will follow when you only do work that's 'good enough'.
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2016-02-261h 12QUIT! with Dan Benjamin86: The Other 364 DaysDan talks about first impressions, body language, and answers listener email.
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2016-02-121h 11QUIT! with Dan Benjamin85: PandemicDan talks about being specific vs general, miscommunication, misunderstandings, lazy writing, and his step back from Twitter.
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2016-02-051h 35QUIT! with Dan Benjamin84: Regular Day At The OfficeDan talks about tipping, the service industry, and answers listener email.
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2016-01-291h 12QUIT! with Dan Benjamin83: If It Ain't BrokeDan talks about staying true to your 'cash cow' and and answers listener emails.
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2016-01-091h 11QUIT! with Dan Benjamin81: Exception to the RuleDan talks about having an exit strategy, his strong opinion on ping pong tables, and responds to listener emails.
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2015-12-241h 12QUIT! with Dan Benjamin80: You Have One JobDan talks about realizing your work can be narrowed down to one job and making sure you do that job well and responds to listener emails.
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2015-12-1250 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin79: The Things You OwnDan talks about sources of stress and how to reduce it, minimalism, purging, travel tips, packing techniques, and listener emails.
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2015-12-051h 09QUIT! with Dan Benjamin78: Sleep is a WeaponDan talks about the importance of time and time saving practices, sleep as a weapon, how having money affects people and responds to listener emails.
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2015-11-201h 03QUIT! with Dan Benjamin77: Step 1: ReplyDan talks about the challenges facing Millennials, the importance of follow through, horrible offices, being self-aware in your daily life and at the workplace, and listener emails.
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2015-11-111h 28QUIT! with Dan Benjamin76: My Latest MistakeDan talks about the reality of competition, the challenges of predicting a small business' future, doing your best work, participation trophies, and responds to listener emails. Haddie refuses to be fired.
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2015-11-071h 27QUIT! with Dan Benjamin75: Tag! You're it.Dan talks about follow through, customer service, email bankruptcy, flippin' burgers, answers some listener questions, and more.
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2015-10-101h 40QUIT! with Dan Benjamin74: Fast and BeautifulDan responds to listener emails, talks about predicting the future of your business, and only doing what you're good at.
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2015-09-261h 18Podcast MethodEpisode 14: RapportFrom desktop mic booms to mix-minus, Dan answers listener questions about equipment, digital audio interfaces, how to apply effects to multi-track recordings, how to handle USB mic latency, developing a rapport with co-hosts, workflow and file-sharing, when to use the amazing Levelator, and more.
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2015-08-3143 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin73: Beer-ThirtyDan is joined by Shlok, Maggie The Intern, and Haddie to respond to listener emails and to talk about coming in to work under the influence, considering what your business need to have in order to keep its employees happy, age in the workplace, leaving a job in order to become a stay-at-home parent, how to keep a job, working late and liking it vs. being forced to, and more.
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2015-08-221h 21QUIT! with Dan Benjamin72: Style At The TimeDan responds to some listener emails, talks about getting specific, and the changing perception of small businesses vs large companies.
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2015-08-0741 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin71: Tony the TigerIn this listener-email focused episode, Dan talks about public speaking, facing challenges at work, and debt as slavery, how your job can affect your mental health, building an independent portfolio when you can't at work, and more.
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2015-07-251h 01QUIT! with Dan Benjamin70: A Beard and A TattooDan is joined in studio by Shlok Vaidya(@shloky) to talk about the importance of having a plan, for-profit vs non-profit entrepreneurs, applying for jobs, and how it's all about your perspective when you're searching for a job.
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2015-07-181h 28QUIT! with Dan Benjamin69: Tackle ShopDan responds to listener emails and talks about customer service, making time for the thing you love to do, and more.
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2015-07-1151 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin68: Scorched Earth PolicyDan takes calls to talk about the importance of a company name, if it's too late to start something new, and more.
Links for this episode:Studio Kittie5by5 | Quit #30: Personal Independence DayArea code 952 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia14 Inspiring People Who Found Crazy Success Later in Life | Inc.comLauren Hooker - Tweet "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon
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2015-07-041h 42QUIT! with Dan Benjamin67: That's The Teen Culture These DaysDan takes some of our best calls to date, with topics including reputation and legacy in the workplace, fear of communicating with your boss, reevaluating a business when it doesn't seem to be working, and the importance of being smart but also kind.
We also learn more about our growing teenage audience.
Links for this episode:5by5 | Quit #66: Pick up the BandsawTexas Blues AlleyTwitter: Lauren Hooker - "Entrepreneurs are willing to work..."Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours per week." Lori Greiner
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2015-06-261h 32QUIT! with Dan Benjamin66: Pick up the BandsawQuit is back! Dan talks about the name change back to Quit, having enough energy for the thing you love, applying to a job out of state, and more.
Links for this episode:Conshy Upcycle - LightingEtsy Shop
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2015-06-201h 36QUIT! with Dan Benjamin65: "But...My Co-Founder Is Different"Dan talks about #talkpay, the difference in mindset between starting your own business and being a freelancer, and running a business.
Links for this episode:Doom II: Hell on Earth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSponsored by Harry's (Use the code GRIT for $5 off your first purchase), Casper (Use the code GRIT for $50 off your new mattress), and Squarespace (Use the code GRIT for a free trial and 10% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2015-05-011h 08Podcast MethodEpisode 10: Don't Hold Back. Except Sometimes.Dan talks about interviewing, holding back content, daily and weekly vs. evergreen episodes, the best day to release an episode, minimum downloads needed to get a sponsor, tips for transitioning your feed, and workflows.
Special guest Jordan Cooper joins the show to reveal his tips and experiences with growing your audience.
Links for this episode:The Dan Benjamin HourMy new daily show.
Back to WorkJordan Cooper on TwitterTech Douchebags on 5by5The Morning DumpSponsored by lynda (Visit the link for free 10 day trial access...
2015-04-251h 15Podcast MethodEpisode 9: Saving TimeDan answers listener questions about mic technique, affordable microphones, digital mixers, headphone amps, streaming video, USB vs. XLR microphones, radio's influence on podcasting, and more.
Links for this episode:Amazon.com: DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor: Musical Instruments5by5 | The Dan Benjamin Hour #21: Being Jeff VeenAmazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface: Musical Instruments? Mic Technique - YouTubeAmazon.com: Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: BEHRINGER MICROAMP HA400: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: ART HeadAmp4 Headphone Amplifier - (New...
2015-04-0455 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin64: Running From LionsDan is joined in studio by Shlok Vaidya to talk about always being ready for an interview, choosing between a dream job vs. money, zombie companies, choosing freedom, taking risks, and more.
Links for this episode:High school student scores $72 million playing stock marketHe’s the teen wolf of Wall Street.
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2015-03-281h 20Podcast MethodEpisode 8: Show Up!Dan talks about growing your listener base, if podcast networks are right for your show, getting new listeners, recording multiple guests, the basics of mix-minus, digital vs. traditional mixers, testing new gear, getting mired in editing, recording better audio vs. editing in post, and more.
Links for this episode:The Dan Benjamin HourMy new show!
Podcast Method WebsiteAmazon.com: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Audio Interface: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Zoom H4N Handy Portable Digital Recorder: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Shure SM58-CN Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Cable: Musical...
2015-03-261h 05Podcast MethodEpisode 7: Time Shifted RadioDan talks about podcasts as creations vs. time shifted radio, recording (and not recording) when you're sick, ID3 tags, managing wires, the benefits and downsides of pre recording intros and outros, interviewing techniques, using affiliates as sponsors, acoustic panels, and more.
Links for this episode:5by5 | 5by5 Specials #31: The Hulk Doesn't KneelDan is joined by his 7 year old son, Cash, to talk about being a big brother, Google, the iPhone 6 and 6 , phablets, the role of iPads and computers in education, Grek Pak, black mambas, Stan Lee's Superhumans, and more.
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2015-02-141h 03Podcast MethodEpisode 6: HijackingDan talks about download tracking with podtrac and libsyn, other tools like Showbot and the topics engine, recording screencasts, the new Audio Hijack, fair use in podcasting, patreon instead of sponsors, and more.
Links for this episode:Libsyn - Podcast Hosting ServicesPodtrac - Premium Online Shows and Audiences5by5 ShowbotThe Podcast MethodPodcast Method Topic Suggestions - Jackal Suggestion MachineMeet the Command Line – Pluralsight TrainingAmazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Rode Podcaster Booming Kit: Podcaster, PSA1 Arm, and PSM1 shock mo...
2015-01-241h 08Podcast MethodEpisode 5: Content FirstDan Benjamin answers your questions on topics including how to put content first, working with remote guests, keeping focused, a Skype tips for good quality audio, effective recording techniques, and more.
Links for this episode:Amazon.com: Logitech ClearChat Comfort/USB Headset H390 (Black): ElectronicsAmazon.com: Plantronics .Audio 478 Stereo USB Headset: Cell Phones & AccessoriesAmazon.com: Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid: Musical InstrumentsAmazon.com: Rolls MS111 Mic Switch Latching or Momentary Microphone Mute Switch with Passes Phantom...
2015-01-1547 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin63: Ninety/TenDan returns to the all call-in format, with great listener calls about changing your life and career.
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2014-12-121h 31Podcast MethodEpisode 2: If It Sounds Good, It Is GoodDan talks about recording multiple people remotely and in the same room, the importance of cover artwork, editing as a crutch, streaming live, and answers listener questions, and for the special Tech segment, he is joined by guest Jim Metzendorf to explain audio compression in podcasting.
Links for this episode:Fair use - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRogue Amoeba | Nicecast: Broadcast Any Audio To The Internet, Right From Mac OS XCall Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac - Ecamm NetworkRogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack...
2014-12-111h 14QUIT! with Dan Benjamin62: They're Going To Put You In A BoxDan takes calls to talk about defining success, finding your grit, being put in a box, and more!
Links for this episode:Dunbar's NumberDunbar's number is a suggested cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. These are relationships in which an individual knows who each person is and how each person relates to every other person.
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2014-12-061h 45QUIT! with Dan Benjamin61: Livin' On HothDan Benjamin is joined by special guest Brianna Wu and in-studio co-host Haddie Cooke to talk becoming an indy game developer and the struggles of starting something awesome.
Links for this episode:HomeBrianna Wu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia5by5 | IsometricSponsored by Squarespace (use code GRIT for a free trial and 10% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-11-281h 45QUIT! with Dan Benjamin60: Like a Jewel ThiefDan takes calls and talks about podcast networks, advertising, and going into something with the full understanding that it might fail.
Sponsored by MailChimp (Visit mailchimp.com/5by5 and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever), Harry's (Use the code QUIT at checkout and receive $5 off your order and change the way you shave forever), and Audible (Visit the link and get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-11-221h 17QUIT! with Dan Benjamin59: Big Shot CarlosDan takes calls to talk about Patreon, getting too comfortable at your job, letting down your audience, having and being the best, showing hustle, how he's worried about podcasting, and more.
Links for this episode:Support 5by5 on PatreonConsider supporting 5by5 on Patreon!
5by5: The NewsA daily update on the latest in tech, Apple, gaming, web, and geek culture in under five minutes.
What It’s Like To Work At Apple: ANonymous Employees Speak Up | BGRDanBenjamin.comFriend to the internet.
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2014-11-081h 47QUIT! with Dan Benjamin58: Every Time I See a Donut I Think of YouDan Benjamin is joined by Rich Stevens (a.k.a. rstevens) of Diesel Sweeties, and Haddie Cooke, to discuss Patreon, support, change, boredom, independence, weighing the options of hiring help or staying small, and more.
Links for this episode:diesel sweeties by @rstevens : robot webcomic & geeky music t-shirtsNimona | GingerhazeDiesel Sweeties Store: Music & Pixel T-Shirts & Socks - Pixel SocksBad Machinery by John Allison - October 24, 2014Girls With Slingshots - GWS #1922Night Moves podcast with RStevens | ESNCoffee & Cider podcast with RStevens | ESNSponsored by Squarespace (use...
2014-10-251h 36QUIT! with Dan Benjamin57: Just Enough To Derail MeDan takes calls to discuss focus: too much, too little, loosing it and getting it back.
Links for this episode:5by5Sponsored by Casper (Use the code GRIT and get $50 towards your comfy new mattress purchase!)Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-10-092h 03QUIT! with Dan Benjamin56: A Jamba Juice Type SituationDan and Haddie take calls and discuss jobs!
Links for this episode:'Adventure Time': The Trippiest Show on Television | Rolling StoneAfter raising $50M, Reddit forces all remote workers to relocate to SF (update) | VentureBeat | Business | by Tom CheredarShort logic (Reddit’s crappy ultimatum to remote workers and offices)Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/quit you get 5 users free forever), Squarespace (use code GRIT for a free tr...
2014-10-031h 27QUIT! with Dan Benjamin55: You Can't Fix The WeatherDan is joined by Andy McMillan to talk about The Manual, XOXO Fest, and things you have no control over.
Links for this episode:Kind of Screwed - Waxy.orgKind of Bloop: An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of BlueWhy Andy Baio’s ‘Kind of Bloop’ Copyright Case Shouldn’t Dissuade Fair Use | Mediashift | PBSAndy Baio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPanic - Shockingly Good Software.The ManualGood On PaperAndy McMillan (andymcmillan) | TwitterXOXO · XOXO 2014Death, failure, and all of the other stu...
2014-09-191h 56QUIT! with Dan Benjamin54: Something Mister Miyagi SaidDan is joined by Haddie to discuss being original and being copied, the difference between getting burnt out vs losing focus on your goal, loving what you do, finding the joy in the process not just the end result, and Dan reveals secrets about 5by5 and how it all came together.
Links for this episode:How to Stay Focused When You Get Bored Working Toward Your Goals — The Blog of James Clear — MediumDaring Fireball: Markdown5by5 | The Pipeline #38: Jeff AtwoodGitHub Flavored Markdown · GitHub HelpEmail to GruberCommonMarkHabit...
2014-09-061h 31QUIT! with Dan Benjamin53: Under The Desk On Phone CallsWith the official name change from Quit to Grit, Dan is joined by Haddie Cooke to talk about negotiations, interviews, open offices, and more!
Links for this episode:Open Plan Offices Makes Employees Less ProductiveOpen-plan offices may make some kinds of collaboration easier, but are they more conducive to productivity? What’s the most irritating workplace distraction? And are those state-of-the-art workstations actually more comfortable?
5by5 | Back to Work #87: Nothing to Declare But My CoconutsThis week, Dan and Merlin begin a conversation on what researchers and educators are learning about why students of...
2014-08-151h 37QUIT! with Dan Benjamin52: Is He The British One?Dan is joined by Myke Hurley to talk about his next new adventure and independence.
Links for this episode:Myke Hurley - Time For a New ChangeSponsored by lynda.com (use code visit lynda.com/quit for a free 7-day trial), MailRoute (to remove spam from your life for good visit mailroute.net/movies to get a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account), and SuperDuper (visit the link to learn more).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-07-101h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin51: No Silver BulletDan and Haddie are joined by their friend and guest Shawn Blanc to discuss starting something, building a name for yourself, consistency, and how sometimes getting fired can be the best thing ever.
Links for this episode:Shawn Blanc - TwitterShawn Blanc is @shawnblanc on Twitter
ShawnBlanc.netThis is a tech- and design-centric website. I’ve been writing here since the summer of 2007. In the spring of 2011 I quit my job and began writing this site full time.
The Sweet Setup We recommend the best apps for your iPhone, iPad, and Ma...
2014-06-191h 24QUIT! with Dan Benjamin50: Upping Your GameDan is joined by Haddie and Shawn Blanc to discuss delegating, hiring, firing and freelancing.
Links for this episode:Your business card is CRAP! - YouTubeOne of those “Things I’m Learning the Hard Way” posts | OwltasticThe Sweet Setup — We recommend the best apps for iPhone, iPad, and MacTools and Toys — Hand-Picked for Work and PlayThe Weekly Briefly | A podcast by Shawn BlancShawn BlancSquare Cash – Email Money for FreeArcher Avenue - Matching Awesome Podcasts with the Best AdvertisersSponsored by Harry's (use...
2014-05-011h 28QUIT! with Dan Benjamin49: In My Apartment You're PopularDan Benjamin is joined by Haddie Cooke to discuss the new show name (still undecided) and having a plan before you take action.
Links for this episode:StevieSnacks Is Moving To Texas Blues Alley | StevieSnacks BlogSponsored by Hover (new users use code BANKERSBOX for 10% off your first purchase), LegalZoom (use code QUIT for a free 3-month trial), and New Relic (use code “quit30" for 30-day extended free Pro-Trial).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-04-121h 38QUIT! with Dan Benjamin48: "5by"Dan is joined by Haddie to talk about Outbox shutting down, ideas vs. execution, bad reasons to not start something, and more.
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2014-01-291h 01QUIT! with Dan Benjamin47: Bankers BoxDan is joined by Haddie and callers to talk about dress hoodies, being forced to work in a basement, sudden career changes, getting fired, and more.
Links for this episode:DLC on 5by5The Frequency #153 on 5by5Back to Work #153 on 5by5Sponsored by: Squarespace (use code STOOGE1 for 10% off), and learn software, creative, and business skills from expert-taught videos at Lynda.com/quit.Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2014-01-131h 44QUIT! with Dan Benjamin46: The Only Plumber in TownDan is joined by Haddie and a handful of great callers on this special New Years Day episode.
Links for this episode:Zappos is going holacratic: no job titles, no managers, no hierarchy - QuartzZappos is known for its zany corporate culture. The company’s Q4 “All Hands” meeting in November was aptly-themed “Gone Wild”: one female employee voluntarily climbed into a case filled with tarantulas to win a $250 gift card. The event opened with a Lion King performance put on by employees at the Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas and closed with an after par...
2014-01-022h 03QUIT! with Dan Benjamin45: Magic BusinessDan is joined by Haddie to take calls, read emails, and discuss following your dream, changing career paths, laziness, and more.
Links for this episode:Don't Start a Company, Kid » Big Nerd Ranch BlogBacon MethodSponsored by Squarespace (use code DANSENTME12 for 10% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2013-12-061h 02QUIT! with Dan Benjamin44: The Cost of FearDan is joined by callers and in-studio guests Moises Chiullan, Shlok Vaidya, and Haddie Cooke to discuss the changing ways people work, how they are compensated for their time, and if there's a middle-ground between remote and office.
Links for this episode:? The Objectification of Haddie Cooke — Her True NameSnapchat Reportedly Turned Down A $3 Billion (!) Offer From FacebookRemote: Office Not Required: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson: 9780804137508: Amazon.com: BooksSponsored by HostGator (use code DANSENTME11 for 30% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2013-11-151h 14QUIT! with Dan Benjamin43: A Marathon Not a SprintDan is joined by Lew Cirne, CEO and founder of New Relic about staying passionate, physical offices, corporate culture, adding energy and removing energy, and more.
Links for this episode:Application Performance Management & Monitoring | New RelicLew Cirne (sweetlew) on TwitterInternet Anagram Server / I, Rearrangement Servant : anagram, anagrams, nag a ram, software, anagramme, anagrama, wordplay, word play, anagram creator, anagram solver, anagram finder, anagram generator, anagram maker, anagram unscrambler, anagram machine,Sponsored by Squarespace (use code STOOGE11 for 10% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2013-11-0651 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin42: Don't Say NoDan talks with in-studio guest Anthony Armendariz of Funsize about managing the transition from independent to business owner, growing and expanding a business, remote vs. office, and more.
Links for this episode:Forget the resume, kill on the cover letter by David of 37signalsA great resume will get you not-rejected, a great cover letter will get you hired. That’s the conclusion I’m left with after going through the applications for our junior support programmer position.
Quit! #40: Getting Through the Door – Marco.orgOne thing irritated me, though: it sounds like his assump...
2013-11-0257 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin41: You're Going to Get GoogledDan talks with callers about resume honesty, getting a job, and getting fired.
Links for this episode:Richard A. - WebsiteHire him!
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2013-10-2544 minQUIT! with Dan Benjamin40: Getting Through the DoorDan talks with guests and callers about the resume and getting through the door and into the interview.
Links for this episode:Authentic JobsFind you a cool job already!
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2013-10-191h 19QUIT! with Dan Benjamin31: Selling Margot Tenenbaum Dresses on EtsyDan takes calls and discusses competition, employment, hobbies, and when to narrow your focus.
Links for this episode:Zoe Zoe Sheen - Illustration There Will Be Blood - IMDBThere Will Be Blood - Amazon InstantThere Will Be Blood - iTunesThere Will Be Blood DVD - Amazon There Will Be Blood BlueRay - AmazonHello, my name is _____During episode 29 of the 5by5 network's Quit!, Dan mentioned to Haddie before taking a call from show regular and romance eCoach Virginia Roberts that he needs stickers to give...
2013-07-121h 34QUIT! with Dan Benjamin28: XOXO, A Love StoryDan and Haddie talk to Andy Baio and Andy McMillan about the 2013 XOXO conference September 19th-22nd in Portland, OR, and discuss broader issues including the courage it takes to produce an independent event, the risks and rewards of collaborating with like-minded people, dealing with the fear of success, and more.
Links for this episode:XOXO · Portland, OR · September 2013XOXO (xoxo) on TwitterAndy Baio (waxpancake) on TwitterAndy McMillan (andymcmillan) on TwitterConference — XOXO FestivalTwo days of talks from incredible artists and toolmakers.
Kind of Screwed - Waxy.org
2013-06-191h 12QUIT! with Dan Benjamin26: This Is Not My Beautiful LifeDan is joined by Matt Haughey, founder of MetaFilter and briefly Glenn Fleishman to discuss what it truly means to run a business.
Links for this episode:5by5 | The Pipeline #6: Matt HaugheyDan and Matt discuss the MetaFilter community, controlling a website's growth, starting up a business without taking investment, the recent PVRblog sale, the personal life (or lack thereof) of a developer and community builder, blogging about your personal life, and more.
PVRblog | TiVo, ReplayTV, and other PVR news and reviewsMetaFilter Podcast | Community WeblogMatt Haughey (mathowie) on TwitterA...
2013-05-311h 21QUIT! with Dan Benjamin24: Scott JohnsonDan interviews Scott Johnson, founder of FrogPants Studios, a hub of nerd and geek media including comics, web art, illustration, podcasts, and more. Scott hosts and produces 9 shows, both daily and weekly, which span a range of topics including apps, comics, early TV pilots, video games, and more. Scott also produces the webcomic My Extra Life. Dan and Scott address issues of making it on one's own terms, seeking out a creative community, spreading the creative spark across different mediums, getting help to steer business, and more.
Links for this episode:FrogPants Studios! - The home...
2013-05-171h 19QUIT! with Dan Benjamin22: Depressed in the MidwestDan is joined by Associate Producer Danielle Moser to discuss dressing up for work as it relates to interviews, productivity, and how it can affect the way you think about yourself and your outlook. They also address the problem of having CEOs dress down during keynote addresses and, later, Dan takes calls and discusses job-seeking, dealing with a bad boss, whether or not to work while going back to school, using a cool idea as the basis for a Kickstarter, and more.
Links for this episode:Dress for the job you want, not the one you...
2013-05-031h 36QUIT! with Dan Benjamin20: Jeff RaiderDan and guest Jeff Raider, one of the founders of Warby Parker and Harry's, discuss startups, investors, and timing as it relates to quitting your job to work on your dream.
Links for this episode:Designer Frames & Online Eyeglasses - $95 Rx Glasses | Warby ParkerMeet the Founders | Warby ParkerHarry's - Great Shave. Fair Price. Simple.Use this URL and Dan will get some blades as a referral bonus.
Jeff Raider (jeffreyraider) on TwitterSponsored by Shutterstock (use offer code DANSENTME4 for 30% off) and Ting.Support QUIT! with Dan...
2013-04-201h 13QUIT! with Dan Benjamin17: Four Hour Sleep NightDan is joined by special guest Garrett Dimon to discuss starting and running businesses with less pain and fewer mistakes. Dan takes calls and helps people identify their opportunities and make decisions to redefine their careers.
Links for this episode:Find The Thing You're Most Passionate About, Then Do It On Nights And Weekends For The Rest Of Your Life | The Onion - America's Finest News SourceStarting + Sustaining: A book and spreadsheet to help you launch and maintain a web application by Garrett DimonNext UpdateSifter - Simple Hosted Bug & Issue...
2013-03-231h 18QUIT! with Dan Benjamin12: Painting Pewter FigsDan Benjamin is joined by Anthony Armendariz, Shlok Vaidya, and Alex Ragsdale about finding your passion, focus, Florida, exit plans, information hipsters, and more.
Links for this episode:5by5 | The Frequency #85: Premeditated WeirdSilicon Valley . American Experience . WGBH | PBSSponsored by Hover (use code DANSENTME for 10% off), Notabli, and Squarespace (use code DANSENTME2 for 10% off).Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
2013-02-161h 33QUIT! with Dan Benjamin9: Four O'Clock In the Morning CourageDan Benjamin is joined by Joel Bush, Shlok Vaidya, Tina Nikolova and producer Haddie Cooke to discuss what it means to have "four o'clock in the morning courage".
Links for this episode:Joel's famous Reddit proposal photo [photo]
Shlok Vaidya on TwitterJoel Bush on TwitterTina on TwitterAmplifierReady to talk to Amplifier about how you can produce and sell premium quality merchandise directly to your audience? We’re eager to hear from you.
Shloky.comShlok's personal website.
Tina Nikolova- ActorTina Nikolova's actor page
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2013-01-261h 43QUIT! with Dan Benjamin6: The Voices In Your HeadDan is joined by Shlok Vaidya, Michael K. and callers to talk about opportunity, followthrough, what it takes to find success, and how to handle getting fired in the middle of the show.
Links for this episode:The Rise of SiriContract Review | fast, reliable, affordable - Contract GurusSuccessful Entrepreneurs Reveal Their SecretsKMFDM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAlex Olegnowicz (aomind) on TwitterContract Gurus (ContractGurus) on TwitterShlok Vaidya (shloky) on TwitterHaddie Cooke (haddiebird) on TwitterDan Benjamin (danbenjamin) on TwitterNetflix open...
2013-01-052h 02QUIT! with Dan Benjamin1: I Won't Have A Job In An HourIn this inaugural episode, Dan Benjamin talks about becoming an entrepreneur, making mistakes, leaving a so-called secure job for something new, and starting over. Dan is joined by special Guest Shlok Vaidya.
Links for this episode:5by5 | Back to Work #7: Vocational WheelThe Rise of Siri: Shlok Vaidya: Amazon.com: Kindle StoreBURGER KING®Support QUIT! with Dan Benjamin
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