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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
How to Get Paid to Speak with Grant Baldwin
#821 What does it take to start landing paid speaking gigs? If you don't have an extraordinary life story, how do you begin crafting your talks? Also, what are the steps to establish yourself as an authority and get your name out there? These are the questions we answer in today's chat with Grant Baldwin of The Speaker Lab! Here's the thing. If you build it they absolutely will not come. Unless you have the right assets in place and put in the promotional work, this is true for most of what you do online. The same goes for building...
2024-09-18
39 min
The Speaker Lab Podcast
What It's Like Being The Event Planner + Advice on Maximizing AI with Pat Flynn
"Just show up and provide value and get to know us."If you’re like most speakers, you’re probably wondering about AI. How should you use it? Should you be using it at all? And how do you make sure your authentic brand and story doesn’t get lost in the process? This week, Pat Flynn is answering all of those questions and ALSO diving into what it's like being an event planner. How do event planners look for speakers? How do they make final decisions? Check out the full conversation! "Short form vide...
2024-08-13
47 min
The Pat Flynn Show
Human Freedom and God's Causality w/ Dr. W. Matthews Grant
Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the perennially thorny issue of how to reconcile a robust account of God’s providence (including divine universal causality) with genuine human freedom. Please check out Dr. Grant’s book Free Will and God’s Universal Causality. You can see Pat’s previous chat with Dr. Grant here and with John DeRosa here.
2021-12-11
1h 18
The Pat Flynn Show
Philosophy Friday: Human Freedom and Divine Universal Causality ft. W. Matthews Grant
Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss the work he's done on libertarian human freedom and divine universal causality. In other words, does God being the cause of all things aside himself preclude genuine human freedom? Dr. Grant argues to the contrary and sketches a model -- which he calls the Dual Sources account -- for how classical theism defeats determinism and leaves room for libertarian agency. Dr. Grant's book Free Will and God's Universal Causality: The Dual Sources Account The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode...
2021-02-27
51 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Before Your First or Next Presentation DO THIS, with Grant Baldwin
#416: On this SPI podcast episode, Grant Baldwin from TheSpeakerLab.com is here. Grant loves to be up with a microphone in front of a group of people. He just released a book called The Successful Speaker, and he's here to share some great advice about preparing for a presentation. Have a listen. You'll learn, why speaking might be a great gig for you, the most important questions to ask yourself as you prepare your talk, the number one most powerful thing to include in every talk, and more. Read show notes here: www.smartpassiveincome.com/session416 See Privacy Policy at...
2020-03-25
56 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
SPI 416: Before Your First or Next Presentation DO THIS, with Grant Baldwin
#416: On this SPI podcast episode, Grant Baldwin from TheSpeakerLab.com is here. Grant loves to be up with a microphone in front of a group of people. He's here to share some great advice about preparing for a presentation. You'll learn, why speaking might be a great gig for you, the most important questions to ask yourself as you prepare your talk, the number one most powerful thing to include in every talk, and more. Read show notes here: www.smartpassiveincome.com/session416
2020-03-25
58 min
The Speaker Lab Podcast
Build a Speaking Business Beyond the Stage with Pat Flynn
You know a speaker only makes money when they speak - unless they build their business beyond the stage. And today we are exploring one of the ways to do just that with the one and only Mr. Pat Flynn.Pat is an entrepreneur and renowned public speaker who runs a site called Smart Passive Income. Even though he and I could geek out on speaking all day long we have a different focus for this show: affiliate marketing.Pat has built a significant business going this route so I brought him on to share...
2018-08-14
37 min
The Speaker Lab Podcast
The Speaking Wisdom of Pat Flynn and Tim Sanders
What if you could learn from 40 super successful speakers and you could learn from them all in one place? That's what you'll get in my latest course, The Speaker Lab Summit.To give you a taste of what is in store for you in the summit, I'm bringing two of those 40 speakers to you today: Pat Flynn and Tim Sanders.Pat Flynn is an author, international keynote speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and founder of Smart Passive Income. Tim Sanders primarily makes his living as professional speaker and is also a noted author and equally good guy...
2016-08-30
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
142 – How to Wrap Up a Podcast with Grant Baldwin
Have you enjoyed hearing the stories and journeys of over 100 different entrepreneurs? Have these interviews inspired you to take your business to the next level? I hope you’ve enjoyed our time together on How Did You Get Into That. It’s been a pleasure being here with you and I’m so excited to announce our new podcast series coming soon! In this episode, I share with you my journey to creating HDYGIT, and what to expect from the new podcast The Speaker Lab. Listen in to hear all of that...
2015-12-22
14 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
141 – How to Be a “Fit Nerd” with Steve Kamb
Do you identify as being slightly nerdy? Are you interested in fitness or being fit? Then you will love hearing today’s guest, Steve Kamb. Steve is the founder of NerdFitness.com, a site that provides fitness/wellness tips and articles to people who identify as being a bit nerdy. In this episode, Steve shares how and why he decided to launch NerdFitness.com, why his “average Joe and Jane” technique has been so successful, and his take on the best video game of all time. Listen in to hear all of that and so...
2015-12-15
40 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
140 – How to Start and Grow a Digital Magazine, with Nathan Chan
You’d never know it by his success but Foundr’s creator Nathan Chan had never started a business prior to starting the digital magazine! If The Impostor Syndrome has ever shown up in your life, or if you haven’t yet taken the entrepreneurial plunge but really want to, this episode is for you. Nathan Chan was a support engineer in the IT field before creating Foundr magazine. On today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That? Nathan shares why he made Foundr, how he grew his subscribers and how he conti...
2015-12-08
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
139 – How to Build a Business From Ikea Furniture, with Nick Ray
Do you love Ikea furniture, but not the long trips to the store? Nick Ray, founder of ModerNash in Nashville, Tennessee, is your answer! ModerNash specializes in the distribution of Ikea products to the greater Nashville area, with great materials such as the composite doors bristol offers including other services like delivery, installation, and home design. In fact, you can check some of his designs at Art and Interior. In this episode, Nick shares how he created ModerNash, the practical logistics of his business, and the story of ModerNash’s humble beginnings. Listen in...
2015-12-01
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
138 – How to Be Successful Selling on Amazon, with Scott Voelker
Have you ever wondered how you could sell something on Amazon? There are various ways to do so and our guest for today shares about the model that has been so successful for him. Scott Voelker of The Amazing Seller is here to talk about what FBA selling is, how he generates a healthy profit with it and how he passes his lessons on to his audience. On this episode of How’d You Get Into That? we also discus how he’s transitioned from working in construction to photography to digital marketing! THE F...
2015-11-24
39 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
137 – How to Create a Leather Company, with Dave Munson
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you a leather aficionado? Do you enjoy and appreciate well-made leather goods? Then you’ll enjoy hearing from Dave Munson, CEO and founder of Saddleback Leather. Dave is an expert in all things leather. Through his online retail site Dave sells all types of goods including bags, décor and even leather pine cones! In this episode, Dave shares how he became interested in working with leather, why he decided to pursue it as a career, and how he came to be s...
2015-11-17
25 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
136 – How to Be a Professional Organizer with Lisa Woodruff
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you think you could be a little less messy? Do you struggle to get through your daily life because you aren’t organized enough? Then Lisa Woodruff has the answers to help you! As a professional organizer, Lisa helps people organize and straighten their spaces, minds, and lives. In this episode, Lisa shares how she teaches people to be organized, the true “tricks” to getting your space straightened out, and how she came to be a professional organizer. Listen in to hear all of that and...
2015-11-10
31 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
135 – How to Create a Brand in the Fashion Industry, with Barron Cuadro
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever noticed how a certain outfit will make you feel more confident? Our guest today knows how to help you create that feeling every time you get dressed. In fact he’s created an entire business model around it. Barron Cuadro of Effortless Gent has built his brand to help guys build great wardrobes they love and feel confident wearing. On today’s episode Barron shares how his background building and designing websites provided a started point for Effortless Gent, and how he spent nearl...
2015-11-03
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
134 – How to Be a Puzzle Editor For a Living, with Emily Peck Prokop
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered who edits your favorite crossword puzzle? Did you ever think that was even a real job? Today’s guest is Emily Peck Prokop, a puzzle editor from Penny Press, a company that produces different crossword, Sudoku and other game books, and other games Find ud af mere. In this episode, she shares what exactly her job requires, what goes in to creating one puzzle book and how her journey through life led her to a love of crossword puzzles, and an...
2015-10-27
27 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
133 – How to Be Successful in Real Estate, with Josh Altman
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Has real estate ever caught your eye as a potential career path? Or perhaps you’re a fan of the Million Dollar Listings show on cable. If so you’re in for a special treat: Josh Altman, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and high end realtor is here! In this episode, Josh shares with us how much he’s learned from some serious hard knocks along his journey, how those experiences helped him grow and become the successful businessman he is t...
2015-10-20
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
132 – How to Be a Freelance Writer, with Catherine Alford
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to make a living as a writer or blogger? Today’s guest is here to tell you how you can. Catherine Alford of Budget Blonde spends her days writing and getting paid for it. In this episode, she shares how her love of writing has never left her, why she decided to pursue this career path and her best stratagems for creating a successful writing and blogging business today. Listen in to hear all of that and so muc...
2015-10-13
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
131 – How to Be Successful and Significant, with Aaron Walker
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Many of us strive to be successful at our chosen profession and to make a good life for ourselves and our families. But what if part of true success means also being significant to others? Our guest for today’s show has dedicated his life and business to helping people be both successful and significant. In this episode, Aaron Walker of View From The Top, joins us to talk about how he helps men go from ordinary to extraordinary by...
2015-10-06
34 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
130 – How to Write Convincing Copy, with Joanna Wiebe
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. What if your words could persuade people to take action? Our guest for today’s show, Joanna Wiebe, is a successful copywriter who does just that in her business. In this episode, Joanna tells her story of how she fell into copywriting, and eventually started Copy Hackers. Copy Hackers helps businesses write better copy to gain and retain customers. Joanna joins us to share why copywriting can be a great career for any writer, how her college experience impacts her...
2015-09-29
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
129 – How to Use Story In Your Business, with Donald Miller
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Storytelling has long been how people create connection and share common bonds. Before the written word we told stories and passed them on from generation to generation. The way we use story today in business is no different: we use to create connection, establish and expand bonds with each other. Here today to share how he’s made a living linking the two – storytelling and business – is best-selling author and successful serial entrepreneur Donald Miller. Donald shares his insights on how we can int...
2015-09-22
34 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
128 – How to be a Suitcase Entrepreneur, with Natalie Sisson
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever fantasized about spending your days traveling the world – and still running a successful business? Our guest for today’s show has done and continues to do just that – she’s the suitcase entrepreneur. She didn’t start out as an entrepreneur, but she’s had an adventurous spirit all her life! On this episode Natalie shares her transition from 8 years in the corporate world to living life on the road, and building a successful enterprise in the process. Natalie...
2015-09-15
35 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
127 – How to Be More Productive with Mike Vardy
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you wish you had better time management skills? Today’s guest, Mike Vardy, is your answer! Mike runs a website called Productivityist, where he teaches how to be more productive on a daily basis. Mike shares his journey from Costco employee to productivity strategist, speaker, and coach. Mike explains how he found his niche, the importance of relating to clients on a human level, and much more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FIN...
2015-09-08
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
126 – How to Launch a Best-Selling Book, with Tim Grahl
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. One of the hottest marketing trends is to publish a book. Whatever your specialty or your career path becoming a published author is one of the most significant ways to establish yourself as an authority. On this episode Tim Grahl, author and book marketing extraordinaire, talks about the strategies he’s used to help such notable people as Ramit Sethi, Guy Kawasaki, Dan Pink and Barbara Corcoran launch and market best-selling books. We discuss why you need to build you...
2015-09-01
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
125 – How to Build Your Handmade Product Business with Kiri Masters
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. One of the hottest trends right now is handmade, handcrafted items. From homemade craft beers to knitting to vintage jewelry, there’s a cornucopia of homegrown items, products and businesses thriving today. On this episode Kiri Masters joins us to tell us about her own success in this area: she teaches people how to make their own custom lamps and lampshades. We dive into how she got into this area, what her business entails, when she knew to make the...
2015-08-25
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
124 – How To Become a LEGO Master Builder, with Chris Steininger
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. What if you could get paid to play with toys from your childhood? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Chris Steinenger does! Chris works at LEGO headquarters in Enfield, Connecticut. In this episode, Chris details his journey to becoming one of seven LEGO Master Builders and shares his insight into the toy brick business. He explains his time in the shop building, attending special events, and more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER...
2015-08-18
31 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
123 – How To Build a Business Based On Your Skills, with Ryan Moran
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to duplicate someone’s success? Today’s guest, Ryan Moran knows a better way! In this episode Ryan details his entrepreneurial journey, going back to when he was just five years old. Today he runs a multitude of successful businesses, including online stores, a coaching business, and a mastermind group. Ryan shares why you should consider your own unique skills and interests in the process. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How d...
2015-08-11
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
122 – How to Build and Launch Online Products with Mariah Coz
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Many people today call themselves online entrepreneurs or online marketers. But what are they really doing, what are they really about? Our guest for today calls herself an online entrepreneur and she’s got the chops to back it up! In this episode of How Did You Get Into That, Mariah Coz shares how she went from a surf-punk band to selling vintage clothing on Etsy to helping people create and launch online products today – and the valuable lessons she’s...
2015-08-04
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
121 – How to Thrive with Cole Hatter
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Sometimes we experience events so profound they alter the fabric of our existence. And when they do we have two choices: allow those events to pull us under into despair, or use them as a wake-up call to make our lives matter. Our guest for today’s show, Cole Hatter, experienced not one but two life-altering accidents that claimed the lives of his best friends. In this episode of How Did You Get Into That, Cole talks about those acc...
2015-07-28
36 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
120 – How to Create A Food Blog, with Erin Chase
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever had a flash of insight – and then taken action on it? Our guest for today’s show has and it paid off handsomely! Erin Chase is the founder of 5 Dollar Dinners, a blog that has evolved into a sustainable business. In this episode of How Did You Get Into That, Erin shares where the idea for 5 Dollar Dinners came from, how she has successfully married numerous interests and passions to monetize her blog. and how 5 Dollar Dinner...
2015-07-21
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
119 – How to Create a Miracle Morning, with Hal Elrod
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. How the most successful people start their days is something that has been studied and talked about. But have you ever considered what would happen if you combined the six most common practices of the most successful? our guest for today’s show did and he’s created a sensation! In this episode, Hal Elrod of The Miracle Morning talks about his near-death experience, what it was like to hit rock bottom (twice!), and how those experiences helped him create his New...
2015-07-14
36 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
118 – How to Write Show Notes For a Living, with Lara Loest
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Podcasting is a hot business model right now, and one of the important aspects of any podcast is its show notes. What are they and how did our guest turn them into a thriving business? All of those questions are answered on today’s show by Lara Loest. In this episode, Lara tells her story of becoming the go-to show notes writer for some influential podcasters (including this show!), and how she’s scaling her service-based business. THE FINER DETA...
2015-07-07
31 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
117 – How to be an NBA Mascot with Jeff Goodin
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered who is the person in the costume of your favorite team’s mascot? Jeff Goodin can tell you! He began his career by performing in dunking shows with the Daredevils, and eventually became the mascot for the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. In this episode, Jeff shares how he became an NBA mascot, the story of how he started dunking with the Daredevils, and how to build connections to get to where you want to g...
2015-06-30
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis Gravette
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered what it takes to sell artisan products? Travis Gravette is a social entrepreneur, meaning he uses his entrepreneurship to make a social impact. He began in the non-profit sector but today he buys artisan products from Africa and sells them in the US with his company Red Earth. In this episode, Travis shares what a social entrepreneur does and how he does it, how to begin a nonprofit, and how to move into creating a fo...
2015-06-23
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
115 – How to Turn a Blog Into a Business, with Cynthia Sanchez
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Is Pinterest just a place to pin outfit ideas, find a meal for dinner, or find DIY projects for the kids? Or Is it possible for businesses to utilize this platform? Today’s guest, Cynthia Sanchez, is here to answer these questions! She’s an entrepreneur obsessed with Pinterest. She dared follow this interest and turned it into the blog and podcast Oh So Pinteresting. In this episode, Cynthia reflects on her journey to becoming a Pinterest expert and soci...
2015-06-16
35 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
114 – How to Have More Success And Less Stress, with Stu McLaren
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to be more successful, but less stressed? Stu McLaren has built a successful company by developing software and programs that help overworked entrepreneurs become happier and less stressed. In this episode, Stu shares his journey to creating his business, the influences that pushed him forward, and his three criterions for determining what opportunities are worthwhile, and which are not. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How to make more while working less. Why it’s...
2015-06-11
35 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
113 – How to Profit Reselling On Amazon, with Jessica Larrew
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to purchase an item that has been discontinued or no longer available? Jessica Larrew can help you! She has created a successful business buying discontinued or rare products and reselling them for a profit. When Jessica was let go from her job it proved to be a blessing in disguise! She discovered how to profit buying and reselling products. In this episode, Jessica explains how her unique business blossomed, why it’s important to search fo...
2015-06-09
30 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
112 – How To Start and Run Your Own Conference with Philip Taylor (aka PT Money)
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you struggle with personal finance? Are you one of the few who enjoy reading/studying/writing about finance? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, this podcast is for you! Our guest for today is Philip Taylor, an expert financial blogger and the creator of FinCon, a conference for digital content creators about personal finance and investing. In this episode of How Did You Get Into That, he breaks the taboo to talk about mon...
2015-06-04
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
111 – How to Be a Food Truck Chef with Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summer
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a food truck chef? Lisa Carlson and Carrie know, they are the joint owners of Chef Shack Ranch in Minneapolis, MN. Both Lisa and Carrie are trained chefs who worked in different restaurants for 20 years, which gave them the experience to create many different types of cuisine today. These two women met in 2001 and found they shared a passion for hospitality and good food, and decided to become life and business partn...
2015-06-02
27 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
110 – How to Earn $10k in One Day, with Bryan Harris
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you struggling with your email list? Or maybe you have a great email list already, but aren’t quite sure how to monetize it. If so, stick with us for some serious knowledge bombs! Our guest today is Bryan Harris, online entrepreneur and Founder of Videofruit. Bryan’s specialty is helping you figure out how to grow your email list and monetize it by selling products online. In this episode, Bryan details his journey from programming software to crea...
2015-05-28
34 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
109 – How to Host A Global Family Reunion, with AJ Jacobs
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered if you’re related to Barack Obama or Kevin Bacon? Our guest for today’s show can tell you! AJ Jacobs is an author, journalist, speaker and self-described human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers, including The Year of Living Biblically. His current project is the Global Family Reunion, where he is helping build a family tree that connects the entire world. On today’s episode of How Did You Get Into T...
2015-05-26
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
108 – How to Become a Creative Entrepreneur with Whitney English
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Can rock bottom ever be a good thing? It was for today’s guest, Whitney English! Whitney currently runs a company called Day Designer and a successful consulting business, all while balancing the chaotic world of motherhood. Whitney grew up around creativity, and found a love for entrepreneurship in the process. She started her first business at only 22 years old, and has been exploring the world of creative entrepreneurship ever since. In this episode, Whitney shares her successful career as...
2015-05-21
27 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
107- How to Start a Food Truck Business, with Dave Danhi
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Grilled cheese sandwiches have been a childhood staple for many of us, but could a business be built around them? Dave Danhi, owner and creator of The Grilled Cheese Truck, has! Even though Dave’s business began during an economic decline it exploded because everyone needs the comfort of grilled cheese! He currently has seven food trucks, and is working on establishing a retail location. In this episode, Dave shares how he established his food truck, the relevance of so...
2015-05-19
31 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
106 – How to Succeed As An Etch-A-Sketch Artist, with George Vlosich and Greg Vlosich
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. We’re all familiar with Etch-A-Sketch but have you ever heard of someone creating works of art with it? The Vlosich brothers, George and Greg, grew up using Etch-A-Sketch to improve their artistic abilities. George and Greg were raised on art and sports by their dad. As the brothers grew up they honed their art skills by drawing lifelike Etch-A-Sketches of their favorite athletes and sports stars! Their parents encouraged them to continue and eventually the brothers launched their own web site GV Art + De...
2015-05-14
35 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
105 – How to Be a Successful Recording Artist with Jennifer Paige
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. The journey to be a musician can be difficult, full of rejection and broken dreams. Jennifer Paige has made that journey an entertaining ride, and is a successful musician and songwriter with a top Billboard hit under her belt. Living in Nashville, Jennifer seems like just another singer trying to make it in the music business. She currently performs, writes songs and still manages to make time for her podcast, Breakthrough Artist. In this episode, Jennifer shares how to...
2015-05-12
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
104 – How to Build A Successful Niche Site, with Matt Giovanisci
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered how someone could turn a niche idea into a successful business? Matt Giovanisci shares his own experience about how he built a successful pool care web site. At the age of 13 Matt learned to clean the pool at his dad’s house. His dad had difficulty cleaning it so Matt discovered as much as he could to help his father. Being an innovative entrepreneur Matt saw an opportunity to use his knowledge and skill to build Swim Un...
2015-05-07
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
103 – How to Put People Over Profit, with Dale Partridge
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Tired of living to work? Or maybe you just want your work to really matter. Either way, our guest for today’s show, Dale Partridge, makes a compelling case for putting people before profit. Dale is a serial entrepreneur who became CEO of an 8,000 sq. ft. rock climbing gym at the ripe old age of 21. Shortly after he was fired from the company for being a horrible leader! That began a journey of self-discovery which led to his “people over profit” philos...
2015-05-05
33 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
102 – How to Become A Professional Travel Hacker, with Brian Kelly
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever gotten a credit card and tried to figure out their points program? It can be incredibly confusing! Here to make sense of it all is travel points industry leader Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy. Brian travelled a lot as a kid and learned about points and miles while helping his Dad book travel for business trips. After he graduated from college, he settled into a corporate job in HR but quickly realized the corporate lifestyle wasn’t fo...
2015-04-30
32 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
101 – How to Become a Cartoonist with Stephanie Halligan
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. We’re all familiar with cartoons but have you ever wondered what it takes to become a cartoonist? Stephanie Halligan knows! She has experienced a unique journey from child artist to non-profit worker to financial blogger to accomplished cartoonist. Stephanie grew up drawing and learned how to draw cartoon characters by copying characters she saw on TV. After high school, she feared that art would not be a financially intelligent decision, and so she studied International Relations and worked in the non...
2015-04-28
31 min
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100 – 10 Lessons Learned From Our First 100 Episodes
Welcome to episode 100! I can’t believe we’re already 100 episodes in, crazy! It was a little over a year ago I started playing with the idea of doing a podcast. I listened to a lot of podcasts but for some reason had never considered doing one myself. But I finally started noticing a common question people would ask me that I thought would make a great concept for a show. As a speaker, I would have people ask me all the time, “How did you get into that?” And I found that people asked because e...
2015-04-23
27 min
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099 – How to Successfully Market the Least Marketable Skill, with Gar Ryness
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered what the least marketable skill in the world is? Gar Ryness can not only tell you what it is, he can show you! As an impressionist of baseball players, Gar can share the specifics of his highly niched skill and what it has done for his life. In this episode, Gar explains how to hone in and market a lesser-known skill, how to act around famous athletes, and how to keep a solid head while...
2015-04-21
33 min
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098 – How to Become a Voiceover Artist, with Tim Paige
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered what types of people provide the voices to your favorite cartoon characters, commentary on the commercials you hear, and how someone could start doing voiceovers as a career? Tim Paige covers all the basics of the business, and exhibits some of his talents on this episode! In this episode of How’d You Get Into That, Tim shares how to begin a career in the voiceover business, the fun parts and downfalls of being a vo...
2015-04-16
30 min
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097 – How to Succeed as a Crossfit Athlete, with Jennifer Jones
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. You’ve heard of Crossfit, but have you ever heard of an elite Crossfit athlete? Jennifer Jones is a professional Crossfitter, and so much more. Jenn grew up with a competitive edge, and found that many of her passions were reflected in the Crossfit process. Through hard work and dedication, she placed 6th in the world-renowned Crossfit Games. Although she says she rather spend her time playing online slot games like Dr Who Online. On this episode of How’d Yo...
2015-04-14
31 min
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096 – How to Become a Successful Facebook Expert, with Amy Porterfield
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you trying to build your business online but don’t know how? Amy Porterfield, our guest for today’s show, knows precisely how to help an entrepreneur like you create a better brand online through social media. Amy never thought about becoming an entrepreneur growing up. She was focused on climbing the corporate ladder until she worked for Tony Robbins. So she left the corporate world and went out on her own to make her passion a reality. Toda...
2015-04-09
32 min
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095 – How to Use a Do Over In Your Career, with Jon Acuff
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you looking for a “do-over” in your professional life? Jon Acuff, our guest for today’s show, knows exactly how to make it happen. Jon has worked for large companies like The Home Depot and Auto Trader while transitioning into his profession as a New York Times best-selling author and public speaker. Rather than sticking with jobs he didn’t enjoy he hustled to land his dream job. He is now the author of Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Y...
2015-04-07
33 min
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094 – How to Design Shoes for Michael Jordan with D’Wayne Edwards
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Ever dreamed of designing your own footwear? D’Wayne Edwards, our guest on today’s episode of How Did You Get Into That? is a bit of an expert on the subject. After winning a design competition at 17 years old, D’Wayne realized that drawing shoes was his passion. He started out filing papers at a shoe company, built connections and in less than a year was offered a design job. He got his foot in the door (pun intended!), learned useful t...
2015-04-02
33 min
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093 – How To Make A Living By Traveling America, with Heath Padgett
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever dreamed of traveling cross country but were afraid it wasn’t the right time? If so, you’ll want to hear our guest Heath Padgett on today’s show. Heath quit his job at a software company and accepted a challenge to work in every state in the U.S! Like many other college graduates, Heath was pressured to find a steady-paying job right after school. But after experiencing the typical 9 to 5 workday he realized water cooler talk wasn’t...
2015-03-31
30 min
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092 – How To Become A Copywriter, with Ray Edwards
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. If you’ve always dreamt of calling the shots as your own boss you’ll want to hear what our guest for today’s show has to say! Ray Edwards, was a big wig in the radio business when he began working in the copywriting field on the side. He made great money as a station manager but knew something was missing. When his side projects began to match his yearly income, he decided to make the leap and become his own bo...
2015-03-26
33 min
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091 – How The Spartan Race Was Born with Joe De Sena
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you have a lifelong goal in mind but don’t know how to achieve it? If so, you’ll want to listen to today’s show and our guest, Joe De Sena. Joe is the creator of the now-legendary and often-copied (but never duplicated!) Spartan Race. Like so many others, his origins lie elsewhere: he began running a pool company, then made the leap to Wall Street, and then on to found Spartan Race. On today’s episod...
2015-03-24
33 min
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090 – How to Procrastinate on Purpose, with Rory Vaden
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Is procrastination preventing you from fulfilling your dreams? Joining us today to share his unique approach to productivity is self-discipline and productivity strategist, Rory Vaden. Rory is a New York Times best-selling author and Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting, a multi-million dollar global consulting practice that helps salespeople achieve their goals in life. His newest book, Procrastinate on Purpose, teaches you how to actually multiply your time. It’s a total game changer! If you need help with saying no to...
2015-03-19
33 min
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089 – How to Launch and Sell a Niche Product Online, with Steve Chou
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Wish you could start an online store, but just don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll want to listen to today’s show and our guest, Steve Chou. Steve and his wife Jennifer are online entrepreneurs who replaced her six figure salary in less than a year selling wedding handkerchiefs online. Yes you read that right – wedding handkerchiefs! They both made healthy salaries from their day jobs, but when Jennifer became pregnant it was the reality check St...
2015-03-17
31 min
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088 – How to Build A Business Teaching The Impossible with Joel Runyon
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Tired of having an average life? Joel Runyon, our guest for today’s show, knows a thing or two about average. And he knows a lot about the impossible. Joel followed the average plan…go to school, get a degree, get a job. The only problem was, he couldn’t get a job. Not even Starbucks wanted him! So instead of waiting for things to happen, he went out and made things happen. On this episode of How Did You Ge...
2015-03-12
32 min
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087: How To Find The Work You Were Meant To Do with Jeff Goins
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you doing well in your current job, but have a nagging sense there is something else out there for you? Like you’re missing out on something of significance? Then today’s guest, Jeff Goins, is someone you’ll want to listen to! Jeff is a blogger, author, speaker and entrepreneur who believes we all have a story to tell. Jeff spent several years as communication director for a non-profit organization, but always felt like he was called to do someth...
2015-03-10
35 min
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086: How to Be A Travel Blogger & Photographer, with Gary Arndt
What’s your passion? Are you interested in sharing it with others? If so today’s episode is perfect for you! Joining us to talk about passion and business is award-winning travel photographer and blogger Gary Arndt. In 2007 Gary sold his house and has been traveling around the world ever since. But he wasn’t always a world traveler. In fact, he didn’t get his passport until the age of 28! Today, his web site has been named one of Time magazine’s Top 25 Blogs in the World in 2010. Gary says he’s always kno...
2015-03-05
36 min
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085: How To Build A Couponing Blog with Mark & Lauren Greutman
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you wish you had a better handle on your finances? Does the thought of getting control of your money bring you a feeling of complete dread Then you’ll love our guests for today’s show, Mark and Lauren Greutman. Mark and Lauren were the typical American couple: dual incomes provided all the luxuries – a custom-built home, two nice cars, designer clothes, etc. But they soon found their expenses spiraling out of control, and became $40,000 in debt. They reevaluated what was tru...
2015-03-03
31 min
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084: How to Launch Your Entrepreneurial Dream, with Casey Graham
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you have a vision for something, but just don’t know how to get started? Casey Graham, founder of The Rocket Company, is our guest today, and shares with us his journey from employee to entrepreneur. Casey spent 10 years as an employee, all of which were devoted to working in church ministry. He was so good at it that by the age of 27 he was the chief financial officer of a start-up church. He couldn’t see himself doing anything else...
2015-02-26
32 min
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083: How to Balance Passion and Profit, with Chris Ducker
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. People often say if you follow your passion and the profits will come. Our guest for today’s show, Chris Ducker, says that’s bunk. Chris is an author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur and founder of Virtual Staff Finder. His business is helping others build their businesses in the new economy. At his core Chris is a sales and marketing guy. He spent several years as an employee working for others in sales and marketing, but with time he decided he wanted somethi...
2015-02-24
32 min
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082: How to Run a Successful Coffee Shop with Tom Billionis
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus. Every day millions of us start our days with our morning cup of joe, many of us from local coffee shops. Joining us today to share his experience in the coffee world is Tom Billionis, owner of The Coffee Ethic. Tom spent 12 years in the non-profit industry working for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which eventually led him to a new town. One day at work a colleague asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and jokingly he replied he...
2015-02-19
31 min
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081: How to Use Networking to Find Your Perfect Career with John Corcoran
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus. Have you ever wanted to connect with a VIP but felt you had nothing of value to offer them? If so, you’re in for a real treat today! Our guest for this show is John Corcoran, attorney, entrepreneur, writer and business advisor. John got his dream job at the age of 23 when he became a writer at the White House during the Clinton years. He also spent time in the entertainment industry at Dreamworks, was a speech writer for the Governor of...
2015-02-17
37 min
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080: How To Produce Events For The White House with Jeff Douglass
Believe it or not there IS a surefire way to get your customers to do your marketing for you. And here to give us the secret is our guest for today’s show, Jeff Douglass. Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Cybis Communications, a creative communications company that produces award-winning creative media solutions and live event management for clients worldwide. Join us as we talk about how Jeff got started, his customer marketing secrets, and more on this edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW...
2015-02-12
31 min
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079: How to Become An Endurance Athlete with Dean Karnazes
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus. Do you have a passion and want to turn it into a business but have no idea how to get started? Today’s guest, Dean Karnazes, aka “Ultramarathon Man,” did and he’s sharing his wisdom with you on today’s show. Dean had a lucrative corporate career, but it just wasn’t fulfilling. On the night of his 30th birthday, out at a bar doing tequila shots with friends, he finally had enough. He made the decision right then and there, at 11pm, to...
2015-02-10
35 min
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078: How to be an Imagination Mover with Scott Durbin
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material If you have children odds are good you’ve heard of today’s guest’s band, Imagination Movers. For those of you who haven’t heard of them, Imagination Movers is a musical group that provides entertainment and education for families everywhere. The band is originally from Louisiana but has performed around the world, and had their on TV show with Disney Jr. for several seasons. On today’s show Scott Durbin shares with us how the band got their star...
2015-02-05
34 min
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077 – How to Build a Business with Omar Zenhom
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material When the frustration and the pain of your job or your profession becomes great enough you will make a change, so says our guest for today’s episode Mr. Omar Zenhom. And Omar would know, he spent 13 years in the teaching world before making the leap into entrepreneurship. He had had side projects since 2000 but one day his frustration overtook his fears, and he knew he had to leave his job as an educator and start his own business. Today he ed...
2015-02-03
34 min
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076 – What It’s Like To Win & Lose A Super Bowl with Grant Wistrom
Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material Just in time for the Super Bowl we’ve got a former NFL player and 3-time Super Bowl attendee, Mr. Grant Wistrom. Grant knows a few things about winning in the big leagues and in life. He played 9 seasons in the NFL, including six with the St. Louis Rams and three with the Seattle Seahawks. In those 9 seasons he made it to three Super Bowls, winning one with the Rams. Though his pro career didn’t start off on that same foot...
2015-01-29
36 min
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075: How To Create A Business Around Paleo with Jason Glaspey
Looking for a way to get started on that idea you’ve had for a while? Or maybe you’d like some help with your Paleo diet. Then today’s episode and guest, Jason Glaspey, are just what you’re looking for! Jason is the Founder and CEO of Factory, a digital publishing company. He started as an advertiser but has now created and sold a few companies, including one called Paleo Plan. Join us as we talk about his story and more on this edition of How’d You Get Into That?....
2015-01-27
36 min
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074: How to Create a Successful App with Matt Sebek
Apps are a part of our everyday lives, and a popular business for many people. If you’ve ever had an idea for one but didn’t know how to create it you’ll want to listen to Matt Sebek. On this episode Matt shares with us how he created not one but two popular apps! Matt is a St. Louis sports nut, technology enthusiast, and co-founder of the Rookies app and The Cast app. Join us as we talk about how Matt got started and more on this edition of How’d You Get Into...
2015-01-22
33 min
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073: How To Book Yourself Solid with Michael Port
If you’re tired of thinking small in your business ventures, or in life, then you’ll want to listen to today’s guest, Michael Port. Michael is the bestselling author of Book Yourself Solid, a top-ranked speaker, and an entrepreneur who helps people think bigger about who they are and what they offer the world. Join us as we talk about all of this and more on today’s edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Michael studied psychology in college, but wasn’t sure exactly...
2015-01-20
35 min
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072: How To Succeed As A Celebrity Photographer (David Molnar)
Almost all of us have seen a Pepsi can or watched an episode of American Idol, or read The New York Times, which means most of us have seen today’s guest’s work! David Molnar is our guest and he is a music and advertising photographer. His work has been visible on Pepsi cans, American Idol, People magazine and The New York Times among many other places. Join us as David shares his personal journey on this edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Gro...
2015-01-15
38 min
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071: How To Find And Do Work You Love (Scott Dinsmore)
Most of us feel we’re here to do something meaningful and beneficial with our lives. If that’s the case for you you’re in good company with our guest for today’s show, Scott Dinsmore. Scott is the founder of Live Your Legend, and his mission is to change the world be helping people find and do work they love by surrounding themselves with people who make it possible. Join us as he shares how he built Live Your Legend into an internationally recognized brand and more on this edition of How’d You Get Into That...
2015-01-13
39 min
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070: How To Travel The World As A Couple (Warren and Betsy Talbot)
If you have ever yearned for something more or wanted to travel the world extensively but wondered how you’ll love today’s guests and what they have to share, Warren and Betsy Talbot. Warren and Betsy spent two years sculpting their conventional reality into one of world travel, a life they are still enjoying today. Join us as they share how they did it and more on this edition of How’d You Get Into That? MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Warren and Betsy started out like a lot of couples...
2015-01-08
38 min
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069: How To Create Successful Online Products (Joseph Michael)
If you’ve ever had an idea for a product, an ebook or a course of some kind today’s episode will give you terrific insight into what it takes to create a successful online product. Joseph Michael of Learn Scrivener Fast joins us to chat about the origins of his program by the same name, what his process was like creating and launching it and some valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. Listen in for all of that and more on this episode of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABO...
2015-01-06
39 min
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068: Creating An Organization To Help At-Risk Youth (Wes Chapman)
Sometimes the most difficult beginnings in our lives set us up to become the greatest examples for others, and those beginnings plant the seeds for our greatest achievements. That is the case for today’s guest Wes Chapman and his non-profit organization, A Human Project. A Human Project aims to empower a broad range of left-behind youth. Because these kids come to his non-profit, he can ensure no child is left alone to fend for themselves. Join us as we talk about Wes Chapman’s upbringing, and the impetus it was for A Human Proje...
2015-01-01
36 min
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067: How To Start A Men’s Clothing Brand with Kevin Lavelle
Is there an idea for a product that seems to be burning inside of you, but you don’t know where to start? That is exactly the situation that this episode’s guest, Kevin Lavelle, found himself in. Despite naysayers, Kevin pushed himself to create a clothing line from scratch. Today his company, Mizzen + Main, is a fashion phenomenon. Tune in to hear more about how he transformed one shirt into a successful menswear company and more on the 67th episode of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS S...
2014-12-30
36 min
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066: How To Become A Personal Finance Blogger (Jeff Rose)
Money. It’s one of the biggest and most important areas of our lives. If you have ever struggled with this area or have dreamed of helping people with their finances you’ll love today’s show and our guest, Jeff Rose. Jeff is a Certified Financial Planner, blogger, best-selling author and founder of Alliance Wealth Management. Join us as Jeff shares his personal and financial journey on the 66th edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Jeff’s passion is making finance and investing understand...
2014-12-25
39 min
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065: How To Become A Social Media Strategist (Justin Wise)
If you’re like most people you’ve gone down a path because it seemed like the right one for you and other people told you were you good at it. But what if you found that path really wasn’t a great fit after all? How could you pursue another path? Here to tell us is our guest for today’s episode, Justin Wise. Justin is a social media strategist who teaches organizations and individuals how to build their online communities and influence them to take action. Join us as Justi...
2014-12-23
35 min
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064: Create An App To Track Your Mood (Max Webster)
Do you see a correlation between the emotions of employees and improving environmental sustainability? There certainly is one and our guest for today’s episode is here to talk about it! Max Webster is the CEO and co-founder of Niko Niko, a company that makes tracking mood data easy and engaging. Join us as Max explains how he is moving the cause of environmental sustainability forward with his company and more on the 64th edition of How’d You Get Into That? MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Max was born to two lov...
2014-12-18
29 min
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063: How To Make Money Online (Chris Guthrie)
Ever wondered how some people just seem to have a knack for making money online? That’s the case for our guest on today’s episode, Chris Guthrie. Chris is an entrepreneur, software developer, blogger and podcaster who knows a thing or two about making a living online. He’s the man behind Entrepreneur Boost and he joins today to share his personal journey and insights, plus lots more on the 63rd edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Growing up in the state of Washingt...
2014-12-16
33 min
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062: How To Make $100k+ Selling Tshirts Online (Benny Hsu)
Does the thought of doing your own thing totally paralyze you? Or have you ever been curious about those Facebook ads you see selling a variety of t-shirts? If so, then you’ll want to listen to today’s show and our guest, Benny Hsu. Benny is a blogger, podcaster, iPhone app developer and online entrepreneur who is making a killing selling T-shirts online. Join us as we talk about all of that and more on the 62nd edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Benny gre...
2014-12-11
34 min
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061: How To Teach Podcasting (Cliff Ravenscraft)
Do you want to make a greater impact in people’s lives but are struggling to find out how? Are you not even sure where to start? Our guest for today’s show has your answers, Mr. Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff is a full-time podcast producer, consultant and coach, and is known as the Podcast Answer Man. He has helped some of the biggest names in podcasting today get their start. Join us as we talk about Cliff’s journey and more on the 60th edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOU...
2014-12-09
40 min
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Your Roadmap To Clarity
Do you know what your two biggest assets are? I’ll tell you how to find out. Look at your calendar and your checkbook (do people still keep checkbooks?!) Time and Money. Time and money are often the two biggest factors keeping someone from making a change. In the comments section of video #1, several people even said that was their biggest struggle with finding work they loved. I totally understand that feeling. Finding work you love is not a magical process wherein you’ll quit your day job on Friday and start...
2014-12-06
15 min
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060: How To Start A Nonprofit To Help Veterans (Phil Randazzo)
Are you passionate about a cause and want to know how to do something about it? If so, then you’ll want to listen to today’s show and our guest, Phil Randazzo. Phil is the founder of American Dream U, a non-profit organization that assists military members transition into their dream careers with help from the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. Join us as we talk about how Phil got started and more on the 60th edition of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Growing...
2014-12-04
34 min
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BONUS: Clarity Course – How To Discover Your Talents
Think back to when you were in school. Did you have a class or subject that always just seemed ridiculously easy to you? So much so that you could sleep through the class (assuming you showed up), but you would still ace the test every time? Did you also have a class that was the opposite? You showed up…sat on the front row…took notes…did everything you were supposed to do, but it still didn’t make any sense? Simply put, there are some subjects and skills that just come to you easier than oth...
2014-12-03
11 min
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059: How To Be A Party Planner for Major Brands (Connie Wohn)
Sometimes we need to just let go and let the path develop organically in front of us. Joining us to share her experience with this is Connie Wohn, the “First Lady of Hustle” and founder of an event production company called Party Animal. In this episode, Connie shares her personal journey of how she went from pursuing environmental law to planning and coordinating promotional events for major brands like Adidas, Izze Sparkling Juice, and Nike. Join us as we talk about all of this and more on the 59th edition of How’d You Get In...
2014-12-02
39 min
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BONUS: Clarity Course – The Journey
In this bonus podcast I share with you my story about how I ended up finding work I love. It was not easy and it did not happen overnight, but I was able to push through and now I can proudly say that I love what I do. I want to help you feel the same way. I want you to love Mondays and to look forward to the work week ahead. That’s why I created Clarity Course. Clarity Course was created to help you find and do work you lo...
2014-12-01
13 min
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058: How To Make Your Customers Happy (Carolyn Kopprasch)
Have you ever conquered obstacles and achieved a goal only to wonder what was next for you? If you answered yes then you’ll want to listen to our guest for today’s show, Carolyn Kopprasch. Carolyn is a social media marketing expert and Chief Happiness Officer at Buffer, where her passions for social media and customer service come together to create magic. Join us as we talk about all of this and more on the 58th episode of How’d You Get Into That?. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW Growing up in...
2014-11-27
33 min
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045: From Boy Band Star to CrossFit Stud (Jeremy Mhire)
Have you ever found yourself at the end of your career rope and weren’t sure where to go or what to do next? If so, then you’ll want to listen to our guest on today’s show, CrossFit guru and former boyband star, Jeremy Mhire. In this episode, Jeremy shares his personal journey with us on the road from boyband star to present-day CrossFit expert. He talks candidly about how his steady faith, positive outlook and complete openness to the future guided him down the path of success. Join us as we discuss all of...
2014-10-14
38 min
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036: How To Become A Comedian (Michael Jr.)
Have you ever heard a comedian and thought “I can do that?” Maybe, maybe not. But our guest for show number 36, Michael Jr., had that very thought when he was a teenager and there was no turning back for him! Michael is a touring comedian today, he travels the nation visiting comedy clubs but also visiting prisons, homeless shelters, battered women and abused children shelters. The reason he visits these non-traditional comedic spots? He believes in giving people an opportunity to laugh, rather than looking to get laughs from people. We discuss that mindset shift and s...
2014-09-11
27 min
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033: How To Create A Passive Income Business (Pat Flynn)
So often we create a plan, a timeline for ourselves and just as we think everything is falling into place from out of nowhere comes an unexpected challenge or bump in the road. But what makes all the difference is how we face that challenge: do see it as an opportunity or a setback? If you see it as an opportunity, you’re among good company like our guest for episode 33, Mr. Pat Flynn. For those of you who don’t know him, Pat has his fingers in many cookie jars but he is most known...
2014-09-02
42 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
001: My Journey To ‘How Did You Get Into That’ (Grant Baldwin)
On our first episode of the show, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know me as I talk about who I am and why I started this podcast in the first place. Join me to find out what makes this show worth your time, why I’m here and what you’ll get out of listening. MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW One of the reasons I began this podcast was to serve people who are going through some kind of quarter-life crisis and are looking for inspiration and support. As a t...
2014-05-08
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