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Celsius 233 Book Summaries PodcastThe Valley of Silent Men - James Oliver Curwood (1920) Summary - 3.88 ⭐️Book 356: The Valley of Silent Men - James Oliver Curwood (1920)Rating: 3.88 ⭐️Book at a glance: The Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver Curwood, published in 1920, is an adventure and romance novel set in the rugged wilderness of northern Canada. The story centers around themes of love, law, and survival in a land ruled by both nature and the lawmen of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Curwood, known for his vivid depictions of the Canadian wilderness, creates a tale that blends mystery, human emotion, and the stark realities of life in the remo...
2026-02-0506 min
Deans Counsel72: Oliver Yao (Delaware) on Leading at a Fast PaceOn this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with Oliver Yao, Dean of the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business and Economics, a role he took on in August 2023.Oliver Yao’s research interests are in the inter-disciplinary fields of information systems and supply chain management, including business value of IT-enabled supply chains, economics of electronic and mobile commerce, bullwhip effect and VMI, CPFR and CRM. His publications have appeared in Management Science, Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Marketing Science, Operations Research, Journal of Operations Management, Production and Op...
2025-10-0332 min
Parents Making ProfitsWhat to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"In this episode, James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techstars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina Raver, founder of BetterCEO. Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Here's th...
2025-03-141h 02Parents Making ProfitsPaying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health FundIn this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. He also loops in his friend, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the benefits of mental therapy. Here's the Inc. article by Aaron Houghton about avoiding burnout. Please donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn...
2025-03-1114 min
Valley of Silent Men27 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2126 minValley of Silent Men26 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2104 minValley of Silent Men25 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2120 minValley of Silent Men24 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2115 minValley of Silent Men23 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2113 minValley of Silent Men22 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2129 minValley of Silent Men21 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2114 minValley of Silent Men20 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2115 minValley of Silent Men19 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2138 minValley of Silent Men18 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2117 minValley of Silent Men17 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2120 minValley of Silent Men16 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2114 minValley of Silent Men15 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2115 minValley of Silent Men14 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2119 minValley of Silent Men13 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2114 minValley of Silent Men12 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2125 minValley of Silent Men11 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2112 minValley of Silent Men10 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2126 minValley of Silent Men09 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2123 minValley of Silent Men08 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2117 minValley of Silent Men07 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2120 minValley of Silent Men06 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2122 minValley of Silent Men05 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2108 minValley of Silent Men04 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2117 minValley of Silent Men03 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2121 minValley of Silent Men02 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2123 minValley of Silent Men01 - Valley of Silent Men by James Oliver CurwoodThe Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling tale of mystery, sacrifice, and love set in the rugged wilderness of Canada. James Kent, believing he has only days to live, falsely confesses to a murder—only to survive and find himself tangled in a web of secrets, danger, and an enigmatic woman who may hold all the answers.
2025-02-2112 minParents Making ProfitsWhen is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?In this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, founder of Villie, Kim Jolasun, and VC Mark Suster. Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that James mentioned. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is acc...
2025-02-1015 minParents Making Profits3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends thereIn this episode, James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode should help you. Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension. And follow Divyaswor Makai for off-color dad jokes on Bluesky. Add your Bluesky handle here if you're a tech startup founder and want to be added to my tech startup founder starter pack. Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your though...
2024-11-1810 minParents Making ProfitsHow to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder WellIn this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani of Founder Well about what founders can do to create mental wellness. Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this benefit go here. And check out Shahab's dad joke at the end! Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is a...
2024-10-3131 minParents Making ProfitsEvery day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!In this episode, James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great! James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of Bring Your Worth TV, and Peachi Williams, founder of Freshman Fun Box to get their takes on the subject. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be su...
2024-10-1512 minParents Making ProfitsTechstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsorsIn this episode, James replays a live-stream pitch event from LinkedIn with Techstars CEO, David Cohen, giving three founders feedback on their pitches; he also shared the Techstars co-founder origin story. And finally, he and I talk about how to convert mentors to sponsors. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around...
2024-10-0746 min
Awaken with Oliver Podcast#329 Finding Freedom Through Faith: James' Journey from Addiction to ChristIn this episode, Oliver is joined by James to explore his journey through addiction, spiritual seeking, and finding purpose. James shares his brush with death due to substance abuse, his experiments with various spiritual practices and plant medicines, and his eventual return to Christianity. They discuss:James' background growing up in a Christian family and early struggles with addictionThe challenges of maintaining spiritual breakthroughs and avoiding relapseFinding authentic connection and expression through faith in Jesus ChristExperiences with 12-step programs and various spiritual practicesJames' pivotal moment of surrender and encountering Christ at a church eventJames' s...
2024-10-0148 minParents Making ProfitsWhat do unicorn founders look like?In this episode, James discusses an interesting TechCrunch article, "New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising" By Mike Butcher. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to i...
2024-08-1615 minParents Making Profits10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest, James' wife, Prudence!In this episode, James explores a Real Simple article, "10 "Microadventures" You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost, By Amy Maclin. Try them this week! And we have a treat for you today, James invited his wife, Prudence, to join him on this episode. And she shared a dad joke! Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can...
2024-07-2821 minParents Making ProfitsThriving is greater than survivingIn this episode, James explores a Forbes article, "How To Thrive: 7 Ways To Create Happiness In The Future Of Work, by Tracy Brower, PhD
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave...
2024-07-1811 minParents Making ProfitsIs toxic positivity really toxic?In this episode, James explores an Upworthy article, "A helpful chart to explain the difference between support and 'toxic positivity'
Can positivity be "toxic"? "By Sarah Schuster Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted. Can't wait to hear from you. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it...
2024-07-1216 minParents Making ProfitsHow are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business?In this episode, James explores the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote about the man in the arena, and what it means for you to show up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business. James has his friends Damon Brown, entrepreneur and YouTuber, and Elle Cole, sickle cell advocate, share what it means to them. Check out Damon's YouTube show, Bring Your Worth, and Elle's shop. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on y...
2024-06-1213 minParents Making Profits3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, founder of National Introverts WeekIn this episode, James talks with introvert sales expert and rapid growth coach, Matthew Pollard, about how introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs. You can download a free chapter of Matthew's books here. And visit here to download a free template to create your own unified message. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech...
2024-05-1628 minParents Making ProfitsEntrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awareness monthIn this episode, James shares ten ways to be kind to yourself during mental health awareness month and beyond. James referenced the article, Psychologists Are Sharing Everyday Habits That Can Help You Be Kinder To Yourself Once And For All, by Raven Ishak. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking fo...
2024-05-1011 minParents Making ProfitsBeing kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneursIn this episode, James rants about why being kind is better than being nice - especially to entrepreneurs. James shares this CNN article, Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. Why the difference is so important, by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for...
2024-04-3013 minParents Making ProfitsNo is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries.In this episode, James talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you. James shares this Better Up article, How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty), by Elizabeth Perry. James heard from founders Allison Byers, founder of Scroobious, and Jennifer Price, founder of Disabiity Media Network. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke from Tajuanna Taylor, founder of Virtual Asyst, which helps you find an amazing virtual assistant! ...
2024-04-1614 minParents Making ProfitsFive important lessons for new entrepreneursIn this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs. James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine article, I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard Way, By Jon B. Becker. Here's the book James mentioned to help with your marriage or relationship, The Seven Principles For Making a Marriage Work. And the podcast episode James mentioned, Filling the hole in your heart. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke...
2024-04-0916 minParents Making ProfitsBe encouraged if your business outcomes haven't matched your effortsIn this episode, James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect. James discusses this article, People who become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by Ethan Sterling, on GlobalEnglishEditing.com. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke by James' daughter, Zoe! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and...
2024-04-0515 minParents Making Profits3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters In this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on soc...
2024-03-2619 minParents Making Profits5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out)In this episode, James talks with Marie Roker-Jones about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabi...
2024-03-2130 min
The Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#8 - 'Mum-Pod' with Jane and Julie (Our Mums!)Welcome to episode 8, and the final episode of the season! For this episode, we decided to do something very special by welcoming Jane and Julie - our very own Mums - onto the podcast.
In a deeply meaningful, and sometimes challenging conversation, we invite Jane and Julie to speak openly and candidly about what it was like raising us, particularly as young men who experienced challenges with our mental health. We also explore the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing world as women in their 60's (sorry Jane and Julie...)
2024-02-211h 13Parents Making ProfitsIs it risky playing it safe in life?In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall and James talk about regrets people have at the end of their lives and try to inspire you to live a life of no regrets! The conversation was inspired by an article, Top five regrets of the dying, By Susie Steiner, and by a chapter in James' book. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". This podcast is ranked by FeedSpot as the #10 entrepr...
2024-02-2027 minThe Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#7 - Fitness and Food with Dr. Emilia ThompsonEpisode 7 brings the brilliant Dr. Emilia Thompson into The Boys Toilets.
Emilia is a coach, mentor, academic and fitness industry expert, supporting people in healing their relationship with food and their bodies.
This conversation covers a wide range of topics, from Emilia's history with disordered eating and bodybuilding, the issues with social media and the bulls*** in the fitness and nutrition space, to steroids, people-pleasing and why men shouldn't comment on women's bodies (even if it's complementary).
Timestamps:
2024-02-141h 12Parents Making ProfitsHow do you know when it's time to pivot or shut down your startup?In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall was out of action, so you got stuck with James talking about how you know when it's time to shut down your startup or pivot. The conversation was inspired by an article, 5 Signs It's Time to Quit (Or Pivot) Your Startup, By Rachel Greenberg. We heard from two friends of the podcast, Dana Fry, of Ujamaa Financial, and Demetrius Curry, of College Cash who shared their stories about when they had to decide to pivot or shut down their startups. Be sure to stick around to th...
2024-02-0918 minThe Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#6 - Being A Father and Male Friendships with Wade BriggsIn episode 6, we welcome Wade Briggs into The Boys Toilets.
Wade is an actor, father and healing coach. He also happens to be very good friends with the hosts of a certain podcast.. 🚽
In this episode, Wade shares his powerful and insightful journey of becoming a father, along with some of the lessons he's learned along the way. We also discuss the challenges men face in establishing meaningful and authentic friendships with other men.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Opening
04...
2024-02-071h 12The Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#5 - Erotic Stories, Masturbation and Shame with Florence BarkWelcome back to The Boys Toilets! This week, we are joined by the incredible Florence Bark.
Florence is a sex and relationship expert, author, and co-host of the award winning podcast, F***s Given. She recently released her book 'This Book Will Make You Feel Something' - a a compilation of 25 erotic short-stories.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:42 – Introducing Florence Bark
8:58 – Do Men Read Erotic Stories?
18:30 – Male Vs Female Arousal
25:30 – Self-Pleasure Exploration & Reconnecting With The Body
29:25 – The Effects of Overstimulation
32:53 –...
2024-01-311h 03Parents Making Profits3 tips to use data for social impact with Camelback Ventures' Melvin FreemanIn this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Melvin Freeman, Director of Data and Strategy at Camelback Ventures about how to use data for social impact. We also talked about Camelback Ventures' upcoming application openings on Feb 5th for their $40K fellowship. You can learn more and apply here. James and Lavelle shared some important life updates that happened while they were on hiatus from the podcast. And stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use co...
2024-01-2933 minThe Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#4 - Fathers and Sons, Trauma and Anger with David Chambers and Alex HolmesEpisode 4 is HERE!
This week, we welcome David Chambers and Alex Holmes to The Boys Toilets. David is a men's dating, relationship, and intimacy coach, with over a decade of experience helping men and women build more meaningful connections and relationships. Alex Holmes is a dedicated hypnotherapist and coach, specialising in the exploration and resolution of masculine-based trauma and shame.
In this round table episode, we open up the conversation to explore and compare our upbringings - the challenges we faced at home, as well as our relationships with...
2024-01-241h 46The Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#3 - Authenticity, Men's Work and The Shadow with Pat DivillyPat Divily joins us for episode 3. Pat is a Coach, Men's Work Facilitator, Speaker and Author.
Pat shares his incredible insights around authenticity, his mission to create an authentic and connected world, as well as his experiences and teachings around exploring our shadow, the masculine archetypes and how we can access and enjoy our full expressions as men.
00:00-Intro
01:00-Opening
03:02-Pat's Background
06:02-Changing Identities in Different Environments
13:59-Creating a Sense of Mission in Life
18:07-The Archetypes of Masculinity
2024-01-1758 minThe Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#2 - Feminism, Social Media and Andrew Tate with Tara MarguliesIn this episode, we are joined by Tara Margulies. Tara is a Feminist Content Creator, Business Owner and Pole Dancer.
In this discussion, we explore the rise of feminism and the issues facing both men and women as a result, the challenges of creating content in today's world of social media, and the polarising opposites of extreme feminism vs. toxic masculinity.
In this episode we cover:
00:00-Intro
00:51-Opening
01:42-Tara's Background
04:06-Tara's Journey with Feminism
06:28-Feminism in Social Media & Common...
2024-01-101h 01The Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie Clements#1 - Welcome To The Boys ToiletsWelcome to "The Boys Toilets" - with your hosts, James Oliver and Jamie Clements.
James Oliver is a men's life coach from Bournemouth, and Jamie Clements is a breathwork coach and facilitator based in London, and founder of The Breath Space.
Join us as we explore some of the most needed, and often avoided, conversations that men and boys need to be a part of.
Throughout the first season, we'll be speaking with some incredible guests, to explore a wide range of important topics...
2024-01-0338 min
The Boys Toilets Podcast with James Oliver and Jamie ClementsSeason 1 TrailerWelcome to Season 1 of The Boys Toilets Podcast 🚽🎙️
A podcast exploring all of the BIG conversations that men and boys need to be having.
Join your hosts James Oliver and Jamie Clements, as they embark on a journey of diving into some of the most needed (and often avoided) discussions, topics and challenges facing men and society today.
Episode 1 - Coming January 3rd 2024
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2023-12-1701 min
SEO WisdomAffiliate Marketing SEO Strategies That Make You $1000/ Day - James OliverSEO Wisdom Podcast 7
James Oliver is visiting me in Bali, and we recorded our very first face-to-face podcast episode together. James Oliver is not only a good friend of mine but also one of the most successful affiliate marketers in the industry with an expanding 7-figure portfolio of websites.
In this episode, James is explaining both the basic and more complex parts of SEO. He also shares some valuable tips on how to do well in affiliate marketing.
Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with some insanely cool hacks...
2023-10-251h 14Parents Making ProfitsWall Street Journal's Family and Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, discusses the toxic effect social media has on your kids In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with the Wall Street Journal's Family & Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, about the negative impact social media has on our kids. And stick around for the end, as Julie uses technology to tell us a dad joke. To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". Please join us in celebrating the podcast being ranked by FeedSpot as the #10 entrepreneurship podcast! You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get...
2023-10-1130 minParents Making ProfitsWefunder's Jonny Price shares how you can effectively execute a community fundraising round and raise money for your business In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Wefunder's self-proclaimed VP of Banter, Jonny Price, as he shares tips with you to execute your community fundraising round (AKA equity crowd-funding, which apparently is now a bad word). During the show, Jonny convinced James that he should spin up a Wefunder community round for his startup, Kabila. So James did it! You can check out Kabila's Wefunder here and contribute if you like. Stick around for the dad joke at the end, as Jonny got in on the action. To g...
2023-10-0135 minParents Making ProfitsHow to effectively use a virtual assistant and free up more of your time with TaJuanna Taylor of Bootstrap DreamsIn this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall help you learn how to effectively use a virtual assistant (VA) to free up more of your most precious asset, your time. They interviewed VA expert, TaJuanna Taylor, of Bootstrap Dreams to help you out. Here's a free VA onboarding checklist from TaJuanna. And stick around for the dad joke shenanigans! Dad joke hater, Lavelle Smith Hall, finally tells us a dad joke. And Tajuanna may or may not have regurgitated because of it. To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn...
2023-09-2227 minParents Making ProfitsIt's not personal. It's business. Or is it?In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall unpack the nuances of when and if you should take things personally as an entrepreneur. To do so, they got the help of a few entrepreneurial friends: Tamara Lucas, founder of a concierge service app, My Panda. Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab, a social-emotional intelligence game for kids. Kimberly Jolasun, founder of Villie, a platform that gets your village involved on your journey to being a mom. And stick around for the funny dad joke by James' son, Thaddeus!
2023-09-1225 minParents Making Profits3 tips to help you thrive as an ADHD founder + An adorable dad joke from Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Jason Feifer In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share an interview James did with ADHD Executive Coach, Brett Green. Brett gives us three tips to help us thrive as entrepreneurs with ADHD. Stick around for the adorable dad joke with Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, and his four-year-old son. To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". Please join us in celebrating the podcast being ranked by FeedSpot as the #10 entrepreneurship podcast! You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke he...
2023-09-0625 minParents Making Profits3 tips to help you find a co-founder + Seth Godin shares a dad joke!In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share three tips to find a co-founder and to manage that important relationship, and they got some help from their friends: Erica Harris: Co-founder of MOMLogics William Ward: Founder of Flexie Marketing legend, Seth Godin, shared a dad joke with us - listen to see if Lavelle liked the joke or if she hates on it...as usual. And here's the co-founder equity splitting tool from Gust that James mentioned on the show. To get two free months of po...
2023-08-2731 minParents Making ProfitsResilience: How can entrepreneurs get more of it?In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss what resilience is and how entrepreneurs can get more of it. The hosts relied on this article to drive the conversation: Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience When the road gets rocky, what do you do? BY KIRA M. NEWMAN, The Greater Good Magazine at Berkley University To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". Here's the link to brain.fm that James mentioned during the show that helps him with his...
2023-08-1725 minParents Making ProfitsHow to avoid startup ecosystem burnout In this episode, James and his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss how to avoid startup ecosystem burnout, and they got some help from their friends: Sharonda Davis - Founder of The Huddle DAO And Denise Calixte - Founder of Easy Oat Burgers To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your...
2023-08-0721 minParents Making ProfitsShould overlooked founders try to raise venture capital?In this episode, James introduces his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, and the duo asks the question: if all overlooked founders combined are only going to raise less than 10% of VC funding, should they even try? To tackle this conundrum, we got the help of a few of our friends: Kimberly Evans: Founder of Just Her Ridesare, a service for women rideshare passengers and drivers. Abraham Williamson: Attorney at Go With Canvas, and James and Lavelle's startup attorney. Antoine Woods: Venture Capitalist at Bronze VC. And h...
2023-07-2824 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring Art with James Oliver: Journey, Inspiration, and James Oliver Gallery (The Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia)Meet James Oliver, the founder of the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia.James shares:His journey as an artist, from abstract to figurative works.His inspirations and the process behind his art.The origins of James Oliver Gallery and its effect on Philadelphia's art scene.Don't miss this conversation with a real pioneer in the art world.Image courtesy of Create! Magazine.🎧🌟 Please Rate and review this Podcast to Support the Best! 🌟🎧
The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Mar...
2023-06-0951 minParents Making ProfitsWhat Comes First, Sales or Marketing? In this episode, Mario and James debate what comes first, sales or marketing, what do you think? If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! P.S. If you're a tech entrepreneur and are looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, which recently finished Techstars Austin, to get early access to the co-founder matching app and join its...
2023-02-1018 min
Parents Making ProfitsMake Your Mess Your Message While Running A Business With Your SpouseIn this episode, Mario and James talk about how Mario's messy experience starting his business impacted his relationship with his wife who is also his business partner. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! P.S. If you're a tech entrepreneur and are looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, which recently finished Techstars Austin, to get e...
2022-12-2820 min
Parents Making ProfitsTwo books to help you be a better founder and humanIn this episode, Mario and James talk about two of James' favorite books that he thinks can help you turbo-charge your marketplace-based business and help you be a more effective giver. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! P.S. If you're a tech entrepreneur and are looking for a c...
2022-10-1912 minParents Making ProfitsTo Hell With AgeismIn this episode, Mario and James are big mad about people who are ageists and they discuss why you are more likely to be successful as an entrepreneur until the age of sixty. Sixty! If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! Oh, and we read a dad joke this week from Devin C...
2022-10-1120 minParents Making ProfitsStop Majoring In The MinorsIn this episode, Mario and James tell you how to focus on what's important so you can stop majoring in the minors. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! Lesssssssss go! 🚀 P.S. If you're a tech entrepreneur and are looking for a co...
2022-09-2620 minParents Making Profits3 Tips To Turn Your Mentor Into a SponsorIn this episode, Mario and James tell you how to turn your mentor into a sponsor because sponsorship is where the real opportunities lie for you! Here's the link to the Harvard Business Review article, How To Build a Great Relationship With a Mentor mentioned in the episode. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here a...
2022-09-1622 minParents Making ProfitsEntrepreneurs Have More Faith Than YouIn this episode, Mario and James talk about why entrepreneurs have more faith than non-entrepreneurs. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! Lesssssssss go! 🚀 P.S. If you're a tech entrepreneur and are looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to get e...
2022-09-0916 minParents Making ProfitsHow You Can Overcome Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, Mario and James help you overcome imposter syndrome. We hear from Allison Byers, CEO of pitch deck platform Scroobious, and Brandon Brooks, Co-Founder of VC firm Overlooked Ventures, as they share inspiring stories about how they overcame imposter syndrome and had great results. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it m...
2022-09-0125 minParents Making ProfitsSometimes when you lose, you WINIn this episode, Mario and James inspire you with a story to help you reframe your thinking about losing because often the things you think are losses end up being wins for you. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! Lesssssssss go! 🚀 P.S...
2022-08-2420 minParents Making ProfitsLearn how Mac The VC raised $10 million using Twitter DMsIn this episode, Mario and James talk with Rarebreed Ventures' Managing Partner, Mac The VC who tells us how he used Twitter to get 1,100 meetings in 90 days and raised $10 million for his first venture fund. We also talk about what the challenges are for underestimated founders and emerging VCs raising capital in the current fundraising environment. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. We LOVE dad jokes. Submit your d...
2022-08-1729 minParents Making ProfitsOur #1 tip for you to build your personal brandIn this episode, Mario and James talk about Mario's #1 tip for you to focus on if you want to build your personal brand. Can you guess what it is? If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. We LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! Lesssssssss go! 🚀 P.S. If you're a tech entre...
2022-08-0916 minParents Making ProfitsHow you can get people to say YESIn this episode of the podcast, Mario and James help you learn how to get people to say yes to your proposals. We mentioned the pitch deck platform, Scroobious, to help you create your investor deck. And here's the Hustle Fund VC YouTube video about creating pitch deck slide titles. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. Lesssssssss go! 🚀
2022-08-0220 minParents Making ProfitsHow you can avoid the toxicity of hustle cultureIn this episode, Mario and James are inspired by a Good Housekeeping article about the toxicity of hustle culture and share tips for how you can avoid it. If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. Lesssssssss go! 🚀
2022-07-2433 minParents Making ProfitsIncrease Your Productivity With Our Favorite AppsIn this episode, Mario and James share their favorite apps to help you be more productive and more effective in your business. But first, the guys shared the amazing news that the Parents Making Profits podcast is now inside the top 100 Entrepreneurship podcasts in ten countries around the world - after only launching three months ago! Thank you, everyone, for listening! Here's a list of the apps covered in this episode: Dubb.com - videos to increase engagement conversions. Veed.io - Add subtitles and branding to your videos. Descript.com - For all-in-one vi...
2022-07-1329 minParents Making ProfitsLaunch The Damn Thing Already (part 2)In this episode, Mario and James go through the rest of the Inc. Magazine article's list of excuses people make for why they can't launch their business, product, service, course, or whatever. After these two episodes, we hope you are inspired to push past the obstacles - real and imagined - and launch the damn thing already! If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. Lesssssssss go! 🚀 Here's the Inc. Magazine articl...
2022-07-0927 minParents Making ProfitsLaunch The Damn Thing Already (part 1)In this episode, Mario and James go through a list of excuses people make for why they can't launch their business, product, service, course, or whatever. It turns out some people have all the excuses in Excussissippi. Spoiler alert: The guys are not here for it! If any of these excuses sound like something rattling around in your head, we hope that by the end of this episode and part two, you'll be encouraged to stop making excuses and launch the damn thing already! If you're feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your...
2022-07-0225 minParents Making ProfitsThe proper way for you to ask for an introductionIn this episode, the guys give you advice that is easily worth $100K to you! Mario and James tell you the biggest mistake you are probably making when trying to get introduced to someone you think will help your business, and they give you the money tip for how to properly connect with people on LinkedIn. Here's the link to the article Mario and James mentioned that teaches you how to write a forwardable email introduction. If you're feeling this, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast player. Also, please share...
2022-06-2431 minParents Making ProfitsDadPreneurs Up! Celebrating Father's DayIn this episode, Mario and James have two listeners share an inspiring story from their DadPreneur journey. Plus Techstars co-founder, David Cohen, talks about how his dad inspired him to help so many entrepreneurs. The stories are from: Doug Fox - Fox Brand Marketing consultancy Kevin Thai - Three Circles Studio Photography David Cohen - Techstars Mario also put James on the spot for a dad joke and James did not disappoint. If you like dad jokes, go back and listen to episode one with Daymond John from Shark Tank, where James...
2022-06-1820 minParents Making ProfitsWhat investors are thinking before they cut you a checkIn this episode, Mario and James share answers from three prominent venture capitalists (Brad Feld, Foundry Group, Elizabeth Yin, Hustle Fund VC, and Neal Sáles-Griffin, Techstars Rising Stars Fund) to the question of what they think is more important when making an investment, the team or the idea? And how important is the passion of the entrepreneur for their idea? Some of the answers are not what you think. If you like this episode, please subscribe and tell your ParentPreneur friends about us. Let's go! 🚀
2022-06-1129 minParents Making ProfitsWho is more helpful when starting your business? Strangers or friends & family?As a parent, being an entrepreneur hits differently. If you don't have support it can hurt. But does more support come from strangers or family and friends when starting your business? And which helps us be better entrepreneurs? We take some calls and your thoughts on this hot-button issue. Plus Mario goes off and catches James by surprise with his aggressive opinion.
2022-06-0229 minParents Making Profits4 tips for you to be an effective ParentPreneurMario and James give you tips to be an effective ParentPreneur. Why? Because juggling parenting and entrepreneurship can be a little nuts. The guys give tips for how you can: Be more present with your children. Turn your customers with problems into advocates. Not get sucked into the toxicity of hustle culture. Improve your mental health.
2022-05-2528 minParents Making ProfitsHow to Get PR Without a Publicist (Part 2 With Tactics)In this episode we give you the tactics to get PR without a publicist. And James reads the email he sent to Mark Cuban that Mark responded to.
2022-05-1818 minParents Making ProfitsHow to Get PR for your Business Without a PublicistGet tips from James and Mario on how you can get PR for your business and brand without a publicist. Getting publicity the right way can accelerate your credibility in the marketplace, bring you new customers and create bigger opportunities.
2022-05-1327 min
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots416: The ParentPreneur Foundation with James Oliver Jr.James Oliver Jr. is the Founder and CEO of The ParentPreneur Foundation, which empowers Black ParentPreneurs so they can leave a legacy for their beautiful Black children.
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2022-03-3137 minParents Making ProfitsTrailer and brief backstory on your co-hosts Mario Armstrong & James Oliver Jr.
2022-03-2205 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Prof. James Oliver on ISU’s Student Innovation Center: Bold ExperimentEpisode summary introduction: Professor James Oliver is the Director of the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University, Ames Iowa.
Prof. Oliver joins us on our podcast today to share Why the Innovation Center was created, the unique programs, activities and opportunities it offers, and how students, faculty and yes, even High Schoolers benefit from it .
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Prof. James Oliver’s Professional Background
Origins of the Student Center for Innovation
Programs and Activities in the Center
Benefits for Students and Faculty
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2021-08-1531 min
#FatherhoodIsLitBusiness building as a dad with James OliverCan a busy dad start a successful business? Of course, he can, he's a superhero! This week we had serial entrepreneur and founder of the ParentPrenuer Foundation James Oliver come through. He dropped gems on starting a business, running it while being a father, and funding time to regroup from everything to keep YOUR mind RIGHT!
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2021-05-0551 min