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The Time I Left My 9 to 5Why Discipline Doesn’t Work: Janis Ozolins on the Process of Elimination and ExperimentationEver felt stuck in a job that doesn’t excite you? Or maybe you’ve spent months—even years—chasing a side hustle with no results? Janis Ozolins knows exactly how that feels. For four years, he tried everything—YouTube, blogging, podcasting—with zero measurable success. No audience. No money. Just relentless trial and error.But he never gave up. In this episode The Time I Left My 9 to 5 podcast, we dive into:How he stayed motivated when nothing was working (hint: it wasn’t just discipline).The exact moment he realized he was living in a...2025-04-1233 min
DoShitters Sharing Shit!"DoShitters Sharing Shit!" - Episode 12 - JANIS OZOLINS (visual ideas, simplified infographics, content creator)
Marta and Mar are joined by Janis Ozolins, content creator specialized in illustrating ideas visually, as he shares his creative process and the learnings that have been useful in his career towards becoming a solopreneur.
Janis also evaluates the pros and cons of the new software project he is co-developing to enable content creators like him with better tools to schedule and ship for social media.
Chapters:
00:00 - Janis introduces the Shit that he does.
02:30 - Process Card 1 - Be proud of Shitty
09:13 - Process Card 2 - Excuses
16:36 - Process Card 3 - Impostor
26:51 - Card Reading - Pros and...2024-12-3052 min
Just Keep Learning9-to-5 to Creative Freedom: How Janis Ozolins Built a Visual Storytelling EmpireJanis Ozolins has turned his passion for simplifying complex ideas into a thriving career as a visual storyteller and educator. Discover how he transitioned from a traditional 9-to-5 job into a life of creative independence, building a business that aligns with his values and serves an engaged audience.In this inspiring episode of Just Keep Learning, Justin Nolan chats with Janis about the power of visuals in communication, the challenges of breaking into creative work, and the importance of intrinsic motivation. Janis shares his journey, from discovering his love for creating visuals to helping others find clarity...2024-11-251h 27
The Pursuit of ScrappinessINSIGHT #11: Learn Visual Storytelling Tips from a Man Who Broke Out of 9-to-5 Job to Become LinkedIn's Top Visual Influencer with 200K+ FollowersThis is an insight from our previous conversation on making your visual presentations more powerful:Breaking down complex concepts into essential elements to make them easier to understandAvoiding clutter in visual presentations, highlighting that simplicity and minimalismA method for testing visuals you can apply todayJanis Ozolins is an illustrator known for his compelling visual content on LinkedIn and Twitter. He has built an impressive following on these platforms, showcasing his unique ability to visualize and simplify complex life and business concepts. His work, which often addresses themes like productivity, procrastination, and overcoming perfectionism, resonates with a...2024-11-2108 min
Creative Odyssey with Emil DrudEP25 - "Relatable Creativity: Visual Storytelling, Solopreneurship, and Building Trust" with Janis Ozolins"Visuals can be a thing on its own."
In this episode, Janis shares his journey as a solopreneur, building an online presence through visual storytelling. He dives into creating relatable content, overcoming perfectionism, and the balance between creativity and business. Discover how authenticity, curiosity, and audience trust are key to thriving in the creator economy. Perfect for aspiring creators and solopreneurs looking for inspiration and actionable insights!
00:00
Introduction to Janis and His Journey
02:58
The Power of Visual Communication
05:45
Understanding Virality and Audience...2024-11-151h 00
The Simple Life With SamJanis Ozolins | Finding Intrinsic MotivationSam is joined by the one and only, Janis Ozolins, on The Simple Life With Sam Podcast! Janis Ozolins is a visual artist sharing his lessons in life, and also teaches others how to explain their ideas visually. Janis shares his thoughts on leaving his 9-5 job, falling in love with personal development, the importance of failure in reaching success, creative struggle, intrinsic motivation, managing distractions, and much more… Follow for more updates and to explore more content about some very meaningful topics! If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share with others who...2024-10-281h 21
Authority in the Wild#84 - From 9-to-5 Hell to an Audience of 220K doing One Thing w/ Janis OzolinsIn this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Janis about his path from a 9-to-5 IT job to becoming a successful creator & visual artist.
We explore the impact of having a messy brainstorming process, handling financial risks, and the role of authenticity in content creation.
Janis and I also discuss navigating the challenges of inconsistent freelance income, leveraging audience growth, and the influence of AI on the industry.
We highlight the importance of trust, personal connections in course creation, and living abroad as a bilingual content creator.
Join...2024-10-1951 min
Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in BusinessJanis Ozolins (Visual Artist) on Perseverance as a Solopreneur🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Janis Ozolins!Janis is an incredible visual artist who shares easy-to-digest ideas on creative business and personal growth, reaching millions every month. He left his 9-5 behind in 2021 and has an Instagram community of almost 150k. Based on the huge interest he receives from his followers in how he explains ideas visually, he made a course called Explain Ideas Visually where he teaches exactly that.Janis occasionally takes on freelance projects and has worked with a num...2024-09-2458 min
Creator HeistJanis Ozolins - How to create viral visuals without design skillsIn this episode, we sit down with Janis Ozolins.Janis is well-known for creating simple visuals that convey complex ideas in an easy-to-understand way. Thanks to his visuals, he has gone viral countless times and collaborated with renowned creators like Shaan Puri and Dharmesh Shah.In today's episode, he shares his entire process plus his view on becoming a full-time creator.Here’s what we are stealing from him:• Janis’ process for creating his visuals• Where Janis finds inspiration for his visuals• Why you should NOT focus on aesthet...2024-05-2739 min
BORN TO DO ITHow to Use Personal Branding at Work with Janis OzolinsCan personal branding help both employees and employers? We think so! Imagine a world where employees don't just work for a brand but they are co-creating positive change through their lifestyle and everything they do is an extension of that brand as we encourage more collaboration and team work globally 🌍✨Meet Idea Generator and Visual Storyteller Janis Ozolins who's on a mission to empower you to unlock more of your potential: one illustration at a time!Here’s Janis’ message to everyone who’s ready to unlock their Inner Artist:“T...2024-02-0105 min
BORN TO DO ITBORN TO DO IT: Visual Storyteller with Janis OzolinsMeet Idea Generator and Visual Storyteller Janis Ozolins who's on a mission to empower you to unlock more of your potential: one illustration at a time! What's creativity? Why is authenticity so difficult?What makes a creative project worth exploring?How can we build our own personal brand?Here’s Janis’ message to everyone who’s ready to unlock their Inner Artist:“This is one of my favourite quotes and I’ve used it a lot on my journey – I believe in my abilities to figure things out! There’s so m...2024-02-0153 min
Troy Kearns PodcastHe Makes $100,000+ from Visualizing Ideas Online... - Janis Ozolins [98]
Janis Ozolins creates visuals that explain ideas on creative business and personal growth, reaching millions every month, and does that full-time when it started as a hobby just a few years ago. He does freelance work, creating visuals for those who commission him, and even teaches others how to do the same thing that he does!
Hailing from Latvia but now living in Spain, Janis shares his thoughts on how anyone can turn their passions into full-time jobs and how anyone can work for themself. Interested in contacting Janis?:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaozolins...2024-01-3046 min
The Pursuit of ScrappinessMeet the man who broke out of 9-to-5 to become LinkedIn's top visual influencer & amassed a 200k following on social media + tips to improve your visual storytelling game w/ Janis Ozolins. Ep 140Janis Ozolins is an illustrator known for his compelling visual content on LinkedIn and Twitter. He has built a 200K following on these platforms, showcasing his unique ability to visualize and simplify complex life and business concepts. His work, which often addresses themes like productivity, procrastination, and overcoming perfectionism, resonates with a wide audience. Janis's skills have not only attracted the attention of top LinkedIn influencers like Justin Welsh and Sahil Bloom but have also made him a sought-after figure in the realm of content creation. Through his work, Janis demonstrates how to make business pr...2023-11-2151 min
Sens Créatif(#94) Le Boxon Créatif Ép.7 : STRATEGIE DU N'IMPORTE QUOIVoici le 94ème épisode du podcast qui est également l'épisode #7 du BOXON CREATIF !Au milieu du chaos et des perturbations, Laurent a développé au fil des années ce qu'il appelle (pour rigoler mais pas que) la STRATEGIE DU N'IMPORTE QUOI ou comment s'en sortir sur le chemin d'une carrière créative sans être un as de l'organisation et en faisant parfois vraiment n'importe quoi (mais pas n'importe comment). Il partage avec nous ses expérimentations, ses anecdotes, tactiques et réflexions pour aller de l'avant, s'y mettre et franchir le cap en jouant le je...2023-10-111h 19
The Subtle Art of Not YellingA Healthy Dose of Perfection with Janis OzlinsJanis Ozolins has made a name for himself by explaining ideas visually. His work has reached millions, leading to collaborations with notable entrepreneurs and creators such as Steven Bartlett, Matt D’Avella, Dharmesh Shah, and others.
After struggling with the transition for over four years, Janis successfully shifted from a 9-to-5 corporate role to becoming a profitable creative living on his own terms.
Janis has some of the coolest visuals on the internet and has built a course based on the questions his audiences asks.
If you're trying to "figure out" this whole on...2023-08-3154 min
Specks of LightTalking about Solopreneurship with Janis Ozolins** This episode is brought to you by: Me! I offer product management services for early stage companies, if you’d like to know more, feel free to reach out to me here: bit.ly/44uG7Wr **
I spoke with Janis about his modest start in 9-5 jobs in Latvia, his 4 year journey with content creation until he finally found his niche (doing very clever visuals). How he monetizes his creations, his lifestyle as a creator including his creative process and where he aspires to be in the future.
It was su...2023-07-2648 min
Mastermind Your LifeEpisode 114 - Learn How to Become a Successful Visual Artist with Janis OzolinsWelcome to Mastermind Your Life podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and insights from incredible individuals who have transformed their lives and found success in their chosen fields. I'm your host, Tolu Owoyemi, and today I am thrilled to have a special guest joining me: Janis Ozolins, the founder of Explain Ideas Visually and co-host of the Winging It podcast.Janis has an extraordinary journey that led him to become a successful visual artist. After leaving the corporate world behind, he fearlessly pursued his dream of becoming an artist and...2023-06-0644 min
Starting Now with Jeff SarrisOrigin Story: Janis OzolinsThis week, my conversation with Janis Ozolins. He does a phenomenal job condensing high value concepts into easily digestible images and created the course, Explain Ideas Visually, to help you do the same.OzolinsJanis.com@ozolinsjanis——SUPPORT THE SHOW _Join the PatreonRate on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyBuy the Gear _Rode PodMic (Microphone)Rodecaster Pro II (Mixer)XLR CableSony ZV-1 (Camera)Peak Design Travel TripodAputure Amaran 200d (Light)Shoot Through Umbrella (Light Diffuser)Aputure Amaran MC (Pocket Light)Westcott Compact Light StandSony A7iv (Pro Camera)Sony 20mm F1.8 (Pro Lens)Sony 35mm F1.4...2023-03-1659 min
Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred LeadersEp 214 Interview Sessions with Janis Ozolins | Easy to Digest Self-HelpJoin our mail list here for exclusive content here.
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On episode 214 I am joined by content creator Janis Ozolins. I am a huge admirer of Janis’ work and believe that he is a real master of the craft of communicating ideas through simple visuals.
Head to https://ozolinsjanis.com/ to learn more about his creative content and course Explain Ideas Visually that will help you create effective visuals.
In this episode you will hear:
02:25 make ti...2023-03-151h 00
Billion Moonshots72: Creating Visuals to Stand Out, Go viral and Make Money | Janis Ozolins"80% of the people who follow me are in for the ideas and not how beautiful they look"
Janis Ozolins is an Illustrator with over 38,000 followers on Twitter. His work have been seen by millions of people and led him to work for Naval Ravikant, Steven Bartlett, Matt D’Avella, Shaan Puri, Julian Shapiro and others.
We talk about life after school, selling his first product as a creator, and going full time into creating visuals on Twitter. He also shared advice for beginners such as what platform to pick, ho...2023-03-041h 28
Creators On AirGrow and monetize as a creator - season 1 round upIn this season 1 round up we look back at some of the best lessons from our creators including Matt Ragland, Alice Lemée and Ali Abdaal. What was your favourite season 1 moment?Season 1 full episodes: https://www.passionfroot.xyz/creators-on-airS1 E1 Gabriel Nussbaum S1 E2 Cora Harrison S1 E3 Matt Ragland S1 E4 Tanvi Shah S1 E5 Jamie Whiffen S1 E6 Janis Ozolins S1 E7 Andrew Barry S1 E8 Bhav Sharma S1 E9 Noah Brierley S1 E10 Joe Gannon S1 E11 Alice Lemée S1...2022-11-2424 min
The Hairdresser Strong ShowWho We Are, Where We Are Going, and What We've Learned | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com | DCTune in to hear the HairdresserStrong.com team share what they have learned and where they are going after celebrating 100 episodes! Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways-- Thank You to all of our guests, Tony & Corey @hairdustry, and our listeners!-- Community Engagement is the answer to all of our challenges! Both in your industry and with the local government!-- Don’t Fear Failure; this keeps you from ever accomplishing an...2022-11-0223 min
Change your mind - podcast na temat pracy trenera biznesu#11 The power behind visuals - Janis OzolinsMy mission is to redefine personal development, make it much more accessible for everyone and convince as many people as possible that change is possible, no matter what is your current situation. The podcast that you’re listening to is one of the elements of mission realization along with the blog to which the link you can find in the description of this and every episode. In this series, I'm interviewing inspirational people and I’m also sharing my experience and thoughts, which make you think and encourage you to take an action.
My today’s guest is Jan...2022-10-2859 min
Live With The MaverickEpisode 1: Visual StorytellingMy guest for Episode 1 is Janis Ozolins, an exciting content creator who is making waves on social media with his visual designs and clever messaging. The theme for the episode is 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴.Janis and I explore the following topics: ✅ His journey to becoming a creator: the challenges and the triumphs✅ The massive impact of visual creators on social media✅ Tips for content creators to get started ✅ What inspires him to create ✅ People who inspire himYou don't have to be a content creator to find value in this interview. Our discussion is extremely relevant to quant professionals who are seeking to imp...2022-09-0531 min
PLAYING-IT-SAFE51. Navigating your way through creative perfectionismOne way in which we play-it-safe is by delaying projects, tasks, and shooting for perfection.In this conversation, visual illustrator, Janis Ozolins, shares how he handles self-doubtful thoughts, perfectionist tendencies, and negative feedback when sharing his illustrations on his platform.It was special to hear from Janis how he, as a content creator, navigates the internal discomfort that comes when exposing your creative work to the world. An important aspect of Janis’ work is his desire to create value in his illustrations, which can be challenging when your mind pushes you to play-it-safe....2022-08-1736 min
Creators On AirNever run out of good content ideas with Janis OzolinsPeople can't receive advice until they've acknowledged that there's a problem. After visual artist Janis Ozolins incorporated this essential truth and began creating simple visuals that acknowledged people's feelings, his channels blew up. In this week's episode, Janis shares how he developed his style, how his note-taking practice prevents creative block and the power of visuals to amplify an idea. Follow Janis:🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram👥 Linkedin🎓 Check out Janis' courseFollow Akta:🎥 YouTube🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram📰 NewsletterFollow Passionfroot:💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin📰 Newsletter2022-08-0328 min
Build Your Thing – The Podcast For Content CreatorsHow to Find Your Unique Creative Voice With Janis OzolinsStanding out is always hard, especially as a content creator. There is probably more than one thing you'd like to pursue. But time and mental bandwidth are limited.
This is why I thought about dedicating at least one episode around how to find out what the heck you should be doing... so that you can get more clarity and confidence to move along your journey.
But I didn't go on a rant alone here. I invited Twitter Visuals Superstar Janis Ozolins to join the party.
So... if you'd like to get more clarity...2022-06-2100 min
The Percolator ReadoutEmployment: Most Significant Paradoxical Challenge of Our TimeLISTEN TO THE POST - Employment: Most Significant Paradoxical Challenge of Our TimeIn this week’s brew:Employment: Most Significant Paradoxical Challenge of Our Time by Neelendra NathVisual Thought of the Week featuring creative by Janis OzolinsMoney, mindset and growth - a twitter thread by Val KatayevPercolator Job Board & Talent CollectivePOSTEmployment: The most significant paradoxical challenge of our timesAbility to cooperate at scale is essentially the key that helped humans grow into the civilizational people that we ar...2022-05-0507 min
NoCode WealthE140 Janis Ozolins: Visual Content CreatorJanis Ozolins visualizes ideas for ambitious creators. He simplifies ideas on creativity and personal development.
His visuals have been seen by millions of people, and led me to work with Julian Shapiro, Shaan Puri, Matt D’Avella, and others.
His Twitter: @OzolinsJanis2022-04-1927 min
Mailman Podcast3-2-1: Janis Ozolins - Visual Creator democratizing access to wisdom via simple illustrationsJanis on Twitter - https://twitter.com/OzolinsJanisHis newsletter- https://www.getrevue.co/profile/ozolinsjanisHis website- https://janis.studio/now---🎁 Start Mailman free trial at mailmanhq.com🐦 Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/Mailman_HQ2021-09-2817 min