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Mistakes That Made MeFalling prey to new ideas with Caroline & Jason Zook [OBG]This might be my favourite episode of Mistakes That Made Me đ (An oldie but goodie!)Caroline and Jason Zook are two creatives who are full of ideas. Theyâre the founders of Wandering Aimfully â the UN-boring coaching program for intentional online business owners â and Teachery: a software platform for creating and hosting online courses.After more than a decade of online entrepreneurship, they found that constantly creating and launching new ideas is exhausting. They figured there had to be another way.In this episode of Mistak...
2025-05-061h 27
How to MoneyLaunching an Offbeat and Sustainable Business w/ Jason Zook #953âSolve a problem for people in an interesting wayâ and âThereâs not one way to do businessâ... those are just a couple quotes from our conversation with Jason Zook. Our goal for this episode is for you to finish listening, and to be completely inspired to start your own small business. Unfortunately, there can be this aura around starting an âofficial businessâ that keeps creative individuals who have great ideas from pursuing something that is going to light them up and prove to be successful. Sure, getting an MBA might be the best path to take for a certain subset...
2025-03-0558 min
The Course Creator ShowEpisode 207 | The Teachery Story: Building Software for Course Creators with Jason ZookIâm thrilled to bring you Jason Zook, cofounder of Teachery, the online course platform Iâve used for years to run my business. Jason has a unique approach to the online business worldâone thatâs refreshingly simple, effective, and, yes, a bit unconventional. In todayâs episode, Jason walks us through his story, starting with his âI Wear Your Shirtâ project back in 2009, to his new âdone-for-youâ course strategy in the evolving digital space.We dive into why Teachery stands out among course platforms (spoiler: itâs not an all-in-one), the big move to lifetime pricing, and why foc...
2024-12-0953 min
Jason Zuk, The Social Psychicâ˘Striking Chords of Freedom: Elona Krasavtseva's Musical Activism for Ukraine: Classical Crossover Soprano Singer, Songwriter, Events Producer, and Activist Shares Her Efforts At Supporting Ukraine in its War Against Russian AggressionGuest Bio: Classic Crossover Soprona Elona Krasavtseva was born in Russia. Her parents relocated to Kyiv, and Elona grew up in Ukraine and attended Shevchenko State University in Kyiv. Our guest graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in General Arts, but she attended California State University (Moscow Campus) with a Masters Degree in Management. Music has been Elonaâs passion her entire life. Her passion for music started as a hobby and evolved into her full time career in 2008.  Between 2012 - 2018 she won four awards in international music contests and Elona participated in a number of music festival...
2024-05-0546 min
Multifamily Live17-Year-Old Investor with Sights Set on Multifamily (with Jonathan Zook)Hey! Pili Yarusi here.Jonathan Zook started in real estate only a few months ago, but this 17-year-old has his sights set on a General Partner (GP) role in a multifamily syndication.His journey started after a chance meeting at Multifamily LIVE.Now heâs sharing how to get started, no matter what age you are!Listen in now!Connect With Jonathan ZookWant to connect with Jonathan? Connect with him at jonzook27@gmail.com!Want to Learn More About Multifamily Real Estate Investing?...
2023-08-1112 min
Growing Steady | Intentional Creative Business Podcast168 - Carol interviews Jason! (Part 1 of 2)If youâve been listening to our podcast for a while, you know we donât ever have guests. However, we thought it would be fun to pretend we were a guest on our own podcast and interview one another.This week Caroline is interviewing Jason (Part 1). Next week, Jason grabs the interview microphone and will ask Caroline a bunch of questions (Part 2).âĄď¸ Get the episode show notes and full transcript at wanderingaimfully.com/168***âłď¸ Are you a freelancer looking to transition to digital products (selling online courses, etc)? Check out our free coachin...
2023-05-181h 31Mistakes That Made MeFalling Prey to New Ideas with Caroline & Jason ZookCaroline and Jason Zook are two creatives who are full of ideas. Theyâre the founders of Wandering Aimfully â the UN-boring coaching program for intentional online business owners â and Teachery: a software platform for creating and hosting online courses.
After more than a decade of online entrepreneurship, they found that constantly creating and launching new ideas is exhausting. They figured there had to be another way.
In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, the Zooks describe how putting less energy into new ideas and more energy into refining existi...
2023-02-271h 27
South Bend Beat PodcastJason Zook - SBCSCKyle is joined by Jason Zook. They discuss the Plus Grant Program through IUSB and South Bend Schools, along with discussing his journey and South Bend Schools in general. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet.
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2022-02-2836 min
Terps4Life PodcastTeam and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 12On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie transitions the conversation with Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook about how the concept is team is present in Zook's professional bowling career.
2021-10-2205 min
Terps4Life PodcastTeam and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 11On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook to discuss how the concept of team is present in an individual sport like bowling.
2021-10-2104 min
Business CasualHow to Create a Marketing Bridge with Jason ZookJason Zook and Matt Giovanisci discuss how to market yourself as a creator without feeling slimy, FOSO, and when weird doesn't work.
2021-03-221h 22Business CasualHow to Create a Marketing Bridge with Jason ZookJason Zook and Matt Giovanisci discuss how to market yourself as a creator without feeling slimy, FOSO, and when weird doesn't work.
2021-03-221h 22
Psychology of FreedomPodcast #83 = Jason Christoff - X-Ray Tech Dies After COVID VaccineNews report of poor Tim Zook dying after his second shot of the COVID vaccine - (the Pfizer vaccine) -https://bit.ly/36kj6K2
Vaccine documentaries proving vaccine do not improve immunity or resistance to disease - https://bit.ly/3a76I1g
Instagram link showing a quick visit the US VAERS site (vaccine adverse event reporting system) - listing all the deaths and crippling caused by the new COVID vaccine - a study from Harvard years ago proved that only 1% of adverse vaccine events are ever reported - bit.ly/2Ml4MtG and here's...
2021-01-2858 min
This Might Get UncomfortableHumans Navigating Life: Defining "Good Enough" And Overcoming The Worldâs Pressures With Jason Zook And Caroline ZookSocial media has literally changed the social landscape of being human in this day and age. From heralding individuality and authenticity, many have now been proclaiming themselves as social media experts trained to market every chance they get. As obvious as it may sound, finding humans ânavigating lifeâ has become a rarity. In this episode, Jason Wrobel and Whitney Lauritsen invite two amazing people who have been doing that amidst the noise of the world. They sit down with Jason Zook and Caroline Zook of Wandering Aimfully to talk about how they are carving their own path as entrepreneurs and crea...
2021-01-011h 40
Growing Steady | Intentional Creative Business PodcastChanges are afoot...We've thoroughly enjoyed wandering aimfully through the past 50 episodes of this podcast. There was no real plan with our show other than to share how we bumped into the walls of business and life. After two years, we're excited for a NEW chapter of our podcast! While, the crux of the podcast will be the same (it's just us, Caroline and Jason Zook), we feel there's a better name for this podcast and a more focused idea for the content we'll bring to your ears each week. More on that on August 17!We want to t...
2020-07-2908 min
The Excellence CartelEpisode 49: IFBB Pro Cade ZookEpisode 49: IFBB Pro Cade Zook
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an IFBB pro bodybuilder? If so, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Today we sat down with Cade Zook, who turned pro last year at North Americans and asked him point blank about his personal bodybuilding journey.
Cade lays it all out in this raw, tell-all interview about his bodybuilding career so far and talks about the food, the drugs, the money, the sacrifices made, and the man he hopes to become when all of this...
2020-07-291h 15The Course Creator ShowEpisode 44 | How to Create an Online Course with Teachery Founder, Jason ZookOn this weekâs episode Iâm sitting down with Jason Zook. If you donât know Jason, he started in online business over 10 years ago with a wacky idea called iWearYourShirt, that he turned into a business generating over a million bucks.He has since written books, launched online courses, coached hundreds of other entrepreneurs, and created a software company.All with his unique edge. If Jason Zook is doing something - I can guarantee you, he is doing it differently than everybody else.In todayâs show, he and I are dig...
2020-05-2643 min
Creator ScienceJason Zook â Learning the foundation, owning your weird, fighting fear, and showing up week after weekJason Zook is a serial entrepreneur who has made millions through various "weird" methods: wearing t-shirts, auctioning off his last name (twice!), and selling off his future (BuyMyFuture.com).He lives in San Diego, CA with his wife Caroline. They co-own the business Wandering Aimfully and act as un-boring business coaches who help online business owners like you earn more so you can live more.In this episode we talk about learning the foundational skills of running an online business, owning your weird, fighting fear, and showing up week after week.Transcript and...
2020-05-1942 minBusiness CasualWhen Your Business Model Isn't Working with Jason ZookTime to change things up! Jason Zook, founder of WanderingAimfully.com and Teachery.co, joins the show to talk about changing business models. Jason outlines how he and his wife decided to combine their businesses, launched a monthly membership site and changed their business model when they realized things weren't working. So how do you know when something's not working in your business? How do you find the right model and offerings that work for you and your customers? If you've been sensing a change on the horizon, this episode is for you. Enjoy!P.S. If yo...
2020-04-131h 29Business CasualWhen Your Business Model Isn't Working with Jason ZookTime to change things up! Jason Zook, founder of WanderingAimfully.com and Teachery.co, joins the show to talk about changing business models. Jason outlines how he and his wife decided to combine their businesses, launched a monthly membership site and changed their business model when they realized things weren't working. So how do you know when something's not working in your business? How do you find the right model and offerings that work for you and your customers? If you've been sensing a change on the horizon, this episode is for you. Enjoy!P.S. If yo...
2020-04-131h 29
The Caleb Wojcik Show: Interviews with Creative Entrepreneurs (Filmmakers, Photographers, YouTubers, & More)From Million Dollar T-Shirt Wearer to Selling His Last Name... Weird Business Ideas with Jason Zook#83 - From selling his last name (twice) to getting paid to wear different t-shirts everyday, Jason Zook has run some of the most unique businesses and marketing strategies online over the past ten years.In this episode I talk with one of the most creative entrepreneurs Iâve ever met.We discuss how he comes up with these unique business ideas, how he pitches company and customers to take a chance on him, and why instead of trying to get ârichâ he is working towards just having enough.Chapters00:00:27 - Introduction00:01:49 - Gettin...
2020-02-2800 min
Life on BrandEmbrace Your Weird | How To Be Authentic With Jason ZookWhen you look up the word authentic in the dictionary, the definition you'll get is "Jason Zook."Â
He's what we call aggressively authentic. Jason plays by his rules to wild and unbelievable success. Jason shares how he ideates on ideas and how ideas turn into reality. Like how he came up with the idea for IWearYourShirt.
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2020-01-241h 19
Get Yourself the JobJason ZookJennifer Hill speaks with author and entrepreneur, Jason Zook, about his new book âOwn Your Weird.â Zook offers suggestions for transitioning from a 9-5pm job into something that brings joy and happiness. Zook emphasizes owning what makes you different and learning how to capitalize on it. Zook also offers tools for creating a blueprint to greater authenticity and success.
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Jason Zook is a serial entrepreneur who has made millions through various âweirdâ methods: wearing t-shires, auctioning off his last name (twice!), and selling off his future (buymyfuture.com). He has built online courses and software platforms, and has...
2020-01-0755 min
Move The NeedleTaking a BreakThank you for being a listener!We're taking a break to enjoy the holidays and gear up for a strong 2020. Need to reach us while we're away...Contact Jason Zook at:Twitter: @JasonDoesStuffEmail: Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.comContact Greg Hartle at:Twitter: @greghartleEmail: Online[at]GregHartle.com
2019-12-1200 minMove The NeedleSome Thoughts on StressTopics discussed in this episode:How to manage early-stage business stressDiscussion around enough versus moreWhy stress is a natural by product of any significant accomplishmentDiscussion around lowering your stress versus improving your stress toleranceAre we experiencing a shift into a more stressful world and if so can we protect ourselves from itHow much has technology contributed to our stressWhy self-evaluation is important to help you determine what is contributing to your stress and how to better manage itTwitter: @greghartle @jasondoesstuffEmail: online[at]greghartle.com hello[at]j...
2019-12-0600 minMove The NeedleWhy Momentum Matters, How To Sustain It, and How To Get It Back If You Lose ItTopics discussed in this episode:Working in sprints and taking breaks to recoverWays to bounce back after downtimeThe importance of working on ideas you love to help you sustain momentumWhy problem-solving is a great way to "get into business"Why doing what you say you are going to do is the best business strategyHow to get enough momentum to make significant changes in your life and businessWhy attaching your self-worth to your work is a bad ideaJason's terrible moving watching weekendsReach Jason at Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.comReach Greg at Online[at]GregHartle.com
2019-11-2100 minMove The NeedlePacing Yourself and Finding Balance (Especially in The Early Days)Topics discussed in this episode:Feelings around taking time off and vacations when you own a businessConcepts around building a life and schedule you enjoyDiscussion about whether entrepreneurs are born or madeWhat is work/life balance and how to find itThe idea of pacing yourself and your business rather than chasing growthWhy doing things that don't scale in the early days can lead to a more sustainable business model laterReach Jason Zook at Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.comReach Greg Hartle at Online[at]GregHartle.comÂ
2019-11-1400 min
Unperform with Tiffany Han (formerly Raise Your Hand Say Yes)Ep. 274: Jason Zook on Owning Your Weird I am so excited to be bringing Jason Zook back to the show this week as we talk all about being yourself, owning your weird, and finding success in unconventional ways. YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU! What does this have to do with freedom? Everything. (Because what if you knew that being 100% yourself was the most successful move you could make? What kinds of doors would that open up for you?) Enjoy, enjoy! Show Notes: Connect with Tiffany on Insta Get Tiffany's newsletter and stay in the know Jason's B...
2019-11-121h 03Move The NeedleThe Dangers of Mimicking Other BusinessesTopics discussed in this episode:Greg discussed finalizing a new business partnership, acquiring new investment capital to grow his coffee business, Youngblood Coffee Roasters.Greg talks about why he's delayed launching any online course. A discussion around why Greg has avoided launching into a business just because he can, and instead is focused on what he should be doing.Jason talks about his new business model focused on business coaching, and what it took for him to get passed his personal hang-ups with negative connotations around online coaching programs.Why taking time to acknowledge and celebrate successes, even i...
2019-11-0700 minMove The NeedleWays to Avoid Mo Money Mo ProblemsTopics discussed in this episode:Jason shares results from his Bump Sale of his Squarespace template.Discussion around Pinterest and Facebook ads.Jason's one big takeaway on his side-income projects.Discussion around the value of running experiments  and side projects and whether they are helpful or not.Jason and Greg each share their outlook on having business mentors.Is it always Mo Money Mo Problems or can you grow without creating more stress and more challenges?Reach Jason Zook at Hello@JasonDoesStuff.com or @JasonDoesStuffReach Greg Hartle at Online@GregHartle.com or @GregHartle
2019-10-3100 minMove The NeedleSmall Business Customer Service, Self-Promotion, and Sales TipsTopics discussed in this episode:How to handle customer support issues when you partner or integrate with third-party companies who experience challenges.Taking responsibility for poor customer experiences and how to rectify them.Why customer help documentation is critical to customer success.The importance of choosing strong third-party partners to ensure great customer experiences.How to choose business partners aligned with your values and vision.Jason's creative ideas to find a traditional book publisher aligned with his vision for his second book.Greg goes off on Sales and Self-Promotion and Jason talks him off the ledge.Marketers ruin...
2019-10-2400 minMove The NeedleShort-Term Cash Flow Strategies to Fund Your New Business VenturesTopics discussed in this episode:Greg shares how he's funding his new online business ventures with his one-on-one consulting income.How Greg landed a new consulting contract by reaching out directly to a potential client.Greg and Jason discuss their feelings on labels and why each chooses not to label themselves and instead focus on personal growth.Jason shares how he is handling Teachery.co software changes as a result of a third-party integration forcing his hand.Discussion around how to handle customer support issues when the issue is with a third-party integration or partner.Greg shares his...
2019-10-1000 minMove The NeedleThe Keys to Great Business MarketingTopics discussed in this episode:Podcasting and podcast marketing.Podcasting as an ephemeral marketing tactic simply to build rapport and deepen relationships with potential and established customers.Executing marketing strategies when you don't have much marketing experience and a small marketing budget.Marketing this podcast in a unique enough way to substantially grow an audience.Is email still a useful way to market to consumers?The importance of ongoing adjustments to your marketing strategy based on feedback.How to build long-term and short-term marketing funnels at the same time.Why Word-of-Mouth marketing is still the best.Reach...
2019-10-0300 minMove The NeedleHow to Avoid Comparison Traps and Feel Empowered About Your WorkTopics discussed in this episode:Greg discusses plans to open a second cafe location for Youngblood Coffee in downtown Minnesota.Greg discusses the multiple ways the team is considering financing the second cafe location without using cash.Greg talks about why accredited investors are important when raising capital even for small investment deals.Greg and Jason discuss how hard (or easy) it is to say no to money when the deal isn't good for you.Jason and Greg discuss comparison traps and how we avoid comparing our inside to someone else's outside.Jason discusses the contract he establishes...
2019-09-2600 min
A Productive ConversationOwn Your Weird with Jason ZookOn this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love.
Jason Zook is an unconventional entrepreneur. Tired of living a life that felt prescribed to him by society, Jason used his out-of-the-box thinking and ingenuity to create multiple profitable Internet-based businesses. From making $1m wearing sponsored t-shirts for a living with his IWearYourShirt business, to selling his last name twice and eventually even selling his future, Jason is all about owning his weird!
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2019-09-2538 minMove The NeedleThe Importance of a Financial Philosophy to Your Business and Personal LifeTopics discussed in this episode:Greg gives an update on his next steps for deciding whether to create digital courses for an industry or a position across multiple industries.Greg explains the steps he's taking to research and decide which digital courses he may want to create. In particular, gaining clarity on what he doesn't want to do just as much as getting clear on what he does want to do.Jason and Greg discuss business financial lessons and what to do think about when starting a new business.Greg talks about Unexpected and Unknown expenses that come...
2019-09-1900 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBe a Financial Weirdo with Jason Zook#50: Jason Zook is a self-described unconventional entrepreneur (come on, he got paid to wear t-shirts at one point) who chats about how comparison and not understanding our core values can lead to working the bone to earn more (or whatever people define as âsuccessâ in their financial life) and why having an âenoughâ number is essential for your well being. For resources mentioned in this episode head to beyondthedollar.co/50
2019-09-1840 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBe a Financial Weirdo with Jason ZookSend us a textJason Zook is a self-described unconventional entrepreneur (come on, he got paid to wear t-shirts at one point) who chats about how comparison and not understanding our core values can lead to working the bone to earn more (or whatever people define as âsuccessâ in their financial life) and why having an âenoughâ number is essential for your well being. What You Hear in This Episode:Why Jason decided to lean into his weird personality in his business and lifeWhat happened when he went all in to âhustle pornâ and w...
2019-09-1840 minMove The NeedleWhen Is Enough Enough and When Should We Go For Bigger, Better, BestTopics discussed in this episode:
Greg talks about his challenges with choosing a niche industry for his digital product ideas when he doesn't want to be the brand.
Jason talks about why a niche is so important with digital products sold online.
Jason does his Liam Neeson impression.
Greg and Jason get to the heart of why having a passion for the industry you want to serve is critical to your long-term success.
Jason explains how to potentionally build an online product brand without being the face of the brand.
Jason discusses changes in consumer buying behavior and...
2019-09-1400 min
COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber57: How to Stand Out and Find Your Own Voice (w/ Jason Zook - author of the new book âOwn Your Weirdâ)Hey everyone!Today on the show I brought on - for the second time - Jason Zook! Jason is one of my mentors and a super successful entrepreneur who Iâve been following for years. One thing I can say about Jason that I canât say for most influencers that I follow - is that he has a VERY unique way of writing and communicating to his audience. If I was to read one of his emails without ever knowing who sent it - I would immediately know it was him. Thatâs a pretty...
2019-09-131h 06COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber57: How to Stand Out and Find Your Own Voice (w/ Jason Zook - author of the new book âOwn Your Weirdâ)Hey everyone!Today on the show I brought on - for the second time - Jason Zook! Jason is one of my mentors and a super successful entrepreneur who Iâve been following for years. One thing I can say about Jason that I canât say for most influencers that I follow - is that he has a VERY unique way of writing and communicating to his audience. If I was to read one of his emails without ever knowing who sent it - I would immediately know it was him. Thatâs a pretty...
2019-09-131h 06
Being Boss with Emily + Kathleen#216 - Own Your Weird with Jason Zook Our long-time boss boyfriend, Jason Zook, is back on the podcast today to talk with us about the tangle of work + identity, the things you learn from sticking to your entrepreneur path, and owning your weird.This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting, Pitney Bowes, Podia, and Acuity Scheduling.Get full show notes for this episode here---Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub---Listen to brand new episodes o...
2019-09-101h 04
Being Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for Creative Entrepreneurs#216 - Own Your Weird with Jason Zook Our long-time boss boyfriend, Jason Zook, is back on the podcast today to talk with us about the tangle of work + identity, the things you learn from sticking to your entrepreneur path, and owning your weird.This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting, Pitney Bowes, Podia, and Acuity Scheduling.Get full show notes for this episode here---Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub
2019-09-101h 03
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipOwn Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love by Jason ZookPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/395183to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love
Author: Jason Zook
Narrator: Jason Zook
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 23 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2019
Genres: Management & Leadership
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Tired of all the 'shoulds' that guide your life? Want to create a life full of meaning? Work on your own terms? See the world a little differently? Then it's time to Own Your Weird. Creative entrepreneur Jason Zook certainly walks the walk of 'owning his weird.' He's had some crazy yet successful...
2019-09-107h 23Business CasualOwn Your Weird Way in Business with Jason ZookBeing weird pays off. Jason Zook, the King of Weird Business Models, joins the show today to talk about all of the crazy businesses heâs started over the years and to celebrate his new book, Own Your Weird. Jason has sold his last name (twice) for a total of $100,000, created a business where he wore other peopleâs t-shirts for money, and sold his entire âfutureâ to his audience. Jason and Matt explore how being weird in their businesses pays off and debate how to keep the weird stunts going without burning out. If you donât already know Jason...
2019-09-091h 27Business CasualOwn Your Weird Way in Business with Jason ZookBeing weird pays off. Jason Zook, the King of Weird Business Models, joins the show today to talk about all of the crazy businesses heâs started over the years and to celebrate his new book, Own Your Weird. Jason has sold his last name (twice) for a total of $100,000, created a business where he wore other peopleâs t-shirts for money, and sold his entire âfutureâ to his audience. Jason and Matt explore how being weird in their businesses pays off and debate how to keep the weird stunts going without burning out. If you donât already know Jason...
2019-09-091h 27Move The NeedleFun and Unique Marketing Approaches to Help You Create Signal From The NoiseTopics Discussed In This Episode:
Why Greg makes every attempt to see the world through his own lens instead of blindly taking advice, even from experts.
Jason talks about how to find great service providers for your business and why it's so important.
Jason gives an update on his "Make $500" digital program beta test, and the results are surprisingly poor.
Greg and Jason discuss how to stay motivated when your customers buy from you, but don't consume your work and apply what they learn.
Jason talks about his next experiment for Wandering Aimfully, "Build a...
2019-09-0500 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk326: Jason Zook - Why You Should Own Your WeirdThe Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk #326: Jason Zook TEXT: LEARNERS to 44222 For full shownotes, go to www.LearningLeader.com Jason Zook is an unconventional entrepreneur. Tired of living a life that felt prescribed to him by society, Jason used his out-of-the-box thinking and ingenuity to create multiple profitable Internet-based businesses. His most-notable business was IWearYourShirt, a company that generated over $1,000,000 by wearing sponsored t-shirts to promote over 1,600 businesses on social media from 2008-2013 before "influencer" was a mainstream term. If that wasn't weird enough, from 2012 and 2013, Jason auctioned off his...
2019-09-021h 05Move The NeedleUsing Pricing Strategies and Case Studies to Demonstrate Value and Get More BusinessTopics discussed in this episode:
Jason makes a stunning revelation that he never watched Michael Jordan play on the Chicago Bulls.
Jason and Greg discuss their love of books despite not reading much when they were young.
Greg discusses the buying psychology of paying more for a service and how charging a fee upfront increases the buyer's commitment and the seller prestige.
Jason discusses the importance of manually testing marketing and sales ideas before automating them.
Jason shares his process for ensuring a company website creates the feelings your customers want and delivers the message you are hoping...
2019-08-2900 minMove The NeedleHow to Bring Your Crazy Ideas to Life: Part IIIIn this episode we discussed:
How Greg found a technical co-founder and launched a personal development online learning academy.
Greg and Jason discuss the difference between setting goals and developing positive habits.
Why Greg stopped documenting his life online and instead focused on helping small business owners in person.
The health scare that almost completely derailed Greg's 3-year travel project and how he was able to continue traveling and finish the project.
Jason talks about his ambiguous transition between his "I Wear Your Shirt" project before beginning his next major project and how he got through...
2019-08-2200 minMove The NeedleHow to Bring Your Crazy Ideas to Life: Part IIIn this episode we discuss:
How Greg landed his first paid sponsorship.
How Greg got started with his first blog and website.
What led Greg to catch a ride from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL for an important event.
The proactive steps Jason took to book enough sponsors for I Wear Your Shirt for it to become a viable idea.
How Jason was able to land his first national press opportunity.
How Jason leveraged his first national press opportunity for more press.
Greg and Jason discuss how they've landed early sales through experimentation versus strategy.
Why Greg and...
2019-08-1500 minMove The NeedleHow To Bring Your Crazy Ideas To Life: Part ITopics discussed in this episode:
Greg shares the story behind his 3-year, 50-state project "$10 and a Laptop."
Greg explains how he made money traveling around the United States starting with just a $10 bill.
Why Greg chose to share real-time transparent daily updates on how he rebuilt his life through entrepreneurship during the Great Recession rather than write a book afterward.
Greg's early struggles of trying to figure out how to travel around the United States with only $10 and no homebase.
Jason shares how he came up with his $1 million idea, "I Wear Your Shirt."
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2019-08-0800 minMove The NeedleBasic Investment Strategies For Building Wealth and Retiring YoungTopics discussed in this episode:
Greg discusses how he got started in residental and commercial real estate.
How Greg moved from exchanging time and effort for money toward building assets that make money for him.
Greg's Monopoly strategy for building real estate assets.
Why Greg believes commercial real estate investing is easier than residental investing.
Jason and Greg discuss home ownership and whether your residence is an asset or liability.
Jason and Greg discuss the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership versus renting.
Greg and Jason discuss each of their personal investment philosophies.
Jason's thoughts on Bitcoin as...
2019-08-0100 minMove The NeedleSucceeding In Offline and Online Small BusinessTopics Discussed In This Episode:
Greg discusses how he got involved in a brick and mortar retail business in Fargo, North Dakota.
Jason discusses his Facebook Advertising strategy for an online course.
Jason and Greg discuss how their upbringing shaped their investment philosophy.
Why Greg assesses a return on investment using time, not just money.
Why investing in yourself isn't just a clichĂŠ.
How Greg and Jason handle business partner disagreements.
How Greg draws boundaries as an investor in someone else's business.
How Youngblood Coffee has utilized counter-culture to grow their brand.
Discussion on the value of active v...
2019-07-2500 minMove The NeedleLaunching An Online Business With Little Investment CapitalTopics discussed in this episode include:
Jason discusses how he got started building online courses.
Why Jason decided to build is own online course hosting software.
How much money Jason invested into his first software-as-a-service application, Teachery.
The offer Jason made to get the initial users on the platform.
The ways Jason marketed Teachery in the early stages to reach its first 100 customers and $6,500 monthly recurring revenue.
Views on paying yourself in the early days of launching a business.
Views on organic growth versus manufactured growth.
How to avoid competing against other companies that truly aren't your competitors...
2019-07-1800 minMove The NeedleWhy Trading Time For Money Isn't Sustainable and What We're Doing InsteadTopics discussed on this episode:
The philosophical differences between how Greg and Jason view the purpose of business in their own lives.
How Greg helped a surgeon move from self-employed to running a business that doesn't solely require him as the sole revenue generator.
How to think about time as a service professional.
What led Jason and his wife Caroline to combine their businesses together and launch a lifetime membership community for client-based business owners who want to build digital products.
How Jason has positioned his membership community, Wandering Aimfully, to help small business owners stop trading time...
2019-07-1200 minMove The NeedleThe Small Business Background of Jason Zook and Greg HartleIn this episode, you learn about the unconventional paths that have led each host to their most recent business endeavors. This includes how Jason quit his good-paying, mundane job and made $1 million wearing branded t-shirts and Greg going from barely graduating high school to starting his first business at age 22 before being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
Topics discussed include:
What Greg and Jason learned in school versus the real-world and how it has shaped their business decision-making.
Each hosts early employment days and when each discovered they wanted to be entrepreneurs.
Why having great job...
2019-07-0700 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Overcome Burnout as an Entrepreneur with Jason ZookIf you're interested in how to overcome burnout as an entrepreneur, this post is for you. Most people outside of the online world have little understanding of what being an entrepreneur entails. Sharing with your friends or even family that you're struggling with blogger burnout may not bring much relief. It's not that our people don't want to help us; they simply don't know how. Most folks have never spent months or years trying to get a business off the ground. They don't understand the pressures of building a business and what it requires of...
2019-03-0646 min
COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber14: Growing an Engaged Community & Staying Creative with Your Offers (w/ Jason Zook - Creative Entrepreneur)Jason Zook is one of the most creative entrepreneurs that Iâve ever met or even heard of.
He left his dayjob, and managed to creatively build a 7 figure business called iWearYourShirt which was covered on almost every possible news outlet. He basically wore tshirts of brands and made a creative viral video on a daily basis wearing tshirts with the paying companyâs logo.
But then he found himself in a lifestyle he did not want for himself - so he made a bold descision, shut down iWearYourShirt and make a new lifestyle for hims...
2018-10-021h 08COMMIT FIRST with Sagi Shrieber14: Growing an Engaged Community & Staying Creative with Your Offers (w/ Jason Zook - Creative Entrepreneur)Jason Zook is one of the most creative entrepreneurs that Iâve ever met or even heard of.
He left his dayjob, and managed to creatively build a 7 figure business called iWearYourShirt which was covered on almost every possible news outlet. He basically wore tshirts of brands and made a creative viral video on a daily basis wearing tshirts with the paying companyâs logo.
But then he found himself in a lifestyle he did not want for himself - so he made a bold descision, shut down iWearYourShirt and make a new lifestyle for hims...
2018-10-021h 08
Product Market FitnessTSS 052: Social Media Sucks w/ Jason Zook (re-air)We're going back into the archives for today's conversation with entrepreneur Jason Zook. This week in social media bummed us out, so we needed a shot in the arm and reminder about the pitfalls of social, the importance of real life, and how to build a business in between the two. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productmarket.fitness
2018-09-281h 05
Content is for ClosersTSS 052: Social Media Sucks w/ Jason Zook (re-air)We're going back into the archives for today's conversation with entrepreneur Jason Zook. This week in social media bummed us out, so we needed a shot in the arm and reminder about the pitfalls of social, the importance of real life, and how to build a business in between the two.Â
2018-09-281h 05
Growing Steady | Intentional Creative Business PodcastWho are Caroline and Jason Zook?We werenât bitten by any radioactive spiders (thankfully!) but we do have origin stories of our own and share them with you in this episode. We share the experiences that shaped us into the creative entrepreneurs we are today, including our upbringing, our very different college experiences, and the pivotal lessons we learned from our crappy jobs. We also discuss IWearYourShirt and the impact it had on both of us. If you want to learn more about Wandering Aimfully head to wanderingaimfully.com. And, donât forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the show.
2018-09-161h 38
Growing Steady | Intentional Creative Business PodcastWhat is Wandering Aimfully? Start here!Who the heck are we? What is Wandering Aimfully? Is this podcast right for your earballs (aka ears)? Weâre Caroline and Jason Zook, a creative husband and wife team who believe in living life and running businesses on your own terms. This episode will introduce you to us and give you an idea if this podcast is right for you! If you want to learn more about Wandering Aimfully head to wanderingaimfully.com. And, donât forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the show.
2018-09-1645 min
Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersJason Zook T-Shirt Designer, Youtuber and author who Sold his name twice -023Send us a textInspired by Seth Godinâs book, Purple Cow, Jason Zook is known for a variety of things, one of which is making over a million dollars wearing t-shirts. He also sold his name twice and auctioned them off - one of them was Jason SurfrApp. Jason is also the author of Creativity for Sale which he wrote for only two weeks. Â What We Discuss with Jason Zook: Jason recalls how he started to write a book after shutting down his business. Being the purple cow: The idea behind mak...
2018-08-2956 min
SunCast(TT) Working to Live, a Framework for Balance and Productivity â with Jason Zook Welcome to Episode 84 of Suncast!Did you check out last weeks episode with yours truly, me? If not, Listen to it here! I drill down on the ways that you have been losing in your negotiations, in business and life, and the subtle ways you can fix it, and stop missing out on the spoils of your labor. Today's episode is with my first 3-time returning guest, Jason Zook, a mentor and friend who I've learned from a ton over the last 3 years. He was most recently in Episode 79 talking about his entrepreneurial journ...
2018-05-0823 min
The Bold Life Movement with Kimberly RichJason Zook: How to be Successful by 'Doing it Differently'Jason Zook is one of the must creative and innovative entrepreneurs I know. He lives his life (both on and offline) by one rule: he must Do Things Differently, however possible. This is evident in everything from his website copy, to his wacky businesses where he even sold his last name to a company for a whopping $50,000. I love the authentic boldness he brings to his ventures, and to his life, and in today's episode we go behind the scenes of how he makes it all possible. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW JASON: W...
2018-04-1959 minSunCastSelling Your Last Name 3 Times, Making $1M from Wearing T-Shirts? Jason Zook is Back! (Ep 079) Welcome to Episode 79 of Suncast!Did you check out the last Suncast episode? It's Part 2 of my conversation with Paul Grana! Listen to it here!Today on SunCast, you'll meet my friend and mentor, Jason Zook. Jason might be the best marketer, heck, best sales guy Iâve ever met. He made over $1Million doing something you and I do every day â putting on a t-shirt. He sold his last name...3 times! He even got his first book sponsored by more than a dozen companies before he ever wrote the fir...
2018-04-1243 minBeing Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for Creative Entrepreneurs#141 - Digital Detox and Productivity with Paul Jarvis and Jason ZookWe're jamming with our boss boyfriends, Paul Jarvis and Jason Zook! We're talking about all things digital detoxes, publishing a book, and monetizing podcastsâplus all the silly tangents you can expect when you get us all together.
This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting and Incorporate.com.
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2017-09-1255 minBeing Boss with Emily + Kathleen#141 - Digital Detox and Productivity with Paul Jarvis and Jason ZookWe're jamming with our boss boyfriends, Paul Jarvis and Jason Zook! We're talking about all things digital detoxes, publishing a book, and monetizing podcastsâplus all the silly tangents you can expect when you get us all together.This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting and Incorporate.com.Get full show notes for this episode here---Follow Paul on Instagram: @pjrvsFollow Jason on Instagram: @jasondoesstuffFollow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/be...
2017-09-1256 min
The Bureau BriefingEpisode 045: Making It Happen with Jason ZookYou know that idea you had? The one that seemed like it could really make a difference in your life. Then, over a period of time, you convince yourself that it will never work. Why do we do this? Well, one day Jason Zook decided to be a force of nature. He took one of his crazy ideas and decided to launch a company where he was paid to wear t-shirts. And it workedâŚeventually. Because he did the work. He contacted everyone he knew. And hustled. And after months of not quitting, he got traction. Eventually, IWearYourShirt made ov...
2017-08-2426 min
The Lavendaire Lifestyle47: Lessons from an Unconventional Entrepreneur w/ Jason ZookThere are endless ways to be living the dream. What's yours? Today's guest, Jason Zook, made over a million dollars wearing t-shirts as the launch of his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Aileen and Jason share stories of the necessity of failure, the non-necessity of growth, and how to build a successful online business. In ... Read more
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2017-08-1339 minSunCastJason Zook Sold His Future to Make YOUR Goals a Reality This is Episode 25 of SunCast. And, today you get to meet one of the guys whoâs most influenced my life in the last 5 years. Â Heâs not in the solar industry. Heâs not even in the Energy industry. Â But he could teach a lot of us in the solar industry about two things that matter most when going from Idea to Income - creativity and hustle.Today on SunCast, you'll meet my friend and mentor, Jason Zook. Â Â Jason might be the best marketer, heck, best sales guy Iâve ever met.He made...
2017-04-0255 min
The Hacking UI Podcast - with Sagi Shrieber & David Tintner#16 Jason Zook - the man who sold his last name and is now selling his futureEpisode #16: Jason ZookOur guest today is one of the most creative entrepreneurs in the world. We present to you Jason Zook, a guy who made a radical shift ultimately deciding to leave his âbeige world" once and for all and embark on one of the most colorful entrepreneurial journeys of our time. Jason started out by getting companies to pay him to wear their T-shirts for a living. He then sold his last name, twice, and then wrote the worldâs first ever fully-sponsored book. Now he is in the middle of what...
2016-09-281h 26
BuyMyFuture2nd Launch: Hello friends!Jason Zook is back and ready to sell his future for a second time. This episode brings the BuyMyFuture podcast back to life and catches listeners up on what happened in 2015 and what's going to happen with this podcast before the September 20th launch date. Jason mentions another podcast episode that dives a bit deeper on the recap of BuyMyFuture 2015: https://soundcloud.com/actionarmy/aa037 If you have a question about what's going into the second launch of BuyMyFuture, send it to hello@jasondoesstuff.com.
2016-08-2613 min
The Speaker Lab PodcastHow to Land Sponsorships with Jason ZookSomething you may not know is how much overlap there is between how to get sponsorships, and how to land speaking gigs. The art of finding, connecting and working with the right people is critical to success in both arenas.And a man who has succeeded in both of those areas, landing sponsorships and speaking gigs, is our guest for today's show. Mr. Jason Zook joins us to talk about the early days of his speaking career, why he's put that part of his career on hold right now and everything you could possibly want or need...
2016-04-2039 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 8: Jason ZookOn this week's show Jason Zook tells Breifne Earley about how he managed to make $1,000,000 from simply wearing other people's T-Shirts.
Other ideas which have made Jason as well as selling his last name on two occasions for a total of almost $100,000 and how he sold his future to complete strangers in 2015 for $165,000.
Jason will explain how he has turned some pretty crazy, out there ideas into cold hard cash as well as telling a few stories about sing songs with strangers in North Dakota, changing his morning rituals and getting out of a $100,000 debt.
He now teaches these skills...
2016-03-021h 05
Louder Than Words | Creative Talks with John BoniniJason Zook: The Guy Who Made $1 Million Wearing T-ShirtsJason Zook, best known for making over $1,000,000 wearing t-shirts and selling his last name (twice), talks about creativity, hustle porn, and preparing for success.
2016-02-0152 min
Louder Than Words with John BoniniJason Zook: The Guy Who Made $1 Million Wearing T-ShirtsJason Zook, best known for making over $1,000,000 wearing t-shirts and selling his last name (twice), talks about creativity, hustle porn, and preparing for success.
2016-02-0152 min
2016-01-0742 min
Business Reimagined with Danny Iny | The Mirasee PodcastRisk, Opportunity and Possibility with Jason ZookJason Zook is no stranger to risk and opportunity, and heâs been on both sides of the bank ledger for it. From selling his last name twice (can you imagine being Jason Headsetsdotcom?), to wearing company t-shirts and talking about their brands for money, what sets Jason apart is his originality.
He was the type of kid who got bad grades in school, not because he got the wrong answers. Jason got the RIGHT answers, but he was penalized for not working them out the right way.
Today, Danny talks with Jason about his un...
2016-01-0528 min
Nathan Barry Archive012: Building a Loyal Audience with Jason ZookWracking your brain trying to develop the best marketing campaign? When you think about it, marketing is really just big companies competing for attention. But Iâm here to tell you about one of the biggest cheats these companies are missing out on. While theyâre too busy fighting each other over a few seconds of everyoneâs time, you can be working toward building an audience. Thatâs right, an audience. When you have an audience, you already have a group of people who want to pay attention to you!Iâve created this podcast to help those...
2015-11-1355 min
The Nathan Barry ShowNB012 â Building a Loyal Audience with Jason Zook
Wracking your brain trying to develop the best marketing campaign? When you think about it, marketing is really just big companies competing for attention. But Iâm here to tell you about one of the biggest cheats these companies are missing out on. While theyâre too busy fighting each other over a few seconds of everyoneâs time, you can be working toward building an audience. Thatâs right, an audience. When you have an audience, you already have a group of people who want to pay attention to you!
Iâve created this podcast to...
2015-11-1355 min
The Less Doing Podcast186 - With Jason Zook of Buy My Future# Episode 186
**Summary:**
In Episode #186 Ari interviews [Jason Zook](http://jasondoesstuff.com/), a man so interesting we canât do his story justice with a summary introduction. This is simply an interview youâll need to hear to believe.
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- 17:32 â Non-Introduction of Jason Zook
- 18:12 â Jason is a man of fiv...
2015-10-0747 min
Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change LivesZCS 002: Jason Zook Shares His Online Course Journey and Successful Marketing StrategiesJason Zook is best known for iwearyourshirt.com, where he made seven figures wearing t-shirts. Yep. Now he shares his expertise via online courses and helps others do the same. Learn about his platform Teachery.co and his newest project, BuyMyFuture.com.
2015-10-0100 min
Outlier On Air | Founders, Disruptors, & Mavens230: Jason Zook Interview - Selling His Future "I make things that help people." - Jason Zook Jason Zook - Founder of BuyMyFuture.com Jason Zook is the fearless entrepreneur who made over $1M wearing t-shirts for a living on IWearYourShirt. He sold his last name twice and wrote a not-best-selling book thatâs helped thousands of entrepreneurs. Jason helps people take action in their businesses and lives at JasonDoesStuff.com and is currently selling his future at BuyMyFuture.com. Connect With Jason: Website | Facebook | @IWearYourShirt | BuyMyFuture Podcast  Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here
2015-09-2934 min
10,000 HOURS72 - Value with Jason ZookGrant and Vince are joined by Jason Zook, formerly famous for I Wear Your Shirt and for selling his last name, and currently continuing to pioneer in the world of entrepreneurialism with his latest project âBuy My Future.â A creative innovator with a unique point of view and endless insight, the trio tackled a tough question: what does it mean to have âvalue.â
This episode is sponsored by [Public Functionary][1].
2015-09-281h 07
A Congruent LifeACL 062: Jason ZookJason Zook personifies reinvention and unconventional thinking: he has worn T-shirts for a living, sold his last name twice, and is now literally selling his future. The author of Creativity for Sale, Jason helps people see beyond boundaries, chart their own life paths, and turn unique talents into opportunities.
In this episode of A Congruent Life, Jason shares about:
trusting your gut about the path you're on,
creating your own luck,
his recurring mantras about hard work and consistency,
giving ourselves permission to take a step forward without hiding behind research,
the challenge of consumption versus creation, and realigning our...
2015-09-2436 minA Congruent LifeACL 062: Jason ZookJason Zook personifies reinvention and unconventional thinking: he has worn T-shirts for a living, sold his last name twice, and is now literally selling his future. The author of Creativity for Sale, Jason helps people see beyond boundaries, chart their own life paths, and turn unique talents into opportunities.
In this episode of A Congruent Life, Jason shares about:
trusting your gut about the path you're on,
creating your own luck,
his recurring mantras about hard work and consistency,
giving ourselves permission to take a step forward without hiding behind research,
the challenge of consumption versus creation, and realigning our...
2015-09-2436 min
A Congruent LifeACL 062: Jason ZookJason Zook personifies reinvention and unconventional thinking: he has worn T-shirts for a living, sold his last name twice, and is now literally selling his future. The author of Creativity for Sale, Jason helps people see beyond boundaries, chart their own life paths, and turn unique talents into opportunities. In this episode of A Congruent […]
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2015-09-2436 min
Product PeopleEP75: Jason Zook on why heâs selling his futureJason Zook has a different perspective on life and business. Heâs not afraid to try weird and crazy business ideas.
In 2008 he started a business called I Wear Your Shirt. Over 5 years he earned over $1 million in revenue from wearing over 1,600 sponsored t-shirts. Following that business, he sold the rights to his last name (he was Jason Headsetsdotcom and Jason Surfrapp for awhile).
Jason joins me to talk about his new project: Buy My Future. Until October 6Â people can buy everything heâs ever created, plus everything heâs going to create, for one price.
2015-09-2442 min
Product PeopleEP75: Jason Zook on why heâs selling his futureJason Zook has a different perspective on life and business. Heâs not afraid to try weird and crazy business ideas.In 2008 he started a business called I Wear Your Shirt. Over 5 years he earned over $1 million in revenue from wearing over 1,600 sponsored t-shirts. Following that business, he sold the rights to his last name (he was Jason Headsetsdotcom and Jason Surfrapp for awhile).Jason joins me to talk about his new project: Buy My Future. Until October 6 people can buy everything heâs ever created, plus everything heâs going to create, for one price...
2015-09-2443 min