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The Louis Shulman PodcastThe Louis and Kyle Show FinaleAfter 4.5 years and just shy of 200 interviews, The Louis and Kyle Show has come to an end!In this episode, we reflect on the last 4 years and share what's next for us, and what's next for the channel.This conversation covers:00:02:44 - The Most Valuable Lessons We've Learned00:05:27 - Demystifying The World00:10:22 - Embracing Imperfection00:14:58 - Simplifying Complex Systems00:17:37 - The Importance of Knowing What You Want00:20:29 - The Importance of Repetition and Focus00:23:03 - The Power of Concentration00:33:18...
2024-07-3057 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJeff Lerner: From Homeless Musician To 2x Inc. 5000 Business OwnerJeff Lerner is the founder of ENTRE, one of the fastest-growing education companies in the world with over 250,000 students. During the great recession, Jeff transitioned from a broke jazz musician to an 8-figure entrepreneur with two appearances on the Inc. 5000 list. Jeff shares his tips for succeeding as an entrepreneur in his book, Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World.This conversation covers:00:02:48 - Overcoming Debt and Starting in Internet Marketing00:03:29 - Becoming an Affiliate Marketer00:08:18 - The Intersection of Therapy...
2024-07-2455 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMatt McLean: Founder of Uncle Matt's OrganicMatt McLean is the Founder Uncle Matt's Organic, America's original family-owned organic orange juice company. They produce organic juices and probiotic popsicles and all of their products are certified glyphosate residue free by The Detox Project.This conversation covers:00:05:13 - The Challenges of Organic Farming 00:07:50 - The Origins of Uncle Matt’s Orange Juice00:15:46 - The Benefits of Organic Farming00:18:32 - Overcoming Business Plateaus00:29:16 - Boosting The Immune System with Probiotics, Turmeric, and Ginger00:32:09 - Staying True to Your Mission Statement00:34:46 - Transitioning to...
2024-07-2243 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJens Lennartsson: Founder of Paper PushersJens Lennartsson is a former journalist and photographer turned newsletter expert. He once sent out 400 miniature action figures of himself to potential clients around the world. Now, he runs all of his businesses from a tiny home outside of Gothenburg, Sweden that he built by himself. This conversation covers:00:00:00 - The Importance of Aligning Your Content with Your Audience00:04:35 - Growing and Monetizing Your Newsletter00:09:21 - Starting a Newsletter Agency00:19:06 - Lessons from a Failed Viral Marketing Stunt00:28:08 - Standing Out in Your Niche
2024-07-1956 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastArthur Petropoulos: Mergers, Acquisitions, Investment Banking, and Capital AdvisoryArthur Petropoulos spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, with involvement in investment banking, private equity, and serving as the head of corporate development, strategy, and M&A for a diversified B2B services company.Now, Arthur provides M&A, Business Exit, and Capital Advisory Services for Middle Market companies (up to $10 million in EBITDA) through his firm, Hill View Partners.This conversation covers the role of obsession in business, how to prepare your operations for a successful exit, why so many people want to be investment bankers, the durability of cashflow in the world...
2023-09-2847 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastGray MacKenzie: Top Lessons from 10 Years Of Growing AgenciesGray MacKenzie is the Co-Founder of ZenPilot, a training and consulting business that leads digital agencies through project management implementation using ClickUp. Altogether, ZenPilot has helped over 2,700 agencies improve their operations. Previously, Gray founded GuavaBox, a marketing agency for B2B SaaS. This conversation covers how to avoid chaotic agency operations, best practices for project management, how to design effective systems in your business, how to create a "spin-off" business from your by-products, building an agency operator scorecard, Gray's entrepreneurial backstory, using AI to grow your business, alternatives to college, and much more.
2023-09-051h 03
The Louis Shulman PodcastWill Bryant: Co-Founder of Quantalytix. Building Analytics Software For The Banking IndustryWill Bryant is the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Quantalytix. Quantalytix is a fintech company created by bankers and for bankers with an emphasis on visualizing Loan Data.This conversation covers Quantalytix's origin story, how they find customers, how they validated their business model, how they determined their product roadmap, their company work culture, Will's journaling practice, the importance of gratitude, shifting into finance after a career in private equity, hybrid work, the Birmingham Startup Environment, and much more. Chapters:00:00:00 - How Quantalytix Started00:03:04 - Taking Steps a...
2023-08-3137 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastElan Carr: Combating Anti-Semitism Globally & Dealing With Spiritual SicknessElan Sherod Carr is an American attorney and politician who served as the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism under President Donald Trump from 2019 to 2021. Before that appointment, Carr was a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. Additionally, Elan served as the international president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity (AEPi).This conversation covers organizing yourself for a herculean task, going on the offense against anti-Semitism, bringing holiness and spirituality to challenging places, the crisis of Jewish education, importance of public safety and education in America, building and organizing a team...
2023-08-2055 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastNicholas Verge: Contrarian Takes, Spiritual Experiments, Raising Your Vibe & High End CopywritingNicholas Verge (Nick Verge) is a highly sought after copywriter having written high performing sales pages and scripts for figures like Alex Jones and Jordan Belfort. His work has generated more than $30,000,000 for his clients.In this episode we discuss Nick's personal experiments with Islam, his stories acquiring famous copywriting clients, how to become a creative advisor, spending hundreds of thousands on coaching and training, dogmatism on the internet, the deeper meaning of achievement, his social media strategy, critical thinking, and much more. Check out the Creative Advisor:→ Website: course.creativeadvisor.ai...
2023-07-311h 04
The Louis Shulman PodcastChris Heivly: Build The Fort - Fostering Startup Communities In Unexpected PlacesChris Heivly is co-founder of MapQuest and a prominent figure in the research triangle entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recently Chris published his new book, Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide.Chapters:00:00:00 - Spreading Entrepreneurship to Non-Hub Locations00:02:41 - Building Entrepreneurial Communities00:05:37 - Overcoming Rejection and Moving Forward in Entrepreneurship00:06:23 - The Value of Startup Communities in Fostering Economic Growth00:08:38 - Creating a Collaborative Entrepreneurship Community00:11:31 - Importance of Collaborative Work00:12:00 - Creating a Great Community for Startups and Entrepreneurs00:13:17...
2023-07-0348 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastLiam Patterson: Bidnamic CEO, Building a 100 Person SaaS & Helping Brands Win Google Shopping AdsLiam Patterson, the CEO and Co-founder of Bidnamic, joins us in this episode to shed light on the dynamic world of Google Shopping and its significance for e-commerce businesses. He shares his journey of transforming Bidnamic from an internal tool to a full-fledged Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. One of the key highlights of our conversation is the evolving landscape of product bidding. Liam discusses the changing dynamics and strategies for maximizing revenue by targeting specific search terms. He also emphasizes the importance of leveraging Google Shopping Carousel, a powerful feature that can help e-commerce businesses c...
2023-06-2948 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastCoach Reed Maltbie: The Spartan Mindset - Mastering The Language of ExcellenceCoach Reed Maltbie, joins us for captivating conversation on the power of words and language in coaching. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of language on performance and life, from space travel to internal dialogue. We discuss the lasting effects of negative feedback, the importance of emotional control in coaching, and the transformational role of accountability.Drawing on insights from his acclaimed book, "The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language of Excellence," and decades of coaching experience, Coach Reed imparts valuable wisdom on personal growth, fatherhood, financial challenges, and the art of winning. Whether a sports...
2023-06-2758 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastDan Koe: Philosophy, Curiosity, & The InternetDan Koe is a prolific content creator who rose to popularity by publishing stunning graphics, powerful animations, and insightful essays about the future of work, modern day philosophy, internet entrepreneurship, self-improvement and more.In this conversation, we discuss the responsibility of having a large audience, Dan's soon to be released book, The Art of Focus, the importance of learning and building in parallel, how to effectively set goals, how to manage entropy, the power of a clear vision, winning during the digital renaissance, high value skills, and much more.Learn More About Dan→ Le...
2023-06-0559 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJimmy Soni: The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon ValleyJimmy Soni is an award-winning author, whose book "The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley" vividly narrates PayPal's rise from its challenging early days to revolutionizing financial systems. Soni also brings insights from his previous award-winning book, "A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age." In this episode, delve into the butterfly effect of PayPal on the tech industry, the importance of selecting peers for success, and leveraging connections in business. Uncover the dichotomy of dreams versus economic reality in startups, explore the value of competition in the w...
2023-06-021h 03
The Louis Shulman PodcastVash Tomanec: The Mindset That Turned An Uber Eats Driver Into A Millionaire In 2 YearsVash Tomanec is a resilient entrepreneur who owns three successful companies. His first venture, BullAds, has been instrumental in helping e-commerce brands achieve 7-figure growth through effective paid advertising strategies. As the founder of Mindtrepreneur, Vash has empowered over 500 entrepreneurs from more than 30 countries to lead happier and more fulfilling lives through transformational coaching. Additionally, his software company, Ecomtrack, provides accurate data solutions to ecommerce brands that invest in paid advertising, enabling them to scale their stores rapidly.From delivering food to becoming a millionaire in just two years, Vash's personal journey exemplifies his unwavering commitment to...
2023-05-301h 02
The Louis Shulman PodcastJay Azeltine: The Enlightened Ironman - Pursuing Passions, Online Business, and Off-Grid LivingJay Azeltine is a men's fitness and life coach who leads groups of men on ayahuasca retreats in the jungles of Costa Rica. He’s also an Ironman Triathlete.In today’s episode, they discuss the benefits of these retreats, Jay's personal experiences with ayahuasca ceremonies, his recipe for bone broth, his love of triathlons, and his journey to self-employment. They also touch on various topics related to men's mental health and the value of having a life coach. Check out Jay Azeltine:→ Website: jayazeltine.com→ Twitter: twitter.com/Jungle__Jay → L...
2023-05-251h 07
The Louis Shulman PodcastJeremy Gardner: Psychedelics, Skincare, Venture Capital, and CryptoConnect with Jeremy:Website: gonzogardner.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jg1578/Twitter: twitter.com/DisruptepreneurWebsite: getmademan.comTwitter: twitter.com/mademanLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/getmademanInstagram: instagram.com/mademanFacebook: facebook.com/getmademanResources Mentioned in The Episode:Chat GPT: openai.com/blog/chatgptRyan Breslow: forbes.com/profile/ryan-breslow/?sh=647ec79b2d9bLove: love.comMystic Ventures: twitter.com/Mystic__VCJack Dorsey: twitter.com/jackVitalik: vitalik.ca/Help The Louis and Kyle Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!Leave a review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834Drop us...
2023-04-101h 00
The Louis Shulman PodcastRishabh Jain: CEO of FERMÀT on Growing Brands With Custom, Content-Native StorefrontsCheck out FERMÀT:→ Website: https://www.fermatcommerce.com→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fermat-commerce→ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fermat_app→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermat_app/ Connect with Rishabh:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabhmjain/→ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/rishabhmjain Resources Mentioned in The Episode:→ Shopify: shopify.com Help The Louis and Kyle Show:→ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!
2023-04-0448 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastSean O'Dowd: Earning $500k From Freelance Consulting in 12 MonthsConnect with Sean:→ Twitter: twitter.com/SeanODowd15→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sean-odowd/→ Youtube: youtube.com/@seanodowd Resources Mentioned in The Episode:→ Upwork: upwork.com→ Hemlane : hemlane.com→ Graham Stephan: youtube.com/@GrahamStephan→ Charlie Chang: youtube.com/@CharlieChang→ Brian Jung: youtube.com/c/brianjungy→ Andre Jikh : youtube.com/@AndreiJikh Help The Louis and Kyle Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review...
2023-03-211h 04
The Louis Shulman PodcastBrett Kopf: Revolutionizing Education and Payments with OmellaBrett Kopf, the co-founder of Omella and Remind, has dedicated his career to simplifying and enhancing the educational industry for schools, educators, students, and families. In this conversation, we discuss the journey behind creating Omella, a platform designed to streamline financial transactions for mission-driven educational organizations, and the massive success of Remind, a widely-used communication tool for education (over 30 million active monthly users). In addition, we cover the inspiration behind Omella, the value of micro schools, building connections in Silicon Valley, using Notion for company management, the importance of talking to customers, and so much mo...
2023-03-1557 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastAndy Borans: Lessons From Growing Alpha Epsilon Pi To Over 120,000 BrothersAndy Borans is the CEO of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation. In his career, he oversaw the growth of AEPi from 40,000 to 130,000 members. Chapters:[00:00:09] Mission of AEPi.[00:01:49] Role of the alumni that oversee college campuses in AEPi.[00:04:23] Andy's start, AEPi's structure. [00:06:23] AEPi's growth in numbers.[00:09:02] AEPi's growth strategy.[00:11:30] Advantage of AEPi's small numbers. [00:12:58] Spillover effects of AEPi on Jewish life on campus. [00:20:05] Why does AEPi produce leaders? [00:29:02] Should young entrepreneurs get involved in politics?[00:32:06] What does A...
2023-03-081h 11
The Louis Shulman PodcastAmer Barham: CEO of Ecom Websites: From ZERO to 7 Figures with eCommerceAmer Barham is a dropshipping consultant who has sold products totaling $1,000,000 through dropshipping alone. He has assisted more than 1000 Shopify store owners in expanding their businesses. CHAPTERS[00:00:50] Is jumping into eCommerce dead? [00:02:46] Evolution of eCommerce.[00:05:54] Starting an eCommerce business with 0 $.[00:11:23] eCommerce courses.[00:13:39] The victim mindset.[00:15:55] Amer's eCommerce journey.[00:23:30] Entrepreneurs quitting at the worst time.[00:25:57] Step changes in business.[00:27:33] Skew distribution of outcomes.[00:30:51] Time is our most scarce asset.[00:34:23] Spending money to save on time.
2023-03-031h 04
The Louis Shulman PodcastSimon Severino: Author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile BusinessIn this episode, we discuss the Strategy Sprints methodology, tools for growing businesses to $1 million in revenue, businesses obstructing themselves from growth, Businesses to start in 2022, Referral partnerships, buyer intent and so much more. Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. This growth consulting firm helps businesses scale by improving operations. Its slogan is that it can double revenue in 90 days. CHAPTERS[00:00:00] Intro[00:02:31] Starting career[00:06:34] Strategy Sprints methodology[00:10:44] Working with business at a threshold[00:12:43] People discovering Simon’s business[00...
2023-02-2835 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMax London: Co-Founder at Contact Bird - Using Twitter DMs to Close DealsMax London is the co-founder of Contact Bird, a tool that helps B2B offers build their pipeline through Twitter DMs. According to Max, Twitter DMs have a high response rate, allowing users to talk with decision-makers with less effort than traditional channels.CHAPTERS[00:00:00] Intro.[00:01:09] Viral TikTok moment.[00:03:33] Twitter account prediction.[00:04:44] Taking Twitter seriously.[00:10:12] Coming across Michael Gardiner[00:11:19] Twitter growth strategy.[00:14:33] Variation of the same ideas.[00:16:30] Origin Story of Contact Bird.[00:20:55] Prospecting on Twitter.[00:22:22] Running agency throughout...
2023-02-211h 09
The Louis Shulman PodcastFarzad Rashidi: Co-Founder at Respona: Backlink-Building for B2B BusinessesFarzad Rashidi, the former head of marketing at Visme is now the co-founder and lead innovator at Respona, The link-building outreach platform built for B2B SaaS and agencies to increase organic traffic from Google.CHAPTERS[00:00:00] Intro.[00:02:01] Stripping URL to domain with RegX.[00:03:45] Getting into marketing.[00:07:24] Using SEO to make Visme mainstream.[00:11:58] SEO strategy that generated a ton of traffic.[00:25:09] Getting first customers for Respona.[00:29:34] Reason behind Respona's four use cases campaign.[00:32:12] Farzad's Vision for Respona.[00:34:41] Wrong presumption at Respona.[00:38:49] Listening to The SaaS Club Podcast.[00:40:47] Perks of listening to podcasts.[00:42:11] Alternative route.[00:43:12] Farzad devoted little...
2023-02-1648 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastAli Nichols: Innovating Short Term Rentals Investing with the Co-Founder of GetawayAli Nichols is the Co-Founder of Getaway. Previously, she worked as a Senior Manager for Uber's real estate team, which we cover in the interview, and as the VP of Growth and Real Estate at Bungalow. During her time at Bungalow, Ali ran numerous business functions including, Operations, Growth, Marketing, Sales, and Real Estate. Additionally, Ali spearheaded raising and operating a $700M real estate fund focused on acquiring single family rentals.Links:Sign up for Getaway: https://www.getaway.co/Follow Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicnichols/Check o...
2023-01-3059 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJeremy Miner: The Fundamentals of Modern Sales and Persuasion, NEPQ, 7-Figure Commissions and More“The single most effective way to sell anything to anyone in 2022, is to be a problem finder and a problem solver... NOT a product pusher.”For Jeremy Miner, the embodiment of this philosophy has made him one of the wealthiest sales professionals on the planet.During his 17 yr sales career he was recognized in the direct selling industry as the #45th highest earning producer out of more than 100 million salespeople, selling anything worldwide - Jeremy’s earnings as a commission-only salesperson were in the multiple 7-figures, EVERY year!He is the Chairman of 7th Lev...
2023-01-2139 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastDaren Smith: The Path to $10k Per Month As A Creative EntrepreneurDaren Smith helps artists and creative entrepreneurs grow their businesses, using proven systems and principles that attract the right audience, increase revenue, and align the business with their goals and vision. Before launching Craftsman Creative, Daren spent over 16 years producing projects including documentaries, web series, testimonials, short films, commercial spots, television shows, and much more.In this conversation, we discuss how Daren became a film producer, his background running sound for bands like Imagine Dragons and Neon Trees, creating an independent income through online content, lessons from being a Mormon, high impact breakfast meetings, and much more.
2023-01-1356 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastAndy Johns: From Growth Superstar to Mental Health Advocate (Part 2)Andy Johns had a high-powered silicon valley career with growth and advisory roles at 8 separate companies that ended up achieving unicorn status including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Wealthfront, Opendoor, and Poshmark.After a decorated career in Silicon Valley, Andy realized that there was more to life than growing companies. Over the past few years, Andy has invested over $200,000 into his mental health, and has pivoted his focus to sharing all that he has learned from his mental health journey. Today, he writes "Clues by Andy Johns," a fast growing newsletter about improving and destigmatizing mental health. ...
2023-01-021h 54
The Louis Shulman PodcastKelley W. Powell: Partnering With Private Equity To Grow Your BusinessKelley W. Powell is CEO and Partner of MacLaurin Group, a company providing technology operating partner services to portfolios of private equity companies. Kelley is an avid mentor, angel investor, and chairwoman for the da Vinci Center for Innovation Angels Advisory Board at VCU. She’s also a board member of the Richmond chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, and in 2020 was appointed by Governor Northam to serve as a member of the Virginia Council on Women.Even if you are just starting out and PE is not in the near future, Kelley's leadership lessons on ho...
2022-12-261h 06
The Louis Shulman PodcastChris Smith: Author of The Conversion Code, How To Stop Chasing Leads and Start Attracting ClientsBefore Curaytor, Chris worked for 2 billionaires, a billion-dollar publicly traded company, and a startup that was acquired for nine figures. His first book, Peoplework, received endorsements from the CEO of Zappos and Gary Vaynerchuk, who wrote the foreword. Connect with Chris:→ Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conversioncodechris/→ Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_smth/?hl=en→ Read Chris's Book, The Conversion Code: https://www.amazon.com/Conversion-Code-Chasing-Attracting-Clients/dp/1119875803#:~:text=In%20The%20Conversion%20Code%3A%20Stop,that%20are%20easier%20to%20convert Help The...
2022-12-121h 01
The Louis Shulman PodcastJakob Greenfeld: Experiments In Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Performance ImprovementJakob Greenfeld is an indiehacker, solopreneur, and prolific content creator. Popular products he have released include Damn Good Leads, Business Brainstorms, Data on Demand, GumSpy, NewsletterSpy, Tweets on Demand, Opportunities.so, Abandoned Assets, and more. Connect With Jakob:Jakob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakobgreenfeldJakob's Website: https://jakobgreenfeld.com/ Links To Things We Discuss:1000 Days Article: https://www.tropicalmba.com/living-the-dream/The Stair Step Model: https://robwalling.com/2015/03/26/the-stair-step-method-of-bootstrapping/ Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If y...
2022-12-071h 08
The Louis Shulman PodcastJakob Greenfeld: Experiments In Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Performance ImprovementJakob Greenfeld is an indiehacker, solopreneur, and prolific content creator. Popular products he have released include Damn Good Leads, Business Brainstorms, Data on Demand, GumSpy, NewsletterSpy, Tweets on Demand, Opportunities.so, Abandoned Assets, and more. Connect With Jakob:Jakob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakobgreenfeldJakob's Website: https://jakobgreenfeld.com/ Links To Things We Discuss:1000 Days Article: https://www.tropicalmba.com/living-the-dream/The Stair Step Model: https://robwalling.com/2015/03/26/the-stair-step-method-of-bootstrapping/ Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If y...
2022-12-051h 08
The Louis Shulman PodcastJordan Ross: How To Build an 8 Figure AgencyJordan Ross helps Agency Founders build businesses that can grow without them. He's the founder at 8FigureAgency.co Connect With Jordan:Jordan Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ross-systems-expert/Jordan Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordan_ross_8f8 Figure Agency: 8FigureAgency.co Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louis-and-kyle-show/id1504333834→ Follow Louis on Twi...
2022-11-2854 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastAron Clymer: From Geology To Helping Pro Sports Teams with Data & AnalyticsAron Clymer is the founder of Data Clymer, a professional data services company serving clients like the SF Giants and LV Raiders. Connect With Aron:Aron Clymer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronclymer/Read about Data Clymer: https://dataclymer.com/ Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louis-and-kyle-show/id1504333834→ Follow Louis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisS...
2022-11-2256 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJordan Bell: Agency Bell CEO on How AI Will Change Digital MarketingJordan started his PPC agency in 2015 after working as a marketing consultant for the music industry. Jordan covers the challenges of advertising today, including the difficulty of attributing results to specific campaigns or strategies. Towards the end, we cover how machine learning is changing the landscape of digital marketing, and how open source sharing is helping to speed up this process. Links To Connect With Jordan:Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbell/Jordan's Agency: https://agencybell.com/Recommended Daily AI Newsletter: https://bensbites.beehiiv.co...
2022-11-141h 06
The Louis Shulman PodcastRajeev Kapur: Chase Greatness, Enlightened Leadership For The Next Generation of DisruptionRajeev is a Global Business & Technology Leader, and CEO of 1105 Media. After an illustrious career at Dell during its meteoric growth, Rajeev leveraged the lessons he learned there to start and run several technology businesses. Rajeev condensed all of his experience and insights into his new book, Chase Greatness.Links To Connect With Rajeev:Rajeev's Website: https://rajeevkapur.com/Rajeev's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevkapur1/Rajeev's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therajeevkapur/Chase Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/Chase-Greatness-Enlightened-Leadership-Generation/dp/1642251895Help The Louis and Kyle...
2022-11-0755 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJordan Ross: How To Build An 8 Figure AgencyJordan Ross helps Agency Founders build businesses that can grow without them. He's the founder at 8FigureAgency.co Connect With Jordan:Jordan Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ross-systems-expert/Jordan Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordan_ross_8f8 Figure Agency: 8FigureAgency.co Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louis-and-kyle-show/id1504333834→ Follow Louis on Twi...
2022-11-0754 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastYael Trusch: Ancient Jewish Perspectives on Modern Personal Finance ChallengesYael is the host of the Jewish Money Matters Podcast and creator of the G-d Wants You To Be Rich Program. Her work changing the financial lives of Jewish women and couples has dubbed her "the Jewish Oprah." Links To Connect with Yael:Yael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaeltrusch/Yael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yael-trusch-63576/The "Money Date": https://jewish-latin-princess.ck.page/c7e8aa77cf Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it wi...
2022-10-3146 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJake Schonberger: Swapstack Co-Founder on The Future of NewslettersJake Schonberger is the Co-Founder of Swapstack, a set of tools that help creators turn their passion into a business. Jake also is the primary deal curator at The Premoney List, a fellow at OnDeck, and an Investor at Disco. Previously, Jake worked in Business Development at Facebook and earned his Masters Degree in Design Engineering from Harvard University. Links To Connect with Jake:Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchonbergerJakeJake's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeschonberger/Learn about Swapstack: https://swapstack.co/Re...
2022-10-2459 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastGeorge Chanos: Chairman of Capriotti's and Former Nevada Attorney General on The Mindset to Survive The 21st CenturyGeorge Chanos served as Nevada's 31st. Attorney General. On November 1, 2006, as Nevada's Attorney General, George successfully argued (9/0) the case of Warton vs. Bockting before the U.S. Supreme Court.George joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2008. Links To Connect with George:George's Book, Millennial Samurai: https://millennialsamurai.com/George Chanos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejchanos/George Chanos Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgejchanosGeorge Chanos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgejchanos/George Chanos Instagram: ht...
2022-10-031h 34
The Louis Shulman PodcastAlex Heiden: Founder of Closify on Scaling, Sales, and Pickle-ballLinks:→ Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexh459→ Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbLGzttWgT3yk54Vh_EoGog/videos→ Learn more about Closify: https://www.tryclosify.com/Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louis-and-kyle-show/id1504333834→ Reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow→ Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com→ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...
2022-09-1958 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMitko Karshovski: Patterns of Freelancers Who Make $100k+ and The Future of Remote WorkMitko is a lifelong entrepreneur who immigrated to the United States at the age of eleven. After jumping from major to major in college, Mitko dropped out to pursue entrepreneurship full time.In this conversation, we discuss how to acclimate to a new environment, the importance of learning through case studies and real-life situations, the pivot to HBS-style case study reports for his business, and an update on his outlook for the future of remote work. Links:→ Read the case study: https://lkpod--thatremotelife.thrivecart.com/parable-freelancing-case-study/→ Follow Mitko on Instagram: https://www.in...
2022-09-021h 13
The Louis Shulman PodcastJackson Kerchis: Happiness "Guru" On Becoming Happier and Becoming a GuruJackson Kerchis is a happiness coach, author, and consultant for large organizations, sales teams, and individuals. Jackson lived as a zen monk after completing a self designed "happiness major" which included research from positive psychology, neuroscience, economics, literature, religious studies, and more. Links:→ Jackson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonkerchis/→ Jackson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacksonkerchis→ Recommended Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?language=en Help The Louis an...
2022-08-231h 05
The Louis Shulman PodcastAndy Johns: From Growth Superstar to Mental Health AdvocateAndy Johns had a high-powered silicon valley career with growth and advisory roles at 8 separate companies that ended up achieving unicorn status including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Wealthfront, Opendoor, and Poshmark.Today, he writes "Clues by Andy Johns," a fast growing newsletter about improving and destigmatizing mental health. Links:Subscribe to Andy's Substack: https://andyjohns.substack.com/Follow Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibringtrafficCheck out Andy's Website: https://www.andyjohns.co/Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share i...
2022-08-1653 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastThe Seed Oils Episode: Seed Oil Disrespecter and Joe Consorti on Why You Need To Eliminate Seed Oils From Your DietSeed Oil Disrespecter is a real world medical doctor who runs the Seed Oil Disrespecter twitter account. He is a leading voice in the seed oil rebellion. Joe Consorti is a small business owner, a bitcoin maximalist, and amateur body builder who helps fuel the Seed Oil Disrespect propaganda machine with fresh memes. Through their shared desire to destroy big seed oil, this unlikely pair is leading the charge against what may be the root of more health problems than anybody could have expected.LINKS:Follow Seed Oil Disrespecter on Twitter: ht...
2022-08-051h 07
The Louis Shulman PodcastMatt Phelps: Capitalizing on Viral TikTok Trends with Steel Jawline FounderMatt Phelps is the founder of Steel Jawline Gum and a YouTuber on mewing, self improvement, and jawline exercise. In addition to his business lessons, Matt shares his three step process for improving your jawline and therefore, your life: Chewing, Mewing, and Slimming.Links:Subscribe to Matt's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattPhelpssBuy Steel Jawline Gum: https://steeljawlinegum.com/Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: htt...
2022-07-2859 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastRobby Wade: ThisApp founder on Rethinking Social Coordination and Bringing Super-apps to the WestRobby Wade is the Co-Founder and CEO of this app, the all-in-one chat platform that makes it easy to connect with anyone and organize anything. Previously, he was an Investment Banker, a Venture Partner and Advisor, the COO of a venture-backed startup, and manager at a McDonalds. These eclectic experiences shape his thoughtful worldview. Links:ThisApp: https://thisapp.com/Follow Robby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbyWade6Follow Robby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-wade/Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this epi...
2022-07-211h 26
The Louis Shulman PodcastKen Rusk: Blue Collar Cash, Contrarian Career Advice From The Million-Dollar Ditch DiggerKen Rusk is a blue-collar construction business entrepreneur with over 200 employees who has launched multiple successful endeavors over the last thirty years. For the first many years of his young working life, he dug ditches for a basement repair company in northern Ohio. Over the years, he dug his way to a good life, one shovel of dirt at a time, and is now teaching others to do the same. Rusk has extensive experience in hiring, training, and developing first-time job seekers, particularly those without college degrees. He lives in Toledo, Ohio, where he runs Rusk Industries, Inc., which...
2022-07-1254 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastWill Brown: Building Emotionally Intelligent Conversational AI with TitanX.ai CEO and FounderWill Brown is the Founder of Titan X, an intelligent AI that qualifies off-market real estate leads so investors can focus on what is essential - buying more houses.Links:Titan X: https://titanx.ai/Will's Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillBrownAIWill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will.jbrown/Will's 2020 Louis and Kyle Show Episode: https://www.louisandkyle.com/episodes/william-brown-030Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a...
2022-07-051h 19
The Louis Shulman PodcastRichard Draper: Wine, Watches, and Whiskey - How Koia Creates New Opportunities To Invest In Iconic AssetsRichard Draper is the Co-Founder of Koia, an alternative asset platform offering fractionalized ownership of Whiskey, Wine, Watches, Trading Cards, and much more. Richard is also an advisor and ambassador to NFTfi. Links:Koia Website: https://joinkoia.com/Koia Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinkoia @joinkoiaKoia Discord: discord.gg/ZHVu6E2XtaMy Twitter: https://twitter.com/DickieDraper @DickieDraper Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!
2022-06-2846 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastElliott Holland: Buy A Business Without Leaving Your Job - Tips From The Founder of Guardian Due DiligenceElliott Holland is the Managing Director of Guardian Due Diligence. Before starting Guardian Due Diligence, Elliott earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Links:Elliott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElliottEHollandElliott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotthollandGuardian Due Diligence: https://www.guardianduediligence.com/ Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and seriously improve our por...
2022-06-2239 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastBryan Clayton: GreenPal CEO, Providing On-Demand Lawn Care To 300,000 AmericansBryan Clayton is the Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.Before starting GreenPal, Bryan founded Peachtree Inc., one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee, growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. Links:→ Bryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/?hl=en→ GreenPal...
2022-06-0947 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastBrady Morgan: CEO of VASA on Virtual Assistants 101About BradyBrady Morgan is the CEO of VASA, one of the top outsourcing companies for small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States and CanadaLinks→ Brady on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradymorgan/→ Hire Virtual Assistants with VASA: https://www.vastaffing.agency/Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and seriously impr...
2022-05-2553 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastKenny Rose: Founder of Franshares - Invest In Franchises With As Little As $500Links→ Kenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyrose/→ Learn more about Franshares: https://franshares.com/ About KennyKenny Rose is the founder of Franshares, an investment platform that lets anyone diversify their portfolio, hedge against inflation, and earn passive income through franchise investing. Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and se...
2022-05-1153 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastFaolan Sugarman-Lash: Author of The Beautiful and Painful Mess of Learning to Love LifeLinks→ Faolan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Live-Beautiful-Painful-Learning/dp/B09T32G4ZR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=→ Faolan's Website: https://www.faolan.com/Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and seriously improve our portable productivity. Learn more about espresso here: http://espres.so?utm_source=D2C&utm_medium=Podcast-Email&utm_campa...
2022-05-0557 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastTiago Forte: Build A Second Brain To Maximize Productivity and CreativityLinks: → Tiago on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortelabs→ Tiago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TiagoForte/featured→ Building A Second Brain: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/→ Free to Learn: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant-ebook/dp/B00B3M3KZG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BJXM4NZUUD6C&keywords=free+to+learn&qid=1651184165&sprefix=free+to+learn%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, e...
2022-04-2953 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastStefan von Imhof: The Best Alternative Asset Classes - Farmland, Music Royalties, ADUs, Collectibles and MoreLinks: Stefan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanvonimhof/Stefan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stefanvonimhofAlts Co: https://alts.co/ Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and seriously improve our portable productivity. Learn more about espresso here: http://espres.so?utm_source=D2C&utm_medium=Podcast-Email&utm_campaign=Lou...
2022-04-201h 04
The Louis Shulman PodcastJack Niewold: Founder of Crypto Pragmatist on Keys To Responsible Altcoin InvestingJack is a long-term thinker in a short-term, cyclical industry. His company, Crypto Pragmatist provides excellent, institutional-grade investment memos and newsletters on the altcoin industry. Jack's excellent thinking and value is reflected in his twitter following, having gone from 48k at the time of this interview (Feb 9) to 70k at the time of publishing (April 1).Disclaimer: As is always the case, we are just having fun. This is not financial advice. Links: Jack's thread on BitFinex Hack: https://twitter.com/JackNiewold/status/1491196199256608770Jack's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/JackNiewold
2022-04-0157 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMaria Brito: Award-Winning Art Advisor on How Creativity Rules The WorldMaria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. Maria is a Harvard law graduate originally from Venezuela. Links:Maria's Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Creativity-Rules-World-Business-ebook/dp/B09GXM8NMG/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647465091&sr=8-1Maria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_ny/Maria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariaBrito_NYMaria's Website: https://www.mariabrito.com/bio Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in th...
2022-03-1758 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJoel Hansen: Mastering LinkedIn and Teaching CEOs How To Tell StoriesJoel Hansen is the Head of Marketing for LOI Venture and author of PersonalBrandBrief.com. LOI Venture is a $20M seed-stage venture fund investing in Canadian founders under 30. Joel has participated in over 100+ events for organizations like Microsoft, UBC, University of Toronto, LA Staples Centre, Rogers Arena, Brainstation, and Linkedin HQ. Joel has also given 2 TEDx talks. Creators Mentioned: Li Jin, Shane Parrish, Balaji Srinivasan, Shaan PuriLinks:Joel's Cohort Based Course: https://maven.com/joel-hansen/linkedin-masterclassJoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelshansenJoel on LinkedIn: http...
2022-03-0557 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastShane Heath: Founder & CEO of MUD\WTRShane Heath is a designer, painter, surfer, artist, contrarian, and serial entrepreneur. He is also an avid practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu, a self-experimenter, and a deep intentional thinker. Through his own struggles with coffee he created a product to help himself first, and now others. MUD\WTR the company has made headlines for its incredible growth, employee benefits and retention, and of course great products. Links:Try MUD\WTR: https://mudwtr.com/collections/shopFollow MUD\WTR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkmudwtr/Follow Shane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s...
2022-02-2352 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastDavid Perry: Earning an Honorary Doctorate, Selling Companies to Atari and Sony, and Carro's Role in The Future of Social CommerceDavid Perry began developing video games out of his bedroom at 15. Over the next thirty years, he was a leading game designer and worked with companies like Disney, McDonalds, and Atari creating games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Aladdin and the Matrix video game. In that time he built and sold two companies: Shiny Entertainment to Atari, and Gaikai to Sony (300M+).His expertise lead to a main stage TED talk (1M+ views), an honorary doctorate in Engineering from Queens University, and guest speaking at Stanford, MIT, and many others.After selling Gaikai, David "retired" a...
2022-02-141h 06
The Louis Shulman PodcastJosh Rosenthal: VC & PhD in Medieval History On Why Crypto Is The Next RenaissanceJosh Rosenthal is the founder of The 6ixth Event, a crypto-first founders fund, managing partner at Narwhal ventures, a crypto-first family office, 2x exited healthcare founder, co-creator of The Long Tail Building (financed by an HNT miner), and a PhD in Late Medieval/Early modern European history. His investments include Avalanche, Mudwtr, Thorchain, Helium, Polkadot, Kraken and many more. Links:Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaRosenthalThe 6ixth Event: https://www.go6ixthevent.com/Talk 2 Much Appearance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfts-101-the-history-of-culture-t2m-57-feat-josh-rosenthal/id1478056470?i=1000536326984...
2022-02-061h 07
The Louis Shulman PodcastAkira The Don: Inventing Meaningwave, Psychotainment, Children, and Hyper-productivityAkira the Don is a globally renowned DJ, artist, and multi-media musician. His main outlet is Meaningwave, a multimedia music project that samples wisdom from figures like Naval Ravikant, Jocko Willink, David Goggins, Alan Watts, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and Jordan Peterson and remixes their best moments over LoFi beats.Akira has helped thousands of people break the habit of being themselves and create better lives motivated by his inspiring music.Links:→ Akira on Twitter: https://twitter.com/akirathedon→ Meaningwave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoiSpBvkr4Y-78Pj3recUw...
2022-01-181h 04
The Louis Shulman PodcastRob Frasca: Managing Partner at COSIMO Venture Partners on 25+ Years of Tech Investing and EntrepreneurshipRob Frasca is a serial entrepreneur who has exited 3 venture-backed startups. Today, he manages a venture capital firm that invests in crypto technologies, AI, and cyber security. Rob flew 18 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm as part of the U.S. Navy. Links:→ Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robfrasca→ Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robfrasca/→ Cosimo Ventures: https://cosimox.com/→ The Square and the Tower book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073NPCBL5/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1→ ndau protocol: https://ndau.io/
2022-01-0600 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJonathon Wu (JonWu.eth): Aztec, Privacy, Theranos, Zero-Knowledge, and The Spiritual Path To CryptocurrencyJonathan Wu is running growth at Aztec Network but before crypto, Jon led an extremely impressive career: undergrad at Yale where he was the captain of the cycling team, consulting at Mars & Co, Private Equity at Bain Capital in Shanghai, High distinction at Harvard Business School, Special Projects at Google, and founding two startup companies.Links:→ Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonwu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor→ Aztec Network: https://twitter.com/aztecnetworkSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portabl...
2021-12-231h 10
The Louis Shulman PodcastAmanda Natividad: Marketing Architect at SparkToro on Audience Research, Content Marketing, and Career PathsLinks:→ Amanda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandanat → Amanda on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanat/→ Amanda's Blog: https://amandanat.com/→ SparkToro: https://sparktoro.com/ Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021, espresso Displays give us the power of two screens anywhere we go and seriously improve our portable productivity. Learn more about espresso here: http://espres.so?utm_source=D2C&utm_medium...
2021-12-1458 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMatt Slater: GP at Stateless VC on Crypto Investment Lessons, Metaverse Real Estate, and Much MoreMatt Slater is an entrepreneur, founder, investor, advisor, and crypto evangelist. In college, he founded his first company, Campus Ink, a t-shirt screen printing company that opened him up to the world of entrepreneurship. After landing in San Francisco post-college, Matt found a community of people working and developing the early world of Crypto. He went on to found Hedgy, one of the first Bitcoin derivatives exchanges backed by Marc Benioff and Tim Draper. After selling Hedgy, Matt began investing at Synapse Capital before branching out and starting his own shop at Stateless Ventures. Some of Matt's n...
2021-12-081h 10
The Louis Shulman PodcastJon Ostenson: Franchising 101 with The CEO of FranBridge Capital, Is Franchising Right For You?Jon is a consultant, owner/investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of non-food franchising. Jon also oversees FranBridge Capital where, with partners, he owns 18 territories across 5 property service franchises.Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with hundreds of locations. Before ShelfGenie, Jon was the Vice President of Sales for Carter’s Inc., responsible for annual sales in the hundreds of millions. Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, espresso Displays:Espresso Displays are the thinnest portable touch screen monitor in the world. Recently recog...
2021-12-0248 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastVictoria Ransom: Founder & CEO at Prisma, The Business Of Reimagining 4-8th Grade EducationVictoria has co-founded multiple companies with her husband, Alain Chuard. These include Access Trips, Wildfire, and now Prisma. She also earned her MBA from Harvard Business School.After starting her family and being unsatisfied with the options for educating her children, she knew there had to be a better way, so she co-founded her newest venture, Prisma. Prisma is redefining education by taking an entirely new approach to the system. Using coaches instead of teachers, quarters focused on STEM, Entrepreneurship, and real-world projects, online instead of classrooms, and much, much more. Victoria is an adventurer, a...
2021-11-191h 01
The Louis Shulman PodcastTony Lopez: Combatting the Housing Crisis with Alternative Living Spaces, Tiny Homes, and Shipping ContainersTony Lopez started Alternative Living Spaces to help fight the affordable housing crisis and to solve his own problem of overpaying for rent. In this conversation, we cover the founding story, his vision for the future, and his personal why behind it all.Links: Alternative Living Spaces Website: https://alternativelivingspaces.com/Follow Alternative Living Spaces on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alternativelivingspaces/Subscribe to Alternative Living Spaces on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkpy6geS9latE4hMZ9wfR6wHelp The Louis and Kyle Show:If y...
2021-11-0853 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastJoe Bastardi: Meteorologist, Bodybuilder, and Penn State Wrestler - Is Weather Weaponized?Links Joe Bastardi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigJoeBastardiDecline and Fall of Roman Empire: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XHNO8S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Chariots of Fire (movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEtD0ybH7nsIf I Were The Devil (1965): https://youtu.be/S9NoQHgjM_0Joe's Book, The Weaponization of Weather: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HPSPL89/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with...
2021-10-191h 01
The Louis Shulman PodcastTom Merrick: The Bodyweight Warrior on Calisthenics, Real Estate, Natural Eating, YouTube, and Training GoalsTom Merrick, aka The Bodyweight Warrior, has built a massive following for his excellent instructional videos, follow-along stretch routines, and top-notch health and fitness content. His channel incorporates practical philosophy, scientific breakdowns, and step-by-step progressions to improve health and fitness in all dimensions. In this conversation, we cover training goals, sleep and diet advice, Tom's personal journey to YouTube, the unique difficulty of handstands, and much more. Links:Tom Merrick's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyweightWarrior/featuredTom Merrick's Website: https://www.bodyweightwarrior.co.uTom Merrick's In...
2021-10-1052 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastRita Lewison Singer: Louis' Grandmother! Stories From An Entrepreneur, Actress, and Motivational SpeakerRita Lewison Singer is a retired entrepreneur turned actress.Throughout her career, Rita spent time as a school teacher, college professor, magazine creator, ghostwriter, and corporate communications consultant. This conversation covers the major highlights from every stop along the way. We also dive into the events and decision processes guiding the transitions between each of these roles. It just so happens that Rita is Louis' grandmother! Links:What Color Is Your Parachute Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08681HM8W/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 ...
2021-06-2953 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastLouis and Kyle: Building in Public - Tactical Lessons from 1 Year of PodcastingOn March 24th, 2020, we released the first episode of The Louis and Kyle Show. Since then, we have published at least once a week, every week for one year. We have learned a ton about ourselves, business, life, and, of course, podcasting through the process. Today, we sat down and discussed how we stayed consistent, what improvements we made over the year, and other tactical lessons the show has taught us. Enjoy!Links:Follow Louis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulmanFollow Kyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop
2021-03-2356 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastRobbie Crabtree: Founder of The On Deck Performative Speaking Fellowship - The Art of Storytelling and Becoming a Thought Leader In 6 MonthsRobbie Crabtree is a trial lawyer by trade having tried 102 jury trials over the last decade.Throughout that time, he learned how to craft narratives that delivers his message to the audience in a clear, concise, and powerful way. After completing Write of Passage and beginning to build an audience, Robbie leveraged that specific storytelling knowledge into a cohort based course, Performative Speaking. Performative Speaking took off, and within months had been acquired by On Deck. Robbie continues to work on the course as the program director. Throughout this interview, we dive deep in...
2021-02-161h 05
The Louis Shulman PodcastTal Gur: 100 Goals in 10 Years - The Story of a Life Fully LivedTal Gur is a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and multi-disciplinary professional with over 20 years of experience founding and managing businesses around the world. He is also a speaker, coach, mentor, and the author of The Art of Fully Living – 1 Man, 10 Years, 100 Life Goals Around The World.In pursuit of living fully Tal did A TON of things worth talking about like: building a school for a village in the Dominican Republic, building a new home for a family in Peru, completing an Ironman Triathlon, creating financial freedom in one year, travel all over the globe, going on a...
2021-02-0948 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastGeoff Woods: Co-Founder of ProduKtive - What It Means To Live The ONE ThingThroughout the interview, we discuss how Geoff went from medical sales to co-founding ProduKtive, how he personally practices The ONE Thing, ProduKtive's mission, and what he learned from running The Mentee Podcast.Looking at life through the investing vs spending time framework has changed Geoff's life. Through ProduKtive, Geoff aims to deliver that same change to the as many people as possible through their content and coaching. Links:ProduKtive: https://www.the1thing.com/The ONE Thing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-thing-with-geoff-woods/id1191482456Connect with Geoff on...
2021-02-0246 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastDickie Bush: Portfolio Manager and Founder of Ship 30 for 30: Accumulating Leverage by Writing DailyDickie Bush is a portfolio manager, a Princeton football alumni, online writer and founder of the Ship 30 for 30 online writing community. He is committed to studying a variety of systems and understanding their growth.Ship 30 for 30 is an online writing challenge where each participant commits to write thirty short "atomic" essays every day for 30 days. It serves as a forcing function for people to build a daily writing habit and get comfortable frequently sharing their ideas publicly. Links:Ship 30 for 30: https://ship30for30.com/Dickie's Website: https://www.dickiebush.com/...
2021-01-261h 23
The Louis Shulman PodcastJohn Sherwin: Co-Founder of Hydrant - The Business and Science of Water and WellnessJohn Sherwin joins us to discuss how he got started on his journey to innovate hydration. He walks us through the major steps on his path from Oxford to Silicon Valley to NYC. We cover:Hydration and why it is importantHow he grew the Hydrant team and found his co-founderHow he got Hydrant into Whole Foods and WalmartBringing on venture funding and the benefits of itHis advice for others starting or scaling high growth companiesLinks:Buy Hydrant: https://www.drinkhydrant.com/Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2021-01-1952 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastLouis, Kyle, and Danny Miranda: Lessons from Conducting 50 Podcast InterviewsDuring the episode, we each share three of our biggest personal lessons that we learned from producing 50 podcast episodes over the past year.Danny Miranda is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast, which in only 4 months crossed 20,000 downloads. He has hosted awesome guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Jack Butcher, and Ed Latimore.This episode was a really fun opportunity to think back on our past 50 episodes. Enjoy!Links:Danny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymirandaThe Danny Miranda Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275Help...
2021-01-121h 22
The Louis Shulman PodcastLessons Learned From Completing The 75HARD - Louis, Kyle, and StrykerThe 75HARD is an internet challenge created by Andy Frisella, host of the MFCEO podcast and founder of 1stPhorm, branded as the "tactical guide to winning the war with yourself."In this episode, Louis, Kyle, and Stryker share what it was like putting that claim to the test. From May to July, the three of us did these 6 things everyday without fail:Follow a diet. No Cheating!Do two 45 minute workouts. (One outside!)NO Alcohol.Progress picture.Drink one gallon of water a day.Read 10 pages of nonfiction.We walk through how we g...
2020-09-0149 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastLouis and Kyle: Lessons Learned From 25 InterviewsIn this episode, Louis and Kyle discuss the key takeaways that they learned from each of the first 25 episodes of The Louis and Kyle Show.The friends, conversations, and motivation that have come from these episodes have been so fantastic and positively impactful for our lives. We are extremely excited for the next 25 episodes, and we hope you are too. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!L...
2020-07-2856 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMatthew Aberman: 2020 in Context - A Historical Perspective on Pandemics, Recessions, and ProtestsIn this episode, Louis' AP US History teacher, Matthew Aberman, joins us to discuss COVID-19, past pandemics and recessions in recent history, stimulus packages, US-China relations, and the uncertainty surrounding the coming months. We cover a lot in the interview, and Matthew defended all major points with a relevant historical comparison. Matthew is an awesome teacher and it was really valuable for us to hear his opinions on the major events from the past few months.We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.Some things we learned with Matthew:
2020-06-091h 21
The Louis Shulman PodcastLouis and Kyle: Semester In ReviewIn this episode, Louis and Kyle each share three lessons that they learned this past college semester. Louis and Kyle go back and forth on the different things that they learned about themselves and life through this past semester at The University of Alabama where Louis is a computer science major, and Kyle is an accounting/finance major.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments s...
2020-05-0838 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastMartin Pehlke: How To Stand Out In A Competitive Workplace - Soft Skills, World Travel, and MinimalismIn this episode, Martin Pehlke joins us to share his perspective on leadership development and evaluation. From the traveling circus to traveling as an HR professional, we explore what Martin has learned along his journey. Through the interview, we cover Martin's travels, passions, thoughts on America, tips for corporate life, and a couple of side-projects he is currently developing.Some Facts About Martin:Former German Kung Fu National Champion.Is from Stuttgart but has never been to Berlin.Has a YouTube Channel about minimalism.Lives by this idea: 安知非福.If you would like to reach out...
2020-05-051h 17
The Louis Shulman PodcastStian Håklev: Innovating Collaborative Online Education - Stories From A Polyglot EngineerIn this episode, Stian Håklev joins us to discuss what it was like getting his PhD, learning eleven languages, traveling the world, and helping to build The Minerva Project, an alternative to the modern university. Through the interview we dive deep into Stian's passions in linguistics, education, travel, personal knowledge management, software, and collaborative learning. Some Facts About Stian:Knows eleven languages (fluent in eight). Is a RoamResearch power-user. Rode a bike from Eastern China to Iran. Lived in Wuhan, China for a year. If you would like to reach out to us, the...
2020-04-282h 02
The Louis Shulman PodcastSlade Johnston: The Trips4Trade Story - Bringing Innovation To The OutdoorsIn this episode, Slade Johnston joins us to discuss his journey building Trips4Trade, an innovative platform for swapping incredible outdoor experiences. Fueled by a passion for the outdoors, Slade has started three businesses making him an up-and-coming entrepreneur in the Tuscaloosa community. Grand Slam Outdoors is a lifestyle brand that puts on a turkey hunt each year, Cooler Comrade is a custom Koozie designed to complement your Yeti, and Trips4Trade is a way for anyone to trade exciting adventures.Some Facts About Slade:Slade has won over $70,000 in business plan competition prize mo...
2020-04-2449 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastCurtis Shulman: Seven Businesses, One Roof - Stories from a Casino Host, Restaurateur, and Meathead Turned BJJ NerdIn this episode, Curtis Shulman joins us and walks us through his career path, from Las Vegas where he was a casino host, to State College, PA where he runs seven unique business in one building.Throughout the interview we uncover how to take ownership, good or bad, how to stay ethical through difficult conversations, and how to make the hard decisions to realign your priorities. Some Facts About Curtis: Runs multiple restaurants, a hotel, a nightclub, and a beer garden. Was a casino host at the MGM Grand and the Wynn. Used to be a...
2020-04-211h 17
The Louis Shulman PodcastCallie Courter: Bringing Song to Corporate America - Be Bold, Learn Anything, and Stay AuthenticIn this episode, Callie Courter and Ann Claire Bishop join us to discuss Callie's 'You Only Live Once' journey from high school to her current position at Deloitte, where she created a role that fulfills her artistic potential and provides real value to her clients.Throughout the interview, we uncover the strategies that Callie used to put herself in positions to succeed, from believing in herself to taking meticulous notes, Callie did what it took to put herself in a position to succeed. Some facts about CallieWent to the same High School as K...
2020-04-201h 11
The Louis Shulman PodcastLil Gimchi: Networking As A Come Up - Stories from a Korean Hip Hop Artist in BangkokIn this episode, Lil Gimchi (Sean Lee) joins us to discuss his experience coming up on the hip hop scene in Thailand. He takes us through what it took for him to make himself known.Throughout this interview, Lil Gimchi talks us through the steps he took to make friends in the game, as well as invest in others who were coming up alongside him. He has built a following, and is now more forward looking: thinking about investing and self-improvement as a new way to send positive messages to his audience. Some facts about G...
2020-04-191h 02
The Louis Shulman PodcastAdam Wozniak: One Month To Mastery - Lessons from a Self-Taught Software EngineerIn this episode, Adam Wozniak joins us to discuss his experience working as a professional software engineer before earning a high-school diploma. Adam's gone on to excel in multiple software jobs and is currently the CTO for Lavell Stores.Through the interview we walk through Adam's strategies and motivations for teaching himself to be a great software engineer. Some Facts About Adam: Dropped out of college. Has been programming since middle school.Is well respected in the fin-tech space.Got his first developer job in high school.Is prominent in the Pokémon Go comm...
2020-04-101h 10
The Louis Shulman PodcastAngelo Robledo: Wisdom From a True Jack of All Trades - A Crash Course in Archaeology, The Atlatl, Lock Picking, Music History, and Rock ClimbingIn this episode, Angelo Robledo joins us to discuss his experience in multiple intense self-education projects ranging from Experimental Archaeology to Music History.Through the interview we uncover other projects of Angelo's like Rock Climbing, Bar Games, and Lock Picking. Some Facts About Angelo: The youngest person to ever serve on the World Atlatl Association Board of Directors.Has done Archaeological Digs in Belize.Was his high school's on call lock-smith.Interned for Nevada's senator in Washington DC.Has a fantastic Music History Podcast.If you would like to reach out to us, th...
2020-04-071h 47
The Louis Shulman PodcastEthan Reeves: Lessons from a Modern Day Renaissance Man - 10,000 Customers versus a Student SolopreneurEthan Reeves joins us to discuss why and how he founded and built Extemp Genie, a software that he began building in high school as a solution to the problems he recognized while competing in Speech and Debate. The software is now used by schools and students around the country. He runs the company as a one man team all while completing a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alabama.Through the interview we uncover other projects of Ethan's like theatre, fitness, and personal productivity management.Some Facts About Ethan: Wa...
2020-04-011h 31
The Louis Shulman PodcastLouis and Kyle: 5 Books That Shaped UsIn this episode, Louis and Kyle discuss the 5 books that shaped each of them the most. Louis references Deep Work by Cal Newport, The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Kyle references The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, Equity Happens by Robert Helms and Russel Gray, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Principles by Ray Dalio, and The Leonardo Da Vinci Biography by...
2020-03-301h 08
The Louis Shulman PodcastBryant Mathis: Facilitating Deeper Social Interaction in the Age of Social MediaBryant Mathis joins us to discuss how and why he built Locality, an app based platform designed to catalyze real world social interactions. We cover the social theories that guide the development of the app, and the process of building the company while earning a metallurgical engineering degree. About Bryant: Was a competitive swimmer.Might be related to Ben Franklin.Loves talking to anyone about social science.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with...
2020-03-261h 09
The Louis Shulman PodcastLisa McKinney: Teaching, Community Service, and Being Different - Lessons from a Extroverted AccountantProfessor Lisa McKinney joins us to discuss how she built the largest community service program at The University of Alabama while being an extremely well received lecturer in a notoriously boring subject. We cover the important of accounting for anybody who wants to be successful in business, how to give back during COVID-19, and the benefits of community service. About Lisa: Was a professional tax accountant for nearly a decade. Has over 500 student volunteers every semester. Goes to prison on a regular basis. Is an avid reader and Redditor. Is leading a front-line COVID-19 respons...
2020-03-251h 13
The Louis Shulman PodcastDavid Saxe: Always Find a Way - Stories from a Student EntrepreneurWelcome to Episode 1 of "The Louis and Kyle Show." In this episode, David Saxe joins us to discuss how he started businesses in college. So if you want to take action on your first project, finish what you start, and do more than just take classes, tune in now! In this episode, we discuss:Handling employees that are older than you.Managing course-load with starting a business.Navigating the health code to start a restaurant.How to convince people to join an organization.The uncertain future of COVID-19.About David21 yea...
2020-03-241h 12
The Louis Shulman PodcastIntroductionIn this episode, Kyle and Louis introduce themselves and explain what the podcast will be about and why they started it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com
2020-03-2408 min