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Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetFrom $200 to $13 Million: Flipping Used Books to Amazon Empire (with Corey Ganim)In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John sits down with Corey Ganim, a self-made entrepreneur who shares his journey of bootstrapping an Amazon-based business from scratch. Corey recalls the pivotal moment that pushed him to pursue entrepreneurship full-time: witnessing a senior manager at IBM frequently missing family time due to work commitments. Determined to avoid that fate, Corey ramped up his Amazon side hustle, which initially involved flipping used books found at thrift stores.Starting with just a couple hundred dollars—$200 for equipment and $100 for inventory—Corey describes how he reinvested profits to grad...
2025-08-2914 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetEstablishing Effective Standard Operating Procedures & Processes (with Lindsey Huettner)This podcast episode serves as a compelling showcase of the entrepreneurial journey, wherein a seasoned bootstrapped entrepreneur (Lindsey Huettner) shares invaluable insights and strategies pertinent to the art of launching a business with minimal financial resources. The discourse elucidates the importance of maintaining a lean operational model, emphasizing the necessity of judicious spending and the implementation of efficient processes to augment productivity while minimizing costs. A particular focus is placed on the significance of project management tools, which, despite their initial expense, can yield substantial long-term benefits by enhancing organizational efficacy. Furthermore, the conversation explores various budgetary strategies, including...
2025-08-1811 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetUse Free Trials and Tools to Help Build an MVP (with Jeremy Smith)This podcast episode features an enlightening discussion with Jeremy Smith, the founder and CEO of Neural Voice, who elucidates the pivotal role of voice AI in enhancing the sales process within the B2B sector. Smith articulates how his innovative platform facilitates immediate engagement with potential customers, thereby significantly augmenting conversion rates and overall customer satisfaction. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing both notable successes and instructive failures, including the evolution from his initial venture, Sales Compass, to the more impactful Neural Voice. Throughout our conversation, Smith emphasizes the necessity for creativity, resourcefulness, and focused priorities in the pursuit...
2025-08-1413 min
Becoming You - The Podcast with John FlemingS2E1: Uncovering Me: A Lifelong Journey of Uncovering with John Fleming & Sarah SprouleTo open Season 2 of Becoming You – The Podcast, John takes the guest seat to explore the personal and ongoing journey of uncovering who he really is - starting from a powerful moment at eight years old, when he looked in the mirror and saw himself for the first time.In conversation with Sarah Spoule, John speaks openly about his experience with internalised ableism, what it took to move from being “a head with legs” to listening to his body and learning to recognise his physis or life force.What You’ll Discover in This Episode...
2025-07-2643 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetThe Importance of Aligning Hiring Team Members with Business's Core Mission (with John Watson)This podcast episode serves as a showcase for a bootstrapped entrepreneur (John Watson) who shares invaluable insights into the realm of business initiation and growth. The primary focus is on the importance of having a clear understanding of one's target audience, which he identifies as vital for success. Throughout the conversation, we explore the nuances of establishing a virtual agency and the challenges faced in assembling a team aligned with the mission of serving small businesses. John reflects on both successes and setbacks, emphasizing the significance of strategic planning and collaboration with knowledgeable individuals to optimize resource allocation. Ultimately...
2025-07-1809 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetUnlocking Tax Savings: The Power of the Spendthrift Trust (with Sally Gimon)This podcast episode presents a profound exploration of tax-saving strategies, particularly through the utilization of the Spendthrift Trust, a legitimate mechanism within the IRS tax code. Our guest, Sally Gimon, elucidates her journey as a bootstrapped entrepreneur who has successfully leveraged this trust to effectuate substantial tax savings for herself and her clients. Throughout the discourse, Sally shares her personal narrative, detailing how she navigated financial challenges and ultimately transformed her approach to taxation, thus empowering numerous business owners to optimize their fiscal responsibilities. The episode aims to furnish listeners with actionable insights that can be immediately implemented in...
2025-07-1709 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetPaid Community is a Great Online Business Model for Coaches and Consultants (with Carol Tice)This podcast episode serves as a showcase for bootstrapped entrepreneurship, featuring insights from Carol Tice, a seasoned business journalist who successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship. Tice recounts her journey of establishing a business aimed at assisting freelance writers, which she ultimately sold for a significant profit. Central to her narrative is the importance of leveraging paid communities and affiliate partnerships, which she identifies as crucial strategies for growth without incurring upfront costs. Throughout the discussion, Tice emphasizes her initial reluctance to delegate tasks, a decision she later recognized as a hindrance to her business's expansion. Ultimately, this episode aims to...
2025-07-0909 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetBuilding an Uncopyable Brand Experience (with Daniel Den)The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the profound significance of differentiation in business, articulated through the lens of the X Factor Effect methodology, co-created by our esteemed guest, Daniel Den. He elucidates how this methodology has empowered over 20,000 clients and students to elevate their entrepreneurial ventures by becoming uncopyable within their respective markets. Daniel shares his personal narrative, detailing his journey from a successful affiliate marketer to a thought leader in business differentiation, emphasizing the need for entrepreneurs to marry their ideal customer avatar and cultivate a unique tribe. Throughout our conversation, we delve into practical...
2025-05-1648 min
MotherGriefSpirit Babies, Loss, and the Path to Becoming with Phoebe MartelliTrigger Warning:This episode contains discussions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, near-death experiences, illness, and identity grief. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those currently navigating pregnancy, recent loss, or sensitive to themes of physical and emotional trauma.Summary: In this season finale episode, Sarah welcomes energetic healer and dear friend Phoebe Martelli to explore the profound intersections of miscarriage, identity, healing, and spiritual awakening. Together, they reflect on the transformative experiences of loss and rebirth—both personal and collective—and how spirit babies can serve as catalysts for deep healing, purpo...
2025-05-121h 05
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetWealth Creation Through Real Estate (with Patrick Francey)The salient point of today’s discourse revolves around the assertion that there exists no unfavorable time to invest in real estate; rather, it is the strategy employed that dictates success amidst varying economic climates. In our conversation, I was privileged to host Patrick Francey, a distinguished figure in the real estate investment realm and the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network. Patrick shared his extensive background, elucidating how he ventured into real estate as a means to secure his financial future, particularly emphasizing the importance of education and understanding economic fundamentals. We delved into the nuances of re...
2025-04-2537 minMotherGriefParenting After Parental Loss with Tara AccardoTrigger Warning:This episode contains discussions of parental death, terminal illness, and anticipatory grief. Please take care while listening, especially if you are in the midst of fresh grief or navigating similar losses.In this deeply heartfelt conversation, Sarah welcomes Tara Accardo, grief and transformational life coach, and host of the Life With Grief podcast. Tara shares her story of devastating loss—losing both parents to cancer within six months, followed by a traumatic birth experience—and how she slowly began to rebuild her sense of self and safety through it all. Toge...
2025-04-2158 minMotherGriefMothering after Sibling LossToday, Sarah offers listeners another tender and deeply personal episode. She opens her heart to share the grief of losing her two brothers, Jordan and Joe, and how their absence continues to shape her experience of motherhood. She reflects on what it means to mother without the presence of the very people who helped shape her and and how that loss quietly echoes through everyday moments. This episode holds space for all who have experienced sibling loss and are now raising children while carrying that layered grief. Whether your loss is fresh or decades old, Sarah’s reflections are a...
2025-04-1435 minMotherGriefAnticipatory Grief in MotherhoodIn this tender and intimate solo episode, Sarah explores a form of grief many mothers feel but don’t always have language for: anticipatory grief—the ache that arrives before anything is lost. From the sweetness of bedtime battles to the fleeting mispronunciations of toddlerhood, Sarah invites us into the quiet, sacred spaces where grief and joy co-exist.Today on MotherGrief:The invisible grief mothers carry for the moments already slipping awayWhat anticipatory grief feels like in the body and nervous systemThe ache of watching our children grow, even as we celebrate their mile...
2025-03-3121 minMotherGriefWhen Grief Feels Like Too MuchIn this solo episode, Sarah offers a space for you to simply be with your grief. Through guided breathwork and somatic practices, she invites you to acknowledge the weight of loss, to allow it to exist without needing to fix or outrun it. She shares insights on nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and how movement—no matter how small—can help us navigate the overwhelming tides of grief. If today feels like too much, let this episode be a place where you don’t have to hold it all alone. Let yourself be exactly as you are.
2025-03-1711 min
Salem The Podcast150. Witch Trials: Sarah Wildes (part 2)Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they round out the life of Sarah Wildes. What lasting repercussions did her quick betrothal have on her life? Is that why Mary Reddington slandered her for decades? Was the scythe cursed or were they just a bunch of teenagers? It all comes together in the end.
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2025-03-141h 18Salem The Podcast149. Witch Trials: Sarah Wildes (part 1)333 years ago, fear was starting to stir in seventeenth-century Salem as a few young girls claimed to be afflicted by unseen forces. Over the next year, superstition, fear, and a broken legal system would ultimately lead to the wrongful convictions and executions of 19 people. But what exactly was so scandalous or threatening about Sarah Wildes? Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they delve into the life of another victim from the Salem Witch Trials. Was her reputation as bad her time in court would make it seem? Did she just follow a non-traditional path? And...
2025-03-071h 27MotherGriefThe Story of Poppy: Planting Seeds of Grief & GrowthIn this deeply personal solo episode, Sarah invites us into the past 12 months of her life—a journey marked by grief, healing, and profound transformation. Through a raw and vulnerable narrative, Sarah recounts the loss, upheaval, and crisis that ultimately led to the birth of Poppy, her newly announced therapeutic flower farm in Loveland, Colorado. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of community, and the beauty that can emerge from pain.Today on MotherGrief:A reflection on navigating postpartum anxiety, illness, and survival modeUnraveling of li...
2025-03-0352 minMotherGriefA Mother’s Grief: Loving, Losing, and Honoring a Son Lost to Addiction with Kym HincheyTrigger Warning:This episode contains discussions about addiction, substance use, and the loss of a child and spouse. These topics may be distressing for some listeners, please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or grief, resources and support are available.Summary: In this episode, Sarah speaks with Kym Hinchey, a certified grief educator and mother who lost her son, Adrian, to addiction and her husband, John, three years later. Kym shares her journey through grief, the complexities of parenting a c...
2025-02-2444 minMotherGriefGrief Isn’t Just About Death: A New Perspective with Lisa KeefauverToday, Sarah sits down with Lisa Keefauver, MSW—grief activist, author, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Lisa shares her profound insights on navigating grief in all its forms, from tangible losses to the loss of identity, health, and dreams we once held. Sarah and Lisa explore the layered ways grief impacts our minds, bodies, and relationships, while also emphasizing the radical truth that grief and joy can coexist. Together, they examine the cultural discomfort around non-death losses and discuss the need for a broader understanding of grief, one that acknowledges and validates all...
2025-02-1744 minMotherGriefThe In-Between Space of Grief & Motherhood with Kendra RinaldiIn this deeply insightful episode, Sarah welcomes Kendra Rinaldi, an intuitive grief guide and the creator of the Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray In Between podcast. Together, they explore the complex and nuanced space where grief and gratitude coexist, particularly in the realm of motherhood. Kendra shares her personal experiences of loss—the deaths of her sister, mother, and unborn child—and how these profound experiences have shaped her approach to grief and healing. She and Sarah discuss the cultural norms surrounding grief, the duality of emotions in motherhood, and the importance of honoring both loss and transformation.
2025-02-1051 minMotherGriefAftercare for Big GriefIn this episode, Sarah shares a deeply personal experience of grief, exploring how it builds up, erupts, and the importance of aftercare. She discusses how grief is cyclical, emphasizing self-care, aftercare, and ways to nurture our bodies, minds, and hearts during difficult moments. Through grounding exercises, breathwork, and somatic practices, Sarah guides listeners in reconnecting with themselves and finding safety in their bodies. This episode is a reminder that grief reshapes rather than breaks us, offering opportunities for deep wisdom and connection.Today on MotherGrief:The difference between self-care and aftercare in the...
2025-02-0339 minMotherGriefTending to Grief: The Power of Rituals in HealingToday, Sarah explores the profound connection between grief and love. She takes us on a journey through global grief rituals and ceremonies, uncovering the universal truths they reflect. Drawing from her personal experiences and inspirations, Sarah highlights the transformative power of rituals in honoring grief, creating space for emotions, and cultivating community healing. She also weaves in her own reflections on tending to grief through nature and how it mirrors life’s cycles of growth, loss, and renewal.Today on MotherGrief:The inseparable connection between grief and loveTending to grief through rituals: a pe...
2025-01-2732 minMotherGriefMother Body: The Profound Physiological Changes in Becoming a MotherIn this episode, Sarah delves into the intricate physiological changes that accompany motherhood. Building on last week’s discussion on matrescence, Sarah offers a deeper exploration of the remarkable transformations—physical, emotional, and spiritual—that mothers undergo during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Drawing on science, personal experience, and poetic insights, this episode celebrates the profound journey of becoming a mother, while acknowledging the grief, growth, and evolution it entails.Today on MotherGrief:Physiological changes during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartumHormonal, cardiovascular, and neurological adaptations in motherhoodThe lasting biological bond through fetal microchimerismMotherhood as a journe...
2025-01-2036 minMotherGriefThe Grief of Matrescence: Moving from Maiden to MotherToday's solo episode takes us on a heartfelt exploration of matrescence—the transformative rite of passage from maiden to mother. Drawing from her personal experiences and the insights of experts, Sarah delves into the often-unspoken grief that accompanies this journey. She reframes grief as a marker of growth, encouraging mothers to honor their evolution in motherhood.Today on MotherGrief:Sarah’s journey through matrescence and its impact on her identityWhat matrescence is and its parallels to adolescenceThe grief of matrescence as part of the transition from maiden to motherGrief as a sign of grow...
2025-01-1337 minMotherGriefAdvocating for Stillbirth Awareness and Prevention with Andrea MeyersTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of stillbirth and pregnancy loss, which may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for those who may find these subjects triggering or difficult to engage with.In this deeply moving episode, Sarah sits down with Andrea Meyers, founder of The Grief Closet. Andrea shares the story of her daughter, Terra, who was stillborn at 38 weeks, and how this profound loss reshaped her life and purpose. This episode creates a space for the often-hidden grief surrounding stillbirth, providing education, support, and a voice to those...
2025-01-0650 min
The Motherhood MentorEmbracing the Messy Middle: Grief, Growth, and cycles of health with Sarah St. JohnIn this deeply moving episode of the Motherhood Mentor Podcast, Sarah St. John takes us on a raw and transformative journey through her personal experiences with grief, healing, and self-discovery. From childhood loss and physical and somatic manifestations of grief, to the profound challenges of losing her brothers and navigating a miscarriage during the onset of COVID-19, Sarah shares how these life-altering moments reshaped her worldview and how she moves through life and grief. We talk about how we as a culture approach and move through grief and how to bring more humanity to our grieving seasons a...
2024-12-171h 10MotherGriefBreaking the Silence of Early Pregnancy Loss with Andrea TurnbowTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including early pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and the emotional experiences of grief and healing. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for those who may find these subjects triggering or difficult to engage with.In this episode, Sarah speaks with Andrea Turnbow, founder of The Grief Nook, about her experience with early pregnancy loss. Andrea shares the emotional journey of navigating grief, from the initial disbelief and guilt to finding healing through creativity and community. They discuss the societal silence around miscarriage, the complexities of pregnancy after loss, and the...
2024-12-1637 minMotherGriefGrief During the HolidaysTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about loss, child loss, and the emotional challenges of navigating grief during the holidays. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please listen with care. If needed, consider pausing or seeking support from trusted individuals or resources.Summary: In this solo episode, Sarah explores the complexities of grief during the holiday season—a time often filled with joy, togetherness, and traditions, but also profound sadness, loss, and unmet expectations for those grieving. Sarah offers heartfelt insights for grieving mothers and those supporting them, providing gui...
2024-12-0934 minMotherGriefUnderstanding Kids' Grief: Insights and Tools with Jessica CorrentiIn another profoundly insightful episode, Sarah sits down with Jessica Correnti, a Certified Child Life Specialist, author, and founder of Kids Grief Support. Drawing from over 16 years of experience supporting grieving children and families, Jessica shares her deeply personal journey as a bereaved mother who has experienced six pregnancy losses. Together, Sarah and Jessica explore the complexities of children’s grief, offering valuable guidance, practical tools, and compassionate perspectives.Today on MotherGrief:The complexities of children’s grief and how it differs from adult grieving patternsThe impact of language, like "I can’t even i...
2024-12-0243 minMotherGriefMotherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Letting Go of 'Having It All Figured Out'In this thought-provoking episode, Sarah sits down with somatic healing practitioner and holistic life coach Rebecca Dollard to explore the intricate and often messy intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Together, they unravel the societal pressure to "have it all figured out," the challenges of dual identities as mothers and creators, and the powerful role of somatic healing in reclaiming joy and authenticity. Rebecca shares her personal journey of stepping into entrepreneurship as a mother, the grief of letting go of old identities, and the transformative lessons learned along the way. This deep, honest conversation is a must-listen for anyone...
2024-11-2539 minMotherGriefThe Empath’s Guide to GriefIn this deeply insightful episode, Sarah combines her extensive knowledge of empathic experiences with the profound and often complex journey of grief. Drawing from years of experience as an empath coach and host of The Uncensored Empath, Sarah shares how empaths navigate grief uniquely due to their heightened sensitivity and emotional awareness. This episode unpacks how the empath’s journey through grief can vary depending on their path to becoming an empath—whether born this way, influenced by cosmic origins, shaped by childhood experiences, or developed through numbing and disconnection.Today on MotherGrief:How...
2024-11-1135 minMotherGriefWhy Talking About Grief Is Essential For HealingTrigger Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics, including grief, miscarriage, death anniversaries, and emotional struggles after loss. Please listen mindfully, and take care of your well-being. If needed, consider pausing or seeking support from trusted individuals or resources.In this episode, Sarah delves into the essential role of talking about grief in the healing process. She shares personal stories, emphasizing how silence around loss can deepen isolation, while open conversations foster connection and emotional relief. Sarah offers practical advice on how to support someone grieving by asking meaningful questions, avoiding harmful platitudes, and being...
2024-11-0444 minMotherGriefHow Grief Lives in Your Nervous SystemToday Sarah explores the complex relationship between grief and the nervous system, offering a tender, insightful view of the body’s response to loss. With vulnerability and compassion, Sarah shares nine personal truths about grief, guiding you through the emotional, somatic, and psychological landscapes of healing.Today on MotherGrief:Beliefs and truths about the grieving processThe nervous system’s response to griefThe duality of emotions—how grief and joy can coexistEmbracing grief as part of life's beautiful, messy, and sacred journeyRecognizing that healing is not erasing grief but learning to carry it with love
2024-10-2836 minMotherGriefInto the Underworld of GriefIn this episode, Sarah shares the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna's descent into the underworld, reflecting on its powerful parallels to motherhood and grief. As Inanna surrenders her identity at each of the seven gates, the story reveals the transformative process of loss, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of change. This episode is an invitation to reflect and consider your own journey through life's dark and light phases.Today on MotherGrief:The myth of Inanna’s descent and its connection to griefHow Inanna’s journey mirrors the transformation in motherhood and griefThe significance of t...
2024-10-2116 minMotherGriefThe Grief that Shapes & Transforms UsTrigger Warning:This episode includes discussions on sensitive topics such as pregnancy loss, death, and mental health challenges. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if needed.Summary: In this deeply personal and powerful first episode, Sarah St. John introduces MotherGrief, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of grief that shape mothers' lives. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Sarah opens the door to a conversation that often remains in the shadows—how grief, both visible and invisible, impacts mothers on their journey.Today on...
2024-10-1534 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetAI-Powered Podcasting: How to Streamline Your Workflow (with Nick Nahlbach)Join Sarah St John and Nick Nahlbach as they dive into the transformative role of AI in the podcasting world, highlighting how tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI can significantly enhance content creation for podcasters. Nick shares his journey of exploring AI tools before the rise of ChatGPT, revealing how he and his partner recognized the potential for these technologies to streamline podcasting processes. They discuss the importance of combining different AI tools to maximize efficiency, as well as the critical need for podcasters to infuse their unique voice and experiences into AI-generated content. As they explore various AI...
2024-10-1053 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetSurviving Survivor® and Making 6 Figures off a $9/mo Membership Program (with Liz Wilcox)ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome to another insightful episode of *Frugalpreneur* with your host, Sarah St. John. Today, we're excited to have Liz Wilcox back with us. Liz, known for her prowess in email marketing and her dramatic survival on *Survivor*, where she placed 4th, brings a unique blend of reality TV insights and business acumen. We dive into her strategic, albeit challenging, journey on *Survivor*, including her famous meltdown over an Applebee's reward, and how she's leveraged that experience to forge ahead in her entrepreneurial ventures. Discover how Liz has built a successful low-cost membership business, the significance of thou...
2024-09-2346 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetPodcast Workflows with Joe Casabona (Amp My Pod Guest Expert Call)💡 Guest bioJoe Casabona, a software engineer by training and a natural extrovert, has found his true calling in podcasting. With a mind that operates like a computer, Joe harnessed his unique skill set to carve out a niche in the podcasting world. The pivotal moment came during the pandemic when Joe, who then had one small child and a wife working long hours as a nurse, experienced a personal crisis. In November 2020, faced with dwindling podcast production and a significant loss of income, Joe had a panic attack. Motivated by this challenging period, and now a fat...
2024-09-0953 min
Lesbi-Honest: Candid Convos With Later-in-Life LesbiansThe Soft Launch: Sarah Interviews Her Girlfriend, Britt💡 Guest bioBritt went through a period of self-discovery and came out to her family after getting divorced in 2012. She was nervous but had a supportive conversation with her parents and sister, who were all understanding and accepting. Her dad even lightened the mood with a joke, showing his support. Britt is grateful for the positive experience and the acceptance of her family.ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome to another episode of Lesbi-Honest! In this episode, Sarah St John invites her girlfriend, Britt, as her special guest. They delve into their shared interests, such as trying new res...
2024-08-0739 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetPodcast Post-Production Hacks: From DAWs to Descript (with Steve Stewart)💬 Show NotesIn this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John dives deep into the world of podcast post-production with special guests Steve Stewart and Lance. Together, they explore the nuances of editing, the tools of the trade, and the balance between professional polish and authentic content. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting, this episode is packed with insights and tips to elevate your podcasting game.Steve Stewart, a podcast editor with years of experience, shares his journey from using Audacity for vinyl records to becoming a professional podcast editor. He emp...
2024-06-1457 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetPodcast ROI: The 4 Part Framework (with Seth Silvers)💬 Show NotesIn this special episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John shares an insightful guest expert talk from her Ampmypod community. This time, we welcome Seth Silvers, founder and lead strategist at Story On Media, who delves into the intricacies of podcast ROI (Return on Investment). Seth’s discussion is a must-listen for podcasters aiming to grow, market, and monetize their shows effectively.Seth emphasizes the significance of understanding and measuring ROI over a 24-month timeline, urging podcasters to shift their mindset from short-term gains to long-term success. He introduces the Story On fr...
2024-06-0753 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetGuide to Building a Six-Figure Business Through Podcasts (with Kimberly Spencer)Join me, Sarah St John, as I sit down with Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Communication Queens and founder of CrownYourself.com, to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. From her early days running a Pilates studio in LA to her success in screenwriting and her shift to e-commerce consulting, Kimberly shares the highs and lows of her career. Discover how a challenging business buyout led to the birth of Crown Yourself, and how overcoming mindset blocks and the experience of her first pregnancy helped her scale her company to a multi-six-figure business. Hear how being stranded in Australia during the...
2024-05-3155 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetAcquisitions: The Secret Sauce to Growing Your Business Without Breaking the Bank (with Marty Fahncke)IntroductionIn this episode of the Frugalpreneur Podcast, host Sarah St John interviews Marty Fahncke, a seasoned entrepreneur who specializes in bootstrapping businesses through strategic acquisitions. With 25 years of experience, Marty has focused the last five years on growing businesses by acquiring others, using equity instead of cash to conserve resources and align with entrepreneurial-minded partners. Despite facing some failures, Marty emphasizes learning from these experiences and continues to advocate for acquisition as a low-risk, high-reward strategy to rapidly scale a business. He also introduces the Acquisitions Alliance, a program offering guidance on business growth through acquisitions...
2024-05-2410 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetLeveraging Government Grant: Path to Business Development and Innovation (with Sylvain Mancuso)💡 Guest bioSarah St. John is the host of the Frugalpreneur podcast, where she features bootstrapped entrepreneurs and shares their tips, tricks, tactics, techniques, and tools for building a successful business. Through her showcase episodes, she hopes to provide valuable takeaways for her listeners to implement in their own bootstrap business journey. Sarah is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate the ups and downs of building a business and is passionate about sharing the stories of both successes and failures along the way. Tune in to the Frugalpreneur podcast to learn from Sarah and her featured guests as the...
2024-05-1709 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetThe Power of Masterminds and Networking (with Jeremy Shapiro)💡 Speaker biosSarah St. John is the dedicated host of the Frugalpreneur podcast, where she showcases bootstrapped entrepreneurs and shares their valuable insights and experiences. With a passion for helping others navigate the world of entrepreneurship, Sarah is committed to providing actionable tips, tricks, and tools to her listeners. Her goal is to offer inspiration and practical advice for those embarking on their own journey as a frugalpreneur. Through her podcast, Sarah seeks to empower others to achieve success while navigating the challenges and triumphs of starting a business from the ground up.ℹ️ IntroductionIn th...
2024-04-2612 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetBootstrapping with Sales Funnels and Affiliate Marketing (with Matt Peet)💡 Guest bioMatt Peet is a videographer who started his business straight out of college in 2014. He initially focused on wedding videography and built a successful career in that field for 8 years. During his second year in the industry, he listened to a podcast called Entrepreneurs on Fire and became inspired to work with the host, John Lee Dumas. Matt took a bold step and offered to shoot a video for Dumas for free, and this initiative led to an exciting opportunity for his career.ℹ️ IntroductionIn this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we feat...
2024-04-1913 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetLessons from a Self-Made Entrepreneur (with John McLaughlin)💡 Guest bioJohn was not initially inclined to take risks and start his own business, but after his father was let go from his job, he vowed to never work for anyone else again. With little money to start with, John and his father began their own business with just a desk, a typewriter, and a phone. This experience taught John the value of hard work and independence, and ultimately led him to become a successful entrepreneur.ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast! In this episode, we have a special showcase featuring John, a succe...
2024-03-2713 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetGain Freedom Over Your Lifestyle, Finances, Schedule, and Location as a Freelancer (with Sam Laliberte)💡 Guest bioSam Laliberte helps people leverage the freelance economy as their quickest and safest route to entrepreneurship and a freedom-based lifestyle (freedom over your schedule, location and finances). ℹ️ IntroductionIn this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of Sam Laliberte, an entrepreneur who has masterfully crafted a lifestyle that blends work and travel. Join host Sarah St John as she explores Sam's unique approach to leveraging property for financial freedom, her extensive travel schedule, her strategic brand partnerships, and her valuable insights into running a business while priorit...
2024-03-0835 min
Walk 2 WealthHow To Start An Online Business When You're Broke w/ Sarah St. JohnSend us a textEmbark on a voyage through the new age of digital entrepreneurship with me, John Mendez, and the queen of thrift, Sarah St. John, as we reveal the secrets to launching a successful online business without exhausting your wallet. Sarah's journey from a young seller to a pioneer of the Frugalpreneur brand is a testament to the transformative power of the internet in the realm of business. This episode peels back the layers of an online venture, offering a roadmap to navigate essential costs, while underlining the underestimated might of email marketing and podcasting...
2024-02-1646 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetFinancing a Franchise (with Gregory Mohr)ℹ️ IntroductionIn this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John explores the world of franchising with guest Gregory Mohr, author of the best-selling book, "Real Freedom." Gregory shares his journey into franchising, from his humble beginnings at Taco Bell to becoming a franchise consultant. He delves into the different types of franchises, the financing options available, and the due diligence procedures to consider when selecting a franchise. Listeners are in for a treat as they uncover the wealth of information Gregory provides about the franchising industry and how individuals can make the most informed decisions when...
2024-01-3127 min
Research AdjacentAdvocating for applied science with John Elvin (Episode 35)John Elvin is Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He helps facilitate collaboration and innovation via schemes like Entrepreneur in Residence, Industry Fellowships and Partnership Grants.Sarah and John talk aboutHis career in the biotech industryThe mechanical balance that led to an outreach project for 3500 childrenHow much industry contributes to research and developmentWhy every undergraduate student should do an industry placementRead the full show notes on the podcast webpageConnect with John on LinkedIn to find out about an event his team are running in Liverpool on 14 FebruaryFind out about...
2024-01-1636 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetFrom Solo to 30: A Journey of Bootstrapping Success in Mental Health Services (with Ilona Phillips)ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome back to the Frugalpreneur podcast, where we feature inspiring entrepreneurs who have bootstrapped their way to success. In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Ilona, who will be sharing valuable tips, tricks, tactics, techniques, and tools that helped her build her business from the ground up. I'm your host, Sarah St. John, and I can't wait for you to hear Ilona's incredible journey.Ilona started her career as an au pair in the United States but ended up taking a different path altogether. She became a psychotherapist and started her own solo...
2023-12-1313 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetFrom Idea to Investment: Journey in Fundraising for Business (with Karim Kerachni)Guest BioWith 13+ years experience in Sales and Management across North America, and France in my early career, I found my true calling in launching new ventures, creating systems & processes, and business development at large; I define myself as an entrepreneur more than a business owner: once the business is up and running, i feel the need to move on to the next project !While I was managing a small crew selling home-automation across Canada, I’ve decided to start a residential/commercial cleaning company in 2018 in eastern Canada — because the demand was there — which then g...
2023-12-0815 min
Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. FoxMental Health & the Church (feat. John Finkelde)How do we encourage mental health awareness in church communities?
Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression and suicidal ideation.
In this week’s bonus episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, John Finkelde. As lead pastor at C3 Church Hepburn Heights (based in Australia) with 30 years of pastoral experience, John led his church through generational renewal which helped his church grow while planting a new church every 3 years and also move to a purpose-built, multi-million dollar worship centre.
In 2012 John founded “Grow a Healthy Church” and has conducted over 170 on-site and online church consults in 5 nation...
2023-12-0543 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped Budget3 Tips To Becoming a Better Podcast Guest (and a Bit about Branding) (with Sara Lohse)ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome back to another exciting episode of Frugalpreneur! In today's episode, our host Sarah St John welcomes a special guest with a shared name, Sara Lohse. Together, they dive deep into the world of podcasting and personal branding, sharing insights and tips for both aspiring podcast hosts and guests. From understanding the power of podcasts as a marketing tool to tracking show impact and everything in between, this episode is packed with valuable information. So grab a pen and paper, sit back, and get ready to take your podcasting game to the next level. Let's dive in!
2023-10-1239 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetEffective Email Marketing: How to Boost Open Rates and Engage Subscribers (with Liz Wilcox)ℹ️ IntroductionWelcome back to another episode of Frugalpreneur! I'm your host, Sarah St John, and today we have an incredible guest joining us, Liz Wilcox. If you've ever wondered how to effectively use email marketing without breaking the bank, this is the episode for you. Liz shares her expertise on optimizing emails to build connections with your audience, increase open rates, and avoid the dreaded spam folder. We'll learn about the importance of personalizing your emails, crafting attention-grabbing subject lines, and tracking the right metrics to measure engagement. Liz also dives into strategies for building your email list...
2023-09-1839 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetSketching Success: Journey from Pen and Paper to Thriving Business (with Ashton Rodenhiser)Guest BioAshton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. For the past seven years, she has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting.You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices.She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. It may appear as if she’s the silent illustrator in the room. In fact, she’s he...
2023-08-2310 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetShark Tank Success: Transforming the Fashion Industry With Adaptive Clothing For All (with Erica Cole)💡 Speaker bioNo Limbits was created with the goal of providing easy and accessible solutions to everyday problems. After losing her leg in a car crash in 2018, our founder Erica Cole found that her new prosthetic leg wasn't compatible with her existing wardrobe. Nothing would fit over her bulky prosthetic, which made getting dressed in the morning a pain and making adjustments throughout the day even more difficult. Erica eventually found that practicality ended up winning out over her own personal style, a compromise she hated having to make. Erica wanted to create something that would make life...
2023-08-0430 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetFrom $5 Edits to 6-Figure Profits: Bootstrapping Tips for Launching an Online Course (with Jono Petrohilos)💡 Guest bioJono is the founder and director of fitness education online, an online course business that offers a variety of courses for personal trainers and fitness trainers. He got into this business after realizing that he wanted to monetize his knowledge and generate revenue without solely relying on training clients. In 2014, Jono discovered the potential of online courses and decided to create his own. With a frugal mindset, he used a Microsoft Word document saved as a PDF as his first course, spending only $5 to have it edited professionally. Although he initially didn't invest much in adv...
2023-07-2810 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetDelegation and Focus: Keys to Thriving as a Bootstrapped Entrepreneur (with Paul Gowder)💡 Speaker bioPaul Gowder is the founder of powwows.com, a website dedicated to exploring and connecting with Native American culture. In 1996, while in grad school, Paul started the website as a way to learn web design. Initially, it was a side project with pages about powwow dancing and vintage Star Wars toys. However, the powwow page gained popularity, attracting a vibrant community of users. As the website grew, Paul unintentionally stumbled into entrepreneurship and began monetizing the platform. Despite working full-time for the government, Paul continued to develop powwows.com until he retired in February 2021 to foc...
2023-07-2110 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped Budget5 Health Insurance Tips for Freelancers (with Dr. Noor Ali)On this episode of Frugalpreneur, host Sarah St John is joined by guest Dr Noor Ali to discuss 5 important health insurance tips for freelancers. Dr Ali, who has a background in medicine and now works in the health insurance industry, shares valuable insights and advice based on her personal experiences. She highlights the significance of keeping a low deductible for financial safety, as well as the importance of evaluating health insurance plans based on individual coverage needs.She also debunks common misconceptions about health insurance policies, such as the assumption that a policy with a...
2023-06-2825 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act)John Marrs, best-selling author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act, talks about his journey from self-published to bestselling author, his writing process, how he manages writing in multiple genres for two different publishers, and more. John's journalism background led him to ask me some thought-provoking questions as well. Our conversation was an absolute delight, and I can't wait for you to dive into his captivating universe of books. Plus, be sure to check out John's book recommendations that align nicely with my own reading tastes! This post contains affiliate links through which...
2023-06-2853 min
Queen of the Sciences2023 Bonus 3: Crossover Episode with Fresh Text on John 11John Drury of the Fresh Text podcast and I (i.e. Sarah) discuss John 11 at great and enthusiastic length!
If you enjoyed this episode, by all means subscribe to Fresh Text! John discusses a lectionary passage each week with a great array of scholars and preachers. Highly recommended!
2023-03-241h 10
Fresh TextJohn 11:1-45 with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson Fifth Sunday of LentJohn Drury and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson discuss this week’s text: John 11:1-45
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2023-03-201h 09
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetStreamlined Systems to Scale Your Success (and the Tax Benefits of Moving to Puerto Rico) with Kate EricksonKate Erickson (the other half of Entrepreneurs on Fire, and wife of John Lee Dumas) shares her journey from a corporate career, to meeting JLD, to becoming a part of EO Fire, to how she manages and streamlines EO Fire, and about the benefits of moving to Puerto Rico.Entrepreneurship is a full-time job, and it takes a lot of time and effort to build a successful business. But it's not easy to manage time effectively when you're also juggling family, work, and other responsibilities. That's why Kate, who used to be a corporate employee, decided to...
2022-10-2130 minFresh TextPsalm 34 with Sarah Hinlicky WilsonJohn Drury and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson discuss this week’s text: Psalm 34
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2022-10-0353 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetPodcasting: Past, Present, and Future with John Lee DumasJohn Lee Dumas (also referred to as JLD) of EOFire.com is here, ready to ignite, and drop value. He talks about the differences between podcasting back in 2012 when he started, to 2022, and beyond. In short: what worked then doesn't work now.
2022-09-2314 min
PodcastpreneurPodcasting: Past, Present, and Future with John Lee DumasJohn Lee Dumas (also referred to as JLD) of EOFire.com is here, ready to ignite, and drop value. He talks about the differences between podcasting back in 2012 when he started, to 2022, and beyond. In short: what worked then doesn't work now.
2022-09-2311 min
Fantastic HistoryJohn Dillinger, Part TwoIn Part Two of Sarah’s John Dillinger deep dive, hear how a baseball player from small town Indiana earned his place as the FBI’s first ever Public Enemy Number One; the thrilling tale of the shoot out at Little Bohemia; the true story behind Dillinger’s most enduring legend; and how Clark Gable lured Dillinger to his doom.
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2022-09-1340 minFrugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetBootstrapping to 7 Figures (with Ray Blakney of Podcast Hawk)Ray Blakney of Podcast Hawk talks to us about his experience bootstrapping multiple software and brick and mortar businesses."If you want to bootstrap a business, you better like learning and you better like making mistakes.""The difference between a successful frugal premier and an unsuccessful one is the successful ones just kept going while the unsuccessful ones quit."Ray Blakney is the founder and CEO of Podcast Hawk, a platform that helps you get booked as a podcast guest on autopilot. He is also the founder of Live Lingua, a successful online...
2022-07-2948 minPodcastpreneurBootstrapping to 7 Figures (with Ray Blakney of Podcast Hawk)Ray Blakney of Podcast Hawk talks to us about his experience bootstrapping multiple software and brick and mortar businesses."If you want to bootstrap a business, you better like learning and you better like making mistakes.""The difference between a successful frugal premier and an unsuccessful one is the successful ones just kept going while the unsuccessful ones quit."Ray Blakney is the founder and CEO of Podcast Hawk, a platform that helps you get booked as a podcast guest on autopilot. He is also the founder of Live Lingua, a successful online...
2022-07-2945 minFrugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetAll About Websites, Pricing, Packages, SEO, ADs, CTAs, and More (with Liz Cortes)Liz Cortes, a local SEO and Google ad specialist, joins Sarah St. John to discuss how she helps businesses get more traffic from local SEO and Google ads. Cortes has a interesting journey that the audience would likely enjoy hearing about. She started off selling baby pumpkins when she was five, worked as a fitness influencer in California, and then opened her own Rebel Fish Local business seven years ago. Rebel Fish Local focuses on helping local businesses get more traffic. Your business needs a physical address to be listed on Google and to be found through searches. When...
2022-07-1552 min
Hidden Potential with Sarah SaffariPolyamory, BDSM, and Kink Talk with John RomanielloIn this episode of Hidden Potential Podcast, Sarah welcomes John Romaniello. John shares a lot about polyamorous relationships, open relationships, BDSM practices, and all things kinky. John explains the dynamics that he built with his partner when it comes to flirtation, connection, and sexual encounters with other people. Despite being a taboo topic, John very easily shares the concept and main ideas of these topics. John also talks about how important it is to be honest with the partner and how keeping an open dialogue is nothing but beneficial for both sides of the relation. Confidence is...
2022-04-041h 42
Fresh TextPsalm 63 with Sarah DerckJohn Drury and Sarah Derck discuss this week’s text: Psalm 63
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2022-03-1457 minFrugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetHow to Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money with Noah St JohnNoah St John talks to about how to get rid of head trash about money and avoiding the 3 big money mistakes even smart people make.
2022-03-0833 min
Fresh TextPsalm 37 with Sarah Hinlicky WilsonJohn Drury and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson discuss this week’s text: Psalm 37
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2022-02-1456 minFrugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped BudgetHow to Break Into Freelance Web Design and Earn Recurring Revenue with John WootenJohn Wooten of Artillery Media and Break Into Web teaches us how to earn a 6 figure income designing and maintaining websites for others.
2022-01-1143 min