Entrepreneur Decoded

Paul has shown people how to kick ass at the intersection of creativity and commerce since 1999. He's written four books and has created several online courses. Paul co-founded CourseBooks (sold Feb 2017), Ringtail and hosts two podcasts about business, freelancing, creativity – and nerdy stuff like time travel and vampires. [easy-tweet tweet="Paul Jarvis shares his incredible journey on Entrepreneur Decoded today! "] In this episode, Paul Jarvis and I discuss: Getting into coding Why he makes his website minimalistic How he goes against "general advice" and publishes his email newsletter on Sunday Mornings Unimportance of email list size Sales funnel Pricing your products & services Building an audience Attempt to interview Seth Godin How to write great content Morning Routine Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Paul's Blog Paul's Creative Class OscarHamilton  

Greg is the founder and CEO of a suite of tools to empower Amazon sellers as well as the owner of multiple physical product brands. He loves all things Amazon, big data and building company culture for a remote team of 20+ employees. In this episode, Greg Mercer and I discuss: How you can start selling stuff on Amazon Launching JungleScout Working with developers to build a software company Launching a MVP and selling to an emailing list Growth strategies behind 70,000+ members using JungleScout Content Marketing Writing great blog posts His morning routine Where he does his best work Being a digital nomad Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: JungleScout and Fetcher – Greg's Websites Connect with Greg on Twitter and email OscarHamilton

Patrick is the CEO of QuestFusion and a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years experience in managing technology companies. Prior to forming QuestFusion, he was the CEO at three different startup companies. In this episode, Patrick Henry and I discuss: Memorable entrepreneur story of how he took his company public Starting many different companies vs sticking with one Why focus is the most important thing Starting QuestFusion How he acquires new customers Raising $12,000 on Kickstarter for his book Morning routine Habits Last piece of guidance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Quest Fusion – Patrick's website Connect with Patrick via email OscarHamilton

Roh is a global leader and entrepreneur having spent the past 25 years leading corporate organizations and recently venturing into the Happiness space as CEO and co-founder of Populis. He is a coach to world spiritual gurus and has launched The Leadership Framework and The Happiness Platform. In this episode, Roh Singh and I discuss: The story of starting Populis What causes unhappiness & loneliness amongst entrepreneurs Real life example Roh helping an entrepreneur Acquiring new customers How he was able to get some amazing people on his show Content marketing strategy Transitioning from corporate world to startup world Morning routine Habits Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Populis – Roh's website OscarHamilton

Matt was featured as Forbes "30 Under 30", called a "Rising Restaurateur Star" by the National Restaurant Association and a "Strategy Pro" by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. Matt is the creator and host of "The Science of Success", a popular podcast about psychology and decision-making and partner at Fresh Hospitality. In this episode, Matt Bodnar and I discuss: How he realized that day-job isn't the best option for building wealth Cash for gold business How to make Forbes "30 Under 30" list Going after your goals Setting the goals the right way How he was an "accidental" podcaster Amazing tips on growing your audience How to pitch the right way Repurposing content on Youtube Morning routine & habits Last piece of guidance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Matt's website Fresh Hospitality OscarHamilton

Amber is an australian entrepreneur, stylist, designer, television personality and a model. She has built 3 six-figure businesses and now she shares the advice and wisdom to audiences around the world. In this episode, Amber Renae and I discuss: How to have a positive outlook on life if everything is a mess Importance of universe Launching and promoting online courses Pricing Habits & routines Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Amber's Website Amber's gift to the audience OscarHamilton

Dr. Susan is a former emergency room doctor turned speaker and author. In her book, Tough Cookies Don't Crumble: Turn Set-Backs into Success, she outlines the strategies that transformed her from college drop-out and secretary to emergency room doctor and entrepreneur. In this episode, Dr. Susan O'Malley and I discuss: Going from emergency room to an entrepreneur Investing her emergency money into her business $75 newspaper ad Getting her first client How se aqquires new clients today Embracing embarrassment Morning routines & habits Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Susan's Book Dr. Susan's Website Her Company OscarHamilton

Rob is the host of the Giving Back podcast, a show dedicated to putting the spotlight on charities doing great work and good people doing amazing things to help others. Now he connects people, organizations and resources to solve problems in their community. In this episode, Rob Lowe and I discuss: Why he started his podcast Finding your purpose Turning your passion into income One podcast guest that changed his life Podcast growth strategies Making money from any industry Morning routine Killer practice that will save a marriage Last piece of guidance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast – Rob's podcast OscarHamilton

After suffering from undiagnosed depression, which resulted in surviving a suicide attempt at 16 years old, Luke began sharing his message of hope and has since spoken to tens of thousands across the nation. Now, he's building a platform to teach others how to share their voice with the world. In this episode, Luke D. Maxwell and I discuss: How he was going through clinical depression which led to suicide $50 dollar investment to kickstart his speaking career First ever speaking gig Strategies to get more speaking gigs Dealing with negative emotions Revenue challenges for speakers Morning routine & habits Giving advice to people who are struggling with anything Last piece of guidance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Luke's website OscarHamilton

AK is a New York Times bestselling humorist and author of the Vagabonding with Kids book series, in which she demonstrates with no-holds-barred humor and stranger-than-fiction stories that a working family can take to the road for extended travel, keeping marriage, children, and sanity intact along the way. In this episode, AK Turner and I discuss: Why she got into writing Getting into New Yorks Times best seller list Coming up with title's for her books How to write more and how to write better content Revenue models for AK Self publishing Habits & routines Last piece of guidance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store – AK's book Vagabonding with Kids – AK's website OscarHamilton

Harriet is an eating coach who empowers people to use psychology and neuroscience to achieve a 95% drop in binge eating without feeling deprived or bad about themselves. She has already used these strategies to make her own (previously all-consuming) compulsive eating and sugar addiction non-issues, and drop 3 dress sizes. In this episode, Harriet Morris and I discuss: How she became the "eating coach" Making that mental shift to take action and change your life Coping with negative behaviors How to succeed with New Year's Resolution Starting her business How she got her first client ever Growth strategies and acquiring clients today Morning routine Habits Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Harriet's website The Art of War OscarHamilton

Andrew is a self-made author, coach, and speaker whose passion is to leave the world better than he found it. He enriches lives through motivational speaking, blogging, coaching, and his self-help book on gearing your thoughts, words, and actions towards your vision of success in life. In this episode, Andrew McDonald and I discuss: The big problem with motivational speaking The story of his first gig ever Making money from your blog Writing his book Growth strategies and how to get speaking gigs Morning routine & habits Parting piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Possess Your Success – Andrew's book Possess Your Success – Andrew's website Connect with Andrew via email, Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram and LinkedInThe Miracle Morning OscarHamilton  

Christina is a former TV reporter and anchor who now owns and operates a public relations firm, Media Maven. She also recently launched Master your PR – an online course that teaches small business owners how to handle public relations on their own if it's not in the budget to hire help. In this episode, Christina Nicholson and I discuss: Lessons learned from being a TV reporter Starting her own company Offer wide range of services vs narrowing down Growth strategies and marketing What would she do if she had to start all over again Putting together her first online course Dealing with self-doubt Productivity hacks Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Media Maven – Christina's website Christina's Gift to Entrepreneur Decoded Audience OscarHamilton

Dave knows what it is like to struggle in business. He also knows what it is like to have very profitable small businesses. He is a Certified Professional Business Coach and the Author of the book Profit Yourself Healthy. In this episode, Dave Fuller and I discuss: Dealing with stress and failure Validating your business idea Hustle vs taking it easy How to earn more money and worry less Morning routine Productivity hacks Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Profit Yourself Healthy – Dave's website Connect with Dave via email OscarHamilton

Max is a mentalist living in Washington, DC. His performances, which combine Magic, Mentalism, and Hypnosis, are featured at corporate events across the country. In addition to his studies as a magician, he relies heavily on his skills at reading body language, which he has honed over the course of 2000 live shows In this episode, Max Major and I discuss: How did he get into mentalism and hypnosis How to make a living from your passion Getting into the minds of people Importance of body language in all of this Self-promotion Morning Routine Habits Hiring process for Max Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Max's website Connect with Max on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram OscarHamilton

Cardiff is an inspirational author, speaker and mentor who has a burning passion for life. He helps individuals transform their self being, so they can direct the course of their life to reach and sustain achievement, and bring more joy and fulfillment in their journey of life. In this episode, Cardiff D. Hall and I discuss: Cardiff's side hustle Why you should not complain What to do if you have negative people in your life Key lessons he teaches to every single coaching client Importance of self-talk and language we use Finding time for your loved ones Acquiring new clients Writing a book His morning routine Habits Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Cardiff's Website Cardiff's Book OscarHamilton  

AJ is a digital marketing expert who found early success with LinkedIn Ads. He started B2Linked, a LinkedIn Ads-specific agency in 2014. He & his wife live in Utah with their 4 kids, and his company car is a Gokart. In this episode, AJ Wilcox and I discuss: Getting laid off from his dream job Starting B2Linked Acquiring new clients and growth strategies Pricing your services How he has 0 competitors Getting super niche specific Starting your first LinkedIn ads campaign Morning routine & habits Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Aj's Website OscarHamilton

Marina is a systems' expert, a productivity geek and the founder of Vision Framework. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. In this episode, Marina Darlow and I discuss: Importance of focusing on activities that bring in results Finding your target audience How and when she started her own company Doing free work to validate your company's services A major challenge Marina went through in her business How having a mentor can be a negative thing Growth strategies she has used Going from consulting to offering products Morning routine & daily habits Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Vision Framework Marina's Twitter OscarHamilton

Dave has been podcasting since 2005 and has helped thousands of people start successful podcasts through his School of Podcasting website. He has been helping people understand technology for over 25 years now. Dave's passion is helping the world find their voice and audience. In this episode, Dave Jackson and I discuss: How he got into podcasting Choosing between two of your talents and going all in Shyness and getting over it Pursuing your passion vs making money Making money from School of Podcasting Podcasting lessons and when should you give up Habits & Routines Last piece of advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dave's Website  Dave's Podcast Oscar Hamilton

Jim Palmer is an entrepreneur and coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. Now Jim travels the world helping people achieve their goals and create their dream businesses. In this episode, Jim Palmer and I discuss: Getting laid off from his corporate job and starting several companies How near-death experience changed his perspective His newsletter hustle Becoming the Dream Business Coach Why you need to start outsourcing tasks How to hire talent One final takeaway Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jim's Website Dream Business Academy