I Make a Living

By FreshBooks, Damona Hoffman, Francisco ArizmendiBusiness Entrepreneurship Education How To Careers

I Make a Living episodes

November 09, 2020 Behind The Scenes with Bryan Baeumler
Bryan Baeumler is a Canadian television host on several HGTV/HGTV shows. But he is much more than that. Bryan shares his journey to becoming a household name in the contracting and renovation world, his passion for excellence, and many invaluable tips he has received along the way.
34 min
November 02, 2020 Accounting Secrets and Strategic Planning- Twyla Verhelst
Twyla Verhelst’s mission is to link accountants to small businesses for a win-win situation. Twyla is the head of FreshBooks’s Accountant Channel, and she talks to us about the power of forecasting your cash flow, how VC investors can change a small business, and why even a thriving business can benefit from strategic planning...brought to you, of course, from an accountant’s POV.
26 min
October 26, 2020 Fearless Networking and Tips on Working Better Together - Stefanie and Kalani Hubbard
Being a powerhouse creative couple means that when one person has a lightbulb moment, their partner is there to help fill in the details. On this week’s episode, we talk to Kalani and Stefanie Hubbard, the brains behind the video production company Galaxy Visuals, about how they use open communication at work (and at home) to help navigate tricky topics like budgets, scope, and COVID in their work.
29 min
October 19, 2020 SEO Insights, Business Wisdom and Bolognese!- Rand Fishkin
If you want SEO knowledge, Rand Fishkin is your go-to guy. He's a famous founder (Moz, anyone?) who's current project is SparkToro, a market research and audience intelligence firm. He tells us how to max out your SEO through smart research, and why small business make for a better world.
41 min
October 12, 2020 Chasing Creativity with Farah Sosa and Fred Villanueva
“If things were easy, you’d be bored all the time.” On this week's episode, we talk to Farah Sosa (an LA-based music, culture, and lifestyle photographer) and Fred Villanueva (co-founder of interdisciplinary Ash Studios in Dallas) about how they combine creative work with the nitty-gritty of running businesses. Both take a wide-ranging approach to creating art, and what it means for their culture and their place in the world.
33 min
October 05, 2020 Passion and Success with Mimi G.
Have you turned your childhood hobby into a multi-million dollar business? Mimi G has. She's the founder of Mimi G Style and Sew It! Academy, the online home for sewists of all backgrounds and levels. Mimi has gone from making Barbie clothes to running an empire, with a path that includes homelessness, celebrities, and pioneering online tutorials. Listen in as she walks us through her journey.
33 min
September 28, 2020 Working Together Against Racism- Antionette D. Carroll
This week's conversation is with social entrepreneur Antionette D. Carroll, the founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab. We dive deep into a better understanding of systemic racism, the importance of DEI initiatives, and how entrepreneurs of all backgrounds can help dismantle white supremacy.
39 min
September 21, 2020 Planning for Growth- Nicole Gibbons
Nicole Gibbons is on a mission to take life from drab to fab. The founder of Clare paint company, former host of Home Made Simple on OWN, and all-around interior design expert talks to us about how she prepared to make it as a Black female entrepreneur in 2020.
36 min
September 14, 2020 Authentic Entrepreneurship-Jack Phan
We're back and better than ever! On I Make A Living's first episode of season three, we're talking to Jack Phan of PhanZu and Ageist. Phan tells us how to "find the why" of our businesses, how he became an unexpected darling of K-pop fans, and why he set up 100 meetings in 100 days. Join us to learn more!
38 min
September 08, 2020 Season 3- Trailer
In season 3, we are moving past survival mode and onto the future; a better and stronger business on the other side of a global pandemic. Each week you can listen to some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs guide you through the small business solutions of today.
4 min

About I Make a Living

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What does making a living mean to you? Every entrepreneur answers this question differently, and we want to hear them all. On this show, our host Damona Hoffman talks to today’s most successful entrepreneurs about what it means to carve your own path, define success on your own terms, and build a business that brings you satisfaction. We’re interested in every aspect of being your own boss: The upsides, the downsides, and everything in between.