I Make a Living

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

I Make a Living episodes

June 29, 2020 Pride- Mina Gerges (Bonus Episode)
On this bonus episode in honor of Pride Month, we talk to Mina Gerges, a Toronto based actor and model who is redefining traditional male beauty standards through bold self-expression, gender fluidity, and body positivity. Mina shares his experience and insights on how entrepreneurs can be truly diverse, and serve all communities equally.
25 min
June 10, 2020 BLM- Eric Williams (Bonus Episode)
In the wake of recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, we release this special episode to support the BLM movement and continue the conversation. Eric Williams owner of The Silver Room in Chicago has been supporting and working with black-owned businesses for over 11 years. He helps us understand how can we all be a part of a meaningful change in the fight for a more equal and inclusive society.
26 min
May 25, 2020 Terry O'Reilly-Master Class (Season Finale)
"The best marketers are the best listeners," says Terry O'Reilly. He's a 30-year veteran of the ad world and host of CBC's Under The Influence marketing podcast. On our season 2 finale, he's our Master Class expert, giving his insights on how small businesses can make the most of a marketing budget.
36 min
May 21, 2020 Financial Tips and Aid Programs During COVID-19
On today's special bonus episode, you will hear tips from financial experts on how to navigate through this pandemic with your financial future intact. And you will also see that you are not alone in this fight to find emergency funding. We hear from 3 entrepreneurs who have applied to the PPP, and what their experiences have been like.
31 min
May 18, 2020 Creating a Unique Business- Sonja Rasula
When we’re hit with uncertain times, who do we turn to for guidance? Enter Sonja Rasula, CEO of Unique Markets, who launched her large-scale pop-up venture at the beginning of The Great Recession, and is now navigating COVID-19. She talks to us about art, sales, and building a great experience for shoppers and vendors in the "conscious consumer" sphere.
31 min
May 11, 2020 Carving Your Own Path- Allis Markham
When you hear "taxidermy," you might think dusty museums and hunting lodges. Let Allis Markham, the award-winning artisan behind Prey Taxidermy, change your mind. She combines ethics, art, science, and style with a strong set of hands for a unique business that will leave a beautiful legacy.
31 min
May 04, 2020 Wearing Many Hats- Steve Barnes
Steve Barnes is comfortable in front of a camera and makes a ton of money behind one. This week, Barnes—who is an actor, radio host, content producer, and head of Barnes Creative Studios—talks to us about his work as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur.
33 min
April 30, 2020 The Science Behind Productivity- Dr. Sahar Yousef
As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re offering minisodes with tools, resources, and tips to help your work and business stay nimble. This week, we talk to productivity expert Dr. Sahar Yousef about how we can hack our biology to shake off our brain-fog and get more done.
29 min
April 27, 2020 Pat Flynn- Masterclass
Pat Flynn is the master of Smart Passive Income: business practices you can use to create a steady stream of revenue without constantly hustling. Pat has created courses, podcasts, blogs, websites, and a successful coaching practice, which all adds up to big impact. In this week's Masterclass episode, we talk to him about storytelling, podcasting, and why people tweet at him about Back to the Future.
47 min
April 23, 2020 Working From Home During a Pandemic- Lisa Canning
As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re offering minisodes with tools, resources, and tips to help your work and business stay nimble. In this week's minisode, Lisa Canning talks about how she balances a successful interior design career, her new journey as a business coach, and book author while dealing with eight—yes, eight—kids at home.
26 min

About I Make a Living

From the publisher's feed

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.