Jon Nastor's Hack the Entrepreneur

Jon Nastor's Hack the Entrepreneur

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Jon Nastor's Hack the Entrepreneur episodes

  • HTE 163: How to Become a Bulletproof Entrepreneur | Dave Asprey

    My guest today is a biohacker, author, nutritionist, Bulletproof Executive, and entrepreneur.

    He had some early adventures in internet commerce going way back to 1994. But he most known as the founder of Bulletproof Executive, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet.

    He began blogging at BulletproofExec.com in early 2010 while holding an executive position at Trend Micro. In 2013, he left the corporate world and went all-in on becoming Bulletproof. The company bootstrapped itself into a global leader. In July 2015, they opened their first Bulletproof Cafe,

    and raised $9 million in funding to the expand the Bulletproof Nutrition coffeeshops. He is also the host of the enormously successful Bulletproof Radio podcast.

    Now, let’s hack…

    Dave Asprey.

    In this 44-minute episode Dave Asprey and I discuss:

    • The importance of doing one little thing every day to improve yourself
    • Intrapreneurship as a means to become a better entrepreneur
    • Being a mission-driven entrepreneur
    • Dave's daily gratitude practise
    • Should kid's drink Bulletproof coffee?
    • The Show Notes
      • BulletproofExec.com
      • Bulletproof: The Cookbook
      • Dave's Books
      • Dave on Twitter
      • Jon on Twitter
      • Show Sponsor: HTE Book
      • Show Sponsor: Grab your 'Name Your Price' discountSurvata
      • 45 min
      • HTE 162: Why You Should Learn to Always be Selling | Deedra Determan

        My guest today is a former media buyer for television and radio, marketing consultant, and digital entrepreneur.

        Upon leaving the corporate world behind, my guest started and developed three websites and communities for moms. Two of them were geographically based around particular area codes and all three of them were acquired in 2013.

        She is now a mentor at Thrive15, an online platform teaching entrepreneurs how to thrive in business.

        Now, let's hack...

        Deedra Determan.

        In this 33-minute episode Deedra Determan and I discuss:

        • Working Smart (not hard) within your business
        • Using entrepreneurship to stay in control of your destiny
        • The importance of structure and habits in your workday
        • The Show Notes
          • Deedra on Thrive15
          • HTE 108: How to Let Your Business Thrive (By Getting Out of Your Own Way) | Clay Clark
          • Deedra on Twitter
          • Jon on Twitter
          • Show Sponsor: Survata
          • 34 min
          • HTE 161: What’s the Worst That Can Happen? | Adam Clark

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            My guest today is a podcaster, teacher, designer, developer, and self-proclaimed 'indiepreneur'.

            He is the host of The Gently Mad, an interview podcast about what drives creators; it explores the stories, experiences and insights of awesome people who make awesome things.

            My guest was the founder of Bottle Rocket Creative, a WordPress design and development company.

            Now, let's hack...

            Adam Clark.

            In this 46-minute episode Adam Clark and I discuss:

            • Having a high tolerance for risk
            • Having your own personality (and finding your voice)
            • Two common traits amongst entrepreneurs: exploring new things and getting bored easily
            • Learning to get creative with how you make money
            • The Show Notes
              • AVClark.com
              • The Gently Mad Podcast
              • Adam on Twitter
              • Jon on Twitter
              • Show Sponsor: Survata
              • 46 min
              • HTE 160: Entrepreneurship as a Cause for Change | Corbett Barr

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                My guest today is a blogger, podcaster, lifestyle business builder, and has been an entrepreneur for over a decade.

                He is currently cofounder and CEO of Fizzle, a course and community where he and his team help indie entrepreneurs build lifestyle businesses.

                Ten years ago, my guest was a corporate management consultant for Fortune 500 companies, but he was dissatisfied with the path he was on, so he decided to change directions.

                Over the next five or so years, he built several digital businesses including Start a Blog That Matters andThinkTraffic and the later has more recently been rebranded as The Sparkline.

                Now, let's hack...

                Corbett Barr.

                In this 38-minute episode Corbett Barr and I discuss:

                • Persistence, hard work, and determination
                • How to know if you can be an entrepreneur or not
                • Choosing a partner who compliments your skills
                • Knowing how to pick the right projects using the Roadmap
                • The Show Notes
                  • Fizzle
                  • The Fizzle Show
                  • CorbettBarr.com
                  • Corbett on Twitter
                  • Jon on Twitter
                  • Show Sponsor: FreshBooks
                  • Show Sponsor: Survata
                  • 38 min
                  • HTE 159: How to Combine Your Passion with Business | Bryan Cohen

                    My guest today is an actor, author, occasional game show contestant, and entrepreneur.

                    He has written over 30 books, which have sold more than 30,000 copies. He is the founder of BestPageForward.net, the co-host of the Sell More Books Show, and Selling For Authors. M

                    y guest has managed to merge his love of writing with the world of entrepreneurship and has grabbed the title of first guest to be called an authorpreneur on this show.

                    Now, let's hack...

                    Bryan Cohen

                    In this 42-minute episode Bryan Cohen and I discuss:

                    • Combining strength and passion to achieve your success
                    • The value of a consistent blogging schedule
                    • How Bryan turned his passions for writing into a business
                    • Just keep pushing forward
                    • The Show Notes
                      • BryanCohen.com
                      • Best Page Forward
                      • Selling For Authors
                      • Sell More Books show
                      • Bryan's books
                      • Bryan on Twitter
                      • Jon on Twitter
                      • Show Sponsor: HTE Book
                      • Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network (Free 1 week trial)
                      • 43 min
                      • HTE 158: Be the Best Teammate You Can Be | Mike Kafka

                        My guest today is a quarterback in the NFL, playing last season for the Minnesota Vikings and is currently a free-agent. He is enrolled at the university of Miami School of Business and is an entrepreneur to watch out for.

                        Not one to take it easy in the off-season, my guest founded and oversees operations, product development, marketing and sales of Roo Outdoor, a lifestyle outdoor apparel company.

                        Using his network and connections from his day job as a professional athlete, my guest has grown Roo Outdoor at an exciting rate.

                        Now, let’s hack…

                        Mike Kafka.

                        In this 32-minute episode Mike Kafka and I discuss:

                        • Utilizing the power of your personal network
                        • Admitting you don't know everything and knowing when to ask for help
                        • The advantages of having a small company
                        • The mistake of being emotionally involved with your product
                        • The Show Notes
                          • Roo Outdoor
                          • Mike on Twitter
                          • Jon on Twitter
                          • Show Sponsor: ThemeValet
                          • Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network
                          • 33 min
                          • HTE 157: I'm Always Happy, But I'm Never Content | Mike Faith

                            My guest today is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of www.Headsets.com, which has over 943,722 customers.

                            My guest started Headsets.com in 1997 when he couldn't find a supplier with a good selection of headsets, fast shipping, or good product support.

                            My guest says he is fanatic about giving customer love; so much so that every package the company ships includes a Tootsie Roll.

                            He is also the Founder of www.Reservedinners.com, a not-for-profit organization, which offers a dining with celebrities experience, and aims to raise money for the honoured celebrity guests favourite cause.

                            Now, let's hack...

                            Mike Faith.

                            In this 32-minute episode Mike Faith and I discuss:

                            • The true value of having a powerful desire to succeed
                            • Learning when the business you have is a lifetime business
                            • Why you should constantly be reading books and learning
                            • Mastering the art of delegation
                            • Assigning the right person to the right project
                            • The Show Notes
                              • Headsets
                              • MikeFaith.com
                              • Mike on LinkedIn
                              • Jon on Twitter
                              • Show Sponsor: FreshBooks
                              • Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network
                              • 33 min
                              • HTE 156: Starting a Record Label in an Era of Digital Media | Budi Voogt

                                My guest today has built his life around the things he loves building things, music and entrepreneurship.

                                He is a label owner, artist manager, writer, consultant, and an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Heroic Recordings, a record label and full-service agency.

                                He has also launched Villain Recordings for the release of darker and heavier sounds, and provides a platform for up-and-comers on Heroic Hearts.

                                My guest also writes about music marketing and digital media, and is the author of The Soundcloud Bible. His latest project, the Music Marketing Academy, an online video school about music marketing, is a follow-up to The Soundcloud Bible.

                                Now, let's hack...

                                Budi Voogt.

                                In this 32-minute episode Budi Voogt and I discuss:

                                • Building success with deliberate actions
                                • Why you can never see Point C from Point A
                                • Having goals principle based goals
                                • How Budi found his business idea on the beach
                                • The Show Notes
                                  • BudiVoogt.com
                                  • Heroic Recordings
                                  • The Soundcloud Bible
                                  • Authority by Nathan Barry
                                  • Budi on Twitter
                                  • Jon on Twitter
                                  • Show Sponsor: BrandBucket
                                  • 33 min
                                  • HTE 155: How to Find the Intersection of What People Want and What You Can Create | Ravi Jayagopal

                                    My guest today is a web developer,marketer, and an entrepreneur. My guest is the Co-Founder and Co-Developer of DigitalAccessPass.com, a leading membership plugin for WordPress.

                                    He is also the host of the podcast, SubscribeMe.fm, a show about making and marketing digital content using membership sites, online courses and recurring subscriptions. He is the bestselling author of No Business Like E-Business and, according to Google, the coolest geek on the planet.

                                    Now, let's hack...

                                    Ravi Jayagopal.

                                    In this 41-minute episode Ravi Jayagopal and I discuss:

                                    • A lethal combination of programming geek and marketer
                                    • Jack of all trades, master of none
                                    • How Ravi created his first website back in 1995
                                    • A process for filtering out ideas
                                    • The Show Notes
                                      • Digital Access Pass
                                      • Ravi's website
                                      • Subscribe.me Podcast
                                      • Ravi Jayagopal's Books
                                      • Ravi on Twitter
                                      • Jon on Twitter
                                      • Show Sponsor: FreshBooks
                                      • Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network
                                      • 42 min
                                      • HTE 154: I'd Rather Fail as a Writer Than Succeed as a Lawyer | Gretchen Rubin

                                        My guest today is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before,The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, as well as a podcaster, happiness expert, blogger, and an entrepreneur.

                                        My guest attended Yale Law School, got a job at a law firm, and then decided she wanted to go out on her own and become a writer.

                                        She has now become one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness. Psychiatrists now advise their patients to read her books and college professors assign them to students.

                                        She is also the co-host of her podcast, where she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister, Elizabeth.

                                        Now, let's hack...

                                        Gretchen Rubin.

                                        In this 31-minute episode Gretchen Rubin and I discuss:

                                        • The value of consistent and deliberate work
                                        • Why Gretchen's writing is self-helpful, not self-help
                                        • Stepping back and learning that you don't think like everyone else
                                        • The best moments are when you are driven by passion
                                        • The Show Notes
                                          • GretchenRubin.com
                                          • Gretchen Rubin Books
                                          • Gretchen on Twitter
                                          • Jon on Twitter
                                          • Show Sponsor: EarthClassMail.com
                                          • Show Sponsor: Pro Job Network
                                          • 32 min

                                          About Jon Nastor's Hack the Entrepreneur

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                                          Unlike other business podcasts. No filler and no fluff. HTE is a show for people looking to take charge of their lives and build a successful online business. People who are looking for their next…