Learning Transformed

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of a couple Dr. Priyanka Sharma and Pulak Sharma, co-founders of Kazmira,  a Colorado-based company specializing in large-scale production of botanical extracts from industrial hemp. As pioneers, Sharmas had to overcome regulatory uncertainties and financial challenges on their way of growing Kazmira into one of the leading players in the industry. Listen to the episode for outside of the box solutions and inspiring stories of overcoming lack of financing in one of the most stigmatized industries in the U.S.

Learn more about Kazmira and Dr. Diol: 

https://www.drdiol.com/

https://www.kazmiratx.com/

In this episode:

[00:00] From Ph.D. and a successful career to starting a business with no way back.

[03:55] Sleep challenges turned into profits.

[06:20] The early days: running a factory as a couple during the CBD "gold rush."

[10:00] Hemp, marijuana, cannabis, CBD, and THC confusion.

[14:02] One-sided research around the "demonized" hemp.

[15:00] Marketing in the shadows: overcoming lack of FDA regulations.

[19:15] Entrepreneurs-missionaries vs. mercenaries.

[21:00] The best day for Sharmas that transformed their mission.

[28:02] Cannabinoids in supermarkets as products of virtue.

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

YouTube $2K Blueprint:  https://www.e-learningpartners.com/youtube2kblueprint

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In this episode, you’ll witness an amazing journey of Robbie Hall from working at Casa Bonita to finding his calling as a fitness and nutrition coach. Robbie is an open book; he shares his experiences of working at the restaurant, his strict upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness, and the challenges he had to overcome in his way of building an authentic life and business. Robbie shared the outside-of-the-box strategies that helped him build a raving community of fans, contributing to his business success. 

In this episode:

[00:00] Casa Bonita: Diving, Parties, and Close Calls

[05:03] From Serving to Managing

[07:05] Growing Up as a Jehovah's Witness

[12:26] From Party Life to Fitness and Yoga

[23:59] Facing Challenges in Yoga Teacher Training

[25:01] The Turning Point: A Personal Revelation

[25:59] From Dreaming to Teaching

[28:13] Navigating the Pandemic as a Fitness Instructor 

[29:52] The Birth of Mobile Muscle

[32:16] The Gamification of Life

[35:32] Building a Business with Heart and Community

[38:21] Outside-of-the-box Strategies for Business Growth

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

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Back in May of 2021, we had a brand new website that got 0 traffic from Google. We had no leads coming to our website. No course sales. No affiliate sales. We just rebranded and had no name online. 

We also had over $100K in debt because we spent several years developing our first course –  the Netflix of Personal Connection – that flopped.

Not only did we not have a ton of resources to grow our business, but we were also burned out from working with digital marketing agencies. 

Now, we went from that to making over $3,000/m with 3,000 subscribers on YT and less than 3,000 people on our email list. How did we do it? 

We’ll share our mistakes that cost us over $100K, and what we’ve learned on our way to making sustainable passive income.

00:00 The mistakes we’ve made while launching a course

00:58 The Netflix of Personal Connection

03:58 Mistake #1: How we almost built our own technology 

11:01 Mistake #2: Making a course without an audience 

13:13 Mistake #3: Having no distribution strategy 

15:18 Learning from our mistakes

19:18 Mastering online course distribution

26:04 Our road to sustainable revenue

27:11 Promoting affiliate products the right way

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

Premium eLearning Videos: 

https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-videos

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Great minds of all times, starting with Confucius, have said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” But is it actually possible for all of us to do what we love AND make money doing it? 

In this podcast episode, we discuss our journey of founding multiple ventures while focusing on the idea of turning our passion into a business. On our way to doing what we love, we had to overcome many challenges familiar to other entrepreneurs, from lack of demand in the market to trying to sell too many things at once. 

As a result, we’ve learned what the balance between doing what you love and fulfilling a real demand in the market looks like. We’ll share our lessons on identifying customer needs, understanding their pain points, and tailoring one's skills and expertise to meet those demands.

00:00 The passion for entrepreneurship 

02:05 Jonny’s lightbulb moment of discovering his passion

03:45 The realities of turning your passion into profits 

11:55 Hector’s business journey: from a candy store to eLearning

14:45 The problem with the idea of doing what you love

18:34 Pivoting a business to find a demand 

19:42 How we *almost* worked with Von Miller 

20:45 Finding a demand in the market 

22:00 How to identify if your course will sell

26:20 Best marketing is providing value 

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

Premium eLearning Videos: 

https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-videos

If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of the “Jonny & Hector Show” on Apple and Spotify!

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Many aspiring entrepreneurs look up to iconic business leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk and Elon Musk, who advocate the idea that building a successful business requires significant personal sacrifice. As a result, they find themselves caught in a grueling 100-hour workweek grind.

Unfortunately, this approach often leads to debilitating trade-offs that are rarely discussed openly. Entrepreneurs then face deteriorating physical and mental health, overwhelming loneliness, low self-esteem, and a profound dissatisfaction with their overall quality of life.

In this podcast episode, we share our personal journey from the relentless 100-hour workweek grind to a place where we genuinely love our business. Our transformation was guided by a counterintuitive principle called the "No-Friday Challenge," inspired by Graham Cochrane. 

By simplifying our business operations, we not only achieve a better work-life balance but also make a significant impact in our industry. Our aim is to inspire and empower you to consider alternative approaches that prioritize both your well-being and business success. 

00:00 The realities of the “hustle culture” we don’t talk about

03:35 The painful trade-offs of working 100-hour weeks

07:32 The time our business almost collapsed 

10:30 Hiring more people doesn’t mean you grind less

13:00 Grinding isn’t always a solution 

16:00 Rebuilding the business the new way

21:00 Automating our business to work less

25:00 Business without hustle is more impactful

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

Premium eLearning Videos: 

https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-videos

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You can find videos with Gary Vee and Elon Musk we refer to here: 

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Elon Musk’s story

Stats we refer to can be found here.

Our childhood experiences shape our lives, personalities, and views of reality. As a Greek, growing up in Saudi Arabia, surrounded by different cultures and values, Hector’s journey of finding his place in the world wasn’t easy. To make things worse, he struggled in school, which led to bullying and isolation. When Hector discovered he had dyslexia, his childhood dream became in jeopardy. 

In this episode, we explore Hector's discovery of dyslexia, marked by early signs noticed by his parents. The lack of research during that time made it a perplexing journey. However, Hector's family, inspired by his uncle's success in overcoming learning differences, recognized the need for a different approach.

The episode delves into the impact of dyslexia on Hector’s schooling, and the turning point when he found a supportive environment at Landmark High School. From struggling with standardized tests to graduating as valedictorian, Hector's story is one of resilience, determination, and a shift in perception.

We witness Hector's transformation from a dyslexic student to a successful entrepreneur, challenging the conventional view of dyslexia as a disadvantage.

Listen to this inspiring story of triumph over adversity and redefining dyslexia as a powerful force for personal and professional success.

In this episode: 

[00:00] The impact of parents-immigrants on Hector’s life

[02:36] Memories of growing up in Saudi Arabia 

[12:00] Early signs of dyslexia

[15:06] Testing and diagnosis  

[18:08] Struggles in school and with peers 

[22:38] Going to a boarding school in the US

[24:45] Personalized learning makes a difference 

[27:00] Entrepreneurial journey after graduation 

[32:03] The lessons of dyslexia 

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

Premium eLearning Videos: 

https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-videos

If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of the “Jonny & Hector Show” on Apple and Spotify!

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Jonny was diagnosed with asthma when he was a baby. He also had multiple injuries playing soccer growing up. As a busy entrepreneur, Jonny needs to work out daily to stay "sane." But as we all know, owning your business means long and stressful work hours. Will the business get in the way of Jonny's passion for fitness? Will multiple health issues stop him from becoming an athlete? 

In this episode, the co-host, Jonny Havey, shares his personal journey with asthma, detailing how he overcame challenges and embraced alternative medicine and fitness to lead an active lifestyle. The narrative takes a turn to a pivotal moment in the business when faced with financial difficulties. The decision to reevaluate the business model, focus on core strengths, and establish passive income streams ultimately transformed eLearning Partners.

Jonny emphasizes the importance of authenticity, pursuing what genuinely brings fulfillment, and challenging societal norms around overworking. He envisions eLearning Partners becoming synonymous with impactful eLearning, expresses aspirations for personal athletic achievements, and is committed to sharing his story to inspire others facing challenges in their pursuits.

This episode provides insights into Jonny's personal and professional growth, blending the themes of health, entrepreneurship, and resilience.

In this episode:

[00:00] Intro to Johnny's asthma journey and medical advice.

[01:00] Early sports impact on asthma.

[02:55] Emotional aspect of childhood asthma.

[06:07] Benefits of yoga and HIIT for asthma.

[06:49] Venturing into climbing 14-ers.

[08:58] Running Jonny's first marathon lessons.

[13:12] Significance of pushing through discomfort.

[16:34] Critical business moment and transformative decision.

[18:12] Breaking down discomfort wall, reshaping business.

[27:55] Three guiding principles: internal focus, specialization, and passive income.

[29:42] Thoughts for the future of eLearning partners

The episode is sponsored by eLearning Partners – a top-rated training video production company based in Denver, Colorado. 

eLearning Simplified Academy: https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-simplified-academy

Premium eLearning Videos: 

https://www.e-learningpartners.com/elearning-videos

If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of the “Jonny & Hector Show” on Apple and Spotify!

The Jonny and Hector Show is set to premiere on November 28, 2023. Listen to the podcast trailer to learn about the podcast.