Student Built Startups

On today's episode, Deborah Olatunji will speak about education, youth empowerment, and personal development. She is the author of Unleashing Your Innovative Genius and has been a public speaker at multiple events.

For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Deborah:

• Deborah's Website
• Deborah's Twitter

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Taking a healthcare theatre class.
2. Recommended book: Between the World and Me
3. Recommended business tool: Otter
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Google Calendar (color coding)
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Having a strong circle of support.

Main Takeaway: Energy is vitally important, surround yourself with good vibes.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 
• Otter

On today's episode, Caroline and Isabel from Happy Planet Apparel will speak about sustainable fashion and their unique Instagram sales model. They own and operate an online second-hand clothing store and combine thrifting with social media to create a one of a kind business model.

For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Aiutare Apparel:

• Happy Planet Apparel's Instagram
• Happy Plante Apparel Website

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Hard work pays off.
2. Recommended book: Girl Boss
3. Recommended business tool: Instagram
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Use Google Calendar and weekly meetings.
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Being super passionate and actually enjoying what they are doing.

Main Takeaway: Sustainable fashion is the way to go!

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 

On today's episode, Alexis Schomer will speak about modern marketing, management, and leveraging interns. She is an owner of two businesses and an international best-selling-author.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Alexis:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Expy Health
• Simply Branded

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Take everyone's advice with a grain of salt.
2. Recommended book: The 4 Hour Workweek
3. Recommended business tool: Google Drive
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Block time off in the calendar.
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: The desire to keep growing.

Main Takeaway: Be resourceful, be open to pivoting. Work on content and providing value. Be authentic and build a community.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 

On today's episode, Drew Donaldson will speak about storytelling, content marketing, and customer experience. He has used his own methodology for over 10 years working inside of media/marketing/advertising agencies and consulting with private and public companies.

For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Gro Haus:

• Gro Haus's website
• Gro Haus's Facebook

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Large collective failures
2. Recommended book: Business Adventures
3. Recommended business tool: Hot Jar
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Set broad goals and just start working - be fast
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Building something that out-lives oneself.

Main Takeaway: You must provide value FIRST!

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 
• Hot Jar

On today's episode, Vihan Khanna will speak about film festivals and filmmaking. He has owned and operated his own film festival for the past 3 years and has been making short sketches for film and television since he was a freshman in high school in 2011.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Vihan:

• Vihan's website
• Vihan's Instagram

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Actually putting together a film for the first time.
2. Recommended book: G. O. O. G. L. E.
3. Recommended business tool: Vimeo
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning the night before
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Doing what he loves and enjoys

Main Takeaway: Make sure that you love what you do in life.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website

On today's episode, Professor White will be sharing her story and how you can build a dynasty with your business. She has been an entrepreneur for 13 years and an entrepreneurial educator for 10 years. She is the owner of Becoming FEARLESS and is about to share a wealth of knowledge with you.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Prof. White:

• Professor White's Website

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Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Knowing that she deserves to be where she wants to be.
2. Recommended book: 59 Seconds: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
3. Recommended business tool: Excel Spreadsheets
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Be mindful of how to allocate the time you have
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Becoming who her past self wanted to be.

Main Takeaway: You already have everything you need to start building your dynasty.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• BuzzSprout
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

On today's episode, Laura Briggs will be sharing her story and how to start a freelancing career, regardless of your circumstances. Laura has been freelancing for over 8 years and has worked with over 400 clients.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Laura:

• Better Biz Academy
• Advanced Freelancing Podcast
• Facebook
• Twitter

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Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Having to fire a client
2. Recommended book: The big leap by Gay Hendriks
3. Recommended business tool: Trello
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Scheduling tools and having others to help
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Focusing on Impact over money

Main Takeaway: Just get started and don't grow too fast.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• BuzzSprout
• The big leap by Gay Hendriks

On today's episode, Dillon Hill will be sharing his story and how to get awareness with online communities and film-making. Dillon has received hundreds of thousands of views on his videos and has owned multiple non-profits.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Dillon:

• Live For Another's Website

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Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: A lot of small learning experiences combined
2. Recommended book: 59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute
3. Recommended business tool: Google
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Planning in streaks and using data
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Having a limited time here on earth.

Main Takeaway: Everyone is different, so find what works best for you.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
•  BuzzSprout
• 59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute

On today's episode, Mpho Botha from Southbound Africa will be sharing his story and how to scale a business with effective branding. Mpho was Mr. Teen World in 2016 and has started over 3 businesses.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Mpho:

• Mpho's Facebook
• Mpho's Instagram

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Fast five section:

1. Most valuable learning experience: Just starting
2. Recommended book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
3. Recommended business tool: Social Media in general
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Plan every part of your life
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Poverty

Main Takeaway: Believe in yourself, take risks, and have discipline. 

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
•  AK3 Marketing
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

On today's episode, Rowan Wiechmann from the Netherlands will be sharing his story and how to be a great leader with influence. Rowan was in the Army for 6 years and has started a high-performance coaching business called The Millennial Leaders.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Where You Can Find Rowan:

• Rowan's Facebook
• Rowan's Instagram

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AK3 Marketing is helping businesses build a strong foundation with their two-page business plan. Get your two-page fill in the blank business plan here. (If you use my AK3 Marketing Link I will earn a commission) 

Fast five section:

1. Most valuable class or course: Falling a lot of times
2. Recommended book: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
3. Recommended business tool: Instagram / Facebook
4. Scheduling time and planning ahead: Strict goal-setting practices
5. Number one thing that drives motivation: Making an impact on people

Main Takeaway: Try to have a million-dollar impact before you try to make a million dollars.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
•  AK3 Marketing
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Calendly