In this episode of The Ramblings, we interview Lauren Anderson, the visionary behind Possible Futures, a unique space that combines the aspects of a hangout spot, library, and bookstore.

Lauren shares her journey from dreaming about creating a community space filled with books to the realization of Possible Futures. She talks about the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for local youth, highlighting their desire for reading and community belonging.

Our discussion also covers the challenges and joys of running such a space, the significance of choosing books that represent diverse voices, and the impact of creating a culture of trust and respect with the local children.

Lauren further emphasizes the importance of being deeply connected and invested in one's community, the transformative power of books, and the cultural events and book clubs hosted by Possible Futures to engage and uplift the local community.

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00:00 Dreaming of a Community Space: The Genesis of a Unique Idea

01:25 The Birth of a Book Space: From Concept to Reality

03:02 Introducing Lauren Anderson: The Visionary Behind Possible Futures

04:16 Defining a Book Space: More Than Just a Library or Bookstore

07:33 The Journey to Ownership: From Educator to Entrepreneur

14:52 Creating a Community Hub: The Evolution of Possible Futures

26:42 Future Plans and Sustainability: Navigating the Challenges Ahead

27:25 Sustainable Business and Community Impact

27:49 Launching Free Libraries: A Community Initiative

29:01 Mission and Vision: Spreading Book Joy

31:10 Engaging the Youth: Building a Safe and Inclusive Space

41:46 Challenges and Strategies in Education

49:02 Cultivating a Positive Work Culture

56:24 Upcoming Events and Book Recommendations

#184 | Becoming an Entrepreneur, Growing a Community Online, Consistency is the Key to Success - From Laid-Off Hotel Manager to Successful Online Entrepreneur: Alex Hitt's Journey

This episode features Alex Hitt, a hotel manager turned successful online entrepreneur following his unexpected layoff due to COVID-19. Alex shares his inspiring journey from managing hotels across the globe to leveraging the power of social media and affiliate marketing to create a sustainable online business.

He discusses his ventures, like the MAX3R community, an online network for entrepreneurs, and offers practical advice on online business strategies, including the power of consistency in social media content creation and the importance of modeling successful strategies before inventing your own.

Alex then deep dives into the need for massive action and resilience in the, providing his step-by-step plan to success that includes over 50 videos per day!

Our conversation also touches upon practical tips for starting and scaling an online business, the balance between offering free value and monetizing, and Hitt's personal views on authenticity and business luck.

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00:21 The Ramblings: A Startup Journey

02:10 Meet Alex Hitt: The Digital Nomad

02:52 The Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey

04:46 The Power of Social Media in Business

06:53 The Transition to Real Estate and Entrepreneurship

08:41 The Evolution of Online Business1

2:29 The Power of Consistency and Massive Action

14:35 The Shift to Affiliate Marketing

17:56 The Entrepreneurial Dream: Time, Financial, and Location Freedom

21:30 The Future of Online Business30:33 The Ease of Starting an Online Business30:53 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

31:10 The Importance of Productizing and Understanding Your Audience

31:51 The Journey of Starting a Business with TikTok32:02 The Power of Taking Massive Action

32:15 The Importance of Charging More and Balancing Your Nine to Five

33:43 The Value of Affiliate Offers and Passive Income

35:11 The Technicalities of Creating Content

35:58 The Art of Storytelling in Social Media38:58 The Power of Consistency and Authenticity in Social Media

42:46 The Role of Luck and Persistence in Business

45:46 The Importance of Learning from Others

51:31 The Impact of Reality TV on Entrepreneurship

54:02 The Power of Patience and Persistence

57:28 The Maxer Community: A Resource for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of 'The Ramblings,' I sit down with Scott Kallick, a seasoned Angel Investor and Business Advisor with decades of experience. We dive into the startup arena and discuss the challenges startups face, the importance of creating business cultures, thoughts on the role of AI in business, among many other conversations.

Scott also shares his business journey; from owning a laundry operation business to investing in startups and his current involvement in helping companies in the million to 15 million space accelerate their profit.

Scott highlights the invaluable role of 'gritty businesses' against the backdrop of today's fast-paced technology-driven commercial landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Startup Funding

00:38 Welcome to The Ramblings and Sponsor Introduction

01:23 Guest Introduction: Scott Kallick, Angel Investor and Business Advisor

02:04 Scott's Journey: From Profit Acceleration Specialist to Entrepreneur

02:31 Scott's Personal Background and Entrepreneurial Journey

03:54 Scott's Experience in the Coin Laundry Business

04:41 The Decision to Sell the Company and Experience in Corporate Life

05:55 Scott's Transition to Coaching and Working with Startups

07:55 Scott's Approach to Business Growth and Success

08:14 The Importance of Investing in Employees and Building a Strong Culture

13:14 The Challenges and Opportunities in the Startup Landscape

19:42 Scott's Vision for His Future Work

21:07 Scott's Perspective on AI and Virtual Reality in Business

25:07 The Potential of Trades and Small Businesses

31:54 Conclusion and Contact Information

#182 | Taking on Uber & Lyft: The Tech Entrepreneur and Founder Behind HerRide

In this episode, I get to talk with Jillian Anderson, the founder and CEO & CTO of HerRide, a women-targeted rideshare app. Jillian talks about how she plans on beating out industry titans like Uber and Lyft; and even has partnered with the Atlanta International Airport.

She breaks down her goals for HerRide, her love for numbers, her competitive nature, and her focus on creating a service that benefits both the riders and drivers. Anderson reflects on the challenges she encountered, celebrating milestones like gaining entry into Atlanta airport's ride services, and her plans for the future expansion of her business.

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00:00 Discussing Lyft's New Feature

00:41 The Impact of Lyft's Feature on the Market

02:01 Introduction to the Host and Guest

02:07 Jillian Anderson's Journey to Founding HerRide

02:28 The Genesis of HerRide

02:38 Jillian's Basketball Career and Transition into Tech

03:46 The Birth of HerRide

04:41 The Challenges and Opportunities in the Rideshare Industry

06:09 The Journey from Idea to Launch of HerRide

07:31 The Impact of Going Viral and Growth of HerRide

08:11 The Process of Getting into the Airport Rideshare Market

11:55 The Challenges and Strategies in Marketing HerRide

13:37 Jillian's Personal Journey and Motivation

23:18 The Metrics and Community Building of HerRide

27:48 Safety Features and Future Plans for HerRide

29:05 Expansion Plans: New Cities on the Radar

30:25 Why Not LA? The Challenges of Saturated Markets

30:32 The Cost of Rideshare Permits: A Barrier to Entry

31:17 Competing with Giants: The Lyft Challenge

31:39 Surviving the Storm: Dealing with Idea Theft

34:11 The Art of Conversion: Winning Over Drivers

34:42 The Initial Reaction to Lyft's Move

35:25 The Acquisition Question: Would You Sell?

38:30 The Future of HerRide: Goals for 2024

39:28 The Work-Life Balance: Self-Care and Relaxation

41:56 The Math Behind the Business: Analytical Thinking

47:54 The Driver's Perspective: Pay and Expectations

52:38 The Billion Dollar Conversation: Preparing for Acquisition Talks

54:44 Staying in Your Lane: Building a Loyal Community

55:31 Connecting with HerRide: Social Media and Sign Up

Episode #181 | Today I get to sit down with the founder of Crafted Studios, a design company based in Los Angeles, Dexter Washington. Dexter has a truly groundbreaking story that is basically the representation of the college dream. After dropping out of high school and growing up in challenging circumstances, Dexter shares how he turned adversity into opportunity, by tirelessly working on his UI/UX craft to eventually build his own successful six-figure business. He candidly discusses his strategies used to network, establish partnerships, and land some major clients. Dexter shares his insights on prioritizing work-life balance over chasing the millionaire dream and how staying connected to his roots keeps him grounded. Learn what drives his creative process, his views on education, and his strategy for turning darkness into light in this another great episode of #theramblings

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00:46 Welcome to The Ramblings Podcast

00:52 Guest Introduction: Dexter Washington, CEO of Crafted Studios

01:28 Dexter's Journey to Establishing Crafted Studios

02:13 Dexter's Impressive Client Portfolio

02:34 The Art of Forming Partnerships and Landing Big Clients

03:04 The Power of Leverage and the Role of Webflow

04:55 The Importance of SEO and Exposure in Landing Clients

06:35 The Role of Partnerships in Scaling a Business

08:16 Balancing Full-Time Work and Running a Six-Figure Company

10:39 The Shift from Millionaire Aspirations to Contentment

12:47 The Journey to Finding True Aspirations

23:38 The Decision to Scale a UI/UX Company over Photography

26:09 Landing the First 5K Client and Scaling the Business28:26 Discovering a Niche Market on Social Media

28:43 Reaching Out and Offering Value

29:00 Forming Strategic Partnerships

29:26 The Power of Connections and Networking

30:04 Passion for Cars: A Personal Journey

31:15 The Influence of Family and Culture

31:35 The Intersection of Creativity and Technology

32:04 Comparing Favorite Cars and Design Tools

36:14 The Challenges and Triumphs of Entrepreneurship

49:03 The Journey from High School Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur

52:47 The Importance of Boundaries and Self-Care

54:08 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Achievements

55:05 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Aspirations

Today's episode of #TheRamblingsPod features AJ Picard, founder of OneTap - the newest and probably number 1 app for content creators and entrepreneurs. He shares his insights into growth strategies, tapping into the importance of daily active users, user experience, and building in public. As the founder of OneTap, AJ takes us through the functionality and developmental process of the app, demonstrating how it works and how it outpaces competitors by offering an all-in-one solution. We also get into AJ's move to Albania, his focus on keeping a lean operation, and his future plans for both OneTap.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 Meet the Guest: AJ Picard, Founder of OneTap

00:55 Deep Dive into OneTap: The Idea and Journey

01:59 The Android vs Apple Debate

03:45 Overcoming Technical Challenges in OneTap

04:29 Building in Public and Customer Feedback

04:50 Marketing Strategies and Finding Product-Market Fit0

7:35 The Future of OneTap: New Features and Plans

12:34 The Journey to Albania and Building from Anywhere1

3:51 The Business Side of OneTap: Revenue and Profitability

16:22 The Team Behind OneTap and Equity Discussions

21:34 Beyond OneTap: New Projects and Ventures

23:59 The Power of Customization

24:15 The Limitations of Current Web Design Tools

24:39 Introducing Stack Frame: A New Approach to Web Design

25:31 Demonstrating the Power of Stack Frame

29:48 The Potential of Stack Frame and OneTab

30:45 The Future of OneTab and Potential Acquisition

33:31 The Journey of the Podcast Host

39:32 The Importance of Daily Active Users

43:48 The Role of UI and UX in User Retention

44:45 The Power of Data Tracking in User Experience

46:06 Closing Thoughts

Episode #179 | In this collab episode of The Ramblings, I sit down with Tony Restell of Social-Hire to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant and what it means to have or use fractional resources.

In today's episode of #TheRamblingsPod, I deep dive into a fascinating chat with Jacob Ennis. We're exploring Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and how they're shaking up education, gaming, work, and marketing. We'll unpack different VR/AR gear, cool tech software, and Jacob's journey from teaching to a gig in software and sales at The Center of Simulation and Innovation. Plus, Jacob shares his personal VR adventures, and favorite games, and even touches on something called Gaussian splatting and what it's about.

In this episode of The Ramblings, We welcome special guest Frances Odera Matthews, founder of The Notion Bar and a certified Notion consultant.

Frances talks about her journey from using Notion as a tool to manage UX agency projects to becoming a sought-after Notion consultant helping businesses streamline their processes. She also provides practical tips on using Notion AI and navigating the platform's features. We also get an inside look into her popular newsletter, The Notion Zeitgeist, reflecting her unique blend of tech-savvy and cultural insight (as she refers to it as being "third-cultural")

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in mastering Notion for personal or business use.

In Episode #176 of #TheRamblingsPod, I talk about how important outsourcing and using virtual assistants, especially in 2024 is going SAVE YOUR ORGANIZATION.