Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

Why Loneliness Fuels the AI Revolution

Welcome to Business Conversations with Pi and Piet 2.0. In this episode, we explore the "Agentic Revolution" of 2026—a world where the SaaS Apocalypse has rewritten the rules of business and human isolation is driving the demand for AI companions.

We dive deep into why modern leadership is structurally designed to isolate you and how the rise of long-running autonomous agents like Claude Cowork is both a productivity miracle and a psychological minefield. Whether you are a solo founder or a Fortune 500 CEO, this episode is a blueprint for surviving the shift from raw laborer to AI Conductor.

Episode Timestamps
[00:00:00] – Intro: The Crisis You Can't See

Pi and Piet introduce the invisible crisis of leadership. Unlike a broken cargo ship in a canal, mental breakdowns in the C-suite are "organizational blind spots" that dashboards can't track.

[00:03:00] – The Loneliness Epidemic in Numbers

[00:04:30] – The Performance Degradation Curve

We break down the four stages of leadership collapse:

1. Narrowing: Losing the 5-year vision for next week’s payroll.
2. Filtering: Avoiding difficult conversations and emotional conflict.
3. Reactivity Spike: The loss of emotional regulation.
4. The Organizational Mirror: When the team stops telling the truth (Organizational Silence).

[00:07:00] – 2026: The SaaS Apocalypse

The impact of Claude Cowork on the economy. Why project management giants saw valuations plummet as AI agents replaced the need for human "seats" in software licenses.

[00:08:45] – The Rise of Autonomous Agents

[00:10:00] – Your New Role: The AI Conductor

[00:13:30] – The Danger of Toxic Validation

Why 72% of teenagers and 1 in 5 adults use AI for companionship. We discuss the Gym Analogy: AI lifts the emotional "weights" for you, leaving your "emotional muscles" to atrophy.

[00:17:00] – The Age of Illusion & Broken Trust

The "ChatGPT Apology" scenario. How algorithmic empathy creates a chronic period of suspicion in human relationships.

[00:19:00] – QAing the Machine Soul

How engineers use Adversarial Empathy and Judge Models to prevent Sentiment Drift and ensure AI companions don't encourage self-harm.

[00:22:00] – Building a Human Support Architecture

[00:24:00] – The Autopilot Dilemma

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

From Imposter Syndrome to 5 Companies: What Every First Time Entrepreneur Needs to Hear Before Starting a Business

What does it actually take to go from zero entrepreneurial background to running five companies? In this episode of The Undiscovered Entrepreneur, host Skoob sits down with serial entrepreneur Brian Samson to break down the real unfiltered journey from imposter syndrome to multi-company founder.  

What You Will Learn In This Episode: 

• Why being the dumbest person in the room is actually your biggest advantage
• How to overcome imposter syndrome when starting a business with no experience
• Why getting fired from Google was the best career decision Brian never made
• The one thing every new entrepreneur should focus on before anything else
• How Brian raised $2 million from a single conversation with an investor in China

 
Timestamps:
 
[00:00] Introduction and are you a simulation theory believer 

[01:00] Growing up in the Midwest with no entrepreneurial background 

[03:00] Working at Google and discovering the Four Hour Work Week mindset

 [08:00] Getting fired from Google and why it did not stop him 

[11:00] Building confidence inside Silicon Valley startups

 [13:00] How Brian pitched a Chinese investor and raised $2 million

 [15:00] Moving to Buenos Aires and building a team of 80 engineers 

[17:00] The biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make before getting their first customer 

[22:00] The only thing you should focus on when starting a business 

[24:00] Where Brian and his 100 person Latin America staffing company are headed next
 
 
Key Takeaway: Stop perfecting your website and go get a customer. Every action that does not directly lead to revenue is a distraction when you are just getting started.


Connect With Brian: Website: plugg.tech

Follow The Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get across your start line at uepodcast.net

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 The Death of the VC Monopoly: 3 Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Sand Hill Road

In this high-stakes episode of Business Conversations with Pi, we deconstruct the massive psychological and structural shift happening in 2026: the move from traditional Venture Capital to Community Rounds.

Is a $2.5 million seed check a lifeline or a "rocket fuel" trap? Pi and Piet break down why the most successful modern founders are choosing to "fly a sturdy Cessna" instead of risking disintegration under the pressure of punitive VC math.

Key Insights:

• The VC Trap: Why liquidation preferences can leave founders with nothing after a $5M exit.
• The Gumroad Playbook: How Sahil Lavingia bought back his freedom and company.
• Weaponizing Your Cap Table: Turning users into a viral marketing engine through equity.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – The $2.5M Seed Round Rejection

 02:00 – The "Rocket Fuel" Trap: Why VC Math is Changing

03:52 – Liquidation Preferences & "Invisible Strings"

06:10 – Case Study: Sahil Lavingia & the Gumroad Buyback

 08:45 – The Rise of Community Rounds & Reg CF

11:50 – Logistics: How SPVs Protect Your Cap Table

14:15 – The 2026 Hybrid Capital Playbook

18:30 – The Ultimate Finish Line: Exit to Community (E2C)

20:45 – Getting Across the Start Line

What is a Community Round? A community round allows startups to raise capital directly from their fans and users (often via platforms like Wefunder). In 2026, this is a preferred alternative to VC because it aligns incentives and builds a "moat" of brand ambassadors.

How does an SPV work for crowdfunding? A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) pools thousands of retail investors into a single line item on your cap table. This keeps governance clean and signatures simple, allowing founders to maintain operational control while giving the community a stake.

What is an "Exit to Community" (E2C)? E2C is a radical alternative to an IPO or acquisition where the company is transitioned into a cooperative model or trust governed by its users and workers, ensuring long-term sustainability over extraction.

Join the Scoobelievers: Subscribe for actionable strategies on navigating the "Hurdles of Stop."

Got a challenge for Pi & Piet? Submit your question at tupodcast.net/askpi and let's get you across the start line.

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 The Undiscovered Entrepreneur | Episode: Elie Zalo – Fish Tank VC 

From Cold Calls to Crowdfunding Revolution: A 19-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Story  

Episode Summary 

19-year-old serial entrepreneur Elie Zalo joins host Skooby to share his raw, unfiltered entrepreneurship journey — from building an AI-powered cold calling training tool to launching Fish Tank VC, a social crowdfunding platform designed to democratize startup funding for everyday entrepreneurs and Gen Z founders.  

What You'll Learn 

• Why crowdfunding platforms are broken and who actually benefits from them
• How AI tools are transforming sales training and startup building
• Why failing fast is the ultimate entrepreneurship strategy
• How Fish Tank VC is making startup investing accessible to retail investors
• The truth about product market fit and validating your business idea

 
Timestamps

[00:01:00] — Elie's origin story and entrepreneurship awakening on TikTok

[00:02:30] — Building an AI-powered web development and CRM agency

[00:04:00] — Creating Prospector, an internal AI cold calling trainer

[00:07:00] — Gen Z risk-taking, StockX, crypto and prediction markets

[00:09:30] — Why traditional crowdfunding platforms are broken

[00:13:00] — The Fish Tank VC concept: TikTok meets startup investing

[00:15:30] — Raw persistence: the one trait every entrepreneur must have

[00:19:30] — How to use criticism to grow faster as a founder

[00:24:00] — Validating your product before spending a single dollar

[00:33:00] — Why authentic content beats AI-generated everything

[00:42:00] — Failing fast, iterating smarter, and the future of Fish Tank VC


Keywords Gen Z entrepreneurship, startup crowdfunding platform, democratize investing, retail investor startup funding, AI sales training tool, cold calling AI, product market fit, social funding platform, Fish Tank VC, young entrepreneur podcast, fail fast startup strategy, building in public, Reg CF crowdfunding, venture capital alternative, startup community

 

Connect With Elie 🌐 fishtank.vc 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected]  

Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this. 

 

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 Maker Schedules for Solo Founders: How to Scale Without Burnout

Are you a solo founder frantically laying down train tracks while the train is speeding right behind you? In this episode, we tear up generic "hustle culture" to build a customized, energy-driven time management engine specifically for the solopreneur. Learn how to ditch the busywork, protect your deep creative focus, and scale your business without breaking yourself in the process.

🕒 Episode Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] - The Solo Founder Survival Mode & The Hustle Culture Trap
• [00:01:40] - Measuring Product-Market Fit (The 40% Benchmark & High Expectation Customers)
• [00:05:00] - The "Excellence Trap" vs. Operating in Your Zone of Genius
• [00:07:40] - Paul Graham’s Maker's Schedule vs. Manager's Schedule
• [00:11:30] - The Top-Down Model: Scheduling People and Personal Life First
• [00:13:30] - Fighting the Dopamine Trap: Eisenhower Matrix & Tactical Prioritization
• [00:16:15] - The Golden Rule of Scaling: Eliminate, Automate, Delegate
• [00:18:20] - Avoiding the "Productivity Hangover" & The Power of Hard Shutdowns
• [00:21:00] - The Founder's Bottleneck: Overcoming Your Ego to Scale

📚 Key Essays, Frameworks, & Book Mentions:

• The Zone of Genius: Based on psychologist Gay Hendricks' framework (from his book The Big Leap), categorizing activities into zones of Incompetence, Competence, Excellence, and Genius.
• Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule: Referencing the seminal productivity essay by Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham.
• Eat That Frog: Highlighting the famous productivity method of tackling your hardest, most procrastination-inducing task first thing in the morning.
• Product-Market Fit Survey: Referencing Sean Ellis's leading indicator framework (famously utilized by Superhuman CEO Rahul Vora).

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 

The Undiscovered Entrepreneur | Jason VanDevere | Dream Driven & Goal Crazy Planner

 
 Episode Summary
 
Jason VanDevere walked away from a fourth-generation car dealership empire to build something that actually lit a fire inside him. In this episode, Jason breaks down how he created the Goal Crazy Planner, built a real estate portfolio of 34 units, and wrote his book Dream Driven — all by choosing passion over a paycheck.
Timestamps

[00:00] — Introduction & Simon Simulation School check-in
[01:00] — Jason's background: fourth-generation car dealer in Akron, Ohio
[02:30] — Why Jason left the family business to pursue his dream
[05:00] — What stops most entrepreneurs from crossing the start line
[07:30] — The origin story of the Goal Crazy Planner
[12:00] — Why negative feedback from focus groups saved his business
[16:00] — Biggest pitfall Jason is most proud of
[19:00] — Pre-mortem strategy for entrepreneurs
[20:00] — Breaking bad habits using a daily scorecard
[23:30] — Dream Driven book breakdown: Easy Money vs Dream Driven approach
[28:00] — Advice for brand new entrepreneurs
[34:00] — Where to find Jason & free resources
[35:00] — Jason's 6-month goal: 100 lives changed
Key Takeaways

• Desire must be greater than the challenge or you will quit
• Negative feedback is a business-saving tool, not a setback
• Successful behaviors tracked daily lead to successful outcomes
• Find mentors already doing what you want — the shortest path is a straight line
• Money follows passion, passion doesn't follow money
• 📘 Dream Driven (Book) — Available on Amazon
• 📓 Goal Crazy Planner — goalcrazy.com & Amazon
• 🎙️ Goal Crazy Podcast — Search on all major platforms
• 🆓 Free Business Idea Course — goalcrazy.com/idea

Connect With Jason VanDevere
 🌐 goalcrazy.com

 
 

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

How to Win at AI Search: The Complete Audience Building Blueprint for Creators

Stop shouting into the digital void. In this episode, we break down the exact system for building an audience using AI search optimization, TikTok SEO, and podcast growth strategy — starting from absolute zero.

What You'll Learn:

• Why "build it and they will come" is killing your growth
• How AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews are the new gatekeepers
• The exact formula to get your content cited as the definitive source

Timestamps:

[00:00] The biggest lie in the creator economy

 [02:00] How the internet shifted from phone book to AI matchmaker

 [03:00] What is Assistive Agent Optimization (AAO)? 

[04:00] The Algorithmic Trinity: LLMs, traditional search, and knowledge graphs explained

 [05:00] The Zero Sum Moment: why AI search converts 4.4x better than traditional search

 [06:00] How to build Entity Authority with ChatGPT and Perplexity

 [07:00] Zero click search: threat or opportunity for creators?

 [09:00] TikTok SEO: the 4 ranking factors that drive views for years

 [11:00] The TSAK Formula: how to name your podcast for AI search discovery

 [13:00] The psychology of virality: 4 ingredients that drive shares 

[15:00] Attraction vs Retention: Spotify's brutal benchmark metrics explained 

[17:00] How to build an audience from zero followers using borrowed audiences 

[19:00] LUFS standards for Apple Podcasts and Spotify — and why audio quality destroys retention 

[21:00] The future: when AI agents make buying decisions without humans

Key Concepts Covered: Assistive Agent Optimization · Algorithmic Trinity · Entity Authority · Zero Sum Moment · TSAK Formula · TikTok SEO · Spotify Retention Benchmarks · LUFS Audio Standards · Social Currency · Borrowed Audiences

Resources Mentioned: Spreaker · StreamYard · SEMrush · Spotify Analytics · Apple Podcasts

Drop your questions in the comments and we'll answer them in our next episode.

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 

Where Are They Now? Catching Up With Christy O'Connor | Episode 

Skooby reunites with marketing veteran Christy O'Connor, President & CEO of O'conCo Marketing, to discuss business growth, AI automation, scaling with intention, and the foundations every new entrepreneur needs.  

🎙️ Guest: Christy O'Connor 🌐 Website: oconcomarketing.com 

⏱️ Episode Timestamps 

[00:00:00] — Introduction & Christy's background

 [00:02:00] — Shift toward agency support & AI automations

 [00:06:00] — Why systems must come before sales

 [00:09:00] — Personal growth & what's changed

 [00:13:00] — The 3 non-negotiables for new virtual assistants

 [00:15:00] — The marketing formula: benefit without pain point 

[00:19:00] — Pricing, perceived value & avoiding desperation 

[00:23:00] — The importance of unplugging & recharging 

[00:28:00] — Clarity, consistency & control framework 

[00:31:00] — One year goals & closing advice  

📌 Key Takeaways 

• Clarity before clients — know exactly who you serve and who you don't
• Sell outcomes, not tasks
• Pricing reflects perceived value — never undersell yourself
• Structure before sales prevents bottlenecking and burnout
• AI works best with human oversight layered into the workflow

 
💡 Notable Quote "Clarity equals consistency and consistency equals control."— Christy O'Connor


📚 Mentions
 

• Jeff Lopez / CEO Labs — Easy Sales, Easy Scales

What hurdle is holding you back the most? Take my quiz and see where to start overcoming your biggest hurdle!

tuepodcast.net/quiz

Pervious episode with Christy 104

 

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 How to Validate Your Business Idea Without Building a Single Thing

Ever had a "billion-dollar idea" only to have it flop at launch? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on why most startups fail and—more importantly—how you can ensure yours doesn't. We’re exploring the frameworks of Alberto Savoia, Strategizer, and Rob Fitzpatrick to help you find the truth before you spend a dime on engineering.

Key Timestamps:

• [00:01:30] The FLOP Framework: Why failure is usually about the Premise, not the Launch or Operation.
• [00:03:30] The Mom Test: Why your friends are lying to you and how to fix it through Pathological Approval Seeking (PAOS) awareness.
• [00:04:45] Three Rules for Customer Discovery: How to talk about life, not ideas.
• [00:07:30] Feasibility vs. Desirability: Why the "Can we build it?" question should always come second.
• [00:10:45] Pretotyping with an "E": Defining YODA (Your Own Data) and skin in the game.
• [00:11:30] The Fake Door Method: Testing demand for $20 with a "Buy Now" button.
• [00:13:30] The Facade Method: Lessons from the Zappos origin story.
• [00:15:30] The Mechanical Turk: How "Josh Bot" saved $500k by using a human in a box.
• [00:17:30] Guerrilla Validation: The IKEA "Wall Hub" story and testing physical products.
• [00:22:30] The Ego Trap: Why we use complex engineering to hide from rejection.

Featured Books & Resources:

• "The Mom Test" by Rob Fitzpatrick: The gold standard for customer conversations.
• Alberto Savoia (Stanford Seminars): The creator of Pretotyping and the Law of Market Failure.
• The Lean Startup Methodology: Foundational principles for validated learning.
• Strategizer (Alexander Osterwalder): Tools for testing business models and desirability.

• The Law of Market Failure: Most products fail because the market doesn't care (Premise failure).
• Pretotyping vs. Prototyping: A pretotype tests if you should build it; a prototype tests if you can build it.
• Validated Learning: Startup success is a management discipline, not just luck.
• YODA: "Your Own Data" is superior to opinions, focus groups, and "fluffy mistruths."

🚀 Call to Action:

Share your experiment ideas with us in the comments, or send this episode to a founder who is currently "hiding" in their code!

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!

 Successful Podcaster: Redefining Failure & Fear

Stop letting the "What If" spiral paralyze your progress. In this final episode of our three-part series, we dive deep into why failure isn't the end of the road—it’s the map. We explore how to take the negative energy of fear and transform it into a tool for entrepreneurial growth.

Key Takeaways:

• The FAIL Acronym: Learn why failure is simply your First Attempt In Learning.
• The Power of the Pivot: How a failed 2020 crowdfunding campaign for DJ equipment led to a successful 4.5-year podcasting journey.
• The Fear Trilogy: Understanding the connection between Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, and the Fear of Failure.
• Celebrating the "No": Why knowing what not to do is more valuable than instant success.

Episode Timestamps:

• [00:00] – Introduction: Why we fear failure most as entrepreneurs.
• [01:15] – The "What If" Spiral: How to stop worrying about losing it all.
• [02:20] – Redefining Failure: Unlearning what school taught us about "bad grades."
• [03:45] – Storytime: My 2020 DJ crowdfunding failure (and my mom’s $50 donation).
• [05:12] – The Research Pivot: How failing at one goal revealed the path to podcasting.
• [06:35] – Why Failure Should be Celebrated: Using mistakes as a data-driven tool.
• [07:40] – Overcoming the 3 Big Hurdles: Fear, Perfectionism, and Imposter Syndrome.
• [09:55] – Call to Action: Identify your biggest hurdle in under 3 minutes.

Identify Your Biggest Hurdle

What is the #1 thing stopping your progress right now? Take the official hurdle quiz to get custom tools to overcome your specific block:

👉 tupodcast.net/quiz

Connect with the Show:

• Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
• Leave a comment with your "First Attempt In Learning" story!

Would you like me to create a "LinkedIn Newsletter" version of these notes to help you cross-promote the episode on professional networks?

new add for my quiz

For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15

 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social medias
Twitter......... ..@djskoob2021
Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobami
Instagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021
tiktok....... @djskoob2021
Email............... [email protected]

Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook Page

Across The Start Line Facebook Community

Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!



Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer!

On Twitter @doittodaycoach

doingittodaycoaching@gmailcom