If you think you’re the star quarterback of your business - YOU’RE WRONG!

Your business isn’t you and if you can't take a 3-week vacation at any given time you will eventually be punished by your own success.

A founder’s job isn’t to do everything all the time, a founder’s job is to do just enough work to get paid so they can delegate that work allowing you to focus on the next thing, your job as a founder is to grow.

But how can you grow if you don't at least have the option for a 3-we

Joost tells his story from working as a consultant to becoming a freelance consultant to building the empire that is Yoast but that’s not all we talk about.

We talk about WordPress - what it is and how it got so big, and our projections for the future of the platform, as well as some tips for new businesses. Like prioritizing design and the power of branding early on.

This is a great conversation, be sure to grab your notebook!

Who knew BB-8 was a pen connoisseur?

In today’s episode, Joe goes deep on everything note taking: pens, notebooks, to-do apps, how to efficiently get tasks done, and more. He’s a genuinely cool dude and he even timeboxes too!

So go ahead, grab a cup of joe and hang out with a couple Joes.

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Hobonichi Techo

Timeboxing

May the force be with you today because we have a very super special guest...Yoda!

We talk about how standard operating procedures are key to scaling a business quickly and efficiently, how journaling is keeping him focused on high-level goals, and why good sales shouldn’t come off as sales-y.

Websites aren’t just pages on the internet, they are content displays...and that’s why great design is important. Michelle tells us how she leverages jobs as portfolio building learning opportunities, makes an impact as a keynote speaker, and does all this while still living a healthy lifestyle by prioritizing diet and exercise - even if that means being late to work!

Jennifer may not be Darth Maul but she’s got a temper like a sith lord if you cross her or her family! Today’s episode is jammed packed with practical tips and tricks for everything from standing out as a freelancer, transitioning out of agency work while still maintaining MRR through courses, and how to get your kids involved in your business. You do not want to miss this one!

Let’s be honest, 15mil+ product downloads doesn’t happen overnight, there are many tiny steps that lead to explosive growth along the way. Jeremy talks about MRR vs ARR, price elasticity, why employees may have to wear multiple hats and when that’s appropriate, and much, much more in today’s episode. He may not be the real Obi-Wan Kenobi but his WordPress wisdom comes close. Enjoy!

Raising prices might seem counterintuitive to scaling your business, but think again! Rahul tells us exactly why raising your prices, sometimes exponentially, can help you drum up higher quality business.

Fewer clients, more revenue, and better relationships - it’s a win-win for everyone.

The more control you have over your business’s systems, the more juice you get out of the orange...or however the expression goes. The number of employees you have doesn’t equal how great your company is, sometimes extra employees are just band-aids for improperly designed systems. In today’s episode, Mark tells us why this is and how he would do things differently if he had to do it all over again.

Ever wondered how to freelance or how to be a more successful freelancer? Carrie spills the beans on everything...from why you feel like you’re not being paid enough, why not knowing what to do is okay as long as you have persistence, how to network with like-minded people, and much more! She’s a teacher at heart so have your notebooks ready, enjoy!