Optimal Business Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less tells us everything we need to know to start a micro business. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 012: [Part 1] Everything You Need to Know to Start a Microbusiness by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you si

Miranda Marquit of PT Money walks us through how to create our own money-making small businesses. Episode 011: Create Your Very Own Money-Making Small Business from a Hobby by Miranda Marquit with PT Money PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/turning-hobby-into-business/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elise Forster with Money Mini Blog offers real ways to get financing for your small business. Episode 010: 7 Realistic Ways to Get Financing for Your Small Business by Elise Forster with Money Mini Blog on Start Up Funding Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/small-business-financing/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle discusses ethical business practices and what they have to do with your stomach. Episode 009: Ethical Business Practices and Your Stomach by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Entrepreneur Moral Compass Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original post can be found here: https://exilelifestyle.com/ethical-business-practices-stomach/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get yo

Rainer Zitelmann lets us share an excerpt from his book titled The Art of a Successful Life Episode 008: An Excerpt from the Book The Art of a Successful Life by Rainer Zitelmann on Making Decisions & Common Mistakes Rainer Zitelmann began his career lecturing history at the Freie Universität Berlin from 1987 to 1992. He then became chief editor at one of the leading and most prestigious publishing houses in Germany, Ullstein-Propyläen. He followed this with the role of section editor at the major German daily newspaper “Die Welt”, which he held until 2000. In the year 2000, Dr. Rainer Zitelmann founded a company, Dr. ZitelmannPB. GmbH. He ran the company from 2000 to 2016, establishing it as by far the leading PR consultancy for the German real estate industry. He sold the business in 2016. In 2016, Zitelmann was awarded his second doctorate, this time in sociology, with his thesis on the psychology of the super-rich. Zitelmann has written a total of 24 books. His books are successful all around the wor

Ryan Hoover discusses how blogging has evolved into "the new resume". Episode 007: Blogging is the New Resume by Ryan Hoover on Improving Writing Skills & Building An Audience Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/blogging-is-the-new-resume-b90eec4f928 Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina talks about entrepreneurial freedom and responsibility. Episode 006: Entrepreneurial Freedom and Responsibility by Steve Pavlina on Entrepreneurship Ambition & Flexibility Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/entrepreneurial-freedom-and-responsibility/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook G

A post from John Lee Dumas of EOFire entitled "No Mom I Can't Take You To The Airport Tomorrow" Episode 005: No Mom I Can't Take You To The Airport Tomorrow by John Lee Dumas of EOFire on Location Independence John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you've always dreamed of. The original post can be found here: https://www.eofire.com/no-mom-i-cant-take-you/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Sivers shares a memory of his about an unusual interaction he once had with Steve Jobs. Episode 004: The Day Steve Jobs Dissed Me in a Keynote by Derek Sivers of on Customer Service As A Business Owner Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. The original post is located here: https://sive.rs/itunes Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Loper breaks down what a side hustle is and why it's the right thing for millions of people to have. Episode 003: What is a Side Hustle? And Why Millions Have One by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation on How to Make Extra Income Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too. The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/what-is-a-side-hustle/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in  The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about an effective way we can rethink the bottom line and rethink business. Episode 002: Rethink the Bottom Line. Rethink Business by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism for Entrepreneurs Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/

Ramit Sethi tells us why it's best we ignore most advice we hear about starting a business. Episode 001: Why You Should Ignore 99% of Worthless Advice about Starting A Business by Ramit Sethi with BudgetsAreSexy Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/why-you-should-ig

Justin Malik of Optimal Living Daily introduces the rebirth of Optimal StartUp Daily! Episode 000: About Dan Weinberg and Optimal StartUp Daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices