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John Lee Dumas transitioned from small-town kid to a multimillionaire entrepreneur. In today’s podcast, we talk about that journey. Here’s his backstory: John grew up in a small town in southern Maine. His father and both grandfathers served in the military, so he decided to follow in their footsteps. He attended Providence College in Rhode…
If you’re a longtime listener, you might remember J.D. Roth, founder of Get Rich Slowly and owner of Money Boss, from Episode 20. In this previous interview, J.D. shared how he went from being in debt to financially independent. Today, he’s back for a special edition of the podcast. J.D. and I didn’t actually record…
When Leslie Samuel immigrated to the U.S. at age 17, he hoped for the American Dream: an education, a secure job, and a traditional career path. But during his college years, Leslie realized he held an entrepreneurial streak. He made a few attempts at working for himself. He failed. He lost money that he’d set aside for…
Carrie Smith enjoyed her full-time accounting job, but she wanted to make extra money on the side. Who doesn’t, right? She landed a second job in a tax office, working 9-to-5 for one employer and 5-to-9 for the other. She earned decent money, but her schedule had no flexibility … and she felt unhappy. This needs to change, she…
Steve Chou’s wife used to work grueling hours at a job she dreaded and despised. When she became pregnant with their first child, she decided to quit. The problem? She earned six figures, and their family needed that income. She opened an online store, buying handkerchiefs wholesale from China and retailing these online at a significant markup. She and…
When Jim Wang was 29, his life changed forever. Jim started an online company (a blog) in his mid-20’s. His website grew to several hundred thousand readers and he eventually sold it for $3 million. He experienced: That crazy era when a business grows beyond wildest expectations. The fear that the good days might not last….
Today’s episode is one of the most raw, real, heartfelt episodes we’ve done. Jay’s stint as a co-host is coming to an end. The show must go on, though! Paula will carry the podcast into an awesome future, and Jay will be our most enthusiastic fan. In this episode, Jay and Paula talk about “quitting” (or “pivoting” or “retiring”) and…
Most journalists only spend 30 to 60 minutes interviewing high-profile, high-powered successful CEOs. Farnoosh Torabi is different. As the host of CNBC’s Follow the Leader, she spent up to 48 hours with some of the most influential business leaders in the nation. She followed CEO’s into private business meetings — sometimes as many as six or…
Carrie Olsen wanted a career that gave her flexibility, independence, and the ability to work from home. She didn’t want to stay in her 8-to-5 job forever. But she wasn’t sure what else she could do. One day, listening to podcasts while commuting to work, Carrie heard an interview with a voiceover actor. The interviewee…
Harry Campbell used to make good money as an aerospace engineer. He wanted to earn pocket change on the side, so he started driving for Uber and Lyft. He made $20 – $30 an hour, but he noticed that some days and times were consistently more profitable than others. He wanted to learn how to…