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Some podcast interviews feel like drinking from a firehose. The guest has so much good stuff to share, you're doing your best to stay focused despite the velocity of insights coming your way. Kasim Aslam was definitely in this category of guests when I interviewed him on Agency Journey—a real dynamo of gripping stories and hard-won advice for agency leaders. Here's just one example. On hiring yourself out of key roles as an entrepreneur: "Especially when it comes to your highest level work, what I see a lot of entrepreneurs do is they start holding—sales is really good example. They start holding on to certain roles, because they realize that nobody's ever going to be able to perform to the degree that they're going to be able to perform. Now, that might not necessarily mean that somebody can't be a better salesperson than you. I disagree with that. But it will mean that they're not gonna work the hours that you'll work or go to the lengths that you'll go. That's no longer a proficiency issue. That's like a capacity or depth issue. The issue with that is if you have to do any of the work, your agency is non-scalable. You have a non-scalable agency. It's a flawed model from an entrepreneurial perspective. As long as somebody is able to do 80% of what you can do, replace yourself. Get out of the org chart, get off of the assembly line. You should not be necessary to your business. As a matter of fact, until you are unnecessary to your business, you don't have a business, you have a job. A business needs to function without you." It takes courage to replace yourself as an entrepreneur and work on the business instead of in the business. But Kasim's episode is a great kick in the pants for those who want to take their agency to the next level. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dWnnwhnU

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I had a wonderful time talking with Orly Zeewy, MBA on Entrepreneur's Enigma. Her story of entrepreneurship is a good one. Orly's advice is top notch. Listen to the episode Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts. #podcast #entrepreneurship #founderinstitute #startups #messaging #marketing #phillystartups

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When you launch a new podcast agency — Podcasting For VCs by The Peers Project — in your favorite city on earth.🗽 VCs, you dominate NYC let’s be honest. And the reality is — 100s of you already have your own podcast. Not having a podcast as a VC in 2024 is like not having a website in 2010 – it’s imperative in order to compete! VCs, don’t be the only one in your industry (and in the City) not leveraging the power of podcasting. #podcasting #venturecapital #nyc — ✅ VCs, follow me for proven strategies to start your podcast and build your brand: Michelle Akhidenor

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Episode 354 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Paul Morville, Co-Founder & CEO of Parrot AI. This episode was recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University: https://lnkd.in/eF7XdhXZ Paul is a serial entrepreneur and as you’ll hear from our podcast, he is very successful but likes to fly under the radar. Case in point, while most companies can’t wait to broadcast a round of funding, I couldn’t find any press releases or media coverage about any outside investment for Parrot AI. Come to find out, the company raised capital in 2021 from Accomplice VC, Pillar VC, Legion Capital, and others. We discussed his reasoning as to why they decided against announcing funding which was very interesting. Parrot AI is not just a meeting recorder, transcription, and note-taking tool, it is an AI-powered collaborative workspace that turns conversation into results because of its understanding of the full context of a business. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * The 2 biggest lessons learned while building multiple companies. * Paul’s background story and his work on building Barron’s online property which was one of the first financial websites. * His professional journey as a Product Manager, including experience at Arbor Networks and how so many people have gone off to start other companies like Twilio. * The founding story of Confer which was one of the first endpoint security solutions in the cloud that was acquired by Carbon Black which later went public & was acquired by VMware.  * His decision to pass on an opportunity to join a VC firm and continue down the entrepreneurial path. * All the details about Parrot AI and how it differentiates itself from competitors. * What makes a great Product Manager. * And so much more. #productmanagement #podcast #entrepreneurship #startups #boston

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We Are Back With Our Second Podcast on GameFi Titled, “Men Do Cry, And With GameFi, They Cried More” In this Podcast, Ege P. and I talked about the fall of GameFi in 2022 when the crypto market was devastated by the fall of Terra and FTX during the same year. 📣 Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gvxmubSv Follow our page here: https://lnkd.in/gXJyfRms #GameFi

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In Nov 2020, I joined the inaugural edition of Ali Abdaal’s Part-Time YouTuber Academy. When he first offered the course, I signed up immediately—it was a great deal, costing less than $1,000. At the time, Ali hadn't yet reached a million subscribers on YouTube—he had about 800,000. Fast forward four years, and he’s now crossed the 5-million subscriber mark. Looking back, it was one of the best investments I made, though not for the reasons you might expect. The real value wasn’t about becoming a YouTuber. Instead, I learned how to tell stories and connect with an audience so they truly resonate with you through the screen. At the time, I had a 2-year old toddler, so producing YouTube videos wasn’t exactly on my radar—far from it! But I’ve applied the marketing lessons I learned with my clients ever since. Ali’s course felt like a modern-day update to How to Win Friends and Influence People. It taught me how to be likeable, stand out, and differentiate in a crowded space—all through a screen. It’s about becoming the last one standing by building meaningful connections. While clearing up my room, I even found a personalized letter Ali sent to all his students - all the way from London. I’m sure it was produced through a service to appear handwritten, but the contents were as thoughtful and personal as it gets. If you ever have the chance to learn from someone who truly knows their stuff—an actual expert who does this day in and day out—do it. Especially if they’re offering it at a reasonable price point. For me, I’ve made it a habit to invest a fixed percentage of my income in courses and mastermind groups. This has helped me see a bigger world beyond the shores of Singapore, giving me insights into how businesses in other regions operate. More importantly, it has allowed me to maintain my relevance and enhanced how my clients perceive me. You’d be surprised how just one or two insights can pay off exponentially in the long run especially when your clients can recognize the value immediately.

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🚀 The ways in which AI is changing entrepreneurship are many and valuable to understand! Ethan Mollick, MIT alum and UPenn professor, has some mind-blowing insights to share! 🤖 AI can act as your less than useful cofounder. What I mean by this is, entrepreneurs can use it for the all consuming tasks like lead generation, email scraping, writing posts etc. Just a heads up though - like an eager-to-please intern, AI might occasionally stretch the truth to impress you. So always double-check its work! ⚡AI also happens to speed up the process. If you don't know where to begin, it can give you extremely useful pointers. If you can't come up with a name and need a list it's got you. As a matter of fact, one of the ways I primarily use AI is to make me ad copy that is similar to my competitors but tailored to what I'm doing. 🏈 AI is leveling the playing field globally. Suddenly, language barriers are crumbling, and coding skills are accessible to all. The competition is no longer just in your backyard - it's worldwide! 🔑 So, How Do You Stay Ahead in This AI-Powered Race? - Experiment, Experiment, Experiment: AI lets you test ideas at warp speed. Use it! - Don't Hoard Data: Surprisingly, those proprietary datasets might not be as valuable as you think. AI's already got a wealth of knowledge. - Embrace the Chaos: Remember, as an entrepreneur, you're built for uncertainty. It's your superpower in these transformative times! 💡 Mollick puts it brilliantly: "The ultimate power of entrepreneurship is taking action amidst uncertainty. No matter what happens, that's the skill you need." So, how are you incorporating AI into your startup journey? Any cool AI hacks you've discovered? Let's get a conversation going in the comments! 👇 #AIEntrepreneurship #StartupInnovation #FutureOfBusiness #MITInsights #AIRevolution #EntrepreneurLife

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Did you know VC podcasts achieve on average… 💥4.7/5 star Apple Podcasts Rating 💥500+ YouTube views per podcast MAJOR. VCs, if you haven’t yet started your podcast to build your brand and authority in market, my question to you is why not? 🤷 #podcasting #venturecapital #nyc — ✅ VCs, follow me for proven strategies to start your podcast and build your brand: Michelle Akhidenor

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Now that the dust has settled after this morning's inflation news, please have a listen to my discussion with Guy Berger, Ph.D. Here, we discuss some of the important topics coming up on the labor market. Negative revisions, birth/death model, immigration, teenage participation rates, and more! Guy is someone I've known nearly as long as I have been in the business (we were both young pups at BofA in the early 2010s). At any rate, Guy has become a trusted resource on the labor markets and given his experience as a Wall Street economist, he has a way of getting his point across in a way that's useful for an investment audience. I hope you give our discussion a listen!

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📢 Meet Peter Goldstein , CEO of Exchange Listing LLC, Founder of Emmis Capital LLC IPO Fund, debunks the myth that micro and small cap entities must become the next "Unicorn" to go public and access equity markets. His book, "The Entrepreneur’s IPO," is a must-read for entrepreneurs seeking to understand the IPO process. 📚✨ Watch the full interview here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWGfxzm2 #Entrepreneurs #IPO #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #business #news #newtothestreet

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The passion to solve problems is what entrepreneurs have. Check out the full interview with Fred Wang. A Venture Capitalist out of Adams Street Partners. Fred Wang YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ef6BjQQg Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ekAH-V6J Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/exQs4yXe Subscribe on YouTube | Follow & Rate on Spotify | Follow & Review on Apple Podcast | #highvaluediscussions #podcast #entrepreneurship #business #venturecapitalist #investing #financialliteracy #mindset #innovation #tech #technology

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