• How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well
    Oct 31 2024

    In this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani of Founder Well about what founders can do to create mental wellness.

    Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this benefit go here.

    And check out Shahab's dad joke at the end!

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you!

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke.

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    32 mins
  • Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!
    Oct 15 2024

    In this episode, James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great!

    James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of Bring Your Worth TV, and Peachi Williams, founder of Freshman Fun Box to get their takes on the subject.

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you!

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke.

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    13 mins
  • Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsors
    Oct 7 2024

    In this episode, James replays a live-stream pitch event from LinkedIn with Techstars CEO, David Cohen, giving three founders feedback on their pitches; he also shared the Techstars co-founder origin story. And finally, he and I talk about how to convert mentors to sponsors.

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you!

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke.

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    47 mins
  • What do unicorn founders look like?
    Aug 16 2024

    In this episode, James discusses an interesting TechCrunch article, "New study of unicorn founders finds most are ‘underdogs,’ and female founders are rising" By Mike Butcher.

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you!

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke.

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    16 mins
  • 10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest, James’ wife, Prudence!
    Jul 28 2024

    In this episode, James explores a Real Simple article, "10 "Microadventures" You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost, By Amy Maclin.

    Try them this week!

    And we have a treat for you today, James invited his wife, Prudence, to join him on this episode. And she shared a dad joke!

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you.

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke, that James' wife told!

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    22 mins
  • Thriving is greater than surviving
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode, James explores a Forbes article, "How To Thrive: 7 Ways To Create Happiness In The Future Of Work, by Tracy Brower, PhD


    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you.

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    12 mins
  • Is toxic positivity really toxic?
    Jul 12 2024

    In this episode, James explores an Upworthy article, "A helpful chart to explain the difference between support and 'toxic positivity'
Can positivity be “toxic”? "By Sarah Schuster

    Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.

    Can't wait to hear from you.

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!

    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    17 mins
  • How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business?
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode, James explores the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote about the man in the arena, and what it means for you to show up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business.

    James has his friends Damon Brown, entrepreneur and YouTuber, and Elle Cole, sickle cell advocate, share what it means to them.

    Check out Damon's YouTube show, Bring Your Worth, and Elle's shop.

    Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!


    If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.

    P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.

    P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

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    14 mins