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From $200 to $13 Million: Flipping Used Books to Amazon Empire (with Corey Ganim)
In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John sits down with Corey Ganim, a self-made entrepreneur who shares his journey of bootstrapping an Amazon-based business from scratch. Corey recalls the pivotal moment that pushed him to pursue entrepreneurship full-time: witnessing a senior manager at IBM frequently missing family time due to work commitments. Determined to avoid that fate, Corey ramped up his Amazon side hustle, which initially involved flipping used books found at
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Aug. 29, 2025
From $200 to $13 Million: Flipping Used Books to Amazon Empire (with Corey Ganim)
In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John sits down with Corey Ganim, a self-made entrepreneur who shares his journey of bootstrapping an Amazon-based business from scratch. Corey recalls the pivotal moment that pushed him to pursue entrepreneurship full-time: witnessing a senior manager at IBM frequently missing family time due to work commitments. Determined to avoid that fate, Corey ramped up his Amazon side hustle, which initially involved flipping used books found at
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Aug. 25, 2025
Unlocking Global Opportunities: Beyond Borders in Entrepreneurship (with Sally Pederson)
This episode presents a compelling showcase of a bootstrapped entrepreneur (Sally Pederson) who elucidates the transformative journey of establishing a business amidst unprecedented societal challenges. Sally recounts how the pandemic catalyzed a pivotal realization regarding the necessity for individuals to explore their options beyond the confines of governmental constraints. In sharing personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining low overhead and leveraging existing resour
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Aug. 22, 2025
Unlocking LinkedIn: Transform Your Networking with AI (with Al Kushner)
This episode presents a compelling exploration of the transformative potential of LinkedIn, particularly through the lens of artificial intelligence. Al Kushner, a distinguished author and LinkedIn growth strategist, elucidates his journey of bootstrapping a business that empowers professionals to harness the power of this platform. He shares invaluable insights derived from his experiences, emphasizing that the essence of effective networking lies not merely in numerical connections, but in the
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Aug. 18, 2025
Establishing Effective Standard Operating Procedures & Processes (with Lindsey Huettner)
This podcast episode serves as a compelling showcase of the entrepreneurial journey, wherein a seasoned bootstrapped entrepreneur (Lindsey Huettner) shares invaluable insights and strategies pertinent to the art of launching a business with minimal financial resources. The discourse elucidates the importance of maintaining a lean operational model, emphasizing the necessity of judicious spending and the implementation of efficient processes to augment productivity while minimizing costs. A parti
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Aug. 15, 2025
Understanding Client Psychographics > Demographics (with Connor Tyson)
This episode serves as a profound exploration of the journey of a bootstrapped entrepreneur, Connor Tyson, who elucidates pivotal strategies that have facilitated his ascent in the realm of personal financial coaching. At the crux of his narrative lies the assertion that the cultivation of genuine client relationships is paramount, as it fosters trust and enhances referrals, thus propelling business growth. Connor emphasizes the significance of understanding client psychographics, advocating for
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Aug. 13, 2025
Use Free Trials and Tools to Help Build an MVP (with Jeremy Smith)
This podcast episode features an enlightening discussion with Jeremy Smith, the founder and CEO of Neural Voice, who elucidates the pivotal role of voice AI in enhancing the sales process within the B2B sector. Smith articulates how his innovative platform facilitates immediate engagement with potential customers, thereby significantly augmenting conversion rates and overall customer satisfaction. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing both notable successes and instructive failures, i