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Reflections on the Past 4 Years and 200 Episodes Later
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Sept. 8, 2023

Reflections on the Past 4 Years and 200 Episodes Later

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast. I thought I would take a quick moment to reflect on the past 4 years of this podcast. Some of you may not know that I actually started this podcast as simply an extra marketing lever for a book I was releasing at that time, back in 2019. My plan was for the podcast to be a miniseries of around 10 episodes where I interviewed founders and CEOs of some of the free or affordable software tools I use in my business that I referenced in the b...
Utilizing SEO and Free Software  to Go From 0 to 15,000 Clients (with Thanh Pham)
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Aug. 28, 2023

Utilizing SEO and Free Software to Go From 0 to 15,000 Clients (with Thanh Pham)

Guest Bio Thanh Pham is the founder of Asian Efficiency, a productivity training company, where they help people become more productive at work and in life. He started Asian Efficiency in 2011 and has helped over 15,000 clients, the blog attracts annually over 1.5 million readers, and their podcast The Productivity Show is the #1 productivity podcast with over 13 million downloads. Thanh has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc magazines as a thought leader and he gives keynotes across...
The SBDC Advantage: Utilizing Free Resources to Bootstrap a Pharmaceutical Company (with Joyce Dales)
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Aug. 25, 2023

The SBDC Advantage: Utilizing Free Resources to Bootstrap a Pharmaceutical Company (with Joyce Dales)

Guest Bio Joyce Dales is the President of Buzzagogo and the inventor of Cold Bee Gone, a homeopathic, Manuka Honey based remedy that you swab in your nose to fight cold, flu, allergies and to protect the nasal biome. Joyce, who used to be a high school teacher, is married to Jeffrey, who is an attorney and software engineer. In 2009 and 2011 they welcomed two beautiful girls as they grew their family through the gift of international adoption. Together they run their company, while homeschoo...
Sketching Success: Journey from Pen and Paper to Thriving Business (with Ashton Rodenhiser)
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Aug. 23, 2023

Sketching Success: Journey from Pen and Paper to Thriving Business (with Ashton Rodenhiser)

Guest Bio Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. For the past seven years, she has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting. You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices. She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. I...
From Online Community Leader to Social Media Sherpa (with Shaily Hakimian)
196
Aug. 21, 2023

From Online Community Leader to Social Media Sherpa (with Shaily Hakimian)

Guest Bio Shaily started doing social media for her hobby community in high school… ON MYSPACE. She didn't realize what she did was doing social media until after college when she saw a question on a job application asking if she had ever managed an online community, and she realized there was something there. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree and certification in elementary education K-6, and she now uses those mad teaching skills to lead workshops, work with business owners 1...
From College Dropout to Millionaire: How to Bootstrap Your Business with Minimal Cash (with Chris Miles)
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Aug. 16, 2023

From College Dropout to Millionaire: How to Bootstrap Your Business with Minimal Cash (with Chris Miles)

Guest Bio Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He’s an author, podcast host of the Money Ripples Podcast, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, BiggerPockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples, getting his clients fast, financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by $300+ Mil...
Diversifying Revenue Streams: Strategies for Business Growth and Sustainability (with Hemant Varshney)
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Aug. 14, 2023

Diversifying Revenue Streams: Strategies for Business Growth and Sustainability (with Hemant Varshney)

On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we delve into the journey of Hemant, the CEO and founder of DigiCom, a growth getting agency. Hemant shares his experiences and insights on building a successful business, highlighting the importance of commitment, passion, and learning along the way. We learn how Hemant initially dabbled in entrepreneurship, experimenting with different approaches before finding his calling in media buying. By providing excellent services to clients and continuously improving h...
Shark Tank Success: Transforming the Fashion Industry With Adaptive Clothing For All (with Erica Cole)
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Aug. 4, 2023

Shark Tank Success: Transforming the Fashion Industry With Adaptive Clothing For All (with Erica Cole)

💡 Speaker bio No Limbits was created with the goal of providing easy and accessible solutions to everyday problems. After losing her leg in a car crash in 2018, our founder Erica Cole found that her new prosthetic leg wasn't compatible with her existing wardrobe. Nothing would fit over her bulky prosthetic, which made getting dressed in the morning a pain and making adjustments throughout the day even more difficult. Erica eventually found that practicality ended up winning out over her own pers...
From $5 Edits to 6-Figure Profits: Bootstrapping Tips for Launching an Online Course (with Jono Petrohilos)
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July 28, 2023

From $5 Edits to 6-Figure Profits: Bootstrapping Tips for Launching an Online Course (with Jono Petrohilos)

💡 Guest bio Jono is the founder and director of fitness education online, an online course business that offers a variety of courses for personal trainers and fitness trainers. He got into this business after realizing that he wanted to monetize his knowledge and generate revenue without solely relying on training clients. In 2014, Jono discovered the potential of online courses and decided to create his own. With a frugal mindset, he used a Microsoft Word document saved as a PDF as his first co...
Delegation and Focus: Keys to Thriving as a Bootstrapped Entrepreneur (with Paul Gowder)
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July 21, 2023

Delegation and Focus: Keys to Thriving as a Bootstrapped Entrepreneur (with Paul Gowder)

💡 Speaker bio Paul Gowder is the founder of powwows.com, a website dedicated to exploring and connecting with Native American culture. In 1996, while in grad school, Paul started the website as a way to learn web design. Initially, it was a side project with pages about powwow dancing and vintage Star Wars toys. However, the powwow page gained popularity, attracting a vibrant community of users. As the website grew, Paul unintentionally stumbled into entrepreneurship and began monetizing the pla...
Launching a Company at Age 22 With Just $100 and Scaling it to 6 Figures (with Stephanie Riel)
190
July 14, 2023

Launching a Company at Age 22 With Just $100 and Scaling it to 6 Figures (with Stephanie Riel)

✨ Stephanie emphasizes the power of Pinterest for brands, stressing that it's often overlooked but can benefit all types of businesses, including B2B. She shares case studies and success stories to showcase the potential and urge brands to utilize this amazing resource. #PinterestPower 📚 Speaking of resources, Stephanie is offering a free guide on common pitfalls to avoid when using Pinterest for marketing. It's a fantastic way for brands to understand the platform's power and get started on her...
Unemployable Since '92: Building Four Successful Businesses (with Ande Lyons)
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July 7, 2023

Unemployable Since '92: Building Four Successful Businesses (with Ande Lyons)

💡 Guest Bio An enthusiastic and experienced entrepreneur with four businesses to her credit, Ande is the host of the Startup Life LIVE Show, where she conducts lively, engaging interviews with founders at all stages and industries, and provides advice, tools, and resources to first-time founders launching, branding and building their businesses. Her earlier companies include dot com, venture-backed College Broadcast, a broadband media portal with over 50,000 viewers per day; Goddess Granola, a g...
5 Health Insurance Tips for Freelancers (with Dr. Noor Ali)
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June 28, 2023

5 Health Insurance Tips for Freelancers (with Dr. Noor Ali)

On this episode of Frugalpreneur, host Sarah St John is joined by guest Dr Noor Ali to discuss 5 important health insurance tips for freelancers. Dr Ali, who has a background in medicine and now works in the health insurance industry, shares valuable insights and advice based on her personal experiences. She highlights the significance of keeping a low deductible for financial safety, as well as the importance of evaluating health insurance plans based on individual coverage needs. She also debu...
Launch, Grow, Scale, and Sell (with Travis Steffen)
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June 2, 2023

Launch, Grow, Scale, and Sell (with Travis Steffen)

About the Guest: Travis Steffen has spent 14 years and millions of dollars building the playbook that's helped me start, scale and sell 8 companies . He's now helping other brilliant, passionate entrepreneurs trying to do the same thing. Relevant Links: StartupShortcuts.co Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod...
The 7 Steps Alex Took to Successfully Launch and Bootstrap PodMatch (with Alex Sanfilippo)
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May 26, 2023

The 7 Steps Alex Took to Successfully Launch and Bootstrap PodMatch (with Alex Sanfilippo)

About the Guest: Alex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur and the founder of PodPros , a software company specifically focused on independent podcast hosts and their guests to elevate their voices through podcasting and be heard. Alex and the team at PodPros have developed popular podcasting software services such as PodMatch , PodcastSOP and PodLottery . In addition, Alex is also the host of the top-rated podcast, Podcasting Made Simple , and is one of the most sought-after educators and public speak...
Monetize Your Blog, Podcast, or YouTube Channel Through Affiliate Marketing (with Chris Myles)
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April 14, 2023

Monetize Your Blog, Podcast, or YouTube Channel Through Affiliate Marketing (with Chris Myles)

Resources Mentioned: Free Passive Income Workshop Free One Blog Away Course Blogger Evolution Empire Flippers Motion Invest FE International Ahrefs Archive.org Wordpress.org Share A Sale Commission Junction (CJ) ClickBank JVZoo Google Trends Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the Free Comm...
The 3 Common Pricing Mistakes and How to Fix Them (with Per Sjofors)
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March 17, 2023

The 3 Common Pricing Mistakes and How to Fix Them (with Per Sjofors)

Relevant Links: Sjofors.com PerSjofors.com Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the Free Community: https://www.skool.com/ampmypod Get Your Podcast Audited: https://www.ampmypod.com/audit
Bootstrapping a Funnel Building Agency Through Systeme.io (with Bolivar Muniz)
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Feb. 17, 2023

Bootstrapping a Funnel Building Agency Through Systeme.io (with Bolivar Muniz)

Relevant Links: Systeme.io (affiliate link) FunnelVibe.com BolivarMuniz.com Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the Free Community: https://www.skool.com/ampmypod Get Your Podcast Audited: https://www.ampmypod.com/audit
How to Have an Endless Stream of Referrals (with Donnie Boivin)
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Feb. 10, 2023

How to Have an Endless Stream of Referrals (with Donnie Boivin)

Relevant Links: DonnieBoivin.com SuccessChampionNetworking.com Champions90.com Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the Free Community: https://www.skool.com/ampmypod Get Your Podcast Audited: https://www.ampmypod.com/audit
Build Community and Relationships Through Email (with Ken Countess)
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Feb. 6, 2023

Build Community and Relationships Through Email (with Ken Countess)

Ken Countess is managing director of kenISemail.com, a division of The Countess Group, now in its 22nd year. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kencountess http://www.twitter.com/kenisemail https://www.kenisemail.com/packages https://completelyfreetrial.com/ Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the...
No Matter What . . . Don't Fire Your Best Salesperson (with Kyle Hannah)
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Feb. 3, 2023

No Matter What . . . Don't Fire Your Best Salesperson (with Kyle Hannah)

Kyle Hannah is a founder, entrepreneur and CEO of 13 years. All of the companies he have owned, co-owned and operated have been done with no outside capital or debt. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylehannah/ https://www.ugteleservices.com/ Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.ampmypod.com/freebook Join the Free Communit...
Initially Take on All Projects That Come Your Way and "Fake It Til You Make It" (with Augie Bourgois)
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Feb. 1, 2023

Initially Take on All Projects That Come Your Way and "Fake It Til You Make It" (with Augie Bourgois)

Augie Bourgois was born in France, but has lived in the US for the past 8 years. He lived and worked in Asia for 5 years in the hospitality industry. He is now the owner and main skipper in Data Sailing, a consultant firm in the data world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/augiebourgois/ https://datasailing.com Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your ...
"Don't Be Afraid of the Unknown. Take on New Challenges" (with Mike Kaeding)
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Jan. 30, 2023

"Don't Be Afraid of the Unknown. Take on New Challenges" (with Mike Kaeding)

Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart. Norhart designs, builds, and rents apartments. They are transforming the way this is done by incorporating technologies and techniques that have revolutionized other industries. This has resulted in improved quality and reduced cost of housing. They are currently constructing beautiful properties for 20-30% less than other developers. They believe they can achieve 50% or more in cost savings. Ultimately, they are committed to solving America’s housing shortage...
Consolidate Your Business Expenses Into as Few Software Tools as Necessary (with Kyler Nixon)
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Jan. 27, 2023

Consolidate Your Business Expenses Into as Few Software Tools as Necessary (with Kyler Nixon)

Kyler Nixon is the founder of Kyler Creative Marketing Agency. He is on a mission to help 1,000 brands each earn $1,000,000 through courses and memberships in the next 10 years. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylernixon/ https://twitter.com/Kyler_Nixon Kylercreative.com/newsletter Follow the Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/ Sponsor Frugalpreneur: https://www.frugal.show/p/sponsor-the-show/ Leave a Message for the Show https://podinbox.com/frugalpreneur Grab Your Free E-Books: https://www.amp...