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March 14, 2025

What to say when an investor says, “Tell me about yourself"

In this episode,  James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techtars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina River, founder of AuDHD.  Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund.  Connect with...

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March 11, 2025

Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Ment…

In this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund.  He also loops in his friend, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the...

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Feb. 10, 2025

When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?

In this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, Kim Jolasun, founder of Villie, and VC Mark Suster.  Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that...

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Nov. 18, 2024

3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends th…

In this episode,  James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode should help you.  Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension.  And follow...

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Oct. 31, 2024

How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from …

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...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and g…

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 , and Peachi Williams, founder of  to get their takes on the subject.  Connect with James...

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Oct. 7, 2024

Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevat…

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...

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Aug. 16, 2024

What do unicorn founders look like?

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  and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn...

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July 28, 2024

10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest…

In this episode, James explores a Real Simple "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...

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July 18, 2024

Thriving is greater than surviving

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  and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the...

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July 12, 2024

Is toxic positivity really toxic?

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 and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn...

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June 12, 2024

How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family…

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...

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May 16, 2024

3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, f…

In this episode, James talks with introvert sales expert and rapid growth coach, Matthew Pollard, about how introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs.  You can download a free chapter of Matthew's books . And visit to download a free template to create your own...

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May 10, 2024

Entrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awar…

In this episode,  James shares ten ways to be kind to yourself during mental health awareness month and beyond. James referenced the article, Psychologists Are Sharing Everyday Habits That Can Help You Be Kinder To Yourself Once And For All, by Raven Ishak. Be sure to...

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April 30, 2024

Being kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneurs

In this episode,  rants about why being kind is better than being nice - especially to entrepreneurs.  James shares this CNN , Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. Why the difference is so important, by . Be sure to stick...

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April 16, 2024

No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and p…

In this episode,  talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you.  James shares this Better Up , How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel...

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April 9, 2024

Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs

In this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs.  James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine , I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard...

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April 5, 2024

Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven’t matched your efforts

In this episode,  James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect.  James discusses this , People who become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by...

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March 26, 2024

3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why t…

In this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur.  Be sure to stick around to the...

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March 21, 2024

5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out)

In this episode,  talks with about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes!   To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Is it risky playing it safe in life?

In this episode, and  talk about regrets people have at the end of their lives and try to inspire you to live a life of no regrets! The conversation was inspired by an , Top five regrets of the dying, By Susie Steiner, and by a chapter in...

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Feb. 9, 2024

How do you know when it's time to pivot or shut down your startup?

In this episode, was out of action, so you got stuck with  talking about how you know when it's time to shut down your startup or pivot.  The conversation was inspired by an , 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit (Or Pivot) Your Startup, By Rachel...

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Jan. 29, 2024

3 tips to use data for social impact with Camelback Ventures' Melvin …

In this episode,  and  talk with Melvin Freeman, Director of Data and Strategy at Camelback Ventures about how to use data for social impact.  We also talked about Camelback Ventures' upcoming application openings on Feb 5th for...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Wall Street Journal's Family and Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, discus…

In this episode,  and  talk with the Wall Street Journal's columnist, about the negative impact social media has on our kids.  And stick around for the end, as Julie uses technology to tell us a dad joke.   To get two free...

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