The Lifestyle Business Podcast

Dan and Ian dive into a question that has been asked by millions ever since the advent of blogging and more recently podcasting.  They also address one of the core issues behind the basic question that separates those looking for a quick buck, and those looking to build a cashflow business. Click play above to hear Dan and Ian’s 5 step approach to conquer the question, “How do I monetize my blog?” You may be surprised with their answer since it’s not what you’ll find on WikiHow or advice you’ll see in internet marketing circles. Are You in Biz, or Business? Why you need to think big, but act small when you’re getting started. Dan’s 100 email litmus test and how you should be implementing it for your blog and online business. How focusing on the people in your audience that have skin in the game will open up doors and save headaches. Why it’s vital to generate what Dan calls footflow and how that can turn into cashflow down the road. Mentions: Jon Myers – Bootstrapping in Saigon Josh Plotkin – BrazilianGringo.com Sean Cooney- ResortRebel.com Sean’s Youtube Channel Sean’s Resorts – Badladz.com Clay Collins – MarketingShow.com Rob Hanly – RobHanly.com Gary Keller – The One Thing (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Joe ‘Hot Money’ Magnotti – EmpireFlippers.com Venkat Rao – RibbonFarm.com  SOD Video The full SOD post over on Tropical MBA Just The Tips Mish & Rob – MakingitAnywhere.com CommentCast- International iTunes review collector The Jam “Return of the Mac” – Mark Morrison Upcoming Events July 19 – DC Amsterdam June 15 – DC Chicago May 25 – DC LA Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 26:50 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian switch things up a bit this week to present the life principles of an American icon and “The greatest and best of men”, George Washington.  The fellas talk you through his principled and altruistic standards and how they can directly apply to both your personal and professional life. Not only did this man lead a rag-tag army up against the most dominant military force in the world and win, he also conducted himself in accordance with his principles and his mission.  You will undoubtedly be examining both your motivations and interactions more closely after listening to this week’s episode. Be Not Tedious in Discourse The importance of choosing your inner circle wisely and loving them deeply. Why you should take great care in your correspondence, and craft your communications purposefully. How consistently working under a higher principle and upholding virtue will pay off in the long run. Being decisive in dealing with destructive rivals and why it’s your duty to vanquish them. How throwing a party can be immensely helpful to both your business and personal endeavors. Mentions: Ron Chernow – Washington: A Life (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) July 19 – DC Amsterdam June 15 – DC Chicago May 25 – DC LA John Neil – Email John at : johnconkle at gmail.com George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation: a Book of Etiquette Ben Krueger – Authority Engine Simon Sinek – Start with the Why (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Just The Tips Offline Google Docs Rocks!  Seamless syncing between online and offline The Jam “Living in America” – James Brown Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 21:11 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are coming at you this week after some intense reflection and mindset shifts.  This episode is all about the power of negative action and leveraging the inevitable changes in the world as a small business entrepreneur. Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book, Anti-Fragile inspires the content for today’s show and the fellas mold his frameworks of anti-fragility, robustness and capitalizing on chaos to you as an entrepreneur.  You might want to schedule some reflection time after this episode because it will leave you re-thinking your strategy and applying the principles in this week’s episode. Are You Robust or Anti-Fragile? How scalable actions set you up for exponential growth options in the future. A method for identifying negative actions to eliminate from your business. How to determine whether your actions exist in a high-upside environment. Why getting a master’s degree actually restricts your options instead of expanding them. How to invest yourself elegantly to leverage higher outcome tasks. Mentions: Nassim Nicholas Taleb – Anti-Fragile (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Jon Myers – JonMyers.com Tom Sliker – BroadstreetConsulting.com Dave Ramsey – DaveRamsey.com Felix Dennis – How to Get Rich (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Just The Tips Ron Chernow – George Washington: A Life (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Peter Thiel – You Are Not A Lottery Ticket The Jam “Entertainment” by Phoenix Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 18:52 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

This week Dan and Ian are back in Saigon and are pumped to bring you this episode that’s chalked full of actionable methods and business frameworks.  The Rip, Pivot and Jam is one of the fellas’ favorite business concepts so this episode is dedicated to helping you get the most from it. Running a business is all about selecting a market, analyzing that market’s potential then taking directed and purposeful action to execute.  Lots of people are too busy making things too complicated to bring it back to basics.  Tune in to this episode where you’ll hear Dan and Ian’s tried and true process for maximizing the Rip, Pivot and Jam framework for next venture. All About Turkey Thermometers The $100,000 question that will save you years of floundering and confusion in an industry. Why you don’t have to be that smart to use the Rip, Pivot and Jam framework. The exact steps you can take for putting Rip, Pivot and Jam to work for you. Why good ideas aren’t valuable… and what you should be focusing on instead. How turkey thermometers are useful in business, or at least in taking temperatures. Mentions: Thorsten Weber - @djrewerb – Rewerb.com Jon Myers – JonMyers.com Mish & Rob - MakingItAnywhere.com LBP Episode 90 & Episode 153 Jeff – Speak Easys Briefs Rob Walling – SoftwarebyRob.com Just The Tips Time Machine for Macs Group Me iPhone App The Jam “The Authority Song” – Jimmy Eat World Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 27:57 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian come at you this week from Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, Vietnam with the highlights from the DC Berlin Meetup last week.  There were some absolute rockstar speakers at the event and the energy and excitement were electric. With topics ranging from smart drugs and focus optimization to SEO and ecommerce best practices, the event was jam packed with incredible people and information.  This week’s podcast brings you the top ten quotables and topics of discussion that are exactly what you need to reset your mental framework and fuel your entrepreneurial jet. Enter the Dojo Cam Collins’ concept of an entrepreneur and why you might not even be one right now. Simon Payne’s view of why the best employees hire you, not the other way around. Dan Taylor’s approach to building your entrepreneurial momentum through selling businesses. Jesse Lawler’s evidence that you might be working at the equivalent of .1 BAC. Andrew Youdarian’s experience in ecommerce which emphasizes customer relationships over store design. Mentions: Ian Robinson – IanRobinson.net Greg – Munichbid.com Sam Carpenter – Work The System (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Cam Collins – ExumaTech.com and CamCollins.com Clay Collins –  LeadBrite.com Simon Payne - Welcome Gate Mark Manson – PostMasculine.com Dan Taylor – Apps Events Jesse Lawler – Smart Drug Smarts Podcast Travis – SupremacySEO.com Alexje – Alexej Friesen Benny Lewis – Fluentin3Months.com Andrew Youdarian – EcommerceFuel.com Just The Tips Google Docs as a WIKI ◦    Revision history. ◦    Update alerts w/email. ◦    Inline comments w/alerts. The Jam “Get Lucky” – with Michael Jackson edits Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 26:10 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are drifting into your earbuds this week from Berlin where the DC BER meetup is in full swing.  With all the talk of people traveling in for the event, and some recent European adventures between Dan, Ian and both their parents there have been travel tips flying all over the place. In this week’s episode, the fellas compile their top ten commandments of travel, packing and avoiding hassle so you can jump straight to first class status.  For any of you that travel or are looking to do some in the future (yep, that’s you) this episode is packed with advice from the veterans. Passport? Check. Visa? Check. Rolling Suitcase? Uncheck. Why the fellas have considered changing the title of the podcast to The Business Lifestyle Podcast. The top concepts and tricks Dan and Ian use during their travels to avoid major headache. Why you should always leave 20% of space left free in your bags. What your first priority should be within 30 minutes of landing in a new country. Why travel time can be the most productive and valuable hours in your day. Mentions: Mitchel – Mitchel MD Northface Surge (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) AirBnB Pro HDR & Camera + Jodi Ettenberg – Legal Nomads (@LegalNomads) Walks of Italy Flyer Talk Seat Guru The Points Guy Charles Schwab XE.com Just The Tips Google Translate Pic Stitch The Jam “Anklebiters” – Paramore Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 24:46 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are coming at you from Italy this week with inspiration from the stately statues designed in Ian’s likeness.  The fellas have chiseled out their incredibly effective strategy for testing and launching physical products and will lay out the simple system for you in this episode.  Their method is an upgrade on Tim Ferriss’ ever famous Adwords traffic to a test landing page strategy.  You may need to have a seat for this episode because you’ll be empowered to think of how you can implement the strategy with your business. Who Needs Social Feedback?  You Do. What the social feedback strategy is and how you can leverage it to test product ideas. The product types that Adwords is still highly useful for and the types that are less attractive now-a-days. The two pivot points from the Adwords landing page approach that amplify your business’ potential. How to use a WIIFM proposal and GAS to drive potential customers to your offering. Mentions: Seth Godin – Meatball Sundae (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Tim Ferriss – Four Hour Work Week (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Eric Ries – The Lean Startup (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Jay Mohr – Mohr Stories Podcast Dave Huss – Ecommerce Double Log My Calls 4th Dimensional Copywriting – Tropical Talk Radio Episode #22 Geoffrey Moore – Crossing the Chasm (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Brendan Tully – The Search Engine Shop Pat Flynn – Smart Passive Income Kickstarter Just The Tips Jodi Ettenberg – Legal Nomads (@LegalNomads) Camera + App The Jam “Slow Animals” – Strokes Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 24:04 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are back this week after an ill advised April fool’s joke earlier this week.  Don’t panic though, according to the fellas, the podcast is the best part of their business so they’re not going anywhere… except Paris where they’re hanging out this week. Rather fitting for this episode, Dan and Ian talk about imperfection in business and how it’s not all rose petals and unicorns.  The stars won’t align themselves for you so tune in to hear the top five things that new entrepreneurs tend to spend too much time worrying about instead of generating income. Get it Out to the World Why going for perfection can become a mental crutch to your business growth. The mindset about personal finances that can set you free. How you’ll never have perfect timing to ask for the sale so just start asking. Why you don’t need to worry about your incorporation paperwork so much. The ground zero method of getting started on the right financial foot. Mentions: Mike Taber -  Single Founder Rob Walling – Software By Rob Startups For The Rest of Us Nick – Modern Sprout Planter Jimmy Hayes – Minaal Brand Robert Barnwell- CEO Talk Radio Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Antifragile (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Theme Forest ModernCatDesigns.com Caffeine App Ben Krueger – Authority Engine Dave Ramsey – The Dave Ramsey Show Just The Tips Mitch Joel – @mitchjoel - Six Pixels of Separation Podcast Jay Mohr – Mohr Stories Podcast Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, just attach a simple .mp3 recording to the email. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 19:08 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

The LBP has changed hands as Dan and Ian have decided to “go in another direction” with their businesses and focus on the big picture in life.  Taking over are Rob Walling and Mike Taber from the podcast Start Ups for the Rest of Us.  This week they’ll take you behind the scenes of software development and give you the top tips on what to watch out for when managing a new software project. Whether you’re looking to develop a WordPress Plugin, Saas, iOS or web application, this episode will undoubtedly spare you some serious heartache and pain in the development process.  Follow along with the fellas this week as they impart their significant experience and intimate knowledge of software project management. Your Business is Software.  Is Software Your Business? The top warning signs you need to watch out for when working with developers. Why over 80% of your software maintenance costs won’t be just bug fixes. How to set proper expectations up front for developers and make sure they follow through. One trick to use when sending documentation to make sure developers follow your directions precisely. Mentions: Rob Walling – @RobWalling Mike Taber – @SingleFounder Startups for the Rest of Us Balsamiq Camtasia Studios Jing Fogbugz by Fog Creek Software Basecamp by 37 Signals OnTime by Axosoft Jira & Confluence by Atlassian Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 16:57 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian go deep during this week’s podcast and start talking long term strategy and revitalizing your entrepreneurial drive with a focus on the philosophy that motivates your actions.  This isn’t an episode for passive listening so strap on your thinking caps. The fellas discuss the difference between their current drives and motives and what spurred them forward when they were first starting out in entrepreneurship.  This combined with talk of narrowing your focus and thinking more strategically about your project involvement makes for a juicy episode.  Pop in your earbuds and listen in for an eye opening adventure. Change Your Thinking, Change Your Business Why you might not notice the biggest cost in your business and what you can do about it. How to utilize SOD’s in context to amplify your employees’ growth. Why switching focus from your business to your industry can have a profound effect on sales. The difference between SOD’s and Scope documents and their synergistic effect. Mentions: Simon Sineck – Start With Why (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Simon Black – Sovereign Man William Shirer – The Rise and Fall of The Third Rich (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Ricardo Semler – Maverick (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Jim Collins – Good to Great (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) David Allen – Getting Things Done (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) LPB Episode # 134 – The SOP Episode David Hehenberger – Shopping Cart Labs Jimmy Hayes – Minaal Brand Joe Magnotti & Justin Cooke – Empire Flippers Just The Tips Mitch Joel – @mitchjoel - Six Pixels of Separation Podcast The Jam “Limit to Your Love” – James Blake Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 22:51 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian hook up from opposite sides of the world this week to bring you some down to earth advice in a cloud based time.  Dan is hammering away in Ho Chi Minh City while Ian is getting things done on the ground in Las Vegas. Though we’re not sure what Ian spent his time doing after the show, the day hours were spent representing their portable bar products and doing a little industry research at the trade show.  In this week’s episode, Dan interviews Ian on the old fashioned, hittin’ the bricks style of marketing he used at the trade show and why these industry shows can be incredibly profitable ventures for you as an internet entrepreneur. Old School Face to Face Marketing How to test whether a trade show is worth the investment and reap nearly the same benefits for free. Ian’s borrowed but highly effective method for cold approaching prospects and potential clients. The two step business card trick that keeps you fresh in your prospect’s mind. Why using the olive branch approach with your competition can pay dividends down the road. How to capitalize on in person events to catch competitors and prospects in a more relaxed and agreeable state. Mentions: The Portable Bar Company Ben Krueger – Authority Engine LBP Episode #64 – 6 Ways to Get Paid or Get Laid Neil Strauss – The Game (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Just The Tips Better Touch Tool – Eric Dubbs from BedPhones.com Mac Shortcut: Option + CMD + CLICK (On desktop) The Jam “Locked Out of Heaven” – (Major Lazer Remix) Bruno Mars Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 20:13 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian do a little bit of contemplating this week on their entrepreneurial habits.  As humans, we’re all creatures of habit whether that’s hitting the neon lights at 5:01 every day or getting up a little early for some yoga.  The fellas talk about the habits they have worked into their current lifestyles which have had the biggest effect on their businesses. Intentional Habit Setting The top habits Dan and Ian stick to that have lead to growth and success. Why ballers take the blame – and how this mental framework will elevate your business. Why you should be separating hard work from the systems that deliver value in your business. How to be an advocate for your audience to create raving fans. When you should use “State of the Union” addresses to re-focus your team. Mentions: Rob Walling – Software by Rob – Startups For The Rest Of Us Podcast Jon Myers – Jon’s Site Josh Plotkin – Brazilian Gringo John Lee Dumas – Entrepreneur on Fire Kendra Kinnison- The Habit Chef Seth Godin – Seth’s Blog Tim Conley – The Foolish Adventure Show Darren Joe – Touch MBA Travis Jamison – @TravisJamison Cam Collins – Cam’s Blog Mastering the Rockafeller Habits – Verne Harnish (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Maverick – Ricardo Semler (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Good to Great – Jim Collins (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Jodi Ettenberg – Legal Nomads Tim Ferriss – Four Hour Blog Just The Tips Coffitivity The Jam “Sweet Nothing” – Diplo & Grandtheft Remix Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 24:03 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are breaking out of the usual format to bring you some first hand knowledge on expatriate and lifestyle business taxes. Yep, it’s that time of year again when Uncle Sam starts checking his ledger to make sure you don’t owe.  Even if you’re not a US citizen, there are some golden nuggets in this week’s episode. On the show today, the fellas are joined by David McKeegan from Greenback Tax Services.  He’s going to lay down the top five tax tips to help you save money on your taxes while abroad.  Preserve your bottom line and get straight with Uncle Sam by utilizing some of these lesser known tips. “I Want You…” How you can save 5 K a year in just 30 minutes. Why you shouldn’t be scared of the FBAR – and what it can do for you. Two methods you can use to exclude up to $95,100 of income from taxation. How you can avoid double taxation when living abroad. Why your passwords might not be secure if you use Google Chrome. Mentions: Rob Walling – Software by Rob – Startups For The Rest Of Us Podcast Cody McKibben – Digital Nomad Academy – Thrilling Heroics David McKeegan – Greenback Tax Services Additional Resources: Most Important Tax Info for Expats – Webinar Slides Greenback Tax Blog Services offered by Greenback Just The Tips Caffeine App IF YOU SAVE YOUR PASSWORDS IN GOOGLE CHROME… they are visible. The Jam “Thift Shop” - Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 31:20 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian break out the microphone from Bali this week to run you through their 10 point business diagnostic test.  Consider this episode like an oil change and engine check to make sure your business is on the right path and won’t break down along the way. The discussion will give you that quick gut-check we all need every once in a while to ensure our heads are in the right place.  Definitely an episode to be taking notes on, these 10 points will help you get back in the fast lane and make significant progress in your business growth. Your Business Needs a Checkup How your entrepreneurial skills are a source of power and income, and how you can harness them. Why you should be benefiting from other people’s business ideas as well as your own. A few ways being a shit can help you create change and move your business forward. How speeding up your fail rate can actually save you money. Saying no to vampires and how that will help you rise to prominence. The number one most expensive thing in your business – and it’s not what you think. Mentions: Peter Principle Jockey Box Cover – Portable Bar Company LBP Episode #90 – The Rip Pivot & Jam Episode Joe Magnotti & Justin Cooke – Adsense Flippers Dan Norris’ Podcast – Agency Talk John McIntyre – Dropdeadcopy.com Rob Walling – Software by Rob – Startups For The Rest Of Us Podcast Lifehacker Post Image by Tommy Schultz Just The Tips Jesse Lawler (aka The Dominator) -  Podcast Episode with Dr. Cory Reddish Amazon S3 for faster podcast hosting The Jam “Ice” – Kaskade w/ Dan Black Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 26:55 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.

Dan and Ian are excited to come to you this week with a discussion on the number one sticking point for entrepreneurs at all stages of the game.  From a rainy Bali villa, the fellas are bringing the heat in this episode to pack it full of actionable content for you and your start up. This discussion is a poster child for lifestyle business entrepreneurs everywhere and helps bring to surface the biggest issues and shortcomings of most entrepreneurs in the space.  Everybody is working towards independence of some kind and this episode is a perfect example of what is possible if you keep your nose to the grind stone.  Stick around for some hard-knocks advice from Dan and Ian in their version of the DEALs system and how you can take your business to the next level. Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Why reality is negotiable, especially for those who are willing to push the borders. How defining the outcome of your goal will help you accomplish your dream
. The fail-proof method for forgetting about yourself and only thinking of others that will propel you to the next level
. Using Newton’s Law to demonstrate the pain of not acting to launch you towards your goals. How WIIFT and being a leader is like being butter on a lobster. 
Creating a frictionless exit for the deal you’re trying to strike and removing all uncertainty. Mentions: Dynamite Circle DC-BER Meetup – April 19th (Email Dan – Dan (at) tropicalmba.com) Isaac Dudak – Member Map Cody McKibben Tristan – Shopifyninjas.com LBP Episode 134 – The SOP Episode Tim Ferriss’ book – The Four Hour Work Week (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Exofficio Underwear (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Ayn Rand’s book – Atlas Shrugged (Affiliate Link/Non-affiliate Link) Just The Tips Gmail Tips & Hacks The Jam “Brainwascht” – Ben Folds Get Your Voice On The LBP Leave us a message. It’s easy to do, and if you mess up, you can easily edit your message until you are ready to send it our way. Have fun. Leave a comment. Go make it happen! Episode length: 21:39 Download options: If you want to download the audio, you can sync with the iTunes store Android, Apple, Palm & other listeners can listen on Stitcher Radio Or right-click here for a direct download. If you’ve found the podcast at all helpful or entertaining, we’d love if you could click over to our iTunes page and give us a positive review or visit Stitcher radio and give us the good ol’ Thumbs Up. This will help us to get more listeners and invest more in the podcast! If you know some ways we can make it better, please send us an email: Dan at lifestyle business podcast . com.