The Jay Kim Show : Entrepreneurship | Investing | Startups show

The Jay Kim Show : Entrepreneurship | Investing | Startups

Summary: For the first time in Asia, Jay Kim sits down with some of the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs, Investors, Founders, and Thought Leaders to catalogue their entrepreneurial journey, review critical lessons learned, and divulge secrets to success. Listeners will immediately gain valuable insights and actionable advice. A must listen for all aspiring young entrepreneurs and startup founders.

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 Alan Chan, Founding Partner at Vectr Ventures | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:32

  Vectr describes itself as a venture studio, a place where founders not only get financial backing but also a dedicated support team and studio space where they can design and build world-class products. Alan’s success as a venture capitalist can be attributed, in part, to his time spent as a startup founder and the lessons he learnt dealing with both failure and success. Today’s episode is full of actionable insights, including: Why you should never fall in love with your product What Alan looks for when he invests in early-stage startups The importance of being open and authentic with your investors Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going on Twitter. Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Alan’s interview Follow Alan’s journey on LinkedIn and Twitter Check out the Vectr Ventures portfolio Get inspired in the kitchen with DayDayCook Detailed Show Notes (2:00) Vectr’s unique approach to early-stage investing (4:45) On Vectr’s origins and its rapid growth (5:38) Alan’s early interest in tech, his background in investment banking, and his first taste of failure and success (12:04) Alan’s informal introduction to venture capitalism (16:16) On the current challenges facing the startup environment in Hong Kong (20:25) What Alan looks for when investing in founders and early-stage startups (26:14) The Hong Kong startup in Vectr’s portfolio that Alan is most excited about (28:57) Alan’s advice for founders seeking investment: “Be clear”

 Chris Ducker, Author of Virtual Freedom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:30

Many of us dream of quitting our 9–5 jobs to pursue our passions full time. Chris Ducker did exactly that when he wrote his resignation letter at 30,000 feet. By the time his plane hit the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, the email was already sitting in his outbox and Chris was on his way to inspiring thousands of others to do the same. Originally from the UK, Chris is a serial entrepreneur who now lives in the Philippines where he founded two hugely successful offline businesses, Virtual Staff Finder and Live2Sell Group. Chris is also a prolific podcaster, blogger, and the author of the bestseller Virtual Freedom, an in-depth guide to outsourcing your business to gain more time, productivity, and freedom. Chris practices what he preaches, and today, dedicates much of his time toward helping first-time founders and established business pros alike build successful businesses around their own personal brands through his website, live events, and online community. Listen in to Chris’s story and discover: Why every entrepreneur is a problem-solver at heart The importance of building an audience when starting an online business How to outsource your most time-consuming business tasks so you have more time to focus on what matters to you Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going on Twitter. Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Chris’s interview See what Chris is up to on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Chris, read his blog, or listen to his podcast at ChrisDucker.com Learn how to outsource your business with Virtual Freedom Enrol in Chris’s Youpreneur Academy and accelerate your you-based business Detailed Show Notes (2:30) Chris’s background in sales and marketing (4:35) The nightmare boss that drove Chris to become an entrepreneur (8:39) On choosing a publisher for his bestseller Virtual Freedom (10:53) A sampling of Chris’s businesses based in the Philippines and on the Internet (15:13) Want to start an online business? Begin by building your audience (19:07) The entry barrier to entrepreneurship has never been lower (19:51) Want to make $100,000 a year? Start by making $297 a day (21:04) Why the long-game approach will ultimately get you closer to lasting success (22:32) Chris’s most lucrative online business and the work he enjoys the most (25:46) How Youpreneur can help you build an audience and launch your online business (27:13) On Tropical Think Tank, Chris’s annual mastermind conference that takes place in the Philippines (31:05) Chris’s parting advice for those looking to build their own brand

 Chris Ducker, Author of Virtual Freedom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:30

Originally from the UK, Chris is a serial entrepreneur who now lives in the Philippines where he founded two hugely successful offline businesses, Virtual Staff Finder and Live2Sell Group. Chris is also a prolific podcaster, blogger, and the author of the bestseller Virtual Freedom, an in-depth guide to outsourcing your business to gain more time, productivity, and freedom. Chris practices what he preaches, and today, dedicates much of his time toward helping first-time founders and established business pros alike build successful businesses around their own personal brands through his website, live events, and online community. Listen in to Chris’s story and discover: Why every entrepreneur is a problem-solver at heart The importance of building an audience when starting an online business How to outsource your most time-consuming business tasks so you have more time to focus on what matters to you Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going on Twitter. Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Chris’s interview See what Chris is up to on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Chris, read his blog, or listen to his podcast at ChrisDucker.com Learn how to outsource your business with Virtual Freedom Enrol in Chris’s Youpreneur Academy and accelerate your you-based business Detailed Show Notes (2:30) Chris’s background in sales and marketing (4:35) The nightmare boss that drove Chris to become an entrepreneur (8:39) On choosing a publisher for his bestseller Virtual Freedom (10:53) A sampling of Chris’s businesses based in the Philippines and on the Internet (15:13) Want to start an online business? Begin by building your audience (19:07) The entry barrier to entrepreneurship has never been lower (19:51) Want to make $100,000 a year? Start by making $297 a day (21:04) Why the long-game approach will ultimately get you closer to lasting success (22:32) Chris’s most lucrative online business and the work he enjoys the most (25:46) How Youpreneur can help you build an audience and launch your online business (27:13) On Tropical Think Tank, Chris’s annual mastermind conference that takes place in the Philippines (31:05) Chris’s parting advice for those looking to build their own brand

 Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:38

Early adopter, bestselling author, respected public speaker, marketing master. All of these terms describe Chris Brogan equally well, yet ask Chris what he enjoys most and he’ll likely say it’s serving others. Chris’s journey to digital media powerhouse began in the 1990s when he started a blog before the term “blog” even existed. Chris also began podcasting in the 2000s and was the 10,212th user to sign up to Twitter. Since those early days, Chris has written eight books, been named to Forbes list of must-follow marketing minds, and founded his own media and business advisory company, Owner Media Group which helps business, small and large, reach the kinds of customers that they want to serve. When he’s not advising the likes of Google or Microsoft, Chris helps driven entrepreneurs to grow their businesses through his podcast, blog, and online courses found on his website. Listen to Chris’s chat with Jay to uncover: Why serving others should be at the core of your business How to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey by narrowing your focus to one single idea The power of embracing your inner freak and why authenticity is one of your greatest assets Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join Jay on Twitter and continue the conversation: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Chris’s interview Find Chris on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Visit Chris’s personal website to grow your presence online now Learn more about how Owner Media Group can help your business succeed Check out Chris’s latest book: The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth Start building your online course today Earn more customers Get more done by doing less Detailed Show Notes (2:00) Who is Chris Brogan and what is Owner Media Group? (3:08) Why Chris enjoys working for both big corporations and small businesses (6:36) How Chris deals with entrepreneur fatigue (9:17) How Chris’s early experience on Internet message boards in the ’90s and his childhood in Maine has shaped who he is today (12:52) On the future of social media and why Chris doesn’t think Snapchat will be a part of it (17:03) On making sacrifices as an entrepreneur and the trap of trying to be everything to everyone (20:35) The people that inspire Chris the most to be and do more (22:50) How Owner Media Group can help grow your small business (28:37) What’s keeping Chris busy in 2017 and how he plans to

 Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:38

Since those early days, Chris has written eight books, been named to Forbes list of must-follow marketing minds, and founded his own media and business advisory company, Owner Media Group which helps business, small and large, reach the kinds of customers that they want to serve. When he’s not advising the likes of Google or Microsoft, Chris helps driven entrepreneurs to grow their businesses through his podcast, blog, and online courses found on his website. Listen to Chris’s chat with Jay to uncover: Why serving others should be at the core of your business How to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey by narrowing your focus to one single idea The power of embracing your inner freak and why authenticity is one of your greatest assets Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join Jay on Twitter and continue the conversation: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Chris’s interview Find Chris on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Visit Chris’s personal website to grow your presence online now Learn more about how Owner Media Group can help your business succeed Check out Chris’s latest book: The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth Start building your online course today Earn more customers Get more done by doing less Detailed Show Notes (2:00) Who is Chris Brogan and what is Owner Media Group? (3:08) Why Chris enjoys working for both big corporations and small businesses (6:36) How Chris deals with entrepreneur fatigue (9:17) How Chris’s early experience on Internet message boards in the ’90s and his childhood in Maine has shaped who he is today (12:52) On the future of social media and why Chris doesn’t think Snapchat will be a part of it (17:03) On making sacrifices as an entrepreneur and the trap of trying to be everything to everyone (20:35) The people that inspire Chris the most to be and do more (22:50) How Owner Media Group can help grow your small business

 Megan Casey, Founder of Squidoo and Pack | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:34

From corporate publishing to disrupting the blogging industry, Megan Casey’s journey to entrepreneurship has been anything but typical. Megan began her career in the publishing industry directly out of college. As a business book editor, she was introduced to the world of startups and CEOs and was fortunate to meet some of the world’s most well-known entrepreneurs and business leaders. It was through her corporate publishing job that she met Seth Godin, who would eventually offer her the deal of a lifetime. If Megan agreed to co-found a new web publishing platform with Seth, he would teach her everything she needed to know about running a successful business. Megan said yes (obviously), and the result was Squidoo, one of the top 40 most-visited websites in the world when she left in 2013. Not content to return to corporate America, Megan immediately started working on her next company: Pack, a social network for dogs and dog-owners. Listen in to Jay’s conversation with Megan to learn: How Seth Godin convinced Megan not to do her MBA, and why that was one of the best decisions she’s ever made Why you shouldn’t rush to find a technical co-founder or a funding partner right away The importance of founding a business that’s in agreement with your passions Listen to this episode on iTunes. Continue the conversation on Twitter and tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Megan’s interview Check out Megan’s LinkedIn and Twitter profiles Or ask her your most pressing questions directly Connect with other dog owners on Pack Detailed Show Notes (2:12) Who is Megan Casey? (3:25) Megan’s unusual path from corporate book publisher to startup founder (4:45) Megan lands the ultimate mentorship with Seth Godin (9:19) On growing up with risk and parents who were supportive of Megan’s entrepreneurial ambitions (12:34) On co-founding Squidoo and the current state of the blogosphere (19:22) Why Megan decided to leave Squidoo and challenge herself by founding her own startup, Pack (22:49) Megan’s advice for entrepreneurs with an idea, but no technical experience (27:30) On the importance of building an audience before looking for funding (28:40) Finding a sustainable revenue stream for Pack (31:52) Megan plays interviewer and asks Jay for his top piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (33:26) Megan’s own advice for would-be business founders

 Megan Casey, Founder of Squidoo and Pack | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:34

It was through her corporate publishing job that she met Seth Godin, who would eventually offer her the deal of a lifetime. If Megan agreed to co-found a new web publishing platform with Seth, he would teach her everything she needed to know about running a successful business. Megan said yes (obviously), and the result was Squidoo, one of the top 40 most-visited websites in the world when she left in 2013. Not content to return to corporate America, Megan immediately started working on her next company: Pack, a social network for dogs and dog-owners. Listen in to Jay’s conversation with Megan to learn: How Seth Godin convinced Megan not to do her MBA, and why that was one of the best decisions she’s ever made Why you shouldn’t rush to find a technical co-founder or a funding partner right away The importance of founding a business that’s in agreement with your passions Listen to this episode on iTunes. Continue the conversation on Twitter and tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Megan’s interview Check out Megan’s LinkedIn and Twitter profiles Or ask her your most pressing questions directly Connect with other dog owners on Pack Detailed Show Notes (2:12) Who is Megan Casey? (3:25) Megan’s unusual path from corporate book publisher to startup founder (4:45) Megan lands the ultimate mentorship with Seth Godin (9:19) On growing up with risk and parents who were supportive of Megan’s entrepreneurial ambitions (12:34) On co-founding Squidoo and the current state of the blogosphere (19:22) Why Megan decided to leave Squidoo and challenge herself by founding her own startup, Pack (22:49) Megan’s advice for entrepreneurs with an idea, but no technical experience (27:30) On the importance of building an audience before looking for funding (28:40) Finding a sustainable revenue stream for Pack (31:52) Megan plays interviewer and asks Jay for his top piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (33:26) Megan’s own advice for would-be business founders

 Nathan Chan, Creator of Foundr Magazine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:02

In today’s episode of The Jay Kim Show, Jay chats with Nathan Chan, an unassuming entrepreneur from Australia who’s created one of the top-ranked business magazines in the iTunes store, Foundr. Nathan wasn’t planning on building a media empire, but that’s exactly what happened after he launched Foundr while working 9–5 in IT. While Nathan had no experience in publishing, business, or digital media, he did have a credit card with a $3,000 credit limit and a hunger to succeed. Nathan’s decision to target young entrepreneurs with articles that showcase inspiring business leaders and their processes, obstacles, and successes clearly hit a chord. His ability to land interviews with some of the biggest names in the entrepreneur space also meant that he was able to quit his day job and shift 100% of his focus to Foundr only 12 months after publishing the first issue. Today, Foundr is dedicated to “helping entrepreneurs build and grow a successful business” through Foundr Magazine, the Foundr podcast, Foundr Club, and Foundr courses. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The secret to landing interviews with big-name entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Tim Ferris, and more The most common reason why aspiring entrepreneurs never make the first step toward launching their business dreams Why hunger is the most important factor that determines your success as an entrepreneur Listen to this episode on iTunes. Jay would love to hear from you; join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Nathan’s interview Follow Nathan on LinkedIn and Twitter Grab your copy of Foundr Magazine Stop procrastinating and launch your business now with the help of Foundr’s Start Now guide Get inspired by Foundr’s Instagram feed Accelerate your business’s growth with tools, resources, masterminds, and more as part of Foundr Club Detailed Show Notes (2:15) The side-hustle origins of Foundr magazine (6:11) Nathan’s first job working in IT (8:20) On becoming financially literate and facing initial pushback from family members (11:29) Nathan’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: Don’t care what others think; just start (16:57) On Foundr’s early success on Instagram (19:14) Nathan’s favourite Foundr interviews (21:51) The power of dreaming big and channelling your passion (25:51) Nathan’s challenge for would-be entrepreneurs (28:05) Connect to the Foundr community and grow your business with Foundr Club

 Nathan Chan, Creator of Foundr Magazine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:02

Nathan’s decision to target young entrepreneurs with articles that showcase inspiring business leaders and their processes, obstacles, and successes clearly hit a chord. His ability to land interviews with some of the biggest names in the entrepreneur space also meant that he was able to quit his day job and shift 100% of his focus to Foundr only 12 months after publishing the first issue. Today, Foundr is dedicated to “helping entrepreneurs build and grow a successful business” through Foundr Magazine, the Foundr podcast, Foundr Club, and Foundr courses. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The secret to landing interviews with big-name entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Tim Ferris, and more The most common reason why aspiring entrepreneurs never make the first step toward launching their business dreams Why hunger is the most important factor that determines your success as an entrepreneur Listen to this episode on iTunes. Jay would love to hear from you; join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Nathan’s interview Follow Nathan on LinkedIn and Twitter Grab your copy of Foundr Magazine Stop procrastinating and launch your business now with the help of Foundr’s Start Now guide Get inspired by Foundr’s Instagram feed Accelerate your business’s growth with tools, resources, masterminds, and more as part of Foundr Club Detailed Show Notes (2:15) The side-hustle origins of Foundr magazine (6:11) Nathan’s first job working in IT (8:20) On becoming financially literate and facing initial pushback from family members (11:29) Nathan’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: Don’t care what others think; just start (16:57) On Foundr’s early success on Instagram (19:14) Nathan’s favourite Foundr interviews (21:51) The power of dreaming big and channelling your passion (25:51) Nathan’s challenge for would-be entrepreneurs (28:05) Connect to the Foundr community and grow your business with Foundr Club

 Benny Luo, Founder of NextShark Media | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:00

Through his contacts, he was introduced to the word of presidential suits, fast cars, and lavish parties. As time went on, however, cracks began to appear and his lack of money management skills left him on the brink of bankruptcy. Not one to get discouraged, Benny taught himself social media marketing and began offering his services as a social media consultant. Today, Benny manages NextShark, a media company he founded with the goal of connecting young English-speaking Asians from across the globe to the business, tech, and culture news that matters to them. Listen in to Jay and Benny’s conversation to learn: Why the high-life isn’t always the good life The importance of good money management skills for entrepreneurs How to learn online marketing without having to invest in expensive courses Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Benny’s interview Find Benny on LinkedIn and Twitter Start your Internet marketing journey with Inbound Marketing Get caught up with the latest in business, tech, and culture at NextShark.com Detailed Show Notes (2:56) Get to know Benny Luo (4:15) How Benny was introduced to the world of online Poker (6:49) Benny’s high-rolling college life (10:23) From online poker player to grey-hat affiliate marketer (13:49) Benny’s lack of money management skills leaves him on the verge of bankruptcy (16:40) Benny looks for a way out and finds a new path forward with social media marketing (18:57) Benny branches out and starts working for himself (22:50) Inbound Marketing: a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about online marketing (23:18) Benny founds his first company, New Media Rockstars, and sells it two years later (24:45) On NextShark, Benny’s most recent company (29:29) On what’s next for NextShark

 Benny Luo, Founder of NextShark Media | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:00

Benny Luo’s path to entrepreneurship has been anything but straightforward. After gaining sales skills working for Dell and Apple during his freshman and sophomore years at college, Benny started making serious money with online poker and grey-hat affiliate marketing. Through his contacts, he was introduced to the word of presidential suits, fast cars, and lavish parties. As time went on, however, cracks began to appear and his lack of money management skills left him on the brink of bankruptcy. Not one to get discouraged, Benny taught himself social media marketing and began offering his services as a social media consultant. Today, Benny manages NextShark, a media company he founded with the goal of connecting young English-speaking Asians from across the globe to the business, tech, and culture news that matters to them. Listen in to Jay and Benny’s conversation to learn: Why the high-life isn’t always the good life The importance of good money management skills for entrepreneurs How to learn online marketing without having to invest in expensive courses Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Benny’s interview Find Benny on LinkedIn and Twitter Start your Internet marketing journey with Inbound Marketing Get caught up with the latest in business, tech, and culture at NextShark.com Detailed Show Notes (2:56) Get to know Benny Luo (4:15) How Benny was introduced to the world of online Poker (6:49) Benny’s high-rolling college life (10:23) From online poker player to grey-hat affiliate marketer (13:49) Benny’s lack of money management skills leaves him on the verge of bankruptcy (16:40) Benny looks for a way out and finds a new path forward with social media marketing (18:57) Benny branches out and starts working for himself (22:50) Inbound Marketing: a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about online marketing (23:18) Benny founds his first company, New Media Rockstars, and sells it two years later (24:45) On NextShark, Benny’s most recent company (29:29) On what’s next for NextShark

 Tytus Michalski, Managing Partner at Fresco Capital | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:15

Tytus has been investing, living, and working in Asia since 1999. He first launched an institutional hedge fund in Hong King in 2002 and sold it four years later for over $200 million. Today, he’s an active supporter of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem and takes a hands-on approach to advising the many startups he invests in. Listen to today’s episode and uncover: The top issue currently facing the Hong Kong startup scene Why due diligence for VCs is incredibly important How to attract the attention of VCs What early-stage startups should look for in investors and why it’s not just about the money Listen to this episode on iTunes. Did today’s episode leave you with any questions? If so, ask away on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Tytus’s interview Follow Tytus on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Fresco Capital Get an inside look at the VC world with Fusion by Fresco Capital Design your own tee shirt right on your phone with SnapTee Check out how marketers connect with university students at LaunchPilots.com Detailed Show Notes (2:08) Tytus’s cosmopolitan origins and why he chose to ultimately settle in Hong Kong (3:48) On his shift from public markets to venture capital (4:48) The birth of Fresco Capital (7:14) Fresco’s global portfolio of startups (8:50) The current state of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem (11:09) On the role of government in fostering the startup ecosystem in Hong Kong (14:05) Why time is the most important factor for investors looking at early stage startups (18:10) The single most important thing Tytus looks for when investing in startups (21:48) On the potential for a startup bubble (24:33) The Fresco Capital startups that Tytus is most excited about (27:12) Tytus’s advice for early-stage startups: “Start small, think big”

 Tytus Michalski, Managing Partner at Fresco Capital | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:15

If you’ve ever wanted to see inside the mind of a venture capitalist, here’s your chance. Tytus Michalski is a founding partner at Fresco Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups right here in Hong Kong and around the globe. Tytus has been investing, living, and working in Asia since 1999. He first launched an institutional hedge fund in Hong King in 2002 and sold it four years later for over $200 million. Today, he’s an active supporter of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem and takes a hands-on approach to advising the many startups he invests in. Listen to today’s episode and uncover: The top issue currently facing the Hong Kong startup scene Why due diligence for VCs is incredibly important How to attract the attention of VCs What early-stage startups should look for in investors and why it’s not just about the money Listen to this episode on iTunes. Did today’s episode leave you with any questions? If so, ask away on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Tytus’s interview Follow Tytus on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Fresco Capital Get an inside look at the VC world with Fusion by Fresco Capital Design your own tee shirt right on your phone with SnapTee Check out how marketers connect with university students at LaunchPilots.com Detailed Show Notes (2:08) Tytus’s cosmopolitan origins and why he chose to ultimately settle in Hong Kong (3:48) On his shift from public markets to venture capital (4:48) The birth of Fresco Capital (7:14) Fresco’s global portfolio of startups (8:50) The current state of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem (11:09) On the role of government in fostering the startup ecosystem in Hong Kong (14:05) Why time is the most important factor for investors looking at early stage startups (18:10) The single most important thing Tytus looks for when investing in startups (21:48) On the potential for a startup bubble (24:33) The Fresco Capital startups that Tytus is most excited about (27:12) Tytus’s advice for early-stage startups: “Start small, think big”

 Tom Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:49

  He recently founded Impact Theory, a business committed to producing impactful content with an explicit focus on helping people become better versions of themselves. But that’s not all… Tom’s plans for Impact Theory go way beyond a simple content business. His team is committed to incubating and the accelerating the growth of startups that are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Tom harnessed social media to create one of the fastest growing companies in America Why financial success doesn’t matter if you don’t feel a connection to what you’re doing The one thing you need to become a successful entrepreneur Actionable advice for anyone questioning whether entrepreneurship is worth it Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Tom’s interview Find Tom on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Ignite your potential with Tom’s brand new platform, Impact Theory Step up your nutrition game with Quest Nutrition Detailed Show Notes (2:50) Tom’s early experiences with entrepreneurship (6:27) A valuable lesson on why passion matters (8:51) On deciding to step away from a successful tech startup (10:40) “Success without fulfilment is the ultimate failure” (16:16) How Tom broke into the oversaturated nutritional protein bar market (17:59) On building a community using social media (19:36) How consistently dishing out small amounts of value can earn you access to a huge audience (22:56) Tom’s counter-intuitive advice that’s bound to make some people angry (27:57) Why the best possible time to build a business that matters is right now (30:16) Tom’s next passion project that’s set to change the way entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality

 Tom Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:49

Tom Bilyeu has achieved what most entrepreneurs only ever dream of: he co-founded and helped build “a unicorn,” a startup valued at over $1 billion. But unlike most of us (who might be content to retire early in a tropical paradise and sip piña coladas for the rest of our days), Tom didn’t stop there. He recently founded Impact Theory, a business committed to producing impactful content with an explicit focus on helping people become better versions of themselves. But that’s not all… Tom’s plans for Impact Theory go way beyond a simple content business. His team is committed to incubating and the accelerating the growth of startups that are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Tom harnessed social media to create one of the fastest growing companies in America Why financial success doesn’t matter if you don’t feel a connection to what you’re doing The one thing you need to become a successful entrepreneur Actionable advice for anyone questioning whether entrepreneurship is worth it Listen to this episode on iTunes. Join the conversation on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Tom’s interview Find Tom on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Ignite your potential with Tom’s brand new platform, Impact Theory Step up your nutrition game with Quest Nutrition Detailed Show Notes (2:50) Tom’s early experiences with entrepreneurship (6:27) A valuable lesson on why passion matters (8:51) On deciding to step away from a successful tech startup (10:40) “Success without fulfilment is the ultimate failure” (16:16) How Tom broke into the oversaturated nutritional protein bar market (17:59) On building a community using social media (19:36) How consistently dishing out small amounts of value can earn you access to a huge audience (22:56) Tom’s counter-intuitive advice that’s bound to make some people angry (27:57) Why the best possible time to build a business that matters is right now (30:16) Tom’s next passion project that’s set to change the way entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality

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