The Poster Boy Podcast

Alex Hormozi recently did a podcast title "What it really takes to grow your business" and in this episode he talks about the ever famous "Lady in the Red Dress" otherwise known as a distraction. This particular episode caused me to reflect on 3 things that I've done to screw myself in business over the last decade. I go into detail into what I did, why I thought it was a great idea, and the long term effects of pursing this distracting idea.   I took a business that was working and making money and used that money to try and start things that failed time and time again. I thought because I was successful at one thing, I would instantly be successful at anything and the part I kept forgetting was the amount of time it took to finally become successful at the first thing. I hope you can learn from my mistakes and at the same time enjoy the life experience behind them :)

Dive into an episode brimming with adventure, challenges, and triumphs, as I share the captivating story of how I built an electric bike company on the picturesque Island of Isla Holbox, Mexico. Frustrated by the lack of detailed narratives, I'm here to give you an unfiltered, step-by-step account of my entrepreneurial journey. Discover how I first found the hidden gem that is Isla Holbox, how I navigated through the intricate maze of Mexican customs, and the way I unearthed the perfect person to manage the venture. My tale isn't just a chronicle of business successes; it's a transparent guide filled with real challenges, practical solutions, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Whether you're on the cusp of starting your own venture, pondering over an unconventional dream, or simply looking for an entertaining and insightful story, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of real-world insights and a testament to following one’s passion beyond set boundaries. For those of you yearning for a more in-depth exploration of my adventures and insights, feel free to visit www.theposterboy.com. Join me, as we pedal together through the thrilling journey of turning a vivid dream into a tangible reality on the enchanting shores of Isla Holbox!   To find out more about Holbox Cruisers, please visit: www.holboxcruisers.com

Dive into an episode brimming with adventure, challenges, and triumphs, as I share the captivating story of how I built an electric bike company on the picturesque Island of Isla Holbox, Mexico. Frustrated by the lack of detailed narratives, I'm here to give you an unfiltered, step-by-step account of my entrepreneurial journey. Discover how I first found the hidden gem that is Isla Holbox, how I navigated through the intricate maze of Mexican customs, and the way I unearthed the perfect person to manage the venture. My tale isn't just a chronicle of business successes; it's a transparent guide filled with real challenges, practical solutions, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Whether you're on the cusp of starting your own venture, pondering over an unconventional dream, or simply looking for an entertaining and insightful story, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of real-world insights and a testament to following one’s passion beyond set boundaries. For those of you yearning for a more in-depth exploration of my adventures and insights, feel free to visit www.theposterboy.com. Join me, as we pedal together through the thrilling journey of turning a vivid dream into a tangible reality on the enchanting shores of Isla Holbox!   To find out more about Holbox Cruisers, please visit: www.holboxcruisers.com

This podcast explores the origins and interesting facts surrounding the popular board game, Monopoly. The game's origin story dates back to 1903 when an American anti-monopolist named Elizabeth Magie created a board game called The Landlord's Game. It was a hit, and in 1935, Charles Darrow sold the patent to the Parker Brothers, who then paid Magie for her patent. Monopoly has since become a family classic, and millions of dollars of Monopoly money are printed every year. The podcast also highlights Monopoly's role in World War II and its use by British soldiers to plan escapes from German prisoner of war camps. Finally, it discusses the many record-breaking feats achieved while playing Monopoly, including the longest games played in unusual places, such as underwater, in a treehouse, or upside down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If I see another “Now Hiring” sign, or better yet, a sign that says expect bad service because we are short staffed at a restaurant, I’m going to lose my mind. The world is different today, and there is no denying it. I’m pretty sure this statement officially makes me somewhat old. But I remember the days when getting a job was a big deal, because so many people applied for that job. Today people treat applying for jobs like online dating… They “apply” for everything, and even if they find a job, they keep looking for a different one and will jump ship faster than any other time in history. The interview process is so bad for us at my poster company, that the first question we have to ask people during an interview is: “Do you know what job you’re interviewing for?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast talks about the history of sodas, which were originally developed as medicine in the 1800s. The oldest carbonated soft drink company in American history, Dr Pepper, got its start in 1885 at a pharmacy in Waco, Texas. The drink was created by a pharmacist named Charles Alderton, who developed a syrup that he could add to the soda fountain, and it was sold as a tonic that could help cure stomach ailments and pains and increase vitality and vigor. The soda was a hit and became a huge success, especially after being introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. There are different stories about how Dr Pepper got its name, including one that involves a man dedicating the drink to the father of the girl he was trying to marry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Poster Boy Podcast, I break down what have a business partner is really like. I also discuss the importance of choosing the right partner b/c they bring something you can't hire to the table. I share examples of my own personal failed partnerships and how to avoid my mistakes. If you're someone who is considering bringing on a business partner, this is an absolute must listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amazon started with books and CDs. Facebook and Google started in a dorm room. Airbnb started with air mattresses on a terrible website. UTP started out of the trunk of a car as a side business while waiting tables. So many people want the "get rich quick" life. For every newsworthy business, there are hundreds of young entrepreneurs thinking about giving up. Don't let that be you. Where are you starting?If this is your second or third company, you know already know what it takes to start small and grow. Is this your first business? The only resource you may have is time, energy, and a network of supporters. And that's okay. Somewhere in a business plan or a spreadsheet, you've mapped out what the next three to five years look like, and that's good. I bet it's much bigger than today. Some businesses began with a seed round or patiently saved cash cautiously invested. Whatever your situation is, the company you own today won't be a fraction of its size in the next few years. And we're not just talking cash flow. How to measure the size of your businessWhen you own a business, you invest time, money, and energy to get market share, growth, and profit (among other things.) Time is finite - you only get 24 hours in a day. Where will you spend them? Money burns fast - where are you going to invest it? And, what are you doing with the returns? Energy is everything - the mental burden and physical exhaustion of events, clients, vendors, employees, finances, legal matters, customer service, marketing, strategy... and everything else you put into your business can be taxing if you don't know how to prioritize and execute. Grab the book: https://linktr.ee/theposterboy Ya, we're on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@the_poster_boy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you remember being 12 or 13, and your mother or father would say things that you didn't quite understand? Like "Those are just Growing Pains," or "you'll know when you grow up," and "just wait until you're a parent." Keep reading: https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/trust-the-process Grab the book: https://linktr.ee/theposterboy Ya, we're on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@the_poster_boy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes conversations get emotional; maybe you made a colossal mistake or dropped the ball. At this moment, it's probably the most stressful thing you're dealing with. So what do you do when a customer is unhappy? Well, this is when you start to learn character and integrity. You just have to do the only thing you can do, which is: make it right. Keep reading! https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/your-most-unhappy-customers Grab the Book https://linktr.ee/theposterboy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What sets your soul on fire? What sets your soul on fire? We dive deep into this idea and share a few things from our life that get us excited! Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's think about the extreme for a moment. What would happen if you never showed up at your small business ever again? What would happen? Are you getting apprehensive? Maybe less extreme - what if you had 1 hour a week that you checked in with your team - it was a power-problem solving event. When you were done, you went back to the other 39 Hours of the week. What would happen? Sounds odd, right? Keep reading! https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/if-your-business-requires-your-presence Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people think of failure as not making lots of money, but the reality is that failure means something different to each individual. For me, failure is having a 9 to 5 job because it means I’m sacrificing my freedom. As long as I’m able to pay the bills while maintaining my freedom to be able to go where I want and work when I want, I’m living a successful life. For others though, failure may be losing that 9 to 5 job, because success for them is stability. Keep reading! https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/in-order-to-succeed Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strong WordsThese are some compelling words from a very successful investor, and his advice has proven to be true in a variety of circumstances. For me personally, while other businesses were being shut down due to the pandemic, mine blossomed because I wasn’t afraid to take advantage of the online market while others were afraid to make a move. My business is based online, and more and more people are finding me there as they switch to a more remote lifestyle.... Read more! https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/be-fearful-when-others-are-greedy Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karis Brody recently started a camper renovation business. She was able to turn a profit, starting with a $1,400 investment and good old fashion elbow grease. Listen as she describes those hard first lessons, ambition, and solid entrepreneurial advice! Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have everything you need to build something far greater than yourself.” ― Seth Godin https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/you-have-everything-you-need Welcome back to the Poster Boy Podcast, this week Chad and Drew are diving in to author and entrepreneur Seth Godin’s quote, “You have everything you need to build something far greater than yourself.” Seth has authored 18 books over the last three decades, with a strong focus on marketing and entrepreneurship, and his understanding of the space is unparalleled. Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Google Play - https://storied.app/playstore Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/the-true-entrepreneur-is-a-doer-not-a-dreamer “The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” ― Nolan Bushnell Forget just creating a company, he was instrumental in creating an entire industry. But the steps that got him there are the same for any entrepreneur, and it begins with the simple act of doing. Chad and Drew talk about the dreams that initially fueled them, and the realization that merely dreaming about something was never going to be enough. Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Google Play - https://storied.app/playstore Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theposterboybook.com/post/success-is-not-final-failure-is-not-fatal-it-is-the-courage-to-continue-that-counts Welcome back to another episode of The Poster Boy Podcast. It’s been a minute! Chad and Drew have been busy running our businesses in the middle of a pandemic, and it got us thinking about the timeliness of Winston Churchill’s quote, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Grab the Book eBook - https://storied.app/kindle Google Play - https://storied.app/playstore Paperback - https://storied.app/paperback Audio Book! https://storied.app/audiobook Where you can find us The Poster Boy is a podcast for entrepreneurs and a podcast for small businesses. Our mission is to help young entrepreneurs in small-town America start, grow, and manage 21st-century businesses! Brought to you by https://utproducts.com/ Let's get connected https://www.facebook.com/withtheposterboy Learn more about the Poster Boy https://www.theposterboybook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.