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Follow Josh, an immigration lawyer-turned-tech cofounder, as he builds his businesses in Canada and shares stories/takeaways from his journey. Every Monday morning you’ll get an update and key lesson to help you build (or start) your business!

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Follow Josh, an immigration lawyer-turned-tech cofounder, as he builds his businesses in Canada and shares stories/takeaways from his journey. Every Monday morning you’ll get an update and key lesson to help you build (or start) your business!

    Startup Success and Personal Energy Management | Weekly Business Vlog #23

    Startup Success and Personal Energy Management | Weekly Business Vlog #23

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business Update00:12 Reflecting on a Busy and Rewarding Week00:46 The Challenges of Scaling a Tech Startup01:38 Celebrating Passover Amidst Global Concerns03:29 The Importance of Downtime for Entrepreneurs08:01 Navigating Business Growth and Personal Energy Management13:17 Book Recommendations and Historical Reflections17:19 Closing Thoughts
    Startup Success and Personal Energy Management | Weekly Business Vlog #23 
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    • 17 min
    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22

    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business Vlog and Navigating the Cloudy Weather of Toronto00:32 Growing an Immigration Tech Startup: Challenges and Strategies01:00 The Importance of Customer Success in SaaS05:09 Feedback and Feature Prioritization: The Roadmap to Success08:21 Upcoming Holidays and Personal Updates10:00 Book Review: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett13:26 Diving into History: A Holocaust Story16:13 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22
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    • 16 min
    Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship & Product Launches | Weekly Business Vlog #21

    Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship & Product Launches | Weekly Business Vlog #21

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business Check-In00:17 The Impact of Weather on Mood and Productivity00:51 A Busy Week at Visto: Product Testing and Launches01:51 The External Environment's Influence on Internal State02:24 Control What You Can in Business and Life05:55 The Challenges of Selling Legal Tech to Law Firms10:07 Book Recommendations and Entrepreneurial Insights13:37 Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Preview
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    • 14 min
    Thoughts on pricing and a 50 Cent book | Weekly Business Vlog #20

    Thoughts on pricing and a 50 Cent book | Weekly Business Vlog #20

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome Back to the Weekly Update!00:42 Diving Deep into Pricing Strategies at Visto02:20 The Art and Science of Pricing: Insights and Adjustments07:51 Grandfathering Early Clients: A Strategic Move10:11 Book Review: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by 50 Cent14:36 Wrapping Up and What's Next
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 15 min
    Balancing passion and business, and wearing lots of hats | Weekly Business Vlog #19

    Balancing passion and business, and wearing lots of hats | Weekly Business Vlog #19

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Intro to Another Episode of Business Weekly Vlog00:32 A Visit to the Barbershop: Lessons on Career Longevity01:55 Reflecting on a Week of Wearing Multiple Hats03:46 The Growth and Success of Our AI Product Launch05:18 Expanding Our Immigration Software: A Full Solution09:10 The Power of Marketing Over Cold Outbound Sales14:40 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 16 min
    The Impact of AI on Small Businesses and Customer Support | Weekly Business Vlog #18

    The Impact of AI on Small Businesses and Customer Support | Weekly Business Vlog #18

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update00:37 Launch of Canadian Immigration AI01:22 Impact of AI on Various Industries04:40 The Role of AI in Customer Support09:44 The Future of Small Companies and AI12:07 Book Review: Made in America by Sam Walton13:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    • 14 min

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