4 episodes

Unconventional origin stories from entrepreneurs who've taken deliberately different paths to achieve professional success.

Niched Pete Dupuis

    • Business

Unconventional origin stories from entrepreneurs who've taken deliberately different paths to achieve professional success.

    How Many Social Media Followers Are "Enough?" - Jordan Syatt

    How Many Social Media Followers Are "Enough?" - Jordan Syatt

    Jordan Syatt is the ever so rare Instagram fitness "influencer" who got his 10,000+ hours of in-person coaching in before beginning to position himself as an expert on social media. In this conversation we took an in-depth look at the decade of his career preceding his immense social media audience growth. 
    Listen closely, and you'll quickly begin to understand why this entrepreneur saw his career opportunities scale rapidly in recent years.

    • 50 min
    Demystifying the World of Finance: Sahil Bloom

    Demystifying the World of Finance: Sahil Bloom

    In just three months' time, Sahil Bloom has accumulated tens of thousands of Twitter followers by telling relatable stories that make the typically intimidating world of finance just the slightest bit more accessible. In this episode he explains why he decided to take on this task, and how he continues to attack the process on a day-to-day basis.

    • 40 min
    They Said My Idea Wouldn't Work, So I Sold 100K Units Anyway: AJ Wnukowski

    They Said My Idea Wouldn't Work, So I Sold 100K Units Anyway: AJ Wnukowski

    AJ Wnukowski began showcasing his first Lumberlend Bat Mug prototype to friends and family in late-2015. Feedback skewed more in the skeptical direction than a positive one, but he chose to trust his gut and run with the idea anyway.
    He sold his first dozen bat mugs in month-one as a fresh startup, and has since gone on to move well over $5M worth of product roughly four years' time.
    In this episode, AJ will share his entrepreneurial story, moving from idea conception, all the way up to seven-figure revenues. 
    www.lumberlend.com

    • 58 min
    Is "Build It Like You Intend to Sell It" Useful Advice? Zack Gould

    Is "Build It Like You Intend to Sell It" Useful Advice? Zack Gould

    In his first job out of college, Zack Gould achieved "Rookie of the Year" status while selling for Liberty Mutual Insurance. He immediately began reassessing his own career goals once he realized the dream he was chasing didn't match his own core values.
    He quickly pivoted, partnering with friend and colleague Matt Namoli to launch the G&N Insurance Company. They've since earned Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses status multiple times, been honored as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts, and successfully sold the business.
    This is G&N's origin story as told by Zack.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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