Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the Journey

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The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast with Joe Fier is all about how to build a business so it gives you the freedom and fuel for your life. We discuss systems, mindset tweaks, reframes, and strategies for entrepreneurs (and really anyone) to enjoy the process of being in business and having fun. This isn't for the entrepreneur looking to build a billion dollar business, rather someone who is looking to build systems that work for you, so you can make more money than you need just by working part-time. I was a chronic hustle-mode kinda guy and I want to share my experiences and mentors I've met along the way to help you reframe things so you can be the most effective as an entrepreneur. Join in conversations with Joe Fier and various mentors sharing principles and strategies to put this into action for yourself. Please enjoy and share with your friends! Listen Notes

  1. 9 HR AGO

    How to Beat Google, ChatGPT, and TikTok At Their Own Game! - Jason Barnard

    In this timely and insightful episode, Joe Fier sits down with SEO industry pioneer Jason Barnard, who brings 27 years of experience in search optimization to the table. As AI-driven platforms like Google, ChatGPT, and TikTok play an increasingly decisive role in how businesses are found online, the discussion dives deep into how to take real control of your digital identity, build trust with AI, and position yourself for the next era of search. Jason breaks down the importance of knowledge panels, the rise of walled gardens, and the urgent need for brands to become understandable and credible—before it's too late. Topics DiscussedThe New Age of Search: Why traditional SEO tactics are no longer enough and how AI-powered engines now guide users down the decision funnel.AI’s Role in Brand Discovery: How platforms like Google, ChatGPT, and TikTok are shaping who gets found online—sometimes knowing more about your business than your own customers.Building a Walled Garden: Strategies to keep users engaged on your website and nurture them through your own content funnel, not just Google’s or TikTok’s.The Importance of Knowledge Panels: What they are, why they’re a KPI for algorithmic understanding, and how to structure your website and online presence to earn one.Content Creation for the Future: Why up-to-date information and unique data (“information gaps”) will be more valuable than ever as AI saturates standard topics.Bot Traffic and the Bot Economy: The surprising reality of how much bot traffic comes from TikTok, Meta, Amazon, and even mysterious newcomers (like Petalbot).Protecting & Optimizing Your Content: How to use tools like Cloudflare to control which bots can access your content—balancing visibility with site performance and business goals.Action Steps for Digital Understandability: How to create an effective “About” page and build an infinite loop of self-corroboration across the web to make your brand machine-readable. Resources MentionedKalicube –  https://kalicube.com/guides Jason Barnard - https://jasonbarnard.com/Google Search Results for Jason Barnard - https://www.google.com/search?q=jason+barnardCloudflare – https://www.cloudflare.com/Scott Duffy – https://scottduffy.com/Gert Mellak - https://gertmellak.com/ Connect with Joe Fier 🤖 Chat with Joe's AI Clone: https://aibuildteam.ai/ask-joe/ 📰 Newsletter: https://hustleandflowchart.com/subscribe 🎙️ Podcast: https://hustleandflowchart.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefier/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joefier/ If you found this episode insightful, don’t miss future conversations that can shape the way you grow your business in the digital world! Hit “Subscribe” on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a review, and share this episode with a friend or colleague who needs to stay ahead of the AI-powered search revolution. Your voice...

    38 min

  2. 7 OCT

    Are You Committing Brand Slaughter? How to Save Your Brand Before It’s Too Late! - David Corbin

    Joe Fier sits down with renowned brand integrity expert and four-time bestselling author David Corbin, for a frank, energetic, and insightful conversation. Coming to you straight from his pickleball court—with his trademark humor and warmth—David shares his powerful philosophy: shining a light on the negatives in business and life isn’t just necessary, it’s transformative. Through stories, practical exercises, and candid wisdom, David guides listeners to face uncomfortable truths, align with their core values, and leverage adversity for lasting brand (and personal) success. If you’re ready for some no-nonsense inspiration to level up your business, this episode is a must-listen! Topics DiscussedThe Power of Illumination: Why facing negatives head-on (not hiding from them!) is the key to personal and business growth."Tripping" with Your Business: David’s unique exercise for dialoguing with your business—asking what it needs you to do and who you need to be.Brilliant on the Basics: Stories about legendary figures like Tony Gwynn, and the importance of mastering fundamental habits.Brand Integrity vs. Brand Slaughter: How companies (often unknowingly) destroy their own brands, and how to spot and prevent “brand slaughter.”David’s Award-Winning Invention: The story behind Rejuvenation Stations—innovative wellness pods now helping hospital staff combat burnout nationwide.The Illuminated Brand Formula: A powerful, actionable framework to audit and strengthen your brand integrity.Humanity in the Age of AI: Why our human spirit, values, and connection set us apart, and how to protect them in a tech-driven world.Personal Growth Through Self-Awareness: David’s strategies for self-check-ins, gratitude, and celebrating your own “aha” moments.Life Lessons and Business Wisdom: From cultivating joy and gratitude, to nurturing relationships and staying true to yourself as an entrepreneur. Resources MentionedDavid Corbin’s Website: https://davidcorbin.com/Rejuvenation Stations: https://www.rejuvenationstations.com/ Connect with Joe Fier🤖 Chat with Joe's AI Clone: https://aibuildteam.ai/ask-joe/ 📰 Newsletter: https://hustleandflowchart.com/subscribe 🎙️ Podcast: https://hustleandflowchart.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefier/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joefier/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, help us illuminate more entrepreneurial journeys! Subscribe wherever you listen, leave us a review, and share Hustle & Flowchart with a friend who needs to hear this wisdom. Your support helps us grow—and brings you even more inspiring, actionable conversations every week. Let’s keep hustling, learning, and flowing—together.

    53 min

  3. 30 SEPT

    How to Build a Business That Runs Without You - Aaron Young

    Joe Fier sits down with Aaron Young, entrepreneur, author, and creator of the "Unshackled Owner" method. Aaron shares game-changing insights on how to design a business that doesn’t own you—one that thrives beyond your own time and energy. From the foundational question every business owner should be asking, to real-life stories (including how Aaron earned nearly $1M while physically unable to run his company), this episode is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage. Tune in for a mix of mindset shifts, practical frameworks, and inspirational proof that you really can build freedom and scale—on your own terms! Topics Discussed The Core Question: Why it’s crucial to define the real outcome you're building toward in your business, and how most entrepreneurs skip this step.Unshackled Owner Concept: What it means to build a business that operates without you, and how it differs from simply being self-employed.Building Systems & Teams: The principles behind creating a culture and team that can continue running and even growing your business in your absence.Surviving and Thriving During Crisis: Aaron’s powerful personal story of being unexpectedly removed from his business for 14 months, and how systems allowed the company to not just survive, but thrive.Big Business Lessons for Any Size Company: Why these principles work for both solopreneurs and large organizations, and how to practically implement them.Seven Critical Steps to Unshackling Your Business: Aaron’s proven formula, including developing vision, building the right team, creating intentional culture, and more.Investor & Partnership Mindset: Understanding your business as an asset and making short-term sacrifices for long-term growth.Creating Longevity Through Loyalty: How intentional leadership and support during tough times (like the 2008 crash) builds lasting, committed teams.Living Your Freedom Goal: The importance of defining and designing a business that enables the lifestyle and freedom you really want. Resources Mentioned Unshackled: The 7 Levels of Business ExcellenceBarnes & Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unshackled-aaron-scott-young/1144437542?ean=9781636983530Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Unshackled-7-Levels-Business-Excellence/dp/1636983537/Aaron Scott Young Website: https://aaronscottyoung.com/Laughlin Associates: https://laughlinusa.com Hustle & Flowchart is proud to be part of the HubSpot Network. Hubspot has launched a whole new suite of AI Tools, check them on the Hubspot Spotlight: https://www.hubspot.com/spotlightCheck out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network: https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork Connect with Joe Fier 🤖 Chat with Joe's AI Clone: https://aibuildteam.ai/ask-joe/ 📰 Newsletter: https://hustleandflowchart.com/subscribe 🎙️ Podcast: https://hustleandflowchart.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefier/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joefier/

    1h 4m

  4. 23 SEPT

    The Hidden Traumas Sabotaging Entrepreneurs’ Success! with Dr. Don Wood

    Want to learn how you can build your own Delphi clone or scale your content, coaching, and influence with AI? Head over to https://aibuildteam.ai/ to see how our team helps influencers and experts create, launch, and optimize their digital twins. In this compelling episode, host Joe Fier sits down with Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute, to explore how hidden trauma and unresolved emotional “glitches” can sabotage your business, relationships, and health. Dr. Don shares his unique insights on how our brains protect us—often at the cost of our peace and performance—and reveals practical approaches to reset your mind for clarity, calm, and peak achievement. Whether you’re struggling with procrastination, chronic stress, or aiming to unlock higher levels in business and life, this conversation offers both eye-opening perspectives and actionable strategies. Topics DiscussedWhy success might be fueled by fearDr. Don explains how high-achievers are often unconsciously driven by underlying anxieties and survival instincts.Understanding trauma as a “glitch”Discover the difference between “big T” traumas and subtle “emotional concussions”—and how both impact decision-making and daily life.Brain’s survival system and business performanceInsights into fight, flight, and freeze responses in entrepreneurship and how these patterns drive procrastination, burnout, or self-sabotage.Real-life examples of trauma affecting businessFascinating case studies, including high-performing traders and entrepreneurs, illustrate how childhood experiences unconsciously shape current behaviors.The science behind mind rewiringDr. Don unpacks the connection between unresolved trauma, inflammation, and chronic conditions—showing how mental patterns directly affect health.Reprogramming your mind for growthPractical discussion on steps to identify and resolve subconscious glitches, improve resilience, and operate from a place of calm strength.Parenting insightsTips for creating a safe, supportive environment for children and understanding the lasting effects of language and experiences on kids’ development. Resources MentionedInspired Performance Institute - inspiredperformanceinstitute.comTPE Blueprint - Trauma is a Toxin with Dr. Don Wood Hustle & Flowchart is proud to be part of the HubSpot Network.Hubspot has launched a whole new suite of AI Tools, check them on the Hubspot Spotlight: https://www.hubspot.com/spotlightCheck out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network: https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork Connect with Us Website: Hustle & Flowchart PodcastAI Build Team: aibuildteam.aiInstagram: @hustleandflowchartYouTube Channel: Subscribe HereContact: For bespoke AI clone inquiries, email a href="mailto:sales@aibuildteam.ai"...

    54 min

  5. 19 SEPT · BONUS

    AI Arnold Told Me to Stop Being Lazy | Delphi AI Review

    Try out Arnold's AI Clone for yourself: https://www.delphi.ai/explore Try out my AI Clone over at: https://aibuildteam.ai/ask-joe/ What if you could talk to Arnold Schwarzenegger — the Terminator, the bodybuilding legend, and the Governator — anytime you wanted? 🤖💪 In this video, I sit down with AI Arnold, a digital twin powered by advanced AI, to get no-nonsense motivation, life advice, and even a classic “Hasta La Vista, Baby.” Discover how this technology works, why it’s more than just a chatbot, and how it could change the way we learn, grow, and get inspired. 👉 Watch until the end to see how YOU can try out AI Arnold yourself! #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #AI #Terminator 🤖 Chat with Joe's AI Clone: https://aibuildteam.ai/ask-joe/ 📰 Newsletter: https://hustleandflowchart.com/subscribe 🎙️ Podcast: https://hustleandflowchart.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefier/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joefier/

    7 min

  6. 18 SEPT

    How to Build Products People Actually Love: The Secrets Behind Lasting Tech

    In this insightful episode of Hustle & Flowchart, host Joe Fier sits down with Oji Udezue and Ezinne Udezue, powerhouse builders, investors, and tech veterans with experience at industry giants like Twitter, Typeform, and T-Mobile. The duo recently co-authored the book Building Rocket Ships and brings a wealth of perspective on entrepreneurship, crafting lasting tech products, and leveraging AI in today’s fast-moving landscape. The conversation dives deep into what it truly takes to identify perennial human needs, avoid chasing short-lived trends, and build a startup system designed for sustainable growth in the middle of the AI gold rush. Topics Discussed Why the next trillion-dollar company will solve age-old human needs, not just chase trendsKey perspectives from Oji and Ezinne’s careers across major tech and construction companiesThe mindset and approach needed to be a “patient builder” in the current AI-driven marketIdentifying “sharp problems” and perennial needs as product opportunities that transcend technology shiftsThe evolving role of prototyping and MVPs—how modern tools like AI and vibe coding change the gameTips on getting authentic customer feedback and finding the right early adopters for your productBuilding a “product system”: how strategy, people, and execution intersect to create repeatable innovationReal-world lessons from startup investing and advising—what founders consistently get wrong and rightHow to be intentional with company systems to avoid being a one-hit wonder Resources Mentioned Building Rocket Ships by Oji & Ezinne Udezue: Productmind CoVercel – Platform for frontend developers to build and deploy websitesLovable - Create apps and websites by chatting with AICursor – Modern app prototyping and development toolsTechstars – Startup accelerator referenced for founder insights Connect with Us Website: Hustle & Flowchart PodcastAI Build Team: aibuildteam.aiInstagram: @hustleandflowchartYouTube Channel: Subscribe HereContact: For bespoke AI clone inquiries, email sales@aibuildteam.ai or schedule a call via their site. Loved this conversation about building resilient, AI-powered businesses? Make sure you hit “Subscribe” on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode! If today’s topics inspired you or sparked new questions, leave us a review or share the episode with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to build the next rocket ship. Let’s keep growing—together!

    36 min

  7. 11 SEPT

    How I Used AI to Bring My Son Back from a Coma - Greg Reid

    In this inspiring episode of Hustle & Flowchart, host Joe Fier sits down with Greg Reid—bestselling author, founder of Secret Knock, and a powerhouse of action and resilience. Greg shares his incredible journey from working closely with the Napoleon Hill Foundation to using cutting-edge AI technology to aid his son’s recovery from a devastating brain injury. The conversation is packed with insights on perseverance, purposeful action, entrepreneurship, and the real secrets behind getting things done—plus a surprise appearance from Greg’s son, Cole, who shares his powerful recovery mantra. Topics Discussed Greg Reid’s origin story and early entrepreneurial lessonsThe “action” in the Law of Attraction: why execution trumps ideasThe turning point: learning to say “no” and focus on projects he can finishHarnessing strengths and collaborating with others—how Greg writes books despite dyslexiaBehind the scenes with the Napoleon Hill Foundation and what makes Think and Grow Rich timelessVital lessons from high achievers: from the founder of Make-A-Wish to billionaires in unlikely industriesWhy successful people seek counsel, not opinions—and how that changes everythingPractical tips for opening doors and connecting with high-level mentors and joint venture partnersHow to structure effective asks that get responses from busy, successful peopleReal stories behind building movies, books, and successful businesses—and the importance of being specificUsing AI to create a “digital twin” to guide a loved one through recovery: a personal account of hope and technologyThe power of mantra, mindset, and community in overcoming life’s toughest challenges Resources Mentioned Joint Venture PublishingNapoleon Hill FoundationSecret Knock EventGreg S. Reid Instagram Connect with Us Website: Hustle & Flowchart PodcastAI Build Team: aibuildteam.aiInstagram: @hustleandflowchartYouTube Channel: Subscribe HereContact: For bespoke AI clone inquiries, email sales@aibuildteam.ai or schedule a call via their site. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on future masterclasses in entrepreneurship and life! Hit subscribe wherever you’re listening right now, leave us a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a dose of inspiration and action. The hustle never stops—stay connected and keep learning with us at Hustle & Flowchart!

    37 min

  8. 20 AUG

    The AI Gold Rush: Most Entrepreneurs Are Failing—Here’s What Only 0.8% Understand!

    Hustle & Flowchart is BACK!!! Joe Fier returns to the mic with special guest (and business partner) Scott Duffy. The duo dive deep into their break from the podcast, their ambitious work with the Delphi AI platform, and how they’re helping entrepreneurs create scalable “digital twins” (or AI clones) to power up their businesses in the age of artificial intelligence. This is a jam-packed conversation covering AI adoption, opportunities for trainers and creators, practical business models, and the step-by-step process for building your own AI-powered digital persona. Whether you’re an AI newbie or eager to scale your expertise, you’ll walk away inspired and ready for the future. Topics DiscussedJoe’s Hiatus & Podcast Reinvention: Why Joe took a break, lessons learned, and the importance of conscious creation.The AI Opportunity: How Joe & Scott are riding the AI wave, building digital twins and seeing firsthand how few businesses are harnessing AI effectively.Breaking Down “Clones”: What is an AI clone/digital twin? Scripted vs. non-scripted clones, use cases, and debunking common fears/misconceptions.AI in the Training Industry: Real examples of how trainers, authors, and content creators are using Delphi AI to scale their expertise and deepen community engagement.Business Model Deep Dive: Inside their Managed Service Provider (MSP) model—how it differs from a traditional agency and how they support clients long-term.Step-by-Step: Building a Clone: Their proprietary onboarding, content organization, and prompt-design process for building powerful, accurate digital twins.Monetization & Use Cases: Lead gen, premium memberships, knowledge bases, internal team training, legacy archiving, and even unique personal journaling/cloning applications.Data Privacy and Security: Clear explanation of how Delphi secures your data versus large language models like ChatGPT.Legacy, Human Connection, and the Future of AI: Why “leaning in” to AI is the best way to stay ahead, and how human connection and wisdom can scale in a positive way with the right tools.AIBuildTeam’s Client Experience: How their team supports clients from vision to launch, ongoing training, and continuous optimization.Call to Action for Early Adopters: Encouragement to “run toward AI”—and how listeners can get involved. Resources MentionedDelphi AI: https://hustleandflowchart.com/delphi AI Build Team: https://aibuildteam.ai/Explore Page on Delphi: https://www.delphi.ai/explorePodcast Episode with Dara Ladjevardian on Hustle & Flowchart: https://hustleandflowchart.com/the-future-of-mentorship-how-delphis-cloning-technology-is-democratizing-access-to-expertise-dara-ladjevardian/ Connect with UsWebsite: Hustle & Flowchart PodcastAI Build Team: aibuildteam.aiInstagram: @hustleandflowchartYouTube Channel: Subscribe...

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The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast with Joe Fier is all about how to build a business so it gives you the freedom and fuel for your life. We discuss systems, mindset tweaks, reframes, and strategies for entrepreneurs (and really anyone) to enjoy the process of being in business and having fun. This isn't for the entrepreneur looking to build a billion dollar business, rather someone who is looking to build systems that work for you, so you can make more money than you need just by working part-time. I was a chronic hustle-mode kinda guy and I want to share my experiences and mentors I've met along the way to help you reframe things so you can be the most effective as an entrepreneur. Join in conversations with Joe Fier and various mentors sharing principles and strategies to put this into action for yourself. Please enjoy and share with your friends! Listen Notes

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