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Insightful conversations for creators exploring startup reality, culture, and authentic entrepreneurship—The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur with Juming Delmas gets real and raw about everything you thought you knew about success, business, and the "right way" to make it. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and business owner Juming Delmas, the show dives deep into the other side of motivation — the struggles, sacrifices, and unfiltered truths that most entrepreneurs are too afraid to talk about. Each episode blends real stories, hard lessons, and sharp humor to expose the realities behind entrepreneurship — from burnout and bad partnerships to rebuilding your mindset after failure. Juming doesn't preach hustle culture; he dismantles it. Instead, he talks about how to build legacy, not just income — and how to stay authentic while doing it. If you're a creator or entrepreneur tired of cookie-cutter business advice and want to hear what it really takes to thrive today, The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur is where motivation meets reality. Produced by Juming Delmas Studios (JDS) — a premium podcast production company helping creators turn conversations into impact, authority, and growth. This podcast is part of the JDS Podcast Network, a curated network of shows designed to amplify voices, expand reach, and create powerful cross-platform visibility

  1. APR 28

    Business & BullSh** Part 2: Branding, Marijuana & Boutique Cigars

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Untraditional Entrepreneur, the conversation gets unusually candid as Juming Delmas sits down with entrepreneur Calvin Beauford, founder of Freakypreneur Cigars, for a discussion that blends business strategy, personal controversy, branding, and lifestyle choices. Calvin shares the story behind building his cigar company, which has been operating for about a year, and explains his focus on small-batch, boutique, hand-rolled, Black-owned branded cigars as he works toward launching the brand’s online store. A major part of the episode centers on the tension between personal identity and business image. Calvin defends the name Freakypreneur as a bold, memorable hybrid brand that sparks curiosity and stands out, while the host questions whether the name could limit the company’s reach or turn off potential customers who do not connect with that image. That back-and-forth turns into a broader conversation about what founders should build around: mass-market appeal, or a brand voice that feels true to who they really are. The episode also gets deeply personal as Calvin talks about his marijuana use and the role it has played in his life after stepping away from heavy alcohol consumption. He explains that after being diagnosed with severe fatty liver and possible cirrhosis, he increased his marijuana use as part of moving away from drinking. That makes this episode less of a standard founder interview and more of a raw discussion about coping, health decisions, entrepreneurship, and the messy ways personal habits can shape business identity. Taken together, the conversation becomes an honest look at how entrepreneurs make sense of controversial choices while still trying to grow something meaningful. It is about risk, reinvention, public perception, and whether a founder’s personal reality should be separated from the brand or fully woven into it. For listeners interested in startup culture, niche products, founder branding, and unfiltered entrepreneurship conversations, this episode definitely gives plenty to think about. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    58 min

  2. APR 17

    Founders Under Pressure PART #1: Success, Side Hustles & Scarcity Mindset: Kenneth Alexander on the Real Entrepreneur Journey

    Send us Fan Mail Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics.  Four businesses. Two still active. One award-winning restaurant closed at its peak. And a debate about whether competition is even real that ends with 300 million sperm cells. In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas sits down with Kenneth Alexander — author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and retired corporate executive — for one of the most honest and contentious business conversations the show has ever had. Kenneth has run a salon, a food truck, an award-winning barbecue restaurant, and a national hair care brand. He closed his restaurant when it was winning awards. He walked away from a hair care brand he tried to turn around for five years. He says success is personal. Juming pushes back on every single definition. Topics covered: - Why Kenneth closed an award-winning restaurant at its peak — and whether that was the right call - The scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset debate in entrepreneurship - Whether competition is taught or wired into our DNA (featuring the most unexpected argument in podcast history) - Why redefining success can be growth — or an excuse to quit - The real reason hair care brands fail to scale against larger competitors - Why posting on social media is not the same as marketing - What Kenneth would do differently if he started over - The importance of owning full control of your business - His new book: The Successful Man — A New Vision of Masculinity Raw. Funny. Genuinely unresolved. That's the un-traditional way. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Real talk. No filter. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    1h 15m

  3. APR 10

    The Real Cost of Entrepreneurship: Payroll, Burnout & Building a Childcare Business

    Send us Fan Mail Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics.  What does it really cost to run a childcare business — and is the freedom worth it? In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas sits down with Janna Johnson, CEO of Just Like Angels in Tallahassee, FL — a childcare entrepreneur who has built a nearly million-dollar business from the ground up over 15 years. Jana breaks down the real numbers: bringing in $65K–$85K a month with 75% of revenue going straight to payroll. She gets raw about burnout, crying in her car, applying for jobs mid-business, and how COVID gave her the mental reset she desperately needed. They discuss the biggest mistakes first-generation business owners make — from failing to delegate, to running a business on emotions — and why nearly 600,000 businesses close every year in the US. If you're a solopreneur, childcare business owner, or self-made entrepreneur trying to figure out how to scale without losing yourself, this episode is for you. Topics covered: - How to grow a childcare business and manage payroll costs - Why delegation is the #1 struggle for first-gen entrepreneurs - Surviving entrepreneurship burnout and knowing when to reset - Building a million-dollar small business without owning the building - The true cost of running a business vs. working for someone else Subscribe to the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast for real, unfiltered conversations about the side hustle grind, building a business from nothing, and what it actually takes to make it on your own terms. Timestamps: 00:00 - Highlights / Teaser 01:22 - Introduction 02:03 - Catching Up 03:08 - Business Financials and Scale 05:52 - The Importance of Delegation 09:22 - Entrepreneurial Mindset vs. Reality 11:57 - Overcoming Business Stagnation 13:56 - Black Business Ownership and Heritage 16:31 - Business Failure Statistics 18:03 - Personal History: Being Fired 22:43 - Why Businesses Close 25:51 - Persevering Through the "Drought" 29:11 - COVID-19 Impact and Reset 32:05 - Valuing the Business 33:52 - Location and Digital Presence 37:16 - Education and the "Basics" 45:34 - Early Intervention and Relationships 49:37 - Marketing and Partnerships 52:20 - Conclusion Become a sponsor: Email: juming@jdelmasstudios.com Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, business strategy, mindset, culture, and real-world growth. Be Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    53 min

  4. APR 2

    Business & BullSh** Part 1: Exploring Obsession and Authenticity in Startup Entrepreneurship

    Send us Fan Mail Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics.  Is obsession the secret weapon of every great entrepreneur — or a ticking time bomb? In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas goes head-to-head with tech entrepreneur and mentor Sylvester Thompson in one of the most unfiltered, no-BS conversations about what it really takes to build a business from nothing. They dig deep into the difference between healthy obsession and addiction, why most startup founders fail before year five, and what authentic representation really means for Black entrepreneurs in the tech space. Sylvester challenges Juming on tunnel vision, people skills, and whether obsession can coexist with healthy relationships — and Juming fires back with case studies from Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. If you've ever been told you work too hard, care too much, or don't know how to switch off — this episode is for you. Topics covered: - Healthy obsession vs. addiction: what's the real difference? - Why Black entrepreneurs are underrepresented in tech startups - Authentic representation vs. performative representation in business - The #1 people skill most entrepreneurs lack - Consistency as the silent killer of small business growth - Building a business legacy that outlives you - How to integrate entrepreneurship with relationships and personal life Whether you're a first-gen entrepreneur, a creative building a brand, or someone who's been told your obsession is a problem — tune in. This is the conversation nobody else is having. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast. Real talk. No filter. #Entrepreneurship #FounderMindset #BusinessLeadership #StartupLife #BlackFounders #TechEntrepreneurship #FounderBurnout #WorkLifeIntegration #Leadership #Legacy Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    1h 36m

  5. MAR 27

    From Survival Mode to Savage Hustle: Real Entrepreneurial Insight"

    Send us Fan Mail Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics.  What happens when a self-made entrepreneur who built a club empire from the streets goes head-to-head with a $36 billion corporate giant — and refuses to back down? In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas sits down with Tommy D, a New Jersey entrepreneur who started throwing house parties at 12 years old to survive, built one of the most iconic EDM and house music empires on the East Coast, and then spent 15 years fighting Live Nation in a legal battle that cost him everything — and still won't quit. This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and hits on everything real entrepreneurship actually looks like: survival mode, street loyalty, corporate monopolies, and the difference between being a boss and being a leader. Topics covered: - How Tommy D went from homeless teenager to building a nightclub empire - The Live Nation lawsuit: what really happened and why he refused to settle - Survival mode as the ultimate entrepreneurial switch - Why loyalty can be your biggest strength and your biggest weakness in business - Boss vs. leader: why the best entrepreneurs are coaches, not bosses - Why entrepreneurship is for people who know how to struggle — not people chasing money - Building teams, trusting people, and knowing when to fight corporate America If you've ever felt like the system was rigged against you, been told you couldn't build something, or fought for your independence against all odds — Tommy D's story is the blueprint. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Real talk. No filter. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    55 min

  6. MAR 21

    CEO Confessions Part 1: Getting The First Client Is So F*****g Hard

    Send us Fan Mail Nobody talks about the part before the six-figure business. The part where you've launched your website, posted on social media, told everyone you know — and heard absolutely nothing back. In this solo episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas gets brutally honest about the hardest milestone every entrepreneur faces: landing that first paying client. No guests, no filter — just real talk from a CEO four years into building his own business from the ground up. Juming breaks down the silent phase every new business goes through, why free work can hurt more than it helps, how he made cold calls from a hospital waiting room to land his first real client, and why your first client is the most important business decision you'll make. Topics covered: - Why getting your first client is harder than any other client you'll ever land - The "silent phase" — what it really feels like when your business launches and nothing happens - Why social media lies about how easy entrepreneurship is - Free work: when it helps and when it kills your credibility - How Juming cold-called his way to his first client from a hospital waiting room - The difference between being good at your craft and being good at running a business - Why over-delivering for your first client is non-negotiable - How to price your services when you're just starting out - Why one good client can lead to five more If you're in that silent phase right now — no clients, no calls, no revenue — this episode was made for you. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast. Real talk. No filter. No courses to sell. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    31 min

  7. MAR 13

    Entrepreneurship, Spades & Monopoly: Who’s Really Winning? With Juming Delmas & David Shands

    Send us Fan Mail Is entrepreneurship really for everybody? Is your brand worth more than your talent? And can David Shands actually beat Juming Delmas in Monopoly? In this episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas sits down with David Shands — podcaster, entrepreneur, and creator of the Social Proof Podcast and Hot Seat series — for one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking debates the show has ever had. What starts as a friendly argument about Monopoly and spades turns into a deep conversation about entrepreneurship, personal branding, building something bigger than yourself, and why your brand will always make you more money than your talent ever will. Topics covered: - Is entrepreneurship for everybody — or just people built for it? - Why your brand is worth more than your talent (the LeBron James breakdown) - The difference between building a personal brand vs. building a business brand - Why David Shands wants to build something bigger than his own name - How to identify the right problem to solve before starting a business - What the Hot Seat interview method reveals about entrepreneurs - Why personal brands can't scale infinitely — and what can - The mindset shift every new entrepreneur needs before launching - Jim Rohn, E.T. the Hip Hop Preacher, and the mentors who shaped David Shands Two podcast heavyweights. Zero filter. One real conversation about what it actually takes to win in entrepreneurship — and in Monopoly. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Real talk. No filter. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    46 min

  8. MAR 9

    "Do Entrepreneurs Even Need College Anymore? Real Insight on Success".

    Send us Fan Mail He dropped out of high school. Got kicked out for disciplinary problems. Left home at 14. Then went back, got a certificate, an AA, a bachelor's in marketing from Flagler College, and a master's from Florida State University — graduating with a 3.9 GPA. In this solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas gets completely personal about his own winding path through education and entrepreneurship, then breaks down the real question every aspiring business owner is asking: do entrepreneurs actually need college? Using case studies from Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos — one dropout, one who never attended, one who graduated — Juming makes the case that entrepreneurial success has never been about the credential. It's always been about mindset, execution, discipline, and risk. Topics covered: - Juming's full education story: from getting kicked out of high school to a 3.9 GPA at FSU - Why college helped his business — and why it might not help yours - Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos: three paths, one lesson - The real cost of college vs. investing $50K directly into a business - Why college is oversaturated — and what a degree actually signals today - When college helps entrepreneurs and when it slows them down - How to build business experience starting at 8, 13, or 30 years old - Why experience always outweighs a degree in the business world - Should you go to college, start a business, or work and learn skills first? No agenda. No gatekeeping. Just the honest answer from someone who did it every possible way. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Real talk. No filter. Support the show Support us by Joining Patreon. Also, Stay Connected on Socials: The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImJustHereToListenPod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@utepodcast?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untraditionalentrepreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theuntraditionalentrepreneur Produced by Juming Delmas Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumingdelmasstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdelmasstudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdelmasstudios/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jumingdelmasstudios3300

    40 min
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Insightful conversations for creators exploring startup reality, culture, and authentic entrepreneurship—The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur with Juming Delmas gets real and raw about everything you thought you knew about success, business, and the "right way" to make it. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and business owner Juming Delmas, the show dives deep into the other side of motivation — the struggles, sacrifices, and unfiltered truths that most entrepreneurs are too afraid to talk about. Each episode blends real stories, hard lessons, and sharp humor to expose the realities behind entrepreneurship — from burnout and bad partnerships to rebuilding your mindset after failure. Juming doesn't preach hustle culture; he dismantles it. Instead, he talks about how to build legacy, not just income — and how to stay authentic while doing it. If you're a creator or entrepreneur tired of cookie-cutter business advice and want to hear what it really takes to thrive today, The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur is where motivation meets reality. Produced by Juming Delmas Studios (JDS) — a premium podcast production company helping creators turn conversations into impact, authority, and growth. This podcast is part of the JDS Podcast Network, a curated network of shows designed to amplify voices, expand reach, and create powerful cross-platform visibility

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