The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur

Juming Delmas - Insightful Creator & Startup Reality Expert'
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The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur explores the businesses you never knew existed and the inventors whose ideas quietly changed the world. Hosted by Juming Delmas, each episode takes listeners inside uncommon industries, unexpected business models, and the minds behind inventions we still use today. Some episodes feature entrepreneurs making a living in ways most people have never considered. Others uncover innovators from the past and present—revealing what they created, the obstacles they faced, and whether they ever received the recognition they deserved. These aren’t the usual conversations about success. They are fascinating journeys into unusual ideas, overlooked opportunities, and the people who saw possibilities where others saw nothing. If you have ever wondered, “How did someone think of that?” or “I didn’t know that was a business,” this is the podcast for you.

  1. Jan 27

    Serious People Pay to Be in Serious Rooms

    Send us Fan Mail Free networking events are full of broke business owners trying to make money off other broke business owners. That's not shade — that's just the math. In this solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas comes fresh off speaking at Podfest — one of the biggest podcast conferences in the country — to break down the real difference between people who invest in their business and people who make excuses not to. Bed bugs, rental car drama, bad tires, no hotel until 4am — the universe threw everything at Juming trying to keep him from getting to that stage. He showed up anyway. And that's exactly his point. Topics covered: - Why serious entrepreneurs pay for conferences — and what free networking events actually cost you - Juming's experience speaking at Podfest and what he observed about the room - What David Shands taught him without saying a single word (networking vs. rubbing elbows with sponsors) - The real reason most business owners skip paid conferences: they're broke - Paid conferences vs. free networking events: who's actually in the room - Why five-plus year business owners still attending free events are stuck - How the obstacles getting to a conference mirror the obstacles of running a business - Why avoiding investment guarantees stagnation — always - Free access creates free results: the mindset shift every growing business needs If you've ever made an excuse for not investing in your business — this episode is going to make you uncomfortable. Good. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Serious people pay to be in serious rooms. 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

  2. Jan 20

    Why Relationships Outlast Revenue

    Send us Fan Mail In December, Juming Delmas lost three clients in one month. He also hired three new team members in the same month. This is how that's possible — and what it taught him about building a business that can't be held hostage by bad clients. In this raw solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, Juming breaks down everything that happened — the late payments, the red flags he ignored, the clients who left, and the decision to walk away from revenue that was quietly destroying his team. This isn't about blame. It's about boundaries, leadership, cash flow strategy, and why not all money is good money. Topics covered: - Why late payments are the number one red flag for every service business - How to identify bad clients before you sign them — and what to do when you've already signed them - Why 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems (and how to avoid being one of them) - The "bonus income" strategy: how Juming never counts unstable client revenue in his operations - Why December is the highest client churn month — and how to prepare for it - How to fire a client without burning a bridge or losing your peace - What the Wartime CEO mindset means and when to activate it - Why relationships will always outlast revenue in service-based businesses - The 50% rule: how to budget personally and professionally so you're never a slave to a client or a job - Lessons from The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz If you run a service-based business and you've ever let a bad client stay too long — this episode was made for you. The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast with Juming Delmas. Relationships over revenue. Always. 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

  3. Jan 6

    Why Leaving Your Job To Become An Influencer Is A Bad Idea.

    Send us Fan Mail Gary Vee says employees are quitting because they have options — TikTok, Instagram, influencer life. Juming Delmas respectfully disagrees. Hard. In this solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, Juming breaks down the real numbers behind influencer income and makes the case that quitting your job to become a social media influencer isn't an option — it's a lottery ticket. And the odds are worse than becoming a pro athlete. With verified US creator data, five brand case studies in leadership retention, and a frank conversation about why Black bosses struggle to keep talent, this episode covers the full picture of why people really leave jobs — and why running toward "influencer life" is usually just running away from bad leadership. Topics covered: - The real influencer income stats: only 0.02% of TikTokers make a full-time living - 85% of creators quit within 36 months due to lack of income - Why Gary Vee's "employees have options" take misses the real problem - The actual reasons people quit: toxic leadership, no growth, poor communication - Why Black bosses have some of the highest employee turnover rates — and the psychology behind it - Boss vs. leader: the one distinction that determines whether people stay or go - Why companies like Toyota and Costco keep employees for decades while Uber and DoorDash have zero loyalty - The resume trick employees think works — and why it doesn't - Why influencers are running full business operations behind the camera that nobody shows you The internet sold you the influencer dream. This episode gives you the data. 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

  4. Jan 6

    I Don’t Need Marketing. I Got Word of Mouth.

    Send us Fan Mail "I don't need marketing — I get all my business from word of mouth." That sentence is exactly why your business isn't growing. And in this episode, Juming Delmas explains why word of mouth IS marketing — and why using it as a reason to skip real marketing strategy is just a polished way of saying you're broke. In this short, sharp solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, Juming breaks down the three phases of marketing (paid, owned, and earned), the four pillars of the marketing funnel, and why "word of mouth only" businesses plateau every single time — because awareness alone doesn't build a business. Topics covered: - Why word of mouth is earned media — the third phase of marketing - The 4 pillars of the marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty - Why word of mouth only covers one of those four pillars - What "I don't need marketing" really means (hint: you can't afford it) - Why 81% of consumers still research a business online after a referral - Why 90% of consumers read online reviews before buying — even after word of mouth - Why small businesses that rely only on referrals plateau and stagnate - The real reason business owners avoid investing in marketing - Why the average business owner makes less than the average employee No fluff. No filler. Just the uncomfortable truth about why word of mouth alone will keep your business stuck. 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

  5. 12/30/2025

    Brand Trust Is Earned… And Easily Exploited. (Fake UPS Delivery)

    Send us Fan Mail They didn’t work for UPS... but the brand opened the door. In this episode we dive into a chilling real-life story: individuals impersonating UPS workers to gain access to someone’s home. What started as a bold move exposes a bigger lesson about trust, reputation, and the power of a brand. We unpack: Why people trust familiar brands before they verify individualsHow impersonation can exploit even the strongest reputationsThe responsibility businesses carry to protect the trust they’ve builtLessons for entrepreneurs — whether you’re running a global company or just starting outTrust isn’t just a marketing tool. It’s a responsibility. And if it’s not protected, it can become your biggest risk. 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

  6. 12/27/2025

    Netflix Is Trying to Buy Warner Bros… and This Changes EVERYTHING.

    Send us Fan Mail Netflix has been in business for less than 30 years. Warner Bros has been around for over 100. And little brother just offered to buy out big brother for $83 billion. In this solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas breaks down the Netflix-Warner Bros acquisition news — not just as a media story, but as a masterclass in entrepreneurial strategy that every business owner needs to study. This is about what it looks like when a company owns its product AND its pipeline. When innovation beats legacy. When a 28-year-old company outmaneuvers a century-old giant. And what every entrepreneur can learn from watching it happen in real time. Topics covered: - The $83 billion Netflix-Warner Bros deal: what it means and why it matters - How Netflix's strategy mirrors the moves every smart entrepreneur should be making - Why owning your product AND your distribution pipeline is the ultimate power move - What Blockbuster's refusal to adapt has to do with every stubborn business owner - Why acquiring your competition beats competing with them — if you build the right way - What the deal means for content creators, podcasters, and streaming audiences - Why Netflix adding podcasters was step one of a much bigger play - Legacy vs. innovation: why century-old companies get swallowed by 28-year-old ones - The layoff reality: what consolidation always means for workers - Why you can't grow a business as a one-man army — Netflix proves it 30 years of strategy. One $83 billion move. Here's what it means for you. 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

  7. 12/04/2025

    Name One Department That Beats Marketing. I'll Wait

    Send us Fan Mail Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics.  Tonight’s episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur breaks down the truth most businesses don’t want to admit: marketing is the most important department in your entire company. Not sales.Not operations.Not finance.Marketing.If people don’t know you exist, nothing else in your business matters. In this episode, Juming Delmas exposes why lack of marketing is the #1 reason businesses struggle, stall, or fail. We cover: ✔ What marketing REALLY is (and what it’s not) ✔ Why posting on social media isn’t “marketing” ✔ Why every department depends on marketing ✔ Why most business owners fear marketing or avoid it ✔ Case studies of companies that died due to poor marketing ✔ How to actually grow using funnels, strategy, and visibility If your business has great products but low sales… Great services but no demand… Or talent but no attention… This episode is your wake-up call. Subscribe to the channel  Turn on your notifications  And join our Patreon for exclusive marketing lessons, tools, and behind-the-scenes strategy that will grow your business faster. Welcome to The Other Side of Motivation. 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

  8. 11/28/2025

    "You’re Too Expensive?” Bet! Here’s What That Really Means

    Send us Fan Mail When someone tells you you're too expensive, that is not a reflection of your pricing. It is a reflection of their pockets. In this solo episode of the Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas builds the most comprehensive case for knowing your value — and never letting a client's budget dictate what you charge — using five of the most powerful brand case studies in business history. Apple. Yeti. Nike. Tesla. Louis Vuitton. Ferrari. Every single one of them was told they were too expensive. Every single one of them kept their price, found the right customers, and built billion-dollar empires because of it. Topics covered: - Why "you're too expensive" is a broke mentality — not a pricing problem - Apple's premium pricing strategy: how they control 60% of US smartphone market at the highest price - Yeti's $300 cooler vs. $40 competitors — and why it became a billion-dollar brand - Nike's Jordan brand: how they turned a $40 sneaker into a $150+ cultural identity - Tesla's scarcity strategy: why delaying production increased desire and justified premium pricing - Louis Vuitton's no-discount policy and why raising prices makes you more desirable - Ferrari's exclusivity model: why they reject customers even when they have the money - The difference between people who value money vs. people who value time - Why the clients who call you expensive will always be your most difficult clients - How to find the clients who will pay what you charge and never question your value You are not too expensive. You just haven't found your Ferrari customers yet. 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

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The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur explores the businesses you never knew existed and the inventors whose ideas quietly changed the world. Hosted by Juming Delmas, each episode takes listeners inside uncommon industries, unexpected business models, and the minds behind inventions we still use today. Some episodes feature entrepreneurs making a living in ways most people have never considered. Others uncover innovators from the past and present—revealing what they created, the obstacles they faced, and whether they ever received the recognition they deserved. These aren’t the usual conversations about success. They are fascinating journeys into unusual ideas, overlooked opportunities, and the people who saw possibilities where others saw nothing. If you have ever wondered, “How did someone think of that?” or “I didn’t know that was a business,” this is the podcast for you.

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  • Creator
    Juming Delmas - Insightful Creator & Startup Reality Expert'
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur | Startup Reality & Real Talk
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