Online Success Journey

Patience Nyesigire
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  • Entrepreneurship
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The Online Success Journey shares the real stories of entrepreneurs who encounter speed bumps and detours, but journey through to find success. This is not your typical podcast, but one that takes a hard look in the rear-view mirror to let you see how successful people overcame obstacles to reach the top.

  1. 2d ago

    #407: How to Spot Online Business Opportunities and Build Sustainable Income with Stephen Somers

    What does it take to turn an ordinary job into a successful online business?  And how do you keep moving forward when failure, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges are part of the journey?   In this episode of the Online Success Journey podcast, we are joined by Stephen Somers, founder of Marketplace Superheroes, who went from working a government data-processing job in Dublin to building a multi-million-dollar business selling products online.  After more than 16 years in e-commerce, Stephen has helped thousands of entrepreneurs learn how to build businesses through online marketplaces such as Amazon and Whatnot. He shares valuable lessons on identifying emerging opportunities, developing the mindset to succeed in business, and adapting to an ever-changing digital marketplace. In this conversation, you'll learn why execution matters more than endlessly consuming information, how to treat failure as feedback rather than a final outcome, and why focusing on cash flow, not taking money out too early, is essential when building a business. Stephen also shares his perspective on AI in marketing, the rise of live selling, and the importance of understanding your strengths as an entrepreneur.    Let's dive into the key insights from his journey: ⚉ From a government job to entrepreneurship ⚉ The beginnings of Marketplace Superheroes ⚉ Defining success beyond money ⚉ Execution over information ⚉ Building resilience through difficult seasons ⚉ The importance of contracts and agreements ⚉ Why cash flow matters more than early income ⚉ The rise of live selling and social commerce ⚉ Recognizing real opportunities versus shiny objects ⚉ AI as a productivity tool, not a complete replacement ⚉ Stephen's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   ABOUT THE GUEST: Stephen Somers is the founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an online education company that has helped more than 10,000 entrepreneurs build additional income by selling products on marketplaces such as Amazon and Whatnot. He is an experienced Amazon and Whatnot entrepreneur, direct response marketer, and advocate for building sustainable online income streams. After leaving his 9-to-5 data-processing job in Dublin, Ireland, Stephen built a multi-seven-figure Amazon business selling physical products globally. Drawing on that experience, he co-founded Marketplace SuperHeroes to give aspiring entrepreneurs the practical knowledge, tools, and support they need to build profitable online businesses. Today, alongside his sister and CEO, Lisa Somers, Stephen helps people turn their entrepreneurial ambitions into reality. He also shares his expertise through speaking engagements on entrepreneurship, side hustles, e-commerce, marketing, AI, and creating greater financial freedom through online business.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🔗 [Book] The Success Principles by Jack Canfield - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060594896  🔗 [Book] Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1797121782  🔗 [Book] The Millionaire Fastlane by M. J. DeMarco - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984358102  🔗 [Book] Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424331  🔗 [Film] The Founder, starring Michael Keaton, based on the story of Ray Kroc and McDonald's - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/  🔗 WhatNot - https://www.whatnot.com/    CONNECT WITH STEPHEN: 🔗  Website: https://marketplacesuperheroes.com/start  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenjsomers/  🔗  YouTube: youtube.com/@MarketplaceSuperHeroesofficial    CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  2. Oct 22

    #406: Executive Loneliness: Nick Jonsson on Vulnerability, Mental Health, and Leadership

    Can you achieve professional success while struggling with loneliness, isolation, and your mental health?  And what happens when the pressure to appear successful prevents you from asking for help? In this episode, Nick Jonsson, TEDx speaker, international bestselling author of Executive Loneliness, executive coach, and psychotherapist, shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder to rebuilding his life and business after reaching rock bottom. Nick's story offers three powerful lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders: vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness; asking for help is a crucial step toward overcoming personal and professional challenges; and sustainable success begins with understanding your values, protecting your well-being, and living with purpose.  He also shares practical advice on maintaining work-life balance, using AI as a business thinking partner, and creating a clear roadmap for personal and professional growth. Here are the key insights from Nick's journey and the lessons you can apply to your own business and life. ⚉ When external success hides internal struggles ⚉ Understanding executive loneliness ⚉ Why asking for help is so difficult ⚉ The turning point: Choosing vulnerability ⚉ Redefining success beyond money and status ⚉ The dangers of risky business investments ⚉ Building a sustainable business ⚉ Using AI as a business thinking partner ⚉ Overcoming shame and addiction ⚉ Finding balance across eight areas of life ⚉ Creating psychologically safe workplaces ⚉ Taking the long view   ABOUT THE GUEST: Nick Jonsson is an internationally recognized authority on executive loneliness, leadership vulnerability, and mental well-being. Ranked #28 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Coaching Professionals, he is a TEDx speaker, international bestselling author of Executive Loneliness, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Master Coach (CMC), counsellor, psychotherapist, and certified Team Psychological Safety practitioner. He brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience, having led businesses and high-performing teams across Asia. After experiencing burnout, alcohol addiction, and profound loneliness despite his professional success, Nick rebuilt his life through recovery, vulnerability, and purpose. Today, he draws on both his professional expertise and personal experience to help executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and organizations strengthen authentic leadership, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. His work includes executive coaching, counselling and psychotherapy, keynote speaking, leadership facilitation, and team development. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the School of Positive Psychology in Singapore and developed the 5 Steps to Holistic Leadership™ framework: Surrender, Purpose, Connection, Goals, and Discipline. Nick's bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, has helped bring global attention to the challenges leaders face behind closed doors. His work has been featured in more than 300 media outlets and podcasts, including CNA, The Business Times, and The Straits Times. He also hosts The Limitless Podcast, featuring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and changemakers worldwide. Beyond his professional work, Nick advocates for mental health, leads a men's support group, volunteers in suicide prevention, and supports the recovery community, creating safe spaces where people can speak openly about their challenges without judgment.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🔗 The Limitless Life Assessment -  https://lifeassessment.nickjonsson.com/  🔗 [Book] Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World - https://www.nickjonsson.com/executive-loneliness-book  🔗 [Book] Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/  🔗 [Book] The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119477247  🔗 [Organization] Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) - https://www.sos.org.sg/  🔗 [Organization] Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/    CONNECT WITH NICK: 🔗  Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonssonnick/  🔗  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonsson.nick  CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  3. Jan 22

    #405: From Google Engineer to Entrepreneur: Real Lessons on Building Businesses Ferdinand Mehlinger

    Entrepreneurship today can feel overwhelming. Between AI hype, SEO jargon, overnight success stories, and constant pressure to "keep up," many business owners are left wondering what actually works—and what's just noise. That's why conversations rooted in real experience matter more than ever. In this episode of Online Success Journey, I sat down with Ferdinand Mehlinger, an early Google engineer turned serial entrepreneur, to unpack what really goes on behind search engines, how AI can actually help business owners, and why true success has very little to do with outside validation. His journey is filled with hard lessons, pivots, failures, and clarity—exactly the kind entrepreneurs can learn from and apply to their own businesses. ⚉ From Early Google Days to Entrepreneurship ⚉ Losing Everything—and Learning Not to Take Business Personally  ⚉ Discovering the Real Value of SEO  ⚉ Partnering Instead of Chasing Paychecks  ⚉ Loving the Data and the Game Behind Rankings  ⚉ The Power of Manifestation and a Mentor's Advice  ⚉ How AI Can Actually Help Entrepreneurs Today  ⚉ The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make with AI  ⚉ Why Diversification Is Critical for Long-Term Survival  ⚉ Reframing Failure as a Learning Tool  ⚉ Staying in Your Lane as a Specialist  ⚉ Success Isn't the End—It's the Beginning  ⚉ Final Advice: One Step at a Time   Ferdinand Mehlinger is the Founder of Bluoo Digital, a consultant, and keynote speaker with a career rooted in groundbreaking innovation. He began his professional journey designing search algorithms for a company that would eventually become Google. His role in those early stages of the world's largest search engine gave him unique insights into digital technology and its transformative potential.  Building on that foundation, Ferdinand has cultivated an impressive portfolio of partnerships spanning AI and biotech companies, fitness influencers, social media platforms, and digital marketing agencies. His expertise lies in bridging technology with business strategy, helping organizations adapt to and thrive in the digital era. In addition to his work with Bluoo Digital, Ferdinand serves on the executive board of Ovtlyr, an AI‑driven web application poised to revolutionize stock market trading. Through his leadership, consulting, and speaking engagements, he continues to empower businesses and individuals to embrace innovation and leverage technology for growth.   CONNECT WITH FERDINAND: 🔗  Website: https://bluoo.digital/  🔗  Personal Website: https://ferdinandmehlinger.com/  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinand-mehlinger/  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluoo.digital/  🔗  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluoodigital  CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  4. 12/18/2025

    #404: The Truth About Entrepreneurship Social Media Won't Tell You with Frederick Cary

    Entrepreneurship often appears glamorous on social media, but behind the scenes, it's a lifelong journey filled with uncertainty, persistence, and growth. And that's exactly what my guest, Frederick Cary, brings to light in this honest and powerful conversation. ⚉ From Serial Entrepreneur to Helping First-Time Founders ⚉ Supporting the "Outsiders" ⚉ How to Start Changing Your Life One Small Step at a Time ⚉ Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail Before They Even Start ⚉ How Long Does It Really Take to Become Successful? ⚉ What Business Teaches Us About Life ⚉ You Can't Avoid Competition—And You Shouldn't Try To ⚉ Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur? ⚉ Why Branding and Positioning Matter More Than You Think ⚉ Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs ⚉ A Final Message for Anyone Struggling Right Now   Frederick Cary is a senior executive, strategic consultant, attorney, and investment banker. He has focused on building global companies from the startup stage through exit by IPO or M&A.  As an operational executive (CEO/Chairman), he has built high-growth businesses in finance, enterprise software, mobile technologies, Web services, and digital video, HDTV, broadband, and Personalized television, as well as consumer-related product companies.  He oversees the development and growth of over 250 startups. He has led many mergers and acquisitions both as an executive and as counsel.  Mr. Cary received his JD degree from Thomas Jefferson in California, completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Law School, and obtained his international MBA with Honors from the University of Liverpool.  I don't care if you have an idea on the back of a napkin or if you've built a 1,000-employee company - if you need help, inspiration, or direction, and you are doing something unique and compelling. CONNECT WITH FREDERICK: 🔗  Website: https://fred.ideapros.com/  🔗  Personal Website: https://fredcary.com/  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickcary/  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialfredcary/  🔗  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IdeaPros  🔗  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IdeaPros  CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  5. 06/12/2025

    #403: From Immigrant to Industry Leader: How Vanessa Hung Built an E-Commerce Empire with Grit, Grace, and Growth

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving business in a foreign country? Or how someone can turn overlooked problems into profitable opportunities? What about the unique challenges women—especially immigrant women—face in male-dominated industries?  For aspiring entrepreneurs, immigrants, and women navigating male-heavy industries, Vanessa is living proof that with the right mindset, anything is possible.  ⚉ Early Entrepreneurial Roots and Learning on the Job ⚉ Building a Business as an Immigrant ⚉ The Power of Representation and Rewriting the Narrative for Women ⚉ Redefining Success ⚉ Selling Her Company and Staying in the Game ⚉ The Student Mindset and Business as a Human Game ⚉ The Real Role of a Mentor ⚉ Understanding the Business and Its Value ⚉ Is It Too Late to Start Selling on Amazon? ⚉ AI as a Game-Changer, Not a Threat ⚉ Success Is a Moving Target ⚉ How to Invest in Yourself Without Breaking the Bank  Vanessa Hung is a passionate educator, Amazon operator, and community builder dedicated to bringing sellers closer to success. Over the last five years, Vanessa built Online Seller Solutions, an agency focused on helping brands overcome operational roadblocks inside Amazon Seller Central. From catalog issues to backend optimization and account health, we solve the hard problems so our clients can scale with confidence. Vanessa's work has led her to speak on the biggest stages in eCommerce, including SellerCon, Prosper Show, Billion Dollar Seller Summit, and MDS Inspire. And now, as Director of Community Engagement at Carbon6, I lead initiatives that bring sellers together, build trust, and create content that educates and elevates our entire industry.  CONNECT WITH VANESSA: 🔗  Website: https://www.carbon6.io/sellerassist/  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaamazonproblemsolver/  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon6io/  🔗  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carbon6io  🔗  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFpfQvQkHmMDMIsF2uzkbQ CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  6. 04/17/2025

    #402: From Rock Bottom to Shark Tank: How Akeem Shannon Turned a Rejection Into a Million-Dollar Business

    Have you ever had a great idea but hesitated to act on it?  Have you ever failed and wondered if that failure defined you?  Have you ever chased success only to question if you were following the right path?  For every aspiring entrepreneur, creator, or dreamer wrestling with self-doubt, Akeem Shannon's story is not only relatable—it's a blueprint for turning trials into triumphs.  In this episode, Akeem shares the untold moments behind his rise: ⚉ The power of storytelling ⚉ First taste of entrepreneurship and failure ⚉ From pivotal failures to taking the leap ⚉ Building Flipstik from scratch  ⚉ Facing doubts and family fears ⚉ Shark Tank rejection ⚉ Rapping for investor ⚉ The Plot Twist: From rap pitch to meeting P. Diddy and Snoop Dogg ⚉ Why the story matters more than the product ⚉ Success isn't always about the money ⚉ Performing under pressure ⚉ Sales is storytelling ⚉ Use-case: The product's impact to the deaf community  ⚉ What is the next level of brand growth  ⚉ What is the One-Thing Rule  ⚉ Why you need the right mentor for you    After losing his college scholarship, Akeem was forced to find work for $10 an hour at a local cell phone shop. But he leveraged the sales skills learned there to become the top sales professional at not 1 but 2 Fortune 500 companies. After an accomplished sales career, Akeem chose to pursue his dream of entrepreneurship. He struggled at first but eventually scaled his company Flipsitk from a single mall kiosk to an Inc Magazine Top 50 Fastest Growing Consumer Brand.  With the help of celebrities like Snoop Dogg,  appearances on Shark Tank and The Today Show, and distribution in 3000 retailers including Target, Best Buy, and AT&T, Akeem has now made customers out of 1 million consumers. Akeem's stories have entertained and inspired on the stages of South By South West (SXSW), the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), Fast Company, Bank of America, the Smithsonian, and many more.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Book] The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Deluxe-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0063442469/  ⚉ [Video] Shark Tank: The Shark's Best Rap EVER! (Flipstik) | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSDqS5TextM  ⚉ [Movie] Air - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_(2023_American_film)  CONNECT WITH AKEEM: 🔗  Website: https://www.akeemshannon.com/  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeemshannon   🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akeemshannon   🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getflipstik   🔗  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akeemshannon   🔗  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AkeemShannon   CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/   🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/   🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  7. 12/13/2024

    #401: How to Create a Successful, Paid Membership Community for Your Business with Andrew Guttormsen

    Have you ever wondered how to build a thriving online community for your business that not only grows but also generates income?  Or how leaders in the digital space are transforming the concept of community to create meaningful connections and impactful results?  Join me and Andrew, co-founder of Circle, in this episode where he shares his journey of success, challenges, and the magic behind creating paid membership communities that truly deliver value.  ⚉ From Teachable to Circle - Andrew's creator's journey  ⚉ Filling in a market gap and building a better tool for online communities  ⚉ What sets modern communities apart?  ⚉ Measures of personal and professional success  ⚉ Who can and should build a community for their business?  ⚉ Success, setbacks, and lessons learned from Teachable to Circle  ⚉ Handling rejection in career growth  ⚉ Know when to persist and when to pivot in entrepreneurship  ⚉ How to build a successful startup  ⚉ Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs    Andy Guttormsen is the Co-Founder and CRO at Circle. He was on the founding team at Teachable ($250m exit), and went on to co-founded Circle in 2020. Circle is now the world's leading community platform for creators and businesses with customers like Adobe, Webflow, Brendon Burchard, Pat Flynn, Modern Fertility, Harvard Alumni, and 9,500+ others.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉ [Books] Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow - https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303     CONNECT WITH ANDREW:  🔗  Website: https://circle.so/   🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewguttormsen/     CONNECT WITH PATIENCE:  🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/   🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/   🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

  8. 11/21/2024

    #400: How You Can Buy Back Your Time as a Business Owner with Mike Abramowitz

    How much is your time worth?  Would you like to learn how to buy back your hours and achieve true freedom as a business owner?  In this episode, I sat down with Mike, a Speaker, Author, and Transformational Coach, where he shared his insights into helping business owners find that freedom:  ⚉ Understanding the value of time  ⚉ Overcoming control and trust issues   ⚉ Leveraging AI and virtual assistants   ⚉ What's stopping business owners from delegating and using AI   ⚉ How to be "time-rich" in life and business   ⚉ What is a time-rich six framework?   ⚉ The moment everything fell into place   ⚉ Advice for entrepreneurs starting over   ⚉ Failing forward and embracing life's seasons   ⚉ The power of mentorship and asking the right questions   ⚉ Creating your own game in business   ⚉ Better Than Rich: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Buy Back Time   ⚉ Final words of wisdom    Mike Abramowitz has 20 years of direct sales experience training 5000+ sales reps for $17M sold, has 9 books in the self help space, and founded PB&J for Tampa Bay. He has scaled his several 6 figure businesses and non profit to be run without him so he can experience time freedom that he desires.  He's a busy father and husband who helps other busy entrepreneurs implement systems in their businesses by leveraging automation and delegation to help business operators become business owners and truly experience the financial and time freedom that drew them to entrepreneurship in the first place.  He has a podcast called "The Better Than Rich Rich" Show and a community called Automate, Delegate, Systemize.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉ [Books] Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell - https://www.buybackyourtime.com/ ⚉ [Book] The Seasons of Life by Jim Rohn - https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Life-Jim-Rohn/dp/0939490005 ⚉ Free Gift from Mike - https://betterthanrich.com/90dayplan/   CONNECT WITH MIKE:  🔗  Website: https://mikeabramowitz.com/  🔗  Business Website: https://va.betterthanrich.com  🔗  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.abramowitz.9  🔗  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeabramowitz1/  🔗  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeabramowitz/  🔗  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeabramowitz    CONNECT WITH PATIENCE:  🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/

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The Online Success Journey shares the real stories of entrepreneurs who encounter speed bumps and detours, but journey through to find success. This is not your typical podcast, but one that takes a hard look in the rear-view mirror to let you see how successful people overcame obstacles to reach the top.

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  • Creator
    Patience Nyesigire
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    400
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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    Online Success Journey