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popsmoke.net/39 - In today's episode Jesse answers:

- How is the Navy allowing you to race while active duty?
- What is the pipeline to NASCAR?
- What separates the greats from the everyone else?
- What are some of the unwritten rules and etiquette?
- What’s the best tip you would give to a new driver?
- What’s one challenge you are facing right now?
- Can you share how sponsorship works in racing?
- How much do you get paid?
- Do you own the car?
- What do you think the future of NASCAR holds?


Full show notes at: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/navys-iwuji-races-to-become-a-nascar-pro-ps039

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popsmoke.net/38 - Meet Tak Lo Startup Ronin. Thinker, Operator. Formerly Director Techstars London, ex-Founder/CEO(x2), USArmy Enlisted, London Business School, University of Chicago. Triathlete.

In today's episode, Tak answers:

How’d you prepare for your TechStars Patriot Boot Camp talk?
- Why did you decide to leave TechStars London?
- What are the main differences between startups in TechStars US and startups in TechStars London?
- What’s one of the most interesting companies you came across at TechStars?
- At TechStars Patriot Boot Camp, you said you had failed at 2 ventures. What’s the main thing you learned from each of those experiences?
- What’s a challenge you’re experience right now in either life or business?
- What’s something you wish you can delegate?
-What do you love most about being a veteran entrepreneur?
- What would you say your greatest strength is?
- What’s your favorite thing to do in the world?
- What’s your definition of success?
- How do you know if you’re on the brink of burning out? And what do you do to prevent it?

Discussion Questions, Comment Below:

- Say you were on Donald Trump’s Apprentice, and Trump tasked you with creating and hosting your own podcast. What would your podcast be about? Comment below!
- If you can have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be and what would you ask them? Surprising answer from Tak. Watch video above and then comment below with your response.

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popsmoke.net/37 — For today’s conversation, we feature Scott Warren who runs the Clickology Facebook group for veteran entrepreneurs and marketers.

And in our Sponsored Seat we have Sam Meek, Co-founder of Sandboxx and sponsor for today’s live show.

Part 1 ~ Different Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog, Blab or Business

-LinkedIn
-Facebook
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Google +
-Text
-Phone
-Email
-Niche Communities
-Audio Podcasts
-Video Podcasts
-YouTube
-Sharing Sites

Full show notes here: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/drive-legit-traffic-to-your-blog-blab-or-business-ps037.

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popsmoke.net/36 - Excuse us for the low audio.

Take Advantage of BLOC's Veteran Scholarship

Show Notes

Bloc Development Bootcamp

- Bloc offers 5 different tracks to choose from:
- Full Stack Web Development (Ruby on Rails)
- Frontend Web Development
- iOS
- Android
- UX/UI Design

- Resources Mentioned

Ruby on Rails vs PHP
- Episode with John Davison, a Navy veteran and software developer: Transitioning Veterans Can Learn to Develop Software (PS007).

Full show notes at http://popsmoke.net/frontline/take-advantage-of-blocs-veteran-scholarship-ps036.

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popsmoke.net/35 Should I Quit My Day Job to Join A Startup

Show Notes

- Do you have any good online resources about founding a startup?
- What goes into preparing for an investment round?

I believe there's 3 questions to ask yourself:

- Do you believe in the startup?
- Do you like the founder?
- Do you love the startup grind?

Resources:

- The PopSmoke Show: Live video conversations with veteran entrepreneurs.
Not exactly sure because I've never raised money, but I would say traction.
- Sonny Tosco, founder of Limelight, mentions traction in his episode: Veteran, Father, CEO, App Creator (PS016).
- In episode 14, Kelly brings up the great point that it's not about whether you're idea is going to change, it's about if you have enough time to survive until you can figure it out.
- Episode with Kelly Perdew, founder of TargetClose: Will Kelly Perdew Invest in Your Business (PS014).
- Dave shares that his biggest challenge when starting out is finding a cofounder.
- Episode with Dave Cass, founder of Uvize: Why Veterans Struggle Transitioning to Higher Education (PS006)
- Derek Distenfield- The Lean Startup as the most valuable business book.
- Episode with Derek Distenfield, founder of NextGenJustice: Your Legal Docs Made Easy with NextGenJustice (PS019)
- Discover all the recommended books on The PopSmoke Show here.

Full Show Notes: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/should-i-quit-my-day-job-to-join-a-startup-ps035

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