Leveling Up with Eric Siu

Eric Siu
Leveling Up with Eric Siu

Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.

  1. SEP 11

    Why Marriage Is Rarely Still Worth It | Dr. Taraban

    In this episode, Eric Siu interviews Dr. Orion Taraban as they dive deep into the realities of modern relationships—how to keep attraction alive, the business side of marriage, and why sex work is on the rise. They also explore hot topics like OnlyFans, the girl boss movement, social media's impact on dating, and what it means to be "monogamish." Plus, learn why overpaying is the price of winning in love and how to balance control, commitment, and personal growth. You don’t want to miss this! Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/vfj33zvFoJo   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) The Phases of Relationships and the Importance of Attraction (19:27) Marriage as a Business Deal (27:43) The Rise of Sex Work and its Normalization (29:13) Compartmentalizing Sex: Differences Between Men and Women (34:52) Authentic Attraction and its Role in Relationships and Transactions (35:20) The Rise of OnlyFans and Financial Independence (36:16) The Girl Boss Movement: Empowerment or Waning Trend? (37:46) Difficulties in the Sexual Marketplace for Successful Women (39:09) The Increasing Importance of Attractiveness in Modern Relationships (41:27) The Impact of Social Media on Relationships (48:13) Exploring the Concept of Monogamish (50:31) The Decline of Religion and the Search for Structure (57:10) The Dynamics of Adorer and Adored in Relationships (01:09:18) The Pitfalls of Over-Investing in Relationships (01:12:26) Maintaining a Poker Face in Relationships (01:13:23) Exploring the Concept of Being 'Monogamish' (01:14:19) Understanding the Economics of Dating (01:18:02) The Cost of Overpaying in Relationships (01:19:30) Surrendering Control in Love (01:23:48) The Value of Traditional Roles in Relationships (01:33:49) Balancing Personal Growth and Traditional Roles (01:49:17) Finding Work-Life Balance for Relationship Satisfaction Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3owDdLk7HL1dyQnkoBuRew  — What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on X or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on X Eric Siu on Instagram

    1h 49m
  2. SEP 6

    How He Makes 7 Figures from SEEDS | Kevin Espiritu

    Kevin Espiritu, founder of Epic Gardening, shares how he transformed a humble gardening blog into a booming business. From mastering YouTube and SEO to making savvy acquisitions, Kevin breaks down the pivotal moments that fueled his explosive growth. If you're ready to learn the secrets behind scaling a successful brand, this episode is packed with golden insights you won't want to miss! Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/5izuD7CdfBg  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) The Journey from Gardening Blog to Successful Business (02:48) The Power of Wearing a Hat in Winning a Deal (08:01) The Meditative Nature of Gardening (13:58) The Role of Different Channels in Business Growth (15:49) The Impact of YouTube and SEO on Revenue (17:39) The Strategy of Acquiring Blogs for Growth (22:25) The Importance of Hiring a President for Scaling (27:02) Private Equity Support for Content-to-Commerce Models (30:48) Learning from Others and Acquiring High-Level Skills (31:47) The Parallels Between Poker and Business (34:37) Gardening as a Fulfilling Hobby and Homesteading (38:42) The Value of Long-Form Content and Building Relationships (52:07) Optimizing Health for Entrepreneurial Success Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3owDdLk7HL1dyQnkoBuRew  — What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on X or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on X Eric Siu on Instagram

    1h 2m
4.8
out of 5
297 Ratings

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Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.

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