Parents Making Profits

James Oliver, Jr.
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Welcome to the #1 podcast for parents who are entrepreneurs. James Oliver, Jr., a 3X founder, co-founder of the world's cutest twins, and Techstars and gener8tor alum, brings you topics, guests, and advice to help you be the best parent and entrepreneur you can be.

  1. 03/14/2025

    What to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"

    In this episode, James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techstars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina Raver, founder of BetterCEO.  Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders.  Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it! P.P.S., You can book a 1:1 meeting with James here if you're a current or aspiring founder and need help.

    1h 2m

  2. 03/11/2025

    Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund

    In this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund.  He also loops in his friend, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the benefits of mental therapy.  Here's the Inc. article by Aaron Houghton about avoiding burnout.  Please donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders.  Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it! P.P.S., You can book a 1:1 meeting with James here if you're a current or aspiring founder and need help.

    15 min

  3. 02/10/2025

    When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?

    In this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, founder of Villie, Kim Jolasun, and VC Mark Suster.  Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that James mentioned.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Here's the link to James' Kabila community for overlooked founders.  Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please tell a friend. P.S., Check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    16 min

  4. 11/18/2024

    3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends there

    In this episode, James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode should help you.  Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension.  And follow Divyaswor Makai for off-color dad jokes on Bluesky.  Add your Bluesky handle here if you're a tech startup founder and want to be added to my tech startup founder starter pack.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to your LinkedIn connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.  P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.  P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    10 min

  5. 10/31/2024

    How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well

    In this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani of Founder Well about what founders can do to create mental wellness.  Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this benefit go here.  And check out Shahab's dad joke at the end! Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.  P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.  P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    32 min

  6. 10/15/2024

    Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!

    In this episode, James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great! James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of Bring Your Worth TV, and Peachi Williams, founder of Freshman Fun Box to get their takes on the subject.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.  P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.  P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    13 min

  7. 10/07/2024

    Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsors

    In this episode, James replays a live-stream pitch event from LinkedIn with Techstars CEO, David Cohen, giving three founders feedback on their pitches; he also shared the Techstars co-founder origin story. And finally, he and I talk about how to convert mentors to sponsors.  Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.  P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.  P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    47 min

  8. 08/16/2024

    What do unicorn founders look like?

    In this episode, James discusses an interesting TechCrunch article, "New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising" By Mike Butcher. Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.   Can't wait to hear from you! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke. If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.  P.S., If you're a tech entrepreneur looking for a co-founder, visit James' startup, Kabila, to download the co-founder matching app.  P.P.S., And check out James' book, The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN be a Successful ParentPreneur on Amazon, you will love it!

    16 min
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Welcome to the #1 podcast for parents who are entrepreneurs. James Oliver, Jr., a 3X founder, co-founder of the world's cutest twins, and Techstars and gener8tor alum, brings you topics, guests, and advice to help you be the best parent and entrepreneur you can be.

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  • Creator
    James Oliver, Jr.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Parents Making Profits