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Follow Josh, an immigration lawyer-turned-tech cofounder, as he builds his businesses in Canada and shares stories/takeaways from his journey. Every Monday morning you’ll get an update and key lesson to help you build (or start) your business!

The Josh Schachnow Show Josh Schachnow

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Follow Josh, an immigration lawyer-turned-tech cofounder, as he builds his businesses in Canada and shares stories/takeaways from his journey. Every Monday morning you’ll get an update and key lesson to help you build (or start) your business!

    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22

    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business Vlog and Navigating the Cloudy Weather of Toronto00:32 Growing an Immigration Tech Startup: Challenges and Strategies01:00 The Importance of Customer Success in SaaS05:09 Feedback and Feature Prioritization: The Roadmap to Success08:21 Upcoming Holidays and Personal Updates10:00 Book Review: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett13:26 Diving into History: A Holocaust Story16:13 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
    Navigating Growth and Customer Success at Visto: A Week in Review | Weekly Business Vlog #22
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 16 min
    Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship & Product Launches | Weekly Business Vlog #21

    Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship & Product Launches | Weekly Business Vlog #21

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome to the Weekly Business Check-In00:17 The Impact of Weather on Mood and Productivity00:51 A Busy Week at Visto: Product Testing and Launches01:51 The External Environment's Influence on Internal State02:24 Control What You Can in Business and Life05:55 The Challenges of Selling Legal Tech to Law Firms10:07 Book Recommendations and Entrepreneurial Insights13:37 Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Preview
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 14 min
    Thoughts on pricing and a 50 Cent book | Weekly Business Vlog #20

    Thoughts on pricing and a 50 Cent book | Weekly Business Vlog #20

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Welcome Back to the Weekly Update!00:42 Diving Deep into Pricing Strategies at Visto02:20 The Art and Science of Pricing: Insights and Adjustments07:51 Grandfathering Early Clients: A Strategic Move10:11 Book Review: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by 50 Cent14:36 Wrapping Up and What's Next
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 15 min
    Balancing passion and business, and wearing lots of hats | Weekly Business Vlog #19

    Balancing passion and business, and wearing lots of hats | Weekly Business Vlog #19

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Intro to Another Episode of Business Weekly Vlog00:32 A Visit to the Barbershop: Lessons on Career Longevity01:55 Reflecting on a Week of Wearing Multiple Hats03:46 The Growth and Success of Our AI Product Launch05:18 Expanding Our Immigration Software: A Full Solution09:10 The Power of Marketing Over Cold Outbound Sales14:40 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 16 min
    The Impact of AI on Small Businesses and Customer Support | Weekly Business Vlog #18

    The Impact of AI on Small Businesses and Customer Support | Weekly Business Vlog #18

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update00:37 Launch of Canadian Immigration AI01:22 Impact of AI on Various Industries04:40 The Role of AI in Customer Support09:44 The Future of Small Companies and AI12:07 Book Review: Made in America by Sam Walton13:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 14 min
    Vacation, Big Visto AI Launch and Book Recommendations | Weekly Business Vlog #17

    Vacation, Big Visto AI Launch and Book Recommendations | Weekly Business Vlog #17

    Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
    Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
    And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
    Agenda:
    Vacation, Visto's AI Launch and Book Recommendations
    00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:54 My Trip to Florida and Its Impact02:15 Big Launch at Visto: Canada's First Immigration AI Assistant05:47 The Importance of Testing in Tech Product Launches07:16 Initial Success and Future Plans for Visto08:55 My Reading Habits and Recent Books12:44 Conclusion and Looking Forward
    #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

VanillaBien ,

Top Notch Podcast!

Great podcast Josh brings on guests and distilled their wisdom for listeners with his dulcet tones! Love it!
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Amy Rasdal ,

Aspiring solopreneurs listen up!

I learn the most from real stories with real people. Josh has great conversations with accomplished solopreneurs that encourage you to get started and inspire you to grow. Thank you Josh!

Cel_Bru ,

Love this Podcast

Josh brings on amazing entrepreneurs who truly share what they’ve learned. As a young entrepreneur, I find this wisdom so valuable!

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