The UnNoticed Entrepreneur

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, Jim James speaks with Paul Meyers, a coach, mentor, VC, and investor with 20 years of experience in the startup industry. Meyers highlights that the media portrays founding a startup as something glamorous and successful, but in reality, it's emotional and can lead to mental health problems for founders. Meyers suggests normalizing discussions around mental health and creating safe spaces for founders to talk about their fears and challenges.Meyers also discusses why males are less likely to approach mental health coaches than females, due to societal expectations of appearing strong and competent. He notes that the stress of being a founder can lead to unhealthy behaviors and a loss of empathy. Meyers suggests that displaying empathy and normalizing conversations around mental health can help founders recognize the symptoms of stress and address them before it becomes too late.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, Jim James speaks with Paul Meyers, a coach, mentor, VC, and investor with 20 years of experience in the startup industry. Meyers highlights that the media portrays founding a startup as something glamorous and successful, but in reality, it's emotional and can lead to mental health problems for founders. Meyers suggests normalizing discussions around mental health and creating safe spaces for founders to talk about their fears and challenges.Meyers also discusses why males are less likely to approach mental health coaches than females, due to societal expectations of appearing strong and competent. He notes that the stress of being a founder can lead to unhealthy behaviors and a loss of empathy. Meyers suggests that displaying empathy and normalizing conversations around mental health can help founders recognize the symptoms of stress and address them before it becomes too late.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur, host Jim James meets with Faris Aranki, an effectiveness facilitator and coach, to discuss how he uses the tools that he learned to convert cold leads through engagement and voice notes on LinkedIn.Aranki explains the three pillars of IQ, EQ, and FQ, and how they can be combined to sharpen and master a business strategy, along with sharing his approach to making an engaging and memorable voice note on LinkedIn. He also shares some tips on how you can get your business noticed.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur, host Jim James meets with Faris Aranki, an effectiveness facilitator and coach, to discuss how he uses the tools that he learned to convert cold leads through engagement and voice notes on LinkedIn.Aranki explains the three pillars of IQ, EQ, and FQ, and how they can be combined to sharpen and master a business strategy, along with sharing his approach to making an engaging and memorable voice note on LinkedIn. He also shares some tips on how you can get your business noticed.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.Going on holiday?What should you do about your Linkedin account?We all need a break - but do you take the approach of Simon C. and sneak in some posts whilst the rest of the family has breakfast overlooking the table top mountain of S. Africa, or do you take a risk that you will lose your momentum on LinkedIn?Find out what I did, and how a video taken from a balcony in Crete was received by my community.I've grown my Linkedin now to 11,135 and have some slide shares which have over 2,500 impressions.Tune in to find out how authenticity is becoming the key differentiator to AI created content. And why that means we humans have still got a chance.Descript is what I use to edit the show.All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.Riverside - Your online recording studioThe easiest way to record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere. All from the browser.Viddyoze: Create client-grabbing videosClient-grabbing videos in just 3 clicks with the world's most powerful video animation platformDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, Jim James interviews Ed Darling, founder of Project Charisma, a Manchester-based training company that helps professionals overcome public speaking fears and communicate with credibility, confidence, and charisma. Ed shares how he overcame social anxiety and turned his biggest fears into a profession in acting and public speaking.Ed emphasises that public speaking is a skill and with practise, anyone can improve. He starts by teaching clients the importance of breathing, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing to activate the "rest and digest" response and calm the nervous system. Ed then discusses the three components of public speaking: body, voice, and mind. Using animal analogies, Ed describes the difference between squirrel and lion body language, emphasising the importance of taking up space, being purposeful, and being confident when speaking in front of an audience.Ed also shares practical tips and insights on how to improve public speaking skills and overcome anxiety, making this episode valuable for entrepreneurs looking to improve their communication skills and getting noticed.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, Jim James interviews Ed Darling, founder of Project Charisma, a Manchester-based training company that helps professionals overcome public speaking fears and communicate with credibility, confidence, and charisma. Ed shares how he overcame social anxiety and turned his biggest fears into a profession in acting and public speaking.Ed emphasises that public speaking is a skill and with practise, anyone can improve. He starts by teaching clients the importance of breathing, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing to activate the "rest and digest" response and calm the nervous system. Ed then discusses the three components of public speaking: body, voice, and mind. Using animal analogies, Ed describes the difference between squirrel and lion body language, emphasising the importance of taking up space, being purposeful, and being confident when speaking in front of an audience.Ed also shares practical tips and insights on how to improve public speaking skills and overcome anxiety, making this episode valuable for entrepreneurs looking to improve their communication skills and getting noticed.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, host Jim James interviews Frank DeBlasi, co-founder of Hoopla Doopla, a loyalty shopping site that rewards customers with cashback from over 5,000 retailers. Deblasi explains that Hoopla's business model is based on aggregation and arbitrage: merchants pay Hoopla a commission for every sale made through the site, and Hoopla gives a portion of this commission back to customers as cashback. To attract merchants, Hoopla joined affiliate networks, such as CJ's, and applied for affiliate programs that allowed them to access the merchants' creative resources, such as promotional offers and coupon codes. To attract customers, Hoopla uses several methods, including social media, email, influencers, and referral programs.Deblasi also shares how Hoopla got coverage on national TV, which he attributes to good timing, product, and plan. When the US was in an economic recession in 2009, a New York Fox News producer reached out to Hoopla because he believed their concept of putting money in people's pockets during tough times was a great idea. Deblasi revealed that the producer found out about Hoopla through a Facebook post he made, which was being shared by people.As a tip for entrepreneurs, Deblasi advises leveraging social media to spread the word about your business and to create a referral program to incentivise customers to refer others to your site. He also recommends joining affiliate networks and applying for affiliate programs to gain access to merchants' creative resources.Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, host Jim James interviews Frank DeBlasi, co-founder of Hoopla Doopla, a loyalty shopping site that rewards customers with cashback from over 5,000 retailers. Deblasi explains that Hoopla's business model is based on aggregation and arbitrage: merchants pay Hoopla a commission for every sale made through the site, and Hoopla gives a portion of this commission back to customers as cashback. To attract merchants, Hoopla joined affiliate networks, such as CJ's, and applied for affiliate programs that allowed them to access the merchants' creative resources, such as promotional offers and coupon codes. To attract customers, Hoopla uses several methods, including social media, email, influencers, and referral programs.Deblasi also shares how Hoopla got coverage on national TV, which he attributes to good timing, product, and plan. When the US was in an economic recession in 2009, a New York Fox News producer reached out to Hoopla because he believed their concept of putting money in people's pockets during tough times was a great idea. Deblasi revealed that the producer found out about Hoopla through a Facebook post he made, which was being shared by people.As a tip for entrepreneurs, Deblasi advises leveraging social media to spread the word about your business and to create a referral program to incentivise customers to refer others to your site. He also recommends joining affiliate networks and applying for affiliate programs to gain access to merchants' creative resources.The UnNoticed Entrepreneur podcast is sponsored by Prowly, the all-in-one software for leveraging PR activities. Boost the media relations game for your business - get more coverage while saving time and money on everyday tasksPost-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsSupport the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.Slide decks are the highest-performing format on LinkedIn.This week Simon Chappuzeau works with me on my slide deck.Since we started  this 12 week safari I have reduced my posting from 4-6 per day down to 1 per day.I have increased my followers from 10,850 to 11,110But most importantly my engagement rate has increased by 100%In other words I am spending much less time posting and getting better results.What we look at today- is where the time should go. And that is on content creation instead of content dumping.If you prefer to watch this then the video is on YouTube.https://youtu.be/pczMsVNbPh4Descript is what I use to edit the show.All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.Riverside - Your online recording studioThe easiest way to record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere. All from the browser.AWeber - free email marketing Grow, sell, and engage with your audience—simple email marketing in one place. Free trial.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to my free newsletterhttps://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/