The Louis Shulman Podcast

Eric Jorgenson is a product strategist at Zaarly, creator of the business blog Evergreen, and author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.In collaboration with Jack Butcher, Eric spent three years distilling over 1,000,000 collected words from Naval's writing and podcast interviews into a succinct, high impact book on wealth, happiness, and philosophy. Throughout the interview we dive into some of the books big ideas, which include ethical wealth creation, productizing yourself, and the concept of specific knowledge.Last, we talk about why Eric took it upon himself to compile The Navalmanack, and what he has learned through the three year journey of intensive study and curation.Links:Read the Navalmanack (It's free!): https://www.navalmanack.comCheck out Zaarly: https://www.zaarly.comCheck out Evergreen: https://medium.com/evergreen-business-weeklyFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgensonHelp Us Out:If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Lee LeFever did not achieve the passive income lifestyle on accident. Through an intentional assessment of his family's goals, he determined the type of business they needed to live the life they wanted for themselves.Using positive constraints, Lee and his wife created Common Craft, a company Big Enough to support themselves. His inspiring story is evidence that bigger is not always better.Links to check out: Read Big EnoughWatch a Common Craft VideoCheck out Lee's websiteConnect with Lee on LinkedIn, or follow him on TwitterHelp Us Out:If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening!   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Nicholas shares how he grew the @bookthinkers instagram account to over 90k followers and how he leveraged this audience into a new podcast with an all star lineup of guests, a mobile application for smart retention, and a collection of merchandise (that he wore during our interview).In our conversation, we answer questions like what books to read in specific situations and why everyone should be focused on getting 1% better everyday.If you want be a part of the BookThinkers Family, you can get started by following them on Instagram. You can also check out their website, their merchandise, or their mobile app.Books Mentioned:Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki, Crush It - Gary Vaynerchuk, Flip Flops and Microwave Fish - Peter Yawitz, The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy, The Mastery of Self, Deep Work - Cal Newport, Limitless - Jim Kwik, and Indistractible - Nir EyalHelp Us Out:If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Adriel's passion for helping the unemployed started during a 6-month period of unemployment he faced a few years ago. He saw the time as a gift and started a podcast, networked 30 hours a week, and focused on "doing things that didn't scale" in order to maximize his period for growth.Because of the opportunities he created for himself during that period, Adriel landed a job with a self driving delivery startup. After a hard-hitting conversation with a truck driver, he started thinking about the well-being of all of the drivers who would be losing their jobs in the coming years. To address this, Adriel decided to strike out on his own and created Riveter.Riveter members gain access to beneficial resources in health, finance, and education so that they can maximize their time of unemployment and be a stronger candidate for the job market. Cool Things Adriel Mentioned:Biographies: Andy Grove, The Virgin Series - Richard Branson, They Call Me Supermensch - Shep GordonOther Books: AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee and Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Handy Links:Connect with Adriel on LinkedIn.Learn more about Riveter.Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Help Us Out:If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Copywriting!What is it? Why should you learn it? Is it an in demand skill? Why do people fail? In this episode, Jacob McMillen joins us and shares the answers to all of these questions and more. Over the last decade, Jacob has used his freelance writing skills to create multiple six figure income streams. For the past 12 months, he's been teaching others how to do the same in The Internet's Best Copywriting Course.If you enjoyed Jacob on our show, you'll love his 10 minute mini-episodes on his Write Bites podcast. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Links:Follow Ivan on Twitter.Watch Ivan's Viral Job Application. Read the Viral Tweet. Watch Ivan, Yes Theory, & Alex Banayan collaborate to make the application here. Read The Third Door.Learn about 100Thieves. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.Help Us Out: Please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

The 75HARD is an internet challenge created by Andy Frisella, host of the MFCEO podcast and founder of 1stPhorm, branded as the "tactical guide to winning the war with yourself."In this episode, Louis, Kyle, and Stryker share what it was like putting that claim to the test. From May to July, the three of us did these 6 things everyday without fail:Follow a diet. No Cheating!Do two 45 minute workouts. (One outside!)NO Alcohol.Progress picture.Drink one gallon of water a day.Read 10 pages of nonfiction.We walk through how we got started, why we kept going, and we reflect on the lessons we learned now that we are on the other side of the finish line.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

After facing a bureaucratic wall with his startups in college, Will struck out on his own by wholesaling Real Estate. His education came from the Bigger Pockets Podcast, where after closing 75+ deals, he was featured as a guest.After making enough from Real Estate to sustain his lifestyle, Will started an Artificial Intelligence company with the goal of Achieving Intelligent Technologies. We spend a lot of time unpacking Artificial Intelligence and its implications. We also focus on developing the appropriate mindset and strategies for achieving ambitious goals. Follow Will on Instagram.Listen to Will tell his Real Estate story on Bigger Pockets here. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Mike shares stories about his time competing and coaching speech and debate. At the peak of his coaching career, his public forum students won the Harvard, Georgetown, and National Tournaments in the same season. As a competitor, he earned three First-Round bids to the National Debate Tournament. After reaching the top of his game in coaching, Mike transitioned into a new career selling real estate by joining the Ben Kinney group within Keller Williams. He shares with us the some advice for real estate investing and how to work well with your agents and partners. Last, he tells his story losing dramatic amounts of weight through reading about David Goggins and counting calories religiously. Our challenge to you is to try counting the macros for everything you eat for one day and see what you learn about yourself and your diet!If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes!If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Wes has a decorated background as an end-to-end marketer. She co-created the altMBA with Seth Godin and launched products at Flite, BareMinerals, L’Oreal, and Gap. Now, she's working with CEOs at companies like Poo~Pourri, Outlier.org, Shaftesbury, Professor Scott Galloway, Tandem Diabetes, and Morning Brew.In the interview she shares some of the wisdom she has acquired through her successful career as a "rigorous" thinker.If you want to learn more about Wes and her work, please do so on her website.Follow Wes on Twitter for tweets about marketing, strategy, and rigorous thinking.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe!Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com