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July 29, 2020
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Our Top 10 Inspiring Movies About Entrepreneurs
April 30, 2020
It’s time to get inspired and motivated by movies. We’re all hanging out quarantine, so let’s enjoy some movies about entrepreneurship that may just encourage
Letter to the editor: FIRE Movement – What’s the Priority – Making Money or Saving Money?
April 29, 2020
Today I’d like to share a letter from reader Kevin Marshall. He responded thoughtfully to a YouTube rant that in retrospect, I’m not very proud
5 Ways to Start a New Business in 2020
April 28, 2020
Hey there, Alex here from Dynamite Jobs. Here’s a recap from Dan and Ian’s 50-minute discussion on reliable ways to start a business in 2020.
5 Tips for Being Great at Email in 2020
April 27, 2020
Hey TMBA Community, Alex from Dynamite Jobs here. Dan and Ian did a 35-minute livestream on ‘How to Be Great at Email in 2020’. I’ve
How to Get Started in Ecommerce in 2020 feat. Allen Walton
April 27, 2020
Hi Everyone, Good news: It looks like we’ve fixed the RSS feed (subscribe here if you’d like) and will continue with our plan to share
Enjoy Your Weekend, We’ll Be Dustin’
April 25, 2020
Hi everyone, Dusting off the blog has revealed more cracks and crevices than anticipated. We’re fixing our RSS feed and content is on its way.
An Entrepreneur’s Timeline for Generating Wealth
April 21, 2020
Hey there, Alex here from Dynamite Jobs. Today, the guys (Dan and Ian) did a 45-minute livestream where they discussed a variety of topics.
Going Big with Your Business and the Sweet Spot of Asset Buying
April 20, 2020
Dan and Ian ‘freestyled’ today on some different topics. The main points discussed were how to ‘take your business big’ and the sweet spot of
Behold, We’ve Dusted Off The TMBA Blog
April 20, 2020
Cobwebs everywhere! Since I last published a blog post, WordPress doesn’t even look like WordPress anymore. The world changes, but one thing stays the same:
Sexy Savings vs. Building Income Streams
April 19, 2020
How do you ‘Sexify’ saving money when you’re growing a business? Dan and Ian are discussing three ways both of these communities make saving money
Which COVID Economic Changes Will Be Lasting? ft. Noah Kagan
April 18, 2020
Our lives have changed drastically. Many people are asking, ‘When will things go back to normal?’. However, what exactly will the ‘new normal’ look like,
Ways to Save Money – Taxes, Money, Accounting ft. Mario Lucibello
April 17, 2020
Dan and Ian called up their accountant to get some actionable advice for saving money as well as his take on PPP loans. Mario Lucibello
The Work of an Entrepreneur – Believe in Value When There’s No Money
February 5, 2019
While I was writing responses to emails I received this week, I realized there’s an idea Ian and I talk about often in-person and find
What are Your Favorite Job Interview Questions?
January 29, 2019
As a team we’ve been doing tons of interviews in our efforts to match remote professionals with great companies over at Dynamite Jobs. We’re exploring ways
Do you Need to Quit Your Job to Build a Successful Business?
January 22, 2019
We get a lot of emails from readers of this blog ([email protected]). This week I thought I’d respond to some here. Feel free to write
The Charisma Trap – One Way Entrepreneurs Screw Up Hiring Remote Employees
January 15, 2019
A few days ago, a customer of Dynamite Jobs called me seeking advice. On his desk he had two resumes and a dilemma. “Both of
10 More 4-Hour Work Week Case Studies
January 8, 2019
On episode #351 of the Tim Ferriss Podcast – a “Real Four Hour Work Week Case Study” – this blog was given some huge shout-outs
Hitching a Ride on the Digital Nomad Express
December 11, 2018
Late last year, my friend James Clark wrote me to say that VietJet intended to open a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to
“Why I Went to DCBKK 2018” – What Being a Deaf Entrepreneur Is Like
November 20, 2018
Every year after our annual DCBKK conference in October, I jump on a plane somewhere jacked on the energy of 100’s of talented entrepreneurs with
Looking for a career jumpstart? Come apprentice with us this winter.
September 13, 2018
Summary: We’re seeking someone with a lot of energy and ambition to join our team this winter as an apprentice. The gig is a paid
Our New Book, Before the Exit, Is Now Published
April 2, 2018
Our new book, Before the Exit, is available for free on Amazon for the next 48 hours. Here’s where you can find it. The audiobook is
Do You Feel You’re Spending Too Much Time on Your Smartphone?
February 23, 2018
Over the holidays, some of my friends expressed they felt they were spending too much time on their phones. One said “I used to read more
Taking a Walk This Weekend? – Here’s a Great Podcast Episode to Take with You
February 16, 2018
Every once in a while a podcast episode jumps out at me and grabs my attention. This week I was so pleasantly surprised by Scooter
Join Our Team – Seeking a Business Development Apprentice – Work Remotely
September 7, 2017
We’re hiring. One of the best things about this blog is being able to come here from time to time and put out a call
The Alchemy of Pitching – What To Consider When Selling Yourself or Your Business via Email
June 13, 2017
This week’s podcast outlines our thoughts about how to be more successful making pitches, and cutting deals, via email. Ahead of that episode, TMBA’s producer Jane,
Business Class in London
June 6, 2017
I’ve said for a while now: it’s better to travel to a more obscure location where you know people than to travel to a world-class
The Middle Class Mind
May 16, 2017
I was in Barcelona to attend a business conference. One evening, a small group of us found our way to a fancy bar with quiet
Is America Bad at Building Cities?
May 9, 2017
I was at dinner in Barcelona with two Americans who live in the United States. They wanted to know why I had chosen to live
Here’s a Problem With Metrics
May 2, 2017
A few weeks back, I was on a call with Ian. We were discussing how to best manage our team. He asked, “What numbers are