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We’re at a strange time in history. And that beings opportunity. Giant tech companies now rely on algorithms to tell us what’s important. Problem is, the algorithms aren’t that smart yet, they’re exploitable, and “popular” doesn’t equal “important.” On the other hand, people need help discovering the information that matters to them more than ever. …

Hello! We’re taking the week off from the show, because we’re hard at work on some cool stuff for you. No worries though, we’ll be back next week with an episode that elaborates on the fundamentals of a 7-Figure Small venture. It will be a continuation of Why Connection is the New Content Marketing episode, …

It’s no secret membership sites are an attractive way to build a powerful business. You essentially attract a community of people interested in a certain topic, or in solving a particular problem, and charge a recurring membership fee that allows them behind the “wall.” If done correctly, a membership-based business you can be well on …

Read on Unemployable.com A couple of episodes ago, a listener noted that I complained that “people are still teaching content marketing like it’s 2010.” What’s up with that? It may surprise you that I don’t consider content marketing to be my primary audience-building strategy any more. Even more surprising is the other equally important aspect …

At the heart of any successful small business is a creative human being. And it’s important that we remember to put our very human voice out there to connect with our preferred clients and customers. And yet, when it comes to writing copy or content, we often stiffen up. Being an authentic human being should …

Working from home is a luxury, but it doesn’t come without its fair share of distractions. These are the types of things that can disrupt the dream, unless they’re handled. But never fear … we’ve got several smart ways for you to eliminate distractions while working from home: 8 Ways to Make Working From Home …

You had questions, we came back atcha with answers. Because we’re like that. If you want to submit questions and have them answered on the show, use the hashtag #unemployable on Twitter. We’ll be tracking what you post, and we look forward to helping you out. Here’s what we tackled in this episode: With all …

To me, the ability to work from anywhere may be the highlight of the unemployable life. When I’m armed with a smart backpack, various charging devices, and my trusty MacBook Air, I’m able to get lots of things done, and be wherever I want. For example, I’m writing this at a sushi joint called Japango …

What’s it like going from the heights of running a company that is growing fast and attracting gobs of VC money … to being on your own and running a “measly lifestyle business?” Not many people can answer that question based on experience, but Sahil Lavingia of Gumroad can. And the lessons he’s learned are …

In the realm of starting and running your own business, “success has often been defined by how much your business grows. More clients, more money, more employees. Of course, that’s a fallacy. At some point the returns of growth diminish, and you’re working harder, you’re less happy, and actually making less due to an increase …

When we talk about powerful yet tiny businesses making 7 figures in revenue without employees, freelancers may feel left out. After all, you’re just one person serving clients, and unless you’re perhaps an attorney or financial advisor, it’s tough to get to that level alone. And starting an agency or larger firm doesn’t seem like …

When it comes to exponential technology, it seems as if we hear nothing but hype forever, without much changing. And then suddenly, everything changes (and keeps changing). One such technology that represents imminent change is artificial intelligence. You can’t escape hearing about it, but so far … you haven’t felt it. You will, and hopefully …