The Lifestyle Business Podcast

Episode #103 – The Hero Skillset and Why No One Likes A Sell Out

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Dan goes back to his roots tearing up Vietnam while Ian gets multi-cultural by voice-overing one of the funniest Italian accents in iTunes podcasting history. This week the guys got an email from an eager and ambitious listener, Skyler: I’m extremely passionate about entrepreneurship, however, I’ve found that it can be hard to find the right [...]

Episode #102 – The Drama Denominator: Finding The Cause Of Your Biggest Business Problems

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Yeah Buddy! Another week and another chance to talk biznass is always a good combo. Once again Ian and Dan are talking marriage in business, discussing partnerships and what matters and what doesn’t in the listener questions. Thankfully Dan doesn’t nag Ian on his greasy oil change habits. Much. With all the questions coming in and [...]

Episode #101 – The Insider’s Guide To Thinking Outside The Index

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000

Coming off the euphoric high of 100th Episode bliss, Dan and Ian settled in this week to get back to business making money…for others. That’s right, they’re kicking around some angel investment ideas that would end with a qualified start-up getting some runway to make their lifestyle business dream a reality. Is an angel investment [...]

Episode #100 – A Bunch Of Stuff We’ve Screwed Up In The Past 1000 Days

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Seems like only yesterday Dan was calling Ian from a noisy cafe in the Philippines to do up another episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast. Oh wait. That was yesterday! If sports teams have throwback uniforms, consider this special 100th Episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast a throwback episode, complete with some of our favorite [...]

Episode #99 – Do You Know If You Are A Shooting Star?

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:33 +0000

Less than 72 hours after we launched The Tropical MBA program exclusively to members of Dynamite Circle and then our pre-sale listeners, we have already SOLD OUT these first two sessions. Thanks so much – blown away, humbled, and excited as hell barely begin to scrape the surface of how we feel about that! This [...]

Episode #98 – 8 Lesser Recognized Forms Of The Resistance

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:41:11 +0000

As Dan and Ian gear up to launch their first Tropical MBA course to the masses, they’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about start-ups, marketing, and business practice in general. These are the things that the guys will be teaching small groups of entrepreneurs and aspiring start-ups this summer from beautiful Puerto Galera [...]

Episode #97 – Entrepreneurial ADD and Free Content For Hustlers

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:00:59 +0000

Who knew portable bars could be such a successful pursuit? Dan and Ian did, of course. And that’s where their time has been lately. Freestyling their content a bit this week, they take to their inboxes to answer some listener questions and discuss business strategy. Dishing out the free content for all the hustlers out [...]

Episode #96 – A Proposition : Start-Up August

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Things are exciting in the TMBA / LBP world as Ian and Dan work to put together a unique experience for 10 aspiring entrepreneurs. Start-Up August isn’t just some make money quick conference – if they wanted to do that there’d be a lot more hugging and Dan would bring his guitar to strum out [...]

Episode #95 – Hiring Interns Right From The Start

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:31 +0000

With Ian back stateside and Dan back in Bali, the guys have said goodbye (for now) to their time in the Philippines and are back to biznass. This week, they are chatting about the re-launch of their lifestyle business site, Tropical Work Force. During their time chatting up colleagues and friends in the Philippines, they [...]

Episode #94 – 6 Financial Secrets of Lifestyle Business Ballers

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Even though Dan & Ian’s travel adventures in the Philippines are winding down for now, they’ll be back. The folks they’ve been able to hang out with the past few weeks are straight ballin’, entrepreneurs and business owners with at least six figures kicking around in an account or five. Whether they’re hobnobbing with the Vice [...]

Episode #93 – The Single Most Important Entrepreneurial Skillset

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:59 +0000

What good is a location independent lifestyle business if you can’t enjoy it? Dan & Ian join us from the beach at Badladz Resort in Puerto Galera where they have been adventuring around the shooting range, playing with go-carts on the back roads, cutting deals and hustlin’ connections like a boss, and relaxing/karaokeing with friends [...]

Episode #92 – Listener Questions: Manufacturing Advice, Biznass Models & Hacking Airport Lounges

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Like the ballers that they are, Dan and Ian recorded this week’s podcast from the ballroom of the hotel they are staying at in Cebu City as they travel around SE Asia visiting with LBP listeners and members of the Dynamite Circle. With the popularity of their recent podcast which answered listener questions (and their [...]

Episode #91 – Are You a Hustler or an Entrepreneur?

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:25 +0000

Ian landed in Bali last Saturday and it’s been all-biznass-all-the-time as we make the most out of his time here. No one should be surprised that they were able to do all their prep at Starbucks before. Good Chai, Ian? ;) This week Dan and Ian discuss two of the most misunderstood words in business: [...]

Episode #90 – Rip, Pivot, and Jam: The Strategy That Launched Our Newest Product Line

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Ian managed to pick himself up from a nasty spin-out on the racetrack this week to join Dan as they reveal their most recent product launch and discuss the strategy that they used to find the niche and then dominate it. Additionally, with listener questions pouring in they take the time to chat about some [...]

Episode #89 – The Institutions of Marriage and Business Partnerships

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Dan and Ian invited the guys from AdSense Flippers on the show to chat entrepreneur to entrepreneur (to entrepreneur to entrepreneur!) about what it’s like to start a podcast, hire employees, and provide constructive criticism or feedback. Then they get into it and talk about the realities of business partnerships and what it’s like to [...]

Episode #88 – Listener Questions Answered – Micro-Publishing, Business Strategy and More

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:38 +0000

Taking to the masses, Dan and Ian take a few questions from listeners on a broad range of topics vital to anyone looking to start, grow or expand their business. Listen to this episode and learn about: A closer look at micro-publishing and blogging with some convo about standing desks (Question from Justin Treptow of CubeSapien.com) [...]

Episode #87 – Post-Business School: The Things They Never Tell You

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:29 +0000

After waxing a little philosophic about education and career prospects, Dan and Ian dig into the things that no one ever taught them in any business class or course. Listen to this episode and learn about: Real risks involved in cash profit and how it flows like water The Art of Entrepreneurship and how not [...]

Episode #86 – 4 Online Business Trends That You Shouldn’t Miss in 2012

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:14 +0000

After taking a Christmas break, Dan and Ian got together to discuss 4 online business trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2012. Listen to this episode and learn about: How small businesses can benefit from tax saving strategies that have been reserved to the big players until recently. Amazing opportunities to grow your business by [...]

Episode #85 – How To Get Started Sourcing Products From China

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:22 +0000

This week, Dan, Ian and special guest Matt Kowalak talk about how you can get started sourcing products from China. Matt has been living in China for almost a decade and specializes on sourcing. Listen to this podcast and learn: Why so many people are getting into selling physical products (instead of information) How to [...]

Episode #84 – How To Live The “Four Hour Workweek” Dream And Make Money From Anywhere in the World

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:49 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian talk about how you can get started living the “Four Hour Workweek”-dream and make money from anywhere in the world. Listen to this podcast and learn: How to get started with your “Four Hour Workweek”-business How millionaires deal with their personal finances Why you should quit your job … and [...]

Episode #83 – A Business Failure Story (Our GoDaddy Account is the Boulevard of Broken Dreams)

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:48 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian talk about some news items and replay one of their most popular classic episodes. Listen to this weeks episode to learn of: A new project that Dan and Ian launched this week. An amazing TropicalMBA-style internship opportunity. One of Dan and Ian’s biggest business failures (it ended them costing $6k [...]

Episode #82 – Podcasting, Launches, Bloggin’ about Bloggin’, and Chops – A Fireside Chat with Tim Conley

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:57:03 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian interview Tim Conley from the Foolish Adventure Podcast. Tim has been an internet entrepreneur for many years and focuses on information publishing and consulting. Listen to this episode and learn: How Tim got 7000 unique visitors on the day that he launched Foolish Adventure. Why more product launches fail than [...]

Episode #81 – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ranking #1 For Lucrative Keywords

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:01:09 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian interview SEO expert Travis Jamison from SupremacySEO.com. Travis isn’t your typical SEO consultant. He developed a product in a highly competitive niche (health) and had to figure out how to rank #1 for his keywords. Travis accomplished his goal and outranked health companies and government websites using grey hat SEO tactics. [...]

Episode #80 – How to Speed Up Your Learning by Years, Plus an Exciting New SEO Tool with Rob Walling

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:26:22 +0000

This week’s episode features Rob Walling from Software by Rob and Startups for the Rest of Us. Rob runs several online niche businesses (mostly software). Dan and Ian are huge fans of Rob and are super excited about having Rob on the show. Listen to this episode and learn: How you can speed-up your (entrepreneurial) [...]

Episode #79 – 5 Dirty SEO and Internet Marketing Tricks

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:47:24 +0000

Dan and Ian got together to talk about some grey hat SEO, internet marketing and business tricks. Topics discussed include How to get media/magazine mentions for your products. How to make Search Engines believe that your sites are being updated regularly (this is important for rankings). How to get more people to open e-mail blasts you send [...]

Episode #78 – 5 Radical Strategies to Achieve Optimum Performance Levels

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:33:00 +0000

This week’s episode features a very special guest: Sebastian Marshall. Dan, Ian and Sebastian talk about how to hack performance and get more shit done. Topics discussed include Time tracking and how it works. Diet optimisation. Neural enhancer supplements. Putting a dolar value on your time. The equal odds theory (or: why Einstein was more [...]

Episode #77 – If We Were to Start from Scratch, How We’d Do It

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:59:11 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian talk about what they would do if they were to start from scratch in 2011. The answer might surprise you. Dan and Ian also ask a bunch of listener questions, including How to increase your chances of success when applying for a job (or the Tropical MBA)? How to be [...]

Episode #76 – Zero to Online Empire in 12 Months

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:00:25 +0000

This week, Dan sat down with DCers Joe and Justin from AdsenseFlippers (one of Dan’s favorite blogs) to talk BIZNASS. These guys have a ton of hard-won business experience, an incredible story, and a scalable, repeatable business model that you can quickly draw lessons and inspiration from. WE LOVE THIS BLOG. These guys are 100% [...]

Episode #75 – Forget 80/20, Aim for 99/1 With Critical Non-Essentials

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:50:22 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian are joined by a special guest: Brendan Tully from the Search Engine Shop (Dynamite Circle member, SEO, e-commerce and conversion optimization specialist). Brendan, Dan and Ian discuss the concept of Critical Non-Essentials (CNEs). CNEs are small changes that you can make to your business that bring huge results. The results that CNEs bring are [...]

Episode #74 – 4 Content Business Blueprints for Fast Monetization

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:07:41 +0000

Are you interested in content businesses? Dan and Ian certainly are and plan to focus more heavily on web properties like blogs and niche communities in the future. In this episode Dan and Ian talk about 4 ways to monetize an existing content site starting today. If you don’t already have a site, you’ll get [...]

Episode #73 – 3 Harmful Business Myths Learned from Big Biz

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:09 +0000

In this week’s episode, Dan and Ian talk about common small business myths. Learning about big, successful companies can be inspiring, but many entrepreneurs make the mistake of trying to copy their ways of doing business. The fact is that a company like Apple or Nike approaches marketing (and all other parts of running a [...]

Episode #72 – 4 Things You Don’t Know About Hiring

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:02 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian answer a bunch of listener questions. Topics include An in depth discussion on hiring (including: how to delegate, how to find cheap talent, …) Trade show hacks that Dan and Ian use (hustling involved) How Dan and Ian first got started when they founded their business 4 years ago The [...]

Episode #71 – How to Become a Blogging Superstar + the Entrepreneurial Leap

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:32:50 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian unveil their private community for entrepreneurs, DynamiteCircle. The “meat and potatoes” section features an interview with Sean Ogle who is launching his product Location Rebel. Check out Location Rebel if you want to quit your job and make the leap into location independence. Sean and Dan discuss 5 mindsets that [...]

Episode #70 – 9 Tough Truths About Running a Business and Changing Your Life

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:25 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian talk about 9 tough truths about running or starting your business that bloggers won’t tell you about. Starting a business requires a lot of sweat, tears and sacrifices. You’ll feel lost or depressed every once in a while. You’ll have to stay at home while your friends go out [...]

Episode #69 – 6 Unorthodox Blog Content Strategies

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:57:17 +0000

After the successful sale of OutsourceToThePhilippines.com (and making more than $200 per post), Dan an Ian discuss content/blogging strategies. While they often make fun of blogging, providing high quality content to the right niche can be very lucrative. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify a profitable niche how to come up with content one [...]

Episode #68 – How We Sold A Blog For 5 Figures + Interview With Chris Ducker

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:00:52 +0000

In this Episode, Dan and Ian announce how the sale of their blog, OutsourceToThePhilippines.com, went. You will learn why they decided that it was time to sell this property and that Chris Ducker is the new owner. Chris is the only guy in the outsourcing industry whose products Dan and Ian have backed in the [...]

Episode #67 – Why Internet Business Owners Should Set Up in Hong Kong

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:00:33 +0000

This week, Dan and Ian answer a reader question about Hong Kong incorporation. You’ll learn What Dan and Ian’s HK incorporation experience was like. How much incorporating costs. Why internet business owners should set up a corporation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong vs. Singapore Hong Kong vs. the Philippines The quick tips will introduce you [...]

Episode #66 – The Tao of the Hustle

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:35:34 +0000

In this week’s episode, Dan and Ian talk about hustling. Most people are better at talking about hustling than actually getting it done. Tweeting that you are hustling doesn’t mean you’re hustlin’. Just sitting in front of your laptop for 60 hours/week is not enough. If you listen to this episode, “The Tao of the [...]

Episode #65 – The Technique That Gets Us $100K Months and How And How You Can Use it In Your Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:30:24 +0000

This week, Dan is speaking to you from Bali while Ian is back in San Diego after a trip to Washington, DC. In order to stick to the promised weekly schedule, this is a re-publish of Episode #28 (Dan and Ian recorded a brand new 4-minute intro.) This episode is all about visualizing. Dan and [...]

Episode # 64 – 6 Ways to Get Laid or Get Paid

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:50:35 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about 6 tips that both help you get a date and make more sales. Sales and seduction techniques are strikingly similar in many ways, studying one will also improve your success in the other area. If you want to support the show, check out our first 50 episodes on sale. Have fun. [...]

Episode #63 – What We Believe, Plus a RE-INTRODUCTION to the Lifestyle Business Podcast

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:54:38 +0000

Dan and Ian just finalized their Hong Kong incorporation and announce a new publishing schedule for the Lifestyle Business Podcast. There has been an incredible explosion of new listeners to the podcast over the last few months. Therefore, Dan and Ian re-introduce themselves and their business beliefs in this episode. They talk about: How much [...]

Episode #62 – 5 Countries, 3 Companies, 1 Hell of a Party and Why Your Internet Business Should Be Based in Hong Kong

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:44:56 +0000

Dan and Ian travelled 5 different countries over the last few weeks. Each of these places comes with many reasons to do business or live. In this episode, you’ll find out why Dan and Ian travel, live and do business in the following locations: USA China Bali/Indonesia Philippines Hong Kong Besides that, we have a [...]

Episode #61 – 7 Reasons Why Your ‘Four Hour Work Week’ Business Is Failing

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:14:03 +0000

Did you read the Four Hour Work Week and are struggling to get your business off the ground? In this podcast episode, Dan and Ian discuss 7 common mistakes that aspiring entrepreneurs make. Building a business isn’t an easy undertaking. Listen to this podcast if you want to build a 4 Hour Work Week business, [...]

Episode #60 – 2 Blogging Pitfalls and an Inside Look Into Our Membership Sites

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:30:49 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about common traps and mistakes that people make when building an information marketing business. They also reveal the architecture of their upcoming membership sites. In the quick-tips, you’ll learn of a potentially life-changing read. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, check out our first 50 episodes on sale. Have [...]

Episode #59 – 3 Forgotten Principles You Need To Know About Rule Breaking And Rule Making

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:27:20 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian talk about rule breaking and rule making. As an entrepreneur, you can’t always wait for somebody else to give you permission. You have to make your own rules. In the quick tips, a few useful iPhone apps are discussed. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, check out [...]

Episode #58 – 9 Millionaire Success Principles

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:06:45 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian talk about character traits and principles that self-made millionaires have in common. Dan is currently hanging out with some multi millionaire friends in Subic Bay. These successful entrepreneurs think and act very different than the average working class person. You’ll learn of 9 millionaire principles that you can start [...]

Episode #57 – The Case Against Flying Solo

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:53:53 +0000

Today, Dan and Ian compare going solo to hiring people and building a team. Almost everybody in the “lifestyle business” niche thinks that not having a team is the road to more freedom, less hassle, location independence or a “4 hour work week”. Dan and Ian’s case is the exact opposite: having a team and hiring [...]

Episode #56 – How to Manufacture Products in Asia

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:00:32 +0000

Today, Dan and Ian discuss how to get started sourcing physical products from China. Furthermore, they discuss some of their own business failures. Have fun. Leave a comment. Give us a ring. 888-554-8428. Go make it happen! This episode is sponsored by wordpress designers and developers, Gut Shot Studios. Thanks to our sponsor! GutShotStudios.com People @Vagabondians (Glenn Dixon), [...]

Episode #55 – 10 More Shady Business Tactics We Would Never Advocate or Tell Our Mom About

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:35:52 +0000

Today, Dan and Ian talk about 10 tactics that shady businessmen use. Dan and Ian DO NOT use or encourage any of these tactics, this episode is entirely hypothetical. Have fun. Leave a comment. Give us a ring. 888-554-8428. Go make it happen! This episode is sponsored by wordpress designers and developers, Gut Shot Studios. Thanks to [...]

Episode #54 – 7 Ways Location Independence Can Make You Cash

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:23:47 +0000

Today, Dan and Ian talk about 7 ways how you (and your business) can profit from going location independent. Thanks to the Internet, globalization and tools that weren’t available a couple of years ago (e.g. Skype), it’s easier than ever before to go location independent. Not only is it fun to be location independent, it [...]

Episode #53 – 5 Myths About Successful Internet Businesses (+Transcript)

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:45:25 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about 5 common myths about internet businesses. Other topics include using video to enhance your online presence, freight forwarders, how to never miss an international conference call again and a new invention that will revolutionize the world. Remember that this your last chance to get the first 2 Seasons for $47. [...]

Episode #52 – A Fail Proof Method For Success

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:05:50 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian have a special guest: @SeanOgle. Sean is a successful online entrepreneur who works with Dan and Ian. Together, they discuss a fail proof method for success (hint: it has to do with networking). Furthermore, they talk about new findings from the SEO trenches. Have fun. Leave a comment. Give us a ring. [...]

Episode #51 – 5 Signs You Might be a Loser

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:01:39 +0000

In this episode, Dan and Ian talk about 5 signs why you might be a loser. These are 5 common issues that hinder entrepreneurial progress. The right mindset is one of the most important components if you want to crush it. In the quick tips section, Dan and Ian talk about how they lost 20 [...]

Episode #50 – A Naughty Way to Start Your Business for $300 – Part 2

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:04:17 +0000

Listen to this episode. Today, Dan and Ian continue their discussion on how to finally get started with your business for $300 or less (part 1 here). After deciding on your product, you will learn how to line out your product in more detail, come up with a unique selling proposition and test your product [...]

Episode #49 – A Naughty Way to Start Your Business for $300 – Part 1

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:24:37 +0000

Listen to this episode. A lot of people have been asking for more content focused on getting started with your online business. This is fun content for us to produce because I feel like we are always starting something new! We’ve got a lot of people around us doing the same so in this episode [...]

Episode #48 – 4 Mistakes That Cost Us 5k in 2010

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:38:44 +0000

Listen to this episode. Hey podcast listeners, we are back in a big way in 2011. We are going to see some incredible changes in 2011, most notably, Ian and I bought a company! In this episode we discuss 4 mistakes that we made in 2010 that cost us big time, and how we are [...]

Episode #47 – How Being an Axeman Can Help Grow Your Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:49:51 +0000

Listen to this episode. To be honest, the days I’ve had to fire employees have been some of the most difficult in my entire life. Moving on these tough decisions is critical for growing your business. I’ve seen businesses struggle big time because of the inability of entrepreneurs’ to make tough personel decisions. In this [...]

Episode #46 – How to Waste 20k on a Web Application

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:35:40 +0000

Listen to this episode. One of the most common questions I’m asked is about how to get a web application developed. Many people have great ideas for new web technologies and with Elance just a few clicks away the temptation is huge to throw some money at your idea and get it live to the [...]

Episode #45 – 5 Ways to Ninja Kick Analysis Paralysis

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:25:48 +0000

Listen to this episode. We’ve got so many cool things coming up here on the podcast including my made in India software screw up mid next week, our internet marketing summit in Thailand, and our auto trading product launch (we’ll be sharing all the details!). That’s just the start! This episode is about a topic [...]

Episode #44 – Biz Failures: Crashed Crotch Rockets, Blowing $6K, and 30 Days in China

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:50:17 +0000

Listen to this episode. Ian and I have both been manufacturing products in China for over 5 years. In this episode we talk in detail about our plan to be a distributor of sport bike replacement fairings and why the whole thing fell apart. This episode is sponsored by wordpress designers and developers, Gut Shot [...]

Episode #43 – 4 Weeks, $80,000 Dollars

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:12:36 +0000

Listen to this episode. Hey party people, I just stepped foot back in Manila and I’m catching up on mounds of email. This episode was recorded about a week ago. We have had tons more going on and a few more KILLER iTunes reviews since that time, thanks to everyone who takes the time to [...]

Episode #42 – [Use at Your Own Risk] Develop a Revenue Stream with the PIVOT Method

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:58:54 +0000

Listen to this episode. YO! How are you? I’ve been back in the old USA for over one week now and I’m having tons of thoughts about it (its been over a year!) I hope to write a few blog posts about it. In this episode Ian and I discuss concepts that regular listeners of the show [...]

Episode #41 – Two Four Hour Work Week Fallacies

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:51:55 +0000

Listen to this episode. Hello from the good old USA, I believe this is our first 100% USA ‘cast in over a year. Yeowwwza! This is a big long episode where we talk about a wide variety of topics. In particular, we talk about why I believe Virtual Staff Finder is currently the best way [...]

Episode #40 – How to Create a 100 Dollar Information Product in 48 Hours

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:08:52 +0000

Hello from Bali! I really like it here. So far Bali is proving to be charming, sophisticated, and beautiful. Certainly a nice break from the Philippines which be a bit rough around the edges. It was great to record a podcast in the same room as @AnythingIan ! We’ve been getting a lot of work [...]

Episode #39 – 4 Tips for Deciding if a Market is Worth Attacking

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:14:33 +0000

Hello from Malaysia! Well everybody I’m almost ready to hop on to a plane to meet up with @anythingian in BALI of all places. We are both long overdue to un-plug from the daily duties of our current lifestyle business, and focus on launching a brand new site that has some really cool implications for [...]

Episode #38 – How to Lose Weight and Make Money Online

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:41:58 +0000

Yeah buddy welcome back to another episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast, got a little hung up there on timing we’ve been doing a lot of traveling and have been VERY busy with visitors, investments, and having a little fun too! In this episode Ian and I break one of our social standards– in general [...]

Episode #37 – 5 Listener Questions about Location Independence and Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:02:10 +0000

I’ve been spending so much time responding to emails it finally dawned on me that I could respond with a podcast. WOW. Sometimes I am slow. That’s the new policy. In most cases we’ll answer questions that can benefit the whole community. Not only is this more valuable to everyone listening to the show, but [...]

Episode #36 – Offices are So Old School

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:53:03 +0000

Hey you guys are good for a lot of things but nobody stepped up to tell me getting an office was one big fat stupid idea! JOKE! Kidding…No, I think as entrepreneurs growing a new kind of business, there aren’t any hard and fast rules so we end up testing out a lot of new [...]

Episode #35 – 4 Things You Should Never Do in Your Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:20:48 +0000

Heya everyone– I gotta say I feel I am SUPER qualified to talk about stuff that you shouldn’t do in your business. I’ve made a million mistakes, and some of the stuff we bring up in this episode is so damn tricky for me I still can’t get it right. I had a great time in Palawan [...]

Episode #34 – 5 Principles That Work for us That the Internet Marketing Gurus Can’t Sell

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:54:38 +0000

Part of the reason Ian and I love Gary Vee so much is that he talks about some basic business fundamentals that don’t get brought up by many online business gurus. The two biggest things that have made us money? Hustle, and getting on the damn phone. <—- watch this awesome Gary Vee cold call [...]

Episode #33 – How to Pick a Niche that Makes Money, and Six Tips on How to Be a Millionaire in Three Years

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:23:11 +0000

In this new format, Dan and Ian discuss finding a niche that makes money, and a popular post by Jason L. Baptiste on how to be a millionaire in three years (or a really short time).

Episode #32 – How to Create a $6000 Dollar a Month Site in 5 Months, and Tips on Niche Selection

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:30:33 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about how they built a site that generates $6000 in revenue in five months and some great tips on niche selection.

Episode #31 – 3 Tips for Profitable Networking

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:47:25 +0000

Dan and Ian discuss why you should become an expert in your industry, and ways you can become one. They also talk the importance of networking, and how being a part of a mastermind group will give you that social network, but also a support system. A critical part of an entrepreneurship. They also mention [...]

Episode #30 – How We Manage Our Finances and Minimize Taxes, Plus LLCs vs Corporations

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:41:31 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about managing company finances, including how to hypothetically create a tax shelter and potentially minimize your tax burden. They also discuss two software tips, Dan's new MacBook and one program that could change the way they do business.

Episode #29 – Get To Know Your Team, 3 Internet Marketing Tips That Require Hustle, and Info on the Tropical MBA II

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:20:57 +0000

In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting to know your team, old school marketing tips that will really get you to hustle, as well as Sean's experience on the Tropical MBA and his first impression of the Philippines.

Episode #28 – How to Visualize Your Target Revenue and Find Your Five Hours

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:44 +0000

Dan and Ian talk about visualization techniques and finding work that you're passionate about.

Episode #27 – How to Build a Membership Site, Pre-launch, and Virtual Relationships with Tyrone Shum

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:57:17 +0000

Dan and Tyrone Shum discuss how to build a membership site, how to execute a successful pre-launch, and how to cultivate online relationships with other entrepreneurs.

Episode #26 – Why I’m Not Publishing Another Podcast (Myself)

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:44:48 +0000

A housekeeping episode where Ian and I talk about the future of this show and how our business is evolving around it. Its a good one for you folks who have been around a while!

Episode #25 – How to Make Money Online

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:27:02 +0000

Hey everyone, I think a lot about the make money online niche. I have tons of friends who are making BANK in that space and they are providing real value to the marketplace. There are so many folks talkin' smack but I'm not really sure all that is necessary. I weight in here with my thoughts and a few quick announcements about the podcast.

Episode #24 – Why Chris Ducker Wants to Manage 200 Employees from His Laptop, and What it Takes to Make It

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:33:09 +0000

Chris Ducker and I got together in Manila last week to talk about a broad range of sweeeet business goings ons, we turned on the tape recorder for some of it. Here I've published the parts pertaining to the lifestyle elements of running his business, We Live 2 Care Group.

Episode #23 – One Way Out of the Rat Race, and a Killer Blog Success Story with Sean from Location180.com

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:26:39 +0000

Sean is the recipient of the first paid internship for aspiring digital nomads, The Tropical MBA. As you can tell from the interview, Sean is a super sharp guy and doesn't need my help to achieve success. Ian and I are really fortunate to be able to work with him for the first semester of the program. Sean brings up tons of awesome principles in the interview. You can find Sean at Location180.com.

Episode #22 – How We Got Milked for Thousands of Dollars Outsourcing, Our Only Automation Secret, and A Market Where Fortunes Will Be Made

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:05:17 +0000

This episode is in interview style. Ian thought it would be cool to dredge up the whole narrative of how we got inspired to start outsourcing and all the mistakes we made along the way.

Episode #21 – How We Are Making a Couple Hundred Thousand Dollars and the Most Exciting City in the World for Internet Businesses

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:10:07 +0000

Heya everyone, this is the first episode where we get in to deal-making. We've been really busy as I'm sure you can tell if you listen to the episode! We are excited to touch base with everyone who is listening. It's been so great to hear from everyone who's contacted us. I really like this kind of content and I'm hoping we can do more high-level deal making stuff in the future. We also talk a lot about outsourcing opportunities in the Philippines.

Episode #20 – 3 Things on Our Mind – Selling, Passion, and Vision PLUS How Social Media Changed our Thailand Experience

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:49:48 +0000

This episode was recorded in the same room(!) in Phuket, Thailand, on one of our quarterly global meet-up brainstorming extravaganzas. Hope you'll enjoy some ideas we are cooking up.

Episode #19 – Season 2 is Here – 8 Business Principles We Wish We Knew Before Starting Our Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:54 +0000

Hiya podcast listeners, thanks for dropping by our site. Ian and I are currently on a goal-setting retreat in Krabi province, Thailand. On Saturday we are going to the famous (infamous?) Koh Phi Phi to have a blast, but for now we are busy setting goals and working on some big projects for 2010.

Episode #18 – A Crash Course in Article Marketing and How to Outrank Your Competition on Google

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:30:14 +0000

I gave a ring to my SEO expert and good friend Tom to give us that crash course in article marketing I promised in earlier. If you enjoy Tom's advice, I'm sure I can hook him into more regular appearances, just let us know your SEO questions!

Episode #17 – 6 Shady Business Tactics We Use to Grow Our Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:16:35 +0000

Listen to this episode before our lawyer makes us take it down!

Episode #16 – Baselining and Creative Start-up Scenarios in Asia

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:29:42 +0000

I'm pullin' in quick excerpt from Gary Vee about baselining. We'll discuss creative start-up scenarios in Asia, ask how hungry are you, introduce the concept of resort hopping, and the future of Asian lifestyle destinations as marquee locations for new online based entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Episode #15 – 4 Ways to Sustain Passion in Your Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:39:43 +0000

HINT: Stop F'ing Watching Lost. Thanks Gary Vee. We love you.

Episode #14 – Our 4 Hour Work Week Success Story

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:56:33 +0000

We read the 4 Hour Work Week, wrote down some goals, and started a company. Over 2 years later, we're here to tell you about it. Plus some other stuff.

Episode #13 – Procrastination and a Task’s Entrepreneurial Lifespan

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:33:54 +0000

This is a pretty informal podcast that outlines 2 challenges I’ve faced in the past week when it comes to being effective and getting stuff done. I thought I’d share with one tactic and one mindset I’ve employed that’s helped me to get some tough stuff done and get on with growing my business. Listen [...]

Episode #12 – 10 Great Software and Tech Services We Use to Help Run Our Business

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:52:48 +0000

Hey everybody, we are back with a list of 10 very inexpensive online software services (and some other stuff!) we use to help us run our business and stay productive. All of these services are either very inexpensive or free, and can be implemented in your business immediately. Hope you enjoy!

Episode #11 – Travel Hacking, Flashpacking, and Super Lightweight Backpacking

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:54:19 +0000

In this episode I outline the one simple lightweight packing tip that changed my approach to traveling forever. Next week we'll be back with more business.

Episode #10 – An Insider’s Look at Outsourcing in the Philippines

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:22:19 +0000

This is the first episode recorded from two corners of the globe (the Philippines, and San Diego California). Today we take an insider’s look at outsourcing in the Philippines. We cover topics like: The best websites to hire outsourced professionals to help your business grow. Why the Philippines could be a HUGE opportunity for your [...]

Episode #9 – One Major Myth About Entrepreneurship (And More!)

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:18:27 +0000

In this episode we explore one major myth about entrepreneurship, how to program your brain, and why home owners give bad advice. We also give a parting shot with a definition of what lifestyle business is really all about. In other news, I am currently on a world class tropical island with very few tourists [...]

Episode #8 – How to Overcome Fear

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:54:17 +0000

I was really inspired by Frank Kern’s recent videos with Tony Robbins on how to overcome fear– I pulled out a fear-beating technique I’ve used on many occasions to take on difficult but valuable tasks. Listen to Episode 8.

Episode #7 – Common Sources of Passive Income for Lifestyle Designers

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:26:15 +0000

Lifestyle designers need passive income, or at least sources of income that aren’t tied to time or location. Let’s call it “results based mobile income.” I’ve seen so many interesting ways to creative an incredible lifestyle, and in this episode I’ll share a few– each method of creating a passive income is inspired by actual [...]

Episode #6 – What is the Fastest Way to Grow Your Business?

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:39:11 +0000

Thanks to everyone who wrote us great questions on the last podcast. This episode is about the single most important thing we think you can do to grow your business today. We hope you enjoy it. You can send your questions to Dan@Lifestyle-Business-Podcast.com or follow me on twitter @DansPodcast. Listen to Episode 6.

Episode #5 – Flashpackers Travel the World While Running Their Businesses Part 2

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:44:01 +0000

In this episode Ian and I finish up our discussion about 10 key differences between business flashpackers and more traditional backpackers. You can follow my updates on twitter @Danspodcast. See you next episode! Listen to Episode 5.

Episode #4 – Flashpackers Travel the World While Running Their Businesses Part 1

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:58:59 +0000

In this episode, we get started with our 2 part conversation about a select group of entrepreneurs who have decided to create businesses while they travel the world. They fall into a new group of travelers called flashpackers, and we discuss how this new group of mobile entrepreneurs travel differently than their backpacker brethren. Listen [...]

Episode #3 – 10 Unexpected Benefits of Quitting Your Job

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:30:40 +0000

In this episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast, my friend Ian drops by to discuss 10 unexpected benefits of quitting your job to start your own businesses. At the end of the episode, Ian shares a website he uses to get professional logos at bargain prices. If you’d like to ask some business or lifestyle [...]

Episode #2 – 10 Signs You Are a Lifestyle Entrepreneur, or Lifestyle Designer

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:42:14 +0000

First, thanks to everyone who signed up on the mailing list last week, and to those of you who have submitted questions for this week. You can ask your own questions by dropping an email to Dan@Lifestyle-Business-Podcast.com In this episode I’ll give you 10 signs you are a lifestyle entrepreneur or lifestyle designer, and answer [...]

Episode #1 – How To Identify a Product

Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com (Dan Andrews) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:34:48 +0000

Fresh out of the oven, here is the first episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast, I’m really excited to get things kicked off, and I’ve jumped right in to one of the techniques I use to help identify a new product. If you have any questions you’d like to ask for a future episode, you [...]