The Pubcast with Jon Loomer (entrepreneurship)

The future of AI is both exciting and scary. Some of the scary stuff is based on predictions, and we really don't know what's going to happen.

Seriously, I don't know. It's not my expertise.

But what absolutely is scary is the required change that is coming. We will need to change how we do business. How we consume content. Even how we live.

Everything is going to change super fast. And we don't know exactly what's going to change or how.

That's freaky.

We can prepare the best we can and put ourselves in the best possible situation. But the truth is that we are going to need to be flexible in the coming weeks, months, and years.

That's easier for some of us than others. I don't like change. Hell, I just hopped into video about eight years too late because of my resistance to change.

But the nice thing I can take from this is that it's change that we are all facing together. It won't be easy, but it will be easier as a group.

We can do this, y'all. I know we can.

Direct download: PubcastShot_-_Change.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

It's okay to admit that you need a little bit of luck.

I don't mean that we don't deserve our success. But there's an element of being in the exact right place at the exact right time.

As I look back at the 11+ years in my business, I can't help but notice this. But I failed to appreciate it at the time.

I was laid off at the end of 2011. I wrote about Facebook ads -- not because I thought it was a smart topic (although it was), but because that's what I knew. I wrote a LOT because that's what I was good at and I didn't want to create videos. I had a soft-sell approach because I wasn't a marketer at heart.

All of this worked. It was the perfect time for all of this to work. It almost felt like it was set up for me to work. Not because it was some grand strategy of mine (it truly wasn't).

I'm not saying that I didn't work hard or that I SHOULDN'T have had success. I just realize now how the stars aligned for me.

The important lesson is that I took it for granted and maybe assumed that I did have some sort of magic touch, thinking that this approach worked then and would always work. It doesn't.

I had to evolve. I didn't (until recently). I'm now trying to catch back up.

Just remember that there are so many factors that contribute to your success, or lack thereof. Don't assume that what you've accomplished is some sort of blueprint that anyone could follow -- or even that you could follow again.

Along those lines, you might be doing everything right, but you just haven't had that break yet. It's easy to doubt yourself when that break hasn't come, that you're doing something wrong.

I'm getting more philosophical as my perspective grows longer in this journey. And this is something that has truly hit home lately.

What do you think?

Direct download: PubcastShot_-_A_Little_Bit_of_Luck.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

In this episode, Jon and JR explore the contradictions related to the way many business partnerships start and why Jon struggles to form them.

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Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

The Pubcast is back! After a long hiatus, Jon invites John Robinson, his business manager and Backup CEO, back to the Pub with drinks in hand.

Topics discussed:

• Taking the Pubcast for granted
• The importance of trying new things
• How velocity contributes to learning
• Why you should create bad videos
• The source of motivation
• Making the cash register go ka-ching
• The similarities between baseball and business
• Swimming and learning to float

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Direct download: Pubcast12182022.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

A bit of a diversion from your typical Facebook ads or business tip, here's my Christmas message to you...

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Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:00pm MDT

If you are a proud member of the Hustle Culture, this message is not for you. Otherwise, this is my story, how it impacted my outlook on Hustle Culture, and how you can start constructing your ideal lifestyle.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_12032021B.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

I've learned the importance of goal-setting and planning, and I'm going big for 2022. Here's a collection of my goals for the upcoming year, and how I plan to accomplish them.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_12062021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 9:30am MDT

In this Pubcast, I talk about the realization of the mistakes I've made and seeing the impact of some of my decisions (some I don't regret, some I do) reflected now. And then how energized I am with a plan for 2022. Pop a bottle!

Direct download: Pubcast_-_11302021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:00pm MDT

In a special Thanksgiving-ish episode, Jon sits down with John Robinson to reflect on the year, the struggles, the inspiration, and planning for good.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_11232021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:00pm MDT

This was difficult to record. I've kept my struggles largely to myself. But in this episode, I discuss how the pandemic impacted me personally and ultimately my business. We love celebrating the big accomplishments. But it's important to talk about the downturns, too. Hopefully this is something that others can relate to. You aren't alone.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_10262021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:24pm MDT

As we continue to reflect on my first 10 years in business, it's important to acknowledge many of the struggles I've faced, particularly during the most recent five. There are unique challenges I was not prepared for, and many of the struggles I faced were self-inflicted if not partly by design. Pop a bottle...

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Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:22pm MDT

During the third year of my business, traffic exploded. I found monthly recurring revenue and I tackled my fear of public speaking. This is that story...

Direct download: Pubcast_-_09162021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:12pm MDT

To continue this series about my first 10 years in business, I take a look at Year 2 -- a pivotal and active year in every respect. I wrote 277 blog posts this year, finding a niche in advanced Facebook marketing and advertising. I started interviewing industry experts, hosting a podcast, and launching products. It was a big, big year. Pop a bottle, and enjoy the story!

Direct download: Pubcast_-_09172021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

In this video, I explore months 8-12 of my first year in business. It was when I finally started seeing consistent traffic (I published 134 posts during that stretch). While I had yet to create a product, I explore my early learnings from starting a podcast and initial methods of driving revenue.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_09102021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:48pm MDT

This episode is the third in a series that explores how Jon's business came to be, through the ups and downs. It all began 10 years ago, following a layoff. In this episode, Jon talks about one of the most critical periods of time in his business. He made mistakes and learned from them. This is the story...

Direct download: Pubcast_-_09032021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:00am MDT

This is the second in a series where Jon reflects on building his business, 10 years later. In this episode, Jon goes through what he did during the first month after he was laid off. He started a website... And it didn't quite go the way you'd expect!

Direct download: Pubcast_-_08272021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:03pm MDT

Jon recently celebrated 10 years since he was laid off (for the second time). While his business wasn't technically born on that day, he hasn't collected a paycheck from an employer since then. In this episode, he reflects on what was happening during that first 10 days: What he thought he wanted, what he was doing, and what he was feeling.

Direct download: Pubcast_-_08202021.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 4:11pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-12.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-11.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-10.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-9.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:00am MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-8.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 3:00pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-7.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:49pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-6.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:26pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-5.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:58pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-4.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:42pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-3.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:16pm MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-2.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:57am MDT

This entry is part of the Solopreneur Project, created for solopreneurs with a business around creating content, digital products, educating others, and building an email list. To learn more about this project, go to jonloomer.com/solo.

Direct download: solo-1.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:52am MDT

In the final Pubcast of 2018, Jon contemplates plans for the new year, and what could be the final Jon and John.

Direct download: 12-17-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:10pm MDT

Jon and John Robinson discuss the branding story for your business. In between, Jon admits an embarrassing, but relevant, story about his contact.

Direct download: 12-11-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:05pm MDT

Jon and John discuss money -- the good, the bad, and everything in between -- and how it relates to our happiness on this week's Pubcast.

Direct download: 12-3-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:51am MDT

What would a breakout month or year look like for your business? What are the things you should be doing right now to prepare for a breakout 2019? Jon and JR discuss on this episode of the Pubcast.

Direct download: 11-26-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:50am MDT

On the Thanksgiving edition of the Pubcast, Jon and JR debate a simple question -- with answers that go in multiple directions.

Direct download: 11-19-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:09pm MDT

Jon and JR discuss the gamechangers that happened during the past year that impacted how we will be doing things going forward.

Direct download: 11-12-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 4:41pm MDT

Jon and JR discuss business development and how it applies to Jon's business. Enjoy!

Direct download: 11-5-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:39am MDT

Jon and JR use a baseball analogy to discuss planning and execution of upcoming projects.

Direct download: 10-29-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 9:13am MDT

Jon and John discuss a process and exercise to use in order to determine the right time to sunset -- end, stop doing -- a project, relationship, etc.

Direct download: 10-22-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:46pm MDT

Jon and John discuss how to appreciate and recognize when you need help in your business. Pop a bottle...

Direct download: 10-15-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:44pm MDT

Jon and JR discuss how entrepreneurs can find joy -- directly and indirectly -- in what they do.

Direct download: 10-8-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:43am MDT

Jon and JR discuss executing a 90-day plan for your business, whether it be the final quarter or any 90-day block.

Direct download: 10-2-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:42am MDT

Jon invites John Robinson to the Pub, and they discuss questions you should ask yourself regarding your business model.

Direct download: 9-24-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:51am MDT

Jon walks through his detailed process for writing a successful blog post.

Direct download: 9-17-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:24am MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the Pub, and they discuss how energetic confidence impacts the things we do as entrepreneurs.

Direct download: 9-10-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:03am MDT

Jon and John discuss the work-from-home entrepreneur's struggle and need to recalibrate as the new school year begins.

Direct download: 8-13-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:44am MDT

As Jon reaches the seven-year anniversary of getting laid off and ultimately starting his business, he struggles with the perils of boredom after seven years of doing the same thing. How do you get the passion back when it seems that the excitement of doing something new is gone?

Direct download: 8-6-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 3:21pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the Pub, and they discuss masterminds and whether they provide value -- and if so, how to find those that provide the most value for you.

Direct download: 7-30-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:14pm MDT

Jon invites JR to the Pub and they discuss procrastination and the mindsets to help get out of the habit of putting things off until the last minute.

Direct download: Output_1-2.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:59pm MDT

Jon invites JR back to the Pub and they isolate the primary steps to building an effective email list.

Direct download: 6-25-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:22am MDT

Jon invites JR back to the Pub and they discuss how intent impacts inspiration for the struggling entrepreneur.

Direct download: 6-5-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:43pm MDT

This is the fourth in a series regarding building an online membership community with John Robinson. Enjoy!

Direct download: 5-14-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 4:21pm MDT

This is the third step in a series regarding online communities where Jon and John Robinson hash out the building blocks of memberships.

Direct download: 5-7-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 3:55pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the Pub to talk about the second step in designing a powerful online membership group.

Direct download: 4-30-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:45pm MDT

Jon has John Robinson back on the show to discuss first steps to creating a powerful membership group.

Direct download: 4-23-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:52am MDT

Jon and John Robinson discuss the steps to designing the perfect morning for an entrepreneur.

Direct download: 4-16-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:14pm MDT

Jon invites JR to the Pub and they discuss understanding business roles and determining whether you're a better marketer, closer, or leader. Pop a bottle...

Direct download: 4-2-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:15am MDT

Jon and JR discuss the habits, routines, and patterns that help run a successful business.

Direct download: 3-26-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:19pm MDT

Jon recorded this episode, fresh after attending and speaking at Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. JR presses him on how he approached that conference and how his approach has evolved over the years.

Direct download: 3-5-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:45pm MDT

Jon and his backup CEO, John Robinson, discuss the entrepreneurial "rock bottom" in today's Pubcast. Pull up a barstool...

Direct download: 2-12-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:43pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the pub, and they break down how and why to be intentional about designing your entrepreneurial life.

Direct download: 2-5-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:09pm MDT

Jon and JR invite PHC - Entrepreneurs member Troy Horne to the Pub to discuss his business. JR uses an exercise he calls "Ground Zero" to walk through the problems and obstacles he faces as a business owner.

Direct download: 1-29-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:30pm MDT

Jon invites JR back to the pub and they discuss how pricing strategy has crystalized for Jon during the past few months. Listen as they walk through what this strategy is and how it was chosen.

Direct download: 1-22-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 8:45pm MDT

Jon brings John Robinson back to the Pub and they discuss how to get started in the new year.

Direct download: 1-8-18.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:50pm MDT

Jon invites JR back to the show to discuss how to improve your business's sightline for 2018. The focus today will be on simplification. Pop a bottle!

Direct download: 12-18-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:25pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the Pub to discuss how they're planning for 2018. Sit back, relax... Pop a bottle!

Direct download: 11-13-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:02pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson to the Pub to discuss the relationship of empathy and apathy and how it impacts entrepreneurs.

Direct download: 11-6-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 4:36pm MDT

Jon invites JR back to the pub to discuss entrepreneurship and the challenges of delegating and working with family and friends.

Direct download: 10-30-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 5:39pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the pub to tackle entrepreneurship problems associated with failing fast and scaling up. Pop a bottle!

Direct download: 10-23-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:02am MDT

Jon invites John Robinson back to the show to discuss some sensitive topics impacting entrepreneurs. Pop a bottle...

Direct download: 10-9-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 7:08pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson to the pub to discuss how best to design one's entrepreneurial journey for best results. Pop a bottle!

Direct download: 10-2-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:11pm MDT

Jon invited JR back to the show, but this is a special episode. It was also streamed live to Jon's PHC - Entrepreneurs (beta) community. Jon and JR help PHC member Deana tackle the issue of hiring for her business. Enjoy!

Direct download: 9-18-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:44am MDT

Jon invites JR back to the Pub after a bit of an intentional hiatus, and they jump back into several topics that Jon grapples with as an entrepreneur. Jon also announces the launch of his new training program, Demystifying Business Manager. You can sign up at https://www.jonloomer.com/business-manager-training/

Direct download: 8-16-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 9:54pm MDT

Jon and JR didn't know it at the time, but this conversation inspired the launch of a private community for entrepreneurs -- a launch that would become official a mere four hours later.

Direct download: 4-26-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 4:45pm MDT

Jon invites JR back to the pub, and they discuss first impressions, guarantees, bragging and a whole lot more...

Direct download: 3-29-17.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:01pm MDT

Jon invites JR on the show, and JR clips up a newspaper (those are still a thing?) as inspiration for this week's topics.

Direct download: 2-1-17_Part_2.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:36pm MDT

Jon invites JR on the show, and JR clips up a newspaper (those are still a thing) as inspiration for this week's topics.

Direct download: 2-1-17_Part_1.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:33pm MDT

Jon invites JR to the Pub to reflect on lessons learned in 2016.

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Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:30pm MDT

This is the audio version for the blog post found at jonloomer.com/entrepreneurs-from-nothing.

Direct download: From_Nothing.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 9:25pm MDT

Direct download: 10-12-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 2:04pm MDT

Jon and JR reflect on five years since Jon was laid off, starting this crazy journey of his.

Direct download: 8-19-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:36am MDT

Jon invites JR back to the show and they find out how manybaseball analogies they can come up with to discuss public speakingand business process. Cheers!

Direct download: 4-26-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 6:48pm MDT

JR presses Jon on his outlets outside of business, and things get a little uncomfortable...

Direct download: 3-29-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:23pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson to the pub to discuss how lack of structure may have led to an addiction -- and what he learned from it.

Direct download: 3-1-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 1:11am MDT

Jon invites Chris Brogan to a depressant-free pub to discuss the serious -- yet rarely mentioned -- problems surrounding entrepreneurial depression.

Direct download: 2-23-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:57pm MDT

Jon invites his backup CEO John Robinson back to the show to discuss getting a fast start on 2016.

Direct download: 1-5-16.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 9:16pm MDT

Jon invites John Robinson to the pub this week!

Direct download: 12-02-15.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 10:51am MDT

Jon invites JR on the show and they get DEEP and introspective!

Direct download: 11-03-15.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 12:08pm MDT

In this episode of the Social Media Pubcast, Jon invites his friend, family and back-up CEO John Robinson to the virtual Pub. John has been an integral part to the growth of Jon's business, and there are some gold nuggets in this episode to help entrepreneurs build their business.
Direct download: 2-3-15.mp3
Category:entrepreneurship -- posted at: 11:51pm MDT

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