Parents Making Profits
by James Oliver, Jr.
Latest episode
What to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"
What to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"
About this podcast
Welcome to the #1 podcast for parents who are entrepreneurs.
James Oliver, Jr., a 3X founder, co-founder of the world's cutest twins, and Techstars and gener8tor alum, brings you topics, guests, and advice to help you be the best parent and entrepreneur you can be.
Episodes
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- What to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself" · 1 h 2 minIn this episode, James loops in his friends Anastasia Simon, who is the Managing Director of the Techstars WaterTech and sustainability accelerator, and Mina Raver, founder of…
- Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund · 15 minIn this episode, James talks about the importance of supporting founder mental wellness and announces his new Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. He also loops in his friend…
- When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur? · 16 minIn this episode, James talks about when it's a problem to have a chip on your shoulder. James leans on the thoughts of VC, Mike Troiano, founder of Villie, Kim Jolasun, and VC…
- 3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends there · 10 minIn this episode, James talks about his experience with Bluesky and how to connect with your Twitter friends on Bluesky. If you're on the fence about joining Bluesky, this episode…
- How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well · 32 minIn this episode, James talks with Shahab Kaviani of Founder Well about what founders can do to create mental wellness. Shahab is graciously offering the first three listeners a…
- Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great! · 13 minIn this episode, James inspires you to get out of your own head and get to work being great! James reached out to his friends, Damon Brown of Bring Your Worth TV, and Peachi…
- Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsors · 47 minIn this episode, James replays a live-stream pitch event from LinkedIn with Techstars CEO, David Cohen, giving three founders feedback on their pitches; he also shared the…
- What do unicorn founders look like? · 16 minIn this episode, James discusses an interesting TechCrunch article, "New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising" By Mike Butcher…
- 10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest, James' wife, Prudence! · 22 minIn this episode, James explores a Real Simple article, "10 "Microadventures" You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost, By Amy Maclin. Try them this week! And we have a…
- Thriving is greater than surviving · 12 minIn this episode, James explores a Forbes article, "How To Thrive: 7 Ways To Create Happiness In The Future Of Work, by Tracy Brower, PhD Connect with James on LinkedIn and share…
- Is toxic positivity really toxic? · 17 minIn this episode, James explores an Upworthy article, "A helpful chart to explain the difference between support and 'toxic positivity' Can positivity be "toxic"? "By Sarah…
- How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business? · 14 minIn this episode, James explores the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote about the man in the arena, and what it means for you to show up in the arena of life for yourself, your family…
- 3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, founder of National Introverts Week · 29 minIn this episode, James talks with introvert sales expert and rapid growth coach, Matthew Pollard, about how introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs. You can download a free…
- Entrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awareness month · 11 minIn this episode, James shares ten ways to be kind to yourself during mental health awareness month and beyond. James referenced the article, Psychologists Are Sharing Everyday…
- Being kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneurs · 13 minIn this episode, James rants about why being kind is better than being nice - especially to entrepreneurs. James shares this CNN article, Being a nice person is not the same as…
- No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries. · 15 minIn this episode, James talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you. James shares this Better Up…
- Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs · 17 minIn this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs. James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine article, I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the…
- Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven't matched your efforts · 15 minIn this episode, James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect. James discusses this article, People who…
- 3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters · 20 minIn this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that…
- 5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out) · 31 minIn this episode, James talks with Marie Roker-Jones about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for…
