Austin Schlessinger Show
By Austin Schlessinger
Austin Schlessinger ShowSep 21, 2020
How To Generate Content Ideas While Working A 9-5 Job
How To Generate Content Ideas While Working A 9-5 Job
Never Run Out of Content Ideas Again
(0:00) Introduction
(2:26) How To Generate Content Ideas While Working A 9-5 Job
(8:39) Conclusion
How to Avoid Jet Lag
16 Lessons Learned From Working 2 Years As A Management Consultant
16 Lessons Learned From Working 2 Years As A Management Consultant
Here is what I would tell myself if I was just getting started
Live-In House Flipping 101
Live-In House Flipping 101
Here’s a simple strategy for making money with real estate (that you can use too).
I Lost $1,000s In Crypto
I Lost $1,000s In Crypto
7 lessons learned that’ll make you a better investor
#76 - The Secret To Building a Killer Content Strategy
Twitter: twitter.com/austinschless
Substack: austinschlessinger.substack.com
#75 - How I would make My First Million a top 10 podcast
The other day I applied for a part-time podcast assistant position with the My First Million podcast. I didn't get the position, but the prompt was pretty interesting.
Follow me:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinschless
Substack: https://austinschlessinger.substack.com
#74 - How to develop a content strategy
In this episode, you'll learn how to develop a content strategy. This is how I'm conceptualizing my content nowadays.
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#73 - 3 takeaways from recording a podcast every day for 30 days (30 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #30
3 takeaways from recording a podcast every day for 30 days
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#72 - My laundry delivery idea (29 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #29
My laundry delivery idea
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#71 - The future of Personal Podcast Challenge (28 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #28
The future of Personal Podcast Challenge
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#70 - How to NOT grow your podcast on Twitter (27 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #27
How to NOT grow your podcast on Twitter
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#69 - Understand this before starting a business (26 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #26
Understand this before starting a business
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#68 - A framework for mentorship (25 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #25
A framework for mentorship
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#67 - You're losing $1000s on your content (24 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #24
You're losing $1000s on your content.
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#66 - What the heck are NFTs? (23 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #23
What the heck are NFTs?
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#65 - Sweaty startups > Tech startups (22 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #22
Sweaty startups > Tech startups
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#64 - 3 step framework to making money online (21 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #21
3 step framework to making money online
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#63 - 80/20 for creators (20 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #20
80/20 for creators
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#62 - This 3-hour podcast will change your life (19 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #19
This 3-hour podcast will change your life
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#61 - Why I'm building Personal Podcast Challenge (18 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #18
Why I'm building Personal Podcast Challenge
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#60 - Stop setting goals (17 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #17
Stop setting goals
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#59 - ☕️Morning Brew's growth strategy to 2.5m subscribers (16 out of 30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #16
☕️Morning Brew's growth strategy to 2.5m subscribers
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#58 - If you're not writing, you're losing (15/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #15
If you're not writing, you're losing
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#57 - How to go viral on Twitter (14/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #14
How to go viral on Twitter
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#56 - Anyone in a leadership position should do this (13/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #13
Anyone in a leadership position should do this
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#55 - Package Marketing: The $1 billion startup opportunity (12/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #12
Package Marketing: The $1 billion startup opportunity
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
#54 - You're in trouble if you don't know the answer to this question... (11/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #11
You're in trouble if you don't know the answer to this question...
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#53 - What're your Q2 goals? (10/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #10
What're your Q2 goals?
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#52 - How to gamify your online community (9/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #9
How to gamify your online community
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#51 - 3 ideas to improve your online community (8/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #8
3 ideas to improve your online community.
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#50 - The biggest problem with corporate America that no one is talking about (7/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #7
The biggest problem with corporate America that no one is talking about.
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#49 - My journey recording 49 podcasts (6/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #6
My podcasting journey
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#48 - Building fitcreator.club in public (5/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #5
150 sales on my 1st Gumroad Product
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#47 - 150 sales on my 1st Gumroad product (4/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #4
150 sales on my 1st Gumroad Product
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#46 - I quit my podcast (3/30)
I quit my podcast
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#45 - Newsletters 101 (2/30)
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #2
Newsletters 101
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter https://twitter.com/austinschless.
#44 - What're you building? (1/30)
What're you building?
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter twitter.com/austinschless.
#43 - Welcome to my Personal Podcast!
Personal Podcast Challenge Episode #0
Welcome!
For the next 30 days, I will be publishing 30 episodes as a part of the Personal Podcast Challenge; a 30-day challenge where you'll improve your speaking skills, publish a foundation of audio content and create lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
If you want to launch your own Personal Podcast, and join the Personal Podcast Challenge, DM me on Twitter https://twitter.com/austinschless.
#42 - Invest in Tesla, become a millionaire - Waj Gilani
#41 - Emmy Winning Producer to Daily Podcaster - Sean McNulty - Producer of the Wake Up Podcast
#40 - What the news isn't telling you about COVID-19 - Dr. Michael Johnson - CEO/Co-Founder of Visikol
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Dr. Michael Johnson. Michael is the CEO and Co-Founder of Visikol Inc., which is a bio-imaging company that spun out of Rutgers University in 2016 and that Michael founded along with his fellow PhD candidate Thomas Villani and colleague Nick Crider.
They discuss...
(1) Bridging the gap between science and business
(2) What it's like starting your own company while pursuing a PHD
(3) The effects of COVID-19 that NO ONE is talking about
...and so so so much more.
Dr. Michael Johnson
CEO of Visikol
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-johnson-ph-d-6839b724/
Website - https://visikol.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#39 - The cure for all of your injuries - Michael Lau - Co-Founder of The Prehab Guys
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Michael Lau. Michael is the Co-Founder of The Prehab Guys.
They discuss...
(1) How to cure all of your injuries
(2) How to learn anything in a world of abundance
(3) The journey of the Prehab Guys
...and so so so much more.
Michael Lau
Co-Founder of The Prehab Guys
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljlau/
Prehab IG - https://www.instagram.com/theprehabguys/?hl=en
Prehab Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePrehabGuys/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Prehab YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOrpZTHi21RZpnxXdlJbgQ
Prehab Twitter - https://twitter.com/theprehabguys
Website - https://theprehabguys.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#38 - Why CrossFit sucks and why you need to start today - Ben Dziwulski - CEO/Head Coach @ Wodprep
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Ben Dziwulski. Ben is the CEO/Head Coach of WODprep.
They discuss...
(1) How to get 100k subscribers on YouTube
(2) Why CrossFit will change your life
(3) Why CrossFit Sucks
...and so so so much more.
Ben Dziwulski
CEO/Head Coach of WODprep
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wodprep/?hl=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/wodprep
Website - https://wodprep.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#37 - Building a #1 Product on Product Hunt - Abheek Pandoh - CEO/Founder of Knowt
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Abheek Pandoh. Abheek is the CEO/Founder of Knowt.
They discuss...
(1) How to build a #1 product on Product Hunt
(2) Artificial intelligence and machine learning
(3) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
...and so so so much more.
Abheek Pandoh
Founder of Knowt
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abheek-pandoh/
Email - apanda0898@gmail.com
Website - https://knowt.io/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#36 - The Truth About Y-Combinator: The #1 Startup Accelerator - Founder of Dex
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Kevin Sun. Kevin is the Founder of Dex.
They discuss...
(1) What it was like being a member of Y Combinator - the #1 startup accelerator
(2) How to overcome startup struggles
(3) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
...and so so so much more.
Kevin Sun
Founder of Dex
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgsun/
Dex Website - https://getdex.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittyandcurious.substack.com/
#35 - The secret to building a billion dollar business - Arman Hezarkhani - CEO Parthean
In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats Arman Hezarkhani. Arman is the CEO of Parthean.
They discuss...
(1) Bill Gates's secret to building billion-dollar businesses
(2) The future of education
(3) The importance of meditation
...and so so so much more.
Arman Hezarkhani
CEO of Parthean
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahez/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArmanHezarkhani
Parthean Website - https://www.parthean.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittyandcurious.substack.com/
#34 - Goal setting sucks - Ari Lewis - Attention Economy Expert
In this episode, Austin interviews the gritty and curious Ari Lewis. He's the co-founder of GreenBlock Group, a strategic communications firm, and OhioX, Ohio’s Technology and Innovation Partnership. His writing is primarily focused on the Attention Economy - he's been quoted in publications like the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes and Business Insider.
They discuss...
- Content strategy
- Owned platforms vs. social media platforms
- Quality vs. quantity when it comes to content creation
- How to promote your work effectively
- Why goal setting sucks
- How to create effective systems
Ari Lewis
Co-founder of GreenBlock Group | Co-Founder of OhioX
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-lewis-5b2b82140/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/amlewis4
Website - https://www.arilewis.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Host of Gritty & Curious
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#33 - How to leverage your voice to win business - Grant Taleck - Co-Founder of AuthentIQ
In this episode, Austin interviews the Grant Taleck. Grant is a trailblazer in the audio space. He is known for sending prospective clients audio messages and sharing his unique perspective on using socials to leverage new business.
They discuss...
- How to build your network on LinkedIn?
- How to stay consistent on socials
- Attending the best entrepreneurship college in the USA
- The future of education
- The true value of attending college
- Tesla stock and volatility
- How to stay focused on what you are
Grant Taleck
Co-Founder of AuthentIQ
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/granttaleck/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/gtaleck
AuthentIQ
Website - https://www.authentiqmarketing.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Host of Gritty & Curious
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/
#32 - Schooling will never be the same - Maxwell Witt - CEO Integrate Tech.
In this episode, Austin interviews the CEO of Integrate Tech, Maxwell Witt. Integrate Tech is on a mission to evolve the role of educational software from data manager to people-empowerer.
They discuss:
(1) The future of education
(2) How business has changed as a result of COVID-19
(3) Blended learning environments
(4) How data analytics can improve a student's educational experience
(5) What data points improve student learning? What data points impede student learning?
(6) The rise of online courses and trade schools
(7) The Lambda School educational model
(8) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Maxwell Witt
CEO of Integrate Tech
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-witt-62512742
Integrate Tech
Website - https://www.integrateschool.com/
Austin Schlessinger
Host of Gritty & Curious
Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/