In this episode, Cem and Wayne sit down with businessman, international speaker, coach and mentor David McQueen to discuss why failure is not fatal, how passions can change and why you should embrace backwards planning for better results in life and businesses.
How To Get A Potential Employers Attention The Gary Vaynerchuk Way
The CV is dying, dead, gone. You decide. With so much competition nowadays and your digital resume being one click away from the trashcan or pushed into email oblivion by the thousands of others following yours, you probably need to decide on an alternative approach in order to cut through the noise and get yourself out there.
Podcast #33 – 14 Skills Young People Need To Make Money That Will Never Be Taught In School Inspired By James Altucher
In this episode Cem and Wayne dive in to James Altucher’s ‘Secrets to Personal Finance’ and the many skills that young people need in order to make money and thrive in the digital economy. We cover several points from why we’re never taught how to sell or negotiate, why the education systems avoids creating leaders and why regular re-invention can … Read More
32. F**k, I Didn’t Get The Grades!
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why not getting the grades could be the best thing that has ever happened to you. We talk about the unique opportunities that are available to those leaving the educational system. The many ways in which the digital economy has made it easier than ever to build your own (free) education as well … Read More
Why The Dragons Were Wrong w/ Akeem Ojuko (The Wild Peanut)
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview Akeem Ojuko, creator of The Wild Peanut. We delve into the aftermath of his experience in front of the dragons in BBC’s Dragons Den and find out how and why he decided to pursue entrepreneurship starting with his Ebay business at the age of 16! We discuss the pros and cons of the … Read More
30. Millennial Misunderstandings w/ Mallie Rydzik
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview Millennial Coach Mallie Toth Rydzik. Mallie is on a mission to show the world that there’s an alternative to giving up five days of your life to your cubicle job and why you shouldn’t let your career define you. We discuss whether being a Millennial is more of a mindset than an age … Read More
18 Quotes On Self-Renewal By John W. Gardner
I just finished reading Self-Renewal – the Individual & the Innovative Society (Paper) by John W. Gardner which I found extremely thought provoking and motivating as a young person, here are my favourite book clippings! “A society decays when its institutions and individuals lose their vitality.” “A society must court the kinds of change that will enrich and strengthen it, rather than … Read More
29. Have We Been Programmed To Spend?
In this episode Cem and Wayne talk about the recent BBC documentary “The Men Who Made Us Spend” and discuss if there’s a difference between marketing and manipulation. We cover topics such as the planned obsolescence of products, spending as self expression and whether the web is empowering consumers or increasing our vulnerability to marketers. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-08-02T02_58_22-07_00.mp3″ title=”Have We Been … Read More
Why Knowledge Doesn’t Always Equal Power
If knowledge is really power, with the abundance of graduates and PHD students, we should be well on our way to solving the world’s greatest problems. But we’re not. Knowledge only becomes power when combined with passion and applied to a worthy cause. Thousands of graduates leave education brimming with ambition, only to be quickly inoculated with a heavy dose … Read More
28. Monetisation For Creatives Online
In this episode Cem and Wayne introduce several different ways creatives can monetise their work and art online including, Youtube, eBooks, advertising, affiliates, sponsorship, donations, crowdsourcing, online product creation and services. Will talk about the importance of building your platform and audiences online to gain trust and how you can leverage multiple revenue streams with your art. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-07-21T08_17_03-07_00.mp3″ title=”Monetisation … Read More