Parents Making Profits
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
In 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 BetterCEO.
Learn more and donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here.
Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note ...
In 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, Peachi Williams, founder of the Freshman Fun Box, to share her thoughts about the benefits of mental therapy.
Here's the Inc. article by Aaron Houghton about avoiding burnout.
Please donate to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund here.
In 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 Mark Suster.
Here's the link to hilarious Tyrone, the Managing Director of the Startech decelerator program that James mentioned.
Connect with James on LinkedIn and Bluesky and share your thoughts about the episode. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a...
In 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 should help you.
Check out Kawamata Ryo, the creator of the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension.
And follow Divyaswor Makai for off-color dad jokes on Bluesky.
Add your Bluesky handle here if you're a tech startup founder and want to be added to my tec...
In 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 free 3-month pass on the Founder Well platform (a $1,500 gift!). To take advantage of this benefit go here.
And check out Shahab's dad joke at the end!
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note t...
In 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 Williams, founder of Freshman Fun Box to get their takes on the subject.
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your ...
In 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 Techstars co-founder origin story. And finally, he and I talk about how to convert mentors to sponsors.
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me o...
In 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.
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.
Can't wait to hear from you!
Be sure t...
In 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 treat for you today, James invited his wife, Prudence, to join him on this episode. And she shared a dad joke!
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know yo...
In 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 your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.
Can't wait to hear from you.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad...
In 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 Schuster
Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcast to ensure your connection request is accepted.
Can't wait to hear from you.
Be ...
In 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, and your business.
James has his friends Damon Brown, entrepreneur and YouTuber, and Elle Cole, sickle cell advocate, share what it means to them.
Check out Damon's YouTube show, Bring Your Worth, and Elle's shop.
Be sure to stick around to the end for t...
In 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 chapter of Matthew's books here. And visit here to download a free template to create your own unified message.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!
If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave...
In 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 Habits That Can Help You Be Kinder To Yourself Once And For All, by Raven Ishak.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!
If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share...
In 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 being kind. Why the difference is so important, by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke!
If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it ...
In 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 article, How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty), by Elizabeth Perry.
James heard from founders Allison Byers, founder of Scroobious, and Jennifer Price, founder of Disabiity Media Network.
In 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 Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard Way, By Jon B. Becker.
Here's the book James mentioned to help with your marriage or relationship, The Seven Principles For Making a Marriage Work.
In 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 become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by Ethan Sterling, on GlobalEnglishEditing.com.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke by James' daughter, Zoe!
To get two free months of podcasting ...
In 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 can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur.
Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jok...
In 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 the dad jokes!
To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS".
If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media.
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.