James Schramko Podcast

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Episodes

1129 – Why Successful People Win at the Wrong Games (The Hidden Accusation Sabotaging Your Life)

July 9, 2025 • 35 mins

Many high achievers spend decades excelling at games they never chose. James and guest Jaemin Frazer uncover the self-betrayal behind the success.

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1128 – How to Build Intelligence Systems That Work Without You

July 3, 2025 • 29 mins

Business owners need more than workflows and SOPs. They need business intelligence - captured, shared, and scalable. James shares from experience.

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1127 – The AI Breakthrough That’s Creating Unfair Advantages for Smart Founders

June 26, 2025 • 16 mins

You don’t need better prompts. AI for entrepreneurs calls for better systems. That means understanding how to integrate your real-world insights.

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1126 – Still Doing It All? Here’s How to Finally Let Go

June 19, 2025 • 42 mins

Most founders are buried in operations, and don’t even realize it. Ineffective delegation could be a trap keeping you from growing your business.

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1125 – Yes, You Can Change People

June 11, 2025 • 47 mins

You’ve probably heard it before: “You can’t change other people.” But what if that’s exactly the belief keeping your relationships stuck?

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1124 – Everyone Has an App Idea… Here’s How to Launch It in 60 Minutes

June 3, 2025 • 30 mins

App development used to take months, thousands of dollars, and a developer. Now, with AI and the right strategy, you can launch in under 60 minutes.

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1123 – The Wrong Coach Will Ruin Your Business Faster Than You Think (Here’s Proof)

May 28, 2025 • 16 mins

Hiring a coach should move you forward, not burn you out. James looks at the difference between custom coaching and coaching done merely for scale.

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1122 – How I Helped My Partners Earn $19M+ From Performance Deals

May 20, 2025 • 12 mins

You’ve probably been warned against performance based pay. James has built a multi-million-dollar income stream on that model, and he'd do it again.

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1121 – Your Business Should Work Harder Than You Do

May 14, 2025 • 14 mins

The wrong pricing and packaging can burn through your time, energy, and joy before you realize it. The good news is, there’s a proven way to fix that.

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1120 – Why Sales Feels Harder Now (and What to Do About It) with John Blake

May 8, 2025 • 58 mins

A good sales process has structure, clarity, and follow-through. James and guest John Blake discuss the most recent changes in the sales landscape.

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1119 – How I Doubled My Membership (Without Burning Out)

April 30, 2025 • 21 mins

Many memberships overwhelm both founder and members. James shares how he doubled his business numbers with a simpler membership model.

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1118 – 7 Lessons from Naval Ravikant for Entrepreneurs

April 24, 2025 • 27 mins

There’s nothing more expensive than spending attention on the wrong things. Naval Ravikant has made James re-evaluate how he works, thinks, and lives.

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1117 – The Real Work Is Inside: Rewriting the Stories That Run Your Life

April 16, 2025 • 68 mins

High performance doesn’t come from brute force, but from inner mindset alignment. James and guest Jaemin Frazer explore a more sustainable way to succeed.

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1116 – Getting Clear from Alcohol with James Swanwick

April 8, 2025 • 46 mins

Is alcohol quietly holding you back? Many high achievers assume a few drinks won’t hurt. James invites guest James Swanwick to argue the contrary.

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1115 – Why Email Still Beats Social Media (Even in 2025)

April 7, 2025 • 13 mins

You don’t need a million followers for a successful business. You just need an engaged list and clear email offers. James speaks from his experience.

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1114 – You Don’t Need A Sales Team

March 31, 2025 • 11 mins

Most business owners think they need a sales team to grow. What if your systems, not your staff, were the real key to consistent conversions?

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1113 – E-Commerce SEO in the AI Era: What’s Changing and What Still Works

March 25, 2025 • 52 mins

Google isn't dead, and SEO isn’t obsolete. But they’ve changed with AI and e-commerce. James and PlatformLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss.

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1112 – How To Build A Business Team That Runs Without You

March 19, 2025 • 21 mins

Good hiring isn't just about filling roles but freeing yourself from low-value tasks. James shares how to build a business team that drives profit.

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1111 – Life Behind The Scenes With Dean Jackson And James Schramko – Part 9 Of 25

March 13, 2025 • 74 mins

What do movies, AI, and social clout have in common? James and Dean Jackson discuss strategies from the film industry, automation, and marketing.

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1110 – Fixing Operational Bottlenecks

February 27, 2025 • 54 mins

Your business can only grow as fast as your systems allow. James and guest Lloyd Thompson discuss bottlenecks and business process optimization.

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James Schramko Podcast

Episodes

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1127 – The AI Breakthrough That’s Creating Unfair Advantages for Smart Founders

1126 – Still Doing It All? Here’s How to Finally Let Go

1125 – Yes, You Can Change People

1124 – Everyone Has an App Idea… Here’s How to Launch It in 60 Minutes

1123 – The Wrong Coach Will Ruin Your Business Faster Than You Think (Here’s Proof)

1122 – How I Helped My Partners Earn $19M+ From Performance Deals

1121 – Your Business Should Work Harder Than You Do

1120 – Why Sales Feels Harder Now (and What to Do About It) with John Blake

1119 – How I Doubled My Membership (Without Burning Out)

1118 – 7 Lessons from Naval Ravikant for Entrepreneurs

1117 – The Real Work Is Inside: Rewriting the Stories That Run Your Life

1116 – Getting Clear from Alcohol with James Swanwick

1115 – Why Email Still Beats Social Media (Even in 2025)

1114 – You Don’t Need A Sales Team

1113 – E-Commerce SEO in the AI Era: What’s Changing and What Still Works

1112 – How To Build A Business Team That Runs Without You

1111 – Life Behind The Scenes With Dean Jackson And James Schramko – Part 9 Of 25

1110 – Fixing Operational Bottlenecks

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