The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur | Startup Reality & Real Talk
Creators and entrepreneurs get real, raw conversations in The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur—a podcast that challenges everything you thought you knew about success, business, and the “right way” to make it. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and business owner Juming Delmas, the show dives deep into the other side of motivation — the struggles, sacrifices, and unfiltered truths that most entrepreneurs are too afraid to talk about. Each episode blends real stories, hard lessons, and sharp humor to expose the realities behind entrepreneurship — from burnout and bad partnerships to rebuilding your mindset after failure. Juming doesn’t preach hustle culture; he dismantles it. Instead, he talks about how to build legacy, not just income — and how to stay authentic while doing it. If you’re a creator or entrepreneur tired of cookie-cutter business advice and want to hear what it really takes to thrive today, The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur is where motivation meets reality.
Episodes
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight and authenticity in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur as Juming sits down with Tommy D, founder of Tommy D’s Juice Entertainment, to unpack his 15-year David-vs-Goliath legal battle against Live Nation—and what it’s cost him personally and professionally.
From hustling in the New Jersey club scene as a teenager to building one of the East Coast’s most influent...
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight into what it actually takes to land your first “YES” in business in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur—something everyone wants, but very few are truly prepared for.
This conversation breaks down the mental and practical challenges that come with starting from zero. From self-doubt and rejection to figuring out how to position yourself without a proven track re...
In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, Juming Delmas sits down with entrepreneur, creator, and mentor David Shands for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to turn ideas into income.
David breaks down how working in customer-focused industries shaped his mindset long before he built his apparel brand. From learning how to serve people to learning how to sell, he explai...
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight and authenticity in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur as we tackle a question that’s been debated for decades: Do entrepreneurs even need college anymore?
For years, we’ve been told the path to success is simple—graduate high school, go to college, get a degree, and build a career. But many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs didn’t follow that path.
I...
Entrepreneurship will test you.
Not just your ideas.
Not just your revenue.
But your character.
In this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur, we talk about what it truly means to be fearless in business.
Fearless doesn’t mean loud.
It doesn’t mean reactive.
It doesn’t mean aggressive.
It means disciplined.
At some point in your journey:
• Trust will be tested
• Bound...
🎭 Why are so many talented actors broke?
In this powerful and honest conversation, Juming Delmas sits down with special guest Lydia Nicole to unpack the hidden financial struggle that many actors face but rarely talk about.
From ego and pride to lack of business knowledge, this episode dives deep into:
- Why talent doesn’t guarantee income
- The feast-or-famine cycle of acting
- The mental health toll of creative instabil...
Entrepreneurs Need Mamba Form — Not Motivation
Most entrepreneurs think they need more motivation.
More inspiration. More hype. More energy.
But motivation isn’t the problem — form is.
In this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur, we break down what it really means to get into form as an entrepreneur — mentally, emotionally, and strategically. Because when your emotions run the business, burnout isn’t far beh...
At least that’s what I thought at first. I did what everyone else is doing—used the prompts, asked the “right” questions, tried to automate the process, and expected the results to magically show up. But they didn’t. And it wasn’t because AI is bad or useless. It was because AI doesn’t replace thinking, strategy, or systems. ChatGPT can write fast, organize ideas, and speed things up, but it can’t fix a weak busines...
I’m breaking down my trip to Podfest and why conferences still matter — especially paid conferences.
This isn’t about flexing attendance.
It’s about understanding the difference between people who consume information and people who invest in themselves.
We’ll talk about:
Why serious people find a way to attend paid conferences
The mindset difference between free vs paid rooms
Why free access ...
In December, I lost three clients — and hired three new team members.
This isn’t a “woe is me” story.
It’s a real conversation about relationships in business, late payments, misaligned values, and why walking away can sometimes be the smartest move a leader makes.
We’ll talk about:
Why losing clients isn’t always failure
The hidden cost of difficult relationships
Why I never budget unstable ...
Gary Vee says Gen Z quits because they have options, they can make a living on social media more then what a job pays them.
I think that’s cap and the numbers back it up.
In this live episode of The Untraditional Entrepreneur, I break down why:
- Most people think they can become influencers (but 99.7% won’t make a living)
- Employees aren’t running toward TikTok — they’re running away from bad...
We’re calling out the biggest myth small business owners fall for: thinking word of mouth is all the marketing you need. Spoiler alert; It’s not.
In this live, no-BS episode, I break down why relying solely on referrals keeps your business stagnant, how the full marketing funnel actually works, and why “word of mouth” is just one piece of the puzzle. From awareness to consideration, conversion, and loyalty, we cover ...
They didn’t work for UPS... but the brand opened the door.
In this episode we dive into a chilling real-life story: individuals impersonating UPS workers to gain access to someone’s home. What started as a bold move exposes a bigger lesson about trust, reputation, and the power of a brand.
We unpack:
- Why people trust familiar brands before they verify individuals
- How impersonation can exploit even the strongest repu...
We’re breaking down one of the boldest business moves in recent memory. A move that could shake the media world to its core. But this isn’t just about headlines. It’s a blueprint for entrepreneurs, disruptors, and anyone building something in a world that never stops shifting.
From Netflix’s journey as a scrappy DVD startup to a global powerhouse, to the real story behind Blockbuster’s fall, to the potential impact o...
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Tonight’s episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur breaks down the truth most businesses don’t want to admit: marketing is the most important department in your entire company.
- Not sales.
- Not operations.
- Not finance.
- Marketing.
If people don’t know you exist, nothing else in your business matters.
In this episode, Juming D...
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In this episode, I break down what it really means when someone says “You’re too expensive.”
Price objections usually reveal misalignment, not lack of value. As a business owner, your job isn’t to convince the wrong customer. It’s to attract the right one. From Apple vs. Walmart to any business in between, price acts as a filter, he...
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Using the powerful analogy of how it costs the U.S. more money to print money than the money is worth, I dive into how most entrepreneurs are running their brand the exact same way — spending more than they produce, operating without systems, and confusing “activity” with real value.
In this episode, I expose why your bran...
In this episode of *The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur*, Juming Delmas exposes one of the biggest traps in entrepreneurship — trying to run multiple businesses before mastering one. Everyone wants to be a “serial entrepreneur,” but few realize that chasing too many ventures too soon can destroy your focus, drain your finances, and kill your momentum.
Juming breaks down the harsh truth behind the “multiple inco...
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After the massive layoffs last week caused by AI integration, it’s becoming clear—automation isn’t coming, it’s here. From McDonald’s drive-thrus to Walmart restocks, robots are taking over the jobs people don’t want to do right. I’m not mad about it. They show up on time, get the order right, and don’t argue with customers. Let’s t...
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Everybody wanna be a “CEO” until it’s time to pay payroll, taxes, and your own damn salary. In this episode, Juming Delmas keeps it brutally real about the illusion of entrepreneurship. He breaks down why so many business owners look successful online but are drowning offline — living off credit, chasing clients, and frontin’ for In...
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