What Is My Brain? by Zlatko Bijelic

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Recently on my podcast, I chatted with Thomas Haynes about how cool word-of-mouth marketing is, why real relationships rock, and how writing can totally boost your business. I was all about how trust and genuine vibes mean more than just chasing followers or engagement tricks. Thomas got into how he’s built brands with smart writing and newsletters. I threw in my two cents on the magic of storytelling and the realness you...

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In this conversation, Adi Verma discusses his morning routine, the role of writing in his life, and his experience writing a book. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's own writing process and not trying to copy others. Adi also shares strategies for controlling chaos and uncertainty, as well as creating an optimal writing environment. In this conversation, Adi Verma shares his strategies for managing distractions a...

In this conversation, Hayden Cashion shares his journey in digital marketing and running an agency. He discusses the challenges and mistakes he faced, as well as the importance of choosing the right clients and setting clear expectations. Hayden also talks about his love for hip hop and how it influenced his music career. He explains his transition from music to marketing and his success on TikTok, including monetizing his ...

In this conversation, Chenell Basilio discusses the growth of her newsletter and the strategies she has used to attract subscribers. She also talks about her coaching services and audits for newsletters. Chenell shares some coaching tips and highlights popular deep dives she has done. She discusses the different approaches to newsletters and the future of the medium. Chenell also mentions her use of AI in newsletter creatio...

Justin shares his journey in the tech world, starting with the creation of a bike share system at UC Berkeley and eventually founding Jump Bikes, which was acquired by Uber. He discusses the challenges and successes he experienced along the way. Justin also talks about his transition to family life and his current venture, Ascend Labs, which focuses on helping early-stage companies with their go-to-market strategies. He emp...

In this conversation, Zlatko Bijelic and Anthony Ridley discuss various topics related to work-life balance, communication in relationships, and running a business while raising children. They emphasize the importance of communication and taking accountability in personal and professional relationships. Anthony shares his journey of starting and running a retention marketing agency, highlighting the challenges and lessons h...

Louis discusses his recent move to New York and his current projects, including his podcast, ghostwriting business, and data analytics consulting firm. He shares the evolution of his podcast and how it has helped him build relationships and gain insights in various industries. Louis also talks about the challenges and benefits of being involved in multiple projects and the use of AI in his businesses. He highlights the unde...

In this conversation, Zlatko Bijelic interviews Suzanne Huber, a freelance digital marketing consultant. They discuss Suzanne's background in digital marketing, her experience working with Shopify brands, and how she balances work and family life. They also explore the power of community and the future of communities in business. Suzanne shares her insights on the impact of courses and the use of AI in business. In this con...

Angela Hollowell discusses her journey as a creative entrepreneur and the development of Rootful Media. She shares her experience in starting the Honey and Hustle podcast and the importance of building a team for production. Angela also talks about her transition to full-time entrepreneurship and her definition of success. She delves into her involvement in film projects and the different ways to secure funding and distribu...

In this conversation, Zlatko Bijelic and Pia discuss the power of ideas, taking action, and the process of bringing creative visions to life. Pia describes her work as a creative midwife, helping individuals bring their businesses, brands, and ideas into the world. They explore the importance of defining success and designing a life that aligns with one's values and passions. Pia emphasizes the value of taking microsteps an...

Nikita Kazhin shares his journey from being a diplomat to becoming an entrepreneur and building multiple businesses. He discusses the power of AI in product development and how it has allowed him to build apps without coding. Nikita also talks about his experience writing online and the challenges he faced in finding his niche. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused and using the right tools to leverage AI effectiv...

Chris Boettcher shares his journey from traditional education in physical therapy to transitioning into the preventative health space. He discusses the challenges of balancing family life and career, as well as the importance of taking risks and betting on oneself. Chris explains the process of helping clients and shares success stories of sustainable lifestyle changes. He also reflects on his experience participating in Ir...

In the latest episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chenell Basilio, a digital marketing expert and creator of the Growth in Reverse newsletter.

• Chenell’s first attempt at building an online business was to create a personal finance blog, which was focused on her experience of paying off her student loan debt. It led her to meet people in the personal finance industry and build...

I’m thrilled to announce a new episode of the podcast featuring Sohaib Albadawee, an aviation engineer turned growth marketer. Sohaib shared his journey from fixing airplanes to becoming head of growth in an organization, to helping startups grow within their customers and products.

• Sohaib graduated as an aviation engineer and worked in airplane maintenance before burning out and transitioning to ma...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Stefany Nieto, an entrepreneur who has built multiple international businesses. Stefany is one of the co-founders of Gwella, a company that mimics the psilocybin microdose without any of the illegal ingredients.

We also talked about other aspects of Stefany’s journey and discussed topics such as what is the perfect time to start your business, how to muster up the courage to be active on social m...

In this week's episode, I talked with the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast, Danny Miranda himself. The Danny Miranda Podcast is all about interviewing creators, entrepreneurs, and people who are pursuing the highest version of themselves.

We also talked about the importance of enjoying what you do, how to understand things from different perspectives, why documenting and recording your journey is important, and more.

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In this episode of WIMB, I had the pleasure of talking with Sharif Virani, an experienced entrepreneur and CMO who has founded three bootstrapped companies. He is currently the co-founder and director of marketing for Instasnacks a snack delivery company with the largest candy and snack selection available in Ottawa.

I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new from Sharif’s journey. Some other interesting topics that we t...

This week the WIMB podcast featured Yuxin Zhu, the co-founder of Replo. We had an awesome conversation about Shopify, eCommerce, and how Replo came to be and where is it going in the future.

During the episode, Yuxin shared his thoughts on the differences between Squarespace and Shopify, the advantages of building a business on top of another platform, eCommerce trends, and more.

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Another awesome episode with another awesome guest. This episode of the podcast features Wade Skalsky, a 16-year trial lawyer who left the law to pursue his passion for writing.

Wade knew that he didn’t want to continue being a lawyer, so after discovering the world of digital writing, he decided to throw himself into it. He realized that he can do writing in different ways and has been helping various businesses with their email ...