Parents Making Profits
By James Oliver, Jr.
Categories: Business, Entrepreneurship
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.
62 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- What to say when an investor says, "Tell me about yourself"
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…
- Paying for founder mental therapy: Announcing the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund
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…
- When is having a chip on your shoulder a bad thing as an entrepreneur?
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…
- 3 things I love about Bluesky and how to find your Twitter friends there
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…
- How to create mental wellness as a founder, with Shahab Kaviani from Founder Well
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…
- Every day it's just you vs. you: How to get out of your own way and go be great!
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…
- Techstars CEO, David Cohen, helps three founders improve their elevator pitches, and shares the Techstars co-founder origin story. Plus we talk about how to convert mentors into sponsors
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…
- What do unicorn founders look like?
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…
- 10 things you can do this week to be happier. We have a special guest, James' wife, Prudence!
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…
- Thriving is greater than surviving
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…
- Is toxic positivity really toxic?
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…
- How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business?
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…
- 3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, founder of National Introverts Week
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…
- Entrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awareness month
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…
- Being kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneurs
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…
- No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries.
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…
- Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs
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…
- Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven't matched your efforts
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…
- 3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters
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 jokes! To…
- 5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out)
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…
- Is it risky playing it safe in life?
In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall and James talk about regrets people have at the end of their lives and try to inspire you to live a life of no regrets! The conversation was inspired by an article, Top five regrets of the dying, By Susie Steiner, and by a chapter in James' book. Be sure to…
- How do you know when it's time to pivot or shut down your startup?
In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall was out of action, so you got stuck with James talking about how you know when it's time to shut down your startup or pivot. The conversation was inspired by an article, 5 Signs It's Time to Quit (Or Pivot) Your Startup, By Rachel Greenberg. We heard from two…
- 3 tips to use data for social impact with Camelback Ventures' Melvin Freeman
In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Melvin Freeman, Director of Data and Strategy at Camelback Ventures about how to use data for social impact. We also talked about Camelback Ventures' upcoming application openings on Feb 5th for their $40K fellowship. You can learn more and…
- Wall Street Journal's Family and Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, discusses the toxic effect social media has on your kids
In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with the Wall Street Journal's Family & Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, about the negative impact social media has on our kids. And stick around for the end, as Julie uses technology to tell us a dad joke. To get two free months of podcasting…
- Wefunder's Jonny Price shares how you can effectively execute a community fundraising round and raise money for your business
In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Wefunder's self-proclaimed VP of Banter, Jonny Price, as he shares tips with you to execute your community fundraising round (AKA equity crowd-funding, which apparently is now a bad word). During the show, Jonny convinced James that he should…
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