The Long Game w/ Elijah Murray

James Azar, founder of Reservoir, joins me in this episode to discuss the journey of entrepreneurship. We explore topics such as embracing discomfort, building resilience, and the importance of authenticity in the entrepreneurial grind. Our conversation delves into the challenges of credentialing, the mission behind Reservoir, and its potential impact on academic institutions. EPISODE LINKS: Twitter: Check Reservoir Instagram: Check Reservoir LinkedIn: James Azar Website: Reservoir Book Mentioned: The Way of the Superior Man TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:13) Intro and background (00:06:19) From Crisis to Clarity (00:10:03) The entrepreneurial grind (00:10:52) Building rapport and sales (00:11:46) Resilience and relentlessness (00:15:21) The Philly Mentality (00:18:19) Embracing Discomfort and Thriving in Chaos (00:21:19) Resevoir (00:32:25) Reservoir's Mission: A New Framework for Credential Verification (00:34:37) The concept of ownership (00:36:38) Academic Institutions' perspective (00:41:29) Building a digital credential ecosystem (00:46:47) Boldness and Authenticity in Entrepreneurship (00:54:37) The Journey of Self-Discovery and Discipline (00:59:30) Closing CONNECT: Website: Elijah Murray YouTube: Elijah Murray Twitter: Elijah Murray Instagram: Elijah Murray LinkedIn: Elijah Murray Apple Podcasts: The Long Game w/ Elijah Murray Spotify: The Long Game w/ Elijah Murray RSS: Anchor

Alec Harrison is a UX/UI Design professional with over a decade of experience leading product design across various platforms. In this conversation, we explore the impact of AI on the design and development process, the importance of building trust with clients and users, and the potential for AI to streamline the product-market fit process. EPISODE LINKS: Alec Harrison's LinkedIn Alec Harrison's Website TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:12) Intro and background (00:03:28) Navigating the Service Industry (00:06:57) Shift in perspective (00:09:06) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers (00:12:19) VisualBoston (00:15:09) Bridging the Gap within the team (00:18:49) In-house vs agency (00:21:26) Leveraging communication (00:26:27) Trust and user feedback (00:28:26) AI (00:38:20) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Matt Burris, a key figure in the field of startup studios, joins us in this conversation. We delve into the world of startup studios, exploring their challenges, strategies, and the innovative approach to entrepreneurship and investment they represent. Topics include the intricacies of startup studios, insights from influential individuals in the field, and valuable resources. EPISODE LINKS: Venture Studio Associates Savvy Tinker Matt Burris LinkedIn TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:12) Intro and Background (00:01:01) Startup and Venture Studios (00:02:43) Challenges and Misconceptions about Studios (00:05:30) Founder fit (00:07:31) Investor perspective (00:09:02) Why Venture Studios Matter (00:14:19) Traditional startup shift (00:19:38) Core framework: Four customers (00:23:14) Deal Structure and Equity Distribution (00:31:04) Evaluating startup studios (00:36:29) Challenges of High Volume Studios (00:41:16) Legal Structures of a Studio (00:46:17) Fund Structure, Startup Studio Investments (00:49:14) Starting a Studio (00:57:51) The Benefits of the Studio Model (01:02:44) Resources and Recommendations (01:06:08) Entrepreneur perspective (01:09:36) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Laura Fredericks is a serial entrepreneur and marketing leader. In this conversation, we explore the evolution of marketing in the AI era, focusing on its complexities, opportunities, and real-world applications. Laura shares insights from her journey as a self-taught marketer and her experience working with AI tools in her daily workflow. EPISODE LINKS: Laura Fredericks on LinkedIn Laure Frederick's website Rembrand website TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:13 Intro and background 00:03:25 Fractional Marketer 00:06:50 Relationship with product 00:07:45 Product market fit 00:09:50 Pivot point 00:12:05 AI 00:17:45 Max, the junior AI assistant 00:22:53 Prompt Engineering 00:24:44 Philosophy of AI 00:26:37 Human + AI 00:31:23 In-house vs Out-of-house 00:35:34 Changing Landscape of Startups 00:39:25 Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Trey Buchanan is a seasoned B2B paid media expert with a focus on LinkedIn advertising. In this conversation, we delve into the intricacies of LinkedIn advertising strategies tailored for B2B startups. Our discussion spans across various topics including the advantages of LinkedIn as an advertising platform, the ideal timeline for startup advertising on LinkedIn, and the role of creative content in advertising. Join us as we explore these key topics and unlock the secrets to B2B startup success through effective LinkedIn advertising. EPISODE LINKS: Trey Buchanan on LinkedIn TB3 Digital's website TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:12 Intro and paid advertising 00:04:27 LinkedIn 00:07:27 Winning strategy 00:09:14 Maximizing advertising ROI 00:11:40 In-house vs agency 00:14:06 Specialist vs generalist 00:15:05 AI 00:18:25 Linkedin with Microsoft 00:20:34 TB3 00:24:24 Ideal tech stack and tools 00:26:56 Content vs direct demo strategy 00:30:26 Paid Media & B2B Startups 00:32:44 Expected ROI 00:34:35 Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: Link Shortener Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Marcus Winnfors Ravik is the founder of CHEW on This, a platform fostering creativity and dialogue. In this conversation, we explore artificial intelligence and creativity, emphasizing the importance of human creativity in the age of AI dominance. We discuss the philosophy that creativity is a skill accessible to anyone, much like cooking, and its role in product design and brand loyalty. Marcus also shares insights on the implications of AI on product development. EPISODE LINKS: LinkedIn: Marcus Winnfors Ravik CHEW on This Other links mentioned: Arc browser Just Another Human Just Another Human - World Building and Transformative Experiences TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:12 Intro and CHEW ON THIS 00:01:14 Creativity 00:03:26 Creativity: The Culinary Art of Ideas 00:06:07 Sparking creativity 00:08:48 Constraints in creativity 00:13:08 Creativity and Entrepreneurship 00:18:06 AI and Creativity 00:20:42 UX/UI, Storytelling as a framework 00:23:05 Redefining Users as Protagonists 00:24:33 The Hero's Journey 00:33:14 Future of AI and Storytelling 00:37:24 Branding: AI and Personal Connection 00:46:09 ChatGPT, Grok, personality in AI 00:47:06 Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Alaina Percival is a tech leader and the co-founder of Women Who Code, an organization that empowers diverse women in technology careers. In this episode, we delve into Alaina's journey, the mission of Women Who Code, and the challenges women face in the tech industry. Join us as we explore topics like diversity, empowerment, and the impact of women in technology. EPISODE LINKS: Alaina's Twitter Alaina's LinkedIn Women Who Code Website TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:12) Intro and background (00:00:43) Venture Capital (00:01:36) Choosing the Right Investors (00:02:30) Women Who Code (00:06:48) Challenges Faced by Women in Tech (00:11:05) Joining and supporting Women Who Code (00:12:44) New Leadership (00:14:56) Non-profit startup (00:18:37) Global Impact and Strategic Vision (00:21:32) Startup ecosystems beyond SF (00:23:42) AI (00:25:59) Next wave of technology (00:28:01) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Mark Bransky is an independent personal trainer, educator, and mentor based in the California Bay Area. In this conversation, we explore the dynamics of physical fitness, the role of personal training, and the behavioral changes essential for a healthy lifestyle. Discover how gamification can motivate individuals to embrace fitness, and delve into the potential of augmented reality in promoting physical activity. We also discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the power of community support. EPISODE LINKS: Mark's Twitter Mark's LinkedIn Mark's Instagram Mark's YouTube Mark's Website Rabbit Technologies Neuromancer by William Gibson Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson Bryan R. Johnson's LinkedIn post TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:45) Personalizing fitness business, Authenticity (00:05:45) Setting Realistic Fitness Expectations (00:08:19) The Role of a Personal Trainer (00:10:22) Physical Discipline (00:15:46) Psychology Behind Motivation/Change (00:21:20) Gamification in Fitness (00:27:50) Augmented Reality and AI (00:35:40) Rabbit R1, Meatspace (00:38:47) Gamification and Physical health in the digital age (00:41:32) First Steps Toward Positive Change (00:48:02) Hitting the inflection point (00:52:02) Make your goals social, SAD behavior (01:00:08) The Balance of Vulnerability and Strength in Leadership (01:04:54) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Jessica Watts, an ex-SaaS Sales VP turned Agency Co-Founder and Free Agent Advisor, shares her insights on the evolving sales landscape influenced by AI. She discusses the blurring lines between sales and marketing, embracing a community-focused approach in B2B SaaS. The conversation delves into optimizing tech stacks for seamless customer journeys and the role of AI in enhancing efficiency without losing the human touch. Watts emphasizes building strong sales foundations and stresses aligning messaging with customer expectations to drive successful engagements.

Ronnie Peters is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of 360Design, a digital design firm collaborating with global brands and emerging companies to deploy a Design Thinking strategic approach to design user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design solutions. In this conversation, we explore how design possesses an 'outsized impact' on human behavior, society, and business. We delve into its influence on technology, businesses, and the integration of physical and digital environments. Ronnie shares insights into the role of AI in design and the future prospects of design interfaces involving AI. EPISODE LINKS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/designerguy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronniepeters/ Website: www.360design.com Other Mentioned Links: www.hyperlooptt.com https://zoonomiaproject.org/ https://operationoutbreak.org/ https://dogagingproject.org/ https://sharedhistoryproject.org/ http://nose.360design.com/ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:12) Intro, the power of design (00:02:02) The ubiquity of design (00:04:32) Hyperlink (00:10:53) Design and communication (00:13:14) The journey to design (00:15:35) Is design underappreciated? (00:17:47) Thinking beyond what the client asks for (00:21:42) Thinking outside the box (00:26:08) AI (00:29:06) Perception of AI in Art (00:31:42) Interface design and AI (00:35:11) Charting the Design Future (00:41:08) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss