
Strap on your Boots
Successful technologist and filmmaker Jason Sherman gives you real world examples on how to realistically succeed in the world of entrepreneurship while helping you avoid common mistakes. His methods and strategies apply to any industry, income or education level. You will also learn from industry experts, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners as they talk about their successes in his segment Zero to CEO. Lastly, you can hear about future technologies and space phenomena in Jason's favorite segment: Future Tech. So get ready to Strap on your Boots!
Latest episodes

Dec 7, 2020 • 14min
Episode 33: Why investors should invest in entrepreneurs not ideas
This episode gives you some insight as to why investors should invest in entrepreneurs instead of just ideas. There are so many failures out there, and a lot of times it's because investors fund companies that are started by people with connections of some kind. What about the thousands of other entrepreneurs out there who never get a chance? Find out what I think in this week's episode!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Nov 30, 2020 • 22min
Episode 32: Startup Journey #6 with Sarah St. John
In this episode of Startup Journey, I discuss the challenges, mistakes, and successes that author Sarah St. John the Frugalpreneur has had over the years.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Nov 23, 2020 • 13min
Episode 31: 5 Tips to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Being a successful business owner or entrepreneur isn't easy. And getting started is pretty challenging. In this episode I give you 5 tips to help you succeed along the way. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Nov 16, 2020 • 23min
Startup Journey #5 with Krishna Mohan
In this episode of Startup Journey, I discuss the challenges, mistakes, and successes that successful entrepreneur, business coach, and author Krishna Mohan has had over the years.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Nov 9, 2020 • 12min
How to choose a team for your startup or business
Choosing a cofounder for your startup, or hiring the right interns or employees for your business is always challenging. In this episode I give you some ideas on how you can make this a bit easier along with some tricks you can implement. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Oct 26, 2020 • 14min
Why Quibi Failed and 3 ways it could have Succeeded
Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman raised $1.75 billion to build and launch a short video platform. In this episode I explain why they failed and the 3 ways they could have succeeded instead had they followed typical startup steps. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Oct 5, 2020 • 9min
Why raising money for your startup is a waste of time
In this episode I give you a couple of reasons why you shouldn't focus on raising money for your business. Fundraising is a full time job and often ends in disappointment. As a business owner you should be focusing on more important things. I go over those things in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Sep 21, 2020 • 9min
Why Organization and Lists are important for any business
In this episode I talk about how I organize my file structure to make collaborating on projects easier. Also I give an example on what a marketing list looks like for a startup, so that you can set goals for your company.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Sep 14, 2020 • 11min
The top 3 challenges when raising $1 million for your startup
This episode focuses on the top 3 challenges when you raise money for your startup. Everyone thinks that once you raise $1 million that things get easier. They don't. Hear why.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots

Sep 7, 2020 • 18min
Startup Journey #4 with Steve Brown author of The Golden Toilet
In this episode of Startup Journey I have a great conversation with Steve Brown, the author of The Golden Toilet - available on Amazon. We talk about the challenges and advantages to being an entrepreneur or business owner.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share this podcast, and if you'd like to show your support please visit: Patreon.com/straponyourboots