The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

Chris Reynolds

On The Business Method host Chris Reynolds interviews billionaires, billion dollar founders & the world’s most successful people.

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Apr 3, 2024 • 6min

HP#181 ~ Get Rid of Anything That Isn't Your Superpower ~ Roland Frasier

2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 2min

Ep.561 ~ He's Built & Sold 24 Businesses from $3 Million to $4 Billion ~ Roland Frasier

Join Roland Frasier, a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold 24 businesses worth up to $4 billion. He shares his insights on the power of selfless generosity in business and the importance of building relationships to unlock new opportunities. Roland discusses navigating uncertainty during challenging times and emphasizes the significance of a positive mindset. He also reveals strategies for harnessing unique strengths to achieve entrepreneurial success and highlights the value of surrounding oneself with positive influences.

Mar 6, 2024 • 8min

HP#180 ~ Mind of a Mogul: Cracking the Code of Slow & Massive Business Growth ~ Jason Fried

Join us in this revealing episode as we delve into the compelling money mindset of Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, one of the world's largest software companies—a multi-billion dollar enterprise. We distill the essential financial nuggets from our podcast, covering a broad range of topics from managing money and setting goals, to Jason’s unique perspective on business, investments, and entrepreneurship. Tracing the company's journey from its humble beginnings in 1999, Jason candidly shares his philosophy towards risk, profitability, and growth. He believes in reducing complexity and keeping things simple to ensure sustainability. In his words, “We've tried not to be stupid,” where 'stupid' is defined as putting the business's continuity at significant peril. The episode provides powerful insights into his quintessential 'anti VC' business model. This includes his belief in self-sustainability, the importance of profitability and not bowing down to external pressure—no matter how lucrative the offer. According to Jason, external investments often strip entrepreneurs of their freedom and flexibility, driving them to work for the investors rather than their dreams. Listen to Jason's fascinating take on competition, his lack of concern for market share, and the secret to his thriving, fully remote team. His words are a wake-up call for start-ups pressured into chasing rapid growth and phantom targets dictated by investors. This unconventional yet successful approach towards business development is a testament to the power of steady growth, introspection, and prioritizing autonomy over external validation. If you're an entrepreneur or someone interested in deciphering how a simple business model could yield a billion-dollar company, this episode is a must-listen. Dive into Jason Fried's compelling narrative and unravel the secrets to his financial success in Episode 559 - 'No Goals, No Outside Money, and Small Teams of Two Built This Billion Dollar Company with Jason Fried'. 2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

Feb 28, 2024 • 6min

HP#179 ~ On the Importance of Moving Forward ~ Jason Fried

Welcome to one of our high-performance episodes, where we share intriguing insights and vital business advice. In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Jason Fried, the founder of Basecamp - one of the world's largest and most successful software platforms. Jason's unique approach to business, including questioning conventional wisdom and striving for simplicity, has made him a prevalent figure in the business world. Jason shares a life lesson on the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes, but taking them in stride and moving forward. Much like when you stumble while walking, you wouldn't waste time retracing your steps, but simply adjust your path and continue your journey. Jason applies this philosophy to the business world too, emphasizing the importance of not dwelling on past business decisions but learning from them and moving on. Jason also highlights the importance of putting yourself in a position where most mistakes don't drastically affect your progress. An example he gives is ensuring you haven't committed to a project that, if it fails, costs you years of your life, as compared to one that you can test and fully explore within a period of weeks. He also shared an experience from a visit he made to a Navajo rug gallery, which profoundly changed his perspective on mistakes. The rugs, while filled with apparent errors, were seen not as mistakes but as moments in time - a philosophical approach to mishaps that Jason has adopted at Basecamp. In this enlightening episode, Jason encourages us all to question where we may be lingering in our lives and not moving forward. This question does not only pertain to business, but also to every aspect of life – emotional, spiritual, and more. The objective is not to dwell on past mistakes, but to learn from them and keep pressing forward, in effect ensuring unstoppable progress. Do check out the full episode titled, 'No Goals, No Outside Money, and Small Teams of Two Built This Billion Dollar Company with Jason Fried' for some more insightful advice. If you enjoy what you're hearing, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends. We look forward to having you join us on the next episode. 2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

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Feb 14, 2024 • 58min

Ep.560 ~ No Goals, No Outside Money & Small Teams of Two Built this Billion Dollar Company ~ Jason Fried

Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, advocates for a balanced approach to work, prioritizing employee welfare and profitability. He challenges the hustle culture with insights on embracing simplicity and focusing on small teams for greater success. Fried emphasizes that success can come from rethinking business fundamentals, highlighting customer value over traditional goal-setting and funding. His commitment to autonomy and minimalism ignites debate about productivity and corporate norms, cementing his role as a visionary disruptor in the tech industry.

Jan 31, 2024 • 5min

HP#178 ~ Why Work Doesn't Happen at Work

Jan 24, 2024 • 8min

HP#177 ~ Inside a Billion Dollar Company: Why They Stick to Only Teams of 2ppl

Jan 10, 2024 • 12min

HP#176 ~ Why What You Are Applying in Your Business is Completely Wrong ~ Jason Fried

Dec 27, 2023 • 5min

HP#175 ~ Billionaire Shares How to Use the 80/20 Principle in Your Business

Dec 20, 2023 • 7min

HP#174 ~ Billionaires That Apply the 80/20 Principle w/ Richard Koch

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