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Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen
Entrepreneurship
Cash Flow
Shiny Object Syndrome
Real Estate Investment
Certification Business Model
Passive Income
Sarah Weaver
Networking
Goal Setting
House Hacking
Profit First
The Pumpkin Plan
Business Strategy
Loom
DCX Adventure
Facebook Ads
Private Equity Firms
PATTI
Scaling Up
Antarctica

With 10M+ downloads and thousands of listener meetups worldwide, the TMBA Podcast is the hub for 7 & 8-figure founders who’ve built life-changing businesses while attaining personal freedom. New episodes every Thursday morning.

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Most founders are saving time with AI, but few are actually making money with it. In this episode, Juan Montero of Flowgrama reveals how bootstrappers can build practical AI agents and automations that actually drive revenue.

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Chasing numbers can actually destroy what made your business great. In this episode, Dan and Ian unpack Goodhart’s Law — the idea that once a measure becomes a target, it stops being useful — and how founders accidentally turn smart goals into bad in... more

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Juan Montero
Founder of Flowgrama, builds and sells practical AI solutions for Bootstrap businesses.
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Episode: #829 “Scaling on Steroids” with AI Automation ft. Juan Montero
Jay Feldman
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Episode: #817 Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman
Tom Richards
Owner of a niche SEO and ads agency focused on plumbing and electrical businesses
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Episode: #812 From Struggling Plumber to $57K MRR w/ Tom Richards
Rob Walling
Entrepreneur, author, and founder of TinySeed and MicroConf
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Episode: #811 The Brutal Truth About Business Exits with Rob Walling
Jeff Pecaro
Sales systems and processes expert for founder-led businesses.
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Episode: #810 The Lifestyle Business Playbook (2025 Edition)
Neel Parekh
Founder of MaidThis, managing a franchise cleaning business while living remotely.
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Episode: #796 Bigger Business = More Freedom?
Yota Trom
Personal brand strategist and executive coach with a background in corporate tech; transitioned to coaching after studying positive psychology.
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Episode: #789 You Already Have a Personal Brand—Here’s How to Make It Work for You
Shane Hummus
YouTube strategist helping others monetize their channels
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Episode: #788 Niche B2B Content = Big Revenue on YouTube
Jay Clouse
Founder of Creator Science
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Episode: #786 Jay Clouse - Mastering Top-of-Funnel Growth in 2025

Hosts

Dan Andrews
Co-host focused on entrepreneurship and lifestyle design, with a wealth of experience in building location-independent businesses.
Ian
Co-host specializing in business strategies and digital entrepreneurship, contributing insights into making entrepreneurship accessible and actionable.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 801 ratings
  • Honest goodness

    Honest podcast from people who have been through it all and are willing to share their experiences and lessons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth.✏️
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • This is a can’t miss podcast for anyone in business

    I was recently introduced to this podcast and I can’t help but listen to every single episode not only is it entertaining and easy to listen to, but I leave with so much practical advice and also inspiration about how to handle my own business and my clients businesses. The work you’re doing for entrepreneurship is truly remarkable and helpful in so many ways. Thank you for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt gerlach
    United Statesa year ago
  • New self-employed / entrepreneur

    As a new entrepreneur, this podcast has really opened my eyes to what it takes, what it can be, and that I will not turn back. I have big plans for theclinicnp but for now, I’m taking it step-by-step and learning so much for you. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lsvorn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly amazing stuff guys!

    Truly amazing stuff guys!

    Everything you have touched on recently is so relevant to scaling business.

    Your inspiration keeps me pumped. We are implementing as much as possible and steaming forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cammostar
    Australiaa year ago
  • Entertaining + Informative

    Fun and interesting podcast even for the casual listener. (You don’t need an MBA!) Dan and the gang are both well-spoken and well-informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConcreteLion
    United States2 years ago

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#821 $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton
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Vibe coding allows non-developers to create applications through AI assistance in a conversational manner.
#821 $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton
Q: How much are you using AI for your business?
I've been using AI for business strategy, customer journey mapping, and inventory forecasting.
#821 $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton
Q: What are you working on? What are you passionate about?
I'm still running SpyGuy and exploring how AI can help in my business and personal life.
#820 Top 5 SEO Tactics That Still Work in 2025 with Sean Markey
Q: What does a sophisticated prompt for AI-generated content look like?
It involves using tools like Kappa, and ensuring the prompts are tailored to create quality outputs while avoiding low-quality bulk generation.
#820 Top 5 SEO Tactics That Still Work in 2025 with Sean Markey
Q: What's the importance of the community in today's SEO landscape?
Communities offer a place for discussion and adapting to changes, making them less susceptible to disruption by AI and other changes in SEO dynamics.

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This podcast focuses on the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have established life-changing businesses while enjoying personal freedom. It offers practical advice, industry insights, and real-world stories that resonate with aspiring and experienced founders alike. Listeners can expect discussions on various topics such as scaling businesses, leveraging technology, and balancing work-life dynamics in the entrepreneur lifestyle. Unique features of the content include the emphasis on location independence and lifestyle entrepreneurship, which are highlighted through interviews with guests who share their experiences in building businesses that allow them the freedom to work from anywhere.

The hosts foster an engaging atmosphere, comb... more

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