The James Schramko Show
What it really takes to build a profitable business without burning out: business models, recurring revenue, a team that carries the load, pricing and the long game.
Podcasting since 2009. Over 5 Million Downloads.
New here? Start with Own The Racecourse, the 6-part audiobook.
Prefer reading? Get the weekly newsletter instead.
Start Here
Own The Racecourse: the 6-part audiobook
The idea a boss drilled into me when I ran Mercedes-Benz dealerships, and how I use it now.
Revenue Share Deals: Why I Love Them
A deal I came up with: you own the business, and an expert runs it for a share of the revenue.
Royalty Deals Explained
Michael Jordan gets paid every time someone buys his Nike sneakers. How I set up deals that pay me the same way, exit clause included.
Rocks, Pebbles, Sand: The Priority Formula
A jar, some rocks, pebbles and a bag of sand. The order you fill it in decides what fits.
SCAMPER: Business Idea Creation Made Simple
A creative technique from a 1971 book. I used it to build a bonus that helped me sell website software.
Ikigai Revealed
The Venn diagram everyone shares about ikigai is not what the word means in Japan.