The Ambition Show Podcast
The best business podcast for entrepreneurs and small business owner with advice and commentary from experienced entrepreneurs. The Ambition Show podcast is hosted by Ehren Muhammad. Each episode includes real tools and resources that you can use to succeed.
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Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
What is Substack? Is it the right place for creators looking for a platform to promote their work, build community, and profit from their passion? Today, in the Ambition Show Podcast—Let's Get It, we discuss this and more with one of the best creators on Substack.
What is Substack
Interview with Landon Poburan
The Pros and Cons of Substack
Guest: Landon Pouburan
Serial entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and digital writer. Minimalist marketing for online coaches and creators selling digital products and programs.
Find more: https://landonpoburan.substack.com/
Follow here: https://modernmediabuying.substack.com/
Book of the Episode
Book name: “Substack Mastery: Insider Secrets from a Content Strategist & Seasoned Author: Learn the Basics, Stay Motivated, Grow Your Paid Subscribers, & Thrive with a Community”
Author’s Full Name: Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
How to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4hUgepl
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Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
We chatted with Mike and Nando, the owners of Cafe Urbano Avondale.
They take us through the journey of what it is like to start a business with friends.
How they overcame the challenges that impacted small businesses and cafe owners.
Location: 3288 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Link: https://g.co/kgs/LSbLu4m
🍵My favorite drink: Iced Horchata Latte with Caramel or Americano
Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get it!
✅THE CAFE BUSINESS - CURRENT LANDSCAPE
✅INTERVIEW WITH MIKE AND NANDO
✅PARTNERSHIP BEST PRACTICES
Book of the Episode
Name of the book: “What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful”
Author: Marshall Goldsmith
Buy here: https://amzn.to/4jozq03
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
If you’ve ever wanted to start an online magazine, blog, or niche publication, this episode is for you. We’ll cover the best platforms, the marketing moves you need to make, and the top ways to turn your webzine into a revenue-generating machine. Let’s get into it!
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLATFORM
GROWING YOUR AUDIENCE
MONETIZATION STRATEGIES
SUCCESS STORIES
Book of the Episode
Link to Medium Publication List: https://ehrenmuhammad.medium.com/list/submission-guidelines-for-medium-publications-64f734deb4b5
FREE TAKE-A-WAYS - TAKE ACTION
🔗Medium Publication Live Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ehren-muhammad-28899340157
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Whether you're looking to market your services, generate leads, or create a consistent online revenue stream, groups can be a game-changer. Stick around as we break down the strategies you need to succeed
Why Social Media Groups Are a Goldmine for Business
Finding the Right Groups for Your Business
How to Position Yourself as a Go-To Expert
Book of the Episode
Name of the book: “SUPERFANS”
Author’s Full Name: PAT FLYNN
Link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3Rw0n5C
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Podcasting is growing and it is the best way to find and connect with new audiences because they are easy to start and sustain, easy to scale, and can be very profitable because of the low cost to start. So head over to a computer, open up a Google Doc to take notes, and plot your steps to get started. We will discuss how to get started and hear from an entrepreneur who started her podcast and works with many others.
In this episode, we get into:
PODCASTING 101
INTERVIEW with JESSI BRAVO
HOW TO START A PODCAST AS A MARKETING CHANNEL
Book of the Episode
“Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business” by Pat Flynn
Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3Rp6DMn
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Paying your taxes is the most annoying yet critical action for your business. Do it to keep the man off your back. Today, we are joined by the professional Wealth Builder himself, Jeff Badu. A five-time published author and CPA, he will share his journey, the impact he has made helping small businesses, and some advice for this crazy tax season.
So listen now and don’t end up like Capone.
Book of the Episode
“RICH DAD POOR DAD” by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3QUF39F
“INFINITE EXPANSION: How To Infinitely Expand Your Vision Of Abundance” by Jeff Badu
Purchase here: https://amzn.to/4hVz3se
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
One of the keys to success is to start small and make the most of every step. Now let's break it down from the philosophy of one of the most influential business minds of all time.
STARTING SMALL
BEST PRACTICES FOR GROWTH
Book of the Episode
“The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses ” by Eric Ries
How to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4iN68r4
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SCORE Mentors: https://www.score.org/search-mentors
Small Business Growth Planner – A customizable workbook to set goals and map out strategies: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdegbAsik/RWzP_4CQpNrvrg01SxOX3w/view?utm_content=DAGdegbAsik&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
Check out the Audio version and this awesome infographic of the timeless book by Carnegie; here is a link to the modern resource to learn the tips Carnegie shared and you can apply them as you go: https://readingraphics.com/product/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people-book/?ref=32944
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE TALKING TOO?
Numerous studies have shown that the most effective and profitable marketing activities are those developed by those who understand and are from their target audience's communities.
Right now small businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to take advantage of a critical factor in a corporation's opportunity to grow their business: authentically championing inclusion and diversity. What does that entail and how can your business do this?
You’ll know by the end of this episode!
WHAT IS DEI AND INCLUSIVE MARKETING
CURRENT LANDSCAPE
HOW THESE PRACTICES HELP YOUR BUSINESS
IMPACT TO YOUR BUSINESS
Book of the Episode
“Responsible Marketing: How to Create an Authentic and Inclusive Marketing Strategy” by Lola Bakare
How to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/40zKVtp
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What is inclusive marketing and DEI materials from the AMA: https://www.ama.org/ama-member-benefits/?return_url=https://www.ama.org/dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-marketing/
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Meet the host
As a life long entrepreneur, I created this platform to help aspiring business owners learn from real experiences. Build a successful network.
And get the resources you need to make your dreams a reality.
I devote my professional life to creating content that helps entrepreneurs reach their goals, so let’s connect. Drop a question, here answers and great interviews right here.