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2 months ago
in What Inspires You? Guest Post XIV: Jun Loayza on Small Hands, Big Ideas
Grace! thanks so much for letting me a part of this. I'm very happy to have been able to share what inspires me.
I sincerely hope to help other young entrepreneurs as much as I can, so if you're a young entrepreneur, don't be shy and reach out!
- Jun
I sincerely hope to help other young entrepreneurs as much as I can, so if you're a young entrepreneur, don't be shy and reach out!
- Jun
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Grace Boyle
Thank YOU, Jun! I love how open you are with helping people and I know you're a fantastic resource. Thanks for writing this piece!
2 months ago
in Video Interview with Jun Loayza of Viralogy-Awesome Revolution on Small Hands, Big Ideas
It was so fun having you as a guest on our show! I will be applying to TechStars this year so maybe we'll be really close to each other!
Wouldn't that be exciting
Wouldn't that be exciting
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Grace Boyle
Jun that's very exciting! I wish you the best of luck, you can say you're a fan of Lijit ;) as mentioned, our offices are just down the street from us!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
3 months ago
in What Inspires You? Guest Post VII: Nisha Chittal on Small Hands, Big Ideas
Hey Grace, I think Nisha is so awesome. I'm very happy to see her write a guest post on your blog.
I actually just did a video interview with Nisha that I thought you and your readers might love. Here is the video interview I did with Nisha Chittal.
Let me know if you love it and I would love to have you on my show soon.
- Jun Loayza
I actually just did a video interview with Nisha that I thought you and your readers might love. Here is the video interview I did with Nisha Chittal.
Let me know if you love it and I would love to have you on my show soon.
- Jun Loayza
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Grace Boyle
Jun, Nisha IS awesome! I'm completely blown away that she's still an Undergrad and that her level of writing is so deep. Thanks for posting the video, I'm going to watch it right now. Your series is totally cool and a great voice for "Awesome Bloggers." I would love to be part of it, we'll chat via email :)
3 months ago
in The Dividing Line: Personal Blogging vs. Personal Branding on Life Without Pants (blog)
Do you know what I'm tired of? Blogs that are created for the sole purpose of making money. I think that's when we lose authenticity. I feel that I have found an amazing community of people who care about the personal brand, and at the same time, put so much of their personality into each post that you can feel it flowing through their words.
When you write purely for money, the passion from your writing disappears. Write for yourself and write for your readers and the process will be absolutely wonderful.
When you write purely for money, the passion from your writing disappears. Write for yourself and write for your readers and the process will be absolutely wonderful.
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danny.
I don't see why the two have to be mutually exclusive. As I said in the comment above, I have both a personal brand type blog and one that I hope to monotize. Both offer unique challenges and are stimulating to me in a different way. I don't expect to make a living off of blogging but the pursuit of a goal where I could write about beer for a living is fun. I've had bands where I made a little money and the passion didn't leave the music. A long time ago I tried to sell some of my "art" but my intentions weren't changed by it. It's fun and gratifying to pursue dream jobs.
3 months ago
in flight of ideas… finally landing on June Lin dot com
June, I look forward to hearing about your idea. I've been through several product launches and I understand the entire process behind it.
Let me know how I can help :)
Let me know how I can help :)
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June
Hey, I already told you about our idea... but we've refined it somewhat and found ways to make it more "viral." Will definitely not hesitate to ask for advice or moral support :)
Thanks, Jun!
Thanks, Jun!
4 months ago
in 4 Rules of Communication for Internet and New Media Types on Twenty Set
I've been doing a lot of Skype video recently. You know because you and I had one last week :)
I think it's almost as good as sitting down with the real person. I'm now moving to Skype video for a lot more things such as interviewing interns for my company, or when meeting a person for the first time.
I would always be quick to set up a coffee meeting with someone who randomly messaged me through my blog. I was excited to meet a reader or someone who could potentially help my company. As it turns out, a lot of people just don't bring that much value to the table. Coffee usually means a 45 minute chat; if you include driving, you add on at least another 30 minutes. So you're talking about 1.5 hours per coffee meeting.
Nowadays, I will first do a Skype video chat with you, and then if we really hit it off, I'll set up a time to meet you in person.
Hopefully I don't sound conceited in any way. My time is just really valuable. You know as well as anyone else that as a startup or freelancer, you need to really optimize your time or you might not be able to pay the rent next month.
I think it's almost as good as sitting down with the real person. I'm now moving to Skype video for a lot more things such as interviewing interns for my company, or when meeting a person for the first time.
I would always be quick to set up a coffee meeting with someone who randomly messaged me through my blog. I was excited to meet a reader or someone who could potentially help my company. As it turns out, a lot of people just don't bring that much value to the table. Coffee usually means a 45 minute chat; if you include driving, you add on at least another 30 minutes. So you're talking about 1.5 hours per coffee meeting.
Nowadays, I will first do a Skype video chat with you, and then if we really hit it off, I'll set up a time to meet you in person.
Hopefully I don't sound conceited in any way. My time is just really valuable. You know as well as anyone else that as a startup or freelancer, you need to really optimize your time or you might not be able to pay the rent next month.
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monicaobrien
Jun,
I hear ya about sitting down with people. I think the way you screen people using Skype is extremely smart, and I really enjoyed talking to you on Skype because you're fun and energetic :) I probably don't get nearly as many requests to meet up with people as you do, so I tend to do them all. (And so far, it's been a great experience - everyone I've met up with is pretty awesome!)
But if meet-ups for you are like emails for me, I understand what you mean. I try to help people, but sometimes you can't help them until they help themselves. I also agree that if you're going to start meeting up with someone, you want to hit it off with them, because lunch and coffee dates take up a lot of time (not to mention extra cash!)
I hear ya about sitting down with people. I think the way you screen people using Skype is extremely smart, and I really enjoyed talking to you on Skype because you're fun and energetic :) I probably don't get nearly as many requests to meet up with people as you do, so I tend to do them all. (And so far, it's been a great experience - everyone I've met up with is pretty awesome!)
But if meet-ups for you are like emails for me, I understand what you mean. I try to help people, but sometimes you can't help them until they help themselves. I also agree that if you're going to start meeting up with someone, you want to hit it off with them, because lunch and coffee dates take up a lot of time (not to mention extra cash!)
4 months ago
in No More Goody-Two-Shoes on Billionaire Woman
There is the path that we're supposed to take; then there's the path we're meant to take. Up until the age of 22, I was living the life I was supposed to live. I went to college graduated and took a job as a consultant, and was studying for my MBA.
Three months into my corporate job, I left to pursue my dream of becoming an entrepreneur. I started FD and haven't looked back since.
When I made the leap to the entrepreneurial life, I had those same voices in the back of my head. I was able to ignore them and continue w/ my dream because I was strong enough to listen to my heart. There's really no specific steps you can take to become that stronger person other than meditating, self-reflecting, and look to others for support.
If those are your red-white pokadot shoes you are awesome!
- Jun Loayza
Three months into my corporate job, I left to pursue my dream of becoming an entrepreneur. I started FD and haven't looked back since.
When I made the leap to the entrepreneurial life, I had those same voices in the back of my head. I was able to ignore them and continue w/ my dream because I was strong enough to listen to my heart. There's really no specific steps you can take to become that stronger person other than meditating, self-reflecting, and look to others for support.
If those are your red-white pokadot shoes you are awesome!
- Jun Loayza
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Nathalie Lussier
Hey Jun, your story is a lot like mine. I went to college and was all set up to take a job in NYC on Wallstreet. But I turned it down, and decided to travel for 4 months in China and Korea mainly.
I started this blog, and recently started a new blog about my passion: eating healthy, raw vegan style. (http://www.rawfoodswitch.com)
You can bet I had the same types of "what ifs" and "hold on a second" type of thoughts too. But pushing through, as I'm sure you've realized, makes all the difference in the world!
And Jun, whether you have red-white polka dot shoes or not, are very much awesome! :)
I started this blog, and recently started a new blog about my passion: eating healthy, raw vegan style. (http://www.rawfoodswitch.com)
You can bet I had the same types of "what ifs" and "hold on a second" type of thoughts too. But pushing through, as I'm sure you've realized, makes all the difference in the world!
And Jun, whether you have red-white polka dot shoes or not, are very much awesome! :)
4 months ago
in Is it better to have any online presence rather than none at all? on Real World: Here I come
You make some good points. Because I feel that disagreeing is more fun than agreeing, I will argue against the points you make:
I feel that a mediocre blog presence is more detrimental than no online presence at all. The reason is because people naturally judge people on everything that they do. If they see your blog is not constantly updated with quality content or it doesn't have a unique, captivating design, they'll assume you just hopped onto the blog bandwagon and want to join the crowd.
Depending on the company, they will judge you on your blog and twitter presence. Not that accounting, consulting, or i-banking firms are doing it, but if you want to enter the social media corporate world, then you better have a strong blog presence.
If you're blogging to promote yourself, your product, or your brand, you better come with full energy because a half-assed job just won't cut it.
- Jun Loayza
I feel that a mediocre blog presence is more detrimental than no online presence at all. The reason is because people naturally judge people on everything that they do. If they see your blog is not constantly updated with quality content or it doesn't have a unique, captivating design, they'll assume you just hopped onto the blog bandwagon and want to join the crowd.
Depending on the company, they will judge you on your blog and twitter presence. Not that accounting, consulting, or i-banking firms are doing it, but if you want to enter the social media corporate world, then you better have a strong blog presence.
If you're blogging to promote yourself, your product, or your brand, you better come with full energy because a half-assed job just won't cut it.
- Jun Loayza
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ARatner
I completely understand where you are coming from, but isn't it all subjective. Is updating your blog once a week sufficient, even if the post isn't? Is commenting on EVERY thing going on in your industry the right strategy?
With that said, thanks for checking my blog out. Hopefully you will continue to read my posts...
With that said, thanks for checking my blog out. Hopefully you will continue to read my posts...
4 months ago
in be the change you want to be with the power of technology on June Lin dot com
I was actually a part of Andrew Warner's Twitter experiment and loaned $25 to a aspiring restaurant owner from Peru. It made me feel good inside knowing that my small contribution of $25 is going to help this lady's dream come true.
Though his funding strategy wasn't the best, the story of your professor's stepson is very inspiring. I now understand what you mean by "social entrepreneur." To be honest, I've never quite understood it because my mind doesn't work that way. I DO want to contribute as much as possible to this earth, but I want to do it by first accumulating a lot of money and then putting it to good use through donations, scholarships, and non-profits that I will start.
It makes me happy to see another breed of entrepreneur out there, pushing for change in her own way. Love your writing style so keep doing what you're doing!
Though his funding strategy wasn't the best, the story of your professor's stepson is very inspiring. I now understand what you mean by "social entrepreneur." To be honest, I've never quite understood it because my mind doesn't work that way. I DO want to contribute as much as possible to this earth, but I want to do it by first accumulating a lot of money and then putting it to good use through donations, scholarships, and non-profits that I will start.
It makes me happy to see another breed of entrepreneur out there, pushing for change in her own way. Love your writing style so keep doing what you're doing!
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June
Thanks for your comment!
A lot of people want to get rich first before they want to contribute, but social ventures don't necessarily have to be non-profit (though most are). If you can create an innovative business model that both helps people and makes money, it would be the best of both worlds! Social entrepreneurs just measure success in amount of "social" change rather than "profit."
A lot of people want to get rich first before they want to contribute, but social ventures don't necessarily have to be non-profit (though most are). If you can create an innovative business model that both helps people and makes money, it would be the best of both worlds! Social entrepreneurs just measure success in amount of "social" change rather than "profit."
4 months ago
in Okay, I’ll Show You How Much Money I Made. on Mixergy, Startup School
You are freaking intense bro, and I really admire it. $38M in a year! You know what... that's not even what caught my attention in this video.
What did it for me is when you said, "build long-lasting companies that our grandchildren can interact with." I don't believe in an after-life; this is pretty much it for me. What kind of legacy will I leave in this world?
When I'm gone, I want to be remembered for great things. Keep doing what you're doing because it is so inspiring and helpful to young entrepreneurs like myself.
Lets sit down and do lunch sometime to get to know each other outside of the interview setting.
- Jun
What did it for me is when you said, "build long-lasting companies that our grandchildren can interact with." I don't believe in an after-life; this is pretty much it for me. What kind of legacy will I leave in this world?
When I'm gone, I want to be remembered for great things. Keep doing what you're doing because it is so inspiring and helpful to young entrepreneurs like myself.
Lets sit down and do lunch sometime to get to know each other outside of the interview setting.
- Jun
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AndrewWarner
Would you rather spend your life building a Ford or a Bedazzler?
Andrew Warner
Founder, Mixergy.com
Andrew Warner
Founder, Mixergy.com
4 months ago
in Impatience: The Silent Killer of Most Start-Ups on Twenty Set
Every first-time young entrepreneur believes that the first company he or she builds will be the next Google or Facebook. I know, because I thought the same exact way. The entrepreneur becomes impatient when momentum slows down, cash flow starts running out, and the company doesn't have that same fun and vigor like when you were first starting out. The entrepreneur starts to get impatient with the marketing, finance, and IT departments because he doesn't know where else to take out his frustration. I think that patience is a quality that all great entrepreneurs have. Patient entrepreneurs understand that a new social media marketing campaign will not produce exponential growth immediately. As a follow up, I believe the best consultants are able to fill their clients with confidence and tranquility. The consultant's job is not only to generate money, but it's also to make the life of the CEO much happier by taking care of his business.
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monicaobrien
Jun,
I think that's a great point about consulting. I didn't really think of consulting that way, but it makes sense. The way I thought of it was making more money than I cost. So I've been working on taking projects where I can tie my performance directly to the bottom line. But I see that people may hire a consultant for many reasons - I just don't want to get caught up in too much of the daily grind work, I just want to be more involved in the strategy.
I think that's a great point about consulting. I didn't really think of consulting that way, but it makes sense. The way I thought of it was making more money than I cost. So I've been working on taking projects where I can tie my performance directly to the bottom line. But I see that people may hire a consultant for many reasons - I just don't want to get caught up in too much of the daily grind work, I just want to be more involved in the strategy.
4 months ago
in You don’t need a blog topic. Just start writing. on Twenty Set
I was thinking about this particular topic over the weekend. Although I am on the side that a blog centered around a specific topic will maximize readers, I feel that my personal blog doesn't have any one particular topic. The topic is pretty much ME, hence, it's my personal blog. I was actually thinking of creating a separate blog about entrepreneur lessons and startup interviews.
Secondly, how come a blog like yours has such great followship? I feel that the second element in followship is the personality of the blogger and how willing they are to put themselves in the public eye. You write well, are interesting, and the people in our community want to know what's going on in your head. That's why personal blogs can build such a good momentum without always being about teaching and a specific topic.
Plus, being pretty doesn't hurt - Jun
Secondly, how come a blog like yours has such great followship? I feel that the second element in followship is the personality of the blogger and how willing they are to put themselves in the public eye. You write well, are interesting, and the people in our community want to know what's going on in your head. That's why personal blogs can build such a good momentum without always being about teaching and a specific topic.
Plus, being pretty doesn't hurt - Jun
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monicaobrien
Jun,
Such a charmer, haha! Thanks for the compliments. I have thought about starting a more professional blog too that's purely about my career and industry... my problem is I tend to change both industries and careers all the time :)
I think topics are a good idea for some people who really know what they want - which is probably you - you know you want to be an entrepreneur for life. Personally, I love your entrepreneurship posts - it is clear to me that your blog is about entrepreneurship and your personal struggles so I don't think you need a separate blog. My two cents!
Such a charmer, haha! Thanks for the compliments. I have thought about starting a more professional blog too that's purely about my career and industry... my problem is I tend to change both industries and careers all the time :)
I think topics are a good idea for some people who really know what they want - which is probably you - you know you want to be an entrepreneur for life. Personally, I love your entrepreneurship posts - it is clear to me that your blog is about entrepreneurship and your personal struggles so I don't think you need a separate blog. My two cents!
4 months ago
in Jedi Mind Tricks: How to Get $250,000 of Advertising for $10,000 on The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
This is my first comment ever to you Tim.
Your book and blog posts have caused a positive change in mindset for me. Because of your teachings, I now work smarter instead of harder.
I am an entrepreneur and still work ridiculous hours even after reading your literature; however, my quality of life has significantly improved. I now spend the same amount of hours working each day, but focus on the important aspects of my company so that we have the highest chance of succeeding possible.
I am going to use these tips on negotiation above this week to optimize our advertising campaign.
I hope to cross paths some day
- Jun Loayza
Your book and blog posts have caused a positive change in mindset for me. Because of your teachings, I now work smarter instead of harder.
I am an entrepreneur and still work ridiculous hours even after reading your literature; however, my quality of life has significantly improved. I now spend the same amount of hours working each day, but focus on the important aspects of my company so that we have the highest chance of succeeding possible.
I am going to use these tips on negotiation above this week to optimize our advertising campaign.
I hope to cross paths some day
- Jun Loayza
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timferriss
@Jun,
Thank you for your kind words and for your first comment! I hope it won't be the last :)
Good luck and pura vida,
Tim
Thank you for your kind words and for your first comment! I hope it won't be the last :)
Good luck and pura vida,
Tim
