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Bootstrapped Business

by Evan Van Auken - Owner of Scorch Marker and Entrepreneur

What can we do today to be good to our future selves? This podcast is all about knowledge and growth. The things you will learn here will help you become better at business, more financially literate, and a better human being. In each episode, we have a new guest. It can be a: student, business owner, entrepreneur, skilled professional, thought leader or maybe just a monologue about something I learned. The topics we focus on: business development, ecommerce, taxes, LLC's, S-Corps, partnerships, content creation and more.We discuss problems and solutions that will help YOU be good to your future self. vanader.com

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  1. How I Find Manufacturers For My Small Business

    Join our ecommerce community and meet with other like-minded founders for just $1 - https://vanader.samcart.com/products/... I'm Evan Van Auken, a former firefighter paramedic who invented a wood-burning marker and turned it into a thriving business. Now, I operate @ScorchMarker, a 7-figure...

  2. How I Screwed Up Our Inventory

    Complete your LLC filing, starting at $0 + state fees (Sponsored): https://zblinks.com/vanader Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-100-ng8hiq0fn193lmfa?referralcode=vanader&utm_source=influencer Here's a link to my free resources and paid...

  3. How Trump's Tariffs Are Affecting My Small Business & What I'm Doing About It

    (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-100-ng8hiq0fn193lmfa?referralcode=vanader&utm_source=influencer Here's a link to my free resources and paid courses: https://vanader.com I'm Evan Van Auken, a former firefighter-paramedic who invented a...

  4. I Quit My Career To Run My Business - What I Needed & How I Did It

    Complete your LLC filing, starting at $0 + state fees (Sponsored): https://zblinks.com/vanader Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-100-ng8hiq0fn193lmfa?referralcode=vanader&utm_source=influencer Here's a link to my free resources and paid...

  5. My 7 Reasons For Leasing A Warehouse (After 6 Years)

    Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-100-ng8hiq0fn193lmfa?referralcode=vanader&utm_source=influencer Here's a link to my free resources and paid courses: https://vanader.com Hi I'm Evan! I am building the greatest crafting company in the…

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  6. I lost over 95k Selling On Amazon - Here's What I Learned

    Hi I'm Evan! I am building the greatest crafting company in the world (Scorch Marker) and documenting all of it. I'm on a journey from 7 to 8 figures and I'm sharing everything along the way, including our numbers. If you sell products you found the right Podcast. Complete your LLC filing with...

  7. I Don't Believe in Drop Shipping - Here's What I Do Instead

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  8. What's It Actually Like Selling Products To Large Retailers

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  9. Ordering Too Much Inventory Almost Broke Us

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  10. The Hardest Month In Business I've Ever Had (What I Learned)

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  11. Why I Do Manufacturing At Home

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  12. My Controversial Experience With Equity Deals

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  13. Why I Don't Start New Businesses Anymore

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental...

  14. How i am increasing our conversion rate with offers

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  15. How To Sell Out Your Product Launch & Get #1 New Release Badge On Amazon

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  16. The Reality Of Making $1M In Ecommerce

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  17. How Masterminds Have Brought More Money & Clarity To My Brand

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay:...

  18. Marketing Agencies Are Dead - Here's What I'm Doing As An Ecom Founder

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach:...

  19. How I Turn Organic Content Into Profitable Ads For $0

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach:...

  20. Where My Ecom Brand's Money Comes From

    My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach:...

  21. Launching a Profitable Airbnb Business and Managing Finances Effectively

    In this episode, we have Jonathan as our guest, who is excited about starting an Airbnb business in Philadelphia. His plan is to use business funding and his tax refund to rent people's properties for short-term stays on Airbnb. During our conversation, we address Jonathan's specific needs and...

  22. Strong words of a 15 year old business owner

    In this episode I get to talk with Avi Rubin. He created a soap brand, 'Iron Lion Soap', and has been at it for 15 years. We get to talk a lot about the experiences, challenges and insights that he has learnt throughout his years and we exchange a lot of value throughout this show. I know this...

  23. Asking the right Questions To Make Your Business Grow

    Cory is an Accelerator student, who is starting an equipment rental business. He is a great example of a student who has taken his teachings, applied it to his business, identified his strengths and weaknesses, and asks all the right questions regarding it. In this episode we get to talk about…

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  24. 069 How to make the most out of your 1099 job!

    In this episode I get to talk with Simon, who's been a barber for almost two years now. Barbers are 1099 contractors, sole proprietors, that have their own set of rules of operations, just like LLCs. We get to talk about, and understand more about his position, how he can operate well, stay in...

  25. 054 How To Setup a Food Business From Scratch

    In this episode i get to speak with Chef Jonel. This dude is killin it when it comes to thinking outside the box. But he still needs to know how to "set things up". In this episode we talk about just that. How to setup a business from the ground up with no experience the right way. enjoy!...

  26. 068 She has a really awesome clothing business idea!

    Today I get to talk to Roxanna. She has a ton on great ideas in starting new businesses and has even tried out a couple of them in the past. In this episode we get to discuss her idea of opening a clothing business and get it started on the right track. We get to talk about what she needs to do,...

  27. 066 Form AN LLC in the US as a Foreigner

    In this episode I get to talk to Bruce. He lives in China and he helps Chinese businesses to set up in the US. There are a lot of important detail that most people seeking to form a business fail to observe, and we go over the necessary steps he needs to take to kick off; such as business bank...

  28. 067 Getting your business started - the do's and don'ts

    William is a super awesome guy. He is a speaker, musician, he is becoming a mobile notary, and wants to get into real estate. But he doesn't have a business yet. In this episode we get to talk about lots of important stuff, like taxes, what form of business should he start, should he use DBAs,...

  29. 065 Take these steps to better your Business

    In this episode I get to talk to Joe Delfin .Joe is a Sound Engineer who built a studio and an LLC for his brother, but then the pandemic hit and they had to take a break. And now that the pandemic is pretty much over, they're looking to get going again; him to manage the LLC and his brother to...

  30. 063 How To Establish and Build Your Business Credit

    Anita is passionate about the financial literacy and credit restoration of people, especially women. She worked in the banking sector for about 12 years, where she learnt a lot on finance and decided to start a business school where she can help women to start businesses and build business…

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  31. 061 Million dollar secrets the rich keep to themselves

    In this episode I get to be a guest speaker in my friend Irv's show. Irv runs a credit building agency where he helps new business owners build business credit, so they can use other people's money instead of their own. I get to talk about the foundational aspects, LLCs, Trademarks, Patents,...

  32. 055 How To Level Up Your Skilled Trade Business

    In this episode I get to talk with Arturo, a barber who wants to level up. Well, we got to talk about just that. If you are a skilled trade worker and want to level up your own business, this is a great episode for you! ezbiolink.com/vanader

  33. 057 How to organize multiple businesses for maximum tax saving

    In this Episode I get speak with Nicholas, an entrepreneur in Texas who has a photography business, a cleaning business, and a trailer-rental business. He is trying to figure out how to organize them all so that he can minimize his liability and maximize his tax savings. I know you're going to…

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  34. 054 How To Setup a Food Business From Scratch (Chef Jonel)

    In this episode I get to speak with Chef Jonel. This dude is killin it when it comes to thinking outside the box. But he still needs to know how to "set things up". In this episode we talk about just that. How to setup a business from the ground up with no experience the right way. enjoy!...

  35. 056 How To Combine NFTS With Your Day Job - Is It A Good Idea?

    In this episode i get to speak with franklin, a successful resume writer who wants to adopt NFT technology into his business. Maybe its not a good idea? If you're into NFTs and business, this is a great episode to listen to. To learn more checkout Vanader on YouTube.

  36. 053 How To Separate Yourself From Your Business

    In this episode, I speak with Simon, a barber who has everything mixed together. I get the chance to teach him to separate himself from the business. we walk EINs, LLCs, S-Corps, and even how to buy a home. If you aren't separated, you need this episode. Vanader.com

  37. 052 Facts you didn't know about LLCs

    If you want to learn more about LLC's this is the episode for you. Dulce has so many awesome questions and Evan was able to answer them all. If you're wondering how she got to speak with me, its because she is a student of Vanader Business School :) "newhabits" will get you $500 off. go to...

  38. 051 Not knowing your numbers holding you back? Do THIS

    In this episode, I get to speak with amber. a cleaning business owner that can't scale because she doesn't know her numbers. If you don't know your numbers how can you fix what's broken? in this episode, we talk about how to fix that. Enjoy! vanader.com

  39. 050 Make Your Business Official in 5 steps

    James has made hundreds of thousands selling items on eBay and Amazon, but he has not taken steps to make his business legitimate. In this episode, we go over the exact 5 steps you need to take to make your business legit. For more info please visit vanader.com

  40. 049 The Inns And Outs Of Setting Up An Amazon Store

    In this episode, i get to speak with Jared. He wants to know how to get an Amazon store up and running. What do the terms mean and how can he do it. We also get to talk about Tezos (xtz) one of my favorite cryptocurrencies. @vanadergrowth on Instagram

  41. 048 You own your job, not a business. Here's the fix

    In this episode, I get to speak with Marissa one of my students. she wants to build destination air bnbs but her business takes all of her time. We talk about how to buy her time back by putting systems and employees in place to transform a job into a real business. To join vanader business…

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  42. 047 How does it work when you purchase a franchise?

    Today I get to speak with Pradeep who recently purchased a care home franchise. Together we figure out the best way to make it work and weave it into his business model. We also talked about the proper way to involve your wife in the business and what to do with real estate! vanader.com

  43. 046 How to invest your money and how to invest in you

    In this episode, I get to speak with my good friend @austinhankwitz This guy knows his stuff. Austin studies companies and makes his money work for him. We discuss how we invest and why we invest, both stock and crypto. I hope you enjoy!

  44. 045 How to get financially literate - what you need to know to be rich

    In this episode, I get to speak with Chris, a professional money manager. He focuses on helping athletes keep their money. The point of our talk was to spread and teach financial literacy. We talk about how to manage your money without day-trading. Chris and I see eye to eye on the fundamentals…

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  45. 044 The 12 questions that make a business plan

    In this episode I get to speak with Marvin. How do you set up a professional practice? It all starts with a business plan. I asked Marvin 12 questions about his business. In the end, he had a business plan. vanader.com/plan to get the template for free. the coupon code mentioned is "santaisreal"...

  46. 043 How to turn a rock band into an organized cash making business

    In this episode, I get to speak with john. John is in a rock band called Holy Death Trio. They're pretty damn good too. He wants to turn his band into a business. We address it and solve that problem. Merch, tours, art, albums, DBA's and LLCs. I know you'll get some value out of this one....

  47. 042 how to open a company without using your personal information

    daisy has a credit repair business she wants to start, but she used her personal information. How do you set up a company without using your personal info? can it be done? YES! here's how! use code "santaisreal" for 50% off vanader business school at vanader.com link to INCfile:...

  48. 041 how to take your business from LVL 1 to LVL 3

    in this episode, I get to speak with Jason. Jason is an automation engineer and has never formally incorporated his business. He wants to know how to take his business of 1 from lvl 1 to lvl 3. Thats what we get to talk about today. We went over some incredible ideas. i know you'll love it!...

  49. 040 How to define your customer and what to do with the information

    In this episode, I get to speak with Jonathan, a vanader business school student who is trying to figure what business to start. how do you define your perfect customer? how do you figure out solutions for them? how do you know what products to sell? CBD drink or seeds? it doesn't matter as long…

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  50. 039 I bet you didn't know this about inventory

    In this episode, I get to speak with Lumi! We figured out inventory, taxation, business building, and how to involve your family in the business so you can pay them and get a tax break for it. Please pay attention to the first part of this podcast. YOU need to learn this stuff about inventory!...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What can we do today to be good to our future selves? This podcast is all about knowledge and growth. The things you will learn here will help you become better at business, more financially literate, and a better human being. In each episode, we have a new guest. It can be a: student, business owner, entrepreneur, skilled professional, thought leader or maybe just a monologue about something I learned. The topics we focus on: business development, ecommerce, taxes, LLC's, S-Corps, partnerships, content creation and more.We discuss problems and solutions that will help YOU be good to your future self. vanader.com

HOSTED BY

Evan Van Auken - Owner of Scorch Marker and Entrepreneur

Produced by Evan

CATEGORIES

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