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This is the Way Podcast

by Artin and Michael

The ’This Is The Way with Artin and Michael Podcast’ is hosted by Artin Nazarian and Michael Merrill. They discuss their experiences, insights, and knowledge regarding career growth, side ventures, and entrepreneurship as they draw on over four combined decades of experience at Disney, Netflix and various entrepreneurship ventures. The show takes place once a week.

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  1. Is AI Taking Over Humanity? The Answer Might Surprise You | EP 111

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael AI is no longer just a tool — it’s starting to reshape the very things that define us as human. In this episode of This is the Way with Artin and Michael, we dive into one of the biggest questions of our time: Is AI...

  2. 5 Entrepreneur Identities That Predict What You Should Build | EP 110

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael In this episode we break down the 5 Entrepreneurial Identities—a simple framework designed to help you stop copying gurus and start building a business that actually fits who you are. We walk through the five...

  3. Finding Your First 10 Customers the Smart Way (No Ads Needed) | EP 109

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Rand @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/ In this conversation, Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro, discusses his journey from founding Moz to creating SparkToro, an audience research tool designed to...

  4. How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Kieran @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierandrew123/ In this episode, former dentist turned million-dollar creator Kieran Drew shares the full story of how he went from burned-out clinician to one of the...

  5. How He Quit a 6-Figure Job to Build His Dream | EP 107

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Avetis @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright/ In this conversation, Avetis Antaplyan shares his journey from a secure corporate job to becoming the founder of HireCloud, a tech recruiting firm. He...

  6. No Skills, No Audience—Still Built a $50K/Month Biz | EP 106

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Todd @ https://x.com/_toddanderson In this conversation, Todd Anderson shares his remarkable journey from being a mechanical engineer to running a successful web development agency generating $50,000 a…

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  7. The AI Content Engine That Thinks FOR Him (Steal It) | EP 105

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Matt @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlakajev/ What if you never had to stare at a blank page again? Matt Lakajev built a second brain—a system powered by his own thoughts, voice notes, and lived experience....

  8. This Real Estate Model Has No Tenants (But Lots of $$$) | EP 104

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Hunter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterpogatchnik/ 📌 Hunter's Program - https://www.selltheearth.com/store 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin...

  9. 3 Systems That Help Founders Scale (Without Burnout) | EP 103

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Noor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/ 📌 Noor's free templates - https://nvbcollective.com/nvb-templates/ 📌 Growth System Mentorship - https://www.growthsystems-nvbcollective.com/ 📌 Subscribe…

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  10. How He Turned 75k Followers Into a Biz (& Quit His 9-5) | EP 101

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Varun - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vnegandhi/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael...

  11. Tony Robbins' Ex Coach Reveals the #1 Sales Mistake | EP 100

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Stephen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhilgart/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael...

  12. How She Scaled & Sold Her Startup in 5 Years | EP 99

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Lisa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadconn/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael...

  13. From Student to $20K/Month in 2 Years with AI | EP 98

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Ritesh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh-verma-techpreneur/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael...

  14. The #1 Mistake in Cold Outreach (Most Founders Do This) | EP 97

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Thomas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ryan-referral-program-pros/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌 Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ 📌 Follow Michael...

  15. From $1M to $100M: Secrets of High-Growth CEOs | EP 96

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Free AI training - https://productcamps.com/free/ 📌 Connect with Herb - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcogliano/ 📌 Find free "Scaling Up Readiness" and "High Impact CEO" assessments at:...

  16. She Started an AI agency From Scratch (This is How) | EP 96

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Free AI training - https://productcamps.com/free/ 📌 Connect with Helena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena--liu/ 📌 Helena's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@HELENA-LIU 📌 Subscribe to the shorts channel...

  17. HHow AI is Shaping the Future of Sales (40% Time Saved & 2X Revenue) | EP 94

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Frank - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbastone/ 📌 Connect with Jake - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbastone/ 📌 Connect with Agentic Brain - https://www.agenticbrain.com/ 📌 Subscribe to the shorts...

  18. The $10B Ideas at the Intersection of AI and Storytelling (From a Hollywood Insider) | EP 93

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethhallen/ 📌 https://hallstoneventures.com/ 📌Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌Book free 1:1 with Artin -...

  19. What ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Teach Everyone | EP 92

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael 📌 Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-tenenbaum 📌Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes 📌Book free 1:1 with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin 📌Follow Artin...

  20. How to Craft Irresistible Offers that 10X Your Pipeline | EP 91

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Jay - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymelone Subscribe to the...

  21. How to WIN on LinkedIn in 2025 | AI & Content Strategies with Lara Acosta | EP 90

    Repost below Linkedin post and subscribe to this podcast to enter for a chance to win a FREE 1:1 session with Lara who will help you take your Linkedin game to the next level. Winner announced on Linkedin on April 11. Linkedin post -...

  22. How AI Took His LinkedIn to 50K+ Followers in 1 Year | EP 89

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Charlie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-hills/ Subscribe…

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  23. Mistakes That Are Killing Your Growth on YouTube in 2025 | EP 88

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Andrew...

  24. AI Agents, Automation & The Future of Business (Must-Know Insights) | EP 87

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Grant...

  25. How to CRUSH Google ads in 2025 (without wasting $$$) | EP 86

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael S ubscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with John...

  26. Branding for Startups - How-to Guide from Former Disney Executive | Ep 85

    Sign up to the podcast newsletter and get insights from each episode sent to your inbox. https://thevelocitylabs.com/this-is-the-way-newsletter Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Eze...

  27. 3 Common Bottlenecks Killing Your Business (And How to Fix Them!) | EP 84

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Laurent @https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentnotin/ Laurent’s Website → https://www.laurentnotin.com/ Book free 1:1 with Artin -...

  28. You're Already an Entrepreneur – Here's Why | EP 83

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Sid @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohasseb/ Book free 1:1 coaching with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin Follow Artin...

  29. LinkedIn Sales Masterclass: From Lead Gen to Closing Big Deals with Matt Lakajev | EP 82

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Matt @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlakajev/ Book free 1:1 coaching with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin Follow Artin...

  30. From Family Business to a $400M+ Exit: Tony Safoian’s Incredible Journey | EP 81

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Tony @https://www.linkedin.com/in/safoian/ Book free 1:1 coaching with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin Follow Artin...

  31. How to Master Modern Sales in 30 Days with Richard Moore, Linkedin's OG Expert | EP 80

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Subscribe to the shorts channel @FounderBytes Connect with Richard @https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjamesmoore/ Book free 1:1 coaching with Artin - https://calendly.com/thisisthewayshow/1-1-with-artin Follow Artin...

  32. Secret Strategies to Build a $500K Business in 12 Months (Using Only LinkedIn) | EP 79

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Luke @https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeshalom/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Discover how to transform your LinkedIn...

  33. How to Generate $2 million in Revenue Using LinkedIn with Matt Lekajev | EP 78

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Matt @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlakajev/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Matt Lakajev is the founder of Seven…

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  34. Beyond ChatGPT: RPA and Advanced AI Tools to Start & Scale Your Business | EP 77

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Ben @https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbressington/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Benjamin Bressington is the…

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  35. How to Become a Millionaire Faster Than You Think, with Ben Kelly | EP 76

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Ben @https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminpkelly/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Ben Kelly is the President of…

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  36. Guide to Creating Multiple Revenue Streams (While Juggling a 9-to-5) - Sean Graham | EP 75

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Sean @https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-graham-cpa/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Sean Graham is a founder, real estate...

  37. Lessons From My Business Buying Journey - Craig Dickens, CEO | EP 74

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Craig @https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdickens/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Craig is a serial and parallel...

  38. Is This the End of Remote Work? Amazon’s Risky Move Explained | EP 73

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Artin and Michael discuss the implications of Amazon's decision to require...

  39. Masterclass: 7 Steps to a $500K/Year Coaching Business with Ryan Musselman | EP 72

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Ryan @https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmuss/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Ryan Musselman is the CEO of Coaches Who Close,...

  40. How Daniel Botero Builds 6-Figure Career Coaches – Fast | EP 71

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Daniel @https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanielbotero/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Daniel Botero...

  41. Starting a Coaching Business from Scratch: Fiverr to Multi-6 Figures - Dr Kyle Elliot | EP 70

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Dr. Kyle @https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Dr. Kyle...

  42. Trump's Bet on Elon Musk: Can He Really Streamline Government? | EP 69

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Michael and Artin debate the feasibility of Donald Trump's proposal to create a...

  43. Journey to a Multi 6-Figure Linkedin Business at Just 22 - Julius Bieliaus | EP 68

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Julius @https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-bieliauskas/ Follow Artin @https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ In this conversation, Julius...

  44. From Idea to 8-Figure Exit: A Tech Entrepreneur's Story - Henry Woodman | EP 67

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Henry @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hwoodman/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Henry Woodman, the founder of Ice…

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  45. Formula for Success: Overcoming Fear and Low Self-Worth with Alan Lazaros | EP 66

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Alan @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Alan Lazaros shares his personal...

  46. How to Build an App in 8 Hours (without coding) - Karla Fernandes | EP 65

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Karla @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitaminak/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Karla Fernandes is an expert at…

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  47. How AI Will Change Your Daily Life and Business – Jonathan Mast Explains | EP 64

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Jonathan @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanjmast/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Jonathan Mast, a marketing…

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  48. Why Every Founder and Executive Needs a Personal Brand - Alana Sparrow | EP 63

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Alana @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanasparrow/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Alana Sparrow, a branding expert,...

  49. How to Launch an Online Course in 30 Days or Less - Kamille Longstreet | EP 62

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Connect with Kamille on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/stay_booked.co/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelmerrill/ Guests discuss their...

  50. How to Master Your Online Sales Funnel in 5 Simple Steps - Michael Tucker | EP 61

    Help us get to 10,000 subscribes. Subscribe to @ThisIstheWaywithArtinMichael Follow Michael Tucker @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theofficialmichaeltucker/ https://www.thefunnelpros.com/ Follow Artin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/artinnazarian/ Follow Michael @...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The ’This Is The Way with Artin and Michael Podcast’ is hosted by Artin Nazarian and Michael Merrill. They discuss their experiences, insights, and knowledge regarding career growth, side ventures, and entrepreneurship as they draw on over four combined decades of experience at Disney, Netflix and various entrepreneurship ventures. The show takes place once a week.

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