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Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen
Entrepreneurship
Cash Flow
Real Estate Investment
Certification Business Model
Passive Income
Shiny Object Syndrome
Sarah Weaver
Networking
Goal Setting
House Hacking
Profit First
Business Strategy
The Pumpkin Plan
Loom
DCX Adventure
Facebook Ads
Private Equity Firms
PATTI
Scaling Up
Antarctica

With 10M+ downloads and thousands of listener meetups worldwide, the TMBA Podcast is the hub for 7 & 8-figure founders who’ve built life-changing businesses while attaining personal freedom. New episodes every Thursday morning.

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John Ainsworth
Expert in email marketing and funnel optimization, host of The Art of Selling Online Courses
Data Driven Marketing
Episode: #836 Don’t Write Another Landing Page Without This Framework [2026 Email Funnels Playbook] #836
Juan Montero
Founder of Flowgrama, builds and sells practical AI solutions for Bootstrap businesses.
Flowgrama
Episode: #829 “Scaling on Steroids” with AI Automation ft. Juan Montero
Jay Feldman
Health Coach and Independent Health Researcher
Jay Feldman Wellness
Episode: #817 Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman
Tom Richards
Owner of a niche SEO and ads agency focused on plumbing and electrical businesses
PlumbElec Marketing
Episode: #812 From Struggling Plumber to $57K MRR w/ Tom Richards
Rob Walling
Entrepreneur, author, and founder of TinySeed and MicroConf
TinySeed, MicroConf
Episode: #811 The Brutal Truth About Business Exits with Rob Walling
Jeff Pecaro
Sales systems and processes expert for founder-led businesses.
Meetwingman.com
Episode: #810 The Lifestyle Business Playbook (2025 Edition)
Neel Parekh
Founder of MaidThis, managing a franchise cleaning business while living remotely.
MaidThis
Episode: #796 Bigger Business = More Freedom?
Yota Trom
Personal brand strategist and executive coach with a background in corporate tech; transitioned to coaching after studying positive psychology.
Together in Tech
Episode: #789 You Already Have a Personal Brand—Here’s How to Make It Work for You
Shane Hummus
YouTube strategist helping others monetize their channels
Content Growth Engine
Episode: #788 Niche B2B Content = Big Revenue on YouTube

Hosts

Dan Andrews
Co-host discussing entrepreneurship, business strategies, and personal finance. He shares insights with personal anecdotes to make concepts relevant and relatable.
Ian
Co-host providing insights into entrepreneurship and business tactics. He focuses on actionable advice and storytelling to engage listeners on their entrepreneurial journeys.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 802 ratings
  • Honest goodness

    Honest podcast from people who have been through it all and are willing to share their experiences and lessons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth.✏️
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • This is a can’t miss podcast for anyone in business

    I was recently introduced to this podcast and I can’t help but listen to every single episode not only is it entertaining and easy to listen to, but I leave with so much practical advice and also inspiration about how to handle my own business and my clients businesses. The work you’re doing for entrepreneurship is truly remarkable and helpful in so many ways. Thank you for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt gerlach
    United Statesa year ago
  • New self-employed / entrepreneur

    As a new entrepreneur, this podcast has really opened my eyes to what it takes, what it can be, and that I will not turn back. I have big plans for theclinicnp but for now, I’m taking it step-by-step and learning so much for you. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lsvorn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly amazing stuff guys!

    Truly amazing stuff guys!

    Everything you have touched on recently is so relevant to scaling business.

    Your inspiration keeps me pumped. We are implementing as much as possible and steaming forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cammostar
    Australiaa year ago
  • Entertaining + Informative

    Fun and interesting podcast even for the casual listener. (You don’t need an MBA!) Dan and the gang are both well-spoken and well-informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConcreteLion
    United States2 years ago

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#836 Don’t Write Another Landing Page Without This Framework [2026 Email Funnels Playbook] #836
Q: How can you stay out or get out of the promotions tab?
Engaging with recipients by asking them to reply to emails helps improve sender reputation and keeps emails landing in the inbox.
#836 Don’t Write Another Landing Page Without This Framework [2026 Email Funnels Playbook] #836
Q: How can we turn a newsletter into an effective email promotion?
Ainsworth suggests creating a monthly promotion with a sequence that warms up the audience and encourages consistent engagement.
#832 “How Can I Get Customers For My New Online Sailboat Mechanic Business?” [Case Study in Location Independence]
Q: How do I get customers to opt into my new online business model?
Start by defining your specific goals and understanding the value of your offers before worrying about traffic.
#821 $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton
Q: What is vibe coding?
Vibe coding allows non-developers to create applications through AI assistance in a conversational manner.
#821 $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton
Q: How much are you using AI for your business?
I've been using AI for business strategy, customer journey mapping, and inventory forecasting.

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