James Schramko Podcast
Episodes
1141 - The Client Dinner That Doubled Revenue
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest breakthroughs can come from listening to client feedback from those you already serve.
1140 – Why AI Won’t Save Your Broken Business Model
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT won’t transform your business. AI for business owners is about systems. James explains.
1140 - Why AI Won't Save Your Broken Business Model
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI for business owners is about systems. James explains.
1139 – The 64:4 Breakthrough: Two Record Months Through Focus
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two record revenue months didn’t come from new offers. They came from business simplification, eliminating noise and focusing on what really mattere...
1139 - The 64:4 Breakthrough: Two Record Months Through Focus
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They came from business simplification, eliminating noise and focusing on what really mattered.
1138 – From Chaos to Three-Day Work Week: The Family-First Business Model
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid growth excites, but without systems it leads to burnout. James shows how a 3-day work week can achieve both revenue and work-life balance.
1138 - From Chaos to Three-Day Work Week: The Family-First Business Model
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James shows how a 3-day work week can achieve both revenue and work-life balance.
1137 – Foundation First: Why Smart Businesses Layer AI on Top of SEO (Not Instead Of)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI vs SEO: Does AI replace SEO? Not yet. In fact, AI visibility often depends on the SEO work you’ve already done. SEOLeverage's Gert Mellak explain...
1137 - Foundation First: Why Smart Businesses Layer AI on Top of SEO (Not Instead Of)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not yet. In fact, AI visibility often depends on the SEO work you’ve already done. SEOLeverage's Gert Mellak explains.
1136 – The Design Advantage In a Vibe Coding Era
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flashy design can kill sales. Hear how website design that converts becomes a business tool, when to upgrade, and why websites still matter in 2025.
1136 - The Design Advantage In a Vibe Coding Era
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how website design that converts becomes a business tool, when to upgrade, and why websites still matter in 2025.
1135 – How to Turn Your Business Model Into a Machine That Runs Without You
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A business model needs strong systems. Explore how business diagnostics and scalable processes transform vision into consistent, sustainable results.
1135 - How to Turn Your Business Model Into a Machine That Runs Without You
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how business diagnostics and scalable processes transform vision into consistent, sustainable results.
1134 – Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working: It’s Probably Not a Marketing Problem
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's really holding your business back? The 8-point SCHRAMKO framework fixes structural issues, letting you scale smarter and grow without burnout.
1134 - Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working: It’s Probably Not a Marketing Problem
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It lets you scale smarter and grow without burnout.
1133 – What I Wish I Knew About Client Results Before I Became Irreplaceable
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t replacing consultants. It’s replacing inefficiency. The real win is using consulting methodology, diagnostics, and automation to scale.
1133 - What I Wish I Knew About Client Results Before I Became Irreplaceable
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The real win is using consulting methodology, diagnostics, and automation to scale.
1132 – Five Surprising Qualities of Genuinely Good Human Beings
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever ask yourself, Am I a good person? What if trying to prove our goodness causes more harm than help? James and guest Jaemin Frazer explore.
1132 - Five surprising qualities of genuinely good human beings
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if trying to prove our goodness causes more harm than help? James and guest Jaemin Frazer explore.
1131 – Big Profits From Tiny YouTube Channels: How 7,000 Subscribers Generated 260,000 Views
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube channel success is less luck and more process. Hear how structured content, smart thumbnail testing, and consistent publishing drive growth.
1131 - Big Profits From Tiny YouTube Channels: How 7,000 Subscribers Generated 260,000 Views
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how structured content, smart thumbnail testing, and consistent publishing drive YouTube growth.
1130 – Man Down: When Success Becomes Your Biggest Risk
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Hops Brewery was a success story, until it wasn’t. In this candid interview, Dan Norris unpacks how timing, trust, and a few critical decision...
1130 - Man Down: When Success Becomes Your Biggest Risk
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid interview, Dan Norris unpacks how timing, trust, and a few critical decisions cost him everything.
1129 – Why Successful People Win at the Wrong Games (The Hidden Accusation Sabotaging Your Life)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many high achievers spend decades excelling at games they never chose. James and guest Jaemin Frazer uncover the self-betrayal behind the success.
1128 – How to Build Intelligence Systems That Work Without You
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business owners need more than workflows and SOPs. They need business intelligence - captured, shared, and scalable. James shares from experience.
1128 - How to Build Intelligence Systems That Work Without You
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They need business intelligence - captured, shared, and scalable. James shares from experience.
1127 – The AI Breakthrough That’s Creating Unfair Advantages for Smart Founders
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need better prompts. AI for entrepreneurs calls for better systems. That means understanding how to integrate your real-world insights.
1127 - The AI Breakthrough That's Creating Unfair Advantages for Smart Founders
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI for entrepreneurs calls for better systems. That means understanding how to integrate your real-world insights.
1126 – Still Doing It All? Here’s How to Finally Let Go
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most founders are buried in operations, and don’t even realize it. Ineffective delegation could be a trap keeping you from growing your business.
1126 - Still Doing It All? Here’s How to Finally Let Go
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lack of delegation could be a trap keeping you from growing your business.
1125 – Yes, You Can Change People
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard it before: “You can’t change other people.” But what if that’s exactly the belief keeping your relationships stuck?
1124 – Everyone Has an App Idea… Here’s How to Launch It in 60 Minutes
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
App development used to take months, thousands of dollars, and a developer. Now, with AI and the right strategy, you can launch in under 60 minutes.
1123 – The Wrong Coach Will Ruin Your Business Faster Than You Think (Here’s Proof)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring a coach should move you forward, not burn you out. James looks at the difference between custom coaching and coaching done merely for scale.
1123 - The Wrong Coach Will Ruin Your Business Faster Than You Think (Here's Proof)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James looks at the difference between custom coaching and coaching done merely for scale.
1122 – How I Helped My Partners Earn $19M+ From Performance Deals
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably been warned against performance based pay. James has built a multi-million-dollar income stream on that model, and he'd do it again.
1122 - How I Helped My Partners Earn $19M+ From Performance Deal
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James has built a multi-million-dollar income stream on that model, and he'd do it again.
1121 – Your Business Should Work Harder Than You Do
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wrong pricing and packaging can burn through your time, energy, and joy before you realize it. The good news is, there’s a proven way to fix tha...
1121 - Your Business Should Work Harder Than You Do
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The good news is, there’s a proven way to fix that.
1120 – Why Sales Feels Harder Now (and What to Do About It) with John Blake
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A good sales process has structure, clarity, and follow-through. James and guest John Blake discuss the most recent changes in the sales landscape.
1120 - Why Sales Feels Harder Now (and What to Do About It) with John Blake
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest John Blake discuss the most recent changes in the sales landscape.
1119 – How I Doubled My Membership (Without Burning Out)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many memberships overwhelm both founder and members. James shares how he doubled his business numbers with a simpler membership model.
1119 - How I Doubled My Membership (Without Burning Out)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James shares how he doubled his business numbers with a simpler membership model.
1118 – 7 Lessons from Naval Ravikant for Entrepreneurs
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing more expensive than spending attention on the wrong things. Naval Ravikant has made James re-evaluate how he works, thinks, and live...
1118 - 7 Lessons from Naval Ravikant for Entrepreneurs
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naval Ravikant has made James re-evaluate how he works, thinks, and lives.
1117 – The Real Work Is Inside: Rewriting the Stories That Run Your Life
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High performance doesn’t come from brute force, but from inner mindset alignment. James and guest Jaemin Frazer explore a more sustainable way to su...
1117 - The Real Work Is Inside: Rewriting the Stories That Run Your Life
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Jaemin Frazer explore a more sustainable way to succeed.
1116 – Getting Clear from Alcohol with James Swanwick
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is alcohol quietly holding you back? Many high achievers assume a few drinks won’t hurt. James invites guest James Swanwick to argue the contrary.
1116 - Getting Clear from Alcohol with James Swanwick
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many high achievers assume a few drinks won’t hurt. James invites guest James Swanwick to argue the contrary.
1115 – Why Email Still Beats Social Media (Even in 2025)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need a million followers for a successful business. You just need an engaged list and clear email offers. James speaks from his experience...
1115 - Why Email Still Beats Social Media (Even in 2025)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You just need an engaged list and clear email offers. James speaks from his experience.
1114 – You Don’t Need A Sales Team
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most business owners think they need a sales team to grow. What if your systems, not your staff, were the real key to consistent conversions?
1114 - You Don't Need A Sales Team
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your systems, not your staff, were the real key to consistent conversions?
1113 – E-Commerce SEO in the AI Era: What’s Changing and What Still Works
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google isn't dead, and SEO isn’t obsolete. But they’ve changed with AI and e-commerce. James and PlatformLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss.
1113 - E-Commerce SEO in the AI Era: What’s Changing and What Still Works
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and PlatformLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss.
1112 – How To Build A Business Team That Runs Without You
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Good hiring isn't just about filling roles but freeing yourself from low-value tasks. James shares how to build a business team that drives profit.
1112 - How To Build A Business Team That Runs Without You
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James shares how to build a business team that drives profit.
1111 – Life Behind The Scenes With Dean Jackson And James Schramko – Part 9 Of 25
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do movies, AI, and social clout have in common? James and Dean Jackson discuss strategies from the film industry, automation, and marketing.
1111 - Life Behind The Scenes With Dean Jackson And James Schramko – Part 9 Of 25
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and Dean Jackson discuss strategies from the film industry, automation, and marketing.
1110 – Fixing Operational Bottlenecks
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your business can only grow as fast as your systems allow. James and guest Lloyd Thompson discuss bottlenecks and business process optimization.
1110 - Fixing Operational Bottlenecks
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Lloyd Thompson discuss bottlenecks and business process optimization.
1109 – The 7-Element Video Strategy for Business Growth
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some businesses chase trends. Others use video strategy to attract, engage, and convert. Guest Ben Amos has an approach that sets winners apart.
1109 - The 7-Element Video Strategy for Business Growth
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Ben Amos has an approach that sets winners apart.
1108 – Why Your Brand’s Biggest SEO Battle is Happening Outside of Google
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025, people are more likely to ask AI than search engines for answers. James and PlatformLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss the impact on SEO.
1108 - Why Your Brand’s Biggest SEO Battle is Happening Outside of Google
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and PlatformLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss the impact on SEO.
1107 – 30 Years Ago This Changed My Mind
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Success isn’t just about strategy, but how you think. James dives into lessons from a resource that helped him build a life aligned with his goals.
1107 - 30 Years Ago This Changed My Mind
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James dives into lessons from a resource that helped him build a life aligned with his goals.
1106 – What I’m Using AI For (And What It Can’t Replace)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology continues to evolve, with AI at the forefront of the transformation. Yet, AI limitations prove there’s more to success than automation.
1106 - What I’m Using AI For (And What It Can’t Replace)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yet, AI limitations prove there’s more to success than automation.
1105 – The Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2024: Lessons That Defined the Year
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From optimizing cash flow to leveraging AI in business, the top episodes of 2024 delivered incredible value. This post counts down the game-changers.
1104 - The New Luxury: Clarity, Simplicity, and Intentional Living
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James explores how clarity, simplicity, and intentional living make up modern luxe.
1104 – The New Luxury: Clarity, Simplicity, and Intentional Living
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luxury is evolving, no longer defined by material wealth. James explores how clarity, simplicity, and intentional living improve life and business.
1103 – Rethinking Long-Term Success in Business
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to rethink the rules of long-term success. James breaks down the surprising strategies that help build a sustainable and rewarding busines...
1103 - Rethinking Long-Term Success in Business
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James breaks down the surprising strategies that help build a sustainable and rewarding business.
1102 – Building a Brand on YouTube: Insights from Idea to Published
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking a better YouTube growth strategy? Hear how Zac Mason helped James turn his channel into a growing success, with actionable tips you can apply.
1102 - Building a Brand on YouTube: Insights from Idea to Published
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Zac Mason helped James turn his channel into a growing success, with actionable tips you can apply.
1101 – Simplify, Leverage, and Thrive in 2025
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurs are seeing a world in flux. James explores how to embrace the changes, simplify your life and business, and prepare to thrive in 2025.
1101- Simplify, Leverage, and Thrive in 2025
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James explores how to embrace the changes, simplify your life and business, and prepare to thrive in 2025.
1100 – Life Advice I Would Tell My Younger Self
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to success isn’t always about doing more—it’s about doing better. James offers life advice on knowing when to simplify or chase grow...
1100 - Life Advice I Would Tell My Younger Self
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James offers life advice on knowing when to simplify or chase growth.
1099 – Sell or Keep your Business?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding when to sell your business takes some thinking. James and guest Lloyd Thompson look at financial, operational and emotional considerations.
1099 - Sell or Keep your Business?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Lloyd Thompson look at financial, operational and emotional considerations.
1098 - Training AI with SEO
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Gert Mellak discuss the impact of the technology and the role of AI in SEO.
1098 – Training AI with SEO
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is SEO dead in the age of AI? James and guest Gert Mellak discuss the impact of the technology and the role of AI in SEO.
1097 – Less But Better: How to Design a Simpler, More Effective Business and Life
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed by complexity? James discusses how embracing “less but better” can help you regain clarity, boost impact, and create sustainable succe...
1097 - Less But Better: How to Design a Simpler, More Effective Business and Life
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James discusses how embracing “less but better” can help you regain clarity, boost impact, and create sustainable success.
1096 – Unlocking the Power of Licensing with Bob Serling
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intellectual property licensing lets businesses scale without the complexities of traditional growth. James and guest Bob Serling explore how.
1095 – AI and Automation: What You Need to Know Navigating the AI Landscape with Samuel Woods
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI automations are rapidly becoming the norm. James and guest Sam Woods discuss how AI is shaping the future of work and what you can do to adapt.
1095 - AI and Automation: What You Need to Know Navigating the AI Landscape with Samuel Woods
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Sam Woods discuss how AI is shaping the future of work and what you can do to adapt.
1094 – TEST: Google NotebookLM AI Audio Summary of James Schramko’s Core Concepts
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI can now host podcasts. In a special test of Google’s NotebookLM, AI voices discuss James’s methods of building a sustainable business he loves.
1093 – Dealing with Difficult People
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had to deal with difficult people? James Schramko and Lloyd Thompson offer advice on handling challenging personalities at work and in life.
1093 - Dealing with Difficult People
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Lloyd Thompson offer advice on handling challenging personalities at work and in life.
1092 – Owner Psychology and Navigating Performance Deals
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Rob Hanly look at how understanding psychology in business can help break negative cycles and manage relationships for success.
1092 - Owner Psychology and Navigating Performance Deals
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and guest Rob Hanly look at how understanding psychology in business can help break negative cycles and manage relationships for success.
1091 – Simplify, Streamline, Succeed: A Guide to Team Efficiency
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team efficiency can suffer when managing multiple projects. Makis Marmaridis joins James to share tips for less friction and better workflow.
1091 - Simplify, Streamline, Succeed: A Guide to Team Efficiency
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Makis Marmaridis joins James to share tips for less friction and better workflow.
1090 – How to Confidently Manage Your Paid Ads In-House
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expensive ad agencies or in-house paid ads management? Ilana Wechsler shares with James how she helps business owners navigate the choice.
1089 – Growing a Service Agency through Acquisition and Retainers
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing a business doesn't always mean building from scratch. James and guest Vic Dorfman explore how retainers and buying a business can speed it up.
1088 – Making Repeatable Millions
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to learn how to make millions, James has a clear, step-by-step diagnostic approach. Discover how to unlock your business's full potential.
1088 - Making Repeatable Millions
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to unlock your business's full potential.
1087 – Mastering the Art of Hiring: From Mercedes-Benz Dealerships to Online Success
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James's work with a Mercedes-Benz dealership shaped his approach to building a successful team. Hear how those lessons apply to online businesses.