The Bossless Path Podcast

The Bossless Path Podcast | Sign Off Episode (Spotify Video)

Well this is it, the last Bossless Path episode. There was never a plan to continue this show forever and this is the end of the line. Everything is explained in this short solo episode. #bosslesspathpodcast, #podcast, #videopodcast, #bosslesspath, #selfemployed, #goodbye, #signoff, #owenroth

The Bossless Path Podcast | Jake Nielsen - Co-Owner of Lint (Sportify Video)

Owen is joined by Jake Nielsen co-owner of Lint, a vintage clothing store in Corvallis, Oregon. To most people the word "trash" means a waste product or something that's reached the end of its usable life. Jake capitalizes on this when he goes dumpster diving. Used clothing is also sourced from estate sales, storage shed clean outs, and an assortment of other ways that Jake calls "picking". Though still very young he's had a wide array of jobs, few of which relate to his English degree that he plans to use to teach. In the meantime, he's become an entrepreneur operating in the fascinating world of the secondhand market. Listen to Jake and Owen go into detail about how this world works, and the philosophy of a non-traditional career.FIND Jake https://www.instagram.com/lint/?hl=en https://www.depop.com/shop_lint/TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (0:29) What Jake does (7:31) Work life crossover (9:38) Lint's market (14:15) Jake's career (22:16) Meeting his business partner (25:36) How the reselling business operates (29:48) Japanese buyers (36:07) The military clothing market (40:35) Pricing used clothing (45:30) Bleed between work and leisure time (56:38) His career in education (59:21) His future (01:03:54) Jake's advice for a Bossless path (1:14:52) How to find Jake (1:15:25) Wrap up (1:15:46) Outro#bosslesspathpodcast, #podcast, #videopodcast, #bosslesspath, #interview, #selfemployed, #lint, #picker, #jakenielsen, #vintageclothingstore, #corvallis

Cecilia Mihaylo - Spanish Interpreter (Spotify Video)

Owen is joined by Cecilia Mihaylo a freelance Spanish interpreter. A self-described talker and seeker of new things Cecilia loves serving her local Hispanic community with interpreting services. From a young age she found herself interpreting for her mother, and soon after others too. It wasn't until her twenties that she discovered the certification process for interpreting which transformed it into a career. After landing a "secure" job with the state courts and laboring there for a decade Cecilia suddenly discovered that being an employee isn't always as secure as one might think. She was forced to turn to freelancing in the interpreting world because of a layoff, which at the time wasn't celebrated but years later she found to be a preferable situation. Cecilia not only enjoys her job but says she'd do it even if she won the lottery. Now that's passion to serve! FIND Cecilia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-mihaylo-b3861b12/ https://www.courts.oregon.gov/programs/interpreters/Documents/CertifiedInterpreterRoster.pdf TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (0:31) What Cecilia does (1:48) How she got into interpreting (11:56) The type of interpreting assignments (14:57) Interpreting multiple people (18:39) Freelancing vs being an employee (30:09) Ambitions growing up (32:26) Her future (46:38) Cecilia's advice for a Bossless path (52:11) How to find Cecilia (52:33) Wrap up (52:57) Outro #bosslesspathpodcast, #podcast, #videopodcast, #bosslesspath, #interview, #selfemployed, #CeciliaMihaylo, #SpanishInterpreter, #Interpreter

Nate Barrios - Owner & Operations Manager of Beaver Town Movers LLC (Spotify Video)

Owen is joined by Nate Barrios, owner and operations Manager of Beaver Town Movers LLC. Nate's entrepreneurial journey begins in high school by buying used clothes and reselling them on eBay. During these teenage years he was first exposed to the moving business too. He briefly worked for his friend’s brother’s moving company and was so inspired by that business model that Nate decided to start his own moving company shortly after. He wasn’t even 18 years old at the time. Not long after graduating a year early from high school, he moved from his hometown of Chicago to Oregon where he concurrently went to Oregon State University while slowly building and operating his moving business. During this conversation, Nate shares his story and helpful advice to others who might be inspired to start their own business. FIND Nate https://www.beavertownmovers.com/ TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (0:29) What Nate does (3:36) His career (11:43) Confidence and supportive relationships (18:50) Moving to Oregon (24:32) Building a business while in school (31:41) The Beaver Town Movers workforce (38:26) Nate's role in Beaver Town Movers (48:43) His typical week(53:17) The importance of customer service (57:38) Getting his business started (1:03:25) Plans for the future (1:09:59) Nate's advice for a Bossless path (1:13:18) How to find Nate (1:13:55) Wrap up (1:14:14) Outro #bosslesspathpodcast, #podcast, #videopodcast, #bosslesspath, #interview, #selfemployed, #NateBarrios, #Beavertownmovers, #movingbusiness

Kiko Denzer - Woodworker/Artist/Writer/Teacher/Builder/Homesteader (Spotify Video)

Owen is joined by Kiko Denzer, a man of many talents and vocations. His gigs have included writing, editing, managing a community newspaper, and building a homestead, as well as his current array of teaching, publishing, building, homesteading, and producing various arts and crafts. A move into a tar paper shack outside of the city during Kiko's mid-adult life opened his eyes to a different approach to life. A way that involved focus on community and having closer ties to the land. During this conversation with Owen, ideas are exchanged about consumerism, the dichotomy of making a living from the creation of art, among other philosophical topics making for an engaging dialogue that's relatable to anyone considering self employment. FIND Kiko https://www.handprintpress.com @KikoDenzer Listen more to Kiko https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/earth-ovens-philosophies-and-stories-kiko-denzer/ https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2016/08/18/the-art-of-the-spoon https://cutthecraft.buzzsprout.com/971035/episodes/9630935-episode-039-kiko-denzer TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (0:30) What Kiko does (4:56) The Tarweed Folk School (9:30) Lifestyle decisions (12:56) His life path (21:32) How a mental switch informed his life (26:33) Art as a hobby vs profession (45:59) His future (49:11) Kiko's advice for a Bossless path (50:35) How to find Kiko (51:23) Wrap up (52:01) Outro #bosslesspathpodcast, #podcast, #videopodcast, #bosslesspath, #interview, #selfemployed, #KikoDenzer, #TarweedFolkSchool