The Dumpster Fire Project

The Campfire

Erik and Murray give an update on how things have been going with their side hustles and recent summer vacations. Resources: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/ [https://buildingastorybrand.com/] The $100 Startup: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529 [https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529] The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 [https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357] Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ] Join the journey! https://dumpsterfirenation.com [https://dumpsterfirenation.com] Please follow the podcast, your follows keep the Dumpster Fire Project alive!

Market Your Side Hustle - The Story Brand Framework

For new entrepreneurs, marketing can be intimidating. You created a product or service, now how do you sell it? In this Episode, Murray and Erik discuss the power of story branding. Find out how Erik and Murray are implementing story branding into their own side hustles. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Focus on the aspects of your product or service that help people solve a problem. 2. Clarify your message on your website and social media so customers hear a simple message. 3. Learn what mistakes hosts Erik and Murray made with their own websites and how they are implementing story branding into their websites. Samantha Knock (Copywriter) website here: https://www.samanthaknock.com [https://www.samanthaknock.com] Resources: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/ [https://buildingastorybrand.com/] Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ] Join the journey! https://dumpsterfirenation.com [https://dumpsterfirenation.com] Please follow the podcast, your follows keep the Dumpster Fire Project alive!

Copywriting Tips for Entrepreneurs With Samantha Knock - How to Sell Your Brand by Telling a Story

Samantha Knock is a chef turned entrepreneur. Her craft, copywriting. Samantha teaches us about the art of copywriting and what every entrepreneur must know about creating a story for your brand. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Learn what copywriting is and why its so important for sales. 2. Sell your brand by telling a story. Position yourself as the guide in the story, and make your customers the hero. 3. Learn what mistakes hosts Erik and Murray made with their own websites and some expert advice from Samantha on how to fix it. If its time to outsource your copywriting, Samantha is clearly the go to. Check out Samantha's website here: https://www.samanthaknock.com [https://www.samanthaknock.com] Resources: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/ [https://buildingastorybrand.com/] Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ] Join the journey! https://dumpsterfirenation.com [https://dumpsterfirenation.com]

Episode 33: Entrepreneurial Dumpster Fire [One Year Anniversary]

Tired of your job? Experiencing burnout? Is there more to life than this? The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that documents the journey of two normal guys as they try to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, Erik and Murray celebrate 1 year of the Dumpster Fire Project. Join the journey. Never settle, never regret! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9CBXG-GQrbQ [https://youtu.be/9CBXG-GQrbQ] Be sure to subscribe, follow us, add us to your favorites etc. Find out more about the project at https://www.dumpsterfirenation.com [https://www.dumpsterfirenation.com]

Episode 32: Beating Burnout With Paula Davis (Stress & Resilience Institute)

Paula Davis is a renowned writer, burnout expert and CEO of The Stress & Resiliency Institute. Paula shares with us her own personal story of burning out as an attorney, her journey into entrepreneurship and what she has learned about burnout in the workplace. High value take-aways: (1) Learn the signs and symptoms of burnout. (2) Learn how to recognize and prevent burnout. (3) learn how to rebound from burnout and create more meaning in your life. The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that follows our real time journey into becoming entrepreneurs. In the process, we interview the experts to teach us and you how to do it. If you find any value in this podcast, please follow the podcast! 📌The Stress & Resiliency Institute: https://stressandresilience.com/ [https://stressandresilience.com/] 📌Paula's New Book "Beating Burnout at Work" available here: https://stressandresilience.com/burnout-book/ [https://stressandresilience.com/burnout-book/] 📌 Follow the Dumpster Fire Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikandmurray [https://www.facebook.com/erikandmurray] 📌 Join the Dumpster Fire Nation and follow the podcast: https://www.dumpsterfirenation.com/ [https://www.dumpsterfirenation.com/] 📌Check out the Vodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHcWpeUKLHxXhZ88D77wqQ] Host Erik Scramlin is an attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik started his company to pursue his passion of teaching and sharing his personal experiences with attorney burnout. Follow Erik here: https://tacticalattorney.com [https://tacticalattorney.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tacticalattorney [https://www.facebook.com/tacticalattorney] Tactical Attorney YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJAahQLOH5uNinFMnQTMnA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJAahQLOH5uNinFMnQTMnA] Host Murray Swoish is an engineer who started his company Full Volume Solutions, LLC to pursue his dream of owning and operating his own Saas company. Murray offers multiple digital solutions, with a current focus on animal wellbeing. Follow Murray or learn more visit: https://fullvolumesolutions.com [https://fullvolumesolutions.com]