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Just Keep Learning

Just Keep Learning

By: Justin Nolan JustTries
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Teaching Solopreneur Business Confidence And Goalsetting For The Creator Economy. Achieve your big dreams! Host Justin interviews experts in their field, and creates solo lessons to help you learn growth mindset, business, and goal setting. Just keep learning will help you design your life without burn out.2024 JustKeepLearning.Ca Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • The Secret To Success No One Tells You With Andrea Waltz

    The Secret To Success No One Tells You With Andrea Waltz
    Jun 11 2026
    Go For No!

    What if the secret to success wasn't getting more yeses—but collecting more no's?

    In this episode of the Just Keep Learning Podcast, Justin Nolan sits down with Andrea Waltz, co-author of the bestselling book Go For No, to explore the surprising relationship between rejection, entrepreneurship, sales, creativity, and personal growth.

    Andrea shares the painful rejection that shaped her teenage years, the lessons she wishes schools taught, how she and her husband built a business from scratch, why their book struggled for nearly a decade before becoming a bestseller, and what keeps people stuck from pursuing their biggest goals.

    Whether you're building a business, writing a book, creating content, changing careers, or simply trying to become more confident, this conversation will challenge the way you think about failure.

    In this episode:

    • Why rejection is the path to success
    • The real meaning of entrepreneurship
    • Lessons schools should teach but don't
    • Why most people quit too soon
    • How Go For No took 10 years to break through
    • The power of niche positioning
    • Why environment shapes identity
    • How to stay focused as a multi-passionate creator
    • Building a business with your spouse
    • The hidden danger of regret
    • Why every yes requires the courage to face a no

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a little more courage to take their next shot.

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    I'm so happy you found this podcast. I am here to serve you, the creative solopreneur & aspiring content creator to get clarity on building your publishing business. Write a book, create a podcast, share content, and build a business, design the life of your dreams.

    Let's make it happen. You got this!

    See how we can work together. https://stan.store/justkeeplearning
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Be the CEO of You By Building Your Curiosity Empire

    Be the CEO of You By Building Your Curiosity Empire
    Jan 5 2026
    Write. Tinker. Win.From Hip Hop to EntrepreneurshipRoss Simmonds grew up learning lessons from hip hop that would later shape his entire career. From Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco to Kendrick Lamar, the messages of hunger, excellence, and humility built the foundation for how he approaches business. In this episode of Just Keep Learning, Ross explains how those same principles helped him turn curiosity and writing into a multi-business empire.Building Businesses From CuriosityRoss didn’t start with a blueprint,he started with experiments. From selling jerseys and durags out of his locker to creating blogs and digital guides, he learned that curiosity compounds into skills. Each project taught him something new about sales, storytelling, and community,skills he now uses to run his B2B marketing agency and e-commerce brand.Personal Branding and the “CEO of You”Ross breaks down his framework for personal branding: think of yourself as a company. Be your own CEO, marketing director, finance officer, and HR department. Decide what you want to be known for, and act accordingly. A personal brand isn’t about pretending; it’s about doing real things, then sharing them.Hip Hop, Hustle, and Staying HumbleHip hop taught Ross that ambition and gratitude can coexist. At his agency, Foundation, the mantra “Stand up. Be humble.” serves as a daily reminder to celebrate wins without getting complacent. Like a great verse, every project deserves your best performance,treat your first like your last and your last like your first.B2B vs. B2C and Making Money OnlineRoss demystifies the world of business models. Whether it’s selling to consumers or companies, he says the key is finding what excites you. For some, that’s making merch or art; for others, it’s helping organizations grow. Both can work if you stay focused and learn to sell. He explains how digital skills,writing, design, communication,can turn into income fast through freelancing, affiliate marketing, or online products.Lessons For Aspiring CreatorsTreat every project like your firstLearn from hip hop: stay hungry, stay humbleThink like a CEO,build your personal brand with intentionUse the internet as your equalizer; the opportunities are endlessBuild skills before income; curiosity compounds into cash flowExperiment. Tinker. Keep learning.Memorable Quotes“Treat your first like your last, and your last like your first.”“The internet is the greatest equalizer.”“Be the CEO of you.”“There’s no one too unskilled to make money online.”“Find joy in tinkering,the play is the path.”Final Advice For CreatorsBe willing to experiment. Don’t chase perfection,chase curiosity. Build something, learn from it, and keep evolving. That’s how you win in business and in life.Guest BioRoss Simmonds is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Foundation, a B2B content marketing agency helping global brands scale through strategy and storytelling. He’s also behind Hustle & Grind, a lifestyle brand for creators. Known for blending hip hop culture with business insight, Ross teaches creators and marketers how to turn ideas into impact.CHECK OUT THE JKL STORE FOR HELP MAKING YOUR BOOK, PODCAST AND BUSINESS DREAMS COME TRUE!FOLLOW JustinInstagram – @JustKeepLearning.CaYouTube –@justkeeplearningpodcastTwitter – @JustinNolan_JKLTiktok – @justkeeplearning.caPinterest – JustKeepLearningcaFacebook – JustKeepLearningLinkedIn – Justin I'm so happy you found this podcast. I am here to serve you, the creative solopreneur & aspiring content creator to get clarity on building your publishing business. Write a book, create a podcast, share content, and build a business, design the life of your dreams.Let's make it happen. You got this! See how we can work together. https://stan.store/justkeeplearning
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • You Don’t Need Followers, You Need Leverage

    You Don’t Need Followers, You Need Leverage
    Nov 20 2025
    Leverage = Online SuccessBuilding Businesses With WordsTim Stoddart didn’t grow up dreaming about entrepreneurship. He didn’t have a flashy origin story. But over the years, he’s quietly built a portfolio of successful online businesses with writing and SEO at the core of it all. In this episode of Just Keep Learning, we dig into how Tim went from addiction recovery to leading companies like Copyblogger, and why being boring might just be your secret weapon.We talk about how the creator economy often sells hype over substance, and why slow, consistent action beats viral growth every time.From Recovery To ResilienceTim’s path started in a rehab facility. But it wasn’t just sobriety he was after. It was purpose. He began writing online, sharing his thoughts and lessons. That simple act of self-expression turned into a habit, then a skill, then a career.By focusing on value and mastering search, Tim grew a loyal audience and turned his writing into multiple income streams, including SaaS, courses, and content businesses.Copyblogger, SEO, and Sustainable GrowthTim now runs Copyblogger, one of the most iconic platforms in content marketing. But his approach isn’t built on trends or shortcuts. It’s about timeless principles: show up, write well, and optimize for discovery.He shares the real difference between content creators and business owners, and why you need to understand distribution, especially SEO, if you want to build long-term leverage.Punching Through The NoiseTim doesn’t buy into the shiny tactics of the influencer world. He believes in staying focused, practicing jiu-jitsu (literally and metaphorically), and building systems that work even when you’re not “on.”He also shares insights on managing energy (not just time) and why discipline is a more reliable path than motivation.Lessons For Aspiring CreatorsMaster one platform before jumping to another Writing is the highest-leverage skill online Focus on service, not status SEO isn’t dead. It’s just underutilized by creatives Stay consistent when no one’s watching You can’t fail if you don’t quit Memorable Quotes“Be willing to be boring. That’s where the growth happens.”“People chase followers, but I chase freedom.”“Writing is thinking. And thinking clearly is a competitive advantage.”“Being in the top 1% is easy, most people quit way too early.”Final Advice For CreatorsForget going viral. Build value. Learn SEO. Own your platform. And above all, just keep showing up. The only way to lose is to stop.Connect With Tim StoddartWebsite: timstodz.comCopyblogger: copyblogger.comGuest BioTim Stoddart is a writer, entrepreneur, and digital strategist who helps people grow their audience and income through content. He’s the CEO of Copyblogger and founder of multiple online businesses, including SEO companies, SaaS tools, and media platforms. With a background in recovery and self-discipline, Tim teaches a practical, sustainable path to success, one built on writing, service, and consistency. CHECK OUT THE JKL STORE FOR HELP MAKING YOUR BOOK, PODCAST AND BUSINESS DREAMS COME TRUE!FOLLOW JustinInstagram – @JustKeepLearning.CaYouTube –@justkeeplearningpodcastTwitter – @JustinNolan_JKLTiktok – @justkeeplearning.caPinterest – JustKeepLearningcaFacebook – JustKeepLearningLinkedIn – Justin I'm so happy you found this podcast. I am here to serve you, the creative solopreneur & aspiring content creator to get clarity on building your publishing business. Write a book, create a podcast, share content, and build a business, design the life of your dreams.Let's make it happen. You got this! See how we can work together. https://stan.store/justkeeplearning
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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