#84 - From 9-to-5 Hell to an Audience of 220K doing One Thing w/ Janis Ozolins

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10/19/24 • 51 min

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Janis about his path from a 9-to-5 IT job to becoming a successful creator & visual artist.

We explore the impact of having a messy brainstorming process, handling financial risks, and the role of authenticity in content creation.

Janis and I also discuss navigating the challenges of inconsistent freelance income, leveraging audience growth, and the influence of AI on the industry.

We highlight the importance of trust, personal connections in course creation, and living abroad as a bilingual content creator.

Join us as we dive into Janis' journey and insights into building a sustainable career as a creator.

🟪 Timestamps

(00:00) Trailer (02:04) The Journey to Consistency and Audience Growth (11:35) Quitting the 9-to-5 and Taking the Leap of Faith (17:53) Navigating the Creator Economy and AI's Impact (27:12) The Creative Process: Brainstorming and Visuals (31:14) Challenges and Rewards of Course Creation (36:49) Building a Personal Brand and Reputation (49:02) One Week Challenge to Become a Creator

🟪 Connect with Janis Ozolins

Website: https://ozolinsjanis.com/
X: https://x.com/OzolinsJanis
IG: https://instagram.com/jaozolins
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozolinsjanis
Explain Ideas Visually Course & Community: https://ozolinsjanis.com/course

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In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Janis about his path from a 9-to-5 IT job to becoming a successful creator & visual artist.

We explore the impact of having a messy brainstorming process, handling financial risks, and the role of authenticity in content creation.

Janis and I also discuss navigating the challenges of inconsistent freelance income, leveraging audience growth, and the influence of AI on the industry.

We highlight the importance of trust, personal connections in course creation, and living abroad as a bilingual content creator.

Join us as we dive into Janis' journey and insights into building a sustainable career as a creator.

🟪 Timestamps

🟪 Connect with Janis Ozolins

Website: https://ozolinsjanis.com/
X: https://x.com/OzolinsJanis
IG: https://instagram.com/jaozolins
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozolinsjanis
Explain Ideas Visually Course & Community: https://ozolinsjanis.com/course

🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio

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Previous Episode

#83 - The Double Agent of Corporate and Nomad Worlds: Erika Sipos Unpacks Relationship Patterns

In this eye-opening episode, Erika Sipos - self-proclaimed "double agent" straddling corporate and nomadic realms - challenges us to rethink our ingrained patterns:

Why your boss keeps being a jerk (hint: it's probably you)
The sneaky way your childhood fried eggs dictate your adult life
How AI might become your next boyfriend (and why that's hilariously concerning)
The truth about "conscious" decisions (spoiler: only 15% of us actually make them)

Erika's "tough love" challenge: Spend a week examining how you handle conflict and rejection. You might be surprised at what you uncover about yourself and your relationships.

Quotable moment: "If you keep attracting a narcissist into your life, why? What are some of the things that you can do in the early stages?"

Whether you're a digital nomad juggling freelance gigs or a corporate climber navigating office politics, Erika's insights on relationship dynamics will make you rethink every interaction.

Connect with Erika on LinkedIn to dive deeper into the wild world of human behavior and maybe finally break that pattern of dating emotionally unavailable people. No judgment, we've all been there.

🟪 Timestamps

(00:00) Trailer (01:04) Defining Identity Beyond Roles (04:16) The Shift in Career Dynamics (06:05) The Rise of the Unicorn Employee (12:51) AI's Impact on the Workforce (14:17) The Role of AI in Recruitment (26:14) Understanding Relationship Patterns (31:39) Breaking Free from Negative Patterns (50:17) Embracing Change and Awareness

🟪 Connect with Erika Sipos

Jobs Portal: https://fridayjobs.eu/jobs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serika/
Personal website: https://www.i-profile.me/

🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio

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Next Episode

#85 - The Secret to Building Confidence & Beating Fear in Business /w Stacey Steinmiller

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Steinmiller, founder of Radical Evolution, where she combines her expertise as a trauma specialist with spiritual insights, about tackling the fear of failure and its roots in childhood. We dive into the power of asking for what you want and the importance of mentors who share their failures.

I share a story about inviting my idol, Chris Do, to my podcast, demonstrating how facing fears can open doors.

We discuss the value of play in both personal and professional life, and how flexibility enhances productivity.

Journaling and movement are highlighted as tools for self-discovery and creativity.

Join us as we explore embracing self-worth, living with purpose, and finding joy in life's opportunities.

🟪 Timestamps

(00:00) Trailer (01:45) The Roots of Fear and Shame (04:31) The Impact of Childhood Experiences (06:51) Finding Mentors and Overcoming Fear (14:33) The Importance of Play and Fun (22:03) Flexibility and Routine in Daily Life (25:01) Exploring Trust and Self-Reflection (26:05) Recognizing and Addressing Depression (28:39) Embracing a Creative Lifestyle (36:10) Living Authentically and Financial Security (43:58) A Fun Challenge to Get Unstuck

🟪 Connect with Stacey Steinmiller

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