The Dumpster Fire Project

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/The $100 Startup: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357Wat

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 yo

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 t

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-GQrbQB

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) lea

Enjoy camping? Turning your passion into a side hustle it what the Dumpster Fire Project is all about. Chad Ireland turned his love of camping into a viable side hustle when he patented the Campfire Canopy. This is his story. High value take-aways: (1) Turning your passion into a side hustle creates meaning in your work and life. (2) Learn the struggles and learning lessons of star

Kimberly Spencer is a certified high-performance coach, bestselling writer and founder of Crown Yourself. Feeling uninspired? You need to listen to this episode. High value take-aways: (1) Relationships are the key to building a successful business. (2) Learn when to go all in on your side hustle. (3) Learn how to fight through “productive procrastination” and focus.The Dumpste

Follow your passion or follow the money? Do what you love and find a way to make money or find a skill that you are good at, hustle and become passionate? As we continue our journey into becoming entrepreneurs this question has entered our minds. We discuss the topic in this week's episode. The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that follows our journey into becoming entrepreneurs.

Matt Beans is the co-owner and founder of The REI Bookkeepers, a bookkeeping business for real estate investors. Matt is also the co-host of his own podcast “The REI Bookkeepers.” Matt is a young entrepreneur who found a niche in the real estate investment field. High value take-aways: (1) Finding your niche is essential to building a successful business that fits with your ide

Are you passionate about BBQ? Do you wonder what its like to bottle and sell your own rubs and sauces? In Episode 27 of the Dumpster Fire Project, Erik and Murray have a conversation with Tearl Dunlap of TD’s Brew & BBQ. Find out how TD went from bottling his own seasonings and sauces in “repurposed” Sailor Jerry bottles in his kitchen, to owning his own BBQ business. The Du