James Schramko Podcast
Latest Episodes
He Was Done for the Day at 10 AM. That's Winning.
Some successful founders finish their workday before most people start theirs.
The Re-Hire Test
Sometimes the hardest leadership decisions linger because effort looks like progress.
The Partnership Lie
You can feel something is wrong in a partnership long before you can explain it.
The "You OK?" email
The most important moment in a subscription business happens before anyone clicks cancel.
Why Qualified Candidates Keep Failing
When a new hire struggles quickly, it is tempting to assume the hire was wrong.
The 64:4 Deletion Principle
Growth often looks like adding more products, more offers, and more activity.
Why Your Team Waits for Your Permission
Founders often believe they hired the wrong people.
1157 - Why Your Nice Management Style is Costing You Millions
Leadership breaks down the moment standards become optional.
1156 - I Deleted 700 Podcast Episodes and Traffic Went Up
Years of accumulated content made it impossible for Google and prospects to see what James actually did.





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