James Schramko Podcast

James Schramko Podcast


Latest Episodes

He Was Done for the Day at 10 AM. That's Winning.
January 15, 2026

Some successful founders finish their workday before most people start theirs.

The Re-Hire Test
January 12, 2026

Sometimes the hardest leadership decisions linger because effort looks like progress.

The Partnership Lie
January 07, 2026

You can feel something is wrong in a partnership long before you can explain it.

The "You OK?" email
January 06, 2026

The most important moment in a subscription business happens before anyone clicks cancel.

Why Qualified Candidates Keep Failing
December 30, 2025

When a new hire struggles quickly, it is tempting to assume the hire was wrong.

The $500/Hour Mistake
December 22, 2025

You’re not stuck in your business because you’re lazy.

The 64:4 Deletion Principle
December 18, 2025

Growth often looks like adding more products, more offers, and more activity.

Why Your Team Waits for Your Permission
December 15, 2025

Founders often believe they hired the wrong people.

1157 - Why Your Nice Management Style is Costing You Millions
December 10, 2025

Leadership breaks down the moment standards become optional.

1156 - I Deleted 700 Podcast Episodes and Traffic Went Up
December 08, 2025

Years of accumulated content made it impossible for Google and prospects to see what James actually did.