The “All I care about is money” disease

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Yesterday I was sitting down doing some work at UCLA and a person walks up to me and says, “Hey, you’re Jun Loayza aren’t you!  I’ve heard so much about you…”  To tell you the least, I was extremely flattered to be randomly recognized and congratulated for all of the content that I’ve [...]

An Accountant, Consultant, I-Banker, and Entrepreneur walk into a bar…

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When we were working on FD World, it seemed like everyone and their mom was building a virtual world.  When we were building FD Career, it seemed like everyone and their mom was building a career development website (Nkd Guru and Razume).  Now that I’m focused on blogging and entrepreneurship, it seems [...]

The Lessons Learned of an Entrepreneur - Answer to a Reader

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I got an email from my good friend Robert the other day and here is what he asked:
“Jun, have u ever worked with people before? Did you start doing business right after you finished your study?
What gives you the confident? How do you manage the risk? Do you have a contingency plan [...]

Startup Life Ep 11: Presentation for Disney Interactive Media Group

The moment we have all been waiting for finally arrives. DIMG is our first potential client, and this is Jun’s chance to seal the deal. With DIMG as a client, Future Delivery can really position themselves as an emerging platform to help big companies recruit talented people.
Does Jun have what it takes to successfully present [...]

How to Start a Business With Your Girlfriend

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I am an idea reproducing machine.  My most recent idea involves an online show/diary hosted by two good looking girls about fashion.  I know I am biased but I honestly feel this idea is genius.  Women love fashion, men love watching good looking girls, and the revenue potential that can be generated is [...]

Startup Life Ep 10: 1 Year Anniversary and Campus CMOs

I love salmon, so I take the time to cook my favorite food while chatting with you about our competitor Grockit.  It’s my one year anniversary with Kim Ear and we celebrate it right!
Disney Interactive Media Group is a terrific potential client, so I meet up with Sarah Tilley to go see if there is [...]

How to Manipulate Personal Branding

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Personal branding is projected to be the big craze this year.  Personal branding will supposedly be the best way for you to secure a job in your industry, build your network, and further your career.  To be honest, I must agree with all of these personal branding “experts,” but one thing really bothers [...]