QUIT! with Dan Benjamin

Segment 1: Dan interviews Sean McCabe. Segment 2: Dan reveals Trump's secrets and takes your questions live.

Dan returns to take your calls, answer your emails, and dispel the myth that you have job security. He also gets to the heart of what the show is about, talks about founding his startup, and reveals how he was able to make an insane purchase.

Dan and Haddie talk about doing the daily grinding tasks that you know will pay off one day, how Domino's Pizza is standing out, how reading can help you unwind from your day, and more! CALL FOR EMAILS: the next episode is going to be all listener emails but we need your help with that! Visit the contact page and select "Quit" to send in your question now. It may be the last time we take listener emails! Links for this episode: DAMN it takes forever – Ryan Carson – Medium How Domino’s Pizza Stands Out In A World Awash In Pizza YouTube Released Their Top 10 Videos of 2017. Here's What Marketers Can Learn From Them. | Inc.com YouTube reveals its top 10 trending videos of 2017 - CNN Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians): Rick Riordan, John Rocco: 8601411271915: Amazon.com: Books Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson [Amazon] Redwing - IRON RANGER Boots Brought to you by: LinkedIn Learning (Get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting LinkedIn.com/quit). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain name). BeansTalk Know How (Visit beanstalkknowhow.com/quit and use the promo code QUIT to get 50% off the Full Set bundle which is normally $495).

Dan and Haddie discuss how you can't expect your business to become a success overnight, a 6 year old making $11 million a year, the importance of having a good nighttime routine, thinking about the next emerging market. Links for this episode: Want Proof That Patience Pays Off? Ask the Founders of This 17-Year-Old $525 Million Email Empire | Inc.com The evening routine essentials of the most productive people | Thrive Global Uvex S0360X Ultra-spec 2000 Safety Eyewear, Orange Frame, SCT-Orange UV Extreme Anti-Fog Lens - Safety Glasses - Amazon.com Dan's CBD Oil Recommendation Crave Skincare - CBD Infused Skincare Bee Delightful Brought to you by: LinkedIn Learning (Get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting LinkedIn.com/quit). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain name). RXBAR (Visit rxbar.com/quit for 25% off your first order and enter promo code QUIT at checkout).

Dan and Haddie talk about overcoming obstacles, making a business by cheating the system, and how productive you really are at work. Links for this episode: 28-year-old makes millions buying from Walmart, selling on Amazon In an 8-Hour Day, the Average Worker Is Productive for This Many Hours | Inc.com More older Millennials live with relatives, a legacy of the recession umhi-im-alexis-a-kid-at-my-school-has-a-panini-maker-so-29097751.png 500×522 pixels Brought to you by: LinkedIn Learning (Get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting LinkedIn.com/quit). TopResume (For 10% off a resume writing service package, visit topresume.com/backtowork). eero (For free overnight shipping to the US or Canada, visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter QUIT to make it free).

Dan and Haddie talk about influence, attention, and scarcity using Apple as an example of effective execution. Links for this episode: 5by5 | Killing Time Apple drops 'Computer' from name | Macworld • Apple iPhone sales 2007-2017 | Statista Apple's iPhone X Might Cost Apple Nearly $600 to Build Philomena Kloss on Etsy Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain name). Linode (Visit the link to get a $20 credit).

Dan talks about building a SaaS platform, all the while joined by Haddie to discuss a listener email about the challenges of breaking into a new career and unpaid internships, changing the way you ask for feedback, and just being open about things. Links for this episode: Is the open office layout dead? | | Dropbox Blog How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out - The New York Times When Is It OK to Not Pay an Intern? — ProPublica Unlock honest feedback with this one word – Signal v. Noise Modula - Wikipedia 5by5 | Killing Time Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain name). RXBAR (Visit rxbar.com/quit for 25% off your first order and enter promo code QUIT at checkout). BeansTalk Know How (Visit beanstalkknowhow.com/quit and use the promo code QUIT to get 50% off the Full Set bundle which is normally $495).

Dan and Haddie talk about going the extra mile for your customers, regaining the excitement you had when you started your job, and answer listener Brian's question about CASHFLOW!!! Links for this episode: Fireside Harmonized sales tax - Wikipedia Cubs shortstop Addison Russell replaces fan's nachos - Business Insider 5by5 | Quit #103: One-Way Relationship Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain name). Linode (Visit the link for $20 towards your account).

Dan and Haddie do some followup about charging for your time/service, leaving a comfortable job to take an independant risk, asking yourself if you're critical to your company's success, digital nomads, and a reminder to take time to feed your soul. Send us your questions via email 5by5.tv/contact. Links for this episode: Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? - The Atlantic No, Smartphones Are Not Destroying a Generation – Thoughts And Ideas – Medium mrb on Twitter: "Damn this programmer interview whiteboard question has me shook https://t.co/YkmnLQnLA4" Elon Musk firing his assistant is a good career and salary lesson - Business Insider Navy SEAL explains what to do if you're attacked by a dog - Business Insider Leaves of Grass - Wikipedia Song of Myself (1892 version) by Walt Whitman | Poetry Foundation Best Way To Build Startup Is Travel The World - Business Insider Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). eero (For free overnight shipping to the US or Canada,visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter QUIT to make it free)! Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase).

Dan and Haddie discuss the 'Briefcase Technique', Last Chance U, the fear of change, and asking for a raise. Links for this episode: Les Brown: The Power to Change (Full Transcript) - The Singju Post The Power to Change Les Brown FULL) - YouTube Netflix Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). SendPro from Pitney Bowes (Visit pb.com/quit to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase).

Dan is joined by Haddie to discuss the possible guilt that comes with doing work for profit, new business owner advice from Listener Brian, the right way to encourage (not pressure) your partner to make the leap into a more fulfilling job, how to engage with freelancers, and the services you need to look into when starting your business. Links for this episode: Evolution of the LEGO logo | Logo Design Love Road Work on 5by5 Gusto - Payroll Bench.co - Accounting The man who built a $1bn firm in his basement - BBC News Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). SendPro from Pitney Bowes (Visit pb.com/quit to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month). Casper (Visit Casper.com/quit and use the code QUIT for $50 towards your new mattress).

Dan and Haddie discuss limiting the hours you work per week, how athletes make sleep a priority, an inspirational quote about believing in yourself, and taking advice from Benjamin Franklin to examine your day. Links for this episode: First of all, I’m not interested in “crushing” anything. Basecamp's CEO Limits Himself to 40-Hour Workweeks--and He Thinks You Should Too | Inc.com Is group chat making you sweat? – Signal v. Noise Commencement Speech, Bolelli-Style - Trickle-down workaholism in startups – Signal v. Noise Mookie Wilson Mookie Wilson - Wikipedia Alan Scherstuhl on Twitter: "wonderfully bizarre old Voice piece I think about much too often: "Favorite Dinosaurs of the Mets" https://t.co/x1rZlAon4T" Kobe Bryant Workout Routine: 666 Workout | Pop Workouts How Athletes Make Sleep a Priority | Sleep.org Ben-Franklin-Schedule.jpg (621×853) I lived a day according to Benjamin Franklin's schedule and it changed my life | The Daily Dot Seconds - Interval Timer for HIIT, Tabata Training on the App Store Seconds Pro - The best interval timer app for HIIT, Tabata and circuit training workouts available on iOS and Android. High-Intensity Interval Training 101 | HIIT Benefits Peak Fitness: High-Intensity Interval Training Workout Benefits Brought to you by: FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section). SendPro from Pitney Bowes (Visit pb.com/quit to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month). Linode (Visit the link to get a $20 Linode credit on a new account).

Dan and Haddie talk about the soul-destroying addiction of workaholism, creative environments and creative teams, Millennials and saving for buying a home, and the detrimental effects of multitasking (and a solution). Links for this episode: Jason Fried on Twitter: "Pathetic… even Apple is promoting workaholism now. Check out this ad for their Planet Of The Apps show. https://t.co/PKn30pWWgn" Creative Environments Lead to Creative Teams – Thinking Design by Adobe – Medium Millennials Want to Buy Homes but Aren’t Saving for Down Payments - WSJ Want to be more productive? Quit multitasking. | | Dropbox Blog Rework: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson: 9780307463746: Amazon.com: Books The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses: Eric Ries: 9780307887894: Amazon.com: Books The Ray Bradbury Theater - S01E01 - Marionettes, Inc. (Aired 5-21-85) - YouTube Most millennials want to buy a home—but about half have nothing saved Multi-taskers are Bad At It | Productivity Multitasking won’t make you more productive. Here’s what will. | Dropbox Blog Brought to you by: Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase). Away (Visit awaytravel.com/quit and use the code QUIT for $20 off a suitcase). FreshBooks (All you have to do is go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the 'How did you hear about us?' section).

Dan is joined by Haddie to answer listener emails about being prepared before you make your side hustle your full time gig, selling yourself in an interview, and being honest. Next week all about interviews! Send us your questions! Links for this episode: Line Of Credit (LOC) 11001001 - Wikipedia Bynar | Memory Alpha | Fandom powered by Wikia Brought to you by: Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase). Alibaba (Visit Gateway17.com/QUIT to save 75% off the registration fee, while event passes last).

Dan and Haddie talk about managing your time, distractions, and going the extra mile to save your customers time. Brought to you by: Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase). Alibaba (Visit Gateway17.com/QUIT to save 75% off the registration fee, while event passes last). Linode (Visit the link to get a $20 Linode credit on a new account).

Dan and Haddie answer your emails, followup about PhDs, and what to do when the people you're counting on don't do their job. Links for this episode: Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment Graduate Record Examinations - Wikipedia Doctor of Philosophy - Wikipedia Brought to you by: HireLoop (Visit hireloop.io/quit to get a free credit towards their Professional features). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase).

Dan and Haddie talk about the art of sales, not just selling your product but selling yourself during interviews, the math behind making $1 million dollars, podcast promotion strategies, and a comparison of millennials and baby boomers. Don't forget to send us your questions via email for next week's episode! Links for this episode: Best Answer to “Sell Me This Pen” | Heena Mansuri How to make $1 million dollars You are not your job search – Dear Design Student Young Americans Are Killing Marriage - Bloomberg The 7 Best Podcast Promotion Strategies (And How to Use Them) Brought to you by: HireLoop (Visit hireloop.io/quit to get a free credit towards their Professional features). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase). Linode (Visit the link to get a $20 Linode credit on a new account).

Dan and Haddie discuss the struggles that millennials are facing at work, how to make a new hire feel like part of the team. They take listener emails about how to hire the right person for the job and how to get your new business set up. Links for this episode: Why Incorporate in Delaware? Why Form a Delaware LLC? Trello Millennials are struggling at work because their parents 'gave them medals for coming last' Brought to you by: HireLoop (Visit hireloop.io/quit to get a free credit towards their Professional features). Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code QUIT to get 10% off your first purchase).

Dan and Haddie talk about smoking meats, Kentucky Colonel ties, paying attention to your users/fans, geography, and answer your emails about wanting a position at a company that isn't currently hiring, marketing yourself, and choosing between money and your passion.

Dan and Haddie talk about smoking meats, Kentucky Colonel ties, paying attention to your users/fans, geography, and answer your emails about wanting a position at a company that isn't currently hiring, marketing yourself, and choosing between money and your passion. Links for this episode: * Boards | Trello Masterbuilt 2-Door Propane Smoker Fireside.fm - By podcasters, for podcasters! What we thought was called a Kentucky Colonel Tie Map of Northern Europe The cast iron pan smoker mod Brought to you by: Squarespace