Jordan Lloyd Bookey and Felix Brandon Lloyd are Chief Mom and Chief Dad at Zoobean, a discovery platform and service that curates book and app selections for each individual child. Felix is former DC Teacher of The Year and Founder of MoneyIsland. Jordan is Google’s former Head of K-12 Education.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “My house is me and I am it. My house is where I like to be and it looks like all my dreams.” ~ Mr. Plumbean
- “All I Do Is Win.” – DJ Khaled
Business Failure
- Jordan and Felix both share their own personal failure stories, and it’s amazing to hear how their failures helped shape the story that is now Zoobean.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Zoobean was a inspiration that came from a personal experience… very personal.
Current Business
- Zoobean has gone through MANY pivots and continues to do so as they grow. What an exciting roller coaster Jordan and Felix are on!
Small Business Resource
- Squarespace: The easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, e-commerce, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7.
- Google Docs!
Best Business Book
- The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
- Bossypants by Tina Fey
Interview Links
- Zoobean: Delights kids with books curated just for them. Personalize a subscription, give a gift, and explore our catalog.
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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