From starting with zero capital to running two companies, Jared talks about bootstrapping high-end brand launches, the art of organic growth, influencer marketing, and the difference between fan merch and wearable fashion. Plus, he opens up about mental health, burnout, and the social challenges of being a solo founder working from home.

If you’re a coach, creator, or eCommerce entrepreneur looking to scale with purpose, this episode is packed with value.

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⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics
00:00 – Why outbound sales beats ads for startup founders
01:00 – Meet Jared Jennings: from athlete brands to mindset breakthroughs
02:00 – The difference between Phantom Brands and JaredJennings.com
04:00 – How Jared builds wearable brands for celebs (not fan merch)
05:30 – Getting early clients like Marvin Bagley and Jalen Armour-Davis
06:30 – Why early traction came from warm networks, not capital
07:00 – Crafting personal brands for athletes through discovery and style
08:30 – How influencer marketing really works when it's authentic
10:00 – Scaling eComm from low inventory to viral success
11:00 – Jared’s approach to personal branding and why his site is named after him
12:00 – Social media strategy: Instagram vs TikTok vs YouTube vs X
14:00 – Soft skills that improve content creation speed
15:30 – AI and content: what works, what doesn’t
17:00 – Why Jared raised coaching prices and narrowed eComm clients
18:30 – Business strategy + personal development = transformation
20:00 – Jared’s dream coaching client
21:00 – Balancing two businesses without burnout
22:30 – The power of scheduling fun and mental health
24:00 – Networking tips for entrepreneurs who think they know it all
25:00 – Jared's coach: every guru has a guru
26:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Jared online

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