Erik and Murray give an update on how things have been going with their side hustles and recent summer vacations. Resources: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/ The $100 Startup: https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529 The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-E…

For new entrepreneurs, marketing can be intimidating. You created a product or service, now how do you sell it? In this Episode, Murray and Erik discuss the power of story branding. Find out how Erik and Murray are implementing story branding into their own side hustles. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Focus on the aspects of your product or service that help …

Samantha Knock is a chef turned entrepreneur. Her craft, copywriting. Samantha teaches us about the art of copywriting and what every entrepreneur must know about creating a story for your brand. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Learn what copywriting is and why its so important for sales. 2. Sell your brand by telling a story. Position yourself as the guide in…

Tired of your job? Experiencing burnout? Is there more to life than this? The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that documents the journey of two normal guys as they try to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, Erik and Murray celebrate 1 year of the Dumpster Fire Project. Join the journey. Never settle, never regret! Watch the full episode on Yo…

Paula Davis is a renowned writer, burnout expert and CEO of The Stress & Resiliency Institute. Paula shares with us her own personal story of burning out as an attorney, her journey into entrepreneurship and what she has learned about burnout in the workplace. High value take-aways: (1) Learn the signs and symptoms of burnout. (2) Learn how to reco…

Enjoy camping? Turning your passion into a side hustle it what the Dumpster Fire Project is all about. Chad Ireland turned his love of camping into a viable side hustle when he patented the Campfire Canopy. This is his story. High value take-aways: (1) Turning your passion into a side hustle creates meaning in your work and life. (2) Learn the stru…

Kimberly Spencer is a certified high-performance coach, bestselling writer and founder of Crown Yourself. Feeling uninspired? You need to listen to this episode. High value take-aways: (1) Relationships are the key to building a successful business. (2) Learn when to go all in on your side hustle. (3) Learn how to fight through “productive procrast…

Follow your passion or follow the money? Do what you love and find a way to make money or find a skill that you are good at, hustle and become passionate? As we continue our journey into becoming entrepreneurs this question has entered our minds. We discuss the topic in this week's episode. The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that follows our jo…

Matt Beans is the co-owner and founder of The REI Bookkeepers, a bookkeeping business for real estate investors. Matt is also the co-host of his own podcast “The REI Bookkeepers.” Matt is a young entrepreneur who found a niche in the real estate investment field. High value take-aways: (1) Finding your niche is essential to building a successful bu…

Are you passionate about BBQ? Do you wonder what its like to bottle and sell your own rubs and sauces? In Episode 27 of the Dumpster Fire Project, Erik and Murray have a conversation with Tearl Dunlap of TD’s Brew & BBQ. Find out how TD went from bottling his own seasonings and sauces in “repurposed” Sailor Jerry bottles in his kitchen, to owning h…

Dumpster Fire 2020! The DF Project goes live on December 26, 2020 for one last blowout. Wrought with technical difficulties, cigar smoke and a damn good time, Erik and Murray speak with special guests J.L. Massimino of the J.L. Massimino Show and Tearl Dunlap of TD’s Brew & BBQ. In a break from the norm, the theme of this show is to loosen up and h…

The Dumpster Fire Project is all about running down your dreams. Sometimes we need to take a chance and do something outside the norm. Our guest is a perfect example of someone who refused to take the path he was supposed to follow. Keith Clayton and his wife Yoly are the owners of True Brew Coffee in Lovington, New Mexico. This is the story of how…

On our entrepreneurial journey, we are discovering how important it is to be mindful. This Thanksgiving, we take a few days off from the hustle to be present in the moment and enjoy a little football, friends and food! We also take a break from the more serious topics and have a little fun. You won't want to miss this week's special guest! The Dump…

Ken Jones is a legend in the project management consulting world. Mentoring fortune 100 companies and managing multi-million dollar budgets, need we say more? We will, Ken is also a former Ernst & Young consultant who struck out on his own and co-founded his own consulting firm. We sit down with Ken and hear his story of how he became one of the be…

Murray goes solo in this interview with Marc Goodyke of the Chain Lift, a YouTube channel and Podcast for rollercoaster enthusiasts. Marc's brother Adam, who is the other Chain Lift co-mastermind, was on Episode 9 of the Dumpster Fire Project predicting how the pandemic may impact their seasonal business. On this episode Marc discusses which of tho…

We start side hustles to escape burnout in our 9-5's. However, we must learn to set boundaries, schedule down time and discipline ourselves. Burnout with your side hustle can turn your dream into a nightmare. In Episode 21,Murray and Erik discuss burnout and what they have learned about recognizing and preventing it. 📌 Follow the Dumpster Fire Proj…

Millennials are achieving massive success in the business world today. Unlike their predecessors, millennials are begging the question, is there more to life than an 8-5 job? Rather than demonizing technology, millennials are tapping into its unlimited potential to build successful businesses. For the first time, The Dumpster Fire Project talks wit…

Are you a lawyer, thinking about starting your own solo practice? Maybe you are just a normal person looking to start that side hustle. In this Episode, we talk with Jarrett Stone of Stone Firm, PLLC and Law Venture, YouTube content for lawyers. Jarrett shares his experiences as a young entrepreneur and how it led to him starting his own legal prac…

5 key resources to help you start your side hustle in 2020. In this Episode Murray and Erik discuss 5 resources that helped them start their side hustles. If you are a thinking about starting a side hustle or small business be sure to check this one out. "Crush It!" by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.amazon.com/Crush-Time-Cash-Your-Passion-ebook/dp/B0…

Never let fear stop you from pursuing your passion. Hosts Erik Scramlin and Murray Swoish take Episode 17 back to the shows roots. The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast that follows the entrepreneurial journey of two burnt out, middle aged men. In this Episode, Erik and Murray discuss how their side hustles are progressing and how they are address…

WE WORK JOBS WE HATE TO BUY STUFF WE THINK WILL MAKE US HAPPY. WE LISTEN TO OUR PARENTS, FRIENDS AND FIGMENTS OF OUR OWN IMAGINATION. IN EPISODE 16 OF THE DUMPSTER FIRE PROJECT HOSTS ERIK SCRAMLIN AND MURRAY SWOISH TALK WITH AZURE O'NEIL. AZURE LEFT A COMFORTABLE DAY JOB TO PURSUE HER PASSION OF TRAVELING THE WORLD. SHE IS NOW THE DIRECTOR OF LOGIS…

Want the deets? Join us in Episode 15 as we interview AJ and Jennifer De Los Santos or Tea & Deets Magazine. AJ and Jen have been together for 15 years and both enjoy successful careers. In their "spare time" this power couple runs multiple businesses. AJ and Jen run a successful real estate side hustle as well as a selfie mirror magic photo booth …

Our guest in Episode 14 is an attorney and genuinely good dude. Mark Baraibar has also been an entrepreneur most of his life. Find out how Mark accidentally stumbled upon a passion he never knew he had. Mark Baribar: https://silvainjurylawyer.com/ Erik Scramlin - https://www.tacticalattorney.com Murray Swoish - https://www.fullvolumesolutions.com…

Episode 13 of the Dumpster Fire Project. The Dumpster Fire Project is a podcast about side hustles, startups and small businesses. Find meaning in your life by following your passion! In this episode we discuss how we started a podcast on a very tight budget and how it has grown over the past 6 months. We discuss how you can start your own podcast …

Ever wonder what its like to own your own brewery? In this Episode, we find out. Our guest is the owner and brew master of Dead Bear Brewing Company in beautiful Grayling, Michigan. Travis Krebs learned to brew beer in his basement in Kalamazoo, MI. Krebs never lost sight of his dream and in 2014 he opened Dead Bear Brewing Company. Join us as we d…

We speak with Engineer Bob Lawrence about his journey through the medical manufacturing industry. We focus on the mindset and decision making process behind each pivot point. Bob's decision to become an entrepreneur was out of pure necessity. His decision to return to corporate America was by choice, born of the success of his own entrepreneurial j…

Dan Brown is the founder of Social Sports Detroit, a sports and social club in Metro Detroit. Dan's story begins in Kalamazoo, where he first conceived the idea of Social Sports Detroit. Join Murray and Erik as they have a conversation with Dan about how he started Social Sports Detroit and how harnessing the power of positive self talk led him to …

Adam Goodyke is a co-host of The Chain Lift Podcast and YouTube Channel. Adam is also the owner of Brand Riot Design, a graphic design company. If that's not enough for you he is also launching Airtime Misfits, purveyors of nostalgia & fine handcrafted goods. Join us as we chew the band with Adam. Follow Adam at: The Chain Lift - YouTube: https://w…

Erik and Murray give an update on how things are going with their businesses. The discussion revolves around the theme of "staying focused."Par Tactical Attorney

Colin Vestrand is the owner of Greenglass Coffee Company in Paw Paw, MI. Colin explains how he quit his day job at a big bank and took the leap! We also debut our new recording system in this episode. Join us, as we struggle through the technical difficulties. The recording didn't reflect what we all heard on our monitors, Murray's voice sounding l…

Episode 6 features Steve Sauceda, host of the podcast Untucked with Steve Sauceda. Learn how Steve balances a professional speaking career with a demanding day job. We had a great conversation with Steve. He was gracious enough to share his story with us. Its a great story and left us inspired to take a positive look at our current situations. Get …

Detective Sergeant David Miranda became a police officer in 2011 after a lucrative career on Wall Street. Still on lock down, Murray and Erik have an uplifting conversation with Detective Miranda about how sometimes, your passion finds you.Par Tactical Attorney

Murray and Erik speak with marketing expert Meghan Mooney. Meghan is the Communications Director for a mid-sized municipal government organization. Meghan is also the owner and operator of Mooney Marketing Strategies, LLC. Don't forget to check out Murray's book: https://www.schulerbooks.com/chapbook-press/tonight-it-ends%C2%A0-murray-swoish?fbclid…

In this Special Episode, Murray and Erik discuss how much life has changed in the past week. Erik discusses canceling two paid gigs and his thoughts going forward. Murray, the eternal optimist discusses opportunities going forward.Par Tactical Attorney

An episode 2, Murray discusses his challenges in developing "cold contacts." Erik laments on the challenges of getting back into social media and answering questions from friends and family about what the hell he is doing with his law degree. The podcast still sucks and these guys clearly don't know what they are doing. Surely, you can learn someth…

In this pilot episode Murray and Erik introduce the podcast, their side hustles and some early challenges on the long road to freedom. If you are looking for expert advice, this is not the podcast for you.Par Tactical Attorney