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Dan talks with callers about resume honesty, getting a job, and getting fired. Links for this episode:Richard A. - WebsiteHire him! Sponsored by Squarespace (use code STOOGE10 for 10% off).

Dan talks with guests and callers about the resume and getting through the door and into the interview. Links for this episode:Authentic JobsFind you a cool job already! Sponsored by Squarespace (use code STOOGE10 for 10% off).

Dan talks about small business success and failure. Links for this episode:Why Generation Y Yuppies Are UnhappyLucy is part of Generation Y, the generation born between the late 1970s and the mid 1990s. She's also part of a yuppie culture that makes up a large portion of Gen Y. Woman Quits Job in the Most Awesome and Meta Way EverStartup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic BrainReal Statistics Show That 70 Percent of Small Businesses Succeed At FirstChipotle: "The Scarecrow"Mark Osborne : "More"Marina V. ShifrinSponsored by Shutterstock (use code QUIT1013 for 25% off),Squarespace (use code STOOGE10 for 10% off), and HostGator (use code STOOGE10 for 30% off).

Dan is joined by Shloky, returning from his crypt, to discuss redefining your company and job from within, taking over your boss' job Klingon Style, and more, with calls from live listeners. Links for this episode:The 4 Hours I Need 16 Times a Year to Run my Businesses | LinkedInWhy You Aren't Just 'Lucky' To Have A Job“I’m just lucky to have a job.” I’ve heard this sad phrase uttered and muttered as some kind of self-fulfilling, defeatist mantra. Its wrong. Fluent Language Tuition - Online courses in German, English and French»Sponsored by Shutterstock (use code QUIT9 for 25% off).

Dan is joined by Moises Chiullan and Joel Bush to talk about being fired, leaving your industry, starting something new, and Up in the Air. Links for this episode:Up in the Air (2009 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaUp in the Air is a 2009 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and co-written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner. It is a film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name, written by Walter Kirn. The story is about a corporate "downsizer" Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) and his travels. The film follows his isolated life and philosophies along with the people he meets along the way. Filming was primarily in St. Louis, Missouri, which substituted for a number of other cities shown in the film. Several scenes were also filmed in Detroit, Michigan Sponsored by Sqarespace.com (use code STOOGE9 for a 20% discount) and Shutterstock.com (use code DANSENTME9 for 25% off).

No Ties and a Dog in the Office Links for this episode:Steve Ballmer to retire as Microsoft CEO | The VergeMicrosoft has just announced that CEO Steve Ballmer will retire within the next 12 months. He will step down from his post as soon as the process of choosing his successor has been completed. Ballmer has written an open email to the Microsoft team explaining the decision and the strategy for "moving forward." Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 monthsMicrosoft Corp. today announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. In the meantime, Ballmer will continue as CEO and will lead Microsoft through the next steps of its transformation to a devices and services company that empowers people for the activities they value most. Richard Branson | Virgin AtlanticRichard Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984, with one plane. His commitment to challenging the status quo and putting pe

Dan is joined by Jen Simmons to discuss fear, risk, reinventing your job, listener emails, and more. Links for this episode:5by5 : The Web Ahead - Hosted by Jen Simmons JenSimmons.comJen Simmons on TwitterShutterstock Search - "Peridot"Resignation Letter SampleSponsored by Shutterstock (use code QUIT8 for 30% off).

Dan responds to your emails, takes calls, and discusses the fear of success. Links for this episode:The Aviator - Amazon InstantThe Aviator (Two Disc Set) - AmazonThe Aviator (Blu-ray) - AmazonSponsored by Squarespace (use code STOOGE8 for 10% off).

Dan is joined in studio by Haddie and Jena, later they take calls to discuss internships that lead to jobs and the appropriate time to negotiate. Sponsored by Igloo.

Dan is joined by Tim Van Damme who left Instagram for a position at Dropbox. Later they take calls and discuss when it's the right time to move on. Links for this episode:Do Things that Don't ScaleThe most common unscalable thing founders have to do at the start is to recruit users manually. Nearly all startups have to. You can't wait for users to come to you. You have to go out and get them. maxvoltar - Hello, DropboxMade by Elephant - We craft interfacesTim Van Damme (maxvoltar) on TwitterDribbble - Tim Van Damme

Dan takes calls and discusses competition, employment, hobbies, and when to narrow your focus. Links for this episode:Zoe Zoe Sheen - Illustration There Will Be Blood - IMDBThere Will Be Blood - Amazon InstantThere Will Be Blood - iTunesThere Will Be Blood DVD - Amazon There Will Be Blood BlueRay - AmazonHello, my name is _____During episode 29 of the 5by5 network's Quit!, Dan mentioned to Haddie before taking a call from show regular and romance eCoach Virginia Roberts that he needs stickers to give to those he worries about, and those he doesn't. I was listening to this episode on Saturday, June 30th while walking around downtown San Francisco. I happen to have my laptop with me and decided to find a quiet place and throw something together. Sponsored by Hover (use code DANSENTME for 10% off) and HostGator (use code DANSENTME7 for 30% off).

Dan talks about the risks of coasting, being energized, making your passion your work, regaining independence, and staying in your job with calls from listeners. Links for this episode:Ferris Buller Sing's - Twist And Shout - YouTubeTrump: The Art of the Deal: Donald J. Trump, Tony Schwartz: 9780345479174: Amazon.com: BooksScanDeck.netScanDeck™ is an affordable, recyclable and easy-to-use copy stand designed to hold your iPhone at just the right height, and keep it there. The marketing secrets of Victoria's Secret - Chicago Tribune6.1 Sponsored by Squarespace. Use code STOOGE7 for a free trial and 10% off.

Dan and Haddie are joined in the studio by the host of ScamSchool.tv and NSFWshow, Brian Brushwood, and, the founder of Amplifier and host of the upcoming 5by5 show The Capital, Joel Bush. They discuss the benefits of competition, Paul Thomas Anderson's film, There Will Be Blood (2007), Steve Jobs' response to Android, the competition between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the pseudo-rivalry that exists between podcasters, strategies utilized by rivals to crush competitors, an article about a failing startup, and later they take some calls. Links for this episode:Brian Brushwood - Bizarre Magic: America's #1 College Magic Show - HomeBrian Brushwood (shwood) on TwitterAmplifier - Merchandising Services for YOUR Communityjoelbush (joelbush) on TwitterThere Will Be Blood (2007) - IMDbA story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business. My Startup has 30 Days to LiveFailure is losing the will to fight | Francis PedrazaA Steve Jobs Moment

Dan and Haddie talk to Andy Baio and Andy McMillan about the 2013 XOXO conference September 19th-22nd in Portland, OR, and discuss broader issues including the courage it takes to produce an independent event, the risks and rewards of collaborating with like-minded people, dealing with the fear of success, and more. Links for this episode:XOXO · Portland, OR · September 2013XOXO (xoxo) on TwitterAndy Baio (waxpancake) on TwitterAndy McMillan (andymcmillan) on TwitterConference — XOXO FestivalTwo days of talks from incredible artists and toolmakers. Kind of Screwed - Waxy.orgTL 5by5 | The Pipeline #31: Andy BaioAndy Baio joins Dan Benjamin to discuss joining Expert Labs, Kickstarter, the inspiration for Upcoming.org, working for Yahoo!, the Star Wars Kid, copyrights, and more. 5by5 | The Big Web Show #12: Web Conferences5by5 | The Daily Edition #36: It Deserves To Be RealKind of Bloop: An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of BlueKickstarterBuild 2013Good On PaperThe ManualWaxy.org: Andy Baio lives hereSp

Dan and Danielle talk about the film adaptation Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) and discuss the toxic, cut-throat world of sales. Later they take calls and they hear from Studio Kittie, Angry Guy, and more. Links for this episode:Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - IMDbAn examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office. Glengarry Glen Ross speech - YouTubeBlake was written into the script by David Mamet for the film version of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Alec Baldwin's portrayal of the vitriol-spewing sales coach has lost none of its sting since the film's release and continues to be widely circulated as a testament to America's occupational and economic anxieties. Why do employees stop caring? (and how to change that) | JordonCooper.comCorp Stooge Diary - Entries - Stooge ready to quitA day in the life of the Corporate Stooge 5by5 | Quit! #19: A New Level of Disgruntled5:30 The first appearance of Angry Guy, Chris Glengarry Glen Ross (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia“I can speak only

Dan is joined by Matt Haughey, founder of MetaFilter and briefly Glenn Fleishman to discuss what it truly means to run a business. Links for this episode:5by5 | The Pipeline #6: Matt HaugheyDan and Matt discuss the MetaFilter community, controlling a website's growth, starting up a business without taking investment, the recent PVRblog sale, the personal life (or lack thereof) of a developer and community builder, blogging about your personal life, and more. PVRblog | TiVo, ReplayTV, and other PVR news and reviewsMetaFilter Podcast | Community WeblogMatt Haughey (mathowie) on TwitterA Whole Lotta NothingSponsored by Less Meeting (use the code DANSENTME5 for 10% off).

Dan and Haddie discuss 26-year old CEO David Karp's use of profanity at the end of his release about Yahoo's recent acquisition of Tumblr. Later they take calls and talk about the various issues that come up when doing a Kickstarter, give advice about transitioning from full time student and worker to full time entrepreneur, and more. Links for this episode:Tumblr Staff - News!Original Transcript: "Everyone, I’m elated to tell you that Tumblr will be joining Yahoo. Before touching on how awesome this is, let me try to allay any concerns: We’re not turning purple. Our headquarters isn’t moving. Our team isn’t changing. Our roadmap isn’t changing. And our mission – to empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve – certainly isn’t changing. So what’s new? Simply, Tumblr gets better faster. The work ahead of us remains the same – and we still have a long way to go! – but with more resources to draw from. Yahoo is the original Internet company, and Marissa and her te

Dan interviews Scott Johnson, founder of FrogPants Studios, a hub of nerd and geek media including comics, web art, illustration, podcasts, and more. Scott hosts and produces 9 shows, both daily and weekly, which span a range of topics including apps, comics, early TV pilots, video games, and more. Scott also produces the webcomic My Extra Life. Dan and Scott address issues of making it on one's own terms, seeking out a creative community, spreading the creative spark across different mediums, getting help to steer business, and more. Links for this episode:FrogPants Studios! - The home of Scott Johnson's FrogPants StudiosEXTRALIFE – By Scott JohnsonThe 56 Geeks ProjectNerdtacular | The Annual Frogpants Nerdtacular Event!Quote Details: Woody Allen: Eighty percent of success... - The Quotations PageEighty percent of success is showing up. Sponsored by Squarespace. Use code STOOGE5 for a free trial and 10% off.

Dan discusses the pros and cons of working remotely and, later, takes calls and talks to Robert Sha, the creator of the Capsule minimalist wallet, Josh Centers, the new managing editor for TidBits, and more. Links for this episode:How to Set up your Home Office for Maximum ProductivityHave you ever walked into your home office for a specific task and instead wound up looking through 3 piles of junk mail, and an enormous mound of paperwork on your desk? With more and more home owners taking to the internet and family members of all ages are becoming more computer savvy, the home office has lost its productive edge. If you want to reclaim back your home office and find ways to maximize your productivity look at these helpful tips. The 6 Best Tips for Being Super Productive While Working RemotelyGetting things done from a home office isn’t a sure thing. You’ll be faced with a different set of challenges, topped by a never-ending line of distractions that are probably more fun than your job. The good news is that

Dan is joined by Associate Producer Danielle Moser to discuss dressing up for work as it relates to interviews, productivity, and how it can affect the way you think about yourself and your outlook. They also address the problem of having CEOs dress down during keynote addresses and, later, Dan takes calls and discusses job-seeking, dealing with a bad boss, whether or not to work while going back to school, using a cool idea as the basis for a Kickstarter, and more. Links for this episode:Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.Board room, bored Batman. Justin "Justin Garrity" Garrity » Blog Archive » 2012 VW Beetle with Custom iPad Mini dock in dash.Sponsored by Squarespace. Use code STOOGE5 for a free trial and 10% off.