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From Artist to Entrepreneur: How Ads Can Scale an Online Art School to $2M in Revenue – with Flo Morin
Most businesses run ads, and many of them lose money doing it. Florence "Flo" Morin found a way to make ads work. She's an artist from Québec, Canada, who built an online art school for a French-speaking audience. Today it brings in close to $2M a year with only three full-time employees, and most of that growth comes from Facebook ads.
Her success didn't come overnight. Before it all came together, Flo launched a serialized novel to crickets, lost money on dropshipping, and ran a fitness coaching business that ended with exactly one client. Each failure taught her a skill she still uses today.
In this episode, Flo and I talk about:
How she plans every month backwards from a revenue goal
The metrics she tracks, and why spending on ads is really gathering data
What makes an ad work: aligning the offer, the audience and the message
Why most founders give up after too few tests
How she rebuilt after revenue dropped from $1M to $700K
Why a printed magazine now makes up more than half of her business
The mindset shift artists, and all passion-driven founders, need to make to earn money
Her advice for every entrepreneur: "Don't launch a product. Launch a customer solution."
About FloFlorence "Flo" Morin is an artist and entrepreneur from Québec, Canada. She runs an online art school that teaches drawing and painting through a year-round membership with weekly live lessons and through a printed monthly magazine. She also speaks about paid ads and marketing at business conferences.
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Follow Flo on Instagram: @flo.founder: https://www.instagram.com/flo.founder/
20 Apr 2026
AI Is Giving Non-Technical People a Superpower. Just Try! Vibe Coding Advice with Katja Rubin
Have you ever had a business idea but felt stuck because you didn't have the technical skills to build it? That feeling is about to change.
In this episode, I sit down with Katja Rubin, AI educator and strategist, who has made it her mission to make AI genuinely accessible to everyone — not just developers and tech people.
We talk about vibe coding, why right now is actually the perfect moment to start building with AI, and why confidence doesn't come before you start — it comes after.
Whether you're a founder, a business owner, or just someone who's been watching from the sidelines wondering if AI is for you — this episode is your sign to just try.
What we cover:
What vibe coding actually is and why it's a game changer for non-technical people
Why you're not too late — and why now is the perfect window
How to find the right problem to solve with AI
Real examples of people building products without writing a single line of code
Where to start if you want to build confidence with AI this week
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More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/
Connect with Katja:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-rubin/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aiwithkatja
Vibe Coding Day: https://vibeandcode.online
8 Apr 2026
Business Updates: What I'm Building With Vibe Coding, The Bottleneck Problem & Founder Health
In this solo episode, Anja shares a candid update on what's really going on behind the scenes of running a business for over a decade.
First, she talks about one of the most common founder traps: being too involved in operations. Anja opens up about how she became the bottleneck in her own company and what she's actively doing to change that — from giving her team more ownership to learning the difference between reacting and responding.
Then she shares what she's been building with vibe coding. In Q1 of 2026, Anja discovered how AI tools are transforming the way she runs her company — from dashboards that pull data from multiple platforms into one place, to AI agents that take over tasks so she can focus on what actually matters. She also shares why she believes every business leader needs to be personally in the game when it comes to AI — not just their team.
Finally, real talk on health. Using her Whoop tracker, Anja shares what happened to her biological age during one of the most stressful periods she's had in years — and why she believes sustainable businesses are not built by burning out their leaders.
Anja is also looking for a co-host for future solo episodes — reach out via the show notes if that sounds like you!
Topics: founder delegation, AI tools for business, vibe coding, entrepreneur health, nervous system regulation
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Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja)
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Send an email if you would like to co-host a Mentor Up episode with Anja: mentorup.podcast@gmail.com
Vibeprenuese - Retreat for female entrepreneurs who want to learn vibecoding, build AI tools, and reconnect with themselves in nature: https://vibepreneuse-retreat.lovable.app/
More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/
15 Mar 2026
How to Get the Most Out of AI in Your Business and Your Personal Life — with Fabrício Carraro
In this episode Anja sits down with AI expert Fabrício Carraro to talk about how to get the most out of AI — both in your business and your personal life. They cover the prompting mistakes almost everyone makes, how to use tools like NotebookLM to learn any topic faster, and what it really takes to build something with AI in 2026. Fabrício also shares his take on which businesses and skills will thrive as AI keeps evolving — and how to use AI as your own personal mentor. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting, this one is packed with practical advice you can use straight away.
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Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja)
https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6
More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/
Connect with Fabrício
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriciocarraro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabriciocarraro/
X: https://x.com/fabriciocarraro
Website: https://fabriciocarraro.com.br/
12 Feb 2026
The Business Reality Behind the Polyglot Conference: Carrying a Global Event on Your Shoulders — with Richard Simcott
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the world’s most international language events — the Polyglot Conference — and talk about something most people never see: the business reality behind it.
My guest is Richard Simcott — known for speaking dozens of languages, but in this episode, we focus on something deeper. What does it actually take to carry a global event on your shoulders for more than 13 years? The pressure, the pivots, the financial risks, the emotional weight — and the resilience to keep going.
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Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja)
https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6
More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/
Connect with Richard & The Polyglot Conference
Richard Simcott: https://speakingfluently.com/
Connect with Richard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingfluently
Polyglot Conference: https://polyglotconference.com/
12 Jan 2026
Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail — and What You Can Do Instead to Make 2026 a Successful Year
Anja Schuetz reflects on New Year's conversations with entrepreneur friends, exploring questions for clarity and sustainable success to help listeners shape a more intentional 2026.
21 Dec 2025
What It Takes to Build a #1 Global Brand in a Niche — with Hyunwoo Sun + Insights from Our First Language Business Retreat in Taiwan
Host Anja Schuetz interviews Hyunwoo Sun, who reveals the strategies behind building a leading global language-learning brand, emphasizing calm leadership and long-term impact over short-term metrics in this interview.
1 Dec 2025
10 Years of Building and Scaling a Company: 10 Things I'd Do Differently If I Had to Start Over Today
Entrepreneur Anja Schuetz shares ten lessons learned from a decade of building ZALOA, highlighting key strategies for business growth and personal well-being.
19 Oct 2025
What Makes a Business Truly Successful — Insights from International Investor Herby Marchetti
International investor Herby Marchetti discusses key factors for business success, drawing from years of experience in investing and advising startups in an interview with Anja Schuetz.
24 Aug 2025
Lessons for Entrepreneurs & Leaders: How to Stay Resilient After Betrayal and Depression
Serial entrepreneurs Laura and Ray Blakney share their raw journey of overcoming betrayal and depression, offering entrepreneurs resilience lessons for rebuilding and redefining success in this interview.
30 Jun 2025
The Inner Journey of a Nomadic CEO: What I Shared at the Female Founder Talk in Berlin
Anja Schuetz shares her experiences as a nomadic CEO at the SIBB Female Founder Event in Berlin, reflecting on bootstrapping her company and her journey as a founder in her home country; this is a live talk.
26 May 2025
The $100 Million Mindset: How Dan Roitman Scaled Pimsleur, Making It the #2 Language Brand in the U.S.
Entrepreneur Dan Roitman discusses the mindset shifts required to scale a business to $100 million, sharing insights on high-growth strategies in this interview with Anja Schuetz.
12 May 2025
Real Talk: The Hardest Launch I’ve Ever Done and How it Went + Tips for Your Next Product Launch (Solo Episode)
Launching something new is never easy — but launching a completely new product while running an already successful business? That’s a whole different game.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing the honest, behind-the-scenes story of the launch of our new technology last week. From rebuilding our platform while still supporting thousands of users, to navigating shifting timelines, stretched teams, and tough decisions — I take you inside the chaos, the clarity, and the lessons.
You’ll hear:
What made this launch so uniquely challenging
The biggest mistakes and turning points along the way
Why staying the same became riskier than starting over
And 5 practical tips for founders preparing to launch (or relaunch) their own product
If you're building something new — or thinking about it — this episode is for you. No filters. Just real talk.
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21 Apr 2025
How to Take Control of Your Finances & Start Investing (Even with Small Amounts) – with Cristina Jaeger
In this episode of Mentor Up, we dive deep into a topic that is relevant to all of us money.
In the Spotlight, we look at why financial education is still one of the most overlooked tools for personal and professional growth—and why it matters not just for investors, but for everyone who wants to build a sustainable life and business.
For the Real Advice segment, I’m joined by Cristina Jaeger, a finance expert with over 14 years of experience in wealth management and founder of herFinancialFreedom, a platform that has helped over 2,000 women gain confidence in investing and planning their financial futures. She shares clear, practical advice on how to take control of your money and get started with investing—no matter your income or experience level. The advice she gives in this episode applies equally to men and women!
And in the Real Talk, I open up about the financial structure of my own company—what’s worked, what’s nearly broken us, and the lessons I’ve learned about cash flow, risk, and trust over the past 10 years as a founder.
If you are enjoying this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a quick review—it helps more people discover the podcast and supports us in keeping Mentor Up going strong!
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Discover Cristina's program HerFinancialFreedom
Website: https://www.herfinancialfreedom.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.financialfreedom/
Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-jaeger/
7 Apr 2025
Co-Founders: The Most Important Relationship in Business—Why Ours Didn't Last and What You Can Learn From It
Today’s spotlight is on a big question: should you have a co-founder?
In the category Real Talk, I open up about how I chose my business partner back in 2017.
And in Real Advice, things get personal – I’ve invited my former business partner to join me as we publicly talk, for the first time, about why we’re no longer working together as business partners, what actually worked between us, and what we would do differently if we had the chance to start over.
If you like this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe to it and share it with everyone interested in business, innovation and personal development!
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20 Mar 2025
Why Most Businesses Fail, How to Stay in the Game, and the Vision Behind Rawad A. Zaki’s Flying Houses
In this episode of the Mentor App, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the startup world, exploring why most startups fail and more importantly, how to avoid becoming part of that statistic. Join us as we introduce revolutionary founder, Rava A. Zaki, who delves into the future of mobility with his Flying Houses, and shares his visionary take on sustainable innovation.
As we journey through real stories and personal experiences, we uncover the critical lessons learned from failed startups, explore the importance of flexibility, and discuss the necessity of finding your true purpose as an entrepreneur.
Tune in for a candid conversation full of insights and tips on how to thrive in business, innovation, and personal development.
9 Mar 2025
Building a Personal Advisory Board: How to Find Mentors to Thrive in Business & Life – with Jeannie Edmunds
Success isn’t a solo journey—it’s built on the wisdom of the right mentors. In this episode of Mentor Up, I sit down with Jeannie Edmunds to explore how to build your own personal advisory board and find the mentors who can help you thrive in both business and life.
We discuss:✅ Why everyone needs mentors✅ How to identify and approach the right mentors✅ The biggest challenges in business—and how mentorship can help overcome them✅ Real-life mentorship stories and lessons from Jeannie’s experience
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Jeannie's Travel Company Next Tribe for Women 45+: https://nexttribe.com/
Book "Start me Up" - by Jeannie Edmunds: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B095Q1747C
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