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The Unscheduled CEO

Jonathan Courtney

WARNING: This is an extremely serious and useful business podcast with many useful takeaways and interviews. This podcast is like getting an occasional voice-note from an entrepreneur who"s running a multi-million dollar (profit) business. It"s raw, completely unedited but most importantly: actionable! Honestly, this should be called "Diary of a CEO", but that"s... like.... taken already I think. The Unscheduled CEO, hosted by Jonathan Courtney is counterintuitive advice on running a Small

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65:17

Let's talk about how much I get paid

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/11/04

This week i’m talking about my day-rate, which some people are a little shocked about when they hear it.I also talk about a conference I just spoke at!You can listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts and its also on Youtube:Cheers,JonathanP.S. I updated the podcast are to make it more serious and business-like This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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57:00

This personality trait 1000% decides your level of...

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/10/28

This week i’m talking about a success trait that’s not only measurable, but apparently learnable.Soo… yeah that’s what this is about.If you missed it, I have a new company: www.alreadythere.com You can listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts and its also on Youtube: Cheers,JonathanP.S. I updated the podcast are to make it more serious and business-like This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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44:57

I have a new company. It's weird.

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/10/21

I finally launched the thing i’ve been too scared to create for years.I hope some of you love this and some of you think it’s extremely pointless.Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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59:13

I promise this is making your life worse.

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/10/14

Something’s wrong. Something’s making us less happy, more lonely, feel less purpose… numbing us.You can also watch this weeks episode on Youtube if you don’t want to just listen.Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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78:10

Jake Knapp on Creativity, ADHD and Feeling Overwhelmed

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/10/07

It’s been years since Jake and I did an episode of a podcast together and this one goes DEEEEEEEP into our struggles with creativity, adhd and whatever else comes up!You can also watch this weeks episode on Youtube if you don’t want to just listen. Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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50:50

I can't find balance. (Too Stressed or Too Bored)

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/09/30

This week I talk about my struggle finding balance between being too busy and too bored and not really finding a middle-ground.I also talk about a few other things:* Our huge collab with Pip Decks* Trying to simplify some of the mess i’ve created around me* A new drink is reviewed!You can also watch this weeks episode on Youtube if you don’t want to just listen.Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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45:31

I'm starting to doubt myself...

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/09/23

In this episode I revisit my chronic motivation issues and ADHD-related problems.I also talk about a few other things: * AJ&Smart turning 15* My favourite non-alcoholic drinks (ranked!)* How i’m planning on dealing with my motivation issuesYou can also watch this weeks episode on Youtube if you don’t want to just listen.Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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97:43

Listen to my call with Sam Ovens

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/09/16

Hey! If you haven’t heard yet: The Unscheduled CEO podcast is now on an every Tuesday schedule…. till I get sick of doing it. This Tuesday is a special one because I’m chatting with someone who’s influenced my life in more ways than I can count: Sam Ovens.He’s the CEO of the inanely successful Skool.com, which has over 17 million users, and ran one of the first and most successful businesses in the online education space: Consulting.com.Sam is fascinating, he’s obsessive, he’s unconventional. This

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35:57

56: Chapter 3 of this book will bend your mind!

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/09/09

Let's get ESOTERIC. Also: I got food poisoning, it was super fun!Watch on Youtube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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31:18

What's a CEO actually supposed to focus on? + This is...

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/09/02

Hey everyone!Some big news in this week’s episode:* The Unscheduled CEO is back on Youtube, so if you prefer to watch and listen, you can do it right here!* I’ll no longer email you about episodes, so please subscribe either on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube if you want to keep up with the show. * The show is going to a weekly format (for an experimental 6 weeks). Episodes will land Tuesdays at 7PM PT/10AM CET* I’ll experiment with recording LIVE on Mondays. Still figuring out when exactly, but

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18:38

You need a Sacred Space

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/08/21

Hey,You need to design a Sacred Space to make work feel more special. Some weird audio issues in this episode… not sure why… :) * How to build a sacred workspace you actually love. Your environment shapes your creativity, your mood, and how seriously you take yourself.* I’ve always found that when you buy ahead of where you are. Whether it’s a bigger office, better tools, or just stuff that excites you, you naturally grow into it.* Being an entrepreneur is about taking leaps and committing—those

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29:12

I’m finally ready to tell you about “The Offset”

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/08/14

A second episode in one week??This one’s pretty personal.* The Offset * Why my creative life suffered in my 20s and early 30s* How i’m bringing more play and creativity back into my lifeCheers,JonathanP.S. You can leave comments at www.unscheduledceo.com, I read every one of them This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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43:51

Why I Quit LinkedIn Today

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/08/11

Heyyyyy,Today I decided to take a minimum 1-year break from LinkedIn. In this episode I talk about that!I also talk about:* My recent trip to California* Why I also quit instagram in 2020* I do a lot of accents* Other stuffCheers,JonathanP.S. You can leave comments at www.unscheduledceo.com, I read every one of them This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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32:02

Exactly how I use AI to get paying clients on...

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/07/09

Hey everyone,A quick iPhone voicenote for you this week.I promise you that 99.9% of people using LinkedIn to grow their audience and get clients are doing it wrong. They might be getting engagement, but nobody’s reaching out to work with them, nobodies really making money.I am. Here’s how I do it. Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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35:56

A decision-making theory that changed my life + business

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/06/16

Hey everyone,You know those big life decisions like when to quit a job, whether to buy a house or the painful “to stay or go” decision in relationships?These kinds of decisions rarely have a clear answer and can cause a massive dilemma. Here’s my take on how to make these decisions feel easier.Cheers,JonathanP.S. it’s www.unscheduledceo.com now! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unscheduledceo.com

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49:14

I've learned an expensive lesson.

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/06/10

Hey everyone, For the last 6 years i’ve spent millions on experiments in the pursuit of making AJ&Smart more “scalable” and “sellable”.99% of them failed and we lost money and momentum.Here’s what I learned and why we’re growing again without scaling.Cheers,JonathanP.S. I’m back. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobusiness.substack.com

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50:03

My new funnel made $100K in the first hour

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/06/02

Hey hey!As i’m recording this, a funnel I launched with my team on Wednesday has generated over 100 high-quality call bookings and over $220K in revenue. It’s only been 3 days since I switched it on.In this episode I talk about the behind-the-scenes of a brand new, hyper-successful funnel!You can see the funnel right here: book.facilitator.com A lot to unpack in this episode.Cheers,Jonathan P.S. Waiting list for Summer Camp: https://go.ajsmart.com/summer-camp This is a public episode. If you would

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87:01

The AI tools i'm actually using daily

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/05/22

HEY! Ok, I recorded another episode even though I keep saying i’m taking a break.It’s too exciting!!!!Today I had Alen, a business partner, on the podcast to talk about how we're actually using AI tools in our businesses. This was only the second time I've had a guest on the show, but I figured after my AI wake-up call episode, it made sense to dig deeper with someone who's been using this stuff way longer than me.Alen's been trying to get me interested in AI for months, and I kept ignoring him. I

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32:34

Ok, i'm finally worried about AI. Here's my plan.

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/05/12

Hey friends,I just got back from San Francisco, and holy s**t, I need to write this down before I forget the intensity of what I'm feeling right now.For the past year, I've been in the "AI is cool, but whatever" camp. I mean, I figured it would eventually matter, but not enough to reshape how I run my business today.That mindset is completely gone now. Like, completely.After a week of non-stop conversations with founders, watching demos, and seeing how businesses are actually using these tools, I'm

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46:29

My infinite money hack (...and how I got you to pay...

The Unscheduled CEO ·

2025/04/24

OOPSIE, i’m back early from my sabbatical…Imagine if you could pay for the life you wanted WITHOUT leaving it up to “let’s see how this year goes” or being constantly at the whims of the shaky economy?Well… listen to this!Summer Camp 2025 is SOLD OUT. Waiting list here: Join the Waitinglist.Cheers,Jonathan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobusiness.substack.com

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