The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur | Startup Reality & Real Talk
Creators and entrepreneurs get real, raw conversations in The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur—a podcast that challenges everything you thought you knew about success, business, and the “right way” to make it. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and business owner Juming Delmas, the show dives deep into the other side of motivation — the struggles, sacrifices, and unfiltered truths that most entrepreneurs are too afraid to talk about.
Each episode blends real stories, hard lessons, and sharp humor to expose the realities behind entrepreneurship — from burnout and bad partnerships to rebuilding your mindset after failure. Juming doesn’t preach hustle culture; he dismantles it. Instead, he talks about how to build legacy, not just income — and how to stay authentic while doing it.
If you’re a creator or entrepreneur tired of cookie-cutter business advice and want to hear what it really takes to thrive today, The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur is where motivation meets reality.
Episodes
56 episodes
From Survival Mode to Savage Hustle: Real Entrepreneurial Insight"
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight and authenticity in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur as Juming sits down with Tommy D, founder of Tommy D’s Juice Entertainment, to unpack his 15-year David-vs-Goliath legal ba...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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54:45
CEO Confessions Part 1: Getting The First Client Is So Fucking Hard
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight into what it actually takes to land your first “YES” in business in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur—something everyone wants, but very few are truly prepared for.This c...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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31:15
Entrepreneurship, Spades & Monopoly: Who’s Really Winning? With Juming Delmas & David Shands
In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, Juming Delmas sits down with entrepreneur, creator, and mentor David Shands for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to turn ideas into income.David breaks d...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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46:12
"Do Entrepreneurs Even Need College Anymore? Real Insight on Success".
Creators and entrepreneurs get real insight and authenticity in this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur as we tackle a question that’s been debated for decades: Do entrepreneurs even need college anymore?For years, we’ve...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:24
Betrayed...But Be Fearless. The Ultimate Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship will test you.Not just your ideas.Not just your revenue.But your character.In this episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur, we talk about what it truly means to be fearless in business.Fearless doesn’t me...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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40:11
“Talented But Broke: The Hidden Struggle of Actors” With Lydia Nicole
🎭 Why are so many talented actors broke?In this powerful and honest conversation, Juming Delmas sits down with special guest Lydia Nicole to unpack the hidden financial struggle that many actors face but rarely talk about.F...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:00:00
Get Into Form: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Kobe Bryant
Entrepreneurs Need Mamba Form — Not MotivationMost entrepreneurs think they need more motivation.More inspiration. More hype. More energy.But motivation isn’t the problem — form is.In this episode of Th...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:51
ChatGPT Don't Always Get It Right.
At least that’s what I thought at first. I did what everyone else is doing—used the prompts, asked the “right” questions, tried to automate the process, and expected the results to magically show up. But they didn’t. And it wasn’t because AI is...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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25:12
Serious People Pay to Be in Serious Rooms
I’m breaking down my trip to Podfest and why conferences still matter — especially paid conferences.This isn’t about flexing attendance.It’s about understanding the difference between people who consume information and people who invest...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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41:35
Why Relationships Outlast Revenue
In December, I lost three clients — and hired three new team members.This isn’t a “woe is me” story.It’s a real conversation about relationships in business, late payments, misaligned values, and why walking away can sometimes be the sm...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:15
Why Leaving Your Job To Become An Influencer Is A Bad Idea.
Gary Vee says Gen Z quits because they have options, they can make a living on social media more then what a job pays them.I think that’s cap and the numbers back it up.In this live episode of The Untraditional Entrepreneur, I...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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29:09
I Don’t Need Marketing. I Got Word of Mouth.
We’re calling out the biggest myth small business owners fall for: thinking word of mouth is all the marketing you need. Spoiler alert; It’s not.In this live, no-BS episode, I break down why relying solely on referrals keeps your busines...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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11:01
Brand Trust Is Earned… And Easily Exploited. (Fake UPS Delivery)
They didn’t work for UPS... but the brand opened the door.In this episode we dive into a chilling real-life story: individuals impersonating UPS workers to gain access to someone’s home. What started as a bold move exposes a bigger lesso...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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34:52
Netflix Is Trying to Buy Warner Bros… and This Changes EVERYTHING.
We’re breaking down one of the boldest business moves in recent memory. A move that could shake the media world to its core. But this isn’t just about headlines. It’s a blueprint for entrepreneurs, disruptors, and anyone building something in a...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:23
Name One Department That Beats Marketing. I'll Wait
Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics. Tonight’s episode of The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur breaks down the truth most bus...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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53:21
"You’re Too Expensive?” Bet! Here’s What That Really Means
Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics. In this episode, I break down what it really means when someone says “You’re too ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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58:16
If It Costs More to Run Your Business Than You Make… It’s Time to Wake Up
Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics. Using the powerful analogy of how it costs the U.S. more money to print money than ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:05:46
Why Owning Multiple Businesses Is A Red Flag
In this episode of *The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur*, Juming Delmas exposes one of the biggest traps in entrepreneurship — trying to run multiple businesses before mastering one. Everyone wants to be a “serial entrepreneur,” but few realize tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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59:06
AI Isn’t Taking Jobs — It’s Taking Over Lazy People’s Shifts
Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics. After the massive layoffs last week caused by AI integration, it’s becoming clear—a...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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49:25
Many Business Owners Are Broke For Real
Click Here to support our Podcast to keep getting raw and authentic business topics. Everybody wanna be a “CEO” until it’s time to pay payroll, taxes, and your own damn...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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52:22
Feminism Fixed Nothing? Let’s Talk About It
Feminism claims to empower women, but is it quietly killing relationships in the Black community?In this episode, I break down the real impact of feminism: the wage gap myths, the rise of hyper-independence, why men are opting out of ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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19:57
Ralan Styles "The Last Interview"
In what would become his final interview before his untimely death on October 19, 2024, rising hip-hop artist Ralan Styles sat down with Juming Delmas for an unfiltered, emotional, and deeply revealing conversation.Ralan opened u...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:30:09
Live Episode Recap: Cam’ron vs. Adrien Broner – Loyalty, Lines, and Who’s Really in the Wrong
We watched the clip everybody’s talking about Adrien Broner on Cam’ron’s It Is What It Is getting cut after repeatedly making flirty comments toward Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson. In this episode we walk the timeline, react to how Cam’ro...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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50:15
Live Episode Recap: Van Johnson: Pop the Balloon, Pop the Ego
For this life, we dive into Van Johnson's appearance on Pop the Balloon. From Van’s bold takes on modern dating to his version of what a “traditional woman” should be, We break it all down.Is Van saying what a lot of men are thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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49:24
Live Episode Recap: Let’s Talk Cardi B’s Divorce, New Relationship, and More
This Friday Night Live recap dives straight into the Cardi B drama, her divorce from Offset, the buzz around her new relationship, and everything in between. I sit down with family lawyer, Jennifer LaVia, to break down if Cardi B pregnancy with...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:26