The Comeback with Mike Black

This week, I'm sharing some business ideas I have with you and walking through the financial model to see if it's viable! If you have questions about how to vet or validate a new business idea, we're covering everything you need to know during this live Q&A! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! For new videos, go to: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week, I have some huge project updates... Thanks for listening, and thank you all so much for your support through this journey! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! For new videos, go to: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you evaluate if a new business idea is financially viable? Today I am taking you through a live example of how I vet new business ideas, create financial models, and figure out if it's a business idea I want to pursue. Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week, I am talking about some updates with my dad's health, and something that the project made me do that I'm rethinking... Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Want to learn how to sell services and products with words? Today I'm bringing on my good friend Kyle Robins, an expert copywriter, to talk about how he sold over $1M in services before the age of 23. He's one of the best marketers I know- you definitely don't want to miss this! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Insecurity is one of the biggest things that holds entrepreneurs back. So, what's the secret to developing confidence as an entrepreneur? I have a very different mindset on failure that I think really changes how I approach business. On today's episode, I am unpacking how I build confidence in business, try new things, and manage the risk of failure. Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Should you hire a cold caller for your sales? Cold calling is still a great way to generate new business in 2021 when done right. Instead of doing it yourself, you can hire a salesperson and put your sales process on autopilot. On this week's Q&A, I'm sharing my favorite tips for building your sales team, talking about how to vet new hires, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Should you have multiple streams of revenue in business? We've all heard that the key to success is building multiple streams of income, but does having multiple businesses hurt your focus? On today's episode, I'm talking about my opinion on running multiple businesses, managing outbound agency sales, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Want to learn what it takes to build an eight-figure e-commerce store? Today I'll be talking with my friend Siah Lowe about how his team cleared the 8 figure revenue mark last year across their ecom stores. Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What should you say on the phone with prospective clients? This week, I am going over my sales call process, sharing tips for closing deals, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week took an unexpected turn when I found out my whole family got COVID... This week, I am talking about our experience with it, how my dad is doing, and more. Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you know if your prices are too high for your services? Or what if you're charging too little? This week, I'm unpacking how to determine your pricing model, the softwares I use for warm outreach, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

I booked a TON of new client appointments over the last week with THIS lead generation strategy! This week, I am unpacking my warm outreach strategy to get new clients online, schedule appointments, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Want to learn how to build and scale a government SAAS company? I'll be sitting down with my friend Chase Dittmer, the co-founder of a VR police training company, to talk about how he has scaled his business to over 50 police departments across the nation. Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you know if your agency business model is scalable? This week, I'm talking about how to structure your agency for long-term growth, the secret to growing a big business, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Want to learn how to build an ecom store that generates millions of dollars in revenue? Chris Heckman has spent $2M on Facebook ads over the last year alone, and does eight figures in revenue with his ecommerce businesses! Today Chris Heckman is joining the livestream to share how he built his ecom businesses to eight figures in revenue, runs his ads, validates products, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Owning a business means dealing with employee turnover, and learning how to manage that process can make or break your company. As a big announcement hits the MDC team this week, I'm talking about how to deal with hiring, firing, and saying goodbye to great team members in business! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all of our social links to follow the journey there! New Youtube video every Friday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Do you need to be an expert at finances or leadership to start a business? This week, I'm talking about what you should know before launching your business, what to figure out as you go, and more! Thanks for listening! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

When you're working crazy hours on your business, how do you stay healthy? This week I'm talking about how I like to juggle business and fitness as an entrepreneur, where I'm at with MDC Consulting, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Have questions about sending cold email campaigns? This week, I'm talking about the cold email templates I use to generate new marketing clients, how to optimize your UpWork profile to close big deals, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week, I am talking about all of the things I've learned so far from my dad's battle with cancer. Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What's the secret to closing big deals for your agency? Where are the best places to find leads? This week, we're talking about tips for closing deals, finding clients on UpWork, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week, I'm talking about what the project is going to look like moving forward, how we're scaling with new clients for MDC Consulting, coaching on content creation, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

See step-by-step how I make money flipping free items for profit off Craigslist, the Facebook Marketplace, and more! This is a great way to make quick cash! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

I have some big announcements about the project moving forward... As many of you know, my dad was diagnosed with cancer a few months back. I made some shifts to the project at that point (including moving to Philly), but after a lot of thought, I've decided I need to make some changes to avoid having any regrets. Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week, Mike is talking with Joseph Choi about the LinkedIn strategy he used to grow his email list fast! Joseph has dabbled in e-commerce, political marketing, clothing brands, and has crafted personal branding strategies for executives, but his specialty his LinkedIn content marketing. Follow Joseph on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/choi-joseph/ Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

To help us reach our $1M goal, it's going to be important to network with owners of successful ecommerce stores and people who know how to scale ads! This week, we're working on building our network, hosting our first event for the ecom house, our product launch, and optimizing our content and ad strategies! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

For the past five months, I have been providing marketing services for a lawyer client, Raiford Palmer. Raif found out about the project and is now joining me on this live stream to talk about his perspective on the project, how he grew his law firm, and more! Raiford Palmer's Businesses: STG Divorce Law: https://www.stglawfirm.com/​ Winning Lawyers: WinningLawyers.net Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Should cold calling be a part of your business strategy? Today, I'm talking about my favorite tips for cold calling, updates from this last week with the e-comm business, how we're running our Facebook ads, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Are you struggling to get sales for your e-commerce brand? Today, I'm tackling four strategies to increase your online sales, the biggest struggles I faced when starting my agency, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you create a content strategy for your business? On today's podcast, I'm talking about how to develop and execute content on TikTok, Instagram, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What are the best ways to make extra money on the side in 2021? Today, I'm tackling the two side hustles I recommend, how to grow and scale your business team, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What are the best marketing strategies for a small budget? This week, I'm talking about launching our Facebook ads for our e-commerce business, how to hire an ad manager for small businesses, and more. Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my Instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you get your brand noticed? This week, I am tackling how to create content online, how to develop your personal brand, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you validate what product to sell when you're starting an online business? Should you dropship or wholesale? What industry is the best for online sales? If you don't have any ideas, where do you even start? This week, I'm talking about e-commerce growth hacks, keys for starting influencer campaigns, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What's the best way to set business goals for the New Year? Do resolutions actually work? This week, I'm talking about the system I've used for years to keep track of my business goals. Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you validate potential hires? I just brought on a media buyer for my e-comm business, and today I am sharing how I found them and what questions I asked to figure out their experience level. In this week's Q&A, I'm talking about validating hires, setting goals for 2021, my business aspirations, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Someone I'm working with found out about the project?! This week, I'm talking about who text me about my Youtube Channel, how I hired a FB Ad Manager, e-comm sales after Christmas, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

What's the secret to getting more work done in a day? How do you hold yourself accountable when you're self-employed? In this week's Q&A, I'm talking about how to deal with distractions, burnout, working long hours, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

We posted our first TikTok for our coffee brand, and it blew up with over 130K views! This week, I'm talking about what goes into making a viral TikTok, updates on revenue, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you tell your parents you don't want to go to college? Should you take a gap year and pursue entrepreneurship? How important is a college degree? In this week's Q&A, I'm talking about how to navigate some of these difficult decisions, sales calls, running TikTok ads, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Here's why I wouldn't recommend starting an online coffee company... This week I'm talking selling coffee on Etsy, TikTok ads, finding a new coffee roaster, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

When is it the right time to quit your job and start a business? In this week's Q&A, I'm sitting down with my Dad and talking about his first year of business, when it's the right time to take that risk, the best practices for business taxes, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you get your team to open up about how they feel about their job? This week, I am talking about the importance of one-on-one meetings, some exciting updates with the e-commerce business, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

How do you stop CONSUMING content and start taking action? In this week's Q&A, I am answering your questions about how to be more productive during your day, staying motivated as an entrepreneur, and more! Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe for weekly business tips! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about the Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

We have had a ton of sales come in since our last podcast! This week, I am talking about the biggest obstacles I'm facing with my coffee brand so far, my move to Philly, the rent hack, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Tuesday and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

I sold how many?! In this week's Q&A, I am answering your questions about my coffee brand, when I'm moving to Philly, how to hire qualified people, and more! Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe for weekly business tips! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

I had my first e-comm sale! This week, I am talking about my coffee brand, preparing to move to Philly, and more! Thanks for listening!  If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Should you go to college if you want to be an entrepreneur? Is college really worth it? In this week's Q&A, I am answering your questions about how to start a business while you're in college, finding your first clients when you have a small budget, and more! Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe for weekly business tips! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

This week's podcast is going to be a little different... I really appreciate all of your support. I am going to continue working on the project, but being with my dad right now is my number one priority, so there are a few things that are going to change. This is a great reminder to be grateful for what you have and always have perspective on what's important. I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving week! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube

Don't miss today's special episode of the Comeback LIVE featuring Deirdre (AKA the F.L.O.P.—First Lady of the Project), and Kirsten, our marketing guru! If you've ever wondered what it's like to go through this project from Deirdre's perspective, she's unpacking it all on this episode! Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe for weekly business tips! If you are interested in more regular updates, check out my instagram @mikeblack. Visit mikeblack.co to learn more about The Million Dollar Comeback. You can find all our social links to follow the journey. New Youtube video every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: mikeblack.co/youtube