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You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIn 2025 a wedding planner made $20,000 for the entire year. Seven months into 2026 she crossed six figures. Same market, same hours in a day, four very different moves. This episode is the real breakdown, not a highlight reel: the exact changes we made with her, in order, and the pattern underneath them that most wedding pros never act on.Here's what you'll walk away with:- The four moves that scaled her from $20K to six figures, and the order they happened in- Why raising her price 63 percent brought better clients instead of fewer inquiries- The consultation shift from presenting packages to leading with discovery, and why it closes on the call- The real reason she grew: she implemented every change immediately, before she felt readyThe FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4========================EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/20k-to-six-figures-wedding-business========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Support the show

What happens when the business is winning, but your life is paying the price?George Rivera, founder of the Buy Back Time Formula, joins I Am Refocused Radio to unpack the hidden cost of being the founder who is always available. After helping generate hundreds of millions in online sales, including scaling a brand from zero to more than $200 million, George realized that success on paper did not automatically create freedom at home.In this conversation, George shares how he moved from being a constantly-on founder to becoming a Father-First Owner, redesigning his leadership through stronger operators, simpler systems, and clearer decision-making. Today, his work helps 7- and 8-figure founders escape “founder prison,” reclaim 10–20 hours each week, and build companies that can grow without sacrificing family, health, or faith.We also explore the Two-Week Vacation Test, why constantly being available can weaken both leadership and family relationships, what your children will ultimately remember, and how entrepreneurs can buy back their time without shrinking their ambition.This conversation challenges one of entrepreneurship's biggest myths: success isn't just about building a business that needs you. It may be about building one that can thrive without you.https://buybacktimeformula.comLeo's Interviews: https://leointerviews.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Josh shares a personal update covering recent weeks as a lawyer, law firm owner, and new father. He reports strong growth in his Canadian immigration practice, effective marketing, and active hiring for a junior SDR role, while also looking to partner with experienced lawyers in areas like family, employment, or tax to expand beyond immigration within a tech-forward, AI-enabled firm. He describes how internal software, a developer, and a virtual assistant have reduced manual admin work so he can focus on consultations and legal review. On the content side, he's posting consistently on LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok and using AI to repurpose videos into text posts. He also discusses recent and upcoming reads, including Dan Martell's “Buy Back Your Time,” plus books on Warren Buffett, Tim Grover, and Rockefeller. Finally, he opens up about the emotional difficulty of his daughter's daycare transition and asks listeners for feedback on future updates. 00:00 Personal Update Intro 00:24 Law Firm Growth Plans 00:34 Hiring and Expansion 02:06 Tech Powered Practice 03:29 Marketing and Repurposing 04:11 Books and Reading Hacks 07:16 Daycare Transition Reality 09:15 Parenting and Work Balance 09:59 Wrap Up and Feedback

On this episode of Millennial Millionaire, Steven Cohen sits down with Paul Smith—entrepreneur, investor, educator, author, and co-founder of the Art of Wealth Institute. Paul shares how leaving home at 17 with £170, surviving a life-threatening illness, and buying his first property as a teenager shaped more than four decades of learning how wealth is created, protected, and transferred. Paul explains why earning money is not the same as becoming wealthy, how property taught him to use financial leverage, and why his “one for me, one for you” strategy dramatically accelerated his portfolio. He also breaks down the mindset required to ask better questions, buy back your time, build a business that can operate without you, and move from concentration toward a more balanced approach across assets and jurisdictions. The conversation explores the path from the first million to eight and nine figures, compound growth, private equity, how to evaluate wealth advisers, and why fulfillment depends on aligning work with your highest values. Paul closes with the three lessons he would give his younger self: find mentors earlier, remove mental blocks around responsible leverage, and diversify sooner. This conversation is educational and reflects the speakers' experiences. It is not personalized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Connect with Paul Smith   Art of Wealth Institute: https://joinaowi.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsmithwealth/   Touchstone Education: https://touchstoneeducation.com/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulSmithTouchstoneEducation Connect with Steven Cohen   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevencohen2832/videos   Links: https://linktr.ee/steven_cohen ### Chapter Markers 00:00 – Paul Smith's Journey From £170 to Wealth 06:18 – Financial, Time, Skill & AI Leverage 13:24 – The “One for Me, One for You” Property Strategy 17:07 – The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy 22:20 – Create, Protect & Transfer Wealth 23:38 – Ask Better Questions and Rewire Your Mindset 28:34 – Buy Back Your Time and Build Beyond Yourself 32:19 – Moving From Six Figures to Nine Figures 34:33 – How to Vet Wealth Advisers 37:59 – Diversifying Assets and Jurisdictions 43:34 – Compound Growth, Private Equity & Earning the Right to Invest 52:30 – Achievement, Fulfillment & Living Your Values 58:13 – The Art of Wealth and the One Million Millionaires Mission 01:03:03 – Three Lessons Paul Would Give His Younger Self

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationRight now someone is on your website loving your work, hunting for a price, and hitting the back button when they cannot find one. This episode is about the clients you are losing without ever knowing they were there, and why hiding your pricing is quietly costing you more than you think. I walk through a warm lead that slipped away in real time, the consultation ghosting that looks like a sales problem but is not, and the three-step fix that changes your conversion rate.Here's what you'll walk away with:- Why hidden pricing loses leads you never even see, and how to stop the invisible leak- The real reason great consultations still ghost, and how pricing up front makes the close easy- The three-step fix: a price range on your website, pricing in your first email, and closing on the callThe FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4========================EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/pricing-on-your-website========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Support the show

Most small real estate operators manage their finances by looking at what is in the bank. Money in is income, money out is expenses, and the question every Monday is how do I survive the next ninety days. Alex Lopez, CPA calls that looking in the rear-view mirror, and he spent more than a decade learning what the alternative looks like from the inside.Alex started in real estate right out of high school during the South Florida boom, and he was in his early twenties when it all came down. He lost the properties he had bought. Going back to finish his business degree, he hit the two accounting courses every Florida business major has to take, and found that the numbers were a language that explained his own mistakes better than the market crash did. He switched his major, went straight into a global firm, asked to be put on the real estate clients, and drew a $4 billion hotel REIT as his first account. Corporate came next, then helping take a company public, then his own shop.The thing he brought back is the spine of this conversation. The most powerful things those firms do are perfectly doable at any size. It comes down to structure, skill and prioritization, and to somebody actually being assigned the work.In this episode:What a fractional CFO actually does that a bookkeeper does notWhy you should run your company as though it were already much largerThe windshield versus the rear-view mirror, and why most accounting only looks backwardKPIs and plans: NOI, rent per square foot, CAM, occupancy, and how to pick yoursReverse-engineering a business plan into a debt and equity structureThe free playbook hiding in plain sight: the 10-K filings public companies in your field are legally required to publish, KPIs includedWhy the skill set changes completely at every revenue tierPlus the Final Five, a mentor named Anatoly, and the one mistake Alex committed to never making again.About Alex Lopez, CPA Alex Lopez, CPA is the Managing Partner of Osher CPAs, a South Florida firm providing accounting, CFO services, financial due diligence, and tax strategy to real estate investors, property managers, and growing businesses. He works primarily with owners in the low seven-figure to mid eight-figure range.Connect with Alex: alexlopezcpa.comThis week's book: Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You by Ryan DeissChapters00:00 The big-firm playbook is available to the rest of us 00:45 Welcome to Real Estate Underground 01:40 Meet Alex Lopez, CPA 02:00 Growing up in the South Florida boom 02:45 The 2008 crash, and losing everything in his early twenties 04:45 Stumbling into accounting: the language of business 05:50 Why the global firms only hire you straight out of school 06:30 Canvassing commercial property the old-fashioned way 08:15 Asking to be put on the real estate clients 08:45 First client: a $4 billion hotel REIT 09:30 Into the corporate world, then taking a company public 11:00 Opening his own shop 11:35 What a fractional CFO actually is 12:30 More than a decade inside: it is structure, skill and prioritization 13:30 Think of yourself as a much larger company 14:30 The windshield, not the rear-view mirror 16:00 KPIs and plans: where a CFO starts 17:00 Reverse-engineering the plan into financials 17:50 The metrics that matter: NOI, rent per square foot, CAM, occupancy 20:00 Debt versus equity, and what you actually need to raise 21:20 Your neighbor's daughter who does the bookkeeping 21:50 The skill set changes at every revenue tier 22:45 The free playbook: read the 10-Ks of public companies in your field 24:45 They share their playbook because legally they have to 25:00 Ed's story: running a $1M company like a $100M company 27:00 You miss 100% of the targets you don't set 28:50 The Final Five 29:00 Purpose: the high-rises of Medellin 29:45 Best advice: intentional hats, from a mentor named Anatoly 30:40 The mistake: selling property 33:50 Nobody regrets holding a property too long 35:40 This week's book: Get Scalable by Ryan Deiss 37:00 The E-Myth, Buy Back Your Time, and who he serves 39:30 How he defines success 40:20 Where to find AlexReal Estate Underground Hosted by Ed Mathews of Clark St Capital. New episodes every Tuesday. clarkst.com/podcastElevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.

James, owner of Chain Construction in Auckland, was trapped hitting a severe growth ceiling. After taking over the business and doubling revenue from $1.6 million, he found himself working 60 hours a week, pricing jobs late at night, and constantly acting as the primary problem solver for his crew. Growing the company any further felt like a guaranteed path to extreme stress because he had become the bottleneck for every operational decision.To solve this, James partnered with The Professional Builder to buy back his capacity. He contracted an external Quantity Surveyor who works directly inside his cloud software, immediately removing night-time pricing from his plate. He then promoted an experienced foreman to Project Manager and introduced the Problem Solution Resolution framework, forcing the site team to bring answers instead of just complaints. With his wife transitioning to a Business Development role and a Virtual Assistant handling admin, James is now successfully targeting $4 million to $7 million in revenue without sacrificing his personal time.Links & Resources Chain Construction Website: https://www.chainconstruction.co.nz/

Today on Window Treatments for Profit This is Part 2 of Small on Purpose, a WTFP series for the window treatment professional who is choosing to stay solo, on purpose, and is also choosing to run that business profitably. Last week, LuAnn made the case for choosing small on purpose. This week she gets into the mechanics that actually make it work, starting with the fear most solo owners never say out loud: what if bringing in help means losing control over how my business gets represented? This episode makes the case that it doesn't have to. LuAnn breaks down 3 categories of help every solo operator can lean on without ever adding a name to payroll: Subcontracted installers and commission salespeople, where the real risk isn't hiring the wrong person, it's skipping the conversation where you define your standards upfront. LuAnn shares detailed, real-world checklists for both roles, pulled straight from decades running Window Works, and the story of Georgiana Schwandt (episode 78), who built her install side around exactly this approach. Repeatable work, using a framework LuAnn credits to industry consultant Madeleine MacRae, sorting every task into $10, $100, $1,000, and $10,000 an hour tiers, and protecting your time for the tiers only you can fill. Expertise you don't need to own, where the standard changes entirely, you can't grade a bookkeeper or an attorney the way you grade an installer, so you learn to define the deliverable instead. Designer Tanna Elder's story (AWDB 818) shows exactly what that looks like in practice. The episode closes with a concrete 3-part action step, and a special invite to a free Zoom preview of the 2026 Exciting Windows CEO Conference, plus details on the upcoming Managing For Profits seminar with LuAnn and Vin Nigara, coming to New Jersey this September and Atlanta this November. Our Favorite Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exciting Windows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What's new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Audiobook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book 2: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book 3: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LuAnn's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other Shows and Resources Mentioned: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae Episodes Episode 818: Tanna Edler: Seven Strategic Solutions that Saved a Spinning Interior Design Solopreneur

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou already know who on your team needs to go, and you've probably known for months. This episode is about what keeping them costs you, because it is so much higher than the discomfort of the hard conversation. I walk through the hidden costs to your A players, your clients, and your cash, the honest reasons we keep people too long, and the exit plan that lets you control the timing instead of getting blindsided. Here's what you'll walk away with:- The three hidden costs of keeping an underperformer, including the one that can break your business- Why "get through busy season," "I feel bad," and "I don't have time" keep you stuck, and how to reframe each one- How to build YOUR exit plan (cross-cover the role, hire before they're gone) so the break happens on your terms The FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4========================EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/keeping-a-bad-employee-too-long======================== Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Support the show

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You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou keep asking me for a follow up script, and I keep telling you no. This week I'm answering the question I get more than any other: what do I say when a couple goes quiet after a consultation? The short answer is nothing, because a script was never the problem. I'm walking you through why your consultation is ending without a clear next step, how to book that next step on the call itself, and what an actual personal follow up sounds like when you do need to send one.Here's what you'll walk away with:- Why a follow up script cannot fix a consultation that ends without a clear next step- The exact question to ask before a couple leaves the call, and how to book a follow up date on the spot- What a personal, transcript-specific follow up looks like compared to a generic template The FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4 ======================== EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/wedding-consultation-follow-up========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmz Heads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Join the Beyond Prompts Boot Camp here!!!Support the show

George Rivera built a multiple nine-figure business empire, and quietly trained his own son to stop asking him for anything along the way. The world saw the revenue, the exits, the team of 40. What it didn't see was a father who missed 39 of his own son's 40 basketball games, a deathbed confession that became a life sentence, and a business built on a design flaw he didn't know how to name. Stephen Scoggins sits down with George Rivera, a 31-year entrepreneur, founder of the Buy Back Your Time formula, and creator of Founder Dad Dinners, a table where cash-rich, time-poor founders finally take off the mask. George shares the moment he had to decide whether to burn his company down or sell it, the formula he used to buy back his time without losing his edge, and why leading by outcome instead of task changed everything about how he builds teams. His son Leo, host of his own interview podcast, joins the second half of the conversation to talk about presence, confidence, and his goal of helping 50 kids find their voice. This episode is about what happens when the business you built to provide for your family quietly starts costing you the family itself, and what it actually takes to buy your time, and your presence back. Connect with George Rivera: Founder Dad Dinners  | Instagram Follow Stephen Scoggins: Website: https://stephenscoggins.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephen_scoggins

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou want to stop doing weddings and still pay yourself well, and it feels impossible because those two things don't arrive at the same time. In this episode Brandee walks through the real build behind her own freedom: the contractor bottleneck, the salary trade she made on purpose, hiring up one role at a time, and the middle-season framework that reframes why building feels like going backward. Then she hands you three questions to decide your own path.Here's what you'll take away:- Why you can't have time freedom and financial freedom at the same time, and the middle season where you trade one for the other- What "hiring up" means: every hire has to remove a responsibility entirely, not just reduce it- The three questions to answer before you build: what you want in three years, what you're willing to trade, and what season you're inThe FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4========================EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/time-freedom-vs-financial-freedom========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Join the Beyond Prompts Boot Camp here!!!Support the show

We talk a lot about building portfolios on this podcast, but far less about what happens when the portfolio starts running you instead of the other way around. That's exactly where commercial property comes in, and it's a strategy we have never covered until now.In this episode of Girls in Property I'm joined by Kirsty Darkin, a commercial surveyor and investor who has spent years in a room where she was often the only woman. Kirsty walks us through how she got started, what commercial actually looks like day to day, and why so many of us have written it off before we've even looked at it properly.We get into the real detail. How commercial differs from residential, what makes a good building and a good tenant, and how you add value through lease extensions, rent reviews and asset management rather than swinging a hammer. Kirsty shares how she funds deals using pensions, equity release, bridging and investor capital, where beginners tend to trip up, and how she sources off market through agents and auction houses. She's also refreshingly clear about the risks, because this is not a strategy where you can afford to skip your due diligence.What stayed with me most was the conversation about time. Commercial, done properly, is one of the few strategies that genuinely gives you your life back. Kirsty has just celebrated ten years in business and her 50th birthday, and she speaks beautifully about designing a life you actually want to live rather than one that looks good on paper.If you have ever thought commercial wasn't for you, this episode will change your mind.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.How to Get Involved With The Girls in Property 

Episode Overview: Learning to hire the right people is the difference between a business that depends on you forever and one that runs without you. In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Georgia Tusch, a top-producing realtor and team leader at Twiss Real Estate Group in Ontario, to unpack her journey from solo agent to CEO. Georgia shares the hiring lessons that took her team from chaos to scale, why she is no longer allowed anywhere near her own onboarding process, and how storytelling through video became the engine behind her brand. If you are still doing everything yourself, this episode is your reminder that you do not have to. Topics Covered: From Part-Time Agent to Full-Time CEO Georgia started in real estate young, learned the business the hard way selling farms with no real social media to lean on, and eventually rebuilt her career after stepping away during a difficult personal season. The turning point came when she stopped treating real estate as a side hustle and started running it like a business. The Hiring Mistake Most Team Leaders Make Georgia's first hire, an admin, doubled her business almost overnight simply by taking paperwork off her plate. The advice that stuck: hire someone who is the opposite of you, someone you would not necessarily go have a drink with. That admin has been with her for four years. Georgia's take: you do not have to already know how to hire the right people, you just have to be willing to let go of the paperwork first. Building a Gold Standard Hiring Process Early on, Georgia hired whoever reached out and wanted to be on her team, with no real vetting against values or mission. It worked for a while, until toxicity crept in and those hires were not aligned with what she needed. Rebuilding around a real hiring process, one that actually screens for fit before anyone gets close to being onboarded, changed everything. Her biggest lesson: you cannot hire the right people by accident. It takes a real process, real vetting, and a willingness to say no. Why Georgia Is Banned From Her Own Onboarding Georgia is a chronic optimist who believes the best in everyone, which made her a liability in her own hiring process. John told her team directly that if Georgia is part of onboarding, it will not work. Today she is not involved until the final handshake, and her team runs the process from start to finish. Finding the Right People for the Right Seats One of Georgia's most valuable hires came from an unexpected place: the gym industry. Her head of ISA had spent years cold-calling for a local gym, and that phone-heavy background made her a natural fit for outbound sales. Within months she was not just hitting her own numbers, she was pulling the rest of the team up with her, eventually growing into a role overseeing accountability across the whole team. Georgia says the lesson applies past sales: you do not hire the right people by finding a perfect resume, you hire the right people by finding the strengths your team is missing and building the role around them. Storytelling as a Marketing Superpower From a half-burnt house to a four million dollar log cabin, Georgia believes every listing has a story worth telling. Her latest idea: filming her nephews exploring a cabin property like it is their clubhouse, instead of another standard walkthrough video. Buy Back Your Time: The 80% Rule Drawing on Dan Martell's Buy Back Your Time, John and Georgia talk about hiring to reclaim time, not just to grow, and why a team member getting something to 80% of your standard is still 100% awesome. Why Hiring the Right People Changes Everything Every part of Georgia's growth traces back to one decision: hiring the right people and getting out of their way. Once she stopped being the bottleneck, her team started running processes she never could have scaled alone, freeing her up to focus on brand, marketing, and the next builder relationship. Team leaders who take hiring the right people seriously are the ones who eventually get to stop trading their time for every dollar their business makes. "Every house has a story." — Georgia Tusch Connect With Us: Join us Live every Thursday: 7FigureBP.com 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

George Rivera - Buy Back Your Time Formula Is your business doing well but taking up most of your time? Are you missing family events because there is too much to do in your business? Our guest, George, helps entrepreneurs to take back their time freedom, so they can enjoy the important moments with their family! Before his dad passed away, he told George, "Don't miss Leo's games. I missed too many of yours." This is when George realized that he didn't want the regrets his father had about missing time with his family. He changed how his business ran, giving him back his time while keeping the productivity and growth for the business. George shares his story, how he made the change, and how he helps others to do the same! Learn how you can take back your time, still have a successful business, and have more time with your family! www.FounderDadDinners.com www.BuyBackTimeFormula.com www.BeforeTheyStopAsking.com

Todos los dueños deberían poder tomarse cuatro semanas de vacaciones al año, completamente desconectados, sin celular, sin correo, y que la empresa siga creciendo. Así lo dice Mike Michalowicz en Clockwork y cuando lo leímos pensamos que estaba loco. Pero lo pusimos en práctica, raza, y hoy nos tomamos mínimo diez semanas de vacaciones al año.En este episodio te contamos cómo lo hicimos, sin filtros: cómo nos tomamos licencias de hasta seis meses cuando nació Pablo, cómo el trimestre que ni Dan ni yo estuvimos presentes terminó siendo el más exitoso de nuestra historia, y por qué descansar es mucho más valiente que aguantar. Hablamos de cómo aprender a delegar en tu negocio, de qué es un integrador empresarial y por qué solo el 2% de las personas puede serlo bien, y de cómo agendamos el descanso con tanta anticipación que ya sabemos qué vamos a hacer casi todos los fines de semana del año.Si sientes que tu empresa no puede funcionar sin ti, que cada vez que te desconectas algo se cae, o que la idea de tomarte vacaciones siendo dueño de negocio te genera más ansiedad que descanso, este episodio es para ti.Libros que mencionamos en el episodio:Clockwork de Mike Michalowicz, Traction y Rocket Fuel de Gino Wickman, y Buy Back Your Time de Dan Martell.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team: https://weddingproceo.com/applicationMost wedding pros are drowning in manual follow-ups, content, and admin while the work that makes money keeps sliding to tomorrow. In this episode find out what changes when AI becomes the operational layer under your business, not a caption generator you have to prompt. This is the shift from being a tool user to being a system user, and it is happening faster than most people realize.Here is what you'll take away: - The real difference between a CRM that automates a generic funnel and an AI employee trained on your offers, pricing, and history that drafts the right reply before you wake up- Why you audit your biggest time suck first, then build one system at a time like rolling the first ball of a snowman- How AI turns the words you already say on calls and in meetings into content that sounds like you and pulls in clients like the ones you've already booked The FREE Assume Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days, step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg A favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3lTKLb4======================== EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/ai-powered-wedding-business======================== Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZqqPmz Heads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.========================Support the show

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application In this episode, I'm breaking down the one AI skill that has to come before any prompt, tool, or automation. Most wedding pros are building on a broken foundation, which is why their AI content sounds generic and nothing like them. I'll show you how to build your foundation file so AI finally sounds like you and saves you the hours everyone keeps promising. The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4 ========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://www.weddingproceo.com/341=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Support the show

Send us Fan MailAI isn't here to replace you. It's here to multiply you.In this Spartan Leadership episode, Josh sits down with entrepreneur and operator Matt Schmitt to break down why his core thesis is simple: AI + humans = superpowers. Matt shares how he went from an IT grad in the Great Recession, to buying cans for Anheuser-Busch, to building and exiting e‑commerce brands, and now to building AI tools that help small operators move like an army without losing the handshake, the character, or the relationship.They talk about how to use AI without handing over your thinking, why the “big guys” will cut people while the real competitive advantage for small businesses is keeping your people and equipping them, and how faith, marriage, and fatherhood have shaped the way Matt builds.Connect with Josh Kosnick: https://joshkosnick.comConnect with Matt Schmitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realmattschmittSupport the showCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTubeSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Are you running your business, or is your business running you? In this episode, Kris Krohn sits down with "time hacking ninja" and author Dan Martell to discuss how to break free from the time-for-money trap. They dive into how to emotionally disconnect from traditional ownership, leverage the power of access, and retool your calendar to achieve true personal and professional freedom.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application You're buried in repetitive work and drowning in A.I. hype that promises a hack will save you 10 hours. It won't, because A.I. is not the strategy. In this episode I pull back the curtain on how we use A.I. employees inside our own wedding businesses to handle onboarding, follow-ups, sales tracking, and content, so your business runs lighter while you sleep. If you've felt behind on A.I., this is the foundational breakdown that finally makes it make sense for wedding pros.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg A favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/ai-for-wedding-business/========================= Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swd Have a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Join the Beyond Prompts Boot Camp here!!! Beyond Prompts Bootcamp: Learn AI to Run Your Wedding Business Better (June 23–25)Support the show

Six months into the Smile Tour, Mark parks himself inside Mysa Hus with a heavily highlighted copies of Buy Back Your Time and Psychology of Money, and he has a lot of thoughts about money, time, and why your inbox should not be your boss. He hits the big ideas from both Dan Martell and Morgan Housel, connects them to real moments from his career, and reminds everyone that a $10 million company was not built on $10 tasks. Consider this your permission slip to hire help, go to bed at 8:30, and stop letting your calendar run your life. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Are you like the majority of agents who know they should delegate and automate? You try to hire an assistant or implement a new AI tool, only to have it fail miserably. In the end, you spend more time fixing the mess than if you had just done it yourself in the first place. The strategy wasn't the problem. The missing piece was.In this conversation, we get into standard operating procedures and why they're the prerequisite to almost everything you're trying to add to your business right now. We unpack why most agents have procedures locked in their head but never on paper, the restaurant dishwasher analogy Garrett uses to break a business into the small chunks you can actually systematize, the "definition of done" that turns a vague task into a finished one, the BMW brake job that paid Garrett the equivalent of $1,400 an hour because he had the experience and the process, Dan Martell's Buy Back Your Time and why we keep coming back to it, the trap of handing a brand new hire the job of writing their own SOP, and the SOP Builder we put together at tentenths.co/sop-builder to walk you through your first one.You already have the experience. The work is just getting it out of your head and onto paper, one process at a time. It comes down to picking one routine task you did today, sitting down with the SOP Builder, and letting it ask you the questions that unlock the procedure. Done right, your business becomes something you can hand off, automate against, and trust. And that's when hiring works, AI works, and burnout finally starts going the other direction.Process plus experience equals freedom.Join us in the 11 Circle for weekly coaching, additional resources, and full access to our online community. Join at https://tentenths.coHosted by Matt Bonelli and Garrett Frey, Life at Ten Tenths.#realestate #realtor #realestateagent #realestatecoaching #realestatebusiness #sops #standardoperatingprocedures #hiring #ai #burnout

308 - From 52 Houses to Fund Manager: How Tom St. John Built a Portfolio Powered by Discipline, Loss, and Unshakeable Due Diligence What happens when a single telescope changes everything? For Tom St. John, watching his father retire after 32 years at a power plant with nothing but a telescope as a gift was the moment that cracked his world open. That telescope became a symbol of what following the rules without building real assets actually gets you. Tom made a vow to find another way, and what followed was a decades-long journey through single-family rentals, multifamily acquisitions, devastating loss, and hard-won wisdom that now fuels NorthCorp Capital, his private capital allocator and fund management firm based in Toledo, Ohio. Tom's story is not a highlight reel. He built a portfolio of 52 single-family homes, auctioned off nine of them at minimum bids just to scrape together a down payment on his first multifamily deal, and then lost his brother and maintenance manager in a tragic car accident that forced him to run everything alone for six years. He later lost six figures as a limited partner by trusting the wrong operator, and that painful lesson transformed him into one of the sharpest due diligence practitioners in the private markets space. Today, Tom vets operators for a living, manages funds across multifamily, real estate debt, and private credit, and delivers annualized returns of 12% to accredited investors who want the economic benefits of real estate without the operational headaches. If you are a real estate investor wondering whether to stay in the grind of active operations or start thinking about passive investing and private alternatives, this episode will shift how you see both. Tom breaks down exactly how he stress-tests deals, what operator red flags look like in the wild, how to increase net operating income by improving tenant experience, and why significance matters more to him than success. Whether you are just starting out or ready to level up into multifamily or fund investing, you will walk away with a smarter framework and a deeper sense of what building a lasting portfolio actually requires. 5 Powerful Takeaways Auctioning nine houses to fund his first multifamily deal taught Tom that letting go of smaller assets strategically is often the fastest path to real scale, and that conviction in the right next move matters more than comfort. After losing six figures to the wrong operator, Tom learned to invest in people first and deals second, focusing on track record through difficult markets, conservative underwriting, and whether operators earn based on performance rather than fees. Increasing net operating income does not start with jacking up rents. It starts with building community, improving tenant experience, and making residents want to stay, because one lease renewal is worth far more than a $100 rent bump. High-pressure sales tactics from operators ("We're 85% subscribed, invest now!") are a major red flag that signals someone is in the business of raising money, not managing property. Tom's shift from pursuing growth and net worth to pursuing income replacement and significance is a mindset upgrade that every investor scaling toward time freedom needs to hear. About the Guest Tom St. John is the founder of NorthCorp Capital LLC, a private capital allocator and fund management firm based in Toledo, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience in real estate and private markets. Tom began his real estate journey in 2005 after watching his father retire from 32 years at a power plant with almost nothing to show for it, which set him on a relentless path toward financial independence. He built a 52-unit single-family portfolio, transitioned into multifamily, and navigated serious personal losses including the death of his brother and a six-figure loss as a limited partner, each of which sharpened his operational and due diligence skills. Today Tom manages funds across multifamily syndications, real estate debt, and private credit, helping accredited investors access vetted operators and stable income streams. He is known for his thorough stress-testing of deals, his deep operator relationships, and his conviction that significance is a more meaningful measure of success than net worth. 00:00 REIGN Podcast Intro 00:53 BRRRR Method Breakdown 02:51 Meet Tom St John 04:41 Telescope Turning Point 07:32 Learning Through Books 09:26 First Rental Deal 10:05 Scaling Single Family Ops 12:40 Auction to Go Multifamily 14:21 Why Multifamily Scales 16:52 From Operator to Investor 18:09 Boosting NOI With Amenities 21:19 Vetting Operators as LP 23:41 Losing His Brother and Rebuilding 26:29 Vetting Operators 27:57 Underwriting Stress Tests 29:16 Red Flags and Trust 31:04 NorthCorp Capital Today 34:13 Fund Structure Explained 35:38 Podcast and Guests 38:06 Badass Framework 38:12 Books and Advice 41:21 Drive Goals Systems 44:58 Significance and Wrap Up   Resources & Websites Mentioned NorthCorp Capital: https://northcorpcapital.com Tom St. John on LinkedIn: search Thomas St. John Book recommendation: "Parable of the Pipeline" by Burke Hedges Book mentioned: "Who Not How" Book mentioned: "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell Book mentioned: "Rich Dad Poor Dad" TriVest (investor portal and fund administration platform) To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time.

You can't “manage time” if you refuse to learn to price it well.We've all done it: obsess over small savings, then burn an hour on chores, admin, or digital clutter that someone else or an AI assistant could handle faster and better. That trade feels harmless in the moment, but over weeks and months it quietly steals hours of deep work, creativity, relationships, and the energy that makes life feel worth living.Would any company pay a CEO rate and then assign assistant-level tasks?Yet that's exactly what many high-performing professionals do with their own calendars, inboxes, file organization, and logistics.We'll talk about opportunity cost and decision fatigue you often end up paying.We'll get practical with artificial intelligence tools like Claude and other AI assistants that can act like a low-cost operations partner, helping you organize information, set priorities, and reduce the small decisions that drain your day.You'll also learn an easy “buy back your time” calculation inspired by Dan Martel: estimate your hourly rate, divide it by four, and use that number as a guide for what you can outsource or automate.The goal isn't to cram more work into your schedule, it's to reclaim hours for high-value work, better living, career growth, better sleep and stress management, and the people and passions you keep postponing.If you're ready to stop treating your life like it's cheap, hit play, do the quick hourly-rate exercise, and choose one task to hand off today.Subscribe for more practical mindset and performance tools, share this with a friend who's drowning in busy work, and leave a review so more people can start buying back their time.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationI have spent 20 years in the wedding industry, and since launching Wedding Pro CEO in 2020 I have helped hundreds of wedding pros build profitable, scalable businesses. The single biggest shift I am seeing right now is not about better prompts. In this episode, I break down the difference between using AI as a tool and using it as an operating system, introduce the four AI agents every wedding pro should build first, and show you exactly where to start so you can stop being the bottleneck in your own business. If you are tired of doing everything yourself, this one is for you. The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg A favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFw Another favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/ai-agents-wedding-business/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmz Heads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Join the Beyond Prompts Boot Camp here!!! Beyond Prompts Bootcamp: Learn AI to Run Your Wedding Business Better (June 23–25)Support the show

In this episode, Jose Estrada shares his journey from hospitality to multifamily syndications, emphasizing the importance of relationships, discipline, and time management in real estate investing. Discover insights on building trust, the meaning behind Diamond Scape Investments, and how to shape your future one gem at a time.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Most entrepreneurs think they're building their business to make more money. But when you peel back the layers, what they're really after is more freedom. More choice. More flexibility. More time. The irony is that many business owners spend years chasing growth while sacrificing the very thing they wanted in the first place. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most important lessons I've learned after nearly 250 episodes of the It's Your Offer podcast: when you build your business intentionally, focus on profitability, and understand exactly where your growth comes from, you don't just make more money - you buy back your time. The time that's already hiding inside your business. The time being consumed by complexity, lack of clarity, unnecessary work, and decisions that don't move the needle. Because you don't have to choose between profit and freedom. You can create both. And when you know what matters most, you can build a business that grows more easily, more profitably, and gives you more time to enjoy the life you're working so hard to create.     Mentioned in this episode Schedule a Consultation Offer Optimization Scorecard   Work/Connect with me: Offer Optimization Scorecard Book a Profit Strategy Call Leave a Podcast Review Subscribe   Tune in to start taking your business and life to the next level today and don't forget to subscribe or follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss any future episodes. Visit https://jessicamillercoaching.com/ to learn more. You can also follow me on Instagram (@jessicadioguardimiller) and Facebook.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIn this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest shift I've seen in our industry in 20 years. Right now AI is optional for wedding pros. In two years it'll be the floor. I'm sharing exactly what that shift looks like, why most wedding pros aren't ready, and the one high-ROI task you can start today to get hours back in your week. The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/ai-wedding-industry-pros-not-ready/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Join the Beyond Prompts Boot Camp here!!! Beyond Prompts Bootcamp: Learn AI to Run Your Wedding Business Better (June 23–25)Support the show

Stewart Alsop sat down with Michael Shackelford to discuss their experiences building applications through vibe coding—the practice of using AI to create software without traditional programming expertise. Stewart, who runs the AI Whispers community in Buenos Aires and hosts the Crazy Wisdom podcast (with over 660 interviews), shared how he went from teaching people prompt engineering to building his own video conferencing software as a Riverside.fm replacement, while Michael opened up about his year-long journey creating Genrupt Inc, an AI-powered content generation tool for e-commerce sellers. The conversation covered everything from the decline in quality of Claude's reasoning capabilities and how Chinese companies used distillation attacks to copy Anthropic's models, to the importance of spaced repetition systems for managing knowledge in the age of LLMs, with both sharing battle-tested prompting strategies like asking AI to "explain it to me in genius terms" and using deep research queries to reverse engineer how competitors build their products.Show Notes:- Dan Martell's book "Buy Back Your Time" was mentioned as one of the best business books for thinking about life and business- Check out John Vervaeke's "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis" for understanding relevance realization and why AI fundamentally cannot determine what's relevant to humans without being toldTimestamps00:00 Michael discusses being exhausted from getting his app ready for launch, working nonstop with AI to prepare landing page for podcast traffic driving beta signups05:00 Stewart explains starting AI Whispers in Buenos Aires after leaving OpenAI vendor company, meeting early adopters like Torin who was building mind-reading EEG technology10:00 Discussion of how corporations resist AI adoption due to political games and job security fears while some companies use AI as excuse for pandemic-era layoffs15:00 Stewart describes teaching workshops on using LLMs as linguistic tools rather than coding tools, noting technical people often lack humanities background needed for prompting20:00 Explaining chatbot wrappers, API calls, and how Anthropic's reasoning quality declined after Chinese distillation attacks copied their secret sauce developed with philosophers25:00 Technical discussion of model training, fine-tuning versus RAG for new information, and different approaches to updating AI knowledge beyond initial training30:00 Stewart describes building podcast recording software to replace expensive Riverside, struggling with syncing audio and video files across different computer clocks35:00 Discussion of critical factors in vibe coding, discovering unknown technical requirements, and how AIs don't automatically reveal missing information40:00 Stewart's reverse engineering process using deep research function to study competitors' hiring and technology stacks, separating planning agents from coding agents45:00 Prompting techniques including "explain like I know everything" and using spaced repetition systems to capture valuable prompts and technical knowledge50:00 Michael explains his Generux app for generating ecommerce content using Amazon review data analysis to inform high-converting listing images and videos55:00 Discussion of founder mentality involving self-delusion about project timelines, Michael working nine-plus hours daily for nine months on app development60:00 Comparing Amazon's expert software to prosumer software approach, discussing distribution challenges and future robotics applications for customized products65:00 Stewart demonstrates spaced repetition app for memory improvement and knowledge retention, explaining relevance realization problem that AI agents cannot solve without embodimentKey Insights1. Stewart Alsop started AI Whisperers in Buenos Aires after leaving his role at Invisible Technologies, which was OpenAI's largest vendor for RLHF work. He noticed that machine learning engineers at tech companies lacked the humanities background needed to properly interact with large language models, which are fundamentally linguistic tools. This led him to create weekly workshops teaching non-technical people how to use AI effectively, running events every Thursday for two years straight. The group attracted intense geeks from the start and eventually led to Stewart speaking right after Vitalik Buterin at DevConnect, marking a significant milestone for the community.2. Large corporations are resistant to AI adoption due to multiple factors including political dynamics within organizations and employees fearing job loss. Many companies that grew during the pandemic are now using AI as an excuse to downsize when the real issue is inefficiency from rapid expansion. Stewart observed that even technical people in machine learning often don't understand how to properly use AI tools because they lack linguistic and humanities training. The fundamental problem is educational, requiring companies to train people how to use these new tools while those same people resist learning them.3. Vibe coding has evolved significantly with Claude Code being a game changer that reduced the technical barrier to entry. Before Claude Code, developers needed substantial technical knowledge to work through constant doom loops and debugging cycles. The success of coding AI tools stems from thirty years of testing infrastructure that provides clear yes or no feedback on whether code works. This infrastructure doesn't exist in the same way for manufacturing, science, and other fields, which is why software became the dominant area for AI assistance initially.4. Claude's quality degradation over recent months resulted from multiple factors including distillation attacks by Chinese companies who reverse engineered Anthropic's reasoning capabilities. Anthropic had hired philosophers, sociologists, and psychologists to develop exceptional reasoning in Claude 4.5, but this was expensive to run. When Chinese models like Kimi copied these capabilities at one tenth the cost, and when mainstream users flooded the platform before Anthropic's planned IPO, the company had to reduce quality to manage computational costs. This represents a significant loss for power users who relied on Claude's superior reasoning abilities.5. Stewart built a podcast recording application to replace Riverside because he needed API access to automate workflows, which Riverside wanted one thousand dollars monthly to provide. The technical challenge involves syncing audio and video from local recordings on multiple computers with different clocks through a server, then merging them so voices match lip movements. This problem requires understanding complex timing issues across different network conditions and file formats. Stewart has been working through AI psychosis for months on this FFMPEG pipeline problem, illustrating how vibe coding still requires building intuition about technical problems even without traditional coding knowledge.6. The transition from expert software to prosumer software represents a major opportunity for AI-enabled tools. Expert software like Photoshop, Blender, and terminal interfaces have extreme complexity that intimidates beginners, but AI is making these capabilities accessible through natural language. The reign of specialists is ending as generalists with broad knowledge and curiosity can now build complete applications by leveraging AI to fill technical gaps. This shift particularly benefits entrepreneurs and founders who specialize in getting into difficult situations and figuring them out, even when they originally thought tasks would be easier than they turned out to be.7. Building applications with AI requires accepting massive time investments beyond initial estimates and developing strategies for overcoming knowledge gaps. Michael estimated his ecommerce content generation app would take months but spent nearly a year working over nine hours daily, while Stewart spent months solving audio-video sync issues. Success requires using tools like deep research to understand how competitors solve problems, maintaining separate planning and coding agents, and learning to ask the right questions. The key insight is that vibe coders can achieve ninety percent of functionality independently, but the final ten percent often requires understanding specific technical concepts that AI cannot intuit without proper context and domain knowledge.

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer interviews Neil Thubron about his background in coaching and sales training, along with the mindset needed to achieve success in life and business. Neil shares his “7 P's for Success”: Purpose, Preparation, Plan, Pledge, Perception, Pain, and Persistence. He explains how having clear goals, committing to a plan, and pushing through challenges are all essential for long-term growth. Todd and Neil also discuss the importance of both Logos and Pathos in business success — balancing the logical side of dollars and cents with the emotional connection people have to a business or brand. The conversation wraps up with practical advice on goal setting, scheduling time toward goals, using vision boards, and reconnecting weekly with your goals to create a plan for continued progress. Favorite Book/s: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Yucan: Achieve any Big Goal using the 7P formula for Success & Whiteboard Value Selling by Neil Thubron Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Outsource as much as you can 2. Know your net asset value and know what your goal is for your net asset value, and set a goal to get there 3. Be a constant learner Neil Thubron is an executive coach, sales trainer, keynote speaker, and endurance athlete with more than 30 years of experience leading multinational sales organizations and coaching business leaders and teams. Through Neil Thubron Coaching & Consultancy, he helps organizations improve leadership, sales performance, and value-based communication. Neil is also the author of YUCAN: Achieve Any Big Goal, built around his “7P Formula for Success.” His coaching style combines real-world business leadership with lessons learned from completing some of the world's toughest endurance races, including winning the Yukon Arctic Ultra. If you would like to connect with Neil Thubron, visit www.neilthubron.com. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application This week I went undercover and secret shopped a wedding DJ to expose exactly why so many wedding pros are losing sales before they ever get on a consult, and the answer has nothing to do with pricing. I'm walking you through every friction point I hit, from the bloated contact form to the consultation that left me more confused than when I started, plus the five fixes that will turn your leads into booked weddings. If you've been getting plenty of inquiries but not enough contracts, this episode is the wake-up call your business needs. The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/secret-shopped-wedding-vendor/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIn this episode, I'm breaking down a real-life case study from one of my students who was convinced she needed more leads to grow, when in reality, her funnel was leaking revenue at every stage. I'll walk you through the exact Three Lever Framework we use inside Wedding Pro CEO to diagnose where your bookings are actually being lost, and how to double your revenue without spending another dollar on marketing. The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4 =========================  EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/double-wedding-bookings-funnel/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with. =========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIf your bookings are down, I'm calling out the lie the wedding industry keeps telling you that you need more leads, a better Instagram, or a fancier website. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two exact places couples are falling out of your sales funnel and the simple shifts that turn inquiries into signed contracts. If you're tired of getting ghosted after consults and ready to stop blaming the economy, this one's for you.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFw Another favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/why-wedding-bookings-are-down/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

William Parmer shares how education, faith, family support, and bold action helped him move from law enforcement into rental investing, passive income, and the deeper pursuit of buying back his time.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/create-remarkable-courage-to-buy-back-your-time-with-william-parmer/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and William Parmer(00:24) - William's Welcome and Goal to Inspire Investors(00:34) - From Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer to Real Estate Investor(00:46) - COVID Patrol Shifts, Podcast Discovery, and Learning Through Master Passive Income(03:15) - How Real Estate Education Changed William's View of the Paycheck Path(03:56) - Coaching, Cold Feet, and Closing the First Out-of-State Rental(05:56) - William's Family Life and Being a Husband and Father of Four Girls(06:41) - The Kitchen Table Money Conversation With His Wife(08:12) - Choosing Between Single-Family Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and Mobile Home Parks(08:24) - Why Mobile Home Parks Are More Complex Than Traditional Rentals(10:26) - Mobile Home Parks, Affordability, and Risk Compared With Luxury Rentals(11:16) - Short-Term Rental Risk and Using Long-Term Rental Numbers as the Backup Plan(12:33) - The ABC Plan for Short-Term, Mid-Term, and Long-Term Rental Exits(13:08) - Mid-Term Rentals, Furnished Finder, and Less Management(13:50) - Market Differences in Vacation Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals, and Co-Living(15:12) - Finding Cash-Flowing Long-Term Rentals in Tougher Interest Rate Markets(16:17) - Factoring Property Management Into the Numbers From Day One(17:34) - Researching Appreciation, Local Industries, and Midwest Market Myths(18:21) - William's Zillow and AI Process for Analyzing Out-of-State Markets(21:51) - Using Property Managers for Virtual Market Feedback(22:28) - How to Ask Property Managers About Specific Rental Properties(23:42) - Working With Agents and Property Managers Before Making Offers(24:57) - The Value of Boots-on-Ground Professionals in Repeat Markets(26:29) - Building a Vendor Rolodex Through Local Banks, Managers, and Referrals(27:47) - The Biggest Mistake New Investors Make(28:01) - Analysis Paralysis and Why New Investors Chase Perfect Numbers(29:11) - Why Most Beginner Mistakes Are Not as Catastrophic as They Feel(30:41) - Buying Below Market Value and Focusing on Cash Flow(31:32) - The Hidden Expenses Beginners Forget in Cash-Flow Calculations(32:15) - Why William Recommends Reaching at Least 10 Rentals(33:40) - Mattias's Line in the Sand Against DIY Repairs(35:46) - Local Bank Relationships, ARV Lending, and Flexible Financing(36:37) - How Rental Housing Serves People Who Do Not Want to Own(37:57) - Using Equity, Refinances, and HELOCs to Grow(38:43) - The Golden Nugget: Start With Education(38:58) - Podcasts, Notes, AI Explanations, Books, Coaching, and Meetups(41:11) - Foundational Books for Investors(41:20) - Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, Benjamin Hardy, and Mindset Books(42:24) - Where to Find William Parmer and Breakthrough InvestorContact William Parmerhttps://masterpassiveincome.com/coach/william-parmerhttps://www.facebook.com/william.parmer.2025/https://www.instagram.com/william.c.parmer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cary-parmer-8480382a4/William Parmer's story is a powerful reminder that financial freedom does not begin with perfect confidence. It begins with education, action, and the courage to buy back your time. Keep learning, keep building, and keep moving toward a life that gives your family more options. For more inspiring investor conversations, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

My very first employee had never used a computer.I hired her to be my digital assistant. Day one, I said, "Go to your desktop," and she asked what that was.That was hire number one. It got more complicated from there.I've read a lot about hiring. Talked to a lot of people about it. But mostly I've just done it wrong enough times to figure out what actually works. And in this episode, I'm laying out the whole thing: the 10 Commandments of Hiring and Managing a Rockstar Team.We talk about why your first hire is probably not who you think it is. How to run candidates through a process that filters out the wrong people before you're three months in and miserable. What real onboarding looks like versus what most people do, which is basically nothing. And why recruiting is something you should be doing all the time, not just when you're desperate and stressed and need someone yesterday.Hiring is leverage. Get it right, and it compounds. Get it wrong, and you'll feel it for a long time.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If your wedding business feels like a feast-or-famine rollercoaster, this episode is going to hit close to home — and give you a real way out. I'm breaking down why inconsistent bookings aren't a lead problem, they're a structure problem, and what's actually happening behind the scenes when your pipeline dries up after every busy season. If you're ready to stop chasing "more leads" and start forecasting predictable income like a true CEO, this one is for you.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFw Another favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4 ========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/why-wedding-business-inconsistent-bookings/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmz Heads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

Joining us today is Sean Travis. Sean is a 14-year veteran of the LA County Fire Department turned eCommerce entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes, a coaching and training company that helps ambitious entrepreneurs, many of them first responders, build profitable eCommerce brands. His programs have helped graduates average $131K in revenue within 18 months. Sean is also the creator of Kaldon, an AI-powered eCommerce platform that takes someone from product idea to fully launched, branded, marketing-ready business in days instead of months. He lives in Southern California with his wife Lindsey, brand new son Jett, and their dog Nala.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges of scaling seven-figure e-commerce brandsImportance of differentiation and unique value propositions in the marketLeveraging AI to manage complexity and accelerate growthThe "10-80-10 rule" for product development and executionEvaluating when to persist with a project or pivotProduct discovery process and its three modesUtilizing AI for comprehensive marketplace analysis and product viabilityStrategies for expanding existing brands and launching complementary productsEducating the market for unique or nascent productsFinancial and operational metrics for informed decision-making in e-commerceIn this episode of the "Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast," host Josh Hadley interviews Sean Travis, a former LA County firefighter turned e-commerce entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes. Sean discusses his journey, the challenges of scaling seven-figure brands, and the importance of differentiation in today's market. He introduces "Kaldon," his AI-powered platform that streamlines product development, branding, and marketing. The episode features a walkthrough of Kaldon's capabilities, practical strategies for leveraging AI, and actionable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to build profitable, scalable e-commerce businesses efficiently and effectively.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Apply the 10-80-10 Rule Own the first 10% (idea) and final 10% (strategy/polish), and delegate or automate the middle 80% using your team or AI. This is how you scale without burning out.Prioritize Revenue-Generating Activities Focus only on work that drives growth—new products, new markets, new channels. Avoid getting distracted by “shiny” AI tools unless they directly increase revenue.Audit Your Time Ruthlessly Track where your time goes. If you're stuck in low-value tasks or optimization work, you'll stay stuck. Shift your time toward high-impact activities that push you past the $1M–$5M “swamp.”Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Hello Frank": "00:11:15""Jungle Scout": "00:21:39""Helium 10": "00:21:39""Data Dive": "00:21:39""SEMrush": "00:21:39""ChatGPT": "00:22:29""Alibaba": "00:35:52""Nano Banana 2": "00:38:45""Veo 3": "00:39:31""Freepik": "00:45:15""Higgsfield AI": "00:45:15""Claude AI": "00:45:15""Perplexity AI": "00:45:15"Books"The E-Myth by Michael Gerber": "00:01:04""Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell": "00:45:01"People"Steve Jobs": "00:04:45""Dan Martell": "00:09:36""Ezra Firestone": "00:01:04""Kevin King": "00:01:04"Videos"Steve Jobs Movie (with Ashton Kutcher)": "00:06:16"Concepts and Frameworks"108010 Rule": "00:04:45""AI Chatbots": "00:12:06""Customer Avatar": "00:27:23""Pain Points": "00:27:23""Blue Ocean Strategy": "00:32:31"Product Ideas"Shift Force": "00:20:44""Wooden Cocktail Smoker": "00:24:04"Analysis and Reports"Product Viability Score": "00:35:08""Market Opportunity Summary": "00:35:08""Competitive Landscape": "00:35:08"Contact Information"Sean (Email: sean@ecomforheroes.com)": "00:46:00""Ecom for Heroes": "00:46:00"Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript Area:Sean Travis 00:00:00  But if you want to do this grassroots or you want to do this with actual skill, because any fool can sell something for less. You need to be creative. And that's where 1080 ten rule AI is coming in hard. Helping with that. So like I said, billions of data points. I can't analyze that. So that's what we're super excited about is getting that piece of success.MC 00:00:25  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. Are you ready to unlock the full potential and growth in your business? You've alr...

You built the business. Good. Now get out of the way.This is the final episode of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint series, and it's about the one thing most people skip mentally, even when they're watching it. Because delegation sounds easy until you're the person who thinks nobody else can do it right.The difference between owning a business and being owned by one.The delegation ladder from automation to full-time hires.How to run a hiring funnel that filters out duds before you ever waste an hour on an interview.SOPs and why building them is the most productive thing you can do, even when it feels like the opposite.The 10-80-10 rule for managing without turning into a micromanager.The operating system that holds your company together when you're not in the room.That's the goal. A business that makes money without requiring your presence every single day.Want the full PDF summary of this entire series? DM me the word "7blueprint" on Instagram: https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIn this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why so many wedding businesses stall between $300K and $500K — and it's probably not what you think. I'm sharing the real bottleneck that keeps you overwhelmed despite having a great team, the difference between delegating tasks and delegating true ownership, and the exact strategy I walked a client through to go from stuck at $400K to a clear path to seven figures. If you're working 80-hour weeks and still can't figure out why growth has flatlined, this one's for you.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/wedding-business-plateau-300k/========================= Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with. =========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou're booked, your team is busy, and you're still the one holding everything together. This episode digs into why tiny daily habits are quietly stalling your wedding business at six figures and the exact shifts you need to make — from reactive to intentional — to stop being the bottleneck, hire smart, and finally scale like a CEO.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4 ========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/growth-stalling-habits-wedding-business/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swd Have a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmz Heads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

In this episode of Small Business School, Staci breaks down key lessons from Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and shares what most entrepreneurs are missing when they try to apply it. If you've ever felt stretched too thin, stuck doing low-value tasks, or unsure when to hire, this conversation will shift how you think about time, money, and scaling your business.Staci dives into the three most powerful concepts from the book then challenges them with a financial lens that most business owners overlook. Because buying back your time isn't just a mindset shift…it's a numbers game!Key topics covered:Why your time is your most expensive asset and how to use it wiselyThe mistake most entrepreneurs make when hiring too lateWhy you need to build capacity before you scaleThe truth about delegation (and why doing everything yourself is costing you growth)Why cash flow and not revenue should guide your hiring decisionsHow to actually calculate your “buyback rate” and ROI on your timeThe hidden stress trade-offs of outsourcing too quicklyWhy speed in business can cost you more than it earnsHow to delegate properly so your business doesn't break as you growBuying back your time isn't just about freedom, it's about building a business that can actually afford the life you want.Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team→ https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIf you feel like your wedding business is hitting a breaking point just as you're finally seeing the big numbers, it's because the "hustle" that got you to $500K won't get you to seven figures. It is time to trade your wedding hangover for white space on your calendar by shifting from the person doing all the tasks to the CEO leading a high-performing team. In the episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast learn how to build the middle management and systems you need to stop treading water and start running a business that actually thrives without you being involved in every single weekend event.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/scale-wedding-business-past-500k/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Grab Your 2026 WPCEO Summit Ticket Here!!! Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team→ https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou're working 80-hour weeks and sacrificing every Saturday to your craft, yet despite a full calendar, you feel like you're treading water in quicksand rather than building a legacy. This episode reveals why a busy schedule is often the very thing masking a broken business model and preventing you from reaching the six and seven-figure milestones you deserve. Stop being the bottleneck in your own brand and learn the exact shift from overworked freelancer to confident CEO so you can finally reclaim your time and scale your profit.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/why-wedding-businesses-plateau/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY LEAVING A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swd Have a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Grab Your 2026 WPCEO Summit Ticket Here!!! Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

Ryan goes live — sort of — and ends up doing what he does best: real, honest coaching. In this solo-ish episode, Ryan chats with Mark Cruz about the fear of hiring help and what it actually looks like to start delegating in a small video business. Ryan also gets candid about overcoming perfectionism and why launching imperfectly beats not launching at all. Key Takeaways Hiring a virtual assistant through sites like onlinejobs.ph or Upwork — even for just 5–10 hours a week — can free up serious mental bandwidth and open the door to more revenue-generating work You don't need consistent income to start hiring; start small, build trust, and scale from there Perfectionism is the enemy of progress — in business and in life, done beats perfect every time Use AI tools (like Claude!) alongside personality assessments to build a hiring process that finds someone who truly complements how you work About Ryan Koral Ryan Koral is a documentary filmmaker, founder, and creative coach based in Michigan. Over the last 20+ years, he's built a 7-figure story-driven video studio (Tell Studios), a global community of filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs (Studio Sherpas), and a weekly podcast with over 1 million downloads. His work has reached email audiences of over 100,000 people, and he's had the privilege of working with names like Gino Wickman, Mike Kim, Disney, and the University of Michigan. Today, Ryan helps founders and experts who are the best-kept secret in their industry step into their voice, tell their story, and build a brand people believe in. He's currently writing a book about storytelling in the age of AI. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [07:24] Hiring an Executive Assistant [16:02] Buy Back Your Time [23:25] Overcoming Perfectionism [25:49] What Could Happen? [28:51] Being More Authentic [31:22] Outro Quotes "You don't learn until you launch." — Ryan Koral "If you just got 10 hours back a week — how would that feel?" — Ryan Koral  "I built my job, my studio, for my life — I'm not trying to build my life around my work." — Ryan Koral "Make mistakes, go ugly early, try things out at a fraction of the cost to learn your processes." — Ryan Koral Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter  

What happens when the hardest part of running a pet care business isn't the pets—it's the scheduling, routing, and operational chaos behind the scenes? In this episode, Collin talks with the Pixelum team (Austin, Ian, and Joe) about why pet service businesses hit a "scaling wall," and how automated scheduling can remove mental fatigue and reduce missed opportunities. They unpack where AI helps (pattern recognition and workflows) and where it can be too risky (high-variance decisions like visit fulfillment). The conversation also explores tool fatigue, the hidden cost of switching between apps, and why great software should "take away" instead of "add." Finally, they connect systemization and data visibility to business continuity—making your company transferable, sustainable, and less dependent on you. Main topics: Automated scheduling and routing AI use cases and limits Tool fatigue and switching costs Data foundations and business intelligence Scaling, continuity, and transferability Main takeaway: "Good software solutions take away versus add." — Ian Leibovici That's the standard every pet care owner should measure new tools against. If the software adds more clicks, more dashboards, and more mental overhead, it's not solving the problem—it's relocating it. The goal isn't to become a better schedule-juggler; the goal is to spend more time doing the work only humans can do: caring well, building trust, and leading your team. The right tech should reduce tool switching, lower fatigue, and give you time back. If it doesn't remove burden, it's probably not the right fit. About our guests: Pixelum is a technology and operations-focused team working with service businesses to reduce operational overhead and improve systemization. In this episode, Austin Hanley (operator and point of contact), Ian Leibovici (Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder), and Joe (CEO and co-founder) share how they approach complex scheduling, routing, and process challenges in the pet care industry. They built Calio Pro to help pet service companies optimize schedules while keeping existing workflows intact. Their work emphasizes practical automation, stronger data foundations, and reducing tool fatigue for owners and teams. Joe Ganobsik, CEO and co-founder of Pixelum, has been building software and recruiting and leading technology teams for over a decade at some of the top startups in Silicon Valley. Joe has also founded several companies and consulting agencies, working across all facets of the business. He enjoys problem solving and driving growth via innovation. Joe loves to play golf in his free time. He lives in Chicago with his fiancée and two adorable Shih-poos, Guinness and Killarney. Ian Leibovici, Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of Pixelum, is a strategic innovator with an entrepreneurial mindset. He has built and implemented solutions to many complex challenges across a variety of industries and is a seasoned experience designer and technical solutions architect. He has deep skills in research and testing with a focus on finding the best path to success. Ian loves to race cars and goes overlanding. He lives just north of Philly with his partner and lovable cats Minky, Mishka, Doppi, Squibbles and Susie. Austin Hanley, Business Development team lead at Pixelum, brings over a decade of sales and customer service experience in the financial publishing and hospitality industries. His background has shaped his interpersonal skills and strategic thinking, and he is passionate about helping small business owners solve problems through thoughtful, relationship-driven solutions. Austin loves playing ice hockey in an adult league in Maryland. He lives in Baltimore with his family and their sweet magnificent Great Dane Cobalt, and two dreamy cats Cleo & Seneca. Links: Pixelum: https://www.pixelum.io Buy Back Your Time: https://amzn.to/4pFvsCA austin@pixelum.io Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationCEO, if you're tired of pouring your heart into consultations only to be ghosted after sending a proposal, you're likely leaving six figures on the table by losing that vital emotional momentum. I'm showing you exactly how to double your close rate by reclaiming your power as the expert and leading couples to the sale right on the call. Stop being just another line item in a spreadsheet and start confidently closing the deals you've already earned.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg A favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/wedding-business-sales-mistake-proposals/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Grab Your 2026 WPCEO Summit Ticket Here!!! Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

Think of this episode as your comedy‑infused blueprint for escaping the founder prison."  Host Law Smith sits down with serial entrepreneur George Rivera, the man behind the Buy Back Time Formula, who built multiple seven‑, eight‑ and nine‑figure companies before realizing he'd accidentally locked himself in a golden cage. He recounts how his father's dying words ("don't miss Leo's games") forced him to tear down a $200M business that looked great on paper but left him exhausted and absent. Together they shred hustle culture, debate whether a hot dog is a sandwich and unpack why most productivity porn is just that—porn. Rivera explains the four‑burner theory and shares how a simple daily scorecard can calm your nerves and keep profits up while you take a two‑week vacation. He also invites listeners to his Founder Dad Dinners and reminds us we only get 18 summers with our kids. This episode blends practical tactics (delegate, automate, build systems) with laugh‑out‑loud moments and heartfelt stories. If you're a cash‑rich, time‑poor founder who hates glossy bro‑marketing, this irreverent chat will show you how to reclaim your time, scale your business and be present for what truly matters.   George Rivera is the founder of the Buy Back Time Formula, a movement designed to help overworked founders reclaim their lives by creating leverage in their businesses. After three decades as an entrepreneur, Rivera knows what it's like to build companies that look like success but feel like a prison. In the mid‑1990s he started a direct‑response business while still in high school and over the next 30 years he built multiple 7‑, 8‑ and 9‑figure ventures, including a supplement brand that surpassed $200 million in sales. With offices, teams and sales numbers most entrepreneurs dream about, Rivera appeared to "have it all." Yet he was miserable, overloaded and on the verge of walking away. The turning point came when his father, dying of cancer, told him: "Don't miss Leo's games – I missed too many of yours." Those words hit Rivera like a punch in the gut and pushed him to rebuild his business and personal life around what really matters. Rivera recognized that his success had cost him quality time with his family and joy with his son Leo. He stepped out from behind the scenes of his companies and began teaching other entrepreneurs how to eliminate, automate and delegate the work that keeps them chained to their desks. Today he guides high‑performing founders to escape the "job with overhead" trap, reclaim 15‑30+ hours per week and design businesses that run without them. His philosophy is simple: freedom comes from structure, not stamina. Instead of hustling 100‑hour weeks, he teaches systems like the daily scorecard that give owners a snapshot of the metrics that matter so they can make data‑driven decisions and sleep better. Rivera also hosts Founder Dad Dinners in Austin and online roundtables to help "cash‑rich, time‑poor" entrepreneurs build community and be present with their children, because, as he reminds us, we only get 18 summers with our kids. By helping leaders build structure, hire proactively and document processes, he shows that you can scale profits and show up for the moments that matter most. Rivera's story resonates because he's walked through founder prison and lived to tell the tale.   https://buybacktimeformula.com/ https://buybacktimeformula.com/media https://buybacktimeformula.com/book-266179 https://buybacktimeformula.com/ytbook https://buybacktimeformula.com/speaking https://18summersroundtable.com/ https://founderdaddinners.com/ https://www.georgerivera.com/ https://www.facebook.com/georgerivera77/ https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/ https://x.com/GeorgeR76991 https://www.youtube.com/@buybacktimeformula https://www.tiktok.com/@buybacktimeformula https://leointerviews.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Leo_interviews

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationIf you feel like you aren't actually "working" unless your inbox is open, we need to talk, because that "responsiveness" is actually the ceiling keeping you from scaling. I'm sharing the exact triage system that helps overworked wedding pros stop reacting to every tiny weekend fire and start reclaiming 10+ hours a week for the big CEO moves that actually grow your revenue. It's time to stop letting your inbox run your company and start leading with intention—are you ready to take back your time? The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/email-habit-killing-wedding-business/========================= Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with. =========================Grab Your 2026 WPCEO Summit Ticket Here!!! Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show