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Allan Khazak: Immigrant Mentality, Real AdsResults, and Why Millionaires Do Not Appear OvernightAllan Khazak is the founder and CEOof Room Media Group, a performance marketing agency built for service-basedbusinesses that are serious about growth. He also co-foundedretirementexpert.ai, a sales enablement SaaS platform designed specifically forinsurance agents and financial advisors navigating Roth conversions. Allan wasraised in Toronto with an immigrant mentality inherited from his Ukrainianmother and Uzbek father, both of whom came up in Soviet-era communism and movedto North America to give their family a shot at something better. That chip onhis shoulder never left. In this episode of Diversified Game,Allan and Kellen break down the real math behind paid advertising, why mostentrepreneurs fall for shiny-object marketing promises, and what it actuallytakes to build a feedback loop between sales and marketing that driveslong-term growth. Allan also talks about his journey from the corporate worldto entrepreneurship, his time in Colombia learning Spanish, and why complacencyis the silent killer of most business owners. If you are running a service-basedbusiness in insurance, financial services, coaching, recruiting, or consulting,this episode is built for you. Connect with Allan Khazak:Room Media Group:https://www.roommediagroup.comretirementexpert.ai:https://retirementexpert.ai CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction and Guest Intro1:43 What Room Media Group Does andWho They Serve3:02 Two Biggest MistakesEntrepreneurs Make with Marketing5:12 Professional Skepticism and Howto Vet a Marketing Company8:43 Transparency, Education, and theHeart of a Teacher13:09 Immigrant Mentality and theDrive to Build21:20 Why Sales and Marketing Do NotUnderstand Each Other22:35 What Room Media Group Does NotDo28:39 Hiring, Training, and theHigh-Leverage Skill Most Owners Miss31:24 retirementexpert.ai: The NicheSaaS Built for Advisors34:07 International Markets:Colombia, Africa, and Thinking Bigger40:24 The Truth About Ad SpendMinimums and Unit Economics43:07 Final Words and How to Connectwith Allan SPONSORED BY MILLIONAIREX AIAI tools, automation, andwealth-building intelligence for entrepreneurs and professionals.Visit: https://www.millionairex.ai DIVERSIFIED GAME PODCAST | HOSTED BYKELLEN COLEMANWebsite:https://www.diversifiedgame.comConsulting: https://www.cprfirm.comInstagram | Twitter | YouTube:@KellenColeman SUGGESTED VIDEOS:Heather Parsons | Summit CFO |Financial Strategy for Business OwnersDesiree Riley | MasterMindCooperative | Building Cooperative WealthL. Kevin Morrison | Morrison GroupLLC | US-Africa Business Strategy RELATED SEARCH PHRASES:performance marketing agency, paidads for insurance agents, how to scale Facebook ads, marketing for financialadvisors, Roth conversion software, immigrant entrepreneur mindset, sales andmarketing alignment, how to vet a marketing company, unit economics for servicebusinesses, GoHighLevel alternatives #DiversifiedGame #AllanKhazak#PaidAds #MarketingStrategy #InsuranceMarketing #PerformanceMarketing#EntrepreneurMindset #ImmigrantHustle #UnitEconomics #ScaleYourBusiness#MillionaireXAI #KellenColeman #RoomMediaGroup #RetirementExpertAI #DGP DGP&x%

Can an AI actually call your investors, sound completely human, and book the meeting — without ever crossing an SEC line? I put it to the test live on this episode, and honestly… she fooled me.   In this Abundance Mindset episode, I role-play a motivated accredited investor and throw every curveball I can at "Kelly," an AI voice agent built inside GoHighLevel for capital raisers and syndicators. Watch how she handles time zones, scheduling, reminders — and what happens the moment I start asking about rates, terms, and returns. (Hint: she does exactly what a compliant assistant should do.) Then we go behind the scenes on how she's built, why she's designed to be likable instead of salesy, and where AI is taking investor relations next.   If you raise capital, run a syndication, or just want to see where AI + real estate is heading, this one will open your eyes.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS   00:00 – The AI demo begins (meet "Kelly") 00:50 – Confirming my contact info (she already knows me) 02:00 – I ask about live deals… watch her pivot to a call 02:40 – Booking the meeting + handling time zones 03:30 – Rescheduling, reminders & calendar links 05:30 – The reveal: "Are you a live person?" 06:30 – My honest reaction + behind the scenes 08:00 – How memory + GoHighLevel automations work 09:30 – Why she stays 100% compliant (no rates, terms, or returns) 11:00 – The future: AI that remembers and builds relationships     ----    

I'm announcing a partnership between Imperium Acquisition and Wix's sub-company, Base 44, a $2.3 billion software business.What that means for you: they're covering majority of your access to Imperium Academy VIP.This training was built to take you from zero (or a few thousand a month) to $10k, $20k, $30k/month and it's normally $3,500.Apply → https://start.imperiumacquisition.com/vip-academyWhat's inside Imperium Academy VIP:✅ Weeks 1–2 (FREE for everyone)Mindset & business foundations. Some of the best free training on the internet. Videos up to 5 hours long. ✅ Weeks 3–6Client results methodology, sales scripts, booking appointments, operations, finances ✅ Week 7How to scale to $10k/month once you've got your first clients ✅ Bonus trainings:-Irresistible offer building-Six-figure lead generation (the AM System, cold outreach scripts + automation)-VSL funnel building- How to build a team & hit six figures with your agency- GoHighLevel mastery (100+ video course: worth $3k alone)- Charlie GPT: an AI chatbot trained on everything I've ever said (paid content, free content, mastermind recordings, internal meetings)- Service delivery & client retention- Agency onboarding systems- Seven-figure agency systems vault- Meta ads & email newsletter client acquisition- Gym Growth Accelerator (gyms paid us tens of thousands for this)- Appointment Setting to the Max (live masterclasses)- Full VIP call archive- Charlie Coaching Archive: every weekly coaching call I've done with paying clients since 2021How to apply: Click the link belowHit "Apply for Access"Fill out the quick form & book a callA member of my team will review your applicationWe've already had ~ 500 people from the pre-launch take this up. Slots are genuinely limited.Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/vnP55uCOvaw

En este episodio conversé con Silena Severini, Fractional CMO de LeaMarket, consultora B2B especializada en sistemas comerciales que generan demanda predecible para empresas de tecnología en Latinoamérica. Hablamos de cómo alinear marketing y ventas para dejar de perder oportunidades entre los dos equipos.En la mayoría de las empresas B2B, marketing genera leads y ventas los descalifica. O ventas necesita oportunidades y marketing no las entiende. El resultado es siempre el mismo: un pipeline roto y dinero tirado.Silena explicó cómo construir un sistema comercial desde cero. Primero, entender el mercado y al tomador de decisión correcto. Después, definir el go to market. Luego, prospectar con herramientas como Apollo y Lemlist y usar inteligencia artificial para investigación y automatización.También hablamos de cómo evitar que un lead se pierda entre marketing y ventas. Y de los errores más costosos que cometen las empresas cuando quieren modernizar su operación comercial.Si tenés una empresa B2B y querés construir una máquina de ventas predecible, este episodio te da el mapa completo.

En este episodio conversé con José Juárez, mentor de ventas especializado en cierre de alto valor y fundador del Club Privado Closer, una comunidad donde vendedores de distintos sectores se convierten en especialistas de cierre.Hablamos del playbook completo para cerrar ventas consultivas de más de mil dólares sin presionar, sin perseguir y sin mentirle al cliente.Muchos vendedores pierden ventas no porque su producto sea malo sino porque no saben conducir la conversación. Hablan demasiado, informan demasiado y preguntan demasiado poco.José explicó paso a paso qué hacer desde que aparece la cita en el calendario hasta cerrar en esa misma llamada: cómo confirmar sin bajar el valor percibido, cómo nutrir al prospecto antes de la reunión, cómo generar química y sentar las bases de la conversación, cómo hacer las preguntas correctas en la fase de descubrimiento y cómo presentar el precio con seguridad. También hablamos de por qué la gente no toma decisiones por información sino por emoción y conciencia.Si vendés servicios o productos de alto valor en reuniones, este episodio es el mapa completo.

Too many decisions. Not enough clarity. Sound familiar?

The Credit Repair Cloud State of the Union from Credit Repair Expo 2026 reveals the full roadmap, including AI-assisted disputing, the new Credit Hero Marketplace, mobile client app, and the tools built to help credit repair business owners get more clients and scale faster. Join Our FREE Start Repairing Credit Challenge: HERE Daniel Rosen takes the Credit Repair Expo stage with Keenan Jones, the new CEO of Credit Repair Cloud, and Tanmay Andhe, Chief Technology Officer, to walk through what's live in your account right now and what's coming next. From the Secure Client Access mobile app and PDF attachments to faster re-imports and CRC Billing with zero revenue share, this is everything credit repair specialists need to know about the platform that powers their business. You'll also hear how the CRC Marketing Hub gives you a built-in white-label of GoHighLevel for free, how Credit Hero Score has grown into the highest-paying credit monitoring in the industry, and what rent reporting will mean for your clients' scores. Daniel and Keenan share real numbers from the community: 20,000 Credit Heroes, 181 million point increases, and $229 million processed inside the system. Then they unveil the Credit Hero Marketplace, a new way for consumers and affiliates like mortgage brokers, realtors, and loan officers to discover and connect with you. Plus a look at AI-assisted disputing, custom client game plans, and where the platform is headed over the next year. If you run a credit repair business, this is the inside view. Tune in!  P.S. Join the #1 event to grow your credit repair business: http://creditrepairexpo.com/   Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro  01:36 The Numbers Behind 20,000 Credit Heroes  05:26 What's Live Now. The Secure Client Access Mobile App  06:56 PDF Attachments and Faster Re-Imports  08:34 CRC Billing. Keep 100% of Your Revenue  11:06 How to Sell and Onboard Clients While You Sleep  11:52 The CRC Marketing Hub Explained  22:24 Credit Hero Score. What's New and What's Coming  26:06 Rent Reporting. A New Way to Boost Client Scores  28:28 Introducing the Credit Hero Marketplace  32:04 AI-Assisted Disputing. The Future of Credit Repair  34:42 New Awards to Celebrate Every Milestone  40:34 Final Thoughts Additional Resources: Grow Your Business Faster With CRC Billing Activate the FREE CRC Marketing Hub Get the highest payout with Credit Hero Score Join the Credit Hero Marketplace Share your feedback - we're listening Become a Credit Repair Cloud affiliate Get a free trial to Credit Repair Cloud Get my free credit repair training   How Credit Repair Millionaires Get Clients on Autopilot Make sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes.

En este episodio conversé con Ariel Lusso, creador del método ALFA y fundador de Empatía Tech, consultora especializada en posicionar perfiles C-level para que sean citados por ChatGPT, Perplexity y Gemini. Hablamos de cómo pasar de invisible a recomendado por las inteligencias artificiales.Hoy nadie se googlea. Se ChatGPT. Y si la IA no sabe que existís, tu competencia se lleva al cliente antes de que te puedan contactar.Ariel explicó paso a paso el playbook para lograrlo: desde conocer tu propuesta de valor real, optimizar tu perfil de LinkedIn, analizar a tu competencia, poner foco en los contactos correctos y construir un sistema de atracción que posicione tu marca personal en los motores de búsqueda de las IAs. También hablamos de los errores que frenan ese proceso y por qué LinkedIn ya superó a Forbes y Harvard como el dominio más citado por las IAs en 2026.Si sos un profesional B2B y querés que ChatGPT te recomiende cuando alguien busca lo que hacés, este episodio es el punto de partida.

I don't do brand partnerships lightly. So when I tell you I became an official GoHighLevel partner, I want you to know exactly why — because I was a skeptic first.In this episode I'm walking through the full story: why I went down the rabbit hole in the first place, what I was trying to solve for in my business before maternity leave, and what actually happened when I got inside the platform. Within three days I was handing over my credit card. Within weeks I had canceled MailerLite, ManyChat, Zapier, SignNow, and more — saving around $3,500 a year immediately.This isn't a sponsored read. It's a full breakdown of what we actually moved over, what it's actually doing for my business and my team, and why I think it's one of the most underrated tools in the online business space right now.Key Takeaways:What I was originally trying to solve for (intimacy at scale — automating client engagement without losing the personal touch)Why I was skeptical of all-in-one platforms and what changed my mind within 72 hoursEverything we migrated over: email marketing, funnels, sales pages, course portals, contracts, calendaring, automations, mastermind application process, affiliates, and moreHow having everything in one place has changed the mental load for me and my team — especially heading into maternity leaveWhy the GoHighLevel + Claude integration is the next frontier and what that's already starting to look likeLinks:GoHighLevel 30-day free trial — double the standard trial so you actually have time to see if it's a fit: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

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She got everything she worked for. Then she quietly walked away from all of it. Genea Evola dreamed of being a news reporter from the time she was a little girl. She wanted to be seen. She wanted to tell the truth. She wanted to matter. Then she got the job. And the first thing it asked her to do was use her voice to harm people. That moment in a Flint, Michigan newsroom didn't just end a career. It sent a signal straight into her nervous system: being seen is dangerous. And she spent the next decade hiding behind every corporate brand she could find, executing brilliantly for everyone except herself. In this episode of Be the Wolf, Genea Barnes sits down with Jenna Evola, founder of Evolve Systems, for a conversation that starts with AI and personal branding and goes somewhere much more honest. Because you can't talk about building an authentic brand without first asking the question nobody wants to answer: Who are you, actually? And when did you stop letting people see it? Here's what this conversation pulls into the open:

Learn how to use AI to Buy Agencies:https://value.8figureagency.co/MNASystemized Sales (done-for-you sales teams): systemizedsales.comRevphlo.com (post-call sales attribution — works with GoHighLevel & HubSpot)Dylan on X: @sdrwhispererMost agencies are sitting on a goldmine and treating it like a junk drawer.That was the exact problem on the table. A giveaway funnel pulling 100+ emails a week. 300 to 500 comments a post on X. Newsletter readers. Ad clickers who never book. Five different lists, none of them talking to each other. A great setter could go to work on that data and print money — if anyone had organized it.So Jordan brought in Dylan Rich, founder of Systemized Sales. Dylan runs 10 sales teams at once, end to end — name, email, phone number all the way to contract signed and cash collected. In 15 years of sales and seven years working with agencies, this is the most sophisticated GoHighLevel pipeline either of them has seen. They build it live: UTM attribution per post, the "tattoo" rule for tags vs. custom fields, an action-based lead score that pings a setter the second a lead crosses 6 points, a speed-to-lead workflow with 73 million enrollments, and 57 smart lists ranked P1 through P5 so setters never waste a minute guessing who to call.Then Dylan opens up Revphlow — the post-call attribution tool that kills the EOD form forever and tells you your cash per call by traffic source, by closer, by calendar. If you run organic and paid traffic into a sales team, this is the playbook.What You'll LearnThe "tattoo" rule — when to use a tag (permanent) vs. a custom field (rewrites itself), and why getting this wrong wrecks your dataOne pipeline beats five — why segmented pipelines cap your granularity, and how custom fields + tags + stages stack to do the real workLead scoring that runs itself — assign points to actions (email open = 1, application = 3, call booked = 5), and auto-trigger a setter call at a score of 6Speed-to-lead you can actually measure — a workflow that timestamps every lead and counts only during setter working hours, so a Saturday opt-in doesn't blow up your numbers57 smart lists, ranked P1–P5 — how setters work the right leads in the right order and never run dry between fresh leadsAsk for the phone number — "if you won't give me your phone number, you won't give me your credit card," and why fewer, higher-quality leads winPost-call notes (PCN) — auto-dispositioned call notes pulled from the Zoom transcript that update pipeline stages for you, so closers stop skipping the EOD formCash per call by source — the metric that tells you which ads, threads, and posts to make more of (and which to kill)Chapters— Why scaling SDRs is the hardest (and most profitable) thing an agency can do — Who is Dylan Rich: 15 years in sales, done-for-you teams at Systemized Sales — The real problem: a giveaway funnel pulling 100+ emails a week, five siloed lists — How to organize intent leads so setters book more calls per hour — UTMs per post, the Zap into GoHighLevel, and tagging the first click— Live build: one pipeline + custom fields for granularity — Lead categories that follow a contact all the way down the funnel— Tags vs. custom fields: the "tattoo" concept explained — Lead scoring: assigning points to actions and triggering at 6 — The speed-to-lead workflow with 73 million enrollments— Keeping setters organized so they stop thinking and start dialing — 57 smart lists ranked P1–P5, built on filters, not vibes — Why you should ask for a phone number on every opt-in— "Can we blow your socks off?" — the Revphlow post-call attribution demo — PCN, Zoom + Fathom + Slack: clean dispositions on every call — Cash per call by source, by closer, by calendar — Where to find Revphlow and Systemized SalesGo AI-Native in the Next 90 DaysThis episode is the manual setup. The next level is making it run itself.8 Figure Agency installs AI-native systems into 7- and 8-figure marketing agencies — the kind that add $1M in annualized profit. Attribution that tags itself. Pipelines that update without a human touching them. Setters fed the highest-intent leads automatically. If you want your agency AI-native in the next 90 days, start here:→ 8figureagency.coWork With DylanDylan and the Systemized Sales team run your sales process end to end — they listen to your calls, audit your CRM, review your last 90 days of sales and marketing numbers, find your biggest constraint, and fix it.Systemized Sales (done-for-you sales teams): systemizedsales.comRevphlo.com (post-call sales attribution — works with GoHighLevel & HubSpot)Dylan on X: @sdrwhispererTools & Resources MentionedGoHighLevel — the CRM the whole pipeline is built inRevFlow / revphlo.com — post-call attribution and sales analyticsTypeform — opt-in forms (add a hidden UTM source field)Beehiiv — newsletter platform, with email opens webhooked back to GHL for lead scoringHYROS — marketing attribution into the callZoom + Fathom — call recording and transcripts feeding the PCNSlack — where post-call notes drop for closer confirmationVidalytics — VSL view trackingUTM Builder (utmbuilder.net) — Jordan's no-affiliation pick for building UTMs

En este episodio conversé con Pepe Sevilla, fundador y Chief of Innovation de Happpy, una escuela y comunidad que enseña a emprender negocios simples, rentables y con alma. Hablamos de cómo construir un negocio desde la felicidad y no a pesar de ella.Muchos emprendedores arrancan con energía, trabajan mucho y terminan agotados sin ver resultados. El problema no es el esfuerzo. Es que están construyendo sobre una base equivocada.Pepe explicó el modelo Happpy, basado en tres capas: placer, pasión y propósito. También hablamos del principio de Pareto aplicado al extremo, de por qué el 1% de tu esfuerzo puede generar más de la mitad de tus resultados, de cómo construir una comunidad de superfans y de por qué la felicidad no es el destino del negocio sino el punto de partida.Si querés emprender o ya emprendiste y sentís que algo no encaja, este episodio te da el sistema operativo que falta.

AI is everywhere right now — and most people are using it like a fancier Google. Ask it a question, get an answer, move on. Maybe ask it to write a caption. And then wonder why it's not actually saving you any time.In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I have Claude set up in my real life and business — from content planning to daily briefings to meal planning — and why the difference between AI costing you time and AI genuinely changing your life comes down to one thing: how it's installed.This isn't a theoretical conversation. I'm sharing the actual systems, the actual integrations, and the actual ways this tool is working on my behalf every single week so I can show up as a creator and a CEO without doing the mental legwork that used to eat up my bandwidth.If you've been feeling like everyone's talking about AI and you're not sure what you're missing — this is the episode.Key Takeaways:The biggest mistake people make with AI (and why it makes the tool feel more exhausting than helpful)What it actually looks like to have Claude trained on your content rhythm, your strategy, and your business contextHow I get a full daily briefing delivered to me every morning — automatically — without touching a single appWhy continuity and context are everything, and how to stop starting from scratch every single timeThe real difference between using AI as a tool and having AI work as a system inside your businessLinks:Claude in a Weekend — I did the system writing and setup for you. Install it in 72 hours and have it working for your specific business: https://go.taylorslango.com/claude-weekendRun your entire business on one platform — I replaced $3,500+ in annual subscriptions with GoHighLevel. Get 30 days free: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

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Buddy Clay is the founder and CEO of New Hope Healthcare Institute, a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility based in Knoxville, Tennessee. After being diagnosed with stage three melanoma at 32 and then facing a stage four recurrence just a few years later, Buddy chose a holistic healing journey while continuing to lead and grow his company. He shares the lessons he learned about leadership, purpose, community, and resilience in his book Built in the Fire: Two Battles at Once. In this episode, Buddy opens up about building a business during uncertainty, battling cancer, and creating meaningful impact through addiction recovery and mental health services. On this episode we talk about: Buddy's journey from aspiring professional basketball player to entrepreneur How a cancer diagnosis changed his perspective on business and life Building New Hope Healthcare Institute from the ground up Why community is essential for addiction recovery and mental health The leadership lessons Buddy learned from being forced to step away from his business during treatment Top 3 Takeaways A major health crisis can force clarity around what truly matters in life, business, and relationships. Strong leadership means building systems and teams that can thrive even when you need to step away. Community and connection are critical for recovery, mental health, and long-term fulfillment. Notable Quotes “There's nothing like a cancer diagnosis to completely shift your priorities.” “The opposite of addiction is community.” “I was forced to trust my team — and they exceeded everything I hoped they could become.” Connect with Buddy Clay: Website: BuddyClay.com Company: New Hope Healthcare Institute Book: Built in the Fire: Two Battles at Once A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investor Community Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at GoHighLevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Ryan is a workers' rights lawyer, former firefighter, and author of Get It in Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Your Rights at Work. Known online for his practical legal advice and relatable approach, Ryan has built a massive following by helping everyday workers understand labor laws, negotiate better outcomes, and avoid getting taken advantage of at work. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons from both the fire service and the courtroom, breaks down common workplace misconceptions, and explains why protecting your paycheck is one of the smartest financial moves you can make. On this episode we talk about: Why understanding labor laws is critical for building long-term wealth Common workplace violations employees don't realize are illegal How toxic work environments and bad bosses can derail your career Ryan's transition from firefighter to workers' rights attorney How social media helped Ryan grow his law practice and educate millions online Top 3 Takeaways Your paycheck is your biggest wealth-building tool, so learning how to protect it is just as important as learning how to invest. Many employees — and employers — don't fully understand labor laws, which leads to unpaid overtime, wage theft, and unhealthy work expectations. Reinvention requires humility. Ryan's success came from being willing to start over, stay curious, and continuously learn new skills. Notable Quotes “No one teaches you the rules to the most important game you'll ever play — your career.” “Hard work has no intrinsic value if it's not actually getting you where you want to go.” “Ego is your enemy. The moment you stop seeing yourself as a student, you stagnate.” Connect with Attorney Ryan: Instagram: @AttorneyRyan on Instagram TikTok: @AttorneyRyan on TikTok YouTube: Ryan Styger on YouTube Book: Get It in Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Your Rights at Work A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investor Community Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at GoHighLevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En este episodio conversé con Juan Ignacio Asprella, especialista en marketing digital B2B e inteligencia artificial aplicada, con más de 15 años de experiencia generando demanda en entornos digitales. Hablamos de cómo usar la IA y LinkedIn para construir un sistema de generación de leads que funcione todos los días.Muchas empresas B2B dependen de referidos y no tienen claro cómo salir de eso. El problema no es la falta de herramientas. Es no tener un sistema.Nacho explicó paso a paso cómo definir el cliente ideal, construir un perfil de LinkedIn que te haga fácil de encontrar, crear contenido que genere autoridad y, desde ahí, atraer leads sin tener que prospectar en frío. También hablamos de qué herramientas usar, cuánto contenido publicar y qué errores evitar cuando se automatiza de más.Si tu negocio B2B depende de referidos y querés construir un sistema propio, este episodio es el punto de partida.

You're exceptional at what you do. You know your work is good. You know you can help people. And you're still losing them at the door.In Part 3 of the Six-Figure Quarter series, I'm breaking down the thing that's quietly costing more business owners than any strategy mistake ever could — a brand and voice that isn't doing its job.Attention is a currency. And getting people to buy in with theirs is harder than it's ever been. So if your brand feels scattered, your voice feels diluted, or your content isn't landing the way you know it should — this episode is going to name exactly why.I'm breaking it down into three parts: building a brand world that creates unconscious trust, the formula for a voice that actually converts in 2026, and why your personal brand — the parts of you that have nothing to do with what you sell — might be your greatest untapped asset.Key Takeaways:What it actually means for your brand to be a world — and what happens when that world feels disjointed before someone consciously realizes itWhy visual consistency isn't about spending money on branding — and what it's actually costing you when it's missingThe three-part brand voice formula: brevity, clarity, and directness — and which one most business owners are skipping entirelyWhy jargon and "cutting edge" language is losing you people before they ever get to your offerHow showing up as a full human — values, hobbies, grief, the real stuff — creates the kind of resonance that converts cold strangers into long-term clientsLinks:My entire business runs on one platform — get 30 days free with GoHighLevel: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoContent References:Jawsh- almost 1M followers because his personality SHINES and the format & visuals of his videos are so consistency and the same every single time: https://www.tiktok.com/@chickenjawsh?_r=1&_t=ZP-95x2HHKcdgcJessi- started posting on social media literally 5 months ago and exploded because her video formats are consistent and engaging and her editing is the same time and time again: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeanhome?igsh=MnFkc2NqN2R1czN0One of my friends Alex is exploding and her carousels are so simple and repeatable and saveable: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandriamaria?igsh=ZHdsd3V0bnZ3eHV6Scaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

If strangers are opting in but not showing up, you do not need new ads. You need a new system. Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on cutting through the noise around gym growth. Each episode centers on practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms build steady momentum without guesswork or constant outreach.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Sherman and Tommy get blunt about why paid ads are not the magic fix gym owners hope for. They walk through the real work of turning a flood of leads into steady revenue, why relying on referrals and organic hits a hard ceiling, and how to think like an owner who wants a sellable asset, not just a busy gym job. Sherman shares his own story of running a profitable gym that was tough to exit, while Tommy breaks down the math and execution behind opening a second location in Houston at around 30k a month from day one. From there, they introduce Relay, a lead nurture system built with AI and human setters that plugs into Lasso's paid marketing so gym owners can stop burning out their best coaches and still get people to show up ready to buy. Episode OutlineIntroduction to Gym Marketing Made Simple PodcastChallenges in Lead Nurturing and Follow-UpThe Role of Paid Advertising in Gym GrowthCase Study: Opening a Second LocationIntroduction to Relay and Its BenefitsImplementation and Results of RelayConclusion and Future PlansEpisode Chapters00:00 Coaches, Sales, and the Real Burnout Problem00:16 Gym Marketing Made Simple Intro00:41 Why Paid Ads Are Not a Magic Fix02:31 How Paid Ads in Fitness Have Evolved04:45 The Ceiling of Organic and Referrals Only07:45 Sherman's Gym: Profitable but Hard to Sell10:29 Deciding to Scale With Multiple Locations13:32 Backing Into the Numbers and 30k Ad Spend15:09 Opening With 130 Members and 30k Revenue16:24 Introducing Relay: AI + Human Lead Nurture19:42 Speed to Lead, AI Fatigue, and Human Handoffs22:15 Phone Calls, Texting, and Market Differences24:00 Who Lasso + Relay Is For (30k+ Gyms)25:51 Onboarding Flow for Relay With Lasso29:25 Building a Sellable Gym vs. Owning a Job30:12 Protecting Coaches From Burnout in Sales32:08 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap UpConclusionLeads are not your bottleneck. The gap is in how you treat every person from the minute they click on an ad until the moment they sit across from you. When you respect the math, build real systems, and stop forcing coaches to live in the follow up grind, growth feels a lot less chaotic. That is how you move from owning a busy job to owning something that can run and eventually sell on your terms. Action TakenFraming paid advertising as a tool that only works when paired with real systems and follow upPositioning Lasso as the engine that delivers steady, quality leads for growth-minded gyms Introducing Relay as a combined AI and human concierge that:    - Responds quickly to new leads with personalized messaging    - Warms and filters leads, then passes high intent prospects to a real person    - Focuses on booking and confirming appointments that actually showDefining the full Lasso plus Relay stack for gyms doing 30k and above each month Offering an AI only Relay option for gyms under 30k while they fix operations and basics Setting up a clear onboarding path where Relay connects to existing Go High Level accounts, cleans up duplicate workflows, and aligns calendars  CTAIf you are ready to see what happens when strong paid ads and real follow up work together, book a call with the Lasso team and find out how Lasso and Relay could plug into your gym. 

FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Set Up the Hermes Agent → https://value.8figureagency.co/hermes Ready to become an AI-native agency? Book a call at 8figureagency.coGuest: Ben Fisher, founder of Skinny and Bald. Hampton member. Been coding since fifth grade. Has been CEO twice, CTO three times. Describes himself as 60% product, 40% engineer.The pull: Ben is one of the sharpest guys in the Hampton AI channel. This is his second time on the pod. Jordan came with real questions about funnels, databases, and skills — Ben answered live, then pulled up his actual meeting-processing skill on screen share.What we coveredThe build vs. buy question. Jordan's giveaway funnel pulls comments → emails → form fills → booked calls across LinkedIn and X, six campaigns a week. His partner said use GoHighLevel. Ben's framing: build custom with Claude when you control the maintenance, use a tool when it solves 80%+ without workarounds. Texting is the exception — Twilio's regulatory rabbit hole can eat days even with Claude Code.Databases and custom funnels. Jordan wants the funnel experience to mirror what the user clicked — landing page copy, follow-up sequence, everything. Ben's example: he still uses Kit.com for his newsletter, but layered custom API logic on top. He didn't rebuild Kit. He enriched it.The thing that separates real builders from vibe coders. “What distinguishes really effective builders really comes down to workflow.” Same models. Same Claude. Different results because of how people work. Ben's non-negotiable: test-driven development. Plan first. Write the tests. Then build. Otherwise Claude tells you it shipped something that doesn't exist.The “your friend Ben is absolutely correct” story. Hampton buddy building a chief of staff agent in Slack and WhatsApp. Asked Claude if it was secure. Claude said yes. Ben listed four gaps. Buddy pasted Ben's message into Claude. Claude wrote back: “Your friend Ben is absolutely correct. We don't do this, this, this, and this.” Lesson: you cannot ask the AI to verify the AI.Claude Skills, real talk. Skills are mostly plain English text files the AI reads. They get highly personal fast — Ben said his public repo of skills is becoming less useful to others because the nuances are his. Best move for most people: use someone else's skill as a reference, have Claude analyze how it works, then build your own flavor.Ben's content-from-meetings workflow (live demo). Fireflies records every call → transcripts get stored as markdown files in a local folder → a Claude skill called process meeting notes runs on demand, pulls the last 3 days, formats each meeting in EOS Level 10 format (clear accountability, agreements, action items), and routes to-dos to the right project repo. Why local files instead of remote Fireflies calls? Speed. His second brain reads disk faster than it makes API calls across nine months of transcripts.Writing in your voice with AI. Ben studied journalism and advertising. He uses Claude as a sparring partner first, last-mile editor second. Reference for anyone serious about this: every.to publishes their full editorial AI process, including how to build an anti-AI style guide. Ben also actively removes em-dashes from his AI output now because they've become the tell.Markdown files as the convention. .md is what the AI world runs on. Pound signs for headers, asterisks for bold. Doesn't really matter if you use .txt or .docx — but markdown gives the AI hierarchy it can parse.Tools and references mentionedFireflies, Claude Code, N8N, Zapier, Kit.com, GoHighLevel, Twilio, Obsidian, every.to, Superpowers (Claude skill harness), Hampton, EOS Level 10 format, Ruben's “How AI” Substack.Where to find Benskinnyandbald.com — consulting offersdearben.ai — Ben's AI podcast where execs submit questions and he answers live with screen share, plus his newsletterReady to build an AI-native agency that runs on systems, not scrambling?8 Figure Agency helps seven-figure agency owners install the agents, automations, and AI workflows that turn your team into a 10x operation. Done-for-you implementation starting at $2K/month.Book your call: 8figureagency.covalue.8figureagency.cohermesThis playbook shows you the exact stack. Install instructions, the 30-day roadmap, the five daily prompts that turn your agent into a second brain, and eight use cases pulled straight from agencies doing it right now.8figureagency.coAI Solutions for Marketing Agencies | 8figure agencyOptimize your marketing agency with our AI solutions. Join 1,000+ agencies and scale your revenue today!every.toEveryEvery — The only subscription you need to stay at the edge of AI. Ideas, apps, and training from practitioners who build with AI daily.http://every.to/skinnyandbald.comBen FisherI help companies figure out where AI fits — and then build it.

Send us Fan MailIn episode 298 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Julie Wieler, a dynamic entrepreneur, as she reflects on her beginnings and the experiences that shaped her path to where she is today, setting the stage for an engaging conversation about her current work and mission.Tune in for an enlightening discussion that goes beyond the surface of storytelling.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:41] Life-changing diagnosis leads to entrepreneurship.[00:05:39] Testing methodologies in marketing.[00:08:02] Founders and VC firm collaboration.[00:10:32] One-stop shop for marketing.[00:14:32] Foundations of business strategy.QUOTES"We adopted this mindset, like the first people who hit success in the gold rush were not the miners. They were the people selling the shovels." -Julie Wieler"Go back to your foundations: who do you serve, what problem do you help them solve, and how do you get that solution to them?" -Julie Wieler==========================Start your FREE 14-Day Trial of GoHighLevel today!The ultimate CRM and contact management platform for entrepreneurs and growing businesses.https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=podcastlaunchlab  ==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabJulie WielerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_wmc_co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wieler-wmcco/ ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474  

En este episodio conversé con David Gómez, fundador de Bien Pensado, firma internacional con más de 20 años ayudando a empresas a defender su valor en mercados altamente competitivos. Hablamos de cómo dejar de pelear por precio y empezar a liderar con valor.Muchas empresas dependen de referidos, no tienen claro por qué los eligen y bajan el precio cada vez que aparece presión. El problema no es el mercado. Es que no saben comunicar su diferencial.David explicó los tres pilares para dejar de competir por precio: encontrar un diferencial real, identificar al cliente ideal y comunicarlo con claridad. También hablamos de cómo preguntarle a tus propios clientes por qué te eligen, qué errores destruyen los márgenes y por qué la especialización es uno de los caminos de diferenciación más poderosos.Si tenés una pyme y seguís justificando tu precio en cada propuesta, este episodio te da el marco completo para cambiar eso.

If you've ever said "I feel like I have all the pieces but something still isn't clicking" — this episode is going to reframe everything.In Part 2 of the Six-Figure Quarter series, I'm introducing you to the lens I use to look at every single business I work with: the ecosystem model. Once you see your business this way, you can't unsee it. And more importantly, you'll finally be able to identify why things feel scattered, why revenue feels inconsistent, and why working harder isn't moving the needle.This isn't about finding the missing tactic. It's about understanding the missing architecture — and how to build a business where every single piece is doing its job to move someone toward your anchor offer, without you being the glue holding it all together.I also walk through the exact process I take CEO Mastermind clients through when we build out their ecosystem design — including a real example from a client I just onboarded this week.Key Takeaways:What a healthy business ecosystem actually looks like — and the sneaky ways an unhealthy one bleeds your energy before you even noticeWhy the symptom you're trying to fix is almost never the real problem (and where to actually look)What an anchor offer is, why you need one, and how everything else in your business should relate to itThe difference between a business with rhythm and one that's just a collection of disconnected ideas and offersHow the client journey actually works — and what happens when your ecosystem is cohesive vs. when people are left wanderingLinks:The CEO Mastermind® — where we build your ecosystem design together: [LINK]Run your entire business on one platform. I replaced $3,500+ in annual software subscriptions with GoHighLevel — grab your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.A website can look perfect and still do nothing for your business. That's the problem we dig into with Lenora Blackamore, CEO of Mecca Marketing Group Incorporated, a Black-owned marketing and web development firm with deep roots in digital technology going back to the 1990s. We talk about what separates a site that simply exists from an online presence that actually drives leads, sales, and long-term growth.We get practical about the modern small business tech stack: why a CRM matters, how Go High Level can replace a pile of disconnected subscriptions, and where AI fits when you want speed without losing strategy. Lenora explains her real process, from one-on-one discovery and website audits to building a stronger foundation that can scale. We also get into content management, why “content is currency,” and how storing and organizing your assets saves you time and keeps your marketing consistent.Then we widen the lens to community impact. We share thoughts on social media marketing, why it's still powerful, and why kids under 15 or 16 shouldn't be navigating that world unchecked. We talk mentorship, tech exposure in schools, and what it takes to keep our communities growing. Lenora also reflects on working at Johnson Publishing Company and what Ebony's digital pivot teaches every entrepreneur about innovation and leadership.If you're building a Black-owned business, growing a brand, or trying to modernize your marketing systems, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a business owner who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter 

Most founders get the order wrong. They build for two years, then ask a marketer how to sell it. Connie Lund flipped the script. She started Zaboom with no dev team, no code background, and no VC funding. What she had was 50+ years of combined marketing and product experience, a GoHighLevel account, and a willingness to break things at 2 a.m. on a Sunday. In this episode, Connie walks Matt through how she built a working voice AI product for insurance agencies—using N8N, GoHighLevel, and Claude as her "CTO." Then landed paying customers in under 90 days. She also gets honest about what AI can't do for you: use good judgment, know when to stop, and figure out if what you're building actually matters to anyone. They cover the difference between outputs and outcomes, why talking to customers beats building in isolation every time, and how the traditional "raise VC, hire devs, ship product" playbook is getting replaced by something scrappier and faster. If you're a founder who's been waiting until the product is perfect to talk to people, this episode will make you uncomfortable. Good. Listen to this Startup Hustle episode now.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:49 Introduction to Connie Lunn and Zaboom02:33 The Journey of Building Zaboom05:41 Tech Stack and Tools Used11:58 Prototype vs. Final Product16:16 Marketing and Customer Engagement21:09 Coaching and Helping Others25:31 Democratizing Technology and Skills32:08 Final Thoughts and AdviceLinks & ResourcesConnect with Connie Lund on LinkedInWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.

What's the difference between a website that looks great and one that actually brings in business? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Jimmy Weeks, CEO of Internet Strategy Labs, to dig into what separates high-performing websites from digital dead ends. Jimmy has built nearly 700 websites over 25 years and built one of the first franchise analytics dashboards in the industry. He knows what works and more importantly, why. They cover how to design for different buyer personas, why time-on-site has dropped from three minutes to under one, how the back end of your site can quietly kill your marketing results, and why building for function before beauty is almost always the right call. If you run a franchise location or are evaluating the performance of your brand's web presence, this one is worth your time.

Cold calls get ignored. But a personalized ringless voicemail — cloned with AI and dropped at scale through GoHighLevel? That gets callbacks.

You can have the best systems, the best CRM, the best team — but if you're not excited and motivated, none of it moves.

You can have the best systems, the best CRM, the best team — but if you're not excited and motivated, none of it moves.

It's always fun catching up with Greg McDaniel because he's always up to something cool.Here's a summary of our session:Absolutely, Ray. Here's a detailed summary shortened to roughly 20% of the original wording.Podcast Interview Summary: Ray Wood with Greg McDanielRay welcomes longtime friend Greg McDaniel from Grass Valley, Northern California. After a relaxed opening chat about Greg's 10-acre property, mowing, weather, and life in Northern California, the conversation turns to what is currently working for real estate agents in social media marketing and advertising.Greg says agents have never had more opportunity to create their own media. They no longer need a full studio setup; a smartphone, simple microphone, and free or low-cost editing tools like CapCut are enough to produce useful content. He emphasizes that agents can now use AI tools such as ChatGPT and prompt libraries like AIPRM to generate video ideas, captions, YouTube titles, descriptions, tags, and content frameworks quickly.A major theme is that agents often feel overwhelmed by all the marketing options available, but Greg argues the answer is simpler than most people think: stay visible, stay relevant, and keep having conversations with your audience. He uses his and Ray's friendship as an example. Even though they have known each other for around 10 years and never met in person, they have stayed connected through podcasts, conversations, and regular contact. That same principle applies to agents and their audience.Greg recommends agents post short-form content daily on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms. He says agents should pay attention to who watches, likes, comments, or reacts to their content, then personally reach out and start conversations. Rather than treating social media as a broadcasting platform only, agents should use it as a relationship-building tool.When Ray asks what type of content works best, Greg suggests documenting daily life. He compares each part of the day to a chapter in a book: morning routines, coffee stops, drives, meetings, funny moments, local observations, family life, pets, community stories, and real estate insights. His advice is to make content that is interesting, personal, and relatable, not just constant real estate sales messages.Greg recommends following an 80/20 rule: around 80% of content should be fun, interesting, community-based, or personality-driven, while 20% can be more directly related to business. He notes that kids and pets can attract engagement, though agents should only include family if they are comfortable doing so. Ray jokes that featuring his dogs in marketing videos could make their expenses feel like marketing costs, leading to a humorous side discussion about dogs, grooming, cleaning, and checking with a CPA.The conversation then moves into YouTube. Greg believes YouTube is a powerful free platform because once content is created, it can continue working long term. However, he says fewer than 1% of agents will actually take action. Ray asks why, and Greg bluntly says laziness is often the main barrier. He explains that many agents know what they need to do, but avoid it because they feel they have nothing to say or do not want to be on camera.Greg shares an example of a successful Silicon Valley agent who has deep local knowledge, a long real estate career, children who grew up in the area, a wife who teaches locally, and strong opinions about coffee — yet still feels he has nothing to say. Greg points out that this agent could easily create local coffee tours, community videos, tech-area commentary, and neighborhood stories. The lesson is that agents already have content all around them; they simply need to start filming.Ray and Greg discuss simple equipment, including the Hollyland Lark M2 microphone, which Ray recently bought and found impressive. Greg shares a practical tip: clip the tiny microphone under the brim of a cap for clear audio while filming casual videos.The discussion then shifts to YouTube trends. Greg mentions that large channels like MrBeast are seeing major changes in views as YouTube places more emphasis on Shorts and shorter content. He believes this creates an opportunity for smaller creators and independent agents to gain more visibility. Greg also mentions using tools like VidIQ and Thumbnail Creator to improve YouTube thumbnails, titles, SEO, descriptions, and tags.Greg demonstrates AIPRM inside ChatGPT, showing Ray how pre-built prompts can generate optimized YouTube titles, descriptions, tags, and hashtags. He enters a sample real estate topic and the tool produces multiple title options, a short description, and keyword tags that could be copied into YouTube Studio. Ray is impressed by how much time this could save.Ray then shares what he is seeing with AI Ad Machine clients: property listing ads are generating some of the strongest results. Rather than simply offering free appraisals or asking for listings, agents can advertise actual properties, send traffic to a Meta lead form or landing page, and capture buyer and seller leads. These leads can then flow into Go High Level for automated text and email follow-up. Ray argues that a great listing has enormous pulling power because it shows the agent actively marketing real estate, not begging for business.Greg agrees and adds that ads and content need to match the local audience. A generic message will not work equally well in Miami, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Grass Valley, or a beach town. Agents should speak the language of their community. For example, in Grass Valley, a real estate agent could create a video using a zero-turn mower or tractor dealership as a metaphor for teamwork and market knowledge. In a beach town, an agent should be on the beach talking about local lifestyle, restaurants, and community news.The core marketing message from Greg is that agents should stop begging for business and instead become a trusted source of information. They should talk about their industry, community, local market, lifestyle, and daily experiences in a way that feels human and useful.Ray adds that testing is now easier than ever. In the old newspaper days, agents ran one ad and hoped it worked. Today, they can run many variations and quickly identify what gets attention, clicks, and leads. This ties directly into Ray's broader AI Ad Machine philosophy: test multiple ad angles and let the data show what works.Toward the end, Greg introduces Google Flow from Google Labs, describing how it can create AI-generated images from photos and prompts. He gives a playful example of generating an image of family members riding horses, grandchildren running around, and himself on a lawnmower being chased by a kangaroo. More practically, he suggests agents could use AI image tools to help buyers visualize themselves in a property, such as creating an image of a family enjoying a kitchen or living space, while cautioning agents to check rules and avoid anything misleading or discriminatory.Greg also promotes his own podcast, RE Geeks, which focuses on real estate, technology, and how tech influences agents and consumers. He explains that his longtime tech partner Michael is involved, and they discuss practical ways agents can use technology in their business.The episode closes with Ray thanking Greg and promising to include links in the show notes to the tools discussed, including AIPRM, the Hollyland Lark M2 microphone, Google Flow, VidIQ, Thumbnail Creator, and RE Geeks.Key TakeawaysThe strongest message from the interview is that real estate agents do not need complicated marketing. They need consistency, personality, community relevance, and a willingness to create. A smartphone, simple microphone, AI tools, and daily local observations are enough to start building attention.Agents should use short-form video, YouTube, stories, reels, and listing ads to stay visible and start conversations. The best content is not always polished or formal; it is often personal, local, useful, and human.Ray's major ad insight is that great property listings are still one of the strongest lead-generation assets agents have. When promoted properly through social ads, lead forms, landing pages, and CRM follow-up, listings can become powerful buyer and seller lead machines.Greg's major content insight is that agents already have more than enough to say. Their local knowledge, daily routines, clients, pets, coffee shops, neighborhoods, listings, and lifestyle stories can all become content. The agents who win are the ones who stop overthinking and start publishing.

What you'll learn in this episode: ● How to create a workflow from scratch in HighLevel ● Tagging contacts to segment and nurture leads automatically ● Assigning team members to leads for immediate follow-up ● Crafting personalized emails and SMS that engage your prospects ● The critical step of testing and publishing workflows to avoid mistakes ● How automation can help you maintain consistent and predictable income

Bob Lachance went from 50 deals to 270 deals a year using virtual assistants — and built one of the top VA companies in real estate. Here's exactly how.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Bob Lachance, former pro hockey player turned real estate investor, co-founder of Fortune Builders, and CEO of REVA Global — one of the leading virtual assistant companies serving real estate investors.Bob covers:From ice hockey to real estate: how a $32K first deal turned into a full investing businessWhy the first deal exposed everything: no systems, no marketing, running to Home Depot three times a dayDoor knocking pre-foreclosures in 2004 — and the mindset shift that came from replacing himself in that roleWhy he co-founded Fortune Builders and what happened to it after COVIDThe real reason students fail even after buying coaching programs: accountability, not informationHow Bob discovered virtual assistants in 2013, launched REVA Global in 2014, and grew to 270+ deals a yearWhy all of REVA Global's VAs are based in the Philippines — and what makes that market uniquely suited for real estate supportThe four-team structure: sourcing and recruiting, training, placements, and client service managementWhere AI can't replace VAs: outbound calling, property management, admin work requiring real human judgmentTool stack: Salesforce, Podio, GoHighLevel, Smarter Contact — how Bob manages operations across time zonesThe $150,000 lesson: a knockdown rebuild in Greenwich, shiny object syndrome, and the FOMO deal that cost $160K totalWhy you shouldn't leave the owner's box too early — and the hiring mistake most investors make with VAsThree masterminds Bob attends (Boardroom, Collective Genius, Family Mastermind) and how to measure ROI on each"Learn it, live it, gift it" — the system for knowing when you're ready to hand something offThis episode is for:Real estate investors doing 5–50 deals a year who feel maxed outAnyone who's tried hiring a VA and had it fail — and wants to understand whyOperators looking to build an actual team instead of staying a one-person show

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! Today's episode is a tight, interactive Mastermind session led by Tim that brings together investors, brokers, and marketers to discuss how to grow a probate-related real estate business. The group dives into the evolving CRM landscape, weighing captive systems versus independent platforms, and shares real-world experiences with Go High Level, Salesforce, RE Simply, and other tools. We explore how to use a CRM not just as a contact list, but as a retention engine with drip campaigns, lead scoring, and appointment workflows that keep conversations alive. The discussion also covers the realities of probate and pre-probate marketing, including do-not-call compliance, holiday timing, and the importance of multi-channel outreach (mail, email, phone, and landing pages). Attendees ask for practical strategies to build relationships with attorney partners, generate steady referrals, and leverage CE programs to boost credibility. Throughout, the emphasis is on testing, measurement, and iteration—starting with a simple setup, then adding automation and integrations that fit your budget and goals. If you're navigating probate, pre-probate, or lender-influenced markets, this episode offers concrete examples, vendor insights, and a framework you can apply immediately to increase response rates, win more deals, and maintain a healthy deal pipeline in changing times. Key Takeaways: Effective CRM selection should align with your workflow, business model, and long-term growth goals—not just what your brokerage prefers. A consistent multi-touch marketing approach (calls, mail, text, and digital) significantly increases response rates across probate leads. Do Not Call compliance matters and should be understood clearly, allowing you to make informed, strategic outreach decisions. Building strong attorney partnerships can create a steady, referral-driven pipeline of probate and estate-related opportunities. CE-based educational sessions offer a unique way to position yourself as a trusted resource while opening doors to new professional relationships. Start with a simple CRM that fits your needs, then progressively layer in automation, integrations, and systems as you scale. Consistently measure, test, and refine your campaigns so you can identify what's working and improve results over time. To learn more, visit https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market. #CRMStrategies #ProbateMarketing #DNCCompliance #RealEstateTechPrevious episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A PlaylistSupport the show

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS unpacks how Eventbrite functions as a powerful off-page SEO tool, not just a ticketing platform.Eventbrite SEO: Why Your Event Title Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Asset?With 50 million monthly visitors, Eventbrite gives businesses organic reach that paid ads cannot match.The round table covers title optimization, data collection strategies, the "short code, long money" framework, and why you should never spend money on ads before investing time in your website.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike⁠>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Read SEO Articles>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey TakeawaysEventbrite is off-page SEO, not just ticketing. With 50 million monthly visitors, every event you create is a searchable page that links back to your business.Your event title becomes your URL. Put the event type (workshop, bootcamp, conference) and keywords in the title so people searching Eventbrite can actually find you.Three measures of a successful event. The number of people, the quality of people, and what happens after they leave.Collect more than just emails. Change the default Eventbrite settings to require phone numbers. Export the CSV and load it into your CRM. Share the data with sponsors.Optimize free tools before spending money. If your website is not built, do not run ads. Eventbrite generates 3.99M organic visits versus only 101K from paid search.Attention is a new currency, retention is a new balance. It is not what you spend, it is what you keep. Build systems that retain, not just attract.Memorable Quotes"Attention is a new currency, retention is a new balance. It's not what you spend, it's what you keep." — Favour [94:38]"Short code, long money. All the millionaires and billionaires got a short code." — Marcus [83:52]"Strangers can accidentally see your event on Eventbrite because they're searching for it in the surrounding areas." — Marcus [36:46]"If you haven't spent time on your website, don't spend money on ads. It sounds brutal, but I'm saving you from stress." — Favour [88:27]"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." — Favour [80:05]FAQsQ: Is Eventbrite only for paid ticketed events?A: No. Free events on Eventbrite give you the same SEO benefits, data collection, and discoverability. Churches, nonprofits, and retail stores should all use it for givebacks, sales, and community events.Q: How do I know when to schedule my event?A: Poll your audience with two questions: weekdays or weekends, and weekdays or weeknights. Add a bonus question about lead time (1-3, 4-6, or 7-9 weeks). Start with whatever feedback you receive.Q: Should I spend $1,000 on event ads?A: Not before your website is ready. Run a $10/day A/B test for 10 days first. Then decide how to invest the remaining $900 based on data, not guesswork.Q: What tools were recommended?A: Eventbrite, Google Search Console, Google Trends, Pinterest Trends, Glimpse, GoHighLevel, Flodesk, SimilarWeb, and G2 for software reviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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After 17 years in business, I hit record-breaking revenue. And behind the scenes? My business was leaking profit, energy, and alignment. In this solo episode of Can't Be Contained, I'm pulling back the curtain on what I'm doing differently in 2026 — and why simplifying everything has been the most profitable decision of my career. We're talking: The hard truth about revenue vs. profit • Why I consolidated my entire tech stack into one platform • Shifting from complexity to clean systems • The move toward low-ticket offers and scalable impact • Building an all-female leadership team with strong energetic boundaries • Phone addiction, creativity, and protecting life force • Why recalibration years aren't failure — they're initiation This isn't a strategy episode. It's a recalibration episode. If you've built something successful but it no longer feels sustainable, this is your permission slip to simplify, refine, and build from nervous system alignment instead of pressure. Sometimes letting go is the most profitable move you'll ever make. Resources Mentioned: Claim a Free 30-Day Trial in GoHighLevel → http://www.pausebreathwork.com/highlevel Become a Certified Breathwork Facilitator → https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training Pause Breathwork App → https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App  

Brent Daniels sits down with real estate investor Jacob Bopst to dissect a remarkable deal where a single $75 lead transformed into a net profit of over $76,000. Jacob breaks down his "wholetailing" strategy, a hybrid of wholesaling and flipping where he buys properties virtually, closes on them using hard money, and immediately relists them on the MLS without performing major renovations.Jacob also shares his high-tech "speed to lead" system, explaining how he uses automation tools like make.com and Go High Level to connect with potential sellers in under 30 seconds! For more wholesaling action, check out the TTP Training Program.---------Show notes:(1:00) Beginning of today's episode(1:39) Utilizing Pay Per Lead (PPL) and statewide marketing strategies(2:44) Using make.com  for free CRM automation and webhooks (4:01) Why speed to lead is the most critical metric (17:23) The “shut up” sales technique(26:53) Using local realtors to inspect properties without visiting them (29:19) Navigating failed septic inspections during close.----------Resources:Property LeadsGo High Level CRMmake.comDominion FinancialRedfinZillowPropWireTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

Welcome our guest, Rick Elmore, Founder of SimplyNoted.com | In this episode, Rick Elmore discusses the enduring power of handwritten notes in a digital world saturated with automated messages. He explains how his company, Simply Noted, leverages technology to automate the process of sending genuine, personalized handwritten notes, helping businesses cut through the noise and build meaningful connections with their customers.Rick emphasizes that while technology has evolved, the personal touch of a handwritten note remains a powerful tool for customer retention, marketing, and building lasting relationships. He shares insights on how to integrate this strategy into existing marketing workflows and leverage it to increase customer lifetime value and generate referrals.Start your 3-Day Fast Delivery with SimplyNoted.com here >>Rick Elmore's Top Key PointsThe Lost Art of Personal Connection: In an era of digital overload, a handwritten note stands out and makes a lasting impression.High Open Rates: Handwritten mail has a 99% open rate, significantly higher than any other form of direct mail or email marketing.Automation and Scalability: Simply Noted uses robotic technology to produce real pen-written notes that are scalable and can be integrated with CRMs and other marketing automation platforms.Hyper-Personalization with AI: By leveraging AI, the messages in the handwritten notes can be hyper-personalized based on customer data, making them even more impactful.Trackable and Actionable: With features like QR code tracking and delivery notifications, the impact of handwritten notes can be measured, and follow-up actions can be triggered for a multi-touch marketing approach.Podcast Episode Timestamps[02:48] Introduction to Simply Noted and the concept of automated handwritten mail.[07:07] The marketing power of handwritten notes and their high open rates.[10:31] The importance of systems and timing in a handwritten note strategy.[16:19] How to integrate handwritten notes into your marketing stack, including platforms like GoHighLevel.[22:00] How to get in touch with Rick Elmore and get a free sample kit from Simply Noted.Podcast Episode FAQsQ: What is Simply Noted?A: Simply Noted is a service that uses custom-built robots to write personalized, handwritten notes on behalf of businesses. This allows companies to send authentic-feeling mail at scale, fostering a personal connection with customers.Q: How does this integrate with my current marketing?A: Simply Noted can be integrated with most CRMs and marketing automation platforms. You can trigger the sending of a handwritten note based on specific customer actions, such as a purchase, an anniversary, or a birthday.Q: What are the benefits of sending handwritten notes?A: The primary benefits are increased customer engagement and loyalty. Handwritten notes have a near-perfect open rate and help your brand stand out. They are a powerful tool for building relationships, which can lead to higher customer lifetime value and more referrals.Next Steps with Rick ElmoreReady to add the personal touch of handwritten notes to your marketing strategy? Visit simplynoted.com to learn more and request a free sample kit. You can also connect with Rick Elmore directly via email at rick.elmore@simplynoted.com or on LinkedIn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Automation made responses faster. It didn't make people care more.Most gyms aren't losing leads because of systems, they're losing them because they feel interchangeable.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, a podcast focused on removing noise from gym growth. Each episode breaks down practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms create consistent momentum without relying on guesswork or nonstop outreach.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, the focus is on why response rates drop in competitive fitness markets and how gyms can stand out by combining automation with real human interaction. The conversation breaks down competitive advantage, consumer behavior, lead nurturing systems, and the role of personalized communication in increasing engagement and revenue.Episode OutlineWhy competitive advantage matters more when multiple gyms offer similar services.How low response rates are often tied to lack of prioritization, not lead quality.The importance of speed to lead and consistent follow-up.How modern consumers shop for fitness services like any other service.Why automation is now expected—and why it no longer differentiates.Using human touchpoints like voice memos, video, and education to build trust.How engagement scores help prioritize leads effectively.The risks of relying only on transactional automation.Balancing educational content with direct outreach.Building long-term relationships through structured lead nurture systems.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro00:05 Understanding Competitive Advantage in the Fitness Market02:08 The Role of Consumer Behavior in Lead Engagement03:07 The Impact of Automation on Consumer Engagement05:39 Strategies for Humanizing Marketing Efforts07:43 Balancing Automation and Human Touch08:16 Building Long-Term Relationships with Leads08:33 The Role of Social Media in Lead Generation09:18 Implementing Effective Lead Nurturing StrategiesAction TakenSit down with current and prospective leads to review the nurture process.Ensure all messaging is aligned and intentional.Set up engagement score tracking inside GoHighLevel.Define outbound processes for text, voice memo, email, calls, DMs, and video.Use engagement data to prioritize outreach and conversationsConclusionCompetitive markets reward gyms that feel intentional, not automated. The real difference comes from combining structured systems with thoughtful human interaction. When leads feel seen, educated, and prioritized, conversations happen and conversions follow.CTAListen to the full episode and follow the show for more gym marketing clarity.

Louis Shulman on Building a 15-Person Newsletter Agency, Taking 300 Sales Calls in One Year, and Why Email Marketing Is the Most Overlooked Growth Channel. Louis Shulman, founder of Orbit Marketing, returns to the show to reveal how he built a newsletter agency from scratch, scaled to 15 team members, and took over 300 sales calls in a single year. In this candid conversation, Louis shares why most B2B businesses are leaving massive opportunities on the table by ignoring email marketing.From running paid ads directly to newsletters to building full-funnel lead generation systems, Louis breaks down the exact playbook his agency uses to generate qualified meetings for clients. He also discusses the mindset shift from chasing revenue to obsessing over client results—and why that change transformed his business.Key Topics Covered:- Why email marketing remains the most overlooked channel for B2B businesses- The newsletter funnel strategy: running Facebook and Instagram ads to newsletter opt-ins- How to use surveys and Go High Level to qualify leads automatically- Transitioning from commodity service provider to fractional CMO- The difference between "founder growth hires" and "clone hires" when scaling- Why vanilla content gets ignored and opinionated writing drives responses- Building systems and playbooks that make agency work scalable- Using AI to overcome entrepreneurial fears and mental blockers- The shift from chasing client count to producing case studies- How Orbit Flows software was built as an internal tool then monetized- Why incentive alignment is the key to delivering client resultsEpisode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and catching up with Louis Shulman01:17 - What Orbit Marketing does and how the business evolved03:51 - Why every B2B business should have an email presence05:13 - Converting sales call rejections into future clients07:23 - Training writers to create opinionated, high-converting content08:47 - B2B vs DTC clients and strategic positioning11:16 - The "sawdust" strategy: monetizing byproducts of your business12:28 - Becoming a full-service marketing agency vs staying specialized16:35 - Finding intrinsic motivation beyond revenue growth20:32 - Is the agency model actually scalable?24:46 - Using AI to overcome fears and mental blockers27:06 - Hiring strategies: patience vs startup chaos mode30:31 - Orbit Flows: building software from internal toolsAbout Louis Shulman:Louis Shulman is the founder of Orbit Marketing, a newsletter agency that helps B2B companies generate qualified leads through email marketing and paid newsletter funnels. He also runs Orbit Metrics, a data and analytics consultancy for e-commerce brands spending $2M+ annually on ads, and Orbit Flows, a content creation and project management software built for newsletter teams.About Orbit Marketing:Orbit Marketing is a full-service newsletter agency specializing in B2B lead generation. The company writes and manages newsletters for dozens of clients, runs paid acquisition campaigns to newsletter opt-ins, and builds complete funnel systems using tools like Go High Level. With a team of 15, Orbit Marketing has written several hundred newsletter issues for clients across industries including finance, e-commerce, and professional services.Resources Mentioned:- Orbit Flows (content creation software)- Go High Level (funnel and CRM platform)- Facebook Ads Manager- Kai Bax (agency scaling strategies)- Alex Hormozi (business growth frameworks)Partner Links:Book Enterprise Training — https://www.upscaile.com/Subscribe to our free newsletter — https://www.theaireport.ai/subscribe-theaireport-youtube#NewsletterMarketing #EmailMarketing #B2BLeadGeneration #AgencyGrowth #LouisShulman #OrbitMarketing #NewsletterAgency #PaidAds #ContentStrategy #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategy #FractionalCMO #StartupGrowth #AIinBusiness #EmailFunnels

Josh Snow built Snow Oral Care by doing what most entrepreneurs won't: taking on the household-name giants head-on—and bootstrapping his way to nine figures in sales. In this special Money Mondays episode (recorded during the $100M Mastermind experience), Josh breaks down how to win shelf space against “the whole aisle,” why adversity can become your superpower, and what really makes a brand pop when customers walk past Colgate and Crest.He also goes deep on celebrity partnerships (what founders should know before chasing big names), shares his blunt investing filter (“don't do it” unless you can stomach the loss), and explains how to choose philanthropy that actually means something instead of checking a box. And of course—he answers the signature Money Mondays question with an answer you won't forget.Want the systems to turn these lessons into booked calls and consistent revenue? If you're ready to automate follow-ups, capture leads, and keep your pipeline moving without living in your inbox, check out GoHighLevel—the all-in-one platform for CRM, funnels, email/SMS, calendars, and automations. Start your free trial or book a quick demo using the link in the show notes.

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Are you drowning in busywork, feeling alone at the top, and itching to create a business that lets you actually live?In this episode, host Sivana Brewer talks with the dynamic Meghan Donnelly, COO of Brand Built, who reveals how neurodivergence and automation can become your most thrilling business superpowers.You'll get the raw truth on turning chaos into opportunity, why clean data unlocks peace of mind, and the revolutionary systems that make a five-person team outperform companies with hundreds.If you want to break the chains of burnout, build a brand you love, and create the operational lifestyle most entrepreneurs only dream about… this real, radically honest episode is your shortcut. Listen now or risk falling even further behind. These are actionable insights you won't hear anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Why “stop working” might be the smartest advice for results[03:39] – The accidental secrets of scaling despite ADHD—and how neurodiversity can become a victory[07:52] – How being first and different as a woman in tech nearly broke Meghan Donnelly[13:47] – The surprising trap of big projects—and the revolutionary 30-day solution[20:13] – A radical approach to getting business partnerships that pay forever[27:21] – The automation freak's shocking rule: automate, delegate, then eliminate[44:47] – How poor onboarding quietly destroys teams and revenues (and the proven fix)[52:03] – Loom + AI SOPs: The must-know trick for effortless documentation[58:29] – Why most business goals keep you stuck—and the “life-first” blueprintAbout the GuestMeghan Donnelly is the Chief Operating Officer of Brand Built, a fast-growing peer-to-peer coaching community for founders focused on LinkedIn branding and business automation. With 15+ years in digital operations, Meghan Donnelly has gone from coder to corporate leader to founder, transforming her ADHD diagnosis into entrepreneurial firepower. She's known for building operational systems that are so lean and automated, five people can run what usually takes fifty. She's also the creator of the Queen of Automation podcast and Digital Magic CRM SaaS.

In this episode, the hosts break down a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a floating pizza restaurant in the Virgin Islands—complete with a pizza armada, liquor license, and serious island vibes—all priced at under 1x earnings.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode of Money Mondays, Dan Fleyshman sits down with real estate entrepreneur John Gafford to talk about making money, smart investing, and giving back with purpose. John shares how he built Simply Vegas into the largest luxury real estate brokerage in Las Vegas and breaks down lessons from his bestselling book Escaping the Drift. This episode delivers practical insights on real estate, personal responsibility, and building wealth that truly lasts.---John Gafford is a real estate entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host. He is the founder of Simply Vegas, the largest luxury real estate brokerage in Las Vegas, selling more million-dollar homes than any other firm in the market. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and business, John is known for building vertically integrated companies, high-performance teams, and purpose-driven organizations.John first gained national attention as a contestant on The Apprentice, where he was famously fired on live television. He is the author of Escaping the Drift, a bestselling book focused on personal responsibility, leadership, and reclaiming control over your life. He also hosts the Escaping the Drift Podcast, where he shares real-world lessons on business, investing, and personal growth.---Like this episode? Watch more like it