Podcasts about Revenue

Adam Foroughi is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Applovin, one of the most underdiscussed but incredible businesses. Applovin has a market cap of $160BN, the company does $5.48BN in revenue and has an astonishing $10M EBITDA per head. The margins; 80%+. There is almost no other business in the world like it.  AGENDA:  00:00 – Why Winning (Not Fear) Drives the Best Founders 04:30 – When Money Stops Mattering: The Real Founder Motivation 07:15 – $83M CEO Payday: The Truth Behind the Headlines 10:45 – The Hidden Cost of Being a CEO: What No One Tells You 13:00 – Down 92%: How Do You Not Lose Your Mind? 17:00 – Layoffs: AI Revolution or COVID Hangover? Will the Layoffs Work? 24:30 – Why Most Companies Can't Build a Culture of A-Players 29:30 – What % of Applovin Code is AI? What Will it Be in 5 Years Time? 33:30 – Building on OpenAI: Opportunity or Existential Risk? 40:00 – The Dark Side of Short Sellers & Market Manipulation 50:00 – Do Great Founders Doubt Themselves? 52:00 – TikTok, Meta & The Future of Recommendation Engines 53:30 – The Path to a $1 Trillion Company: What Needs to Happen? 56:00 – Stock Buybacks: How to Do Them and When They Go Wrong? 59:00 – Is the SaaS Model Breaking? What Happens Now?  

What do high-revenue eCommerce founders actually talk about when they get in a room together—and what can you learn from it? In this episode, you'll get real, behind-the-scenes insights from the 5th annual eCom Camp, where some of the most successful operators share what's actually driving growth today. Listen in to learn why business size is becoming a powerful advantage, how community is quietly driving massive growth, and why staying close to the details still matters. You'll hear the lessons that don't always get shared publicly, including why playing the long game is critical, how being early can create outsized opportunities, and what separates businesses that scale from those that stall. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2cjpanad  Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

If you ask a business owner how his company is doing, he'll almost always give you the same answer: revenue. The number rolls off the tongue because it's the one he knows best, the one he tracks most closely, the one that feels like the scoreboard. But revenue is the most misleading number in business.

In this episode, we're talking with Neal Conlon, who has raised over $300 million across multiple companies, about the hidden levers that unlock eight-figure valuations. Neal reveals how a protein bar company with almost no revenue secured a $10M valuation and shares frameworks for building a business worth far more than you think. Work with the team on building businesses and exits at https://capitalism.com/partners Learn more at https://capitalism.com Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Your business may be worth more  (1:45) Neal's $300M+ fundraising background  (4:00) The protein bar company story - from almost (6:00) Key numbers that determine company value (8:00) Moving from founder-dependent to scalable (10:00) Revenue per seat and valuation multiples - new (12:00) Understanding comparable companies and what they've raised or (14:00) Using retention and unit economics to drive growth (16:00) The pitch deck - the first step in (18:00) Market saturation vs market opportunity (20:00) Types of investors — VCs, angel investors, and (22:00) Making it feel real with actual investor money (24:00) The importance of experiencing these concepts to truly (26:00) Building your product roadmap and demonstrating market validation (28:00) Collecting real feedback from potential buyers vs friends (30:00) Moving from $300K profit to $1.5M valuation through (32:00) The first lever — improving the offer and (34:00) Identifying multiple levers — bookkeeping and software platform (36:00) How small changes in processes can dramatically increase (38:00) The healthcare company example - valuing by brand (40:00) Empowering your team and moving yourself out of (42:00) Case study — going from $8M to $50M (44:00) Transitioning from trader to owner mindset - revaluing (46:00) Hiring the right people to replace founder dependencies (48:00) The power of hiring specialists to handle entire departments (50:00) Creating multiple revenue streams and business units (52:00) Portfolio approach — combining multiple businesses under one

What actually creates millions in new revenue when you're building something you've never done before? In this episode, I share how I created $2 million in new revenue and the nine factors that made the biggest difference. I talk about the goals I set going into the launch, what surprised me about how it unfolded, and why I was willing for it to take much longer.         This is a real look at how I approached building and selling this offer. You'll hear how I thought about progress, how I approached challenges, and what helped me keep going as results started to build. This episode will give you a clearer sense of what it actually takes to create this kind of growth.          If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!         Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/

FREE Self-Scaling Business Workshop: https://getepicsuccess.com/registration-yt WORK With Me: https://getepicsuccess.com/ceo-org   Your business works. Revenue is coming in. Your team is getting things done. So why does it still not feel like your dream business? If someone opened your calendar right now… Would they see the life and role you say you want? Or just a slightly more profitable version of the same job you were trying to escape? In this episode of the Epic Success Podcast / Scaled CEO Show, I'm walking you through how to redesign one repeatable week — so that when you live it for 67–90 days, your current business starts transforming into the one you actually planned. Because your dream business doesn't live in your vision board. It lives in the week you're willing to repeat.   Inside This Episode: ● Why your dream business hasn't shown up yet — even though you're successful How your weekly operating system is quietly keeping you stuck in the operator role ● The neuroscience behind the 67-day pattern Why your brain automates what you repeat — and how most business owners are wired against the CEO identity they want ● How to define your dream business in weekly terms The 3 questions that turn your vision into a real, calendar-based plan ● The Perfect Week Formula How to structure your week with CEO deep work, revenue blocks, leadership rhythm, and protected time ● The 67-Day Dream Week Sprint How to lock in your new week, avoid self-sabotage, and create real change in your business and life   If You're a Business Owner Who: ● Has a successful business on paper, but your week still feels reactive ● Knows what your dream business looks like — but can't find it on your calendar ● Keeps pushing through quarters without a repeatable system that actually scales This episode will give you the blueprint to fix it.   The Real Shift: You don't have a dream business problem. You have a weekly operating system problem. Change the week. Repeat it for 67 days. And the business has to start changing with it.   Ready to Design Your Perfect Week? Join me live for the Self-Scaling Business Diagnostic, where we: ● Score your CEO, Team, and Profit systems ● Identify the constraint keeping you stuck ● Map your 67-day sprint to reclaim time and scale

If your med spa is still operating transaction by transaction, you're capping your revenue, your retention, and your enterprise value. Selling individual services might generate short-term cash—but it doesn't create predictable growth or strong patient relationships. In this episode, I break down how shifting to comprehensive treatment plans transforms your med spa revenue, increases patient lifetime value, and creates the kind of structure you need for real business scalability.  Why One-Off Services Limit Patient Value and Predictability  Where this shows up financially is customer value, how a lack of structured treatment plans limits patient retention, repeat business, and predictable cash flow.  When you operate without a defined client journey, you rely on patients to decide what comes next. That leads to inconsistent scheduling, lower trust, and missed opportunities to guide outcomes. Without a plan, you're not maximizing results—and you're not maximizing revenue per patient.  The Role of Treatment Plans in Driving Retention, Referrals, and Revenue  If you want to increase med spa revenue and build stronger patient relationships, treatment plans are the foundation.  • Why patient education and comprehensive consultations increase trust and reduce pricing sensitivity • How multimodality plans (injectables, skincare routines, energy-based treatments) improve patient outcomes • Why predictable scheduling drives retention, repeat business, and stronger cash flow • How clear treatment progression increases patient referrals and lifetime value • Why provider accountability improves when outcomes—not transactions—are the focus  Shifting From Service-Based Selling to Outcome-Based Planning  If you want to improve profitability, you need to move from selling individual services to leading the full treatment plan.   Own the recommendation. Build and present a complete plan tied to the patient's aesthetic goals—not just a single service. Define cadence, duration, and expected outcomes so the process is clear from day one.  Standardize your consultation so every provider delivers a consistent, comprehensive plan, and schedule the next phase before the patient leaves to create predictable retention.  This isn't about upselling—it's about ensuring patients achieve the results they came in for.  What Treatment Planning Reveals About Your Ability to Scale or Sell  If you're thinking about opening a second med spa, your treatment planning process needs to be repeatable and measurable. Ask yourself:  • Is the patient journey clearly defined across providers and locations? • Can new providers consistently deliver the same treatment plan structure? • Are my financial reports showing predictable revenue tied to treatment plans? • Does my model rely on individual providers, or a standardized system?  Scaling without this structure leads to inconsistent outcomes and limits enterprise value. When your treatment plans are clear and repeatable, growth becomes predictable—and much easier to defend to buyers or investors.  Preparing Your Med Spa for Future Enterprise Value  If you want to understand how your med spa's financial structure impacts scalability, start with the Financial Scaling Playbook for Aesthetics. Get it today: www.keepwhatyouearn/playbook   Inside the free series, I walk through:  • Offer profit analysis • Operating margin benchmarks for med spas • Cash flow management for growing practices • Customer lifetime value and retention strategy • Enterprise value readiness for aesthetic clinics  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners. Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

What if the most valuable seats in your restaurant aren't in your dining room, but in your database?Samuel Bernstein has spent the last five years proving that loyalty isn't a punch card. It's a revenue model. As the founder of Table 22, Sam has helped more than 1,000 operators launch subscriptions, memberships, and bundled offers that routinely generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in high-margin revenue.In this conversation, we get into why most “clubs” fail, how to design offers rooted in what guests actually care about, and how to pressure-test whether your concept has a five-figure upside or a six-figure one. We also break down his systems, marketing playbooks, and AI-powered insights that turn creativity into consistency.If you're serious about building revenue you can forecast, and fund real growth with, this episode is your blueprint.To learn more about Table 22 and how they help restaurants build recurring revenue, visit table22.com._________________________________________________________Today's episode was brought to you by Square. If you want restaurant tech that actually supports how you run your restaurant, find out how Square can help at square.com/goodstuff.Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

Are you focusing solely on revenue growth but still feel like something's missing in your business? Revenue growth feels great in the short term, but does it always lead to the long-term success you're aiming for? It's important to ask yourself whether the decisions you're making today are truly setting your business up for sustained success or just paying the bills for now.   In this episode, Eleanor shares why she optimizes for enterprise value - not revenue - in her own business. She explains that while revenue growth is often the immediate focus, building long-term enterprise value is what truly unlocks lasting business success. It's about creating systems and structures that continue to generate returns well beyond just the next sales goal.   Tune in this week to gain clarity on how to shift your mindset from being revenue-focused to thinking in terms of enterprise value. Eleanor offers insights into the type of decisions, strategies, and structures that will set your business up for more predictable income and enduring success.   Grab your Sales Architecture Diagnostic here: https://safimedia.co/sales Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/hfF2nkX1CpE Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO97  

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the relationship between SEO and PPC advertising. He explains that while PPC provides short-term visibility and acts as a catalyst for brand awareness, SEO builds the long-term foundation that makes ads more cost-effective. Favour emphasizes that these two strategies should not be siloed; instead, they must work together. By ranking organically for specific keywords, businesses can lower their ad spend for those same keywords. The conversation also touches on the importance of content pillars, Google Search Console, and the value of organizing your digital assets to prevent overwhelm.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to understand the differences and synergies between Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to build a sustainable, long-term marketing strategy while leveraging short-term wins through paid ads.Key Moments & Timestamps01:42 — The Core Difference: Understanding SEO (Search Engine Optimization) vs. SEM/PPC (Search Engine Marketing).03:34 — Short-Term vs. Long-Term: Why PPC is for short-term wins and SEO is for long-term sustainability.06:00 — The Synergy: How ranking organically for a keyword lowers the cost of bidding on that same keyword in ads.11:10 — Cross-Platform Strategy: Connecting your website to Google Search Console and Pinterest to build domain authority.32:47 — Tracking Success: Using Google Alerts and Search Console to track brand mentions and backlinks.107:41 — Final Takeaway: Organize your content pillars and don't feel overwhelmed by the technical aspects of SEO.FAQsQ: Should I focus on SEO or PPC first?A: You should focus on SEO first to build a strong foundation. PPC is a catalyst that drives immediate traffic, but if your website isn't optimized organically, you will end up paying higher costs per click over time.Q: How long does it take for ads to mature?A: Depending on the platform, it typically takes 7 to 28 days for an ad campaign to exit the learning phase and mature based on the target audience.Q: How do SEO and ads work together?A: When you rank organically for a specific keyword (e.g., "real estate planning") on your website, Google recognizes your authority. When you run ads for that same keyword, your cost per click is often lower because the destination link is highly relevant and authoritative.Action StepsBuild Your Foundation: Ensure your website is connected to Google Search Console so search engines can index your pages.Align Your Keywords: Use the same keywords in your organic content (URLs, titles) that you plan to bid on in your PPC campaigns.Set Up Alerts: Use Google Alerts to track when your brand or business is mentioned online to monitor your growing authority.Organize Content Pillars: Structure your website content into clear pillars and clusters to make it easier for both users and search engines to navigate.Book a Consultation: Reach out to Favour at info@playinc.online or favour@playinc.online to hire his SEO agency and streamline your digital marketing strategy.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

We stumbled onto Substack almost by accident. It started as a requirement for a traditional book deal. And then something unexpected happened. It exploded. Growth, conversions, and revenue that shocked the entire team, and what is now pacing as a high multi-six figure income stream, built almost entirely by one team member running a turnkey system from existing IP. In this episode, Kelly breaks down everything that is working on Substack right now: the three income streams they tap every single week, the recent platform enhancements that change the game for creators, why they chose not to move the Kelly Roach Show to Substack as its primary home, and exactly how they are restructuring their entire Substack strategy to reverse engineer directly into Virtual Business School in the back half of the year. She also addresses the biggest misconception about the platform head on,  that the only people making money on Substack are the people teaching Substack, and explains why that is completely wrong. If you are a business owner, author, coach, or entrepreneur who has been sitting on a library of IP and wondering where to put it — this episode will show you exactly where. Timestamps: 00:45: How Kelly's team discovered Substack accidentally through the Sacred Art of Selling book proposal process 02:30: What happened when Krista started repurposing Kelly's deepest work on the platform,  and the growth that shocked everyone 04:00: The biggest misconception about who makes money on Substack, and why it has nothing to do with teaching business 05:30: The latest Substack platform enhancements: Substack TV, podcast hosting, and schedulable notes 07:30: Should you move your podcast to Substack? The honest answer and what it depends on 09:15: The three income streams Kelly's team generates from Substack every single week 11:00: How schedulable notes changed their consistency strategy and how they use AI to build out the entire week from one anchor piece 12:30: The three things driving new paid subscribers every single day 13:45: How they use branding ads to fill the top of the funnel and let content do the conversion work 15:00: How Kelly is restructuring Substack to reverse engineer directly into Virtual Business School for the back half of the year 16:30: Why Substack is where high ticket buyers are going and why they are leaving Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn behind 18:00: What is coming in Substack Mastery in May: co-created articles, adjacent niche growth, and the full A to Z system 19:30: How to get the replay of the first Substack Intensive and secure your spot for the May session Resources: Grab the replay of the first Substack Intensive: https://accelerator.virtualbusinessschool.com/substack Register for the LIVE Substack Mastery event: happening May 15th:   https://accelerator.virtualbusinessschool.com/substack--92237  Pre-order the Miracle Hour book and get instant access to the audiobook when you email your reciept to miraclehourbook@kellyroachinternational.com:  Register for the April 29th Miracle Hour Live Experience — free virtual or $497 in person: https://a.co/d/0irD6ttH  Subscribe to Kelly's Substack: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/ 

Learn how to calculate your true break-even numbers, build tighter routes, and leverage your existing customer base to ensure you actually get to keep the cash you make this spring rush.

She built a women-only party empire that makes six figures as a side hustle, got herself onto the team that created the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show field team through sheer hustle and genuine relationships, and did it all while juggling a corporate job and navigating a health diagnosis doctors ignored for years. Delilah Dee is back on Yo Quiero Dinero this week and she brought EVERYTHING. We're talking real revenue numbers for her event planning business, the Bad Bunny behind-the-scenes tea, fibroids and fighting for your health as a Black or brown woman, and the financial literacy lesson she wishes someone had taught her earlier.WE GET INTO:00:29 – What is Jefatona? The elevator pitch03:02 – Growing up with a hustle mentality (shoutout to mom)05:27 – How she got hired at iHeart with no corporate background08:00 – Getting furloughed during COVID and pivoting to virtual events11:11 – Launching Jefatona & selling out a club in 24 hours11:32 – Revenue breakdown: how parties actually pay16:09 – Multiple income streams + negotiating Fridays off17:15 – The real numbers: $60K year one, six figures by year two24:12 – Walking away from the startup that didn't align29:54 – How she got onto the Bad Bunny Super Bowl field team37:32 – Behind the scenes of halftime show production43:00 – The dress rehearsal that made her cry48:07 – The fibroid diagnosis and advocating for your health54:43 – What she wishes she knew: financial literacy56:10 – Where to find Delilah + JefatonaKEY TAKEAWAYS: You don't need the perfect resume to get into the room, you need to know your value and be able to speak to it with confidence. Referrals are the most underrated growth strategy in business. Do great work, treat people right, and let the recommendations do the marketing for you.You can make real money in the events business — but you need to understand how the money actually flows.Walking away from money that doesn't align with your values is one of the hardest and most necessary things you'll do as an entrepreneur. Getting onto the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show field team wasn't luck but years of genuine relationship-building paying off at exactly the right moment.Financial literacy isn't just for people who already have money, it's especially critical when the money starts flowing in. If you're building something real, get financially literate before the money arrives, not after.Black and brown women are disproportionately affected by fibroids and disproportionately dismissed when they report symptoms. If something feels off in your body, advocate for yourself. CONNECT WITH DELILAH:Jefatona Instagram TAKE THE NEXT STEP:Yo Quiero Dinero Private MembershipRead my book, Financially Lit!Leave me a voicemailThis episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a market that hadn't changed in decades, Linear didn't win by being faster. They won by being more thoughtful.Karri Saarinen helped shape design at Airbnb and Coinbase before building Linear around small teams and high standards.On Grit, he shares how Linear is building for a new era of software development.Guest: Karri Saarinen, co-founder and CEO of LinearConnect with Karri SaarinenXLinkedInConnect with Josh Coyne:XLinkedInConnect with Joubin:XLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comFollow on LinkedInFollow on X​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Hotels don't need another system; hotels need the systems they already run to talk to each other. I talk with Alex Zoghlin, CEO of Duetto, during Duetto PERFORM about profit-first revenue decisions and connected hotel data.

Profitability keeps getting squeezed even after years of strong revenue growth, so hotels can't live on RevPAR alone. I'm at Duetto PERFORM at Margaritaville Resort, and I talk with Michael Grove, CEO of HotStats, about what his data shows right now—and what hoteliers can actually do about it.

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► Ready to go deeper and work with Randy directly:https://randygage.com/breakthroughu/► Prefer audio? Get the podcast (and exclusive content):https://randygage.com/podcastMost people are trying to change their results… without ever changing how they think. In this episode, Randy breaks down the real path to prosperity—one that goes far beyond money. Drawing from his journey from jail cell as a teen to global success, he explains why true transformation begins the moment you stop blaming external circumstances and take full responsibility for your life. This conversation explores how deeply ingrained beliefs—formed early in childhood—shape your outcomes, and why most people remain stuck repeating patterns they don't even realize they have. Randy dives into the concept of “mind viruses” and how subconscious programming influences everything from money to health to relationships. He shares practical ways to step back, become the “thinker of the thought,” and intentionally rewire your mindset for success. In a world flooded with noise and AI-generated content, he also highlights why authenticity, critical thinking, and disciplined self-reflection are now your greatest advantages.Key Takeaways:● True prosperity includes health, relationships, peace of mind, and purpose—not just money● Most limiting beliefs are formed before age eight and operate subconsciously● “Mind viruses” can control your decisions unless you consciously challenge them● Taking full personal responsibility is the turning point for growth● High performers prioritize truth, even when it's uncomfortable● Scheduling time for deep thinking is essential for clarity and better decisions● Authenticity is a competitive advantage in a world of noise and automation● Daily discipline (like limiting social media and focused reflection) accelerates transformation Show Notes:Wealth Without Apology (Pre-Order): https://amzn.to/4mfPinLBreakthrough U: https://randygage.com/breakthrough-u/Randy's Website: https://randygage.com/Champion Mindset Collective: https://championmindsetcollective.com/Who is This Guy? Randy isn't some influencer who listened to a couple podcasts and started posting hot takes. He's the streetwise founder of Prosperity Factory, Inc., who has been building and scaling businesses for more than 40 years.Randy has authored 16 bestselling books, translated into 25+languages, including his latest—Wealth Without Apology—and spoken to more than 2 million people across 50 countries. He's been inducted into both the Speaker Hall of Fame and Direct Selling Hall of Fame.But none of that is why people follow him.They follow him because he calls BS…and says what most people are too afraid to admit. When he's not rocking the stage or building his next project, you'll probably find him coaching a softball team somewhere.Connect with Randy:Instagram:   / randy_gage  Twitter: https://x.com/Randy_GageFacebook:   / randygage  

Sam MacPherson is the CoFounder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, the core team behind Spark.Some DeFi protocols are burning through reserves, while others wait for the bull market to save them. Spark is doing neither.In a new episode of our Revenue Meta series, Sam breaks down the business behind Spark and how it's generating $27.8M in projected annual revenue (up from $23M since recording) across four business channels. We discuss what's being done with the $9.6M protocol surplus to better return value to SPK holders through programmatic buybacks and growth initiatives. We also cover the Spark Liquidity Layer managing over $2.3 billion in DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi. Sam has the latest on their upcoming CeDeFi prime brokerage called Spark Prime and what else is in store to get Spark back to earning a projected $80M in annual revenue.------

In this episode, we analyze the financial advancement of Anthropic over OpenAI. Join us for insights into the impact on technology development. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm at Duetto PERFORM at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, and I grabbed Olly Lynch, CMO at Duetto, to explain what Duetto built this event to do.

Working hard but not seeing the revenue to show for it? In this episode, Kirsten breaks down why effort and income stop matching and how to diagnose exactly where the leak is. You'll learn her three-bucket audit framework (marketing, client workload, admin) and the specific fix for each: offer repositioning, delivery restructuring, or delegation. If you're grinding and the bank account isn't reflecting it, this episode will show you where to look first. 

If your revenue team is hitting a ceiling despite adding headcount and new tools, the problem isn't your people - it's your architecture. In this episode, Mike Allton sits down with Amanda Rubin, SVP of Revenue at Frameplay and former EVP of Growth at Enthusiast Gaming, where she drove four consecutive years of revenue growth. Amanda unpacks what she calls the "architect's mindset" - the long-view, systems-first approach that separates true Revenue Leaders from sales managers who are simply trying to hit this quarter's number. You'll hear how Amanda built scalable GTM frameworks from the ground up - first with nothing but a color-coded Google Sheet, and now with an AI-powered tech stack that eliminates admin drag and gives sellers back the time they need to actually sell. She breaks down exactly how she structures account lists, ladders sales teams, and deploys tools like We Flow, Fyxer AI, and Apollo to create a revenue engine that scales without breaking. What you'll walk away with: Why the difference between a Sales Leader and a Revenue Leader changes everything about how you build your org How to structure account tiers so no opportunity falls through the cracks The AI tech stack Amanda is architecting right now at Frameplay - and the honest truth about what it takes to implement it Connect with Amanda Rubin: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: We Flow - AI-powered activity tracking and pipeline intelligence Fyxer AI - AI email organization and post-meeting draft automation Apollo - Sales sequencing and outreach automation Download the free Executive Guide to Shadow AI: theaihat.com/shadow-ai CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meeting Follow Up Basics 00:23 Podcast Intro Theme 01:32 Welcome and Mission 01:56 Scaling Chaos Problem 02:33 Meet Amanda Rubin 04:05 Sales vs Revenue Leadership 05:53 Revenue Architect Mindset 07:07 GTM Narrative and Positioning 08:01 Designing the Sales Org 10:21 Frameworks That Break 11:14 Account Lists and CRM Discipline 12:44 Tiering and Activity Tracking 13:36 People Roles and Incentives 15:18 Enthusiast Gaming Playbook 17:29 Packaging and Storytelling 19:41 Building Seller Pods 22:07 Diagnosing Capacity Leaks 23:27 Support vs Sales Spend 24:29 AI for Spec Sheets 24:52 Wildfire GPT Brain 25:59 Shadow AI Governance 27:15 Fix Workflows First 27:42 WeFlow Setup and CRM 30:51 Conference Intelligence Dashboards 33:33 Fyxer Inbox and Followups 35:09 Apollo Sequences and Outreach 36:37 Frameplay Pitch and Audience 39:06 WeFlow Activity Warnings 41:25 Fail Fast Tool Decisions 42:56 Story Before Headcount 44:01 Connect on LinkedIn 44:42 Final Shadow AI Reminder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Claire Ficek is the founder and CEO of Altar'd, turning her passion into a thriving business and proudly leading a team dedicated to supporting every client they serve. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Age does not matter, and you do not need a business degree to run a business. 2. Social media is a free marketing tool to reach people. 3. Start now, beginning is the hardest part. Identify your market and be consistent. Visit and get your FREE 20-min social media strategy session - Altar'd Socials Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Rocki) discuss the problem-to-solution framework of converting traffic into revenue. Favour explains that traffic must first be intentionally created by planting "seeds" (content) across the web and nurturing them over time.He shares a real-life example of a client who returned after three years because of consistent, long-term marketing efforts. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating "easy buttons" to reduce friction in the buying process and the resurgence of community-based marketing (like Skool and Patreon) as a reliable revenue driver.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to turn their website visitors into paying customers. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand the mechanics of traffic generation, the importance of planting "content seeds" for long-term SEO, and how to optimize the customer journey for higher conversions.Key Moments & Timestamps01:43 — The Traffic Prerequisite: Why you must intentionally create traffic before you can convert it.03:26 — Quality over Quantity: The "sandcastle" analogy for building valuable, structured traffic.05:50 — Planting Seeds: Why articles and SEO content are like seeds that can yield recurring traffic for years.08:23 — Building Authority: How consistent messaging turns you into the go-to solution when a customer is finally ready to buy.11:08 — Real-Life Case Study: A client who paid an invoice and returned for a 12-week marketing sprint after three years of nurturing.14:26 — The Power of CTAs: How well-designed calls-to-action can increase conversions by 38% to over 160%.16:10 — Guest Insight (Celeste): Why consumers want the easiest path to purchase and how to create "easy buttons" in your business.17:46 — Guest Insight (Rocky): The resurgence of community-based marketing (Skool, Patreon, Facebook groups) and the growing, yet controversial, impact of AI-generated ads.FAQsQ: How do I create traffic in the first place?A: Traffic is created by consistently publishing valuable content (seeds) on your website and distributing those links across platforms like Pinterest, Reddit, LinkedIn, and YouTube to build an interconnected web of authority.Q: How long does it take for SEO content to generate revenue?A: SEO is a long-term strategy. You should give your content pillars at least 24 months to build capacity. However, the content you publish today can continue to drive traffic and revenue for years to come.Q: What is the easiest way to increase conversions on my website?A: Reduce friction. Create "easy buttons" by minimizing the number of steps, forms, or questions a customer has to navigate before making a purchase or booking a service.Action StepsPlant Your Seeds: Commit to a 24-month content strategy where you consistently publish and update articles on your website.Distribute Your Links: Share your website links across multiple platforms (Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube) to create an interconnected web of traffic sources.Audit Your CTAs: Review your website's calls-to-action. Ensure they are clear, compelling, and strategically placed to maximize click-through rates.Create "Easy Buttons": Simplify your booking or checkout process. Remove unnecessary questions or steps that might cause a potential customer to abandon the process.Build a Community: Consider launching a community group (via Skool, Patreon, or Facebook) to nurture your audience and build long-term trust.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

GolfShot a 100!!MastersCameron on Church and FamilyMarketsSTAY IN the MaRKETVGT 59%, QQQ 48% and VOO 35%NetflixLet's hear from Ted on ReedOpen AI Lawsuit coming. How did they convert a non-profit to a For-Profit? Tesla EV sales in the US Qg1 2026Tesla's total across all its models (Model Y, Model 3, Cybertruck, Model X, and Model S) is 117,300 vehicles.This represents 55.43% of the overall total of 211,609 vehicles in the list.Tesla dominated this dataset, accounting for more than half of all the EVs combined.LidarElon on LidarSemiPlay at 4:28. Discussion of moving vertically as it hangs from the ceiling moving the Body of the Semi around. ‘Would love to see Peterbuilt and Freightliner execs watching this video. STd range 325Long rane 500Building supercharge network only for trucks!FSD EuropeTesla official X announcement. FSD Supervised has been approved in the Netherlands & will begin rolling out in the country shortly! SpaceX Good video here. 10,000+ satellites.9m paid Starlink subscribersStarlink was $10-12b in 2025.  Revenue total $15-16b.Fraud 267m in Fraud. 5 arrested. 21 charged.

What if your next $5M isn't more leads—but fixing what you already have?We show how going from 40 to 50 leads—and tightening one key metric—changes everything.This is real-time, not theory.

Turn catering into a profit machine. In this episode, Roger sits down with Elias from Rally Catering to talk about how the right restaurant catering system can help operators simplify the ordering process, reduce chaos, and turn catering into a repeatable revenue stream. They break down the biggest mistakes restaurants make with catering, the systems needed to streamline operations, and how easy online ordering can lead to more orders and more repeat business. If your catering process is still being managed through calls, emails, and manual follow-up, this episode will show you how to make it easier for your team and your customers, while building a stronger profit center for your business. Want to simplify your catering and stop missing revenue opportunities? Get a free demo at rallycatering.com/rockstars Want more restaurant profit strategies? Join the 5-Day Menu Margin Makeover Challenge at restaurantrockstars.com/the-5-day-menu-margin-makeover-challenge/

Today, we are breaking down Givaudan, the Swiss fragrance and flavor giant hiding in plain sight. I came away from this episode with a new way of seeing the world around me. When you learn that a single company is behind the scent of your shampoo, the taste of your burger, and the smell of your laundry, you start to realize just how much of daily life runs through a company most people have never heard of. I am joined by Jeremie Fastnacht, a fund manager at Banque de Luxembourg Investments based in Luxembourg. We get into what makes Givaudan, Givaudan, starting with its founding in 1895 Zurich and how it quietly became the dominant player in a market most investors overlook. We cover the structure of the flavor and fragrance industry, why switching costs are so remarkably high despite this being a tiny fraction of any client's costs, how the company operates more like a royalty business than a manufacturer, and what the risks look like now that a new management team has taken the helm. Please enjoy this breakdown of Givaudan. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Portrait Analytics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - your centralized resource for AI-powered idea generation, thesis monitoring, and personalized report building. Built by buy-side investors, for investment professionals. We work in the background, helping surface stock ideas and thesis signposts to help you monetize every insight. In short, we help you understand the story behind the stock chart, and get to "go, or no-go" 10x faster than before. Sign-up for a free trial today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portraitresearch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:02:35) Episode Intro: Givaudan (00:03:25) How Flavors and Fragrances Shape Daily Life (00:05:28) Scent and Taste as Purchasing Drivers (00:07:57) Givaudan's Corporate History (00:10:26) Creating Flavors and Fragrances (00:13:57) The Royalty Model of Revenue (00:16:27) Why There's No Incentive to Switch Supplier (00:18:43) Market Size & Major Competitors (00:22:48) Trends Driving Growth in Emerging Markets (00:24:59) How Givaudan Became the Industry Leader (00:28:46) Margins and Customers in Each Business Unit (00:30:51) Givaudan's Financial Profile (00:35:16) Capital Allocation & Valuing Givaudan (00:37:58) CEO Succession & Other Major Risks (00:40:38) Lessons from Studying Givaudan

Is the logistics industry being blinded by the “shiny object” of AI while foundational security and revenue strategies crumble? Today on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, we're peeling back the curtain on a $287,000 “VIN hack” that exposed a massive gap in trailer identity and asset security. The 60 Minutes Fallout: We dive deep into the Super Ego defense statement following the explosive “Chameleon Carrier” segment. Is it a case of media misunderstanding, or a “My Cousin Vinny” style legal defense? Ed Burns (TruSygnal/Burns Logistics) joins us to break down why “disruption” is not a moral justification for cutting corners. The AI Death Trap: Eric Williams (Beagl Technologies) sounds the alarm on why chasing a 3% reduction in SG&A through AI is a losing game. We discuss why you should stop trying to “automate away” your staff and start focusing on “Quality of Revenue.” Plus: J.B. Hunt Q1 Reality Check: What the earnings report actually says about the state of the freight market. The 100-Year Carrier Secret: Why the most successful companies ignore the spot market noise. Freight Fraud Symposium: A preview of our upcoming event in Cleveland. GUESTS: Eric Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Beagl Technologies Ed Burns, Co-Founder and CEO of TruSygnal and Burns Logistics #Logistics #Trucking #Freight #SupplyChain #WHATTHETRUCK ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celeste and Jason) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Pinterest. Favour explains that Pinterest is a visual search engine powered by an algorithm called "Pixie," which prioritizes relevance, uniqueness, and content quality. He shares actionable strategies for connecting your website's RSS feed to automatically generate pins, using colors (hex codes) to influence search results, and expanding keyword lists using broad, exact, and phrase match types.The conversation highlights Pinterest's long lifespan for content, noting that pins from years ago can still drive significant traffic today.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and content creators looking to leverage Pinterest as a visual search engine. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand Pinterest's algorithm (Pixie), how to optimize pins for discoverability, and how to use Pinterest to drive long-term, recurring traffic to their website.SummaryFavour Obasi-ike and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Jason) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Pinterest. Favour explains that Pinterest is a visual search engine powered by an algorithm called "Pixie," which prioritizes relevance, uniqueness, and content quality. He shares actionable strategies for connecting your website's RSS feed to automatically generate pins, using colors (hex codes) to influence search results, and expanding keyword lists using broad, exact, and phrase match types. The conversation highlights Pinterest's long lifespan for content, noting that pins from years ago can still drive significant traffic today.Key Moments & Timestamps01:20 — Meet Pixie: Introduction to Pinterest's algorithm and the key elements of discoverability.02:50 — Automation Hack: How to connect your website's RSS feed to a Pinterest Business account to auto-generate pins.04:45 — The Four Elements of Discoverability: Relevance, uniqueness, content quality, and engagement.06:06 — The Power of Color: How hex codes and background colors (e.g., purple) influence what ads and related pins show up next to your content.08:01 — The Psychology of "Saves": Why the number of saves is the strongest indicator of value on Pinterest.10:08 — Keyword Expansion Strategy: How to turn 25 broad keywords into 75+ keywords using quotation marks and brackets.15:38 — Content Syndication: Connecting Instagram to Pinterest to create multiple traffic pathways for a single piece of content.18:27 — Guest Insight (Celeste): Why Pinterest is an underutilized goldmine for product-based businesses and artists.19:22 — The Lifespan of a Pin: Why Pinterest content lives forever and how updating old articles can trigger a resurgence in traffic.FAQsQ: What is Pinterest's algorithm called and what does it look for?A: Pinterest's algorithm is called "Pixie." It looks for relevance (keywords, titles, descriptions), uniqueness (trends, colors), and content quality (image dimensions, mobile optimization).Q: How can I automatically create pins from my website?A: Create a free Pinterest Business account, go to your settings, and connect your website's RSS feed. When you publish an article with images, Pinterest will automatically pull those images and create pins linking back to your site.Q: How do I find the right keywords for Pinterest?A: Start with broad keywords related to your niche. Then, expand your list by adding quotation marks (phrase match) and brackets (exact match) to those same keywords. You can also use trends.pinterest.com to see what's currently popular.Action StepsSwitch to a Business Account: If you haven't already, convert your Pinterest profile to a free Business account to access analytics and website integration.Connect Your RSS Feed: Link your website to Pinterest so your blog images automatically generate pins.Optimize for Color: Be intentional about the colors and hex codes in your images, as Pinterest's visual search groups similar colors together.Expand Your Keywords: Take a list of 25 broad keywords and create variations using quotation marks and brackets to capture different search intents.Update Old Content: Refresh old articles on your website to trigger a resurgence of traffic from existing pins on Pinterest.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Is the logistics industry being blinded by the “shiny object” of AI while foundational security and revenue strategies crumble? Today on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, we're peeling back the curtain on a $287,000 “VIN hack” that exposed a massive gap in trailer identity and asset security. The 60 Minutes Fallout: We dive deep into the Super Ego defense statement following the explosive “Chameleon Carrier” segment. Is it a case of media misunderstanding, or a “My Cousin Vinny” style legal defense? Ed Burns (TruSygnal/Burns Logistics) joins us to break down why “disruption” is not a moral justification for cutting corners. The AI Death Trap: Eric Williams (Beagl Technologies) sounds the alarm on why chasing a 3% reduction in SG&A through AI is a losing game. We discuss why you should stop trying to “automate away” your staff and start focusing on “Quality of Revenue.” Plus: J.B. Hunt Q1 Reality Check: What the earnings report actually says about the state of the freight market. The 100-Year Carrier Secret: Why the most successful companies ignore the spot market noise. Freight Fraud Symposium: A preview of our upcoming event in Cleveland. GUESTS: Eric Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Beagl Technologies Ed Burns, Co-Founder and CEO of TruSygnal and Burns Logistics #Logistics #Trucking #Freight #SupplyChain #WHATTHETRUCK Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does agency growth sometimes plateau just when things seem to be working? Is a revenue plateau a failure, or simply a signal that something deeper in the business needs attention?In this episode of The Agency Blueprint podcast, we discuss revenue plateau, where it stems from, and why it's valuable feedback for agency owners. We explain the importance of data-driven diagnosis instead of rushing to reinvent services or reposition the agency.Don't miss this episode to learn more about how revenue plateaus can occur even when new sales are strong and why rapid growth isn't always the best path!Key Questions:[01:20] How common are revenue plateaus in agencies, and why do they catch so many agency owners off guard?[12:25] Are there warning signs or things that agency owners can look out for to avoid having that plateau or lessen the impact, or catch it early?[14:04] What would cause a revenue plateau when the sales pipeline appears strong?[18:48] Are you chasing the “scale or die” mentality of rapid growth, or building a sustainable agency that steadily increases profitability and stability?[22:30] What is the one high-impact change you can make this week to move yourself out of a revenue plateau?What You'll Discover: [01:30] Understanding that revenue plateaus typically come from either industry shifts or a drop in meaningful demand-generating activity inside the agency.[03:08] The importance of determining whether the slowdown is a short-term fluctuation or a genuine long-term growth issue.[05:35] The emotional reactions that can make revenue plateaus worse, plus why you should avoid changing multiple business variables at once.[09:10] The importance of identifying exactly which lead source or marketing channel is responsible for changes in performance.[12:50] Why agencies should track 90-day revenue projections and pipeline metrics to detect a plateau months before it impacts cash flow.[14:35] How agencies inflate their pipelines with unrealistic deals, creating false confidence about future revenue.[16:59] How client churn and retention rates can quietly create a revenue plateau even when new business is coming in.[19:20] How focusing on profitability and operational efficiency can dramatically outperform chasing rapid revenue growth.[22:43] The highest-leverage action to take to identify the activities that historically produced the most revenue and invest more time or resources there.

Netflix (NFLX) sold off after earnings due in large part to its second quarter guidance. Jenny Horne takes a closer look into the streaming giant's report to explain why investors are looking forward and overshadowing the earnings beat. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Netflix. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Nick challenges the traditional "badge of honour" associated with top-line revenue, urging founders to peer beneath the surface and evaluate the true quality of earnings. By applying a Private Equity lens, he deconstructs revenue into a critical taxonomy ranging from high-value contracted revenue to unpredictable one-time projects, and reveals how "concentration haircuts" or growth interrogation can drastically swing a company's valuation by millions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Revenue should be viewed as an indicator of future cash flow rather than a historical score, much like how a car's mileage indicates its remaining lifespan rather than just its past travel. Not all income is created equal; contracted revenue with multi-year terms is the gold standard of business value, while one-time project revenue is often excluded from forward-looking valuation models. High customer concentration, specifically having a single client represent more than 20% of revenue, creates significant fragility that can lead to heavy "haircuts" on a business's purchase price. True business scalability requires transitioning from personal loyalty (founder-led relationships) to institutional loyalty (system-led value) to ensure the company remains valuable even after the founder exits. BEST MOMENTS "The more useful question here is: what does this revenue tell us about what the business will generate next year and the year after, without you doing exactly what you did to create it?" "Confidence is not the same as certainty, and there's a difference between a relationship that's stable and a relationship that is contractually protected." "Uncertainty is always priced; so you want to create as much certainty as possible." "The number at the top of your P&L is not the answer; it's the start of a much more interesting question." VALUABLE RESOURCES To get your copy of Nick's new book, go to http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO Exit Your Business For Millions - Download This Guide: https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Most independent consultants who want to work fewer hours assume that by working less, they'll earn less.That assumption is incorrect.But it's also deeply wired in.In this episode, Melisa breaks down why the 40-plus-hour default is so hard to shake, how it shapes your consulting business decisions without you realizing it, and what it actually takes to change it without tanking your income.You didn't leave corporate to rebuild the same 40-50+-hour week. This episode is about fixing that, so you have true flexibility.You'll walk away with the four-part shift required to make fewer hours sustainable: the mindset change, the business model redesign, the transition strategy, and how to catch the old patterns before they pull you back.If you've told yourself you'll work less once things settle down (but that time never comes), this episode is for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[02:20] Why working fewer than 40 hours does not have to mean sacrificing revenue[05:30] The hidden mindset trap that keeps consultants tying time to money[08:05] Real examples of what a 30 hour work week can look like in practice[11:10] Why your mindset has to shift before your schedule can[18:20] How to define a 30 hour business model that supports your revenue goals[20:05] A simple effective rate exercise to pressure test your model[24:05] The transition process for making a lower hour work week your new normal[27:10] How to catch old habits before they pull you back into overworkingTune in to Episode 266 for a practical roadmap to help you work fewer hours, stop defaulting to corporate work patterns, and build a consulting business that supports both your income goals and your life.Resources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 14 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-266Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 259: The 5 Ways to Increase Your Consulting Capacity Without Working More, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-259/   Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

What shows up in your marriage eventually shows up everywhere. The things you do to make your marriage great also speak to how you lead a business and parent your children. When you have an incredible relationship with your partner, it trickles into the other areas of your life...and the people around you can feel it. During this episode, you'll learn to recognize the ways your patterns are showing up across different areas of your life. You'll also discover the shifts you can make to stop silencing yourself so that you can build a life that feels right for you (and doesn't depend on the approval of others). In this episode, you will learn about: Examples of patterns that can show up across areas of your life. The unconscious habit that hurt me the most (and what I did about it). What taking responsibility for your energy looks like in work, marriage, and motherhood. What self-silencing is and how it's a common pattern in high-achieving women. The importance of creating your own non-negotiables and what that looks like for me. Why you don't need to downplay your success, regardless of how others feel about it.     Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9-10, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Darren Shaw) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Google. Favour emphasizes that discovery starts with a strong technical foundation; specifically, connecting your website to Google Search Console and submitting a sitemap. He shares a case study of a client who grew from under 20,000 to nearly 300,000 organic impressions in six months. The conversation also covers the importance of prioritizing your website over social media profiles, understanding search intent, and leveraging local SEO (like zip codes) to rank faster in less saturated markets.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and content creators looking to improve their organic search visibility. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand the technical foundations of SEO, the importance of Google Search Console, and how to structure a website to rank higher and drive long-term traffic.Key Moments & Timestamps01:30 — The Search Loop: How people search, find, click, and save information on Google.03:14 — SEO Foundations: Why discovery is heavily based on keyword research, search intent, and semantics.04:30 — Case Study: Growing a client's organic impressions from 19.1K to 298K in six months.05:49 — The Role of Google Search Console: Why your website must be indexed and have a sitemap to be discovered.07:25 — Guest Insight (Celeste): The power of "niche-ing down" and finding low-hanging fruit in keyword research.10:19 — Guest Insight (Darren): The psychology of language and understanding the mind of your target audience.19:59 — Social Media vs. Websites: Why TikTok is technically a website (registered in 1996) and how it connects to search.21:54 — The Red Flag: Why your website should always rank higher than your social media profiles on Google.25:44 — The Golden Rule: "The only way you can be on Google is by being on Google Search Console."29:27 — Local SEO: The importance of including your zip code or postal code on your website for localized ranking.FAQsQ: What is the first step to getting discovered on Google?A: The absolute first step is connecting your website to Google Search Console and submitting a sitemap. Without this, Google's bots cannot crawl, index, or discover your content.Q: How long does it take to rank on Google?A: It depends on the competition and density of your market. Generally, it takes 6 to 24 months for broader terms, but highly specific, localized keywords (e.g., "Easter bunny rentals in Portland") can rank in a matter of hours or days.Q: Should I link my social media profiles on my website?A: Yes, but be careful. If your social media profiles rank higher than your website on Google, it's a red flag. Your website should always be the primary "head" or asset, with social media acting as secondary channels.Action StepsConnect to Google Search Console: Ensure your website is verified as a property on Google Search Console and submit an updated sitemap.Niche Down Your Keywords: Identify "low-hanging fruit" or highly specific keywords in your industry that have lower competition.Optimize for Local Search: Add your specific location, zip code, or postal code to your website's URLs and content to capture local search traffic.Audit Your Links: Check your website's footer to ensure social media links are opening in new tabs and not draining your primary domain authority.Understand Your Audience: Use precise language that matches the psychological intent and search habits of your target audience.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads his classic Bits about Money essay explaining why revenue recognition in software is more complicated than most engineers, founders, and financial reporters think. The essay covers the accounting rules behind SaaS subscriptions, the deferred revenue problem that surprised him when he sold his own companies, and the surprisingly intricate standards governing virtual goods in mobile games. He then turns to AI labs, where rapid revenue growth has prompted questions about whether the numbers mean what they seem. They mostly do, but understanding why requires knowing the difference between bookings, deferred revenue, and a minimum commit.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/cash-received-is-not-revenue-earned/–Presenting Sponsors: Mercury & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury offers the best wire experience anywhere: fast, reliable, and free for domestic U.S. wires, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Apply online in minutes at mercury.com.If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS–Links:Accounting for SaaS and swords: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/accounting-for-saas-and-swords/ –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:56) Accounting for SaaS and swords(03:22) Why revenue recognition matters(05:49) Revenue recognition in SaaS(09:54) Revenue recognition in virtual goods(12:52) Accounting for potions(13:24) Accounting for swords(14:56) Sponsors: Mercury | Granola(18:34) Accounting for swords (cont'd)(20:49) Game mechanics as accounting optimizations(22:10) So about that goblin(23:25) Back to the real world(25:00) How this applies to AI labs(32:48) Wrap

Global Powers and the Iranian Clerical Collapse Guest: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley notes that while Russia gains oil revenue, China fears the collapse of Iran's clerical government. Xi Jinping remains bunkered in Beijing, watching for popular uprisings that might inspire domestic unrest.2016 palatinate

In this episode, we're talking with Irick Wiggins about how he transitioned from monetizing his massive audience through brand deals to building his own product business. Irick achieved $1 million in sales in nearly 12 months with a pasta product, and now he's on a mission to scale to $10 million. We break down the exact playbook behind his success and map out the strategy for seven-figure to eight-figure growth. For partnership opportunities building seven-figure brands into eight-figure assets, visit https://capitalism.com/partners Timestamps (0:00) Intro: $1M in 12 months case study breakdown (1:00) Irick's background as content creator in low-carb space (2:00) Why Irick decided to build his own product (3:00) The math of renting attention vs building equity (5:00) The audience size advantage in content creation (10:00) Product development and first steps (15:00) Launch strategy to an 8-million person audience (20:00) Month-by-month growth and sales peaks (25:00) The algorithm myth: stopping content posts (30:00) Cash flow and inventory management strategy (35:00) The backup plan before scaling (50:00) Debt financing and inventory payoff process (55:00) Margins and the cost of scaling (1:00:00) Hiring operators and building the team (1:05:00) What breaks when you scale operations (1:10:00) Sales channels: TikTok vs Amazon strategy (1:15:00) Revenue distribution across platforms

FREE Self-Scaling Business Workshop: https://getepicsuccess.com/registration-yt WORK With Me: https://getepicsuccess.com/ceo-org  Your business works. Revenue comes in. Your team gets things done. So why doesn't it feel like your dream business yet? If someone opened your calendar right now, would they see the role and life you say you want - or a slightly more profitable version of the same job you were trying to escape? In this episode of the Epic Success Podcast / Scaled CEO Show, I'm walking you through the exact formula I use with Scaled CEO clients to redesign one repeatable week — so that when you live it for 67–90 days, your existing business starts transforming into the one you actually planned. Because your dream business doesn't live in your 3-year vision. It lives in the week you're willing to repeat. Inside This Episode: ● Why your dream business hasn't shown up yet — even though you're smart and successful How your current weekly operating system is quietly blocking the business you planned (and why it has nothing to do with effort) ● The neuroscience behind the 67-day pattern Why your brain automates what you repeat — and how most owners' weeks are wired against the CEO identity they're trying to build ● How to define your dream business in weekly terms Three questions that translate your vision from a someday idea into a concrete, calendar-ready design ● The Perfect Week Formula for established business owners The exact block structure I use with Scaled CEOs: deep work, revenue engine time, leadership rhythm, health blocks, and availability by design — all in one repeatable week ● The 67-Day Dream Week Sprint How to lock in your Perfect Week, protect it from self-sabotage, and run it long enough that your brain and team have no choice but to adjust If you're a business owner who: ● Has a successful business on paper, but a week that still doesn't feel like freedom ● Knows what your dream business looks like in your head — but can't find it on your calendar ● Keeps pushing through quarters without a repeatable operating rhythm that actually builds toward what you want This episode will give you the blueprint to close that gap. The Real Shift: You don't have a dream business problem. You have a weekly operating system problem. Change the week. Repeat it for 67 days. And the business has to start changing with it. Ready to Design Your Perfect Week? Join me live for the Self-Scaling Business Diagnostic, where we: ● Score your CEO, Team, and Profit systems ● Identify the one constraint your Perfect Week needs to address first ● Map out a 67-day sprint to start building the business you actually planned

Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to bring in some extra revenue—even if you don't add any new subscribers. In this episode, I'm sharing two super simple, super effective ways you can generate quick cash flow this season by creating limited-time, one-time boxes your audience will love. These strategies work, whether you want to clear out inventory or make the most of gift-giving opportunities. Spring is the perfect time to launch limited-time boxes to bring in extra revenue and keep your audience engaged. Two of my favorite spring offers are Mother's Day Gift Boxes and Spring Cleaning Mystery Boxes. They're easy to curate, fun to promote, and they provide an injection of cash into my business. One-time boxes serve a specific purpose in your business, giving you a quick revenue boost without the need for new subscribers.  One-time boxes are: Easy to market–seasonal urgency or limited quantities A great way to re-engage and re-energize your email list Perfect for testing new themes or audiences A low-commitment way for new customers to try your brand One-time boxes require you to temporarily shift your focus from recurring subscriptions to creating hype and excitement around these one-time purchases. Mother's Day is like Christmas in May for your business. Make the most of this gift-giving holiday and create one-time boxes. Some examples that have worked great for me and members of Launch Your Box include:  Self-care for moms Mom's Night In “Treat Yourself” boxes for moms to buy for themselves (because yes, moms will buy for themselves) Sarah's One-Time Mother's Day Box Pro tips: Start promoting in mid-late April Build a waitlist and create urgency Offer themed packaging and gift notes Ship in early May– make order deadlines clear Price one-time boxes similar to your subscription price or average order value (AOV) Turn extra inventory into profit—without running a clearance sale. Mystery boxes: Create FOMO and excitement Let you surprise and delight customers Help clear shelves of inventory and bring a revenue boost to  your bottom line Spring Mystery Boxes Pro Tips: Curate using past box items or extra stock Offer 1–2 price points Include at least one high-value item in each box Make value messaging very clear: e.g., “$100 worth of products for $50” Marketing these seasonal boxes doesn't need to be complicated. Keep it simple and show up.   Go LIVE on social media to build excitement and show sneak peeks Email your list—your list is your best sales tool Social media content: unboxings, packing videos, behind-the-scenes Paid ads to warm audiences for last-minute sales Pick one of these seasonal box ideas and:: Set a launch date Build a waitlist Start planning your promo schedule Grab your notebook and join me on this episode as we talk through Mother's Day Boxes, Spring Cleaning Mystery Boxes, and how to use both to re-engage your audience, boost sales, and build even more excitement around your subscription box business.  Join me in all the places:   ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Launch Your Box with Sarah Website⁠  Are you ready for ⁠Launch Your Box⁠? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. ⁠Join the waitlist ⁠today! 

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I'm diving into what really changes when your message finally sounds like you. Not the polished, performative version—but the honest, fully expressed version that actually reflects who you are now. I share why so many women feel disconnected from their own content, even when it's “working,” and how that disconnect impacts everything from engagement to sales to overall fulfillment in your business. I also walk you through what happens when you close that gap—when your messaging becomes clear, embodied, and aligned with your current identity. This is where content starts to feel easier, your audience resonates on a deeper level, and selling becomes a natural extension of your voice rather than something you have to force. If you've been craving more authenticity, clarity, and connection in how you show up, this episode will help you understand what's been missing—and how to step into a message that truly feels like yours. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence 00:49 Why This Episode Matters 02:03 Content Feels Effortless 04:18 Sales Without Convincing 07:00 Growth Collective Offer 08:43 Revenue Quality Shifts 12:11 What It Really Takes 13:44 Wealth Expansion Experience Details 15:22 Julie's 15 Year Perspective 16:54 Final Subscribe and Next Steps QUOTABLES: “ When  the  shift  of  your  message,   finally  comes  from  the  woman  that  you  actually  are,  guess  what  happens?  The  filter  changes.  Not  to  something  reckless  or  raw  or  unfiltered  in  a  way  that  doesn't  serve  your  business. But  to  something  that  just  feels  true.” - Julie Solomon “ it's not just the number on a page, it's the quality of it. Revenue that comes from convincing  buyers requires a lot of you. It requires your constant presence, your constant output, your constant effort to keep the nurturing warm, to keep the sales calls converting, to keep the clients quote unquote happy. It is revenue that literally runs on you. But revenue that comes from Right Fit Buyers? It just requires a much different relationship with your business. Because these buyers, they refer people like themselves to you and they don't drain your energy, they actually add to it.” - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: [JOIN THE WEALTH EXPANSION EXPERIENCE] This program helps you refine your voice, elevate your messaging, and express your ideas in a way that actually connects and converts. If you're ready to stop overthinking your content and start showing up with clarity, confidence, and power—this is your next step. Learn more and get started now. [CATCH UP ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODES IN THIS SERIES] Why Your Content Is Working and Your Sales Still Feel Hard  The Real Reason You Keep Attracting the Wrong Buyer You've Done Everything Right. Here's What Nobody Told You. [UNSCRIPTED: THE MASTERMIND] This 12-month, application-only mastermind is designed for high-caliber entrepreneurs ready to refine their positioning, amplify visibility, and scale strategically. If selected, you'll receive 2 1:1 calls with me, monthly mastermind sessions, two retreats, and a guest feature on Woman of Influence. Apply now and, if it's aligned, we will personally reach out with next steps. 

Stop posting into the void and start turning LinkedIn into a real revenue engine. In this powerful episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with LinkedIn expert and CEO Joe Apfelbaum to break down what actually works on LinkedIn today—and how to grow your business without losing authenticity or burning out. If you've been creating content but not seeing results, this conversation will show you how to shift from "just being active" to building a strategy that drives real engagement, meaningful relationships, and consistent revenue.

After three co-workers notice their colleagues using paper towels to open restroom doors, they invent a simple solution that’s a step above the rest. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.