Podcasts about scale your business

Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem—they have a delegation problem. In this episode,, entrepreneur and business coach Justin Lund explains why so many founders become prisoners in the businesses they worked so hard to build. The same hustle that helped you get started can become the very thing preventing you from reaching the next level. Justin shares the concept of the "Delegation Priority Pyramid," a practical framework designed to help business owners reclaim their time, build systems, and create a company that doesn't depend entirely on them. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, unable to take a vacation, or convinced that "nobody can do it as well as I can," this conversation is for you.

Many investors focus on one thing: getting more units. But what if growing your portfolio is actually creating more problems? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down one of the most important distinctions every real estate investor and entrepreneur needs to understand: the difference between growing and scaling. Growth often means increasing revenue by adding more resources, more expenses, and more complexity. Scaling, on the other hand, is about creating systems, improving efficiency, increasing profitability, and building a business that can expand without demanding more of your time. If you're chasing bigger numbers without knowing your profit margins, occupancy rates, delinquency metrics, or operational KPIs, this conversation is a must-watch. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The difference between growing and scaling a real estate business ✅ Why "Revenue is vanity, profit margin is sanity, and cash is king" ✅ How to measure Profit Per Unit (PPU) ✅ The systems every multifamily investor should implement ✅ Why operations determine long-term success ✅ The importance of SOPs, KPIs, and customer retention ✅ When to pause acquisitions and focus on infrastructure ✅ How Jake & Gino scaled from zero to over 1,900 units Whether you're managing your first rental property or operating a large multifamily portfolio, these principles can help you build a stronger, more profitable business. Key Takeaway: Don't grow faster than your systems can support. Build the foundation first. Strengthen your operations, improve cash flow, create leverage, and then pursue expansion with confidence. You want to know more about Multifamily? Go to https://wheelbarrowprofits.com/ We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a version of success that looks great on a highlight reel and completely hollows you out from the inside. I've seen it. I've felt it. And in this episode, I sat down with a man who lived it hard, nearly paid for it with his life, and came out the other side with a completely different playbook. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get to rock the mic with Cameron Herold, one of the most legendary operators in the entrepreneurial world. Cameron is the founder of the COO Alliance and the man known globally as the CEO Whisperer. He's the former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, where he helped engineer the company's growth from 2 million dollars to 106 million dollars in revenue in just six years. He's a six-time bestselling author, an international speaker, and a guy who's been to 80 countries across all seven continents with his wife, living out their bucket list in real time. Cameron is the real deal, and this conversation goes deep. If you're a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur who's ever felt like you're the bottleneck in your own business, this episode is for you. If you've been grinding yourself into the ground and wondering why the life you're building doesn't feel as good as it looks from the outside, this one's for you too. Cameron doesn't sugarcoat a thing. He shares his burnout story with raw honesty, walks through the systems that have helped hundreds of companies scale with soul, and drops frameworks that you can use right now to grow your people, protect your time, and build a company that actually supports the life you want. One of the biggest things Cameron and I dig into is the COO relationship and why getting it wrong can absolutely derail your company. He breaks it down like a marriage. You have to understand yourself first, know what you're great at, know what drains you, and then find someone who fills in the gaps without trying to compete with your strengths. The COO is meant to be the brakes to your gas, not the parking brake. They're the leash on the dragon, not the choke chain. And finding that person starts with clarity about who you are and what you're actually building. That leads directly into Cameron's concept called the Vivid Vision, and this one is a game changer. Most entrepreneurs think they have a vision. Cameron would tell you most of them have a sentence, not a vision. A true Vivid Vision is a four or five page document that describes every area of your company, your culture, your team, your sales, your operations, as if it's already come true three years from now. It's not about the how. It's about painting the picture so clearly that your entire leadership team can reverse engineer the path to get there. Think of it like building a home. You know what you want it to look like. You describe it in enough detail. The right people build it for you. Cameron also goes hard on why most companies are starving their people of real leadership training, and what that actually costs you. Not conference trips. Not SOPs. Real skills. Interviewing, hiring, running meetings, managing conflict, coaching your team, goal setting. These are the core executive skills that almost nobody ever gets formally trained in, and it's why so many smart people in business are struggling with things that should be simple. As Cameron puts it, business is really easy if you have the core skills to get results through people. If you don't, it's a grind that never ends. And then there's the stuff that got personal. Cameron was 35 years old when his body and mind were clinically redlining. He was drinking daily, smoking, carrying extra weight, buried under a crushing amount of life stress, and he had no idea how bad it was until a doctor put a number on it. He scored 435 points on a stress assessment where 250 meant a 95 percent chance of a heart attack. He was written up in the Wall Street Journal as one of four entrepreneurs whose careers flamed out from burnout. He walked out the other side of that with a hard reset, no alcohol for three years now, daily weigh-ins, consistent movement, and a bucket list lifestyle that he and his wife have been living for five years straight. The lesson? The lie of just catching up this weekend is not about catching up. It's about avoiding your life. If you're ready to build a real second in command, stop running terrible meetings, train your people like you mean it, and finally step into the freedom you actually started this thing for, go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Laughing and having a good time and sharing information, not taking ourselves so seriously. Connect with Cameronhttps://www.facebook.com/cameronherold/https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliancehttps://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold/videoshttps://x.com/CameronHeroldhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/ Find Cameron on this website: https://cameronherold.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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Tim Mages is the CEO of ECG, expansion capital group,  where he helps businesses secure customized financing solutions to support growth, operations, and long-term success. With extensive experience in commercial finance and equipment leasing, Tim works closely with companies across a variety of industries to structure funding solutions tailored to their specific needs. Under his leadership, ECG has built a strong reputation for providing flexible financing options and helping businesses navigate complex funding challenges efficiently. Tim brings a practical and relationship-driven perspective to business lending, capital access, and strategic financing. Tim's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around commercial finance, equipment leasing, business growth strategies, and how companies can better position themselves to access capital in today's market. During the show we discuss: Why traditional banks reject so many small business owners (and what they're really looking for) How alternative lenders evaluate risk differently—and why that opens more doors The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to secure funding How to position your business to get approved faster and for higher amounts Why speed and flexibility in funding can be a competitive advantage The truth about merchant cash advances, equipment financing, and other options—what's legit and what's misunderstood How lenders think about cash flow vs. credit scores What it really takes to scale using capital without putting your business at risk Resources: Website: https://www.ecg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-m-1647775/

In this episode, Dawn Marie Bornheimer, founder of Mission Inspired Consulting (MIC), certified facilitator, and military spouse, joins us to talk about the realities of self-leadership and growing a business without losing your purpose. Drawing from her 20 years of corporate experience, Dawn breaks down the common pitfalls that founders face—from hitting a growth ceiling due to holding onto every operational task to the isolating pressures of leadership. She introduces the practical power of the fractional team structure, explaining how small businesses can strategically leverage expert support in 90-day blocks without the weight of full-time overhead. Dawn shares critical advice on navigating gap analyses, establishing protective NDAs, and co-creating scopes of work to maintain true alignment. Full of invaluable relational insight, she leaves listeners with actionable strategies to transition away from the grind of daily maintenance and build the infrastructure necessary to make their missions louder. LEARN MORE AND CONNECT WITH DAWN MARIE BORNHEIMER Website: http://missioninspiredconsulting.com Email: dawnmarie.bornheimer@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-marie-bornheimer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawninspires44/

What if growing your business didn't require posting on social media every day or spending thousands on an agency? In this episode, I sit down with advertising expert Lova Kremer to break down how entrepreneurs can start using ads to generate leads, validate offers, and scale their businesses without needing a massive budget or marketing team. Lova shares how he helps businesses scale from just $5 a day in ad spend to thousands of dollars per day, and why most entrepreneurs overcomplicate the entire process. We also talk about networking, leadership, investing in mentorship, and why understanding your marketing numbers can completely change the way you grow your business. Get ready to simplify your approach to advertising, and make smarter marketing decisions. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Lova Kremer, Ads and Business Scaling Specialist. 06:30 Why networking becomes easier when you focus on helping people first. 09:00 The communication skill that helps entrepreneurs solve problems faster. 14:30 How mentorship and coaching can help you break through business plateaus. 20:00 What are the leadership lessons you learned while scaling your company? 25:00 Why you shouldn't "stair-step" your goals as an entrepreneur. 29:00 How to use $5 a day ads to validate an offer before scaling. 31:15 The beginner-friendly ad strategy anyone can start using today. 38:00 How DM ads can generate conversations, leads, and sales on a small budget. 43:00 When should you keep marketing in-house versus hiring an agency? 47:15 How do social media algorithms work? 51:45 The 5 elements every high-converting ad should include. 55:15 The biggest misconception that prevents entrepreneurs from running ads. 57:15 Why paid advertising can accelerate both business growth and audience growth. RESOURCES Ready to scale your business with ads without doing the technical work yourself? Join the next cohort of the Lightning Mastermind today and lock in your special 40% launch discount before spots fill up. Get 40% off Lova's Ads Cohort using THIS SPECIAL LINK Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Lova IG: @lova_kremer Follow Lova LinkedIn: @lovakremer

Join Our Live Free Masterclass on How to Add $14,800 a Month Signing Just 2 Clients Per Week with The LTV Retention Method Finishing up our 2 part series on Hormozi's value equation and why it's not the complete picture when it comes to your fitness and health coaching business, we wanted to dive deeper into what we previously discussed last episode with your intrinsic worth. We'll cover and explain the 3 pillars, the two ways to scale your business, why you'll eventually need to shift from improving your coaching skills to improving your business skills, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:44) Previous Episode on The Value Equation (1:47) Making You More Valuable (2:05) Your Intrinsic Worth (2:57) Defining the Equation (4:37) Who Do I Need to Become? (5:52) My Story and Childhood (9:32) Persuasion Power (10:38) Impact Skills (11:47) Two Ways to Scale Your Business (14:42) Shifting Coaching to Business Skills (19:52) Action, Action, Action (21:57) How We Can Help ----------------

Ryan Pineda and co-host Brian Davila sit down with Danny Bae to explore how he leveraged 20+ years of direct sales experience and his unique Korean-American background to build a 260,000-person global sales organization that generated over $400 million in Korean skincare revenue outside of Korea, while sharing lessons on leadership, network marketing, entrepreneurship, and scaling through people.⁣⁣Connect with Danny - ⁣https://www.instagram.com/dannybaeofficial/⁣https://www.instagram.com/weareriman/⁣⁣Watch the podcast with Brad Sugars - https://youtu.be/nxyAdptUGcw ⁣__________⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣If you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣⁣Chapters:⁣00:00 How Danny Built $400M in Sales⁣06:09 Building a 260,000-Person Sales Force⁣11:03 Danny's Journey From Korea to Global Expansion⁣21:30 The Real Business Model Behind Network Marketing⁣28:45 Ryan's Golf Caddy Referral Business Idea⁣38:15 Why Word-of-Mouth Beats Paid Advertising⁣47:50 The Biggest Myths About Network Marketing⁣58:53 The Future of Riman & Scaling to Billions⁣01:10:15 Turning Ordinary People Into Entrepreneurs⁣01:16:05 Giving Average People an Above-Average Chance

Growing up in a small Pennsylvania town with limited resources, Colin Hodge built Bang with Friends into a viral sensation reaching 6 million users, then evolved it into Down Dating with 17 million active users. His philosophy centers on three foundational pillars: putting yourself out there despite discomfort, developing resilience through adversity, and cultivating genuine empathy for users. Through his method mindset technique—where he literally lives as his users to understand their psychology—and his framework for engineering authentic FOMO through urgency, social proof, exclusivity, and scarcity, he reveals that sustainable growth comes from respecting human psychology rather than manipulating it. Beyond his business achievements, Colin's personal evolution reveals a founder committed to continuous learning and vulnerability. He openly shares his mistakes—accepting an acquisition before optimizing revenue, not having proper perspective during critical business decisions, and experiencing the emotional toll of watching his app crash after being kicked off the App Store. These experiences shaped his belief that resilience and empathy aren't soft skills but essential competencies for any leader. His decision to write a bestselling book wasn't driven by ego but by a mission to democratize entrepreneurial knowledge and prove that anyone, regardless of background, can build something extraordinary. For those ready to dive deeper into Colin Hodge's frameworks and strategies, visit https://colinhodge.com/ to explore his work and connect with his growing community. His bestselling book, Outrageous Startup Growth: Uncovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Business is available on Amazon and offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you're building a startup from scratch or scaling an established business, Colin's principles about mindset, user psychology, and authentic growth provide a roadmap for sustainable success. The best time to start applying these principles was yesterday—the second best time is now. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exclusive listener discount: Use code ATTEND25 for 25% off your registration! Register here: sarahgibbons.com/shop/p/when-effort-stops-working Join Sarah for a 75-minute virtual live workshop on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12 PM PT. This is the second in a series of four workshops and is designed for leaders who sense that the problem isn't motivation — it's the system they're operating from. You'll learn to work with capacity, timing, and internal alignment instead of against yourself. In 75 minutes, you'll identify: Where your work has become unnecessarily heavy What actually matters right now (and what to ignore) The decisions and actions you already know you need to make In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and founder Sarah Gibbons for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to sustain entrepreneurial success without burning out. We explore why hustle culture is a trap, and how intentionality — not more effort — is what separates entrepreneurs who scale from those who stall. Sarah shares how she built a thriving, referral-based coaching practice over 17 years by prioritizing her inner world first: her values, her sleep, her relationships, and her capacity to lead. Together we dig into self-leadership, the courage to pivot, the power of “three-foot tosses,” the myth of time blocking, and why spaciousness is the secret ingredient to creativity. We also talk about navigating uncertainty — whether that's the LA fires, economic shifts, or the messy middle of entrepreneurship — and what it means to show up as the leader you're being called to be right now. About Sarah Gibbons: Sarah Gibbons is an accomplished executive coach and founder of Sarah Gibbons & Co., a global coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock transformational leadership. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked with top executives and creatives from leading organizations including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, 22 Squared, Hey Wonderful, The LA Clippers, and TBWAChiatDay. A former tech-industry leader with roles at Amazon, IMDb, and Fox Interactive Media, Sarah transitioned her career after earning a Master's in Spiritual Psychology. She is the co-author of The Chalk Collective: Drawing the Life You Deserve and host of The Tidal Podcast. Sarah lived in the Pacific Palisades, a community recently ravaged by devastating fires, where she cultivated her passion for fostering connection and resilience. As a mother of three, she is committed to helping others discover aliveness, self-trust, and legacy impact in both their personal and professional lives. Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahgibbons.com Instagram: @sarahgibbonsco Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgibbons.co LinkedIn: Sarah Lyons Gibbons Substack: @sarahgibbonsco About Justin Colby: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“What if the knowledge and life experience you already possess could become the very thing that transforms not only your future—but the lives of others around you?” On this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sat down with Jeanne Omlor, a Business Strategist, multi-7-Figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach who proves that it's never too late to rewrite your story. At 54 years old, Jeanne was a solo parent drowning in debt and struggling with a poverty mindset. Instead of giving up, she leveraged her knowledge, experience, and passion for helping others to build a thriving online business that reached $1 million in just 17 months—without paid ads or complicated technology. Today, she leads a multi-million-dollar company that has helped nearly 600 businesses grow and prosper online. In this powerful conversation, Jeanne shares the mindset shifts, strategies, and leadership principles that helped her rise from hardship to extraordinary success. She opened up about overcoming limiting beliefs, creating meaningful impact through service, and helping entrepreneurs maximize profits while staying aligned with their purpose and values. Some questions asked and answered include: • What defining moments led Jeanne to discover her life's mission? • How did she successfully launch and scale an online business without ads or complicated tech? • What does it truly mean to create impact while building a profitable business? • What are some of the biggest marketing challenges entrepreneurs face today? • How did Jeanne become a million-dollar coach? • What core values guide her leadership and business philosophy? • What kind of lasting impact does she hope to create in the world? This episode is filled with inspiration, practical business wisdom, and empowering reminders that your experiences, struggles, and talents can become the foundation for helping others succeed. If you've ever questioned whether your story matters or whether it's too late to pursue something bigger, Jeanne's journey will remind you that transformation is always possible. SEO Keywords: Leadership Podcast, Women in Leadership, Entrepreneur Mindset, Online Business Growth, Business Coach, Leadership Confidence, Marketing Strategy, Million Dollar Coach, Personal Growth, Servant Leadership, Business Success, Entrepreneur Tips, Online Coaching Business, Mindset Transformation, Female Entrepreneurs, Business Leadership, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Scale Your Business, Impact-Driven Business, Find Your Leadership Podcast Visit Jeanne's website and social media to learn more. https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/ Subscribe to Our PodcastConnect With Our Guest Website: https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanne.omlor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor/ Instagram: https://.com/www.instagramjeanneomlor Podcast: Business.Wealth.Impact Podcast with Jeanne Omlor The post Jeanne Omlor on How to Leverage What You Already Know to Help Others first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and author of "10x Is Easier Than 2x," explains the science behind scaling a business. In this episode of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, Benjamin breaks down the mindset shifts, business frameworks and leadership decisions that help owners scale faster. You'll learn: ·      Why a true 10x goal forces you to make better decisions than a safe 2x target ·      Why considering "who, not how," is critical for delegation and scaling your business ·      How The Scaling Framework™ helps businesses grow faster If you want to grow your business, simplify your strategy and stop getting stuck in the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this conversation is packed with insight. Want to scale your business 10x in three years or less?Scaling.com – Reach out to Benjamin and his team and get the strategies, systems and support to help turn your vision into a reality, pushing your business far beyond what you thought possible.

Send us Fan MailWhether you are early in your business or ready for your first multi six figure launch or seven figure year, paid ads might be the next best step for you!Stacia Sleight is the Co-Founder and CEO of Switch It Up Designs, a 7-figure digital marketing agency, and Fractional CMO to New York Times Best-Selling Authors, TEDx speakers, and industry-leading health and wellness brands. Her team manages over $8 million in paid ad spend annually and has generated over $500 million in revenue for clients — by combining organic strategy with paid ads that actually convert. Stacia launched her first business at 24 with zero formal marketing training and learned everything the hard way. That decade of figuring it out — training under elite media buyers, saying yes to every role in marketing (while staying up until 3 a.m. watching YouTube videos on how to do it), and relentlessly testing what actually works — is what built her agency from the ground up and the instincts she brings to every client today. She also founded Authoritie, an affordable DIY ad platform built for small business owners who can't afford an agency or are overwhelmed by Meta Ads Manager. A true passion project turned company, Authoritie lets anyone run expert-level ads in just four clicks. LINKShttps://authoritie.io - use code ROBYNGOODING for $10 off your first month. IG: https://www.instagram.com/authoritie.io/ Agency: https://switchitupdesigns.comIf you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here. Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.comClick here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood.  Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach.Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy.This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

In this episode, I'm sharing the reminder I keep having to give myself and almost every entrepreneur I coach who's past the early stages of building their business. There are two completely different operating modes you need to grow a company, and most people get stuck using the wrong one at the wrong time. I break down why your good ideas might actually be what's holding you back from scaling, what I did when I found myself scattered and unclear instead of strategic, and the real math behind why doing less often gets you to your revenue goals faster than doing more. If you've validated your offer and you're ready to actually scale it, this one's for you.

 What if the biggest growth lever in your business isn't finding more clients — it's finally protecting the ones you already have? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Bradley Rausch — Branding and Operations CMO for founder-led companies, client success architect, and founder of Level Up Influence — for one of the most operationally rich and immediately actionable conversations we've ever had on this show. Bradley has taken a B2C training company from $650,000 to $1.5 million in under six months, achieved 140% Net Revenue Retention across a book of 250+ C-level executive relationships, and cut customer acquisition costs by 35% — all by mastering one specific and chronically underestimated truth: what happens in the first 72 hours after a client says yes determines whether your business compounds or bleeds. In this episode, you'll discover:The psychology of a new client in the 72-hour post-sale window — and why this is the most critical moment in your entire businessThe silent churn signals most founders never see until it's too lateHow to build a Client Success system that doesn't require the founder to be the productWhy great onboarding is the most powerful upsell mechanism available — no sales call requiredThe expectation equation that determines whether every client is happy or disappointed before you deliver a single resultWhat Net Revenue Retention is, why it matters more than any other metric in a service business, and how to optimize for itHow a founder's personal brand connects directly to client retention and referral generation If you are a founder, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or agency owner who celebrates the close and then moves on — this episode is the wake-up call your business has been waiting for.

Most business owners think they need better time management. But the real problem is this: They're doing too much themselves. In this episode of the New Jersey Business Podcast, Paul & Vanessa sit down with Nick Kiridzic, founder of Staff Hero, to break down why so many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own business and how virtual employees can completely change the way a company operates and scales. This conversation is not just about outsourcing. It's about leverage, delegation, systems, time freedom, and building a business that doesn't depend entirely on the owner. Nick shares the lessons he learned from trying to do everything himself, the mistakes most business owners make when hiring remotely, and the difference between hiring cheap help versus building a real operational system with reliable people. This episode challenges the way entrepreneurs think about delegation, growth, productivity, and leadership. Because scaling a business is not about working more. It's about removing yourself from the wrong things. If you feel overwhelmed, overworked, stuck in day-to-day operations, or constantly running out of time, this episode will completely change the way you think about hiring, delegation, and business growth.

Most entrepreneurs are trapped in the ego-driven cycle of doing everything themselves — but what if letting go could multiply your impact and income? Steven Pemberton, a successful entrepreneur who built two 7-figure e-commerce companies, reveals how shedding your ego and aligning with spiritual purpose can transform your business—and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to:The High-Converting Webinar FrameworkBONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide TemplateBONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up TemplatesBONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case StudiesBONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar ChecklistAll of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time.Click here to download.https://webinarconversionkit.com/In this episode I will talk aboutThe secrets of the “launch model” and why it might not be as reliable as you thinkHow monthly webinars can deliver steady growth and reduce business stressThe exact system I use to blend all four strategies, so your business works FOR youConnect with Simone Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-vincenzi/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/simonegtexIGhttps://www.instagram.com/simonegtex/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/simonegtexTo become a GTeX Member, Apply here:https://gtex.events/call -----To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/-------Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast------Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode.  If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.

Are you ready to transform your financial practice from a chaotic treadmill into a streamlined, highly profitable enterprise. Our guest today is the architect of that transformation for hundreds of firms. He spent 25 years in the trenches as a top-producing advisor before turning his focus entirely to solving the internal constraints that stall growth for even the most established practices.Dr. Jon Randall is the founder of eXtraordinary Financial Advisors—XFA—and the creator of the powerful XFA Growth Workflow. His method isn't about working harder; it's about breaking through the three constraints that limit every advisor: capacity, revenue per client, and ineffective growth strategy.If you're stuck managing a massive client load, struggling to raise your minimums, or just feel like you're running the business instead of leading it, this conversation is for you. Dr. Jon helps advisors transition from practitioner to CEO, simplifying their delivery and unlocking sustainable profitability. His clients, ranging from $250K to $10M+ in revenue, often see growth of up to 10X in three to five years.CONTACT DETAILS: Business: XFA CoachWebsite: https://www.xfa.coach/ Social Media:LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonrandallxfa/ Company LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xfa-coach/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/XFA.COACH Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xfa.coach YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xfacoach Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services. 

There are moments in business where you realize… this is what it was all for. Not just the systems, not just the structure, but the transformation that happens when a woman finally steps into clarity, confidence, and calling. Today's conversation is one of those moments. Watching a student go from overwhelmed and figuring it out… to building something that not only supports her life but creates opportunities for others through her internship program. It's powerful, it's purposeful, and it's proof of what's possible when the right systems meet the right heart. This episode is going to stir something in you in the best way. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . . Listen to Brittany's Podcast: Faith-Filled Food Freedom Connect with Brittany Braswell: https://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/ Join The Joy-Filled Eater Private Podcast: https://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/secret Explore Systemize to Scale: https://chelsijo.co/systemizetoscale

Send us Fan MailAre you building your business in a way that actually supports your life… or slowly burning you out?In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with business coach and former Registered Dietitian Laura Schoenfeld to talk about what it really takes to grow a sustainable, profitable business—especially as a mom.With over a decade of experience in the online business space, Laura shares her “backwards” approach to scaling—starting with your offer and client transformation first, instead of getting stuck in endless content creation.Together, we dive into what's keeping so many mom entrepreneurs overwhelmed, overworked, and underpaid… and how to shift into a business model that actually works for your life.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not seeing the results—or you're craving more freedom without sacrificing growth—this conversation is for you.

Tamara Thompson is the CEO, and co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority™ and Women Unlocking Wealth, and a trusted consultant to high-performing entrepreneurs. Known as "The Connector," she has helped build and grow an eight-figure podcast and content marketing agency. She is also an active investor in 33 companies. Today, she mentors CEOs and experts on turning their message into a market-leading platform. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. YouTube video podcasting is the fastest authority-building asset because it combines search intent with emotional connection. 2. Downloads don't pay the bills; strategic positioning and clear calls to action do. 3. When a YouTube video gains traction, double down immediately with similar content to amplify long-term inbound leads. Check out Tamara's website and book a discovery call with the team. Mention Entrepreneurs on Fire for a potential special bonus - Broadcast Your Authority 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.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kyla Dufresne, founder of Foxy Box, a waxing franchise with 24 locations across Canada and a 25th on the way. Kyla shares her journey from starting Foxy Box in the dining room of her home to building a national beauty brand rooted in confidence, community, and customer experience.Kyla also opens up about her teenage years, moving to Vancouver Island for a fresh start, learning through failure, and why mindset has played such a huge role in her success. We also talk about franchising, leadership, choosing the right business partners, and what it really takes to scale a brand without losing the heart behind it.What you'll take away from this episode:How Kyla started Foxy Box from her dining room and turned it into a growing franchise brand across Canada.Why your environment matters so much when it comes to your mindset, confidence, and ability to expand.The importance of getting out into your community and becoming the face of your business.Why not every paying client or franchise partner is the right fit, and how protecting your culture protects your brand.How failure became one of Kyla's greatest teachers in business.Why progress over perfection matters when you're building, scaling, or stepping into something new.The difference between opening more corporate locations and turning your business into a franchise.Kyla's story is such a powerful reminder that you don't need to have it all figured out before you start. You get to learn, pivot, ask for support, and build something incredible along the way. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, franchising, and what it really takes to build a business that changes lives.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz

Most business owners think raising capital is out of reach. Tyrus Shivers, co-founder of Legacy Wealth Capital Group and former U.S. Air Force signals intelligence analyst, joins host Alex Perny to explain exactly how founders and business owners can access the capital they need legally, strategically, and without giving away the store.Tyrus shares the frameworks he uses every day to guide business owners from cash flow struggles to structured capital raises, using JOBS Act exemptions such as Reg CF, Reg D 506(c), and Reg A. Whether you're a startup founder or a business generating $500,000 in revenue and ready to scale, this episode gives you a clear picture of what it actually takes to raise capital the right way.

Have you been trying to carry everything on your own without realizing you were never meant to? In this episode, Chris and I share one of the most powerful metaphors we've ever used in our relationship and business: the cross-country bike ride and the support van. We open up about the seasons where one of us had to step back, the moments we resisted asking for help, and what it actually takes to build a partnership and a life that works long-term. Tune in to shift how you think about support, success, and doing life with others. Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS Why you can't be the one “out front” all the time. How to communicate your needs so people can actually support you. What it looks like to switch roles in relationships, business, and friendships. How to outsource your “support van” when both partners are in a growth season. Why support isn't optional if you want to grow sustainably. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

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Strategy will only take you so far. In the finale of the Mastering Multiple 6-Figure Years series, I'm getting honest about what actually separates the women who break through to multiple six figures from the ones who stay stuck — and it has nothing to do with finding the right funnel. Coachability, speed of implementation, the ability to stay in the game without instant gratification, not taking every outcome personally, full commitment, and a genuine desire to master the craft of business: these are the characteristics that make everything else work.If you've been doing "all the right things" and still hitting a ceiling, this is the honest conversation you didn't know you needed.Scaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Wanting Instagra to feel easier & more profitable? Grab the Socially Sold IG Playbook here.

Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to:The High-Converting Webinar FrameworkBONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide TemplateBONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up TemplatesBONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case StudiesBONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar ChecklistAll of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time.Click here to download.https://webinarconversionkit.com/Today I have the pleasure to interview Marcel WijermarsMarcel is the founder of Amsterdam Founders Club, has exited two seven-figure businesses, and helped over 2,000 founders scale through strategic networking. We explored practical strategies to intentionally create and leverage the right connections for both personal and professional growth.In this episode, we talk aboutWhy Connections MatterCommon Mistakes in NetworkingGetting Into the RIGHT RoomsConnect with Marcel WijermarsWebsite:  https://amsterdamfoundersclub.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelwijermars/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amsterdamfoundersclubTo become a GTeX Member, Apply here:https://gtex.events/call -------To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/-------Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast------Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode.  If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.

Matt Faircloth breaks down how identifying and leaning into your “core genius” can dramatically accelerate your growth in commercial real estate. He explains that success isn't about fitting a single mold, but about aligning your role with what you're naturally wired to do and building a team around complementary strengths. By outlining four key roles—money, brain, hunter, and hammer—Matt shows how each personality contributes to scaling a business and why misalignment leads to bottlenecks. He also shares how focusing on just a small percentage of your highest-value activities can exponentially increase results and overall fulfillment. Visit ⁠trustetc.com/bestever⁠ for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://m1.com/ for more info.  Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if AI isn't just a tool to plug into your business — but a reason to redesign the entire thing? In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Steven Wunker, managing director of New Markets Advisors and bestselling author of AI and the Octopus Organization: Building the Super Intelligent Firm. Steven has been working in AI since 2012 and has advised dozens of Fortune 500 companies on how to unlock real growth through transformation — not just optimization.Steven challenges the "AI magic dust" approach most companies default to — sprinkling AI on top of existing workflows for marginal gains — and makes the case for something far more powerful: using AI to take over entire classes of tasks, redistribute decision-making to the front lines, and redesign how organizations actually work. Whether you're a SaaS founder thinking about your product roadmap or a leader rethinking your org structure, this episode will challenge you to think way bigger.Key Takeaways4:13 — AI is the biggest shift of our lifetimes — bigger than smartphones Steve has been in AI since 2012 and helped launch one of the first smartphones in 1999. He says this is still bigger — not just in breadth of adoption, but in depth: changing strategies, org structures, and roles within companies.7:14 — Stop using AI as "magic dust" Sprinkling AI on top of existing workflows only yields marginal gains. The real transformation happens when AI takes over entire tasks that humans won't do (too tedious), shouldn't do (not the best use of their skills), or can't do (too high volume). That's when organizations must fundamentally rethink how work gets done.9:55 — The Octopus Organization: distributed intelligence in action The octopus has nine brains — one central brain and one in each arm. Each arm can sense, think, and act independently while remaining contextually aware of the whole. That biological model is the blueprint for how AI-powered organizations should be structured: parallel execution, distributed decision-making, and strategic focus at the center.11:25 — Why authority hasn't truly been devolved — and how AI finally changes that For 40 years, leaders have talked about flattening orgs and devolving decision-making. It hasn't happened for two reasons: humans resist giving up authority, and front-line workers have lacked the contextual awareness to make good autonomous decisions. AI solves the second problem — and also gives leaders visibility to veto in near real-time rather than always having to pre-approve.16:48 — Map the "work chart," not the org chart Microsoft calls it the "work chart" — how work actually flows through the organization, cross-functionally, in reality. That's what needs to be mapped and redesigned. Layering AI onto the org chart misses the point entirely. Change happens workflow by workflow, tranche by tranche.26:29 — Three questions every leader must answer right nowHow does the competitive landscape change? (Include DIY and AI-native startups)What makes you special in an AI world?How do you get work done — what behaviors, culture, and structure do you need?32:19 — Everyone in management is now a change manager It doesn't matter how technical your role is — if you have people reporting to you, you must become a change manager. That skill can no longer be confined to a C-suite priesthood. Psychological safety for AI adoption and rethinking how good work is incentivized are critical.32:58 — The LUCK framework for strategic serendipity Derived from workforce survey research, four patterns that separate successful AI adopters:L — Leverage help (stay connected, workflows are increasingly cross-functional)U — Unexpected connections (be open to signals outside the average case)C — Control chaos (build systems to absorb the disruption coming)K — Know what's missing (AI is only as good as its data; humans must fill the gaps)34:57 — Don't chase glamorous AI use cases first IBM's Watson failed spectacularly by targeting cancer diagnoses — the world's best oncologists didn't need it. The win? Recording doctor-patient conversations so doctors can actually practice medicine instead of typing. Low risk, high utility, high return. Start there.38:05 — The most valuable AI use cases are unglamorous Things humans won't do: take notes after every meeting and distribute them. Things humans shouldn't do: type during patient consultations. Things humans can't do: transcribe and summarize 40 simultaneous three-person breakout groups and track individual commitments. AI can do all of this — none of it is flashy, all of it is high-value.28:10 — Build in AI optionality from the start Upwork re-engineered their stack with an AI optionality layer — flexible to swap between small LLMs, large LLMs, agents, or other AI systems. You can't predict where AI goes. Build optionality in. Don't make bespoke bets you can't unwind.Tweetable Quotes"AI has this ability to take over certain tasks entirely — things humans wouldn't do, shouldn't do, or simply can't do at scale. That's when it gets truly transformative." — Steven Wunker"We've been talking about devolving authority and de-siloing organizations since 'In Search of Excellence' in the 1980s. It just hasn't happened. AI finally changes the equation." — Steven Wunker"The octopus is 300 million years old — 70 million years older than the dinosaurs — and it has survived because it is so darn adaptable. We need to be like that." — Steven Wunker"AI magic dust — sprinkling it on top of what you're currently doing — will get you marginal improvements. That's nice. But it won't fundamentally change how organizations work." — Steven Wunker"Don't be Adobe in the face of Figma. That has already played out. It would be very easy for that to play out again in innumerable SaaS markets unless we think transformatively." — Steven Wunker"Every person in any management position is now a change manager. It doesn't matter how specialized your technical skill is." — Steven Wunker"Features are only as good as their adoption." — Steven Wunker"AI is only as good as the data that's in it — so it's the role of the human to think about what's NOT in that AI system that needs to complete the picture." — Steven WunkerSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Redesign the work, don't just automate it. The companies that win with AI aren't the ones that add AI features — they're the ones that fundamentally rethink how work flows through the organization. Map your "work chart" (how work actually happens cross-functionally) and redesign it workflow by workflow. Layering AI on your existing org chart is the surest path to becoming the next Kmart.2. Your installed base is an asset — but only if you act transformatively. Existing SaaS companies have something AI startups don't: data, customer relationships, and deep domain context. That is an enormous advantage — but only if you think transformatively. AI-native disruptors are watching your market. Your data moat only protects you if you use it to reimagine what you build, not just improve what you have.3. Prioritize low-risk, high-utility AI use cases first. Resist the temptation to prove what AI can do with your most complex, high-stakes problem. Start where the utility is obvious and the risk is low. Prove value there. Build trust with customers and your team. Then expand. IBM's Watson at MD Anderson is a $62M cautionary tale. The doctor who gets to practice medicine instead of typing is the win.4. Build optionality into your AI architecture. You cannot predict where AI capabilities are heading. Large models, small models, agents, new paradigms — the landscape is shifting too fast to make permanent bets. Build your product and internal systems with an optionality layer that stays flexible. Businesses that hard-code their AI assumptions will face expensive rebuilds. Those who build for adaptability will compound their advantage.5. Transform your go-to-market alongside your product. AI transformation isn't just a product problem — it's a sales, marketing, and customer success problem. The companies that win aren't just selling software; they're selling a changed way of getting something done. That means customer success becomes more important, not less. Sales cycles involve more change management. Proving economic value requires new evidence. Think Workfront, not the feature-obsessed competitor it acquired.6. Make change management everyone's job. The old model — change management as a C-suite discipline — is dead. In an AI-first organization, every manager at every level must develop the skills to lead people through uncertainty, redesign workflows, and create psychological safety for new ways of working. If you're building or leading a SaaS company, start developing these muscles now — in your leaders, your managers, and yourself.Guest Resourcesswunker@newmarketsadvisors.comBook: AI and the Octopus Organization: Building the Super Intelligent Firm — Available on Amazon in all formats (print, ebook, audio)Book Website:

Most entrepreneurs hit a ceiling… and don't know why.In this episode of Do The Thing, Stacey Lauren sits down with entrepreneur and author Julia Carlson to break down the real reason businesses stall, and how to fix it.Julia built her first company at 23 and now leads a multi-entity financial business. But her biggest breakthrough didn't come from working harder…It came from learning how to fire herself.In this conversation, they cover:- Why founders become the bottleneck in their own business- The “Hustle Audit” that reveals what's draining your time and energy- How to let go of control without sacrificing quality- The difference between being in control vs in charge- The mindset shift from income → impact- And how Julia's mission is helping generate $1 billion for goodPlus, the personal moment that changed everything—and forced her to lead differently.If you're building a business, feeling stretched, or stuck at your next level… this is the episode you need.00:00 – Intro + Julia's mission04:20 – Starting a business at 2308:30 – The moment everything changed (daughter accident)14:10 – Why founders become the bottleneck18:45 – The “Hustle Audit” explained25:30 – Letting go of control vs being in charge32:00 – Identity + separating yourself from your business39:15 – Building a billion dollars for good46:20 – What holds most entrepreneurs back52:00 – Julia's #1 advice

Most business owners think they only have two options when they want to scale: Pay expensive consultants… or give up equity to investors. But what if there was a third option? In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Mike Michalowicz and Greg Eckler from The Prosper Group to break down a completely different approach to scaling service businesses. Instead of charging fees or taking ownership, their model focuses on partnering with business owners, executing alongside them, and only getting paid when the business becomes more profitable. What You Will Learn in This Episode • Why most consulting models fail to deliver real results • The downside of giving up equity to investors • How a no-fee, no-equity partnership model works • Why alignment of incentives is critical for growth • The biggest red flags in struggling businesses • How debt structure impacts your ability to scale • What "return on payroll" means and why it matters • Why overstaffing is killing many businesses • The difference between A, B, and C players • Why titles can hurt performance inside organizations • How to match tasks to talent instead of titles • Why most businesses are doing too much unnecessary work Timestamps 00:00 Importance of hiring A players05:33 Formation of The Prosper Group08:24 Making the business sellable11:50 Northcote Parkinson's observation14:27 Focusing on essential tasks18:10 Staying true to coaching values20:50 What they look for in companies25:12 Evaluating employee fit and performance28:05 Aligning roles and maximizing talent31:42 Appreciating small businesses32:27 Small businesses and workforce impact35:33 Managing cash flow challenges39:50 Talking with potential clients41:52 Understanding the balance sheet basics Follow the Host and Guest Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Joshua Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Mike Michalowicz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/ Greg Eckler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-eckler-68b79630/ Connect with Us LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmastery Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast This episode is kindly powered by: UpFrog: upfrog.com MarketStorm is an AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ Get Your 14-Day Free Trial with CallRail!: https://www.callrail.com/sbmpod CompanyCam: https://companycam.com/ Breezy: https://getbreezyapp.com/ Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo 

Irvin Pena, known as Irv, is the founder of The Insight Inner Circle, an education and business consulting company focused on helping entrepreneurs grow through financial literacy, business credit, and strategic guidance. He has been featured in outlets such as the South Florida Business Journal, Complex, and Orlando Voyager for his expertise and impact in the business and finance space. Irv is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on multiple trainings and podcasts, sharing insights on business, credit, finance, and leadership. He is also the host of the five-star rated podcast, The Insight With Irv Show. With a rapidly growing audience of over 1,000,000 followers across social media, Irv has become a leading voice in entrepreneurship. His unique style challenges how people think about business, relationships, health, and money, helping them gain clarity and take action. During the show we discuss: Irvin Pena's background and how he got started in business credit and funding How entrepreneurs can build business credit separate from personal credit The importance of structuring your business correctly from the start Key steps to becoming "funding ready" before applying for capital Common mistakes that lead to funding denials How to leverage business credit to scale operations and increase cash flow The role of mindset and discipline in building a successful business Practical strategies for entrepreneurs to access and use capital responsibly Resources: https://www.masterclass.insightinnercircle.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@IrvOfficial https://www.instagram.com/irv.official/

What does it actually take to help women raise over $10 million in funding without burning out in the process? That is exactly what Faith Rivera breaks down in this episode. As CEO of Alo Civitas Consulting, Faith is a grant writer and business strategist who has helped women-led nonprofits and service-based businesses raise over $10 million in funding and revenue, and she is here to show you how to grow with intention instead of hustle.Faith brings a refreshingly honest conversation about what it actually looks like to build a business that grows sustainably. She opens up about experiencing burnout four times before the age of 30, twice landing in the hospital, and how that became the foundation for everything she now teaches her clients.Connect with Faith Rivera:Website: https://alocivitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alocivitasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-rivera-476708229/Weekly Compass Newsletter: https://theweeklycompass.beehiiv.com/subscribeRestore to Rise Conference (April 29, Columbus OH): https://r2r.soulnourishedsuccess.com/OMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you're ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to check out OMNI at www.omniqueens.com https://www.instagram.com/itscrissyconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconnerhttps://www.facebook.com/crissyconnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/crissyconnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

In this episode, Carmen J. Croonquist talks about Worth Before Wealth: How Your Self-Concept Is the Key to Soul-Aligned Prosperity. Carmen Croonquist believes that wealth and time freedom should never come at the cost of your soul. She works with established coaches, healers, and visionary entrepreneurs who feel called to make a meaningful impact — yet find themselves held back by invisible money ceilings, self-doubt, or a business model that requires constant hustle. As the creator of the WORTH Code™ framework, Carmen developed a proven methodology that guides conscious leaders through five essential pillars — from waking up their WHY and owning their value, to turning purpose into aligned profit and building systems for ease, flow, and scale. With over 30 years of experience, a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a background coaching executives at Facebook and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Carmen brings both spiritual depth and grounded strategy to every client relationship. She is the founder of Intentionality LLC and divides her time between Hudson, Wisconsin and Dunedin, Florida. For More Information ★ To learn more about Carmen Croonquist check out her website: www.intentionalityconsulting.com★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 3:23 – The whole idea of ease just felt very undeserved so I spent a lot of my life hustling.★ 7:57 – Sometimes you need a vacuum in your life to really examine what’s your truth, what’s the real core of what you believe and what you are meant to do.★ 16:55 – When I was able to dial it back and just realize ‘I’m enough, I’m worthy’ it led to a whole transformation.★ 24:41 – In order for you to evolve to bring in more money and feel aligned with it your self concept has to match that.★ 37:24 – People are going to think what they want, and it is none of your business what people are going think – they are going to judge you anyway.★ 49:01 – We are constantly re-inventing ourselves and getting back in touch with ‘what’s the main thing?’, ‘what’s the thing that gives us the most joy and satisfaction?’.★ 56:22 – FREE GIFT – Grab your copy of Carmen’s The 5 Critical Shifts You Must Use to Scale Your Business here: https://intentionalityconsulting.com/the-5-critical-shifts-396798★ 56:59 – Join Carmen’s next Unlock Massive Wealth & Abundance Masterclass here: https://intentionalityconsulting.com/wealth-masterclass-registration-page★ 1:02:14 – When I think about what’s my big mission, it really is to raise consciousness on a global level so that we all are more aligned.★ 1:06:25 – Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com .★ 1:08:08 – Take advantage of your own Rock Your Sacred Purpose Consultation here: https://yoursacredpurpose.com/rock-your-sacred-purpose-consultation/★ 1:08:33 – Remember that you are a powerful creator and you are either creating by design or by default. Listen to the Show The post 510: Carmen J. Croonquist – Worth Before Wealth: How Your Self-Concept Is the Key to Soul-Aligned Prosperity appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

Unlock the Power of the "Lien Lord": Master Your Financial Future!Dive into the lucrative world of bank note investing with Scott Carson, the "Note Guy." This 2026 edition of Note Investing 101 reveals how you can move away from the traditional headaches of being a landlord and instead embrace the high-yield, low-stress life of a "Lien Lord". Whether you are a seasoned investor or a complete novice, these insights will show you how to leverage the same debt-buying strategies used by Wall Street to generate consistent cash flow and achieve double-digit returns.Core Topics Covered in the Training:The "Lien Lord" Strategy: Learn why buying debt is often superior to traditional fix-and-flips, focusing on cash flow and leverage rather than property maintenance.Institutional vs. Non-Institutional Debt: Understand the differences between bank-originated notes and private owner financing, and why focusing on the institutional side offers more consistent deal flow.Asset Classes & Niches: A breakdown of residential first and second liens, commercial notes, and contract for deeds, including which niches to prioritize for the best returns.State-Specific Foreclosure Dynamics: Navigating the differences between judicial and non-judicial foreclosure states and how these timelines impact note pricing and profitability.Direct-to-Bank Marketing: Proven techniques for finding notes by contacting asset managers at the 5,000+ federally chartered banks and thousands of lending institutions.The Banker's Mindset: Shifting your perspective from owning property to owning the legal balance, emphasizing workouts and "trial payment plans" (TPPs) over immediate foreclosure.Social Media & Capital Raising: How to use platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok to build authority, find deals, and raise millions in private capital.Due Diligence & Servicing: The essential role of third-party licensed servicers and the "red flag" items to check—like title liens and bankruptcy filings—before purchasing an asset.Take Action and Scale Your Business!The journey to financial independence doesn't have to be a solo mission. From free resources like the Note Closer Show podcast and Note Night in America webinars to the intensive "Note Buying for Dummies" workshop, there is a clear path to help you reach a six-figure income within 12 to 24 months. Don't let your capital sit idle—stop being "tired of being tired" and start putting your money to work today. Visit notebuyingfordummies.com to join the next workshop and take the first step toward your new legacy!Watch the training VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Unlock the Power of the "Lien Lord": Master Your Financial Future!Dive into the lucrative world of bank note investing with Scott Carson, the "Note Guy." This 2026 edition of Note Investing 101 reveals how you can move away from the traditional headaches of being a landlord and instead embrace the high-yield, low-stress life of a "Lien Lord". Whether you are a seasoned investor or a complete novice, these insights will show you how to leverage the same debt-buying strategies used by Wall Street to generate consistent cash flow and achieve double-digit returns.Core Topics Covered in the Training:The "Lien Lord" Strategy: Learn why buying debt is often superior to traditional fix-and-flips, focusing on cash flow and leverage rather than property maintenance.Institutional vs. Non-Institutional Debt: Understand the differences between bank-originated notes and private owner financing, and why focusing on the institutional side offers more consistent deal flow.Asset Classes & Niches: A breakdown of residential first and second liens, commercial notes, and contract for deeds, including which niches to prioritize for the best returns.State-Specific Foreclosure Dynamics: Navigating the differences between judicial and non-judicial foreclosure states and how these timelines impact note pricing and profitability.Direct-to-Bank Marketing: Proven techniques for finding notes by contacting asset managers at the 5,000+ federally chartered banks and thousands of lending institutions.The Banker's Mindset: Shifting your perspective from owning property to owning the legal balance, emphasizing workouts and "trial payment plans" (TPPs) over immediate foreclosure.Social Media & Capital Raising: How to use platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok to build authority, find deals, and raise millions in private capital.Due Diligence & Servicing: The essential role of third-party licensed servicers and the "red flag" items to check—like title liens and bankruptcy filings—before purchasing an asset.Take Action and Scale Your Business!The journey to financial independence doesn't have to be a solo mission. From free resources like the Note Closer Show podcast and Note Night in America webinars to the intensive "Note Buying for Dummies" workshop, there is a clear path to help you reach a six-figure income within 12 to 24 months. Don't let your capital sit idle—stop being "tired of being tired" and start putting your money to work today. Visit notebuyingfordummies.com to join the next workshop and take the first step toward your new legacy!Watch the training VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Does your business feel more complicated than it should? Are you juggling too many offers, feeling unclear in your messaging, or wondering why scaling your business feels so exhausting? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Schoenfeld to talk about The Simplicity Strategy and what it really looks like to grow a successful business without sacrificing the things that matter most. We dive into how simplifying your offers, clarifying your message, and streamlining your sales process can help you attract premium clients while creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Laura shares powerful insights on offer simplification, building systems that actually work, and setting healthy boundaries so your business doesn't take over your family time. When your business is built with intention and simplicity, growth becomes sustainable instead of overwhelming. We also talk about the unique role podcasting plays in scaling a business. Podcasting is such a powerful platform for positioning yourself as a trusted authority while building real connections with your audience in a way that short-form content simply can't replicate. If you're ready to simplify your business, gain clarity in your messaging, and build something that supports your life and calling, this conversation is perfect for you. I pray this blesses you! Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Each stage of business growth brings new challenges, and founders often find themselves stuck at the same point: doing too much. In this episode, Leila Hormozi explains why scaling requires specialization and mastering systems, not adding more tasks. She shares how narrowing focus at each level accelerates growth and allows a business to run smoothly without the founder's constant involvement.In this episode00:00 Level Zero: Improvise and do free work to learn & collect data04:49 Level One: Monetize by mastering manual selling07:59 Level Two: Advertise for lead generation using the rule of 10010:37 Level Three: Stabilize by hiring people and using documented repeatable processes13:49 Level Four: Prioritize one avatar or offer, and track metrics17:21 Level Five: Productize by upselling and reducing churn22:28 Level Six: Optimize systems and reinforce operational discipline26:08 Level Seven: Reorganize systems and hire directors to support scaling30:02 Level Eight: Specialized job descriptions, systems, and value-based leadership34:33 Level Nine: Creating a strong brand as your moatMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmapRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq

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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. Aleric Heck is a YouTube Ads Expert & the Founder of AdOutreach. Aleric has helped his clients generate over $200 Million+ in sales & scaled his own business to over 8 Figures. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Video marketing is powerful, second only to in-person conversations, creating a deep connection. 2. You either succeed or gain lessons that bring you closer to success next time. 3. Be the king of your own castle, even a small one, rather than a knight in someone else's. Claim your YouTube Ads gift from Aleric - Gift for Fire Nation 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. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, host Mike Litton sits down with entrepreneur and funding expert Jack McColl to unpack the real strategies behind scaling a business with access to capital. Jack shares his journey from small-town beginnings and failed ventures to building multiple successful businesses and helping over 4,000 entrepreneurs secure funding. Discover how he leveraged up to $500K in business credit, scaled e-commerce brands to millions, and built a system that helps business owners access $50K–$200K+ in 0% interest funding. If you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or aspiring business owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights on credit, funding, and growth strategies that can change your financial future. What you'll learn: How to access 0% interest business funding The truth about scaling without capital Credit strategies banks don't openly teach Mistakes that cost Jack major opportunities (including a near deal with Mark Cuban) How to position yourself for six-figure funding Jack McColl is the founder of Scale With Funding and has helped thousands of clients unlock capital to grow and scale their businesses. His proven systems are built on real-world experience, not theory. Don't miss this episode if you're serious about building wealth and scaling smarter. If you found value in this episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to The Mike Litton Experience for more conversations with top entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike is passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? If you like our program, please tell a friend. Wherever you get your podcasts please leave us a rating. It helps us to connect with quality people just like you! Reach out to Mike on Instagram @themikelittonexperience. Thank you for joining us for The Mike Litton Experience! Who you work with matters and we would be honored to interview with you or anyone you know to sell your home! If you have questions, please reach out text or call 760-522-1227. Thank you! #livinginsandiego, #movingtosandiego, #themikelittonexperience, #homesforsaleinsandiego, #mikelitton, #sellahomeinsandiego, #buyahomeinsandiego, #toptipstogetthebestoffer #themikelittonexperience

Starting a business was the last thing on David Royce's mind as a broke college student working a door-to-door sales side hustle. But while working in the unglamorous pest control industry, he discovered that ‘boring' businesses were quietly producing more millionaires than passion-driven or tech ventures. That insight drove him to build and sell multiple pest control companies, ultimately selling them for over a billion dollars in exit valuations. In this episode, David shares why boring, unsexy businesses are the real path to wealth and how to launch, scale, and sell one profitably. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:32) Key Lessons from Door-to-Door Sales (06:06) Realizing Pest Control Could Scale (10:55) Is Passion Overrated in Entrepreneurship? (15:56) Why Unsexy Businesses Create More Millionaires (31:35) Evaluating Blue-Collar Business Opportunities (40:57) Developing Systems to Scale Your Business (51:22) Managing Equity, Exits, and Generational Wealth (01:01:41) Growth Mindset, Mentorship, and Longevity (01:09:05) Hiring A-Players and Leading at Scale (01:12:45) Designing Your Business for a Profitable Exit David Royce is a serial entrepreneur and founder best known for building and selling several companies in the pest control industry, most notably Aptive Environmental. Starting from scratch, he scaled the business to $500 million in annual revenue across 34 states and 5,000 cities before a successful exit in 2024. David is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) and serves as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Spectrum Business - Keep your business connected seamlessly with fast, reliable Internet, Phone, TV, and Mobile services. Visit https://spectrum.com/Business to learn more. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Bitdefender - Start protecting your business today with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Get 30% off your plan at bitdefender.com/profiting  Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay   Huel - Grab nutritionally complete meals you can drink. Get 15% off with code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITING Resources Mentioned: David's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-royce  Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez: bit.ly/-MainStreet  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

You've written a great book. You've poured your expertise onto the page. But then what? Too often, books end without guiding the reader to take the next step. Whether that means joining your email list, signing up for a training, or starting a conversation, that missing link is a lost opportunity to turn interest into action and readers into clients, collaborators, or champions of your work. Your book should be more than informative. It should be an invitation. I help entrepreneurs create books that not only educate but also offer a clear path forward. When you know what comes next, your readers will too. That's how a book becomes a business asset. If you're in the early stages of your book journey and want to make sure it supports your business goals, let's talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session to learn more about The Author ROI Program, a small-group experience that helps you map your message, define your outcomes, and plan for long-term impact. Visit www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com to get started. And now, let's meet today's panel: Jeremy Shapiro wrote “Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who've Outgrown Hustle,” a clear and actionable guide for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop grinding and start scaling through smarter systems, team support, and sustainable growth strategies. Laura Biewer co-wrote “Beyond Loan Signings: The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Your Notary Commission with Specialty Work,” a comprehensive roadmap that helps notaries expand beyond general signings and discover profitable niche services that align with their skills, lifestyle, and professional goals. Lisa Ryan wrote “Gear Up for Greatness: How to Transform Workplace Culture with the Six Gears of Grategy,” a dynamic leadership guide that equips professionals to build thriving workplace cultures by shifting from reactive engagement to strategic, gratitude-driven transformation. Please join me in welcoming Jeremy, Laura, and Lisa. In this episode, we discuss the following:

⚖️ S.C.A.L.E Method guide for entrepreneurs

Mike Morse is the Owner and CEO of Fireproof Performance, a coaching and consulting company that helps law firm owners scale their businesses through proven systems, data-driven strategies, and peer collaboration. He is also the Owner and President of Mike Morse Law Firm, a leading personal injury firm that represents accident victims and has recovered billions of dollars in compensation for its clients. Mike is the co-author of Fireproof and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers, earning multiple industry awards and national media features.  In this episode… What does it really take to build a business that can survive anything — market shifts, lost clients, or even total disaster? Most companies grow until they hit a ceiling, but few are designed to scale sustainably or bounce back stronger from setbacks. So how do you create a business that's truly "fireproof"? Mike Morse, a leading personal injury attorney and business framework author, explains that building a resilient company starts with systems, accountability, and the right leadership structure. He emphasizes the importance of implementing clear processes, hiring an integrator to execute the vision, and leveraging outside coaching to break through growth plateaus. He also underscores the value of focusing on core strengths while delegating or referring out less aligned work. The result is a scalable and efficient business that can withstand disruptions and continue to grow. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Mike Morse, Owner and CEO at Fireproof Performance, to discuss building a scalable and resilient business. Mike shares how coaching and EOS transformed his growth, why specialization drives profitability, and how creative marketing sets firms apart. Mike also gives advice on hiring the right leadership team and structuring a business for long-term success.

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike the step by step process to scaling your business. This will be the exact playbook you can follow regardless of where you're starting and what revenue you goal you want to hit. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Welcome to The Proven Entrepreneur Show, where we dive into the real stories of grit and growth that define the world of business. In this episode, host Don Williams is joined by Christian Brim, an entrepreneur with 28 years of experience and the founder of Core Group. Together, they explore the pivotal moments that take a founder from simply owning a job to building a scalable, high-impact organization.Christian shares his journey starting as a 27 year old who took a leap of faith by going into debt to purchase an accounting franchise. He reflects on the early days of "youthful ignorance," where a lack of fear allowed him to take risks that paved the way for his future success. However, the path was not without its hurdles. From facing extreme burnout to almost bankrupting his company due to an "unhealthy desire to grow," Christian is candid about the internal and external battles every leader faces.The conversation shifts to the critical mindset shifts required to stop being the bottleneck in your own business. Christian discusses the danger of self limiting beliefs, specifically the myth that one must work harder to make more money. Instead, he advocates for a model of leveraging the efforts of others and using the "language of accounting" to understand the true story your numbers are telling.Whether you are a creative agency owner or a seasoned founder, this episode offers a deep look into:The transition from a solo operator to a true business owner.How to handle the "gut punch" moments of entrepreneurship.The role of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in turning a struggling business around.The importance of being intentional about profit rather than just chasing top line revenue.Join us as we uncover how to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind by aligning your future vision with fiscal reality.Topics Discussed:Overcoming the "growth trap" and scaling with confidence.The concept of youthful ignorance in early stage startups.Moving past self limiting beliefs regarding money and effort.The difference between an EO qualifying business and a lifestyle job.Using financial storytelling to guide decision making.

In this episode, I share the full strategy for scaling a business and a personal brand in 2026. I dive into my current mindset around leadership and our company's evolution, intentionality and impact. Most importantly, I give my advice on how to cut through the noise with content, how to handle the inevitable burnout, and the mental frameworks I use to conquer fear and anxiety in seconds.You'll learn about:My Strategy for Building a Personal Brand in 2025Why Authenticity and Documenting Your Journey is Your Best NicheWhy AI is a "Weapon" for Human-Based TeamsHow to Manage Your Mindset to Avoid Burnout