Podcasts about scale your business

What if the reason you're not moving faster has nothing to do with discipline, motivation, or intelligence and everything to do with time?In this episode, I'm breaking down the Compression Protocol, a core module from Founders Inner Circle, and revealing how high-level founders bend time by manufacturing urgency, collapsing timelines, and forcing their nervous system into execution mode.You'll learn why:Speed is not a skill — it's a constraintPerfectionism is just procrastination in a tuxedoYour brain only enters peak performance when the deadline feels impossibleWe'll unpack how Parkinson's Law quietly destroys momentum, how artificial urgency triggers flow states at a biological level, and how elite operators condense months of work into days using ruthless time compression.This episode introduces practical frameworks like:The 50% Rule for instantly doubling execution speedThe 60-Minute Power Block for zero-friction outputThe concept of weekly sprints instead of monthly goalsListen if you're ready to stop managing time and start bending it.Want to Build and Scale Your Business? Come join my community and get access to thousands of dollars worth of coarse content and live coaching for Free! - Founders Inner Circle DM  me to apply for my 1:1 Coaching programInstagram: @krystellemarieofficialFacebook: @thekrystellemarie

Are you feeling alone in business? You don't have to do it by yourself. In today's episode, I sit down with Stephanie Cartin, a serial entrepreneur who shares how she built her businesses, faced the challenges of growing and scaling, and ultimately created an entrepreneurial community that thrives on collaboration and connection.  Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey began at an early age when she sold Girl Scout cookies and Beanie Babies. She studied hospitality at Cornell University, where she recognized early that social media would change how businesses connect with customers. Over the years, Stephanie has built and scaled successful businesses, including Socialfly and Entreprenista. Stephanie shares how she went from an aspiring social media expert to building a thriving community for women entrepreneurs and reveals the secrets she used to build a business that lasts. You'll hear her compelling views on mentorship and tips for maintaining a genuinely supportive network. "You don't have to do business alone. You can do it by yourself, but it's gonna take you a lot longer, and it's gonna be so much harder. " ~ Stephanie Cartin In This Episode: - Meet Stephanie Cartin  - Stephanie's entrepreneurial origins and early career - Starting, scaling, and selling Socialfly  - Tips on partnership and mentorship  - Secrets to building a thriving community - The best way to survey your community  - Creating offers based on community needs - Challenges and lessons in entrepreneurship - Final thoughts and upcoming events About Stephanie Cartin: Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, author, podcast host, and Co-Founder of Entreprenista. She has scaled multiple companies, including co-founding Socialfly and building Entreprenista into a community of over 2,500 ambitious founders that reaches millions of women every month. A passionate advocate for increasing women's access to capital, Stephanie also co-founded Pearl Influential Capital. She openly shares her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis, infertility, and a complicated pregnancy that was featured on the Today Show. Her expertise in marketing, brand building, and community growth has earned her a feature in Forbes, Bloomberg, and other national media.  Entreprenista: http://www.entreprenista.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephjillcartin/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephjillabrams  Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Kristen interviews attorney and real estate investor Bethany LaFlam. Bethany shares her unique journey into real estate, her approach to helping clients through her law firm, and her passion for creating a supportive community through the Conscious Capital Collective. They discuss the challenges of hustle culture, the signs of burnout, and the importance of redefining success. Bethany emphasizes the power of leveraging other people's resources and building a supportive network to achieve personal and professional goals.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this interview with Chris Sweis—aka Chris Champion- we discussed how you can get ready to get AI working for you before you're left behind.Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/WesI55dn44YDon't waste golden nuggets! Get ahead of the 97% with this episode - https://tinyurl.com/chris-champion***Know what Type of Business suits you first at https://quiz.franchisewithbob.com/rg - and COPY THE RIGHT BUSINESS FOR YOU!***WHO IS AXEL?  A business consultant. A real estate investor. A mentor. Avid Tesla fan & investor. AI in the Age of Abundance thought leader. His wife's gardener.

Scaling isn't just about strategy, it's about capacity. Yet, I find our industry is often missing so much nuance when it comes to the conversation around capacity. In this solo episode, I dive deep into what it actually means to grow your capacity without burning out or over-functioning.  We'll talk about the two types of capacity that are required to expand and grow and what order you need to address them in. This is hard-won information from my own growth journey and working with so many clients that have scaled to seven figure years and beyond.  In this episode, you'll hear: • Why expanding your capacity is such a misunderstood topic IMO • The two types of support required to actually scale (in a way that won't leave you crispy) • The most important question to ask yourself to figure out where things need to shift for you  • The most common blocks that limit your ability to expand  • Why there actually is a *right* order to move in if you want to shift your capacity quickly • What it looks like to build capacity for both challenges and joy Episode Links Join my Facebook group Connect with Molly on Instagram Learn more about Molly on her website If you're enjoying the coaching you're hearing, check out my Ultimate Mini Course to Maximizing Results in 1:1 Coaching to learn the proven strategies & foundational tools for creating an in-demand container that gets your clients real results

Every business owner trying to scale beyond the solopreneur or micropreneur stage reaches this point. A ceiling (maybe a revenue plateau, maybe a leadership problem, maybe a team or leadership skill gap) that prevents getting to that next level. Good thing we have Chantel Gilbert, our 2025 HerBusiness Member of the Year and CEO of Bluegum Electrical Solutions, here to tell us exactly how she did it. In this episode, she's showing us how she stepped into the CEO role of her business in more than title alone — and scaled her 7-figure business. Here's What You'll Discover in this Episode:  Chantel reveals the surprisingly common leadership trap women fall into, and why solving every problem yourself keeps you stuck (even if it feels good to be the one with the answers!) How to empower your team to take initiative and responsibility for the business's long-term success (and how YOU can let go, in order to grow). Discover the GENIUS decision-making tool that will help your team solve 90-100% of their problems independently, so you don't have to be involved in every decision. Chantel's must-haves (or must-not-haves!) in order to scale successfully — and why reviewing your systems, processes, and habits is step #1. How to use data and cycles to experiment in your business, rather than simply following what the industry says (or guessing!) What scaling really means for your work-life 'balance'. And what changes to expect with your capacity, seasons of life, and personal life. How to realistically prepare your business for the next stage of growth, and start building foundations now. Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network HerBusiness Podcast Episode 328: 4 Systems That Saved My Sanity as a Business Owner Bettina Mitchell, Workflow Mastery

Kim Lisa Taylor and Krisha Young welcome back Cherif Medawar — renowned investor, fund manager, and educator — for a deep dive on how business owners and entrepreneurs can scale using his triple-net (NNN) lease model. Cherif breaks down how NNN properties work, why they provide stable and predictable cash flow, and how you can leverage them to expand your portfolio or business without unnecessary risk - and with his assistance. He also shares practical strategies for structuring deals, raising capital, and building win-win partnerships that fuel long-term growth. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this episode gives you the roadmap to scale your business from NNN to millions.✨ Limited-Time Opportunity (Ends 12/23/25) ✨Cherif Medawar is opening up access to the JV Partner Program + 3 months of CRE DealPRO Mastermind at a major discount — only available for a short time.If you've been waiting for the right moment to get direct guidance, deal support, and a proven CRE scaling system… this is it.

My guest in this episode is Eugene Shatsman. Eugene is the Managing Partner of National Strategic Group.Eugene teaches business strategy, consumer behavior, marketing, and what all of us want – how to drive more business into our businesses. His team at National Strategic has over 100 people, and they do a tremendous amount of research on what works and what doesn't in today's complex world of digital and traditional marketing.They use the services they provide to do research and aggregate the research to help groups like ours learn.  National Strategic's expertise includes Website, Search engine Optimization, Digital Traffic, Reputation Management, Patient Reactivation, Email, Text Marketing, Market Research – and lots more.Eugene's team works with 100's of clients in high growth and growth focused businesses – and they are always looking to apply a scientific method and strategic approach to everything that they do.They are also very innovative: for example, they were the first group to understand the importance of Google reviews and develop systems for the vision industry to ethically gather reviews on Google. They were the first to demystify SEO and break it down to straightforward action items for regular business owners.And this innovation extends to recessionary markets.  National Strategic was started in late 2008 specifically with the purpose of helping companies deal with challenging economic times.Interview Links:National Strategic Group https://www.nationalstrategic.com/Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter:The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/Download all the Niches Trilogy Books:The 21 Best Cashflow NichesDigital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠The 21 Most Unique Cashflow NichesDigital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠The 21 Best Cash Growth NichesDigital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-nichesThe 21 Next Level Cashflow NichesDigital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-next-level-cashflow-niches-book-free-downloadAudio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-21-next-level-nichesListen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts:Cashflow Ninja⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠Cashflow Investing Secrets⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠Cashflow Ninja Banking⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠Connect With Us:Website: http://cashflowninja.comPodcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.comPodcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.comSubstack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1VxAmazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninjaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninjaYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/c/CashflowninjaRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Ralph Sutton from The SDR Show and GaS Digital Network, Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco from MasonMade Ventures and GG Mirvis from Desolas Mezcal. Ralph Sutton, host of The SDR Show, joins the show with a wild, no-rules journey through radio, rock, and the rise of one of the most successful indie podcast networks in the game. From DJ to VH1 host to creator of Gas Digital, Ralph reveals how relentless hustle, genuine authenticity, and a refusal to follow trends took him from midnight radio shifts to hosting top-charting shows and building the 5-million-listeners-a-week GaS Digital network. Read more at: https://gasdigital.com/ and https://www.thesdrshow.com/ Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco are the powerhouse entrepreneurs behind MasonMade Ventures, bringing two decades of ground-up success to a new era of people-first investing. With a proven track record of scaling national companies and disrupting outdated industries, they're redefining what operational excellence and meaningful growth look like. Read more at: https://www.masonmade.co/ Meet GG Mirvis, the founder behind Desolas Mezcal — a spirit born from the sun, crafted by tradition, and perfected with pure Salmiana agave. From sun-soaked fields in San Luis Potosí to small-batch, hand-crafted bottles, GG is preserving the soul of mezcal one sip at a time. Read more at: https://www.desolasmezcal.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Starting a Business(00:00:31) - Passage to Profit(00:02:01) - The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have(00:03:14) - What's the One Skill Every Entrepreneur Should Master in 2026(00:06:02) - Interview(00:08:06) - Have You Build a Podcast Network?(00:10:20) - Podcasters on Starting a Podcast(00:12:58) - Are Rock Radio Audiences Similar to Podcast Audiences?(00:13:40) - What Do Podcasts Need to Do Right(00:16:18) - Passion and the Hustle(00:18:17) - The Tour Bus(00:21:00) - How to Get Your Show on a Network(00:22:24) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:23:26) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:24:24) - Interviewing Def Leppard(00:26:07) - Have You Met A Real Celebrity?(00:30:05) - I Had A Tattoo On My Butt(00:30:46) - A Celebrity's Place in Our Culture(00:33:04) - AI in Business With My Perfect Co-Host(00:33:37) - What is One Way That AI Is Affecting Your Business?(00:34:24) - Microsoft's AI-based Business Tools(00:38:34) - A Chatbot For Kids?(00:42:28) - Is It Bad that the Millennials Are More Alike With Their Parents(00:44:00) - ChatGPT and Perplexity(00:46:38) - Passive to Profit(00:49:29) - Is AI Music a Threat to Copyright?(00:54:23) - Facility Management Disrupting the Facility Industry(00:55:54) - Starting a Business on a Unique Story(00:57:10) - Startup Entrepreneur: Pre-Vetting Contracts(01:00:18) - Startup entrepreneur's story(01:02:38) - The Contractor's Vast Stigma(01:05:10) - Mason Made: How to Grow and Scale Your Business(01:09:27) - Introducing San Luis Potosi Mezcal(01:13:06) - Mezcal Master Bartender Jorge Desolas on Marketing(01:17:34) - Desalus Mezcal: Bringing People Together(01:19:32) - Entrepreneurs: How to Get Your Vodka on the Store(01:23:14) - Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:24:25) - What's The Secret to Active Listening?(01:26:29) - What is the secret to growing your business?(01:28:12) - Passage to Profit

#703 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her to create Diva Dance, grow it through partner studios and memberships, and ultimately scale via franchising. She breaks down the difference between being a founder and an entrepreneur, what makes a great franchisee (follow the system, build culture, stay consistent), the real costs behind franchising, and the step-by-step process someone goes through when they raise their hand and say, “I want in!” What we discuss with Jami: + Origin of Diva Dance + Solving a bad class experience + Community-driven class model + Choreography vs. follow-the-leader + Partner studios vs. brick-and-mortar + Membership-based revenue + Why she chose franchising + Founder vs. entrepreneur mindset + What makes a great franchisee + Steps to becoming a franchise owner Thank you, Jami! Check out Diva Dance at DivaDance.com. Schedule a 15 minute connection call with Jami. Follow Jami on all social platforms @divadancehq. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join the Growth Letter for weekly strategic perspectives on sustainable business growth - https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribeIn this episode, I walk through a situation I'm seeing more often, companies doing everything “right” with their marketing yet watching their cost to acquire customers climb anyway. I break down a conversation with a $5M service business spending over $70K a month on Google Ads and show why their top-performing channel suddenly became the bottleneck. More importantly, I unpack the subtle shifts in buyer behavior and the overlooked gold sitting inside their own CRM. If your ad spend keeps rising but growth feels stuck, this episode will help you see what's really happening and where the next level actually comes from.Join the Growth Letter for weekly strategic perspectives on sustainable business growth - https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribe No tactics. No trends. Just clear thinking on what actually works from three decades of working with $1M+ businesses that have outgrown tactics but need strategic clarity.

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What does it take to build a business that inspires thousands to conquer their perceived limits? In this episode, Cody Foster sits down with Marc Hodulich, co-founder of the groundbreaking endurance event 29029, to uncover the strategies that transformed a simple challenge into a thriving community. Marc pulls back the curtain on how he built a powerful, supportive community from the ground up — and the leadership principles that guided him through the monumental decision to sell and then buy back his business. You'll gain actionable insights on: ·       Building a brand with soul ·       Creating an environment of abundance ·       What it means to "put something big on your calendar that scares you" Listen now to learn ways to apply these powerful lessons on grit, community and fulfillment to your own business and life.

Are you an entrepreneur dreaming of launching your startup in the U.S.? This Podcast episode covers the best visa options for founders, from the O-1 and L-1 to E-2 and EB-2 NIW pathways. Learn how to legally build, operate, and grow your business in the U.S. — and what investors need to know.  

What happens when business growth outpaces the guardrails that keep it sustainable? This week, I sit down with Bennett Maxwell, serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Franchise KI—best known for scaling Dirty Dough Cookies from one store to over 450 franchises sold in just two years.  After experiencing both the highs and the chaos of hypergrowth, Bennett now helps entrepreneurs build wealth through franchising the right way: with systems, structure, and staying power. How To Grow Fast Without Burning Out Bennett reveals the critical mistakes founders make when scaling too quickly—from chasing trends to stretching operations beyond capacity. He explains how you can prepare your business for hypergrowth by building processes that keep quality, cash flow, and team culture intact as you expand.  His story shows why sustainable growth beats explosive growth every time, and how to spot the difference before it's too late. Build A Franchise That Frees You – Not One That Owns You Turning lessons from Dirty Dough into a repeatable strategy, Bennett shares how simplicity, systems, and multi-unit ownership can create freedom instead of stress.  You'll learn how to structure your franchise to work for you, not the other way around – plus how a consistent personal brand can generate trust, attract the right partners, and keep your pipeline full without spending more on ads. Enjoy this episode with Bennett Maxwell… Soundbytes 06:15 - 06:32 "I hated trying to run two businesses. With dirty dough, it was purchased in 2021, franchised at the end of 2021. Hired a good CEO, great advisory boards, started selling a ton of franchises. We sold 450 franchises in the first two and a half years." 22:37 - 23:46 "I searched through my contacts, and I type in the word franchise... I went to a million franchise conferences, and I was raising money, and I talked to everybody." Quotes "You can ask people to do whatever you want them to do, and they always have the freedom to say no." "Work to learn, not to earn." "Once you get there, you realize that the lack of money wasn't making you happy." Links mentioned in this episode: From Our Guest Website: https://bennettmaxwell.com/  Connect with Bennett Maxwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennett-maxwell-703717126/  Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website?  Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

Jonny Cooper spent 12 years as a professional musician, touring the world as a pianist before realizing he didn't want to be broke forever and transitioning into sales. He gained experience selling home improvements, houseboats, hot tubs, and holidays, among other ventures, before building a financial services firm from scratch and scaling it to £10.2 million in turnover prior to selling it to a PLC. He then spent a decade in corporate consulting, working with clients such as Aston Martin, Optical Express, Argos, and many others. In 2017, he launched Everyone Hates Marketing, growing it into a 7,500-member Facebook community, and went on to train over 1,200 coaches, therapists, and consultants to launch their own online businesses. In May 2024, Jonny launched CIB to help consultants secure lucrative corporate engagements, and he now works exclusively with a select group of individuals within the CIB community.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to leverage your experience for corporate consulting success and develop a mindset for continuous growth.Jonny and I discuss:How Jonny navigated career pivots, from music to financial services to consulting [01:42]The pivotal moment that pushed Jonny to seek new opportunities [01:58]Lessons in scaling and selling a service-based business [04:22]Why consultative selling is critical for landing corporate clients [10:31]The questions you should ask to connect with decision makers [11:10]How to use data-driven insights to break through the noise and win contracts [14:23]The role of community and peer support for consultants [18:16]How to build intentional, high-value communities [20:45]The importance of maintaining a growth mindset in your entrepreneurial journey [22:32]Jonny's advice for adapting to new challenges and technologies [23:15]Learn more about Jonny at https://cib.global/.Thank you to Our Sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own. Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset. Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

How to Scale Your Business with Purpose: In-Depth Insights from Tori BoatsIn this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Tori Boats, business strategist, coach, and founder of toriboats.com. Tori shares how she built and scaled multiple companies—including an eight-figure business with 75 employees—and now helps entrepreneurs grow intentionally without sacrificing fulfillment. The conversation explores mindset, purpose, and systems, revealing how business owners can align personal values with sustainable growth.Scaling with Purpose: Aligning Mindset, Vision, and GrowthTori explains that most entrepreneurs don't stop pushing after reaching success—they keep striving because they're driven by impact, purpose, or the desire to reach their full potential. However, without clarity on why they're growing, founders risk building businesses that drain them instead of fueling their lives. She emphasizes that scaling must start with self-awareness and a clear vision—“Are you building a business that serves your life, or one that takes it over?”Through her Visionary Advantage System, Tori helps leaders integrate mindset, vision, identity, and operations to scale sustainably. This framework encourages entrepreneurs to question long-held assumptions, upgrade their systems, and align teams around shared values. She also highlights common mistakes that keep businesses stuck—like over-relying on old strategies or neglecting personal balance—and shares practical steps for building resilient, purpose-driven organizations.Tori reminds founders that sustainable success requires integration: combining strategy and heart, systems and people, ambition and rest. Her approach bridges business excellence with personal alignment, offering a roadmap for leaders ready to scale beyond seven figures while maintaining joy, clarity, and freedom.About Tori BoatsTori Boats is a business strategist, coach, and founder of toriboats.com. With experience building multiple companies, including an eight-figure business, she now helps entrepreneurs scale with purpose through her Visionary Advantage System. Tori also hosts the Scale Right Revolution podcast, where she shares tools, insights, and stories that empower business owners to grow sustainably and intentionally.About ToriBoats.comToriBoats.com provides strategy, coaching, and resources for entrepreneurs seeking purposeful growth. Through programs, playbooks, and the Scale Right Revolution podcast, Tori's platform helps founders overcome plateaus, strengthen leadership, and build thriving businesses that align with their lives and values.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeToriboats.com WebsiteTori Boats LinkedIn ProfileKey Episode HighlightsWhy purpose and mindset are essential for sustainable scalingHow the Visionary Advantage System helps align business and life goalsCommon mistakes that keep companies stuck at seven figuresThe importance of integrating systems, team culture, and leadership identityPractical strategies to scale intentionally without burnoutConclusionTori Boats challenges...

If your business runs you instead of the other way around, this is for you.I'll walk you through the 6 phases I've used to scale dozens of companies, from buying back your time to building a predictable growth engine and installing leadership systems.This is how to go from chaos to empire.✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4oEePHN

No.1 Business Expert NATALIE DAWSON reveals how to build wealth, scale a 9-figure business, lead with confidence, master productivity, and create long-term success.  Natalie Dawson is a leadership expert and co-founder of two 9-figure businesses: Cardon Ventures and 10X Health, she has helped over 15,000 entrepreneurs scale their companies. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘Start the Work: How to Duplicate Yourself and Scale Your Business'.  She explains:  ◼️Why certain traits will guarantee failure in business (and how to fix them) ◼️The exact PPF framework that took her from $30K to $300K ◼️How 1% of people set goals differently, and why it changes everything ◼️The $100K skill stack that schools never teach, but millionaires all master ◼️Why most people think they're working hard…but aren't even close (00:00) Intro   (02:14) Why People Can't Create Wealth   (03:56) Helping Businesses Make Millions   (06:22) What Makes a Business Owner Successful   (12:35) The 3-Step Framework for Goal Setting   (15:13) From Anxious to Badass Entrepreneur   (17:46) Advice for Young People Who Don't Believe in Themselves   (18:53) Do Looks Really Matter in How You Show Up?   (20:46) How Important Is Communication?   (23:57) How the 1% Elite Speak   (25:28) How to Persuade with Your Ideas   (29:22) Avoiding These Words Will Improve Your Communication Skills   (32:40) Mastering Your Calendar   (35:53) Work-Life Balance   (37:46) Working Hard 24/7 and Burnout   (41:27) Do People Really Burn Out?   (43:43) How to Be a Great Parent and Work Hard   (47:47) Success vs. Happiness   (53:18) Individualism Isn't Within Our Nature   (57:36) How to Get People to Respect You   (01:03:04) I Fired Someone at My Company for Cheating   (01:05:40) Ads  (01:06:39) How to Start a Business Today   (01:08:54) Is Market Growth Important When Building a Company?   (01:10:13) The Most Profitable Business in 2026   (01:12:54) The Vision, Commitment, Execution Framework to Scale a Company   (01:26:16) The 10-Step Process to Become a Millionaire   (01:33:14) The Women's Wealth Transfer   (01:40:49) Ads   (01:42:57) What's the Reality About Passive Income?   (01:46:11) What Jobs Won't Be Taken Over by AI?   (01:50:54) The Only Barrier You Have Is Not Believing in Yourself   (01:58:22) How I Earned Respect and Communication Skills   Follow Natalie:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4qIBvIl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hL4ruZ  TikTok - https://bit.ly/49E4R4f  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/47ENZba  Newsletter - https://bit.ly/47HpES2  Get your free copy of Natalie's bestselling book, ‘TeamWork', here: http://cardoneventures.com/doac   The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/      Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN

Most entrepreneurs struggle with marketing and showing up consistently because they don't have a clear, simple, plan. That's where Ed and his Just 15™ GPS Method comes in. Ed helps entrepreneurs find their voice, show up with confidence, and get in front of the right people with the right message. Plus, have better systems to make their business run smoother.Ed's Website:  EdTroxell.com Free gift: The 15-minute marketing plan https://edtroxell.com/15minuteplan 

Want to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast? Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Success Secrets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the optYOUmize Podcast where we help entrepreneurs build the business AND life of their dreams. Get tips, tactics, stories, and inspiration from interviews with business and personal development experts and lessons from my own successes and failures so you can make more, work less, and live better. You don't have to go it alone--we're here to support and motivate you, and encourage you to keep going until you reach your goals. Follow optYOUmize Podcast with Brett Ingram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summary Chris Brown discusses the challenges of working with remote talent from the Philippines, particularly focusing on time zone differences and the importance of asynchronous work. He emphasizes how certain roles require real-time communication and feedback, while others can thrive in an asynchronous environment. Visit https://wowremoteteams.com for top pre-vetted talent in Latin America, and save up to 70% on salary expenses. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Chris Brown 00:03:00 Chris's Journey to Entrepreneurship 00:09:00 The Importance of Communication 00:15:00 Outsourcing to Latin America 00:21:00 Building Remote Teams 00:27:00 Challenges in Hiring and Cultural Fit 00:33:00 The Evolution of Remote Work 00:39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #outsourcing #remoteteams #remotework #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast #podmatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you sell your company, then buy it back to take it private again? We sit down with John Roman, CEO of Battle Brands, to unpack the bold moves behind Battle Box's rise—from a Facebook-fueled launch to an eight-figure portfolio, a high-profile acquisition, and a decisive buyback that reset the roadmap on his terms.John walks us through the early grind, the moment he left a comfortable corporate path, and the hard choices that unlocked growth: firing a non-performing partner, recruiting a top creator in-house, and making content the engine rather than a side project. We dig into why human storytelling beats hard selling, how raw behind-the-scenes moments build trust, and why community is the most defensible moat in e-commerce. If you're aiming to reduce churn and raise LTV, you'll hear how reframing “subscription” as “membership” unlocks recurring revenue with real perks, belonging, and out-of-box value that customers actually feel.Then we go deep on live shopping. After years of hype, John explains why the U.S. market is finally ready, how Whatnot differs from doomscrolling on TikTok, and what it takes to scale from a 10-hour test to 45 hours of weekly programming with multiple hosts and show runners. The playbook is fast, vertical, and emotionally driven—short attention spans, quick decisions, and high intent. We connect the dots between creator-led content, membership benefits, retention strategy, and live shopping as an always-on touchpoint that turns fans into customers and customers into advocates.If you're building an e-commerce brand, this conversation delivers practical ideas on content strategy, community building, membership design, retention levers, and the live commerce stack. Subscribe, share this with a founder who needs a push, and leave a review with the one tactic you'll test next.Ready to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call. https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show

The most powerful advantage in your agency might not be what you think—it's understanding how your people work best. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Harwood, entrepreneur, national speaker, and author of Move Over Extroverts, to explore how introverts and extroverts can work together to create balance, trust, and unstoppable growth within your […]

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Agata "Aggie" Chydzinski, co-founder of Athena Advisory Collective, a women-owned advisory firm that partners with founders to grow and scale the long-term value of their businesses. In this episode, Aggie shares how her two decades of experience as a strategist, operator, and advisor shaped her hands-on, relational approach to helping business owners strengthen financial clarity, streamline operations, and build scalable systems. She explains how Athena serves clients across industries with revenues ranging from $300K to $50M, and how personalized guidance can drive meaningful enterprise growth. Aggie also discusses her podcast, *Badass Women in Business*, and her passion for mentoring through Techstars. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy for women-owned, LGBTQ+, and diverse-led businesses, and how aligned strategy and support can help these entrepreneurs thrive.

Cash flow should never hinge on a silent algorithm. We sit down with Lissa Fryxell from Easy Pay Direct to unpack the decision most founders make by default—aggregator versus dedicated merchant accounts—and why that single choice can determine whether your payouts keep flowing during spikes, launches, and headline shocks. Lissa shares the jaw-dropping story of a small business owner who ran one legitimate high-ticket transaction and lost access to $93,000 for more than a year, then breaks down how to prevent that scenario with smarter underwriting and proactive risk design.We get practical about building a checkout that actually grows revenue. From one-click upsells and cross-sells to subscriptions and wallets, Lissa explains how to increase conversion and average order value without adding friction. She also weighs the tradeoffs of Buy Now, Pay Later and shows where it lifts sales versus where it can siphon off valuable upsell moments. If you run on Shopify, you'll hear the real limits of aggregator-based payments during product launches and seasonal surges—and the alternative integrations that preserve control, support high-risk categories, and keep you as the merchant of record.Chargebacks, holds, and mystery fees don't have to be a cost of doing business. Learn the simple fixes that reduce disputes—clear statement descriptors, accessible support, and visible refund policies—plus how to use alerts and response windows to win more cases. We even share a quick way to calculate your true effective rate and decide when it's time to negotiate or switch. If e-commerce growth is your aim, treat payments as a revenue system, not just a cost center.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share this episode with a founder who needs a payments tune-up, and leave a quick review to help more builders find us.Ready to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call. https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! In this session, host Ashutosh Garg chats with Joe Incrocci — CEO & President of IBC Consulting and author of "17 Powerful Rules That Will Save, Sustain and Scale Your Business." Tune in as Joe shares hard-earned wisdom from his decades as a turnaround specialist, the origins of his book, and practical insights into improving business operations with simple yet transformative strategies.Discover why execution matters more than strategy, the power of throughput over efficiency, and how challenging traditional thinking can unlock new opportunities for your business. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about building resilient organizations.What You'll Learn:The defining moments in Joe's career as a turnaround specialistThe importance of challenging conventional wisdomWhy throughput is the ultimate business metricWhy forecasting demand can be a costly mistakeThe secrets to execution, quality control, and effective redundancyHow Joe's 17 rules apply to industries beyond manufacturingJoe's top three rules for starting any business transformation

Perry Belcher is a renowned digital strategist, educator, and veteran entrepreneur who has shaped the way millions approach marketing, sales, and storytelling online. Best known as the co-founder of DigitalMarketer and the Traffic & Conversion Summit, two of the most influential platforms in digital business, Perry has earned the nickname “The Billion Dollar Man” for the billions in sales his strategies have generated worldwide. A master copywriter, best-selling author, and high-impact speaker, Perry is celebrated for his ability to turn complex ideas into instantly actionable insights. His copywriting frameworks, product launch strategies, and growth systems have been adopted by entrepreneurs and brands across the globe, resulting in over $500 million in direct sales. Today, Perry is focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity, helping entrepreneurs harness AI tools to grow faster, future-proof their skills, and scale with less chaos. With decades of experience, an unmatched track record, and a gift for simplifying success, Perry continues to inspire and equip business leaders to thrive in the digital age.   During the show we discussed: AI builds stronger, more personalized customer relationships. Irresistible offers use key elements that drive buying decisions. Automation and LLMs create modern customer journeys. AI replicates top performers and automates repetitive tasks. Simple frameworks turn complex marketing into action. Marketers must adapt to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Businesses often err when scaling marketing efforts. Creativity and AI must align for powerful brand storytelling. Resources: https://perrybelcher.com/ https://partnerwithperry.com 

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon—real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life.Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work with his authentic mission, Garrett discovered that success doesn't have to come at the expense of peace, family, or faith—and in fact, that living in alignment can become the greatest accelerator of long-term results.This episode is a must-listen for any agent or entrepreneur who feels pulled in too many directions—and is ready to embrace sustainable success from a place of clarity, values, and purpose.

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I tackle real questions about business, confidence, and clarity — from rebuilding after quitting a toxic job to standing out with your content when everyone's posting the same thing. We talk about staying focused in a noisy world, finding motivation after setbacks, and turning limited time into real business growth. Whether you're figuring out your next move, trying to scale, or just need perspective, this episode will help you get back in control and start moving forward again. Hope you enjoy!

Ever feel like growing your business has to be complicated — funnels, content, launches, all of it? Yeah… it doesn't. What if scaling could actually be simple? Like… the kind of simple that frees up your time and multiplies your income. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to grow and scale your business the easy way — the way I've learned after 10,000 hours of real experience. If you've been working hard but not seeing the growth you want… this one's for you. Chapters 00:00 The Simplicity of Business Growth 05:41 The Power of One Message 18:08 Leveraging Evergreen Marketing 25:05 Selling One to Many 30:29 The Importance of Charging More 35:08 Playing the Long Game

Revenue looks great on paper, but you still feel broke. This disconnect between what the numbers show and what your bank account reflects is one of the most frustrating experiences for women entrepreneurs. You're working harder than ever, your sales are growing, yet somehow there's never enough left over to feel truly secure or to invest in the things that would actually move your business forward.   We so rarely have frank conversations about where money actually flows in our businesses. While the entrepreneurial world loves to talk about growing revenue and scaling teams, nobody's teaching you how to analyze whether your money is flowing through your business in a way that sets you up for profit or exhaustion.   Listen in this week as Eleanor walks you through the margin stack framework: four critical cost allocations between revenue and profit that tell the complete story of your business health. You'll discover why growing revenue without proper profit architecture leads to resentment and burnout, and exactly which numbers reveal whether you're building wealth or just feeding an expensive machine.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO72   Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Not all “stages” are created equal and choosing the right one can completely change your business growth trajectory. In this episode of The Expert Edge, I break down how to decide which type of “stage” will help you grow faster whether that's webinars, workshops, podcasts, or full-blown live events. You'll learn how to find the sweet spot between your skill set, your audience, and your business model so that every time you speak, you create connection, credibility, and conversions. Here's what we dive into: The 3 Superpowers that every stage offers (and how to use them to your advantage) How to know when it's time to move from virtual stages to live, in-person events Why your “first stage” might be smaller than you think - and that's a good thing My favorite stage formats for new vs. established coaches and course creators If you've ever wondered how to grow your audience and income without adding more complexity, this episode will show you how to use the right stage to amplify your message and multiply your results. You can also pre-order Colin's new book One Presentation Away at onepresentationawaybook.com - and when you order in bulk, you'll get access to exclusive bonuses, including a 1:1 strategy session with Colin's head coach and the Nail Your Niche masterclass. [Applications are open] If you are an expert business owner making more than $300,000 per year, applications are open for Colin's Inner Circle Mastermind.  Check out the details here: https://training.colinboyd.co/inner-circle-mastermind-application Whether you're pivoting, scaling, or simply pausing to reflect this one's for you. PRE-ORDER BOOK BONUS: If you haven't pre-ordered my new published book One Presentation Away yet—this is the best time. You'll get my NEW PRE-ORDER BONUS “The Step-On-Stage Confidence Guide" - the exact process I use to get in state before presenting. Grab it now at https://onepresentationawaybook.com/ Discover how to authentically connect with your audience & fill your programs with a Conversion Story - Version 2.0 (AI Edition) is now available. https://www.conversionstoryformula.com Hit the "Follow" button so you don't miss an episode! Love this podcast? Write a review and give it a 5-star rating!  For all the show notes and links: https://www.expertedgepodcast.com/blog/episode291 Connect with Colin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinboyd/    

Ready to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call.  https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazonTired of guessing your way through stockouts, overstock, and Amazon's ever-shifting fees? We sat down with Randy Thebeau—programmer, analyst, Amazon seller, and former 3PL owner—who turned years of warehouse chaos into SKU Compass, a practical system for sellers who want clarity, not dashboards for show. Randy shares how he set a hard revenue target and deadline to quit his bank job, then learned the hard way why spreadsheets crumble under daily sales swings, multi-channel expansion, and the hidden math of bundles and kits.We unpack the habits that protect margins: treating safety stock as non-negotiable insurance, measuring coverage in days (not just units), and setting channel-specific thresholds so FBA stays lean while sales stay steady. Randy breaks down a hybrid approach to AWD and 3PL that speeds replenishment without surrendering your P&L to auto systems, plus a simple rule to cut long-term storage by taking manual control when FBA dips below a 30-day window. We also get tactical on returns triage for higher-ticket products, supplier standards that prevent rework (barcode at the factory or walk away), and why two manufacturers per SKU can save a launch when quality slips.If multi-channel sales have turned your inventory into a guessing game, you'll hear how bundling can push up average order value while SKU Compass handles the tricky component math across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, WooCommerce, and ShipStation-powered channels. The throughline is simple: right-size your stock, protect cash flow, and make fewer—but sharper—decisions that compound over time. Subscribe, share with a seller who's stuck in spreadsheet hell, and leave a review with your biggest inventory headache—we'll queue it up for a future deep dive.Randy Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/randy.thebeauhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-thebeau/SKU Compass Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566592928758https://www.youtube.com/@SKUCompasshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sku-compass/https://skucompass.com/Ready to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call. https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show

Jordaaan Hill joins the ClickBank Affiliated Podcast to tell you about the power of hackathons and how they bring high quality talent to the forefront so that you can acquire them to scale your business. OrganizedAI - https://luma.com/organizedai-vip Jordaaan's Website - https://bluehighlightedtext.com/ Connect with Jordaaan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordaaanhill/ Email Us - affiliated@clickbank.com

Not sure what your numbers are telling you? Get a free review: coltivar.com/financial-review Most companies want to grow, but few are actually ready to scale. In this episode, Steve shares three things every business needs to do before turning on the growth engine. You'll learn why documenting your processes can 10x your company's value, how defining success in every role prevents chaos, and what a real sales and marketing system looks like. Steve also breaks down a real story of a business that grew too fast and nearly went bankrupt, revealing what to avoid if you want growth that lasts. _______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

If business feels like a constant grind, the problem might not be you, it's your team. Kris Krohn shares his proven framework for assembling the right people to grow your company and free up your time. Discover how to attract, lead, and empower a dream team that helps you scale with confidence. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level.

What you'll learn in this episode:● Why the Philippines is a top source for skilled and reliable virtual assistants● How to organize and manage your VA team effectively● Tasks your virtual assistants can handle to free up your time● The cultural and mindset advantages of hiring globally● How to start small and build a scalable VA system for your business

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Last time, attorney and entrepreneur Rocco Cozza showed us how to avoid the legal traps that can quietly sink a business before it even gets started. But here's the thing — even if you check every legal box, your company can still stall out. Growth isn't automatic. Scaling takes more than hiring fast or chasing revenue — it takes healthy systems, a clear mindset shift, and the courage to let go. In today's episode, Rocco's back — not just as a lawyer, but as a founder who's been in the trenches — to help us uncover the hidden growth traps that keep leaders stuck inside their own frame.

What if the most powerful marketing strategy for your business isn't happening on social media, but in small rooms with 25-50 people?   This week, Eleanor is joined by CEO and co-founder of The Social Snippet, Kristina Bartold-Sorgota, who built a 7-figure agency with over 80 active clients using an unexpected approach: small, intimate events. She's mastered the art of building relationships first and letting business naturally follow, and she's here to tell you all about it.   If you're tired of constantly feeding the algorithm without seeing results, this episode will show you a different path to growing your business - one meaningful connection at a time. Tune in to discover why organic social media should be a lead nurture tool, not a lead generator, and how Kristina strategically leverages in-person networking to accelerate business growth. She shares her exact framework for choosing which events to attend, how she follows up without being salesy, and why she never makes a direct pitch, even when someone explicitly needs her services.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO71   Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Scaling your business means nothing if you lose yourself—or your family—along the way.In this special keynote from the Tulum Retreat 2025, Rich welcomes Mikey Taylor—former pro skater turned real estate entrepreneur and mayor of Thousand Oaks—for a raw and tactical deep dive on building a thriving business without sacrificing your faith, family, or purpose. From raising capital to managing investors, leading teams, and maintaining marriage through chaos, Mikey lays out the roadmap for winning in life and business.They cover:The mindset and systems behind scaling a $400M real estate portfolioHow to raise capital ethically and attract the right investorsThe secret to building investor trust through communication and communityWhy your spouse is your greatest business asset (and how to keep it that way)How faith and family create long-term clarity and resilienceIf you're an entrepreneur chasing growth but craving balance—this is the blueprint to build wealth with purpose.Let's go.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

What happens when you've built multiple companies, lost control, got burned by partners, and then finally get it right? Patrick Dillon has done it all. He's built several digital agencies, and even a janitorial company. He's taken on investors, lost equity, made painful pivots, and come out the other side with a lean, wildly profitable agency. Today, his company, WISE Digital, is scaling steadily without the risk of it all collapsing from one bad client, partner, or decision. In this episode, we break down how Pat used AI to scale without bloat, what really went wrong with his first three ventures, and why he'll never niche down again. We also get into the recruiting system that saved him thousands of hours, the legal dispute ChatGPT helped him settle, and how to avoid toxic positivity while building something that actually lasts. If you're in agency life, you'll feel this one. Listen in and find out what it really takes to build a growth engine you actually want to run.  — This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:53 Undervalued marketing tactics  00:04:24 Unusual AI use cases  00:08:03 Patrick's entrepreneurial journey  00:18:38 Interacting with investors  00:21:29 When to pull the plug  00:27:57 Transition to WISE Digital  00:37:43 Focusing on SMB  00:40:02 Growing the business through AI  00:51:57 SEO strategies and the impact of AI  00:58:58 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs  01:01:21 Outro — Additional Resources:

There's scaling advice, and then there's feminist scaling advice. And here's the truth: these two things are actually quite different.   If you've ever received business advice that felt off, like it wasn't accounting for your full experience as a woman leader, there's a reason for that. In this week's episode, Eleanor is pulling back the curtain on why traditional scaling advice often falls short for women entrepreneurs, and what we really need to consider when building scalable businesses.   Listen in this week to learn why gender matters deeply in scaling advice. As someone who has mentored over 750 women leaders, Eleanor has seen firsthand how transformative the right kind of scaling advice can be. If you're ready to scale without sacrificing yourself in the process, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO70

What happens when your hands-on hustle stops working? In this episode, growth strategist Chad Cannon reveals why the skills that got you to $3 million won't get you to $10 million—and what needs to change.Chad breaks down the critical mindset shifts founder-led businesses must make to scale sustainably: accepting 70-80% quality from your team, transitioning from seller to sales leader, and learning when to hire your second-in-command (hint: probably later than you think). He shares real numbers from clients growing from $3M to $7M revenue, including how to allocate your marketing budget across channels, why Reddit matters for AI-driven discovery, and which metrics actually move the needle.You'll learn why vision "leaks" without constant reinforcement, how to avoid drowning in data by focusing on just three KPIs, and why tracking lead measures beats obsessing over revenue numbers. Plus: the Slack rule that stopped execution chaos and why your next hire should probably come from within.If you're a founder feeling the friction between doing the work and leading the company, this conversation will show you exactly what needs to shift—and how to make it happen.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow....

Alisa Gracheva joins the show to tackle the invisible force that can secretly halt your authority and stall your business scale: unresolved trauma and deep-seated limiting beliefs. Alisa, who has walked a powerful healing journey herself, breaks down what trauma truly is and how it's encoded in your physiology as negative beliefs that keep you playing small.This conversation is the deep dive into the mindset block and unseen resistance that we often experience, including:

‍ * New * Valora - Your AI Business Coach Turn the wisdom from this episode into practical actions for your business in minutes. Access Valora here and get personalised actions for growth > ‍ The Truth About Coaching Through Imposter Syndrome So many coaches and consultants encounter clients who hold themselves back—not because they lack skills, but because they quietly believe they don't deserve success. ‍ In this episode of The Brilliant Book Festival, I'm joined by Clare Josa, author of Ditching Imposter Syndrome and now her follow-up book: Coaching Imposter Syndrome. ‍ Clare has spent more than two decades helping people break free from imposter syndrome. Now her mission is bigger: to equip coaches, consultants and leaders with safe, practical tools to recognise and respond to imposter syndrome when it shows up in their sessions. ‍ She also reveals the myths still circulating about imposter syndrome, why it's not the same as self-doubt, and how AI might just play a surprising role in helping people feel more confident and capable. ‍ If you've ever wondered how to tell the difference between skills-based self-doubt and deeper identity-level imposter syndrome, this conversation will open your eyes. ‍ Prefer to WATCH? https://www.youtube.com/@melittacampbell ‍‍ ‍ “Imposter syndrome isn't a life sentence. It's something you can spot, understand and clear.” – Clare Josa ‍ Beyond Self-Doubt: Spotting the Real Signs Clare explains that self-doubt is about skills, while imposter syndrome cuts deeper — it's about identity. ‍ Self-doubt sounds like: “I don't know enough, I need more experience.” Imposter syndrome sounds like: “I'm not good enough. They'll find me out.” This distinction matters, because the tools that help with self-doubt often fail when the issue is imposter syndrome. Coaches who miss this can leave clients feeling stuck or even unsafe. ‍ The Myths Holding Us Back In recent years, imposter syndrome has gained visibility, but with that has come misinformation. Clare shares how some dismiss it as: ‍ “Just self-doubt in disguise.” “A construct designed to hold women back.” Her response? Labels aside, what matters is helping people recognise the patterns keeping them small, and giving them tools to move forward. ‍ “Confidence grows fastest when you have the right tools and support at your fingertips.” – Clare Josa ‍ ‍ Practical Tools for Coaches Clare's new book and app provide 26 simple, safe tools coaches can use the moment imposter syndrome gatecrashes a session. These tools help coaches to: ‍ Clear limiting patterns without opening emotional “Pandora's boxes.” Shift their clients mindset fast with confidence and safety. Give coaches clarity on how far to go — and when to signpost deeper support. The goal isn't to turn every coach into an imposter syndrome specialist, but to equip them with the confidence to help clients without overstepping. ‍ ‍ Imposter Syndrome, Introverts and Change Clare also clears up another myth: imposter syndrome doesn't only affect introverts. Both introverts and extroverts experience it, but they cope differently: ‍ Introverts tend to overthink. Extroverts tend to overact. And because imposter syndrome is linked to identity, it often surfaces during times of transition—like stepping into a new role, raising prices, or navigating fast-changing technology. ‍ AI as a Confidence Companion Perhaps most intriguing, Clare has developed Ask Clare AI — an app trained on millions of her own words to give coaches, managers and individuals real-time support between sessions. ‍ It's not designed to replace the coach, but to act as a safe, trauma-informed resource when self-doubt or fear strikes in the moment. ‍ ‍ A Final Thought to Reflect On Coaching through imposter syndrome isn't about fixing clients — it's about helping them reconnect with who they really are. ‍ When coaches can spot the difference between self-doubt and identity-level struggle, and when they have the tools to guide clients safely through those first steps, everyone benefits. ‍ As Clare reminds us, the real goal is bigger than overcoming imposter syndrome. It's about building a world where people feel comfortable in their own skin, confident in their contribution, and free to reach their full potential. ‍ So instead of asking, “How do I help my clients push through self-doubt?” try asking, “How can I give them the tools and confidence to break free from imposter syndrome for good?” ‍ That small shift in perspective can change not just a coaching session, but the whole trajectory of a client's success. ‍ ‍ ‍ About Clare Clare Josa has been a leadership mentor since 2003. She's the author of eight books, including Dare To Dream Bigger and Ditching Imposter Syndrome. She was certified as an NLP Trainer in 2003, and is also a formally-trained Meditation and Yoga Teacher Teacher, a Reformed Engineer and the former Head of Market Research for one of the UK's most disruptive companies.  ‍ Clare has spent more than a decade specialising in empowering passionate world-changers to do the ‘inside work' so that you can get on with making a difference in the world. As co-founder of the EU VAT Action campaign in 2014, she has had to overcome any remaining ‘visibility' fears, to stand on international stages (European Parliament, Downing Street, IoD) in front of people who had been studying what she was giving keynotes on for most of their careers. ‍ She is regularly interviewed by the international press and has been interviewed by numerous radio and TV stations. She is a member of the UK's Institute of Directors and she speaks internationally about how to change the world by changing yourself. ‍ Clare lives in Sussex, in the UK, with her husband, their 3 young boys, a bouncy Jack Russell, a totally loopy springer spaniel, and 10 mindful chickens.  ‍ Read Clare's Books: Ditching Imposter Syndrome ‍‍                                         Coaching Imposter Syndrome. Connect with Clare Website    LinkedIn ‍ ‍ About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach, TEDx speaker, author of A Shy Girl's Guide to Networking and founder of The Value Whispering Circle. ‍ Through her Value WhisperingTM Blueprint, she helps introverted female entrepreneurs build quietly impactful businesses that grow through clarity, trust, and alignment. Learn more about working with Melitta here ‍ ‍ Ready to Grow Your Business? ‍Learn more about the ways you can work with Melitta Campbell to uncover your Value Sweet Spot to market, sell and grow your business confidently, and always on your terms. Working with Melitta >  ‍ ‍ Loved this episode? Turn your Insight into Action with Valora Valora is the podcast's new AI Business Coach. Answer three short questions and she'll translate your responses into simple, practical actions you can take this week to grow your business. Click here now to access Valora > ‍ ‍ You May Also Enjoy... The Bookability Formula: What the 1% of most-booked speakers do (and you can too) The Leveraged Business: How to Scale Your Business without the Sacrifice Uncaged: A Good Girl's Journey to Reinvention Get a PhD in You: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea ‍ > More Podcast Episodes ‍

Ever feel like you're stuck on the content creation hamster wheel? Posting. Scrolling. Posting again. Meanwhile, your ideal clients are right there in the real world, asking for exactly what you offer.   That's what happened to Lily Shepard, founder of Body Intelligence Academy and a former professional dancer who now helps leaders and CEOs become more grounded and embodied through movement. She was spending countless hours creating content when she realized something powerful: real people were already asking for her next event.   Tune in this week to discover how Lily broke free from the social media content treadmill by hosting a simple $60 collaborative workshop that converted 6 attendees into high-ticket clients. She shares her framework for creating intimate, experiential events that attract ideal clients without competing for attention online. You'll learn why embodiment work becomes increasingly critical as you step into greater leadership roles and how movement can unlock the confidence that exists beyond your professional achievements.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO69

What if your goals are too small—and your timelines too long?   In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Benjamin Hardy (author of "The Science of Scaling" and "10x Is Easier Than 2x") challenges Ryan to rethink what it really means to scale. Together they unpack why the right goal is less about certainty and more about clarity, how collapsing time transforms strategy, and why raising the floor often means cutting what feels “good enough.”   They explore: Why a billion-dollar goal can be more useful than a hundred-million-dollar one How to filter distractions and find the few “who's” that change everything The psychology behind hidden commitments and unconscious goals Lessons from Tom Brady, Elon Musk, and entrepreneurs who actually scale Why focus and courage matter more than confidence at the start   Whether you're building your first business or running a portfolio of brands, this episode will challenge you to strip away distractions, clarify your true north star, and use time as the most powerful tool for scaling.   CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro: Goals, human systems, and impossible targets 00:06:30 Pivot and focus: Ben's move to books, audio, and strategic psychology 00:13:00 Learning styles and focus: high/low rep learning and raising the floor 00:19:30 Collapse time: What changing deadlines reveals (100M by 2030 → 2027) 00:26:00 Team design and acquisitions: who to hire, what to cut, and thresholds 00:32:30 Pathways thinking: finding the high-leverage who vs doing more work 00:39:00 Power law in practice: distribution, capability, and leverage examples 00:45:30 Breakout case study: Alicia Alt's rapid scaling through partnership 00:52:00 Margin and leverage: collaborators who bring the path and distribution 00:58:30 Sports and focus: Tom Brady vs others as a model for singular goals 01:05:00 Company goals and accountability: choosing a north star and raising standards 01:11:30 Hidden commitments: immunity to change and psychological blind spots 01:18:00 Close: belief, courage, and practical next steps