7 Figures Club: A Business Growth Podcast

162: How to Build an Airbnb Empire! (w/ JORGE CONTRERAS!)

Jorge Contreras is a seasoned real estate investor and coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Over the past several years, he has built a successful Airbnb business and has used his expertise to coach thousands of individuals on how to use Airbnb to achieve financial, time, and location freedom. Jorge's extensive knowledge and experience in the field make him a valuable resource for those looking to enter the world of real estate investing.

Jorge Contreras offers a group coaching program called The Real System to teach individuals how to make money on Airbnb through subleasing and cohosting. The program includes step-by-step guidance, personal support from coaches, 24/7 access to a private Facebook group, and calls with Jorge. The program also includes scripts, templates, and standard operating procedures to assist participants in their Airbnb endeavors. The cost of the program will be less expensive than trying to navigate the process alone and potentially making costly mistakes.

Jorge is hosting a 5-day challenge starting on January 30, 2023, with hundreds of like-minded entrepreneurs ready to make their mark in the Airbnb and general real estate businesses.  For more, visit https://therealsystem.com/start-here

161: Making Money in a Down Real Estate Market! (w/ CHRIS PREFONTAINE!)

Chris Prefontaine is the founder and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach, a company that helps individuals and families invest in real estate and create the life of their dreams. The company, which is based in North America, was founded in 2014 by Prefontaine and is now run by a family team, including Prefontaine's son Nick, daughter Kayla, and son-in-law Zachary. The team at Smart Real Estate Coach helps investors to scale and automate their businesses through coaching, mentorship, and consulting, teaching them how to set up the necessary foundation for a successful real estate business, generate leads, find the best properties in their area, and buy homes without using their own cash or credit. 

The company also has a YouTube channel, a podcast, several annual live events, and a series of fully online self-guided courses. Smart Real Estate Coach claims to complete 12-15 deals per month and control tens of millions of dollars' worth of real estate with little to no money down. A portion of the profits from each real estate deal is donated to Franciscan Children's hospital, where Prefontaine's son Nick received care after a snowboarding accident in 2003.

Learn more here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass
Get the free book here: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/leo

160: CPA Genius Shares How to Boost Profits! (w/ SUSANNE MARIGA!)

Susanne Mariga is a certified accountant who has helped clients achieve their financial goals for over 20 years. Susanne has worked at big accounting firms, like Arthur Andersen and KPMG. She has also started her own small business. This experience has allowed her to help her clients create business plans that focus on making a profit.

As a certified Profit First Professional, she is passionate about helping small business owners make more money and grow their businesses. She discusses business tips and strategies as host of the Profit Talk Podcast. Check out her book: Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises AND learn more at: www.susannemariga.com

159: 7 Keys to 7 Figures eCommerce! (w/ LESLIE KUSTER!)

Leslie is a dynamic guest who first shares with us her story of going to Indonesia and, on a whim, buying some clothes and learning to then sell those clothes in NYC. She tells us why freedom is a foundational value for her life and the challenges with not knowing what to do in her business initially. Leslie shares the importance of getting a coach to help as well as changing mindset from a 5 figure business to become a multiple 7 figures business.

We discuss at length the nature of limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. We talk about how to talk about money and allowing oneself to WANT money. Leslie shares the concepts behind the term "princess power" and how female entrepreneurs can build their own "tower". She discusses how you can have a very successful business and not have to work all the time. She talks about ways to increase profit and how to pay yourself because you can't be working for free. For more info, visit: https://LeslieKuster.com

158: How To Launch Your Amazon Empire! (w/ JENNA LIEBER!)

Today, we get to discuss selling on Amazon and some powerful tips from Jenna Lieber and Turnkey Product Management!  We discuss how branding is now key and how to build a following. We also cover scaling internationally and organic traffic vs PPC.

Jenna explains why they recommend you focus on premium products and reveals what the sweet spot should be in terms of price range.  She elaborates on the need for testing, coaching, well-written copy, images and general infrastructure.  For more, visit: https://TurnkeyProductManagement.com/7figures

157: Change Your Mind & Results! (w/ SHAWN SHEWCHUK!)

Shawn shares so much value with us today, starting with how he learned to build his own dream and maintain curiosity as a child.  He learned to cater to small businesses, leaders and high achievers.  He shares how entrepreneurs must shift focus from what "needs to be done to understanding what they should and should not be doing - to stop focusing on "putting out fires" only.

Shawn teaches us how we must shift and do different things to rise to the next level.  We discuss how mindset is the only thing stopping us!  He teaches us how to define whether you are truly an entrepreneur as well as how to take action and break out of past limitations by maximizing these principles and delegating properly.  He shares how we all can benefit from his Freedom Planner and take his free assessment at www.ChangeYourResults.com.  We can also learn more by visiting https://HighProductivityStore.com, https://www.GameChangerTime.com, or calling 877-258-2643.

156: How To Earn High ROI During A Recession Passively! (w/ DR VIKRAM RAYA!)

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with and learning from the head of Viking Capital: Dr. Vikram Raya. He tells us about his background as an immigrant from India and being interested in apartments as his family lived in them for much of his childhood. He shares why investing in multi-family rental real estate is inflation/recession resistant. His team secures the best deals by vetting many and being very selective.

We discuss further an ongoing supply and demand relationship that is benefiting this investment class. He explains the best two classes of rentals to invest in. He also talks about the importance of creating a brand of loyalty and a solid reputation with local communities. He also imparts about tax benefits and how to properly follow the "algorithm of success". Learn more here: VikingMultiFamily.com

155: What a 10 & 13 Year Old Teach Us About Overcoming Rejection!

In today's episode, we have the privilege of chatting with two very young entrepreneurs: Marcus and Jonas Kanell!  They started selling curb painting for houses as a summer side-hustle and share some lessons learned as the go door to door.  They share with us the importance of finding an area that may need it and making improvements as you go in terms of sales pitch, energy level, etc.  We talk about asking prospects the RIGHT questions as well as the all-important skill of getting quality referrals.  These young men share everything from upsells to mindset and we talk about the tenacity to KEEP GOING for one more!  Let's go!

154: Transform from Entrepreneur to CEO! (w/ DENA PATTON!)

Dena Patton shares some wonderful, sound strategies to rise to our full potential of greatness.  She talks with us about the excitement of jumping in as an entrepreneur and tells some of her story developing systems for Broadway and off-Broadway shows in NYC.  She shares insights on how to transition from an entrepreneur to a CEO with clarity and awareness.  She encourages CEOs to think and act like a million dollar CEO fro 30 days with intention, focus and strategy to develop teams and mindset - to also be a GREAT leader!

Dena talks about auditing systems and looking for chaos and breakdown that creates money-losing holes.  She elaborates on the deep and important need for a SMOOTH and precise onboarding process.  She even goes on to talk about tips for CEO self-care.  She talks about preventive maintenance for a mind/body/spirit balance and how to become your highest, greatest version of oneself.  For more info, visit: AmazingGreatness.com and DenaPatton.com

Also, buy her book, The Greatness Game!

153: Cash Flow Strategies! (w/ CFO/CPA Genius CHRIS HERVOCHON!)

In this episode, Chris Hervochon shares some really fascinating insights about business - including service-based businesses with a subscription-based model.  He shares some insights about the importance of paying close attention to our world in order to pivot as needed.  He also talks about the important concept of asking clients and teammates alike for ideas for growth possibilities.  Chris shares the simple concepts surrounding cash flow.

He expands on some tools and perspectives to maximize results in an ever-changing world and economy.  He shares insights about profit margin targets and managing cash flow along with what a CFO/accountant can/will do for a business.  We talk also about processes and systems to maximize business and KPI results.  For more info, visit: BetterWayCPA.com

152: The Power Of Decision! (w/ ALLYSON CHAVEZ!)

Allyson Chavez is a knowledgeable and dynamic woman with wonderful perspectives and a great story!  She tells us how she built a business and took a fall and had several important epiphanies along the way.  She discovered the power of the mind and universal laws.  She learned about decisions, beliefs and energy.  By working hard being willing to be tired, etc, she learned the power of sacrifice.

She tells us how to get rid of distractions and own ourselves with radical acceptance and emotional intelligence.  She talks about being kind to ourselves, deciding we'll succeed learning to fall in love with failure.  We discuss how to make decisions right while falling in love with failure.  She shares about the nature of money and seeing it correctly, how to attract things properly and managing our state.  For more, visit AllysonChavez.com, get her free Prosperity Guide and listen to The Prosperity Approach podcast!  Let's go!

151: Creating an Awesome User Experience! (w/ SATYAM KANTAMNENI!)

We had the privilege to talk with Satyam Kantamneni in this episode about the grand importance of user experiences.  He tells us of his military background before entering the tech world.  We discuss freedom and impact in business in conjunction with design and technology.  He tells about how -to become more user-centric and properly serving your customer by getting to know them better first.

He goes on to discuss how to build out apps against the grain of what most companies do.  We discuss building a collective roadmap while focusing on innovative solutions.  We talk about defining and refining and knowing what the customer both needs and wants.  He tells us about avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach and refers us to his book: User Experience Design, which can be found here on Amazon!  Let's go! 

150: The 8-Figure ”Lean Out Method”! (w/ CRISTA GRASSO!)

Crista Grasso shared some wonderful business insights with us today!  She tells of how she worked from coffee shops to consulting and has always had a knack for getting better results with companies (and acquisitions) by strategically aligning everything with an intentional vision or set of goals.  We talk at length about how to effectively get a team on board by beginning with the end in mind and asking the right questions to the right people.

We talk at length about The Lean Out Method as Crista lays out the 4 stages, which leave space for innovation, growth, etc.  She went on to share the importance of identifying things that drain our time and resources and asking ourselves the right questions.  We elaborate on her method of both scaling simply and executing on what's most important with the acronym "CHUCK".  Learn more and take her Sustainable Scaling Assessment at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/

149: That Time My Daughter & I Were Stranded At The Airport & On The Tarmac All Day!

In this episode, we tell the tale of how my daughter and I got caught up in a series of unfortunate events.  We had planned a little trip to go to a concert and Disneyland when - uh oh - the plane had mechanical issues.  We were stuck on and off a hot airplane for literally hours.  Then, just as we were about to take off, we had more issues and the flight had to be canceled.

The key to this story isn't the story itself.  The key, my friends, is how we reacted to it.  We live by values and principles.  We avoided screaming and yelling.  Blame and pretending to be a victim are such a rampant cancer in our culture and on social media, but we had NO part in that behavior, either.  This episode shows us how to respond in adversity, to assume responsibility and control what we can control.  It's about being consistent and practicing what we preach.  Let's go!

148: How to Build an Empire in a Recession! (w/ KOSMO!)

In this episode, KOSMO shares stories of how he became a titan in the barbecue space!  He tells us how he was burned as a baby and, as he grew, always looking for more efficient ways to do things.  He started making rubs and injections and used them to enter barbecue competitions.  We discuss the importance of identifying a problem and solving it when a company may not be taking care of customers properly.

He tells us about the importance of "proof of concept"!  We talk about how there is always room at the top for something better.  He tells us about trusting our gut, being careful who you take advice from and always making the customer come first.  For much more information, visit: kosmosq.com

147: How To Generate Massive Returns In Spite Of Inflation & A Recession! (w/ SPENCER HILLIGOSS!)

In this episode, Spencer tells us his background and how he used to be proud of investing in a 401k and other traditional investments.  Many of these lead to an increasing tax liability over time.  He awakened to the importance stepping away from "mainstream" thinking and looking to cashflow investments.  He talks with us here about playing both offense and defense and not driving up your lifestyle too quickly, but rather saving and beating inflation!

He shares the need to constantly be growing money and keeping it in motion.  He tells us how to get curious and assume nothing when researching alternative investments.  He elaborates further on the importance of hard assets and tax efficiency.  He counsels us to turn away from the news while simply assuming your money is employed by you!  For more info, visit: MadisonInvesting.com

146: Systems & Processes = Success! (w/ ANNE HILL!)

In this episode, Anne tells us about how she started as a VA and began developing strategies to figure out her clients' needs.  She talks to us about KPI's (key performance indicators) and the importance of tracking virtually everything in your business.  She emphasizes the need for organization as well as some tools to stay organized.

She elaborates on the concept of a business' "hierarchy of needs" and how to us that to delegate and build a team.  We discuss the importance of SOPs (standard operating procedures) in conjunction with some suggested third-party tools while maintaining clear communication on all fronts.  Learn more about building a team, support and the foundation of your business as well as crucial hiring tips at: HilltopOperations.com

145: VERSUS Game - 9 Figure Entrepreneur! (w/ JOHN VITTI!)

John Vitti shared how we can make money and be more engaging to our community with a free app called Versus.  It is ad-free and allows you to create a game AND make money at the same time. 
With over 22 million users, it is designed for the people; and by the people!

This platform allows you to become a host and win/earn money while engaging your community.  You can ask questions to build income and there's even a referral program he explains in this episode.  You can even interact with celebrities in an environment of creativity and collaboration!  For more info, visit: VersusGame.com

144: Get Published - Become An Authority! (w/ JULIE BROAD!)

Julie Broad helps entrepreneurs become successful, self-published authors.  After growing up working on her parents' motel from the age of 10, Julie took her business and entrepreneurial skills into adulthood as a real estate investor with her own accompanying training education company.  She began self-publishing after working with a publisher where their initial work and proposal had fallen through.  She realized that self-publishing opens doors to opportunities and made her an expert on media and speaking on stages.  

She talks here about the big picture importance of knowing who you're talking to and purpose of your message.  She shares how important it is to talk about mistakes and failures to be authentic and memorable.  She tells us of the many benefits of self-publishing including that you keep all the rights, royalties and control.  Julie talks further about her rigorous team and the importance of an up-front marketing plan with a call-to-action at the beginning and throughout a book.  She shares how to build trust through an email list and options for ghostwriting scenarios.  Learn more at: BookLaunchers.com/businessbook

143: Your Money Therapist! (w/ JENNIFER LOVE!)

Jennifer opens up with us today about childhood traumas and how she arrived at a very unhealthy, unhappy place in her life.  She talks about operating from a place of fear and anger with money and spending based on emotions.  She counsels us to see where we're showing up as a victim or a hero and elaborates on the different money personalities.  She even tells us to put money in its proper place and not turn it into things that it isn't - such as happiness.

Jennifer tells us also of the importance of celebrating our wins and the true definition of being wealthy.  She opens up about a devastating spinal cord injury and willing herself to heal.  She talks about reframing pain as opportunities and how living wealthy is a daily habit of manifestation.  She expands on some principles of meditation and gives a lot of additional value found at: JenniferLove.com

142: Millionaire Mindset! (w/ SPENCER SNAKARD!)

In this episode, Spencer shares with us her entrepreneurial process with tons of value bombs and examples.  She elaborates on her 3 pillars of alignment, insight and reinvention as it relates to our callings, purpose and mission.  She talks about having all these things in alignment and how we have the power to create anything.  She warns agains falling back on fear, a need to "survive" and imposter syndrome.

Spencer goes on to elaborate on how we see ourselves and our place in the world - aka MINDSET.  She talks about our "lenses" we use with success and love as well as limiting beliefs.  She tells stories and shows how we can clear up blindspots on our path.  She expounds further on the value of masterminds, the importance of positive things and people who lift us up and reinvention as a constant process.  For more info, visit: https://spencersnakard.com/

141: Text Tools to Scale! (w/ WANDA TORO TURINI!)

Wanda shares her story and some unique childhood experiences that led her to get a doctorate degree and then realize the real way to money and freedom through entrepreneurship!  She shares with us how an experience with her father involving a mobile home taught her the importance of ownership.  She talks to us as well about the freedom to live life on your own terms.

Wanda goes on to talk about her company Ketch at ketchwords.com.  She tells us about the massive value of having a texting list and utilizing high impact, low frequency content to reach an audience with insane open rates!  She also shares the difference between a lead magnet and a value bomb, as well as how to turn your phone into a lead generating machine!  For more, text "example" to 411321.  Let's go!

140: LinkedIn Mastery & A Champion Mindset! (w/ DANIELLE MILLS WALDEN!)

Danielle is a dynamic and very knowledgeable leader, coach and champion.  She shares with us here how she started in tennis at the age of two as well as lessons and values learned from being a professional athlete.  She talks about the importance of preparation, visualization and manifestation.  She tells us how she learned to find solutions, not excuses and how she reframed obstacles and adversity into exciting stepping stones.

Danielle talks further about the importance of big goals, building a personal brand properly and becoming an expert.  She elaborates on the massive value and opportunity found on LinkedIn with over 900 million users and how to "level up" your results there.  Learn more at: https://HeadstrongMind.com

139: The Science of Marketing with Kuware! (w/ AVI KUMAR!)

In today's episode, Avi Kumar shares tons of value starting with his story of being an immigrant.  He started working with Intel and learned the value of investing money in marketing to get a return.  He transitioned from hardware to selling software online.  He tells us about the importance of knowing profit margins to maximize marketing dollars.  He talks about a business centric approach and the potential synergy between advertising platforms.

Avi goes on to share how we break down numbers into a science with 6 equations to get the best results.  He gives us tips about choosing the best platform(s) on which to advertise and the all-important process of testing with an open mind.  He tells us of his strategies utilizing Google ads and PPC in general as well as the important detail of understanding your product, customer and WHY they are buying.  Learn more at: kuware.com and invisibleppc.com

138: How to Build an International Empire! (w/ RYAN MARGOLIN!)

In this episode, Ryan opens up to us how he became an entrepreneur from a desire to control his own life starting at a young age.  He tells how the 2008 financial crisis led him to transition and how he was able to find and solve legitimate problems.  Ryan shares how direct mail and organic reach built a 7 figures+ business and the massive impact of sharing benefits and testimonials.

He talks also about the logistics of growing internationally and meeting people where they are with their respective languages and cultures.  He expands upon the importance of having operating agreements with partners, whether or not they are family.  He talks also about the logistics of manufacturing as well as how to avoid limiting belief patterns.  Connect with Ryan Margolin on LinkedIn and/or visit their website: https://prohairlabs.com

137: 9 Figure Empire - Sold it All for the Poor! (w/ STACI WALLACE!)

Staci Wallace is a dynamic, heart-centered business woman, philanthropist and so much more!  She shares her background growing up and being mentored by a pastor father as she pursued music as well as direct sales.  Staci tells us of strategies to go from "beast" mode to "BEST" mode.  She talks about why peace should take more priority over money.

She talks about the value of stopping, serving, investing and listening while breaking down the ego - all of which (and more) can be accomplished in her signature Sweet Spot Audit.  She tells of the importance to look at both opportunities and threats as well as energy producers vs energy demanders.  She tells some of her own journey surrounding preparation for new chapters/seasons and shared these key links to learn more:
https://staciwallace.com
https://www.fbfchallenge.com/ 

Let's go!

136: POWER in Your Business! (w/ STACY BAHRENFUSS!)

In this episode, Stacy is very informative in sharing principles learned at a young age.  She tells how she learned to solve problems and take things one step at a time.  She talks about our choices and turning insights into actions, and then into breakthroughs!  

She talks about the importance of self-awareness, resourcefulness and finding the WHY that's driving you.  She tells us why mindset coaching alone can be ineffective and the importance of focusing on emotions also.  She shares great value surrounding the deep root causes of problems, going beyond the surface and correctly utilizing the right language of success.  Find out more here: https://thetruthteachers.com   Let's go!

135: The Lucky Formula to 8 Figure Exits! (w/ MARK LACHANCE!)

Mark LaChance is a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur and author of best-selling book, The Lucky Formula.  He grew up in a farming family in Quebec, Canada.  He talks with us about college and we discuss the massive increases in related costs.  He tells of his experience as a sports agent and how to create a stable and predictable revenue.

Mark also shares how he found $200k to invest in his next opportunity and expounds on the importance of building a great reputation, work ethic and just bringing VALUE.  He talks about important principles of leadership.  He also elaborates on putting odds in your favor with his "lucky formula" and keeping ourselves in the right place through meditation, nutrition, proper actions, etc.  Check out the quiz he referenced here: https://theluckyformula.com/quiz

134: Millions of Followers - Millions of Sales! (w/ Superstar ASHLEY ANN!)

In this powerful episode, Ashley Ann shares how she left the rat race and found freedom in entrepreneurship.  We talk about building YOUR OWN DREAM vs someone else's.  We share the importance of taking calculated risks as well as common mistakes new business owners make.  She tells us about the true power of social media and the importance of "niching down".

Ashley talks about knowing WHO your audience is and how to then maximize sales.  We talk about the balancing act of good content combined with a consistent call to action.  She tells the difference between relational content and value-based content in fostering participation and building a relationship with your audience.  She also gives some important tips for building your business and being disciplined.  Here's the link she promised as well.  Let's go!

133: Why Your Business Needs Email Marketing! (w/ KELSEY JOHNSON!)

Kelsey explains to us the power of email and why it is such a great medium to engage with an audience and create sales.  She talks about the process of starting to build an email list and the importance of having multiple ways people can sign up.  Kelsey tells of the importance of lead magnets and gives several examples.

She shares with us how to set up a welcome series and create automation.  We discuss the power of Russell Brunson's "Seinfeld" email series ideas.  Kelsey also tells us about having a regular newsletter and the importance of getting feedback to find out exactly what your people want!  Follow Kelsey @kelseycolorado on Twitter, and get her special offer at this link: https://aweber.com/podcast ...Let's go!

132: How StoryTelling Can Transform Your Business! (w/ MARK CARPENTER!)

Coming from a large family and a background of public relations and marketing, Mark shares with us some great insights into the immense POWER of storytelling.  He shows us how stories connect people and why the best teachers tell stories.  He shares 3 common mistakes when telling stories and the importance of understanding your audience.

Mark talks to us about keeping it simple as well as why the extraordinary comes from the ordinary.  He shares with us how to vulnerably create our own story in 3 parts and find the lesson to share with the audience.  Learn more and get Mark's FREE GIFT HERE!

131: How to Fix Your Employees & Yourself! (w/ MOLLY MCGRATH!)

Molly shares with us in this episode about her background as a curious child and learning how to translate that into asking the RIGHT questions as an adult.  She talks at length about how employees and employers can have healthy and connected relationships.  She shares the importance of setting standards, checking in with employees and giving them an atmosphere of ownership.

She talks further about how a breakdowns can be an opportunity for breakthroughs.  She also elaborates as to why the business owner is usually the least important person in the room.  She shares tons of wonderful ideas about brainstorming and asking/answering the best questions to move that business forward.  Look for her new book, Fix My Employees(er) and learn more at HiringAndEmpowering.com.  Let's go!

130: Power to 8 Figures in Profits! (w/SUSIE CARDER!)

In this episode, Susie Carder shares explosive value bombs about maximizing our businesses and what matters most in life.  She talks about lessons growing up in a large family and how that led her to become a serial entrepreneur.  She tells her story of training people in the beauty industry, which started her on a path of coaching.  She talks about the importance of mapping out our business with the right clients.

We discuss the heart-wrenching tale of losing $10M and how important simplicity is in business.  We talk about keys in selling a business as well as optimizing positive energy in our lives - that our net worth can't exceed our self worth.  She talks about how money is energy and creation.  She shares how to make business fun and starting with why.  Learn more at SusieCarder.com and pick up her Power Your Profits book here!

129: Online Marketing Mastery! (w/ CHRISTINE HANSEN!)

Award-winning business coach Christine Hansen talks at length today about the components required to succeed online!  She tells her story of starting as an academic and how she started to help people build successful online businesses.  She talks about the importance of copywriting and how you engage with your perfect client.  

She shares thoughts about pursuing something simple that changes lives, including your own and how you can greatly benefit from high-ticket items.  She talks also about developing a healthy relationship with money as well as how to find and handle blind spots along the way.  Visit ChristineMeansBusiness.com for more info... Let's go!

128: How Leadership Can Create Exponential Growth! (w/ SHAWNA SCHUH!)

Shawna Schuh teaches us in this episode about how crucial effective leadership is to success, especially in business.  We talk about life lessons learned in childhood with small town values and rural situations and the ability to become "self-directed".  We discuss the principles and traits of the best leaders and why empathy is crucial.

Shawna further elaborates on the importance of asking questions and some skills to use questions to help a team uncover answers.  We talk about keeping people engaged and how to tactfully hold them accountable.  We talk at length about setting the right vision and goals, praising what you want and overall focusing big time on solutions!  For more, visit: https://shawnaschuh.com/  Let's go!

127: Celebrity Entrepreneur Asks, ”Do You Have a Money Date?” (w/ PENELOPE JANE SMITH!)

Penelope Jane Smith shares some wonderful insights from her business, Real Prosperity, Inc. regarding how to get a handle on our money and live in freedom & joy instead of debt & obligation.  She talks about the problems with our education system, focused on grades/job/resume and some of her story of becoming entrepreneurial and an extrovert.

Penelope shares observations about how easily we take things for granted and the importance of creating freedom from becoming cash flow positive.  She talks about what true freedom means by becoming cash flow POSITIVE!  She shares insights about her M.E.S.S. system and the massive importance of setting a MONEY DATE!  She talks more about how to keep track and create a cash flow plan with a special invitation to her live event through this link - GiftFromPenelope.com...  Her biggest moral is for all of us to do something today that our future self will thank us for!  Let's go!

126: How to Make Money & Do Good in Your Business! (w/ BESSI GRAHAM!)

Bessi shares some incredible principles and life lessons in today's episode!  She talks about her parents and their core values from work ethic to societal perspective and social justice.  She discusses the principles of making money while incorporating philanthropy by honing in on the decisions we do have control over.

She elaborates on how a business owner/leader can develop clear vision and principles to drive the business forward.  She talks about core and aspirational values as well as how to start again, especially in these times of massive and unprecedented change.  She shares principles of delegating effectively while taking excellent care of staff, their families and communities.  

Doing good should drive a business forward by making a connection that makes sense for the business.  Listen as Bessi tells us of the magic that can happen by aligning time, talent and treasure!  Let's go!

125: Why ”Profit First” is Key to Getting Your Money Right! (w/ AIMEE LALIBERTE)

Aimee shares TONS of gold in this episode!  She first talks about her background and her fascination with money from a young age.  She tells about learning from financial mistakes and the importance of building a relationship with money.  She shared how the school system is dropping the ball and that we must talk about it.  

We discuss student debt and how a business owner should separate their self-worth from the bottom line of the business.  She talks about the neutrality of numbers and the importance of aligning with a plan AND with the right people.  She tells us how to develop a real sense of purpose and to set and achieve goals.  Let's go!

124: How I Erased $100k in Unsecured Debt to Join the 7 Figures Club!

Today, we talk about how I made mistakes in a previous business and had to erase $100k in debt.  We discuss the discrepancies in Dave Ramsey's strategies and how he REALLY became wealthy.  We discuss the benefits of becoming an expert in a profession that's in demand, and we also talk about the new 7 Figures app!  Let's go!

123: How to Build a Billion Dollar Brand! (w/ ERNIE HARKER!)

Ernie shares with us how he found his talent with drawing, art and entrepreneurial pursuits from a very young age.  He talks about grabbing onto the earning potential of self-employment and how he had a mentor/coach to guide him in the art world and build his confidence.

Ernie expands on the concepts of branding/marketing and how it has changed over the years.  He also shows us how important a consistent color scheme is to brand development.  He shares with us his concept of a "brand lens" and how the experience of your brand FLAVORS your products!  Find something you have immense love and passion for and pick up his brand guide at https://ernburn.com where you can also schedule a personal call!  Let's go!

122: The 7 Steps to 7 Figures Marketing! (w/ ALARIC ONG!)

Alaric Ong shares TONS of gold with us today!  He talks about 5 businesses he started and some different learning experiences along the way.  He learned how to connect with clients where they are and that sales is truly the lifeblood of any business.  He shares how to raise money from investors, how the value of the offer should be much more than the price tag and the value of webinars!

He goes on to discuss what he calls The Apollo Method for marketing including effectively obtaining leads and selling to them properly.  Learn how to listen and properly respond to what the market is telling you for LASTING results.  Let's go!

121: How Entrepreneurs Should Deal with the Ukraine & Russia Conflict

We talk in this episode about the various important economic impacts of the Ukraine / Russia conflict.  We talk also about the importance of compassion and empathy for all those negatively affected.  We discuss the importance of finding how we can help and focusing on what we can control.  

We talk about pivoting while focusing on sales as a business owner and the need for constant growth where possible.  We talk about the massive action we are all taking, regardless of where it is directed and reiterated the importance of investing in areas we can control.  Let's go!

120: How to Build a $100 Million Business with 0 Employees (w/ TREVOR BLAKE!)

We were privileged today to talk with Trevor Blake about the power of entrepreneurship and his story coming from a poor background to having built seven successful companies!  All of this has made him hundreds of millions of dollars and allowed him to travel the world.

He taught us here about finding and solving problems for consumers.  We covered the importance of never saying it's too late (he started his first company at age 43).  We talked about being creative and following intuition as well as the all-important "proof-of-concept" topic.  We covered dream clients, finding the right people (for your company), overdelivering value, controlling what you can control and much, much more!  Visit https://threesimplesteps.com/ for more information.  Let's go!

119: Are you a Consumer or CREATOR?!

We talk in this episode about the power of social media and creating value within a predetermined niche.  We talk about the double-edged sword of social media in its power for outreach as well as being a life-sucking distraction.  We talked about the difference of learning vs. earning.  We talk about finding and reaching your dream client and ultimately going from consumer to CREATOR!  Take action!  Let's go!

118: Why You Must Do ONE THING Well to Join the 7 Figures Club!

Why do you think they say someone is "running around like a chicken with its head cut off"?  There are several reasons, the primary of which is they don't have their head on straight to stay FOCUSED!  We talk in this episode about regularly reassessing and revamping on the path of execution.  

At the end of the day, it is all about doing ONE THING very well.  We cover how a friend had all these lofty goals, but never achieved them last year due to this very phenomenon.  We talk about the principle of becoming specialized in order to DOMINATE.  

We tell some of our story about how focusing led to much larger sales virtually overnight.  As you grow, you can add more value - more complementing services... As long as you keep your eye on the ball!  Let's go!

117: YOU Are Your Own HOLY GRAIL!

We talk at length in this episode about how YOU are your own secret weapon.  We talk about avoiding the noise surrounding the news, politicians, etc.  We also covered how it's important that we protect capitalism.

We went on to discuss the parallels of the story "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" in searching for a "holy grail" to solve our problems.  We talk about how there is no magical pill or "holy grail" in our physical health or even in business.  We talk about the truth related to experience and gradually moving towards goals.  Hard work has to be done and we need to figure out our next five moves.  Let's go!

116: Dominating Google! (w/ JASON BARNARD - from Paris!)

We had an impressive conversation with Jason Barnard about all things digital marketing and optimizing your results on the SERP (search engine results page) to build your brand.  He tells how this fit in with an animated series about a blue dog that he was involved with. 

He talked about how you can have a great product; and even with competition, there is enough business for you.  He discussed how true character comes out when a business starts making money, and that you must address the tough questions up front when building a business.  He shared all kinds of wonderful concepts surrounding pragmatism, actions over words, and the all-important need to educate your audience in every way.  Let's go!

115: How to Retire at Age 32 in Costa Rica Powered by Passive Income! (w/ MCKAY VOWLS!)

In this episode, we talk at length with impressive entrepreneur McKay Vowls.  He tells his story of starting out newly married with very little income and building investments on the side.  He had been in the military and was working as a paramedic when they started to acquire rental properties.  

McKay talks about the importance of frugality and cash flow and how that all fed into them starting a successful property management company.  He talks about finding leaders and how creating multiple streams of passive income was his key to retire.  He even shares some important tips on how to find properties now in a unique real estate atmosphere.  Let's go!

114: That Time I Woke Up with a Cramp in My Left Buttock... And Why It Matters in Your Business!

Today's episode is all about COMMITMENT.  I woke up with a cramp and pain in my backside.  After several attempted remedies - pills, Icy Hot, stretches, etc - it wouldn't go away.  But I persevered because of my commitment.

We talk further about human nature to find reasons not to follow through.  We share examples from YouTube ad campaigns and the "baptism by fire" that takes place as you learn to pivot and build your income and sales.  Let's go!

113: How to Grow by 100% in 2022 with the Right Business Plan!

We talk in this episode about avoiding wasting time and resources because it's all limited.  We further explain the importance of planning and setting goals.  We talk about my speaking gig with Patrick Bet-David and some lessons there.  We talked about individuals in our company who are making massive strive forwards and exceeding their goals.

We go on to talk about personal development, reading books and absorbing positive material.  We elaborate on that with the importance of reviewing what's worked in the past and writing goals so you see them everywhere consistently.  Let's go!