Your First Thousand Clients with Mitch Russo

Are you an owner-operator stuck in the cycle of feast and famine? In this interview, business scaling expert Carl Gould , founder of 7 Stage Advisors , breaks down the methodology that took him from a six-figure to a seven-figure coach. Gould explains that to successfully grow and scale, you must move past discounting and focus on creating a compelling 'how'—a unique process that makes you 'best i...

If your business is to prosper, you have to get your message out there and let people discover what you have to offer. But if you do not know the best strategies to get the public exposure you deserve, nobody will ever know that you exist. Mitch Russo is joined by Jill Lublin , a master publicity strategist and four-time bestselling author, who breaks down the most effective way to keep yourself r...

Is your business strategy built for a world that no longer exists? Today, Simon Severino , CEO of Strategy Sprints , dives deep into how business growth has changed. As information becomes commoditized and AI reshapes the market, many entrepreneurs are experiencing a lull in market activity. Simon breaks down the crucial "fundamentals" of sales—positioning, messaging, and conversion mechanisms—and...

There is no better way to capture the attention of book publishers than a uniquely interesting and deeply moving story. Mitch Russo is joined by Bill Blankschaen , Founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders , to discuss the secrets of incredible storytelling success. From identifying the central tone of your story to determining your target audience, Bill breaks down the essential steps to...

In a world flooded with automation and digital noise, business success comes down to something simple: human connection. That’s the core belief of Jon Ferrara , founder of GoldMine and Nimble . In this exclusive interview, Jon shares how building multi-million-dollar companies without VC funding—and surviving a life-changing health scare—reshaped his view of CRM. It’s not about tracking sales; it’...

Storytelling is one of the most impactful and effective ways for founders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to connect with their audiences and target market. For author and podcaster Kyle Gray , there is no better story to tell the world than your own authority story. Joining Mitch Russo, he shares the process of crafting such a story, which perfectly combines your origins, purpose, passions, and g...

Elevate your life by mastering the art of asking better questions. This key skill can unlock potential, overcome challenges, and lead to greater fulfillment. In this episode, Elliott Connie , the acclaimed author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Future and creator of the Aha! Moments podcast, opens up about his harrowing journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a beacon of hope for oth...

In this episode, Casey Stubbs shares his incredible journey of scaling his business from $2 million to $20 million, offering invaluable insights into trading strategies and the importance of risk management. Mitch Russo delves into Casey's experiences, revealing how he built his trading empire and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting, this episode pr...

Have you ever wondered how to break into a completely new industry and achieve rapid success? This episode is for you! Our guest, Gene Eidelman of Azure Printed Homes , is a serial entrepreneur who has done exactly that. He's revolutionizing the construction industry with his company that builds tiny homes from recycled plastic using 3D printing technology, tackling the housing crisis while combat...

Ditch the gut feeling and unlock the treasure chest of real estate wealth forever! In this episode, Jeramie Worley , the author of Myths, Management, and Mastery of Vacation Rentals , shows us the power of real estate research. Jeramie is an authority on short-term rentals. Today, he reveals how diving into market trends, uncovering hidden investment opportunities, and strategically planning your...

Forget features and benefits! This episode unlocks the secret weapon of exploding sales: customer-focused storytelling. Join Jason Friedman , a storytelling powerhouse and CEO of CXFormula, LLC , as he reveals how to craft narratives that resonate deeply with your ideal customer. Learn how to tap into their desires, address their pain points, and guide them on a journey of transformation – all thr...

How does one go from bankruptcy to billions in a relatively short time? It takes more than a vision. A lot of visionaries get easily sidetracked or simply stopped at their tracks. What a visionary needs is something that would untether them, something that allows them to operate at their zone of genius. Alex Charfen is passionate about giving this to fellow visionaries. He helps entrepreneurs grow...

Today’s guest grew his social media followers to six million. How did he do that? Tune in to this episode with Keaton Hoskins , also known as “The Muscle” of Limitless Society , because he explains how going viral helps generate tremendous social media followers. Keaton talks about viral videos and the structure of a giveaway model that works in social media. He also shares the three-step process...

In the tech startup world, we are of the belief that one needs to go out and raise millions of dollars in order to run a tech company. This episode’s guest managed to build his company and scale to a hundred thousand users without any funding. Mitch Russo interviews Peter Schroeder , the CEO and Founder of Telzio , a seamless cloud phone system solution for all sized businesses. In this conversati...

We pass by tons of empty lots every single day. Their dull and undeveloped state make them quite uninteresting, but with the right research and resources, one can turn them into powerful assets that yield a lot of profits. Mitch Russo chats with Michael Poggi who explains how he mostly deals with these vacant lots, invests on them, and transforms them into powerful real estate assets. He shares hi...

Your potential is boundless; the key to unlocking it lies within your belief in your own capacity to change the world. In this episode, our guest  Jeff Lerner  dives deep into the world of personal development, purpose-driven living, and the art of making a positive impact on humanity. Hear his incredible journey from dealing with challenging life circumstances to creating a thriving bus...

Since the beginning of the World Wide Web and the Internet, we have seen various paradigm shifts that are changing the way we live, do business, and more. AI is one of those, and whether we like it or not, it is already creating a huge impact on our lives. Having not only lived through various paradigm shifts but also spotted them one after the other, this episode’s guest, Peter Swain , is the per...

One of the most effective ways to hone your skills as a business owner and improve your team is to connect with like-minded individuals. Such an experience is attainable by joining a mastermind community. In this episode, Mitch Russo chats with Mike Calhoun , CEO of Board of Advisors . He shares the genesis story of the world’s greatest mastermind that brings together the smartest, most successful...

How much value do you have for yourself? In this episode, Lee Benson , the author of the Your Most Important Number , dives into the M.I.N.D. System and how to utilize it for success. The most important drive becomes a north star that will empower everyone in your team and improves your number. The MIND methodology takes the lens of improvement in every decision and action. Learn to leverage value...

What's the best thing to do when your sales are declining? Learn from  Jeremy Miner , the CEO of  7th Level Communications , as he breaks down the scientific method of selling to help tune your sales process! In this conversation with Mitch Russo, he explains why every salesperson should practice the ABDS of Selling, helping you to stop closing and start making incredible sales! Don't mi...

Alec Burlakoff was once the Vice President of Sales of a pharmaceutical company, but this position landed him in prison. He has gathered everything he learned from his life behind bars in his book, Selling Hard Lessons. Join Mitch Russo as he talks with Alec about his time in prison. He opens up on what too much greed can do to you and how to quench this self-destructive mindset. Discover how Alec...

When you want to scale your startup, you need to market it correctly. You want to make sure you're solving a problem, especially if your product is some kind of software. This is what  Jonathan Zacks  did with  GoReminders . He saw that people were missing their appointments, and so much money was being wasted on this. So, he started work on a solution. Join Mitch Russo as he talks...

Have you grown tired of working in the corporate world? Sit tight and enjoy this fantastic journey with the guest today! Rick Elmore shares his path into entrepreneurship and how he tackled the simplicity of a common problem in the entrepreneurial way. Through his technology, he was able to do things better than what others were doing. Although technology is not the only way to make a company valu...

Hitting the six-figure mark requires in-depth research, constant marketing refinement, and endless product improvement. But one vital element must never be neglected in all of these: building a strong target audience. This is where Brian Kurtz found success when running the publishing company Boardroom Reports. Joining Mitch Russo, he explains how they earned billions by keeping a consistent audie...

We’ve all known entrepreneurs that have not only achieved a stable business but managed to grow them - and keep on growing on a remarkably huge level! How do they do it? How did these entrepreneurs recognize these huge opportunities? How do these great minds think? That’s what we’ll talk about in today’s episode with Rick Raddatz . Rick was a product designer, developer, and marketer at Microsoft...