Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

Ep #96 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Pokin Yeung, a serial founder who is passionate about tech-driven, consumer-facing products, apps, and games. Pokin has had her share of successes along with a healthy dose of failures. She's taken a company to 7+ figures profit within a year, and folded another in less than 12 months. Pokin has raised angel investment capital and had 2 exits. She's...

Ep #95 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Justin Ricklefs, the founder of Guild Content, a marketing agency specializing in creating story-based content that emotionally connects with targeted audiences. Guild Content helps companies tell stories that are authentic, meaningful, and ultimately lead to revenue generation. Before starting Guild Content, Justin worked with the Kansas City Chief...

Ep #94 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by the co-creators of the Art of Charm podcast and the X-Factor Accelerator coaching program, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak. AJ and Johnny help people easily connect and captivate anyone they meet. Through their podcast and coaching programs, they have helped celebrities, Olympic athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs create deeper connections, improve persua...

Ep #93 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Klyn Elsbury, a corporate sales strategist, talent recruiter, motivational keynote speaker, and 2-time author. Klyn is an inspiring, renowned entrepreneur who has achieved success and written two books while living with cystic fibrosis. In today's conversation, we go deep on the topic of corporate recruitment, and how power has shifted away from cor...

Ep #92 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by MLB broadcaster, media personality, author, and entrepreneur Joel Goldberg. Joel has served as a member of the Kansas City Royals broadcast team since 2008. He has nearly 25 years of experience in television, where he's developed and maintained relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management. Joel has become a powerful public...

Ep #91 - This week on the podcast, Max Borges returns to discuss growing and running an autonomous agency. So many business owners can start an agency, but only the best are able to successfully step back from their leadership role an allow the agency to continue to thrive without them. Listen in to learn Max's four stages of an autonomous agency, as well as his philosophies around hiring and grow...

Ep #90 - This week on the podcast, I sit down with Travis Chambers, a direct-to-consumer video advertising specialist and the founder of Chamber Media. Travis has been recognized on the Forbes "30 Under 30" list and his advertising agency has tripled the revenue of six multi-million dollar direct-to-consumer companies in the past few years. Travis's YouTube Ad "Kobe vs. Messi" was recognized as Yo...

Ep #89 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Max Borges, the founder of the Max Borges Agency, a PR business that works exclusively with consumer tech companies. The agency's mission statement is clear: "Connecting people with technology is not just what we do, it's all we do. Our deep passion for how consumers adopt technology, combined with a commitment to driving business impact, makes MBA...

Ep #88 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Retta Abraham, a General Partner and the founder of RDM Partners. RDM Partners specializes in the acquisition and operation of ecommerce businesses in the consumer retail and SaaS technology spaces. RDM Partners employs traditional private equity strategies of leveraged acquisitions, while also utilizing digital marketing strategies to amplify growt...

Ep #87 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Phillip Oakley, an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Common Giant, a brand growth agency. Common Giant digs deep into marketing strategy to produce stunning creative execution for companies who want to become legendary. Phillip's ability to push through business challenges with creative thinking has helped create giant ideas for a variety of...

Ep #86 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Gregory Butler, an innovative leader with 20 years of experience driving strategies and partnerships for engagement and revenue related to content, media, and IP. He's had multiple record deals as an artist, and has worked on over 60 records as a producer, writer, mixer, or remixer. He could have been pigeonholed as a "musician," but his success cam...

Ep #85 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined again by Arjun Sen for a follow up conversation on how to grow billion dollar brands. Arjun is a corporate consultant, renowned author, podcast host, and former Fortune 500 executive. He is the CEO of ZenMango, a corporate consulting firm specializing in branding and marketing, where his clients have included Walgreens, Chipotle, Smash Burger, Panera B...

Ep #84 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Tom Fairey, the founder of Stakester, an entertainment platform that gives gamers a way to create video game competitions with real money. Stakester acts as the 3rd party payment solution to manage a competition prize pool and ensure that payouts are handled correctly. The company is now seeing explosive growth in the red hot video gaming/esports in...

Ep #83 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by my good friend and colleague, Brian Keith, founder of Red Beard Consulting, author of "The Impact Framework," and an expert in systemizing operations for businesses. Brian helps companies scale their profits and impact through auditing their existing systems and making adjustments geared for efficiency and automation. In this interview, Brian shares...

Ep #82 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Frank B. Mengert, the founder of ebm, a leading provider of employee benefits technology solutions. Frank is a leading voice in the employee benefits technology field, and he has helped bridge the gap between insurance and technology driven solutions for brokers, consultants, carriers, and employers nationwide. When Frank founded ebm, he did so with...

Ep #81 -  This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Lisa Song Sutton, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, former Congressional candidate for Nevada's 4th district, and a former Miss Nevada United States. Lisa started her business career working in a top Las Vegas law firm in the field of business litigation. In 2012, she started her first business, Sin City Cupcakes, which is now an iconic...

Ep #80 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by corporate consultant, renowned author, podcast host, and former Fortune 500 executive, Arjun Sen. We discuss his process for uncovering strategic insights that help billion dollar brands win big. Arjun is the CEO of ZenMango, a corporate consulting firm specializing in branding and marketing, where his clients have included Walgreens, Chipotle, Smas...

Ep #79 -This week on the podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Slate, the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. Jeremy studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and develop leader status. In iTunes, his podcast has b...

Ep #78 -This week on the podcast, I'm doing something a bit different. Rather than recording a new guest interview or teaching content directly, I'm sharing a podcast where I was interviewed by Greg Bergida about the topic of leadership. The original interview was recorded on Greg Bergida's "Can We Get Coffee" podcast. During the conversation, we go deep into the topic of leadership -  including h...

Ep #77 - This week on the podcast, I am joined by Charlie Bailes, the VP of distribution and logistics at ABC Fine Wine & Spirts and the founder and CEO of CB Supplements. Charlie works with 1600 employees to run a 4th generation family business in a variety of roles, and describes his process and journey in today's special interview.   Learn More About Charlie Bailes : Connect wiht Charlie Bailes...

Ep #76 - This week on the show, I'm going a bit meta by bringing on the manager of the "Beyond 7 Figures" podcast, Justin Womack, as my featured guest. Justin is a direct-response copywriter, a product launch manager, and the cohost of his own podcast, "Marketing Geeks," where he's interviewed high profile guests like Pat Flynn, Oren Klaff, and short-seller activist Carson Block. Justin specialize...

Ep #75 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Loren Feldman, the founder and editor-in-chief of 21 Hats. If you're unfamiliar with 21 Hats, it is an educational blog and business platform designed to help entrepreneurs succeed in growing their businesses. On the site, Loren edits the "Morning Report" daily newsletter and hosts the 21 Hats Podcast. Loren has a deep level of experience that inclu...

Ep #74 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Neil Gordon, a speaking trainer and the creator of the Silver Bullet method. Neil helps authors, public speakers, and thought leaders become the face of their own movements by leveraging public speaking to create even more visibility. Neil has served as a ghostwriter for numerous six-figure earning nonfiction books, and has been featured on national...

Ep #73 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Steve Maly, the founder and CEO of Maly Marketing, to discuss the future of digital media. Steve specializes in online media buying and speaks at conferences throughout the country about maximizing the impact of digital marketing while getting trackable results. Through Steve's work and leadership, Maly Marketing has become an award winning agency,...

Ep #72 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Bill Kenney, partner and chief executive officer for Focus Lab, a company who helps organizations create brand identities that allow them to be their boldest and most original selves. After graduating college, Bill organically and unexpectedly helped Focus Lab grow from a two person, part-time affair to the globally recognized branding agency that e...