Beyond 8 Figures

Kevin Ashcroft tells us why you should outsource the work necessary to grow your company and talks about his book, Outsourcing For Success, where he shares his secret sauce for growing a business by using global talent.  About our Guest:  Kevin Ashcroft started his first business when he was just 19 years old. He had no idea what he was doing when it started, but it grew and he sold it in 2011. To...

Creating business value is one of the fundamental goals of entrepreneurship . In this episode, John Warrillow advises not to wait until you want to sell the company and develop its value. Instead, you should develop it from the very beginning. John shares his know-how in 7x your business’ value and provides a bit more insight into the entrepreneur’s mentality. About John Warrillow : John Warrillow...

In this episode, Mac Lackey tells us why being proactively preparing your business to be sold is vital even if you do not plan to exit. Are you adding the strategic value your business needs to be sold? Tune in to another episode with Mac Lackey to find out.  About our Guest:  Mac Lackey has started and sold 6 businesses beyond 7 and 8 figures since 1995. Today, he runs ExitDNA which is a 90 day c...

Parham Parastaran returns to Beyond 8 Figures to talk about acquisition entrepreneurship, shifting focus and his philanthropic work. Since his last visit, Parham exited his business for over $10M and now independently acquires mom and pop automotive stores. He’s also an advocate for entrepreneurs’ mental health. Catch up with Parham Parastaran on this week’s episode. On today’s podcast: Catching u...

Business and health coach Matthew Korban returns to chat with A.J. about binding the different parts of the entrepreneurial journey. Korban talks about accountability, motivation, gaining clarity, and creating value that can make our lives better. Listen to his experiences and how he delivers promising results in harmony. On today’s podcast: Catching up with Korban since his last visit - 1:56 Help...

The importance of learning how to hire the right people and how to delegate work cannot be underestimated. It helps your business thrive and sustain a robust company culture. Nathan Hirsch is back to the show to talk about the stages of hiring effectively. He also shares his expanded knowledge on how to delegate work in the easiest way. About Nathan Hirsch: Nathan’s mission is to help busy online...

Will Moore, serial entrepreneur, life coach and happy expert, returns to the show to talk about happiness and wellness. Moore brings his professional experience and passion to the table to help entrepreneurs succeed in the most important business they’ll ever run: their lives. Listen to Moore share how to find and use core pillars, his upcoming wellness app and how to have a balanced, happy life....

David Finkel returns to the show to share practical advice on how to create owner independence through enhancing the strategic depth of your business. He casts light on the factors that impede progress and how to mitigate them. Listen today to hear David highlight the key factors that will help your business efficiently achieve its goals. About David Finkel: David Finkel is the CEO of Maui Masterm...

An accomplished entrepreneur and best-selling author, Marek Zmyslowski , returns to share his passion for renewable energy. Listen to him talk about solar energy, online business, and his goal of leaving the world in slightly better shape than it was when he arrived.  About Marek Zmyslowski : Marek Zmyslowski is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Jumia Travel and HotelOnline.co, Africa's...

Business advisor, investor and mentor Chris Guerriero returns to the show to catch up A.J. and team on life since his last visit. Listen to Guerriero share advice on how to help listeners grow their business and create teams, culture, and business systems that yield multiple multimillion dollar businesses.  On today’s podcast: A process for handling obstacles - 2:07 Guerriero’s business investment...

Mitch Russo comes back to the show to tell how sharing everything you know with the world can come in handy in building and what marketing trends are worth watching right now. He shares his thoughts on business transformation and development. About Mitch Russo : Mitch Russo is an entrepreneur with a background in business. He started his journey by creating a software company in his garage and sel...

You might wonder what do your feelings have to do with business management? Adam Hergenrother shares his thoughts on what success is and states that it arises from something that starts inside of you. What you feel inside when you reach your goals and your personal fulfillment are just as important as your achievements. About Adam Hergenrother : Adam Hergenrother is an entrepreneur and a coach who...

Episode highlights: Steven casts light on some interesting research that contradicts popular beliefs around footwear. According to doctors, the injury rate nowadays is almost the same as it was 50 years ago, which means that current models of sports footwear do not serve their cause to help.  [11:02] Experience outweighs enthusiasm, but you need to be able to shape that and get your message across...

A.J. and his team welcome returning guest Jonny Cooper, the creator of Jonny Hates Marketing. Since Cooper’s first chat in 2018, the demand for coaching, training and therapy has increased. Supplying these services has also evolved. Listen to Cooper share his insight on business foundations and why you shouldn’t dive into marketing too quickly. On today’s podcast: What’s new for Jonny - 2:36 Jonny...

A.J. and his team chat with David Schottenstein, founder of Privé Revaux, an affordable, high quality sunglasses and eyeglasses brand. Approached by Jamie Foxx, Schottenstein took his idea and turned it into a 9-figure business. Acquired by Sofilo in 2020, Privé Revaux continues to sell affordable, quality products.  Listen how Schottenstein grew and sold his businesses by using consumer accessibi...

A.J. and his team chat with Diane Prince, founder and entrepreneurial coach, who has 25 years of experience creating and scaling businesses. Now building a business to help founders make the journey easier, Prince shares how she grew and sold her company within 6 years, what made her decide to start coaching and why people should know their “why” when it comes to starting businesses and scaling th...

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Who is A.J.? (2:31) A.J. has been a fan of the show for quite a while, and he was too excited when he heard that Steve was looking for an opportunity for the podcast. A.J. was looking to create a new kind of show to reach out to people on the journey past eight-figures, and this podcast was it.  A.J. has been playing around with the internet since the ’80s. He sold a company back in the ’90s about...

8 Figures with Matthew Korban from protecting his house with a rifle in Lebanon to an award winning business From protecting his home in Beirut with a rifle to winning multiple awards & international success. Today you’ll find Matthew coaching and helping entrepreneurs to restore balance to their lives without compromising their career. His journey to 8 figure success was anything but an easy...

$321 Million Dollar Exit From Restaurant Delivery, Will Moore CEO of Moore Momentum $321 Million Dollar Exit, Will Moore | Restaurant Delivery | Moore Momentum $321 million exit: doorstep delivery. Imagine having WIll Moore’s ”nothing can stop me” attitude, and wondering what kind of problems do people have right now, that need to be solved. But it wasn’t always that way, rewind to college where h...

$300M+ Houston Curtis, The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist   $300M+ Houston Curtis, The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist | Kardsharp Media & Creator of Many Multi – Million Dollar Entertainment Brands          Do what you love and the money will come Tweet This Houston Curtis joins the crew on Beyond 8 Figures, he has some great stories of life as a Former MTV network executive and Creator of nic...

Joining us today is Marek Zmyslowski , a private investor, top 10 person in tech, and co-founder of Jumia Travel. In this episode, Marek shares his insights on the importance of having your hands in many things. He also discusses why you should explore various opportunities and diversify your ventures .  Get ready for an enlightening discussion that will inspire you to embrace a multi-faceted appr...

$10M+ | Mac Lackey Started, Scaled & Sold 6 Businesses and Raised Over $75 Million in Capital   $10M+ | Mac Lackey Started, Scaled & Sold 6 Businesses and Raised Over $75 Million in Capital           Mac has been an entrepreneur his whole life. He has built, scaled and exited 6 businesses, 5 of them were at an 8 figure exit or 8 figure in revenue so he has touched the 8 figure mark many ti...

$10M+ 2 Businesses – Susie Carder, CEO | SD Consulting $10M | Susie Carder, CEO SD Consulting, Single Mom                Hairdresser to $10 Million in TWO businesses.         Susie Carder started out as a low paid hairdresser trying to support her 2 little girls but working for someone else became a challenge (to say the least). Susie decided to do whatever it took to create her own business. Afte...

$10M+ Annual Revenue – Annie Hyman Pratt, CEO | Executive Consultant Leading Edge Teams |The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Family $10M+ Annual Revenue – Annie Hyman Pratt, CEO | Executive Consultant Leading Edge Teams |The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Family  Business from Mom and Pops Stores to 70+ International Locations in 7 Years         Annie more than 10x’d her family business – The Coffee Bean a...