Beyond 8 Figures

If you’ve built a successful business, you’ll already know that it requires a lot of time, planning, and effort. But do you know what it takes to conduct a successful business exit? Laurie Barkman joins us this week to explain why you should start thinking about your exit many years before you actually want to leave your business and to provide an overview of the steps you need to take to make the...

In this episode, Eleanor Beaton explains the benefits of decentralizing your business and how to do it successfully, why entrepreneurs need to focus on improving their leadership abilities, and the importance of understanding that you are not your business!  About Eleanor Beaton: Eleanor Beaton is the founder and CEO of SafiMedia, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. Eleanor...

When Mike Smith puts his mind to solving a problem, nothing can get in his way! To turn Rabble Mill into the youth-focused, life-changing organization that it is today, Mike had to do some seemingly impossible things. In this episode, he shares the story of his journey of “proudly serving the misfits.”  About Mike Smith: Mike is on a mission to end generational poverty one young person at a time t...

A lack of diversity within a company has negative implications for the business and for society as a whole. Through imagiLabs, Dora Palfi is fighting for gender diversity in tech by sparking girls’ interest in coding from a young age. In this episode, she shares the great strides they have already taken in this regard, how she stays motivated and happy, and her approach to improving her entreprene...

The working world is a different place compared to 50, 10, or even five years ago, and a business’s success hinges on its ability to adapt to this new environment. For Ray Kimble, adaptation has meant enhancing employee empowerment within his company, Kuma LLC, and during this episode, he explains why this approach has been so beneficial!  About Ray Kimble: Ray is passionate about leading teams an...

You can’t get away from big mistakes in business, but what you can do is turn those mistakes into big success! In this week’s episode, Reg Zeller (the founder of the holding company CaneKast) talks about the importance of learning to roll with the punches and look at your mistakes (and the mistakes of your team members) as opportunities for learning.  About Reg Zeller: After climbing the corporate...

Kevin Lee credits much of his success in the for-profit and non-profit marketing world to the people in his life, so one of his key pieces of entrepreneurial advice is to surround yourself with winners! During this episode, we also get into the importance of making your plans flexible and why “unsexy” areas are sometimes more fun to pursue than “shiny objects!” About Kevin Lee: Kevin describes him...

As with most things in life, the best way to experience entrepreneurial growth is outside of your comfort zone! In this episode, Dru Riley shares what life as an entrepreneur can look like when you are willing to take risks. About Dru Riley: Dru has been involved in more than 100 different projects throughout his time as an entrepreneur! Trends.vc , his newsletter with over 35000 subscribers, is h...

Leverage your network, focus on small steps, and reflect regularly; this is what Neel Parekh sees as the keys to business growth. In this episode, he shares how he has learned not to compare his journey to anybody else’s and what his commitment to continuous learning looks like in action. About Neel Parekh: Neel is the founder and CEO of MadeThis, the world’s first and only Airbnb cleaning franchi...

Jon Dwoskin has been on the giving and receiving end of many kinds of mentorship, so he is well versed in the reasons why you need a business coach to get unstuck! In this episode, Jon shares why vulnerability is as much of a superpower for entrepreneurs as trusting your intuition is!  About Jon Dwoskin: Jon Dwoskin is a sought-after coach, mentor, and speaker, committed to assisting C-level execu...

Carbon credits are one of the innovative potential solutions to the climate crisis. Justin Cochrane’s goal is to turn his company, Carbon Streaming, into the world’s largest investor of carbon credits. In this episode, we discuss the process of investing for good, the transitions that Justin has been through on his entrepreneurial journey, and why the people he has surrounded himself with have bee...

Although accounting may not seem like the most exciting part of running a business, if you properly understand your finances and take the time to put a financial plan in place, you will be doing yourself an enormous favor. Tune in today to hear Melissa Houston ’s take on the importance of overcoming your financial fears and taking control of your finances as an entrepreneur!  About Melissa Houston...

Through his 8 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jason Wong has come to realize that community building is one of the key drivers of the success of a business. Democratizing your approach to entrepreneurship helps your business stand out from the competition, ensures that your customers stay invested in your product, and allows you to give people what they really want.  About Jason Wong: Jason h...

Matteo’s “People Gardening” concept is about fostering autonomy through creating fertile business environments that are driven by purpose. During this episode, he explains the importance of focusing on company culture, why the best advice he has ever been given is to “be the dumbest in the room,” and the benefits of focusing on incremental improvements. About Matteo Cervelli: Matteo Cervelli is th...

Finance and fun are two words that don’t often find themselves in the same sentence. But Tyson Koska is on a mission to change that through maximizing marketing power, networking, and making his business stand out from the competition. Tune in to hear the valuable insights that he has gained through the founding of OnTrajectory, a personal finance startup. About Tyson Koska: Tyson Koska is a softw...

Strategy, at its heart, is about choices. In this episode, Roman Beylin explains trying and failing is the quickest way to gain traction in your business. Rather than overanalyzing your ideas, put them out into the world, allow yourself the space for continuous iteration, and learn on the go!  About Roman Beylin: Roman Beylin is the founder of DueDilio, an M&A digital marketplace, and the publ...

Creating fair, just, inclusive business systems is Hana Mohan’s ultimate goal, but she is as pragmatic as she is idealistic. In today’s episode, Hana speaks openly about how her transgender identity has shaped her journey as an entrepreneur, why she doesn’t believe in a product-led approach, and the importance of focus and continuous learning.  She also shares her thoughts on bootstrapping versus...

If you’re interested in acquisition entrepreneurship, this episode with Elliott Holland will help you understand what it takes to be successful in this space. He explains how to differentiate between genuine red flags and workable problems, why trusting your gut is not the right approach to making decisions about buying a business, and the importance of having a “walk away” list.   About Elliott H...

The entrepreneurial landscape is full of challenges for founders and CEOs, particularly those with the intention of scaling a small business. In this week’s episode, Callum Laing explains why entrepreneurs benefit from actively seeking discomfort, having an exit strategy, and accepting that painful moments are part of the journey!  About Callum Laing: Callum Laing is the co-founder and CEO of MBH...

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Ryan Tansom learned the hard way what can happen if you don’t find your “why” or have a clear direction for your business. That’s why he has focused his career on helping you create success on your own terms through his 5-Step Intentional Growth Framework, which we discuss in today’s episode!  About Ryan Tansom: Ryan is an entre...

One of the keys to being a good leader is to be comfortable with taking risks. That means being humble enough to get your hands dirty, and being prepared for the long haul. In this week’s episode, Nik Tsoukales explains why this, along with getting into the trenches, delegating, and slowing down your sales cycle are essential to running a successful business!  About Nik Tsoukales: At the age of 18...

Anxiety, fear, stress (and other negative emotions) are an unavoidable part of the entrepreneurial journey. It’s how we handle them that matters. Our returning guest, Annie Hyman-Pratt, is an entrepreneur and author with a passion for psychology. During this episode, she explains why we need to embrace adversity to grow as a leader, why we should never make decisions when we are in an emotionally...

Humans and technology are converging more and more, and the only way to stay relevant in the technology industry today is by continuously scaling innovation. Join us this week for a discussion with Krish Ramineni from Fireflies on why quality is more important than speed when it comes to innovation and why work ethic is more important than talent when it comes to employees. About Krish Ramineni: K...

As your business grows, it becomes more and more complex. Rob Braiman has made it his mission to reduce business complexities and help entrepreneurs become the best versions of themselves. In this episode, he shares some examples of how he does this, as well as what it takes to run a thriving business.  About Rob Braiman: Rob Braiman is a serial entrepreneur. He is currently the CEO of Cogent Anal...

There is never just one way to do something, and Craig Cecilio has always been someone who thinks differently and who is not afraid of changing his perspective. In today’s episode, he shares how his open-minded approach to learning from others, his daily rituals, and his love of a challenge have allowed him to flourish as an entrepreneur.    About Craig Cecilio: As the founder and CEO of DiversyFu...