Beyond 8 Figures

What are mission-driven companies and why should you create one?  Nick Desai, of HeyRenee, sits down with A.J. to discuss how ideas are just a fraction of what goes into products and platforms. And what really impacts people’s lives long term. Listen as Nick, the former CEO of Heal, shares insight into his new venture, HeyRenee, a one-stop healthcare concierge. About our Guest: Nick Desai is a suc...

Why do successful entrepreneurs continue to focus on their personal growth even when they already seem to have it all? Russ Perry , the founder and CEO of Design Pickle , joins A.J. to discuss your personal growth can accelerate business growth and help you make things happen. Russ went from an owner of a struggling brick and mortar business to the founder and CEO of the #1 flat-rate creative serv...

Have you been investing in fossil fuels and climate change without realizing it? Alex Wright-Gladstein , Founder, and CEO of Sphere, sits with A.J. Lawrence to discuss how the investment holdings of most people’s 401(k)s support the financing of fossil fuels. They also talk about her journey in climate change and sustainability, transitioning from being CEO of Ayar Labs to starting Sphere, and all...

Do you think you can grow your business to the best of your abilities? Brett Gilliland, Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs , sits with A.J. Lawrence to discuss how to grow your business when you’ve reached a point of saturation with it. They talk about giving up control of business operations, sharing responsibilities, and optimizing hiring strategies to achieve the end goal or vision. Listen...

Why are debates essential for you in life and business? Today, Clea Conner, CEO of Intelligence Squared US Debates, joins A.J. to discuss what makes an intelligent debate and how it offers a structured format for your ideas and arguments. In addition, they discuss beginner’s mindset and incremental experimentation as skills to continually lead and grow your company and see why debates are an excel...

Having a solid vision for your company is an excellent kick-starter, but what happens when you cannot convey it to your workforce as they continue to grow in numbers? Serial entrepreneur Kathy Hannun joins A.J. in this episode to explore why you should write things down to streamline your journey as an entrepreneur. They also discuss navigating the different stages of the entrepreneurial journey,...

Ray Mendez, Partner at Masa&Boz, joins A.J. in this episode to discuss how to make your brand come alive as an entrepreneur with innovative ideas.  They dig into several topics, including how to utilize branding and marketing methods to bridge the gap between your business and its customers, why working with agencies can be limiting, the vital link between technology and creativity, and the th...

What automation tools do you utilize to make your work more meaningful? Neeti Mehta Shukla, Co-Founder of Automation Anywhere joins A.J. to discuss the power of process automation in enabling smarter business growth. They explore the past, present, and future of business process automation, how to combine accessible automation and artificial intelligence for more efficiency and productivity, and t...

Serial entrepreneur Amy Ransdell joins A.J. to explore why you should turn your company into your joy box. If you think back to the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll reconnect with the desires that made you want to become an entrepreneur. Now that you’re on the journey, are you staying true to these desires?  Tune in to learn how to rethink your role in your business and mold...

In this episode A.J. and Timi discusses why your business needs you to go on vacation. They talk about how to avoid staff burnout, why talking to strangers hones your entrepreneurial skills, and why you should tell your clients about your holiday escapades.  Vacations are a time for you to recharge your body and refresh your perspective. Tune in to the episode to learn why vacations will make you...

In this episode, Timi and A.J. discuss why you should build an intention-led business. They talk about the experiences and lessons learned from several other entrepreneurs in building mission-led ventures and the challenges that one might face.  Tune in to learn about starting and scaling a business that not only helps you nurture a better team but also allows you to attract clients you are excite...

Making money is an integral part of entrepreneurship, but knowing what to do with the money you make is a whole other story. In this episode, A.J. is joined by entrepreneurial coach Henry Daas to discuss how to figure out what money or financial wellbeing means to you in life and business. Their discussion is based on one succinct principle: money has no inherent value other than giving us the abi...

Serial Entrepreneur Pete Martin joins A.J. to discuss how you can go from entrepreneur, to enterprise, to empire, to exit by doing less. They talk about the importance of having the right team, why not all business is good business, escaping the rainmakers dilemma, and how co-innovating with your customers can maximize your growth and business income.  Tune in to learn how to build a business arou...

Marcello Leone, CEO of Bevcanna, joins A.J. to discuss his experience of running a company with a first-to-market product: cannabis beverages. They converse about several topics including what it is like to run a heavily regulated business, whether or not you should be open to selling your company, and how to align your personal goals with your business goals. Tune in to learn about the challenges...

Shaun Clark, co-founder of High Level, joins A.J. to discuss the biggest problems businesses have: getting customers. In their conversation, they delve into many interesting questions like why SaaS on its own is not enough, what most businesses get wrong in their lead generation processes, and how being a bootstrapped company helps you better connect with your ideal customer.  About our Guest:  Sh...

Jeff Epstein, the founder of Onboard.io, joins A.J. to discuss how he restarted his entrepreneurial journey after finding a problem that he personally relates to. They discuss his lessons from his previous business and he explains why business is better this time around.  Tune in to learn different aspects of what it takes to be more intentional when starting a business including how to select a g...

In this episode, the tables are turned! Instead of being the interviewer, A.J. is interviewed. He extracts insights he has learned from the previous guests and shares the nuggets of reflection from his experience about business growth.  In this episode, you will learn: How to evaluate the state of your business.  What should trigger you to pivot your business direction.  How to avoid getting lost...

Natalie Nagele, CEO of Wildbit, joins us to discuss building a successful people-first company with a 32 hours workweek. Speaking from her own experiences, as a leading people-first employer, we talk about how you can measure your success as an entrepreneur, how to stay guided by your purpose throughout your entrepreneurial journey, and what it takes to stay committed to your business.   Three thi...

Today’s episode is about the impact you can potentially have as an entrepreneur on your communities. Dr. Velma Trayham joins us to discuss how she is helping ending poverty through building her 3-winged business.  Three things you will learn this episode:  How to run multiple businesses effectively; How to use your business to help your community; How to use self-care and self-development to grow...

In this episode, Aaron Hurst discusses how his business, Imperative , is transforming mentoring and corporate relationships with psychology. His company uses psychology and neuroscience to help people build more meaningful relationships at work.  Tune in to learn how to assess the value you produce, how to foster an environment of meaningful engagement at work, and how to leverage psychology to ga...

Today, we talk about the future of work with Stephanie Nadi Olson, who is reshaping the marketing industry. The future of work is independent, flexible, remote, and non-hierarchical. Stephanie is creating it with her company We Are Rosie and joins us today to tell us all about it.  If you are interested in challenging the existing structures, and if you don’t want to be left behind in the past, tu...

In this solo episode, your host A.J. Lawrence reflects on the concept of the entrepreneurial journey. He talks about why thinking of entrepreneurship as a journey is a powerful way to stay resilient, the many entrepreneurs he has learnt from, and how to build a legacy for yourself. Tune in to discover how to create a mindset that will keep you on the right track as you build your business and impr...

In today’s episode, Stewart Townsend takes us on a journey exploring what it took for him to transform his idea into a mature business. He shares insights on how you can sell more while spending and hiring less through channels. Tune in to learn more about channels and how you can start using them to grow your business.  About our Guest:  Stewart Townsend is the founder of Channel as a Service, an...

Beyond Eight Figures is going through a makeover, and we want to know what you need from us to better help you build your empire.  Tune in to find out what’s changed and all the new things we have in store for you and don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know how we can be better for YOU.  On today’s episode:  00:45 How we’ve changed and how we’re improving. 01:58 This show is about he...

Walker Deibel tells us why acquisition entrepreneurs outsmart the startup game. If you’re wondering whether you should make acquiring businesses a part of your overall plan, don’t miss the face of acquisition entrepreneurship discuss how Acquisition Lab can help. Tune in to another episode with Walker Deibel to find out more.  About our Guest:   Walker Deibel has acquired 7 companies over 10 years...