Beyond A Million

What could a Swiss Army officer possibly teach you about building and selling companies worth hundreds of millions? Turns out – everything. Today's guest, Sam Goodner, took the discipline and precision he learned in the Swiss Army and applied it to entrepreneurship.  He founded Catapult Systems, scaled it through two major recessions, and eventually sold it after 20 years. Later, he helped take Fl...

In this clip from Episode 191 of Beyond A Million, Mike Koenigs shares the story behind his most effective marketing campaign ever, the "$1,000 Cup of Coffee." What started as a way to qualify serious prospects quickly turned into a high-converting sales system that helped him bring in multiple six figures in just weeks. If you've ever struggled with long sales cycles or unqualified leads, this is...

Have you ever thought saving a dying business might be a fun challenge—or even a legacy move? Randy Cohen did. After building TicketCity into a $100M+ company from just $1,200, he figured reviving Z'Tejas (a beloved Tex-Mex chain in Austin) would be a way to give back and preserve something special. It wasn't. In this episode, Randy opens up about what really happened when he bought the restaurant...

In this clip from Episode 187 of Beyond A Million, Chandler Bolt shares the 6-figure mistake that nearly cost him his business—and the lesson every founder needs to hear. From partnering out of insecurity to hiring undervalued talent, Chandler unpacks how these early missteps shaped his thinking on leadership, culture, and building an A-player team. If you're scaling and struggling with who to hir...

Is all that content you're putting out actually doing anything or just adding to the noise? Mike Koenigs has been creating content that converts longer than most of us have been online. He's a five-time founder with multiple exits, 19 books (including a WSJ bestseller), and decades of helping entrepreneurs turn attention into revenue. And in this conversation, he breaks down why the old rules of c...

In this clip from Episode 186 of Beyond A Million, mindset coach Rob Dial unpacks the critical difference between stress and pressure – and why most high achievers are unknowingly driven by the wrong one. He explains how this subtle distinction dramatically shapes performance, clarity, and long-term success. Rob also shares the mindset shift and "three key decisions per day" rule that helped him g...

What if all the new marketing tools you're chasing are actually slowing your growth? Today's guest, Allan Dib, bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan (over 1 million copies sold) and Lean Marketing, reveals why entrepreneurs waste time on shiny objects instead of mastering the fundamentals. Allan's helped thousands of businesses strip away complexity, focus on what actually works, and bui...

In this clip from Episode 189 of Beyond A Million, Michael Erath, founder of Next Level Growth and mastermind behind the Five Obsessions framework, tells the story of how his $45M business came crashing down after discovering that his best friend and business partner had been committing fraud and embezzling funds—right as the 2008 financial crisis hit. What followed was a brutal 18-month battle to...

What if the framework you're using to grow your business is the very thing holding it back? Today's guest, Michael Erath, founder of Next Level Growth, reveals why systems like EOS and Scaling Up, while helpful, often become a cage for elite entrepreneurs. Michael grew a $45M company, lost it all to fraud and a financial crisis, and came back stronger with a custom-built framework that now helps o...

What if the key to closing more sales isn't being slick, but being curious? Today's guest, Stela Roznovan, breaks down why most people suck at sales and how to fix it through curiosity. Stela went from being an immigrant with zero English knowledge to leading a multi-million-dollar insurance agency in the U.S., and she did it by mastering the mindset most entrepreneurs ignore. A former concert pia...

Struggling to scale your business without burning out? One book could change everything. In this episode of Beyond A Million, Chandler Bolt returns to share how one book helped drive $7 million in revenue, not from royalties, but from its deep integration into every corner of his business. The founder of Self Publishing School and author of Published, breaks down the real strategy behind writing b...

What does it really take to build a podcast that reaches hundreds of millions of people? In this episode, Brad sits down with Rob Dial – creator of The Mindset Mentor podcast, which has racked up over 400 million downloads – to dig into how he's turned coaching into a real business. Not a personal brand with a few viral moments, but a systemized operation that's trained over 3,000 coaches and reac...

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your best health isn't lack of time, but the way you approach it? Today's guests, Ryan Williamson and JP Newman, are here to break down why so many entrepreneurs are sabotaging their health without even realizing it—and it's not because of lack of effort or willpower. The problem is deeper than that.  Ryan, a neurologist with a background in th...

Would you rather make $1 million by serving 1,000 clients, or the same amount by serving just 100? Success isn't just about the size of your paycheck. It's about the impact you make and the systems you build to create something that lasts.  Kelton Todd knows this well – after moving beyond solo grinding, he built a scalable business that unlocked real growth and freedom. Today, he runs a real esta...

What if your marketing strategy is overlooking the one channel with the highest engagement? In today's episode, Chris Brisson, founder of Salesmsg, reveals why SMS marketing is still the most powerful communication tool for businesses in 2025—and it's not just because of the open rates. Chris dives into the importance of compliance, explains the massive shift from one-way texting to conversational...

What if the real problem with your ads isn't the platform, but the offer you're trying to sell? Today's guest, Rohan Sheth, founder of GrowRev, is here to break down why so many businesses are wasting money on ads in 2025—and it's not because of bad targeting or the wrong platform. The problem is much deeper than that. Rohan explains why your offer needs to be dialed in before you even think about...

What if the reason your Instagram isn't growing isn't the algorithm, but your strategy? Brock Johnson has helped over 50,000 entrepreneurs grow on Instagram, and in this episode, he breaks down why most people struggle to make progress. It's not about chasing the latest reel trend or stressing over every update—it's about focusing on what actually drives growth and conversions. We dig into the thr...

What if the real reason you're stuck isn't your strategy, but your brain? Today's guest, Dr. Alok Trivedi, also known as Dr. Rewire, has helped over 500,000 high performers reprogram their brains to overcome deep-seated emotional blocks and build lives and businesses that align with who they truly are. A neuroscientist by training and a no-hype, results-focused coach by reputation, Dr. Rewire join...

Too many companies treat their core values like wall art – nice to look at, easy to ignore. In this episode, Brad sits down with Robert Glazer to explore how to make core values real in the day-to-day, not just on paper. Robert is the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global affiliate marketing agency he scaled to multi-eight figures with a fully remote team of 300+ people across 40 countries. H...

Struggling to break through as a copywriter in the age of AI and shrinking attention spans? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Justin Goff, a serial entrepreneur with a special talent for copywriting and email marketing. Justin has built four multi-million dollar businesses across various niches, including supplements, fitness, and copywriting education. He sold one of those...

While most entrepreneurs are stuck in the hustle, David Henzel has built a portfolio of thriving companies that practically run without him, and he credits it all to one unexpected shift: choosing to lead with love, not fear. David has a portfolio of startups, including LTVplus, TaskDrive, Shortlist.io, 50saas, and his passion project, Managing Happiness. He has also had multiple exits, including...

What does it actually look like to buy back your time and design a life around freedom, not just income? While most people chase money, today's guest, Dave Allred, chases freedom—and he's built a $150M real estate empire doing exactly that. Dave is the managing partner and CEO of Axia Partners, a seasoned investor, public speaker, and executive business coach. Dave shares how he went from commissi...

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. It's May 2025. Crazy things are happening in the political sphere, and markets are incredibly volatile.  Is now the right time to buy assets or sit tight and wait?  In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Justin Donald and Garrett Gunderso...

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Stuck at 6 or 7 figures? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Preston Brown to unpack why most entrepreneurs struggle to break the 8-figure ceiling—and what it actually takes to get there. Preston Brown is a highly successful entreprene...

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Is your business ready for investors? This week on Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with the serial entrepreneur and investor Scott Oldford to talk about bootstrapping, raising money, structuring deals, and breaking through the 7-figure ceiling.  Scott, wh...