In The Trenches

Johnny Helleland is the creator of The MotionEffect and his story is a pretty interesting one. Johnny was able to overcome a rough childhood, including moving around 32 times and even living out of a tent, to become the number one Shopify expert in all of Norway. In today's conversation, Johnny and I are going to talk about how he got to where he is today and we're also digging into his 7 Steps to...

Derek Doepker is an author, speaker, trainer, coach, and dominator in the self-publishing space. In this episode, we mostly focus on how he stumbled into self-publishing, why he continues to work on new projects even though he could live off his earnings from self-publishing, why it’s so important to be clear in your writing rather than clever, and much more! In this broadcast, Derek Doepker and I...

Dan Kuschell is a father, thought leader, humanitarian, angel investor, and serial entrepreneur. He currently coaches other entrepreneurs and business owners to help them grow and scale their companies. In today's episode, we talk about how Dan first excelled in direct response marketing, how can we use those same tactics today to create an irresistible offer, how Dan actually structured his prici...

Paul Jarvis is a professional designer who’s been working for himself since the 90’s. His clients have included Microsoft, Mercedes, and Warner Music. In addition to being a designer, he’s also a prolific writer whose blog has been shared by influencers such as Ashton Kutcher and Ariana Huffington. In this episode, Paul and I discuss a wide variety of topics including things like whether or busine...

Gregg Swanson is a physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental strength coach and he is also author of Develop the Mental Strength of a Warrior. In this episode, we cover topics like how to get clarity around your vision for the future so you can set optimal goals, why and how to set milestones on the path to achieving your goals, and how to set yourself up to accomplish the most important goals of...

Bailey Richert is the founder of the Infopreneur Summit and she also coaches other entrepreneurs on how to host their own profitable virtual summits. The topic of virtual summits is particularly fascinating to me and, after listening to Bailey, I think you'll understand why. In this broadcast, Bailey Richert and I talk about: Bailey’s breaks down the results of her strategies using her most recent...

Marcia Reynolds is the author of The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs and, in this episode, we do a deep dive into exactly how to have these kinds of conversations and why this is so important to master if you're a leader or coach. In this broadcast, Marcia Reynolds and I talk about: Way Marcia feels her book is so important for the leadership and coachi...

Tomas Laurinavicius is a lifestyle designer, entrepreneur, and professional blogger who travels full-time and, today, we're talking about how Tomas organizes his days to get stuff done while he travels, what lifestyle design is and the merits and drawbacks of it, the difference between travel and vacation, the importance of starting from a place of principles, and why you must have non-negotiables...

Amy Porterfield went from working for Tony Robbins to now being the host of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast and the uber-successful creator of numerous courses on online marketing, list growth, and business development. In this episode, Amy breaks down just how she built her very own digital product empire. In this broadcast, Amy Porterfield and I talk about: How Harley Davidson and Tony Ro...

Ian Brodie is an expert at helping  consultants and coaches become seen as authorities in their fields. Today, we're diving into this exact topic and Ian is really bringing some top-notch advice and tips so you definitely don't want to miss this one. In this broadcast, Ian Brodie and I talk about: What does it mean to be an authority in your space? What’s better: more clients at a lower rate or fe...

Tema Frank is the author of PeopleShock: The Path to Profits When Customers Rule and, today, we're talking about how we should treat our customers, how we should allow them to influence our products/services, and how it all works together to generate more revenue. In this broadcast, Tema Frank and I talk about: The background of PeopleShock and why customers should rule The difference between cust...

David Ralph is the creator and host of the Join Up Dots business podcast; which has seen nearly 500,000 downloads in a single month. Today, we're discussing how David left the corporate world behind (with a little push from yours truly) to become a full-time professional podcaster. In this broadcast, David ralph and I talk about: Why download numbers don’t really matter The benefits of batching yo...

Melissa Dinwiddie is the author of The Creative Sandbox Way and is on the show today to discuss how we're all creative, even if we don't believe we are, and how our creativity can actually help us in our professional lives. In this broadcast, Melissa Dinwiddie and I talk about: Why Melissa wrote The Creative Sandbox Way Why one of the rules in Melissa’s book is quantity over quality How to know wh...

Jim Brown is the creator of SalesTuner and the host of the SalesTuner podcast. If you couldn't tell by the name of his business, he focuses on all things sales and helps his clients rethink the sales process so they can close the deals that bring the big bucks. In this broadcast, Jim Brown and I talk about: Jim’s framework for helping entrepreneurs get better at sales Why you need to get an upfron...

Jessica Sweet loved her job as a social worker but, after having her first child and realizing how expensive daycare is, she decided to make a change. With no direct coaching experience, she started her own coaching business in 2008 so she could be home with her kids and, in this episode, we talk about that journey and how she continues to grow her coaching business to this day. In this broadcast,...

RJ McCollam has been a freelancer for years and, after unsuccessfully searching for project management software that was specially designed for teams, he created the app, Hector, as a side project. In this episode, we talk about how he built and launched the app in 30 days, why he's rebuilding the app now, and the unexpected challenges he's encountered along the way. In this broadcast, RJ McCollam...

Jose Rosado has a story you might relate to: bouncing from job to job and industry to industry; often times with long nerve-wracking periods of unemployment. However, during those experiences, Jose learned the power of storytelling and he used that knowledge on his successful podcast, The Angry Millennial. Currently, Jose is focusing on his latest project, Creatives Aga;nst Depression. In this bro...

Tom Ziglar is the son of Zig Ziglar; one of the most influential motivational speakers and business thought leaders of our time. He's also the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. and is carrying on his father's legacy by using the company to help people and businesses achieve their personal and professional goals. In this broadcast, Tom Ziglar and I talk about: What it was like growing up with Zig Ziglar How Tom’...

Ryan Robinson is a writer and freelance content marketer who's been featured on platforms such as Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Today, we're talking about how to write for major platforms and how to start a side hustle while doing so. In this broadcast, Ryan Robinson and I talk about: What was Ryan’s first side hustle? Should you quit your “day job” before your side hustle is r...

Kai Davis is a world leader is marketing education for freelancers and consultants and, today, we're talking about the paths one can take when they find they've outgrown their business and graduated from freelancing. In this broadcast, Kai davis and I talk about: The three options for when your business outgrows you Why Kai choose to go the path of creating education products for his clients Is th...

Jeffrey Shaw is a business coach, public speaker, and the host of the Creative Warriors podcast. In his early twenties, Jeffrey realized just how important it is to find the place where you belong in order to succeed as a freelancer or entrepreneur and he explains why that is in today's episode. In this broadcast, Jeffrey Shaw and I talk about: What it means to “find the place where you belong” an...

Gene Hammett is an author, podcast host, business coach, leadership strategist, and a very experienced public speaker who's used his speaking engagements to grow his business into the success it is today. In this broadcast, Gene Hammett and I talk about: Why Gene started out speaking for free How Gene averages over $18,000 in revenue from each speech The most common mistake people make with their...

  Dana Wilde is an author, brain trainer, and the CEO of The Mind Aware. I've spoken to Dana a few times and I am always blown away by the knowledge and perspective she brings to the conversation of the power of our mindset. This interview was no exception. In this broadcast, Dana Wilde and I talk about: Why it’s not action that builds your business What mindset will give your business quick growt...

Kevin Waldron is the Founder of Waldron Leadership and is also responsible for growing a brick and mortar business to over 200 employees and $24 million in sales. I've been fortunate enough to spend some time with Kevin in person and can say that he's changed my perception of what a great leader is. In this broadcast, Kevin Waldron and I talk about: How most people view the term “leader” Why busin...

Maya Elious is the Founder of Built to Impact and she helps people establish curriculum based content for their brand. In today’s show, we’re going to be discussing how to find your niche, create paid content without experiencing burnout, and how to effectively sell your paid content. In this broadcast, Maya Elious and I talk about: The first thing you should do to become a thought leader in your...