It's Crowded At The Top

Too many people focus on what they can GET from others versus what they can GIVE. I guarantee if you focus on bringing value to relationships, it'll pay off every time. In this episode we discuss: - The text message that saved me $500,000. - Selfishness vs selflessness. - How simplicity scales, and fancy fails. And so much more!  Join the It’s Crowded At The Top community for FREE: https://www...

Too often we're concerned about the how, what, when, and where... but, all the answers we seek can be found by first asking "WHY?". In this episode we discuss: - The ways in which the "why?" is the key to discovery. - The new business strategies that Joe Budden and Grant Cardone are currently implementing. And so much more!  Join the It’s Crowded At The Top community for FREE:...

I think it's time to debunk the mythical correlation of hard work and increased income. In reality, most people are digging a deeper hole for themselves with each and every increase to their workload. In this episode we discuss: - How procrastination can be disguised as over-planning and being "busy." - The need to remove "minimum wage activities" from your business and persona...

There's a negative connotation associated with "being used," but I'll be the first one to say, use me! Would you rather be useful or useless??  In this episode we discuss: - Why my phone has been on "Do Not Disturb" all 2023. - The dangers of consuming content more than producing. - Doing business with your friends And so much more!  Join the It’s Crowded At The Top communi...

Simply put, the opportunity of a lifetime only lasts for the lifetime of the opportunity!  In this episode we discuss: - The dire need to take action NOW. - Why the Black Panther 2 was disappointing. And so much more!  Join the It’s Crowded At The Top community for FREE: https://www.astenceo.com/its-crowded-at-the-top AstenCeo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/astenceo/ AstenCeo on TikTok: https://...

"It has to work, or it has to work" is an approach that has proven to be crucial in my journey of entrepreneurship. In this episode, my conversation with the Mathis Twins highlights that attitude plus: -The beginnings of entrepreneurship. -The mind frame needed to be successful as an entrepreneur.  And so much more!  Join the It’s Crowded At The Top community for FREE: https://www.astenceo...

What comes to mind when you think about “the culture?” That very same “culture” that we’ve been fighting to protect may actually be our worst enemy. In this episode we discuss: -The definition of “the culture” and its effect on us. -The promotion of damaging messages in the biggest genre of music. And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways Join...

Two of the biggest companies in the world are at war right now and this war may be the end of an era as we know it. In this episode we discuss: -How the Apple vs Facebook/Meta saga affects your business . -Making your free content better than others' paid content.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways Join the It’s Crowded At The Top...

How can you fire your job and buy your time back when you don't even know how much it cost? In this episode we discuss: -My $10/ week food budget. -Planning vs procrastination.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways Join the It’s Crowded At The Top community for FREE: https://www.astenceo.com/its-crowded-at-the-top AstenCeo on IG: http...

Social media has become more than just posting pics for likes. In today's world, one can argue that it's one of the biggest keys to a successful business. In this episode we discuss: -A simple formula to help answer the question, "What do you do?". -Maximizing the power of social media for your business. -Various ways to consistently create content.  And so much more!  Learn 99 way...

When you talk to your friends, are y'all having 6 & 7-figure conversations? Or, are y'all keeping up with the Kardashians? In this episode we discuss: -How your "diet" is much more than what you eat. -The need to have friends that reflect your future... not your past.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join the It&...

A lot of people think being "poor" is a circumstance, but it's actually more of a mindset. Simple question, are you Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly?? In this episode we discuss: -The effects having a "poor" mindset. -Opportunity versus guarantee.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join the It's Crowded At...

Everyone who's considered "the greatest" is a disruptor in their industry. Not only do they cause disruption, but they also boast from the mountain top. In this episode we discuss: -The blueprint to becoming the G.O.A.T. -Having belief in your imagination and visualization.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join a communi...

Financially speaking, using your debit card might be the single most irresponsible thing you can do! Credit is king. In this episode we discuss: -Leveraging credit for your business and personal life.. -Tax advantages of having an LLC.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join the 5 Day Digital Asset Challenge https://www.astenceo.com/d...

The billionaires of the past and present have been in tech, but the billionaires of the future will be the content creators!  In this episode we discuss: -How some content creators have more impact than large corporations. -The importance of being synonymous with your product/service on social media.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways...

The biggest difference between those who succeed and those who fail is simply, consistency.  In this episode we discuss: -The power of consistency in reaching your goals. -Why we need to pay careful attention to our "programming."  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join the 5 Day Digital Asset Challenge https://www.astenceo.co...

Black Friday is the biggest day for sellers and buyers. Why not position yourself to make it the biggest day for your business?  In this episode we discuss: -The proper launch strategy for Black Friday that will maximize your opportunity for success. -Reasons why some businesses fail on Black Friday.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways ...

Every “no,” closed door, and “failure” gets you one step closer to a yes, open door of opportunity, and success. In this episode we discuss: -Learning from things that don’t work. -How not listening to an expert's advice wastes everybody's time. -Why strangers will follow your lead before friends and family would.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www...

The moment you shift your mindset from consumer to producer, you'll immediately begin to look at everything differently. In this episode we discuss: -The incomparable value of a producer vs consumer. -The false idea of a "work/life" balance.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join a community like no other for less than $1...

It's human nature to want to suffer in silence, but what if I told you that sharing your story can help catapult you to the next level? In this episode we discuss: -How telling your story can increase your impact, income, and influence. -The proper way to "copy the right cat" for your benefit.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-...

Most of us find “hate” to be the last thing we need in our lives, but what if I told you that it’s one of the best things for you and your brand? In this episode we discuss: -How “hate” plays a positive role in your content’s engagement. -The need to be polarizing.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join a community like no other for...

We have a bad habit of mastering a skill but starting a business in something we know NOTHING about. In this episode we discuss: -Why you should start your business based upon your expertise. -How they want us to "play a game we can't win.".  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media: https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join a community like no other for less than $1...

Producing content is a beast in itself, but then, you also need to know what to do with it. Luckily, I'm here to guide you through it all! In this episode we discuss: -Simple ways to create content, consistently. -My unique content strategy for all social media platforms.  And so much more!  Learn 99 ways to monetize your social media https://www.astenceo.com/99-ways  Join a community like no...

What if, instead of spending money on your birthday you actually MADE money?? In this episode we discuss: -The framework that helped me make $10,000 on my birthday. -Why aiming for 6-figures/yr is selfish.  And so much more!  Join a community like no other for less than $1 a day https://www.astenceo.com AstenCeo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/astenceo/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

The goal to achieve "generational wealth" is something that WE need to let go. In this episode we discuss: -Why making $100,000/year is selfish. -Reasons you shouldn't "invest."  And so much more!  Join a community like no other for less than $1 a day https://www.astenceo.com AstenCeo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/astenceo/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...