Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

There's ONE sales activity that will give you more bang for your buck than any other, so in today's episode we're going to talk about the importance of... FOLLOWING UP! Plus, you'll get some super simple yet effective ideas for following up with people through a place of service and caring about them.

In today's episode we'll discuss a simple concept from the late Kobe Bryant about how to stick to the path that you've committed to... as well as WHY we so often veer from that path once we set out on our journey.

Melissa Rodriguez is the founder of Social Media Relations, a highly diverse performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to running a 7-figure agency, Melissa is on a mission to empower other millennial women to bring their big ideas to fruition, which she does with EmpowHer , a monthly live and virtual empowerment series.

The actions you invest your time and energy into are only one half of an effective marketing strategy. In today's episode we're going to talk about the most important half of this marketing equation.

On Memorial Day we're reminded that "freedom isn't free ," which for us as entrepreneurs also serves as a reminder that there are hardships we must go through on the pursuit of success. In today's episode we'll talk about how those hardships help us to become the people we need to become to get to where we want to be.

Travis Rosser is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author with decades of experience in the software industry. In 2010, he co-founded Kajabi, a knowledge commerce platform that has helped thousands of people launch their own small businesses, collectively generating more than $2.5 billion in revenue. As an author, Travis has written a bestselling book called You Inc., which teaches the value of moneti...

In today's episode we're going to talk about what you MUST do any time you get new customers or clients... because doing the OPPOSITE of this is what I consider my biggest mistake ever!

In today's episode we'll discuss one of Jordan B Peterson's 12 Rules For Life, where he says that we must "treat yourself like someone you're responsible for helping." Join us for Entrepreneur Coffee & Cocktails by going to imetbrian.com/coffee

At the age of 24 Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer. By the age of 25 he was in a 2 week non-induced coma, where he faced multiple near death experiences, having to relearn to live his entire life again. Through years of perseverance and hard work Matt is now a keynote inspirational speaker & cancer advocate / mentor sharing his message and story to help individuals transfo...

In today's episode we'll talk about a very smart and intentional strategy that Tesla used to gain resources, reputation, experience, and an audience in their bid to penetrate the market... and most importantly, we'll discuss how YOU can steal this strategy for YOUR business's growth! Join us for LIVE Entrepreneur Coffee & Cocktails twice a week for FREE on Zoom by going to imetbrian.com/coffee

In today's episode you'll hear an incredible piece of life advice from Nick Saban, one of the best college football coaches, on what it takes to succeed. This is an important reminder for EVERYONE, no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

The first emotion we experience in any NEW journey is uninformed optimism , and in today's episode we talk about the GOOD aspects of that emotion, the downsides of chasing it, and a healthier form of optimism that we must strive for as entrepreneurs.

In today's episode we'll back wayyyy up and ask ourselves the important question: how do we define success? This episode aims to help you realize that you are ALREADY successful, and growing a successful business isn't about filling in gaps, but instead about expanding an already awesome pie of things to be grateful for in your life!

Choosing the right lead magnet is a VERY important aspect of your marketing as it's the front-end of your lead generation efforts, which kicks off your sales process. In today's episode we'll talk about how to identify the best potential lead magnet for your business so that it 1) attracts your ideal customers, but 2) sets you up for success in converting them into sales.

In today's episode we'll talk about revealing your inner identity to others' and how that shapes the way that you're perceived – and more importantly, the way that you behave and show up in the world. This episode also includes an excerpt from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits."

In today's episode I share with you what I call the "50 Rep Rule," which is the key to making ANY and EVERY strategy work!

In today's episode we'll talk about how success leaves clues, and why that means you should NOT be guessing when it comes to your marketing, your copywriting, and your sales efforts, as well as two powerful tools that you can use to your advantage to leverage high-converting and effective techniques and strategies.

In today's episode we'll talk about the benefit of operating in silence while you DO THE WORK that will give you many things worth celebrating once you've launched!

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of iterative processes and persistence when it comes to your business's growth. It's about getting things WORKING... not DONE!

Lauren Friedwald is a breathwork facilitator and Psych-K facilitator who has transformed her life through a journey of healing and self-discovery after getting diagnosed with Lyme disease. In today's episode she shares her story of how she's turned her breakdowns into breakthroughs to become a stronger person and a more prepared entrepreneur, and how breathwork and Psych-K can be vehicles for elim...

Entrepreneurs are missing a HUGE opportunity to have their website work for them, so in today's episode we'll reshape the way you view your website's impact on your business and talk about how to use your website to generate more leads, close more customers, and nurture prospects to become leads or customers.

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of DECISION POINTS when it comes to moving forward in your business in an intentional way.

In today's episode you'll hear from EFFEKT co-founder Marc Zimmermann on how reshaping his mindset and attitude has enabled him to grow as an entrepreneur, and how focusing on that personal development and growth has eliminated frustration through the ups and downs of growing an online fitness business.

In today's episode we'll talk about the simple yet powerful strategy that ALL engaging and persuasive speakers, leaders, and salespeople use... FUTURE PACING! By injecting this into your marketing and sales campaigns, you'll be able to move more people to take action.

On the day that we celebrate and remember the birthday of the late, great Martin Luther King Jr, we discuss ten of his most relevant quotes for us as entrepreneurs.