

He Built a 7-Figure Business With ZERO Employees
16 snips Oct 1, 2025
Graham Cochran, an online business coach and content creator, shares his journey from music producer to building a seven-figure coaching business with minimal staff. He discusses the power of high-ticket offers and how relying on long-form content as a lead generator can attract ideal clients. Graham emphasizes simplifying business models to prioritize lifestyle over aggressive scaling. Tips on creating effective paid challenges and selling high-ticket programs without a sales team highlight his innovative strategies for success.
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From Home Studio Tutorials To A Business
- Graham Cochran started a YouTube channel in 2009 teaching musicians how to record music and scaled it into a content business.
- That music brand became the foundation for his later coaching and online business work.
Running Two Brands On Minimal Time
- Graham ran his music brand in about 5–10 hours per week while launching his business coaching brand.
- He eventually went all-in on business coaching when the music brand required less of his time.
Organic Content As A Client Filter
- Graham ran his business for 16 years entirely on organic traffic before ever running ads.
- He uses long-form content as a filtering system to attract ideal clients who then convert into paid offers.