Small Steps Big Wins© Dustin Riechmann: From Marketing Meat Sticks to Millions | Small Steps Big Wins w/ Sue Saller E.127
In this engaging episode, Sue sits down with Dustin Riechmann to explore his multifaceted journey from being a burned-out traffic engineer to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Dustin shares insights into his 23-year-long marriage, his role as a father, and how his entrepreneurial venture 'Seven Figure Leap' helps mission-driven entrepreneurs grow by telling their stories through podcast guesting. Delving into his background, Dustin recounts the shift from his civil engineering career to starting 'Engaged Marriage', a blog turned online business born from a ministry in his church. Despite initial challenges, including a significant financial hit during COVID, Dustin's venture into podcast guesting and subsequently into coaching and mastermind leadership proved transformative. This episode also touches on the power of marketing, the impact of building a supportive community, and the importance of focusing on one's unique abilities to fuel business growth. Dustin's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, strategic thinking, and the value of community in achieving entrepreneurial success.
00:30 Dustin's Journey: From Engineering to Entrepreneurship
01:19 The Pivot: Embracing Digital Marketing and Side Hustles
02:48 Navigating Career Shifts and the Impact of COVID-19
03:32 Discovering Podcast Guesting and Coaching
03:57 The Evolution of a Mastermind Leader
05:46 The Entrepreneurial Itch: Risk-Taking and Purpose
06:45 The Leap from Engineering to Entrepreneurship
10:54 Embracing Surrender and Faith in Transition
18:16 The Power of Community and Relationships
19:48 Unpacking Unique Abilities and Storytelling
23:06 Masterminding Unique Abilities in Orlando
28:05 Reflecting on Greatness and Building Community
30:32 Unlocking Personal Insights Through Simple Exercises
31:40 Navigating Imposter Syndrome with Proof and Positivity
33:36 Mindset Hacks for High Performance
36:51 The Journey of Growing Businesses: Expectations vs. Reality
38:43 Mastering the 10X Leap in Business Growth
43:38 The Power of Belief in Entrepreneurship
54:30 The Transformative Experience of Masterminds
56:19 Final Thoughts: Taking Action for Tomorrow
Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 7-Figure Leap Coaching. He specializes in helping mission-driven experts build 7-figure brands by telling their story.
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