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.

https://7figureleap.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/

Spotify:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smallstepsbigwinspodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmallStepsBIGWinsPodcast

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