In this inspiring episode, Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera, Co-Founders of AgencyCoach, share how they help aspiring online entrepreneurs overcome the feast-or-famine cycle that is holding them captive.You will discover:- What causes the feast or famine cycle (artisan trap) and how to overcome it- A virtually risk-free way to build the muscle of delegation- The crucial difference between leads and prospects
Mike Schmidt and Anthony Rivera are the dynamic duo behind Agency Coach, a coaching team using real-world experience and expertise. Mike Schmidt started his agency, Anchor Wave, in 2003 when digital marketing was in its infancy. His vision of the future turned into a thriving multi-million-dollar, 20-member agency that has built over 2,000 websites and hundreds of digital marketing campaigns. Anthony "AJ" Rivera brought his corporate sales experience to Anchor Wave in 2008. AJ is renowned for his innovative sales strategies and abundance-thinking approach, which led the agency to win multiple awards. In 2017, Mike and AJ Rivera combined their knowledge and practical wisdom to mentor and guide agency owners worldwide.
Want to learn more about Mike Schmidt's work at AgencyCoach? Check out his website at agencycoach.com/secrets Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this allied episode, Justin Breen, Founder and CEO of EpicFit Network, shares how he's helping connect visionaries to serve humanity.You will discover:- Why you really don't want to scale your business (and what you do want to do instead)- How to succeed in building a remarkable company and a remarkable family- Why you should avoid boring people, time vampires, and mediocre performers
Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of the exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network. He has 20+ years of experience in the media business, has won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. BrEpic clients have appeared in the New York Times, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, CNBC, Forbes Magazine, Reuters, and numerous other media outlets worldwide. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the No. 1 overall book for sale on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists.
Want to learn more about Justin Breen's community of Visionaries at Epic F.I.T. Network? Check out his website at theepicfit.comMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this delving episode, Carly Pepin shares how, for over a decade, individuals have come to her to assist them in overcoming their internal roadblocks and shifting their mindset so they can access their innate and authentic leadership.You will discover:- The unavoidable role of grief in entrepreneurship and life- The crucial difference between grief and resentment- How to properly deal with and clear out grief and resentment
Carly Pepin is an International Speaker and Consultant specializing in human behavior. Carly emphasizes that the key to fulfilling life lies in utilizing and transforming these stories. Having devoted her life to mastering the intricacies of human behavior, Carly empowers others to do the same. Through her expertise, she guides individuals in looking beyond the surface and delving into the essence of their being. By uncovering and addressing the deeper issues that hinder personal growth, Carly enables her clients to design their lives with purpose rather than succumbing to a life dictated by duty.
Want to learn more about Carly Pepin? Check out her website at https://www.carlypepin.com/ or check out an upcoming workshop at https://advanced-potential.com/page/traits-of-the-great.Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this upgraded episode, Rubyni Karun, Founder of XfinitySG, shares how she uses her 18 years of experience to support international teams, large corporates, and financial institutions in their growth strategies and capital raising.You will discover:- How to assess the executive presence of your potential leaders- The essential nature of alignment in life and work- What prevents even successful leaders from confidently showing up as their best self
Rubyni Karun has worked with C-Suite and functional levels leadership to create organizational change. In her perspective, revenue optimization, vision, strategy, and high performance are all consequences of alignment. Primarily working with leaders and founders, she aims to redefine what performance and success mean in collaboration and performance to optimize businesses. She is passionate about bringing shifts in perspectives for changemakers and ways to enable business growth, employee experiences, and leadership alignment for tremendous financial success for all.
Want to learn more about Rubyni Karun's work at XfinitySG? Check out her website at https://www.xfinitysg.comMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this tactical episode, Shane Silsby, CEO and Founder at Silsby Strategic Advisors, shares how he has enabled teams to over-achieve on strategic goals through developing ecosystems that embody the tenants of improved morale, increased efficiencies, and enhanced customer service. You will discover:- How to manage key transitions or "meteors" before they hit- The distinct roles of government and business and how they complement each other- One simple "hack" you can use to start to get ahead of your challenges instead of fighting to catch up
Shane Silsby is a civil and transportation engineer who, for over 20 years, held various government leadership positions in cities and counties across the United States. More recently, he has worked as an executive in the private sector with multiple international engineering firms. Shane is passionate about sharing his experience working with and within local government agencies, specifically with emerging leaders. He also provides strategic advice on improving organizational culture, increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, refining financial approaches to capital projects, and establishing goals and accountability metrics.
Want to learn more about Shane Silsby's work at Silsby Strategic Advisors? Check out his website at https://silsby-sa.com/ You can also get a copy of his here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQWSPJ42#detailBullets_feature_divMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this architectural episode, David VanderJagt, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Revenue Growth Partners, shares how he guides his clients to take their businesses to the next level with the right people, processes, and technologies to enable their success.You will discover:- How to scale your business by saying no- How to shift your strategy from surviving to thriving.- How to get the data you need on autopilot
Dave VanderJagt has over 15 years of experience structuring, developing, and managing high-performing B2B and B2C revenue teams capable of scaled and sustained growth. After years of consistently exceeding sales quotas, he turned his passions and experiences across the revenue value chain toward helping organizations architect growth strategies that position his client's marketing, sales, and customer success teams to win while enabling company ownership to achieve their exit goals. His direct and transparent management style revolves around the firm belief that a quality customer experience is the best driver of scalable, profitable, long-term business growth and stability.
Want to learn more about David VanderJagt's work at The Revenue Growth Partners? Check out his website at https://thergp.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this purposeful episode, Mark Bateman, CEO of WeQual, shares how he has amassed over 3,000 hours of executive coaching experience with global CEOs, board members, C-suite executives, and VPs to achieve extraordinary success. You will discover:- Why the gender gap is more important than ever- How to build the fire of success in your business (and the secret to sustaining it)- How to turn your "Visionary Arsonist" tendencies into a force for good
Mark Bateman, CEO of WeQual, is a visionary disruptor, corporate adviser, and executive coach focusing on leadership development. WeQual is a firm devoted to driving gender equality and unleashing purposeful leadership within the top echelons of the world's most influential companies. He partners with global leaders to spark impactful, enduring change and offers unique, real-world insights and actionable strategies to foster authentic, influential leadership. By boldly questioning the status quo, he helps leaders shape purposeful legacies and drive positive organizational transformations.
Want to learn more about Mark Bateman's work at WeQual? Check out his website at https://wequal.com/ and https://mark-bateman.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this fiscal episode, Matthew Sercely, Owner of Agorist Tax Advice, shares how he helped multiple clients find ways to save thousands of dollars in taxes this year and every year for years to come.You will discover:- The crucial difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion- Why tax strategy is least effective from Jan 1 to March (or April) 15- The truth that busts some of the bigger tax myths for business owners
Matthew Sercely graduated from the University of Dallas and attended Ave Maria School of Law and SMU School of Law. He received his law license in 2009. He spent much of his early career working on personal injury cases. Now, he provides tax advice and planning to small business people and real estate investors. He is an attorney and a tax advisor who helps business owners legally take advantage of the tax code to reduce their taxes as much as possible.
Want to learn more about Matthew Sercely's work at Agorist Tax Advice? Check out his website at https://www.agoristtaxadvice.com/

In this administrative episode, Scott Maderer, Founder of Inspired Stewardship, shares how he helps align the way his clients, founders, and their families use their time, talent, and treasures so that they can identify and live a fully authentic life.You will discover:- The most common pre-launch mistake founders make (that causes the very thing they were trying to avoid)- How to effectively navigate the stress and challenges of entrepreneurship as a family- The one and only thing you need to manage to succeed
In 2011, Scott and his wife Carrie took Inspired Stewardship as a business to serve Christian men and couples struggling to live out their calling. As certified Human Behavior Senior Consultants and members of the John Maxwell Team, they focus on helping you understand yourself and others. In 2017, they took the business full-time, offering assistance through one-on-one coaching, speaking, and workshops. Scott published his book Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Call by Mastering Your Time, Your Talent, and Your Treasures on July 2nd, 2024.
Want to learn more about Scott Maderer's work at Inspired Stewardship? Check out his website at https://inspiredstewardship.com

In this unshakable episode, Dylan Evans, Founder of Simple Salt, shares how he approaches most challenges through continuous improvement, well-chosen metrics, and doing simple things well.You will discover:- why the cyber security industry doesn't really care about preventing internet crime- why cyber thieves don't care about how small you are- simple, actionable, and virtually free steps you can take to protect your business
Dylan Evans founded Simple Salt to protect businesses from internet crime, providing practical and clear guidance that works. He started Simple Salt to help companies prevent internet crime more efficiently, better, faster, and stronger than conventional approaches. He has led teams and built capabilities in traditional cybersecurity for over ten years, covering manufacturing, retail, and financial services. ​ He persuades the people around him that they are valuable, worth loving, and capable of good. He is here to improve things, identify and execute his next right step, and help others do the same.
Want to learn more about Dylan Evans's work at Simple Salt? Check out his website at https://www.simple-salt.com/