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Feb 29, 2024 • 33min

#249: How to Choose Your NICHE as a Coach, Consultant, or Service Provider [Real Life Examples & Worksheets Included]

In this special podcast episode, I am giving you a complete guide on assessing your strengths, skills, and finding a niche that could easily earn you your first 5 figures a month as a coach, consultant, or service provider.   I’ll guide you through the exact process our paid clients follow when starting their own businesses, and along the way, I’ll also provide real-life examples of what works, worksheets that you can print and fill out, and tips and tricks from years of experience. Enjoy ;)   The Growth Boost Exercise: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4dOV3BJZeEwHqSDo79b2iysmrxT7C3U198my0ZfpBc/copy The 5 MEGA Niches for Coaching & Consulting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E0gyE6muDuVz3Fvn9veyRTVbHLIMiXDs/view?usp=sharing   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-249   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow     Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 What about competition? 03:34 Imposter syndrome: “I am good enough” 06:19 Real-life examples of niches that WORK 08:55 The Growth Boost Exercise - Picking your niche 13:43 What about passion? 17:33 The 5 MEGA Niches for Coaching & Consulting 27:58 The rule of 1 29:33 Review your worksheets for free
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Feb 22, 2024 • 2h 2min

#248: Mario Tomic – Building a Fitness Business Empire, Productivity & Discipline, Lessons From Fatherhood

Today, I sat down with my very good friend, Mario Tomic. He’s been in the online fitness coaching sphere for more than 10 years and he’s one of the most prominent coaches for busy professionals and entrepreneurs.   We discussed lots of interesting topics, like how to attract the right customers as a fitness coach, how to build a daily routine, and increase productivity. We also delved into more philosophical topics such as continuous improvement, lessons from becoming a father, and how to choose the right partner. Enjoy ;)   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-248   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Mario on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariotomich   Subscribe to Mario’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarioTomicOfficial   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow     Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Men’s goals in 20s vs 30s 03:25 Infinite games 09:41 Know thyself 11:33 Environment without excuses 14:23 Gradual degradation 17:10 How to actually relax 20:00 Video games 23:00 Six-pack, money, relationships 24:25 Old people and fitness 29:50 Family as a core value 32:30 Becoming a father 39:00 Longevity 42:30 Max getting in shape for the first time 45:00 Moving to Lisbon 49:30 Traveling while restrictions in 2020 53:00 Living to Tokyo 1:07:00 Can you improve your metabolism? 1:13:00 Mario’s morning routine 1:21:20 How to choose the right partner 1:26:00 I bought courses on parenting 1:29:30 What business advice would you give to your daughter? 1:42:00 YouTube, MrBeastification of Fitness 1:55:10 What would Mario put on a billboard?
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 21min

#247: Cristian Dascalu - Earning Millions with Coaching in Romania, Selling the Business, Meaning of Life

Today, I sat down with our alumni client and a good friend of mine, Cristian Dascalu. Together with his business partner, he managed to build a multi-million coaching company in the Romanian market, and in the end, he even exited it for a sum that could allow him to retire.   He’s currently traveling around the world, exploring philosophical questions like the meaning of life, perpetual learning, and what his next project is going to be. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-247   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Cristian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristiandascalu93   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Is it possible to sell high-ticket coaching in the Romanian market? 04:11 Cristian exiting Libertate.init 05:37 Cristian’s and Max’s BIG plans for 2024 07:29 The right time to quit a business 11:59 Did Cristian and Raul end on good terms 14:36 Living in Monaco 16:36 Can ANYONE beat Max at karting? 18:36 Max is getting a racing license??? 19:46 Porsche vs other luxury cars 23:21 Going to the US 23:56 Cristian’s new project 24:11 Here’s why EVERYONE should post on social media 28:36 You’re influencing your DNA with your thoughts 32:20 How to reprogram your brain 39:26 Working hard, burnout and competitiveness 47:50 Primary, secondary and tertiary skills 49:15 Max can read people’s minds if he wants to 51:50 How to grow on Twitter 57:20 Elon Musk made Twitter great again 1:01:30 How’s Max’s business doing? 1:06:45 Serving people 1:10:00 Traveling during the 2020 restrictions 1:12:10 Oura ring and Whoop 1:13:30 Max is moving to a different country 1:17:00 How to become more extroverted 1:20:30 “Huge thanks to you Max”
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Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 35min

#246: Fabian Ene - Losing Everything at 25, Teaching 500+ Men How To Fight, Why Are Today’s Men Weak

Today, I sat down with Fabian Ene, also known as fightgecko, who is one of the best fight coaches for entrepreneurs.   We discussed how he turned his life around with 3 simple steps, how he learned to fight entirely online by himself, and why combat sports are the best way to improve yourself, scale your business, and achieve overall success.   We also delved into the mindset of nine-figure entrepreneurs, true happiness in life, and why today's generation of men is lazy and weak. Additionally, we explored why Dagestani fighters are dominating the MMA sport, why success seems more attainable nowadays, and why charisma is considered the most underrated skill.   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-246     Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Fabian Ene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgecko   Visit Fabian’s website: https://fightgecko.com/join-cc   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow     Timestamps:   00:45 Introduction 02:27 How Fabian got into martial arts 05:05 Hitting the rock bottom at the age of 25 07:10 How Fabian started with coaching 09:30 You can coach anything online 12:05 9-Figure entrepreneur who wants to do a pro fight 16:30 The key for progressing in any area 18:10 This is not a tough man's world; it's a thinking man's world 18:40 The lesson from coaching 500+ clients 22:10 Here’s why Fabian had so many ups and downs 24:15 Bad karma 27:20 How to turn your life around 31:13 Fabian’s current workout routine 33:00 Focusing on business is not an excuse to not maintain a 6-pack 35:40 “Everyone in my team needs to do martial arts” 37:20 Most efficient style of fighting in MMA 40:10 Martial arts and entrepreneurship are quite similar 43:15 Why Dagestani fighters dominate MMA 46:35 Max’s daily routines 49:25 Find out what are your primary and secondary skills 55:05 Fabian’s vision 56:05 Men NEED to learn to fight 56:45 Why Are Today’s Men Weak 57:35 Andrew Tate as a role model 1:01:20 A 15-year-old kid texted Fabian… 1:02:50 Incredible lesson from Max’s speech in Honolulu 1:06:35 Talent vs Hard-work 1:08:55 Max’s experience with training MMA and Muay Thai 1:10:20 Martial arts vs. Going to the gym 1:13:10 Will McGregor return? 1:14:30 Doing well can sometimes be counterproductive 1:15:40 Fabian Ene’s networking stories 1:17:10 Fabian Ene is training with Ash Dykes 1:18:30 Meaning of life 1:19:35 “Escaping the Matrix” is weird 1:21:40 How to deal with old friends who don’t want to step up in life 1:25:20 When you step up, you become a target 1:27:50 Karl Ess & Importance of confrontation 1:29:05 If you go with charisma through this world, nothing bad can’t happen to you 1:31:10 What Fabian Ene wants to be remembered for
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Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 41min

#245: Noah Morris - $2,000,000 with YouTube Automation, How to Grow on Twitter, Infoproducts Are Back?

Today, I sat down with Noah Morris, the 20-year-old YouTube genius who has created over 100 faceless channels.   He has generated over two billion views on YouTube and in this episode, we'll delve into capturing people's attention, discuss nitty-gritty strategies for growing a Twitter audience, and explore the future of AI and automated videos.   We'll also cover how MrBeast reached out to him, who is currently earning the most money on YouTube, and why it's crucial to elevate your game without succumbing to the 'side hustle mindset' in business.   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-245   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Noah Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahmorriz   Visit Noah’s website: https://www.noahmorris.nl/   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow     Timestamps:   00:00 Introduction 01:03 How much has Noah made from YouTube? 02:00 Is long-form content dying? 04:05 How did Noah start with YouTube 05:40 What are faceless YouTube channels and how do they work? 16:05 Competition in the coaching market 17:10 Side hustles are dead 19:15 The importance of focus 20:50 Shiny-object syndrome 23:20 Working from your phone 25:40 Flying first class is actually good for your brain 27:23 Max’s morning routine 28:10 How to make $3000 in 2 minutes using Twitter 29:00 Psychology behind Noah’s posts on Twitter 29:25 NexLev.io 32:40 Why Noah can’t reveal his YouTube channels 34:25 How to get access to police station footage? 35:40 Minecraft youtubers are making millions 42:00 Why Noah can’t reveal his YouTube channels 2 43:10 How to grow on Twitter? 43:30 MrBeast DMed Noah… 46:25 Importance of perpetual learning 49:45 Hidden tips and tricks to grow on Twitter 1:00:30 The launch of NexLev.io 1:01:30 Infoproducts are coming back? 1:04:00 Copycats, fake gurus and scammers 1:07:10 Using Twitter will 10x your marketing skills 1:12:10 How many times should you post on Twitter? 1:14:06 Sam Sulek & Shift in the YouTube space 1:17:00 Thumbnails psychology 1:20:00 How much does MrBeast spend on thumbnails? 1:22:00 Marketing is just like dating 1:23:10 YouTube in 2024 1:23:50 AI generated videos? 1:25:50 Billion dollar ChatGPT trick 1:27:50 YouTuber with completely AI generated videos 1:30:30 You need to use AI or you’ll be replaced 1:32:30 Attention is the new currency 1:33:30 SaaS and how to exit a business 1:34:45 Noah’s goals for the near future 1:35:40 Most money is made in simple things
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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 39min

#244: Robin Bouwman - $50 Million in Revenue, Scaling from 6 to 7 Figures, and 2024 Marketing Trends

Today, I sat down with the mastermind behind the marketing and advertising of the Max Tornow brand and Freedom Business Mentoring, Robin Bouwman.   He’s generated over $50 million in revenue for his clients worldwide, and in this episode, we’ll talk about the biggest bottleneck when it comes to scaling your business from $50k a month to multiple six figures a month, how to stand out against your competition, and how to spot and catch marketing trends early.   We’ll also discuss the importance of perpetual learning, how business shapes you into a better person, and what you can learn from the biggest companies like Amazon or Booking. Enjoy!   If you’re earning more than $50k a month and you want to scale up to multiple 7-figures a year, book a free consultation call: https://maxtornow.com/pilot   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-244   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Robin Bouwman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinjohannesbouwman   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 The marketing plan for 2024 04:01 Massive changes in the high-ticket coaching 05:45 How did Robin & Max start working together 07:59 How will marketing look like in 2024 for coaches and consultants? 09:44 How to stand out against your competition 13:59 Robin’s obsessions with marketing 17:24 Perpetual learning 20:09 Here’s why EVERYONE’S posting IG reels 22:24 Shiny-object syndrome 24:34 How to spot a bad client 27:34 The biggest business problem we had in 2023 29:21 Hiring & managing sales staff 36:14 Hiring only top 1% 37:34 The easy times are over 39:45 Marketing and sales are interconnected 42:35 Max realizing his sales team was full of b-players 45:35 If there’s a problem in your business, there’s a reason 47:15 How Max ensures he never gives up 50:00 5 ways for hypergrowth 53:45 Transitioning from organic to paid 58:50 Business is the ultimate rite of passage 1:02:20 How to 10x your revenue 1:04:25 How to record 100s of ads in just a couple hours 1:10:05 Your primary and secondary skills 1:14:51 How Max creates months of content without actively recording it 1:22:30 Drop the perfectionism 1:25:00 What do washing hands and Amazon have in common 1:26:20 Craziest ad Robin has seen 1:27:50 The biggest bottleneck for scaling 1:34:05 Scaling from 6 figures to multiple 7 figures
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 44min

#243: Slatco Sterzenbach - 17x Ironman, Unlocking Peak Performance as an Entrepreneur, Mental Resilience

In today’s episode, I sat down with my good friend Slatco, who’s finished 17 Ironman triathlons. All the knowledge he gathered from running these mentally challenging races, he translated into the business world, and now he’s helping entrepreneurs reach peak performance.   We delved into the nitty-gritty of how it feels to finish the Ironman, what sacrifices it requires, and what mental blockages can appear during the race. We also discussed the generational gap and how today’s entrepreneurs think differently, the importance of vision, and why trying to make everybody happy doesn’t work. Enjoy ;)   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep-243   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Slatco Sterzenbach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slatcosterzenbach/   Visit Slatco’s website: https://www.iron-mind.de/   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 How many Ironman races has Slatco finished? 02:01 What is an Ironman? 04:01 What to eat before the race? 07:36 How does it feel to finish the race? 11:11 What to eat during the race? 16:11 How to deal with mental obstacles during the race? 18:41 Your buy-in matters 22:31 I have problems walking after the race 27:36 Mind-body connection and preventing burnout 29:11 Tools to track your performance 30:00 The current generation is so disconnected from their body 31:35 Max’s crazy lesson from a shaman 34:33 We've been programmed into misery since our childhood 37:00 95% of our decisions are unconscious 38:35 Extrinsic motivation, Jeff Bezos vs Elon Musk 40:45 Importance of vision 49:15 “I don’t have time/energy” 50:45 The reason why Max wanted to record a podcast with Slatco 54:20 The power of social media 56:45 Instead of doing a food diet, you should implement an information diet 1:03:15 We've been brainwashed into thinking that money is evil 1:05:32 It’s not how much you make, it’s how you make it 1:09:45 How to build a strong brand 1:11:07 MrBeast's bizarre backlash after building wells in Africa 1:15:15 How did Slatco decide to go for the Ironman triathlon? 1:23:30 Smart work vs Hard work 1:25:30 The differences between the current and previous generation of business owners 1:32:25 Noah Morris and YouTube automation 1:34:50 Crypto millionaires 1:35:45 Slatco’s goals for the future 1:41:00 Creating core memories with your children
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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 55min

#242: Karl Ess - Controversy and Business, Entering Politics, and How Veganism Almost Ruined My Life

I had the pleasure of talking with one of the most known entrepreneurs in the German-speaking market, Karl Ess. He’s a highly controversial figure, so we delved into equally controversial topics – from why Germany is on a downward spiral to discussions about pyramids, aliens, and veganism.   We also touched on how he built his multi-million dollar empire, his plans to enter politics, and wokeism. Be sure to listen to the full episode, this one was a blast ;)   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep240 ___> UPDATE LINK   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Karl Ess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karl_ess/   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow   00:00 Introduction 01:08 The reason behind Karl’s controversy 05:40 Is wokeness actually counterproductive? 10:10 Million-dollar strategy to dominate social media 13:25 Karl’s entrepreneurial journey 23:00 The biggest pitfall when it comes to starting a business 26:40 Following your passion is bullsh*t. Do this instead 30:33 “I pirated your stuff and sold it” 31:35 Dating & Business 38:10 Monk Mode is turning guys into simps 39:40 Should you drive the same car when you’re broke and wealthy? 41:10 The benefit of meeting a partner before fame or wealth 44:20 “If I had a daughter, I’d advise her to marry a rich guy” 47:30 How did Max meet his girlfriend 49:40 Did Karl Ess have success with girls in his teenage days? 58:30 Dating as a gateway drug to success 1:04:05 The best $20k Karl Ess has spent 1:06:10 Veganism almost ruined my life 1:12:20 Here’s how a girlfriend scammed Karl for $10k 1:13:20 My assistant lost me $250k but I didn’t fire him 1:15:35 Karl Ess appearing on Die Militante Veganerin podcast 1:18:00 Confrontation can make your life easier 1:23:00 Personality tests 1:23:25 Oura ring doesn’t work. Here’s why 1:24:50 What’s the main source of income for Karl Ess? 1:28:00 The problem with Germany’s socio-economical politics 1:33:50 Why does Karl Ess not leave Germany if it’s that bad? 1:35:00 Does Karl Ess want to enter politics? 1:40:10 Karl Ess’s take on the current wars 1:41:10 Wokeness agenda and making billions 1:46:50 Did aliens build the pyramids? 1:51:50 Here’s what Karl Ess wants to be remembered for  
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Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 37min

#241: Yoh Viral - Becoming a Pro Poker Player, Winning Millions, Mindset Tricks of Poker Stars

In today's episode, I sat down for a chat with my good friend, Yoh Viral. He’s a professional poker player, a YouTube star, and an entrepreneur. We’ll discuss how he started playing poker, why video games should be mandatory in schools, and how social media algorithms seem to know you better than you know yourself.   Yoh will also share some mindset tips on how to stay calm under pressure or when you lose a significant amount of money at a poker table. Also, we’ll touch on business topics, such as the importance of fast decision-making and how to hire top-tier closers. Enjoy :)   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep241   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Yoh Viral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yohviral/   Visit Yoh Viral’s website: https://www.pokerpro.fr/   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/   https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow
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Dec 28, 2023 • 2h 2min

#240: Alejandro Reyes - Raising Kids as an Entrepreneur, Crazy Lessons from the Bible, and How to Dominate Your Niche

In today's episode, I sat down for a chat with my good friend and former mentor, Alejandro Reyes. He’s not only a very successful entrepreneur, but also a family man. We'll discuss topics such as how to raise your kids in the right direction, why marriage is just like business, and the type of business he would suggest for his daughters to start.   Also, we'll talk about the incredible wisdom from the Bible, how you’re teaching online algorithms to manipulate you, and why making millions is just the foundation. Enjoy ;)   Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business: https://maxtornow.com/call   How To Get 7-14 Appointments Per Week Using TikTok And Instagram: https://freedombusinessmentoring.com/30s-Podcast-Ep240   Read more about Freedom Business Mentoring: https://www.reviews.io/company-reviews/store/maxtornow.com   As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.   Follow Alejandro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alejandroreyes/ Visit Alejandro’s website: https://holyhustle.com/   Follow Max Tornow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow_business/ https://www.instagram.com/max_tornow/   Subscribe to Max's YouTube channel for more business & lifestyle content: https://www.youtube.com/@max_tornow

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