Beyond A Million

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Is your business ready for investors? This week on Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with the serial entrepreneur and investor Scott Oldford to talk about bootstrapping, raising money, structuring deals, and breaking through the 7-figure ceiling.  Scott, whose entrepreneurial journey started way back when he was a kid, is now one of the world’s leading business advisors and mentors. He’s created powerful frameworks for scaling online businesses and has helped hundreds of founders push past 7 figures. Today, he’s here to help you do the same. Tune in!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:43 Taking other people's money 00:10:18 How Scott approaches raising money  00:15:35 How Scott lost $15M 00:24:09 The impact of a personal brand 00:28:48 Making $1M at 16  00:37:32 The harsh truth about efficiency  00:41:59 The six-pillar framework and problem awareness  00:54:11 Unplugging for 6 months  01:01:54 Learn more about Scott  01:03:06 OBO and newsletters  01:09:43 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Scott’s website: https://scottoldford.com/  🔹 Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottoldford/  🔹 Subscribe to Scott’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueouG14QNrxfW36Y_t4HsQ   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the POE series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. In November 2024, Akshay Nanavati set out to do what no one had ever attempted before… He wanted to complete the world’s first unsupported, solo, 2,750km coast-to-coast ski crossing of Antarctica without any dogs or kites. To do this, he would need to drag a sled with a starting weight of 420 pounds from start to finish. The goal? To explore the hidden treasures of the human soul—treasures that can only be found in the depths of solitude and suffering. He wanted to push the boundaries of what’s possible and share the wisdom found on the other side. His attempt was ultimately cut short due to a life-threatening infection, but not before he covered 500 miles in 60 days. In this gripping episode of Beyond A Million, Akshay recounts the journey: the intense physical and mental preparation, raising $1.1 million, spending two months in complete isolation, and confronting the unrelenting monotony of Antarctica. We also dive into how his background as a Marine, a recovering addict, and author of Fearvana shaped the philosophy that fuels his relentless drive. Tune in!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 500-mile solo trek across Antarctica  00:09:15 The power of endurance training 00:16:04 The impact of joining the Marines  00:20:04 Substance abuse and endurance sports 00:22:49 The role of stillness and reflection in endurance sports 00:29:41 Business lessons in endurance sports  00:31:13 Voluntary vs. involuntary suffering  00:37:49 Establishing beliefs  00:45:16 Magic and mysticism  00:51:24 The most difficult thing Akshay has done in his life 00:55:18 Raising a million dollars  01:05:44 Fearvana  01:13:56 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Akshay’s website: https://fearvana.com/  🔹 Follow Akshay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana  🔹 Book: https://a.co/d/bnyPbB5   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the POE series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Think you don’t have what it takes to become a podcaster? On paper, Sean Mike Kelly shouldn’t be a successful podcaster either. Having autism, ADHD, and battling childhood trauma, Sean used to be so introverted that he couldn’t even leave his house. Fast forward to today: he's the host of Digital Social Hour, a top-performing podcast with 1M+ subscribers and 100M+ views each month. How? Simple. He taught himself the skills, stayed consistent, and built a genius clipping strategy that made his content go viral. Today, he’s here to share his secrets with you.  Ready to go viral? Tune in!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:24 Sean’s podcasting strategy  00:07:54 Biggest mistake people make when launching a podcast 00:09:18 AI video clipping  00:11:58 Getting the right guests and covering the right topics  00:19:49 How Sean is monetizing his podcast  00:20:35 Best platforms for community building  00:22:31 Building a brand and podcasting 00:26:20 Sean’s entrepreneurial journey  00:35:49 Immigrant background and personal relationships  00:42:39 The dumbest question people ask about podcasting  00:46:48 Should businesses leverage podcasts?  00:49:35 Sean’s crypto story  00:54:54 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Digital Social Hour Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalSocialHour  🔹 Sean’s Website: https://seankelly.io/  🔹 Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Ever felt like your business would fall apart without you? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Ari Meisel — a powerhouse entrepreneur who biohacked his way out of Crohn’s disease and became the go-to productivity expert. He’s the founder of Less Doing, a coaching program that helps entrepreneurs find focus, flexibility, and freedom in their business. Driven by a mission to make entrepreneurs replaceable, Ari lays out his signature framework: Optimize, Automate, Outsource. You’ll also hear about his 6 levels of delegation, how he beat Crohn’s, and how he easily manages to serve clients across 17 time zones. Tune in now.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 The worst mistake entrepreneurs make with VAs 00:04:26 Ari’s outsourcing framework 00:08:08 Outsourcing and AI 00:11:25 The truth about productivity and efficiency 00:17:52 Asynchronous vs. synchronous communication 00:28:29 Dealing with the never ending to do list 00:32:03 Best outsourcing platforms 00:39:15 The 6 levels of delegation 00:48:36 Assessing and training new hires 00:54:11 Curing Crohn’s disease? 01:09:55 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Ari’s Website: https://www.arimeisel.com/  🔹 Less Doing Website: https://lessdoing.com/  🔹 Ari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arimeisel/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Could your food choices be the reason you're tired, foggy, and underperforming? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Abel James, a multifaceted entrepreneur best known as the author of The Wild Diet and host of The Fat-Burning Man podcast. Abel started making money from music online as a teenager, before most people even realized the potential of the internet. But his path took a wild turn in his early 20s when, despite following his doctor’s advice, he found himself overweight, exhausted, and wrecked. After a house fire destroyed everything he owned, he shifted his life and went deep into self-experimentation, flipping conventional nutrition on its head. What he found transformed his health and became the foundation of his entrepreneurial endeavors. Today, Abel is focused on investing, advising, and creative exploration—leveraging his experience to help others scale meaningfully, not just endlessly. If you want to take back control of your health and business, this episode is for you. Tune in.   — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:55 Fat because you’re busy?  00:13:09 The right diet  00:21:57 Lab-grown meat  00:27:16 How Abel got into business 00:33:08 Curiosity, learning, and exploring different fields  00:37:42 The biological involvement of music  00:48:56 Creativity and productivity  00:55:29 How to make money  01:02:26 Messaging today vs. 15 years ago 01:13:39 Best mistake Abel made in his life  01:17:26 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Abel’s website: https://app.abeljames.com/  🔹 Abel’s podcast: https://app.abeljames.com/#podcast  🔹 Abel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeljams/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. In 2003, Khalil Rafati was living on the streets of Skid Row, battling cocaine and heroin addictions. Consumed by darkness and self-doubt, his only goal in life was to become famous and die. Today, he’s the owner of SunLife Organics, a multiple 8-figure wellness empire with locations across the country. He’s an acclaimed author and a highly sought-after speaker. But how did he turn his life around so drastically? And what does it take to rebuild a life from the ground up? In this episode, Khalil shares the powerful lessons he’s learned from overcoming addiction and building a business rooted in purpose and service. Tune in!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:35 The Billion-Dollar Smoothie 00:03:44 Best investment Khalil made in himself  00:06:24 The core tenets of a healthy diet   00:08:54 From addict to 8-figure entrepreneur  00:19:52 How do you define a drug?  00:25:47 Khalil’s forming years  00:36:49 Khalil’s awakening and business growth 00:51:39 Business and purpose  01:02:22 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Khalil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalilrafati/  🔹 Remembering to Live by Khalil Rafati: https://a.co/d/3UcufgX  🔹 SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Is AI the secret to leaner, smarter and faster growth? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Brodie Kern, a drug addict turned CEO. Brodie went from rock bottom to launching multiple successful businesses, from founding the mindset coaching business Wake Up Wealthy to building an AI automation company and content studio. His journey is anything but boring. Brad and Brodie explore the shift that AI has brought to business operations, the AI apocalypse, ethical coaching, the problems with (some) SaaS tools, and why your business should be lean, agile, and automated. If you need clarity on your next business move, this episode is for you! Tune in.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:45 What’s coming with AI  00:04:33 Maximizing AI output 00:12:16 Avoid overbuilt SaaS, simplicity scales 00:27:39 The AI apocalypse  00:35:36 Brodie’s struggles with drug addictions  00:41:41 The benefits and problems of coaching  01:03:01 On altruism  01:10:50 Expectations are premeditated resentments 01:13:25 Best advice for entrepreneurs starting out 01:16:06 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Brodie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brodiekern/  🔹 Stupid Simple Scale: https://stupidsimplescale.com/home525400  🔹 The Content Factory: https://www.thecontentfactoryatx.com/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Imagine scaling an eCommerce business to $10M in just 18 months…  Well, that’s exactly what this week’s guest, Ian Blair did. Ian is the founder and CEO of Laundry Sauce, one of the fastest growing eCommerce brands on the internet. Laundry Sauce produces fragrance-infused laundry detergent pods that make your clothes smell incredible. Before launching Laundry Sauce, Ian successfully built Buildfire, a no-code app building platform for businesses.  But how did Ian transition from SaaS to eCommerce so smoothly? Which business model allowed him to scale to 8-figures so quickly? And how is AI transforming eCommerce?  Find out in our interview!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:25 eCommerce business model 00:03:35 Challenges in SaaS and eCom businesses  00:07:23 Taking action vs. planning  00:09:56 Laundry Sauce’s market and branding strategy  00:16:32 Influencer marketing, brand differentiation, and paid ads  00:34:53 The power of subscription models  00:40:12 Product expansion  00:44:05 Leveraging AI for data analysis  00:50:28 From SaaS to eCom 00:54:36 Outsourcing vs. in-house  01:06:19 Advice for aspiring eCom entrepreneurs  01:07:42 Investing in personal growth  01:09:14 Exotic cars  01:12:21 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Laundry Sauce: https://laundrysauce.com/  🔹 Ian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ian-blair-ceo-laundry-sauce-scented-detergent-cole-zucker/  🔹 Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianblair44/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. What if scaling the wrong way is the fastest way to tank your business? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Tiffany High, a real estate investor and business strategist, who breaks down exactly what it takes to grow an eight-figure business without getting stuck in chaos. As co-founder of Results Driven REI and Heels Homes, Tiffany has flipped hundreds of properties while building a coaching business that helps real estate investors scale efficiently and build sustainable businesses. She talks about the five stages of business growth, how to build a predictable sales system, and why most entrepreneurs struggle with hiring (and, more importantly, how to fix it).  Tiffany also explains why firing toxic high performers is a non-negotiable, even if they’re making you money. Plus, she shares the extreme delegation strategy that allows her to run multiple companies while raising two kids. If you’re looking to scale – whether in real estate or any other business – you can’t afford to miss this episode.   Tune in now!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:46 Building an 8-figure company  00:07:02 Five stages of business 00:13:51 Shiny object syndrome  00:16:10 Recruiting and onboarding  00:20:59 Core values vs. themes 00:24:48 Creating a winning team 00:33:26 Training salespeople 00:45:23 Mistakes new entrepreneurs make when hiring people  00:52:52 Balancing motherhood and running an 8-figure company  00:56:13 From being poor to making it big  01:02:00 Advice for new entrepreneurs  01:04:11 Having a spouse as a business partner  01:10:44 Wholesaling and flipping real estate 01:19:06 Driving factors behind entrepreneurship  01:25:48 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhighofficial/  🔹 Tiffany on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TiffanyandJoshHigh   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Imagine crossing off every destination on your bucket list… for free.  Well, that’s exactly what Eli Facenda does. Eli started his credit card points journey at just 23. Although he spent very little at the time, he managed to earn up to $20,000 a year in travel rewards. He quickly identified all the best practices and loopholes and turned his passion for travel into a business. Now, he helps business owners optimize their credit card points, make the most of them, and save thousands of dollars on travel expenses.  Want to extract maximum value out of your credit card points? This episode is for you! Let’s jump right in.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro  01:40 Dumbest thing to do with your credit card points  03:39 Best and worst credit cards for businesses 07:31 How aspiring entrepreneurs can leverage points  10:33 Eli’s most extravagant use of points  14:16 Eli’s most strategic use of points  19:07 Top 3 tips for 7-figure entrepreneurs  23:24 Eli’s background and journey into credit card points  32:57 Eli’s business now  39:52 Anti-Stripe campaign  42:54 Country build on borrowing  52:05 Eli’s priorities  53:48 How to be productive while traveling  57:40 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Eli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitravelguy/  🔹 Eli on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elifacenda  🔹 CEO Points Playbook: https://freedomtravelsystems.com/playbook/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!