Beyond A Million

Today, we're diving into some of the key lessons shared by individuals who are very near and dear to our podcast. Cody Sperber is one of the world's leading real estate investors and educators, a top-rated keynote speaker, and the founder of multiple 8-figure-a-year businesses. Wes Watson spent 10 years in a California prison, only to build a coaching business that generates tens of thousands every single day. They are known for their relentless grind, epic drive to compete, and unique approaches to leadership. However, so much of their success comes down to mastering the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—doing the basics better than most, with relentless dedication and consistency. In today’s episode, we're highlighting 14 essential lessons in business that will remind you of the fundamentals that truly matter. Any entrepreneur who manages to embody these lessons fully is guaranteed to be well on their way to achieving all their goals. I hope these messages from Wes, Cody, and myself find you well on your journey to boldly go beyond a million. Let’s dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) It all comes down to what’s selling (01:51) Don’t fixate on the results! Do this instead… (04:31) What keeps 99% of entrepreneurs from growing (07:22) Use routines to keep yourself on track (10:27) Focus on what you’re really good at (13:39) The key to steady long-term growth (15:21) Unlearn the stuff that’s dragging you down (18:04)  Vertical strategies will 10x your growth (21:05) If you’re stuck, make sure you do this (22:32) How to secure top-level talent (26:32) Be prepared for anything you want (33:32)  Invest in real estate with your business (36:42) Engage in playful competition (42:23)  Why you should keep pushing after your first million (43:43)   Additional Resources: ➡️ 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!  

Today, I’m sitting down with Josh Bezoni, an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of BioTRUST Nutrition, a premium food and supplement brand that has sold nearly $1 billion in products since its founding in 2012.  As a first-time entrepreneur in his 20s, Josh made $48,000 on the day he launched his first supplement company. He grew the company to $30 million in revenue, only to have it come crashing down and leaving Josh in financial ruin at age 37. Not to be deterred, he soon launched BioTRUST, selling $4 million in its first week and hitting $100 million in sales in its first year, before eventually completing a 9-figure exit.  Josh is also an angel investor and philanthropist, and is an early investor in brands like Onnit, Magic Spoon, and Outstanding Foods. He has donated millions to Make-A-Wish®, Pencils of Promise®, and Matt Damon’s Water.org™ charity. Today, you’ll hear about Josh’s surprising perspective on the realities of a 9-figure exit. You’ll also hear about how Josh grew BioTRUST without taking any outside funding, how he navigated getting sued by Oprah Winfrey, and how to unwind a workaholic mentality to take better care of yourself, your mental health, and your future. Key Takeaways with Josh Bezoni Making $48,000 in one day at 24 Should you hop between marketing platforms? Getting sued by Oprah Why revenue numbers might be a mirage Doing $4M in the first week of a launch Is it possible to grow too fast? Prepping a company for exit The unexpected reality of a 9-figure exit  The power in addressing your traumas What Josh would do differently as an entrepreneur Advice for a 25-year-old entrepreneur Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/132 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m joined by Joe Stolte, a serial entrepreneur, growth coach, and the CEO of Daily.ai, a company that helps brands publish AI-powered email newsletters that generate 40-60% open rates without writing a single piece of content.  As a program manager at Microsoft in his 20s, Joe was making over $250,000. But as an entrepreneur at heart, he knew he couldn’t ignore the call to go out on his own. After his first attempt at raising outside capital left Joe $37,000 in debt, he learned from his experience, going on to found 5 companies and exit 3. Joe is also a former Inc 500 entrepreneur who helped create a $60M+ exit at GrowFlow, helped take Lottery.com public at $526M, and helped grow Tractionology Group to producing $44M in client revenue in 3 years. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Joe’s firsthand experience about the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs. fundraising. You’ll also learn a step-by-step process for fundraising (even if you don’t have high-powered connections), how to set up powerful introductions to investors with deep pockets, and how to use AI to boost your revenue — not just your dopamine. Key Takeaways with Joe Stolte Being predestined for entrepreneurship Quitting a $250K job to pursue a calling How breakdancing set Joe up for success Keeping your identity in new environments Tips for raising for a Series A How to set up impactful introductions The pressure that comes with outside money Going from $0 to $1.5M ARR in 14 months What should you not use AI for? Advice for entrepreneurs in their 20s Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/131 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

For the first time in Beyond A Million history, we’re flipping the script. Today’s guest is … me, Brad Weimert.  Over the course of 125+ episodes of BAM, listeners often reach out to ask questions about my journey. So today, I recruited my friend Thomas K.R. Stovall, an entrepreneur and the founder of Mindset to Money, to pull my story out of me. After becoming the #1 sales representative at Cutco by age 20, I started Easy Pay Direct in 2009 as a way to help entrepreneurs and eCommerce businesses accept payments without interruption. Over the last 15 years, we’ve worked with more than 30,000 businesses, including clients like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Hal Elrod, and more. From climbing the equivalent of Mt. Everest 2x in 36 hours to bicycling across the country to learning how to turn periods of stagnation into 50%+ annual growth for Easy Pay Direct, today’s episode shines light on the experiences that have shaped both my business and my personal life. Key Takeaways with Brad Weimert A twist on this week’s episode How Brad got into extreme adventuring Climbing the equivalent of Mt. Everest twice How to go from impossible to probable The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make Transforming flat periods into 50%+ growth How outside coaching can push you past barriers Can entrepreneurs turn off the drive to build? The most productive thing Brad does How to make impactful introductions Why experts underestimate their knowledge What Brad wants people to know about him Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/130 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I'm talking with Chris Do—an Emmy award-winning designer and the CEO and founder of The Futur, an online education platform dedicated to teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. For many founders, content creation and brand building can quickly become confusing. Should all companies create content? What makes some content better than others? How do some companies build strong brand loyalty while others struggle? Chris has over 27 years of experience in brand design, strategy, and consultancy, working with top clients like Microsoft, Sony, Nike, and Starbucks. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to create a brand that your customers will pay a premium for, Chris’s “911 Formula” for creating content that converts, how to go from a commodity to a category of one, and much more.  Key Takeaways with Chris Do Who is Chris Do?  How to measure the value of a brand How branding changes from startup to enterprise What is the purpose of branding?  Should all brands have a face attached to them? How attention to detail drives greatness The elements of creating strong content  Educating vs. entertaining with your content  How to create a deep customer avatar  How will AI change marketing?  The biggest mistake marketers make with AI Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/129 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m joined by Randall Grizzle and Deborah Burris, the owner and managing partner of Closer Secrets, a sales organization that teaches other businesses the process that has allowed their team to close more than 9-figures in business over the phone. At Closer Secrets, Randall and Deborah answer a simple question: Why do some sales teams produce, while others struggle? Closer Secrets helps businesses answer this question by teaching how to build a successful sales culture based on systems, execution, and processes. Before creating Closer Secrets, Randall spent 15 years on the phones and has sold tens of millions of dollars for some of the world’s foremost influential marketers. He has worked closely with Russell Brunson, Frank Kern, the Mikkelsen twins, among many others.   Randall and Deborah’s book, “The Ultimate Playbook for High Performing Sales Teams,” breaks down how their team consistently closes 6-figures in weekly sales. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the pros and cons of scripts and role-play trainings, the 5-section sales process, and how to convert your low-ticket clients into high-ticket buyers.  Key Takeaways with Randall Grizzle & Deborah Burris The core elements of the sales process How to structure your sales process Is role-playing effective in sales training? Where scripts work and where they fall short How to create scale from leads and buyers Upselling existing clients without friction Maximizing the show rates on sales calls How to set your closers up for success The role of the FTC in your sales organization Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/128 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m talking with Brendan Kane, the Founder of Hook Point and the driving force behind some of the world’s biggest brands and celebrities, helping them master the art of going viral with his unique Predictive Viral Content Model. His clients have collectively achieved $1 billion in revenue, 60 billion views, and 100 million followers. Brendan is also the author of the best selling books One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Audience in 30 Days and Hook Point: How to Stand out in a 3-Second World.  In this episode, I dig into Brendan’s expertise to uncover the secret to going viral and how that translates to revenue for your business. The tactics discussed are the same ones he used to generate over a million followers in 30 days from scratch.  Key Takeaways with Brendan Kane Launching YouTube’s first influencer campaign How has influencer marketing changed? How to use your influencer marketing budget Tracking metrics on your influencer campaign Leveraging organic vs. paid traffic  The key to building a social presence The elements of a good story  How to create content specific to your goals How to bridge the gap between virality and ROI The 6 different ways people perceive the world Should you create on every platform?  The biggest mistakes of content creators Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/127 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m sitting down with Mike Agugliaro, an author, investor, and the founder of multiple 8-figure businesses, including both a $32 million/year home services business and a coaching company that sold more than $40 million in one year. A former electrician, Mike’s entrepreneurial journey started with a belief that he could do a better job than his current bosses. Tired of working long hours under questionable leadership, Mike took a leap of faith, spending $35,000 on a business course and going all-in on entrepreneurship. Since then, Mike built and sold 2 high-figure businesses. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, and Fox, and is the founder of FuDog Group, a high-level training organization that teaches peak performance secrets to help people elevate every area of their personal lives. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about Mike’s “dips and curves” theory for helping businesses scale from 7 to 8-figures, why he doesn’t believe in firing the bottom 20% of his employees, and how he got a 200-person team aligned on the same goals of growth and development.  Key Takeaways with Mike Agugliaro From employee to business owner The dips and curves to scale from $1M to $30M+ How trust can win you your time back  How to attract, improve, and retain top talent The organizational chart of the future  Marrying work culture with family culture The difference in marketing from 7 to 8-figures Reading more efficiently  How Mike sold a business with one activity Advice for people just starting a business  Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/126 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m joined by Jason Hennessey, an entrepreneur, SEO expert, and the CEO of Hennessey Digital, an award-winning marketing agency that specializes in legal marketing.  Following his service in the US Air Force, Jason dove into the world of SEO in 2001. After being bought out of his first agency by a partner, Jason started over again, launching Hennessey Digital in 2015. Since its launch, Hennessey Digital is now rapidly closing in on $20M in annual revenue under Jason’s leadership. In addition to his agency work, Jason is also a columnist for the Washington Post and a regular contributor to both Entrepreneur, Inc. and the National Law Review. He’s also the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, “Honest SEO”. In this episode, you’ll hear Jason break down the 3 core principles of SEO and a few SEO secrets, the value of spending big money on C-suite hires, and the pros and cons of outsourcing SEO vs. handling it in-house. Key Takeaways with Jason Hennessey Who is Jason Hennessey?  How chargebacks can ruin your business Making $40K in recurring consulting revenue Getting bought out of your business Building a 7-figure agency from scratch Should your agency only focus on one vertical? What to look for when hiring an SEO agency The 3 core principles of SEO  SEO secrets Hiring an agency vs. doing SEO internally How is AI impacting SEO and agencies?  Why to hire a coach Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/125 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Today, I’m speaking with Rachel Rodgers, an intellectual property attorney, business coach, and the CEO and founder of Hello Seven, a coaching community that teaches women how to build wealth. After founding her own law practice, Rachel realized she had a knack for marketing and running a business. Her clients noticed too, and started asking for advice. Rachel followed the demand, pivoting to full-time business coaching and hit $1 million by March of her first year. That pivot has grown into Hello Seven, a business Rachel has bootstrapped from $0 to 8-figures. Hello Seven is one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and is listed on the Inc. 5000. Rachel is also the author of the best-selling book, “We Should All Be Millionaires”, and has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Forbes, and Entrepreneur.  In this episode, you’ll hear about leaving the safety of a 6-figure salary to pursue a passion for business coaching, the ROI of writing a book, and Rachel’s light-bulb moment that allowed her to scale from 7 to 8-figures. Key Takeaways with Rachel Rodgers From law practice to business coaching Breaking the mold in an old-school industry Dealing with negative press Charging for consulting  Persuasive copywriting  Why Amazon considers ideas from all employees Committing to getting great at something Growing pains from $5 to $10 million Writing a book to grow your business Her biggest regret from 7 to 8-figures How to hire when scaling to $10M+ Thinking like a billionaire Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/124 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥