Authority in the Wild

In this episode, I chat about ethical sales with Joseph Rockey JR, a serial business creator and sales expert. Joe explains how to change your sales approach to build better client relationships and trust.Learn why making sales is not about using people but creating win-win situations.Joe shares insights on understanding your client's needs, overcoming sales fears, and techniques to make your business thrive without your constant involvement.Tune in to discover how ethical sales practices can improve not just your business but also your clients' lives.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Trailer(01:04) Understanding Sales Resistance(03:00) Creating Win-Win Relationships(05:45) The Importance of Prospecting(10:15) Emotional Connection in Sales(17:00) Building Trust with Prospects(25:00) Finding the Right Prospects(26:18) Understanding the Core of Sales(31:58) Connecting Through Brand Values(36:17) Navigating Sales Conversations(40:57) Handling Objections and Decision Makers🟪 Connect with Joseph Rockey JRhttps://casinosalemaster.win/https://elitebusinesscruises.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerockey/🟪 Connect with Gabe Maruscahttps://www.gabemarusca.com/bioUntil Next Week,Pura Vida!

In this episode, I chat with Christian Dominique, a happiness expert and coaching consultant with over 25 years in healthcare.Christian explains how we often choose unhappiness and directs us to rediscover happiness within ourselves.With travels to over 150 countries studying happiness, he shares insights and practical tools you can start using today.We discuss addiction, awareness, acceptance, and reconnecting with our true emotions, bypassing shortsighted habits that mislead our quest for joy.We also explore how to manage technology use to create deeper, meaningful connections and find true contentment.Join us as we dive into practical steps to choose happiness and live a more fulfilling life.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Trailer(01:17) Defining Happiness(04:46) How do we make decisions?(07:57) Awareness and Free Will(14:45) Do we have control over our decisions?(16:51) Addiction and Habits(21:02) The two sides of technology(27:18) How to become aware of addictions(30:53) How to overcome addictions(34:21) The truth about changing habits(37:31) Reframing negative beliefs(45:06) The power of contentment(47:29) Weekly challenge🟪 Connect with Christian DominiqueWebsite: https://www.dominiquestrategic.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquemba🟪 Connect with Gabe MaruscaAll Socials: https://www.gabemarusca.com/bioUntil Next Week,Pura Vida!

Meet Brian Ondrako, a proud dad, entrepreneur, and guide for professionals ready to take control of their lives and careers.Brian shares his inspiring story of overcoming debt and self-doubt after hitting rock bottom in 2008. He decided to take control of his life, focusing on growth and resilience.Now, Brian helps others find their path through self-mentorship, podcasting, and writing.He believes success comes from starting small and taking control. Brian explains his 'COMPASS' framework to take control of your life.Tune in for Brian's advice on how to begin your journey to a fulfilling life and career.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:42) Brian's Rock Bottom and Turning Point(02:42) The Catalyst for Change(05:41) Taking Action and Financial Recovery(08:09) How to Find Clarity and Direction(11:59) Leveraging Self-Questioning(17:01) Prototyping and Taking Control(22:39) The COMPASS Framework(28:17) Building Meaningful Relationships(36:55) The Importance of Hearing 'No'(42:00) Empathy in Sales(44:47) Qualifying Clients(46:29) Connect with Brian🟪 Connect with Brian OndrakoWebsite: https://brianondrako.comNewsletter: https://salesskillsforfounders.beehiiv.com/subscribeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako🟪 Connect with Gabe Maruscahttps://www.gabemarusca.com/bioUntil Next Week,Pura Vida!

Meet Adam Nathan, CEO and co-founder of Blaze, the #1 AI marketing tool for teams of one.Adam shares his journey with Blaze and why listening to customers is crucial for startup success. We dive deep into the importance of picking the right market, leveraging AI, and persevering through tough times. Adam also shares practical tips for new founders on finding product-market fit and scaling their businesses. Tune in for valuable insights on using AI in marketing and building a company people love.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Trailer(01:12) Pivoting from One Succesful Startup to Another(04:57) Blaze's Unique Approach to AI(08:03) The Role of AI in Content Creation(13:30) Leveraging AI and Human Creativity(23:24) Why Most Startup Wisdom is Wrong?(29:31) Building a Business vs. Building Your Thing(30:30) Finding Product-Market Fit Early(33:05) Testing Value Propositions(34:51) Customer Feedback and Product Development(38:12) The Reality of Startup Success(45:24) The Loneliness of Being a Founder(48:35) Advice for Aspiring Founders🟪 Connect with Adam NathanNewsletter: ⁠https://www.startuptycoon.com⁠BlazeAI: ⁠https://www.blaze.ai⁠Instagram Blaze: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/blaze_ai_app⁠X Adam: ⁠https://x.com/adampnathan⁠X Blaze: ⁠https://x.com/blazeaiapp⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampnathan⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@blaze_ai⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Blaze-ai⁠🟪 Connect with Gabe Maruscahttps://www.gabemarusca.com/bioFind it helpful? Share it with a friend. Until Next Week,Pura Vida!

🟪 Oscar's Free Ebook: https://www.creatorhub.io/optin-ebookIn this episode, I talk to Oscar Owen, the world's #1 YouTube business strategist.He helps business owners turn their YouTube channels into lead-generation machines.Oscar explains why 99 percent of YouTube advice doesn't work for business owners and shares his strategy for creating compelling video content, growing a channel, and converting viewers into clients.This episode is packed with tips and insights for business owners looking to succeed on YouTube. He shares his framework for structuring videos effectively and suggests focusing on long-form content before venturing into shorts.Join us as we dive into the secrets of using YouTube for business growth, not fame.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Trailer(01:06) Why 99% of YouTube Advice is Wrong(04:25) Identifying Your Ideal Client(06:16) Testing and Analytics for YouTube Success(08:17) Creating Effective Video Ideas(14:32) High Ticket vs. Low Ticket Sale(17:22) Mastering Effective Call to Actions(22:25) The Art of Making Them Watch More(26:38) The Perfect Video Framework For Business(31:21) How to Create Specific Lead Magnets(33:03) Balancing YouTube with Business(35:24) Overcoming Technical and Perfectionism Challenges(44:13) Connect With Oscar Owen(45:12) Mindset and Commitment for YouTube Success🟪 Connect with Oscar OwenBusiness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@oscarowenbusinessMagic Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@oscar🟪 Connect with Gabe Maruscahttps://www.gabemarusca.com/bioUntil Next Week,Pura Vida!

🟪 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← Join 500+ smart business owners to become a more profitable one.In this special 100th episode, and the first using the new name, Authority in the Wild, I share my journey from earning $200 a month to traveling to over 25 countries while running my own business. Learn about the three pillars that helped me along the way and discover how I transitioned from a corporate job to freelancing, dealt with business challenges, and how these pillars guided me to success, in my own terms. This episode is about giving back and helping you avoid the mistakes I made.If you enjoy it, consider subscribing.🟪 Timestamps(00:00) Trailer(00:49) Celebrating Episode 100(01:13) Why "Authority in the Wild"(02:18) What Else to Expect(02:43) The Moment That Change Everything(04:24) The Power of Building Relationships(06:52) The 18h Work Days(08:34) Going All-in With My Side Project(09:12) From Business Owner to Freelancer(10:34) Curiosity & Relationships Saved Me Again(12:26) Real-Life Experience in Running a Business(15:32) From Freelancer to Solopreneur(17:15) The First Steps into Productized Businesses(18:25) The Start of My Nomad Journey(21:03) One Way Ticket to Bali(22:10) From Jungle Hikes to Podcasting🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca -https://www.gabemarusca.com/bioUntil Next Week,Pura Vida!

In this episode, I was honored to interview Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of 'Delight in the Limelight.' Linda shares her journey from being terrified of public speaking to mastering it and helping others do the same. She discusses the underlying causes of speaking anxiety, often rooted in past experience,s and offers practical advice to address these fears. Linda also talks about making friends with the lens for online video and stages both, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and practice in overcoming speaking anxieties. I also shared the big announcement: The rebranding of the podcast. Don't miss the start of the episode to hear the new name. Next week, in the anniversary episode of 100, I will share the full behind-the-scenes of how the new name come to ligh, and what to expect from this podcast moving forward. Hint, only better things ;) 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:56) Facing the Fear of Public Speaking (05:44) Discovering the Root of the Fear (10:55) Tools and Techniques for Healing Fear (15:12) Embracing the Joy of Speaking (22:43) The Path to Authentic Self-Expression (26:03) The Importance of Copying in Learning (29:50) Challenges of Speaking a Second Language (31:07) Improving Pronunciation and Articulation (34:59) Overcoming Anxiety in Conversations (37:48) Getting Comfortable on Camera (47:27) Weekly Challenge 🟪 Connect with Linda Ugelow Website: https://www.lindaugelow.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindaugelow 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Ron Chio, the founder of Clever Quokka. Ron shares his unexpected journey from a lawyer to a digital nomad, web designer, and marketer. He offers insights into transitioning careers, leveraging remote work, and the importance of clear, engaging and high converting web design. Tune in to learn how to improve your website for better conversions and more. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:21) From one of the first listeners to being a guest (02:30) Early Steps into Digital Nomadism (07:25) From Law to Web Development (10:28) The Birth of a Web Design Business (14:36) Standing Out in a Crowded Market with your Website (16:43) The Power of Animation on Websites (21:18) Creating High-Converting Websites (28:09) The Importance of Call to Actions (31:48) Common Website Mistakes to Avoid (34:15) The Power of Clear Communication (38:37) Pricing Strategies for Your Services (43:54) The Role of Social Proof in Conversions (49:07) Building Long-Term Client Relationships 🟪 Connect with Ron Chio Website: https://cleverquokka.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-chio 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Jodie Cook, an AI coaching platform founder, senior Forbes contributor, and competitive powerlifter for Great Britain. Jodie shares her journey from selling her seven-figure social media agency to founding CoachVox, a revolutionary platform turning thought leaders into AI-powered mentors. We dive deep into how she balances her digital nomad lifestyle while growing her business. Jodie offers practical tips on systemizing a business, leveraging AI in coaching, and designing a dream life that includes travel and freedom. She challenges listeners to map their perfect day and work towards making it a reality. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (03:05) Systemizing the Business for Freedom (08:23) Overcoming Perfectionism and Letting Go (11:12) From Multiple Jobs to Entrepreneurship (15:04) The Birth of CoachVox (20:24) The Future of AI in Coaching and Beyond (26:46) Concerns About AI and Job Security (28:05) The Influence of Technology on Behavior (31:59) Designing Your Dream Life (35:01) Settlers vs. Explorers (38:16) The Realities of Nomadic Life (43:16) Balancing Work, Passion, and Relaxation (45:34) Building a Remote Business 🟪 Connect with Jodie Cook Personal Website: https://jodiecook.com/ AI Coaching Website: https://coachvox.ai Content prompts: https://mastery.coachvox.ai/prompts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-cook/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

Uncover Your Unique Brand Story with Stacy Eleczko. In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Stacy Eleczko, a website copywriter and brand messaging strategist for impact-driven brands. We explore how unique brand messaging can set you apart from competitors, the ethical ways of marketing in the age of AI, and actionable steps to improve your brand messaging. Stacy delves into her journey from educator to copywriting expert, shares tips on identifying what sets your business apart, and emphasizes the importance of customer interviews and feedback. We also discuss the role of AI in marketing and how to leverage it effectively without losing the human touch. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:36) Understanding Brand Messaging (03:38) Standing Out in a Crowded Market (08:22) Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition (13:39) Ethical Marketing Practices (22:44) Addressing Client Beliefs and Needs (27:39) Uncovering Client Issues Through Social Media & AI (30:55) The Importance of Human Touch (34:02) Building Relationships in Business (43:43) Expanding Services to Meet Client Needs (48:59) Actionable Steps to Improve Brand Messaging 🟪 Connect with Stacy Eleczko Website: www.stacyeleczko.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/copybystacy Newsletter: https://stacy-eleczko.kit.com/9ad1274f8a 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!