Beyond 8 Figures

Kushal Nahata had no formal business education and almost no industry experience when he founded his logistics company, FarEye. What he did have though, in abundance, was an unrelenting curiosity, a passion for learning from those around him, and a desire to solve difficult problems to improve people's lives. In today’s episode, Kushal shares what he loves about being an entrepreneur, how he has grown FarEye into what it is today, and what success means to him at this stage of his career. About the guest Kushal Nahata is on a mission to democratize delivery systems so that everybody, everywhere, can seamlessly access the goods they want. He has an engineering degree, and his past work experience includes training engineering students and heading up business development and strategic planning. The Software Report has mentioned him in the coveted 40 under 40 list by Business World and The Top 25 Software CEOs of Asia for 2020.In This Episode:Why Kushal sees his journey as an entrepreneur as one of his greatest gifts. (02:15)Where Kushal has learned everything he knows about business. (05:47)Qualities that have allowed Kushal’s logistics company, FarEye, to grow the way it has. (07:16)Milestone moments for FarEye. (09:16)Why you should put your customers’ happiness first. (13:15)Character traits that Kushal believes have been instrumental in his success, and an example highlights this. (15:00)How FarEye has evolved over the years. (18:11)What you should and shouldn’t be focusing on as an entrepreneur building a business. (20:20)Advice for building a great team. (22:19)How Kushal’s definition of success has changed as his business has grown. (26:39)Goals that Kushal has for the future of FarEye. (31:17)Key Takeaways:The entrepreneurial journey is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs, and that is exactly what makes it such a gift. So let go, and enjoy the ride! Although educational institutions have a lot of value, sometimes the best way to learn is by experience and through understanding the experiences of others.Don’t let other companies intimidate you just because they are doing things on a bigger scale; as long as you are flexible and adaptable, you can grow as large as you want to.Keeping your customers happy should be your number one priority, and to do so, you need to look after your team. Best Advice Kushal Would Give:  Continuously learn from the people around you who have different knowledge and skillsets. “[I learn by] reading people. That’s the school I’ve been in for the last 8 to 10 years, and it’s the school I want to stay in forever. Meet people, learn from them.” (06:01)  How Kushal Defines Success for Himself  (29:48) “Delivering promises to [my team] and making them get wealth from that, that’s something I look at as a great success for myself. The other is from creating a benchmark.” Connect with Kushal Web: https://www.getfareye.com/Product pages:https://www.getfareye.com/products/last-mile-deliveryhttps://www.getfareye.com/products/visibility-etahttps://www.getfareye.com/products/experience-loyaltyLinkedIn:Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushalnahata/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fareye/Facebook:Personal: https://web.facebook.com/kushal.nahataCompany: https://web.facebook.com/GetFarEye/Twitter:Personal: https://twitter.com/kushalnahata Company: https://twitter.com/FarEye YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FarEyeInActionInstagram:Personal: https://www.instagram.com/kushal.nahata/ Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/

After replacing her insatiable appetite for sugary drinks with an unstoppable passion for health, Kara Goldin founded Hint. It is now an award-winning, multibillion-dollar unsweetened flavored water brand! This self-proclaimed ‘accidental entrepreneur’ joins us on today’s episode to talk about her transformative journey of building a purpose-driven beverage company. Take note, she has no prior experience in the industry. Kara also discusses what keeps her motivated and her ambitious goals for the future of the company.About Kara Goldin: Kara Goldin spent many years working in the technology and media industries, including for giants like TIME Magazine, CNN, and AOL. After struggling with health issues due to being a diet soda addict, she decided to create an alternative drink. It was named “Hint”, a drink that is both healthy and delicious. Despite her lack of experience in the food and beverage industry, Kara’s passion for the life-changing capabilities of her product kept her going. She has since been listed as one of Huffington Post’s Six Disruptors in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, and Forbes’ 40 Women to Watch Over 40! She is also the host of The Kara Goldin Show.In her powerful book, “Undaunted,” Kara provides invaluable insights and lessons drawn from real stories and personal experiences. She encourages readers to confront their fears, overcome challenges, and achieve long-term success by breaking down barriers and forging ahead.For a comprehensive book review, check out this page.In this episode:Kara explains why she refers to herself as an ‘accidental entrepreneur,’ and what her career journey has looked like to date. (03:09)How Kara has built her brand, Hint, from the ground up for the past 16 years. (06:56)Some of the key factors that Kara believes will lead to a successful entrepreneurial venture. (10:09)What effective leadership looks like, according to Kara. (13:38)The purpose that drove Kara to found Hint. (15:44)Why, as an entrepreneur, it is essential that you fully believe in the mission behind your brand. (22:09)Kara shares the valuable lesson she learned when interviewing for a job in Silicon Valley. (26:04)What Kara believes to be her calling in life. (32:00)Goals that Kara has for the future of Hint. (34:10)Highlights / Key takeaways:Your company should be built upon your interests and values.Always prioritize your health!Understanding the needs of your team is essential to good leadership.Combining different types of knowledge and skills can have a hugely positive impact on your business.Best Advice that Kara would give to someone who is transitioning from a 6-7 to 8-figure business:Avoid groupthink and be open to engaging with people whose way of thinking differs from your own. “People don’t have to be just like you and have your same experience. When they are coming from a different journey, they may add more value to what you’re doing and help you think differently.” (29:57)How Kara defines success for herself:“Being able to make a difference. I don’t think I could just go and be an entrepreneur just for the sake of being an entrepreneur once I’ve seen how you can create products or services that change people’s lives. I think that’s my calling.”Connect with Kara:Website:Company: https://www.drinkhint.com/Personal: https://karagoldin.com/LinkedIn:Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drinkhint/Facebook:Personal: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/Company: https://www.facebook.com/hintTwitter:Personal: https://twitter.com/karagoldinCompany: https://twitter.com/hintYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdgc3KcalWbLTxommrEgYQInstagram:Personal: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/Company: https://www.instagram.com/hint/Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links in this episode are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Rest assured, we only promote products/services we believe will benefit your entrepreneurial journey.

Long-term value creation lies at the foundation of everything Gabe Galvez does as an entrepreneur and investor. Rather than focusing on deploying capital, he aims to preserve it, with the intention of creating businesses that are sustainable for multiple generations to come. In today’s episode, we delve into the reasoning behind his strategy, what he sees as the key factors that make an entrepreneurial venture successful, and how we need to change the way we think about success!  About the guestFrom the age of 10, Gabe Galvez knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. So far, he has founded 12 companies (3 of which he sold) and is currently the CEO of CapTarget, Managing Partner at Verde Holdings, Partner at Lambeau Financial, and a board member at Merger Labs and Fluid MSP. Gabe’s skills lie in mergers and acquisitions, business development, and strategy in the private equity and startup spaces, and he is known for his ability to turn big picture thinking into real-world results.In this episodeValuable lessons Gabe has learned over the past few years, and how these have improved his entrepreneurial abilities. (01:14)Comparing capital deployment to capital preservation, and why Gabe focuses on the latter. (08:16)How Gabe decides where to invest his money. (16:16)Why, as an investor, you should be asking yourself, “What’s the point?” (22:06)Gabe explains the problem with putting too much emphasis on selling your company as a money-making strategy. (26:23)What Gabe sees as one of the fundamental keys to success. (31:38)Advice for hiring the right people. (33:18)Environments and cultures that Gabe thinks entrepreneurs should be cultivating within their companies. (39:51)How people in management positions view their employees and what needs to change. (44:35)How Gabe defines success in his personal and professional life. (49:21)Highlights / Key takeawaysFocusing on capital preservation rather than capital deployment is a way to create value in the long term. On your entrepreneurial journey, the people you surround yourself with are some of your most significant assets, so choose them wisely. Creating environments wherein team members have autonomy and feel valued is of the utmost importance. By reframing our definition of success, we can change the world for the better.Best Advice Gabe would give to someone who is transitioning from a 6-7 to 8 figure business:  “With great people, we can do anything.” (32:54)People are the cornerstone of business success. Surround yourself with people whose values align with your own, who are passionate and deliberate in their efforts. Those people will help you create the most value.  How Gabe defines success for himself (50:11) “Being here is the success. Not to minimize the challenges that human existence produces, but being engaged with your community, working toward something, anything, as long as it’s not harmful, I think that’s a success, and I would argue that almost all of us, globally, we need to really start rallying around our successes and our ability to succeed.” How are you creating long-term value in your business? Tell us on our social media, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Connect with Gabe Website: https://www.captarget.comhttps://www.mergerlabs.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MergerlabsTwitter: CapTarget - @CAPTARGETMerger Labs - @MergerLabsInstagram: CapTarget - https://www.instagram.com/captarget/Merger Labs - https://www.instagram.com/mergerlabs/LinkedIn: Gabe Galvez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-galvez-5aa9b62 Merger Labs - https://www.linkedin.com/company/merger-labs/CapTarget - https://www.linkedin.com/company/captarget/about/Verde Holdings, LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verde-holdings-llc/about/YouTube: Merger Labs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXVYgluMU3mSN5Q43vYrpQFollow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/

Start with the exit strategy in mind and work your way back to where you are today - this is how you lay down the path to your entrepreneurial success. In today’s episode of Beyond 8 Figures, Ramon Van Meer joins A.J. Lawrence to talk about his own entrepreneurial journey to success after running multiple outstanding companies that have brought in millions. Ramon believes it is his duty to help others succeed in the way he did. He made it his mission to help 500 people start their own businesses, so he is here today to share his best advice for the new and experienced entrepreneurs. About our guest: Ramon is a serial entrepreneur who has created, grown, and sold many successful businesses like the multi-million dollar Soap Hub and Growth Hacker TV. He is the founder and CEO of Alpha Paw, a pet-focused company that creates products made from sustainable and biodegradable materials that enhance the well-being of pets everywhere. Ramon has an incredibly inspiring story. An immigrant from The Netherlands, he was homeless as a teen. He was a single dad who started with nothing and overcame his past challenges to become an incredibly successful businessman. On Today’s Episode: Where Ramon is on his entrepreneurial journey. -2:46 Why Ramon always has an exit strategy in mind for his businesses. -5:18 How Ramon’s business methods allow him the freedom to live his life the way he wants.- 9:35 The events that had the most significant impact on Ramon's success. -10:22 Why failure isn’t always a bad thing. -10:50 Ramon’s approach to authentic networking. -12:45 The difference between starting at the beginning of a business and starting in the middle. -19:50 Maintaining company culture when your business has grown beyond 20 employees. -21:21 The importance of understanding where your skillset is as an entrepreneur. -25:06How “overnight successes” actually take years. -28:50 How Ramon defines success. -30:00 Why Ramon prioritizes his son over his business success. -33:28Key Takeaways: When starting a business, it can be beneficial to think about the outcome you want and reverse engineer from there. This keeps you focused on the goal and more likely to succeed. Failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Failure will happen more than success; you just have to learn from it instead of letting it defeat you. It’s instrumental to your success as an entrepreneur if you focus on making you happy and then hire help for the rest. You are more likely to succeed if you aren’t caught up doing tasks you don’t enjoy. When looking for help in your business, you can get a lot of support when you just approach people authentically. When you have a new idea in business, it is helpful to move fast and optimize along the way. However, delaying and waiting for it to be perfect will only delay your success. Failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. On the contrary, it can be the best way to learn and grow in your business. [10:49] “I was willing to take risks and have no ego about failure. It’s okay to fail.” What lessons have you learned from failing? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:Clarity – An online source for startup advice from world-class experts.Dynamite Circle – An online network for entrepreneurs.Trends.co – Insights, analysis, and research resource. Design Pickle – About the founder’s interest in creating more balance in life.Connect with Ramon Van Meer: Website: https://www.alphapaw.com/ Twitter: @ramonvanmeer Company Twitter: @alpha_paw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphapawofficial Instagram: @ramon.vanmeer Company Instagram: @alpha.pawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-v-a19a01144/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-paw/ Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/

Team building is often overlooked by new entrepreneurs but it is an important aspect when it comes to business growth. In this episode of Beyond 8 Figures, Anthony Hayes from The Hayes Initiative talks with us about hiring, adaptability in business, entrepreneur routines, setting boundaries, and so much more. Anthony puts a lot of effort and attention into his business and he is sharing why team building for business growth matters to him, and how we can focus more on building the right team and treating them well for lasting business success.About our guest: Anthony has an incredibly impressive background. He is a huge advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and strives to bring inclusivity into everything he does. He has some truly remarkable experience in his belt including working on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016 and helping to launch programs that help immigrants affected by the pandemic. His firm, The Hayes Initiative, does stakeholder management, government management, and relationsOn Today’s Episode: Where Anthony sees himself in his entrepreneurial journey. -3:23 How Anthony’s job has changed year over year as an entrepreneur. -6:22Why it’s so beneficial to have a smaller “boutique” group of employees and how it allows you more flexibility. -8:58What has had the biggest impact on Anthony’s entrepreneurial journey. -10:21Why Anthony has struggled to get out of the nitty-gritty of his business.  -14:45Finding balance in business. -21:20Why Anthony feels that routine is so important for business owners. -21:37How Anthony defines success in his entrepreneurial journey. -30:21The way Anthony structures his business so his team benefits when they do well financially too. -32:49Key Takeaways: When hiring, it is important that we slow down, be very intentional, and think about the long-term so that we can find the right people for each role. When you grow your business, it is essential that you learn to adjust and change your job to fit what your business needs. Being flexible and rolling with the transitions in business will help you push past it. As entrepreneurs, establishing a routine can be the key to sustainable success. It is important that we take time to set up a routine so that we can focus on what’s important for us.  Setting boundaries in our business can be a very beneficial thing as entrepreneurs because it sets clear rules and expectations for those we work with. The bottom line is not always the most important thing in business. As entrepreneurs, we can instead focus on whether or not our team is making a good living.  When we start a business, it is vital that we adapt and transition as our business grows.   [14:45] “As a leader, your job has to change when you start something new.” How has your role changed in your business as it has grown? Tell us on our social media, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Anthony Hayes: Website: https://hayesinitiative.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/HayesInitiative/Twitter: @AnthonyJHayesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjhayes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjhayesnyc/Hayes Initiative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehayesinitiative/Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/Connect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: @insightslab.aiEmail: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/

Alternative investments have been gaining much interest in the past few years. So today, we are talking to an alternative investing expert and inspiring entrepreneur Stefan von Imhof, founder of Alts.co, a leading alternative investing community. He’s no stranger to failing and learning along the way to build a business that not only brings success but also points you towards your true north. About our guest: Stefan has always had a passion for analysis and valuations and had years of successful experience in companies like Flippa and HG Insights. He started his first business right after college, he has bought and sold many websites and newsletters., and now is the CEO of Alts.co. Stefan is originally from Boston but now lives with his wife and Boston Terrier, Charlie, in Australia.  On Today’s Episode: Where Stefan sees himself on his entrepreneurial journey. -3:15 Why Stefan was temporarily afraid of entrepreneurship. -5:55 How and why Stefan started The Alternative Investments Newsletter.-8:15 The biggest challenges that Stefan faces as an entrepreneur. -12:40Why Stefan feels that there is absolutely no room for the ego as a startup CEO. -14:48Why slow and steady doesn’t always win the race. -15:30Why Stefan still has constraints in his business even though it is successful. -17:10Why the biggest growth hack that Stefan knows is acquisition entrepreneurship. -18:35How hiring and taking on a co-founder had the biggest impact on Stefan's business. -21:37 What entrepreneurs need to know about alternative markets. -37:21How Stefan defines success for himself and his business. -42:15Key Takeaways: It’s good for entrepreneurs to go through things that don’t work out because you learn how quickly things can happen and what to watch out for in the future.As entrepreneurs, sometimes we have to let go of that “bootstrapper” mentality of doing everything yourself. We can’t grow the way we need to unless we are willing to delegate specific tasks to focus on the bigger picture. There is no room for ego in business. When people are only interested in pushing their own agendas and not listening to others, they stop working as a team.  As entrepreneurs, we can deviate from the path from time to time, but to find success, we must keep pointing to our own true north.  As entrepreneurs, we must protect our time to focus on the bigger picture and achieve more success.  [13:23] “One of the biggest mistakes I made as a bootstrapper in my first business is that I was so caught up in the day-to-day that I wasn’t seeing the value of where my time was going.” How do you protect your time in your business? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Stefan Imhof: Website: https://alts.coPersonal: https://stefanvonimhof.com/Company:https://alternativeassets.club/Twitter:@stefanvonimhof@altassetsclubYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmgk4gzQ56QvpyegBJJVQAInstagram: @alts_coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-assets-inc/Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/Connect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: @insightslab.aiEmail: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/

Yes, yes, this is not a typo. Today we’ll touch on the topic of being an Intrapreneur - how it fits into the concept of modern entrepreneurship and what you can do to set up yourself for success. Our guest this week is Andres Moran, a successful entrepreneur and intrapreneur, who loves to get inside start-ups and come up with innovative ways to find business success. Andres is all about working with others for a stronger business. Tune in to hear his top business tips and why he feels the value you bring is the strongest indicator of your success. About our guest: As the Vice President of Sales and General Manager of Wunderkind Advertising, he knows a thing or two about marketing a successful business and has more than proved that he is an entrepreneur worth learning from. He is highly experienced in starting successful businesses and isn’t afraid to share his knowledge and help the next entrepreneur in line. On Today’s Episode: Where Andres sees himself on his entrepreneurial journey. -3:16 Andres’s role at Wunderkind now and the benefits of working with this company. -6:41 Why you should consider having a co-founder in your business. -7:44 Why one of the biggest threats to start-ups in their infancy is co-founder disputes. -9:07 The experience that had the biggest impact on Andres as an entrepreneur. -10:05 Why entrepreneurs struggle with traditional employment roles -10:44 How Andres’ company handles ads in a way that is different from the rest and how it can be more effective. -16:00 What Andres finds interesting about the advertising methods of the world’s biggest companies. -20:15 How Andres defines success on his entrepreneurial journey. -25:37 The value that you deliver to your clients is the ultimate measure of your success. -26:02 Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. Having a champion in your corner can give you someone to help solve any problems that come up and celebrate success with. Gaps in your skill sets as an entrepreneur could be filled by a co-founder because they bring a fresh perspective and their own skills. Business advertising doesn’t have to follow the same rules as everyone else's ads. Sometimes thinking outside the box with the way you present your ads can make a huge difference in your results. Watching the moves of the world’s biggest companies can teach you many things that can benefit your business because it can teach you what works for them.It’s important to expand on the value you can bring your customers. Focusing on this will bring your customers back again and again. Finding a business partner or co-founder can give you a companion to share your business success and struggles with.  [7:44] “I always advise entrepreneurs to get a co-founder. Solo-entrepreneurship can be a lonely path.”How do you provide value to your clients? Tell us on social media, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Andres Moran: Website: https://www.wunderkind.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeWunderkind Twitter: @DreMoran Wunderkind Twitter: @Wunderkind Instagram: @bewunderkindLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresmoran/ Wunderkind LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bewunderkind/ Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-8-figures/Connect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: @insightslab.aiEmail: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/

As entrepreneurs, it’s easy for us to get swept up into all of the work tasks we need to complete and forget to nourish our personal relationships in the process. Today's guest, Jenny Holmström, CEO of Coupleness, is here to share some relationship advice for entrepreneurs. Jenny shares how we can strengthen those relationships that may have been put on the backburner using active love and the Coupleness app. Make sure to tune in to hear more about the app and how building better relationships can help you become a better entrepreneur. About our guest: Jenny is the CEO and co-founder of Coupleness, an innovative communication platform that seeks to promote relationship wellness for couples. She is a strategic and creative entrepreneur who isn’t afraid of a little hard work to achieve her goals. She thrives while working on her own or as a team to reach business success. Jenny is a high-energy person who is highly driven to create value in everything she does.  On Today’s Episode: Where Jenny is on her entrepreneurial journey. -2:55 What active love is and why entrepreneurs could benefit from practicing it. -4:19What the onboarding process for Coupleness looks like. -7:36 How Jenny applies the concepts from Coupleness into her own relationships as an entrepreneur. -10:07 How staying curious in our relationships can help strengthen them and give us a stronger foundation. -12:21Why believing in herself helped Jenny become a better entrepreneur. -14:16What happened to cause Jenny to start Coupleness. -15:03 The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to find business success. -17:15 How to fit more active love into your busy day as a business owner. -22:48 How Jenny defines success in her business journey. -24:42 The stigma around mental health and couples therapy. -25:11 Key Takeaways: When our core relationships are strong, we have a stronger ability to be an entrepreneur because we have a solid foundation.Having designated time to work on our relationships as entrepreneurs can help us take better care of ourselves as well because it helps us grow stronger as a whole.Working on your relationship doesn’t have to be a huge task. Doing small things for your partner each day can have a positive impact. Surrounding yourself with the right people can make a difference in your business success because they will bring their own skill sets to help you grow.Taking care of your mental health is important as an entrepreneur because if you are not strong, it is more difficult for your team and business to grow. Creating good habits in our relationships with active love builds a more solid foundation so that we can grow and succeed in all aspects of our lives. [5:16] “My mission is to get people on board with the active love journey and have good habits in their relationships.” What do you do to keep your relationships strong while growing your business? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Jenny Holmström: Website: https://en.getcoupleness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coupleness Twitter: @JennyholmstrmInstagram: @docouplenessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyholmstrom/ Coupleness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coupleness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBy7Jo9nb0JQSVqYxa6TC0Q Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comConnect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightslab.ai/Email: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/

Tech sales is an industry with a surprisingly high turnover due to the lack of sufficient training. A better system for finding the right candidates and providing adequate training will help business owners find employees who are in it for the long run and ready for more fulfilling careers. Today's guest, Joseph Fung from Uvaro specializes in making this whole process easy and effective for business owners and employees. Tune in to hear more about the process of finding the right employees for your company and how to keep them long-term. About our guest: Joseph Fung is the founder of Uvaro, a company that creates a better way to grow careers. He is known for his skills and knowledge in Entrepreneurship, SEO, Business Development, User Interface Design, Web Development, Startups, and others. On Today’s Episode: Where Joseph sees himself on his own entrepreneurial journey-2:23 The importance of pushing boundaries in business for growth. -4:48 Recognizing boundaries in business and chances to bring your A-game. -6:23 How to improve the process of meetings to make them more effective. -10:44 The series of events that have made the biggest impact on Joseph's career as an entrepreneur. -13:05 What a good business coach can do for you. -16:05 The process Joseph’s company uses to find the right people and train them to perform and succeed. -18:50The power of forming a peer group or network when job searching and how Joseph provides that for his customers. -23:15The difference between direct hires for companies and Uvaro members. -26:11 ● How Uvaro gives members an advantage when transitioning into the tech industry. -28:17 The new set of problems businesses are seeing and what we need to pay attention to. -30:27 How Joseph defines success in his business. -32:45 Key Takeaways: As entrepreneurs, sometimes we need to strategically pump the breaks so that theoutcome is stronger, especially when hiring. Paying extra attention to the details will help you focus on the qualities you need in an ideal candidate. To have more effective team meetings, go into them with a specific outcome in mind and plan accordingly. This will help you stay on task and complete the meeting in a timely manner. Sometimes it’s the negative interactions that make you a better entrepreneur and leader because they end up being learning experiences.  A network or circle can be a huge benefit for your employees because they get support and build long-lasting careers. As entrepreneurs, we must pay attention to societal or economic realignments going on in the world so that we can adjust and come up with new opportunities. Empowering our employees to succeed is a key component of retention. Pushing boundaries and finding new ways to do things is a great way to do this. [4:51] “I like to play with those edges and push those boundaries. Sometimes you fall, but sometimes you surprise yourself with greatness.” How do you inspire greatness in your employees? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Joseph Fung: Website: https://uvaro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uvaro.life Twitter: https://twitter.com/josephfung Instagram: @josephfung   @uvarolifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfungFollow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comConnect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightslab.ai/Email: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/

As a business owner, do you ever dream of one day hitting all of your financial goals so that you can sit back and enjoy the ride? To do so, you need to manage your business finances well. One way to do that is to really understand your business’s numbers and prioritize your profit first. Today’s guest is Rocky Lalvani, a certified Profit First Professional, joins A.J. to talk about the importance of prioritizing your business profit to hit those business goals you have always dreamed of. About our guest: Rocky Lalvani is a certified Profit First Professional and host of the Profit Answer Man podcast, where he shares his best tips for setting your businesses up for success and maximum profit. He sees money as a tool that can open countless doors if used well. Rocky is passionate about managing finances. His mission is to educate and help small business owners prioritize their profit to achieve the wealth and lifestyle they want at a fraction of the cost. On Today’s Episode:  Where Rocky is on his entrepreneurial journey -2:02 Why do the smallest changes add up to the biggest success? -4:27 The steps Rocky takes to further his business education. -5:41 The power of testing ideas and carving into niches as entrepreneurs. -10:56 The types of customers that Rocky works within his business -12:16 The usual process for Rocky’s program. -13:25 Why accountability and discipline create results. -16:50 The importance of sitting down and doing the math to determine your business moves. -18:57 Why do business owners need to understand what their break-even point is. -22:27 How to look at your business and determine how best to prevent mistakes. -24:21 Why you need to decide how much is enough so that when the time comes, you can sit back and enjoy the ride. -27:15 How to teach your kids about money in a way they will actually learn from in a simple and understandable way. -29:41 Key Takeaways: You can deal with sucker punches in life and business if you have cash reserves. You need to focus on your numbers and remember to pay yourself a fair wage if you want success in your business. You can get yourself off of the hamster wheel by working less and making more. It is important to know how much is really enough so that you can finally step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Making money is important, but it is just as important to learn how to keep the money. Everyone has their own definition of success. For some entrepreneurs is freedom over profit.[26:39] “For me, success is time freedom first and foremost.” What does financial freedom mean to you? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Rocky Lalvani: Website: https://profitcomesfirst.com Website: https://richersoul.com/Podcast: https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richersoul/ Twitter: @rockylalvani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richer.soul/ Follow Beyond 8 Figures:Website: Beyond8Figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figures Facebook: Beyond 8 FiguresInstagram:@b8fpodcastEmail: team@b8fpodcast.comConnect with Insights Lab: Website: https://insightslab.ai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightslab.ai/Email: weare@insightslab.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/