The Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast
Brett Gilliland
If you’re one of the 3-5% of entrepreneurs that’s grown their business to seven figures in revenue, congratulations! You are an ELITE entrepreneur. Few people can say they’ve accomplished what you have. I’m sure that success hasn’t stopped you from wondering: What’s the next step?
Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering a host of new problems you’ve never fought through before. Leadership changes, vision changes, and you might find yourself wearing ten hats in a given day. That climb up to $10 million seems insurmountable, right?
Welcome Brett Gilliland, your host of the Elite Entrepreneurs podcast. Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M. Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years.
Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering a host of new problems you’ve never fought through before. Leadership changes, vision changes, and you might find yourself wearing ten hats in a given day. That climb up to $10 million seems insurmountable, right?
Welcome Brett Gilliland, your host of the Elite Entrepreneurs podcast. Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M. Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 26min
The Moments That Make Us: A Guide To Success With Mark Reed
Imagine growing your business from a small contract to exceeding $10 million in revenue within a few short years. That's the incredible journey of Katalyst Space Technologies, and in this episode, you'll learn how they navigated the challenges of rapid growth from Mark Reed, the company’s former COO. If you’re a CEO, founder, or business owner experiencing rapid growth and facing the challenges of scaling your business, this episode is for you. What the podcast will teach you:● Identifying tipping points● Aligning around a common objective● Embracing diverse perspectives● Implementing feedback loops● Creating safe spaces for concerns● Prioritizing self-care Resources: https://growwithelite.com/podcast/Katalyst Space TechnologiesMark Reed
Apr 10, 2024 • 31min
Brand Loyalty Unleashed: How To Attract Legions Of Raving Fans With Deb Gabor
Do you know what sets the world’s most valuable brands apart? It’s this little thing called irrational loyalty. It’s when people are so invested in your brand that it becomes a core part of their personality and a crucial aspect of their path to self-actualization. No entrepreneur in their right mind would not want such a thing for their brand. But is it even achievable? Branding guru Deb Gabor believes it is, and she has a proven process that will help you throughout the process. Join this conversation to hear what she has to say! What the podcast will teach you:- What Branding is and how it differs from branding.- What happens when the brand promise is broken.- The four thing the most valuable brands in the world do. Resources:https://growwithelite.com/ https://8hourbrand.com/ https://debgabor.com/
Mar 27, 2024 • 31min
Navigating The Mindset Shifts Of Scaling To Seven Figures With Michael Zipursky
Scaling to seven figures isn’t just a matter of doing things bigger and throwing money into problems. More than anything else, it requires certain mindset shifts, and for a lot of people, therein lies the snags. In this episode, we are joined by yet another elite entrepreneur to share how he continued to grow his consulting business in the face of the challenges that hit once any business hits the million-dollar mark. Michael Zipursky, founder of Consulting Success, has had an impressive record in growing his business and helping other consulting businesses grow. Tune in to learn from his experience!What the podcast will teach you:The growth pains business owners face when they hit seven figuresWhy business owners often get in the way of business growthWhy building a team doesn’t necessarily mean adding complexityThe importance of clarity when scaling your businessResources:https://growwithelite.comhttps://www.michaeldmorrison.com/podcasthttps://www.consultingsuccess.com
Mar 13, 2024 • 29min
Small Business Pivots: Mastering The 'Go Slow To Go Fast' Approach In Business With Michael Morrison
Too many business owners ride that initial wave of enthusiasm for a few years, only to plateau later in terms of growth. Is there any way to prevent this from happening to you in the first place? Today’s elite entrepreneur, Michael Morrison, believes that it’s all about having a sustainable approach, and he teaches us how to master the “go slow to go fast” approach in business. Tune in for some incredible actionable tips and strategies!What the podcast will teach you:Why going slow allows you to go fast in business.The importance of hiring the right people and getting out of their way.The real purpose of business.What culture is really about.Resources:https://growwithelite.comhttps://www.michaeldmorrison.com/podcasthttps://www.businessownershipsimplified.com
Feb 28, 2024 • 33min
Decades In The Making: Entrepreneurship Lessons From A 20+ Year Business Journey With Mark Breyer
You might be the best at what you do, but that is not what's going to grow your business to its greatest potential. For two decades, Mark Breyer and his wife and partner, Alexis, established The Husband & Wife Law Team as successful firm in Arizona. But in many ways, they could have taken it to greater heights. In this conversation, Mark shares how they found the missing piece that would accelerate their growth and give everybody in the firm a purposeful career as opposed to just a job. Tune in and learn powerful entrepreneurial lessons 20 years in the making!What the podcast will teach you:- How clarity about your purpose, values, and mission helps accelerate business growth.- The benefit of having clear, measurable responsibilities for every role in the business.- The art of getting the right leaders in place and becoming less of a bottleneck in your business.Resources:https://growwithelite.com/ https://www.breyerlaw.com/
Feb 14, 2024 • 35min
From Zero To Hero: Building A Million-Dollar Empire From Scratch With Goose McGrath
Learn from Goose McGrath, founder of a fast-growing tech company, on going from zero to building a million-dollar empire. Discover the importance of personal growth, conquering fear, and evolving perspectives for business success.
Jan 31, 2024 • 38min
What It's Like To Be The Right-Hand Person To An Entrepreneur With Miranda Daigneault
The right-hand person is a great asset for business owners in this fast-paced and often demanding business world. Because this asset will serve as the pillar of support and a key to unlock the doors of success. In this episode, Miranda Daigneault, a Business Coach for Elite Entrepreneurs, shares her point of view as to what it’s like to be the right-hand person to a business owner. She also shares the pros and cons on working with a visionary leader. Her insights gave light into the value of the right-hand person brings to business owners. There are so much to unpack in this episode. So, before you miss the window of opportunity, tune in to this episode with Miranda today.What the podcast will teach you:What it’s like to be the right-hand personThe challenging part around working with a visionary leaderThe importance of the right-hand person in your businessWhat a business owner could do to decrease the right-hand person’s anxietyResources:Reach out to Miranda DaigneaultFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/miranda.helfrichLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandadaigneault
Jan 3, 2024 • 30min
Circuit Of Success: Podcast Interview With My Doppelganger, Brett Gilliland
Two people named Brett Gilliland share a passion for success and bring out the best in others. They discuss habits of successful people, transitioning to leadership roles, self-awareness, and building values-aligned teams for business growth.
Dec 20, 2023 • 31min
Partnerships In Business: How To Bring Harmony At Work With Your Partner With Carlos And Marci Hernandez
Why do couples choose to go into business together? What could be the benefits of working together as a couple? In this episode, the power couple of Keepers Commercial Cleaning, Marci and Carlos Hernandez, shows the power of partnerships in business and marriage. They show how collaboration unlocks the path to growing their business and share the lessons they learned along the path. They provide insights into the separation of roles as husband and wife in business and marriage. Marci and Carlos provide so much wisdom in today’s conversation. So, tune in to this insightful episode today and learn to move forward in business with your husband or wife.
Dec 6, 2023 • 27min
Empowering Growth: The Art Of Stepping Back And Building An 8-Figure Business With Tim Maxwell
Learn strategies to scale a business from seven to eight figures, manage seasonal fluctuations, transition from hands-on work to visionary leadership, make strategic hires, and build robust processes. Tim Maxwell shares insights on growing Bunney's Inc. while balancing personal life and fostering a growth-oriented culture.
