
The Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2024 • 41min
Michael Dusing's Journey with Design Like You Mean It
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Michael Dusing, the visionary founder of Design Like You Mean It. Discover how he turned the shifting demands of the UX design market into a success story.

Oct 1, 2024 • 33min
Bingham’s Trailblazing Journey with Tripio
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Sean Bingham, the visionary founder of Trippio. Discover how he turned the frustration with inadequate travel resources into a success story.

Oct 1, 2024 • 30min
Challenges, Solutions, and Key Insights for Professional Services
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Ray McKenzie, the visionary founder of Red Beach Advisors and StartingPoint.ai. Discover how Ray turned the challenge of managing professional services workflows into a success story through innovative software solutions.In this episode, we dive deep into Ray’s strategic approach to overcoming the lack of transparency in service delivery teams, highlighting how StartingPoint.ai streamlines communication and data management.Ray shares personal anecdotes, including how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped his entrepreneurial journey and his perspective on adapting to rapid technological changes in the professional services industry.Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content. Connect with Ray McKenzie via LinkedIn at Ray McKenzie on LinkedIn and learn more about his journey and solutions at StartingPoint.ai.

Oct 1, 2024 • 39min
Overcoming Challenges and Innovating with Bitcoin Startup Lab With Albert Liang
Welcome to this week’s episode of Seven Figure Journey, featuring Albert, the visionary founder of Bitcoin Startup Lab. Discover how he turned the challenges of scaling early-stage startups into a success story.In this episode, we dive deep into Albert’s strategic approach to overcoming the hurdles of running a pre-accelerator, highlighting innovative solutions like cohort-based learning and decentralization technologies.Albert shares personal anecdotes, including how the 2000 dot-com crash and his move to China shaped his entrepreneurial journey and his perspective on building an ecosystem for freedom-enabling technologies.Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content. Connect with Albert via btcstartuplab.com and learn more about his journey.

Oct 1, 2024 • 45min
From Side Hustle to Thriving Business: Strategies for Small Business Growth
Welcome to this week’s episode of Seven Figure Journey, featuring Kelly Rice, the visionary founder of Tree Frog Marketing. Discover how she turned the challenge of balancing business growth with maintaining client relationships into a success story.In this episode, we dive deep into Kelly’s strategic approach to overcoming leadership transitions and empowering her team, highlighting innovative solutions and key business strategies for small businesses.Kelly shares personal anecdotes, including how her early career experiences shaped her entrepreneurial journey and her perspective on leading with intention while maintaining work-life balance.Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content. Connect with Kelly Rice via [LinkedIn or website: treefrogmarketing.com] and learn more about her journey.

Oct 1, 2024 • 34min
Mastering Growth and Performance Marketing with Janak Mehta
Welcome to this week's episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring Janak Mehta, the visionary founder of Clients Online. Discover how he turned the challenge of scaling a business from a two-person operation into a success story spanning multiple countries.

Sep 25, 2024 • 21min
The Entrepreneurial Journey and Mastering Teletherapy
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Mark Nolte, the visionary founder of Start Talking IO. Discover how he turned the challenge of mental health stigma and the limitations of traditional therapy settings into a groundbreaking teletherapy success story.

Sep 25, 2024 • 31min
Crafting An Exceptional Client Journey with Brad Martineau
In this episode of the Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast, Brett Gilliland sits down with Brad Martineau to uncover the secrets behind creating a successful client journey. Whether you're scaling your business to seven figures or looking to streamline operations, Brad shares practical insights on transforming your client interactions into a ‘happy client factory’. Learn how to implement systems that drive growth while keeping clients happy and engaged. This episode will teach you how to optimize your business by focusing on the core of client fulfillment.What the podcast will teach you:● How to build a seamless Client Journey● Tips for scaling your business with clarity● The importance of systems and structure in client management● How to use technology to enhance, not replace, human workResources:● Learn more about Brad Martineau and his work at Six Division: sixdivision.com● Sign up for Brad’s Smooth Scaling newsletter: smoothscaling.co

Sep 25, 2024 • 35min
Designing Success in an Architectural Journey
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring Alex Gore, the visionary founder of F9 Productions. Discover how he turned the challenges of integrating architectural design and construction into a booming business success.

Sep 24, 2024 • 33min
Navigating Success in Media Production and Distribution
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Chris Pizzurro, the visionary co-founder of Leap Media Group. Discover how he turned the complexities of media production and distribution into a thriving success story.
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