

7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann
Dustin Riechmann
Hosted by Dustin Riechmann, the 7-Figure Leap Podcast is the show that helps you leverage rich relationships & smart strategies to take your business to the next level. Join us every week as we bring you inspiring stories and practical strategies from successful entrepreneurs who are on the path to achieving 7-figure success. Whether you're looking to start your own business, grow an existing one, or simply improve your mindset and lifestyle, we've got you covered. Hit the follow button and get ready to take that leap!
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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 11min
Scaling to $300K as a Service-Based Solopreneur - Expert Coaching with Andy Milligan
In this powerful coaching episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann helps Andy Milligan, founder of MMG Design, map a clear strategy to reach his goal of scaling to $300K in revenue as a service-based solopreneur. Andy opens up about the challenge of saying “yes” to every kind of project, and Dustin guides him to simplify and scale by building a structured offer ecosystem that creates clarity for both him and his clients.The plan includes the free audits Andy already provides, a new $500 strategy session to deliver immediate value, a $3K one-page website as the productized core offer, and $10K+ custom builds for higher-end clients. This ladder of offers allows Andy to attract the right clients, filter opportunities, and scale sustainably. Along the way, Dustin also coaches Andy through the mindset shift from freelancer to business owner and reveals how to use podcast guesting as a client acquisition channel. If you’re a solopreneur who wants to scale smarter without getting overwhelmed, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at expert coaching in action.Chapter: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap00:02:02 – MMG Designs backstory and passion for design00:04:48 – Three core offers outlined00:08:27 – Hitting six figures in seven months00:11:45 – Lessons from saying yes to too much00:14:31 – Tension between creators and corporate clients00:18:13 – Balancing enjoyment vs. profitability00:20:43 – Three-year vision: podcast, freedom, real estate00:24:22 – Ideal team structure and $250K goal00:27:41 – Revenue breakdown and importance of conversations00:31:34 – Productized services as the path to scale00:36:01 – The 10-80-10 fulfillment model00:41:44 – Identity vs. intent-driven clients00:46:44 – Focus on the middle-tier offer00:50:55 – Centers of influence and referrals00:54:42 – LinkedIn, conferences, and fresh marketing strategies00:57:53 – Leaning into podcasting with intention01:01:21 – Using guesting as a growth tool01:05:34 – Key takeaway: aligning audience with offer01:06:40 – Where to connect to AndyLinks and Resources:MMG Designs WebsiteAndy Milligan on LinkedInMarketing by Design PodcastDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Aug 8, 2025 • 17min
The 3 Stories Every Expert Should Tell on a Podcast
If you're an expert looking to land high-impact podcast guest spots—or you're already being interviewed but not seeing real results—this solo episode from Dustin breaks it all down. Learn the simple yet powerful three-story framework every podcast guest must master: the origin story, the celebrity proof story, and the client case study. These storytelling tools not only help you resonate with your audience but also create a seamless bridge to a strong call to action—ultimately leading to more leads, deeper relationships, and increased sales. Whether you’re promoting a book, service, or coaching program, this episode will teach you exactly what to say to become a top 1% podcast guest and turn interviews into business growth.Chapters:00:00:00 – What Meat Sticks Taught Me About Marketing00:00:52 – Why Most Podcast Guests Fall Flat00:01:22 – The 3 Stories That Sell Without Selling00:02:56 – Your Origin Story: Make Them Lean In00:05:26 – Borrow Credibility with a Celebrity Proof00:09:05 – Real Client Wins That Speak Louder Than Ads00:10:55 – Use This Framework to Convert Listeners00:12:53 – One Final Thought That Might Change EverythingLinks and ResourcesDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jul 29, 2025 • 39min
Partnership Marketing that Works: Hailey Rowe on Building Authority with LinkedIn
On this episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann interviews Hailey Rowe, a marketing and sales strategist, coach, and LinkedIn Lead Generation Service Provider. Hailey dives into how entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants can leverage LinkedIn partnerships and her proven F.A.S.T. framework—Followers, Action, Sales, Time Management, and Transformation—to scale their businesses with confidence. She shares actionable strategies for authentic LinkedIn outreach, high-converting messaging, and profitable collaborations with podcast hosts, event organizers, and referral partners. Hailey also discusses how to stop overthinking, simplify lead generation, and build systems that create both business growth and freedom. If you’re ready to unlock LinkedIn lead generation and partnerships that truly scale, this episode is packed with powerful, step-by-step insights.Chapters:00:00:00 - Why Belief Isn’t Optional—It’s Everything00:01:07 - Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap: Let’s Scale00:01:39 - From Fitness DVDs to Entrepreneur Coach00:03:48 - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything00:12:56 - FAST Framework: The System That Scales00:16:33 - How to Make LinkedIn Work for You00:19:10 - Strategic Collaborations > Cold Leads00:31:12 - Messaging That Sparks Conversations00:36:36 - Your Next Action Step Starts HereLinks and Resources:WebsiteBook Your FREE Business Growth AuditHailey Rowe on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jul 22, 2025 • 51min
Strategic Growth through Licensing & Thought Leadership with Pamela Slim
What if one aligned partnership could grow your business faster than a year of marketing? In this episode, Pamela Slim shares her powerful framework for building strategic, values-driven collaborations that help expert-based businesses scale with integrity. She walks through how to map your business ecosystem, identify partners who already serve your ideal audience, and build trust using her “Listen, Participate, Collaborate” approach. You’ll learn why strong partnerships require consistent communication, mutual support, and flexibility as both businesses evolve. Pamela also shares practical examples—from collaborations with Pat Flynn to her experience with Infusionsoft—highlighting what makes a win-win relationship thrive. We explore types of high-impact partnerships, how to avoid misalignment, and why quality matters more than quantity. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or thought leader, this episode offers a blueprint for sustainable growth through authentic connection.Chapters:00:00:00 - Unlocking the Power of Strategic Growth00:00:58 - Meet Pamela Slim: Ecosystems, Equity & Entrepreneurship00:01:45 - Where Big Ideas and Community Collide00:03:20 - How I Went from Coach to Agency CEO00:05:21 - Licensing & Certification: Your Next-Level Growth Lever00:10:45 - B2B or B2C? Why It Matters More Than You Think00:16:34 - Scaling Isn’t Solo: The Role of Ecosystem Partners00:23:57 - Collaboration Isn’t Optional—It’s Your Competitive Edge00:24:33 - The Secret to Finding Aligned Partners00:25:44 - Why Associations & Conferences Are Untapped Gold00:28:16 - Strategic Brand Collaborations that Actually Work00:31:24 - Navigating Two Worlds: B2B and B2C Growth00:32:46 - Win-Win Partnerships: What They Really Look Like00:38:39 - Not All Partnerships Are Created Equal00:42:16 - How to Keep Partnerships Thriving Over Time00:46:45 - Final Thoughts, Frameworks & Free ResourcesLinks & Resources:Pamela’s WebsitePamela on LinkedInThe Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover New Customers Right in Front of You by Pamela SlimChatGPT Assistant – The Widest Net AI ToolDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jul 15, 2025 • 46min
MRR or Bust: Why Recurring Revenue Beats One-Off Clients with Amanda Northcutt
In this high-impact conversation, Amanda Northcutt, CEO and Co-Founder of Level Up Creators, reveals why Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) is the number one metric for any creator, coach, or consultant serious about scalable, predictable income. She shares her non-linear path from accidentally selling “air” in college to building Silicon Valley SaaS success stories, and now helping entrepreneurs repackage their skills into cash cows. If you’re tired of project-to-project stress, Amanda’s MRR Method will show you how to build a solid baseline that fuels true business freedom.Chapters:00:00:00 - From Cold Outreach to Strategic Influence00:00:54 - Meet Amanda Northcutt: Creator of the MRR Method00:01:59 - Battling Burnout and Finding Purpose00:07:47 - How Level Up Creators Was Born00:12:29 - Why MRR Is the #1 Metric00:16:23 - Scaling with High-Ticket Subscriptions00:24:04 - Building Authority Through Personal Branding00:24:46 - The Hidden Struggles of Coaches & Consultants00:25:47 - Frameworks That Turn Expertise into Recurring Revenue00:28:08 - Stop Hustling: Market Smarter, Not Harder00:30:16 - Relationship-Driven Growth That Lasts00:34:26 - Amanda’s MRR Method in Action00:40:36 - AI’s Role in Building Smarter Businesses00:42:37 - What to Do Next with Your MRR JourneyLinks and Resources:Level Up Creators (Main Website)MRR Accelerator WaitlistAmanda’s LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jul 8, 2025 • 40min
The Secret to Scaling Your Creator Business Without Burning Out with Caleb Wojcik
Caleb Wojcik, CEO of Smart Passive Income and founder of Creator Scale, shares invaluable insights on scaling a creator business without burning out. Caleb discusses how building repeatable systems and delegating tasks is the key to scaling beyond yourself, highlighting his own journey from video production to leading a 7-figure brand. He delves into the challenges of running a physical product business, like SwitchPod, and offers a fresh perspective on how community, human connection, and personalized branding are essential for thriving in the creator economy. If you're ready to unlock the next growth lever in your business and learn how to scale sustainably, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Chapters:00:00:00 - Why Real Connection Still Wins in Business00:00:51 - Meet Caleb Wojcik: From Engineer to Entrepreneur00:01:31 - Early Days: Ditching Corporate for Freedom00:03:15 - Building Fizzle & Launching SwitchPod Against the Odds00:08:39 - Hard Truths About Selling Physical Products00:11:50 - Taking the Helm at Smart Passive Income00:12:24 - Juggling Family, Life, and Scaling Up00:14:32 - The Future: SPI, AI, and the Creator Economy00:25:38 - Caleb’s Other Ventures You Didn’t Know About00:27:57 - Proven Playbook: How to Scale Smartly00:35:28 - Why Your Network Is Still Your Secret Weapon00:37:03 - Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with CalebLinks and Resources:Caleb Wojcik WebsiteSmart Passive Income (SPI Media)SwitchPodCaleb Wojcik on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jul 1, 2025 • 36min
Grow Your Business to the Extent You Grow: Emotional Intelligence with Andrew L Anderson
In this powerful episode, Dustin sits down with Andrew L Anderson — a master coach and emotional intelligence expert — to unpack why your business is only going to grow to the extent that you do. Andrew shares how he helps high achievers drop the backpack of baggage they carry, using tools like shadow work and mental emotional release to unlock real 10X growth. He explains why founders should treat their business like a grandbaby — loved, guided, but never confused with their identity. If you’re ready to stop proving and start thriving, this conversation will help you know yourself, release what’s holding you back, and rewrite what success really means.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcoming Andrew L. Anderson to 7 Figure Leap00:01:54 - Roots of Resilience: Andrew’s Early Years00:05:41 - From Teacher to Breakthrough Coach00:12:30 - Battling Rock Bottom & Rising Strong00:17:25 - Inside Andrew’s Breakthrough Method00:18:40 - Why Emotional Intelligence Fuels Profit00:31:05 - One Final Challenge & Connect with AndrewLinks and Resources:WebsiteStrength of the Oak, Strength of the WillowAndrew on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jun 24, 2025 • 49min
The Hell Yes Offer: Why Most Entrepreneurs Miss Their Biggest Money-Maker with Jessica Miller
What if the fastest way to grow your business had nothing to do with more ads, new offers, or chasing cold leads? In this episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, Jessica Miller—growth strategist, profit expert, and host of The It’s Your Offer Podcast—reveals how entrepreneurs are leaving tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars on the table simply by overlooking what’s already working. She shares why your next big breakthrough isn’t about doing more, but about optimizing what you’ve already built. Jessica unpacks the three most overlooked profit levers hiding in plain sight: irresistible core offers, reactivation systems, and simple upsells and referrals. Whether you're scaling past six figures or simplifying your path to seven, she delivers plug-and-play strategies you can use today to generate revenue with ease—without burnout. Tune in to discover how small shifts in your existing business can lead to exponential growth, including how one client turned a $300 offer into a $25K day.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Grow Smarter, Not Harder00:00:59 - Meet Jessica Miller: Unlocking Profit with Precision00:01:54 - Are You Sitting on a Revenue Goldmine?00:03:00 - Your Offer Isn’t Broken—Just Untapped00:03:41 - How to Turn Assets Into Profit Machines00:05:15 - The 3 Profit Levers Every Business Needs00:06:52 - Real Wins: Turning Strategy Into Cash00:09:26 - The “Hell Yes” Offer Explained00:15:01 - Add-Ons That Instantly Boost Revenue00:25:22 - Your Current Clients Are Your Next Payday00:26:17 - Warm Leads Are Warmer Than You Think00:28:02 - Seasonal Offers That Actually Sell00:30:54 - Get Buyers to Buy Again—Faster00:34:43 - Referrals: The Most Overlooked Profit Stream00:37:50 - The Easiest Referral System You’re Not Using00:44:39 - Final Takeaways: Scale Simply and SustainablyLinks and Resources:Jessica Miller’s Coaching WebsiteProfit With Ease Resource HubJessica on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jun 17, 2025 • 43min
How Entrepreneurs Lose Control of Their Business with Nolan Bradbury
What if your business numbers could unlock real freedom — not just financial clarity, but personal direction? In this powerful episode, Dustin sits down with Nolan Bradbury, founder of Bradfield Accounting & Advisory and creator of the Numbers for Freedom framework. Nolan shares how most entrepreneurs are stuck in reactive financial cycles, relying on outsourced advisors and spreadsheets that don’t serve the life they actually want. He reveals why traditional accounting falls short, the hidden cost of misaligned decision-making, and how CEOs can use their numbers proactively to gain clarity, confidence, and control. If you’ve ever felt like your business is growing, but your peace of mind isn't — this episode will show you a better way.Chapters:00:00:00 - Are You Building a Business That Actually Makes You Happy?00:00:42 - Meet Nolan Bradbury: Numbers Guy with a Mission00:00:53 - The Real Conversation: Cash Flow, Purpose & Power00:01:21 - How Nolan’s Journey Reframed the Role of Accounting00:02:17 - What Entrepreneurs Really Want (and Miss)00:03:14 - The Two Founder Mindsets: Which Are You?00:04:41 - Redefining Freedom: From Revenue Chasing to Intentional Growth00:14:29 - Mapping the Gap Between Your Life Now and the One You Want00:18:32 - Designing Operations That Actually Serve Your Lifestyle00:21:11 - Nolan’s Wake-Up Call: Money ≠ Alignment00:23:08 - The “Numbers for Freedom” Framework in Action00:24:35 - Finding Your Real Freedom Number00:26:40 - Making Your Business Serve Your Life — Not Swallow It00:28:48 - Strategy That Starts With Who You Are00:30:07 - Every Choice Is Financial — Make It Count00:35:14 - Wrap-Up: The Clarity CEOs Crave00:38:47 - Final Thoughts + Where to Go NextLinks and Resources:Website: Bradfield Accounting & AdvisoryNolan Bradbury on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jun 10, 2025 • 45min
Why Entrepreneurship Doesn’t Have to End Your Marriage with Larry and Sue Pruett
Dustin sits down with Larry and Sue Pruett, the powerhouse couple behind Side-by-Side Business. With over 35 years of marriage, five children, and two decades of entrepreneurship, Larry and Sue share a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to build both a thriving business and a deeply connected marriage.You’ll hear how a chance encounter at the post office led to a faith-driven friendship—and eventually, a full-circle moment of collaboration inside the Podcast Profits Accelerator. From their humble eBay beginnings in 2003 to exiting that business in 2023, the Pruetts reveal how they transitioned from e-commerce veterans to coaches for couples in business, helping others avoid burnout and build on biblical principles.This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs asking, "How do we grow a business without growing apart?" It’s a must-listen for married business owners, coaches, and consultants seeking clarity, connection, and purpose.Chapters:00:00:00 - A Powerful Start: Faith, Family & Focus00:00:52 - Meet Larry & Sue: Married, Mission-Driven, Entrepreneurial00:01:31 - How a Side Hustle Sparked a Legacy00:03:15 - eBay in 2003: From Boxes to Breakthroughs00:03:43 - When a Test Run Became a Leap00:04:12 - The Post Office Encounter That Changed Everything00:05:54 - Why Relationships Are the Real ROI00:08:22 - From Products to People: Launching Their Coaching Journey00:12:19 - Finding Clarity by Saying Yes to Calling00:22:41 - Business + Marriage: Can They Really Work Together?00:23:31 - Setting Boundaries Before Burnout00:25:33 - Designing a Mission-Driven Marriage00:30:31 - How to Craft Your Family Compass00:34:47 - Turning Purpose Into Practice00:40:31 - What’s Next on the Journey?Links and ResourcesSide-by-Side BusinessLarry & Sue Pruett on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!