7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann

Discover the essentials of creating a signature framework for coaches and consultants. Learn why clarity, authority, and consistent results are key benefits. Explore real-life examples like the 5 P's that built a successful business and Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps that transformed lives. Understand the importance of first and last steps in framework design and the difference between linear and typology frameworks. Get insider tips on testing your framework with clients and using AI for catchy names!

Clifford Stephan, founder of Booze Vacation and a men's health advocate, shares his journey from Silicon Valley consultant to health coach, emphasizing the hidden costs of alcohol on performance. He discusses how a break from drinking can transform sleep, energy, and overall health. Clifford introduces his Booze Vacation framework, highlighting the importance of extended breaks for re-regulating hormones and brain chemistry. The conversation tackles why moderating alcohol rarely works for high performers and offers insights into optimizing wellness for entrepreneurs.

Justin Welsh shares the hard-earned lessons from building a seven-figure solopreneur business after burning out as a startup executive. Instead of chasing endless growth, Justin reveals why simplicity scales and how he built a sustainable lifestyle business generating millions through digital products, community, and strategic content creation. Learn why he works just 2 hours a day, his hypothesis-driven approach to business experiments, and how AI amplifies (not replaces) creativity. Justin gets candid about rejecting the "growth at all costs" mindset, choosing enjoyment over expansion, and why your personal story will become your biggest competitive advantage in the age of AI.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why "Growth at All Costs" Is Killing Your Business(00:34) Meet the $5M Solopreneur Working 2 Hours a Day(01:16) The Counterintuitive Truth: Simplicity Actually Scales(01:59) From Burned-Out Executive to Seven-Figure Solo Founder(04:05) How to Build a Business Around Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)(07:48) The Content Flywheel That Generates Millions(11:21) Three Different Paths to Solopreneur Success (Pick One)(14:59) Why You Should Master ONE Medium (Not Be Everywhere)(16:14) Should You Write a Book? The Honest Answer(18:00) Inside The Unsubscribed: A $500K Community Experiment(21:26) The Real Reason Recurring Revenue Matters for Solopreneurs(23:20) My Contrarian Take on Podcast Guesting(24:12) Why I'm Done Chasing Growth (And You Should Be Too)(27:46) AI Won't Replace You—But It Will Expose Bad Content(32:59) Your Personal Story Is Your Only Competitive Moat(35:23) Final Thoughts: Choose Enjoyment Over ExpansionLinks and ResourcesWebsiteJustin Welsh 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!

In this conversation, Jake Wysocki, a former Fortune 200 design thinker turned workshop designer, shares insights on creating impactful workshops. He introduces his transformative 10-50-99 framework for launching workshops effectively. Jake emphasizes the importance of understanding clients’ 'hopes and fears' to tailor experiences and foster connection. He highlights that getting participants to actively do rather than just learn is key to success. Whether you're starting out or refining your approach, Jake provides actionable strategies to enhance engagement and outcomes.

Dustin sits down with Deborah Nash, a veteran leadership coach with 28 years of experience and author of "Level Up Your Leadership." Deborah shares her remarkable journey from brand management at Clorox and Disney (during the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast era) to becoming an executive coach for Fortune 100 companies and small businesses alike. The conversation challenges a critical misconception: that leadership is only about managing others. Deborah reveals why self-leadership is the foundation that solo entrepreneurs and small business owners often overlook, and shares practical, immediately actionable strategies including treating curiosity as your superpower, remembering "it's all information" when things go wrong, and asking "what's my role?" in any given situation. She also opens up about her personal quantum leap moment at age 60, climbing a 35-foot telephone pole, and how that experience led her to write her first book despite years of saying she never would. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to level up their leadership, whether they have a team of one or one hundred.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Why Self-Awareness Is Your Hidden Growth Lever(00:01:00) - Meet Deborah Naish: From Disney Executive to Leadership Expert(00:01:48) - The Entrepreneurial DNA: Starting at Age 10(00:03:04) - Fortune 100 Insights: What Corporate Leadership Teaches Entrepreneurs(00:07:54) - The Leadership Myth Costing You Revenue and Peace(00:14:31) - Small Shifts, Big Impact: Your Leadership Gym Strategy(00:18:40) - Building a Sustainable Coaching Practice That Scales(00:23:19) - Creating Worthy Goals That Drive Seven-Figure Growth(00:23:38) - Taking the Leap: Writing Your First Book as a Business Asset(00:24:29) - Navigating Leadership Challenges While Scaling to Seven Figures(00:27:06) - Inside a High-Impact Coaching Model for Busy Entrepreneurs(00:33:07) - The Three Leadership Practices That Transform Your Business(00:40:16) - Your Next Steps: From Six to Seven Figures Through Better LeadershipLinks and Resources:Level Up Your Leadership by Deborah Nash - https://tinyurl.com/y43ddxdzDeborah Nash's Website: https://www.deborahnaish.com/Deborah Naish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-naish-5a860/Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/7 Figure Leap: https://7figureleap.com/Thanks 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!

Dustin sits down with Renita Wolf, an exit planning advisor with over 25 years of corporate M&A experience, to discuss how founder-led businesses can maximize their value and become investment-ready. Renita shares why most small business owners miss the opportunity to exit profitably, often shutting down rather than selling due to lack of preparation. She explains the critical difference between working with a fiduciary advisor versus a commission-based broker, and reveals the three key factors that drive business value: customer concentration, owner dependence, and revenue consistency. Renita provides actionable advice on how entrepreneurs can start preparing now—even if they're 5+ years from exit—by creating SOPs, building organizational structure, protecting intellectual property, and transitioning to recurring revenue models. Whether you're planning to sell or simply want to build a more sustainable, valuable business, this conversation offers invaluable insights into thinking strategically about your company as a true asset.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background(00:02:00) - Why Renita Transitioned from Corporate to Exit Planning(00:04:30) - The Family Story: Businesses That Never Sold(00:07:00) - When to Start Exit Planning (The 3-5 Year Rule)(00:12:00) - What Is a Fiduciary and Why It Matters(00:18:00) - The Real Story: When Financial Statements Weren't Investment-Ready(00:21:00) - Risk and Sustainability: What Buyers Actually Look For(00:26:00) - Recurring Revenue Is Gold(00:29:00) - How Service Businesses Can Create Intellectual Property Assets(00:33:00) - Reducing Owner Dependence: SOPs, Org Charts, and AI Tools(00:40:00) - Next Steps and How to Connect with RenitaLinks and Resources:Free Exit Ready Assessment (3 minutes)Connect with Renita Wolf 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!

Eric Dingler, founder of a fully remote digital marketing agency, shares his journey of building effective teams while traveling through 20 countries with his family. He emphasizes the importance of hiring systems over people, detailing a three-stage interview process focused on character first. Eric reveals his revolutionary self-onboarding approach as a game changer and discusses his leadership framework that fosters accountability. With insights into team delegation and continuous improvement through SOPs, he guides aspiring leaders toward building thriving remote teams.

Dustin Riechmann sits down with Nathan Barry — founder of Kit and author of the viral essays Audience vs. Crowd and Creator Flywheels. Together they unpack how one podcast guesting appearance generated over $140,000 in high-ticket revenue in just 90 days. Nathan shares why small, focused audiences outperform massive crowds, the three laws of flywheels (flow, ease, growth), and how creators can turn content into authority, relationships, and scalable business results. Packed with behind-the-scenes strategies, this episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders eager to grow from six to seven figures while building deeper fulfillment and influence.Chapters:- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Nathan Barry's Background- 00:00:35 - The $140K Podcast Guesting Story- 00:02:28 - Audience vs. Crowd: Why the Distinction Matters- 00:04:01 - How Small Audiences Generate More Revenue Than Large Crowds- 00:09:15 - Why Authority Trumps Reach in Creator Business- 00:14:42 - Building Relationships That Convert Into Revenue- 00:18:30 - The Mistake Most Creators Make With Content Strategy- 00:23:18 - The Three Laws of Flywheels: Flow, Ease, and Growth- 00:28:30 - Batching, Systems, and Sustainable Growth- 00:29:02 - Why Simplicity is the Ultimate Scaling Strategy- 00:36:20 - Building Authority Through the Right Content- 00:40:48 - How to Choose the Right Podcasts for Guesting- 00:45:12 - Common Mistakes Creators Make with FlywheelsLinks Nathan Barry Website: https://nathanbarry.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/?hl=enX : https://x.com/nathanbarry?lang=enKit: Email marketing that automates your growthGrow Your Business with Podcast Guesting

Dusty Holcomb, a leadership consultant and founder of Arcus Group, transitioned from leading billion-dollar organizations to building a purpose-driven practice. He explores why leaders, whether in Fortune 500 companies or solopreneurs, face similar challenges. Discover his five core leadership questions that foster clarity and accountability. Dusty shares insights on avoiding the over-engineering trap, the importance of connecting purpose to team roles, and the value of addressing clients' immediate problems to drive impactful solutions.

In this episode, Dustin Riechmann sits down with attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to explore how she built a multi-seven-figure business by keeping things radically simple. Sam shares her journey from a burned-out corporate lawyer to launching a health coaching side hustle, and eventually creating a streamlined legal business that now serves over 4,500 entrepreneurs. She opens up about the pivotal airplane incident that sparked her transformation, the role of curiosity and creativity in building happiness, and the systems behind her signature Ultimate Bundle. Listeners will learn the essential legal protections every six- and seven-figure business owner must have, plus Sam’s proven strategies for scaling through email, podcast guesting, and her smart Instagram funnel. This is an inspiring and practical conversation for leaders who want to grow their business while protecting their peace and fulfillment.# Chapters:Chapters- 00:00:00 – Opening and the “boring expertise” question- 00:00:22 – How Dustin met Sam at Craft + Commerce- 00:01:19 – Sam’s origin story: miserable attorney to plane incident and first side business- 00:03:35 – Choosing agency over blame after the doctor’s “that’s your choice” moment- 00:06:00 – From health coaching to serving creators with legal help- 00:07:02 – Trauma, grief, and redefining success and happiness now- 00:11:26 – What actually makes us happy: contentment over endless achievement- 00:13:52 – Broadening creativity and making art off-stage- 00:16:48 – The simple business model: two offers only- 00:20:08 – Building the Ultimate Bundle and an evergreen webinar that scales- 00:23:00 – Organic traffic, podcast guesting, and partner trainings- 00:25:23 – Paid ads, live launches, and VIP affiliates- 00:27:22 – Small, mighty team and operations- 00:28:50 – Instagram that actually builds the list (B‑roll + ManyChat to email)- 00:33:34 – Legal foundations: LLC, solid contracts, insurance- 00:36:42 – Protecting IP: copyright registration + terms of use + trademarks- 00:42:28 – Live workshop invite and Sam’s SidebarLive Training with Sam to Protect Your BusinessWebsite: samvanderwielen.comInstagram: @samvanderwielenLinkedIn: Sam Vander WielenYouTube: Sam Vander WielenPodcast: **https://open.spotify.com/show/54rD5CEydcpUITq65RcM9M**Book: **https://www.amazon.com/When-Start-Business-Happy-Entrepreneurship/dp/1538767384**