7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann

Dustin Riechmann
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Jun 3, 2025 • 36min

How to Repurpose 1 Piece of Content into Months of Growth with Amber Vilhauer

Dustin sits down with Amber Vilhauer, CEO of NGNG Enterprises, to unpack what it really takes to grow your online visibility without overwhelm. Amber shares her intuitive, human-first approach to book launches, content marketing, and relationship-based business growth. You’ll hear why “more content” is a trap, and how focusing on clarity, strategy, and alignment can build a powerful digital presence that attracts the right clients and scales sustainably.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome + What Drives This Show00:00:49 - Meet Amber Vilhauer: Brand Builder & Book Strategist00:01:45 - Amber’s Bold Leap Into Entrepreneurship00:02:40 - From Heartbreak to Purpose-Driven Business00:05:50 - How Amber Built a 7-Figure Agency00:08:26 - Why Books Are the Ultimate Strategy Tool00:13:11 - Real Client Wins: Impact That Lasts00:17:50 - Capturing Your Wisdom Before It’s Lost00:21:18 - White Papers: The Secret Visibility Weapon00:22:16 - What Makes a Field Book So Engaging00:23:49 - Storytelling That Turns Readers Into Clients00:24:44 - Turning the Writing Process Into Revenue00:26:25 - Writing Book After Book With Flow00:28:41 - Finding Your “Passion Center” in Business00:31:08 - Amber’s Favorite Exercises for AlignmentLinks and ResourcesAmber’s WebsiteNGNG EnterprisesAmber 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!
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May 27, 2025 • 37min

Podcasting, YouTube & Book Launches: The Full Creator Stack with Pat Flynn

Dustin Riechmann sits down with legendary entrepreneur and creator Pat Flynn to explore how modern entrepreneurs can thrive in the age of AI, overwhelm, and unlimited information. Pat unpacks his latest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less, and shares why this counterintuitive approach is the key to personal and professional breakthroughs.Together, they dive deep into the craft of storytelling as a business multiplier, the unmatched intimacy of podcasting, and how to market and develop a bestselling book before it’s written. You’ll also learn why “time is the new currency,” how to escape information obesity, and Pat’s favorite question to simplify every challenge: “If this were easy, what would it look like?”Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Pat Flynn00:01:31 - From Laid Off to Legacy: Pat’s Entrepreneurial Journey00:03:55 - Why Storytelling Is Your Business Superpower00:04:43 - Storytelling That Sells: Frameworks and Tactics00:14:35 - The Podcasting Advantage (Still Underrated!)00:19:21 - How Podcasts Launch Bestsellers (and Build Trust)00:25:59 - Lean Learning: The Future of Smarter Growth00:33:12 - Final Takeaways: Learn Less, Impact MoreLinks and Resources:Website: https://patflynn.comBook: https://leanlearningbook.comPatt on LinkedInSmart Passive Income PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatFlynnStorytelling Framework Reference: https://savethecat.comDustin 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!
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May 20, 2025 • 44min

Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Telling the WRONG Story with Greg Logan

What if your brand could command attention like a Hollywood blockbuster? In this unforgettable episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann sits down with award-winning storyteller and creative visionary Greg Logan, founder of Narrativity. Greg shares how decades of success in global advertising, reality TV, and filmmaking shaped his unique system for brand storytelling—now used by giants like Google, Adobe, and Virgin. More than a conversation about marketing, this episode is a masterclass in emotional resonance, brand clarity, and creating a quest that your audience needs to see fulfilled. From breaking down “the how” behind storytelling to co-creating a magnetic brand narrative with Dustin live on-air, Greg reveals how to make entrepreneurs “the marketing” and expose them to a world that wants them. This episode will transform the way you think about business storytelling forever.Chapters:00:00:00 - Your Brand’s Quest Begins00:00:42 - Meet Greg Logan: Storytelling Visionary00:01:29 - From Global Ads to Emotional Narratives00:02:53 - Turning Reality TV into Brand Gold00:05:15 - Hollywood Secrets for Business Growth00:08:08 - Narrativity: Storytelling That Sells00:12:12 - Behind the Scenes of Greg’s 4-Day Process00:16:10 - Co-Creation: The Fastest Way to Clarity00:20:41 - Why I Wrote “Creating a Blockbuster Brand”00:22:51 - Website Launch & Irresistible Pre-Order Bonuses00:23:35 - Domain Names That Win Hearts & Minds00:25:07 - Helping Dustin Craft His Business Quest00:27:10 - Why Your Business Needs a Quest00:29:00 - Unlocking the Value You Actually Deliver00:32:08 - Writing a Quest Statement That Converts00:37:44 - Scaling Your Message Without Losing Soul00:40:42 - Final Takeaways & How to Get the BookLinks and ResourcesNarrativityCreating a Blockbuster BrandGreg Logan 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!
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May 13, 2025 • 35min

The Accidental Banker: Building a 7-Figure Lending Business from a House Flip with Yoav Gilad

Dustin sits down with Yoav Gilad—CEO and Co-Founder of Green Block Inc.—to explore how failure, curiosity, and strategic networking launched an unintentional but thriving career in private real estate lending. From a single house flip to managing hundreds of successful loans, Yoav shares how one defaulted deal became his greatest business teacher. You’ll hear how Yoav bootstrapped Green Block Inc., how he learned the value of protecting your downside, and why tapping into trusted networks (like Front Row Dads) can fast-track your entrepreneurial evolution. This is a must-listen for anyone thinking about pivoting industries, starting a lending business, or wanting real talk on the realities of risk, growth, and resilience.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Hard-Won Real Estate Wisdom00:01:01 - Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap Journey00:01:34 - Meet Yoav Gilad: From Designing Cars to Funding Dreams00:04:58 - Why the Right People Change Everything00:06:38 - Lending 101: What They Don’t Teach You at the Bank00:12:33 - How Exclusive Networks Built My Business00:18:40 - When Everything Went Wrong (and Why It Was Worth It)00:31:10 - Parting Wisdom & Where to Find YoavLinks and Resources:Green Block IncYoav Gilad 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!

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