The Graham Cochrane Show

The speaker shares insights on what they would do differently if they had to start their online business and entrepreneurial journey over. They discuss their personal story of navigating the challenges of the global recession and building a successful online business through blogging and YouTube. They reflect on their success and share their regrets and the importance of mentorship. They emphasize the need to hire sooner, be more experimental, and offload tasks. They also discuss the importance of experimentation in business and share personal experiences with successful and failed experiments.

So, you want to make money fast? Normally I’m completely opposed to this way of thinking. And that’s because I truly believe that when you build a business that can consistently feed you and your family for years to come, that’s the ideal strategy to follow. That said, sometimes you may not have the luxury to default to a long term strategy. When life happens, you might need to find a way to pay bills quickly without spending a ton of time building a strong foundation that’s required for a robust business. That’s why in today’s podcast, I’ll teach you my best strategy for making money fast. You’ll learn my very simple approach to getting your business up and running and monetizing very quickly. No matter what your background is, you’ll for sure be able to put this lesson into practice. So if you want to learn how to make money fast, today’s lesson is definitely worth sticking around for. In today’s episode you’ll also learn: The way I would make money fast if I absolutely had to. Why starting a service-based business is the best way to make money quickly. How to start getting clients overnight. And much, much more. Enjoy!

Have you ever felt like it’s impossible to have a balanced life as an entrepreneur? If you’re like most business owners, you likely give a ton of time to your business. And while that has provided for you financially, it’s also created a situation where you have neglected other areas of your life. But here’s the thing. Not having the rest of your life in order will definitely take a toll sooner or later. And if you want to avoid living a life of regret, it’s best you figure out how to juggle all of your priorities effectively. I know, easier said than done. That’s why I brought Nicholas Bayerle onto my podcast. Nicholas is one of the rare business owners to have mastered the art of having a balanced life. And it’s something he talks a lot about in his bestselling book “The Modern Day Businessman” and in his mastermind group “The King’s Brotherhood”. Nicholas gives a ton of advice on how you can become what he calls a 4D Businessman in today’s podcast episode. So if you you want to learn how to have a higher quality of life while also taking your business to new heights, make sure to give this episode a listen. In this episode you’ll also learn: -Why Nicholas believe’s all business people are like Joseph from the Bible. -How he finally figured out his purpose after his first business failed. -How he’s able to have a strong family life while running multiple businesses. -And much, much more. Enjoy!

How do you know you have the right business idea? This is something that many entrepreneurs haven’t thought a lot about. In fact, when you ask people this type of question they normally default to answers like “it’s what I’m passionate about”. Let me tell you something, friend. Making a major life decision like starting a business just based on a feeling is the quickest way to falling flat on your face. And it’s likely why so many small businesses fail year after year. But if you’re not supposed to just default to whatever your current obsession is, what are some other signs you’re in the right business? I’m glad you asked. Because that’s exactly what I cover in today’s podcast episode. In this episode I’ll share with you the 5 signs that you’re in the right business. And when you cross reference your business idea with these 5 signs, you’ll be that much closer to not only starting a business you love, but one that will make you prosperous for years to come. And this episode will also cover: How to avoid being trapped in your business. The exact tools I use to automate my business. An exercise that will help you drastically improve your business. And much, much more. Enjoy! -Graham

When’s the last time you actually played? Yes, this is a serious question. I know as business owners we spend so much time being productive and striving to reach our goals that we can forget to actually enjoy ourselves from time to time. Believe it or not, making time to “play” is more important than most realize. It’s been shown to actually help people be more productive and cultivate more life satisfaction (as well as lowering anxiety). That’s why I decided to bring in Charlie Hoehn on today’s podcast. Charlie is a very successful business owner who at one point in his life battled depression and crippling anxiety. That’s when he re-discovered how to play and learned all the benefits associated with it. Now Charlie travels the world and teaches other high achievers how to increase their quality of life by adding more play to it. So if you want to learn how you can start enjoying yourself more, make sure to give this episode a listen. In this episode you’ll learn: -The long list of benefits that come with playing more. -How to actually start playing if you don’t know where to start. -Charlie’s story on how he re-discovered playing and the impact it had on him. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered how word-class speakers got so good? I certainly used to. And considering that last year I gave my first TedX talk (that you can watch on the TedX YouTube channel), I spent a long time learning the secrets of the best speakers. One of the most important lessons I learned during this time was that the techniques that work well on stage also work for all types of content. Whether you’re writing an email, doing a webinar, or making a TikTok video, these public speaking tips will take your content to the next level. In this podcast episode, I’ll share the top 3 lessons I learned during the preparation period for my TedX Talk. And if you apply these lessons to your own content, no matter what it is, you’ll quickly see that you can make almost any piece of content irresistible. So if you’re ready to learn the presentation secrets of a TedX speaker, make sure to give this episode a listen. In this episode you’ll learn: -Why every piece of content should be a performance. -The mistake most public speakers make. -How to make your content irresistible. -And much, much more. Enjoy!

Have you ever used Facebook ads for your business? If you’ve been in business for a while, you know there was a time when Facebook ads were looked at as the magic solution for getting more customers. Literally everyone wanted to figure out how to run these ads and get in on the gold rush. But now? Things are a bit different. Facebook is nowhere near as magical of a solution as it was during its earlier days. But even with that being the case, Facebook ads are still a great way to get people to your offer. You just have to be a bit more skilled at execution. Which is why I decided to bring today’s guest, Adrienne Richardson, onto the podcast. Adrienne is a Facebook ad expert who’s helped some really big names like x and y run successful campaigns on Facebook. And today, she’s spilling some of her best secrets. So if you want to figure out how a Facebook ad pro uses the platform to print money for her clients, I highly recommend checking this episode out. In this episode you’ll learn: -Why Adrienne hates organic. -How she’s able to get more clients by word of mouth. -Exactly how she thinks through tackling Facebook ads. -And much, much more. Enjoy!

Exploring the benefits of AI for solopreneurs and debunking fears. Discussing autopilot systems and how AI enhances creativity. Examining past industry disruptions and the power of encouragement. Emphasizing the value of interactions, investment in oneself, and the role of leadership.

Your brain is A LOT more powerful than you realize. The problem is that most people don’t believe it. Or rather, they fail to understand how to unlock their hidden potential. And the sad thing is, failing to do so leads to many to leave this Earth with their potential unrealized. But for those of us who understand how to properly leverage our genius, the world becomes full of possibilities. We’re able to create the life and do things that few people experience. This alone makes uncovering your hidden genius a worthwhile pursuit. That’s why I decided to bring Polina Pompliano on today’s episode. Polina is the creator of an amazing newsletter called The Profile. In it, she unpacks exactly how the world's most successful people achieve the unimaginable. And in today’s episode, she’ll show you exactly how to unlock your hidden genius. So if you want to learn how to think like your heroes, and unlock your dormant potential, make sure to pay close attention to what Polina shares in this conversation. I’m sure you’ll have a few breakthroughs that will help you tackle your goals like never before. In this episode you’ll also learn: How Polina was able to transform her weaknesses into strengths. How Polina’s new book will help you 10x your results. Why you can make a business out of anything. And much, much more. Enjoy! -Graham