

Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Charles Gaudet - CEO of Predictable Profits
Growing a business is hard – and most people underestimate the amount of hard-work and strategic thinking that’s involved to grow and scale your company.
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Oct 7, 2022 • 45min
How to Build Deeper Connections, Create Community, & Find Clarity in Your Business with Mike Brcic...
Ep #148 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, writer, facilitator, and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. Mike specializes in helping entrepreneurs build deeper connections, create community, and to find clarity within their businesses. Mike founded his company Wayfinders, formerly known as Mastermind Adventures, to invite amazing entrepreneurs to join him on mind-blowing adventures around the world. Through these adventures, he helps them to build their tribe and community while having a ridiculous amount of fun in the process. Until exiting in February 2019, Mike also ran one of Canada's most successful adventure tourism companies, Sacred Rides, for 22 years. During his tenure, the company expanded from a tiny 1-person operation to a global business with staff in 15 countries and clients from all over the world. Mike is also an avid blogger, and has written a series of informative articles on topics that include entrepreneurship, living a fulfilled life, and mental health on Medium. Learn More About Mike Brcic & Wayfinders: Visit Mike Brcic's website: https://mikebrcic.com/ Visit the Way-Finders website: https://way-finders.com/ Read Mike Brcic's articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@mikebrcic Connect with Mike Brcic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrcic Follow Mike Brcic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikebrcic Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Sep 30, 2022 • 41min
"Should You Start A Podcast?" with Ronsley Seriojo Vaz...
Ep #147 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by speaker, author, entrepreneur, and podcast expert Ronsley Seriojo Vaz. Ronsley is the author of the book AMPLIFY – How to raise your voice, boost your brand, and grow your business, and he's the creator of the first audio marketing agency in the world. Ronsley's podcast, "Bond Appetit," is Australia’s #1 food podcast on iTunes and receives between eight and twelve thousand listeners a day. He is also the host of the successful show, "Should I Start A Podcast?" Ronsley is also the founder of content marketing agency Amplify, which he grew from zero to eight staff in just five months. Amplify is all about converting audio into a content-marketing echo chamber. He and his team help clients create content and turn it into genuine assets that allow their businesses to grow. Between the "Bond Appetit" podcast and his show "Should I Start a Podcast?" Ronsley has reached over 4 million listeners in 133 countries. Ronsley is also the founder of the first podcasting conference in the Southern Hemisphere: We Are Podcast. Learn More About Ronsley Seriojo Vaz, Amplify & His Podcasts: Visit the Amplify website: https://mustamplify.com/ Listen to the "Should I Start A Podcast?" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-i-start-a-podcast/id1078529036 Listen to the "Bond Appetit" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bond-appetit-with-ronsley-vaz/id890780867 Connect with Ronsley Seriojo Vaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronsley/ Follow Amplify on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplify---1st-audio-marketing-agency/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Sep 23, 2022 • 40min
Mental Strategies to Grow Your Business Without Burnout with Dr. Sherry Walling...
Ep #146 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sherry Walling, a speaker, podcaster, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and clinical psychologist. In her professional capacity, Sherry helps smart people do hard things. Pairing her professional training with her personal experience, she’s been able to help high intensity entrepreneurs to work through the hardest parts of running and growing a business. Dr. Walling hosts the ZenFounder podcast, which has been downloaded more than a million times and has been called a “must listen” by both Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. She is also the host of Mind Curious, a podcast exploring psychedelics and innovation in mental health care. Her bestselling book, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together, combines the insight and warmth of a therapist with the truth-telling mirth of someone who has been there. Her newly released book, Touching Two Worlds, explores new strategies for finding hope in the aftermath of loss. Learn More About Dr. Sherry Walling: Visit Dr. Sherry Walling's website: https://www.sherrywalling.com/ Visit the Zen Founder website: https://zenfounder.com/ Visit the 'Touching Two Worlds' book website: https://thefinanser.com/ Connect with Dr. Sherry Walling on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-walling-phd/ Follow Dr. Sherry Walling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherrywalling Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Sep 16, 2022 • 44min
How Businesses Should Think About Cryptocurrency with Finance Blogger Chris Skinner...
Ep #145 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by author, speaker, and finance blogger Chris Skinner, who is known as one of the most influential people in technology and finance. Chris is an independent commentator on financial markets and fintech through his blog, the Finanser.com, and through his 17 bestselling books. His latest book, "Digital for Good," focuses on how technology and finance can work together to address the environmental and social issues we face today, and ultimately make a better world. In his day job, Chris is the CEO of the Finanser Ltd, a research and media firm focused on fintech and the future of finance. He is a Non-Executive Director of the fintech consultancy firm 11:FS, and on the advisory boards of many fintech and financial firms. Chris is a regular commentator on BBC News, Sky News, CNBC, and Bloomberg about banking. He is on the Advisory Boards of companies including B-Hive, Bankex, empowr, IoV42, and Innovate Finance. He has also worked closely with leading banks such as HSBC, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Citibank, and Société Générale, as well as the World Economic Forum. Learn More About Chris Skinner and The Finanser: Visit Chris Skinner's website: https://chrisskinner.global/ Visit The Finanser Blog: https://thefinanser.com/ Visit the Captain Cake (Chris Skinner's Children Books) website: https://captaincake.com/ Connect with Chris Skinner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/ Follow Chris Skinner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Skinner Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Sep 9, 2022 • 42min
Lessons from Building the Highly-Curated Mastermind Talks Community with Jayson Gaignard...
Ep #144 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Jayson Gaignard, the founder and CEO of MasterMind Talks (MMT), an invite-only and highly exclusive community of top tier entrepreneurs. The MMT community is carefully curated, with the group receiving over 2500 applications per year and an average waiting period of 6 years to get in. The exclusivity of MMT has allowed Jayson to build this community without spending a single dollar on traditional advertising. Jayson likes to say that he's not self-made, but rather "community-made." He believes entrepreneurs are drowning in contacts and starving for community. By creating connections with high quality people and investing in those relationships, Jayson has achieved life changing results. Learn More About Jayson Gaignard & the Mastermind Talks community: Visit the MasterMind Talks website: https://www.mmt.community/ Check out Jayson Gaignard's "CommunityMade" Podcast: http://communitymade.com/ Connect with Jayson Gaignard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaignard/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Sep 2, 2022 • 44min
How to Hire the Right Talent & Meet Customer Needs with ChatterBoss CEO, Valerie Trapunsky...
Ep #143 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Valerie Trapunsky, the founder and CEO of ChatterBoss. After spending 7+ years working as a top-level personal assistant/Chief of Staff for A-list celebrities, CEOs and high-net-worth individuals, Valerie discovered that she could bring the same level of excellent service to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This became the foundation for which she used to build ChatterBoss. ChatterBoss helps entrepreneurs make more money and avoid burnout. It is a product that clients can trust to reliably deliver instant, personalized, and thoughtful service. With ChatterBoss, you get more than a virtual assistant or collection of task doers. Instead, you are provided with a thought partner who will serve as your dedicated resource for implementing, managing, and optimizing the critical aspects of your business. Valerie is passionate about helping entrepreneurs solve their customer needs through utilizing smart systems, smart technology, and most important of all, smart people. She has built a product that clients can trust to reliably deliver instant, personalized, and thoughtful service. Learn More About Valerie Trapunsky & ChatterBoss: Visit the ChatterBoss website: https://www.chatterboss.com/ Read Articles By Valerie Trapunsky on Medium: https://valerietrapunsky.medium.com/ Connect with Valerie Trapunsky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerietrapunsky/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Aug 26, 2022 • 23min
Right & Wrong Ways to Conduct LinkedIn Marketing with Shama Hyder...
Ep #142 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Shama Hyder, the award-winning CEO of Zen Media and a visionary strategist for the digital age. Shama was named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com. She’s even been honored at both the White House and United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country. Shama's company, Zen Media, is a global marketing and digital PR firm that helps both B2B and B2C brands make meaningful connections with the modern-day customer via influencer marketing and experiential/digital storytelling, then convert those connections into bottom line results. Zen Media’s notable clients include Chase Business, the US Navy, DFW Airport, MaryKay, and Tupperware, to name a few. Learn More About Shama Hyder & Zen Media: Visit Shama Hyder's website: https://shamahyder.com/ Visit the Zen Media website: https://zenmedia.com/ Connect with Shama Hyder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamahyder/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Aug 19, 2022 • 47min
How to Never Lose a Customer Again with Joey Coleman...
Ep #141 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur and acclaimed author of "Never Lose a Customer Again," Joey Coleman. When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Deloitte, the World Bank, and Zappos need to boost their customer experience, Joey is the person they call on for assistance. For almost twenty years, Joey has helped organizations retain their best customers and turn them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. His First 100 Days® methodology helps fuel successful customer experience endeavors at companies and organizations around the world - including everything from small VC-funded startups to large Fortune 500s, with hundreds of midsize businesses in between. In his #2 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "Never Lose a Customer Again," Joey shares strategies and tactics for turning onetime purchasers into lifelong customers. Learn More About Joey Coleman & Get The Book "Never Lose A Customer Again": Visit Joey Coleman's website & get his book at: https://joeycoleman.com/ Connect with Joey Coleman on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycoleman1/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Aug 5, 2022 • 41min
Why a Chief of Staff Will Make You a Better CEO with Joe Beecroft...
Ep #140 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by my Chief of Staff at Predictable Profits, Joe Beecroft. The Chief of Staff position is a relatively new role in businesses, with its primary function being to support a visionary CEO with strategy, implementation, and execution. In this episode, you'll learn about this Chief of Staff position and how hiring the right person can help ignite your business growth. This is absolutely critical to the long-term success and scalability of a company. At Predictable Profits, we specialize in finding overlooked growth opportunities commonly found in most small-to-medium sized businesses. We drive growth and sales with actionable strategies for rapidly increasing a company's profits. Beyond that, we help implement the necessary systems to handle growth and scale. Learn More About Joe Beecroft and Predictable Profits: Visit the Predictable Profits website at: https://predictableprofits.com/ Follow Joe Beecroft on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-beecroft-3807b870/ Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

Jul 29, 2022 • 22min
Lead Nurturing: How to Turn Cold Leads Into Clients with Zach Burkes...
Ep #139 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, sales coach, and the co-founder of Predictable Profits Coaching, Zach Burkes, as we discuss the topic of lead nurturing and how to turn cold leads into clients. If you're interested in learning what's working now to predictably convert leads into revenue, this is an episode you will not want to miss! At Predictable Profits Coaching, Zach and I specialize in finding overlooked growth opportunities commonly found in most small-to-medium sized businesses. We drive growth and sales with actionable strategies for rapidly increasing a company's profits. Beyond that, we help implement the necessary systems to handle growth and scale. Learn More About Zach Burkes and Predictable Profits: Visit the Predictable Profits website at: https://predictableprofits.com/ Email Zach Burkes at: zach@predictableprofits.com Follow Zach Burkes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachburkes/ Follow Zach Burkes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachburkes Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them. FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com