Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

Ep #90 - This week on the podcast, I sit down with Travis Chambers, a direct-to-consumer video advertising specialist and the founder of Chamber Media. Travis has been recognized on the Forbes "30 Under 30" list and his advertising agency has tripled the revenue of six multi-million dollar direct-to-consumer companies in the past few years. Travis's YouTube Ad "Kobe vs. Messi" was recognized as YouTube's #1 Ad of the Decade and acquired 140 million views. Travis has grown Chamber Media to more than 100 employees, they've driven over $600M in tracked revenue, and they currently make 3000+ videos per month for ads across Facebook and YouTube. Travis has been recognized for his work and has served as a keynote speaker for Google Growth, VidCon, and even the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He's also been highlighted in Entrepreneur, AdWeek, and HuffPo. Learn More About Travis Chambers and Chamber Media: Visit the Chamber Media Website at: https://www.chamber.media/ Follow Travis Chambers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisallenchambers/ Follow Travis Chambers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/travis_chambers Follow Travis Chambers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_chambers   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

Ep #89 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Max Borges, the founder of the Max Borges Agency, a PR business that works exclusively with consumer tech companies. The agency's mission statement is clear: "Connecting people with technology is not just what we do, it’s all we do. Our deep passion for how consumers adopt technology, combined with a commitment to driving business impact, makes MBA the marketing engine that differentiates your brand and boosts your bottom line." With more than 80 clients, including many of the top CE brands, MBA has been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies 9 years running. They accomplish this by providing world-class results to clients in the area of consumer technology, including digital lifestyle, sports/fitness, health/wellness, connected home, wearable tech, emerging technologies, and more. Learn More About Max Borges and The Max Borges Agency: Visit the Max Borges Agency website at: https://www.maxborgesagency.com/ Connect with Max Borges on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-borges-3ab2781/ Follow the Max Borges Agency on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-borges-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

Ep #88 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Retta Abraham, a General Partner and the founder of RDM Partners. RDM Partners specializes in the acquisition and operation of ecommerce businesses in the consumer retail and SaaS technology spaces. RDM Partners employs traditional private equity strategies of leveraged acquisitions, while also utilizing digital marketing strategies to amplify growth. They use an established network of operating partners to manage digital marketing, content development, creative design, and product logistics. Prior to RDM Partners, Retta was an investment banker focused on Mergers and Acquisitions. Retta’s investment banking career included time at Royal Bank of Canada, Guggenheim Partners, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. Retta graduated with a degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Raised in Ithaca, New York, Retta now resides in New York City. Learn More About Retta Abraham & RDM Partners: Visit the RDM Partners website at: https://rdmpartners.com/ Connect with Retta Abraham on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retta-abraham-00663315/ Connect with Retta Abraham on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/retta_abraham/   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

Ep #87 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Phillip Oakley, an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Common Giant, a brand growth agency. Common Giant digs deep into marketing strategy to produce stunning creative execution for companies who want to become legendary. Phillip's ability to push through business challenges with creative thinking has helped create giant ideas for a variety of companies all over the world. He has worked with some of the largest technology firms to rescue their messaging, sales, and marketing execution from the sea of sameness. He currently sits on several non-profit boards, ranging from organizations creating community support and education around neurodiversity to supporting the arts with an opera company. He is often approached to help leaders and companies break past perceived limitations, create new opportunities, and produce unexpected ideas. Learn More About Phillip Oakley: Visit the Common Giant website at: https://commongiant.com/ Visit the Sales Factory website at: https://salesfactory.com/ Connect with Phillip Oakley on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipoakley/ Connect with Phillip Oakley on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Phillip_Oakley Connect with Phillip Oakley on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/phillip_oakley/   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

Ep #86 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Gregory Butler, an innovative leader with 20 years of experience driving strategies and partnerships for engagement and revenue related to content, media, and IP. He’s had multiple record deals as an artist, and has worked on over 60 records as a producer, writer, mixer, or remixer. He could have been pigeonholed as a "musician," but his success came through his ability to manage bands (lead), get noticed (marketing), and cut deals with major labels (negotiate). As Gregory shifted his career to music for picture, having transitioned from London to Los Angeles, he also began consulting companies on the uses of computers and software in their fields. It felt so natural that he didn’t even notice that he was transforming his career. Learn More About Gregory Butler and Zu.Casa: Visit Gregory Butler's website at: https://gregorycbutler.com Visit the ZuCasa website at: https://zu.casa/ Connect with Gregory Butler on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorycbutler   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

Ep #85 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined again by Arjun Sen for a follow up conversation on how to grow billion dollar brands. Arjun is a corporate consultant, renowned author, podcast host, and former Fortune 500 executive. He is the CEO of ZenMango, a corporate consulting firm specializing in branding and marketing, where his clients have included Walgreens, Chipotle, Smash Burger, Panera Bread, and Dish Network (among others). Through his consulting work, Arjun has earned a reputation as a top growth driver, a brand Yoda, and "one of the most marketing-intelligent minds in business" according to Panera Bread CEO, Blaine Hurst. Before leading ZenMango, Arjun served as the VP of Marketing and Operations for Papa John’s, where he essentially built their online business, now worth more than $1 Billion a year. He was also part of the leadership that took the 3,000-restaurant pizza chain to record growth over a 4-year period. Learn More About Arjun Sen: Visit Arjun Sen's website where you can learn more about him, order his books, or listen to his podcast, "Secrets To Win Big," at: https://www.arjunsen.com/ Visit the ZenMango website at: https://www.zenmango.com/ Connect with Arjun Sen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenmangoarjunsen/   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

Ep #84 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Tom Fairey, the founder of Stakester, an entertainment platform that gives gamers a way to create video game competitions with real money. Stakester acts as the 3rd party payment solution to manage a competition prize pool and ensure that payouts are handled correctly. The company is now seeing explosive growth in the red hot video gaming/esports industry. In today's interview, we discuss the business philosophies that led Tom to create and scale Stakester to where it is today. Tom is all about discipline, and has some incredible stories to share about how his background as a wrestler and martial arts practitioner has fueled his success.  Tom is also the host of the podcast "Back Yourself" and a regular publisher of business based articles on Medium @thomasfairey.   Learn More About Tom Fairey:   Visit the Stakester website at: https://www.stakester.com/   Listen To The "Back Yourself" Podcast at: https://www.backyourself.show/   Connect with Tom Fairey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpod   Check Out Tom Fairey's Articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@thomasfairey     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

Ep #83 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by my good friend and colleague, Brian Keith, founder of Red Beard Consulting, author of "The Impact Framework," and an expert in systemizing operations for businesses. Brian helps companies scale their profits and impact through auditing their existing systems and making adjustments geared for efficiency and automation. In this interview, Brian shares specific examples of systems he sees among the world's largest businesses, and how he helps implement these types of systems in smaller companies looking to scale to seven figures and beyond.   Learn More About Brian Keith and Red Beard Consulting:   http://www.redbeardimpact.com Visit the Red Beard Consulting website at: http://www.redbeardconsulting.com/   Listen to Brian's Podcast "Red Beard Radio" at: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/red-beard-radio/id1464759678?l   Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/redbeardbrian/   Connect with Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbeardbrian     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

Ep #82 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Frank B. Mengert, the founder of ebm, a leading provider of employee benefits technology solutions. Frank is a leading voice in the employee benefits technology field, and he has helped bridge the gap between insurance and technology driven solutions for brokers, consultants, carriers, and employers nationwide. When Frank founded ebm, he did so with the mission to help brokers and benefits consultants find an outsourced, affordable, and technology-driven solution. Under his direction, ebm has developed strategic partnerships across the U.S. with many of the top ten benefits consultants, large regional players, and local state-based firms. Frank is also a nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, contributing writer for Inc. and Forbes, a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), and a member of the board of directors for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.   Learn More About Frank B Mengert and ebm:   Visit the ebm website at: https://getebm.com/   Connect with Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmengert/   Connect with Frank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankmengert_/   Connect with Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankmengert   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

Ep #81 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Lisa Song Sutton, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, former Congressional candidate for Nevada's 4th district, and a former Miss Nevada United States. Lisa started her business career working in a top Las Vegas law firm in the field of business litigation. In 2012, she started her first business, Sin City Cupcakes, which is now an iconic Las Vegas treat that delights tens of thousands of locals and visitors each year. After the success of her cupcake venture, Lisa went on to launch Ship Las Vegas, Elite Homes - Christie’s International Real Estate, and a Liquid & Lace swimwear line. In addition to her work as a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor, Lisa is highly sought after as a speaker, coach, and expert in the business world. She has published numerous articles for Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Business Insider on business and entrepreneurship. Lisa shares her message of leadership, empowerment, action, and how to be a successful entrepreneur with audiences from the TEDx stage to local schools. Encouraging, coaching, and mentoring people - especially women - to take a seat at the table and make their voices heard. Lisa Song Sutton has been selected as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and was named a Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch.   Learn More About Lisa Song Sutton: Visit Lisa's website at: https://www.lisasongsutton.com/ Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/ Connect with Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/ Connect with Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaSongSutton Connect with Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaSongSutton/   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