Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

Ep #94 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by the co-creators of the Art of Charm podcast and the X-Factor Accelerator coaching program, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak. AJ and Johnny help people easily connect and captivate anyone they meet. Through their podcast and coaching programs, they have helped celebrities, Olympic athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs create deeper connections, improve persuasion, and ultimately increase their influence. In today's episode, we will discuss the tactics and principles from their programs, and how they apply to the business world. You'll hear discussions on networking, the power of influence, and how to be a better communicator - even if you're an introvert. Enjoy! Learn More About Johnny, AJ, and The Art of Charm: Visit the Art of Charm website at: https://theartofcharm.com/ Follow the Art of Charm on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ 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 #93 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Klyn Elsbury, a corporate sales strategist, talent recruiter, motivational keynote speaker, and 2-time author. Klyn is an inspiring, renowned entrepreneur who has achieved success and written two books while living with cystic fibrosis. In today's conversation, we go deep on the topic of corporate recruitment, and how power has shifted away from corporations to the side of applicants in the post-pandemic business world. This is a fascinating conversation filled with powerful insights that all entrepreneurs will benefit from. Learn More About Klyn Elsbury: Visit Klyn Elsbury's website at: https://www.missklyn.com/ Get Klyn Elsbury's books at: https://missklyn.com/bestselling-books-written-by-motivational-keynote-speaker-klyn-elsbury/ Connect with Klyn Elsbury on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourkeynotespeaker/ 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 #92 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by MLB broadcaster, media personality, author, and entrepreneur Joel Goldberg. Joel has served as a member of the Kansas City Royals broadcast team since 2008. He has nearly 25 years of experience in television, where he's developed and maintained relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management. Joel has become a powerful public speaker and presenter, talking with groups about the networking principles he's learned from his experiences interviewing successful icons. Joel also became an author with the release of his book, "Small Ball, Big Results," where he explains how little things end up as the building blocks for big wins in baseball, business, and life I'm thrilled to have Joel on the show this week, and you're going to absolutely love our conversation. Enjoy! Learn More About Joel Goldberg and Joel Goldberg Media: Visit the 'Joel Goldberg Media' website at: https://www.maxborgesagency.com/ Connect with Joel Goldberg on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgoldbergkc/ Connect with Joel Goldberg on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/goldbergkc Subscribe to Joel Golberg's YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKVzmlDTfy9xQ9LE_MD3tQ 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 #91 - This week on the podcast, Max Borges returns to discuss growing and running an autonomous agency. So many business owners can start an agency, but only the best are able to successfully step back from their leadership role an allow the agency to continue to thrive without them. Listen in to learn Max's four stages of an autonomous agency, as well as his philosophies around hiring and growth. If you missed my prior interview with Max, we were on the air just two episodes ago in episode #89, so be sure to check out that one as well. As a reminder, Max is the founder of the Max Borges Agency (MBA), a PR business that works exclusively with consumer tech companies and serves 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 #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