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Tom Kulzer, founder of AWeber Communications, Jon Ferrara, founder of Goldmine and Nimble CRM, and Zvi Band, CEO of Contactually share the secrets to their SaaS success.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From having a startup to scaling to a $500,000 business all online, Justin Hanover is an entrepreneur who knows what it means to start from zero and build something successful. I’ve personally watched Justin follow his passion when he started in our mastermind and seen the growth from day one to now. In his podcast How I Built My Online Coaching Business, he breaks down how he did it, the power of learning for others, and how to reach your goals. Let’s jump right in and learn from Justin how he built and scaled his personal training business.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:10] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Justin Hanover Member of our mastermind  Host of the podcast How I Built My Online Coaching Business Be sure to check out Guestio and start booking influential guests today Justin gives some background on his story Big into sports as a kid  Saw school as waste of time but still fell into line  Worked on golf courses till he was able to venture out Became a licensed personal trainer while working 6-month building process Meeting the right person that lead to success  [08:11 - 17:04] Paying the Price Others Aren’t Willing to Pay The importance of doing what you don’t want to do  Know what it is that you need  What separates you from other people Justin shares about the building process The mindset of always driving forward Don’t wait for the “right time” Justin talks about the early days of building the business The importance of doing what you say you’ll do  The first steps into entrepreneurship Finding the model that makes sense  Finding the people that fit A word from our sponsor [17:05 - 31:48] Building a Personal Training Business Justin talks about driving through the fears around starting up  Not knowing what you don’t know  Getting surrounded by good people  Getting the mentorship and accountability Justin shares the lessons around initially losing business  Issues around retention  The need for the right systems Attracting the wrong people Transforming with the client  Learning the hard lessons and adjusting How to take the leap into making a real business Going from an operator to a leader Shifting the mindset  If someone fails, you didn’t set them up for success Where Justin is now with the business An unfulfilling money machine Closing the business after it ran its course  The positive outcomes Helping other coaches based on his experiences  [31:49 - 35:11] Closing Segment Where to find Justin’s podcast Links below ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to reach out to Justin Links below Who you know or what you know? Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “There wasn’t a plan B…” - Justin Hanover“I pretty much hit it off with this one person that branched off into me creating this $500,000 dollar business.” - Justin Hanover“It’s a humbling experience in itself, to go from being an operator in a business to actually being a leader in the business because you realize everything falls back on you.” - Justin HanoverResources Mentioned: How I Built My Online Coaching BusinessConnect with Justin on Instagram.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With eight out of every ten businesses never selling, what can you do to make sure your business is firing on all cylinders? In this episode, we’ll be talking with Michelle Seiler Tucker, the preeminent expert on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her proven track record boasts a 98% closing of offers she writes.The secret lies in the way she partners and collaborates with business owners by understanding that their businesses are like their ‘babies’ and should be handled as such. She is also the author of the books, ‘Exit Rich,’ and ‘Sell Your Business for More than it’s worth.’Join in this episode and let’s explore the strategies that Michelle uses to successfully sell businesses.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:10] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Michelle Seiler Tucker Merger and Acquisition Sold hundreds of businesses Be sure to check out Guestio and start booking influential guests today Michelle talks about her book Exit Rich  8 out of 10 businesses will not sell  The challenge businesses face today  Build a sustainable, scalable business Link and offer below  Michelle gives some background on herself Father sold his business then moved to Texas  Witnesses the transformation of Austin  [08:11 - 16:44] Getting into the Business of Selling Businesses  Michelle talks about what inspired her to follow her path Curious about people  A love for writing  From corporate worker to VP Missing entrepreneurship  Venturing into franchise selling  Putting Xerox on the map  Missing the foundation to handle success  Michelle shares about her college life  Started out in medical  High value on schooling and also entrepreneurship  Getting into selling businesses  Started by selling small businesses  Transitioned into million-dollar businesses  Learned the need to fix businesses first  [16:45 - 32:41] How to Sell Your Business Michelle walks us through the 6 P’s  Always innovate and market  People - building up people Ask the Who’s Don’t be next to the Who  Product - Ask about your industry  The Covid example Pivot - Know when it’s time to change  The Amazon example  How can we improve the experience A word from our sponsor The next 3 P’s  Process - designed with the customer in mind  The Founder example  Vision vs. Integrator  Be well documented Proprietary  Branding  Trademarks Patents  Contracts  Databases  Endorsements  Profits  [32:42 - 38:29] Closing Segment The typical timeline to sell your business  The healthiest, high earning businesses sell the fastest  How owner compliance comes into play  Who you know, or What you know? If you the right person you can always grow  Network = Networth ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to reach out to Michelle Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “8 out of 10 businesses will not sell…” - Michelle Seiler Tucker “You don’t build a business you build people and the people build the business.” - Michel Seiler Tucker“Build your brand because the more well-branded you are the more that you will get for the sale of your business.” - Michelle Seiler TuckerResources Mentioned:  Exit Rich Sell Your Business for More than it's Worth Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Founder  You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out her website https://seilertucker.com/ to learn even more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Freestyle Friday with your host Travis Chappell, he discusses a subject that means a lot to him for obvious reasons: podcasting.He shares the three things that you need to start a podcast.Episode Highlights: Travis Chappell introduces the topic of podcasting. Why do you need a ‘blue ocean’ for your podcast? What does ‘blue ocean’ mean as it pertains to podcasts? What type of mic does Travis use for his podcast?Be into your podcast for the long-term.You should get a coach when you start a podcast. 3 Key Points:Niches can become too specific to the point that they become limiting.Use minimal equipment for your podcast.Having a successful podcast takes patience.Tweetable Quotes “You need a blue ocean. A lot of other people will say it is your avatar, it's your ideal listener, it's your niche, whatever name you want to give it.” – Travis Chappell“The goal is to monetize quickly, and that is true. But not to the point where that is your only goal from the beginning.”Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felicia Romero, host of the Diet Dropout, Melanie Parish, Master Certified Coach, and Kelly Roach, Former Fortune 500 executive share lessons from their coaching careers!Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you could have back all of your unproductive hours? With today’s guest, you might get a good idea about how to achieve that. Nir Eyal is an educator and the best-selling author of, Hooked, and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.For most of his career, he’s worked in the video gaming and advertising industries where he learned and applied the techniques used to help companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives.I’m looking forward to having you jump in with us and learning from the man who wrote the program himself, how to reclaim your productivity and become Indistractable. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:33] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Nir Eyal Teacher, consultant, and writer  Intersection of psychology, technology, and business Co-founder of 2 tech companies  Two-best selling books Critically acclaimed writer  Be sure to check out Guestio and start booking influential guests today  Nir gives some background on himself  The field of behavioural design  How we can control our attention  Grew up clinically obese  Learning to gain control of food  [06:34 - 14:09] The Opposite of Distraction; Gaining Control of Discomfort Nir talks about how his battle with food taught him about distraction  Motivation to learn and gain control  Distraction vs. traction  Who to blame for distraction  Most distraction begins from within  The issue of emotion regulation; dealing with discomfort This is something in your control What you can and cannot control  Dealing with the discomfort  The fads behind mindfulness  Tactic vs. strategy  The strategies you can learn from the book Distraction and traction; external and internal  Master the triggers first  [14:10 - 26:57] How to Become Indistractable  Nir shares how he became who he is today  Going back to school Becoming a blogger  Networking to become an educator  Writing his first book  Why Nir went back to school  The goal to go after Silicon Valley Selling things made out of bits rather than atoms A word from our sponsor [18:15] What’s on the horizon for Nir Helping the world become Indistractable  The parallels of overeating and technology It’s time to stop blaming the products  Responsibility vs. Blame These things are not your fault, they are your responsibility  You are way more powerful than you think  Our level of connection and disconnection today  Making time for traction  Turning value into Time Knowing what you’re distracted from  The real problem with loneliness  Book time for real connection  [26:58 - 35:16] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know? Depends on the area of professional advancement  One can lead to the other  A relationship that changed your life?  Meeting his wife Nir talks about his investment portfolio  Nir’s ‘Office Hours’  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to reach out to Nir  Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “The opposite of Distraction is not Focus; the opposite of Distraction is Traction. Traction is any action that moves you towards what you want to do.” - Nir Eyal“You are way more powerful than you think… we control these technologies rather than them controlling us.” - Nir Eyal“You can’t call something a distraction unless you know what you got distracted FROM.” - Nir EyalResources Mentioned:  Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life  Hooked You can connect with Nir on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out his website https://www.nirandfar.com to learn even more about the blog. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Kozodoy, after working with hundreds of leaders from Warren Buffett to startup founders, found that the surprising secret to extraordinary success isn't knowledge, hard work or luck: It's HONESTY. Peter is passionate about unlocking people’s potential for success through brutal honesty and it’s through this that he co-founded the tech platform Stradeso, coaches people in personal and professional growth, and has spoken at TEDx, CEO Clubs of America, Digital Book World, as well as written the book Honest to Greatness.Let’s jump in and learn from Peter how brutal honesty leads to massive success. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest Peter Kozody Ink 5000 serial entrepreneur  Coach and consultant  Featured in Forbes and CEO Clubs of America  Be sure to check out Guestio and start booking influential guests today  Peter gives some background on himself  Grew up South of Boston  Bored quickly  Private schooling  Into figure skating as a kid  Natural elitist; wanting to be best at everything  Becoming Lift Other’s orientated  [05:57 - 16:42] Being Honest with What You Want to Achieve  Peter talks about what drives him Natural elitist; wanting to be best at everything  Becoming Lift Other’s orientated  Being honest about what you want  Becoming the best version of yourself  Building upon a network  Peter’s story going back into further studies  Peter’s advice to younger people who identify with this path  Be honest about who you are  Coming out of the what and the why into the who  Picture your life at 30 and 40; what makes you happy  Peter talks about the ability to navigate finding yourself  The Monopoly game example  The advantage you have starting out  Reflect and acknowledge where you’re starting from A word from our sponsor [16:43 - 26:34] How Brutal Honesty Leads to Massive Success Peter talks about what he did after getting his Mba  Becoming an author  Challenging the lack of honesty in marketing and sales  Becoming a coach and consultant Peter’s thoughts on the concept of brutal honesty Strategic honesty  Honest about those around us; ultimate empathy  Making great things happen  Honesty within relationships  Relating to personal responsibility  Getting rid of, ‘you should’ Intimacy versus honesty in business situations  Telegraph who you are first  Establish an expectation of what you will say Spending time becoming their best friend  [26:35 - 32:24] Closing Segment Who you know, or What you know? Who every single time People go with people who they like A relationship that changed your life?  You never know  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to reach out to Peter  Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I found that I hadn’t been completely honest with myself about all the things that I DID want to achieve that were an important part of who I am and my identity.” - Peter Kozodoy“When it comes to brutal honesty, it’s about strategic brutal honesty… Most times we need to be brutally honest about people.” - Peter KozodoyResources Mentioned: Honest to GreatnessYou can connect with Peter on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out his website https://peterkozodoy.com to learn even more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There can be a lot of fear and limiting beliefs surrounding the topic of starting a podcast. On this BYN Breakdown, we want to focus on the level of expertise needed to get into the game. What do you need to know? How much do you need to know? I think you’ll be surprised that you don’t have to be the expert, and in fact, this is just one of five archetypes that can monetize their podcast.So let’s jump into the conversation so we can shed some light on this myth and learn other ways to give value. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 02:09] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad Welcome to the show BYN Breakdown Do you need to be an expert? I talk about my take on this  No, you don’t have to be an expert  There are 5 archetypes  [02:10 - 07:25] The Kind of Podcasters that can Monetize  I break down the Expert archetype Giving Knowledge you’ve gained for free  This is the usual one but not the only one The Entertainer archetype  Audience facing monetization  Niche content is certain subject matter  Easy to gain traction and downloads  The Journalist archetype  Easy to start from scratch  The example of Napoleon Hill Do it in your own way  These are all the audience facing podcasters  A word from our sponsor  [07:26 - 11:53] Closing Segment Brand Builder and Business Developers are the last two  Coach expert and high ticket entrepreneurs  Examples  Leveraging attention to build up potential  High ticket services and products  Focussing on guests rather than the audience  Summarizing the archetypes  If you’re waiting to become the expert, you’ll never start Where to start  Join our Facebook group! Link below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I think that you’re doing yourself a disservice if you keep putting off a podcast launch simply because you’re not currently an expert in something.” - Travis Chappell“There’s a lot of ways to get the job done rather than just focusing on, ‘Oh I need to be an expert to be in this space,’ you do not have to be an expert to start a podcast.” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich Podcast to Profit Group Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so much talent in the world, what does it take to get that big break? Today we have a two-for-one special, with both Jesse Paul Smith and, previous guest, Zack Knight here with us today. Zack is the host of the Tactical Leadership podcast and CEO of Knight Protection Services, while Jesse is the Host of My Creative District Podcast and Founder of the same name. After meeting at a mastermind, they put their heads together, came up with creative solutions to creative problems, and put together My Creative District summit: Creating Your Big Break. Don’t miss out on this episode. Jump in and let’s learn more about the amazing opportunities being put forth by the Worldwide Dance Challenge.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guests Jesse Smith and Zack Knight (previous guest) Opportunities for Creatives  Jesse gives background about getting into performing arts Always into music from a young age  Grew up around Christian music  Started dancing at the age of 20  [05:17 - 12:34] Displaying True Courage; The Start of the Worldwide Dance Challenge  Jesse talks about shifting away from the industry  Signed with MSA at the time  Working with corporate jobs  Left in debt  Burnt out  Pivoting into entrepreneurship  The value of making a connection at the mastermind Connecting with Zack  Zack shares his perspective from the mastermind  How Jesse and Zack met and connected  True Courage  Starting Worldwide Dance Challenge  Streaming to 120 countries  Launching season 1 soon I talk about the value you can find from masterminds  [12:35 - 19:08] My Creative District Summit Jesse talks about the upcoming summit and the value  January 20 - 24  Their big break  Always needing to grind Helping people create their own opportunities  Providing the tools to create your own stage  A word from our sponsor site info: www.itpro.tv promo code: TRAVIS Zack talks about what creatives can expect from the summit  Creative you yes  Creating a mindset as the foundation  Fighting limiting beliefs  Aligning with your passions  How to monetize it  [19:09 - 22:51] Closing Segment  Jesse talks about the parent company  My Creative District: Worldwide Dance Challenge  Giving what they need by giving them what they want The coaching company to help creatives with their next steps  Links below  Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Okay screw this. I’m gonna go head first into what I know my passion is and everything just took off from there.” - Jesse Smith “Courage isn’t the lack of fear, it’s recognizing the fear and deciding to take action.” - Zack Knight“In order to be a successful ‘anything’… you have to have an entrepreneurial mindset, you have to understand that there’s both business and art.” - Jesse SmithResources Mentioned:  Tactical Leadership Podcast My Creative District site info: www.itpro.tv promo code: TRAVIS You can connect with Zack on LinkedIn and Instagram and Jesse on LinkedIn. Go to https://www.worldwidedancechallenge.com to learn more about how to get involved.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices