The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

Hard work, consistency, and focusing on the long-term is what it takes to build a sustainable, successful business. This is what our guest was taught from her parents that immigrated to the U.S. and had a dream of being entrepreneurs. Dafina Smith is the CEO of Sunny’s Hair. Sunny’s Hair started out as a wig and extension store in Minnesota. Today, they have three locations across the U.S. and have absolutely exploded their business online. On this episode, you will learn how Dafina launched and grew the online part of her family’s business. She also discusses how she learned about humility…one of the most powerful traits any entrepreneur can have...from her father. Dafina will discuss in depth about how she structures ‘giveaways’ with her business to grow the online and offline sales. If you are exploring new ways to sell physical products to your customers, I am going to recommend this episode. “Successful friends like to have successful friends.” Dafina Smith Discussion Points: 01:45: Who is Dafina Smith? 10:29: Online Sales 10 years Ago 13:19: Growing Your List Through Giveaways 19:55: How Often to Have Giveaways 21:54: Testing Out Different Amounts for a Giveaway 22:35: Syncing Email Lists with Facebook for Smarter Advertising Honorable Mentions: Viral Sweep https://www.viralsweep.com/ Gleam https://gleam.io/ Klaviyo - Announces the Giveaways https://www.klaviyo.com/email-templates JustUno https://www.justuno.com/ Adroll https://www.adroll.com/ Contact Info: Website: https://www.sunnyshair.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyshair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnysHair/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

On the episode today we are joined by the gentleman who created Monetize My Expertise. His name is Grant Weherley and Monetize My Expertise is a done-for-you online course and training creation service. The world of online courses is huge, many businesses use courses for selling products, services and training members of their team. The type of business that can use an online course is nearly limitless and the numbers are growing every day. Grant and his team work confidently at building these courses for entrepreneurs and businesses that want the job done by a pro. Grant and I talk today about the steps you should follow to create an online course. We discuss the actual time it takes to build a good quality course and some tactics from the most successful online courses and businesses in the world. “One of your main jobs as a course creator is actually to filter information.” Grant Weherley 01:40: Medellin, Colombia 02:47: Who is Grant Weherley? 06:52: Steps to Follow When Creating an Online Course 1. Put yourself in the beginners mind 2. Why am I trying to help my customers achieve? 3. How can I break it down into smaller steps as simple as possible? 10:29: How long does it take to build a 30-min course? 13:07: What are the characteristics of the best online courses today? 16:51: What kind of businesses work well with online courses? 19:40: What are some businesses that online courses don’t work well for? Honorable Mentions: Udemy https://www.udemy.com/courses/ Book in a Box http://bookinabox.com/ Peter Shankman http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/ep-156/ Lead Pages and Co-founder Simon Payne https://www.leadpages.net/ Contact Info: http://www.grantweherley.com/ http://monetizemyexpertise.com/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

Hi listeners, today Vincent Nguyen the founder of Growth Ninja joins our show. Growth Ninja is a company that brings your business leads and sales from Facebook ads. The difference between Growth Ninja and every other Facebook ad company is that they are paid based on performance. So if they don’t deliver results, they don’t get paid. On the show today we have a great conversation with Vincent. What I specifically enjoyed about him is that he is a young entrepreneur just starting out with an incredibly mature mindset. I can respect any entrepreneur that wants to be paid based on their own performance. Vincent it doing just that, and doing it very well. Further along in the show, Vincent and I discuss the process of getting comfortable being paid well by our clients, quitting your job to start a business and we also touch on how he prefers to work solo over having employees. 02:34: Who is Vincent Nguyen? 08:52: Is it Smart to Quit Your Job and Start a Business? 11:47: What is Growth Ninja? 15:15: When Someone Pays You For the First Time 20:20: What’s Working in Facebook-Land and is Retargeting on FB a Good Idea for You? Honorable Mentions: Justin Cooke founder of Empire Flippers https://empireflippers.com/ Nev Lapwood founder of Snowboard Addiction https://snowboardaddiction.com/ Pro Church Tools https://prochurchtools.com/ Quinn Zeda founder of Zeda Labs https://zedalabs.com/ Contact Info: vincent@growthninja.com http://www.growthninja.com/ Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

Today podcast listeners we are joined by the founder of Musical-U, Christopher Sutton. Christopher runs Musical-U an online community and website that helps people become more musical. Over the past few years, Christopher has helped over one million people with their music goals. On this episode, we chat in depth about how Christopher has created an online community of over seven hundred musicians and aspiring musicians, and how he has built apps that have been downloaded over one million times. We also chat about how entrepreneurs young and old can shake the entrepreneurial ‘not good enough’ self-talk. 02:33: Who is Christopher Sutton? 7:07: Christopher and Chris on Feeling Like a Fake 11:11: How to Shake the Entrepreneurial ‘Not Good Enough’ Self-Talk 22:57: Getting Apps Downloaded Over 1,000,000 Times 29:49: Building an Online Community Honorable Mentions: Dan Sullivan https://www.strategiccoach.com/our-team/ Christopher’s Apps https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/easy-ear-training/id315130704 -Easy Ear Training -Relative Pitch -Tone Def Test -Sing True James Schramko http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/james-schramko/ Contact Info: https://www.musical-u.com/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

“I made a commitment to myself that I was going to create an idea for a business before I got off the flight.” Jack Haldrup Hello, entrepreneurs! Today we welcome Jack Haldrup to the show. Jack is the creator and founder of Dr. Squatch, a soap company for men. Jack got the idea to create a soap company while traveling between cities in the US. He was on a flight and frustrated with is position in life. He promised himself, by the end of the flight, he would have an idea for a business worth building. It is amazing what happens when a person gets clear about what they want. By the end of the flight, Jack had come up with the idea for Dr. Squatch Soap Co. and has built it into a 7-figure business. I am really excited to present this episode to you guys because Jack has a great story to tell and he digs into the science of his marketing and branding. It’s a great episode and without further adieu let’s welcome Jack to the show! “When I had that mindset shift, and then started investing in Facebook ads and learned how to use that platform in a profitable way, that completely changed the business and we tripled in a month or two.” Jack Haldrup 01:42: Who is Jack Haldrup and Dr. Squatch 11:16: Why Men Should Care About Dr. Squatch 18:18: How Jack Branded Dr. Squatch 21:57: Questions to Ask Yourself About Branding What do you think you can be the best in the world at? What are you passionate about? What is your economic driver as a company? 23:47: Dr. Squatch’s Growth on Social Media 27:48: What Jack Would do Differently if He Started Dr. Squatch Now Jack’s Tips if He Knew What He Knows Today: Get crystal clear on who your customer is. Focus on the one best marketing channel to reach that customer, and go all in on that channel. Honorable Mentions: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’ by Tim Ferriss ‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins The Wealth Dynamic Profile http://wdprofiletest.com/home/ Contact Info: https://drsquatch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsquatch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsquatchsoapco/ Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jraveltack/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

Today listeners, we have a good friend of the show and YouTube master Gabby Wallace joining us. Gabby is the founder of Go Natural English and has used YouTube to market and catapult her business in the past few years. Currently, Go Natural English has 300,000+ subscribers and has grown by nearly 10,000 from the time we recorded this, to the time we published the episode. Gabby shares some really great information about growing a YouTube channel. She and I discuss the growth of her content and herself as a YouTuber. We dive into equipment, handling comments and interaction. Gabby shares her strategies for branding and creating a YouTube funnel. And then we wrap up by listening to some of the mistakes Gabby shares so others can avoid. If you have a YouTube channel or thinking about using one for business, check out this episode! “Approach YouTube with a very giving mindset…I think it’s a mistake to see YouTube as a commercial or infomercial.” Gabby Wallace “The marketing led to the business, not the other way around!” Gabby Wallace 02:06: Gabby’s Story 06:12: Gabby’s first video content vs. her video content today 07:45: Recommended Equipment for Video Recording 09:14: Handling YouTube Comments 12:46: Videos and Content that Creates Greater Interaction on YouTube 15:15: Gabby’s Strategy for Branding on YouTube 17:29: Gabby’s YouTube Funnel 21:13: Mistakes to Avoid on YouTube “I don’t believe in that type of competition, or competitive attitude (in business). I think we can all be more successful if we collaborate in a strategic way!” Gabby Wallice Honorable Mentions: TubeBuddy Software https://www.tubebuddy.com/ Contact Info: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNaturalEnglish http://gonaturalenglish.com/ http://gabbywallace.com/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

“A podcast is that intimate nature where you can listen in on somebody. Get to know, like and trust them. Really, the true nature of somebody can shine through. Tom Schwab On today’s episode, we are joined by the podcast host and founder of Interview Valet, Tom Schwab. Tom loves podcasting and views podcast marketing as the next online gold rush. Interview Valet is working hard to make sure it is easy for clients to be a guest on multiple shows and easy for hosts to find qualified guests. Today, Tom and I discuss the intimacy of podcasting compared to other media channels. Tom chats more on why podcast interviews are converting 25 times more than blogs and gives some great tips on how to turn listeners into leads and then customers. If you have a business that has a podcast or considering podcasting, I recommend you check out this show. “Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with somebody that can be an ideal customer….that’s the bedrock of any marketing” Tom Schwab 03:10: Who is Tom Schwab? 07:45: Why Podcast Marketing is the Next Gold Rush 14:08: Why Podcast Interviews Convert 25x Better than blogs 17:05: Tips on Starting a Podcast 26:03: How to be a Great Podcast Guest Honorable Mentions: ‘Podcast Guest Profits’ by Tom Schwab https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N01ZIF7/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Dave Arons Ep.181 ~ PPC Expert, Company Culture and Buenos Aires http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/dave-aarons/ Contact Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmschwab/ https://www.facebook.com/InterviewValet/

“Whatever you do…if you save $0 every month then you are not making it easier for yourself going forward.” Mads Singers Today listeners we are joined by an outsourcing and management master, Mads Singers. Mads operates out of Davao, Philippines running a fifty-person team managing businesses and the day-to-day tasks for entrepreneurs all around the world. On the show today, Mads shares the keys to building a strong outsourced team, how to handle different communication styles, and where many entrepreneurs lack when it comes to letting go of tasks. Any entrepreneur that wants to learn about outsourcing and management can learn something from this show. “Our educational systems are designed to teach students how to manage money as consumers, not how to manage money as producers.” Chris Reynolds 01:58: Mads Story 07:12: Big Problems Entrepreneurs Have With Outsourcing 08:21: Mads On Clear Communication for Different Mindsets and Cultures 13:08: D.I.S.C Behavior Styles 25:23: Entrepreneur Mentality vs. CEO Mentality 25:57: Tips on How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Money Better 30:26: Mads on Davao, Philippines Contact Info: mads@madssingers.com https://character-compass.com/ Skype: madssingers

Today listeners we have The Traveling Dutchman on the show, aka founder of Get Paid for Your Pad, aka Airbnb expert aka Jasper Ribbers. Jasper has been traveling the world while renting out his apartment on Airbnb, make around €60,000 a year from his Airbnb listing. He also has started a website, podcast and educational courses on how to help people create their own business through Airbnb. On the show Japer shares about how he made this into a business, while traveling the world. He also shares about some Airbnb hacks for hosts and guests, and where Airbnb is headed in the near future. It is a great episode full of tidbits for any traveler or entrepreneur wanting to make some money on Airbnb. 02:13: Jasper’s Story 04:43: Starting to Rent on AirBnB 07:33: Tips for Renting On and From AirBnB 11:34: Ways to Get Your Listing Higher on AirBnB 13:49: Things to Look For When Searching for an AirBnB to Stay In 20:54: Different Types of AirBnB Hosts 25:54: Services That Support AirBnB Hosts to Automate Your Businesses 34:33: The Future of AirBnB 36:35: Creative Ways to Use AirBnB for Extra Cash Honorable Mentions: Jaspers’ Book https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-Ribbers/e/B00MYCXTYG Jaspers’ Blog http://thetravelingdutchman.com/ Jaspers’ Udemy Course https://www.udemy.com/airbnb-travel-cheaper-and-smarter/ Get Paid for Your Pad Podcast http://getpaidforyourpad.com/podcast-2/ Automated Pricing App Beyond Pricing https://beyondpricing.com/ Automated Messaging for AirBnB SmartBnB https://smartbnb.io/messaging The Future of AirBnB Article https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blog/the-future-of-airbnb/ Contact Info: https://getpaidforyourpad.com/ jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

“I see Amazon Europe how Amazon USA was five years ago.” John Cavendish Today listeners, we are joined by a very successful Amazon UK seller, John Cavendish. John has been selling on Amazon UK for only two short years, and he has already seen massive success selling over seven figures in product. On this episode, John shares with us the biggest difference between Amazon in the US and Amazon in Europe. There are some major advantages that John capitalized on by selling in Europe and he shares some of his secrets with us on the show. It is always incredible to see a fellow entrepreneur have rapid success, and even more incredible when that entrepreneur shares how he did it. This is why John started FBA Frontiers, a website and course to help Amazon sellers open up shop in Europe fast. If you are selling or interested in selling on Amazon, check out what John has to say about some big opportunities that Amazon Europe has right now. “I started two years ago and did a million dollars last year. So, everything can change so quickly, you might as well start now, and make your million dollars and then exit when all the changes happen.” John Cavendish 01:53: John’s Story 03:32: Starting with Amazon UK 04:32: Amazon UK vs Amazon in the USA 07:23: The Future of Amazon 09:58: Two Years to a Million Dollar Business - How did John do it? 13:47: What Products John Recommends Selling 15:51: Disadvantages of Selling on Amazon UK vs Amazon USA 17:11: John on Connecting with Good Suppliers and Forming Good Relationships 19:32: If You’re Selling on Amazon USA Should you Sell on Amazon Europe? 20:36: Saigon, Vietnam “Outsource as soon as possible but keep your eye on the strategy, cause it’s the strategy that’s going to make you money.” John Cavendish Honorable Mentions: https://fbafrontiers.com/calculator Amazon Products FBA Frontiers Recommend Selling https://fbafrontiers.com/ Greg Mercer founder of Jungle Scout https://www.junglescout.com/ Contact Info: FBA Frontiers https://fbafrontiers.com/ Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2