After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark Savant

Jeff Krauss is the founder of IE Group, an event production company known for crafting unforgettable experiences for A-list celebrities and prestigious brands. He is also the co-creator of FanRoom Live (co founded with Cedric The Entertainer), a pioneering digital platform that brings celebrities and fans together through one of a kind interactive virtual events.Join us on this episode of After Hours Entrepreneur as we dive into the fast-paced world of celebrity event planning with Jeff Krause, founder of the IE Group. Jeff shares a dramatic P. Diddy after-party mishap, insights into creating unforgettable experiences, and the rise of Miami as a party hub. Learn about the power of unique gestures, building genuine relationships, and strategic tips for approaching celebrities.Takeaways:1. Unforeseen Challenges and Adaptability in Event Planning2. The Power of Personal Touch in Hospitality3. Authenticity and Timeliness in Networking with CelebritiesConnect with Jeff Krauss:⁠https://www.iegny.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠  Timestamps:00:00 - intro00:07 - He strategically cultivated mystery for social buzz.05:11 - First successful celebrity party: Rosario Dawson's event.06:59 - Celebrities at parties are usually friends, family.12:26 - Saved reputation by hosting events and parties.15:49 - Party attendees unaware of host's secret activities.17:58 - Always provide exceptional, memorable service for clients.21:49 - Great haircut and conversation are table stakes._____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Luke Peters founded NewAir in his garage and scaled to over $600 million in cumulative sales. In 2021 he sold in a mid-8 figure deal. Today, he helps CEOs scale and find their own 8 figure exits through his program at Apexceo.co.Join us on the latest episode of the After Hours Entrepreneur as Mark Savant sits down with accomplished CEO Luke Peters to discuss how AI is transforming business structures, communication strategies, and the importance of focused leadership. Gain insights on scaling your business to eight figures, effective team management, and the role of over-communication in company culture.Takeaways:1. Communication and Vision Are Crucial for Leadership2. Adapting and Leveraging AI for Efficiency3. Focus on Important Over Urgent TasksConnect with Luke Peters:YouTube: ⁠   / @strategybyluke Website: ⁠https://www.apexceo.co/⁠Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:07 - AI transforms leadership and organizations05:42 - Scaling 7-figure businesses09:37 - Early wakeup for focus11:23 - Focused work and priorities14:55 - Paralysis by analysis18:32 - AI evolution and hype22:48 - Advising before launching24:39 - Appreciating business success26:45 - Check out Fired Up YouTube_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Launch and Automate y_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Devin Johnson founded and exited LinkedIn's premiere marketing automation software Kennected io at high 8 figures. He's now focused on leveraging AI to improve conversions with salesai.comJoin us for an exciting conversation with Devin Johnson, SaaS founder and AI pioneer. Devin shares insights about leveraging AI in sales, the evolution of his LinkedIn automation tool "Kennected," and how his new venture, "Sales AI," is revolutionizing lead generation and customer support. Takeaways:1. AI Integration Needs Human Oversight2. Speed and Efficiency in Lead Conversion3. Customizable and Secure AI ModelsConnect with Devin Johnson:⁠https://salesai.referralrock.com/l/AF...CALL: 361-200-1685Timestamps:00:00 - Grew business $20M; AI-driven sales conversion focus.04:33 - Using AI to improve business lead conversion.09:29 - Intuitive AI: creative or business-focused solutions.11:12 - Embrace AI revolution or risk being outdated.15:35 - Concerns: Data security, conversion improvement, AI integration.17:40 - Embrace AI incrementally with simple steps.20:32 - AI handles calls, transforming sales experience significantly.23:52 - Quick, simplistic onboarding enables rapid business functionality.27:06 - Thanks, Devin Johnson, for joining the show._____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Launch and Automate your Podcast: _____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Bill Walsh is the founder of the Objection Box, a sales development company with 1400+ members and went from 0-$1mm in 4 months.Join us for an exciting conversation with sales expert Bill Walsh to uncover his revolutionary approach to sales and the philosophy behind "showing, not selling." Walsh shares insights from his community of over 2,500 students, discusses fitness as a key factor in sales success, and breaks down his strategies for handling objections and building lasting client relationships.Takeaways:1. Show, Don’t Sell: The Power of Demonstration in Sales2. Confidence Through Physical and Mental Fitness3. The 3 R's: Results, Reputation, RelationshipsConnect with Bill WalshYoutube:    / @theobjectionbox  Facebok:   / 740815757350519  Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-objection-b...Timestamps:00:00 - Realizing unfair promotion led to a career change.06:24 - Respect correlates with self-presentation and discipline.07:01 - Leadership requires holistic fitness and capability representation.11:58 - One bad apple spoils the bunch, culture.15:34 - Prepping quality leads for sales team success?17:13 - Sales qualifies leads; marketing handles selling.21:12 - Generic advice versus valuable, deep, free insights.23:23 - Social media presence and results are crucial.26:30 - Invested in resources, boosting_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Scott Clary is the host of the Success Story Podcast on the Hubspot Network, newsletter writer, and founder of The Social ClubJoin us for an exciting conversation with Scott Clary, a notable media strategist, discusses leveraging podcasting beyond mere revenue. They delve into strategic content creation, long-term business growth, and balancing personal and professional life.Takeaways:1. Understand and Leverage Podcasting2. Long-Term Commitment and Structured Efforts3. Balance and Personal FulfillmentConnect with Scott Claryhttps://jointhesocialclub.com/https://www.successstorypodcast.com/https://newsletter.scottdclary.com/Timestamps:00:00 Action brings clarity; podcast evolved from foggy beginnings.03:13 Success requires more than just daily tactics.07:57 Creating content to help high-performing individuals learn09:55 Success requires patience and long-term dedication.14:41 Success in entrepreneurship requires sustained commitment over time.17:55 Turn your skills into a scalable side hustle.21:50 Top 10% in industries offer massive earnings.25:29 Treat social media as its own business.29:02 Most businesses need a structured organizational team.33:04 Time management: careful strategy and optimization matter.36:08 Use AI for initial, tedious tasks.38:16 Balance AI with human touch for customer success. _____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.aiupdate.ai_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Icon Becker is the visionary, founder, and event coordinator behind Creatorfest.Join us for an exciting conversation with Icon, the visionary behind CreatorFest. Starting from a garage, Icon navigated numerous challenges and sleepless nights to create a hugely successful event. Learn how he used storytelling and determination to overcome obstacles and craft an unforgettable festivalTakeaways:Importance of Perseverance in EntrepreneurshipPower of Storytelling in Building a BrandValue of Community and Networking in Event SuccessConnect with Icon BeckerSkool | InstagramTimestamps:00:00 Massive success defied naysayers and gained momentum.06:12 Showcased impressive event branding and bootstrapped efforts.08:40 Practiced anime stance repeatedly before performing on stage.12:57 Excited, honored, repeat event, enjoy people, relax.14:25 Creator economies rising globally, Brazil notably growing fast.17:07 High-energy festival vibes with music and dancing.20:32 Ensure every CreatorFest attendee feels respected, and valued.23:13 Engage creators via Instagram: Tag, collaborate, facilitate._____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Jarek Tadla is a veteran real estate investor with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial properties, managing a global portfolio of thousands of units. Originally from Poland, he built his success from humble beginnings, now leading Peoples Choice Apartments LLC with a portfolio valued over $1 billion. He's also a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness.Join us for an exciting conversation with Jarek Tadla who went from washing dishes to a 9-figure empire. They cover Jarek's use of AI, personal routines, and the importance of integrity.Takeaways:The Importance of Personal Growth.Balancing AI with Human Connection.Daily Routines for Well-Being.Connect with Jarek TadlaWebsite: www.jarektadla.comBook: www.jarektadla.com/pages/bookInstagram: www.instagram.com/tadlajarekTimestamps:00:00 AI chatbot results transform interactions, example: client form.10:00 Struggles with depression, lacked presence in life.13:47 Empower others, set boundaries, prioritize productivity.15:52 Endurance biking builds healthy muscles, rewrite your story.25:17 Transformation, purpose, success mindset, overcoming limitations.27:40 Faster journey leads to seeking outside happiness.35:15 Personal transformation and shared vision for success.42:11 Rejecting peer pressure shows strength of character.43:24 Thriving in chaos but needs structure.52:02 Tom Brady's positive affirmations counter negative self-talk.54:58 Struggle to be present, avoid automatic responses.01:02:47 Finding focus in daily life through meditation.01:07:03 Leverage AI for more powerful storytelling ideas.01:10:09 Connecting with vulnerability leads to genuine connections.01:18:06 Audit done, core values empower right people.01:21:13 Ensure demand before investing in production.01:27:23 Losing clients is necessary; failure is inevitable.01:33:54 No desserts, ice creams, pastries, processed sugar.01:37:01 Diet includes mental, spiritual aspects, information consumption._____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Troy Ericson is the owner of e-mailMarketing.com, EmailDeliverability.com, and recently exited Copywriting.org. Troy & his team have generated over $100,000,000 for their clients since 2020 by improving email copy & deliverability. Troy is considered by many to be the creator of modern Email List Management - and most people who call themselves Email List Managers learned from Troy.Join us for an exciting conversation with Troy Ericson as he shares his insights on how cold email is a huge opportunity, how reverse cold email closed $26k in 1 week, and how AI should be used in prospecting. Takeaways:Cold Email is a huge opportunity.Generate quality calls over quantity.How AI should be used in Prospecting.Connect with Troy EricsonWebsite: https://cold.e-mailmarketing.com/Timestamps:00:00 Cold email is effective for lead generation.03:46 Cold email softwares build generalized industry lists.08:22 Using Loom videos and cold emails effectively.10:02 Reply to welcome email with pitch for improvement.13:54 Clarify purpose for appointments with sales team.17:31 AI vs. human response in handling specific questions and market's response to AI.19:36 Efficient emails convey necessary information with personality.25:12 Email open rates can be misleading.27:13 Marketers reverse engineer successful strategies for improvement._____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Monica Badiu is an email marketing conversion copywriter who specializes in customer-centric sales emails. She's helped course creators generate $3M+ in 2023 with this framework.Join us for an exciting conversation with Monica Badiu as she shares her insights on how to master email marketing open rates, revolutionize your email marketing strategy, and generate $3M+ with customer-centric sales emails. Don't miss this episode of the After Hours Entrepreneur Podcast, full of innovative new strategies for small business owners and entrepreneurs.Takeaways:Effective Email Promotion Strategies.Specialization and Transition.Audience Rapport and Automation.Connect with Monica BadiuInstagram | Linkedin | YoutubeWebsite: www.monicabadiu.com_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube

Ever struggle getting back into rythym after vacation?Yeah me too.Let me know how you overcome the "bad" habits long breaks bring.Shoot me an email mark@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com_____________________________________________Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube