In this episode, Bedros Keuilian interviews David Meltzer -- the man who became a millionaire nine months out of law school. Like so many people who find success early in their careers, David ended up surrounding himself with the wrong people and had to dig deep to rekindle his true motivations as an entrepreneur. Today, David’s businesses are more profitable than ever, his relationships are solid, and he’s rich AND happy. Watch or listen now to hear the profound lessons he learned along the way.   “Don’t make a permanent decision on temporary feelings.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 3:57 - When and why you should IGNORE the advice of the people who love you 5:16 - How David outsold the next highest earning sales rep at his job by 3X 8:15 - The UNselfish reason David decided to get OBSCENELY rich 14:36 - How David ended up filing for bankruptcy -- and what you can learn from his mistakes 25:20 - Why David couldn’t handle his empire when he had it, and why he CAN grow is empire now   “It’s not supposed to be easy. The burden’s going to equal the blessing.” – David Meltzer   Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @davidmeltzer Buy Man Up: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

2019 is your chance to dominate in business, ditch old habits that are holding you back, and achieve a greater level of income, impact, and influence than ever before. To help you with that, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne are giving you Empire Resolutions to set for the new year. Watch or listen now to discover the formulas, mindset, and strategies you need to live up to your full potential in 2019. “WE’RE TALKING ABOUT EMPIRE RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE GOING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THAT ARE GOING TO MOVE THE NEEDLE, THAT ARE GOING TO HELP YOU MAKE MORE INCOME, HAVE A BIGGER IMPACT, AND OF COURSE, INFLUENCE MORE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.” – Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:27 – Why Bedros does NOT lower his expectations during “slow months” and what he does instead 4:03 – Why you should switch “Social Media” to “Business Media” and how 6:43 – The formula you need to successfully grow your business through video in 2019 8:40 – Why you should choose the pain of discipline over the pain of regret 12:33 – How the Nothing Special Syndrome has already cost you millions of dollars and what you can do to fix it “SUCCESS IS SIMPLE ONCE YOU ACCEPT HOW HARD IT IS.” – Craig Ballantyne Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @realcraigballantyne Buy Man Up and get my High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

Whether you recognize Mikey Taylor as a professional skateboarder or successful serial entrepreneur, here’s the most important thing you need to know about him: by his own admission, he’s just a guy who was too lazy to get a real job and instead built an empire by following his passions. Watch or listen to discover how you can do the same when you embrace speed of implementation. “You can feel someone’s energy -- how they are in person -- through Instagram.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 5:17 - How the desire to fit in and enjoy life led to a career in professional skating 7:12 - What Mikey did to clinch his first three sponsorships 12:14 - How to adopt the entrepreneurial mindset of an 18-year-old “idea incubator” 27:23 - How to use branding, marketing, and story-telling to rise to the top in a competitive industry 36:05 - Why Commune Capital is trying to make a difference for skateboarders, athletes, and other professionals “Looking back, I can’t believe I ended up getting sponsors by sending out a VHS tape of me skating. That didn’t happen back then.” – Mikey Taylor Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @mikeytaylor Buy Man Up and get Bedros’s High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

What do you need to do to blast past your competition in 2019? In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne reveal which trends will dominate the business world next year. Watch or listen now to discover how you can leverage technology to generate higher profits and multiply your marketing manpower. Also, hear why it’s essential to develop your brand on Instagram if you want to network successfully.    “You’ve got to take advantage of winter (ie: the next economic downturn) and be able to have courage when everybody else is operating out of fear.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:41 - How Bedros built a multimillion dollar fitness franchise in the middle of a recession 4:13 - How technology can give you the upper hand on your competition in 2019 7:55 - Why emotion trumps logic when you’re “hero” marketing to your prospects 13:39 - Why Instagram is the best way to make a powerful first impression with others 21:25 - The one Instagram strategy Bedros uses to funnel prospects and build authority online “Instagram is the new business card.”  - Craig Ballantyne Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @realcraigballantyne Buy Man Up and get my High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

Tom Bilyeu is the founder and host of the viral interview series Impact Theory. In part two of his episode, Tom shares how to build credibility with yourself so that you can adapt to new levels of success. Watch or listen now to discover why your potential as an entrepreneur will multiply once you learn how to embrace your pain…and use it. “I HAVE A CHIP ON MY SHOULDER, RAGE IN MY EYES, AND FIRE IN MY BELLY. THAT’S THE LEVEL OF WORK ETHIC THAT I HAVE” – Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 2:45 – What Tom does every morning to build credibility with himself 6:52 – How an 8-year-old from Los Angeles taught Tom the power of commitment and mindset 15:59 – How to use stories to impact people who are antagonistic to change 20:07 – The power of self-awareness and facing your pain when building your empire 32:11 – How to channel your rage to push through the hardest times as an entrepreneur “DOUBT IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS PEOPLE CAN GIVE YOU IF YOU HAVE THE STOMACH TO IMPROVE.” – Tom Bilyeu Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @realcraigballantyne Buy Man Up and get my High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

Tom Bilyeu quit a comfortable job in software...in the midst of a recession. A few years later, he had co-founded Quest Nutrition and grew it by an astounding 57,000% (not a typo)! In this episode, Tom reveals when you should pivot industries, how he structured manufacturing around his product, and how he kept up with his business’s unbelievable scaling rate. Watch or listen now to also discover the most critical thing entrepreneurs forget when trying to sell their businesses. “Copy and conversions (are) two very critical things that all businesses need -- traffic and sales -- in order to make the machine work and generate lots of profit.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:10 - How Tom scaled Quest fast enough to maintain its record-breaking growth 19:34 - Why copywriting is essential to articulate your marketing message clearly 21:12  - The secret to selling your company for as much as you can get 24:59 - How Tom bet on himself, gave up equity in one business, and pivoted to a new industry 34:06 - How Tom built a huge Quest fanbase on Facebook by giving away free content “Never bet on the company, always bet on the entrepreneur.” - Tom Bilyeu Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @tombilyeu Buy Man Up and get Bedros’s High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

Self-made millionaires aren’t special; they just obsess over the right things. In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne reveal the game plan to follow to go from average entrepreneur to self-made millionaire. Watch or listen now to discover why doing the hard work today will make you millions tomorrow. Also, find out how you can grow your relationships by expressing gratitude through #OperationGratitude. “If you bleed hard in that first year, you will make monumental progress in your business.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:58 - How to develop a gratitude mindset and share love with the people around you 3:33 - Why you will succeed when you become obsessed with your business goals 10:46 - How to keep your team focused by reminding them of your overall mission 12:17 - How to convert your team members into empire builders 14:47 - Why you will flourish in business once you get over your past trauma “Going one year with proper expectations and communication...is so much better than going five years where you’re still sacrificing...” - Craig Ballantyne Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @realcraigballantyne Buy Man Up and get Bedros’s High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

Being experienced enough to write your own book is one thing, but knowing how to sell tens of thousands of copies of that book is a whole ‘nother ball game. In this episode, Bedros Keuilian reveals how he sold 20,000 copies of his book, Man Up, in just 2 months. That’s right, he’s literally handing you the sales strategies he used to sell bulk orders of his book and make it to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. Watch or listen now to discover how to influence your friends into becoming your book’s biggest advocates. “YOUR BOOK AND YOUR WRITING MEAN NOTHING IF YOU HAVE NO ONE TO EXPOSE IT TO THE WORLD.” – Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:35 – How Bedros built an army of affiliates to promote his book for him. 4:36 – Why you need to decide on your core message before writing the first word of your book. 5:57 – How Bedros gave away a $2000 course for free…and sold more books because of it. 11:30 – How to sell people bulk orders of your book so you can get on the bestseller list. 19:55 – Are you even ready to write and sell your own book? "IF YOU DON’T HAVE A ‘LIFE’S WORK’, YOU SHOULDN’T BE WRITING A BOOK YET.” – Craig Ballantyne Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @realcraigballantyne Buy Man Up and get my High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ Make sure to review us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/theempireshow

No more postponing date night because you’re stuck working. No more filling your schedule with activities that waste your time. In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne reveal how to schedule your week around the things that matter most to you. Watch or listen now to steal the tricks today’s most organized planners use—you’ll see how far those tricks can take your business. “AT THE END OF THE DAY, IF YOU WANT TO GET ON THE COUCH OR [TO] THE KITCHEN TABLE AND START WORKING, GO THROUGH YOUR MORNING RITUAL AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO GET TO THE OUTCOME.” – Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 2:16 – How to schedule your week around whatever you value the most 6:14 – Why every entrepreneur needs to fit self-care into their schedule 9:48 – How to prioritize the work that makes you the most money 12:11 – Why the perfect morning starts the night before 15:55 – How setting a “reverse alarm” can help you get to sleep on time “BUILD YOUR BUSINESS AROUND YOUR LIFE, NOT YOUR LIFE AROUND YOUR BUSINESS.” – Craig Ballantyne

Entrepreneurship is no joke: fierce competition, economic crashes, and unexpected setbacks can stall your business at a moment’s notice. In this episode, Bedros Keuilian interviews Patrick Bet-David, an entrepreneur with a knack for thriving in desperate times. He shares the traits you need to develop in order to build your empire when the competition crumbles. Watch or listen now to learn why your business will grow once you know what you want out of life. “Everytime I look at an economy crash...my mindset is: ‘the money just exchanged hands, and I just need to know whose hands it went into and what offer I can make that person.’ “ - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:44 - Why entrepreneurs have to think like gangsters 10:20 - Why you need to control the narrative to define your own legacy 28:32 - Why adversity is a luxury—especially for entrepreneurs 36:38 - How to survive the worst of economic downturns 46:38 - Why the most powerful thing in the world is knowing what you want “If you don’t tell the world who you are...the world’s gonna tell the world who you are.” - Patrick Bet-David Follow us on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian / @patrickbetdavid Buy Man Up and get Bedros’s High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/