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    Episode Title: Living Intentionally and Building Wealth with Patrick Francey

    Guest Name: Patrick Francey
    Guest Website: reinCanada.com
    Podcast: The Everyday Millionaire - TheEverydayMillionaire.ca

    What We Covered:

    Patrick’s journey into real estate investing and entrepreneurship.Creating businesses that run without you through leadership and systems.How to approach real estate investing strategically using economic fundamentals.The power of intentional living and personal growth to fuel business success.Lessons learned from mistakes and turning them into stepping stones for growth.

    Key Takeaways:

    Invest with a plan—real estate success is about strategy, not luck.Build systems and teams to create businesses that work for you, not the other way around.Personal development and intentional living are the foundation for lasting success.Overcome fear of failure by focusing on results, not judgment.Success is about leadership—grow yourself to grow your business.Patrick Francey

    https://theeverydaymillionaire.ca

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeverydaymillionaire

    https://www.facebook.com/tedm.podcast

    https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInvestmentNetwork

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedm.podcast/

    https://www.instagram.com/pfrancey/ https://www.instagram.com/reincanada/

    X: https://twitter.com/pfrancey https://twitter.com/reincanada

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.co

  • Episode Notes:

    Guest Overview:

    John Bianchi: Founder of STR Search and “The Airbnb Data Guy.”Known for his 100% success rate in helping clients find cash-flowing Airbnb properties.Creator of six free courses and over 200 YouTube videos on Airbnb data analysis.

    Key Topics:

    The Power of Data: How John uses Airbnb data to identify high-performing properties.Common Mistakes: Why emotion-driven investments lead to failure and how to avoid them.The STR Tax Loophole: How short-term rentals can benefit high-income earners.Two Client Categories: Do-it-yourselfers versus those who prefer expert guidance.Scaling with Focus: Why consistency is key to building a sustainable business.

    Insights and Advice:

    Treat Airbnb investments like a business, not a vacation dream.Focus on the long-term potential of a property, not just immediate appeal.Build an all-star team to scale effectively.The importance of persistence: "The only way to lose is to quit."

    Resources:

    Visit STRSearch.com for free courses and data services.Follow John on social media: @theairbnbdataguy on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Key Questions

    (00:43) Thanks for being with us today. How did you get to be where you are today?

    (03:12) Now, who exactly do you help? Because you had mentioned different types of investors. Who's your ideal now?

    (05:23) How are you getting in front of said people?

    (07:11) When you talk about data and looking at it, what does that entail? What numbers are you looking at?

    (09:29) You need an already existing in the sense that it's already been operational as an Airbnb rather than a brand new unit coming in then?.

    (10:19) What are some misconceptions that new people have when they first start to work with you?

    (15:25) What are some big goals that you are looking to achieve in the next year or two?

    (17:09) How would that focus affect your business?

    (18:17) How much does it differ between, let's say, North America versus Europe?

    (20:38) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (23:17) What's the best advice you've ever given.

    (26:32) Is there anything else that you would like to talk about that we haven't touched on?

    (27:42) Where can we go to find that?

    John Bianchi

    StrSearch.com

    @theairbnbdataguy - Youtube and Instagram

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.co

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  • Episode Notes:

    Guest Overview:

    Stuart Morris: Neurodivergent entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and CEO of the International College of Professional Celebrants.Author of 1 in 1,000,000 Life, a book about intentional living.Owner of High Trend House, a retreat center in Yorkshire.Career highlights include mentoring entrepreneurs, teaching at Henley Business School, and co-creating a billion-dollar startup.

    Key Topics:

    Embracing Change: How Stuart pivoted careers and businesses to create a fulfilling life.The Value of Celebrancy: Training celebrants to lead personalized ceremonies and foster connections.Living Intentionally: Designing a life and business that align with your values.Affordable Risk: The concept of starting small and testing ideas without risking everything.Empowering Teams: Why letting go and trusting your team can be transformative.

    Takeaways:

    Balance passion and practicality to build sustainable businesses.Celebrate failures as learning opportunities.Start with the customer, not the product.Build a business that works for you—not the other way around.

    Resources:

    Join Stuart’s intentional living community: https://oneinamillion.lifeKey Questions

    (02:21) Can you kind of give us the synopsis of how you ended up where you are today, and the kind of the journey along the way?

    (09:13) Do you have any tips on how to look for the, or be aware and open to the next opportunity without just having shiny object syndrome?

    (11:50) With your retreat, do people just come there and you facilitate things? Or is it like companies come and then they do their thing? All of.

    (14:52) On this two aspects, how do you get in front of people for the retreat side as well as people for your the celebrancy training aspect?

    (21:16) Have you been using LinkedIn or just cold outreach?

    (29:12) What do you think is the biggest roadblock from you reaching those various goals?

    (32:20) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (35:30) What's the best advice you have ever given?

    (37:01) Do you have any advice on de-risking entrepreneurship?

    (44:49) With everything that you have going on, how do you make sure that the appropriate things get the appropriate attention at the appropriate time?

    (49:41) Is there something that you would like to talk about that we haven't yet?

    Stuart Morris

    https://oneinamillion.life

    https://hightrenhouse.com

    https://ticpc.org

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co


  • Episode NotesGuest Introduction: Ryan Chute, strategic marketer and partner at Wizard of Ads, with a mission to help service-based businesses thrive.Key Discussion Points:Ryan’s entrepreneurial journey: From furniture sales to international marketing.The science and art of branding: Why storytelling matters more than visuals.Working with home services businesses to build long-term brand equity.Effective ad strategies: Being media agnostic and leveraging channels strategically.Insights from the Wizard Academy and how they shape Ryan's approach to marketing.Takeaways:Branding is about relationships, not transactions.Simplify your communication for maximum impact.Investing in branding reduces long-term marketing costs while increasing profitability.Where to Find Ryan:Website: Wizard of Ads ServicesSocial Media: @wizardryanchute Key Questions

    (01:05) Do you want to share with us a little bit more of your journey with that?

    (03:59) You had mentioned home services businesses. Is there any, is there like a niche within that?

    (05:39) For your clients, what type of ads do you run? Do you run more Google Ads so that when people are searching for like that new water heater or how are you doing that?

    (08:10) Let's say I'm a new client and I'm coming to you. Are there some common mistakes or misunderstandings that tend to happen to the newcomers?

    (09:24) How do you guys get in front of new clients?

    (11:50) You said globally so you can have clients anywhere in the world?

    (12:14) What are a couple big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (15:52) How would getting your books published, how would that affect the business?

    (18:31) What do you think is your number one roadblock in your reaching your goals?

    (20:46) Do you work with more than one plumber in the same area, or do you kind of limit that geographically?

    (22:12) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (24:54) Yeah. What's the best advice that you have ever given?

    (28:09) So where can we learn more about you and what you do?

    Ryan Chute

    www.wizardofads.contractors

    www.ryanchute.com

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardryanchute

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wizardryanchute/featured

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardryanchute/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest Overview: Callum Laing, founder of the Veblen Director Program, Partner at Unity Group, and author of four bestselling books, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and expertise in connecting small businesses with capital markets.Key Topics:Importance of advisory boards and how they impact business growth.Strategies for securing board positions and the role of apprentice boards in public companies.Embracing collaboration over competition through progressive partnerships.Navigating global markets and building international teams.Insights into small business mergers, acquisitions, and taking companies public.Callum’s Advice: Build a network of trusted advisors, seek collaborative opportunities, and leverage global talent to scale effectively.Resources:Callum’s books: Progressive Partnerships, Boardroom Blueprint.Connect with Callum on LinkedIn for more insights and opportunities.Key Questions

    (02:06) How did you get to where you are today? Because we've heard all of it, but yeah, do you have any…

    (03:34) Who are your ideal clients to work with nowadays?

    (05:27) So how do you get in front of those people?

    (06:46) Do you have social media presence? Are you active on there?

    (08:52) But for being on a board, would it be so that I make money with being on the board, or is it more just to help this business progress and drive forward?

    (15:16) How would it change your business having those thousand people be able to go and sit on the boards?

    (17:08) What do you feel is your number one roadblock from reaching that goal?

    (18:00) Can we talk about embracing the collaboration over competition and the benefits of your strategic partnerships?

    (20:10) What about navigating the international markets for a global business expansion?

    (22:26) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (24:29) What would you say is the best advice you've ever given?

    (25:48) Is there something that you wanted to touch on that we haven't talked about yet?

    (27:19) Where can we go to learn more about and what you do?

    Callum Laing

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumlaing

    https://www.callumlaing.com

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest Introduction: Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, specializing in agency profitability optimization.Background: Marcel’s journey from identifying a key gap in agency metrics to creating Parakeeto, which provides actionable data for agencies.Ideal Clients: Agencies in the digital and creative spaces, typically working on website and digital design projects and looking to optimize profitability.Organic Growth: Marcel’s approach to audience building by partnering with industry influencers, rather than focusing on paid ads.Operational Insight: Parakeeto’s framework simplifies understanding profitability, future planning, and project estimation, especially for agencies.Time Tracking & Team Engagement: Marcel shares effective strategies for implementing time tracking without frustrating team members.Big Goals: Parakeeto’s vision of transitioning from consulting to software products to make profitability tools accessible for smaller agencies.Advice on Success: Marcel’s belief in embracing discomfort and doing hard things for lasting growth and fulfillment.Key Questions

    (01:26) Tell us how you are where you are today, how you got where you are today.

    (02:13) Who is your ideal avatar.

    (03:04) Are there certain niches that you work within?

    (04:03) How do you get in front of your potential clients?

    (05:23) Do you still keep up with that strategy now?

    (05:52) What social media do you use?

    (07:16) What are some big goals that you guys have in the next year or two?

    (08:32) How would that affect your business?

    (09:41) What do you feel is the number one roadblock that's stopping you guys from reaching that goal?

    (10:53) In the introduction, we had talked about how you help people read those crazy numbers and to be able to interpret it easily. How do you help with that?

    (13:03) Is that the same framework that you use for helping with future planning and project estimations and stuff?

    (15:17) You had touched on it a bit, but do you have any advice or whatever on how to figure out if I should bill for my time or the value or something else?

    (18:59) And that framework or that pricing quadrant, that's different than your four-step agency flywheel system, correct?

    (21:26) Let's jump over to staff and time tracking and how to do it the right way that doesn't tick them off, and then maybe something more useful than time sheets. What do you got?

    (26:53) What's the best advice advice that you have ever received?

    (29:29) What's the best advice you've ever given?

    (30:00) We've touched on a bunch of things, but is there anything else that you wanted to touch on or circle back on?

    (31:11) Where can we learn more about you and what you do?

    (31:40) And what's your podcast name?


    Marcel Petitpas

    https://parakeeto.com

    https://agencyprofitpodcast.simplecast.com/

    https://parakeeto.com/blog/the-agency-profitability-flywheel-marcel-petipas-episode-40/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelpetitpas/

    https://parakeeto.com/blog/how-to-identify-the-right-pricing-strategy-for-your-produc-with-marcel-petitpas-episode-68/

    https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest Introduction: Mark Lumpkin, founder of STR Cribs and avid traveler with a focus on transforming Airbnbs into premier guest destinations.Journey into STRs: Mark shares how his travels and dislike for traditional hotels inspired him to enter the short-term rental industry.Unique Experiences: STR Cribs focuses on high-end, resort-style properties that offer unique stays, setting themselves apart in an increasingly competitive market.Organic Marketing Strategy: Mark’s team avoids traditional advertising and uses organic growth methods, including partnerships, educational content, and social media engagement.Ideal Clients: STR Cribs works with clients interested in distinctive properties, focusing on high-ROI projects.Challenges & Goals: Mark discusses their goals for expanding STR Cribs’ unique project offerings and maintaining quality through company growth.Hospitality Wisdom: Mark shares advice on client engagement, handling guest needs, and creating a true work-life integration.Key Questions

    (01:05) All right, so you travel a lot. You don't like hotels. How did you get to where you are today with this whole entrepreneurial journey?

    (02:13) I'm sure you've been at this for a few years. And Airbnbs are more, would you say they're more popular now than what they were when you first got started, correct?

    (04:07) Does it work really well, too, for even remote locations in a pretty sweet house?

    (04:47) Do you teach them the marketing aspect for it, too?

    (05:31) All right, let's back up a little bit. So who is your ideal client?

    (06:02) How would you get in front of those people?

    (08:10) What social media channels are you on?

    (09:42) Let's say I'm a new Client, I'm coming into your world. I've signed up. Is there some common mistakes, misconceptions that newcomers like me tend to have when we start with you?

    (12:08) What are some big goals that you guys have or that you have in the next year or two?

    (13:24) When you say portfolio, is that, let's say, you guys personally, your company personally, or you collectively through those that you teach the process with as well?

    (13:48) What do you feel is the number one roadblock that stops you from reaching those goals?

    (14:22) With the people, like with your coaching side, let's say, your teaching side, you have people that teach those classes, right?

    (15:23) Do you guys have any plans on expanding outside of the US, or is it there Is that just another barrel of worms?

    (16:03) Are you everywhere in the States, or is it just those certain areas?

    (16:38) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (17:36) What's the best advice you've ever given?

    (19:06) You talked about LinkedIn and organic reach, right? Do you reach out to people then and start conversations and stuff like that?

    (21:24) I just got this property and I'm going to come to you. Is there a certain criteria that I need to meet in order to be a good fit for working with you? Or does my property need to have certain criteria to work with you?

    (24:48) You travel around a lot for your job, for work, but you also have a family. So how do you make that work?

    (26:41) Have you been able to find or do you find it hard to have the work-life balance aspect?

    (30:40) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

    Mark Lumpkin

    www.strcribs.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lumpkin-84b173142/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.c

  • Episode Notes:Guest: Jarod Spiewak, Founder of CometfuelKey Topics Covered:Jarod’s entrepreneurial journey from freelancing to launching Cometfuel.How Cometfuel helps SaaS and service-based businesses scale by tracking ad performance."Clicks to Cash": Turning clicks into revenue through precision ad strategies.Addressing sales vs. marketing misalignment by focusing on lead quality.The value of trying bold strategies and throwing money at bottlenecks to accelerate growth.Optimizing operations to maintain high efficiency as teams and clients grow.Connect with Jarod:Website: cometfuel.comEmail: [email protected] Questions

    (01:18) We got a glimpse into how you got to where you were today. Is there anything that you want to add to that journey?

    (04:09) What do you do? Do you do anything differently to know what your ROI is on the ad spend?

    (08:23) Let's say I was a client. Is there a certain type of ad on a certain platform that you would run for me, or would you run on different multiple platforms?

    (13:11) Who do you generally work with? Because you had mentioned accountants and stuff, but who do you generally work with? What's your niche?

    (13:40) How do you get in front of those businesses?

    (15:15) A lot of your ideal market, it would appear, would be on LinkedIn. Do you do much on there?

    (16:35) What are some of your big goals in the next year or two?

    (19:34) How would that affect your business?

    (22:36) You have this thing that you've trademarked Clicks to Cash. Do you want to talk about scaring competitors by 15-timesing the ROI?

    (26:28) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (29:04) Did you notice that, in essence, throwing the money at it, you've got money back?

    (30:35) Is there anything that we haven't touched on yet that you would like to?

    (33:37) Where can we go to find out more about you and what you do?

    Jarod Spiewak

    https://cometfuel.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/jarod.spiewak/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarodspiewak/

    https://www.youtube.com/@JarodSpiewak

    https://twitter.com/JarodSpiewak

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest: Austin LaRoche, CEO of ATAK InteractiveTopics Discussed:Austin’s entrepreneurial journey, from nonprofit work to building a full-service agency.The M2S (Marketing to Sales) Framework and its role in revenue growth.The importance of RevOps in aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams.Challenges and lessons in pursuing acquisitions and exponential growth.The significance of embracing failure, accountability, and building a strong company culture.Connect with Austin:Website: atakinteractive.comLinkedIn: Austin LaRochePodcast: Scaling Through StructureKey Questions

    (00:55) Can you share your journey me about how you got to where you are?

    (03:05) So today, who would you say is your ideal client?

    (04:01) No specific niche or anything that you work with?

    (04:57) Is there a common mistake or a misconception that new clients have when you take them on?

    (05:53) What are some big goals that you guys have in the next year or two?

    (06:30) Are you sticking to just the US or one location like that, like a geographical area like that, or are you open to anywhere?

    (07:40) How would acquiring other businesses, how would that affect your business?

    (08:30) What do you feel is your number one roadblock from stopping you from getting there?

    (09:45) Your team, are they local to you, or do you have team members globally?

    (10:33) What is working for you guys right now to attract new business?

    (11:39) Do you use any other social media channels as well?

    (14:38) You do something with RevOps technology, right? Do you want to explain a little bit about that?

    (16:19) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (17:59) What's the best advice advice that you have ever given?

    (21:39) Is there anything that you wanted to talk about with marketing frameworks or anything like that?

    (23:07) Is there anything that you wanted to touch on that we haven't talked about yet?

    (24:42) Where can we go to find out more about you and what you do?

    (25:10) What is your podcast called?

    Austin LaRoche

    www.atakinteractive.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinlaroche/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting

  • Episode Notes

    Guest: Darius Lahoutifard

    Background: Former robotics engineer and executive at Oracle and PTC; founded multiple startups, with two successful exits.Expertise: Best known for his role in developing the MEDDIC sales methodology and leadership training for top companies like AWS and Google.Key Topics:Always Be Qualifying: A strategy for continuous sales qualification to maximize efficiency.The MEDDIC Academy: Darius’s venture focuses on expanding content rather than growing employee numbers.Leadership Training: Filling gaps in practical leadership education, focusing on actionable strategies over theory.Success Tip: Align passion with purpose and prioritize what brings personal fulfillment.Challenges: Staying focused amidst modern distractions and maintaining meaningful client connections.Darius’s Advice: “Never do anything just for money—monetize what you love, but only if others find it valuable.”

    Links & Resources:

    Website: meddic.academyLinkedIn: Darius LahoutifardKey Questions:

    (01:24) Just off the bat, what six languages do you know or do you teach in?

    (02:05) How did you get on this entrepreneurial journey and end up where you are today?

    (04:38) Who are your ideal people that you like to work with?

    (06:25) Is there a misconception or a mistake that you find a lot of your new clients have when they go to start working with you?

    (10:36) How do you get in front of those clients, those ideal clients?

    (11:14) Do you use any other social media or just Google?

    (11:38) What are a couple of big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (16:39) What do you think is your number one roadblock from achieving that goal?

    (17:44) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (19:53) What's the best advice that you have ever given?

    (27:24) Is there anything that we haven't touched on yet that you would like to talk about?

    Darius Lahoutifard

    Me: https://meddic.academy/darius-lahoutifard-2/

    My company: https://meddic.academy/

    My book: https://meddic.academy/always-be-qualifying-meddic-meddpicc-book/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meddic/

    X : @dalahout

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest: Karl Becker, Founder of Improving Sales Performance, author of Set Up To Win and Iceberg Selling.Topic: How to enhance sales performance through structured processes, systems, and leadership.Karl shares how his early entrepreneurial ventures shaped his understanding of sales.Discusses the transition from running a digital agency to creating a sales consultancy.Insights on the importance of building strong foundations in sales organizations.Addressing the myth that more leads are the key to sales success – it's about building relationships.How to get out of your own way as a leader and empower your sales team.Karl's vision for creating a certification program for fractional VPs of Sales to scale his methodologies.

    Key takeaways:

    Building a high-performing sales team requires more than just hiring great salespeople – it requires a clear system and strong leadership.Business owners need to learn how to empower their team and let go of trying to do everything themselves.Iceberg Selling offers a new approach to sales by focusing on understanding the underlying issues of prospects to offer better solutions.

    Connect with Karl Becker:

    Website: improvingsalesperformance.comLinkedIn: Karl BeckerBook: Iceberg SellingKey Questions

    (00:57) Have you always been into sales and been loving sales?

    How did you end up from being that persuasive salesperson in college to deciding to open up your sales consultancy?

    (05:30) You do help them put the systems in place then, too, yes?

    (06:12) You mentioned that you like working with small to medium-sized businesses. Do you have a specific target that you like working with?

    (08:40) Is there this common trend that you tend to find with those business owners when you first start to work with them?

    (11:10) Do you find that they actually have systems in place to take on more people like that?

    (15:22) How do you get in front of your ideal clients?

    (18:06) What are a couple of big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (21:08) How would that affect your business?

    (23:21) Do you have all of your procedures in place? All your documentation?

    (24:54) Yeah, for sure. What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (27:53) What's the best advice that you have ever given people?

    (29:40) I think even making space for that on a regular basis would be a good idea, too, right?

    (30:33) The head trash, the sales trash talk that goes on, do you have any tips about getting out of our own way?

    (33:36) What do you have to share about sales leadership?

    (35:43) How do you figure out what each of those people's strengths and dislikes and stuff are?

    (38:10) Is there anything that you wanted to touch on that we haven't yet?

    (39:29) Where can we go again to learn about you and what you're doing?

    Karl Becker

    https://www.improvingsalesperformance.com/

    https://www.icebergselling.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlbeckeriii/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode NotesGuest: Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWingKey Topics:Sondre's journey from politics to entrepreneurshipThe inspiration behind SafetyWing and its missionOvercoming challenges in building a remote-first companyFundraising experiences and insights from Y CombinatorCreating a global social safety net for digital nomads and remote workersStrategies for organic growth and scaling a startupThoughts on the future of remote work and international benefitsLearn More: Visit SafetyWing and Plumia for more information on their initiativesKey Questions

    (01:19) Can you tell us a little bit about your journey and how you ended up to where you are today?

    (04:59) When you say you serve with SafetyWing, who's your ideal client?

    (07:15) How do you get in front of your ideal clients?

    (11:53) Do you do any posting on social media? Even though you don't run ads or anything, are you guys getting that?

    (13:02) What are some big goals that you guys have in the next year or two?

    (19:00) So what do you feel is your number one roadblock that is stopping you from reaching your goals?

    (21:09) So what's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (23:18) What's the best advice you've ever given?

    (31:34) With working remotely, what are your thoughts with the financial benefits or just benefits in general? Because you're being pushed back on that, too, right? But what are your thoughts with just... What are your thoughts on that?

    (34:29) Is there anything that we haven't touched on yet that you would like to talk about?

    (34:51) Your number one roadblock to reaching your goals?

    (35:49) So where can we learn more about you, what you do, what Safety Wing is?

    Sondre Rasch

    https://safetywing.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/srasch/
    https://www.instagram.com/safetywing/

    https://www.facebook.com/safetywing/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/safetywing/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

    www.distinctdigitalmarkting.co

  • Episode Notes:Guest: Barry Coziahr, founder of Teambuilders and Stampede BrandingTopics Discussed:Barry’s entrepreneurial journey, starting from working with his fatherThe importance of virtual assistants in helping businesses grow by taking tasks off the plate of business ownersInsights on delegating tasks to virtual personnel and how it can lead to rapid growthBarry’s application of the 80/20 principle for productivity and business efficiencyStrategies for team-building and maintaining a strong company culture with remote staffThe significance of continuous expansion in business and personal lifeResources Mentioned:Teambuilders.AgencyStampede Branding249 Things a Virtual Assistant Can Do For You!The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch and The 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry MarshallKey Questions

    (01:14) How did you get started on this journey that you're on?

    (04:28) I can use your virtual assistant aspect without having to be an agency client first, though, or does it have to be agency client to use your assistance?

    (05:25) Who would What would you say is your ideal avatar?

    (08:12) When somebody starts to use a virtual assistant through you guys, can it be pretty part-time work or does it have to be more full-time hours?

    (08:45) How else are you getting in front of your clients, potential clients?

    (11:43) What are some big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (12:53) How would expanding like that affect your business?

    (14:00) What do you feel is your number one roadblock from reaching those goals?

    (15:45) Can you expand on that a little bit in terms of focus on what matters and what I love using virtual personnel.

    (19:03) Do you have any tips on bringing in virtual assistance and the team culture and still having the teamwork atmosphere and stuff?

    (20:47) What's the best advice that you have ever been given?

    (21:41) What's the best advice you've ever given?

    (22:46) Why do you feel that having remote personnel to assist us in our work, or virtual assistance, however you want to word it, in such a fast-paced world is super important?

    (23:26) Is there something that we didn't talk about yet that you wanted to touch on?

    (24:04) Where can we go to find out more about you and what you do?

    (24:21) The website for the places are?

    Barry Coziahr

    http://stampedebranding.com/

    https://www.teambuilders.agency/

    www.linkedin.com/in/barrycoziahr

    https://www.teambuilders.agency/249things

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Episode Notes:Guest Introduction: Solomon Thimothy, co-founder and CEO of OneIMS and ClickX, entrepreneur, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, angel investor, and startup advisor.Key Topics Discussed:Solomon’s entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned from early mistakes.The challenges of helping small businesses grow and scale, especially with limited budgets.The evolution of OneIMS and ClickX and how they cater to different types of businesses.The importance of systems and processes in scaling a business.Solomon’s passion for supporting small businesses and his innovative approach to providing affordable marketing solutions.The significance of content creation and media presence for modern businesses.The need for entrepreneurs to find the right talent and delegate tasks to scale effectively.Key Takeaways:Small businesses face unique challenges that require tailored solutions, often involving both free and paid marketing strategies.Successful entrepreneurship involves finding the right people, creating systems, and continually adapting to new challenges.Media and content creation are crucial for building a brand and engaging with customers in today's digital age.Key Questions

    (01:06) I've had longer, don't worry. So how did you get to where you are today?

    (04:47) I had mentioned two companies in your intro. There was IMS and then ClickX.

    (08:11) I know that you've mentioned a few different things about the local business and the bigger businesses. Is there a niche that you work in under those or is it just-

    (15:14) You had mentioned social media as a way to get in front of your ideal clients. Is that the only avenue that you use or are there others as well?

    (17:54) You had touched on one of the new areas that you want to open and start doing. Are there any other big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (23:06) What do you think is your number one roadblock from helping you achieve all of your dreams here that you have.

    (25:35) Where do you typically find your talent that you hire?

    (28:18) What's the best advice that you have ever been given?

    (30:58) Is there anything that you wanted to touch on that we haven't talked about yet?

    (32:34) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

    Solomon Thimothy

    https://www.oneims.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonthimothy/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@sthimothy

    https://twitter.com/sthimothy

    https://www.youtube.com/c/Clickxio

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions

    01:25) How did you get to where you are today?

    (05:22) How do you get in front of people that are looking to either sell and/or get their business appraised?

    (09:17) Do you do business just on the West Coast or can you go everywhere type of thing?

    (13:16) Are there usually some common mistakes, if you will, that I tend to make, that people tend to make when they come to you, or misconceptions, stuff like that?

    (15:07) You work with B2C companies as well, yes?

    (15:19) What are some of your big goals in the next year or two?

    (16:38) So how would those goals of growth and stuff affect your business?

    (18:23) What do you think is your number one roadblock for helping you reach those

    (19:32) What's the best advice you've ever received?

    (21:18) What's the best advice you have ever given?

    (23:06) What would you like to share with us regarding value-added behaviors for service businesses?

    (24:32) Is there anything that we haven't talked about yet that you would like to touch on?

    (26:02) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

    Episode NotesGuest: Jordi Pujol, financial modeling expert and appraiser at ObjectiveBackground: MBA from Wharton School, BA from Swarthmore College, CFA CharterholderKey Topics Discussed:The journey from equity research to business valuationHow Jordi helps bridge the gap between business value and market priceThe importance of forward-looking financial planning for business valuationHow networking and maintaining industry relationships drive business growthThe role of entrepreneurial operating systems (EOS) in scaling a businessKey advice for entrepreneurs: Simplify processes and focus on client needsTips on managing a business for value, not just sales or profit

    Connect with Jordi:

    LinkedIn

    or via email at [email protected]

    Jordi Pujol

    www.objectivecp.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpujol1/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/objective-investment-banking-and-valuation/mycompany/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions

    (01:30) How did you get to where you are today?

    (05:19) Who's your ideal client nowadays?

    (06:15) Do you go more with the nonprofits just for the purpose aspect, or is their mind frame different?

    (07:51) Do you help some nonprofits that, let's say, are a community, gymnastics type aspect, or is it more with some giving back, let's say?

    (09:56) How do you get in front of those organizations that help in those ways?

    (12:45) You had mentioned LinkedIn for getting in front of people and then your networking groups. Is there any other aspects or other social media platforms or anything?

    (17:28) What are a couple, I don't really want to say mistakes, but things that people seem to do consistently when they first start working with you?

    (21:21) I think you touched on it a couple of times, like how to fuel high performance teams without being the smartest person in the room. Is there anything on that that you'd like to elaborate on?

    (23:53) And that ties in with focusing on organizations at scale without chasing people off, right?

    (27:12) How would those affect your business?

    (29:40) What do you think is your number one roadblock for getting to those goals?

    (31:58) Do you think it was helpful that you had had that experience with selling within the agency before you started selling you?

    (34:21) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (45:07) Giving yourself permission to play?

    (45:41) What's the best advice that you have ever given?

    (50:55) Is there anything that we haven't talked about yet that you wanted to touch on?

    (51:13) Where can we go to find out more about you and what you do?

    Episode Notes:

    Kenny Lange’s journey from agency owner to coach for nonprofits and purpose-driven founders.Insights on building a people-first, high-performance culture.The importance of communication and psychological safety in teams.Kenny’s work with nonprofits that serve vulnerable youth.Overcoming roadblocks: Scaling organizations without sacrificing culture.Kenny’s personal mission and his unique approach to leadership.How intentional rest and trust are vital to long-term success.Key advice for young and new leaders on finding and using their voice.Kenny Lange


    https://kennylange.com

    https://linkedin.com/in/kennylange

    https://youtube.com/@kennylange

    https://instagram.com/thekennylange

    https://facebook.com/thekennylange

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions

    (01:04) How did you get to where you are today on this journey?

    (06:19) What lead gen do you help practitioners and entrepreneurs with?

    (08:37) Who would be the ideal client for you today?

    (10:16) What do you do with the entrepreneurs?

    (11:50) How do you get in front of your ideal people?

    (13:00) Do you have social media presence as well?

    (15:33) What are some big goals that you have in the next year or two?

    (19:36) Do you think of yourself as a business coach?

    (20:19) With pivoting from corporate or the medical or legal profession to an entrepreneurship, do you have anything that you wanted to share with regards to that?

    (22:13) What are your thoughts on investing in yourself and your business?

    (23:16) What is your thoughts on overcoming the minutiae of the day-to-day and the drudgery of it and to be able to stay focused?

    (28:25) What is some of the best advice that you have ever received?

    (31:55) Is there something that we haven't touched on that you wanted to?

    (33:51) Yes. Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

    Episode NotesGuest: Jessica Jones, entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of Build Your Cash Medical PracticeBackground: From corporate world to medical practice owner; sold 21 practices by 2017Current Focus: Helping practitioners and entrepreneurs start and scale cash medical practicesKey Insights:Importance of pivoting to grow and learning from successes and failuresOvercoming challenges in medical practice management and adding revenue streamsMarketing strategies including lead generation, digital media, and community engagementBalancing the minutiae of daily tasks with big-picture business growthIdeal Clients: Medical practitioners seeking to leave insurance-based models, entrepreneurs entering the medical space, and practice owners facing roadblocks

    Jessica's Goals: Promote mental health solutions, support nurse practitioners in transitioning to business ownership, and continue personal and professional growth

    Jessica Jones

    www.buildyourcashmedicalpractice.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajonesbuildyourcashpractice/

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions:

    (01:01) You've been at this for a while, but how did you get into this gig, let's say?

    (03:23) Have you always had the entrepreneurial niche?

    (04:52) When you started your coaching aspect, did you do that on the side for a bit and still stayed at the accounting aspect, or did you just cold turkey the accounting and just jump?

    (05:58) In our introduction, We mentioned a little bit about a bunch of failure and stuff that you've encountered and had to overcome. And then you mentioned also closing down the cafés. How did you bounce back? I guess not let it hold you down and just keep going.

    (08:15) So nowadays, who would you say is your ideal client?

    (09:30) How do you get in front of new clients?

    (11:19) How would you define a business coach?

    (13:27) Do you use any other modalities or anything like that with you when you do your coaching?

    (16:06) What are those pillars again?

    (18:52) And you have a secret sauce, I heard, for diagnosing and isolating all of that, too, right?

    (21:12) Why do you feel that business owners tend to struggle more than they need to?

    (22:02) You had mentioned before about employing different ways of getting in front of new people. So what would some of those things... What are you thinking of doing?

    (26:02) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (28:56) What's the best advice that you've ever given?

    (30:42) Speaking of goals, what are a couple of big goals that you would like to achieve over the next year or two?

    (33:13) How would those goals affect your business?

    (34:38) What do you feel is your number one roadblock?

    (35:53) With everything that we've talked about today, which has been fun, by the way, is there anything that we haven't touched on that you wanted to talk about?

    (38:42) Where can we go to learn about you? And what you're up to?

    (39:40) And your podcast is called what again?

    Episode NotesGuest: Dan Kent, Founder of Best Self CoachingKey Topics Discussed:Dan's entrepreneurial journey from coffee shop owner to business coach.The importance of resilience and learning from failure in business.The "Three Pillars" framework: Expectations, Relationships, and Balance.The "Five Whys" technique for uncovering the root causes of business issues.The concept of "blissful ambition" and its role in sustainable success.Strategies for getting in front of new clients through referrals, marketing, and content creation.The significance of habits, systems, and continuous learning in business.Advice on balancing ambition with humility and the necessity of seeking help.Dan Kent

    www.bestself.coach/about

    https://clearingobstacles.podbean.com/

    https://lamag.com/contributor-content/professional-consultant-dan-kent-uncovers-business-leaders-obstacles-in-minutes

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/itmustbedankent/

    https://www.instagram.com/bestselfcoaching/

    https://www.youtube.com/@bestselfcoaching/featured

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions

    (00:47) Can you share with us your journey about how you got to where you are?

    (04:04) Was it hard for you to close those and to step forward and to not let the closing aspect get you down?

    (09:02) Did you notice that the tactics and stuff that you were using in that marketing aspect were things that you were already doing, but maybe even unknowingly in the past endeavors?

    (10:14) How do you help pull those stories out from your current clients?

    (13:11) Who would be your ideal client?

    (14:36) Do you have any tips or anything for people that they can use to be able to increase their visibility?

    What do you do to get in front of new clients? Or old clients, like retargeting and stuff.

    (24:53) What are some of your big goals in the next year or two for your mic drop agency?

    (27:05) You can work with people from all over, though, correct?

    (27:46) How would your new office, the new location, the new reach and stuff like that, how would that affect your business?

    (29:04) What do you feel is your number one roadblock from reaching your goal?

    (31:54) How are your systems?

    (33:28) What is the best advice that you have ever received?

    (38:54) What's the best advice that you have ever given?

    Episode Notes:Guest Introduction: Katie Zeppieri, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of MicDrop Agency.Katie's Journey: From aspiring TV reporter to running a successful PR and marketing firm.Challenges in Social Enterprises: The difficulties of sustaining youth-focused businesses and the decision to pivot.MicDrop Agency: Founded in 2021, specializes in brand amplification and PR for startups, especially in tech.Storytelling in Branding: The power of personal stories in connecting with audiences.Tips for Entrepreneurs: Practical advice on increasing visibility, pitching to media, and leveraging content creation.Future Goals: Expansion plans for MicDrop Agency, including opening a new office in a tech-centric city.Best Advice: The importance of seizing opportunities and starting today, no matter where you are in your journey.Connect with Katie: LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and personal interaction.Katie Zeppieri

    https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katie-zeppieri-1b58983b

    https://themicdropagency.com/

    https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katie-zeppieri-1b58983b

    https://www.instagram.com/katiezeppieri/?hl=en

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

  • Key Questions

    (00:41) How did you get to be where you are today?

    (03:31) With your social media company, who is your ideal client?

    (07:24) Where do you go to get in front of your ideal people?

    (09:12) How do you find time to do all of the networking and getting out there and stuff?

    (10:29) How did you find out about your Zoom networking events?

    (11:39) So what are some big goals that you have over the next year or two?

    (13:05) What do you feel is the number one roadblock for you to simplify?

    (14:37) Do you use AI in your marketing and stuff?

    (16:36) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

    (17:43) What's the best advice that you have ever given?

    (19:25) So you shared where you make pockets of time. But how do you seem to juggle it all? Do your kids do extracurricular activities and stuff like that, too?

    (21:13) Is there anything that we haven't talked about yet, though, that you did want to share?

    (21:28) Oh, you have a podcast.

    (22:56) I'm a new client with And which social media platform content do you like to focus on, or is it wherever I am?

    (24:24) Do you have any tips on LinkedIn, on using LinkedIn on this side of it?

    (25:40) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

    Episode Notes:

    Introduction: Virginia introduces Trae Bohlen, a content creator for business owners, serial entrepreneur, and homeschooling mom.Trae's Journey: Trae shares her entrepreneurial origin story, influenced by her parents' businesses and her early experiences with marketing.Multiple Streams of Income: Trae discusses the importance of having various income sources and how she manages multiple businesses.Authentic Marketing: Trae emphasizes the value of being true to oneself in marketing and how that attracts the right clients.Social Media Strategy: Insights on how Trae helps clients uncover their stories to create engaging content, focusing on platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook.Balancing Act: Trae talks about balancing business with family life, setting boundaries, and creating systems to simplify her workflow.Advice and Goals: Trae shares the best advice she’s received, her goals for the future, and how she integrates her personal and professional lives.Trae's Podcast: Trae briefly discusses her own podcast, "Origin Stories," available on YouTube.Trae Bohlen

    https://photographybytrae.mypixieset.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/traebohlen/

    https://www.youtube.com/@traebohlen

    Virginia Purnell

    Funnel & Visibility Specialist

    Distinct Digital Marketing

    (833) 762-5336

    [email protected]

    www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com