Beyond Curious ™ (formerly 7-Figure Millennials)
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsCuriosity alone won't change the world, but going Beyond Curious™ will.
The people that shape society are the explorers — the brave adventurers willing to take a voyage into the unknown to satisfy their curiosity, fulfill their purpose, and bring their ideas to life.
This is a show for those people.
The people that are relentlessly curious about themselves, their impact, their potential, the people they love, and the world around them.
The people who are CONSTANTLY asking themselves, “What if…”, “I wonder…”, “Why not…”, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible for themselves and for society at large.
Join me (Brandon Fong) as every week I interview pioneering adventurers who have dared to go Beyond Curious™.
Past guests have included NYT Bestselling authors, main stage TED speakers, 7-9 figure entrepreneurs...
... and even an occasional Olympian, NFL player, FBI hostage negotiator, hypnotist, drug dealer turned (legal) millionaire, decorated air force pilot, illusionist, Hollywood legend, Shark from Shark Tank, and even the man that invented the cell phone!
I'm grateful to say that the show achieved a top 2% global ranking out of the 2.8M+ global podcasts indexed by Listen Notes in 1 year after launching.
To hear the full story of how Beyond Curious™ was born and learn about the vision for the brand, listen to episode #140!
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#136: From Fire Dancing to Mastering Mindful Communication… w/ Jem Fuller
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourToday’s guest is the definition of someone who’s lived a colorful life. Jem Fuller has been… - A fire dancer / tattoo artist - A kindergarten teacher - A barefoot backpacker turned corporate leader … just to name a few. Today he’s a leadership coach, international retreat leader, and author of The Art Of Conscious Communication For Thoughtful Men. I believe that “Conscious Communication” is one of the most important topics to study. Not only learning how to communicate more effectively w...
#135: The Man On A Mission To Revolutionize The World of Coffee (Part 2) w/ Ryan Castelaz
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutesToday's special BONUS episode is a continuation of episode #134 with Ryan Castelaz! Ryan is the founder and creative director of Discourse Coffee, which Growler Magazine called “the most gonzo, balls-to-the-wall, experimental coffee house.” For example… One of my FAVORITE drinks Ryan makes is called “Motorhead”. Here’s the section from his book describing the drink: “Apologies in advance to our vegan friends, but when life gives you pork fat and apple cores, you make caramel. While that'...
#134: The Man On A Mission To Revolutionize The World of Coffee (Part 1) w/ Ryan Castelaz
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMan oh man, today is an exciting episode! Today’s guest is Ryan Castelaz. Not only has Ryan become a good friend, but he’s also doing some CRAZY COOL shit that’s literally changing the world of coffee. Ryan is the founder and creative director of Discourse Coffee, which Growler Magazine called “the most gonzo, balls-to-the-wall, experimental coffee house.” For example… One of my FAVORITE drinks Ryan makes is called “Motorhead”. Here’s the section from his book describing the drink: “Ap...
#133: Better Selling Through Storytelling & How To Get Off The “Self-Esteem Roller Coaster” w/ John Livesay
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesI have four core values. One of them is “Conscious Storytelling”. This is why, whenever I meet a master storyteller, I’m incredibly interested to learn from them. Today’s guest, John Livesay, is a master storyteller and is known as “The Pitch Whisperer.” He is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they earn more new business. In this episode, we dive deep into John’s storytelling secrets that will ...
#132: Turning Your Business Into The Ultimate Mirror For Self-Development w/ Waira Mendoza Angle
May 02, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesToday’s guest is Waira Mendoza Angle… … and entrepreneurship saved his life. As a teenager with no positive male role models, he got into a lot of trouble and barely survived high school. In his early 20s, he hit complete rock bottom and couldn’t stand his life anymore. It wasn’t until he became an entrepreneur that things really changed for him. Building a business forced him to confront his insecurities, limiting beliefs, and fears. Within a few years, Waira went from broke and alone ...
#131: How To Unpack Your Mental Trash To Unlock Your Next Level Of Growth w/ Brian Bogert
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutesOn August 10th, 1992, Brian Bogert was run over by a truck. His left arm was completely severed from his body. Luckily, both his mom and a good samaritan helped save his life that day… but what followed that moment is what made me so excited to bring Brian on the show. You see: As a result of that accident, Brian developed a bunch of unconscious stories that he didn’t realize were holding him back and not serving him. It wasn’t until he uncovered those stories and re-framed them in a pow...
#130: How You Can Productize Your Genius To Scale Your Impact… w/ Lucas Garvin
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourHow do you take what’s in your brain and turn it into a system that changes people’s lives? There are many different approaches to doing this… But today, you get to learn one of the best! Today’s guest is Lucas Garvin. He’s the co-founder of the Thought Leaders Institute where they have helped 5,000+ coaches, consultants, experts, and agency owners in 100+ niches worldwide serve way more people, increase profits, and experience the freedom of a truly self-scaling business. This is a must...
#129: How To Create Content That Changes Lives w/ Marc Aarons
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourToday I get to introduce you to someone who has become an incredible friend of mine… Marc Aarons. Marc has an awesome backstory to say the least. Born in Jamaica, Marc came to the US on a full ride scholarship at age 16. He’s an environmental science researcher turned: - Founder: His first site got 700,000+ visitors without paid ads or influencers. - Consultant: He’s worked with the U.S. National Institute of Health, neurosurgeons and New York Times bestselling authors. - Coach: He’s been ...
#128: How To Leverage Curiosity & Innovation To Create Teams And Products That Change The World w/ Mike Maddock
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutesToday’s guest is Mike Maddock. Mike’s purpose is to inspire and empower curiosity. In other words: He wants to make you believe you can change the world and then help you do it. Over 25% of the Fortune 500 have trusted Mike to help them envision and create new sources of growth. In this episode, we dive deep into how YOU can level up your innovation skillset to create a bigger impact. To learn more about Mike, visit https://7figuremillennials.com/podcast/mike-maddock/
#127: Secrets To Leveraging Value-First Relationship Building To Get Recurring Revenue & Book 2-6 Joint Venture Partners Per Week w/ Charles Byrd
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesImagine if every week, you received 15 referrals to your dream customers. And not only that… What if, every week, you were able to turn those relationships into 2-6 new clients, strategic partnerships, and speaking engagements? Yes, it’s possible. I know this because this is a regular occurrence for today’s guest, Charles Byrd. Charles is a world renowned joint venture expert who regularly works with some of the biggest names in the space… And in today’s episode, you’ll learn exactly h...
#126: How To Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level By Solving "The Upper Limit Problem" w/ Gay Hendricks
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn 2022, I produced 63 podcast episodes, read 51 books, and took 26 courses. Today, I get to introduce you to the author of one of my FAVORITE books that I read last year: Gay Hendricks. Gay has actually written 40+ books, but the book I’m talking about is called "The Big Leap: How To Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level". In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. What the “Upper Limit Problem” is and why Gay believes it’s the ONLY problem that we need to solve 2. How to Come ...
#125: How To Uncover YOUR “Hidden Advantage” To Make A Positive Impact In The Lives Of The People You Love w/ Patty Block
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourDo you know your “Hidden Advantage”? In other words: Do you know your unique “Superpower” that creates value in the world? I 100% believe that each of us has one… and I’ve personally been exploring this topic in depth over the past few years. I’ve read 5+ books on this topic, listened to countless podcast episodes, and spent hours journaling… That’s why, when I have the chance to talk to someone that’s written a book on this topic, I always lean in. Today’s guest, Patty Block, has a new...
#124: Secrets To Building Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First w/ Justin Breen
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourToday you and I get to hang out with my new friend, Justin Breen. Justin is the CEO of the global PR firm BrEpic and author of Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First. In this conversation, you’ll learn exactly how Justin has set up his life to focus on the two things that matter the most to him: 1. Spending quality time with his family 2. Growing his network on a global level Justin spends his time in his “Unique Ability” only focusing on...
#123: From Selling Coat Hangers At Age 7 To Building 9-Figure Companies & How YOU Can Unleash The Power Of A “Second In Command” To Grow Your Business… w/ Cameron Herold
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutesToday’s guest has built not one… not two… but three $100+ million companies. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he’d helped build his first two 100 million dollar companies. By the age of 42, he engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. That’s right, today’s guest is “The CEO Whisperer”, Cameron Herold. But on top of all his accomplishments, he also lives life to the fullest. He’s currently a full time nomad. He ...
#122: Learn The Art and Science of Connection From The Creator Of The World’s Top Secret Dining Experience For Industry Influencers… w/ Jon Levy
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutesHere’s how Lewis Howes, NYT bestselling author of The School of Greatness, describes today’s guest: “Jon Levy is what happens when you mix a behavioral scientist like Robert Cialdini with Indiana Jones.” 😆 After reading Jon’s book, You’re Invited, and having him on the show, I can say I 100% agree! Despite being a NYT bestselling author and TED speaker, Jon is perhaps most well known for being the creator of The Influencers Dinner. The Influencers Dinner is a secret dining experience fo...
#121: Pink Unicorns & Building A $200M/yr Company By Leveraging Core Values w/ Darius Mirshahzadeh
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWhat do Pink Unicorns have to do with building a $200M/yr company? Everything. Today’s guest is Darius Mirshahzadeh. He’s the author of the Core Value Equation and an incredibly successful 9-figure entrepreneur… Here’s why I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode: Time and time again, core values has come up on this show as one of the KEY first principles of building a successful business. NEVER have I come across a resource as powerful on this topic as The Core Value Equation. ...
#120: The 94 Year-Old Legend Who INVENTED The Cell Phone… w/ Marty Cooper
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourToday you get to meet a man who changed the world. In 1973, Marty Cooper was the man that invented the cell phone. Yes, it sounds impressive as is… But what you probably DON’T know is just how crazy the story is behind the invention. Here’s a teaser: 1. Back in the 70s, AT&T proposed a plan to be the sole provider of cellular. 2. The FCC was about to give it to them— UNLESS Motorola (who Marty worked for) could change their minds. Here’s what happened next (direct quote from Marty’s book...
#119: How To Communicate Your Message In SECONDS (Not Minutes) To Capture Attention + Market Share w/ Susan Harrow
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourQuestion: How do you… - Get media exposure - Leverage that exposure to create a legacy that lasts a lifetime (not just 15 mins of fame) …? Today’s guest is Susan Harrow. Susan is a media trainer that has prepped her clients and course participants to appear on Oprah, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fresh Air, Marketplace, and Bloomberg… to name a few. Listen if you want to learn how to leverage the media to create a legacy! To learn more about Susan, visit https://7fi...
#118: WSJ Cartoonist & “Father of Contact Marketing” Reveals How YOU Can Grow Your Business Like a Weed… w/ Stu Heinecke
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWhen you think about it, weeds are incredible models for business growth: 1. They are impossible to get rid of 2. They show up all over the place 3. They can survive in almost any environment Today’s guest, Stu Heineke, is a growth strategist, WSJ cartoonist and also named the “Father of Contact Marketing” by the American Marketing Association. His newest book, How To Grow Your Business Like A Weed, is all about how we can translate the lessons of weeds into growing our businesses no matter...
#117: 5x Serial Entrepreneur Who’s Served 61,000+ Clients Reveals How YOU Can Create A Business You’ll Love For The Rest Of Your Life… w/ Mike Koenigs
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutesWhat if you had a business that paid you for who you ARE… not what you do or what you know? Today’s guest, Mike Koenigs, helps people do just that. He’s a 5x serial entrepreneur… He’s served 61,000+ clients… He’s written 13 books… And today, he helps high performing entrepreneurs to create a business they’ll love for the REST of their lives. If you’re serious about creating an impact and building a business around YOUR unique skill sets, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. To learn...
#116: How To Create A “Ripple Effect” Of Giving & Quit Repeating Yourself In Your Business By Leveraging Systems To Grow The Right Way… w/ Jaime Jay
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutesImagine… Tomorrow, you start working and: 1. You don’t have to do draining work (aka the wrong things) 2. You have systems and processes in place designed to help you do your BEST work THAT is what today’s guest, Jaime Jay, does. If you’re serious about sticking in your “Zone of Genius” and only doing the work you love… and having a system that takes care of the rest, you won’t want to miss out on today’s episode! To find out more about Jaime, visit https://7figuremillennials.com/podcast/...
#115: Working With Sir James Dyson & World Champion Boxer Chris Eubank + Receiving The Highest Honor Possible From The Queen of England… w/ Sháá Wasmund
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesWhat do Sir James Dyson, world champion boxer Chris Eubank, and Queen Elizabeth II have in common? No, it’s not some witty joke… It’s today’s guest, Sháá Wasmund. Sháá is the definition of a maverick, and I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s interview… Despite the fact that Sháá grew up in poverty with an incredibly abusive father, she’s truly become an entrepreneurial titan. The Sunday Times named her as “One of the top 20 most influential entrepreneurs in the UK”. She’s built mul...
#114: How To Never Lose A Customer Again… w/ Joey Coleman
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutesWhat if you had the power to NEVER lose a customer again? Think about it: How much time, energy, and effort do you put into GETTING a new customer? Significantly less people decide to focus on how to KEEP a customer… which is actually where the lifetime value of your customer lies! Today, we dive deep into exactly how to do that with THE expert on this topic, Joey Coleman. People who implement Joey’s methods often lead to an increase in profits by 25-100%. Now you can do the same! To f...
#113: Juggling Fire, Breakdancing, & Bootstrapping A Company From $1,000 → $16M In One Year w/ Matteo Grassi
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourHere are 3 things about today’s guest: Matteo Grassi 1. Matteo was a professional breakdancer and joined the circus as a fire juggler 2. He co-founded an eCommerce portfolio of 7 direct to consumer brands that did 0 - 16m bootstrapped with a $1,000 initial investment 3. He’s the co-founder of Popup — the next generation no code eCommerce platform 3 Things You’ll Learn: 1. How to pick the RIGHT problems for YOU to solve as an entrepreneur. 2. Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” emo...
#112: How YOU Can Gain Clarity On What You REALLY Want & Redefine Your Relationship With Yourself And The People You Love w/ Dr. Wayne Pernell
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutesHave you ever met someone and had an INSTANT feeling that you’d be friends? That was how I felt when I first met today’s guest, Dr. Wayne Pernell. Not only is he an incredible human… but I believe his work is critically important to the world. Here’s what you’ll get by listening to today’s episode: 1. You’ll know how to determine what your heart TRULY wants. 2. You’ll discover how to find your VALUES that drive your decision making 3. You’ll be given a NEW perspective on life called “The P...
#111: How To Own Your Value, Become A Wealth Circulator, & Uplift Millions w/ Alok Appadurai
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourHere are 3 goals of today’s guest, Alok Appadurai: 1) Provide a billion meals to those in need. 2) Plant a billion trees. 3) Cure blindness for a million people. His estimate of how much income it’ll take to achieve those goals? $350,000,000. Yes. Those are big numbers. Not only do I believe in Alok to make it happen… … but he’s already making massive progress to make his goals a reality. Today, you and I will learn from Alok on how to dream bigger and create the biggest contribution to...
#110: Lessons Of Impact From Training 300,000+ People, Becoming A Special Advisor To A UK Prime Minister & Being Accidentally Called “Kretan Marijuana”... w/ Ketan Makwana
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourWhen I was first introduced to today’s guest, here’s what my friend Brian said: “Ketan doesn't consult with companies, he consults with COUNTRIES.” Woah. It’s true. Today’s guest not only served as a special advisor to a UK Prime Minister on youth policy… … but he’s also regularly involved in economic policy shaping for several other governments. (Even though he’s a college dropout). In the episode, you’ll learn… 1. How Ketan made 👆 happen 2. Lessons from supporting the launch of 3,50...
#109: How to LIVE a Legacy… Instead of LEAVE A Legacy w/ Scott Danner
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourOne day, you will die. What will people say for your eulogy? Today’s guest is an epic human and friend of mine that will help YOU to live a more meaningful life starting today. Scott Danner is firstly a family man. He’s been married for 18+ years and has two boys… He’s got a huge heart, and has helped raise 2.7M+ for charity by producing events… And he’s also the co-founder of Freedom Street Partners as a financial advisor where he’s grown from zero to $3+ billion in assets under manag...
#108: The “Titan of Trash” That Is Changing The World & Generating Millions PER DAY By Hiring Great People & Treating Them Right… w/ Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes$600,000,000. That’s a lot of zeros. Yes, it’s impressive that today’s guest has built a $600M+ company. But what’s MORE incredible is how massive his heart is… … and how much he cares about sharing his wisdom with people like YOU. Today’s guest is Brian Scudamore. If you haven’t heard his name, you’ve certainly heard of his company. Brian is the founder of 1-800 GOT-JUNK? In today’s episode, you’ll learn: 1. How Brian built a $600M+ company despite the fact that he only has, as he j...
#107: The Man On A Mission To Revolutionize Our Education System & Help Young Leaders Find A Calling That Changes The World w/ Matt Beaudreau
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourMatt Beaudreau is on a mission to push education into the 21st century for teens across America. 3 things he believes: 1. Every child has the potential to change the world 2. Learning to do, learning to be, and learning to learn are more important than memorization alone 3. It is not our job to teach young heroes WHAT to think, but rather HOW to think for themselves Epic. Beautiful. Impactful. Matt has become a fast friend + someone that I deeply respect. In today’s episode we dive not o...
#106: How To Change Your Language To Upgrade Your Reality w/ Robert Tennyson Stevens
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWhat if concepts like “time” and “space” didn’t exist? In English it does… but in the language of the Hopi Indians, it doesn’t. Just imagine: If we had no language for a concept like time, the only thing that would exist is now. Language shapes our thoughts. Our thoughts shape our reality. Changing our language changes our thoughts… … which changes our reality. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can do exactly that. For more information on Robert, visit https://7figuremillenni...
#105: From Immigrating To The USA With $30 → Generating $500M in Retail Sales While PRIORITIZING Her Family Life… w/ Victoria Wieck
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourVictoria Wieck immigrated from South Korea to the USA with her parents and $30. Despite this, she built a multi-million dollar business with over $500 million in retail sales and became a TV personality with MILLIONS of monthly viewers. But here’s the best part: Victoria was 100% intentional from the beginning that she was going to prioritize her family over her business. She is living proof that what we talk about on the show is not only possible, but inevitable if you set things up the ...
#104: The Art Of Achieving RIDICULOUS Goals w/ “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” Steve Sims
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutesWhat would you achieve if you weren’t afraid of being laughed at? In the age of “gotcha” culture, people are terrified to do anything that might be laughed at. Steve Sims is the exact opposite. This is the THIRD time that Steve has come on the show… Not only are his episodes some of the favorites I’ve ever recorded, but listeners like you agree! In this episode, we dive deep into Steve’s new book: “Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals.” Steve teaches you how to ignore w...
#103: Curing The Loneliness Epidemic, Surviving The Downfall Of A "$47 Billion Unicorn Parent", & How YOU Can Make More Effective Decisions w/ David Siegel, CEO of Meetup
October 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour35 million. That’s the number of users Meetup.com had in 2017. WeWork buys Meetup for $156 Million. ~1 year later, WeWork goes from a $47 Billion dollar valuation to near bankruptcy in 6 weeks. COVID hits. Meetup’s business model is 100% dependent on bringing people together in person. Event attendance shrinks by 90% in less than a week… How the hell do you not only survive all of that… but come out on top? Today, you’re going to find out 😉
#102: Dying, Coming Back To Life, Selling 2.5+ Million Copies Of His Book, Beating Cancer, & Elevating The Consciousness of Humanity… w/ Hal Elrod
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutesHal was 20 years old when he died. Yes… died. After being hit by a truck going 70 MPH, Hal broke 11 bones, suffered permanent brain damage, stopped breathing, and his heart stopped beating for 6 minutes. But, he’s my guest today, so he’s obviously still alive to tell the tale! Not only did Hal survive the accident, but he’s impacted MILLIONS of lives since. He’s the author of the international bestselling book, The Miracle Morning, with 2.5M+ copies sold. But the car accident wasn’t th...
#101: The Mentor That Changed My Life & Has Deeply Impacted 100,000+ Students… w/ Brenda Campbell
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourTo kick off a “new era” of the podcast, I’m bringing on a very special guest. Her name is Brenda Campbell. Brenda was my first ever mentor. I met her when I was 17. Even though I had zero experience… Even though my email address was “[email protected]”… And even though I was barely old enough to drive… Brenda mentored me at a time when I really needed it. I’ve wanted to have Brenda on the show for a LONG time. But it never felt right bringing her on without doing something spe...
#100: Celebrating Our 100th Episode!
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutesToday we’re celebrating the 100th episode of 7-Figure Millennials! Two big things I’m doing for you to celebrate: Uno: How can we become financially successful and have a big impact while prioritizing our happiness, health, and relationships? ☝THAT has been the central question since episode #1. I combed through the 100+ episodes I’ve produced + built a framework that has the answer… I call it the A.I.M. Fulfillment Triangle™. You’ll hear it for the first time on the episode! Dos: Ye...
#99: Why Stress is GOOD + How To Handle More Of It and Feel It Less… w/ Dr. Deborah Gilboa
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutesIn general, society tells us that stress is poison. We should avoid stress at all costs. But what if that wasn’t true? What if stress was a lot more like exercise… And instead of stress being “bad”... we just have to learn how to use stress to achieve better well-being and success. That’s the topic of today’s episode, and you’re in for a treat my friend!
#98: Lessons From Training With The World’s Most Successful Male Track Distance Runner & Transforming a Painful Childhood Into Power w/ Adam Strong
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutesAdam Strong had a tough childhood. Single parent home. Living off of state benefits. Suffering from alopecia and asthma. But despite this, Adam took his painful childhood and turned it into power… Adam started surrounding himself with elite performers, and eventually became the training partner of 4x Olympic gold medalist, Sir Mo Farah. Then it was only up from there…
#97: Here’s How YOU Can Transform Your Relationships Based On 6 Fundamental Human Needs… w/ Relationship Coach Jennifer Blankl
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutesWhy do you do the things that you do? Big question… but you can get a solid answer to that question by understanding something called the 6 human needs. These needs drive all of our behaviors… from dysfunctional to incredible. Today, you’ll not only discover what those 6 core needs are… but also: - How to find out which needs you personally prioritize - What needs your key relationships prioritize Super excited to introduce you to today’s guest and relationship coach, Jennifer Blankl. We...
#96: How YOU Can Steal the "Secret Recipe" Behind the BEST Marketing Campaigns of all Time… w/ Csaba Borzási
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourHere’s an interesting thought experiment: Let’s say you walk outside of your home. On the porch is a package addressed to you. Inside, you discover that this package contains 100 of the world’s most successful sales letters. Combined, these sales letters have generated millions, if not billions, of dollars. What do you think you’d learn if you not only read each of them… …but you searched for the patterns that made them successful? Well my friend… Today’s guest, Csaba Borzási, did exa...
#95: Positioning Lessons From A Former Rocket Scientist Who’s Also Helped Her Clients Increase Sales By $2B… w/ Dorina Lanza
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWhen I first read Dorina’s bio, my immediate reaction was: “WTF.” Dorina has been a… - Rocket scientist at Draper Lab [MIT] - Medical Physicist at Rhode Island Hospital - Adjunct faculty at Northeastern University - Mathematics and Business School … not to mention also being a competitive sailor, a certified pistol instructor, tactical range officer, ski instructor, and pyrotechnician. Oh. And she was also a consultant who has helped her clients increase sales by $2B. In today’s episode...
#94: How To Get Your DREAM Clients To Line Up To Buy… Instead Of Needing To Be Sold w/ Pia Silva
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutesA few months ago, I was deep in an internet wormhole when I stumbled upon someone named Pia Silva. The elegance, simplicity, and… for lack of a better term… balls of her business model blew me away. Pia owns a branding agency. Here’s her model: 1. Clients start with a “Brandshrink”. It’s $10K. Includes the interview and a written brief that identifies your “badass business and brand opportunities” and a plan to move forward. 2. Clients can get it done with a “Brandup”. It’s $35K - $60K. The...
#93: Kicked out at 13. Jailed at 18. Bankrupt at 21… To Living A Beautiful Life & Changing The Legacy For His Family… w/ Erik Allen
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutesImagine if this was your life situation: - Broken home (I’m talking “beating up your mom’s boyfriend with a cast iron pan for hitting her” kind of broken home) - Kicked out at 13 - Jailed at 18 - Bankrupt at 21 How would you even begin to build a life from there? Today’s guest, Erik Allen, not only faced all of these things in his life… But today Erik has been married (and also sober) for 16+ years and is the host of the top rated Erik Allen Show. Here’s how he did it…
#92: 7FM Time Machine #7: Get The Best Wisdom From 5+ Hours Of Interviews In 30 Minutes or Less... w/ Ron Friedman, Michael Roderick, Bob Regnerus, Tony Banta, & Neil Moore
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutesWant the best wisdom from 5+ hours of interviews in 30 minutes? That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode! We pulled 5 clips from past episodes that highlight incredible wisdom… and created an entire episode out of it! You’ll get wisdom from: - A social psychologist who specializes in human motivation - A former broadway producer who helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders - One of the top Facebook Ad experts in the world… who is known for the CRAZY results he gets for clie...
#91: 7-Year NFL Player Shawn Harper Reveals His Peak Performance Strategies For Winning In Business & In Life
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutesShawn Harper’s path to the NFL is inspirational to say the least. Shawn had to repeat the first grade, was expelled twice for disciplinary problems, and left high school with a 1.62 cumulative GPA. His first year of junior college football, he didn’t step onto the field for one play. He was told his whole life he would amount to nothing. Yet, Shawn played 7 years in the NFL for the Rams, the Houston Oilers, and the Indianapolis Colts. How? Today you’ll just learn that, and how YOU can a...
#90: Former FBI Hostage Negotiation Trainer & World Renowned Expert In Suicide Prevention Reveals His Secrets For Getting Through To Anyone… w/ Dr. Mark Goulston
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourToday’s guest is a former FBI hostage negotiation trainer… He’s a world renowned expert in suicide prevention… And he was even an advisor in the OJ Simpson criminal trial. He wrote the world’s top book on listening, Just Listen, which has been translated into 28 languages. If you want to discover the secret to getting through to absolutely anyone, this episode is for you. Enjoy this episode with Dr. Mark Goulston!
#89: How YOU Can Turn Boring Numbers Into Messages That People Remember w/ Karla Starr
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutesHow much bigger is a billion than a million? Well, a million seconds is twelve days. A billion seconds is… thirty-two years. As humans, we suck at understanding numbers. So as an entrepreneur, if you have a message to share that requires communicating numbers, the question is: How can you translate your numbers into something that people actually remember? Today’s guest, Karla Starr, will teach you how. She’s the co-author (along with NYT Bestselling author, Chip Heath) of “Making Numbe...
#88: From Dealing Drugs & Smuggling People Across The Border By Age 10… To Millionaire Before Age 30 w/ Jorge Contreras
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourAt age 7, Jorge Contreras began selling drugs with his father. At age 10, he started smuggling people across the border with his family. At age 12, his father passed from alcohol abuse and his mom abandoned him shortly after. YET… By age 30, he became a millionaire… mostly through real estate. How? Guess you’ll have to listen to today’s episode to find out ;)
#87: Fathers Day Episode! Top 7 Lessons I Learned From My Dad That I Want To Share With You
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutesIn honor of Father’s day, today I’m releasing a solo episode to do two things: 1. To tell my dad how much I love and appreciate him 2. To share the 7 MOST valuable concepts my dad taught me that YOU can apply in your life (Think you’ll really like the one about underwear bands and coffee sleeves 😉) Enjoy!