Instead of chasing cold leads, grinding endless hours, or building a business that consumes his life, Jermaine built a completely different model:

One based on leverage, strategic partnerships, psychology, and freedom.

This conversation challenges traditional thinking around entrepreneurship, sales, wealth, and success itself.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a high-income business without sacrificing your life, this episode will completely shift your perspective.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

• 04:28 – Alexa and Jermane discuss how affiliate-style partnerships can replace exhausting sales cycles.
• 08:27 – A practical breakdown using a weight loss coaching example anyone can apply.
• 10:46 – Alexa shares her perspective on trust, cold audiences, and why warm partnerships convert better.
• 11:45 – Jermane explains how to reduce dependency and continually expand strategic relationships.
• 13:57 – One of the most powerful moments of the episode:
• Success is not about money, it’s about waking up excited for your life.
• 15:47 – A conversation about impact, fulfillment, peace, and why the wealthiest people rarely obsess over money.
• 17:47 – A surprising answer after living in over 40 countries.
• 18:25 – How entrepreneurs can stop trading time for money and build businesses designed for life.

Great Quotes From The Podcast:

“Life is short. Build businesses that run without you.” — Jermane Cheathem

“If I’m building a business, it should buy back my freedom before I die.” — Jermaine Cheathem

“Never sell to who you’re actually trying to sell to. Sell to the partners.” — Jermane Cheathem

“The internet complicated sales because there’s no trust.” — Dr. Alexa D’Agostino

“Psychology doesn’t change from continent to continent.” — Jermane Cheathem

“The richest people in the room didn’t want to talk about wealth. They wanted to talk about impact.” — Dr. Alexa D’Agostino

“You realize the boat, the house, the yacht… none of those things were actually what you were chasing.” — Jermane Cheathem

“Success is waking up excited about your life.” — Jermane Cheathem

“Work smarter, don’t work harder.” — Dr. Alexa D’Agostino

“If he could do it, you could do it.” — Dr. Alexa D’Agostino

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
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Jason breaks down the difference between an involuntary exit, a dictated exit, and a custom-tailored exit, while explaining why so many founders leave millions on the table when they are not prepared. From private equity expectations to clean financials, management teams, predictable revenue, due diligence, AI, and the future of business acquisitions, this conversation is a masterclass in building a company buyers actually want.

If you own a business, plan to sell one day, or simply want your company to run better without depending on you, this episode is essential listening.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

• 18:05 - Jason introduces the core concept that every founder will exit their business; what matters is whether it’s on their terms or not.
• 18:18-  Breakdown of involuntary exits, dictated exits, and custom-tailored exits, and why most founders lose control in the process.
• 20:04 - Jason compares selling a business to selling a used car; buyers actively look for flaws to lower the price, timing, and terms.
• 26:44 - Deep dive into the four key areas: predictable revenue, customer metrics, financial clarity, management team, and exit readiness.
• 24:04 - Discussion on why businesses don’t fail due to lack of ideas, but due to lack of structure and systems.
• 38:57 - Jason explains why founders must define the number and outcome that buys back their time, freedom, and choice.
• 36:07 - The “arrogance and ignorance matrix” and how it prevents founders from seeking the help they actually need.
• 37:08 - Why not every buyer is real,  and how failing to do proper due diligence can cost millions.
• 42:25 -  Jason explains why AI will amplify businesses, and why those combining AI with human value will win.
• 46:33 - Jason shares his experience and why the real value comes from relationships, conversations, and being in the right room.

Great Quotes From The Podcast:

“Everybody exits. How matters.”

“You want to control three things: price, timing, and terms.”

“In a dictated exit, you control none of those.”

“Buyers of businesses are experts at finding what reduces your value.”

“Business is not a bathrobe. One size does not fit all.”

“Your exit is dependent on where you are right now.”

“Businesses don’t fail from a lack of ideas. They fail from a lack of structure.”

“If you are necessary for predictable revenue, you are not going to sell the way you want to.”

“People don’t buy your story. They buy predictable return.”

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
• Questions or Comments: support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: @dralexadagostino
• Alexa’s Website: AlexaD'Agostino.com
• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
• ThynkFuel Agency: ThynkFuelMedia.com

Most people believe billionaires are different because of money.

They’re not.

They think differently. They operate differently. And more importantly, they build differently.

What started as a high-level mastermind in a third-world country quickly turned into a real-time test of leadership when everything almost fell apart just days before the event.

And what happened next reinforced one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned:

👉 Control is an illusion. Network is leveraged.

From how billionaires build multi-generational wealth, to how they think about risk, relationships, and access, this episode breaks down the exact mindset shifts that separate income from true wealth.

If you’re serious about building something that lasts, not just making money, this conversation will change how you see everything.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

00:02 – Why billionaires are different (and it’s not money)
The biggest misconception about wealth is what actually separates high-level thinkers.

00:44 – “Control is an illusion. Network is leverage.”
The foundational belief that changes how you build wealth.

01:04 – When everything falls apart (real leadership moment)
Losing a keynote speaker days before the event, and the decision to spiral or activate.

01:48 – The power of your network in real time
Why asking for help led to 3 billionaires showing up instead of 1.

02:25 – The first lesson: Wealth is built through relationships
Why leverage isn’t systems, it’s people.

02:41 – Billionaires vs millionaires (the real difference)
Humility, presence, and why “money screams, real money whispers.”

03:49 – How generational wealth actually starts
Why it begins at age 8, and has nothing to do with money strategies.

05:39 – Lesson 2: You will get burned, invest anyway
Why does avoiding risk limit your growth more than failure?

07:03 – Lesson 3: Follow family offices
How the smartest money moves, and how to spot the signals.

07:56 – Lesson 4: Access is earned, not given
Why value, not proximity, is what gets you in the right rooms.

09:22 – Final lesson: It’s actually possible
Breaking the myth of generational wealth, and what it really takes.

10:17 – The biggest mistake: Building income, not infrastructure
Why most people never create lasting wealth.

11:00 – Why your environment determines your growth
The importance of being in the right rooms with the right people.

Great Quotes from the Episode

•  “Control is an illusion. Network is leverage.” 
•  “Money screams. Real money whispers.” 
•  “Success doesn’t make you important. It makes you responsible.” 
•  “If your kids only see the lifestyle, they’re already losing.” 
•  “You will get burned anyway, so you might as well invest anyway.” 
•  “You will get better at picking people, not perfect, better.” 
•  “Access isn’t about proximity. It’s about value.” 
•  “You don’t knock to get in the room, you contribute.” 
•  “The smartest money doesn’t guess. It leaves clues.” 
•  “The problem isn’t that wealth is impossible. The problem is that most people are building income, not infrastructure.” 
•  “If you want wealth to last generations, you have to think beyond yourself.” 
•  “Growth doesn’t happen alone. It happens in the right rooms.”

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It’s the next trillion-dollar shift in commerce.

In this episode, I break down why TikTok’s identity crisis is actually the biggest opportunity for brands heading into 2026, and why live selling is no longer optional.

China has already proven the model.
 The U.S. is next.

If you’re still “testing” TikTok… you’re late.

This episode explains:

• Why chaos creates cheap attention
 • Why velocity matters more than followers
 • Why TikTok Shop will eat into Amazon’s market share
 • Why live selling is the next distribution channel
 • Why marketing rewards momentum, not meetings

Key parts of the conversation:

0:31 — Chaos Equals Cheap Attention 

“When platforms are in identity crisis mode, that's where early movers win.”

This is the strategic window most brands miss.

0:56 — The Core Truth

“Chaos equals cheap attention. Cheap attention equals high margin opportunity.”

This is the growth equation for 2026.

1:25 — Social Media Is Evolving Again

You outline the evolution:
 Photo → Stories → Entertainment → Commerce-first content

This is where brands need to adjust.

1:51 — Selling on Social Isn’t Cringey Anymore

“Selling on social is no longer cringy. It's expected.”

Massive buyer behavior shift.

2:11 — Trends Don’t Wait

“Marketing doesn't wait. It rewards momentum, not meetings.”

One of the strongest lines in the episode.

2:54 — You Don’t Need Perfect

“You don't need perfect lighting or scripts. You need speed, authenticity, and a buy button.”

Execution > aesthetics.

3:08 — The Predictions

You lay out what’s coming in the next 12 months:

• TikTok Shop eats into Amazon
• Live-selling brands outperform paid-only brands
• 7-figure creators emerge from TikTok Shop
• Early movers dominate

4:05 — The Real Problem

“Most brands are stuck waiting for the proof instead of building presence now.”

This is the hesitation trap.

4:31 — Velocity Over Followers

“TikTok isn’t about followers. It’s about velocity.”

Critical mindset shift.

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Be a case study, not a cautionary tale.”

• “Velocity beats followers.”

•  “Chaos equals cheap attention.”

•  “Marketing rewards momentum, not meetings.”

•  “If you're still building your TikTok strategy, you're already losing.”

•  “Attention is currency. Conversion is the ROI.”

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
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They don’t.

They have a leakage problem, and it’s draining their bank accounts every single day.

In this episode of Think Millions, Dr. Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Matthew Stafford, an E-commerce Growth Expert who has helped hundreds of brands cross the million-dollar mark without dumping more money into ads.

Matthew has seen the backend of more Shopify stores than most founders ever will — and what he sees over and over again is the same pattern: brands blame ads, social, and platforms while ignoring what’s actually broken after the click.

In this conversation, we break down:

• Why most stores are failing before the first click
• The #1 revenue leak hiding in plain sight
• Why ads get blamed for website failures
• How clarity beats persuasion every time
• Why redesigns don’t fix conversion problems
• The mindset block keeping founders stuck at 6–7 figures
• How data (not design trends) actually drives scale

This episode isn’t about hacks or tactics.
It’s about fixing the real mechanics of growth, and getting out of your own way.

Keys Parts of the Conversation:

1. (0:10–0:52) | You Don’t Have a Traffic Problem
   Why most Shopify stores are leaking money after the click.
2. (4:12–4:31) | Ads Aren’t Broken, Websites Are
   The real reason paid traffic doesn’t convert.
3.  (3:18–3:28) | Why Confused Buyers Don’t Buy
   Clarity vs persuasion in modern e-commerce.
4. (5:19–5:35) | High-Converting Sites Are Built With Data
   Why redesigns fail and analytics matter.
5. (6:44–7:05) | The Biggest Revenue Leak: Navigation
   How buyers actually find (or don’t find) products.
6. (9:42–10:23) | How to Identify Where Your Store Is Bleeding Money
   Using add-to-cart, checkout, and conversion data correctly.
7. (10:45–11:15) | What “Good” Conversion Rates Actually Look Like
   Benchmarks based on AOV.
8.  (12:03–14:05) | Why Brands Stall at 6–7 Figures
   The mindset issue that founders don’t want to admit.
9. (16:45–17:32) | Scaling Isn’t Magic, It’s Mechanics
   The real formula behind sustainable growth.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• “Most e-commerce brands don’t have a traffic problem. They have a leakage problem.”
• “If people are clicking but not buying, the ads aren’t broken, the site is.”
• “Confused buyers don’t convert. They bounce.”
• “A high-converting site isn’t built with design tools. It’s built with data.”
• “Pretty doesn’t scale. Clarity does.”
• “You can’t fix what you don’t measure.”
• “Most founders would rather redesign their site than read their own metrics.”
• “Businesses don’t have business problems — they have people problems.”
• “Scaling isn’t magic. It’s mechanics.”
• “Stop throwing money at traffic before you fix the leaks.”

Resources:

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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• Alexa’s Instagram: @dralexadagostino
• Alexa’s Website: AlexaD'Agostino.com
• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
• ThynkFuel Agency: ThynkFuelMedia.com

Keys Parts of the Conversation:

• 1:06 – 3:35 | Family as Fuel & Early Involvement
  How six kids became an asset in brand-building, softening the approach at events, and sparking product ideas—plus the “seven shared calendars” system that keeps life and business in sync.
• 3:35 – 6:09 | Why Protein Popcorn Exists
  Solving a real problem at home: getting kids and older adults to consume protein. 600 batches later, candy-coated protein popcorn is born.
• 13:18 – 14:06 | Be Somebody’s Something
  Tim’s mentor line: “Don’t try to be everybody’s everything—be somebody’s something.” Staying in your lane beats carrying every product under the sun.
• 17:25 – 18:12 | Tradeshow Faceplant → Breakout Pivot
  Day one: zero foot traffic. A Hershey’s exec delivers brutal feedback; they add the words “Protein Popcorn,” and lines form for two straight days.
• 18:54 – 19:10 | The 20,000% Relaunch
  Wife and daughters redesign the brand for the real buyer. New look, mascot, color system—demand explodes across 14 countries.
• 21:53 – 23:31 | Scaling Through People, Not Heroics
  Selling stores to staff, franchising to insiders, and moving to a chairman role while partners run SOPs and day-to-day.
• 23:45 – 24:18 | Permission to Innovate
  Empowering a 21-year-old operator to “step on my toes.” Merging Gen-Z ideas with seasoned strategy.
• 24:30 – 25:23 | Owner Mindset at Every Level
  Profit sharing, equity for key team members (including his former nanny turned assistant), and why 200 “owner eyes” beat one founder.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• “If I’m going to be broke, I might as well be happy and broke—not miserable and broke.”
• “Don’t try to be everybody’s everything—be somebody’s something.”
• “The ability to shake a hand and cultivate a relationship creates repeat business you can’t buy with ads.”
• “Our first expo day nobody stopped at the booth. Day two, one banner change to ‘Protein Popcorn’ and there were thousands in line.”
• “Women make 80% of buying decisions—I was marketing to me. That had to change.”
• “I look at every employee as a long-term interview for a future partnership.”
• “When you give people ownership and profit sharing, you get 200 sets of owner-eyes on the business.”
• “The popcorn started as a way to trick my kids into getting protein—then the market told us we’d built a brand.”
• “Ego holds you in the operator seat. Let others lead so you can build the brand, the systems, and the future.”

Resources:

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
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Specifically, a trust breakdown between the CEO and the CMO.

In this episode of Think Millions, I unpack why CEOs don’t trust marketing leaders, why CMOs feel set up to fail, and why both sides are actually right. Modern buying behavior has changed, but the mental models and measurement systems evaluating marketing have not.

Buying is nonlinear.
Decisions happen privately.
Influence happens long before attribution ever shows up.

Yet marketing is still judged at the end of the funnel.

This episode breaks down the real reason trust erodes, why marketing feels invisible even when it is working, and how leadership teams can fix the disconnect without forcing marketing into outdated boxes.

No hype. No theory. Just what actually happens inside real companies trying to scale.

Key parts of the conversation:

0:16 – Why CEOs don’t trust CMOs and why CMOs feel set up to fail
0:54 – The stat that should make every CMO uncomfortable
1:14 – Why trust controls budgets, hiring, and risk
1:29 – One third of Fortune 500 companies eliminating the CMO role
2:01 – Why CEOs and CMOs are both right
2:12 – The outdated system quietly killing trust
2:36 – Rising expectations, shrinking budgets, impossible timelines
2:58 – Brand and trust compound quietly but are evaluated loudly
3:06 – Why modern buying no longer happens in a straight line
3:20 – Marketing influencing outcomes before it can be measured
3:34 – The burnout and trust fracture inside marketing teams
3:41 – Most marketing arguments are actually about fear
3:51 – Why uncertainty makes leaders pull back
4:13 – Marketing used to feel simpler, even with less data
4:25 – Marketing shapes preference before pipeline
4:30 – CEOs are asking the wrong question, not an unreasonable one
4:36 – Marketing is no longer transactional; it is directional

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Most companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have a trust problem.”

• “80% of CEOs do not trust their CMOs. That should scare you.”

• “Trust is the foundation of every decision a company makes.”

• “When trust exists, leaders invest forward. When it breaks, leaders pull back.”

• “The CEO isn’t wrong. The CMO isn’t wrong. The system is outdated.”

• “Marketing is being evaluated on outcomes that no longer happen in a straight line.”

• “Marketing is influencing outcomes before it can be measured.”

• “Marketing is doing two jobs at once shaping perception early and justifying results late.”

• “Most marketing arguments aren’t about marketing. They’re about fear.”

• “Marketing is no longer transactional. It’s directional.”

• “Strong marketing starts to look invisible when measurement lives too late.”

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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Stephen shares the mindset shifts and hard truths needed to break through these invisible barriers. From overcoming self-sabotage to redefining what success truly means, his personal story and strategies will leave you inspired and equipped to grow, mentally, emotionally, and financially.

If you've ever hit a milestone and still felt stuck, this episode will show you how to release the blocks that are holding you back from becoming your most powerful self.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

• [02:15] Fear doesn’t go away with wealth – Stephen explains how fear simply changes shape as you climb the success ladder.
• [07:40] The hidden cost of burnout – Why many entrepreneurs push through exhaustion and how to recognize early warning signs.
• [14:10] Breaking free from limiting beliefs – Stephen shares actionable steps to rewire your mindset and remove invisible success barriers.
• [21:30] Building sustainable success – A framework for achieving growth while maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
• [29:50] Redefining what it means to be wealthy – Moving beyond money to experience true fulfillment and freedom.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• “Fear doesn’t disappear with wealth, it just puts on a nicer suit.” 
• “Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a warning sign that your success isn’t sustainable.”
• “Your next level of growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about believing differently.”
• “True wealth is when your mind is as free as your bank account is full.”
• “Limiting beliefs are invisible fences, you won’t see them until you try to break through.”

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
• Questions or Comments: support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: @dralexadagostino
• Alexa’s Website: AlexaD'Agostino.com
• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
• ThynkFuel Agency: ThynkFuelMedia.com

Mark shares his 40-year journey in the financial planning industry and reveals why wealth without intention is meaningless. This episode isn’t just about money, it’s about building a life by design, cultivating multi-generational wealth, and becoming the kind of leader who lifts others along the way.

From differentiating yourself in a crowded market to investing in yourself and your community, Mark delivers a masterclass in strategic thinking, wealth philosophy, and personal growth. If you’re ready to level up your income, impact, and inner circle, this one’s for you.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

• [2:43] Networking vs. Net-Weaving
  Mark’s philosophy on building transformational relationships through value-first giving.
• [4:10] What Strategy Really Means
  Strategy isn’t about more money, it’s about multi-generational wealth and a life by design.
• [4:39] The Only 3 True Wealth Builders
  Business, real estate, and financing deals, not traditional financial vehicles.
• [5:28] The Golden Rules
  Your money must work while you sleep. Your business must make revenue without you.
• [6:25] Two Businesses Every Entrepreneur Has
  Cash-flow business vs. the visionary business they wish they had.
• [7:06] Making Bets, Not Just Guesses
  Growth comes from informed risks backed by strong networks.
• [8:27] Entrepreneurial Ego & Lifestyle Creep
  The dangers of keeping up with the Joneses and overspending.
• [9:04] ARR Over Flashy Assets
  Importance of predictable recurring revenue over risky one-time wins.
• [10:12] Failure = Market Research
  Optimists see failure as feedback. Pessimists expect it. Mindset is everything.
• [11:04] Opportunity Thinking
  Entrepreneurs see problems as windows to innovate and pivot.
• [12:22] Book Success
  The Ultimate Investment hits #1 on Amazon—25,000+ copies sold in week one.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• “I don’t believe in competition. I believe in differentiation.”
• “True wealth is built in your business, in real estate, and by financing deals—not by hoarding 401ks.”
• “The best investment you’ll ever make is the one you make in yourself.”
• “Entrepreneurship isn’t a title. It’s a way of thinking.”
• “Money is never about math—it’s always about psychology.”
• “You can’t believe your own bullshit. The world has a way of keeping you humble.”
• “Failure isn’t final—it’s market research in disguise.”
• “I want to be the best husband and father I can be. Business is easy. Family is the real work.”
• “If your income isn’t recurring, your lifestyle is always at risk.”
• “Who do I need to collaborate with to grow my freedom—not just my income?”

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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• Alexa’s Website: AlexaD'Agostino.com
• Book a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery Call
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From baking protein cookies in her kitchen to leading Sprinkle CPG and working with Sprinkles Cupcakes, Ashley shares her hard-won lessons on retail strategy, product development, and the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She also dives into why small brands fail in big-box retail, how to break into stores like Target, and why building community is the secret weapon most founders overlook.

Whether you're launching your first product or scaling your second, this episode is a masterclass in grit, strategy, and brand-building brilliance.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

1:27 – 2:36 – Why She Keeps Returning to CPG
Despite the grind, Ashley thrives in the space because of her passion and resilience.

2:36 – 4:13 – The Buff Bake Origin Story
From health-conscious cravings to protein cookies made in her kitchen and scaled with hustle.

4:23 – 5:19 – Spudzy and Building with Mission
Creating a brand around upcycled sweet potatoes and learning the power of brand purpose.

5:33 – 7:12 – Learning from Mistakes
Ashley’s biggest lesson: pricing for profit. Margins matter more than hype.

7:51 – 10:49 – Getting into Retail (and Staying There)
Why small brands fail in retail and the importance of starting small, building a data story, and focusing geographically.

10:49 – 12:50 – What Went Wrong with Mighty Yum
Dr. Alexa shares her own CPG challenges—scaling too fast, shelf-life issues, and cash flow struggles.

12:54 – 14:08 – Retail vs. D2C
Why TikTok Shops are the new frontier and why it all depends on your product.

15:16 – 16:15 – Where to Invest First
Put your first dollars into product development and branding—not just marketing.

16:23 – 17:10 – Red Flags in Early Brands
If it doesn’t look good or taste good, it won’t last.

17:55 – 18:58 – Product or Story: What Comes First?
Founders are the new influencers. People buy into people before the product.

19:31 – 20:25 – From Spudzy to Sprinkle CPG
How Ashley leveraged relationships and investment to transition into her next big chapter.

21:32 – 24:39 – Shelf-Made: Building a Founders Community
A behind-the-scenes look at Ashley’s platform to help CPG founders navigate the industry and connect with each other.

24:44 – 26:06 – Final Fun Question
Ashley’s guilty pleasure snack, chocolate—and a shoutout to Sprinkles chocolate line.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "I’m an idea person and an executor. You just have to start."
• "Getting on the shelf is one thing. Staying on the shelf is a whole different game."
• "It took me three companies to understand the importance of pricing for profit."
• "If it doesn’t taste good, no one’s buying it again. If it doesn’t look good, they won’t buy it the first time."
• "Start small. Make one retailer work before you chase all of them."
• "Founders are the new influencers. People want to buy into people, not just products."
• "Creating a product is fucking hard. That’s why I built Shelf-Made—to make it a little less lonely."

Resources

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Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your wealth journey, this episode is your front-row seat to a masterclass in commercial real estate, personal growth, and empire-building.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

• [1:10] – From accountant to commercial real estate mogul
• [2:26] – Why Ben wrote his new book: Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times
• [3:31] – Building generational wealth: planning, asset protection, and legacy
• [4:46] – Wealth is about more than money—it’s about mindset and impact
• [6:13] – Why commercial real estate thrives in hard times
• [10:27] – Ben reflects on becoming a real leader—emotional moment from the book
• [11:49] – Game-changing lesson: “Seek the truth in what other people are saying”
• [13:31] – Wealth-building requires emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• [15:00] – Ben’s pivotal personal challenge: not liking the man in the mirror
• [16:37] – Deal gone wrong: Overleveraged office campus and lessons learned
• [17:58] – The importance of avoiding recourse and smart use of debt
• [23:44] – Building a personal brand to help others and leave a legacy
• [25:00] – How content creation helped grow his business and inspire others
• [26:24] – Why mentorship, mindset, and technical skills must go hand in hand
• [28:26] – Where to invest now: CRE, blockchain, AI, and smart money
• [30:13] – The power of hard assets in uncertain economic times
• [31:35] – Blueprint to build, retain, and protect your empire
• [32:56] – Focus on your lane: “Complexity is the enemy of execution

Great quotes from the podcast:

• "Wealth building is not for the faint of heart—it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s a fortress built over time."
• "The ability to hold—through cycles, through storms—is the secret to success in commercial real estate."
• "Seek the truth in what other people are saying. That shift in mindset will change your life."
• "Complexity is the enemy of execution. Focus, simplify, and invest in smart money."
• "Leadership, transparency, and consistency aren't buzzwords—they're the foundation of real, lasting wealth."
• "You can’t build an empire unless you work on yourself first. The most important asset is you."

Resources

• All Episodes: Think Millions Podcast
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They dive into why NOW is the best time to invest in real estate, even with high-interest rates, and how you can get started—even as a beginner or with a full-time job. If you’ve ever wanted to invest in real estate but felt held back by financial barriers, market uncertainty, or fear, this episode will give you the exact steps to start!

PLUS: Get Zachary’s Amazon Bestselling Book for Free! Link below!

Key Takeaways:

• Why NOW is the best time to invest in real estate—even in a high-interest market.
• How seller financing and creative financing help investors acquire property with little to no money down.
• The #1 way to find and negotiate real estate deals (even if you’re starting from scratch).
• How to transition into real estate investing while still working a 9-to-5.
• Why waiting on the sidelines is the biggest mistake investors make—and how to capitalize on market uncertainty.

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Key Parts of the Conversation:

[0:18 - 1:16] The Power of Side Hustles

• Zachary shares how he started as a bartender and side hustler before transitioning into real estate.
• Why side hustles teach essential skills like communication, sales, and negotiation.

[1:17 - 2:45] Zachary’s Journey: From Bartender to Real Estate Mogul

• How his father-in-law lost everything in 2008 and rebuilt his business through creative financing.
• The lessons Zachary learned about resilience, opportunity, and long-term wealth-building.

[3:46 - 4:55] Why NOW is the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate

• How rising interest rates are creating more opportunities for savvy investors.
• Why market downturns are when millionaires are made—if you know where to look.

[5:39 - 6:45] The Secret to Building a Cash Flow Portfolio

• How to buy real estate without using your own money or credit.
• Why seller financing and subject-to deals are game-changers in this market.

[7:15 - 8:22] The #1 Mistake New Investors Make

• Why waiting for the "perfect" time is the worst strategy.
• How to find motivated sellers and secure great deals—today.

[12:50 - 14:00] How to Start Real Estate Investing for Free

• Zachary’s go-to strategy for finding real estate deals without spending a dime.
• Step-by-step instructions on how to approach sellers and craft win-win deals.

[16:45 - 18:10] The Role of Confidence & Education in Success

• Why confidence comes from competence—and how to gain both.
• How having a mentor or coach can fast-track your success in real estate and business.

[20:30 - 22:00] Scaling Your Real Estate Business Without Getting Overwhelmed

• Why real estate is a relationship business, not just about properties.
• How to build a team and delegate tasks to focus on growth.

[24:00 - 26:00] How to Get Zachary’s Amazon Bestselling Book for Free

• Where to get Zachary’s book for free to dive deeper into creative financing.
• Final words of encouragement for those ready to take action and start investing.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

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From walking on to a college football team to signing four NFL contracts, Kyle’s journey is defined by relentless drive, strategic risk-taking, and a mindset rooted in growth. But here’s the twist—beekeeping has taught him as much about leadership and business as the NFL and venture capital ever did.

Discover how the lessons from the hive—teamwork, structure, and knowing your role—mirror the essentials of scaling companies and managing investments. Kyle shares his investment philosophy, red flags in startups, and why betting on the right people matters more than just the numbers. This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone chasing their version of success.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

1. Reconnecting with an Old Friend & Business Partner (0:00 - 1:37)
   • The serendipitous story of how childhood friends reconnected after years apart to become business partners.
2. The NFL Journey: From Walk-On to Professional Athlete (1:37 - 4:13)
   • Overcoming injuries, working as a bouncer, and the obsession that fueled Kyle’s path to the NFL.
3. From the Gridiron to the Boardroom (4:26 - 6:59)
   • How lessons from football—discipline, resilience, and salesmanship—translated into a successful venture capital career.
4. Investment Philosophy: Betting on People, Not Just Numbers (8:55 - 15:45)
   • What CVP looks for in startups: growth-stage companies, sports tech focus, and leadership teams who bet on themselves.
5. The Art of Due Diligence (16:29 - 19:46)
   • Insights into CVP’s rigorous due diligence process and the red flags that cause immediate investor hesitation.
6. Top 10 Lessons for Entrepreneurs (19:50 - 21:47)
   • A rapid-fire recap of Kyle’s most impactful business philosophies—from solving real problems to the importance of delegation.
7. Business Lessons from Beekeeping (21:57 - 23:46)
   • The hive as a metaphor for business: every bee has a role, just like every team member. Success comes from collaboration and knowing when to get out of your own way.
8. Closing Thoughts & Takeaways (23:47 - End)
   • Final reflections on betting on yourself, surrounding yourself with the right people, and yes—getting some sweet “honey” at the end of your hard work.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

1. "Success isn’t handed to you. It’s chased down with grit, determination, and a touch of obsession."
2. "You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of the problems you solve." – Elon Musk
3. "Founders often struggle because they won’t get out of their own way. Building a great product doesn’t mean you know how to build a great company."
4. "The hive only works if every bee knows its role. Business is the same—surround yourself with people who can do what you can’t."
5. "The most successful people bet on themselves—not with arrogance, but with unshakable belief in their ability to figure it out."
6. "It’s not just about numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about the people behind those numbers and their ability to execute."
7. "If your pitch is 80 pages long and I still don’t know what problem you’re solving—that’s a problem."
8. "When Sam Altman pitched ChatGPT, he said, ‘We’ll ask the AI how to make money.’ Everyone laughed—except Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who wrote him a check."
9. "You can’t grow a billion-dollar company with a million-dollar mindset."
10. "If you do

• [0:42 - 1:39] – Introduction of Ed Crump, his impressive career, and his contributions to Nike, Amazon Alexa, and more.
• [5:11 - 6:51] – How AI is accelerating product development and why start-ups can move faster than ever before.
• [8:48 - 11:10] – The surprising story behind how the name “Alexa” was chosen and why other options didn’t work.
• [12:09 - 15:23] – Leveraging AI and technology for business growth—how to focus on innovation and strategic thinking.
• [18:40 - 22:14] – Building large cross-functional teams at Amazon and lessons in managing ambiguity while driving results.
• [26:30 - 30:41] – Balancing long-term strategic thinking with the need for rapid short-term execution in fast-moving industries.
• [31:07 - 36:55] – Ed and Alexa discuss their latest venture with Champion Venture Partners and the intersection of tech, sports, and health.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "Stop overthinking it. Get started, get after the things, and let the feedback guide you." – Ed Crump
• "Speed, speed, speed – that’s why I am where I am today." – Alexa
• "Innovation thrives on ambiguity. If you're not comfortable with uncertainty, you're not innovating." – Ed Crump
• "Your personal AI in the future will be a reflection of you, not just a corporation." – Ed Crump
• "Bias for action and being vocally self-critical are the secret to marrying long-term vision with short-term execution." – Ed Crump

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

In this episode of the Think Millions Podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Bill Dorfman for part two of their incredible conversation. Dr. Dorfman is not only a world-renowned dentist and entrepreneur but also the founder of LEAP Foundation, a nonprofit program empowering young adults with the confidence, life skills, and mentorship needed to thrive.

Dr. Dorfman shares how he built billion-dollar brands like Zoom Teeth Whitening, but this time, the focus shifts to his passion for giving back. From inspiring students to believe in themselves to surrounding themselves with greatness, this episode highlights the transformative power of mentorship and community.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or someone looking to make a difference, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with purpose and impact the next generation.

Key Parts of the Conversation:

0:04 – 1:13 – Welcome Back and Recap

• Why Dr. Dorfman returned for a second episode to continue the conversation.
• If you missed part one, Alexa encourages listeners to go back and catch up.

1:14 – 3:13 – LEAP Foundation’s Origin Story

• How Dr. Dorfman revived and transformed an old mentorship program into the thriving LEAP Foundation.
• LEAP’s mission to teach life and entrepreneurial skills to students ages 15-25.

3:14 – 5:48 – What Students Learn at LEAP

• Soft skills, time management, communication, and resume-building.
• Real-life skills for applying for jobs, networking, and managing money.
• Mentorship from top speakers like Richard Branson, Mark Wahlberg, and Usher.

5:49 – 7:26 – The Power of Mentorship and the Mentor Workshop

• How LEAP’s speed-dating style mentor session connects students with industry leaders.
• Invitation for listeners to mentor at Pepperdine University in July 2025.

7:27 – 9:50 – Teaching Confidence and Overcoming Fear of Failure

• Dr. Dorfman explains why fear of failure is the biggest obstacle to success.
• His philosophy: “I never fail – I practice until I get it right.”

9:51 – 12:03 – The 10 Culture Mentality

• Teaching students to “walk like a 10, talk like a 10, and surround themselves with 10s.”
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial for success.

12:04 – 14:24 – How to Get Involved and Sponsor a Student

• Opportunities to sponsor a student or volunteer as a mentor.
• How Dr. Dorfman helps kids from low-income families attend LEAP through sponsorships.

14:25 – 15:42 – Special Offer

• Special $500 discount for listeners who sponsor or send a student to LEAP.
• How to get involved and be part of this life-changing program.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "I never fail. I just keep practicing until I succeed."
• "Surround yourself with 10s. If you hang around 2s, you’ll never be a 10."
• "Opportunities don’t just happen – you create them and master them."
• "Practice doesn’t make perfect – practice makes permanent. Make sure you’re practicing the right things."
• "The biggest thing holding people back is fear of failure. Refuse to quit and success will follow."'

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website:

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers invaluable insights on innovation, leadership, and the power of dreaming big.

Key Parts of the Conversation

1:33-3:24 – Early Career Lessons: Copying Genius

• How shadowing top dentists in Beverly Hills helped him build a standout practice.

3:25-4:52 – Breaking Barriers in Dentistry with Advertising and PR

• Leveraging advertising and public relations to build a successful practice.

4:53-7:26 – Creating Iconic Products and Leveraging TV Opportunities

• Development of Zoom Teeth Whitening and its rise to $200M in annual sales through strategic exposure on Extreme Makeover.

7:27-8:06 – Scaling a Business to $1.3 Billion

• Growth of Discus Dental and its eventual acquisition by Philips.

8:07-10:48 – Balancing Family, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership

• The importance of building a strong support team and delegating effectively.

10:49-13:34 – Core Values and Giving Back

• Dr. Dorfman’s humble beginnings and his commitment to education and mentorship through programs like Leap Foundation.

13:35-16:11 – Innovating During Challenges: Launching New Products

• Introducing Poof Whitening Strips and Kickballs caffeinated gum during the pandemic.

16:12-18:14 – Advice for Entrepreneurs

• Encouragement to stop dreaming and start taking action.

Great Quotes from the Podcast

1. "Don't wait for opportunities in life. Make them."
2. "When you get an opportunity, don't just take it—master it."
3. "If you leave this world without having made it better, shame on you."
4. "There’s never been a box for me—I’ve always just created without limits."
5. "Scaling to $1.3 billion wasn’t just luck—it was about taking action and leveraging every opportunity."
   
   Resources:
   • For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
   • For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
   • Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
   • Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
   • Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
   • Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Key Parts of the Conversation:

Defining True Wealth (0:15 - 1:30)

• Alexa and William discuss the meaning of wealth, emphasizing that true wealth is about fulfillment and freedom, not just money.

Importance of Diversification (4:00 - 5:45)

• They explore the concept of diversification in wealth building, covering assets like real estate, life insurance, and private equity.

Financial Goals and Planning (6:50 - 8:00)

• The conversation shifts to defining financial goals. William talks about focusing on lifestyle goals rather than aiming for an arbitrary dollar amount.

Role of Life Insurance in Wealth Preservation (9:05 - 10:30)

• William explains how life insurance can protect assets, grow tax-free, and provide security for families, making it a vital part of wealth management.

Insights on Tax Strategy and Asset Protection (11:30 - 13:00)

• Discussion on tax-saving strategies, asset protection, and why wealthy individuals focus on defensive strategies to protect their wealth.

Education and Surrounding Yourself with Mentors (14:10 - 15:25)

• William emphasizes the importance of continued learning, networking, and building "wealthy friendships" for financial and personal growth.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• “Wealth isn’t about a dollar amount; it’s about purpose, fulfillment, and the freedom to live life on your terms."
• "If you have the money, why settle for one advisor when you can have two, three, or even four?"
• "The biggest investment you can make is in your education. Surround yourself with people who build wealth."
• "The richest people are often the ‘brokest’ on paper, protecting their assets in ways that ensure their legacy lasts."
• "Play offense all day, but don’t forget to protect your backside. Wealth-building is as much about defense as it is about growth."

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa:
• https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com 

• Brian talks about starting his business as a side hustle and emphasizes how side hustles can help build essential skills like communication, invoicing, and customer relations.

Brian’s Early Challenges and Transformation (1:17 - 2:45):

• Brian shares his upbringing in a blue-collar family, his brushes with the law, and how faith played a pivotal role in turning his life around.

Importance of Proximity and Right Environment (2:46 - 3:45):

• Brian stresses the value of being in the right environment and surrounding oneself with people who inspire growth.

Transitioning from 9 to 5 to Entrepreneurship (3:46 - 4:55):

• Alexa and Brian discuss the common mistakes people make when transitioning from a 9 to 5 job to entrepreneurship, including the importance of maintaining a steady income stream.

Faith and Entrepreneurship (4:56 - 5:38):

• Both discuss the role of faith and belief in something bigger than oneself in overcoming obstacles and achieving entrepreneurial success.

Building a Cash Flow Portfolio (5:39 - 6:45):

• Brian advises on building a cash flow portfolio before leaving a stable job to ensure predictable income.

The Critical Role of Confidence (6:46 - 7:14):

• Confidence is highlighted as a key factor in entrepreneurial success and the importance of gaining confidence through knowledge and competence.

Leveraging Relationships and Knowledge (7:15 - 8:22):

• Brian and Alexa discuss how relationships and continuous learning are fundamental to success in real estate and business in general.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "Where there’s a bear, there’s a bull."
• "If your back's against the wall, you have two options: you either sit there or you figure it out."
• "Entrepreneurs are probably the most faith-based individuals, because how do you become something you’ve never seen?"
• "The more competent you become, the more confident you become."
• "Proximity is power."
• "We pay everybody for their time, so why wouldn’t you pay an entrepreneur for their expertise?"
• "Success to me is three things: your inner circle, surrounding yourself with challenges, and building a strong team."

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa:
• https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Key Parts of the Conversation:

[2:10 - 3:08] Mitzi shares how both her father, Ernest Henderson, and her late husband, Frank Perdue, prioritized human relations. She emphasizes that successful management is about getting things done through others and how her father spent his life mastering this skill, which was crucial for Sheraton Hotels' success.

[6:03 - 7:35] Frank Perdue’s approach to leadership and business expansion is highlighted. Mitzi explains how Frank focused on producing a better product and the importance of effective marketing. His ability to connect with people, despite being shy, and his emphasis on innovation and understanding customer needs were key to growing Perdue Farms.

[8:24 - 10:12] The discussion shifts to the significance of marketing and innovation in staying competitive. Mitzi talks about how Frank Perdue became a household name through strategic marketing and the importance of anticipating customer needs.

[20:07 - 22:01] Mitzi discusses how philanthropy has been a glue for her family, keeping them united across generations. She emphasizes that successful families often stay together by engaging in charitable activities that make the world a better place.

[24:56 - 26:01] Mitzi shares her current efforts in Ukraine, focusing on mental health first aid and combating human trafficking. She talks about the impact of these initiatives and how even a small contribution can make a significant difference.

[32:41 - 33:54]  The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of people and marketing in business success, the necessity of continuous innovation, and the value of philanthropy in creating a lasting impact.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "Management is the art of getting things done through others. My father and Frank Perdue put enormous effort into creating spectacular human relations skills, knowing that success at every level depends on the people."
• "If you want to stay on top, you can't be everything to everyone. You need to innovate, understand your customers deeply, and leverage data to meet their evolving needs."
• "Philanthropy isn't just about donating money—it's about making a meaningful impact. When your family does something together to make the world a better place, it strengthens your bonds and gives your success greater purpose."
• "One of the jobs of a successful marketer is to figure out what people are going to want before they want it."

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning how to build and sustain a legacy, lead with empathy, and make a lasting impact through philanthropy.

Resources:

For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast

For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/

Book a call with Alexa:

Key Parts of the Conversation:

(1:04 - 6:10)

Scott discusses his journey from the military to becoming a serial entrepreneur.

It is important to persevere, understand risks, and know when to pivot or shut down.

(6:11 - 10:16)

Alexa and Scott debate the roles of passion and perseverance in entrepreneurial success.

Real-life examples of dealing with setbacks and the importance of resilience.

(10:17 - 18:59)

Scott shares his experiences with raising venture capital and the nuances of investor expectations.

(19:00 - 25:27)

Scott reflects on his biggest mistake with Softbank and the lessons learned about capital and control.

(25:28 - 33:42)

Scott’s optimistic view on the current era of rapid innovation and change.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

"Perseverance in the face of rejection is one of the most important qualities for an entrepreneur."

"You have to know the basics when you own a business, especially when you're raising money, so you can speak the lingo and truly understand your accounting, your legal, every part of your business."

"Think of the money that you're raising as debt and be careful who you raise money from."

Resources:

For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast

For comments or questions, please email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/

Book a call with Alexa:

https://alexadagostino.com/discovery

Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website:

https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [1:20] - The reality of building and losing everything in moments
• [3:45] - The importance of not getting comfortable
• [6:10] - Personal stories of trusting the wrong people
• [8:30] - The necessity of always being engaged in your business
• [11:45] - Learning from mistakes and failures
• [14:15] - The power of being solution-oriented
  
  

Great quotes from the podcast:

• "You can build everything in years and lose it in seconds. Always keep your eyes open and stay engaged."
• "The only person who's really going to care about your business is you. It has to be everything to you in order to succeed."
• "Losing is actually how you win. The sheer number of losses will be more than your wins, but the monetary side of all the wins will be bigger."
• "Perfection is a mirage. If you think things are perfect, it's not real and it can mess you up if you don't pay attention."
• "If you have a goal, you have a dream. It's your job to chase that, not your team's job. They're not going to do it because it's your dream, not their dream."

Resources:

For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast

For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/

Book a call with Alexa:

https://alexadagostino.com/discovery

Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website:

https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Ryan Lewendon, who has incredible experience mastering the legal and financial side of scaling and exiting billion-dollar CPG brands like Vitamin Water, Celsius, BodyArmor, & NOBULL. Ryan shares his insights on what it takes to succeed as a CPG brand today, the importance of profitability, finding your route to market fit, and leveraging digital marketing.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [1:48] - How the CPG market has shifted in recent years
• [3:47] - Top growth drivers for CPG brands today
• [6:23] - The changing role of celebrity/influencer partnerships
• [9:08] - What makes a CPG brand a winner
• [10:45] - The role of digital marketing in growing CPG brands
• [14:13] - Emerging trends in the CPG and plant-based food space

Great quotes from the podcast:

• "Today, companies are getting acquired when they're profitable, and that they've shown extended profitability." - Ryan 
• "The power of the celebrity isn't necessarily the biggest celebrity anymore, but it's the one that sort of hazard as a community that speaks most closely to them." - Ryan
•  "The days of the faceless, soulless brand that stands on its own. They don't exist as much anymore." - Ryan 
• "Digital marketing is a phenomenal way to educate consumers on what's behind the brand and what it stands for." - Ryan
• "The brands of the future, right, 50 years, 100 years from now are going to be ones that truly tailored themselves to their individual customer." - Ryan

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• 1:19: The reality of entrepreneurship
• 2:44: The power of reflection
• 6:14: Lessons from industry titans
• 7:02: The tough parts of entrepreneurship
• 8:36: Personal stories and practical insights
• 10:05: Recap of the key message: reflection is not a weakness but a strength.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

1. "Entrepreneurship is not the glitz, the glamour. It's not Instagram-worthy moments. It's about the grit. It's about the grind."
2. "Reflecting isn't just for mirrors; it's about looking at how far you've come and the potholes you've dodged."
3. "It's not just about making decisions. It's about aligning those decisions with your vision, your values, and sometimes your sanity."
4. "Reflecting is not weak. Reflecting is badass."
5. "Millions isn't just a number. It's a mindset. So stop trying to chase the millions and start chasing the right mindset."

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [00:25] Introduction of Lavinia Errico and the foundation of Equinox
• [01:27] The spark of the Equinox concept
• [13:36] Insights on how to build a team
• [17:33] The transition from Equinox to founding Move Joy
• [24:15] Lavinia's insights on building a successful brand

Great quotes from the podcast:

• "We were creating something that we really wanted. Like, we were the best marketers, ourselves and our friends, like we knew what we wanted…" - Lavinia Errico
• "The magic happened when you had when you did the work and you got the people in the front row who were yelling and screaming and who and getting the rest of the class excited." -  Lavinia Errico
• "It's not just about your body and movement, either. I think the most important part of this is you're really hitting the soul and so many different ways in the mind." - Alexa D'Agostino
• "The way you do one thing is the way you do everything." - Lavinia Errico

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

[00:25] - Introduction of LaDale Buggss and focusing on transitioning from a 9 to 5 to entrepreneurship

[01:28] - LaDale Buggs shares his origin story in real estate

[03:15] - The value of education.

[04:53] - Strategies for balancing a side hustle with a full-time job

[10:44] - The importance of core entrepreneurial skills

[18:25] - Insights into entrepreneurship

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "Cash flow is the most powerful word in business." - LaDale Buggs
• "I don't necessarily think having a degree will help you start a business. So why not do both at the same time?" - Alexa D’Agostino
• "Don't be so quick to leave on 9-5 because there's some skill that you're learning that you can take with you and implement in your side hustle business." - LaDale Buggs
• "Business is all about solving someone's problem. That's all it's about. So if you don't have a vision, you will not succeed. " - LaDale Buggs
• "While the solopreneur is dead, it's gone. Joint Venture structures, partnerships. That's the new hustle." - LaDale Buggs
• "Proximity is power. So Oh, you can only go so far when you're by yourself." - LaDale Buggs

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:25] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
• [2:00] - About Alliance, Cameron’s community of COOs
• [4:32] - How Alexa realized she needed a COO
• [5:45] - The benefits of having a second in command
• [8:05] - What is the right moment to hire a COO?
• [16:15] - What does a COO do?
• [20:06] - How to find the right COO?
• [27:02] - Living life with an impact
• [28:59] - Being an intrapreneur as a COO
• [33:50] - How to raise kids as an entrepreneur?

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Within 90 days, we tripled our business, and it was because I was able to let go of the things that I shouldn't have been doing and focus on what I am good at.” - Alexa
• “If we hired a second in command, we could delegate everything except genius.” - Harold
• “The CEO's job is to oversee and manage all of the areas that the CEO sucks at.” - Harold
• “At certain times, you could not be the right CEO for a company based on the leader.” - Alexa
• “If you focus on having free time, you will build a better company.” - Harold

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:34] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
• [2:20] - Issac’s story
• [10:19] - The power of self-reflection
• [12:43] - You are who you hang out with
• [14:04] - How Issac got started
• [18:04] - Overcoming burnout
• [20:23] - The basic skillset of an entrepreneur
• [22:34] - Learning from failures

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “I am not going to take the easy route. I am going to find the toughest route possible that I know will give me longevity and success.” - Issac
• “You are who you hang out with.” - Alexa
• “Sometimes when you have been doing something for so long, and it now comes easy to you, ask yourself, ‘Should I be trying to make life hard again, make business hard again?’.” - Issac
• “You can change your circumstances if you want to.” - Alexa
• “Be afraid, but just get out there.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:40] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
• [2:04] - Nick’s background
• [9:11] - Nick’s life after the trauma
• [11:38] - The power of persistence
• [13:25] - How Nick became a real estate investor
• [20:08] - Why people are scared of real estate
• [22:59] - Where to learn more about Nick

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Making money is easy once you figure out how to do marketing, sales, and how to operate a business.” - Alexa
• “You can go through a trauma in your life and come out on the other side and become successful.” - Alexa
• 98% of entrepreneurs fail because they can't persist.” - Alexa
• Whenever I learn how to do something, I just take action, adjust, and take action.” - Nick
• Unless the asset is making money, I'm not buying it.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:35] - Today’s Topic: Stop Wasting Your Time on Tactics That Don't Work
• [1:48] - What do we mean by “results”?
• [3:02] - Identifying the tactics to get you to your goals
• [4:06] - The power of experimenting (and how to do it)
• [7:23] - How do you know if your strategy is not working?

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “In today's world, many options exist to promote your business. But the problem is that not every tactic works for everyone.”
• “Once you have a clear definition of what you want to achieve, the next step is to come up with a plan.”
• “You can't be scared to lose.”
• “The key to identifying and focusing on what generates results is to be flexible and adaptable.”
• “You need to see the signs when something isn't working.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:38] - Today’s Topic: 5 Reasons Why Storytelling Is A Boss Move
• [1:40] - How statistics prove the power of storytelling
• [2:48] - Why Alexa shares vulnerable content on social media
• [3:28] - 5 reasons why storytelling is a must

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “As marketers and business owners, one of the things that are lacking is finding ways to connect with our audiences.”
• “We are so busy trying to drive revenue that we look at every person that comes through our system as a lead, not as a person.”
• “We are no longer in the world of just marketing; we are in the world of building relationships with people.”
• “We remember stories much better than we remember facts and figures.”
• “Without action, there is nothing; your marketing has to drive action from prospective buyers.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:36] - Today’s Topic: 10 Tips To Spot Winning Business Opportunities
• [1:35] - Spotting opportunities is not everything
• [2:16] - 10 things you should look out for when spotting opportunities 
• [11:55] - The DICE Calculator
• [13:23] - Recap

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “The number one thing you need to be able to do is not only spot opportunities but analyze them.”
• “I am always looking for who is doing something innovative.”
• “You don't want to be behind the trend.”
• “People don't hire us because we guarantee anything. They hire us because of the results we have had in the past.”
• “It is important to understand which opportunities are just a quick buck and which are long-term.”
• “Sometimes you just have to listen to your intuition and determine if it feels right.”
• “As an entrepreneur, you want to stay informed. You need to think critically and consider the long-term.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:40] - Today’s Topic: Time Management Techniques For 7 Figures
• [1:14] - Why time management is more than just managing tasks
• [2:03] - How Alexa managed her time to become a millionaire
• [3:15] - The power of the Boss Audit
• [6:17] - How Alexa sets her boundaries
• [8:08] - Why setting goals is like getting to the top of a staircase
• [12:47] - Staying accountable

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You can't manage what you don't measure.” - Tonia
• “75% to like 85% of what you are doing is not necessary, and half of it you probably shouldn't be doing, you should be outsourcing.” - Tonia
• “There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.” - Tonia
• “You have to make sure to protect your time and energy.” - Alexa
• “Having organization, prioritization, and integration takes a lot of discipline.” - Tonia
• “It is easier to blame other people for why you are not where you are than to look at the tasks you do every day.” - Alexa
• “If you want the real technique, hold yourself accountable, and get somebody else to hold yourself accountable.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com
• Tonia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thynktonia/

• [0:34] - Today’s Topic: Why It Is Critical To Learn Constantly As An Entrepreneur
• [1:54] - Anticipating and responding to challenges
• [3:27] - 5 tips to learn new things every day

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “It is critical to be equipped and knowledgeable with the skills that you need to hit this head-on. And the only way to do that is to constantly be learning.”
• “The world is constantly changing, and if you are not keeping up with it, you are going to fall behind.”
• “When you are constantly learning, you are constantly growing.”
• “You have to make sure you set time aside to learn every single day.”
• “If you want to be a billionaire, you want to make sure your mentor is a billionaire.”
• “Where you are going to learn the most is actually experimenting, taking risks, and making mistakes.”
• “If we weren't experimenting and taking risks and trying new things, we wouldn't have been able to find the solution.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:43] - Today’s Topic: 10 Lessons I Learned Going From 0 To 8 Figures
• [3:05] - Just figure it out later
• [5:01] - Scaling fast is hard
• [6:20] - You can’t trust most people
• [10:43] - What people don’t realize about being a boss
• [12:33] - You can’t be the business
• [13:37] - Why retention is key
• [15:12] - The constant need for lead generation
• [17:29] - Staying focused
• [18:45] - Content matters
• [20:00] - Failure is your fault

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Building a business in 2022 is very different from when I started my business in 2007.”
• “If you are sitting here and saying, ‘I have no problems in my business,’ well, you are just not looking hard enough.”
• “The higher I get, the closer and smaller my inner circle is getting.”
• “It is really important to understand that you always have to be doing lead generation.”
• “If you are trying to do too many different things, you are not going to succeed.”
• “Content is not King. It is Queen, and data is King.”
• “Start putting blame on yourself and start taking accountability for your own company and your own revenue.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:34] - Today’s Topic: The Mindset You Need To Hire, Train, And Retain
• [2:30] - Mindset switch to attract better talent
• [4:39] - Alexa’s hiring philosophy
• [5:49] - Developing top talent
• [8:02] - Alexa’s new approach to motivating employees
• [10:09] - Understanding that retention is your responsibility

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You have to have the right strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent.”
• “I never really cared about my talent. And that is why my company didn't grow to nine figures.”
• “My philosophy is: hire fast, fire fast, promote fastest.”
• “Once you hire them, it is now time to develop top talent.”
• “You need to make it a priority to develop your team and look at it as an investment, not a cost.”
• “I want to know what my employees’ motivation is, so I can help them.”
• “One key mindset shift that I feel is really important to see is that retention is your responsibility.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

• [0:47] - Today’s Topic: A Day In A Life Of A Millionaire
• [1:10] - Beware of fake millionaires
• [3:08] - What Alexa’s average day looks like
• [6:00] - How Alexa manages to do more every day
• [7:17] - Prioritizing personal life

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “It's not what you make. It's what you keep.”
• “Unless you have a million dollars in the bank, you are not a millionaire.”
• “It's like a day in the life of anyone.”
• “Every part of my day is planned.”
• “To make decisions in my business, I need to remove as many decisions from my personal life as possible.”
• “I always say, what are the top three revenue-generating things I have to do every single day.”
• “Every single day, I make sure I get three revenue-generating tasks done a day.”
• “I don't care who you are, you have to be good at sales.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• [0:44] - Today’s Topic: Leverage Storytelling On Social Media With Caroline Langdon
• [2:34] - What is the first thing Caroline does after meeting with a client
• [5:42] - How Alexa used storytelling in one of her most successful campaigns
• [8:09] - The power of storytelling in AirBnB’s marketing
• [9:55] - Flipping an industry on its head with storytelling
• [11:38] - How to tell a story if you don’t have prior clients
• [12:51] - The one thing you need to keep in mind when creating content

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “To retain attention, you need to have interesting and thought-provoking content.” - Caroline
• “Stories connect us to emotions and shared experiences.” - Caroline
• “People want to see themselves as the hero of the story.” - Caroline
• “Tell the truth, but make it fascinating.” - Caroline
• “It is really important to know the audience that you want to speak to and the purpose of your message.” - Caroline
• “If you aren’t telling stories, you need to hire somebody if you don't have that ability.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• [0:40] - Today’s Topic: 7 Things To Put Into Your Business Machine To Make 7-Figures
• [1:07] - What people don’t understand about hard work
• [3:51] - Why you can’t build a business without a brand
• [5:53] - How to make your clients feel like they matter
• [9:26] - The importance of having a network
• [14:16] - How to create great content even if you don’t like the process
• [16:12] - To make money, you need to spend money
• [20:20] - Leaving your ego behind

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “People underestimate the amount of hard work.” - Alexa
• “The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is they think about the beginning of the customer journey and not the middle and the end.” - Alexa
• “The customer journey starts before they are your customer.” - Debbie
• “If you are a service provider, you should have a deep well of resources to refer people to.” - Debbie
• “If you are paying attention to the wrong things, you are going to make the wrong decisions.” - Debbie

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/
• Deb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debshannon_coach/

• [0:31] - Today’s Topic: No, AI Isn't Going To Replace Your VAs
• [1:56] - How Jeff started VA Staffer
• [7:39] - How AI supports virtual assistants
• [11:50] - Jeff’s 100% AI-generated email sequence
• [15:05] - Why businesses need VAs
• [17:00] – How Jeff completely changed his hiring process

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “As you continue to grow your business, it's important to delegate tasks to your VA.” - Jeff
• “Start small, don't overwhelm your VA by trying to delegate everything at once.” - Jeff
• “VAs aren't going away, just who you hire is going to be different.” - Alexa
• “I hire fast, fire fast, and I promote fastest.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• [0:34] - Today’s Topic: Will Partners Make You Sink Or Swim?
• [2:05] - Should you have a business partner?
• [8:26] - Alexa’s 3 roles of employees
• [11:51] - How partnerships stand the test of time
• [13:02] - The importance of vulnerability
• [14:13] - Mike’s advice for successful partnerships

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You have to make sure you get the right person with the right skill set.” - Alexa
• “You can't do everything yourself.” - Mike
• “I need somebody who works as hard as I do.” - Alexa
• “Partnerships are a constant work; just because it worked in 2012, doesn't mean it's going to work in 2022.” - Alexa
• “Every single partnership, I walked away and learned something.” - Alexa
• “You should check with your partners every day.” - Mike
• “Sometimes we're so quick to blame others for our problems when we don't look in the mirror.” - Mike

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• [0:35] - Introduction of Guest Expert
• [2:26] - Today’s Topic: Unpacking Why Successful People Are Successful
• [4:20] - The importance of mindset
• [10:00] - How Alexa’s and Shawn parent’s reacted when they decided to become entrepreneurs
• [13:30] - Shawn’s work at ThynkFuel
• [17:00] - Why Alexa and her team are successful

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “To me, being relentless is the number one thing successful people have.”  - Alexa
• “A lot of successful people feel failure is not an option.” - Alexa
• “It is so important to surround yourself with people that support you.” - Alexa
• “Success is the best revenge.” - Alexa
• “You have to have a speed of implementation and know how to modify it until you become successful.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/
• Shawn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnmichaelhart/

• [0:50] - Today’s Topic: Are you better than your competitors?
• [4:40] - Why research is so important
• [6:30] - Talking to new clients to source information
• [12:10] - How to find out what your competitors are up to

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “The higher you climb, the harder it is to find somebody who can help you.” - Debbie
• “The #1 thing you can do is talk to your clients.” - Alexa
• “Whoever creates the most value is the one that wins.” - Alexa
• “Talk to the competitors’ clients.” - Alexa
• “You’re not going to make everybody happy as much as you want.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/
• Deb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debshannon_coach/
  
  

• [0:38] - Today’s Topic: How to inspire others through content
• [3:45] - The #1 mistake people make creating content 
• [8:35] - How content changes everything 
• [10:15] - The importance of data while creating content
• [11:55] - Video content and why it’s so hard
• [15:10] - The REAL framework
• [19:40] - The 9-box content strategy

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “In order to inspire others, they have to trust you.” - Alexa
• “Trust is a very lengthy process.” - Alexa
• “What’s the point of putting content out if it doesn’t do anything?” - Alexa
• “If you’re not making money creating content, you’re not marketing to the right people.” - Alexa
• “98% of entrepreneurs fail because they can’t figure it out.” - Alexa
• “Content is the bridge of trust between lead land and buying land.” - Alexa
• “If you’re an expert in an area, you can just talk.” - Alexa
• “You have to create an emotional connection with your audience.” - Tonia

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/
• Deb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debshannon_coach/
• Tonia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thynktonia/

• [0:42] - Today’s topic: 5 tips to scale your business fast
• [3:10]  - #1 - Get the right mindset
• [12:45] - #2 - Get attention 
• [14:50] - #3 - Build trust
• [18:25] - #4 - Monetize & modify

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You think there is security in a job, you are wrong.”
• “You need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
• “It is hard to keep momentum when your eyes are not on the business.”
• “The speed of implementation is so important.”
• “The whole point of gaining attention is bringing people into your audience.”
• “Try to collect as much data as you can by giving value.”
• “You don’t need a massive community; just a loyal community.”
• “To me, monetization is modifying.

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• [0:38] - Today’s Topic: why you should bet on yourself
• [1:23]  - How Alexa bet on herself
• [3:14] - The rules of betting on yourself
• [5:10] - The importance of values in betting on yourself
• [6:58] - The role of discipline in taking the bet
• [7:30] - Why betting on yourself isn’t always the best idea
• [12:30] - How to decide if you should take the risk with the DICE calculator

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Sometimes, we can be overconfident and miss opportunities.“ - Alexa
• “We either get to the table and play the hand we’re dealt, or we don’t.“ - Deb
• “There are ways to hedge your bet.“ - Alexa
• “The most important thing is knowing your values when betting on yourself.“ - Cynthia
• “There are no losses in life, just lessons.“ - Cynthia
• “When you start doing things that matter to you, your discipline will cultivate itself.“ - Tonia
• “Not all risks are good to take.“ - Alexa
• “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything.“ - Deb

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

In today's episode, I sit down with two of my partners Deb and Tonia to talk about what you can do better to keep your clients and upsell your clients internally. 

This episode is packed with information to help you set up the right processes to keep customers happy, understand the importance of customer service, and know when it is time to let a client go. 

Tune in!

Key parts of the conversation:

0:40 - Today's Topic: Your Clients Aren’t the Issue, You Are
1:25 - What we can do better to keep more clients
2:00 - Losing clients and firing clients - what does it mean?
3:00 - Ask your clients if they are getting what they expected
4:00 - The idea of the customer is always right
5:50 - When you get clients that are in the wrong
7:55 - With my first agency I was miserable because I didn’t choose the right project
8:45 - It is important to have processes in place for your clients
10:30 - Reasons why your client retention sucks
12:00 - Your onboarding is key to happy clients
13:55 - There is no such thing as overcommunicating
14:50 - You have to create a raving fan
16:30 - The process of onboarding for coaching and agencies
18:30 - Going above and beyond with your communication
19:30 - You have to think about customer service as a CEO

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “If you lose a client you also lose access to their network - it’s exponential” - Deb
• “At the end of a contract you should know if someone is renewing - if you don’t that’s a problem” - Alexa
• “Some customers will cost you a lot of money and that’s when you have to let them go” - Tonia
• “Sometimes we forget to look at ourselves and learn from a situation” - Alexa
• “You have to look in the mirror, sometimes it isn’t the client it’s you” - Alexa
• “The most important part of the onboarding process is making sure you are on the same page” - Alexa
• “There is no such thing as overcommunication when it comes to customer service” - Deb

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

• “I had clients coming in because I built the solid foundation that I was a trusted resource” - Mario
• “There are two important things that make you a trusted resource - one is what you know and two is who is talking about you” - Alexa
• “In business, you need to have synergy within your team and your clients” - Mario
• “In a world where you have an abundance of marketing agencies - you need to have an IT factor” - Alexa
• “It’s the little things you do that make you stand out” - Alexa
• “If we couldn’t do it for ourselves then how could we expect anyone else to think we could do it for them?” - Mario
• “Think outside the box when it comes to what you do for your clients - that’s what they are hiring you for” - Mario
• “You can keep winning clients but if you also keep losing them you’re bleeding money” - Alexa
• “I am only as great as my team” - Mario

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

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• [0:40] - Today’s Topic - How Do I Stop My Emotions From Effecting My Business?
• [1:40] - Emotion = Energy in motion
• [3:19]  Harnessing the energy of emotion
• [5:00] Converting emotion into energy
• [5:50] Stop making things personal
• [8:00] Your role and your identity aren’t the same things
• [9:30] Managing your emotions in business
• [11:00] - It is about wanting to get just a little bit better
• [13:15] - As a leader, you always have to show up for your team
• [15:25] - Stop focusing on what you are getting and focus on what your team is getting
• [16:25] - Insecurity as a leader
• [19:40] - Your #1 job as a leader is to look for the negative energy within the team
• [22:20] - Communication is the antidote against negativity 
• [24:25] - As a leader, here are the five things you need to know

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You can’t run your business scared because you will never grow” - Deb Shannon
• “It takes a lot to get one millimeter better at something, that’s the difference between excellent and outstanding” - Deb Shannon
• “Emotions are impacting your business right now and you don’t even realize it” - Alexa
• “The feeling you’re having is creating the energy you are expressing” - Deb
• “Emotion is the paint on the canvas and it’s important to know how to harness that energy” - Deb
• “People conflate their roles and their identities but they aren’t the same thing” - Deb
• “Reactions are chemical in nature and they aren’t controlled that is why it is better to respond than react”
• “Your role isn’t your identify and you can’t let your ego get the best of you” - Alexa
• “As a leader, you always have to show up no matter the situation” - Alexa
• “When you feel insecure, your emotions get high” - Alexa
• “When you’re insecure it means you’ve stopped trusting yourself” - Deb

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Making the right decisions is a crucial part of any business and when you take action quickly instead of purposefully, you will open up more obstacles than opportunities.

In this episode, I sit down with my business partners Cynthia and Tonia to talk about how you can make more purpose-driven decisions professionally and personally. If you are thinking “this doesn’t pertain to me” - give it a listen and then decide!

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - Signs You May Not Be Taking the Right Action
• [1:35] - A way to activate action is to focus on the hustle 
• [2:25] - How to differentiate between taking action quickly and taking the right action
• [4:15] - We all have blind spots and our weaknesses stop us from what we need
• [7:00] - Being a purposeful hustler
• [10:15] - So, what can you do to take the right action?

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “When we put our focus on moving forward we start to see more opportunities instead of obstacles.” - Tonia Marra
• “When attempting to make a vision into reality the forward motion is essential” - Tonia Marra
• “Failure isn’t failure - it is just the stepping stone to success” - Cynthia
• “No losses just lessons” - Cynthia
• “You have to take certain action to create success” - Alexa
• “It is beyond dreaming - it is about creating the action to get there” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Listen in and learn how you can manage your emotions and learn to respond rather than react.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [1:02] - Today’s Topic - How to better control your emotions in business
• [1:32] - Why one of our coaching clients got emotional during our call
• [4:35] - I care too much about my employees and it cost me
• [6:37]  - I get overly emotional about my clients
• [9:19] - I get overly emotional about my business

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “ If you have too much emotion in business it will ruin it” - Alexa
• “The number one you need to master in business is your own emotion” - Alexa
• “When you’re losing that is not the time to be emotional but instead be strong and confident” - Alexa
• “You don’t want to react you want to respond” - Alexa
• “You produce a better response by pausing” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

• 01:23 People vs Emotions - Why you can’t take everyone with yourself
• 04:00 How emotions can bankrupt your relationships
• 06:15 How to avoid bankrupting your relationships
• 08:40 Relationships could go bankrupt because of other people in your team
• 10:25 Building an empire vs Driving it all by yourself
• 12:28 Why reacting is more harmful to your relationships than responding
• 17:05 Alexa’s list of hard things you can do to avoid bankrupting your relationships
• 17:35 Susie’s list of hard things you can do to avoid bankrupting your relationships

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

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On today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Prefontaine, a real estate entrepreneur, and four times best-selling author. We go over what it means to build wealth through real estate and how using the creative real estate method work so well for those who don’t have large amounts of cash flow. 

There are two reasons that hold people back from investing in real estate, one is finances and cash flow, and the other is intimidation caused by the media. If you have ever wanted to invest in real estate yourself and one of these two reasons has held you back, this episode is for you!

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - How to Build Personal Wealth Through Real Estate 
• [1:35] - Why you should get into Real Estate Investing
• [3:00] - Why is now a good time to buy during a recession?
• [5:50] - What is creative real estate and why you should use it
• [8:20] - A short-term play to build wealth
• [9:50] - You need these skills to find success
• [11:10] - Find people out there to teach you these skills

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

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It all starts with growth and before you find growth there is a journey that has to take place first. Find out what that journey is and what you can do to reach that growth and find your success. 

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - The Secret No One Is Telling You To Be Successful
• [1:20] - It’s not just about the tactics and skills, it’s more than that
• [2:20] - Allowing yourself to have the breakthrough
• [3:40] - It starts with self-awareness 
• [6:25] - The 5-Step Framework
• [7:50] - Don’t wait for the breakdown to have the breakthrough 
• [9:00] - A breakthrough is necessary for growth
• [13:05] - It’s becoming harder to be an entrepreneur
• [14:45] - You need to be teachable 
• [16:00] - Your choices affect the path of your life
• [18:25] - Don’t be afraid of the breakthrough 
• [21:40] - It helps to have someone in your corner
• [24:30] - The secret no one is telling you 

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You can do tactics, you can learn skills but if you don’t get out of your own way those tactics don’t matter” - Susie
• “To be a successful entrepreneur you have to go through hard to get to the good” Susie
• “I don’t want to have the breakdown to have the breakthrough” - 
• “The stories you tell yourself are your excuses” - Everyone
• “The things that make us the most uncomfortable are sometimes the best opportunities for us” - Alexa
• “The secret no one is telling you is that you need someone who has been there to walk you through it” - Susie

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

 Tonia and I sit down and give you our best tips on how to network successfully. We hit this topic from both sides, mine - who doesn’t enjoy networking, and Tonia’s - who loves it. 

Listen in to hear more about the million-dollar networking strategy. 

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - How to Network Successfully 
• [1:00] - Our Strategy for Networking 
• [1:55] - You Need to have a goal of what to accomplish at the event
• [4:40] - The biggest strategy you need to know about 
• [5:40] - People who hate networking tip #1
• [7:10] - You need to keep the relationship going after the event
• [9:15] - How do you find these new connections?
• [10:55] - Be strategic with who you bring with you to networking events
• [12:52] - Don’t get too overwhelmed with the information, remember key points
• [14:30] - Summary of Information

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “It’s not all about finding clients, it’s about building relationships” - Alexa 
• “Your success is determined by who you go to lunch with” - Alexa
• “Relationships are about putting coins in other people's banks and eventually you build up interest to get a return” - Alexa & Tonia
• “You want to do business with people you have good energy with” - Tonia Marra

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Don’t work with a client just because they bring in money - let them go because there is an even better opportunity waiting for you that will remind you why you started. 

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - How Firing Your Clients Can Actually Make you More Money
• [2:20] - Why firing a client can make you more money 
• [4:30] - It starts with educating your clients correctly
• [7:45] - Listen to your intuition and not the money
• [9:10] - When your clients win, you win
• [10:10] - It’s okay to shift your focus along the way 

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “As entrepreneurs, we enter into business with desperation and we don’t take an actual evaluation of who they are” - Tonia Marra
• “Everything is an opportunity to grow and be better” - Tonia Marra
• “Bad clients take a lot of your energy” - Alexa D’Agostino
• “We lost a few hundred thousand but made a million because we took that energy to find more aligned clients” - Alexa D’Agostino
• “If you don’t love a project, don’t do it” - Alexa D’Agostino
• “When your clients win, you win” - Tonia Marra
• “Don’t go after the money, the money will come” - Alexa D’Agostino

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

When it comes to building a seven-figure business, the biggest piece that will make you successful is to build a high-performing team. 

Building a six-figure business is one of the hardest things to do, but in order to push past seven figures or more, you can’t do it alone. 

Listen in to learn the five steps you need to take to build a multi-seven figure team. 

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:37] - Today’s Topic - The five steps to building a team that gets you to multi-seven figures - Your team can make or break you
• [3:13] - Building a team is not easy
• [3:37] - Step 1: Build a team of motivated and resilient people
• [5:00] - How do I build a resilient team?
• [4:58] - Step 2: Align team dynamics
• [6:24] - How to boost team productivity
• [7:22] - Step 3: Create a culture of open communication
• [9:15] - Step 4: Emphasize the value of learning 
• [11:05] - Step 5: Identify KPIs in your team
• [13:30] - Let’s summarize what we learned

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “High-performing teams are critical for success”
• “After building to six figures, the next hardest thing you will do is building a team that will help you get to seven figures”
• “It’s now 25% me and 75% my team”
• “It is hard to be resilient when you can’t create solutions”
• “Some of the best ideas for my company came from my employees”
• “You want your team to feel empowered to go out and learn new things”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

Today we talk with John Viti, the founder of Versus Games. His company was created to offer more solutions to individuals on how to make money by just using the knowledge they already know.  Find out how you can feel more financially secure without following the traditional societal path.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:49] - Today’s Topic: The world is on fire but your wallet doesn’t have to be - finding more solutions to make money
• [1:05] - How can we step out of the societal box and still make money?
• [2:15] - How to get paid for what you know
• [3:35] - When the world is on fire, you need to expand your revenue
• [4:25] - What people are making on Versus Game
• [6:55] - How do you take a brand new idea and concept and start to educate people?
• [9:40] - What if you have tried everything and still can’t make money?
• [11:25] - How can brands benefit from Versus Games?

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “The world teaches us that how you get more money is by having more in your pocket but what should matter is what you have in your head.”
• “Society has put us in this box that this is how you need to make money”
• “Why not create a marketplace around things that people actually like”
• “What about the general public? Why aren’t we adding value to that group?”
• “We consume so much content all day long, we naturally form opinions off of the content we absorb. We built a product around that habit”
• “Do you really want to create new human behavior or do you want to support what people are trying to do and enhance what they are doing?”
• “Take what you are already into and use Versus Games to make money off of it”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
• Versus Games: https://versusgame.com/
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• John’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/longjohndogood/

In today’s podcast, PR expert Kimberly Brown is talking about the importance of Public Relations and how it has changed post-Covid. You will get to take learnings from her lifelong journey in the PR industry. 

Key parts of the conversation 

[00:40] Today’s topic “Public Relations”

[01:00] About Kimberly Brown

[04:15] Changes in the frontlines 

[07:08] Why the world is going towards the contributor model post covid 

[09:39] Finding the right PR person 

[11:00] Cons of the digital world

[12:58] What kind of stories do people want

[15:00] Why PR is important 

Great quotes from the podcast 

• “Brands should always be ready to earn free publicity as well as pay-to-play opportunities that will open doors to their success.”
• “If you are recruiting a PR person and they tell you there is no need to produce content, they aren’t the right person.”
• “Never bring a PR person onboard who doesn't know how to build strategies.”
• “Anyone having a brand that is making a difference in the economy and addressing the pain points of people will continue to trend.
• “PR is all about building an authority whether its a personal or professional brand.”
• “PR helps customers trust your brand even more.”
• “People buy from people, not from companies.”
• “Building your personal credibility helps build credibility for your business.”

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• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our Think Billions Event: http://events.thinkbillions.com/
• For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
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• “It’s okay to have bumps in the road as long as you are going to a better place.”
• “Don’t worry about the people and staff that disappoint you, focus on the people that don’t because there are people out there that are there for you.”
• “I don’t hire for skill, I hire for attitude, loyalty, and commitment."
• “Accountability is letting go of your control for certain tasks."
• “People that aren’t there for your vision are going to create a bad culture.”
• “Creating a culture of mistakes is really important because mistakes are going to happen. And if you react with anger, you are going to scare them off.”
• “Giving the freedom for innovation and to think gives people the ability to be a part of thinking process. You’d be surprised to see how many good ideas come out.”
• “Becoming a great leader is making people feel like they are part of it.”
• “Hire a people’s officer to resolve anything related to people be it hiring, firing or productivity.”

Follow Alexa on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/

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• Anyone can be a billionaire, its all about your mindset and believing in yourself.
• No matter what level you are at, if you go out there with hustle in your step and you’re passionate, you can make anything happen.
• Many entrepreneurs goes out spending, spending, spending but at the end of the day, are you investing?
• Money doesn’t always flow in but it could flow out much easier.
• If you are turning your phone off at 9 o’clock for family time and have busy weekends, don’t expect to be rich.
• Work life balance doesn’t exist in business.
• I love pushing people and making them uncomfortable because this is how they grow.
• You don’t need to dip into your savings or investments to pay for your lifestyle.
• Get it up, get it out fast and then change it.
• You are one mindset away, you are one idea away, you are one connection away from making billions.
• If you lay down with dogs, you are going to wake up with fleas.
• You got to have a vision and belief in yourself if you wish to take your business to the next level.
• You got to think billions to make billions.
• Having a big chunk of money coming to your account is exciting but nothing is more exciting than helping others.

Follow Alexa on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
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Follow Alexa on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
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Follow Alexa on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
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People are great but people can also be draining. Today we discuss the people you have in your life and who you should have around your table. 

You can learn more about Robin by following her here https://www.instagram.com/late.blooming.lesbian/

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I am also joined by one of our… how can I put this… funniest clients ever Robin Douglass. It has been absolutely amazing working side by side with you Robin.

You can learn more about Robin by following her here https://www.instagram.com/late.blooming.lesbian/

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Because the truth is… as your business gets bigger and bigger, you CAN’T be in the DMs yourself. It’s impossible. So you have to be able to find people who can talk on your behalf and keep things moving, like Duno! But before you can hire someone to do this for you, you MUST know how to have conversations YOURSELF! So, today we are going to discuss exactly that.

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RESOURCES:

• For all of our episodes you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our coaching programs: http://thynktankcoaching.com/
• Free masterclass to 10x your business: https://passiontoceo.com
• Join us at our next event: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com
• For more on our coaching program, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING:

$1,000 GIVEAWAY!

YES! We are going to give $1,000 away to one listener to put towards any of our coaching services. That can equal almost a month of FREE coaching from 7 & 8 figure coaches! BOOM!

How do you participate? All you have to do is share our podcast on one of your social media networks, tag us in it, take a screenshot of it and email it to us! And yes, you can participate multiple times by sharing multiple episodes! 

You can email the screenshot to support@thynktankcoaching.com. Each email will be a submission. EACH month we will draw a winner. YES, EACH MONTH!

VISIT US LIVE IN VEGAS AT THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR!

Learn the #1 thing that will multiply your revenue and create a more profitable business! https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

RESOURCES:

• For all of our episodes you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our coaching programs: http://thynktankcoaching.com/
• Free masterclass to 10x your business: https://passiontoceo.com
• Join us at our next event: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com
• For more on our coaching program, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING:

$1,000 GIVEAWAY!

YES! We are going to give $1,000 away to one listener to put towards any of our coaching services. That can equal almost a month of FREE coaching from 7 & 8 figure coaches! BOOM!

How do you participate? All you have to do is share our podcast on one of your social media networks, tag us in it, take a screenshot of it and email it to us! And yes, you can participate multiple times by sharing multiple episodes! 

You can email the screenshot to support@thynktankcoaching.com. Each email will be a submission. EACH month we will draw a winner. YES, EACH MONTH!

VISIT US LIVE IN VEGAS AT THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR!

Learn the #1 thing that will multiply your revenue and create a more profitable business! https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

RESOURCES:

• For all of our episodes you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our coaching programs: http://thynktankcoaching.com/
• Free masterclass to 10x your business: https://passiontoceo.com
• Join us at our next event: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

For more on our coaching program, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING:

$1,000 GIVEAWAY!

YES! We are going to give $1,000 away to one listener to put towards any of our coaching services. That can equal almost a month of FREE coaching from 7 & 8 figure coaches! BOOM!

How do you participate? All you have to do is share our podcast on one of your social media networks, tag us in it, take a screenshot of it and email it to us! And yes, you can participate multiple times by sharing multiple episodes! 

You can email the screenshot to support@thynktankcoaching.com. Each email will be a submission. EACH month we will draw a winner. YES, EACH MONTH!

VISIT US LIVE IN VEGAS AT THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR!

Learn the #1 thing that will multiply your revenue and create a more profitable business! https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

RESOURCES:

• For all of our episodes you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our coaching programs: http://thynktankcoaching.com/
• Free masterclass to 10x your business: https://passiontoceo.com
• Join us at our next event: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

For more on our coaching program, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com

In this episode, we are joined by one of our rockstar students T.W. Durfy who was able to not only 10x his business but is continuing to climb the ladder of success. He is such a pleasure to work with and is one of the most positive human beings I have had the pleasure to work with!

I am also joined today by my two business partners, Susie Miller and Tonia Marra. 

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING:

$1,000 GIVEAWAY!

YES! We are going to give $1,000 away to one listener to put towards any of our coaching services. That can equal almost a month of FREE coaching from 7 & 8 figure coaches! BOOM!

How do you participate? All you have to do is share our podcast on one of your social media networks, tag us in it, take a screenshot of it and email it to us! And yes, you can participate multiple times by sharing multiple episodes! 

You can email the screenshot to support@thynktankcoaching.com. Each email will be a submission. EACH month we will draw a winner. YES, EACH MONTH!

VISIT US LIVE IN VEGAS AT THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR!

ALMOST SOLD OUT!! Learn the #1 thing that will multiply your revenue and create a more profitable business! Learn more here: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com

RESOURCES & LINKS:

• For all of our episodes you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• Learn more about our coaching programs: http://thynktankcoaching.com/
• Free masterclass to 10x your business: https://passiontoceo.com
• Join us at our next event: https://events.thynktankcoaching.com