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February 4, 202545 min

Crown Yourself: Leading with Authenticity and Power w/ Kimberly Spencer

In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we chat with Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Crown Yourself and author of Make Every Podcast Want You. Kimberly shares her journey from entrepreneur to visionary leader, discussing how to step into your power, innovate, and lead with authenticity. She dives into the Crown Yourself movement, the importance of generational thinking, and how podcasting can transform your business. Kimberly also offers insights on overcoming fear, taking radical ownership, and avoiding the victim mindset. Whether you're an entrepreneur or seeking personal growth, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you tackle what you’ve been avoiding and reach your next level. Highlights: 00:00:09 - Introduction 00:02:39 - Generational Thinking 00:05:36 - Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet 00:07:27 - Overcoming Self-Doubt 00:11:08 - Entrepreneurial Challenges 00:15:10 - Visionary Leadership 00:22:26 - Finding Joy in Business 00:27:35 - Writing Her Book 00:36:55 - Overcoming Victim Mindset 00:40:48 - Accountability in Leadership 00:44:02 - Millionaire Insight Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about). Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166

December 4, 202434 min

Strings of Success: Mel Williams Journey in Music and Mentorship

In this episode of Beyond the Business, we sit down with Mel Williams, a seasoned guitar coach and entrepreneur. Mel shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a successful career in music and business. With over 20 years of experience teaching guitar, Mel has developed a unique coaching style that combines music education with life mentoring. He opens up about the challenges he faced growing up, how he turned his passion for guitar into a business, and the pivotal role of faith in his life. 00:56 - Who is Mel Williams? 01:53 - What got you into guitar coaching? 03:06 - How has your journey differed between education and coaching? 09:34 - Can you describe your coaching relationships? 11:04 - Journey to starting a music business 17:25 - Online marketing and COVID-19 19:11 - Why build a Skool community? 22:03 - How do you turn new connections into mentorships? 24:40 - Balancing learning by trial and error and structured mentorship 28:46 - What role has faith played in your journey? 32:49 - Millionaire Insight Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about).

November 15, 202432 min

An Intro to the World of Sales w/ Chris Tierney

In this episode of Beyond the Business, we dive into the world of sales with Chris Tierney, founder of Sales Vibe Innovation. Chris shares his extensive background in commercial real estate, medical sales, and capital equipment, providing invaluable insights on the journey to mastering sales. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers practical advice and the motivation to level up your skills. Join us for an engaging and educational episode filled with practical advice, stories from the field, and Chris’s own insights into building a lasting career in sales. Highlights: [00:00:09] Introduction to Chris Tierney and Sales Vibe Innovation [00:01:25] Chris's journey in sales, from commercial real estate to medical sales and printing presses [00:02:06] The value of mentorship and learning the ropes in sales [00:06:41] Bridging the gap between formal education and real-world business [00:08:08] How the sales industry has evolved since the 90s, especially with technology and social media [00:10:07] The fundamental shift to virtual sales due to COVID-19 [00:12:18] Founding Sales Vibe Innovation: Helping others thrive in sales [00:14:24] The importance of voice confidence and overcoming failures in sales [00:16:50] Developing resilience in a numbers game [00:20:23] Effective follow-up techniques and CRM usage for managing leads [00:22:02] Strategies for successful cold calls and engaging new customers [00:28:01] Advice for beginners: Starting with a mentor and a stable income source [00:31:30] Chris’s “Millionaire Insight” Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about). Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166

November 6, 202447 min

Becoming a Course Killer w/ Virgil Brewster

In this episode of Beyond the Business, we sit down with Virgil Brewster to uncover unique perspectives on coaching, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Join us as we dive into Virgil's journey, insights on resilience, and strategies for navigating complex business environments. 00:00:45 - Introduction 00:01:04 - Mentors or influential people who shifted or shaped your life 00:03:17 - How would you describe yourself 00:03:49 - Why build a business around courses 00:05:31 - Have you ever faced backlash for building your business 00:06:46 - How did you find your mentor 00:09:06 - Major turning points in your career 00:10:46 - How do you manage daily low points in your life 00:22:20 - What advice would you give to new entrepreneurs starting on LinkedIn and in business 00:45:10 - What key sales insights do you wish you had known earlier 00:45:57 - Why did you choose Indonesia 00:46:44 - Millionaire Insight – "Fix this first" Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about). Learn about the course checklist here https://linkedin.virgilbrewster.com

October 9, 202443 min

From Chaos to Clarity w/ David Mendoza

Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the life, career, and key lessons learned by David Mendoza, a Co-founder and CEO of Orbit 5. From navigating early career decisions to managing fear and making life-altering choices, this interview offers invaluable advice for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and those in search of meaning in their careers. Highlights: 00:11 - Introduction 01:12 - Significant turning point or moment of clarity in David’s career 04:00 - Trends or developments that excites David 05:37 - Goals and aspirations for the future 08:54 - Advise to graduating college students 13:35 - Turning chaos into an opportunity 18:13 - David’s reason for jumping in and out of education and business 20:13 - What made David build Orbit 5 21:38 - Dealing with career decision paralysis 22:04 - Finding Your Passion 39:44 - Key Insights on Success and Entrepreneurship 41:48 - Millionaire Insight Social Media and Contact Information of David Mendoza LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidandresmendoza Website: http://www.orbit5.ca/ Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about).

October 1, 202421 min

Finding a Cofounder w/ Tim He

In this episode, we’re going impromptu and catching up from Hawaii and Texas! Join us as we dive deep into the world of startups and co-founding with Tim, co-founder of Cherry Tree. From tackling AI-generated questions to exploring the challenges co-founders face, Tim shares invaluable insights into staying motivated, learning from failure, and navigating the complex dynamics of building a business. Highlights: (0:33) Introduction (1:02) How do you stay motivated and overcome obstacles in your field? (2:07) Can you share a memorable lesson you've learned from a failure or setback? (4:12) What are your thoughts on the intersection of technology and just co-founding in general? (5:31) What are some of the patterns you're recognizing currently in your data? (10:43) How does humor help you build relationship with your co-founders? (14:18) How to find the right co-founder? (20:57) Millionaire Insight Social Media and Contact Information of Tim He: LinkedIn: Tim He Email: timhe2000@hotmail.com Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about).

September 20, 202451 min

From Excel Champion to Entrepreneurial Success w/ Jack Dumoulin

In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we sit down with Jack Dumoulin, co-founder of School of Hard Knocks and an Excel World Champion. Jack shares his journey from winning an Excel championship at 17 to co-founding a popular YouTube channel. He discusses the mission behind his work, the qualities of great leadership, the importance of mentors, and offers insights on entrepreneurial paths, risk-taking, and achieving long-term success. Jack also touches on the challenges and strategies of transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship and the key habits and mindsets necessary for becoming a successful business owner. Tune in for invaluable advice on building businesses, developing leadership skills, defining your career trajectory, and much more. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Business Podcast 00:39 Jack Dumoulin's Mission and Purpose 02:27 Defining Leadership 04:47 Influences and Mentors 06:34 Pivoting to Media and Entrepreneurship 08:37 Corporate vs. Entrepreneurial Paths 11:45 Strategies for Long-Term Business Success 14:58 Building Accountability and Support Systems 17:51 Random Street Interviews and Networking 21:55 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 24:46 Act Like a Millionaire CEO 26:06 Developing Entrepreneurial Habits 29:02 Mitigating and Embracing Risk 32:54 Finding the Right Career Path 37:46 Traits of Successful Millionaires 43:33 Building a Media Company 46:31 From Solopreneur to Business Owner 49:15 Millionaire Insight and Conclusion Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about). Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166

September 5, 202448 min

Building a Pizza Business w/ Siler & Amber Chapman

In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we sit down with Siler and Amber, the dynamic duo behind King of Fire, a thriving pizza food truck empire. Siler, a four-time world pizza champion, and Amber share how they went from making dough in their mom’s laundry room to owning seven food trucks, all while juggling family life with four kids! Highlights: 00:12 - Meet Sieler & Amber: 7 Food Trucks, 4 Kids & Countless Challenges 01:24 - What inspired them to start King of Fire 03:34 - What role innovation plays in their business 05:20 - Key challenges that they faced along the way 07:18 - How creating systems improve their business’ efficiency 12:15 - Franchise or Branching out 14:19 - Their marketing strategy 15:59 - How they keep everything organized 21:45 - Their intention behind starting a pizza business 27:49 - Things that make their business stand-out 29:09 - Strategies they did to strive during COVID 33:13 - What influenced their pizza business 38:30 - Winning the the Caputo Cup 41:13 - How is it running a business with a spouse 44:09 - Their Millionaire Insight Discover how innovation, systems, and a passion for pizza fueled their success. Hear about their appearances on the Food Network, Steve Harvey, The Today Show, and more! From catering weddings to tackling the unique challenges of the food truck industry, Siler and Amber dive deep into what it takes to thrive as entrepreneurs in the fast-paced world of mobile food service. Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here https://www.skool.com/empoweru-young-adult-campus/about Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166

September 2, 202450 min

Crafting your Offer for Success w/ Monica Kade

In today's episode of the Beyond the Business podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Monica Kade, a talented copywriter, brand voice expert, and pilot from Australia. Monica shares her insights into the importance of brand voice, the challenges of starting a business, and the role of innovation in branding. We dive into her experiences working with entrepreneurs, including a standout project creating a personal brand on LinkedIn, and her recent collaboration with Visa for the Women's World Cup. Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (01:20) - What role does innovation play in what you do? (03:01) - Can you share a standout success story or project that you're particularly proud of? (04:19) - What are some key challenges along the way you faced on this journey? (07:19) - What have you found to help entrepreneurs, to help people in general have more clarity of their vision of what they're trying to do? (10:45) - Other thoughts about brand voice and storytelling (12:21) - What's your main aspect you focus on or is it just client to client basis when it comes to bringing out their brand voice? (27:07) - What would you tell people like don't have ideas of what to market or how to market? (33:14) - if my offering is wide, how do I communicate my message simply? (38:21) - When it comes to copywriting, what advice do you have from people starting out? (42:07) - Balancing brand voice, clarity, and offers in content strategy. (46:04) - Importance of specialization (50:08) - Monica Kade’s Millionaire Insight Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here https://www.skool.com/empoweru-young-adult-campus/about

August 27, 202441 min

In the Mind of a Student of Buddhism w/ Kai Convery

In this episode, Braden welcomes Kai Convery—Buddhist speaker, entrepreneur, and musician—to share his insights on personal growth, mindset mastery, and how Buddhism can address global challenges. Kai dives into the principles that transformed his life, like the power of intention setting, mastering karma, and focusing on high ROI activities that drive both personal and professional success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or someone seeking spiritual growth, this conversation is packed with wisdom you don’t want to miss. Highlights: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Kai Convery 00:01:16 - How do you think Kai’s field of expertise can contribute to solving global challenges? 00:03:04 - Can you share a memorable lesson you learned from failure or success? 00:06:01 - How do you maintain a work-life balance with the demands of your career? 00:07:19 - What was the path to where you were to maybe like Buddhism, writing, and becoming an author? 00:10:22 - Generosity, thoughts, and intentions shape outcomes. 00:15:11 - What are some active thoughts you’re inputting in your head right now? 00:17:38 - Tips for Controlling Your Mind 00:19:12 - Curation of Inputs 00:20:05 - Practical Tips for Mental Control 00:31:21 - Mentors and influences that helped Kai build his career 00:39:00 - Millionnaire Insight of Kai Social Media and Contact Information of Kai Convery Instagram: @kaiconvery Email: kaiconvery@gmail.com WeChat: Yuanyufeng1995 Join our community on Skool: Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/empoweru-young-adult-campus/about). Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166