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So the big question is this how these Entrepreneurs who started from scratch and had no idea how to sell or market their products or services Online and then later on made over 7 figures, 8 Figures and Even 9 Figures became best in their niches and find their dream customers to sell My name is RJ Ahmed and Find this all out in our Interviews with Entrepreneurs Show where I interview these Entrepreneurs, and try to pick their brain of how they actually did all of that and how they took their business as well as their life to the next level. Welcome to Interviews with Entrepreneurs

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October 25, 202631 min

Why Some People Get Millions of Views While You Get Ignored w/ Austin Armstrong

Austin Armstrong is a digital marketer with over 20 years of experience, the author of Virality , and the CEO and co-founder of Syllaby, an AI-powered platform that helps creators produce and distribute content across multiple social media platforms without sacrificing quality. He has built his expertise across SEO, social media, and AI marketing, reaching hundreds of millions of views through his content. In today's episode, Austin joins me to share how business owners can use content and AI to grow their businesses, reach more people, and turn their ideas into new opportunities. Austin explains how to publish 15–20 pieces of content a day without having to create everything from scratch. He shares how to reach more people who missed your earlier posts, stay visible, and improve your content. We dive deep into how to overcome the fear of annoying your audience, the key factors that matter more than perfection, and how to keep creating without being distracted by other people's opinions. You'll understand how to use AI to build software and solve everyday problems, even without technical skills or a large budget. Austin also shares the core principles in his book, Virality, and a practical way to identify repetitive tasks in your daily life that could become useful products. Join us today to understand how to reach more of your audience, use AI to find business opportunities, and turn your content into a business rather than chasing views alone. Want to create content faster and never run out of ideas? Explore Syllaby for AI-powered content creation and Threadmaster for generating engaging text threads. https://www.syllaby.io/ Want to turn your content into business growth? Get Austin's book, Virality, for practical strategies to grow your audience and build a business through content. Get Virality on Amazon Connect with Austin Armstrong: Website: https://austinarmstrong.ai/ Software: https://www.syllaby.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialtypro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@socialtypro X: https://twitter.com/socialtypro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Owwstin/ Follow RJ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ Free resources from RJ: Get my free script that I used to interview over a billion dollars' worth of entrepreneurs: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653 Register for a free 5-day challenge on how to book your dream guests: https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge Want to learn how to use the power of Dream 100 using interviews: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842 Want one-on-one support for building your own show and building relationships with top influencers in your market: https://shopogeniestudios.com/

September 25, 2026Episode 15447 min

How To Go From Freelancer To Building & Scaling A Business Beyond Yourself w/ Jamal Khan

Jamal Khan is a Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and founder of Stellar Consultancy, a business focused on business development, startup mentoring, and assisting founders with seed-funding strategies. He has built a career across finance, capital advisory, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. In today’s episode, Jamal joins me to share how he went from small $50–$100 freelance gigs to higher-value consultancy work and building a business around expertise, systems, people, and leverage. Jamal explains how to stop pricing your services based on the hours you work and charge based on the value you create for your clients. He shares how to increase the calibre of clients you work with and create more revenue without working more hours. We also talk about moving beyond solopreneurship, how to delegate fulfillment, how to hire the right people, how to create clear standards and SOPs, and how to build a team that can consistently deliver without having to do everything yourself. Join us today as we dive into building a high-value business, charging based on value instead of time, creating leverage through people and systems, moving beyond solopreneurship, and creating a business that can grow without depending entirely on you. VISIT JAMAL KHAN Website: https://stellar-ventures.ca/ Connect with Jamal Khan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pitchwithjamal/ FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ FREE RESOURCES & OFFERS Get My Free Script That I Used to Interview Over a Billion Dollars Worth of Entrepreneurs: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653 ★ Register For a Free 5 Day Challenge on How to Book Your Dream Guests: https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge ★ Want to Learn How to Use the Power of Dream 100 Using Interviews? https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842 ★ Want to Have One-on-One Support For Building Your Own Show and Building Relationships With Top Influencers in Your Market? https://shopogeniestudios.com/

September 4, 202631 min

How To Break Generational Trauma & Rewire Your Brain w/ Amina Zamani

Amina Zamani is a Certified Health Mindset Coach, neuroplasticity expert, and keynote speaker from Afghanistan, based in Los Angeles. She combines years of training in neuroscience, wellness, and business to help others identify the root causes of their trauma and heal from them. In today’s episode, Amina joins me to talk about epigenetic trauma, why it rarely gets talked about, the ways family and cultural experiences can shape how we behave, and her personal healing journey. We dive into how to balance masculine and feminine energies, why our brains resist even positive changes, and why people carry traumas that were never truly theirs to carry. Amina breaks down the process of identifying epigenetic trauma, how it’s passed through generations, and how unconscious beliefs affect our decisions. Amina unpacks the science of neuroplasticity, the power of positive affirmations under stress, why mindset influences over 90% of our success, and how to start changing your mindset. Our discussion covers why South Asian and Central Asian cultures, in particular, stigmatize seeking help. Amina also shares the best path to rewiring the brain and a powerful story of what happened when she addressed a room of men about emotional suppression in Pakistan. Join us today as we dive into epigenetic trauma, neuroplasticity, breaking generational cycles, the balance between masculine and feminine energy, understanding emotions, the first step to changing your mindset, and much more. — Visit Amina Zamani’s website: https://www.aminazamani.com/ Connect with Amina Zamani On Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amina.zamani/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aminazamani/? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminazamani? --- FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653 --- ★ Register For a Free 5 Day Challenge on How to Book Your Dream Guests: https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge ★ Want to Learn How to Use the Power of Dream 100 Using Interviews: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842 ★ Want to Have One-on-One Support For Building Your Own Show and Building Relationships With Top Influencers in your Market?: https://shopogeniestudios.com/

August 20, 202633 min

The Psychology Behind 2.5 Billion YouTube Views w/ Jenny Hoyos

Jenny Hoyos is one of YouTube’s biggest short form creators, generating over 2.5 billion views and building an audience of more than 8.5 million subscribers on YouTube, with millions more across other platforms, by mastering the art of storytelling. In today’s episode, Jenny joins me to break down exactly what it takes to go viral and the strategies behind creating YouTube Shorts that capture attention, keep viewers watching, and encourage them to share your content. We dive into the three core elements of virality and what actually makes a hook work in the first three seconds of a video. Jenny also reveals how she went from a shy creator to a confident creator and how she scaled from there while keeping her “character” consistent for her audience. Jenny reveals her unique method for creating evergreen content without relying on other YouTube videos or chasing trends, as well as the real story behind her viral “Who Ate My Strawberries?” video. She also explains how creator communities can accelerate growth and how she uses AI to brainstorm ideas and streamline her workflow. Join us today as we dive into the psychology of virality, building a creator character that lasts, going viral with YouTube Shorts, streamlining your workflow with AI, training a team of storytelling first editors, and much more. __ Ready to take your content to the next level? Learn from Jenny Hoyos Visit JennyHoyos.com for the: 7 Days to Creator ($100): Learn how to create content from ideation and scripting to filming and editing in just seven days. 21 Days to Viral ($210): Learn how to create content designed for viral reach and get lifetime access to Jenny's creator community. 1 Hour Private Consultation ($1,000): Get personalized, one on one guidance from Jenny to take your content strategy further. – Visit Jenny Hoyos’ website: https://www.jennyhoyos.com/ Connect with Jenny Hoyos On Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jenny-Hoyos-61562668088347/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyhoyos/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennyHoyos Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyhoyos --- FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script

July 13, 2026Episode 15155 min

From 9-to-5 to 7 Figures: Saddam Hasan’s Blueprint for Amazon & Agency Success (Ep-151)

In this episode of the Interviews with Entrepreneurs Show, we interview Saddam Hasan. Saddam started like many entrepreneurs: working a regular 9-to-5 and searching for financial freedom. A chance meeting at a networking event introduced him to Amazon arbitrage, which led to the launch of his private-label brand. Within two years he built a profitable e-commerce business and eventually made a successful exit. But that was just the beginning. Seeing an opportunity in the Amazon ecosystem, Saddam founded AMZ One Step, a creative agency helping e-commerce brands grow. Today he runs a 7-figure business with a global team, while also leading Reality Cheque, a community built to empower freelancers and business owners. In this episode we dive into the reality of making money online in 2025, the mindset shift you need to break free from local income limitations, and the step-by-step process of growing and selling an Amazon business. Saddam also shares why most freelancers and agency owners struggle to scale, and how you can use AI to transform and grow your business. If you're a freelancer, agency owner, or e-commerce entrepreneur looking to scale and build real wealth, this conversation is for you. CONNECT WITH SADDAM HASAN: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saddamh1/ Reality Cheque Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitychequepk/ Agency (AMZ One Step): https://www.amzonestep.com/ Community (Reality Cheque): https://realitycheque.mn.co/ FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ FREE RESOURCE: Get my free script used to interview over $1 billion worth of entrepreneurs: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script

June 8, 2026Episode 15032 min

How To Ask Better Questions & Build Valuable Connections w/ Danny Miranda

Danny Miranda is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast and the founder of The Art of Interviewing. He is a writer and podcaster who has conducted more than 450 interviews with well-known entrepreneurs, authors, and creators, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, and many others. In today’s episode, Danny joins me to discuss restarting his podcast, the impact of intuition on his life, and how to become better at relationships and communication. We dive into meditation, emotional awareness, and the importance of understanding yourself before trying to understand others. Danny explains why people struggle to “be themselves,” the impact of telling the truth, and the key to deeper connection and fulfillment. Danny also shares what truly makes a great question and how to create authentic conversations. He explains the importance of deeply exploring your own emotions and experiences first, as well as how to communicate with more private people. Our discussion also explores self-love, human connection, podcasting, handling emotions, building meaningful friendships, and the difference between intelligence and love. Danny also reveals how his Art of Interviewing course helps people become better communicators. Join us today as we dive into communication, emotional healing, forming meaningful friendships, asking life-changing questions, podcasting lessons, finding your true self, and much more. – If you enjoyed this conversation, check out more of Danny’s deep interviews on self-awareness, relationships, and human connection. >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275 – Want to become a better communicator, ask deeper questions, and create unforgettable conversations? Check out Danny’s Art of Interviewing course where he breaks down the exact frameworks he’s used across 470+ podcast episodes. >> https://art-of-interviewing.webflow.io/ – Visit Danny Miranda’s website: https://dannymiranda.com/ Connect with Danny Miranda On Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DannyMiranda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymiranda/ --- FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653 --- ★ Register For a Free 5 Day Challenge on How to Book Your Dream Guests: https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge ★ Want to Learn How to Use the Power of Dream 100 Using Interviews: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842 ★ Want to Have One-on-One Support For Building Your Own Show and Building Relationships With Top Influencers in your Market?: https://shopogeniestudios.com/

April 23, 2026Episode 14858 min

The Real Secret To $10M Growth (It’s NOT Client Acquisition) w/ Parthiv Shah

Parthiv Shah is a former Indian Air Force veteran, author and co-author with Dan Kennedy, and the founder of eLaunchers, a globally recognized digital marketing agency. He is a 2CCX award winner, having generated over $10 million in service revenue, and has worked with hundreds of clients across industries like healthcare, legal, and professional services. In today’s episode, Parthiv joins me to break down his journey from military service to generating over $10 million in service revenue. He shares the systems, mindset, and lessons that helped him scale, including the reality behind winning the 2CCX award. We dive into one of the most overlooked concepts in business, customer retention versus acquisition. Parthiv explains how he generates much of his revenue through retention, and how to build long term relationships that make this possible for your business. Parthiv also shares the real connection between customer acquisition cost and lifetime value, and what most entrepreneurs do not understand about retention. He explains how to outspend competitors and scale sustainably without chasing endless new clients. We also talk about building recurring revenue, leveraging referrals, increasing client value over time, and preparing financially for unexpected downturns like COVID. Parthiv also shares his philosophy of becoming a “rainmaker,” which helps him focus entirely on helping clients grow. Join us today as we dive into retention versus acquisition, building long term revenue systems, increasing lifetime value, creating entrepreneurial peace, and the mindset required to grow a business that lasts. If you’re serious about building a business that actually scales Register for the FREE training (Aug 15): ⁠eLaunchers.com/freedom⁠ to learn business growth from great minds like Dr. Robert Cialdini and Dan Kennedy. — Visit ⁠freemarketingbooks.com⁠ to get free marketing books & resources that contain real frameworks, sales systems, and client retention strategies you can actually use to scale your revenue. --- Connect with Parthiv Shah On Social Media: Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ELaunchers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parthiv.shah.144/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/eparthiv/⁠ FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/⁠ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653⁠ --- ★ Register For a Free 5 Day Challenge on How to Book Your Dream Guests: ⁠https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge⁠ ★ Want to Learn How to Use the Power of Dream 100 Using Interviews: ⁠https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842⁠ ★ Want to Have One-on-One Support For Building Your Own Show and Building Relationships With Top Influencers in your Market?: ⁠https://shopogeniestudios.com/

April 3, 2026Episode 14735 min

Nobody Knows Your Business? Build A Personal Brand That Gets You Clients w/ M. Curtis McCoy

Curtis McCoy is a personal branding expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Newswire Magazine. He helps entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and podcast hosts build credibility and visibility through media features, interviews, and high-level branding opportunities like Amazon Fire TV interviews and Times Square billboards. In today’s episode, Curtis joins us to discuss the true meaning of personal branding, how he built multiple businesses across different industries, and how you can build a personal brand that attracts clients. We dive into what a personal brand actually is and the most common misconceptions many entrepreneurs have about it. Curtis explains the difference between earned media and paid media, how to build trust with your audience, and the most critical factor for long-term success. We also discuss the importance of controlling your narrative online and how to maintain authority and credibility in your industry. Curtis shares how he helps entrepreneurs gain visibility through media placements, magazine features, and even appearances on a 96-foot billboard in Times Square, as well as how to position yourself as a leader in your space. Join us today as we dive into personal branding strategies, building authority online, gaining media exposure, and how to start sharing your message to build recognition, influence, and long-term success, even if it’s messy at first. -- If you want to learn more about building your personal brand and gaining media visibility, Connect with M. Curtis McCoy On Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MCurtisMcCoy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCurtisMcCoy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcurtismccoy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcurtismccoy --- FOLLOW RJ ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠ https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/free-interview-script54485653 --- ★ Register For a Free 5 Day Challenge on How to Book Your Dream Guests: https://bit.ly/BYDGChallenge ★ Want to Learn How to Use the Power of Dream 100 Using Interviews: https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/order40702842 ★ Want to Have One-on-One Support For Building Your Own Show and Building Relationships With Top Influencers in your Market?: https://shopogeniestudios.com/

February 24, 2026Episode 14630 min

I lost $25M… Here’s The Exact Strategy That Made Me Rich Again w/ Damion Lupo

Damion Lupo is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who has launched and scaled more than 70 companies during his 25-year career, with multiple ventures reaching valuations of up to $100 million. He helps entrepreneurs think bigger, act smarter, and build wealth with purpose instead of chasing money blindly. In today’s episode of Interviews With Entrepreneurs, Damion joins me to share powerful lessons that will change how you think about business, failure, and success. He also reveals how he went from losing $25 million and being homeless to rebuilding his life and fortune. We discuss why most entrepreneurs struggle in business and what separates winners from everyone else. Damion also shares how to build your own market where you can stand out and dominate. Damion explains the mental shifts that helped him recover after losing everything, how to turn failure into your greatest asset, and the core fundamentals that can increase your business success rate from 10 percent to 85 percent. Our conversation also covers how to stay confident during setbacks, how to learn quickly from mistakes, how to access the right mentorship to accelerate progress, and the realistic timeline for building $10 million without falling for internet guru shortcuts. Join us today to learn Damion Lupo’s most powerful lessons on entrepreneurship, resilience, wealth building, long-term thinking, and the mindset you need to turn setbacks into unstoppable momentum. Damion Lupo's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damion.lupo/?hl=en⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damionlupoofficial/ FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB Group: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script⁠

February 8, 202645 min

She Created Graphics For $50M+ Converting Funnels In Canva (Here’s How) w/ Alyssa Aviles

Alyssa Aviles is a Creative Director, design educator, and Canva Empower Ambassador. She has worked with startups and seven-figure brands, helped build high-converting challenge funnels, and designed graphics behind campaigns that have generated over $50M. In today’s episode, Alyssa joins me to break down what actually makes graphics convert and why most designs fail to drive results. She also shares her journey from struggling freelancer to in-demand funnel and brand designer. We dive into how designers and entrepreneurs can stand out in a crowded market, the role of personal branding in getting clients, and the importance of confidence and positioning in a creative’s success. Alyssa explains the difference between Adobe and Canva, why and how she uses Canva to generate results for her clients, and how you can use this simple tool to build fast, effective, high-converting visual assets without advanced design skills. Join us today to learn how to create high-converting graphics, build better funnels, use Canva like a pro, attract higher-value clients, and turn creativity into a professional business. Alyssa Aviles's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelylyss/?hl=en Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/thelovelylyss444/ FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB Group: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script⁠