BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio

If you’ve spent any time in the digital marketing space, the name ClickFunnels definitely rings a bell. The company builds sales funnels and sales pages for entrepreneurs who don’t have the time or programming knowledge to do it themselves.My today’s guest is Dave Woodward, CEO of ClickFunnels.We talk about his entrepreneurial journey that led to him becoming a partner in the company and how he grew to his current position. He shares his path from his early entrepreneurial days, the hurdles he had to overcome to make it through, and how he got connected with Russell Brunson and the world of ClickFunnels.Listen to the episode, hear Dave’s business history, and use his lessons to improve your business endeavors. theKey TakeawaysWhen Dave realized he was an entrepreneur (01:20)His first entrepreneurial venture (2:30)Lessons he learned from that first business (3:44)Leading voices in business that he found inspiration from (6:48)How Dave got connected in the ClickFunnels world (8:12)The initial hurdles they had to overcome as a company and how they got over them (12:34)What was Russell doing differently, and what’s the lesson for everyone else? (16:50)The biggest hurdle Dave has had to go through in his personal development (18:00)How to replicate the impact you’d get from an expensive mastermind at an affordable level (21:30)Marketing legends that you should be following (23:22)Additional Resources You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

The lifestyle brand, Grunt Style, was born out of a desire to share the patriotic values instilled during the civilian world's enlistment. Founder Daniel Elric made it his goal to show pride for his country and himself and thought an apparel based company would be a great way to do it. Along the way, Tim and Daniel learned that the best companies were all about building great teams. With that insight leading their approach, they grew from five employees to one hundred within two years. They've established themselves as more than just an apparel company, but one focused on pride. To help support that mission, Grunt Style has expanded its efforts to giving back to the community. One of their most notable endeavors has been through the support of veterans affected by toxic exposure. Go ahead and check out this episode to learn how Grunt Style has become a leading voice!Key TakeawaysHow Grunt Style got started (2:03)Their mission as a company (3:50)Being more than just an apparel company and taking opportunities to serve (6:20)The first obstacle they faced as a company (8:00)How Grunt Style gives back to the community (11:45)Where to go for more information about their charity involvement (16:19)Advice for people just getting started in business (17:45)What makes a company successful (20:02)Tim’s personal goal for the next 12 months (25:23)Additional Resources Check out Grunt Style hereHow to help veterans affected by toxic exposureYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Roland Frasier, a serial entrepreneur, digital marketer, CEO of War Room Mastermind, Principal/Founder of Traffic & Conversion Summit, and Strategic Investor.People often say, “the man who chases two rabbits catches none,” but Roland proves it wrong as he is successful running multiple businesses simultaneously. He adds value and helps build companies, customer experiences, revenue, and profits.What more? He’s into partnership businesses and has a program for like-minded entrepreneurs. Stay tuned as Roland talks partnerships, masterminds, and focusing on your top skills can help you succeed.Key Topics Discussed:Who is Roland Fraiser (00:58)An Entrepreneur Attorney (01:47)Business partnership (05:10)A partnership agreement must be clear (08:00)“Chase two rabbits catches none” (10:47)The favorite business that didn't succeed (13:08)Advice to entrepreneurs (17:18)Things to watch out from Roland (20:07)Benefits with a business advisor (27:48)The power of masterminds for entrepreneurs (28:42)Mini mastermind on Antarctica trip (31:37)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:Roland Fraiser, War Room Mastermind, Business Launch Podcast---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Kri Gentile joins us to talk about branding, being a creative, and the importance of having a consistent and meaningful brand as an entrepreneur and business owner. Kri has always been in the entrepreneurial space. She grew up in a family of wedding photographers and honed her skills at a young age. Once in college, she decided to marry her love of photography with her newfound interest in design. She is the founder of Kriativ Co, a creative agency that helps business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants create brand identities that stand apart. Brand identity is the cornerstone of any business. A strong one efficiently communicates the mission, energy, and core values a company stands for.To enhance brand awareness, she now spends her days helping others cultivate a culture around their brand. Kri shares the most common mistakes she sees entrepreneurs make and her own experiences starting a company. Tune in as we uncover the misconceptions she held as an entrepreneur and how she deals with clients objecting to her pricing structure and the mindset required to make it as a business owner. Key TakeawaysThe first time Kri realized she was an entrepreneur (1:34)Why it’s important to have a brand identity (4:11)The number one mistake that many experts make with their branding (6:30)How to build a brand culture (9:15)What Kri thought would be easy when she started her business (12:40)How to handle price objections (17:50)The biggest piece of advice for those who want to be an entrepreneur (20:00)One major item on her bucket list that she’s going to achieve in the next 12 months (26:06)Additional Resources Find Kri hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, creator of The Jelly Belly®, David Klein is on the show. David Klein loves candy. He loves to create new and fascinating candies and is best known for inventing the gourmet jelly bean we all know and love. Today he talks about being creative and making something unique.David doesn't really consider himself to be an entrepreneur. If anything, he says he is a creator. He just loves to watch things grow from nothing. His success purely stems from his love for candy and his desire to build and help others do the same. He started his business in 1976 with just eight hundred dollars. To make the most with little inventory, he made sure to keep the flavors separate to look like he had more than he did. In the early days, he focused on getting as much free publicity as possible. After a few years of great success, he sold his beloved company and looked into other endeavors.David Klein spent the next couple of decades immersed in the candy industry and helping others build their businesses. His experiences offer great insight into finding new product ideas and developing the mindset of an innovator. David's newest venture is in the CBD space. He combined his love for candy with CBD's healing properties and is having a great time on that path. Tune into this week's episode to help spark some ideas for your next great product!Key Takeaways:The first time David realized he was an entrepreneur (2:41)How Jelly Belly got started (3:49)This is what he did to get the business growing (7:20)Other projects he's taken on while being in the candy business (11:20)One product that he thought was going to just change the world that never really got momentum (13:40)How he got into the CBD business (15:11)His treasure hunt (16:00)Advice for those looking to become creators (17:30)What's happening in the candy industry right now (19:33)Additional Resources Connect with David through LinkedInYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, Blake Nubar is on the show to discuss how to get loud and get results in marketing. He is an internet marketing mastermind and good friend of mine and I’m excited to have him on the show.Blake has recognized that he has the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. His first big foray into entrepreneurship happened during his college years. It was the classic formula of identifying a problem and offering a solution for it. He and his college business partner were in the midst of studying for exams and were just overwhelmed with all the information they would have to take in. They came up with the idea of creating a visual aid for their course material and started listing it for sale. By the end of the semester, they made over 5k in sales. In the years since he has learned a lot about marketing. Blake has gone on to become an amazing funnel builder as well as a business owner. Join us for this episode as he gives insight into the marketing tactics that helped him succeed as well as tips for entrepreneurs looking to define their niche and make their mark. Key TakeawaysBlake’s intro into entrepreneurship (1:18)Advice for putting yourself out there (4:45)This is what a successful funnel does (7:19)Blake’s first big win (12:06)Expanding his brand (15:21)The weirdest niche Blake has seen (20:46)What Blake is doing next (22:30)His advice for new entrepreneurs (25:00)Additional Resources Blake and Tyler’s Partner ProgramYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, Jake Berton had the idea to make affordable floating sunglasses so that water lovers would protect their eyes on the water. Now a seven-figure business Rheos is growing while still giving back to the community.Jake Berton began his entrepreneurial career by starting a digital marketing agency after college. Because they had freedom in their schedule, he and his wife decided to renovate an Airstream and travel around the country. They spent a lot of time out on the water, where Jake would often lose his sunglasses. His wife joked that it was their highest expense which sparked the idea to make a product that solved this issue.Eventually, they expanded into innovating a lens that would better protect the eyes while keeping it at an affordable price point. The business grew rapidly as they built out their team and processes. Rheos Gear is a great case study into launching a community-based product. Jake offers plenty of great advice for other entrepreneurs looking to define their niche and build a sustainable and profitable brand.Tune in!Key TakeawaysStarting out as an entrepreneur (1:50)The moment when Jake realized he had a real business opportunity (4:49)Lessons learned from the initial launch (6:00)Upcoming growth within the business (11:56)Importance of building processes (15:00)Coming up with an innovative product (17:05)Big goals for the company (21:00)Jake’s personal goals for the upcoming year (22:30)Additional Resources Check out Rheos Gear - Coupon Code BizNinja10 to save 10%You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, Lana Hout and Adrianna Smith share their journey from USC to cushy consulting jobs and then to becoming the top female business brokers in America. They share how to get your business ready for sale and tips on navigating a partnership with your best friend.Lana and Adrianna are total disruptors in the brokerage industry. After working together for a few years in consulting, they decided to spread their entrepreneurial wings and open a new location of a brokerage firm Adrianna’s dad worked with. They help buy and sell businesses under all industries. They became the top female brokers by taking their corporate background and professional service and applying it to the small marketplace. Lana and Adrianna noticed that most brokers were not professionally trained and really decided to market that aspect of their skill set. Tune into today’s episode for advice on marketing your brick and mortar store during the age of COVID as well as tips on getting your business ready to sell. Lana and Adrianna cover the top mistakes to avoid and what is essential when considering an exit. They also offer some great advice for those looking to build strong and successful business partnerships.Key TakeawaysHow Lana And Adrianna trailblazed a path within the brokerage industry (1:04)Core things businesses need to do when considering an exit (5:20)Getting a business ready for sale (9:09)How they use the biz hotlist to help other entrepreneurs and business owners (12:02)Advice for brick and mortar businesses regarding COVID-19 (15:56)How to have a successful partnership with business partners (18:36)A supplement company that they’ve helped recently (22:57)Additional Resources Find Lana and Adrianna @TheBizHotlist on all social media channels and their websiteYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, Myron Golden shares valuable insights into how anxiety is the thief of our dreams and what every entrepreneur should do to immediately impact their business. He is the founder and CEO of Golden Enterprises.Myron was an entrepreneur before he even realized it. His first experience with entrepreneurship came in the form of him buying a car to drive during the summer while he was a college student. He bought it for $50 and by the end of the summer sold it for $300.He got started in his first official, professional entrepreneurial endeavor in 1985 where he was recruited to sell insurance and investments for a financial services company. There he learned some critically valuable lessons with the first being the willingness to be bad until you get good and to stop working for money. Today, he is sharing with us a treasure trove of useful knowledge he has learned along the way. Key TakeawaysMyron first realizes he is an entrepreneur (1:58)First official professional entrepreneurial endeavor (3:03)An identity shift (7:06)Ethical sales (9:09)The thief of your dreams (11:06)Develop a new discipline (14:35)His transformational moment (17:55)Why people buy from you (21:22)All principles work the same for everyone (24:40)Additional Resources Check out Myron Golden hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Willie Jolley. He is an author, radio, and motivational speaker with over thirty years of industry experience. Today, he is sharing with us his insight on overcoming challenges and turning setbacks into comebacks. Dr. Jolley is a second-generation entrepreneur and now owns several businesses such as a speaking, publishing, media, and music business. Throughout his experiences, he has picked up a lot of great knowledge on the mindset and philosophy behind making a business successful.One of his strongest beliefs is that a setback is just a setup for a comeback. He even wrote a book about it, and it garnered so much attention that Ford Motor Company hired him to help when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. In the matter of a few, they went from losing a million dollars a month to making a billion dollars.Tune in to this inspirational episode as Dr. Jolly imparts the importance of being proactive, learning how to thrive during a, and what mindsets companies need to adopt to be bigger and better than ever. Key TakeawaysGod’s minute (1:39)Becoming job makers, job takers (4:30)The benefit of a great elevator pitch (6:30)Why you must grow your thinking (11:15)Advice for thriving through a pandemic (14:00)The benefit of being proactive (18:18)Mindset challenges to overcome for businesses (22:52)Dr. Jolly’s next steps (25:20)Additional Resources Check out Dr. Willie Jolley hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Welcome to another episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio. In this episode, I spoke to Marcos Moura, who is co-founder of a home care business called Modest Senior Care. He talks about his entrepreneurial journey up to his current success and is dropping some knowledge bombs!The goal of Marcos Moura’s current business is to help seniors thrive. They started in 2007 and since then have expanded to 125 locations across the United States. Becoming a franchise wasn’t a part of their original plan. Through a series of trials, they found that they were increasingly capable of growing their business to be larger than they ever imagined. Marcos has picked up a lot of valuable lessons throughout his journey that he is sharing with us today. Marcos shares his journey from losing everything in 2008 to growing a highly profitable senior care franchise. He shares the importance of really refining your ideal customer as a crucial step to success as well as the value of viewing franchises in a similar light to coaching programs.This episode holds plenty of nuggets of wisdom. Check it out!Key TakeawaysThe evolution of Marcos Moura homecare business (1:18)How they got into franchising (3:00)When Marcos realized he was an entrepreneur (5:30)Losing everything in 2008 (7:00)Why being apart of a failing company was such an interesting experience (9:00)Some of the mistakes they learned from (11:45)How franchises are like a coaching program (14:00)What do successful franchises have in common? (16:00)Finding an outreach approach that works (21:10)Business goals going forward (24:00)

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Beau Crabill. He has built a successful multi-million dollar e-commerce business before the age of 21, and he is sharing exactly how he did it.Beau is such a testament to how age does not matter when it comes to entrepreneurship. He caught the bug very early in life and started selling custom socks to classmates while in middle school. Before then, he would dabble in other traditional kid-friendly business methods such as lemonade stands and newspaper routes, but his sock business was the thing that really began to open doors for him.After successfully selling in school, Beau Crabill was forced to move to the online space to comply with school rules. He learned out to sell on eBay through a friend’s dad, and as it turns out, his business became even more lucrative! At just twelve years old, he made three grand a month and realized that there was money to be made in the online space. Since that time, he worked with many different types of e-commerce businesses and has become a significant player in online retail. Stay tuned and listen to the rest of his story. It might just help lead you in the direction you’ve been looking to go in.Key TakeawaysBeau Crabill’s first taste of entrepreneurship (1:30)Selling on eBay and Amazon while still in high school (5:30)Turning down his athletic scholarship to pursue his business (11:24)An early obstacle he hit and overcame (14:51)Learning how to invest in your business (17:08)Advice for those that are new to e-commerce (18:43)The most common mistakes people make when they’re new to selling on Amazon or eBay (21:08) You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, the inventor of CelebriDucks Craig Wolfe joins me to talk about how he turned a classic toy into a modern sensation. He turned the bath time rubber duck into celebrity look-alikes.Craig always had an interest in animation. His first business, Name That Tune, was centered around taking ordinary cartoon characters or product mascots and animating them as marketing materials. Soon his animation niche turned solely to rubber ducks - a move that would connect him with dozens of celebrities and huge corporations interested in his work.Craig shares the story of his first personalized duck Betty Boop and how his design process improved over the years. He went from customizing the duck to look just like the celebrity to embracing the classic yellow look and giving the duck qualities of the celebrity.Craig talks us through his business plan and how he brought the production of rubber ducks back to America while producing a duck designed to be safe for teething children. Listen and hear how the do-it-yourself entrepreneur made more than bath time so much fun.Key TakeawaysIntroduction of guest, Craig Wolfe (0:54)First company Name That Tune (2:03)The idea for CelebriDucks (2:37)First sale for CeleDriducks (3:15)Took a risk to become an all duck business (5:44)First hurdle and finding their look (7:10)Wanted to get into stores, but the style is moving online (8:31)Invention and creation of The Good Duck and how he brought production back to America(10:10)The debate over President Trump Duck (14:39)Advice to entrepreneurs (17:02)What is next for CelebriDucks (23:34)Additional Resources Check out CelebriDucks hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Blenders Eyewear Chase Fisher joins us to talk about how he turned a San Diego lifestyle into his brand.California is a sunshine state. With a constant demand for sunglasses, Chase found inspiration for his product. He talks us through his decision to sell affordable eyewear to match the vibrant lifestyle of San Diego.Just like any other entrepreneur starting a business, there are always hurdles to overcome and moments of self-doubt. Chase opens up about his experience and shares how he got over the learning curve of getting and manufacturing his product all while managing inventory.He talks to us about finding how important it is to find your place in the online marketing world while still wanting to have a small presence at brick and mortar stores. Now more than ever, that is proving to be more and more difficult. Now, he leverages social media to grow his brand in a world that has turned predominantly to online marketing.Listen and learn how he grew his business from selling one product to dozens of options for his customers. Key TakeawaysIntroduction of guest, Chase Fisher (0:57)What is Blenders Eyewear (1:34)Why sunglasses (2:17)Chase’s first hurdle (3:31)How he negotiated a manufacturer (5:25)How to overcome the fear of failing (6:50)Why Chase made sure he did not have a corporate working environment (9:39)Is brick and mortar still part of the future (11:00)Opportunity for more online businesses (13:59)His hiring process (15:08)How to handle the growth (17:13)Lessons on leveraging social media (18:47)Chase’s first big break (21:44)Additional Resources Check out Blenders Eyewear hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Founder of Ohza Mimosas Ryan Ayotte joins me to talk about how he turned a brunching trend into a “ready-to-go” business. He sells premade mimosas with the same amount of taste and half the work.Ryan is a 26 year-old entrepreneur who gradually dove into his business. The idea for the premade cocktails came to him in 2018, he launched his business a year later. He is going to talk us through his approach and why taking his business one step at a time was the best choice for him. Selling any product can have it’s hurdles. Selling alcohol is a whole different story. Ryan explains why selling his product through retailers was the best move to get his business off the ground and why he limited his initial sales to Massachuteus. Coronavirus was a huge obstacle for any small business owner, but Ryan saw it as an opportunity for a direct customer service. He will talk about the difference in selling in bulk and single packages directly to customers. Also thanks to coronavirus, Ohza Mimosas gives you the opportunity to have a good time with the product while doing some good in return. Three dollars from every sale is donated to the United Way Foundation.Check out ohzamimosas.com and use my name Tyler15 for 15% off your next order.Key TakeawaysIntroduction of guest Ryan Ayotte, Founder of Ohza Mimosas (1:00)What is Ohza Mimosas - 1:52Why mimosas? 3:10Selling through retail 4:44How broad is the brand 6:50Growth in the first year 7:48Biggest challenged in the first year 10:06Balance of work and entrepreneurship 15:40Donate to United Way 16:31Advice to other entrepreneurs 18:26Additional ResourcesCheck out Ohza Mimosas here, use Tyler15 for 15% off your next order.You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Founder and CEO of Design Pickle joins me to talk about his design business and how he left his ego out of it.Design Pickle started in 2005. Russ had marketing experience and was ready to move past his previous job. He decided to combine his skill of what he knows and taste for what he likes and created Design Pickle. The company is a flat rate design business that caters to your graphic needs on an in demand basis at a flat cost.Russ will discuss the hurdles that come with flat rates including pricing and retention of clients. More than finances, there is one big hurdle he shares about running any sort of business. You must leave your ego at the door. Russ explains that the bigger your ego is the smaller your personal growth is, and when you stop growing your company stops growing.Listen and hear how Russ puts his customers first by helping his employees enhance their personal growth on this episode of Biz Ninja.Key TakeawaysIntroduction of guest, Russ Perry, the Founder and CEO Design Pickle (0:25)What it takes to run a flat rate industry (2:19)How to determine a price point (4:25)His business branding story (5:24)Timeline for creating his business (6:46)Overcoming hurdles (10:18)How he deals with retention (12:23)How he manages his team (15:40)Stop putting life on hard mode (17:35)How to accept the gap (20:20)Future for Design Pickle (23:23)Additional Resources Check out Design Pickle hereYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, one of BizNinja’s youngest entrepreneurs, Alina Morse shows us that there is no age limit on success. At just 15 years old, she is the CEO of the million dollar company, Zolli Candy. A sugar free, all natural candy for kids and families.The idea for the company came to Alina when she was 7 years old. Just like the typical child Alina loved candy, but was limited to how much she could have to keep her and her teeth healthy. On a mission to eat candy carefree, Alina proposed the idea of sugar free candy to her father. She convinced him to help her begin the company and together they created something sweeter than they imagined. Zolli Candy became the number 2 best-selling hard candy on Amazon and found its way into other big name stores.To her, age is not a defining quality of success. She encourages other young entrepreneurs to work for their ideas and never stop asking questions. Her biggest piece of advice is to work hard, try, believe and never give up. You could surprise yourself with what you are capable of achieving.Listen to this week’s episode for more on her story and how she created her business off of a sweet tooth. Key TakeawaysIntroduction of guest Alina Morse and her business Zolli Candy (0:45)How Alina got the idea for Zolli Candy ( 2:16)Tooth decay is a preventable disease, but is a growing epidemic for kids (4:27)Found a manufacturing plant to create her candy (8:42)Number 2 best-selling hard candy on Amazon (10:41)What happened when she hit a roadblock with construction of the product (11:42)She was judged for being a young success (15:20)Her advice for young entrepreneurs (19:37)Alina’s goals for the next few years (22:34) Additional Resources:Shop Zolli Candy hereInstagramYou can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Business Credit Expert Joe Lawrence credits his success to understanding and utilizing business credit cards. He created The Business Credit Workshop to teach entrepreneurs how to get their business started using business credit cards.For Joe, his personal success in building a real estate business with almost no money turned into a business when he was asked to give a spontaneous speech on the benefits of business credit. That speech spiraled into the Business Credit Workshop where he now teaches entrepreneurs the inside secrets of credit. He teaches the fundamental differences between business credit and personal credit and why the bank you choose to borrow from can make a huge difference.Joe reminds us that business credit does not impact our personal scores and should be viewed as good debt. He walks us through tips on building your score quickly and how his team takes the guesswork out of choosing a bank.Listen and learn how you can take the first step in starting your own business. Key Takeaways:Introduction of guest, Joe Lawrence 0:23Joe staring his real estate business 2:10The benefit of business credit cards 3:43What is Joe’s Business Credit Workshop 5:05Personal credit vs business credit 10:49How to select the right bank for your business loan 13:20Insider secrets about business credit 13:44Tips on growing your business 15:38Offer hacking and how it helped Joe get the upperhand 19:41How to set realistic goals for your business growth (24:20) You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninjaCheck out Joe’s Business Credit Workshop at https://www.businesscreditworkshop.net/Follow Joe on Instagram at @businesscreditworkshop ---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Lyann takes us through her background and how she got to become a credit ninja. It is an amazing story of how she came back from the worst period in her life where her business collapsed, her house was being foreclosed, and lawsuits. Her credit score was hurt but she damaged but she worked on it successfully and started helping other entrepreneurs in a similar situation.Entrepreneurs need to take action immediately after getting bad credit or filing for bankruptcy. You don’t have to wait for seven or ten years. You need to start building back credit and adding positive items. We go through a number of credit tips with the credit expert. She shares some insightful tips including maintaining multiple credit cards, having a good credit score for entrepreneurs, auditing your credit situation, and many others.Tune to hear more about credit from the Ninja herself and get more credit tips on how to improve your credit score and leverage credit cards to grow your business, earn financial freedom and travel the world.Key TakeawaysBuilding your credit after a devastating market crash (02:11)Taking action immediately after getting bad credit or bankruptcy (08:26)Why debt is good for you and your business (09:31)Maintaining multiple credit cards to have business relationships with different institutions (10:30)How to organize your credit cards and credit position in a spreadsheet (15:56)How entrepreneurs can grow their personal, business and corporate credit files to increase their credit limits (18:24)Additional Resources:https://www.instagram.com/creditninja/https://www.recredit.co/https://www.recredit.co/10x/---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

It is important for every entrepreneur to have a brand identity. This is the personality of your business. Everything that you do as a business is part of your brand. Brand identity is the way a business communicates to the world what it stands for. We explore the components of a good brand identity. Branding is not all about logos, colors, and taglines. It is much more than that. Your brand is what people say you are when you leave the room. Your brand communicates in your absence. People should be able to understand your business by looking at your brand. This is why you never ignore developing your brand identity. This is how the business prospers and grows. Many creatives struggle as entrepreneurs. They fail to shift their mindset from being a creative to being an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is about providing solutions to problems people face. Tune in to learn more about brand identity and many more fascinating insights on entrepreneurship. Key TakeawaysWhy it is important to have a brand identity (03:56)Components of a good brand identity (04:53)Why your brand is much more than colors, logos, and taglines. It is what people say you are (07:04)Building brand culture, following, and presence (08:51)Narrowing your focus to target the right client for your business (12:44)Communicating clearly through your brand (18:19) How creatives can succeed in business as entrepreneurs (19:49) Looking at things through a business perspective and problem-solving lens (22:51)Additional Resources:https://kriativco.com/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/krigentilehttps://facebook.com/KriGentileBranding/---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Alan is a serial entrepreneur with multiple sources of income. He has invested in Airbnb, has a marketing channel, and owns ATMs. However, he is best known for teaching people how to make six-figures by monetizing the Uber and Lyft platforms without driving cars. He does this through the Car Fleet academy. He takes us through his entrepreneurial journey and how he got to start working with Uber and Lyft. His story is amazing and quite inspiring to people who want to own and grow their businesses. He shares how he started Car Fleet Academy out of a need to pass on his knowledge and help people make money.Through his vast experience in entrepreneurship, Alan shares two very important pieces of advice. One is developing the ability to focus. Amidst all the noise that is in our world, an entrepreneur needs to focus o one thing. Two is entrepreneurs must choose businesses that focus on people’s needs and wants. Tune in and listen to this and other important entrepreneurship tips from our special guest. Key TakeawaysHow to transition a job to a business (2:00)Learning how to hire the right employees for your business (05:23)Realizing your greater purpose and calling in business (11:22)Overcoming self-identity and scarcity mindset challenges as an entrepreneur (12:52)Why it is important to have mentors at every stage in your entrepreneurial journey (14:01)Learning to focus on one thing at a time and blocking out all the noise (16:00)Additional Resources:http://www.carfleeta.com/https://www.instagram.com/alanhid/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhidalgo---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Tune in and listen as Dan shares all the wisdom he has learned from scaling his business from Zero to multi-millions per year. He begins by sharing how he started his entrepreneurial journey from being a pizza delivery guy and how it took him seven years of hard work to become an ‘overnight’ success.We talk about cutting all the noise from your life and getting things done. You achieve this by keeping a direct line of sight with your goals. At the end of the day, you need to build your business, make money, and secure your future. Entrepreneurship is all about seeking happiness and freedom. We talk about Dan’s book, Digital Millionaire Secrets. He shares with us his motivation for writing the book and how the book is full of actionable items where anybody getting into the entrepreneurship journey will find useful. He takes us through one chapter called Mind Control Powers, where he talks about maintaining a million-dollar mindset. Tune in to hear more about this and much more.Key TakeawaysHow the entrepreneurship journey is about hard work and not luck or timing (4:23)Keeping a very direct line of sight with your goals (6:13)Learning to love yourself as an entrepreneur (7:30)Why you should focus on the big picture and end results rather than some small details (11:25)Why you should read the Digital Millionaire secrets book by Dan Henry (15:26)How fixing your mindset fixes all other issues you are having (17:38)Developing a million-dollar mindset that allows you to control your mind and scale your business (19:01)Additional Resources:Get Dan's book Digital Millionaire Secrets---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Dr. Sherry Sami a dual specialist in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. She was a clinical instructor at UCLA and one of the creators of the Children Health Advocacy Training (CHAT) curriculum. Dr. Sami designed training programs that incorporated medical practices with holistic interventions and her practice is based on “total body wellness”.Dr. Sherry’s passion for nutrition and spiritual psychology led her way to entrepreneurship. She took a big leap of faith and decided to put up a holistic wellness center. It focuses on doing different things that bring health and wellness to the entire family.Get to know more about Dr. Sherry Sami and her mission to create a healing environment of care for the whole family and the community. Tune in!Key Topics Discussed:The birth of the entrepreneur (00:31)Challenges and obstacles along the way (05:46)The healing center (09:00)Helping, healing and making money (10:42)A holistic center for the whole family (13:45)Helping with compassion (15:48)Partner in life and business partner is it possible? (18:08)Community center for the senior citizen and moms (21:35)“Come full rather than empty” (25:28)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:Be Hive of Healing---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Chad Thibodeaux and shares his entrepreneurial journey. Chad is the Founder and CEO at Catapult Crew, LaunchFuel, and SHAPE. He is a Business Coach and Launch Strategist that empowers and helps aspiring entrepreneurs generate enormous passive income and live the life they’ve always dreamt of.Chad was a Pastor before he dived in the online world. But due to unfortunate incidents in his life, he was able to realize who he is and what he wants to be. He was able to separate himself from what he is doing and truly lived the life of his purpose and expertise. Want to know more about Chad? Listen in!Key Topics Discussed:The big changes (01:25)Weakness turned into strength (05:41)Mindset and changing your life (08:13)Coaching and helping others (13:21)Own it! (16:30)Tactics combated weaknesses (20:00)The coaching program (22:12)Things to watch out from Chad (26:44)The mission with his kids (29:42)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:Launch It, The 7-Day Launch Challenge---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews James Lawrence, the “Iron Cowboy.”For some of you who don’t know, James is a Triathlete, Coach, and Motivational Speaker. He was in the Guinness Book of World Records for having completed the most Ironman 70.3 (Half Ironman) distance triathlons in 2012 and is the man behind the 50, 50, 50 --- 50 Ironmans, 50 days, 50 States. He also has a book, Iron Cowboy - Redefine Impossible.James Lawrence is not as popular as it seems but this man has a lot of value to share with the world. From his humble beginnings to keeping his feet on the ground, mindset, and perseverance, brought him to where he is today.If you want to be encouraged, sit back and stay tuned!Key Topics Discussed:The birth of an Iron Man (00:59)Why Triathlon? (03:06)An Ironman athlete (06:46)50 Ironmans 50 days, 50 States (09:03)How to handle haters (14:26)Mother and son challenge (21:52)Big events to watch out for (23:26)Find your limits (28:49)Goal + Plan = SUCCESS (29:45)James will help you achieve your goals (32:39)Learn More:Iron Cowboy---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler gets really excited because over the past year he had a few of his former guests come back for updates. Today he gets to talk with Bob Maydonik who is a prolific product creator. Bob was on the show back in 2012 to talk about his product called Square36. Since then, he launched dozens and dozens of new products across the world on over 40 plus countries. He has also written a book The Black Sheep Formula and done a ton of other things selling the products that he creates.This is going to be a jampacked episode as Bob will give great value that is really helpful for an entrepreneur to understand the journey while catching up on his story since 2012. He updates as with his wins and losses and how you can reach success in a short time. So, sit back and listen in!Key Topics Discussed:An update on Square36 (00:50)Biggest challenges of Square36 (02:37)Importance of branding (04:04)Massive changes in the eCommerce (07:22)The birth of the Black Sheep Formula book (10:56)A guide to creating products and selling online (13:14)A big piece of advice (16:06)Shortcut to success (21:12)The valley of death (22:44)The metaphor of the naked and afraid (24:15)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:Black Sheep Formula---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler is interviewing Dana Derricks about his new book The Truth About Business. This is the playbook on how to run your business, like the top 1%. A secret they don't want us to know that they're doing. But you're going to know by reading this book. It is like a summary of how not to run a business and how not to waste lots of money. The book uncovers the truth about the business that you must know.Eager to know the truth of why 90% of businesses fail while the top 1% keeps getting successful? Stay tuned and find out more about how you can do it!Key Topics Discussed:2 reasons why Dana still writes books (00:51)How to be a scam proof (03:09)A preview of the playbook (04:47)Learn how to play the game like the 1% (06:43)The big takeaways (11:36)“A wiser man learns from the mistakes of others” (15:47)Get it here (18:28)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:bizninja.com/truth---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Roland Frasier a serial entrepreneur, digital marketer, CEO of War Room Mastermind, Principal/Founder of Traffic & Conversion Summit and Strategic Investor.People often say “the man who chases two rabbits, catches none,” but Roland proves it wrong as he is successful running multiple businesses at the same time. He adds value and helps build companies, customer experiences, revenue, and profits.What more? He’s into partnership businesses and has a program for like-minded entrepreneursStay tuned as Roland talks partnerships, masterminds and focusing on your top skills can help you succeed.Key Topics Discussed:Who is Roland Fraiser (00:58)An Entrepreneur Attorney (01:47)Business partnership (05:10)A partnership agreement must be clear (08:00)“Chase two rabbits catches none” (10:47)The favorite business that didn't succeed (13:08)Advice to entrepreneurs (17:18)Things to watch out from Roland (20:07)Benefits with a business advisor (27:48)The power of masterminds for entrepreneurs (28:42)Mini mastermind on Antarctica trip (31:37)Learn more about the content discussed in this episode:Roland Fraiser, War Room Mastermind, Business Launch Podcast---You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Earnest Epps, one of the current kings of eCommerce. He is an International Speaker and eCommerce Expert, specializing in high ticket dropshipping. He used to have a 9-5 job that he ditched to have the financial freedom and live the life he always dreamed of. Earnest started with humble beginnings, learning and studying eCommerce. Today, he earns over 7 figures annually from high ticket drop shipping and eCommerce sites. He teaches, shares and helps his students learn the simple methods he used to achieve success in online selling. Interested in E-commerce or Dropshipping business? Stay tuned! Key Topics Discussed: Starting an e-commerce business (00:45) Employee to an entrepreneur (02:04) Learning and changing of belief pattern (03:59) The businesses you have no control (05:16) Connect the dots (11:46) The best month to sell online (14:48) Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs (16:35) The E-commerce Academy (18:56) Cheat code you must know (23:05) The “life list” (25:13) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Earnest Epps You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler will be chatting with Tommy Rodriguez a 7-figure entrepreneur. He is an Amazon Automation Expert, helping aspiring entrepreneurs to work smarter not harder and live the life they always dreamed of.But his journey to entrepreneurship was not easy him, he was broke and homeless when he was 17, then went on to do various types of work, including manual labor. He knew that he couldn’t go through life answering to someone else though so he took the risk to try and change his life forever. Tommy is a paradigm of a success story. He started from the bottom and worked hard to gain financial freedom, from being broke to a millionaire by the age of 30. Do you want to do the same for your life? Listen in, as Tommy shares his journey on his way to the success of building an Amazon empire. Key Topics Discussed: The hustler’s mentality (00:36) Envision, manifest and think (02:14) Taking the chance (02:55) The best investment (03:57) Making money online (06:59) The rookie marketing (08:32) Teaching and coaching people (12:01) The value bomb (13:52) Success stories and creating life (15:28) Happiness is an inside job (19:55) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Tommy Rodriguez -- You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Dr. Geoff Cly, the doctor behind The Honest OBGYN and a pioneer in the da Vinci Robotic System. He has been in the medical field for more than 20 years and has delivered over 3,000 babies and seen over 100,000 patients. But his burning passion does not end there, he believes women deserve to know all treatment options available and have honest doctors guiding them on their way to good health and fast recovery. Gone are the days that we are limited to the information that we would know. We are in the era, where all sorts of knowledge are readily available in front of us. We just need to know the options that we have for good health, fast recovery, and preventions. Listen in, as Dr. Cly shares with us how helping and empowering women with their health is beneficial in all the aspects of their lives. Key Topics Discussed: Who is Dr. Geoff Cly? (00:17) The powerful story behind The Honest OBGYN (02:18) Da Vinci Robotic System (04:12) Ethic principles and privacy laws of medical boards (09:57) The entrepreneurial spirit of doctors (11:04) Advice to new residents and practitioners (13:08) What The Honest OBGYN can do for you? (17:42) Hope for women who had a miscarriage (19:18) Making a difference (24:20) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: The Honest OBGYN You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Shannon Rody, an Amazon expert, helping entrepreneurs maximize their selling on Amazon through proven tools, strategies, resources and information that you can learn how to effectively launch, grow and protect your sales. He is also the man behind marketplacesellercourses.com. Shannon laid out some amazing best practices that you should start doing on your Amazon listings and account to maximize your revenues. Whether you are just getting started or even someone who's been working for awhile in the Amazon marketplace, this episode of BizNinja Radio will be very helpful for you. So, listen in and learn from the Amazon expert himself, Shannon Roddy. Key Topics Discussed: What is Marketplace Seller Courses? (00:34) How Shannon found his way to Amazon as an entrepreneur (01:08) Common mistakes Amazon sellers are doing (04:37) Should you sell on Amazon or not? (06:55) Best practices for listing optimization (08:33) Understand GS1 UPC code (10:44) Steps in listing optimization (12:33) What is brand registry and what it can do for your business? (17:16) Importance of product launch (18:44) What is cross promotional marketing? (24:14) Things you must know in hacks and shortcuts on Amazon (26:36) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Marketplace Seller Courses You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, my guest is Alison J. Prince. If you don’t recognize her name you may recognize some of her online websites. She's the creator of the 0-$100K System and a true believer in the entrepreneur lifestyle. She’s a serial entrepreneur and the one who constantly loves creating new businesses. Alison started from zero and worked hard for it. She created her luck through all her efforts and heavy labor. She built a process that works and even her daughters aged 10 and 13 years old then was able to make a $100K business in 9 months. Join us as we dive into how she did it, and how you can too. Visit www.alisonjprince.com if you want to learn more about Alison’s businesses or take her classes. Key Topics Discussed: Who is Alison J. Prince? (00:51) A teacher turned into an entrepreneur (02:03) Blogging business (04:12) “You create your own luck through how hard you work” (05:52) Overcoming the challenges and starting small (08:27) Daughters built a $100K business in 9 months (14:14) The secret sauce of 0-100K System (18:04) “Trusting myself, trusting my gut” (19:28) Entrepreneurship is a path to freedom (21:51) Communities are incredibly important (23:29) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Alison J. Prince -- You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja -- Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler talks to Alex Hormozi about growth, hitting multiple walls, and keeping business simple. Alex is known as the dominant force completely changing the landscape of fitness gyms and marketing. He is a fitness entrepreneur and the man behind Gym Launch which helps gym owners transform their facilities and lives one launch at a time. The company success is with Alex’s collaboration with her wife Leila by combining their skill sets, sharing what he knows and continuous coaching his team that has transformed 1500 gyms in 4 continents with the Gym Launch secrets. Listen in as Alex shares valuable tips on how your company can grow without complicating things, how important are your skills as an entrepreneur and why constant training is essential to you and your company’s growth. Key Topics Discussed: A sytem to increase gym businesses profitability (01:04) The emergence of an entrepreneur (03:51) Holds back of United Fitness (07:37) Husband and Wife tandem (13:37) The secrets of the business revealed (15:59) The marble analogy (19:48) Be the CEO. stop doing the day to day job (26:11) Talent stacking, the greatest investment that you can make (31:50) Coaching makes you stay in the game (34:38) Rules of tens in threes (38:54) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Gym Launch Secrets You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Josh Forti, the founder, and host of The Think Different Theory podcast and the man behind the MindShift Playbook, Rewire Your Brain, Create New Habits, and Master Your Mindset, In 5 Simple Steps. He is an entrepreneur who started to hustle at a young age, was an influencer marketer in the digital space earning $68,000 a month before a sudden transformation took place that made him realize that he was trapped and stuck making money without having a real life. Josh's life came full circle 18 months ago, which led him to be more aware, changed the way he thought, the way he sees life, and the mindset needed to think different. He rose from the deep sober, rebuilt his career with the idea of just thinking differently with the right mindset. Now, he spills the beans to helps others change their mindset and to see a great transformation in their lives too. If you want to know more, dream bigger and live without limits, listen in, as Josh Forti talks mindset and overcoming a full business reboot. Key Topics Discussed: A young entrepreneur earning a quarter million dollar a year (01:32) The delusional chapter of his life (04:28) Josh Forti’s secret (05:59) Starting over again, differently (10:20) 5 Core principles to be successful (15:34) Steps to align with the right mindset (17:21) Communication plays a big part (21:15) Belief + Experience + Emotion = Identity (23:44) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: The Mindshift Playbook https://www.instagram.com/joshforti You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler interviews Kim Barrett, a world-renown Social Media Marketer, best selling author, speaker and trainer about his entrepreneurial journey in starting and scaling a digital agency. Kim is the founder of Your Social Voice which helps entrepreneurs level up their businesses through social media by generating leads and getting more sales. He helps business owners focus on doing what they do best and Your Social Voice takes the marketing out of their hands. Did you know that there are billions of users of Social Media across the globe If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to be heard, generate leads and hopefully convert your audiences to potential buyers, stay tuned. Take advantage of the power of Social Media to fire up your business. Key Topics Discussed: The elevator pitch of Your Social Voice (00:50) The birth of an entrepreneur (01:40) Message to returning Facebook Ad Strategist (05:07) The setbacks (11:07) Lessons learned (15:26) Ways to accelerate the process of getting on the same page with clients (19:52) Big goals of Your Social Voice (24:02) Kim’s bucket list 100 (26:01) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Your Social Voice You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler chats with the author of the highly acclaimed books Collaboration and Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More, Morten Hansen, a former professor, one of the world’s most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, co-author (with Jim Collins) of the New York Times bestseller Great by Choice, was also a manager at the Boston Consulting Group, and a keynote speaker who travels the world to help companies and people become great at work. In his years of experience working, he gets the formula of how to work smarter not harder and why one can perform better at work. He shares with us in this interview how he got an idea to write Great at Work and how it will be beneficial to readers who want to perform better in their work with a scientific basis to back it up. Moreover, he emphasizes the value of setting boundaries, having passion for what you do and doing less than obsessing to maximize your time, productivity and performance. Listen in as Morten, imparts a great strategy for entrepreneurs, employees and companies to work smarter not harder, volume metrics versus value metrics, learning to say no and a lot more. This is going to be a valuable episode you shouldn’t miss! Key Topics Discussed: The birth of the highly acclaimed book -- Great at Work (00:39) Scientific approach (03:21) FOCUS equals SUCCESS (07:30) Giving of value makes a difference (09:21) The “obsession” thing (11:17) The power of boundaries and learning to say NO (12:37) How metrics revolution can help management today (16:21) Passion and purpose means better performance (20:01) Baby steps can go a long way (21:44) “Confessions” of a Morten Hansen (22:39) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: mortenhansen.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, Tyler catches up with Kevin Anson, his childhood buddy, and Video Producer, owner of the VideoBuilders.net and the man behind Russell Brunson's Funnel Hacker TV. Tyler has known Kevin since back in the ’90s and had a great time looking back and chatting about their successes from college years. Back in the days where there’s no such thing as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, Kevin fell in love with curating videos and he knew that it is something that he wanted to do. The dream 100 turned out to be a dream 1 when he created a video for Russel Brunson that totally rocked and the rest was history. Today, he is not only creating videos but sharing what he knew in the world of videography. If you want to know more how to create awesome videos, get insane results and curate videos that convert, stay tuned and get to know Kevin Anson. Key Topics Discussed: The 90’s throwback: How Kevin fell in love with videos (01:17) The birth of an entrepreneur (02:13) Funnel Hacker TV was born (03:07) Nugget of advice to be a successful entrepreneur (05:37) Equipment to get started creating videos (08:06) "Be raw. Be authentic." (13:11) How I multiply the number of my clients (14:56) Strategies for building dream 100 (19:32) The mindset, long term plan, clear pitch of an entrepreneur (22:42) “Consistency is the key” (26:25) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: FunnelVids You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler gets to interview Mrs. Pedersen aka the Social Media Queen. Rachel Pedersen is an award-winning Social Media Marketer and the founder of Social Media United. She is known for being viral on purpose and reached 11.3 million people worldwide with her social media post that impact other people’s lives. Becoming an entrepreneur offered her the freedom to integrate things differently. She gets to spend a lot of her time with her family while helping her clients, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs to be successful in their businesses through social media. Do you want to level up your social media presence? Listen in and learn how Rachel Pedersen became her own boss and have the “real” freedom. Key Topics Discussed: Get to know the Social Media Queen aka Mrs. Pedersen (00:55) The “accidental” Social Media Manager (02:30) Worldwide viral sensation (03:26) Leaving her 9-5’s (06:40) There’s no such thing as dream clients (07:49) Freedom of being the boss (9:50) 2 Comma Club Award, anyone? (11:40) Tips on how to be successful on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (15:20) Why I love LinkedIn (20:32) What you might not know about Rachel Pedersen (24:12) Must know to keep your business growing and in full circle (26.12) Support for aspiring Social Media Strategist (27:23) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Rachel Pedersen You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to James P. Friel, an entrepreneur, and consultant who helps business owners systemize, grow and scale their companies. He builds and creates systems that can leverage an entrepreneurs business while enjoying freedom, make more money and have a peace of mind. It didn't start that way though. James spent much of his career working his way up the corporate ladder until one pivotal day that would forever change the trajectory of his life. He was sitting down with his boss, the CMO of a 300,000+ employee company, and he was posed with the next stage of his career. On the surface, it seems great but James just could not see himself in that role forever. That conversation ended in his exit of the company.Listen in to hear how that transition led him to become one of the most sought after business consultants in the world. Key Topics Discussed: A kid entrepreneur (01:36) From digital strategist to an entrepreneur (04:49) The strategy in taking the leap (08:10) Crisis to opportunities (09:55) End of the puppet (14:28) Things that every entrepreneur must need to know (20:56) Management styles to be successful (24:22) "This is day one" (28:55) The entrepreneurial mindset (30:31) Systems of your business (31:34) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: James P. Friel You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Marley Baird, one of the top video branding leaders and the owner of the Marley Baird Media, helping mini-celebrities and influencers turn into thought leaders in their respective space through Video Marketing. Marley shares tips on how to get started, plan and repurpose content, apps and tools that are handy in creating videos, ranking on Youtube and search engines, and the power of emotional storytelling. Key Topics Discussed: From a dental hygienist to entrepreneur (00:44) Videos can help entrepreneurs with their business (03:51) Must have add-ons of a video (07:49) Know your target audience (08:39) Start small, start with what you have (12:00) How to rank in your niche through video marketing (13:07) Reasons why entrepreneurs hold back in doing video marketing (15:12) Batching is time friendly (17:22) Apps to get you started (20:02) Repurpose your content (22:27) Emotional storytelling in videos (23:52) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: https://www.marleybairdmedia.com/ You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Matt Ross, the founder and CEO of One River School of Art + Design and became an investor and founding CEO of the School of Rock. Drawing inspiration from his childhood love of classic rock music, Matt made School of Rock a national name and it was eventually sold to a private equity firm. Now is doing the same with One River Schools, teaching art and digital designs in a more fun art education experience. Key Topics Discussed: Time to shift in direction (01:20) How the School of Rock filled a vacuum in the suburbs (02:56) The right side of the brain needs to be tap too (05:51) Music and Art (10:14) Mission in life (17:16) Born to be an entrepreneur (20:57) Creativity can change the way you think (23:54) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: One River School of Art + Design You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to DJ Vallauri who is not only the founder and CEO of Lodging Interactive, a $7 million company. But he also has started a really cool thing called HotelPAWZ.com to help pet owners be able to travel easier with their pets. He has spent years in the hospitality marketing industry and put together his love for technology, service and sales marketing in launching HotelPawz.com and comes on to talk about how he was able to come up with this pet sitter service provider business. Key Topics Discussed: DJ Vallauri, a serial Entrepreneur (1:16) How he became an Entrepreneur from a traditional career environment (3:22) The realization (5:32) Strategy in getting first customers and establishing credibility (7:12) Backbone of the business (11:59) The birth of HotelPAWZ.com (13:46) Social Media and organic growth (16:26) The marketing strategy (18:26) Cool services of HotelPAWZ.com (22:19) Mistakes allow us to re-align and succeed (25:55) Work anywhere in the world (28:04) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: https://www.HotelPawz.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Gary Brackett, a former Indianapolis Colts football player, Super Bowl champion, and the owner/operator of the Stacked Pickle, a popular chain of restaurants/sports bars where people dine and watch games. Building and expanding the restaurant has been a passion for him since he retired from the Colts, and he comes on to talk about that and how the transition from run-stopper to super successful restaurant owner was like. Key Topics Discussed: From pro athlete to entrepreneur (01:04) The tenacity to stay optimistic in the face of uncertainties and challenges (03:12) Playing from the neck up (03:57) Growing and franchising Stacked Pickle (07:40) Legendary customer service (09:22) 10 year business growth plans (11:29) Overcoming adversity and keeping the “Act as If” mindset(15:30) Keeping the legacy alive with the Impact Foundation (18:06) Working hard with intent (21:49) Hardwork beats talent (29:44) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Stacked Pickle You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on [Apple Podcasts][9]!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Dana Derricks, a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, coach, and goat farmer. Otherwise known as the “The Copywriting Professor” and “World’s Best Goat Farmer”, Dana has worked with well over a thousand e-commerce professionals, turning regular sellers into millionaires. He has recently been committed to helping people become successful entrepreneurs by implementing strategies in his Dream 100 book to promote and grow their businesses. Key Topics Discussed: From pitching hay to making money online (01:51) Leveraging into a scalable business (03:45) Starting his first eCommerce business selling cattle wrap (05:24) Dana’s current big projects (08:50) Using Dream 100 customers and Dream 100 influencers simultaneously (10:39) A successful use case of leveraging Dream 100 influencers (14:45) Serving others and getting value into their hands (17:21) GoatCon and the fainting goats (22:52) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: DanaDerricks.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Trey Lewellen, a revolutionary in the ClickFunnels world. Trey moved from being an insurance agent earning $60,000 a year to owning an eCommerce business that generated over $20 million in sales last year. Trey comes on the show to share some of his genius ClickFunnel creation strategies and talk about the do’s and dont’s in online business. You won’t wanna miss this one. Key Topics Discussed: Learning funnel and lead creation (02:55) Stepping up into physical products (04:26) From $5k to $30k in 30 days (10:08) Learning from the eCommerce challenges (17:27) Creating systems that cushion you (24:35) Turning frustrating things into fascinating things (33:07) Trey’s recommended first traffic source other than Facebook and Google (35:27) The symbolism of the kaching license plate (37:35) How to take your business to the next level (39:39) Trey’s book recommendations (49:00) The value of mentorship in life and business (52:14) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: www.TreyLewellen.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to John Crestani, an internationally-renowned expert in affiliate marketing. John is the original digital nomad and is very passionate about replicating his success by teaching others his proven methods. John comes on the show to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, the online business space and how you can get started on following your business dreams. Key Topics Discussed: How John decided to start his own business (01:34 The first business (04:05) Overcoming obstacles during the growth phase (06:37) Shifting into affiliate marketing (12:21) Lack of self-confidence and focus (15:34) Trends in the online business space (19:37) Getting investors and funding is not for everyone (23:15) John’s current major goal (26:48) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: John Crestani's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelRealityFilms You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to the King of Offer Creation and creator of salesfunnelbroker.com, Steve Larsen. Steve teaches people marketing strategies to grow their online businesses using today’s best internet sales funnels. Steve has worked side by side with Russell Brunson at Click Funnels and is the founder of Secret MLM Hacks. Key Topics Discussed: The backstory on Steve Larsen (01:15) Fire in the gut to get into entrepreneurship (03:43) Building the first funnels for companies (05:49) The biggest takeaway from being the funnel guy at Click Funnels (07:32) Irresistible offer versus product for sale (08:44) Following the yellow brick road and then making a new brick (10:54) Implementing continuous innovation (14:20) Real effective marketing (18:33) Getting better at storytelling (21:18) Vulnerable means being honest in your current position (26:42) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Stevejlarsen.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to David Tobin, the creator, founder and CEO of Audiojack, a company that creates audio-based movies with no words, no video, and no music. An Audiojack is made up of hundreds of sounds that are edited together to tell a story for our imagination. Different people create different narratives based on what they hear, and that has been proven to be very healthy especially from a mental health standpoint. Key Topics Discussed: Audiojack: Imagining your own story (00:45) The inspiration behind Audiojack (01:55) Making a difference in the world (02:56) Challenges in distribution and monetization (04:12) Benefits of increased imagination (06:23) Advanced problem-solving skills and creativity (08:09) Impactful use cases of Audiojack (09:22) Gaining acceptance in the market (11:33) Actionable advice for content creators (16:01) Venturing into the augmented reality space (18:36) Working in the education and health spaces (19:23) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: www.AudioJack.com You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today’s episode, Tyler talks to Anthony DiClementi of Bio Hacking Secrets and the Biohackers Guide, and one the OGs in the clickfunnels world who has been a legend in crushing it in the space. Anthony will talk about his entrepreneurial journey and what he does to stay ahead of the competition. Key Topics Discussed: Starting out in entrepreneurship (01:19) Venturing into the health and wellness space (02:54) The shift towards biohacking (05:02) The journey after selling a failed company (07:59) The core secret to gaining momentum and success in business (11:21) The 90-day sprint (16:13) Maintaining peak performance and work/life balance (17:35) Anthony’s personal business hacks (19:11) The difficulty in delegating operational tasks to others (20:37) Anthony’s strengths and weaknesses (23:43) Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: rebrand.ly/biohacking You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!