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S2 Ep 7Big Changes Coming: More Tactics, More Training, New Host, with Matt Vosburgh | S2 E7

In this pivotal episode of the Conquer the Chaos podcast, host Clate Mask makes a major announcement about the future of the show. After guiding listeners through the principles of building a great business and a great life, Clate is officially passing the hosting torch to long-time entrepreneur, coach, and partner, Matt Vosburgh. Matt is stepping into the role of Brand Ambassador for Conquer the Chaos, bringing with him over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a deep, practical mastery of the "Six Keys to Success." *In this episode, you'll discover:* • The New Era: Why Clate is stepping back from the microphone and why Matt is the perfect person to lead the podcast forward. • More Tactics & Training: Matt reveals his vision for upcoming episodes—expect a shift toward actionable, "in-the-weeds" training, micro-lessons, and practical tactics you can apply immediately. • Clate's Strategic Pivot: Insight into Clate's decision to niche down and focus exclusively on software entrepreneurs and the "Phoenix Forward" mission. • Mastering the Personal Keys: A candid discussion on why Mindset, Vision, and Rhythm are often the missing ingredients for struggling entrepreneurs, and how focusing on them has changed Matt's life. Whether you are a long-time listener or new to the community, this is a can't-miss episode that sets the stage for the exciting growth and practical wisdom coming your way. Follow Matt Vosburgh and MVP Creative Solutions: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-vosburgh-333013113/ • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580258917665 *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/4pAaIgn #ConquerTheChaos #ClateMask #MattVosburgh #SixKeysToSuccess #SmallBusinessSuccess #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #Mindset #Vision #BusinessRhythm #PhoenixForward #SoftwareEntrepreneurs #NewEpisode #PodcastAnnouncement #BusinessPodcast #TacticalTraining #MicroLearning

Jan 27, 202629 min

S2 Ep 6The Offer Ladder: How to Scale Your Service Business with AI and Automation, with Sarah Watz

Are you a business owner who feels like you are drowning in manual, repetitive tasks? In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, we are joined by Sarah Watz, Co-Founder of Business Heroes®, to discuss how to move from overwhelm to clarity and action. We dive deep into the specific strategies that allow service-based businesses, like coaches and consultants, to free up time immediately. Sarah shares her expertise on Keap and automation tools, revealing the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they first invest in software and how to ensure you get a real return on that investment. In this episode, we cover: • SOPs to SAPs: How to convert Standard Operating Procedures into Standard Automated Procedures. • The Human Touch: How to use automation to build relationships rather than creating distance between you and your clients. • AI as a Teammate: "Onboarding" AI to help conquer the chaos of marketing and sales. • The Offer Ladder: Guiding potential customers from small engagements to premium services without being pushy. • Beyond Marketing: Using automation for operations and team management to scale your impact. Sarah Watz is a business coach, international speaker, and the co-founder of Business Heroes®, dedicated to empowering service-based entrepreneurs to grow with clarity, structure and a powerful client experience. With a career that spans leadership roles, digital agency ownership and strategic consultancy, Sarah now runs three businesses and brings decades of insight to the entrepreneurs she guides. Her signature framework, the Business Heroes Grid, acts as an operating system for business growth, helping founders map what's working, plug leaks, and build client journeys that scale. She also speaks and trains globally on entrepreneurship, AI, automation, and leadership, helping business owners simplify delivery, reclaim time, and build a business they love. She was honoured as MVP of the Year 2024 by Keap (now Thryv) in the UK/EMEA region. Her signature program, Business Heroes® Academy, is a global online mentorship and training program helping service-based entrepreneurs grow their business with clarity, structure and AI-powered systems. Sarah hosts the Boost Your Business podcast where she pulls back the curtain on what truly moves growth: intentional structure, strategic execution and human-centred service. Sarah's Links: • Free Business Heroes® Grid Worksheet → https://www.businessheroes.io/free-resources/bh-grid • Design your client-delivery experience → https://businessheroes.io/courses/hybrid-edge • Website → https://businessheroes.io • LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwatz/ • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sarahwatz/ • Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sarahwatz/ • Podcast → https://businessheroes.io/podcast #ConquerTheChaos #SmallBusinessAutomation #Keap #BusinessStrategy #AIforBusiness #ScaleYourBusiness #SarahWatz #Entrepreneurship *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/44YYIND

Dec 5, 202539 min

S2 Ep 5Mindset Over Everything: A Leader's Framework for Conquering Chaos, with Dobbin Buck

What is the single most critical factor that separates thriving entrepreneurs from those who remain stuck in the chaos? It isn't strategy, funding, or market timing—it's mindset. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Clate Mask sits down with Dobbin Buck, Co-owner of GetUWired. Dobbin shares his direct and powerful story of rebuilding his life from the absolute bottom—homeless and in a hospital—to becoming the leader of a successful agency. It's a practical lesson in the power of mindset. This conversation moves past theory and into the real, day-to-day work of developing the mental toughness required to succeed in business. In this episode, you will learn: • The critical difference between a destructive ego and true self-confidence. • The framework Dobbin used to go from a place of desperation to a life of purpose and success. • Daily practices like meditation and cold plunging that build the clarity needed for effective leadership. • How to observe your thoughts to gain control, instead of being controlled by them. • How to build a resilient culture where your team feels safe to "fail forward" and grow. If you are working to manage the chaos of running your business, this episode provides a clear path to regaining control by strengthening your mindset. Connect with Dobbin & GetUWired: • Website: https://getuwired.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobbinbuck/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getuwired/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getuwiredinc #EntrepreneurialMindset #ConquerTheChaos #BusinessResilience #MentalFortitude #SmallBusinessLeadership #ComebackStory #EgoIsTheEnemy #MindfulnessForEntrepreneurs #ClateMask #GetUWired *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/44YYIND

Oct 3, 202547 min

S2 Ep 4The Five Proven Steps To Make Every Sale, with Wes Schaeffer

Are you ready to transform your approach to sales and build a business that thrives on genuine service? In this episode of Conquer The Chaos, host Clate Mask sits down with the legendary "Sales Whisperer," Wes Schaeffer, to uncover the secrets to ethical and effective selling. In this discussion, you'll learn how the role of the modern salesperson has changed due to the internet, social media, COVID, and AI, and how you can leverage these changes to stop closing deals and start opening new accounts without gimmicks or high-pressure tactics. This will enable you to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and closing deals more predictably. Wes also reveals how to shift your mindset from a manipulative salesperson to a trusted expert who genuinely serves your customers. Learn how to ask the questions your prospects can't answer, proactively address objections with the "sales dog" method, and build unwavering belief in the value you provide. Whether you're a business owner, sales manager, or salesperson, this conversation will provide you with the actionable strategies you need to master the art of sales and drive consistent growth. Connect with Wes: • Website: TheSalesWhisperer.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/ • X: https://x.com/SalesWhisperer • Instagram: https://instagram.com/saleswhisperer • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes #Sales #SalesTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ConquerTheChaos #ClateMask #WesSchaeffer

Sep 17, 202539 min

S2 Ep 3How to Build a Marketing Machine That Works While You Sleep, with Jennifer Orechwa

In this episode, Clate Mask and marketing expert Jennifer Orechwa provide a masterclass on how to build a marketing machine that works while you sleep, giving you back your time and scaling your impact. Jennifer, founder of Salt Marketing, reveals how to leverage organic, story-based automated systems to double your leads and boost client retention without burning through your budget on ads. Learn how the strategic use of automation is not just about efficiency, but about creating powerful, personalized client connections at scale and turning one-time customers into lifelong fans. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur ready to master the key of Automation and build a business that serves them. In this episode, you will learn how to: • Build an automated marketing machine that works for you 24/7. • Transform one-time clients into lifelong advocates through automated follow-up. • Use automation to differentiate your brand and build authority. • Implement effective lead funnels that convert new customers automatically. About Jennifer Orechwa: Jennifer Orechwa is the founder of Salt Marketing and a StoryBrand Certified Coach with nearly three decades of digital marketing experience. As a leader who has built and exited a multi-seven-figure company, she now helps wellness practitioners attract loyal clients and grow sustainably through robust automation and story-based systems. She is also the host of the "Worth Your Salt" podcast. Connect with Jennifer: • Website: https://jenniferorechwa.com • YouTube: youtube.com/@saltmarketingco • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa • Facebook: https://facebook.com/saltmarketingteam • Instagram: https://instagram.com/saltmarketingco #ConquerTheChaos #MarketingAutomation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMarketing #Automation #LeadGeneration #BusinessSystems #MarketingTips #ScaleYourBusiness #JenniferOrechwa #SaltMarketing #StoryBrand #WellnessBusiness #HealthAndWellness #MarketingStrategy

Aug 26, 202528 min

S2 Ep 2Mastering Sales and Scaling Your Business with Eric Lofholm

In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, host Clate Mask sits down with master sales trainer and author, Eric Lofholm, to discuss how entrepreneurs can overcome the chaos of sales and achieve massive success. Eric shares his proven strategies for lead generation, closing deals, and building a high-performing sales team. If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen. You'll learn how to develop a winning mindset, create a systematic approach to sales, and leverage technology to grow your business without going crazy. Tune in to discover: Eric Lofholm's journey from sales failure to sales champion. The three keys to mastering the "inner game" of sales. Actionable tips for generating a steady stream of qualified leads. Proven techniques for closing more deals and increasing your revenue. How to build and lead a sales team that gets results. Find out more about Eric Lofholm and his work at ericlofholm.com . #sales #salestraining #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #leadgeneration #closingdeals #ConquerTheChaos #EricLofholm #ClateMask

Aug 6, 202547 min

S2 Ep 1Why Your Business Gets Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Clate Mask

Welcome to Season 2 of the Conquer the Chaos podcast! In this special solo episode, host Clate Mask kicks things off by diving deep into one of the most critical concepts for entrepreneurial success: The Stages of Small Business Growth. Ever wonder why your business growth hits a wall at certain revenue milestones? Clate breaks down the predictable plateaus that occur at the "ones and threes of revenue" ($100K, $300K, $1M, $3M, etc.) and reveals the three key areas—People, Process, and Product—that cause them. Listen to learn how to identify your current stage, anticipate the challenges ahead, and build the right strategies to break through to your next level of growth, freedom, and impact. #ConquerTheChaos, #ConquerTheChaosPodcast, #ClateMask, #MattVosburgh, #Entrepreneur, #SmallBusinessOwner, #StartupFounder, #BusinessCoach, #Entrepreneurship, #BusinessGrowth, #Scaling, #EntrepreneurialOverwhelm, #BusinessChaos, #FounderBurnout, #SystemizeYourBusiness, #BusinessAutomation, #MarketingAutomation, #SalesAutomation, #LeadGeneration, #SalesPipeline, #CRM, #Leadership, #EntrepreneurialMindset, #WorkLifeBalance, #GetYourTimeBack, #SmallBusinessTips, #Keap

Jul 31, 202525 min

S2 Ep 31Become a Goal Digger with Jenna Kutcher

From photographer to the CEO of a multi-million dollar empire, Jenna Kutcher joins us on stage at Let's Grow Summit to share how achieve your goals and get freedom to focus on what truly matters. In this Episode of Conquer the Chaos, she uncovers a structure to prevent burnout, increase creativity and productivity, and achieve a healthy work-life balance. By prioritizing your personal vision, mission, and goals, you can keep your business growing and maintain authenticity. Mentioned in this episode: JennaKutcher.com The Goal Digger Podcast Let's Grow Summit

Dec 12, 202441 min

S2 Ep 30Fostering Creativity, Sparking Ideas, and Dressing as a Pickle with Russ Perry

Russ Perry's creativity knows no bounds. That's why he dressed up as a pickle and came to Keap's Ikon user conference to promote his business. The business he was promoting was Design Pickle, and it's thriving today, connecting teams with creatives who can bring their ideas to life. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Russ and Clate discuss Design Pickle's revolutionary approach, the importance of creativity no matter what role you're in, and how to generate more creativity in and outside of your work. Plus, you'll hear the entire (hilarious) story about how and why Russ transformed into a human-size pickle. Mentioned in this episode: Design Pickle website Follow Russ Perry on Instagram Connect with Russ Perry on LinkedIn Follow Russ Perry on TikTok "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Dec 5, 202448 min

S2 Ep 29Becoming an Influencer, Growing Your Impact and Finding Balance With Elliot Clark

Elliot Clark got the entrepreneurial itch, and he never looked back. He followed that instinct and it led him to become an influencer before influencers were a thing, launch Apartment Bartender (80K+ followers), be featured on Good Morning America and so much more. Elliot's living the dream, but it takes balance and hard work. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, you'll learn how Elliot finally made the leap to start a business, the ways his influencer business has evolved and grown, and what he does to maintain balance while scaling his following. Mentioned in this episode: "Let's Do Drinks" by Elliot Clark Apartment Bartender on Instagram Apartment Bartender on X Apartment Bartender on YouTube Apartment Bartender on Pinterest "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap

Nov 14, 202443 min

S2 Ep 28Finding Balance Between Automation, AI and the Human Touch With Wade Foster

When two CEOs of automation businesses get together, it's a can't-miss conversation. Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, joined Clate Mask on this episode of Conquer the Chaos to discuss how to know what to automate in your business, what's holding people back from taking full advantage of automation software, and how to incorporate AI and automation without losing the human touch your audience loves. Listen to learn all this and much more so you can boost revenue and save time in your own business. Mentioned in this episode: Zapier website Wade Foster's LinkedIn Follow Wade on X "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap

Nov 7, 202436 min

S2 Ep 27How To Reach New Growth by Mastering Your Mindset with David Bayer

There's something unexpected that could be holding your business back from growth: your mindset. But you're in luck because David Bayer knows a thing or two about how to overcome mindset hurdles to reach growth goals you never dreamed possible, and he's sharing them with you in this episode of Conquer the Chaos. Listen as the author, speaker, entrepreneur, and podcaster with 1M+ monthly listeners shares how he has transformed his life and business by changing his mindset and how you can do the same. Mentioned in this episode: "Feeling is the Secret" by Neville Goddard "The Power of Decision" by Raymond Charles Barker "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap "A Changed Mind" by David Bayer "A Changed Mind Podcast" by David Bayer David Bayer's Instagram

Oct 31, 202447 min

S2 Ep 26How To Escape the Grind While You Grow With Layne Gneiting

Conquer the Chaos: How To Escape the Grind While You Grow With Layne Gneiting What does riding a bike across America have to do with scaling a business? Surprisingly, everything! That's what Layne Gneiting found when he stepped away from a successful career to fulfill a dream and go on a bike ride across the country. The experience changed his life and revealed valuable principles about what it takes to grow a business without falling victim to hustle culture. His bike ride was so impactful that he now trains and leads people on biking adventures while helping them become world-class leaders, build booming businesses, and increase their income. Check out this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast for an exclusive peek into what Layne shares with his clients, including some tips that will surprise you. Mentioned in this episode: 2024 Let's Grow Summit by Keap "Conquer the Chaos" book "Zen in the Art of Archery" Way of the Hero website

Oct 24, 202449 min

S2 Ep 25Why Your Marketing Needs To Get More Personal With Ben Glass

Ben Glass is a lawyer, but that's not all he does. He took the road less traveled in the legal world by starting a business teaching lawyers how to market their firms in an authentic way that forges strong, personal relationships with clients. Now, as he consistently scales his own law firm, he gets to help other lawyers do the same. But here's the thing: Marketing in the legal world can be taboo. It's difficult, but Ben has overcome that, and the insight he's gathered along the way transcends any industry. It can help a small business of any niche scale with personal, strategic marketing. Tune in to this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast as Ben shares his top tips with you. Mentioned in this episode: 2024 Let's Grow Summit by Keap Partner Day Great Legal Marketing Ben Glass Law "No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs" (fourth edition) "Conquer the Chaos" book

Oct 17, 202442 min

S2 Ep 24Making Your Business Easy, Lucrative and Fun With Joe Polish

Clate Mask calls Joe Polish "one of the best marketers" he's ever met, and in this podcast, you'll get a glimpse into why. Tune in to tap into Joe's expertise as he shares the importance of relationships to help you grow your business and solve problems and why changing your relationship with money is so crucial. You also get tips on how to do more of what's easy, fun, and lucrative in your personal and professional life. Mentioned in this episode: Genius Network Genius Recovery "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit Joe Polish Instagram Joe Polish LinkedIn

Oct 10, 202419 min

S2 Ep 23Entrepreneurs' Guide to Choosing and Living Out a Positive Mindset With Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray's joyful attitude and adaptability are infectious. It's what's propelled him so far in his career and helped him start, scale and sell multiple businesses, as well as become an in-demand keynote speaker and get his own show on USA Today network. But Ramon didn't always have the upbeat, positive perspective he has now. It's taken time to cultivate, and he's seen the fruit of it in his life and business. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Ramon discusses his powerful journey toward the right mindset, why it's necessary for a successful business, and how you can merge mindset and automation to scale like you've never done before. Mentioned in this episode: ZoneofGenius.com RamonRay.com "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit Ultimate Automator Award

Sep 19, 202426 min

S2 Ep 22Healthy Mindset Habits, AI, and Lessons From Five Tech Ventures With Joe Stolte

Joe Stolte is the CEO of Daily.ai, an AI platform that helps businesses design, write and test newsletters that will wow their audience and increase conversion. However, before that role, Joe scaled and sold five technology businesses, which ended in what he describes as " three successful exits, two spectacular failures." In this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast, Joe joins Clate Mask to discuss what he's learned through the highs and lows of his career, including the role curiosity plays in your personal and professional success, the steps you need to develop growth habits, how to revolutionize your follow-up process with AI, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Daily.ai Joe Stolte Instagram "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself" "Power vs. Force" "Think and Grow Rich" "Atomic Habits"

Sep 12, 202439 min

S2 Ep 21Finding and Nailing Your Niche for Explosive Profit with Stephen Woessner

If you're looking to sustainably scale your business, becoming pickier about which clients you take on may seem counterintuitive, but that's exactly what Stephen Woessner did. Stephen was initially on the fence about trimming down who his company, Predictive ROI, served. But he took the leap to find his niche and his business grew to the point that he had to double his staff. Now that Stephen's seen what this shift has done in his business and in the agencies he works with, he wants to urge you to do the same. Tune into this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast, to discover how Stephen found his ideal customer niche, his initial fears, the benefits of this approach, and the pivotal role automation plays in the entire gameplan. Mentioned in this episode: Agency Management Institute "Sell with Authority" book "Profitable Podcasting" book The Let's Grow Summit Conquer the Chaos book Keap's small business automation software Elite Entrepreneurs Predictive ROI's LinkedIn Predictive ROI's website Stephen Woessner's LinkedIn

Sep 5, 202438 min

S2 Ep 20Setting Work Boundaries for a Thriving Business and Happier Life With Becca Bunch

You probably need better work boundaries. Would you agree? Becca Bunch ran into the boundary-setting dilemma not long after she started her own social media agency, Homemade Social. Her business was scaling quickly, and with that growth came the need for clear boundaries with her expanding list of clients. Becca wasted no time taking intentional steps to protect her time, energy and resources. And she soon found that the boundaries she set would support her growth and benefit everyone involved in Homemade Social, including her clients. In this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast, Becca joins Clate Mask to discuss the importance of boundaries, the hesitations a lot of business owners have with setting them and why they're imperative to scaling your business and enjoying your life. Mentioned in this episode: Homemade Social website Opal OpenPhone The Let's Grow Summit Conquer the Chaos book Keap.com

Aug 29, 202438 min

S2 Ep 19How To Stop Limiting Your Growth and Become a Better Leader With Chris Lee

Chris Lee started a company in his garage and scaled it to $233 million in revenue. But he was once bankrupt. So, how did he transform his life? By the end of this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast, you'll know how. Listen to learn Chris' journey to success and why your vision is the key to becoming a great leader and surpassing even your most ambitious goals. Mentioned in this episode: The Let's Grow Summit Conquer the Chaos book Chris Lee's Instagram

Aug 22, 202445 min

S2 Ep 17Expanding Your Automation Power and Profit With Paul Sokol

Paul Sokol knows the world of business automation like the back of his hand. Since 2008, he's been automating manual processes to save time and give his customers the best experience possible. Doing so transformed his life and business, so he set out to do the same for other entrepreneurs and their teams. It goes without saying that Paul is an automation expert, and in this episode of Conquer the Chaos, he is giving you an inside look at some of his best automation secrets, including how you can use Keap's new Solution Launchpad to get your business fully automated in less time than ever before or how you can use it to easily share (and sell) your own automations with the world. Mentioned in this episode: Keap's Solution Launchpad The Let's Grow Summit Paul Sokol's LinkedIn Paul's Keap Academy course

Aug 15, 202440 min

S2 Ep 17Entrepreneurs' Guide to Finding the Perfect Work-Life Balance With Jason Wojo

Striking a balance between scaling your business and having a personal life is one of the hardest things for entrepreneurs to master. If you've ever felt like reaching your entrepreneurial goals requires you to give up family dinners, vacations, selfcare or anything else that brings you joy, then you need Jason Wojo's wisdom. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Jason, CEO of Lifeonaire, joins Clate Mask to unveil his secrets to balancing business success and life's joys so you can stop stressing and start living. Mentioned in this episode: Lifeonaire website Conquer the Chaos book The Three Laws of Performance The Let's Grow Summit Keap: Small business automation and CRM software Get-A-Life Getaway Business Builder Workshop

Aug 8, 202446 min

S2 Ep 16How To Make Total Business Automation Less Intimidating With Melodie Moore

Melodie Moore, founder and CEO of Business Tech Ninjas, knows the incredible impact automation can have on businesses of all products, services and sizes. However, she's also well-aware that automating your entire business can quickly become complicated and overwhelming. That's why in this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Melodie joins Clate Mask to discuss how to automate every area of your business and get the most ROI out of your software without sacrificing endless hours, negatively impacting your team or causing harm to your customer experience. Mentioned in this episode: Business Tech Ninjas website Business Tech Ninjas LinkedIn Business Tech Ninjas YouTube Keap Academy Let's Grow Summit: 2024 Keap user conference

Aug 1, 202438 min

S2 Ep 15How To Hack Time To Achieve Freedom and Growth With Sarah Laws

There are only so many hours in a day, but Sarah Laws has discovered how to maximize her limited time so she can reach her goals. The best part? Her tips and tricks also help her unlock more hours to spend with family and friends so she can scale her business without sacrificing what means most to her. It's the best of both worlds, and if you want to follow in Sarah's footsteps, tune into this episode of the Conquer the Chaos Podcast as Clate Mask and Sarah discuss how to structure your routines to reach your goals and build a life and business you love. Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Laws' LinkedIn Sarah Laws Facebook

Jul 25, 202437 min

S2 Ep 14The Transformative Power of the Right Process With Daniel Bussius

Running a business requires strategy and processes, but without proper planning, these crucial keys to success and growth can go haywire. That's why Daniel Bussius, award-winning marketing consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of Built by Love®, has spent his career helping entrepreneurs and their teams craft their processes and strategies with intention and care. Daniel Bussius recently sat down with Clate Mask to spill all his process and strategy secrets that will help you provide the best experience for your customers, save time for your team and push you closer to your growth goals. Mentioned in this episode: "Built by Love" by Daniel Bussius The Perfect Customer Lifecycle Let's Grow Summit: 2024 Keap user conference

Jul 18, 202440 min

S2 Ep 13Finding joy in rejection and why it's a necessary part of growth with Jia Jiang

Rejection. It stings, doesn't it? But Jia Jiang wants to flip the script and challenge your reaction to rejection. Instead of running from it, he wants to show you how to face it head-on and use it to make your business better. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Clate Mask and Jia Jiang discuss the need for rejection, how to find joy in it, and how to harness it to help you reach your goals and make you a more fearless entrepreneur. Mentioned in this episode: Rejection Therapy website Jia Jiang on Instagram

Jul 11, 202445 min

S2 Ep 13Training your mindset to achieve your wildest dreams with Brain Cain

Brian Cain works with some of the greatest athletes in the world, and it all starts with one thing: Training their mindset. Now, Brian is coaching entrepreneurs and helping them shape their mindset to reach their business goals. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Brian Cain joins Clate Mask to dive deeper into the importance of the mindset, why it matters for your business and how to train yours for maximum success.

Jun 27, 202446 min

S2 Ep 11Goal Setting to Score Your "Life Goals" with the Double Win with Michael Hyatt

In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Michael Hyatt, founder and chairman of Full Focus, joins Clate Mask to explore the concept of achieving the "double win" in life, balancing success in work and personal life. Together they explore practical strategies for goal setting, introducing the "SMARTER" framework emphasizing specificity, measurability, excitement, and risk, while acknowledging the crucial role of emotion in goal attainment.

Jun 20, 202440 min

S2 Ep 10Why You're Not Charging Enough and How to Fix It with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, a 7-time best-selling author, the creator of 5 powerful business systems and the host of the MOVE To Millions Podcast, joins Clate Mask to discuss why entrepreneurs often hold themselves back from earning a higher wage and lays out the broad steps of her "Move to Millions" method. Learn more: Podcast: https://www.drdarnyelle.com/podcast Website: https://www.incredibleoneenterprises.com Move To Millions Book: https://movetomillionsbook.com/

Jun 19, 202435 min

S2 Ep 9Think Practice Makes Perfect? Think Again with Piyush Parikh

Piyush Parikh, co-founder of SaaS technical support platform Equinox Agents, joins Clate Mask to discuss the importance of finding your business's niche and how doing so helps small business owners conquer the chaos. Piyush and Clate also discuss the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, and why business owners should always look for the next mountain to climb! Learn more about Equinox Agents: https://equinoxagents.com/

Jun 19, 202420 min

S2 Ep 8Navigating Niche Growth and Relationship Building with Tim Riddle

Tim Riddle, CEO of Discover Blind Spots, joins Clate Mask to discuss niche growth and relationship building for financial advisors. They discuss the importance of clear and consistent communication, the power of content marketing to address client problems, and the role of automation in streamlining business processes. Learn more: https://www.discoverblindspots.com/

Jun 19, 202447 min

S2 Ep 7The Framework Entrepreneurs Need To Succeed with Michelle Nedelec

For Michelle Nedelec, consultant and founder of Awareness Strategies, automation and the right mindset are the keys to success. In fact, for over 20 years, she's helped businesses reach their goals using her expert framework, and she's sharing it in this podcast. Listen in as Michelle discusses the four-step strategy business owners can use to scale their business in a healthy way. She also dives into the life-changing effects of automation she's seen as a coach. Learn More: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

Jun 19, 202445 min

S2 Ep 6The Secret to Scaling Your Sales with Justin Gray

In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Justin Gray joins Clate Mask to talk about a loaded topic: Sales. Justin Gray's company, In Revenue Capital, is dedicated to helping companies improve their sales strategies and increase their revenue. But before consulting, Justin Gray conquered the chaos of sales for himself by growing LeadMD, the business he started in his spare room, to over 20 million in revenue. If you want to know how, check out Justin's episode, where you'll learn the different stages you should have in your sales process, how to scale with partnerships and more. Learn More: https://inrevenue.capital/

Jun 19, 202444 min

S2 Ep 5Using Automation to Get Personal with Amit Kakar

Amit Kakar knows what it takes to succeed with personalization. "We're going to crush you." That's what two retail pharmacy executives told Amit about his new business 25 years ago. Fast forward to today, and Amit's business, Avalon Pharmacy, is thriving. How did he do it? By using marketing automation to deliver the best customer experience possible. Press play to learn exactly how automation helped Amit take his customer service to the next level and grow his revenue by 20%. Learn more: https://avalondrugstore.com/

Jun 19, 202433 min

S2 Ep 4Developing The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Sangram Vajre

Sangram Vajre knows what it takes to start and scale a business because he's done it successfully time and time again, and in this episode, he's sharing his secrets with you. The entrepreneur started at Salesforce, where he studied the billion-dollar business and used what he learned to launch his own company. Now, Sangram is the Co-Founder and CEO of GTM Partners. Listen as Sangram discusses the tricks of the trade and the mindset that can help entrepreneurs break free from chaos and enjoy their journey. Learn more: https://gtmpartners.com/

Jun 19, 202442 min

S2 Ep 3How To Start and Scale a Company with Heidi Jannenga

Heidi Jannenga is the Co-Founder and CCO of WebPT, the leading physical therapy EMR software, but she started as a physical therapist using pen and paper. Heidi needed EMR software specifically for rehab therapists, so she built one and shared it with the world. Now, Heidi's software company has thousands of employees and serves tens of thousands of clinics. In this episode, Heidi shares how to take your idea and turn it into a booming business. Learn more: https://www.webpt.com/

Jun 19, 202442 min

S2 Ep 2The Strategy Of Finding Your Niche With Justin Rende

Justin Rende, the CEO and founder of Rhymetec, the industry leader in cloud security that provides innovative cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services to modern-day SaaS businesses. Justin started his career working in the film industry where he gained the confidence to be able to talk to anyone, after realizing that celebrities are just like the rest of us. Listen in as Justin discusses how his background helped him start Rhymetec and how he was able to find his niche. Justin also dives into the importance of finding a niche for your small business and explains how going upstream isn't always the answer. Learn more about Rhymetec: https://rhymetec.com/

Jun 19, 202438 min

S2 Ep 1Announcing Conquer the Chaos - Mastering Storytelling for Your Business with Park Howell

Park Howell has been in the storytelling business for more than 40 years, and he's helped PepsiCo, the Air Force, Richard Branson and more craft impactful stories for their brands. If your business has a story, Park Howell can help you tell it. In this episode, you'll learn how to craft a story that will excite your audience and help grow your business. Learn more about the Business of Story: https://businessofstory.com/

Jun 19, 202443 min

S1 Ep 144144—Big Grit: Jaspreet Singh

Jaspreet Singh, founder of Minority Mindset, joins Small Biz Buzz in the final episode of Season 2 of our Big Grit docuseries to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship. He's seen every part of entrepreneurship from being scammed by a marketing agency out of his entire budget for a product launch to hitting 1 million subscribers on YouTube. He shifted from taking the MCAT to closing on his first real estate investment in less than 24 hours. Jaspreet is a prime example of Big Grit and having what it takes to make anything possible.

Jun 23, 202126 min

S1 Ep 143143—Big Grit: Justin Wise

Justin Wise, founder of The Different Company, joins Small Biz Buzz in the continuation of our Big Grit docuseries to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship. After teaching himself the basics of digital marketing while his family began to grow, Justin had a pivotal moment with a boss that changed everything. He ventured out on his own, built his first successful business, but found himself at another impasse. He asked himself the question: "what makes me different?" The answer led to The Different Company, and the life as an entrepreneur that he never imaged.

Jun 8, 202143 min

S1 Ep 142142—Big Grit: Monica Kline

Monica Kline, who is the founder of IDentity Brand, joins Small Biz Buzz in the continuation of our Big Grit docuseries to talk about how she used technology to grow her business after numerous setbacks and challenges. Monica experienced great losses throughout her journey to entrepreneurship, but she continued to bet on herself and her dream. She is the true definition of Big Grit.

May 25, 202146 min

S1 Ep 141141—Jennifer Hudye—Conscious Copy & Co.

We've got Jennifer Hudye of Conscious Copy & Co on the show this week and it was a stellar show for marketers, copywriters or anyone looking to boost their e-commerce game. Conscious Copy & Co helps entrepreneurs and business owners communicate their message through the power of copy in a way that gets people to take action. "I started it about five years ago and really stumbled upon just this whole skill set of copywriting. I never grew up as a writer or considering myself a writer. Back in 2013, I was introduced to the online marketing world and my eyes were wide open just being like, 'Oh my gosh. Okay. There's this whole world where I can start a business online from anywhere and get to serve so many more people'". By building her copy chops Jennifer not only turned her college side-hustle into multiple six-figure revenue streams but she had outside companies clamoring for her expertise. "Some pretty big names started to reach out to me. People like Joe Polish and Dean Graziosi and Brendan Bouchard and Bulletproof Coffee, and it was just this new business, Conscious Copy, took off back in 2015." Along the way Jennifer learned there's much more to good copywriting than flowery language. "My dear friend, Lisa Sasevich has a quote, "Sell the destination, not the airplane." And I was selling that airplane. I was like, 'In this program, you're going to get 85 PDFs and 46 videos that are an hour long.'" Plus Jennifer lets us in on her five C's for writing copy that connects and converts. The first one is…Capture attention. You'll have to listen in for the other four.

May 11, 202138 min

S1 Ep 140140—Uri Bram—Being Remotely Functional

On small biz buzz this week we've got the founder of article curation site thebrowser.com and author of Thinking Statistically, Uri Bram. "Every day we read hundreds of articles and select our favourite five for you to enjoy, so you'll always have interesting things to ponder and fascinating ideas to discuss at dinner." - The Browser We'll be discussing realistic timelines for "overnight success", how happy subscribers are the most cost effective marketing agency, and how to tell when you're using busy work to hide from your real responsibilities. "I always took pride that I answered every email, and I went over subscriber rater... It never ends. you clear your inbox and then you wake up in the morning and there's another. I think we're all traumatized. A lot of the things I was doing, I enjoyed them because I had gotten good at them. But actually, it didn't need to be me doing them. It didn't really take expertise even. They were the simpler tasks. And I was procrastinating from the harder tasks by the simpler tasks. And what I really needed to do is hand off the simpler tasks." - Uri Bram

Mar 24, 202129 min

S1 Ep 139139—Jake Johnson—Brand & product marketing

Jake Johnson (Keap Creative director) joins us to discuss the soul of branding, pandemic pivots, and finding the folks who'll pay big for premium offerings "There were people like, "I can't believe you'd spend $30 to watch Mulan And those are people who just don't get it.". We'll also tackle one of the most overlooked growth killers, "promo fatigue". What does that mean?. Listen close, because too much attention to your audience may be driving away your current customer base. "There's only so many messages that consumers can get hit with before it becomes white noise." Learn exactly why "getting folks in the door" could be your most dangerous move and when to spot the right and wrong time to commoditize your offerings.

Mar 10, 202136 min

S1 Ep 138138—Grady Kerr—Lessons from a failed entrepreneur

Grady Kerr talks with the team about his years as an entrepreneur leading up to his joining Keap and becoming one of the most well known faces in the company with his popular Automation Hours webinars. "When you're stuck putting out fires. Your day is managing you." We'll discuss the global concept of follow up as a critical growth action and how your brand needs to be an extension of yourself if you want to ensure quality control. You'll also get an earful as we discuss one of the most common barriers to starting a small business... "When I get this done, then I'll start. When I get this done, then I'll start. Or I could say, "I'm just going to run with it, and I will build the train tracks as the train goes." "

Feb 24, 202130 min

S1 Ep 137137—Mwale and Chantel Henry - 2020's IKON AWARD WINNERS

Meet Mwale and Chantel Henry, THE WINNERS OF 2020's IKON AWARDS!!!! Not to mention owners and founders of https://thebestsellersacademy.com/ where they help speakers and aspiring authors gain visibility and brand credibility by turning their story into a bestselling book. Keap has a special place in its business tech heart for these two. Listen in and learn from Mwale and Chantel about their business, the four P's of possibility, and their journey to find one another. This show is an absolute delight, we'll discuss how these two used their disparate upbringings (Chantel, growing up in the streets of Baltimore and Mwale a world away in Trinidad) to inform how they approach business, customer interaction, and mission focus. Hear Chantel as she lays out The Four P's of Possibility: Process Partnership Profitability Purpose "Great leaders talk about it. When you cast a vision, you have to visit it often. You can't just cast it in a board meeting, you can't cast it sitting at the dining table talking to yourself. There are days it's not working. And that's when you have to visit that vision often. Not only did we change our process in terms of being able to document the experience in our business, because what's not documented can't be managed. Everyone's talking about pivot. But we've learned, when we went through the process of doing an audit in our business and removing the dysfunction, things that can't be tracked, shout out to Keap for helping us to be able to track what's happening in your business, be able to document, be able to build the right type of campaigns, and we identify those gaps, we realized we didn't need to pivot, we needed to persevere, because, yes, it's good to talk about pivoting, but sometimes as entrepreneurs, it's tempting to use that as a sexy way to say; 'I'm giving up. I am giving up. It's too hard, I'm giving up'." - Mwale Henry

Feb 10, 202149 min

S1 Ep 136136—Stephanie Haworth—Design, management, collaboration and clients

Listen in as we talk with Keap Creative Manager, Stephanie Haworth. In addition to being the guiding hand behind Keap's copywriting, design, and UX; Stephanie has agency design chops and was willing to share the inside insights she's gleaned from years in the industry. "It's very important not to be insular as an agency owner and not see everyone as your competition. " Learn how to every agency is differentiated by their teams and what it says about how well they suit different clients. We'll discuss what it means when an agency is hesitant to workshop over the phone and how important it is to set expectations early.

Jan 27, 202144 min

S1 Ep 135135—Toccara Karizma—The state of facebook ads

Digital marketing expert Toccara Karizma joins us to discuss where you should and shouldn't be spending your marketing budget. Facebook ads are an ever-changing animal, Toccara has made it a point to track the ebs and flows of digital marketing as well as the red flags to watch for when hiring outside agencies. Listen in to get insights on CPMs, UTFs, and how they can be the difference between dynamic marketing partners and flat out scam artists.

Jan 13, 202147 min

S1 Ep 134134—Ernest Saco—Automation, growth and serial entrepreneurship

This week, we've got info on automation from a serial entrepreneur who also has the inside scoop on exactly how powerful Keap can be. Ernest Saco (Sr. Product Manager at Keap) joins us to discuss developing a brand, building a successful business from an idea and making the most of your sales and marketing automation. Want to take your online sales to the next-level? This is the show for you.

Jan 6, 202141 min

S1 Ep 133133—Alex Edlund—What is demand generation?

Alex Edlund, Keap's head of demand generation, joins Small Biz Buzz to talk about generating demand for your product and business and creating brand awareness. His team is responsible for acquiring new customers via marketing, and a lot of the marketing that Alex does is performance-marketing related. It's about getting more leads, more opportunities and sales so the business can grow. "In demand gen, when we look across my team, it is practically every channel that aids in driving new traffic to the website," Alex said. "So, paid search, SEO, affiliate marketing, paid social marketing, email, all these channels that can really drum up demand for Keap really encapsulates demand gen." When it comes to demand gen, Alex said you have to have a sense for who you are targeting. Who's your target audience? What kind of research have you done to figure that out? If you're a small business that has been in business for quite some time, you have loads of information around that, you have your existing customer base, so look at that customer base to figure out what it is about them that makes them unique, or makes them work so well for your business. "When you have a good audience strategy, then it becomes a little easier for you to pick out which channels to invest in, what areas to have a presence in, because you really want to be where your audience is at," said Alex. "If you know your audience, it becomes a lot easier to determine where you're going to invest your time." Click play for more.

Dec 9, 202045 min