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Four Black WOMEN Explain How They Went From Nothing To Wealthy | The Calum Johnson Show
EFollow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Christianna Hurt: https://www.instagram.com/christiannahurt/ Arlan Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere?igsh=bHYzMXMyYzV1bmVz Tahira White: https://www.instagram.com/tahirajalees?igsh=MTVzMndlMTlyeWd6Yg== Tricia Lee: https://www.instagram.com/ Watch more black entrepreneurs describe their journeys from $0 to multimillion dollar businesses. https://youtu.be/1R6sSgt90Tg Timestamps 00:00 Intro 0:39 Sometimes the fuel for success starts in a bad place 4:05 Why your dreams must be bigger than you 6:52 How to discover your passion. 9:55 How too much success can kill your business. 16:03 2 life changing lessons from miscarriage 18:41 How to take EDUCATED risks 21:20 4 step guide to turn your OBSESSION into millions. 25:40 Be confident and bet on yourself! About the episode 4 black women reveal how they built their businesses to a combined worth of over $20M+. In this episode, they break down the mindset and key actions they applied to go from a place of hopelessness to generating millions from their businesses.

The Game Is Broken! How A 25 Year Old Trader Made $11M PREDICTING The Economy | Gary Stevenson
EHelp us with the brand survey here: https://rebrand.ly/CalumSurveyWatch more about how to take control of your life | Dontez Akram https://youtu.be/SVxlIC6cTzQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 1:22 "Rich people expect poor people to be stupid" 6:35 Gary's childhood growing up in East London 11:35 This was Gary's edge 15:00 Gary was caught selling drugs 24:07 Your fears are powerful 27:40 The ONLY way to bag a job in investment banking 32:46 The opportunity gap between rich and poor kids. 37:16 The untold MISERY rich people suffer 50:48 The power of OBSESSION. 54:00 How his first $700k salary made him sad. 1:02:00 The battle between greed and social justice. 1:08:15 How the RICH are eating the middle class (full breakdown) About the episode Gary was from a very poor family of 5, he was an outsider. He was so good at math that he got into a college of elites to study math and economics and won Citibank’s Trading game which gave a job as a trader. In 2011, he became the best trader at Citibank after making over $11M off the downfall of the economy. He resigned years later to warn off the Oncoming disaster that is income inequalityOther Credits: I am wearing Riffaut: https://rebrand.ly/Riffaut Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Follow Gary: https://www.instagram.com/garyseconomics/

CEO of AFTV: They Hated That I Made Money! How A Surveyor Built A Multi-Million Dollar Sports Empire
EHelp us with the brand survey here: https://rebrand.ly/CalumSurvey Check out Your First Million Live: https://rebrand.ly/YFLCJ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/robbielyleofficial?igsh=MXUwdTF2NnRjM2UyYg== Watch more about how to take control of your life | Dontez Akram https://youtu.be/SVxlIC6cTzQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 2:13: How Robbie’s parents set him up for success 13:20: How he scaled through the pitfalls of the music industry. 28:35 The Untold Truths about the music industry. 36:29 Robbie’s story of running a nightclub. 52:32 Why you MUST be different to win 1:00:20 I was living a double life (How Robbie built AFTV while working a 9-5) 1:08:12 When should you quit your day job to focus on your business? 1:13:19 Robbie’s confrontation with Gary Neville 1:14:55 The Media backlash 1:24:54 Don’t let the hate get to you. 1:31:47 The toughest moment in building AFTV 1:36:06 FAITH is the only way to make it through 1:39:43 You must suppress your emotions and do the work. About the video Robbie grew up in a poor background with his parents and 3 brothers who loved football. Fast forward to now, Robbie owns AFTV and DR sports, two media brands that have over nearly 2M subscribers, over 3.5B views on YouTube and are multi-million dollar businesses. In this episode, Robbie reveals the TRUTH about building AFTV in a way that he has never done before

50K Q&A - Why I Quit, Did We Copy DOAC & How Anyone Can Get Their First 50K Subs
EFollow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:06 How I went from 9 to 5 to doing a podcast in 18 months (The podcast origin story) 08:27 How you can go from 0-50k subscribers. 14:38 Was there ever a moment where I thought it wouldn't work, (I was broke & stressed!)19:17 Did we copy the DOAC? 22:36 How has life changed after getting views?

How to Build UNSHAKABLE Self Confidence in 64 Minutes! | Jordan Jarrett Bryan
EHelp us with the brand survey here: https://rebrand.ly/CalumSurvey Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://x.com/_jordanjbryan?s=21 Watch more about how to take control of your life | Dontez Akram https://youtu.be/SVxlIC6cTzQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:20 How your environment affects your confidence. 07:28 One quality every young person must possess to achieve greatness. 11:30 How to handle a period of ZERO confidence. 18:35 How to scale through your dark phase. 22:48 Live before you die. 26:00 3 questions to ask before choosing your path. 32:00 How to pivot from the norms and create your path. 36:20 How to get through your experiment phase. 40:29 The mental work involved to achieve your big goals. 46:30 The secret to always be confident and win (Kobe Bryant’s quote) 52:30 How jealousy can ruin you unconsciously. 55:30 Preparation VS Actually doing the work 59:44 How to consistently get great results. About the episode. Jordan was born with a deformed right leg, so he’s worn a prosthetic leg since he was 18 months old. Instead of letting his disability weigh him down, he channeled it as motivation to reach the peak in all his 4 careers including winning the European championship with the GB Wheelchair basketball team, DJing at the biggest events in Europe, covering major sport events like the 2018 World Cup as a journalist and right now running his own production company. The one skill that he says is the reason for his accomplishments is his confidence. In this episode we break down how you can build unstoppable confidence

How A 31 Year Old DENTIST Quit His Job & Built A $1M Creator Business From His Laptop | Kieran Drew
ESponsors: Get Your First $5,000 Ghostwriting Client with this free email course: https://rebrand.ly/PremiumGhostWritingBluePrint Get your first month of Castmagic Free (Use code CALUMFREEMONTH): https://rebrand.ly/CJShow Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://x.com/itskierandrew?s=21 If you want to learn more about building a $1M writing business, watch this episode with Nicolas Cole - https://youtu.be/pr71csOKRdQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:19 Why Kieran quit his job to creating on the internet. 09:10 Why your 9-5 is keeping you TRAPPED. 14:30 How to find what you are really meant to be working on. 19:25 How to get through the dark phase when you first start something new 24:32 The sacrifices you MUST make while building on the side. 30:29 How to measure your level of success. 37:13 Don’t DIE without doing what you love. (Emotional story) 44:26 How to train your mind for success. 52:58 How to ensure your product gets crazy demand. 58:04 How to choose the type of product to sell. 1:02:28 How to get clarity on your mission before building. 1:11:36 What goes into building a product that makes $140k in 96 hours. 1:20 How to handle anxiety in making business decisions. 1:22:35 The negative part of getting great results in business. 1:33:35 Full breakdown of 5 pillars of leverage in entrepreneurship (MASTERCLASS) About the episode 4 years ago, Kieran realized he wasn’t fulfilled in his career as a dentist. So he started trying different careers on the side, until he decided to quit his job and go all in on writing. It took him 18 months to make his first $50 writing online and his career just took off from there. 14 months later, he made $180k in 4 days. He is on track to make a million dollars this year through his creator business.

How To Make Your First Million Dollars Writing Online (Anyone Can Do This!) | Nicolas Cole
ESponsors: Get your first month of Castmagic Free (Use code CALUMFREEMONTH): https://bit.ly/CalumCastMagic Get Your First $5,000 Ghostwriting Client in 5 steps: https://rebrand.ly/PremiumGhostWritingBluePrint Watch next- https://youtu.be/Zj6SRdGAr3s Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/Nicolascole77 Timestamps 02:09 Nicolas’ life changing discovery after his accident. 09:43 The mindset to pivot into another path after failure. 11:41 How he gamified his journey to building his $10M writing portfolio. 19:03 Why you must combine creating with documenting (Synthesizing) 27:54 Why every entrepreneur should write 30:47 The mindset catalyst that took Nicolas from $3k/month to $20k/month. 34:54 What does ghostwriting really entail? 39:58 How to check for signals and use data to scale your business. 48:05 The hard truth about scaling your ghostwriting business to $1M/year 50:24 How to get clients without being salesy. 56:56 How to pick your niche in ghostwriting. 1:03:16 Why Ghostwriting is the ultimate writing career. 1:05:51 Full breakdown Cole scaled his ghostwriting agency to $2M/year in 18 months. 1:09:04 How would AI impact the writing industry? 1:10:44 2 reasons Nicolas left his $2M ghostwriting agency (Travis Scott example) 1:15:19 How to pivot from Ghostwriting to creating on your own. About the episode At 15 years old, Nicolas fractured his spine while playing hockey, ending his dreams of playing in the NHL. So he started trying different things from competitive gaming to body building until he finally decided to focus on writing. He made $20k in his first month writing and went on to scale his first ghostwriting agency to $2M/year in just 18 months.

How A 25 Year Old DAD Turned $100 into $100K/Month Right After A TOXIC Breakup! | Dontez Akram
ERegister for Will's Free Ecommerce webinar: https://rebrand.ly/EDUCJShow Get your first month of Castmagic Free (Use code CALUMFREEMONTH): https://bit.ly/CalumCastMagic Watch part 1 with Dontez Akram- https://youtu.be/aO0ZSTDxeYc Timestamps 00:00 Intro 2:20: How your environment can KILL your dreams. 8:56 How to reach your goals WITHOUT talent. 15:17 How toxic relationships replace your dreams with illusions. 19:15 How to detect and break out of toxic relationships 31:35 The common misconception about money. (Cashflow VS Lifestyle) 35:50 How to position your life for constant elevation. 40:25 How to get into the top 0.001% of people within 75 days. 52:09 How to hone your unique skill and use it to generate income. 1:01:15 Case study of what a productive relationship looks like. 1:06:10 How your environment affects your relationships. 1:11:08 How to attract a partner that supports your dreams. 1:16:30 How to filter through the options and choose the right partner for YOU 1:22:19 When is the right time to have a partner? Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_therealtez?igsh=cWxveDc1bmc2ODJu About the episode. 3 years ago, @_therealtez was in a toxic relationship. He was comfortable and his life was stagnating. Coming out of that breakup, he changed everything. He replaced gaming, smoking and drinking with the gym, reading and growing his business. Fast forward to now, he’s a millionaire in a healthy and productive relationship. He shares exactly what he learned from it all

How A 29 Year Old HUSTLER Built A $10.1M Business From His Laptop
EJoin Will Rivera’s free EDU webinar: https://rebrand.ly/EDUCJShow Watch this next: https://youtu.be/2QIgjVNJYgM?si=N9rodYi6LTFQv25M Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/justinp?igsh=czlpa29nOG41dHQ5 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:40 Justin shares the effects of growing up without a father. 08:06 Full breakdown of the 6 basic human needs 13:40 How Justin switched from crime to clothing brand. 17:50 2 things you MUST change if you want to succeed. 20:15 How to brainwash yourself to succeed. 23:23 How to grow through your dark phase in entrepreneurship. 27:00 How Justin risked his last $10,000 to start a business. 30:50 Full breakdown of how to start and grow a $1M clothing brand with just $100. 42:25 How to test the market for your merch before release. 44:25 How to design your merch to get crazy demand. 49:00 How to handle the emotional baggage of running a successful business 56:50 The car accident that changed Justin’s life. 1:03:20 How to scale your business without increasing ad spend. 1:05:20 How to use TikTok to scale your Ecom business to $40k/month. About the episode Justin grew up seeing all the men in his family, including his dad, commit crimes and go to jail. He knew he had to be different, so he left Houston for Atlanta and started scaling his clothing brand with $50 on Facebook. Fast forward to today, the business has made over $10M.

BUSINESS Expert: How I Went From $0-$10M By 35! (Anyone Can Do THIS!) | Tahira White
EGet your free consultation with Doola: https://rebrand.ly/doola Free agency: https://rebrand.ly/FreeAgency 15 years ago, Tahira dropped out of college to go all in on something she truly cared about. She had no capital or crazy connections but she made it work anyway. Today, she runs a creative agency called 19th and Park which has generated over $60M in revenue. In this episode she shares how anyone can go from 0 to $10M before they turn 35. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:28 Why Tahira NEVER went to college. 11:43 The fear of leaving your 9-5 to pursue a business (and how she overcame it) 18:59 The most secure way to quit your job and start a business. 24:29 How to set up your business to be profitable from day 1 30:23 How to create a offer that NOBODY will say no to. 36:35 How Tahira got to work with Frank Ocean. 41:15 Why having a co-founder can prevent your business from running down. 43:45 How to choose the right co-founder to scale your business. 46:58 The 2 biggest struggles in building a 7 figure business. (How to overcome them!) 52:24 How to turn personal experiences into business growth. 59:20 The key component to make $1M/ year. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tahirajalees?igsh=MTVzMndlMTlyeWd6Yg==

The SECRET FORMULA That Launches $52 Million Dollar Companies From Nothing | Ruben Harris
EHelp us with the brand survey here: https://rebrand.ly/CalumSurvey 6 years ago, Ruben started Career Karma with a mission to connect people to their dream tech roles and has now scaled it to over $50M. In this episode he shares the whole process of building a startup that makes $1B. He also talks about the evolution of AI and it’s impact on our future. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 2:30 You must be unreasonable 6:11 What Ruben learnt from being rejected by Y-Combinator 12:00 How running your startup changes you. 18:06 You must be UNSTOPPABLE to build a billion dollar business. 26:53 How the people around you influence your progress 31:52 Taking risks based on your intuition as a founder/CEO. 36:02 How to come up with a billion dollar Idea. 44:37 How to create a billion dollar startup based on your personal problems (Just like Airbnb) 48:18 How to get over $50M funding for your idea 1:01:36 The next revolutionary company will be in AI (What you need to know) 1:10:14 How AI would change our lives in 2024. 1:24:32 How to use ChatGPT at the highest level. 1:34:00 What keeps Ruben going when he thinks about quitting (EMOTIONAL) Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/rubenharris/?hl=en

How To Quit Your Job & Make $1M As A Digital Writer (RIGHT AWAY) | Dickie Bush
EComplete the brand survey Here: https://rebrand.ly/CalumSurvey Get your first month of Castmagic Free (Use code CALUMFREEMONTH): https://bit.ly/CalumCastMagic 24 months ago, Dickie knew that he had to leave his high-paying Wall Street job. He started writing everyday on the internet and accidentally stumbled into his first $5,000 ghostwriting client. Fast forward to now, he has made over $10M writing on the internet. In this episode he shares all the steps he took to get here: Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:30 Why Dickie decided to quit his Wall Street job 12:47 The dedication it takes to start a business on the side. 16:24 How to choose the right skill to focus on. 20:10 How to get clients by publishing your work online. 25:51 The mindset to get through your dark phase. 29:25 How Dickie made his first $5k writing online. 37:21 Why you must take action this 2024. 44:48 How Dickie started and scaled Ship 30 for 30. 49:12 How anyone can monetize their hobby 55:03 The first step to make money writing online. 58:56 How to get your first Ghostwriting client without a testimonial 1:08:15 How to scale your Ghostwriting services to $50k/month 1:11:31 Alex Hormozi’s method for creating a Grand Slam offer. 1:14:29 The experience of going from $5k to $1M. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dickiebush

The Tax Strategist: They Lied To You! How the 1% Pay Less Taxes Than Everyone Else | Carter Cofield
EGet your free consultation with Doola: https://rebrand.ly/doola Free agency: https://rebrand.ly/FreeAgency Carter Cofield, a licensed CPA & tax strategist. After losing both his parents at 16, Carter worked his way through the hardship and got a job as a CPA in one of the big 4. Years later, he quit to become a tax consultant and has now helped multiple businesses save millions on taxes. In this episode, he shares everything you need to know to set a perfect tax foundation for your business and save a lot of money in compliance with IRS rules 00:00 Intro 1:30 Why Carter quit his job 04:37 How to find your way out 07:08 There are TWO things you need to become wealthy 08:58 How to make the tax system work for you! 22:37 You are in control of your life 31:11 How to make great decisions (Alex Hormozi) 33:27 The regret minimization framework (Jeff Bezos & Amazon) 36:43 The framework for building the perfect tax foundation for your business 40:43 How to choose where to set up your business 42:41 Don't do this with your business accounts 47:02 How to turn all your personal expenses into 100% tax deductible expenses. 50:30 Do you need a accountant and book keeper? 53:20 FOUR things to check before choosing an accountant. 1:02:07 How to bring down your taxable income? 1:05:13 How to navigate hiring Employee vs Contractors (and international workers)? 1:08:39 Should you use Paypal, Venmo & Zelle for your business? 1:11:00 How to organize your business. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1AU4m48UkKPGi1wK70Atg?sub_confirmation=1 Carter's Free Tax book: https://rebrand.ly/TaxFreeBook

How To Build A 1,000,000 Business Starting From Zero | Arlan Hamilton
ESponsors: Get 25% off Your First Million Live tickets when you use the code "calum" at checkout: https://rebrand.ly/yourfirstmillionlive Free Agency: https://www.freeagency.com/ 9 years ago, Arlan Hamilton was homeless, reading The Fast Company magazine for free at the airport where she slept. Everything changed when she keyed into her uniqueness. She’s now raised $30M for Backstage Capital and has featured on the cover of the same magazine. In this episode she shares how you can make your first million STARTING FROM ZERO: Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:46 She was homeless sleeping on the airport floor 05:19 The survivor to millionaire mindset 09:56 The ROI for being different 16:13 The first step to achieving your millionaire ambition 22:20 Be prepared for your moment 26:06 The 8 week framework to become a millionaire 33:15 Turn your interests into a million dollar reality 44:52 How to create your million dollar offer 52:01 Be consistent and grow your confidence (Alex Hormozi) 58:13 Sales Vs Marketing (Which one makes you $1M?) 01:02:04 Document what you’re currently doing (Gary Vee) 1:05:18 Stop waiting around to find the right time and just take action (Steve Jobs) 01:07:55 What it takes to make $1M/ yr (Full breakdown) 01:09:25 The compounded success effect (Sam Altman) 01:15:30 What happens after becoming a millionaire. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@ArlansYourFirstMillion?si=-a6JkPv8YvsozQEv

How A 27 Year Old ADDICT Got 2 Million Followers in 6 Months | Zach Pogrob
ESupport Us By Completing Our 30 Second Questionnaire Link Here: https://rebrand.ly/9a3e0d1 Get your first month of Castmagic Free (Use code CALUMFREEMONTH): https://bit.ly/CalumCastMagic Free Agency: https://www.freeagency.com/ In the last 12 months, Zach Pogrob's content has skyrocketed, he has got over 2 million followers, a ton of brand deals and started a movement focused around obsession. In this episode he shares EXACTLY how you can build a movement using the internet Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:29 Why Zach started posting 10:15 How do you find your unique message that resonates. 20:37 How to build a movement for thousands of people 24:35 Creativity- How to copy what already works 29:57 Two things Zach changed to get 2 million followers in 6 months 30:55 What social media platform is best to start creating content? 33:00 You must be authentic to build a REAL community 36:29 The key to going viral 39:14 How Elon Musk changed people's view on cars 42:39 How to navigate the business part of content creation 48:54 The artists, athlete and the entrepreneurs (Joe Rogan) 55:18 The next Sam Sulek 58:29 Let the doubters fuel your success (Michael Jordan) Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zachpogrob

If I Wanted To Quit My Job & Start A YouTube Channel In 2024, I'd Do This....| David Omari
EDavid's Free Webinar: https://www.ytaworkshop.com/optin?el=podcastpromo Free Agency: https://www.freeagency.com/ A few years ago, David Omari was making minimum wage working at Macy’s. Few months later he quit his job with the singular goal of building a HUGE YouTube channel. Fast forward to today, he’s made over $5M by automating his content creation process and in this episode, he explains how anyone can start making money from youtube without using a camera or showing their face. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:08 Why David started YouTube. 03:07 How David made his first $5,000 on YouTube without showing his face 05:12 The secret for going from 5 cents to $5M. 08:18 You must learn and improve before getting results 11:11 The 2 step framework for a high performing YouTube video 15:55 How Mr Beast creates converting thumbnails 18:56 1 video can take you from 0 to 100,000 subscribers. 21:33 How to copy winning videos and replicate the results on your channel 26:28 David quit his 9-5 and hit 7 figures on YouTube 33:57 When should you build a team? 37:25 How David's $50 team made him $466,000 39:08 Do you need passion to succeed on YouTube? 42:22 At what point should you automate your channel? 45:15 How to hire the right team for your channel 47:56 How to come out of your dark place as a master 54:39: How should you decide your niche? 01:04:49 3 T's that Mr Beast and other large creators use for every video. 01:10:20 How to manage your team to scale your channel 01:15:22 How to deal with the burnout from running a successful channel 01:17:50 David's goal to become a billionaire. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/davidomari/

Solopreneur Masterclass: From Zero to $5.2M Business Without Any Employees | Justin Welsh
ESign up to Skillshare and get your first month free: http://bit.ly/CalumShow Check out Free Agency: https://www.freeagency.com/ Justin Welsh has helped built two multi-billion dollar startups. However after suffering from extreme burnout and panic attacks, he chose to leave all of that behind to build a stress-free one-person business. He has made over $5M being a solopreneur and in this episode he explains how anyone can start a successful one-person business from scratch Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:31 The panic attack that made Justin rethink his life 07:20 This is one of the most powerful things you can do 13:30 Isolation made me burn out 17:50 You need these TWO things to be successful 21:40 This is why people NEVER start 29:20 This is how you make your first dollar in solopreneurship 37:00 How to figure out your business model (with examples)? 42:20 How does Justin AVOID burnout in 2024? 48:30 This is when you are ready to leave your job 51:00 How to develop passive income streams? 55:00 You must understand your customer (sales masterclass) 01:10:11 How to develop a course that people love 01:23:00 Can anyone truly become a million dollar solopreneur? 01:18:41 Leverage demand, market, and sell product effectively. 01:28:30 How To Go From $1M to $5M Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/thejustinwelsh

How A 24 Year Old FELON Built A $20.1M Business From His Laptop | Will Rivera
EGet Will's Course: https://www.ecomdegreeu.com/join-edu-now?utm_source=caleb Free Agency: https://www.freeagency.com/ At 17 years old, Will was arrested on a Felony charge. He bounced back from that and built a 8 figure income through his digital businesses. In this episode, Will breaks down exactly how he did it. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:30 How working at an Amazon Warehouse motivated Will to change his life? 08:09 Breaking away from a reality that you hate (First step) 13:00 How to make your first $50,000 From Amazon? 23:40 There are only 3 things that matter in eCommerce businesses 27:00 This is why people fail (DONT DO THIS) 36:00 This is a networking game 41:25 There is a process to being successful 44:30 How Will Got better in his business 42:50 Expertise leads to better networking opportunities. 53:56 The commitment is what is missing 01:00:00 You must constantly reinvent yourself 01:05:00 How Will Went From $1 Million to over $10M 01:13:40 What is the impact of having money? Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/willchangelives/

Change Your Life In 90 Days! Five Entrepreneurs EXPLAIN How They Went From Nothing To Wealthy
EIn this episode we cover: 00:00 You can get rich in 90 days 03:05 How he got an opportunity with Nike 07:50 She became a DEMON 10:55 The beginning of a business empire 14:50 People do stuff thats F*cked Up! 19:00 How to become the best at what you do 21:45 Being the odd one out in the room 24:20 The opportunity with retail arbitration 26:17: This is the saddest day for the driven individual In this episode you hear from: Dontez Akram: https://www.instagram.com/_therealtez/ Joe Holder: https://www.instagram.com/joeholder/ Christianna Hurt: https://www.instagram.com/christiannahurt/ Tricia Lee: https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/ Nait Jones: https://www.instagram.com/naitjones/ Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/

$100M CEO: The One Strategy (ANYONE CAN DO) That Will Make You Rich In The Next 6-12 Months
EThe One Strategy (ANYONE CAN DO) That Will Make You Rich In The Next 6-12 Months. Val Katayev is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He immigrated to the United States when he was young, starting at $0 running ads from his parents house. From then he has successfully bootstrapped companies to over $100 million in profits & exits In this episode he goes deep on the single strategy that has helped him generate wealth across 3 recessions. In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 01:27 The ONE strategy anyone can use to make their first million 08:55 Is it difficult to be contrarian in bad times? 12:20 This is the most exciting time for people that want to be rich 18:30 You must expand your skillsets to be wealthy 23:00 There is a million dollar opportunity right now on Twitter 28:00 If Val was starting from zero this is how he would make $10.2M in 2024 37:00 You must destroy any victim mentality 45:00 You must be quick to take advantage of all the opportunity (The AI Opp) 50:00: How Val made $10M PROFIT at the age of 20 01:03:00 How to convince big players to support your ideas? 01:14:00 Should you be on offense in 2024 if you want to get rich? Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/ValKatayev

An HONEST Conversation On How To Get Rich From Your Passions | Hunter Weiss
EAn HONEST Conversation On How To Get Rich From Your Passions. Hunter is an entrepreneur building a successful animation studio, Weiss Marketing. Clients of his include Casey Neistat, Ryan Holiday, Dan Koe and more In this episode we cover 00:00 Intro 05:52: Why great business people love running? 10:30 Running a business is an endurance sport 14:22 Hunter always had a camera in his hand growing up 19:30 How Hunter made his first dollars as an entrepreneur? 22:20 How Hunter made a $1000 in 20 minutes in college? 26:30 Documenting your life vs living in the moment 30:00 How to instantly get into a flow state? Max out your focus 36:58 I HATED working for the NFL. How corporate jobs destroy creativity? 40:28 The Viral Lamar Jackson Pro Bowl video? (STORY) 48:00 What makes a world class video? 51:30 Anyone can go viral on YouTube in 2024 55:00 The ONE video that can change your life (The Venice Video) 01:04:40 This is what makes a video go viral. Meeting Casey Neistat 01:11:00 Why you must take risks to win big? 01:16:00 You can charge $150,000 for one video? 01:19:00 The goal is to charge as much money for your products as humanly possible! 01:25:10 The next agency opportunity EXPLAINED - b2b creative video agency 01:33:07 How to make viral videos for clients? (Zach Williams) 01:48:00 This is the greatest time in history to build something big Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_weiss/

How A 25 Year Old Woman Built A $10.4M Business From Her Laptop | Christianna Hurt
EChristianna is the Founder of the eCommerce education platform, Wealthy College Kid which helps people build their own online business. She has made millions through eCommerce and her personal brand In this episode we cover 00:00 Intro 09:15 I became a business DEMON 13:05 How to get out of a dark place? Money gives you opportunities 20:56 How to get out of survival mode (make your first $10K EASY) 24:03 Even groceries are so expensive in 2023 29:33 You must let go 32:23 The impact of moving to Miami 38:05 How to make $30K/ month? 39:22 How to get rich in 2024 with content?44:00 The importance of finding your unique edge52:30 How to have a relationship that elevates your life? 58:55 I want to live life on EASY mode Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency ([https://www.freeagency.com/] Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9

Viral Creator Reveals How To Quit Your Job and Be A Content Creator Without Going BROKE | Kallaway
EHow To Quit Your Job and Be A Content Creator Without Going Broke. 12 months ago, Kane Kallaway was a Consultant at Deloitte who had not produced a single short form video. Just one year later, he has amassed over 430,000 followers across his social media platforms, gone viral over 50 times and got nearly a billion views through his short form content. In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 03:47 You must detach from the matrix in your 20s 07:02 Why do businesses fail? 13:16 Advice from Kamara Usman (UFC Champion) - Go all in 20:59 What LeBron & the Cavs taught me about business 30:26 Why you should choose short form content to start? 33:07 How to choose what social media platform to go all in? 43:00 Lessons from Rick Rubin - hunting in the creative process 51:35 Is consistency the most important factor to be a successful creator? 54:03 How to capitalize on the viral video? 1:02:02 The viral video framework 01:10:00 How creators can make a ton of money with brand deals? 01:16:52 The inside secret of how brands give out deals to creators 01:25:29 The problem with working a job your ENTIRE life 01:37:07 If you are a beginner, DOCUMENT dont create Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency ([https://www.freeagency.com/] Socials Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kanekallaway/

No.1 Leadership Coach: The Art of Manifesting Anything You Want In Under 6 Months
EThe Art of Manifesting Anything You Want In Under 6 Months. We have Kevin Cape on the podcast. Kevin is a renowned Leadership coach that coaches and trains 7-figure CEOs In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 06:37 How to get anything you want in 6 months or less 12:01 Life changed when I made this bet 19:35 The key is to create non-negotiables 25:13 Weekly routine of a successful leadership coach 34:41 What is good work? 41:15 Most people are forced to fit into a box by their employer 46:37 What makes a good leader? 49:28 How to fix our broken money beliefs and broken self-worth beliefs? 58:52 Create the world you want to live in 01:03:25 Start with something that is simple and weird 01:08:31 You have what it takes to succeed (how to handle imposter syndrome?) 01:13:38 Everything is perfect and right on time Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/listenforthemustnts/

The Success Expert: 7 UNEXPECTED Secrets To Become The Person You've Always Wanted To Be | Polina Pompliano
E7 UNEXPECTED Secrets To Become The Person You've Always Wanted To Be. Polina Pompliano is the author of Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people. Polina has spent years documenting and covering how some of the most successful humans have lived their lives. She brings all of that knowledge and secrets to this episode We discuss: 00:00 Trailer 10:29 Creativity is a skill that can be learned. 23:37 Emotion shapes memories 28:50 How uncertainty helps uncover your unique genius 38:47 Openness allows others to help; storytelling matters. 41:43 The weak ties are pivotal to a successful life 48:14 Your biggest insecurity will become your greatest strength 54:40 New York energizes and inspires success-driven individuals. 58:54 Quality relationships determine the quality of life. 01:11:30 Relationship challenges for successful individuals like Musk. 01:15:54 Idolizing others can be destructive 01:23:27 Studying successful people, replicating their strategies. 01:28:31 Fear of the unknown guides decision-making. 01:36:04 Asking about relationships in different life stages. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/polina_marinova

How a 18 Year Old DAD Built A $3.2M Business Empire From His iPhone | Dontez Akram
EThis week we have Tez Akram on the podcast. A 24 year old multimillionaire who at one point he was homeless taking care of his young daughter before he turned his life around to build several successful clothing businesses. Tez has mastered content and marketing in this digital age and in todays episode he shares his story: Timestamps 1:05 Successful entrepreneur's journey from teen dad to millionaire. 7:48 Inspirational story for those feeling demoralized. 11:44 Mind shift: change habits, make decisions, discipline. 17:58 Struggles, faith, gratitude, and self-confidence in life. 23:51 Gamers make great entrepreneurs 36:20 Solving bigger problems for more money. 42:21 Religion changed my life 47:54 Self-awareness shapes actions, influences persist despite temptation. 50:56 Life is fleeting; words can inspire growth. 54:30 Childhood experiences affect self-forgiveness 1:05:13 The value of finding the right woman to be your partner Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 !https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/twitter_1x_v2.png Guest: https://twitter.com/DontezAkram?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

The UNTOLD Truth Of Running An 8 Figure Agency | Hunter Hammonds
EThe UNTOLD Truth Of Running An 8 Figure Agency. When it comes to building and running 8-figure agencies, Hunter Hammond is your man. He has been doing it for 15 years, he built Everest to be a $10M/ yr business and is now on the path to building Assembly to be a $100M company. In this episode we talk about: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 The origin story of Assembly 00:14:41 The creator led business model - the advantages of it 00:21:43 What makes these agency businesses perform so fast 00:31:40 How Hunter became a better operator 00:32:48 The secret sauce to partnering with top creators like Ali Abdaal 00:42:00 The importance of "calm aggression." focusing on priorities and deliberate decision-making. 00:43:56 We prioritize focused work over everything 00:53:37 The primary goal is to offer maximum value at a low price. 01:02:17 Shutting down his previous company 01:13:35 Building an 8 figure company but feeling like something is missing Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/_hunterhammonds

The 3 Secrets To Closing Million Dollar Deals | Miguel Pinto
EThe 3 Secrets To Closing Million Dollar Deals. In this episode we sit down with million dollar commercial real estate broker, Miguel Pinto . Miguel is the Founder and CEO of Apex Capital Realty, one of the leading Commercial Real Estate Brokerages based out of Miami Florida. They have done over $2.25 billion in transaction volume and do $500 million dollars in sales Miguel shares valuable insights on navigating the industry, landing big deals, and finding the right balance between work and personal life. Tune in Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/apexcapitalrealty/

Changing The Face of Venture Capital | Aaron Samuels
EChanging The Face of Venture Capital. Aaron Samuels is a serial entrepreneur and builder. Co-founder of Blavity, the largest black media company geared toward Black millennials. Co-founder of AfroTech, the largest black tech conference. He is now building Collide Capital, a $66 million fund that is changing the face of venture capital with the goal of ensuring opportunities go to the most deserving, not the most privileged. In this episode we cover: - The Importance of self-belief in determining your outcomes - Why VC needs to change in order to solve the problems in todays world - The power of media & storytelling - How Aaron and his team have built numerous successful companies - $66 million raised from Alphabet, Amazon, Twitter. Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/PoetryAaron

Whats Really Happening with Bitcoin In 2023 | Anthony Pompliano
EWhats Really Happening with Bitcoin In 2023. Anthony Pompliano has been a proponent and an investor in Bitcoin for a number of years. In this episode he talks about where he is at with Bitcoin today, his mindset towards investing, if he would ever change his mind about Bitcoin. Also covers the one mindset that is holding back people from being successful, how the school system encourages this mindset and much, much more Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/APompliano

What Rich People Don't Tell You About Success | Khe Hy
EIn today's episode, we have Khe Hy, Khe went from being one of the youngest ever Managing Director's at BlackRock to being a full time creator. Khe shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges of navigating success, and the importance of finding purpose beyond societal expectations. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/khemaridh

The Myth Of Online Entrepreneurship | Jack Raines
EThe Myth Of Online Entrepreneurship. This week we have Jack Raines is on the podcast. Author of the Young Money newsletter, writer, the king of memes and making things go viral on Linkedin & Twitter. In this episode we go deep on Jack's article, Five Career-Related Things I've Changed My Mind On (check it out its great). Jack worked in finance but left it all to go all in on his content and on writing. His dream was always to never have a job but doing his own thing has made him reconsider a few things, we go deep on it in this episode Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:23 From traditional employment to freelance travel. 00:10:23 Prioritize your passion over others' expectations. 00:15:05 Starting finance blog to prove my writing ability. 00:20:36 Taking calculated risks with a fallback plan. 00:24:47 Internet trends multiply quickly, but patience needed. 00:30:07 Entrepreneurs succeed by staying active and seizing opportunities. 00:36:08 Making money through ad revenue and sponsored content. 00:46:30 Taking opportunities and producing content yields success. 00:51:11 Making fun of LinkedIn posts for engagement. 00:58:15 Tipping frenzy online leads to funny twist. 01:03:02 Rapid trading and risky investments lead to loss. 01:12:49 Struggled to grow newsletter, almost gave up. 01:18:48 Exercise and fear-setting help clear the mind. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/Jack_Raines #Podcast#Producer #ContentCreation #OrganicGrowth #MonetizationStrategies #Investing #Entrepreneur #Authenticity #YouTubeAlgorithm

Believe in Yourself! From Beauty Owner to The Queen Of Brooklyn Real Estate | Tricia Lee
EBelieve in Yourself! From Beauty Owner to The Queen Of Brooklyn Real Estate In this episode we have Tricia Lee. Tricia is the ultimate business woman. She ran a chain of renowned beauty salons in Brooklyn called Polish Bar Brooklyn for over a decade before making a pivot into real estate. She now runs the Tricia Lee team as part of Ryan Serhant's brokerage and has transacted over $300 million in real estate. In this episode we tell the story of Tricia Lee from being afraid to standout growing up to fully embracing her unique skillset. We talk about why she shut down Polish Bar even though it was a successful business and we talk about why she is so good at sales. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/

I Left My Job To Read More Books | Alex & Books
EI Left My Job To Read More Books. In this episode of The Calum Johnson Show, we sit down with Alex and Books, a popular book influencer. Alex shares their journey from working a job to building a career around his passion for books. We delve into the strategies behind building a large audience, monetizing content, and how anyone can develop a life-changing reading habit Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/alexandbooks_/

DJ Mike Nasty Reveals The Secret To Build a 7-Figure Brand
EWelcome back to The Calum Johnson Show! In this episode we sit down with DJ Mike Nasty. This man is one of the hottest DJs, producers and promoters out right now however it is more than that. Mike Nasty is one of the best promoters and marketers in the game and in this episode he breaks down the secrets that have allowed him to sellout his own events at huge venues all around the country Timestamps: 00:02:43 DJ Mike Nasty: The curator of good times. 00:07:49 Best flyers, nostalgia, diverse music curation. 00:14:14 Strategic promotion for diverse, high-energy parties. 00:24:03 DJ focused on expanding brand in LA. 00:30:09 DJ promotes mixtapes and events using social media, wristbands, and ads for new fanbase. He manages websites, vinyl, merch, and ticketing platform. 00:36:56 Building New York residency, throwing own events. Successful email invites, high open rates. 00:44:13 Wearing many hats, controlling own business. 00:50:03 Inspired by successful individuals in finance. 00:59:01 Friends work for me, earning money together. 01:05:25 Pandemic, financial struggles, preparing, controlling my life. 01:07:40 Entrepreneur accepts failure but wants control. Missing puzzle piece is happiness and fulfillment. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/djmikenasty/

1st Q&A: Best Guests, Why I Quit My Job & The Harsh Reality of Business
EIn today's episode, we take a break from interviewing guests to answer some burning questions from you guys, the audience. This includes: 1. What Traits Do All of Our Guests have in common 2. Most Important Lesson I have got from interviewing over 50 successful entrepreneurs 3. The Harsh reality of business 4. When I Knew I had to start my own business Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) My Profile https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9

Society Lies To You! How To Find True Happiness & Purpose | Danny Miranda
ESociety Lies To You! How To Find True Happiness & Purpose. In this episode, Danny reveals the simple daily habit that has completely transformed his life. He also reflects on why people are so unhappy in today's world and explores the balance between inward reflection and the pursuit of external success. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 Danny Miranda's podcast is prolific and impressive. 00:09:25 The concept of beginnings is fascinating. 00:14:27 Find peace within, help others do the same. 00:18:02 Rediscovering childhood passion, started a blog. 00:26:09 Meditation for self-control and finding balance. 00:30:09 External success often leads to unhappiness. 00:36:51 Transformative meditation led to podcast creation. 00:42:30 External accountability and ease for success. Commit 90 days minimum. 00:52:27 Choose love over bitterness in extreme circumstances. 00:55:38 Move body, mind, and soul; find purpose. 01:00:02 Madison Square Garden: Validation in craft, macro vs. micro achievements. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda

How I Built A $100 Million Gaming Company | Suli Ali
EHow I Built A $100 Million Gaming Company. On this episode we have Suli Ali. Suli was the Founder & CEO of Tiny Co, which he sold for a reported 9 figure sum. He is a serial entrepreneur, investor and overall great human being.

Chandler Malone: This Is Why AI Will Transform Education
EChandler Malone is the Founder & CEO of Bootup, an education company that helps individuals get their first job in tech regardless of their academic or professional background. As a seasoned entrepreneur, former VC and practitioner in the Edtech space, Chandler shares how Artificial intelligence will transform education as we know it. We also discuss what stops people from getting their dream career and how to overcome limiting beliefs

Casey Adams: I Interviewed 400 Successful People (Here's what they told me about failure)
ECasey Adams is an entrepreneur, podcaster and personal branding expert. Casey's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 17 with the launch of his highly acclaimed podcast, "The Casey Adams Show." This podcast quickly gained recognition and became one of the top 100 business podcasts worldwide, featuring influential guests such as Larry King, Rick Ross, and Maye Musk. His accomplishments have earned him recognition from Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:03 How Andy Frisella’s 75 Hard Transformed His Life 00:10:26 Getting a life changing injury in high school & bouncing back 00:17:15 Gratitude for perspective; taking ownership, embracing change. 00:24:19 The value of podcasting 00:35:57 Comparison and self-doubt hinder success. Simplify. 00:39:42 Overcoming impossible challenges. 00:48:07 Larry King's interview made a lasting impact. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/casey/

The #1 Podcast Producer Reveals The Secret To Go Viral….| Quiy The Producer
EQuiy Speaks is the producer and creative director of the Hardly Initiated podcast and host of The Million Dollar Mind Podcast. He is also a strategist coach specializing in organic growth strategies, and content monetization. Quiy left his corporate career in real estate behind after feeling lost to pursue his passion in producing. His authenticity, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset are what keep him ahead of the game. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Be specific and target your audience. 00:08:21 Make a stance, force audience to choose. 00:12:00 Building business through polarizing content: choose side. 00:21:37 Monetize your podcast through guest offers and community. 00:25:48 Subscriptions booming, focus on one platform. 00:31:59 Improve podcast titles to attract more viewers. 00:36:35 Controversial content targeting black women for success. 00:45:48 Entrepreneurs are both paranoid and optimistic. 00:48:59 Identify purpose, work towards passion, find opportunities. 00:58:13 Rest for self-reflection leads to personal growth. 01:00:47 Mindset, struggle, and adversity lead to success. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/QuiySpeaks

From Uber Driver To 7-Figure Agency Owner | Diego Vetencourt
EDiego went from driving for Uber on a borrowed account without a working permit to running a 7 figure content marketing agency. He now runs 2 agencies Shortzy & Artifact Labs where he specializes in creating short form content for accomplished entrepreneurs to grow their audience and generate sales. Diego's journey is a unique & inspiring one that has seen him go from being a political refugee to working with his business idols. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:29 Monetizing social media pages without success. 00:14:10 Struggled to monetize popular content, failed attempts. 00:17:53 Sam's popularity, personality, and content leverage controversy. 00:25:06 Iterate frameworks, value knowledge in diverse settings. 00:28:42 Unexpectedly offered free assistance, received positive response. 00:36:28 Moved forward, refunded, got valuable guidance. 00:39:39 Handled calls myself for learning and growth. 00:43:19 On-boarding, creating, repurposing, and cost efficiency. 00:50:58 Viral video ruins embarrassing morning after. 00:57:44 Client made $15 million in 4 months, paid $10k commission. 00:58:36 Scaling requires onboarding, hiring, training, and managing. 01:06:49 Principal-agent problem: Owners' incentives differ from employees. 01:10:06 Lack of podcast revenue despite high views. 01:14:30 Videos showcase frameworks, value, and vulnerability. 01:22:57 Driving all day, listening to podcasts/books. 01:29:47 Embracing vulnerability and overcoming past mistakes. 01:34:51 Struggling with meditation, doing ten things. 01:35:39 Didn't feel worth it Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/VetencourtP

Cliff Weitzman: Feeling Behind? How To Get Ahead of 99% Of People Fast
EHow To Get Ahead of 99% Of People Fast? Cliff Weitzman is the Founder of Speechify. Cliff has severe dyslexia which makes reading difficult so he developed an app that uses AI to convert any text into speech. Cliff has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and The New York Times. In 2017, Weitzman was named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list. In this episode he reveals how to accelerate your learning curve and the habits that led him to building an app with over 25 million users Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/cliffweitzman/

Tyler Schmitt: Your Remote Job is Holding You Back
EGary Vaynerchuk's right hand man. Tyler Schmitt has worked for Gary Vee for over 10 years. He was previously Gary’s assistant and the community manager for VaynerMedia. Today, he works closely with Gary as the General Manager of ONE37pm - a digital media brand creating content about culture, style, music, and sports through the lens of entrepreneurship. He is also the host of the Card Talk podcast. Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro [00:08:11] Networking led to surprising career change. [00:13:25] Learning in your 30s is for earning. [00:18:38] Meeting over sports interests, where does it lead? [00:23:18] Transactional work limits growth and connections. Wine Wednesday. [00:27:24] Stagnant salary, but progress is happening. [00:33:55] Comedian shadows bigger comedian to gain experience. [00:41:20] Comedian's confidence comes from humble beginnings. [00:42:48] Exceptional speaker, influential in any setting. [00:52:00] Curious to dig into your work story. [00:57:12] Knowledge is strength and equals leverage. [00:59:26] Competition, power of one, leverage, compensation. [01:06:11] Dedicated player arrives early to practice. [01:12:17] Exciting moments filled with glitz and glam. [01:18:08] "No happiness, cannot do, will not endure." [01:24:08] Field day with games, food, trucks, networking, speakers. [01:26:41] NFTs are overshadowed by AI conference. [01:34:23] Gary is famous for pursuing jet ownership. [01:38:39] Tailored career support to help you succeed. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/tySchmitt5

Nait Jones: The Mistake Men Make In Their 20s
ENait Jones is most known for his work at Andreessen Horowitz where he was a partner and led their Talent x Opportunity Fund. He was also the Head of Growth at Royal where he democratized access to artists’ music royalties, working with icons like Nas. He is now the CEO of Oyi Labs. When it comes to culture, investing and entrepreneurship this man is at the forefront. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Men need problem-solving for satisfaction and survival. 00:05:53 Social degeneration despite technological access. 00:07:10 Intentionality replaced natural organization in generations past. 00:10:40 Regret: Time spent in 20s-30s 00:14:18 Desire to join and jealousy examined. 00:19:10 Moment of self-empowerment: going all-in 00:23:15 Conflict highlights principles, earns respect. 00:24:11 Understanding flips business relationship to positivity. 00:28:26 Intuitive understanding of prayer with lava rocks. 00:32:49 Fear is a game boss to beat. 00:33:51 Connection comes with disconnection; improvement through process. 00:38:57 Free Agency Ad This episode is brought you by Free Agency Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Guest: https://twitter.com/NaithanJones

Meagan Loyst: The Truth About Gen Z At Work
EThe Truth About Gen Z At Work. Meagan Loyst is a former venture capitalist who was previously worked at Lerer Hippeau, where she was the youngest person on her team by a decade. In October 2022 Meagan embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey, launching the community ‘Gen Z VCs’.A global collective of 25,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs She was recently honored with a spot on the Forbes 30U30 list in Venture Capital for 2022 and was celebrated as the National Venture Capital Association's 2022 "Rising Star" Award Winner. Timestamps Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/meaganloyst

Jeffrey St.Arromand: From TV Producer To $300 Million in Real Estate Sales
EFrom TV Producer To $300 Million in Real Estate Sales. Jeffrey St. Arromand is a three-time Emmy Award-winning sports producer for CBS, NBC and TNT. He worked on the Super Bowl, Olympics and NBA for over ten years before making a successful career change. He is now a real estate agent for @serhant and with his team has made over $300 million in total sales. In this episode, Jeffrey opens up about his decision to leave a job at the top of his field and transition into a new career path. Working your way up the ranks and how to prove yourself along the way. The reality of what it's like to work with A list celebrities like Kanye West, Diddy & Shannon Sharpe. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/Jsa_sells_nyc/

How To Get Rich In The Digital Age | Arjun Mahadevan
EHow To Get Rich In The Digital Age? Arjun Mahadevan is the Co-founder and CEO of @Doolahq, a company that helps individuals launch a US-based company from anywhere in the world. In this episode, Arjun Mahadevan breaks down his viral tweet about asymmetric opportunity. Dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship, revealing life hacks and strategies for success. Explains how he got the courage to start his own company. The importance of surrounding yourself with the right type of people. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/ArjunMahadevan

I was going to give up! Then I got 20,000 Followers in 30 Days | Enrico Incarnati
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