Your First Thousand Clients with Mitch Russo

There are two types of people in the business world: those who hustle and like the hustle, and those who would rather go to the bar and chill. Robert Kandell was a hustler in corporate America and was excited to roll out to work every day. The space he was in needed a lot of leadership and management skills which he was well equipped for, but this cost him to be disconnected from his wife to the point that they were just passing by each other. He looked for help and found it, and this led him to start his own business, One Taste, in 2004. Like most startups, it looked great in concept but didn’t do well in marketing. Thanks to the Blue Ocean Strategy, Robert came up with a business plan to gain the attention he needed for his business. Learn why writing these powerful ideas down first before launching is important as it can make others see the pathway to success that you are seeing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

It’s really important for every startup to have a team that has a healthy alignment to the vision and mission of the company. A good leadership mindset can make the company go the distance but the team needs to be there as progress happens. Certified Predictive Index practitioner Bill Flynn gives a simple five-minute free choice test to describe and understand the behavioral tendencies of people in a work environment. He believes that businesses survive because of people, strategy, execution and cash. Learn how the predictive index can be a great tool for the hiring process as well as in company growth.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Most fresh graduates from college have the default mindset of being impressionable and rushing into things just to get to their destination. This is perfectly understandable and normal because almost the same thing happened to Jason Swenk. It was the dot com era and he was hired into a company like he was a college football superstar. His computer degree helped him perform in his job but he realized that sitting around and trying to be significant didn’t make him feel fulfilled. He knew what he was good at and saw clearly what he was passionate about, so he started building confidence that he could do it on his own and start his own business and went through the phonebooks to offer his services. Jason shares his experiences of self-awareness to understand the needs and challenges of his clients.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Seeing a future where there is only success for the business and the clients is a big image for our minds to filter. But with this mental conditioning, entrepreneurs can see the future the way they are programming the outcome so that the mind can represent it as something being done in actual reality. And with this belief of visualizing success, Logan Christopher of Lost Empire Herbs believes that entrepreneurs can bring clients to their doors. Learn more of Logan’s mental conditioning and how this visualization method became a big part of his life and his business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Track, measure and adjust. These three words when put into action can solve the lack of sales and problems most companies suffer from. This leadership mindset was developed by business expert Thor Conklin who started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 18 by selling life insurance door to door. Because of this, Thor has always been going the extra mile to make things work. But more important than looking ahead is committing to micro-commitments that will hold you accountable to the decisions that you make and actions that you take. Learn more of how business leaders can focus on the problem and not the symptom of lacking profit.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Online marketing started to come around in the early 90’s. Some businesses lost the opportunity to scale, but others quickly figured out how to deal with the disruption. Doug Brown, LinkedIn marketing pioneer and founder of Szeak.com, was sitting right in the middle of all of this as a financial adviser in Wall Street who turned into an internet marketer. He saw that the disruption that came with the internet didn’t mean people were consuming less, they were just consuming in a different way. He made the shift and co-founded the third largest PR distribution platform in the world, Newswire. But just like any other business, this did not keep going in a straight line so Doug made another shift and developed LinkedIn formulas for people to follow and build connections. Learn how this became a breakthrough in PR marketing and how his new company Szeak.com is making another disruption.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Clarity creates vision which then makes it easier to navigate through a stormy path. Adam Markel started practicing law with a fulfilled life but a heavy heart. Even when he knew this, he kept living like this for 18 years. Adam feared making a change, but learned to face this fear and commit to the pivot process that life was throwing at him. Adam is now a renowned business growth consultant who helps entrepreneurs find their courage and their inner peace so they can be truly fulfilled in life and in business. Learn how you can make everything clearer for you.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Before a business can scale, there will be days when it fails on the market. Whether this failure comes from defective technology or a poor idea isn’t the question. Rather, will the leader be willing to make several business pivots to get his crew through the course? Business expert and Pfizer pioneer Malcolm Bohm knows that if a business is not making those critical pivots, then they cannot pull in costumers. A product needs to have different flavors and sophistication in order to sell and make a start-up become a 150 million dollar company. Malcolm shares his journey from a few clients to a few thousands clients and the changes and challenges that came along with it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

When you offer something free to the client that will allow them to get to know you, then that would be a good lead magnet. One of the best lead magnets is writing a book geared toward getting a good position in the market. JG Francoeur learned this lesson after he invested his last thousand dollars and wrote a book to help him perfect his position in the market. His 300 clients blew up to 3000 in six months with five offices and 30 employees. Learn how writer entrepreneurs are using books as an effective marketing tool to get on top of the game.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

One of the things that companies don’t do a lot is data analysis. By committing time to stop and look at the metrics, entrepreneurs can learn a lot on how to be effective and productive in their businesses. Ari Meisel grew Leverage with this mind set and with the help of Less Doing, a system of productivity he developed while he was on the journey of overcoming an illness. Learn how you can optimize, automate and outsource not just your business, but every aspect of life in order to be a more effective person.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Ari MeiselThe Plant ParadoxNick SonnenbergZirtualLeverageSlackTrelloIntercom The Invisible Organization123EmployeeFancy HandsTogglProcess StreetZoomLessonlyRecordifyClipchamp Less Doing, More Living The Art Of Less Doing Idea to ExecutionPayablePayPalLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

One of the amazing things about living in today’s world is that we have entrepreneurs who can build a fortune and at the same time make a difference by helping those who are in need. Led by Yanik Silver, Maverick 1000 is doing just that. To top it off, these entrepreneurs are making a game-changing adventure out of it. Learn how being a transformative leader will cascade into an impactful change for people and the world.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Evolved EnterpriseMaverick1000Virgin UniteYanik SilverCamp MaverickJay AbrahamEvolved EnterpriseTomsBain CapitalWarby ParkerSevenlySalesforceBVIsSusan G. KomenEvolvedEnterprise.com/1000Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

If you were given a second chance, what would you do differently in life? Who will you become during the time you have left? Business expert and founder of 11 companies Dan Kuschell used to work hard and play even harder. He pretty much does the same today, except now he is also a hero for entrepreneurs who inspires growth in their business and mastery in their market. Clients will not ignore you if you make an irresistible offer. To do that, entrepreneurs need to learn the demographics, geographics and psychographics of their clients. This is how Dan was able to position himself to be profitable without giving out his products and services for free. Find out what CHAMPION stands for and how you can also be a hero to others.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Dan KuschellDr. Cristy LopezGenius Network So Good They Can’t Ignore You Give and TakeD.O.S.ChampionBusinessBlueprint.comGrowthToFreedom.comGeniusNetworkEvents.comDerek JeterLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Rather than posting content on all kinds of social media, business owners should treat their websites as a marketing hub. The SEO Ninja Phil Singleton believes that a holistic digital marketing plan is key for more visibility in search results. By looking at your website as a marketing platform, customers will comeback for the content that they only had a taste of from on your social media.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Phil SingletonDuct Tape MarketingLibsynTraffic & ConversionKCWebDesigner.comKCSEOPro.comPhil’s podcasts SEO for GrowthDenver SEO For GrowthLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Having to file for bankruptcy at the age of 29 was a defining moment in the life of Joshua Long. Today, as a consultant for business owners, Joshua believes that the key to getting a business break through the million-dollar plateau is finding an Operating Manager who loves to do things that you hate to do. Learn the process of the Six Levers of Growth and how it can propel your business with more successful and strategic operations management.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Josh Long Bottleneck Breakthrough The E-Myth Mastery E-Myth RevisitedInfo-SUMMIT AwardsDan Kennedy The Ultimate Sales MachineBusiness MasteryMountain Training SchoolMyPowerTribe.comTypeformFacebook Ads UniversityTony RobbinsJay AbrahamBottleneckBreakthrough.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Instead of folding in from the 2008 marketing crash, Angel Fields replaced fear with fortitude. In the back of every entrepreneur’s head is a voice that says: its ok, trust me and just do it. Angel learned the hard lessons before making it big. She started thinking big and positioned herself firmly with her experiences in branding, marketing and lead generation.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Angel FieldsthinkBIG MarketingLeigh BrownRealtor.comThink-Reputation.comSpanxLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Whether it is in business, sports, entertainment or family, everyone has struggles. Finding your summit is a metaphor that former NFL player Mark Pattison wants everyone to experience. It isn’t about getting to the top, it’s about finding a way around and traverse the obstacles that are in front of you and enjoying the climb. Learn the different summits in Mark’s life and how he reached the top.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Front Porch ClassicsMark Pattison Sports Illustrated article The Ultimate Sales MachineJohn WoodenPyramid of SuccessSeven Summits of SuccessMarkPattisonNFL.comMark’s Facebook fan pageMark’s TwitterFinding Your SummitLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

There are times that the greatest opportunities in our lives come to us as trials that will make us question the facts that we’ve been taught. As a business broker, David Barnett sold 36 companies in a span of three years. Now he is a business advisor who helps small business owners in buying and selling businesses. But what drives David more is the desire to help people get in to the jobs that they want and the ones that reward them for their hard work.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:David BarnettDavid’s YouTube channelDavid’s blog siteDavid’s LinkedInMedium.com iTunes 12 Things to do Before You Consider Selling Your Business The E-MythBuild a Business That People Will Want to BuyBeyond The E-MythEasySmallBizSystems.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Growing a business from a disaster seems daunting enough, but having to sell that business and make it attractive to prospective buyers is something Kevin Waldron would have never thought of dipping his toes into. Now a high-growth performance coach, Kevin shares his experience and perspective on how to figure out a system for business recovery or growth that will make your business work and perfect it to the point where success is the only outcome.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Kevin Waldron The E MythOlympic RestorationDavid AllenWaldronLeadership.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Living a life of integrity as an affiliate marketer, Chris Miles learned that making more value meant making more money, which lead to an early retirement at the age of 28. As a financial advisor, Chris decided to stop hustling and not drive away the results that he wanted. Money ripples once you find out what your mindset is lacking and stop wallowing on scarcity and depression.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Chris Miles You Too Can Be Prosperous Who Took My Money 4-Hour Workweek The Chris Miles Money ShowMoney RipplesMoneyRipples.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Today’s episode is another story about plunging the depths of failure, struggle and a resounding recovery to success. My guest started out as a software engineer and worked for several big-named companies before the global financial crisis hit, and he lost his contract. He ended up developing a game and was looking for ways to promote it, which led him to learn about SEO. He started creating tools that increased website ranking, which is now the basis for his company, Ardor SEO. Let’s welcome Kris Reid to the show.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Ardor SEOEntrepreneur.com The Daily StoicThe Coolest Guy in SEOLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Today’s guest knows all about money and he has some secrets to share. He didn’t acquire those secrets easily or by accident. He needed to suffer, like we all do from time to time. After a difficult divorce which nearly broke him emotionally and financially, this super CFP, Certified Financial Planner, figured out how to use money to make more money. Introducing Justin Krane, a frequent guest on MSNBC and a money strategist for business owners. He helps you understand the money side of your business. Justin isn’t about cutting back and living a frugal life. That’s no fun. Justin is all about getting the shoes, doing the sushi, living the best life that you possibly can and saving for the future. Justin is the author of the book, Money. You Got This. He shares his every day crazy, funny life stories and gives you a money lesson.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Justin Krane Money. You Got ThisDamion LupoTony RobbinsChet Holmes The ONE ThingCashFlowGift.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

My guest today is an expert at one of the most powerful disciplines required to build any business in any company. I had the pleasure of meeting her in 2009 as she appeared on my stage with Tony Robbins at the Ultimate Business Mastery Summit, which is where Tony, Chet and I launched that company. She was incredible and her training became part of the curriculum for every member of our community. Now, she helps leaders create their publicity plan and execute to success. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Ultimate Business Mastery SummitJill LublinRock and Roll Hall of Fame Guerrilla Publicity Networking Magic Get Noticed… Get ReferralsProfit of Kindness Profit of Kindness on AmazonLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Today’s guest and I have something in common. We both worked directly with Tony Robbins, in much different capacities, but that’s where our experiences diverge. My guest found himself on Captain Sully’s Flight 1549 as he was about to crash land in the Hudson River opposite Manhattan. In the freezing cold, he rose to the occasion and will tell us his story of just how he saved dozens of passengers and himself from what could have been instant death for all. Welcome, Dave Sanderson, to the show. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Dave Sanderson Unlimited PowerMoments MatterTED Talk Bouncing Back@DaveSandersonSpeaks - FacebookDavid Sanderson - LinkedIn@DaveSanderson2 - Twitter@DaveSandersonSpeaks - Instagram Brace for ImpactLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Robert Plank started marketing useful digital tools for people all over the world when he was in high school. Since then, he has built 25 to 30 renowned courses over the past eight years. Today, Robert continues to succeed at creating new marketing tools at different price points for all types of people including Backup Creator and Membership Cube. In addition to creating valuable software, Robert also hosts his own podcast, Marketer of the Day, where he speaks with a number of the internet’s top marketers and entrepreneurs.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Backup CreatorMore of Robert's ProductsRobert's BlogMembership CubeLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Perry Marshall started his professional life as an electrical engineer but was promptly laid off. With no job, no money, and no prospects for work, he became a marketing consultant, but the real turning point for Perry was the discovery of the 80/20 principle which led to several life-changing transitions. He eventually wrote Ultimate Guide to Google Adwords in 2007 which became the world’s most popular book for internet advertising. Since then, he’s built a series of courses for his clients to elevate their skills, their revenues, and their lives.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Perry's WebsitePerry's 30-Day RebootMore of Perry's Products80/20 Curve80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Success by Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords: How to Access 100 Million People in 10 Minutes by Perry Marshall Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising: How to Access 600 Million Customers in 10 Minutes by Perry Marshall Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design by Perry MarshallLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Steve Aitchison has a digital following of over 4 million people. He has combined his background in personal development with his expertise in social media, blogging, coaching to build his program, Your Digital Formula. Steve also utilizes social media as a way to inspire others to take an interest in their personal development, health, and success.In this episode, we will be discussing:Growing a small product in a particular spaceThe start of Steve’s first large projectSteve’s utilization of Facebook to expand his self-help audienceThe moment Steve discovered the “Digital Formula”How Steve adapts to Facebook’s changesSteve’s secret formula for creating viral videosThe importance of making your content good from the very startHow to make videos that can be repurposedKnowing the approaches that work for youResources Mentioned in This Episode: Your Digital FormulaCoupon Code: MitchGuided Mind Steve's Facebook VideosAudioblocksVideoblocksDreamstime The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies by Chet HolmesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Bernadette L. Harris is a tax and forensic accountant, #1 best-selling author, business strategist, keynote speaker, and trainer committed to “Keeping Small Business In Business”. In addition to her coaching and speaking practice, Bernadette runs a tax and forensic accounting firm, By The Book Accounting. That business has allowed her to help thousands of entrepreneurs across the country start, run, and grow thriving ventures.In this episode, we will be discussing:The emotional pieces that built Bernadette’s careerHow insider theft hurts people and businessesWhy business owners often deny that theft is happening to themHow Bernadette scaled her businessExamples of different types of fraudSigns that someone could be committing fraud in your businessHow to assess if someone in your business is committing theftThe steps to take after you discover fraud in your businessThe actions that are taken against people who commit theft in the workplaceWhy Bernadette wants to see fewer businesses fail Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Business Blueprint 2.0: A Guide To Starting & Running Your Business THE RIGHT WAY! by Bernadette Harris Did You Hire a Fraud?: Solid Safeguards to Prevent Insider Theft by Bernadette HarrisBy the Book AccountingLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Andy Crestodina is a co-founder and the Strategic Director of Orbit Media, an award-winning 38-person web design company in Chicago. Andy is an expert in marketing, having built a company with 5 million in revenue with only 17 employees. Andy helps people understand how to double their traffic without spending money using his perfected processes that include utilizing testimonials and simplifying website designs to increase traffic and sales.In this episode, we will be discussing:Driving people to your business by smart marketingWhy “search” is the most important channel to your websiteSearch optimizing your website with keywordsUnderstanding both halves of the equation, marketing and customersImproving old content rather than writing new contentThe functionality of Mitch’s websitesGuiding the visitor’s attention with simplificationKnowing the importance of testimonialsThe benefit of sprinkling your strongest evidence throughout your websiteUtilizing your website to have a conversation with your consumersResources Mentioned in This Episode:Keyword Tool Google AdWordsClickFunnelsPower TribesOrbit Media Studios Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing by Andy Crestodina Andy's PodcastAndy's LinkedinLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Scott Oldford On Failure is AbsoluteScott Oldford started at seven years old selling eggs from his home. By the time he was 16, Scott was running a very successful company, helping those online with their programming and internet marketing. In 2013, Scott’s third company failed while 726 thousand dollars in debt. About a year later, Scott built a company that did nearly 1 million in revenue. Today, Scott continues to fulfill his purpose, while working with entrepreneurs to show them how to stop losing out on 80% of their potential leads by using effective online marketing funnels.In this episode, we will be discussing:Finding pleasure in the pain that is entrepreneurshipHow Scott continued after acquiring $726,000 in debtSeeking fulfillment rather than moneyScott’s view of success as a clue, but failure as an absoluteEliminating your emotional immune system to be a successful entrepreneurViewing failure as a character-building pursuitWhy Scott learns from people who failWhy Scott learns his lessons from people around him rather than far above himInvesting four hours a day for knowledge, character, health, and connectionsRemoving our personal purpose from our businessSeparating loss from failureHow The SSF Method helps entrepreneurs break the cycleResources Mentioned in This Episode:The SSF MethodLeadCraftScott's WebsiteLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Dustin Mathews is the co-founder of SpeakingEmpire, a company created to help people get their message out, monetize their message, and build a world-class Speaking Empire. Dustin started as “the geek behind the curtains,” utilizing Infusionsoft to figure out what worked for internet marketing campaigns, but something bigger was deep inside, allowing Dustin to emerge as a powerhouse CEO, speaker, author, and leader. Dustin soon became the “one on stage,” partnering with Dan Kennedy, filling auditoriums, and helping build-up clients who are now featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and MAD Magazine.In this episode, we will be discussing:Dustin’s passion and eagerness to learn that set him in the right directionAcknowledging and utilizing your fear to push yourself furtherDustin’s journey to making his first productThe challenge that pushed Dustin to create his superior productHow Dustin built the Speaking Empire we know todayThe power of verbal communication over e-mail conversationsHow Dustin broke down his product to build up his companyCreating a pilot programUtilizing SMS in your businessHow Dustin partnered with Dan KennedyHow Dustin is empowering people to communicate their ideasResources Mentioned in This Episode:Speaking EmpireInfusionsoft Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. KiyosakiFix Your Funnel No B.S. Guide to Powerful Presentations: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Plan to Sell Anything with Webinars, Online Media, Speeches, and Seminars by Dan S. KennedyMore About No B.S.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Steve Gordon is the founder of The Unstoppable CEO and author of Unstoppable Referrals: 10x Referrals Half the Effort. Steve uses his business to help professionals gain more referrals in less time, allowing them to spend minimal time working on growing their business and more time running their business, allowing them the time to nurture personal relationships. Steve encourages entrepreneurs to share their stories with one another in order to identify the traits and character behind every hard-working business professional.In this episode, we will be discussing:How devastating events continue to impact a changing societyDiversifying your client baseChoosing what to be persistent atOwning your outcomesWhat to do in the face of a traumatic eventCreating change for your business through yourselfObtaining 10x referrals with half the effortAligning your business with self-interestThe moral obligation of helping others through your businessSteve’s want to go back to the source of wisdomSteve’s mission of enabling business owners to have their lives backResources Mentioned in This Episode: Unstoppable Referrals: 10x Referrals Half the Effort by Steve GordonThe Unstoppable CEOJay Abraham's Strategy of PreeminenceFree Get the Clients You Deserve E-mail CourseHow to Get Your First Thousand ClientsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Mr. Hartman is no stranger to “trial and terror”; through these trials he has learned the difference between good investments and bad ones. He believes income property is the most reliable monetary investment, but relationships with people are what drives success.As Founder and CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network Inc., Mr. Hartman is a business expert. At the young age of 19, Mr. Hartman began his career by earning his real estate license; only a year later he bought his first property. Since then, he has been involved in thousands of real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 different states. For 13 years, Mr. Hartman has shared his investment wisdom on his podcast Creating Wealth Show.In this episode, Jason Hartman and I will discuss: Quality VS quantityClient engagementFailures in real estate investingHow to avoid scandalsSpeculationsThe definition of investmentHow a business is differentDiversifying real estate investmentsConservative investingHow to take advantage of the current market Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“The Four Hour Work Week” by Tim FerrisHow to Analyze a Real Estate InvestmentFree CourtLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Chris Martenson is a trained scientist who uses his knowledge of data to predict the outcome of the economy. People from all over the world know Chris for The Crash Course, a seminal video seminar that elaborated on a then prediction of the 2008 housing market crash.In this episode, we will be discussing:Chris Martenson predicting the future of market crashes through dataTrusting data over feelingAdopting and adapting strategies in tradingChris’s seminar that he uploaded online predicting the market crashUtilizing your knowledge to gather information in a “too much information” ageThe ability of quality content to become widespreadBuilding a business around helping others understand intricate ideasThe connection between authenticity, vulnerability, and successPermanence in online and offline presenceToday’s stock market and where Trump is taking its futureEliminating hope from strategyLearning about your business through the work you put into itResources Mentioned in This Episode:Summit at SeaPeak ProsperityCrash Course Accelerated Crash Course The Crash Course Book Chris Martenson's TwitterLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Have you ever heard of The Boardroom Report? Yup, Brian Kurtz helped Marti Edelston grow a 5 million dollar company into a 160 million dollar company. That’s who you are about to hear tell his fascinating story about building someone else’s empire then branching away to start Titans of Marketing, focusing on direct marketing. His book; The Advertising Solution helps others build their own niche and create their marketing plan.In this episode, we will be discussing:How young entrepreneurs earning a reputation in environments encouraging internal entrepreneurshipThe stigma around working for someone else as an entrepreneurThe importance of focusing on yourself to achieve the goal of independenceThe measurable response of direct response marketingThe “40/40/20 Rule: List/Offer/Messaging”Finding people for your narrow nicheHow to utilize list-buildingRecency, frequency, and monetary ValueSlowing down to make moneyEducating one’s self to enhance visibilityResources Mentioned in This Episode:Brian's WebsiteThe Advertising Solution (Brian's Book) Secrets of Successful Direct MailProduct Launch FormulaAsk MethodClick FunnelsTraffic and Conversion SummitBreakthrough Advertising Write Good AdvertisementLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

After years of selling door to door, Steve Harrison partnered with his brother, Bill, to found Bradley Communications after he discovered how to help over 12,000 people bring their books to market. Steve’s Quantum Leap mentors people through the publishing process and in addition to pairs them with media outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, FOX, and other major networks. Steve also runs the yearly National Publicity Summit where hundreds of press people come to hear about what his clients are working on.In this episode, we will be discussing: Steve Harrison’s summer job in college transforming into today’s careerThe necessity of failure for successUtilizing schedule and order to maintain a winning streakDetaching from outcome to approach situations with confidenceSteve’s big move after five years of selling door to doorWriting marketing materials for othersMarketing the person rather than the productTransforming from individual to brandAssessing why people don’t buyOwning your area of expertise and sharing what you knowThe “of all-time” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode:Quantum Leap National Publicity SummitSteve's WebsiteLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

After being wholeheartedly dissatisfied with his everyday life, David Neagle unlocked his potential by tapping into his greatest resource, himself. He grew to become an executive corporate manager, a stock investor, and a business owner. David is the best-selling author of The Millions Within and is known as one of the architects of the personal growth industry.In this episode, we will be discussing:David’s beginnings and his encounters with “the pronounced voice”Working with Bob Proctor as his mentorAccepting responsibility and taking controlDavid’s tragedy and how that awakened a sense of urgency to alter his thinkingInitiating change in life to be more successfulMaking the decision to move forwardChanging your view of personal success to meet your personal and financial goalsRelationships enabling/disabling the ability to execute ambitionSecuring your desired content from life through perseverance and driveHow desire always shows you the way to goOvercoming your resistance that is defeating desireWhy you should allow people to problem solve for themselvesResources Mentioned in This Episode: Working With the Law by Raymond HolliwellDavid Neagle's WebsitePodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Jon Benson is well-recognized as one of the top sales copy strategists in the world. Jon left his secure future behind, gaining unconventional roots in copywriting, now prospering as CEO of DigitalPublisher.com and JBFHEALTH as well as the creator of a video sales letter for web selling that is revolutionizing customer care effectiveness for small companies and big businesses alike.In this episode, we will be discussing: How rebellion and uncertainty started Jon’s journey to becoming a successful copywriterJon’s work ethic and how he prospered after leaving behind a secure futureFinding and engaging clients with a product of any caliberLeapfrogging the copywriting field by the creation of a borderline AI softwareThe importance of user interaction to establish a “voice” in E-mail Copy ProUnderstanding “sales language” to empower business to client relationshipsErasing fear to enhance a businessHow everyday people are able to accomplish copywriting by utilizing a formulaHow personal interaction with your business betters salesThomas Jefferson and historic documents influencing Jon BensonJon’s trickle-down theory to changing the worldResources Mentioned in This Episode:Jon Benson's E-mail Copy ProJon Benson's 3x SelleratorDigital PublisherPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Michael Gerber is a legendary business expert and speaker who wrote the most powerful book about business, The E Myth. Inc Magazine names Michael as “the world’s #1 small business Guru” who is still awakening entrepreneurs today through his course based on his newest book: Beyond The E-Myth. At the age of 80, Michael still personally leads his advanced program; The Dreaming Room, that is being held throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.In this episode, we will be discussing: Michael’s past that led him to the idea of The E MythSelling as a systemThe true definition of businessNecessary elements for a successful business: dream, vision, and purposeThe hierarchy of growthHealthy economic capabilityHow The E Myth altered real livesThe Dreaming Room™ and how you can be transformed by getting involvedLegacy in relation to enterpriseThe eightfold path to successOutcome of being a true entrepreneurThe “big conclusion,” product and salesThe client fulfillment systemResources Mentioned in This Episode:Watch this short video to see what Michael is doing NOW:To order Michael’s new course on Beyond The E Myth:The E MythBeyond The E Myth The Most Successful Small Businesses in the WorldThe Dreaming RoomPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Rocky Romanella began a 36-year career with UPS in 1976 as a part-time loader and unloader. From there, he climbed the ranks and became The President and General Manager of UPS Supply Chain Solutions. After retiring from the largest transportation and logistics company in the world, Rocky went on to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director for UniTek Global Services, a mid-cap telecommunications solutions company. Rocky brings over 40 years of executive business leadership to today's podcast and I believe that you will get so much value out of it. We’ll discuss:Knowing who is your customer is the first step for any new ventureUnderstanding what problem you are really solvingImportant questions to ask which can help drive growth and expand your customer baseCustomer acquisition vs customer retentionWhy sometimes compromise isn't the solutionThe building blocks of successful businessGetting out of your comfort zoneWhat Rocky is most excited about todayThe “Change the world” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode:UniTek Global Services3SIXTY Management Services Tighten the Lug Nuts: The Principles of Balanced LeadershipRocky's Personal EmailPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Laura Doyle wrote a book on how to create successful marriages which became a New York Times Best Seller, the book was translated into 19 languages and is available in 30 countries. As a result, she “accidentally” started a worldwide movement of women who practice the 6 intimacy skills she discovered that creates that lead to have amazing vibrant relationships. She’s the creator of an international relationship coaching company and over the years, she has appeared on Today Show, Good Morning America and The View. Laura has been married for 27 years and now she is on the mission to end world divorce.We’ll Discuss: How everything started with Laura’s own marriage problemsAsking marriage advice from women who had been married for 15+ yearsBeginning of the accidental worldwide movementImportance of being strategic when naming your bookBeing overwhelmed by emails & calls after publishing her first bookGrowing the business and hiring the first employeesPutting together a webinar and just making 2 salesExact funnel Laura uses to grow her businessImportance of letting go of the controlThe “Change the world” questionWho Laura would like to spend one hour with Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get Cherished ChallengeLaura's Blog The Surrendered Wife book The New Amazon Prime Show, Empowered Wives Podcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Dr. Gundry firmly believes that we can directly affect our health and wellness by diet, supplementation, and living well. He discovered the one thing in his research that completely changes everything you think you know about eating well, and he has the proof to back up his claims.As a renowned cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and author, he gave it all up to start a clinic that helps people without surgery. During his 40-year career, Dr. Gundry has performed 10,000 operations and developed patented, life-saving medical technology. He is also the former president of the American Heart Association.He is also the author of “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution” and 2017 and “The Plant Paradox” which became New York Times bestseller.In this episode, we will be discussing: Why you should think twice about vegetarian and vegan dietsHow our food is making us sick - and what we can do about itWhat happens to your body when you eat natural proteinThe argument that eating fruit is like eating skittlesProblem with government science fundingFoods that you need to stay away fromMaking simple lifestyle shifts and living a healthy lifeResources Mentioned in This Episode:Dr. Steven Gundry Website“The Plant Paradox” bookPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

If you have struggled to get clients for your business, you'll love this episode. Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and host of Dream Biz Coach TV and Stick Like Glue Radio. Through challenges and hardships, from being unemployed to fighting cancer, Jim turned things around. Today, he has been married for thirty-three years and is a go-to marketing and business building expert and in demand coach. In this episode, we will be discussingInformation overload, why it matters and how to combat itThe importance of practicing what you preachLong-term unemployment & combating cancerThe start of Jim's first business and getting his first clientRealizing that you can't do it all aloneInternet marketing lessonsHiring for attitudeSatisfying your customersWho in all space and time would Jim spend one hour with?The “Change the world” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode:Jim Palmer's WebsiteBook: “Just Say YES”Book: “Think and Grow Rich”Book: “The New Psycho-Cybernetics”NoHassleNewslettersDream Business AcademyPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Dov Baron is a masterful storyteller who was named Inc Magazine's Top 100 leadership speakers. He is the leading authority on authentic leadership and founder of Full Monty Leadership and The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. We’ve been friends for a long time and I really think you will enjoy this conversation.We’ll discuss:Dov’s background and how he got into entrepreneurshipFirst entrepreneurial venture and how Dov was started making money early onImportance of over delivering in businessListen to what's said, unsaid, and how it's saidThe concept of unconscious competenceBetting on the skills that come naturally to youA quick quiz that YOU can take which will bring out the genius in youThe story of the first speaking gig Dov ever didLessons on never judging a person based on their appearanceLearning to speak authenticallyThe flow state and how to be your “true self”The speaking tour in AustraliaDov’s free climbing accident and how everything changed overnightThe quiet whisper inside of us that we shouldn’t ignoreImportance of appreciationResources Mentioned in This Episode:Full Monty LeadershipThe Authentic Speaker Academy for LeadershipGift to the Listeners - Take The Self Assessment GiftDov's Personal EmailPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Srikumar guides people to live happier lives. Using his vast knowledge of spirituality, science and business strategy, he helps his clients find their true inner purpose and get that aligned with what they do. I met him in 2010, and throughout the years, I’ve learned so much from him. Srikumar is the author of "Are You Ready to Succeed: Unconventional Strategies for Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and Life", Hyperion, 2006. I believe that you will enjoy our conversation.In this episode, Srikumar and I discuss:Finding your purpose and path in lifeCourse on embodying the knowledge of the greatest masters of all timeTaking ancient wisdom and translating it, so modern people can relate to itImportance of surveys as a marketing strategyOpting out people who aren’t a good fit to whatever you have to offerWhy most “event” type seminars don’t produce lasting changeMental modelsLessons on UpsellingPeople’s experiences with Srikumar’s programUniversal LawWho in all space and time would Srikumar spend one hour with?Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Srikumar's Website Invisible Organization Book A Search in Secret India BookTony Robbins EventsRussell Brunson's’ WebsiteRamana MaharshiPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Kevin Harrington is best known as one of the original sharks from the Emmy winning TV show “Shark Tank” and has been a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years.Kevin has launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each. Kevin has been involved in more than a dozen public companies, and has launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide. As the inventor of the Infomercial, he created the most powerful Info marketing company called: As Seen On TV and his products are in big box stores all over the world.In this episode, we will be discussing:Stories from old days and how Kevin got started as an entrepreneurHow people often get what they believeGetting started with infomercials and how they were a gold mineThe principle of “Sell First, Build Later” mentalityThe Shark Tank experienceContracting Out - lessons on getting others to do some of the important workQuality vs. quantity - getting the right mix of clientsBuilding key relationshipsWhat Kevin is passionate about todayThe “Change the world” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode:Blue Water MediaQuantum MediaKevin Harrington's WebsiteKevin Harrington's EmailPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Jason Friedman started Creative Realities and sold it in 2008 for mid 8-figures. Over the years he has started 4 other businesses. Today, he mostly helps fast fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies gain an unfair advantage over their competition through the art and science of designing their “customer experience journey” - a step by step process for delighting customers in a way that turns them into raving fans for life. Jason has worked with Fortune 100' to solopreneurs in diverse industries, so I really believe you'll enjoy this conversation.In this episode, we'll discuss:Going from Rock & Roll Rodio to starting a business in 1997What Jason's learned from his grandfatherStories from high-school and key lesson on dedicationImportance of selling people what they want not what they needUnderstanding your customers better than they understand themselvesTrade show strategies - how education can work better than direct selling sometimesHow nobody wanted to hire me as a dotcom CEO after a successful exitSuffering and not knowing who you are after selling a companyWho in all space and time would Jason spend one hour with?What Jason is doing that has the potential to change the world?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:3 Hacks to WOW your customersCXFormulaJason's EmailPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Brian Basilico has a gift. He knows how to tell a story, communicate from a perspective of success and help you do the same for your business. His own company creates marketing campaigns and social media content for his clients. His wealth of experience and powerful stories entertain and instruct us all on how to really be seen and noticed in the noisy world of Internet Marketing!In this episode, Brian and I discuss:Marketing your business while keeping the eye on measurable resultsHow are constantly reinventing ourselves while sticking to the old principlesImportance of communicating with your customersWhy YOU always need to keep learningHaving the confidence to start overIs marketing easier online or offline?Mastering relationshipsCold calling versus emailsImportance of analytics and a bulletproof websiteContent marketingThe “Change the world” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode: Brian’s Website It's Not About You, It's About BACON! Relationship Marketing in a Social Media WorldPodcast Sponsor: Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production service Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Gary Sirak has been helping other people achieve their American Dream for the last 30 years of his life. He does this with the tools of his trade; insurance and proper planning. But not just an insurance agent, Gary is the alchemist of success and prosperity for family businesses where psychology, finance and good humor makes everything else work. He is the CEO of Sirak Financial Services in Canton, Ohio. For the last 60 years his business, started by his father, Stan Sirak; taught Gary the most important lesson of his career: “My job isn’t to make as much money as I can. It’s to help my clients accomplish their goals.” In this episode, Gary and I discuss:Filling in the gaps and how he got into family businessChallenges with firing family membersHow thinking a bit more about solving problems and less about moneyBeing the sole problem solverWhat is the imposter syndrome?Helping people to learn how to retireMastering sales and getting clientsImportance of relationshipsPractical lessons on becoming a great networkerBuilding your reserves slowlyThe “Change the world” questionResources Mentioned in This Episode:Gary’s Website If Your Money Talked...What Secrets Would It Tell? The American Dream, Revisited: Ordinary People, Extraordinary ResultsPodcast Sponsor: Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Sally Hogshead is a branding expert and pioneer of the groundbreaking Fascination Advantage® system. Sally skyrocketed to the top of the advertising profession in her early 20s. By age 24, she was the most award-winning advertising copywriter in the U.S. Her campaigns for brands such as MINI Cooper, Nike, Godiva and Coca-Cola have fascinated millions of consumers. At the age of 27, she opened her first ad agency and her work still hangs in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.A master communicator, Sally has conducted extensive research into the most common personality traits and has discovered how people and well-known brands can use their strengths to provide value and set themselves apart from their competition.In this episode, Sally and I discuss:How your most fascinating traits are your most valuable traitsThe Fascination Advantage AssessmentStarting her own agency at 27 and the lessons she had to learn the hard wayBeing impacted by September 11 attacksUnderstanding your role in the world - if you are a founder, you need to take action even if it feels uncomfortableImportance of showing upThe story of how she got into writingGaining a competitive advantage in whatever you doHow putting out quality content is more important than ever“Dinner Bell” - lessons learned from completely changing the assessment pricing modelWho she would spend one hour withThe “Change the world” question Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Sally’s BookSally’s WebsiteGift to listeners - Fascination Advantage Assessment to Listeners (use code 1000clients)Podcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Anmol Singh is a hard core technical trader, trading stocks and futures with a focus on the morning sessions or swing trading. His simple setups and exit strategies leave us with plenty to ponder about how we may be approaching the markets.Anmol currently runs LiveTraders.com where he reveals everything in his live trading room along with several other professional traders with specialties in everything from Forex to Options.In this episode, Anmol Singh and I discuss:Early days of tradingThe mindset of never giving upImportant patterns that YOU need to understandGoal setting the right wayPassion - the thing that keeps everyone goingThe birth of his companyFinding mentors and coachesPerfecting a marketing strategyCommon mistakes people make in businessFuture plans for his companyThe “Change the world” questionFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Episode:Anmol’s co-founded companyMirage Systems Anmol’s TwitterPodcast Sponsor: Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn