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  • Akbar Sheikh - How the Top 1% of Coaches Run Their Business
    Aug 6 2024

    Summary:

    Akbar Sheikh, founder of the Make More Give More movement, discusses his coaching program and the key factors for success. The program focuses on helping online businesses scale and become seven-figure givers. It covers various aspects such as mindset, offers, funnels, traffic, sales, and fulfillment. The coaching program provides extensive support and assistance, including tech support and one-on-one coaching. Akbar emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the need to prioritize personal relationships and well-being. The program is reasonably priced, offering a monthly subscription at $497 or a lifetime membership at $10,000. Chad Kodary and Akbar Sheikh discuss the importance of segmenting coaching programs based on the needs and goals of participants. They highlight the need to address the issue of price objections and the importance of focusing on delivering results to clients. They also emphasize the significance of finding one's own unique approach to business and not comparing oneself to others. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the concept of 'Make More, Give More' and the importance of giving back.

    Takeaways:

    • The coaching program helps online businesses scale and become seven-figure givers.
    • It covers various aspects such as mindset, offers, funnels, traffic, sales, and fulfillment.
    • Extensive support and assistance are provided, including tech support and one-on-one coaching.
    • Work-life balance and personal relationships are prioritized.
    • The program is reasonably priced, offering a monthly subscription at $497 or a lifetime membership at $10,000. Segmenting coaching programs based on participants' needs and goals can lead to better results and client satisfaction.
    • Addressing price objections is crucial in converting potential clients into paying customers.
    • Finding one's own unique approach to business is important and should not be compared to others.
    • The concept of 'Make More, Give More' emphasizes the importance of giving back and making a positive impact on the world.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    07:11 Mindset and Discipline for Success
    14:46 Extensive Support and Assistance Provided
    29:20 Finding Your Unique Approach
    36:28 Make More, Give More


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    47 m
  • Gusten Sun - Elevating Your Earnings with a Strategic Value Ladder Ecosystem
    Jul 30 2024

    Summary

    Gusten discusses the importance of funnel ecosystems and the trending strategies in the funnel industry. He emphasizes the power of self-liquidating offers and the core automated sales funnel. Goost also shares insights on closing sales without sales calls and the value ladder pricing model. He explains the different entry points to the value ladder, including the $37 low-ticket offer and the $997 course. Additionally, he discusses building a higher-ticket mastermind and shares tips on building a personal brand on YouTube, including content strategy and monetization. In this conversation, Gusten and Chad discuss various aspects of content creation and personal branding. They cover topics such as setting up a recording space, streamlining the editing process, and avoiding content creation burnout. They also explore the appeal of authentic and simple videos, the evolution of entrepreneurs, and the benefits of scheduling different types of work. Additionally, they touch on the importance of finding unique aspects of personal branding and engaging with the audience on social media.

    Takeaways

    • Focus on building funnel ecosystems and multiple revenue streams.
    • Utilize self-liquidating offers and the core automated sales funnel.
    • Close sales without sales calls by using automated sales funnels.
    • Implement a value ladder pricing model with different entry points.
    • Consider building a personal brand on YouTube for long-term growth. Create a dedicated recording space with proper lighting and equipment to ensure high-quality videos.
    • Streamline the editing process by uploading supporting elements and collaborating with editors.
    • Avoid content creation burnout by scheduling post-production time and balancing organic and paid content.
    • Focus on authenticity and simplicity in videos to provide a more relaxing and enjoyable viewing experience.
    • Find unique aspects of personal branding and incorporate them into content to stand out from the crowd.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    01:35 The Importance of Funnel Ecosystems
    04:17 The Power of Self-Liquidating Offers
    06:10 The Core Automated Sales Funnel
    07:32 Closing Sales without Sales Calls
    08:21 The Value Ladder and Pricing
    09:05 Different Entry Points to the Value Ladder
    10:23 The $37 Low-Ticket Offer
    11:18 The Next Step: $997 Course
    12:51 Building a Higher-Ticket Mastermind
    15:12 Building a Personal Brand on YouTube
    24:21 Frequency and Quality of YouTube Videos
    26:36 Post-Production and Video Quality
    27:57 Setting Up a Recording Space
    28:20 The Hassle of Using a Studio
    29:12 Creating a Simple Recording Setup
    30:13 Streamlining the Editing Process
    31:21 Adding Supporting Elements to Videos
    32:00 Collaborating with Editors
    33:08 Avoiding Content Creation Burnout
    34:09 The Appeal of Authentic and Simple Videos
    35:16 Scheduling Post-Production Time
    36:36 The Evolution of Entrepreneurs
    37:20 Finding Unique Aspects of Personal Branding
    38:06 Balancing Organic and Paid Content
    39:13 Scaling and Exploring Infrastructure
    40:23 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
    41:44 Focusing on Creativity and Long-Term Goals
    42:50 The Next Steps for Personal Growth
    44:11 The Excitement of Building and Launching Projects
    45:12 Managing Mini Projects and Avoiding Burnout
    46:11 The Benefits of Scheduling Different Types of Work
    47:24 Creating Space for Creativity
    48:39 Scheduling Podcasts and Content Creation
    50:30 Dividing the Week into Different Roles
    51:53 Engaging with the Audience on Social Media
    52:16 Free Resources and Community Engagement


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    54 m
  • Michael Kelly - How to Sell Over Half a Million in One Live Event
    Jul 23 2024

    Summary

    Chad Kodary interviews Michael Kelly from Ads and Funnels. They discuss Michael's journey from starting his agency to specializing in building front-end and back-end systems for coaches running events. They also break down the metrics and results of a successful funnel and explore the strategies behind event marketing, registration, and backend offers. The conversation highlights the importance of list building and the potential for audience fatigue with repeated events. In this conversation, Michael Kelly discusses event advertising and costs, the average cost of paid registration, tiered pricing and conversions, a formulaic approach to event planning, pricing for event services, cart closing and ad management, challenges vs. webinars, duration and speaker strategy, event stacking and value ladder, syllabus and structure of a three-day event, ad spend strategy, challenges of evergreening events, successful events and revenue, breakdown of event schedule, and contact information.

    Takeaways

    • Starting an agency requires learning from mentors and investing in coaching.
    • Building front-end and back-end systems for coaches running events is a specialized service.
    • Successful funnels require strategic event marketing and registration.
    • Backend offers and upsells can generate high-ticket sales.
    • List building is crucial for event success, and audience fatigue can occur with repeated events. Event advertising costs depend on the amount spent on ads.
    • The average cost of paid registration is around $250.
    • Tiered pricing and scarcity tactics can improve conversions.
    • A formulaic approach can be used to plan and execute events.
    • Event services can be priced based on the level of involvement.
    • Cart closing and ad management are important aspects of event planning.
    • Challenges and webinars can be effective event formats.
    • The duration and speaker strategy can impact event success.
    • Event stacking and value ladder can maximize revenue.
    • A structured syllabus is important for a three-day event.
    • Ad spend strategy should be optimized throughout the event.
    • Evergreening events can be challenging but can be done with proper planning.
    • Successful events can generate significant revenue.
    • A well-planned event schedule can ensure a smooth flow.
    • Contact Michael Kelly for event planning and advertising services.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    03:02 Starting an Agency and Learning from Mentors
    06:05 Building Front-end and Back-end Systems for Coaches
    09:01 Funnel Breakdown: Metrics and Results
    10:59 Event Marketing and Registration
    13:51 Backend Offers and Upsells
    19:16 Event Advertising and Costs
    20:13 Average Cost of Paid Registration
    20:45 Tiered Pricing and Conversions
    21:55 Formulaic Approach to Event Planning
    22:23 Pricing for Event Services
    23:11 Cart Closing and Ad Management
    23:42 Challenges vs. Webinars
    26:38 Duration and Speaker Strategy
    27:45 Event Stacking and Value Ladder
    29:34 Syllabus and Structure of a Three-Day Event
    30:35 Ad Spend Strategy
    31:14 Ad Budget Optimization
    33:44 Challenges of Evergreening Events
    37:55 Successful Events and Revenue
    39:27 Breakdown of Event Schedule
    41:13 Contact Information


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    43 m
  • Gary Coxe - Insights into the Real World of Flying
    Jul 16 2024

    Summary

    Chad Kodary interviews Gary Cox, a pilot and coach who helps authors, coaches, speakers, and consultants create marketing strategies. Gary also runs a Jet Retreat mastermind where he takes people on private jet trips to Sandals Resorts for a mastermind experience. The conversation covers topics such as the experience of flying in a private jet, overcoming fear of flying, dealing with engine failures, and the lifestyle of billionaires compared to millionaires. Gary emphasizes the importance of focusing on your superpowers and delegating tasks to create a smooth and well-oiled business machine. In this conversation, Gary Coxe discusses the power of assistants and how they can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of understanding real profit and not just focusing on the profit margin of products. Gary also shares his approach to creating intimate experiences for his clients, such as taking them to the Bahamas and providing personalized coaching. He highlights the value of building strong client relationships and the benefits of experiential learning. Additionally, Gary discusses the cost of aviation and the need for entrepreneurs to find purpose and fuel their passion. He also addresses the issue of burnout and the importance of addressing inner beliefs and issues.

    Takeaways

    • Flying in a private jet offers a sense of freedom and a different lifestyle that can positively impact your business and mindset.
    • Engine failures and other emergencies are trained for and pilots are equipped to handle them, ensuring the safety of passengers.
    • Fear of flying can be overcome by understanding the statistics and safety measures involved in air travel.
    • The experience of a private jet mastermind can be transformative for both the coach and their clients, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.
    • To achieve a billionaire's lifestyle, it is important to focus on your superpowers, delegate tasks, and constantly improve your business. Hiring an assistant can be a powerful investment for entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on high-value tasks and grow their businesses.
    • Understanding real profit involves considering all the costs and efforts involved in delivering a product or service, not just the profit margin.
    • Creating intimate experiences for clients can strengthen relationships and enhance the value of coaching or consulting services.
    • Experiential learning, such as immersive events or trips, can provide a condensed and impactful learning experience for clients.
    • Building trust with clients is crucial for upselling and expanding business relationships.
    • Aviation can be an expensive passion, but it can also provide unique opportunities for personal and business growth.
    • To avoid burnout, entrepreneurs should regularly reassess their purpose and find ways to incorporate their passions into their businesses.
    • Addressing inner beliefs and issues is essential for maintaining mental health and overall well-being as an entrepreneur.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    00:30 Gary Cox's Work and Programs
    01:20 Jet Retreat Mastermind
    02:58 Changing Your Game and Lifestyle
    03:56 Scary Moments and Overcoming Fear
    04:40 The Freedom and Mental Focus of Flying
    05:08 Constant Training and Improvement
    06:04 The Scariest Moment: Engine Failure
    07:18 Understanding Engine Failure and Safety Measures
    08:18 The Unlikelihood of Plane Crashes
    10:02 Coping with Fear of Flying
    11:13 Creating a Positive Experience for Passengers
    12:36 The Experience of the Private Jet Mastermind
    14:18 The Impact and Results of the Mastermind
    15:19 Personal Experience Meeting Gary Cox
    18:28 The Value of Delegating and Focusing on Superpowers
    20:25 The Difference Between Billionaire and Millionaire Lifestyles
    21:21 The Power of Assistants
    22:18 Understanding Real Profit
    23:23 Creating Intimate Experiences
    24:11 Building Strong Client Relationships
    25:22 The Value of Experiential Learning
    26:20 Upselling and Building Trust
    27:32 The Benefits of Personalized Experiences
    28:57 The Cost of Aviation
    29:25 Finding Purpose and Fueling Passion
    34:20 Dealing with Burnout
    37:10 The Inner Beliefs and Issues


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    43 m
  • George Karafotis - The SMMA Client Acquisition Blueprint
    Jul 9 2024

    Summary

    Chad Kodary interviews George Karafotis from the Silver Spoon Agency. George shares his journey in the agency space and how he scaled his agency to achieve a peak month of $350,000 in sales. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the first 10 clients and delivering exceptional results to build case studies and increase pricing. George also discusses his strategies for prospecting and sales, including using platforms like Bark.com and Alignable, as well as cold email and DM outreach. He highlights the importance of providing valuable content and building genuine relationships to stand out in DMs. In this conversation, George Karafotis discusses his strategies for connecting with potential clients on Facebook, including sending volume of DMs and running ads. He shares insights into different funnels and lead magnets, as well as metrics and numbers for measuring success. George also provides advice for starting an agency and emphasizes the importance of value and lead magnets. He introduces Hercu Leads, a software that de-anonymizes website traffic and provides valuable data for targeting and sales optimization.

    Takeaways

    • Sending a friendly and personalized message on Facebook can lead to higher reply rates and successful connections.
    • Running ads requires careful planning and testing to ensure a positive return on investment.
    • Creating different funnels and lead magnets can attract specific target audiences and generate leads.
    • Metrics such as lead costs, booking rates, and show up rates are important for evaluating the success of funnels.
    • LinkedIn outreach can be an effective prospecting tactic for agencies.
    • Hercu Leads is a software that de-anonymizes website traffic and provides valuable data for targeting and sales optimization.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    03:00 Building a Successful Agency
    10:41 Prospecting and Sales
    15:20 Using Bark.com and Alignable for Lead Generation
    23:32 Cold DMs on LinkedIn and Facebook
    25:45 Standing Out in DMs
    26:19 Introduction and Connecting on Facebook
    27:13 Sending Volume of DMs and Ads
    28:16 Careful Approach to Running Ads
    29:11 Different Funnels and Lead Magnets
    30:25 Metrics and Numbers for Funnels
    31:28 Direct Appointments and Show Up Rates
    33:02 Advice for Starting an Agency
    36:48 Prospecting Tactics and LinkedIn Outreach
    40:15 Introduction to Hercu Leads Software
    44:41 Pricing and Use Cases for Hercu Leads
    47:13 Connecting with George Karafotis


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    49 m
  • Jason Hornung - Turning Facebook Ads into Profit Engines
    Jul 2 2024

    Summary

    Chad Kodary interviews Jason Hornung about his expertise in paid advertising. Jason shares his background in online marketing and how he built a successful marketing agency. They discuss the importance of paid ads for scaling businesses and the limitations of organic and affiliate marketing. Chad presents a low ticket offer campaign and seeks Jason's advice on scaling it. Jason explains the three phases of a successful campaign: proof of concept, validation, and scaling. He emphasizes the need to let campaigns run without making changes during the validation period to ensure consistent performance. In this conversation, Chad Kodary and Jason Hornung discuss various topics related to running successful ad campaigns. They cover the accuracy of tracking, the importance of having a source of truth, strategies for scaling campaigns, analyzing ad set performance, and the point of diminishing return. They also discuss the challenges of scaling in certain markets and the benefits of long-term campaigns. They emphasize the importance of focusing on direct response ads for most businesses and allocating budgets strategically. The conversation concludes with a recommendation to check out the Academy of Advertising for further learning.

    Takeaways

    • Paid ads are crucial for scaling businesses beyond the limitations of organic and affiliate marketing.
    • A successful campaign goes through three phases: proof of concept, validation, and scaling.
    • During the validation period, it is important to let the campaign run without making changes to ensure consistent performance.
    • When scaling, focus on increasing budgets and avoid turning off ads that may appear to be losing, as delayed and misattribution can occur. Decide on a source of truth for tracking your ad campaigns, such as the Facebook Pixel, to ensure accuracy.
    • When scaling campaigns, focus on increasing the budget of existing successful campaigns rather than creating new ones.
    • Regularly analyze ad set performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize your campaigns.
    • Be aware of the point of diminishing return, where increasing the budget no longer produces the desired results.
    • Direct response ads are generally more effective for small businesses looking for a return on their ad spend.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    04:06 Paid Ads as a Solution for Scaling
    07:10 Low Ticket Offer Campaign
    09:04 End Goal: Software Subscribers
    10:59 Upsell Offers
    12:21 Testing and Initial Results
    15:05 Validation Period
    26:03 Scaling Strategies
    27:45 Replicating Results
    28:45 Accuracy of Tracking
    29:19 Source of Truth
    30:14 Scaling Campaigns
    31:11 Replicating Results
    32:04 Analyzing Ad Set Performance
    33:02 Budget Descaling
    34:06 Point of Diminishing Return
    35:27 Back to Previous Budget
    36:25 Long-Term Campaigns
    37:07 Scaling Challenges
    38:30 Maintaining Successful Campaigns
    39:16 Direct Response vs. Awareness Ads
    44:17 Strategic Testing
    45:29 Building Trust with Customers
    48:18 Allocating Budget for Different Strategies
    49:29 Direct Response Ads
    52:04 Academy of Advertising


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    54 m
  • Aleric Heck - Mastering YouTube Ads for Maximum Impact
    Jun 25 2024

    Summary

    Aleric Heck shares his expertise on using YouTube ads to generate consistent leads and sales. He explains that the biggest portion of his revenue comes from coaching and training businesses on how to run YouTube ads. Aleric discusses targeting strategies on YouTube, including intent-based audience targeting and targeting competitors and complementary sites. He also emphasizes the importance of creating converting ads on YouTube, which involves providing value, educating the audience, and including a clear call to action. While the conversion costs on YouTube may be slightly higher, the quality and intent of the leads are generally better compared to other platforms like Facebook. In this conversation, Aleric Heck discusses the strategies and tactics for running successful YouTube ad campaigns. He explains how to target specific household income brackets and build a profile of the audience using Google's data. Aleric also shares insights on using YouTube ads and in-feed ads to reach the target audience effectively. He discusses retargeting and funnel strategies, as well as the breakdown of a master class funnel. Aleric provides valuable information on scaling ad spend, backend sales, and the role of a fractional media buyer. He also mentions his software, KeywordSearch, which offers AI ad targeting for YouTube and Google ads.

    Takeaways

    • Targeting specific household income brackets can be done using Google's data and allows for more precise audience targeting.
    • YouTube ads and in-feed ads are effective ways to reach the target audience and drive engagement.
    • Retargeting and funnel strategies are crucial for maximizing conversions and driving sales.
    • Scaling ad spend requires careful monitoring and optimization to ensure a positive return on investment.
    • Having a backend offer and focusing on high-ticket sales can help offset the cost of ad spend and increase profitability.
    • Working with a fractional media buyer can provide expertise and high-quality ad management for businesses.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    01:14 The Biggest Portion of Revenue
    04:09 Targeting Strategies on YouTube
    06:24 Intent-Based Audience Targeting
    08:25 Targeting Competitors and Complementary Sites
    10:05 Single Keyword Audiences
    11:36 Comparing YouTube and Facebook Ads
    19:45 Direct Funnel vs. Warm-Up Strategy
    22:43 The Secret Sauce to Creating Converting Ads
    26:08 Conversion Costs on YouTube
    30:18 Targeting Specific Household Income
    31:19 Building a Profile of the Audience
    32:19 Using YouTube Ads to Reach the Audience
    33:15 In-Feed Ads on YouTube
    34:43 Retargeting and Funnel Strategies
    36:05 Breakdown of the Master Class Funnel
    38:54 Scaling the Funnel and Backend Sales
    47:46 Starting and Scaling Ad Spend
    53:02 Backend Offer and Losing Ad Spend
    55:31 Fractional Media Buyer and Agency Services
    56:33 Resources and Software


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    58 m
  • Tanner Chidester - Strategies from a $100M Coaching Business
    Jun 18 2024

    Summary:

    Tanner Chidester from Elite CEOs discusses his experience in building a successful business consulting company. He shares insights into team structure, sales processes, and advertising strategies. The target audience for Elite CEOs includes trainers and business owners looking to scale their online businesses. The company primarily uses Facebook and Instagram ads to drive traffic and start conversations through direct messaging. The sales process involves booking calls with qualified leads, and the team focuses on maintaining a high show rate and closing rate. The chapter breakdown provides a comprehensive overview of the conversation. In this conversation, Tanner Chidester discusses various topics related to costs, talent acquisition, financing options, and AI bots in marketing. He emphasizes the importance of finding optimal talent at a reasonable cost and shares his approach to pricing and closing rates. Tanner also explores the use of Klarna for financing and the benefits of offering payment plans. He highlights the challenges and limitations of AI bots in sales and marketing and suggests that building bots for specific niches is more effective.

    Takeaways:

    • Elite CEOs is a business consulting company that helps trainers and online businesses scale their operations.
    • The team structure includes setters, sales reps, and account managers, with a focus on different offers and avatars.
    • The company primarily uses Facebook and Instagram ads to start conversations through direct messaging.
    • The sales process involves booking calls with qualified leads, and the team emphasizes maintaining a high show rate and closing rate.
    • The target audience for Elite CEOs includes trainers and business owners looking to scale their online businesses. Finding optimal talent at a reasonable cost is crucial for business success.
    • Offering flexible pricing and payment plans can increase close rates and revenue.
    • Klarna is a viable option for financing and can be integrated into the checkout process.
    • AI bots in sales and marketing have limitations and may require manual optimization.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    01:00 Team Structure and Roles
    06:06 Target Audience and Avatar
    08:09 Advertising Channels and Strategies
    10:14 Conversion Process and Qualifiers
    12:44 Video Content and Call-to-Action
    14:10 Booking Calls and Qualification
    15:05 Team Structure and Shifts
    16:29 Backend Metrics and Performance
    20:57 Team Location and Incentives
    22:25 Compensation Structure
    23:26 Costs and Talent Acquisition
    24:02 Finding Optimal COOs
    24:31 Flexible Pricing and Closing Rates
    25:06 Exploring Financing Options
    25:37 Payment Plans and Maximizing Revenue
    26:22 Using Klarna for Financing
    27:15 Simplifying the Financing Process
    28:24 Integrating Klarna into the Checkout Process
    29:16 Increasing Close Rates with Financing Options
    30:13 Low-Ticket Products and Upsells
    31:11 Closing Higher-Ticket Clients
    32:47 Initiating DM Conversations
    34:02 AI Bots and the Limitations
    37:43 Building AI Bots for Specific Niches
    38:35 The Challenges of AI in Marketing


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    47 m