How to Work Less and MAKE MORE using a Membership Model with Serial Entrepreneur and 8-Figure Business Coach James Schramko

Want to work less and make more?In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to the one and only James Schramko, a remarkable Australian serial entrepreneur who's not just hustling but thriving and surfing the waves of success—both in business and life.James was once trapped in the grind of overwork and stress but has transformed into the embodiment of a lifestyle entrepreneur who's crushing it. He's not just riding the waves of the ocean; he's riding the waves of entrepreneurship too.With a track record of building and selling seven-figure businesses, James has achieved a remarkable feat – selling over $15 million worth of his products and services.Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, he was the number #1 Mercedes-Benz salesperson in Australia. Working tirelessly, he paved the way for a transformative shift in his life. Fast forward 33 years, and he's cracked the code to unveil four key profit levers that every business secretly holds. He privately mentored top entrepreneurs on how to earn more while working far less, including some of the biggest names in the industry, like Pat Flynn, Ryan Levesque, Keith Krance, Kevin Rogers, Molly Pittman, Chandler Bolt, and Ezra Firestone. So, if you want to make more while working less, then tune in to this episode.In this episode, we cover: [00:03:22:25] #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make[00:07:54:09] Ditch the To-Do-List and Embrace Systematic Productivity[00:10:25:10] The Counterintuitive Approach to Entrepreneurship[00:09:39:11] Break Free from Common Business Practices[00:16:43:23] The Power of Recurring Subscription Income[00:48:53:05] Build a Business Around Doing What You Love Every Day[00:36:43:07] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:45:56:16] Rapid-fire questionsWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you? James says "I'd put an emphasis on the happy that there's a lot of people hustling and grinding, but you know, get to a position where you can do the thing you absolutely love every day for me, it's surfing every day. You, if it's bike riding, canoeing, trekking, reading a book, whatever it is, build that into your day as a non-negotiable and then build your business around that to support it."Connect with Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/jamesschramko/https://www.facebook.com/JamesSchramkoPage/https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesSchramkohttps://au.linkedin.com/in/jamesschramkohttps://twitter.com/JamesSchramkoFind James on his website: https://www.jamesschramko.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista! Neurable- If you’re looking to level up your focus, productivity, and mental wellbeing all at once, do yourself a favor and check out Neurable. You get a special hookup—just use the code HAPPY at checkout and get $100 off.