In this episode, I sit down with Derek Clelan, the founder and creative visionary behind Your Haven Design — a company that helps elite outdoor living contractors win more projects with premium designs, detailed plans, and exclusive contractor benefits.Derek is known for transforming outdoor living spaces through clean, high-end exterior concepts — and he’s built a monthly package model that delivers 2D renders + construction-ready 2D plans in a way that’s smooth, repeatable, and scalable.In this conversation, Derek breaks down how he’s scaling the business, closing deals, and why building a seamless, “idiot-proof” delivery system is the real secret to serving tons of clients without the chaos.Ready to scale without burnout?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep094

In this episode, I sit down with Bhargav Vedula — founder of Client Igniters — and one of the youngest entrepreneurs you’ll ever hear from.

Bhargav breaks down the mindset and habits that helped him make his first $10,000 at just 15 years old, how immigrating from India shaped the way he thinks about work and opportunity, and what it actually takes to operate at a high level when most people your age are still “figuring it out.”

We also get into the deeper side of success — why money stops being the goal, what keeps you hungry after you start winning, and how to keep growing without losing yourself.

This conversation is a masterclass on:

* The mindset shift that separates high performers early

* How Bhargav made his first $10,000 at 15

* Immigrating from India and using it as fuel

* What “operating at a high level” really looks like day-to-day

* Why you need a purpose bigger than money to keep scaling

* The habits and standards that create long-term success

If you’re a young entrepreneur — or you want to think, work, and execute like one — this episode will change how you see what’s possible.

Ready to scale without burnout?

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In this episode, I sit down with Austin Netzley — business growth strategist and founder of 2X — to break down what really happens when entrepreneurs scale the wrong way.

Austin opens up about the moment he had to call 911 from an anxiety attack while building his first business — and how burnout, chaos, and reactive leadership almost cost him everything.

We dive deep into the systems, mindset shifts, and leadership principles required to scale without losing your health, freedom, or sanity.

This conversation is a masterclass on:

- Why most founders get stuck at $50k–$250k/month

- How to build a business that runs without you

- The difference between a 6-figure hustler and a 7-figure CEO

- Why systems, not hustle, create freedom

- How to scale profitably without chaos or burnout

If you’re a coach, consultant, agency owner, or entrepreneur who wants real growth without sacrificing your life — this episode is required listening.

Timestamps

00:00 Calling 911 from burnout

03:20 The anxiety attacks that changed everything

06:10 Why hustle breaks businesses

09:45 The $50k & $250k “valleys of death”

13:30 Systems every founder needs to scale

18:30 Why most teams fail (and it’s the founder’s fault)

23:40 Building a business that runs without you

28:00 The 2-week vacation test

33:10 Using books to scale authority & revenue

38:30 The mindset shift to 7-figure CEO

44:00 Leadership mistakes that cost millions

46:50 Final advice for entrepreneurs feeling stuck

Ready to scale without burnout?

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