Sabir Semerkant is an eCommerce expert, growth strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience generating over $1 billion in revenue. Recognized and endorsed by industry leaders such as Gary Vee, Neil Patel, and Matt Higgins of Shark Tank, Sabir has been a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, guided startups to scale, and helped iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

In 2024, Sabir’s Rapid 2X Program propelled 29 brands across 17 industries to new heights, delivering an impressive 108% average growth in just 21 days. His track record includes scaling more than 150 brands, with notable success like Ashley Stewart, which grew from $3M to $30M under his leadership.

Sabir has developed the 8-D Method, a proven framework designed to unlock 2X-10X growth for any eCommerce business with Product-Market Fit. This method equips businesses to thrive, even in tough economic conditions, enabling them to boost sales and maximize profits in today’s competitive landscape.

During the show we discussed:

• The 8D Method Is A Growth Framework Designed To Help E-Commerce Brands Scale Effectively.
• It Can Help Businesses Double Their Sales In As Little As 12 Weeks With Strategic Focus.
• It’s Built On Eight Dimensions That Identify And Unlock Hidden Growth Opportunities.
• The Method Brings Structure And Clarity, Giving Business Owners More Control And Freedom.
• It Helps Brands Differentiate And Rise Above The Noise In Saturated Markets.
• It Addresses Conversion Drops And High Cart Abandonment With Proven Tactics.
• The System Improves Margins Even When Ad Costs Are Rising By Optimizing Operations.
• It Solves Common Challenges Like Disorganization, Plateaued Growth, And Unclear Direction.
• The “Organize” Phase Reduces Anxiety By Creating A Clear Operational Foundation.
• The “Prioritize” Phase Ensures Teams Focus On Actions That Drive The Most Growth.
• Brands Using The Method Often See Fast Results—Sometimes Within Weeks.
• Unlike Relying Solely On Ad Platforms, It Builds Long-Term, Channel-Independent Growth.
• It Helps Brands Avoid Mistakes Like Chasing Trends Or Depending On One Traffic Source.
• The Rapid 2x System Can Trigger 100%+ Sales Increases In Under 30 Days.

Resources:

https://growthbysabir.com/businesscredit

Eric Lloyd is a seasoned entrepreneur and trainer with a diverse background in various industries. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16, Eric made significant strides in commercial real estate by 21. His ventures have spanned landscaping, commercial cleaning, and real estate-based firms, showcasing his ability to create effective systems that drive business performance.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Eric is an experienced trainer with a demonstrated history in the financial services industry. He possesses skills in coaching, sales, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, reflecting his commitment to personal and professional development.

Beyond his career, Eric is a marathon runner, football coach, skiing enthusiast, and enjoys quality time with his horses. He is also a dedicated father to four children, balancing his professional achievements with a rich personal life.

During the show we discussed:

Executive coaching improves wealth through insights and better decisions.
Avoid mistakes like poor cash flow and mixing finances with planning and tracking.
Financial peace comes from setting goals and balancing finances.
Good sales strategies increase revenue and build wealth.
A financial scorecard tracks key metrics.
Entrepreneurs often overlook saving, diversifying, and managing risk.
Financial software, goal-setting, and regular reviews track progress.
Reinvest profits and monitor cash flow to scale a business.
Finding lost revenue boosts cash flow.
Passive income comes from investments, digital products, and automation.
Managing personal finances helps grow business and wealth.

Resources:

https://wealthfactory.com/

Nate Woodbury is a YouTube Producer specializing in helping business owners, coaches, and course creators generate leads, clients, and revenue through YouTube. With a portfolio of over 50 channels, he has helped several YouTube channels generate seven figures monthly from organic leads. Unlike traditional viral-focused strategies, Nate teaches a tactical, step-by-step approach that delivers a consistent flow of high-quality leads and appointments—without relying on paid ads.

As a master of efficiency, Nate is known for developing systems that minimize time and expense while maximizing results. He works with many seven-figure influencers, helping them grow their following and transform their YouTube channels into powerful lead-generation machines. His expertise lies in showing professionals how to leverage their knowledge on YouTube, positioning themselves as the go-to experts in their industry and creating long-term, scalable success.

During the show we discussed:

• Answer questions on YouTube to generate high-quality leads.
• Identify what people are searching for on YouTube to create attractive videos.
• The Leaf Strategy helps business owners grow by aligning content with audience needs.
• Organic growth on YouTube is more sustainable than paid ads.
• Keyword research attracts the right audience by matching search intent.
• Long watch time is more valuable than short-form content on YouTube.
• Keyword tags are irrelevant; focus on content, titles, and descriptions.
• YouTube’s transcription helps boost rankings by improving searchability.
• Patience is key for ranking videos on YouTube.
• Business owners should position themselves as the "hero" by offering value.
• Create engaging videos that convert viewers into clients.
• Start videos with curiosity to increase watch time.
• Talking head videos are best for YouTube engagement.
• Avoid text-heavy PowerPoints; use visuals like flip charts for better results.
• Thumbnails and titles are crucial; show the whites of your eyes in thumbnails.
• Label videos for search engines to attract new followers and engage subscribers.
• Maximize results on YouTube by focusing on efficiency.
• Use tools to streamline content creation and management.
• Measure success on YouTube through engagement, conversions, and retention.
  

Resources:

https://betheherostudios.com/
https://theleafstrategy.com

Anya Cheng is an accomplished and award-winning Product Head with extensive experience in leading product initiatives for top technology, eCommerce, food-delivery, and retail organizations. As the Founder and CEO of Taelor, Anya specializes in creating product vision, strategy, and roadmaps while building and managing high-performing teams. Her expertise spans product management, design, development, go-to-market strategies, and monetization processes.

As a product management and marketing guru, helped build Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Shopping and worked on eBay’s emerging business and AI, Target’s (the 2nd largest retailer in the U.S.) mobile/table eCommerce app, and McDonald’s global food delivery business. Anya is adept at managing stakeholders and responding to industry trends in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.

Her achievements have earned her over 20 awards, including the Girls in Tech "40 Under 40" and the Webby Award for Best App of the Year. A TEDx Talk speaker, she also teaches at Northwestern University and brings a strong background in website and app product management, growth/product marketing, and analytics.

During the show we discussed:

• Inspiration behind starting Taelor and the growth journey.
• Challenges faced while scaling and how they were overcome.
• Technology driving business growth and efficiency.
• The role of data in decision-making.
• Expanding into new markets.
• Using AI to improve customer experience.
• Key tech trends businesses should adopt.
• AI's impact on streamlining operations.
• AI's potential beyond eCommerce.
• Lessons from working with global brands.
• How Taelor stands out in fashion rental through technology.
• Leading successful teams in fast-changing environments.
• Advice for aspiring tech and business leaders.

Resources:

https://taelor.style/

Jeremy Jenson is the visionary Founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, Houston’s largest privately-held executive search firm. A recognized expert in The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Jeremy built Encore on a foundation of seven Core Values: Excellence, Resilience, Gratitude, Professionalism, Coachable, Meticulous, and Competitive. These principles have driven the company’s success and earned it a reputation for delivering unmatched talent acquisition solutions.

Founded in 2013, Encore Search Partners employs a data-driven, industry-focused approach to professional recruiting. By combining deep industry expertise, cutting-edge data analysis, and an aggressive outbound marketing strategy, the firm specializes in connecting clients with niche professional and technical talent. Encore serves industries such as Financial Services, Wealth Management, Law, Manufacturing, Energy, Chemicals, and Technical Sales, helping organizations nationwide secure top-tier professionals.

Jeremy’s commitment to leadership extends beyond Encore. He is an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global network of over 17,000 entrepreneurs, and enjoys mentoring others in the art of scaling businesses. A proud father of three, Jeremy values spending quality time with his sons and friends in his free time. Under his guidance, Encore Search Partners continues to thrive as a minority-owned enterprise headquartered in Houston, Texas, serving clients across the nation.

During the show we discussed:

• We Often Make Poor Hiring Decisions, But We Can Improve.
• Using Data Helps Hire Better And Keep Employees Longer.
• Head Hunters Are Better Than HR At Finding Top Talent.
• HR Should Hire In Some Cases, But Head Hunters Are Better In Others.
• Many Important Factors Are Often Overlooked In Hiring.
• We Focus Too Much On Past Experience When Hiring.
• Job Longevity Doesn’t Always Mean Long-Term Retention With Your Company.
• Common Hiring Mistakes Often Include Ignoring Key Factors.
• Employee Pay Decisions Should Be Based On Data And Strategy.
• Your Team Should Join Co-Ops To Learn From Peers.
• Variable Compensation Helps Attract And Keep Top Talent.
• Joining Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Offers Networking And Growth.
• Vistage Can Help Your Team Members Grow Professionally.
• Decide If Your Company Should Operate Like A Family Or A Sports Team.

Resources:

https://encoresearch.com/

Justin Colby is the founder of The Science of Flipping Podcast and The Science of Flipping Coaching Program. After investing in real estate for over 17 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facility

Justin's longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds.

His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, where he has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade.

He is a nationally recognized speaker and is on a mission to educate as many people as possible on becoming a successful dynamic real estate investor.

During the show we discussed:

• Step-By-Step Process For Flipping Properties: From Finding Deals To Closing.
• Analyzing And Choosing The Best Exit Strategy For Maximum Profitability.
• Scaling From Flipping One Deal A Month To Multiple Deals Consistently.
• Key Factors For Structuring Attractive Wholesale Deals For End Buyers.
• How To Secure Funding For Real Estate Investments.
• Time Allocation For Successful Real Estate Investing.
• Identifying Profitable Markets And Neighborhoods For Flipping.
• Essential Tools And Frameworks For Building A Sustainable Wholesaling And Flipping Business.
• Creating Predictable And Sustainable Passive Income Through Flipping.
• Effectively Using Other People’s Money (OPM) To Fund Deals.
• Strategies For Finding Motivated Buyers And Sellers With Low Marketing Costs.
• Common Mistakes New Wholesalers Make And How To Avoid Them.
• Benefits Of Joining A Coaching Program Or Training Vault To Accelerate Success In Real Estate Investing.

Resources:

https://thescienceofflipping.com/
https://flipping2wealth.com/
https://reilive.co/

Zach Leemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, the nation's leading turnkey investment company. Zach is a seasoned real estate investor and licensed broker that has accumulated a large portfolio of rental properties across multiple markets including single family, multifamily, commercial and new construction. Zach is a licensed Optometrist who practices on a volunteer basis.

Zach started investing in real estate while working as an Optometrist & Captain for the US Air Force. This eventually allowed him to retire early from his career in medicine to be a professional investor by strategically investing in markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation & equity. Zach went on to build a successful wholesaling, flipping & management business working across multiple markets which led to the foundation for Rent to Retirement.

He is considered an industry expert in real estate market analytics. Zach has been published across many exceptional national platforms including: Forbes, USA Today, Fox News, NBC, CBS, Veterans' Affairs, Think Reality, and Inc. 5000. He is passionate about educating others on the numerous benefits of real estate investing, and how to use real estate as means to create the lifestyle each person desires for their family!

During the show we discussed:

• Motivation To Choose Real Estate Investing Over Other Careers
• Approach To Real Estate Investing And Key Market Factors
• Using Data To Make Real Estate Investment Decisions
• Advice For New Real Estate Investors
• Most Important Thing To Understand When Starting In Real Estate
• Best Financing Options For Real Estate Investments
• Benefits Of Building Then Renting Vs. Buying Then Renting
• Expected Cash Return On Real Estate Properties
• Benefits Of Long-Term Vs. Short-Term Rentals
• Success Story Of A Client Achieving Financial Goals Through Real Estate
• Unknown Benefits Of Real Estate Investing
• Strategies For Experienced Investors To Grow Portfolios
• Teaching Real Estate Basics And Helping People Succeed

Resources:

https://www.renttoretirement.com/

Joe McCall is a seasoned real estate investor, creative financing consultant, and expert in outsourcing and marketing. With years of hands-on experience, Joe has established himself as a trusted authority in the real estate investing space. He is the host of the Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast, where he shares valuable insights and actionable strategies to help others succeed in the industry.

As an accomplished author, Joe has written four impactful real estate investing books that guide both beginners and seasoned investors toward achieving success. He is also a sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences and workshops nationwide, where he educates audiences on creative real estate strategies and effective marketing techniques. Joe regularly hosts webinars focusing on automation, marketing, and delegation to help investors streamline and grow their businesses.

Before embarking on his real estate journey, Joe had an engineering job, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to transition into wholesaling, where he found his true passion.

Outside of business, Joe is a devoted family man. He enjoys quality time with his kids, whether it’s exploring the zoo, hitting the golf course with his boys, or swimming with his girls. Joe’s faith and family are his top priorities, and he strives to balance both a successful career and a fulfilling personal life.

During the show we discussed:

• Joe's Transition From Engineering to Wholesaling: What Inspired the Shift?
• Key Skills and Strategies for Success in Wholesaling
• The Process of Finding and Evaluating Wholesale Deals
• Negotiation Tactics When Wholesaling Properties
• The Importance of Marketing for Success in Wholesaling
• The Direct Link Between Offers and Earnings in Wholesaling
• Targeting the Right Market: Who to Market to for Maximum Results
• Using Postcards for Effective Wholesaling Marketing
• Choosing the Right Markets for Your Wholesale Deals
• Why Freedomsoft Is the Best Resource for Lists and Direct Mail Campaigns
• Finding Buyers for Your Wholesale Deals
• Common Pitfalls When Scaling Your Wholesaling or Flipping Business
• Streamlining the Deal-Closing Process Without Getting Overwhelmed
• The Role of Marketing in Attracting the Right Leads for Wholesaling
• Advice for Beginners: Finding Your First Wholesale Deal

Resources:

https://www.realestateinvestingmastery.com/
https://joemccall.tv
https://joemccall.com/saturday