Breakthrough Success

Your business doesn't need a massive team to make 7-figures. Freelancers, small business owners, and side hustlers have a path to 6 and 7-figures even if they have small teams (or none at all). You can start small with your business and scale up over time using content marketing and other strategies. Elaine Pofeldt joins us on Breakthrough Success to discuss how some tiny businesses end up making 7-figures. Elaine's book covers case studies and success stories of over 50 micro businesses that produce over $1 million in annual revenue. Want to join the ranks? Listen to this episode to discover how entrepreneurs are making big profits from tiny businesses. Resources: Get your copy of Tiny Business, Big Money Elaine Pofeldt's website Read Elaine's Forbes column Elaine has another book called The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Writing a book is a big undertaking. It requires even more skill to make six figures as an author, but you only get there if you publish your books. If you feel stuck with your book writing and marketing, you should listen to this episode. We'll cover how to get going with your book draft and some book launch strategies to reach more readers. Chandler Bolt is an investor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 7 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”. Self Publishing School has been an INC 5000 company over the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. Resources: Get your FREE copy of Published -- Chandler's special invitation to Breakthrough Success listeners Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Raising your authority can help you attract more clients and raise your rates. Natasha Miller will share some strategies in this episode to help you establish yourself as an expert in your industry. Natasha Miller is the CEO of Entire Productions which has been an Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row. Natasha studied entrepreneurship at the Harvard Business School and MIT and resides on the regional board of San Francisco’s Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Resources: Natasha's website Entire Productions Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

You can be a successful freelance writer or know all of the content marketing secrets, but we all still operate on limited time. Some bloggers, podcasters, and YouTubers struggle to balance their work with vacation, especially since you can bring your computer and work with you. The result is not being present and missing out on memorable experiences. Mike Michalowicz wants to help entrepreneurs solve that problem. He joins us on Breakthrough Success to share how our businesses can run like clockwork. During this stage, you could walk away from your business for 4 weeks and have no problem with revenue, attracting new clients, or any other challenges. If you like the idea of a business that grows without making family and friend time nonexistent, this is the episode for you. Resources: Get your copy of Clockwork Free Virtual Clockwork Kit Mike Michalowicz's site Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Want to rock your business and life like never before? Ellen Albertson joins us to share how you can turn your next chapter into your best one yet. Ellen Albertson is a psychologist who’s known as the Midlife Whisper. The bestselling author and speaker helps people raise their vibration so they have the energy, confidence, and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter. Resources: Ellen's website: The Midlife Whisperer Get your copy of Ellen's book: Rock Your Midlife Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Want to feel enthusiastic and well-rested every day? Sleep is a part of it, but not the end-all-be-all. This episode will reveal the different types of rest and how to master them so you can feel energized throughout the day. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She helps people discover their personal rest deficits through her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Over 250,000 people have completed the quiz to date to discover how to get better rest. Resources: Rest Quiz Get your copy of Dr. Saundra's book, Sacred Rest Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Can you get down to working 28 hours per week? This episode will reveal new ways to optimize your productivity and increase your output without working more hours. Demir Bentley is a productivity expert and co-founder of Lifehack Method. He’s helped more than 50,000 professionals prevent burnout and create more freedom in their lives. Resources: Life Hack Method Get your copy of Winning the Week Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free

Todd Randall is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs make money while building a life of freedom. He launched several businesses including spas, gyms, construction and wholesale companies, and more. This work ethic led to massive success but also incredible burnout. He uses his past experiences to guide coaching clients so they mix business growth with personal fulfillment. Resources: Connect with Todd on Facebook Connect with Todd on LinkedIn

Micro influencers can generate organic distribution for your brand and lead to compelling partnerships. The paid per post model is dead, but you'll get excited about the new model that focuses on genuine product adopters. Taylor Lagace joins us to share how micro influencers can grow your business. He is the co-founder of Kynship, an influencer marketing agency where stop paying for likes and start paying for sales. He's handled the marketing for several NFL stars and helps companies generate millions in revenue. What You Will Learn: Who is considered a micro influencer (you don't need as big of an audience as you think) The new micro influencer model that maximizes engagement and conversion rates Ways to look at your data to increase your sales Resources: Kynship Tagger influencer tool FB Brand Collabs Manager Mighty Scout -- we talked about this resource during our post-convo Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Most high-ticket clients want to jump on the phone before paying you. You can have a great product, but if your selling skills aren't up to par, great prospects will walk away. In this episode, we will discuss what goes into an amazing sales call. Desmond Dixon, selling expert and host of the Campfire Capitalism Podcast, joins us to share how to improve the conversion rate on your sales calls. What You Will Learn: What to listen for during a sales call Closing strategies that work How to prequalify prospects Resources: Campfire Capitalism Podcast Connect with Desmond on LinkedIn Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Content is one of the most useful assets in your business. It does 24/7 marketing for your business and introduces prospects to different stages of your funnel. Christine Hansen joins us to share how we can use content to get clients. He will reveal what works and how you can grow your business. Christine is an award-winning business coach and author of We Mean Business, a practical guide for creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners who want to grow their brands online. What You Will Learn: How to get social media followers to visit your website The elements of a successful digital campaign How to choose which social networks you focus on for your company Resources: Get your copy of We Mean Business Christine's website Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Service-based businesses can use social media marketing to tap into a steady stream of clients. You can fill up your pipeline and create an online presence where clients find your work. Michael Buzinski joins us on Breakthrough Success to share how these social media marketing strategies work. Michael is the President of Buzzworthy Media. He helps service-based businesses get clients and boost revenue with digital campaigns. What You Will Learn: How to get social media followers to visit your website The elements of a successful digital campaign How to choose which social networks you focus on for your company Resources: Get your copy of Rule of 26 -- this book can help you double your website's revenue Buzzworthy Media Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Content builds trust, increases visibility, and leads people through the customer journey. It's one of the most valuable resources for your business. If you want more out of each article, podcast, or video you publish, you'll enjoy this episode. Dave Snyder joins us to discuss how we can scale and market our content. Dave is the CEO of CopyPress, one of the most trusted content providers. Their team has created content for Stitch Fix, Fanatics, LinkedIn, and other companies. CopyPress helps clients increase their organic web traffic, improve their search engine rankings, and build their brand awareness. What You Will Learn: How to compete in an "oversaturated" market Effective ways to sprinkle calls to action throughout your content Strategies to rank high on Google Resources: Copy Press Connect with Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/davesnyder Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Are funnels dead? Have they been dead for a while? We have to rethink our digital marketing strategies to generate leads and increase revenue. Tom Schwab joins us to share how we can leverage other people's platforms to grow our businesses and provide mutual value. Tom is the founder of Interview Valet, a company that books its clients on podcasts. His upcoming book One Conversation Away invites readers to consider an alternative to digital marketing where we are a single conversation away from landing more clients. What You Will Learn: One conversation away is a more viable business model than one funnel away How to get on other people's podcasts How to turn extra visibility into extra revenue Resources: Get your free copy of the Podcast Guest Profits Book: interviewvalet.com/breakthrough Listen to an episode with Jeff Bullas where we discuss how to get millions of blog visitors Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Entrepreneurial ambition fuels us towards large milestones and inspires us to set bigger goals. Ambitions help us exceed our limits and explore new possibilities. David Selinger used his entrepreneurial ambition to become an early Amazon employee, RedFin co-founder, and now Deep Sentinel's CEO. We also talk about how most home alarm systems are pointless and how Deep Sentinel's innovative technology keeps your safer. What You Will Learn: How to raise your entrepreneurial goals How to make your home more secure (your alarm system does next to nothing) How to view failures as inputs instead of game-enders Resources: Connect with David Selinger on YouTube and Website LinkedIn Improve your home security with Deep Sentinel Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Want to generate cash flow with covered options? Our guest, Mark Yegge shares how selling covered options works and how they can generate extra income. Mark is an author, instructor, and fund manager who has traded over $14 billion worth of securities. What You Will Learn: How to build cash flow with options Wealth building strategies Managing emotions during the highs and lows of investing Resources: Connect with Mark Yegge through his website: https://markyegge.com/ Get the Regular Paycheques eBook at https://go.destinycreation.com Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: contentmarketingplaza.com

Magic tricks amaze crowds. Spectators wonder what went into the trick and marvel at the magician's work. The same strategies that go into magic tricks can also help with sales. Award-winning magician and expert salesperson Jake Schwartz joins us to share how to sell products and services. About Our Guest Jake Schwartz is an award-winning magician considered by many to be the new face of magic. He has performed all over the world, including fortune-500 companies like CBRE Real Estate, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Union, the world famous Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. What You'll Learn How to decide which offers to promote for maximum revenue Jake's preferred mediums for connecting with prospects and closing deals What goes into creating a customer avatar that actually works An important skill you need to become successful at anything How to generate genuine curiosity for your product or service Resources Connect with Jake through his website: jakeofspades.com Learn how to make 6-figures wit

Digital nomads are here to stay. More people want to work remotely and travel to different parts of the world. What does the digital nomad lifestyle mean for employers and employees? We'll discuss how to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle and how to still get work done as you see the world. About Our Guest Mary Elizabeth Elkordy is President and founder of Elkordy Global, a full-service boutique PR firm. The firm helps many clients ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies looking to increase their visibility. The TEDx speaker began her career at Capitol Hill working for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. Key Links from the Episode Elkordy Global Connect with Mary on Instagram and LinkedIn

Daily journaling can change your life. You'll collect your thoughts, reflect, and strengthen your mental wellness. In this episode, Sharon Wallen joins us to discuss how to build a journaling habit and use it to become happier. About Our Guest Sharon Wallen is a National Board Certified Teacher, with 32 years of service in Elementary School. She recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her commendable work as a teacher. Her Grateful Reflections Journal helps people focus on the good things in life and build confidence. Key Links from the Episode Get your copy of the Grateful Reflections Journal

Productive procrastinator...how is that even a thing? It's important to realize that procrastination does not equal laziness. There is a difference, and we'll talk about it in this episode. Once you understand the difference and apply these strategies, learn how to get more mileage out of every minute you work. About Our Guest Pat Sanaghan is a productive procrastinator. He’s earned a doctorate, written 12 books, and 50 published articles. Key Links from the Episode Pat's website Get your copy of How To Be a "Better" Procrastinator