This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.

Stuck at 6 or 7 figures?

In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Preston Brown to unpack why most entrepreneurs struggle to break the 8-figure ceiling—and what it actually takes to get there.

Preston Brown is a highly successful entrepreneur, speaker, and business mentor based in El Paso, Texas. Known for his expertise in scaling and automating businesses, he manages a diverse portfolio of companies that collectively generate over nine figures—more than $200 million—in annual revenue. His ventures span various industries, including real estate and finance. Preston began his entrepreneurial journey while still in college, earning more than his professors and eventually dropping out to focus on building businesses full-time. Preston is celebrated for his innovative approach to business, emphasizing automation and optimization to create sustainable growth. He has mentored hundreds of CEOs and entrepreneurs, helping them scale their companies profitably. In addition to his business achievements, Preston is a sought-after speaker and mentor, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and community impact.

In this insight-packed interview, Preston outlines his problem-solving framework and shares the seven stages of entrepreneurship, explaining that each requires different solutions and automation strategies.

Tune in!

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Key Takeaways:

• 00:00:00 Intro

• 00:02:20 What 7-figure entrepreneurs are doing wrong

• 00:05:38 Managing multiple businesses

• 00:15:40 Automating business processes

• 00:31:41 Seven stages of entrepreneurship

• 00:45:00 Focusing on big problems

• 00:53:23 Preston's problem-solving framework

• 01:06:39 Private jets and lifestyle

• 01:24:07 Outro

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Additional Resources:

🔹 Preston's Podcast & Socials: https://linktr.ee/problemstoprofit

🔹 Preston's Business Resources: https://linktr.ee/PrestonResources

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