Struggling to find reliable, affordable remote talent? You're not alone.

Most business owners either overpay for mediocre help or get burned by cheap contractors who disappear. But what if I told you there's a systematic way to find rock-star remote workers for $5-15/hour who'll stick around long-term?

In this episode, I break down my proven multi-tier vetting process that's helped me hire dozens of overseas workers. And why they often outperform their US counterparts.

Here's what you'll learn:

The eliminate-automate-delegate framework that saves you from hiring the wrong people

Why time tracking is your secret weapon for identifying what you actually need to hire for

My favorite platform for finding remote talent (and the 3 non-negotiables I always filter for)

The psychology behind making candidates "jump through hoops" and why it works

How $5/hour in the Philippines equals $25-50/hour purchasing power in the US

My complete assessment process that weeds out 80% of applicants automatically

The reference check strategy that's landed me new clients

Bottom line: Stop playing hiring roulette. There's a logical, systematic approach to building your remote team, and I'm sharing every detail.

Perfect for coaches, consultants, and online business owners who need to scale without breaking the bank.

Ready to build your dream remote team? Let's connect. Search "Be Known LLC" and let's chat about putting these systems to work in your business.

This episode delivers the no-fluff, actionable insights you need to hire smarter, not harder.

Discover why launches, webinars, and email marketing aren't dead in 2025! Join host Daniel as he interviews Amber Miller, CEO of Smart to Finish, a boutique agency with two decades of experience rescuing entrepreneurs from launch disasters.

In this power-packed episode, Amber shares battle-tested strategies from 20 years in the trenches, including:

• How to survive mid-launch crises (like team members calling from the hospital)
• Why reliable support beats flashy promises every time
• The real reason most launches fail (hint: it's not the strategy)
• Traffic sources that actually work: email, JV partnerships, and Meta ads
• When to pivot quickly and how to manage client stress during cart close

Amber's unique background, from managing IT networks during Y2K to becoming the "launch therapist" for stressed entrepreneurs—gives her unmatched perspective on what really works under pressure.

Whether you're planning your first launch or your fiftieth, this episode delivers actionable insights on client management, traffic generation, and the mindset shifts that separate successful launches from expensive failures.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, and marketers who want proven strategies, not empty promises.

Key Topics: Business launches, entrepreneurship, client management, email marketing, webinar strategy, Meta advertising, project management

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessLaunches #OnlineMarketing #EmailMarketing #WebinarStrategy #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset

Discover how Ben Gower scaled from door-to-door sales rep to building a $300K/month coaching business in just 6 months!

In this power-packed episode, sales veteran Ben shares his journey from managing 50+ Direct TV reps across three states to creating the game-changing financing platform ShiFi.

What You'll Learn:

• Why traditional sales scripts kill deals (and Ben's "enrollment recipe" framework instead)
• How to scale high-ticket offers with setter/closer models and proper team structure
• The financing hack that increases close rates by 20-30% on $10K+ programs
• Ben's AI SMS strategies that book 15% of inbound leads automatically
• Lead generation secrets using book funnels that attract high-intent prospects
• How small coaches can build $10K/month passive income streams

Key Topics Covered:

• Sales team scaling and management
• High-ticket offer optimization
• Alternative financing for coaching businesses
• Lead generation and conversion strategies
• Door-to-door sales lessons for online business
• Building systems for sustainable growth

Perfect for coaches, consultants, course creators, and anyone selling high-ticket programs. Whether you're doing $10K or $10M per year, Ben's proven strategies will transform how you approach sales and financing.

#SalesTraining #HighTicketSales #CoachingBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #OnlineBusiness #InfoProducts

Jim Padilla, CEO of Gain The Edge, shares the critical mistakes that prevent consultants, coaches, and service-based businesses from scaling beyond 6 figures. In this interview, discover why singular focus beats multiple revenue streams, how to prioritize effectiveness over efficiency, and the #1 reason most sales strategies fail.

Key topics covered:

• Why serving multiple audiences simultaneously kills your sales
• The difference between profitable growth vs. revenue growth
• How to avoid the "shiny object syndrome" that destroys focus
• When to hire your first salesperson (and how to prepare)
• Building systems that create "irreplaceable profit centers"
• The mindset shift from chasing millions to building sustainable profit

Perfect for business owners, consultants, coaches, and entrepreneurs looking to scale their expertise-driven businesses from $500K to $5M+ without burning out or sacrificing profitability.

Jim Padilla founded Gain The Edge to help visionary founders build legendary companies through intelligent sales processes, proper enablement, and human-centered approaches. His clients typically scale from 6 to 7 figures or prepare 7-8 figure businesses for strategic exits.

Connect with Jim:

https://www.gaintheedgenow.com/

or find him on social @GainTheEdge

#SalesStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Scaling #Entrepreneurship #ConsultingBusiness #CoachingBusiness #ServiceBusiness #SalesManagement #BusinessStrategy #Profitability

Are you building a business that will thrive for decades, or one that's destined to burn out? In this episode, Daniel Pope shares a recent uncomfortable business call that revealed two fundamentally different approaches to entrepreneurship: the "miner" vs "gardener" mindset.

After experiencing aggressive sales tactics disguised as collaboration, Daniel breaks down why some businesses extract quick value and disappear while others cultivate lasting success. He exposes the red flags in high-pressure consulting pitches and explains how to identify whether you're dealing with someone who wants to exploit your business or genuinely help it grow.

Key Topics Covered:

• The miner vs gardener business philosophy explained
• How to spot predatory sales tactics in consulting and coaching
• Why quick-fix business solutions often backfire
• Building sustainable growth vs chasing short-term gains
• Red flags when hiring consultants or business coaches
• Creating businesses that nurture customers for decades
• The ethics of the coaching and info product industry
• Questions every entrepreneur should ask about their long-term vision

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service provider, this episode will challenge you to examine your business practices and choose the path that leads to genuine impact and sustainable profits.

Perfect for entrepreneurs tired of "get rich quick" schemes who want to build something meaningful that stands the test of time.

Why do the best-known businesses consistently outperform the best?

In this episode, Daniel Pope, founder of Be Known LLC, breaks down the hard truth behind why most coaches, consultants, and course creators stay stuck in the growth rollercoaster, despite having great products.

Daniel shares how a single insight during a shower sparked a 7-figure business built on done-for-you marketing systems that generate qualified leads and real ROI.

If you're tired of launch burnout, inconsistent sales, and guessing at what works in your marketing, this conversation is your roadmap to becoming the go-to expert in your niche.

Perfect for:
Coaches, consultants, and service providers ready to scale with smarter systems and high-converting strategies.

Connect with Daniel at beknownonline.com or email [email protected]

#MarketingStrategy #OnlineBusiness #LeadGeneration #BusinessGrowth #CoachingBusiness

Struggling with no-show calls or unqualified prospects?

In this episode, Daniel Pope talks with Grant Eilertson, founder of Simple Check, about the low-cost tool that's helping coaches, consultants, and high-ticket businesses automatically prequalify leads - using just name, email, and phone.

You’ll discover how to:

• Instantly qualify leads based on credit score, income, and spendable credit

• Eliminate 75% of wasted sales calls with real-time data (no credit pull required)

• Capture 30% more leads from abandoned forms using Smart Form tech

• Feed prequalification data into Meta’s Conversion API to improve ROAS

• Prioritize leads, boost team morale, and turn your sales process into a machine

• Use faith, structure, and strategic thinking to build a business that lasts

Whether you're selling $3K+ offers or running a high-touch coaching funnel, this episode gives you the exact systems that are doubling close rates - without hiring more reps or burning through your ad budget.

Try the Smart Form: simplecheck.com/smartform

#SalesProcess #HighTicketSales #CoachingBusiness #LeadQualification #DigitalMarketing #MetaAds #FaithInBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Daniel Pope interviews Cindy Padilla, co-founder of Gain The Edge, to unpack the real story behind her $1.6 million launch that almost fell apart behind the scenes.

Cindy shares how she and her husband Jim built a sales enablement company trusted by top names like Bill Baren, Danny Iny, and the Ziglar organization. From hiring their daughter to run live chat to leading 15 reps with no systems, this "phenomenally successful train wreck" became the launch that changed everything.

What You'll Learn:
✅ How they pulled off a $1.6M launch without polished systems
✅ The emotional and strategic power of live events
✅ Why most business owners wait too long to build a sales foundation
✅ How to hire, pay, and train salespeople who actually deliver
✅ What works in sales now that cycles are longer in 2025
✅ Why human connection beats AI every time

Perfect for coaches, course creators, consultants, and service providers ready to grow their revenue without sacrificing integrity or burning out.

📌 Resources
Gain The Edge → gaintheedgenow.com
Jim Padilla’s YouTube → Winning Sales Teams
Daniel’s Resources → beknownonline.com

In this episode, Daniel Pope sits down with Parker Stevenson, CEO of Evolve Finance and author of Profit Pillars, to unpack why most online business owners never hit sustainable profitability.

Most entrepreneurs think bookkeeping is just for taxes.
But Parker explains how your financials are the clearest reflection of whether your business is built to grow—or built to stall.

Whether you run a coaching program, course business, or agency, this conversation will help you simplify your operations, track what actually matters, and grow without burnout.

What You’ll Learn
✅ Why most business owners rely on their bank balance instead of real data
✅ When to hire a bookkeeper and which tools make it easier
✅ Why chasing investors rarely makes sense for digital businesses
✅ How to build financial systems that support better decisions
✅ How much cash you really need in your business and personal accounts
✅ Why boring, repeatable business models are often the most profitable

📩 Want help growing your business with a clear marketing and growth system?
Connect with Daniel and the Be Known team → https://beknownonline.com/

📚 Resources
Evolve Finance → https://evolvedfinance.com/
Profit Pillars Book → https://evolvedfinance.com/book/
Connect with Parker → https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerstevenson/

In this episode, Daniel Pope sits down with Michelle Cunningham, a former done-for-you client turned multimillion-dollar entrepreneur.

From shy beginnings to bold business moves, Michelle shares her journey of launching a $5M brand with just $50 in Facebook ads, a homemade 70-page workbook, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

This is not just another success story...
It is a deep dive into the mindset, systems, and decisions that actually scale a digital business

What You’ll Learn
✅ How Michelle overcame imposter syndrome to own her voice
✅ Why over-delivering value created unexpected momentum
✅ The $50 ad test that changed everything
✅ How a simple workbook sparked a 7-figure product line
✅ When she knew it was time to hire and delegate
✅ Her heartfelt take on mentorship and sustainable growth

If you are building a business and want to grow without burning out
This conversation will show you what is truly possible

📩 Want to work with Daniel and the Be Known team?
Visit: https://beknownonline.com/

📚 Resources
Michelle's Website: https://michellecunningham.com
Michelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/directsalesmichelle