Breakthrough Success

On today's episode, Marc is joined by Patrick McGinnis, venture capitalist and private equity investor. He is the author of "The 10% Entrepreneur" which is based on his ability to generate an income from a typical job and his entrepreneurial business at the same time.

Patrick joins Marc to discuss how he's built a diverse portfolio of investments outside of his day job, and takes the time really go in deep about how and why he got there. Listen in to hear why the 2008 financial crisis was a bit of wake up call for Patrick, and in doing so, how he found pathways to more interesting and fun ventures. We're fortunate to learn from Patrick's experience, from his first steps all the way to his current investments. Find out why the "elevator pitch" is so important, and how to market a product that doesn't even exist yet.

We even hear a story of a journey across South America that lead Patrick to his favorite inspirational quote. Tune in to find out how you too can be a 10% Entrepreneur.

Learn:

- The Elevator Pitch

- How to market a product that doesn't exist

- Patrick's 3 tips for budding entrepreneurs

- Why building a team is so important

- To use your 10% to do many different things

- Recommendations for creating a great pitch

- Patrick's advice for breaking through

Key Links from the Show:

www.patrickmcginnis.com - Patrick's Personal Site

https://twitter.com/pjmcginnis - Patrick's Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/The10PercentEntrepreneur/ - Patrick's Facebook

On today’s episode, Marc is joined by Patrick McGinnis, venture capitalist and private equity investor. He is the author of “The 10% Entrepreneur” which is based on his ability to generate an income from a typical job and his entrepreneurial business at the same time.

Patrick joins Marc to discuss how he’s built a diverse portfolio of investments outside of his day job, and takes the time really go in deep about how and why he got there. Listen in to hear why the 2008 financial crisis was a bit of wake up call for Patrick, and in doing so, how he found pathways to more interesting and fun ventures. We’re fortunate to learn from Patrick’s experience, from his first steps all the way to his current investments. Find out why the “elevator pitch” is so important, and how to market a product that doesn’t even exist yet. 

We even hear a story of a journey across South America that lead Patrick to his favorite inspirational quote. Tune in to find out how you too can be a 10% Entrepreneur.

Learn:

- The Elevator Pitch

- How to market a product that doesn’t exist

- Patrick’s 3 tips for budding entrepreneurs

- Why building a team is so important

- To use your 10% to do many different things

- Recommendations for creating a great pitch

- Patrick’s advice for breaking through

Key Links from the Show:

www.patrickmcginnis.com - Patrick’s Personal Site

https://twitter.com/pjmcginnis - Patrick’s Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/The10PercentEntrepreneur/ - Patrick’s Facebook 

Today, we are joined today by Gina Horkey, a freelancer who has broken away from the constraints of a typical day job to work for herself very successfully. Gina joins Marc to talk about the journey from a career in personal finance to going solo, all while raising her two kids at the same time.

Gina and Marc discuss all manner of topics relating to her journey. Listen in to find out how Gina started out her freelance writing at 5 cents per word and has scaled it up to 50 cents per word, and thousands a month in revenue. We discover Gina's determination to succeed, and her motivation to provide for her family.

In this episode, Gina discussed how to find and pitch to clients and how she hires and pays her own employees, Gina shares such valuable information for entrepreneurs and freelancers alike, who are trying to find their own breakthrough. Tune in to get the low down on all things freelance.

Key Links from the Show:

www.horkeyhandbook.com - Gina's Website and Blog

http://www.listgoal.com/ - Useful web tool for email subscribers

http://twitter.com/horkeyhandbook -Gina's Twitter

Learn:

- Hire help before you are ready

- How to use your niche to your advantage

- Spend 90% of your time finding clients

- Gina's advice for entrepreneurs

- Gina's 3 tips for freelancers

Today, we are joined today by Gina Horkey, a freelancer who has broken away from the constraints of a typical day job to work for herself very successfully. Gina joins Marc to talk about the journey from a career in personal finance to going solo, all while raising her two kids at the same time.

Gina and Marc discuss all manner of topics relating to her journey. Listen in to find out how Gina started out her freelance writing at 5 cents per word and has scaled it up to 50 cents per word, and thousands a month in revenue. We discover Gina’s determination to succeed, and her motivation to provide for her family. 

In this episode, Gina discussed how to find and pitch to clients and how she hires and pays her own employees, Gina shares such valuable information for entrepreneurs and freelancers alike, who are trying to find their own breakthrough. Tune in to get the low down on all things freelance.

Key Links from the Show:

www.horkeyhandbook.com - Gina’s Website and Blog

http://www.listgoal.com/ -  Useful web tool for email subscribers

http://twitter.com/horkeyhandbook -Gina’s Twitter

Learn:

- Hire help before you are ready

- How to use your niche to your advantage

- Spend 90% of your time finding clients

- Gina’s advice for entrepreneurs

- Gina’s 3 tips for freelancers

Today on Breakthrough Success, we are joined by Steve Scott, a highly successful Amazon Kindle Author. Steve generates six figures a year through his Kindle business. Having published over 60 books, and having a diverse publishing platform including audio books and podcasts, Steve has taken a little time out of his busy life to chat with Marc and share some great info.

Tune in to hear Steve and Marc discuss the world of Kindle Publishing, how Steve got started, and what it is that drives him to succeed.

We're lucky to gather such useful pieces of advice, covering everything from motivation, all the way to the most critical part of building an online empire. Steve divulges his top tips for successful publishing along with great general advice for any budding entrepreneur.

Listen in to find out why your "80/20" approach is so significant, and why fear is still a driving force for Steve.

Learn:

- How to take daily action for your own benefit

- Why it is important to always stay hungry for more success

- Why it's important to constantly reinvent yourself

- That failing 9/10 times is ok

- To make yourself fully accountable

- Why building email lists are so key to business

- Steve's 3 key tips for writers

Key Links from the Show:

http://www.stevescottsite.com - Steve's Personal Site

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Scott/e/B0098NFKNM - Steve's Amazon Page

https://kdp.amazon.com - Kindle Direct Publishing

www.developgoodhabits.com - Steve's site for good habits!

www.authority.pub - Steve's Podcast/Blog on publishing

Today on Breakthrough Success, we are joined by Steve Scott, a highly successful Amazon Kindle Author. Steve generates six figures a year through his Kindle business. Having published over 60 books, and having a diverse publishing platform including audio books and podcasts, Steve has taken a little time out of his busy life to chat with Marc and share some great info.

Tune in to hear Steve and Marc discuss the world of Kindle Publishing, how Steve got started, and what it is that drives him to succeed. 

We’re lucky to gather such useful pieces of advice, covering everything from motivation, all the way to the most critical part of building an online empire. Steve divulges his top tips for successful publishing along with great general advice for any budding entrepreneur.

Listen in to find out why your “80/20” approach is so significant, and why fear is still a driving force for Steve. 

Learn:

- How to take daily action for your own benefit

- Why it is important to always stay hungry for more success

- Why it’s important to constantly reinvent yourself

- That failing 9/10 times is ok

- To make yourself fully accountable

- Why building email lists are so key to business

- Steve’s 3 key tips for writers

Key Links from the Show:

http://www.stevescottsite.com - Steve’s Personal Site

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Scott/e/B0098NFKNM - Steve’s Amazon Page

https://kdp.amazon.com - Kindle Direct Publishing

www.developgoodhabits.com - Steve’s site for good habits!

www.authority.pub - Steve’s Podcast/Blog on publishing

Our host Marc is joined by Jeet Banerjee, to talk about his very hands on approach in business. Jeet, originally a teenage entrepreneur, founder of Statfuse and JB Media Force, takes time to go through his ideas in the business world and his success to date.

Listen in to hear Jeet tell us about progressing from a teenager working for pocket money in a situation where he had no creative freedom or control, to finding a gap in the web design market and building his first company, before selling. Jeet talks about his hands-on approach to work, and why his motto of "Launch fast and fail fast" is so important to his success. Marc asks the questions you want the answers to, and covers everything from motivation to validation, with advice for all. Join us to find out what Jeet means by "Nail it, and then scale it", and as always, hear our guest's favorite inspirational quote.

Learn:

- How being an entrepreneur can give you control and creative freedom

- Why setting bigger goals is important

- Why hiring a quality team with the same vision is key to progress

- How to be motivated by small successes

- Why "You only need to get it right once"

- Jeet's advice for trying to breakthrough

- Jeet's 3 key tips for growing a business

Key Links from the Show:

https://statfuse.com/ - Jeet's Business

http://www.jeetbanerjee.com/ - Jeet's Personal Site

Our host Marc is joined by Jeet Banerjee, to talk about his very hands on approach in business. Jeet, originally a teenage entrepreneur, founder of Statfuse and JB Media Force, takes time to go through his ideas in the business world and his success to date.

Listen in to hear Jeet tell us about progressing from a teenager working for pocket money in a situation where he had no creative freedom or control, to finding a gap in the web design market and building his first company, before selling. Jeet talks about his hands-on approach to work, and why his motto of “Launch fast and fail fast” is so important to his success. Marc asks the questions you want the answers to, and covers everything from motivation to validation, with advice for all. Join us to find out what Jeet means by “Nail it, and then scale it”, and as always, hear our guest’s favorite inspirational quote. 

Learn:

- How being an entrepreneur can give you control and creative freedom

- Why setting bigger goals is important

- Why hiring a quality team with the same vision is key to progress

- How to be motivated by small successes

- Why “You only need to get it right once”

- Jeet’s advice for trying to breakthrough

- Jeet’s 3 key tips for growing a business

Key Links from the Show:

https://statfuse.com/ - Jeet’s Business

http://www.jeetbanerjee.com/ - Jeet’s Personal Site

On the inaugural podcast episode, our host Marc Guberti speaks to business coach and host of the Creative Warriors Podcast: Jeffrey Shaw, who is here to offer us some key advice and thoughts.

We talk about how to get into podcasting, the technology that surrounds it, and everything that encompasses the process of getting a good podcast ready for the public domain. Jeffrey shares a wealth of insight into the podcast world, including why technology is second nature for the younger generations, why you should hire people to help with your work, and the idea of having a "Beta mindset".

Jeffrey takes the time to explain why learning never stops, and the challenges that he has faced in finding a breakthrough in his work and specifically his podcast. We discuss how it feels to have that accomplished goal, and to keep chasing more breakthroughs. We are also very fortunate to have Jeffrey's 3 Key tips for a successful podcast. Listen to see what he has to say regarding the ever changing industry.

Learn:

- How to start a successful podcast

- How to prepare and be ready for change

- Use of Keywords/Tagging, Social media networking

- Learning from others/Hiring the right people

- How Jeffrey worked towards his chosen lifestyle

- How to have a clear vision of your project

- Jeffrey's 3 Key Tips to a successful podcast

Key Links from the show:

http://creativewarriorsunite.com/#about - Info on Jeffrey Shaw

www.weekofthewarrior.com - Jeffrey's free 7-day course

www.creativewarriorsunite.com - Jeffrey's Website

http://creativewarriorsunite.com/#creative-warrior-unleashed - Business Coaching

Today we listen as our host Marc Guberti chats to Kindle Author/Blogger/Podcaster and Entrepreneur extraordinaire; Nick Loper. Nick runs SideHustleNation.com and has sat down to talk with Marc about all things Kindle, and much more.

We talk about the why and how of Nick becoming a Kindle book author, how he managed to gain authority and respect on his chosen subjects, and what it took for him to finally make a breakthrough.

Nick and Marc talk through getting a book out there, from initial concept to finally publishing a book and everything that is needed in between, as well as sharing valuable information on how to do well in the marketplace. We hear about the importance of having a good portfolio and to always have a solid outline of your goal, to enable you to write and move quickly.

Nick also shares some great entrepreneurial tips, inspirational quotes, and general good advice.

Learn:

- Why writing a book can increase your authority on a subject

- Publishing a book from start to finish

- The importance of a portfolio

- 3 Great tips for Kindle Publishers in the marketplace

- Why being able to sell a single asset repeatedly is so useful

Key Links from the show:

authormarketingclub.com - Jim Kukral's website

sidehustlenation.com/ideas - Nick's website

noisetrade.com - Free Publishing/music website

fiverr.com - Online marketplace