In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we chat with Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Crown Yourself and author of Make Every Podcast Want You. Kimberly shares her journey from entrepreneur to visionary leader, discussing how to step into your power, innovate, and lead with authenticity.

She dives into the Crown Yourself movement, the importance of generational thinking, and how podcasting can transform your business. Kimberly also offers insights on overcoming fear, taking radical ownership, and avoiding the victim mindset.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or seeking personal growth, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you tackle what you’ve been avoiding and reach your next level.

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In this episode of Beyond the Business, we sit down with Mel Williams, a seasoned guitar coach and entrepreneur. Mel shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a successful career in music and business. With over 20 years of experience teaching guitar, Mel has developed a unique coaching style that combines music education with life mentoring. He opens up about the challenges he faced growing up, how he turned his passion for guitar into a business, and the pivotal role of faith in his life.

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In this episode of Beyond the Business, we dive into the world of sales with Chris Tierney, founder of Sales Vibe Innovation. Chris shares his extensive background in commercial real estate, medical sales, and capital equipment, providing invaluable insights on the journey to mastering sales. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers practical advice and the motivation to level up your skills.

Join us for an engaging and educational episode filled with practical advice, stories from the field, and Chris’s own insights into building a lasting career in sales.

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In this episode of Beyond the Business, we sit down with Virgil Brewster to uncover unique perspectives on coaching, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Join us as we dive into Virgil's journey, insights on resilience, and strategies for navigating complex business environments.

00:00:45 - Introduction

00:01:04 - Mentors or influential people who shifted or shaped your life

00:03:17 - How would you describe yourself

00:03:49 - Why build a business around courses

00:05:31 - Have you ever faced backlash for building your business

00:06:46 - How did you find your mentor

00:09:06 - Major turning points in your career

00:10:46 - How do you manage daily low points in your life

00:22:20 - What advice would you give to new entrepreneurs starting on LinkedIn and in business

00:45:10 - What key sales insights do you wish you had known earlier

00:45:57 - Why did you choose Indonesia

00:46:44 - Millionaire Insight – "Fix this first"

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In this episode, we dive deep into the life, career, and key lessons learned by David Mendoza, a Co-founder and CEO of Orbit 5. From navigating early career decisions to managing fear and making life-altering choices, this interview offers invaluable advice for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and those in search of meaning in their careers.

Highlights:

00:11 - Introduction

01:12 - Significant turning point or moment of clarity in David’s career

04:00 - Trends or developments that excites David

05:37 - Goals and aspirations for the future

08:54 - Advise to graduating college students

13:35 - Turning chaos into an opportunity

18:13 - David’s reason for jumping in and out of education and business

20:13 - What made David build Orbit 5

21:38 - Dealing with career decision paralysis

22:04 - Finding Your Passion

39:44 - Key Insights on Success and Entrepreneurship

41:48 - Millionaire Insight

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In this episode, we’re going impromptu and catching up from Hawaii and Texas! Join us as we dive deep into the world of startups and co-founding with Tim, co-founder of Cherry Tree. From tackling AI-generated questions to exploring the challenges co-founders face, Tim shares invaluable insights into staying motivated, learning from failure, and navigating the complex dynamics of building a business.

Highlights: (0:33) Introduction

(1:02) How do you stay motivated and overcome obstacles in your field? (2:07) Can you share a memorable lesson you've learned from a failure or setback?

(4:12) What are your thoughts on the intersection of technology and just co-founding in general?

(5:31) What are some of the patterns you're recognizing currently in your data?

(10:43) How does humor help you build relationship with your co-founders?

(14:18) How to find the right co-founder?

(20:57) Millionaire Insight

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In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we sit down with Jack Dumoulin, co-founder of School of Hard Knocks and an Excel World Champion. Jack shares his journey from winning an Excel championship at 17 to co-founding a popular YouTube channel. He discusses the mission behind his work, the qualities of great leadership, the importance of mentors, and offers insights on entrepreneurial paths, risk-taking, and achieving long-term success. Jack also touches on the challenges and strategies of transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship and the key habits and mindsets necessary for becoming a successful business owner. Tune in for invaluable advice on building businesses, developing leadership skills, defining your career trajectory, and much more.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Business Podcast 00:39 Jack Dumoulin's Mission and Purpose 02:27 Defining Leadership 04:47 Influences and Mentors 06:34 Pivoting to Media and Entrepreneurship 08:37 Corporate vs. Entrepreneurial Paths 11:45 Strategies for Long-Term Business Success 14:58 Building Accountability and Support Systems 17:51 Random Street Interviews and Networking 21:55 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 24:46 Act Like a Millionaire CEO 26:06 Developing Entrepreneurial Habits 29:02 Mitigating and Embracing Risk 32:54 Finding the Right Career Path 37:46 Traits of Successful Millionaires 43:33 Building a Media Company 46:31 From Solopreneur to Business Owner 49:15 Millionaire Insight and Conclusion

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In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we sit down with Siler and Amber, the dynamic duo behind King of Fire, a thriving pizza food truck empire. Siler, a four-time world pizza champion, and Amber share how they went from making dough in their mom’s laundry room to owning seven food trucks, all while juggling family life with four kids!

Highlights:

00:12 - Meet Sieler & Amber: 7 Food Trucks, 4 Kids & Countless Challenges

01:24 - What inspired them to start King of Fire

03:34 - What role innovation plays in their business

05:20 - Key challenges that they faced along the way

07:18 - How creating systems improve their business’ efficiency

12:15 - Franchise or Branching out

14:19 - Their marketing strategy

15:59 - How they keep everything organized

21:45 - Their intention behind starting a pizza business

27:49 - Things that make their business stand-out

29:09 - Strategies they did to strive during COVID

33:13 - What influenced their pizza business

38:30 - Winning the the Caputo Cup

41:13 - How is it running a business with a spouse

44:09 - Their Millionaire Insight

Discover how innovation, systems, and a passion for pizza fueled their success. Hear about their appearances on the Food Network, Steve Harvey, The Today Show, and more!

From catering weddings to tackling the unique challenges of the food truck industry, Siler and Amber dive deep into what it takes to thrive as entrepreneurs in the fast-paced world of mobile food service.

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In today's episode of the Beyond the Business podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Monica Kade, a talented copywriter, brand voice expert, and pilot from Australia. Monica shares her insights into the importance of brand voice, the challenges of starting a business, and the role of innovation in branding. We dive into her experiences working with entrepreneurs, including a standout project creating a personal brand on LinkedIn, and her recent collaboration with Visa for the Women's World Cup.

Highlights:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:20) - What role does innovation play in what you do?

(03:01) - Can you share a standout success story or project that you're particularly proud of?

(04:19) - What are some key challenges along the way you faced on this journey?

(07:19) - What have you found to help entrepreneurs, to help people in general have more clarity of their vision of what they're trying to do?

(10:45) - Other thoughts about brand voice and storytelling

(12:21) - What's your main aspect you focus on or is it just client to client basis when it comes to bringing out their brand voice?

(27:07) - What would you tell people like don't have ideas of what to market or how to market?

(33:14) - if my offering is wide, how do I communicate my message simply?

(38:21) - When it comes to copywriting, what advice do you have from people starting out?

(42:07) - Balancing brand voice, clarity, and offers in content strategy.

(46:04) - Importance of specialization

(50:08) - Monica Kade’s Millionaire Insight

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In this episode, Braden welcomes Kai Convery—Buddhist speaker, entrepreneur, and musician—to share his insights on personal growth, mindset mastery, and how Buddhism can address global challenges. Kai dives into the principles that transformed his life, like the power of intention setting, mastering karma, and focusing on high ROI activities that drive both personal and professional success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or someone seeking spiritual growth, this conversation is packed with wisdom you don’t want to miss.

Highlights:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Kai Convery

00:01:16 - How do you think Kai’s field of expertise can contribute to solving global challenges?

00:03:04 - Can you share a memorable lesson you learned from failure or success?

00:06:01 - How do you maintain a work-life balance with the demands of your career?

00:07:19 - What was the path to where you were to maybe like Buddhism, writing, and becoming an author?

00:10:22 - Generosity, thoughts, and intentions shape outcomes.

00:15:11 - What are some active thoughts you’re inputting in your head right now?

00:17:38 - Tips for Controlling Your Mind

00:19:12 - Curation of Inputs

00:20:05 - Practical Tips for Mental Control

00:31:21 - Mentors and influences that helped Kai build his career

00:39:00 - Millionnaire Insight of Kai

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Instagram: @kaiconvery Email: [email protected] WeChat: Yuanyufeng1995

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