Business Owner Elevation Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Business Owner Elevation Podcast, Leon Streete interview Justin Devonshire. Justin Devonshire is an international speaker and business consultant for coaches, trainers and speakers. He helps coaches and speakers fill up their events with high ticket pricing. Listen in as he unravels how he switch from being a solopreneur to an entrepreneur.

Here are few insights you’ll hear on today’s show…

Have a stronger desire for getting your message out. - Hear how Justin elaborate on his life principle

Solopreneur Trap - Learn how Justin switch from being a personal trainer to having a 6 figure business.

Six-Figure business Vs. Six-Figure job -.Know the difference between being a solopreneur and entrepreneur

The role of marketing and sales in a business - How life experience played a big role in Justin’s journey as an entrepreneur?

Delegate out of fear rather than delegate out of responsibility - What are the lessons he learned that help him to be where he is today?

Living a fun lifestyle - What is the meaning of success for Justin?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Discover Justin’s inspiration for his business

The need to be authentically yourself - Find out what our community need to be aware of

Read it 25 times each - The role of these two books in the success of Justin’s businesses

Facebook - One thing Justin cannot live without for his business

Success Quote

It's not how much you know, it's how much you show.

You can delegate any task but you can never delegate responsibility.

If you're in financial uncertainty, there's no way your brain can think about making an impact on other people's lives.

Resources

The E-Myth Revisited

The 4-hour Workweek

Connect with Justin

Website

Facebook

LinkedIn

Today on the Business Owner Elevation Podcast, Leon Streete interview Brad Lea. He is the founder of Lightspeed VT. Brad is the leading interactive training platforms expert. As the result of traveling across the country and training people in a traditional way, Brad thought of a solution to a problem. Through Lightspeed VT, he was able to revolutionize the way training is being measured, delivered, and tracked. Listen now as you discover how Brad emerged as a world leader in interactive web-based training.

Here are few insights you’ll hear on today’s show…

The better you get at making choices, the better your life turns out. - Brad explains what is the meaning of his life mantra.

People know the right choices to make - Find out how you can take your business to the next level.

The Hard Way- Discover Brad Lea's story from being a young boy from Oregon to become an entrepreneur.

Training isn't something you did, it's something you do. - Learn how Brad developed the solution to the deficiencies of traditional training methods.

If you can't sell you probably are not going to do very well in life. -  Brad shared how he developed the skill of being a good salesperson.

Trusting the wrong people and not auditing your circle - Hear Brad’s biggest failures in his business.

If I can build a successful business ANYONE can build a successful business. - What is his biggest success to date?

Problems are where the riches are hidden. - How did Brad move from sales to the space of technology?

Train your people. - Learn how Brad emphasizes the importance of training your people.

Repetition is necessary for learning. - Remember the book Brad recommends.

Success Quote

You can't get rich making poor choices.

Things that you do every single day equal your life.

If you don't have the right culture in an organization, it's very difficult to succeed.

Resources

7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness by Jim Rohn

How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

Connect with Brad

Brad’s Web-Based Training System

Brad’s Email Address

Brad’s Personal Website

In today's episode of Business Owner Elevation Podcast, Leon Streete interviewed Markus Heitkoetter. Markus is the Founder and CEO of Rockwell Trading, where he developed a number of trading system. He is also the author of the book "The Complete Guide to Day Trading". Listen in to hear more about Markus' inspiring story on how he started from being a corporate slave to becoming a professional stock trader.  

Here are few insights you’ll hear on today’s show…

• Fascination with Trading - Markus’ transition from being a young trader to a corporate slave then being an expert with stocks trading.

• Field of Dreams - Learn from the mistakes Markus made when he was starting his business.

• Go Big or Go Home - He tells his story on why he decided to learn online marketing.

• Quick breakdown of what trading is - Know the difference between investing and trading stocks.

• US Stock Market - Lean what specific market does Markus is looking at when trading.

• You never know what works - Discover how to utilize your team in the right way.

• Be different, take risks and take action - The three key things that Markus would advise to take their business to the next level

• How the small dominoes tip the big ones? - Uncover what book made a big impact on Markus’ journey in accomplishing his goals.

• Rockwell Trading - Hear the funny story behind the company’s name.

Success Quote

If you build it, they will come.

When everybody zigs, you zag.

Even though you try a lot of different things, it is important to be focused on the ONE thing.

Resources

Free eBook

The One Thing by Gary Keller

Connect with Markus

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Linkedin

This week's show is an interview with Rich Schefren, CEO of Strategic Profits. He wrote a free report called The Internet Business Manifesto that gives birth to his online business. Discover how Rich helped small business owners in the times of their greatest needs using his proven strategy.

Here are few insights you’ll hear on today’s show…

• Rich’s Bio - His transition from venturing to a clothing, music, hypnosis business and then to an online business
• Strategy is how you get the most from limited resources - Rich explained how he does the same strategy to different markets
• Antique Boutique - Rich shared how to sell people on the store before they bought any clothes.
• Being strategic as a coach - How to find the right market for your service?
• I don't think I'm the world's best coach but I do think I'm the best choice for a coach if you're an online entrepreneur - Learn how Rich conceived his first seven figures
• Try and create a business that will allow me to explore whatever to be built in a way that I can be who I am - What keeps him going for the next ten years as an entrepreneur?
• Identify the cause that's bigger than you that will pull you forward - One piece of advice Rich would say to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Success Quote

Relevancy has replaced Proximity

I tell entrepreneurs that their goal when being strategic is to figure out how they can be successful in their business without them changing.

Heroes are normal people that were pulled by a cause bigger than themselves.

Resources

The Internet Business Manifesto

Entrepreneurial Emergency

Connect with Rich

Website

In today’s show, Rob and Leon interview one of the foremost experts of social live streaming, Katya Varbanova. Katya shares her journey of embracing social live streaming which led to quit her job in banking to become a full-time marketer. She dispenses great advice on how anyone can use these platforms for positioning sales, lead generation, and building a loyal community.

Here’s few insights you’ll hear in today’s show…

• At the 5 minute mark, learn how Katya got fast traction which empowered her to quit her secured banking role in just 90 days after using Periscope (This simple business model may be right for you too)
• Listen to Katya decode her unconventional way of coming up with innovative marketing and branding concepts (not copy what everyone else is doing)
• Laid bare for to profit: Katya simple monetize process. She deployed to get out of the rat race that replaced her full-time banking income within 90 days with part-time input without any fancy equipment or complicated marketing Funnels.
• How to spot and remove bloodthirsty vampire people from your world who appear genuine but really what to ride the back of your success and grind you down.
• How to incorporate 3 neat tactics that Apple used to develop strong buying desire for your products (execution of these tactics deliver spectacular financial returns)?
• Get the complete dos and don’ts guide to growing a community using Livestream. These tips will give you a major advantage.
• Revealed the staggering facts of why video is so important and how to capitalize on it.

“Every problem has a solution.”

“On the way to success, you have to be good at spotting who is there that has your best interest.”

Website

Facebook

Introduction:

Elliott is a strategy mentor, international speaker, coach, and author of the Amazon bestseller Power to Succeed.  He is the Commercial Director of Pony Express Speakers Club Limited, one of the UK's leading public speaking training companies. His goal is to bring strong business strategy to skilled people, empower them to do more and get paid for it.

In this episode, we will discuss how Elliot started as an entrepreneur and how he turned his adversity into an opportunity. Listen closely as you will discover the key on how to develop the right entrepreneurial mindset.

Here’s few insights you’ll hear in today’s show…

• Start before you're ready - The mantra that drives the strategy in expanding his business

• Elliot's entrepreneurial journey - The behind the scenes of how he started his entrepreneurial path.

• The Pony Express -  How it all started?

• Realization from a heartbreak - How Elliot turned a heartbreak to a positive learning

• Keep your eye on the bigger fish - Why Elliot doesn't define failure when things don't workout?

• When the universe demands of you to step up, it comes with fear - Discover Elliot's personal and clients' success story.

• Continuous revision of a business strategy even if it's working or not - What are the important thing the group of entrepreneur should be aware of?

• Strategy is sexy - Find out why Elliot cannot live without strategy

Success Quote

• Start before you're ready.
• Go out there, make an impact.
• I believe that the people who truly have the ability to influence and make change are the entrepreneurs and business owners.

Resources:

• Christopher Howard Breakthrough to Success
• Roger Hamilton's Wealth Dynamics
• Power to Succeed by Elliot Kay
• Winners by Alastair Campbell
• The Next 100 Years by George Friedman

Connect with Elliot:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Show notes:

In this episode of Business Owner Elevation, Rob and Leon discuss what you need to do in order to effectively research the market prior to launching your next campaign. Many may think that they’ve heard it all when it comes to this topic. However, only few apply the necessary steps it takes to fully prepare themselves before launch.

What You’ll Learn 

• How to deliver what your target audience wants
• What steps NOT to take to understand your market
• When to start researching your market ([4:50])
• Why some “old-fashioned” tactics are the best tactics for networking
• Important areas of research – online and offline
• Specific research vs. general research
• How to use Google Keyword Planner
• How you can benefit from Standard Rate & Data Services (and the UK equivalent) ([21:00])
• How to utilize Facebook Insights ([26:00])
• Where to do research besides the internet

“Your intuition, your gut feel, will ultimately give you the right feeling about the right direction.”

“Get your ass out into the market place!”

• The Boron Letters
• SRDS

In this week’s show Rob and Leon interview The Self Proclaimed King Of podcasting, Jonathan Rivera, who owns the Podcast Factory. Where he host and produces some of the most widely downloaded shows in the podcasting universe with an illustrious roster of great shows.

Here’s few insights you’ll hear in today’s show…

• Learn why taking imperfect action is essential for success.
• Listen to The King of Podcasting share an epilogue about his journey from blue collar worker to the summit of podcasting world.
• Discover the big epiphany JR learnt after losing a vast sum of money from a Business Venture which he had built from the ground up (A timely reminder to never ——–)
• How to use a podcast to gain notoriety, attention, clients and more market share.
• 17 mins into the show JR shares the pros and cons of producing your own podcast show so you can decide if podcasting is for you.
• JR reveals the massive mistakes would-be podcaster are making when it comes to monetising Podcasts (and if you think that sponsorship is smart, you’re in for surprise).
• 20 Mins in The King of Podcasting divulges his secret strategy that he used to average 1 dollar and 5 Cent Per download of one his first ever podcast – what the King shares, hands down beats industry norms of .15 P.
• Also how to reach out and build bridges with dominate kingpins in the market you serve. It’s so simple people think there has to be more to the strategy.

Do Work

Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover 

• http://thepodcastfactory.com/

In Today’s show Leon & Phil talk about “The 7 Pillars To Building A 6 Or 7 Figure Coaching Business, Using The Vortex V3 Methodology”

Pillar #1 How To Overcome Overwhelm & Stay Focused While Building Your Business

Pillar #2 How To Establish A Profitable Niche So You Can Raise Your Fee’s & Get Paid What You’re Worth

Pillar #3 How To Achieve Your Income Goals Each & Every Month With Predictability And Certainty

Pillar #4 How To Overcome Overwhelm & Stay Focused While Building Your Business

Pillar #5 How To Create A Premium Product / Service & EBM Content. That Has Potential Clients Pre-Sold On Why They Should Work With You

Pillar #6 How To Target Your Ideal Clients Using Facebook & Create Ads That Converts

Pillar #7 How To Remove Hard Selling When Enrolling Clients, Using Our Proven Secret Discovery Call Process

Show notes:

In Today’s show Rob & Leon speak with Oliver Billson, a serial entrepreneur from the UK who runs 4 successful businesses and consults with the “Crème de la Crème” of the marketing world on the topic of Dynamic Response Marketing.

Brace yourself for an array of cutting edge information Oli will dispense in this episode.

• Discover how to apply DDRM Methods to build 100 Million dollar company…
• Eavesdrop on the savvy business Lesson Oli learnt from his days as schoolboy tennis player that equipped him for his first entrepreneurial foray at the age 15.
• Learn the steps to creating a business dynasty combining your passion with Direct Response Marketing…
• Revealed: How an almost catastrophic business challenge wound up being a blessing in disguise as it lead Oli to mastering a new marketing skill that saved his then fledgling company from the scrap heap (The Best part is he paid less the £10 to learn it and made £55K in up front sales, not to mention the residual income)
• Would you like to know how to annihilate the brand based advertisers in your market using old school killer Direct response? (The secret is to conduct better research and articulate of your offer)
• Oli lays out the simple way to turn your advertising into profit using old school “2 To 1” Ratio Methodology. Once you grasp this strategy you will have unlimited marketing budget to play with…
• 41 mins into the interview Oli gives the unsexy answer to creating winning marketing campaigns, which will outsell, outperform and outwit 97% of the player’s in your niche within 12-18 Months. No bright shiny objects to chase guaranteed.
• Oli gives you hands down the best resource to beat the resistance to get shit done and kick the procrastination blues to the kerb once all for all, boosting productivity immediately.
• Oli shares rock solid advice to smoke out the half bridge marketing syndrome stunting business growth, the info will propel your business like a rocket towards outstanding sales results.

Motion beats meditation What you don’t know keeps you poor

Do The Work by Stephen Pressfield

• http://www.oliverbillson.com