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Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrysCrack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional multimedia. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.comRoyal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crackCoach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/callIn this episode, I sit down with Stu Vosburgh, tattoo artist and owner of Vivid Inc. Tattoo. Stu has been tattooing since 1999 and has been running his shop for 20 years, so we dive into what it really takes to turn a creative skill into a business that actually lasts.We talk about how he got started, finding a mentor, opening Vivid Inc., surviving the early years, building a team, training artists, managing people, work ethic, customer experience, leadership, and why so many businesses come and go. We also talk about parenting, raising driven kids, knowing when to push people harder, and what the next chapter looks like after two decades in business. This episode is packed with real free game for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build something that lasts.Connect with Stu Vosburgh:Website: https://vividinkslingers.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/new_stuvosburgh/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1Stream on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51rFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrackhttps://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack#freegamewithcrack
Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrys
Crack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com
Royal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crack
Coach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/call
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Foster, a filmmaker, cinematographer, content creator, author, and entrepreneur. Brian has been creating for over a decade, and we dive into his journey from making music and shooting music videos to producing films, building a personal brand, and constantly reinventing himself along the way.
We talk about why we both walked away from music, the challenges creators face when trying to grow, finding your purpose, overcoming self-doubt, content creation, AI, entrepreneurship, personal development, and what it takes to keep evolving without losing yourself in the process. If you're a creator, entrepreneur, artist, or someone trying to level up in life, this episode is packed with real free game.
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Sponsors:
Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrys
Crack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com
Royal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crack
Coach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/call
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Ferreyra, one of Lansing's top car salesmen. We talk about his journey from knocking doors and grinding in sales to becoming a top performer in the automotive industry. Daniel shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped him build confidence, develop his people skills, and consistently produce results.
We also dive into sales, entrepreneurship, personal development, discipline, networking, and the importance of building genuine relationships. Whether you're in sales, business, or simply looking to level up in life, this episode is packed with real free game on what it takes to succeed.
Connect with Daniel Ferreyra: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009275489893
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1
Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51r
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrack https://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack
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00:00 - Intro + Meet Daniel Ferreyra
00:37 - From Burger King to Door-to-Door Sales
05:30 - Is Sales a Numbers Game?
07:02 - Why Commission Beats Hourly Every Time
08:09 - The Low Moments and 20 Jobs Before Cars
15:53 - The Apartment Fire That Changed Everything
19:11 - Rejected by Every Dealer, Then Walked Into Sundance
20:49 - How He Sold 30 Cars His First Month
24:04 - Why You Have to Be Competitive to Win
26:00 - Self-Belief Comes From Outworking Everyone
29:00 - Relationships Over Transactions
35:23 - Building Your Brand Through Content
38:37 - How the Lansing Fiesta Started
42:05 - Urgency: Why Time Kills Deals
45:20 - Rich Salesman vs. Poor Salesman
47:12 - They Laughed at Him, Then Asked for His Secrets
50:43 - Why "Stay Small, Keep It All" Is Terrible Advice
55:45 - Slowing Down and the Gift of Time
59:05 - Why Lansing Is the Perfect Place to Build
01:02:58 - Be the Big Fish in a Small Pond
01:08:16 - Obsessed With Growing the Gap
01:13:46 - Why Most Salesmen Don't Care
01:15:30 - Company Culture Starts at the Top
01:20:57 - How to Structure a Winning Commission Plan
01:25:40 - Getting Comfortable Talking About Money
01:33:36 - Greatness Is in the Small Details
01:40:27 - Lessons From His Mentor Terry Hanks
01:43:57 - Where to Find Daniel + the Lansing Fiesta
Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrysCrack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.comRoyal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crackCoach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/callIn this episode, I sit down with Kyle Benjamin Turner, an entrepreneur, creative agency owner, photographer, videographer, and marketer based in Toronto. We talk about how he went from shooting photos and videos to building Benjamin’s Agency, working with premium brands, and positioning himself as the high-end option in a competitive creative industry.Kyle breaks down the business side of creativity, pricing your work, running ads, building systems, hiring a team, and why cheap creatives stay stuck. We also talk about client experience, confidence, premium branding, and what it really takes to turn creative skills into a real business. If you’re a photographer, videographer, content creator, or agency owner trying to charge more and attract better clients, this episode is packed with real free game.Connect with Kyle Benjamin Turner:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebenjaminturnerAgency: https://www.benjaminsagency.comSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1Stream on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51rFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrackhttps://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack#freegamewithcrack 00:00 - Welcome to Toronto with Kyle Benjamin Turner01:18 - How to Position Yourself as Premium03:05 - From Photographer to Agency Owner06:45 - Why Personality Makes You More Valuable08:15 - Building a Premium Brand Experience10:20 - Why He Never Wanted to Be “Just a Photographer”13:30 - Starting a Creative Business at 1717:30 - Getting His First $1,500/Month Client20:45 - How He Started Shooting with Models24:15 - Using Google Ads to Become the Top Photographer28:00 - Outspending the Competition to Win31:20 - Why Lifetime Customer Value Matters35:10 - Taking Risks While You Have Less to Lose38:00 - Why Your Ads Have to Look Premium41:45 - Becoming Multi-Skilled as a Creative46:15 - Why Premium Clients Pay for the Whole Puzzle50:30 - Fixing Mistakes and Improving the Client Experience55:10 - How He Built Trust with Big Brands01:00:20 - Scaling from Local Shoots to National Projects01:05:00 - Why Contractors Struggle with Big Opportunities01:09:15 - Building Systems Instead of Doing Everything Yourself01:14:30 - Training Employees to Match Your Quality01:19:00 - Why Your Brand Can Sell Without You01:24:00 - When to Say No to Cheap Clients01:29:30 - Why Paid Ads Create Predictable Growth01:34:00 - The Power of Going All In01:39:00 - When Taking Less Money Makes Sense01:45:00 - Pricing Creative Work the Right Way01:51:00 - Building a Menu for Creative Services01:57:00 - Why Premium Brands Don’t Use Cheap Pricing Tricks02:03:00 - Art Is a Business02:08:00 - Why Convenience Is a Premium Service02:14:00 - Kyle’s Hobbies, Travel, and Life in Toronto02:18:00 - Guest Recommendations and Final Thoughts
Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrysCrack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.comRoyal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crackCoach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/callIn this episode, I sit down with Kyle Hein, a coach and entrepreneur who’s built his business through real-life experience, not degrees. We talk about what it actually takes to make money coaching, overcome impostor syndrome, and turn your story into something that helps other people and generates income.Kyle shares his journey from law enforcement to fitness to coaching, along with the mindset shifts that changed everything for him. We break down how to get started as a coach, how to structure your offer, why most people stay stuck, and the truth about charging for your knowledge. This episode is packed with real game for anyone looking to build a coaching business, grow their brand, or level up mentally and financially.Connect with Kyle Hein:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr33mindset/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1Stream on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51rFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrackhttps://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack#FreeGameWithCrack
Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrysCrack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.comRoyal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crackCoach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/callIn this episode, I sit down with John Mashni, an attorney, entrepreneur, and multi-passionate creative, to break down a powerful idea: every business is a media company, whether you realize it or not. We talk about how content, branding, and attention are changing the way businesses grow, and why thinking like a media company can separate you from the competition.We also dive into the balance between creativity and business, protecting your brand legally, building multiple streams of income, and turning your skills into real opportunities. From law and entrepreneurship to storytelling and content creation, this episode is packed with real free game for anyone serious about growing a business or personal brand.Connect with John Mashni:https://www.johnmashni.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnmashniSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1Stream on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51rFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrackhttps://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack#FreeGameWithCrack
Sponsors:Jerry's Automotive, Lansing's trusted full-service auto repair shop. 👉 https://freegamewithcrack.com/jerrysCrack House Studios, Michigan's #1 creative studio specializing in professional quality audio, video & marketing. 👉 https://crackhousestudios.comRoyal Legacy Clothing, a motivational lifestyle brand. 👉 https://royallegacyclothing.com/?ref=crackCoach Crack, get 1-on-1 help from an industry expert with 20+ years of experience 👉 https://crackhousestudios.com/callIn this episode, I sit down with Sonny Ski, an independent artist from Grand Rapids who turned doubt into momentum. We talk about his come-up story, being told he wasn’t good enough, and how he used that as fuel to keep going. Sonny shares how he went from performing in front of just a handful of people to rocking stages in front of thousands.We dive into mindset, making your own opportunities, and what it really takes to stand out as an artist today. From being an introvert off stage to commanding attention on stage, Sonny breaks down the discipline, confidence, and belief required to level up. This episode is packed with real free game for artists, creators, and anyone chasing something bigger.Connect with Sonny Ski: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyski616https://www.tiktok.com/@sonnyskiSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@FreeGameWithCrack?sub_confirmation=1Stream on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBwkK5A5HnVqGNw82a51rFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/freegamewithcrackhttps://www.instagram.com/cracka_lack#FreeGameWithCrack
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