Welcome to Episode 1 of Get Paid. Be Free.
This is the origin story, the operating system, and the invitation.

What we cover:

• Why information did not move the needle for six years
• The coaching experience with Katie that created a felt shift
• How that shift led to a 100k cash week in four months
• The core belief of the show: transformation is experienced, not memorized
• The Red Dot / Blue Dot process: where you are, where you want to be, what is in the way
• How each episode works: live coaching, rebuilt offers and systems, immediate action

Who this is for:

• Entrepreneurs who started for freedom and feel trapped by their business
• Builders who want clarity, margin, and momentum without more noise

Calls to action:

• Subscribe for future episodes that help you get paid and be free
• DM Josh on Instagram to be considered for a live coaching session on the show → https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/ 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Welcome and mission
• 01:35 Six years of trying to “learn” success
• 03:40 Why transformation must be felt
• 04:45 The coach who refused to “teach”
• 06:10 First 100k cash week and what changed
• 07:20 The premise of Get Paid. Be Free
• 07:55 Red Dot / Blue Dot overview
• 09:05 How to get on the show and what to expect

Closing:
Freedom is not something you learn. It is something you experience. This is where that experience begins.

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Most people don’t talk about this part.

The moment when the bank account’s dry, the pressure’s mounting, and everything feels like it’s about to collapse. That was me.

But I made a bet.
A $5K bet… on ME.

And in this special behind-the-scenes episode—one I’ve never released publicly until now—I walk you through the actual private training I shared inside our paid community. Because it was that impactful.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or backed into a corner, this episode is your playbook for betting on yourself—and winning.

HOW I DID IT:
🔥 The exact moment I decided to risk everything and what came next
🔥 Why most “referral-based” businesses eventually die
🔥 How I structured my offer so referrals became a consistent pipeline
🔥 The system I used to turn trust into $7M in sales—without ads or cold DMs

This episode is raw, real, and filled with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered how to create results when you’ve got almost nothing left—this is it.

Press play and see what happens when you go all in on yourself.

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Last week, I was gearing up for a trip to Mexico with every intention of working straight through it. Meetings scheduled. Laptop packed. Hustle mode ON.

Then... my integrator pulled the plug. Canceled everything. Told me I wasn’t allowed to work. At first, I was furious… but what I didn’t realize was that she saw something I didn’t: I was running on fumes.

In this episode, I unpack the full story—and how that forced pause turned into one of the most productive, game-changing decisions of my entire year.

THE POWER OF PAUSE:
🔥 Why taking a break might be the most productive move you can make
🔥 How to engineer recovery into your business to unlock clarity & momentum
🔥 The real reason most entrepreneurs stay stuck (even when working nonstop)
🔥 How to build a team that protects you—even when you won’t protect yourself

This episode isn’t just about rest—it’s about freedom, clarity, and building a business that actually works for you. If you’re burned out, stuck in chaos, or grinding without results… this is your wake-up call. Tune in now and let it reset you.

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For the first time ever, I'm revealing the real story behind writing The Golden Mic Method—the playbook that outlines how to land high-paying clients, build authority, and get free… all without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicate funnels.

This episode isn’t about a book.
It’s about why the process nearly broke me.
And why it might just be the most important work I've ever done.

THE BREAKTHROUGH BLUEPRINT:
🔥 Why you must extract your ideas into assets if you want real freedom
🔥 The moment I realized my brain was the bottleneck (and what happened when it wasn’t)
🔥 The emotional and spiritual pressure of building something that actually helps people
🔥 How The Golden Mic Method gives service providers a high-leverage path to 7 figures—without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicated funnels

This is the backstory behind the book that’s changing lives.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure how to scale with sanity—this is the episode to listen to.

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After 20 years in tech and IT leadership, Mark Beall made the boldest move of his life—he walked away from comfort, certainty, and a stable paycheck to chase his dream: building a business with content. 

And he didn’t just wing it. He went all-in on intent-based YouTube strategy—and that decision changed everything.

In this episode, Mark breaks down exactly how he cracked the YouTube code using search-based content, built his channel into a monetized machine, and stepped into full-time freedom as an entrepreneur. 

If you’ve been sitting on the edge of a big leap, this might be the push you need.

HOW HE DID IT:
🔥 Why search-based content gives you leverage even with a small channel
🔥 How Mark turned low views into consistent revenue (and freedom)
🔥 The one YouTube trap most creators fall into, and how to avoid it
🔥 What finally gave him the courage to walk away from his 9-to-5

Mark’s story is living proof that you don’t need a massive audience—you just need a strategy that matches your intent. 

This isn’t just a YouTube story… it’s a blueprint for betting on yourself and winning. 

Listen in and get fired up.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini

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Facebook: /mbeall
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Josh sat down with high-level advisor Krystin Ruschman to expose the silent killer of momentum most entrepreneurs face once they hit that “successful” $100K/month mark. It’s not strategy. It’s not systems. It’s that you’ve become the product, and it’s burning you out.

They break down what actually shifts when you cross that line… and why so many founders feel like they’re working harder than ever, even though they’re making more than they ever have. Krystin brings the clarity and precision you need to break free from the bottleneck you didn’t know you built.

WHY YOU’RE STUCK (AND HOW TO UNSTICK IT):
🔥 The sneaky way $100K/month can trap you in your own business
🔥 How over-functioning leads to underperformance—and what to do instead
🔥 What happens when your internal operating system no longer fits your external success
🔥 The quiet chaos behind “everything’s fine” and how to finally scale without more of you

This one’s a wake-up call. If you’re feeling like you should be further ahead, or you’re growing on paper but exhausted in reality, this episode will hit home. Lisen now and shift from stuck to scaling.

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When Andrea joined Golden Mic Mastery, she had no audience, no fancy funnel, and barely a few hours each day to work on her business. What she did have? A fire to make it work on her terms—and the skills to solve high-level problems for high-paying clients.

In this episode, Josh sits down with Andrea to unpack her journey from “I think I’m meant for more” to bigger deals, massive clarity, and life-changing opportunities—all in less than four months.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build momentum fast (without selling your soul or working 24/7), this one is a masterclass in smart moves, strategic positioning, and powerful simplicity.

🔥 How She Did It (So You Can Too):

• How Andrea closed $38K in contracts without a following or audience
• The #1 decision that made her results possible (and most people skip it)
• How she built a business that fits her lifestyle instead of fights it
• The mindset shift that helped her land a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
• Why trying to “figure it all out” is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)

Andrea didn’t hustle her way to success—she aligned with a strategy that amplified her strengths, respected her time, and attracted high-caliber opportunities. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to go all in, this is your sign.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• ClickFunnels

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Instagram: @andrea.befus
The Road Less Chosen Podcast

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For years, Jimmy has been the hidden architect behind high-performing funnels, helping brands scale to millions without anyone knowing his name. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on what REALLY makes a funnel work, why most entrepreneurs miss it, and how you can apply these same strategies to create unstoppable momentum in your business.

TODAY, WE'RE PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN ON:

• The hidden blueprint behind 12+ Two-Comma Club funnels (and why most people don’t see it).
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to scale (fix this and watch your sales explode).
• How Jimmy helped a business raise six figures on demand—and what you can learn from it.
• The secret to turning customers into raving fans (most people totally miss this).
• Why community is the missing link to high-converting offers (and how to build one FAST).

Funnels don’t just make money—they create movements. Jimmy Allen has been behind the scenes, watching what works (and what doesn’t) inside the most successful online businesses on the planet. If you want more leads, more conversions, and more impact, this episode is a must-listen.

It’s not just about the funnel—it’s about how you guide people through transformation. The best sales systems don’t just sell—they create raving fans who stick, buy, and tell everyone about you.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• ClickFunnels
• Offer Lab

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Podcast: betterhumans.show

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The problem is hidden in plain sight. And today, we’re exposing it.

In this game-changing episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, Andrea Peer & Susan Leonardson reveal why 80% of clients disappear—and the exact steps to STOP the bleeding and turn your business into a client-retaining machine.

If you want more loyal customers, more referrals, and more cash in the bank—this is the episode you CANNOT afford to miss.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The invisible dealbreaker that makes clients leave—before they even tell you!
✅ Why most businesses fail at onboarding—and how to fix it overnight
✅ The "Sticky Client" Method that makes customers stay, spend, and rave about you
✅ How to create insane customer loyalty (WITHOUT gimmicks or discounting)
✅ The one small tweak that instantly boosts retention & lifetime value

Let’s be real: If you’re constantly hunting for new clients, you’re on a treadmill that never stops.

Andrea & Susan have cracked the code on keeping clients engaged, happy, and coming back for more. They’ve helped businesses turn retention into a growth strategy—without constantly chasing new leads.

🚀 Listen now and fix your client retention—before it costs you BIG.

💥 Retention isn’t about what you sell—it’s about how you make clients feel. Nail this, and you’ll never worry about losing clients again.

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YouTube: @GeeksGetPaid
Website: GeeksGetPaid.com
Facebook Community: Geek Out Connect

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Your network isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the foundation of every big deal. Eric shares how shifting from small, low-margin sales to high-level connections skyrocketed his income, why wealthy buyers operate completely differently than most entrepreneurs realize, and the simple mindset tweak that took him from brokering freight to closing $7M deals.

✅ How to stop selling to the wrong people and start attracting high-level buyers
✅ The key to scaling your deals without working harder—just smarter
✅ Why relationships, not cold outreach, drive the biggest business opportunities
✅ The shift from chasing clients to having them come to you
✅ The future of business deals, AI, and why Bitcoin & blockchain are changing everything

Josh and Eric also dig into how the financial world is shifting, from capital-raising to crypto, and why the entrepreneurs who understand these trends will be light-years ahead in the next decade. If you’re tired of working harder than you need to and want to attract bigger, better clients, this episode will show you how to flip the script—so the right people are chasing YOU.

❝The same amount of effort goes into selling a $10K deal as a $100K deal—the only difference is who you’re selling to. Change your audience, and you change your income.❞ – Eric Skeldon

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• DotCom Secrets

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X: @ericskeldon
Website: ericskeldon.com

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