Someone said, “It doesn't matter how good you are if people do not know you.” So how do you get in front of your target audience?

Marketing is the key. You hire an excellent marketing consultant to craft the perfect strategy for your brand. Today's guest might just be the person you need.

Tyler Cerny is an International Marketing, Branding, and Sales Expert. He has worked with famous people and multiple 7-figure brands. Tyler is currently the Director of Partnerships & Business Development at Top 10 Podcasts, The World’s #1 Podcast Producer For 7+ Figure Entrepreneurs. If you want to know what it takes to craft a high-ticket offer and build a 7-figure brand, this episode is for you.

“If you have a weak offer, your marketing is also going to suffer. Everything comes back to the offer.” - Tyler Cerny

In This Episode:

- What does a typical day look like for an international marketing consultant like Tyler?

- The biggest lessons Tyler picked up from big brands and famous people like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, and Tai Lopez

- How do you differentiate low ticket vs. high ticket clients?

- Tyler shares his thoughts about the shifts and gaps in the online market space

- The one thing Tyler would focus on if he had to start his career over and build his brand in 30 days

And more!

Connect with Tyler Cerny:

Top 10 Podcasts Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

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What does it take to become a successful real estate agent?

That's what Simon Caulfield will share with us today. Simon is known as Brisbane's Million Dollar Listing Agent. He leads a team of elite real estate agents at Place Estate Agents Kangaroo Point, The Leading Brisbane Luxury Real Estate Agency. Simon and his team have represented over $500,000,000 in high-end luxury transactions in the past ten years, focusing on delivering the most successful outcome for their clients.

Join Sam and Simon as they talk about the qualities of a great real estate agent and other lessons to thrive in this industry.

“Sometimes, if you don't find the right environment, it doesn't necessarily mean you should give up on those dreams.” - Simon Caulfield

In This Episode:

- How Simon got into real estate, the lessons he learned, and his defining moments

- What separates Simon from other agents?

- How Simon creates an environment of learning for new agents

- Simon shares a “crazy” story and what he learned from it

- How Simon would rebuild his agency in 30 days

- Things that Simon is excited about

- A typical day for Brisbane's Million Dollar Listing Agent

And more!

Connect with Simon Caulfield:

Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

With the rapid growth of digital technology, there are still some opportunities to innovate and serve the smaller sectors in business, like the growing number of independent digital marketers and merchants who are into cash transactions. Tapping into that opportunity, Ian Parke developed a payment app that will turn every mobile phone into a payment platform. He is the founder of FIN-PAY, a tech company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with a rapidly growing global presence. Join Sam and Ian in today's episode as they talk about digital innovation and the future of payments.

“Our mission statement is to turn every mobile phone on the planet into a payment channel.” 

• Ian Parke

In This Episode:

- What resources did Ian leverage to start his business?

- What support does your partner or spouse provide you as you build your business?

- Ian talks about the importance of routines and shares what his typical week looks like

- How does Ian feel about having a team and delegating some of the tasks needed to run his business?

- What are the charges when using Fin-Pay?

- Why haven't the big players like MasterCard or AMEX taken advantage of the same innovation (or have they)?

- What's the best way to raise capital for a startup business?

- Ian shares his advice to his 20-year-old self and other aspiring young entrepreneurs

- Exciting things we can expect from Ian professionally and personally

And more!

Connect with Ian Parke:

- Website

- Instagram

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

Most barber shops have that distinctive black and white look. But the Langanis Barber studios look like you've stepped inside a nightclub. Michael Langanis is the owner of Langanis Barber, a trendy Brisbane hair salon that displays the increasing importance of brand character. The salon provides cutting-edge revolutionary styles and a fantastic customer experience. The design of each Langanis barber shop gives a very different vibe compared to the typical hair shops across the country. So what makes this shop successful? Let's find out in today's episode of Make Sh*t Happen.

"Mindset is the forefront of success for sure." 

- Michael Langanis

In This Episode:

- How Michael got into the hair styling business at a young age

- Michael talks about the branding and design inspiration for his shops and what his brand represents

- How to leverage social media to reach your target audience

- Other products and services you can get from the Langanis brand

- What is Michael's long-term vision for his brand?

- What's the ONE thing that Michael considers to have had the biggest impact on the success of his business?

And more!

Connect with Michael Langanis & Langanis Barber Shop:

- Website

- Instagram

- Facebook

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

Why would someone who spent most of his career in law enforcement choose to become a business owner? Of course, there's no hard and fast rule about shifting careers. But let's get into the mind of someone who did just that and find out how the journey has changed him. 

Adam Magill was a long-serving police officer and detective before becoming a high-profile criminal defense attorney working with the criminal underworld. He then became a business owner. Adam joins Sam in today's episode to talk about his colorful career shift, the lessons, and the skills he needed to make the transition successfully. So tune in to this episode and discover how to reinvent yourself at any point in your life.

“I don't think a lot of people put enough emphasis on relationships. You've got to nurture it. If you don't water it, it'll die.” 

• Adam Magill

In This Episode:

- Adam shares his exciting experience working in Australia's Armed Robbery Squad and how he kept calm under unpredictable encounters, a skill that would serve him well in life.

- What made Adam shift from being a police officer to becoming a lawyer?

- Building credibility and reputation as a high-profile criminal defense lawyer

- What is it like working with the criminal underworld like the Russian Mafia? 

- Adam talks about an exceptional case he handled and what he learned from it.

- How cultivating good relationships with people and developing negotiation skills can help you navigate difficult situations.

- Three things Adam would focus on to grow his business and his advice for other business owners

And more!

Connect with Adam Magill:

- Instagram

- Facebook

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

Launching a podcast is not as easy as it seems. You don’t just press record and talk about anything under the sun on a microphone. Much work is involved, especially if you plan to grow and monetize your podcast. You can try to do it yourself or get help from an expert. If you want to learn how to do it, there’s someone here today who will share his experience from the time he launched and produced his first podcast to helping multiple entrepreneurs get their first 100k downloads to expanding their reach and making money with their podcasts.

Luis Ryan Diaz is the CEO of Top 10 Podcasts, a company that helps entrepreneurs and personal brands launch, grow, and monetize podcasts. His expertise includes podcast launch and strategy, podcast marketing, guest booking, research, and podcast production. So if you want to share your stories in a podcast that builds your influence, you don't want to miss this episode. 

“If you have a clear message that's important to the audience and you convey it in a way that's interesting and fun, then you can have a successful show.” - Luis Ryan Diaz

In This Episode:

- Luis shares how he started producing his podcasts after taking a course from Udemy and the lessons he learned from doing things on his own

- Where do you get content ideas or topics that people want to listen to?

- How do you get your first 100k downloads?

- Crafting the perfect giveaway for your audience and promoting your show

- What’s the easiest way to make a profit from your podcast?

- How do you approach A-listers and get them on your show?

- Let’s hear Luis’ fearless forecast for the future of podcasting

- What more can we expect from Luis’ show?

- Luis walks us through what he would do in the first 30 days if he had to launch a podcast from scratch.

And more!

Connect with Luis Ryan Diaz:

- Website

- Instagram

- Facebook

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

Imagine growing up with financial struggles, being broke and homeless by your mid-20s, and then pivoting to become a founder of three seven-figure businesses. Well, that’s the story of today’s guest, Sasha Karabut, a young entrepreneur making a global impact in the sales, eCommerce, and investment space. Along his fascinating entrepreneurship journey, Sasha was closely mentored by none other than the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort.

For anyone out there that’s wanting to start, build or learn how to scale an eCommerce business, this episode brings you insights from someone who has done it. 

“You’ve got to sometimes figure out or go through the things that you don’t want or the things that aren’t right for you, to get to the things that are right.”  - Sasha Karabut

In This Episode:

- Disillusioned and in debt, Sasha describes his radical career switch

- What is eCommerce? Here are the top tips to help you identify marketable opportunities.

- Sasha explains how he is helping people thrive and scale in the eCommerce space

- Why coaching and mentoring is a sensible investment

- Lessons from The Wolf of Wall Street—Sasha reveals how working with Jordan Belfort made a difference

- Wondering where to start? Discover a game plan that gets you started today.

Connect with Sasha Karabut:

- Instagram

- Website

- YouTube

- Facebook

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

World-fighting champion, trainer, speaker, and successful entrepreneur, Ian Jacobs, is a champion both in the ring and in business. In this episode, he spills the secrets to his success, what keeps him motivated and how his best achievements have come from his darkest moments. He offers valuable advice for those starting new businesses and talks about how his fighting career has translated into business success, alongside some great stories.

“Success starts where everyone else stops.” 

- Ian Jacobs

In This Episode:

- The link between mind and business and the importance of the people around you.

- How vital is routine in business?

- How to get investors on board if you’re a new start-up or small business.

Resources: 

- Thundaball - https://www.thundaballgame.com/

- https://ianjacobs.com.au/

Connect with Ian Jacobs:

- [email protected]

- Website

- Instagram

Connect with Samuel McLeod:

- Instagram

- Facebook

- Facebook Group

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Email: [email protected]

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