In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Guy Stinson to explore a radically counterintuitive approach to business, faith, and impact. Guy shares his journey from growing up in South Africa to building businesses and ministries rooted in wisdom, integrity, and service—challenging the hype-driven, profit-first models common today. Together, they discuss why most businesses fail, how AI is reshaping the landscape for solopreneurs, and what it means to build an expert-led business aligned with God’s purposes rather than cultural shortcuts.

• KCBME (Kingdom Chamber of Business Ministry & Education) – https://kcbme.com

• 00:00–04:00 – Guy’s background in South Africa and early foundations in business, faith, and equality
• 04:00–09:30 – Praying for wisdom, questioning assumptions, and seeing business as a calling
• 09:30–12:30 – Failure, closed doors, and how God forms leaders through the process
• 12:30–18:40 – Why 95% of businesses fail and the danger of operating without true knowledge
• 18:40–25:30 – AI as a disruptive force, saturation, and the “Pied Piper” warning
• 25:30–31:40 – Authenticity, trust, and speaking to the heart instead of manipulating the market
• 31:40–38:30 – Vision, Joseph leadership, and building kingdom-centered business communities
• 38:30–44:50 – Legacy, entrepreneurship as ministry, and empowering others to change lives

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Stephen Powell to unpack what it really looks like to build and grow a business when life throws serious health challenges your way. Stephen shares his powerful story of surviving a near-fatal aortic dissection and stroke, how that moment reshaped his priorities, and why it led him into wealth management focused on everyday families—not just the ultra-wealthy. Together, they explore faith, family, resilience, and how solopreneurs can build meaningful businesses without sacrificing what matters most.

• Powell Financials – https://powellfinancials.com/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-powell-8b0a234b/
• Stephens Cell Phone #850-209-4165

Timestamps

• 00:00–02:00 - why this conversation matters for solopreneurs facing health or time constraints
• 02:00–04:30 – Stephen’s background, family life, and transition from disaster recovery to wealth management
• 04:30–07:00 – The medical crisis: stroke, aortic dissection, and surviving against the odds
• 07:00–10:00 – Processing mortality, faith, and the emotional wake-up call
• 10:00–13:00 – Reprioritizing life: family, faith, and redefining hustle culture
• 13:00–16:30 – Why talking to friends and family about finances truly matters
• 16:30–20:30 – Wealth management basics people overlook: life insurance, long-term care, and business protection
• 20:30–24:30 – Balancing health, business, and fatherhood after major surgery
• 24:30–27:30 – Practical prioritization frameworks and daily rhythms

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Cody Lutz to unpack how giving away your best ideas—freely and publicly—can actually accelerate business growth. Cody shares his journey from nonprofit leadership to fitness coaching to fast-scaling business coaching, revealing how stewardship, courage, and a relentless focus on value helped him pivot, grow income rapidly, and build momentum on LinkedIn. The conversation dives deep into fear, identity, faith, content strategy, and why human connection will matter more—not less—in the age of AI.

• Prosperous Coach (Rich Litvin) – https://richlitvin.com/prosperous-coach/• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/• MyCoachCody – https://mycoachcody.com/• ChatGPT – https://openai.com/• Claude – https://www.anthropic.com/claude• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/ Connect w/ Cody - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcody/

• 00:00–03:40 – Cody’s background: nonprofit leadership, sales, and discovering coaching • 03:41–07:30 – From fitness coaching to business coaching: the pivotal mindset shift • 07:31–10:30 – Letting go of sunk costs and making the hard pivot • 10:31–14:15 – Stewardship, faith, and aligning business with calling • 14:16–18:10 – Fear, courage, and breaking down worst-case scenarios • 18:11–24:30 – The growth strategy: volume + value and giving everything away • 24:31–33:30 – LinkedIn strategy & the ACE framework (Attention, Connection, Expertise) • 33:31–37:30 – Scaling toward 7 figures, YouTube, books, and brand building • 37:31–42:45 – AI, the future of coaching, and the rise of in-person experiences • 42:46–47:45 – Legacy, faith, fatherhood, and final reflections

In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Ken Freire sit down with entrepreneur and “chief AI officer” Jon Cheney to unpack how he used AI to go from idea → MVP → first $15K customer in days—and how that momentum turned into an eight‑figure business in under six months. Jon breaks down the mindset shift (create vs. consume), the power of “unreasonable deadlines,” and the practical AI stack he uses to validate ideas, build software, market consistently, and help companies become AI-ready.

• ChatGPT – https://chat.openai.com/
• Grok (xAI) – https://x.ai/
• Gamma (AI pitch decks) – https://gamma.app/  
• Replit (vibe coding / app building) – https://replit.com/  
• Manus (AI agent for “doing the work”) – https://manus.im/  
• Apollo (prospecting + outreach) – https://www.apollo.io/  
• Stripe (payments) – https://stripe.com/
• Midjourney (images) – https://www.midjourney.com/  
• Canva (design) – https://www.canva.com/
• Adobe Express (AI expand/resize) – https://www.adobe.com/express/
• Runway (video AI) – https://runwayml.com/
• Zeni (AI-powered finance/CFO services) – https://www.zeni.ai/

• 00:02–01:45 — Intro: building a solo million+ business with AI (Jon’s 8-figure sprint)
• 01:45–06:08 — Entrepreneurship as a “game”: create vs. consume
• 06:33–15:14 — The 3 momentum moves: validate fast, build fast, set unreasonable deadlines • 15:14–26:12 — The product journey
• 26:12–33:31 — Scaling framework: awareness → lead gen → sales → fulfillment + “massive action” content
• 33:31–41:11 — Outreach vs. inbound: Apollo-assisted connections + content-driven inbound engine
• 41:11–49:24 — Jon’s AI “team”: ChatGPT Projects, Grok research, Manus agents, Replit builds, design stack  

Connect w/ Jon:  
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cheneypiano/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheney/

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Jared Erni, creator of the Simple Yes Framework, to unpack why traditional funnels are leaking and how quiz funnels—built with micro‑commitment psychology, mobile-first UX, and AI-driven SMS—are outperforming VSLs and webinars in 2025. Jared shares real data, case studies, and the exact funnel structure he's using to dramatically cut ad costs, improve lead quality, and increase show-up rates.

• Perspective Quiz Funnel Builder – https://perspective.co/
• Go High Level (backend CRM + AI texting) – https://www.gohighlevel.com/
• "Ask" by Ryan Levesque – https://askmethod.com/
• Attract to Scale (Jared’s quiz + playbook) – https://attracttoscale.com/

• 00:05 – The Funnel Problem in 2025: Rising ad costs, dropping lead quality, and the aha moment that pushed Jared to rethink funnels.
• 01:31 – Why Quiz Funnels Beat VSLs & Webinars Now: Micro‑commitment psychology and creating a “talking phase” in marketing.
• 03:17 – Mobile-First Psychology: Why funnels must be built for mobile behavior, not retrofitted from desktop.
• 05:39 – Building Trust in a Low‑Trust Market: How micro‑commitments replace big asks and dramatically increase completions.
• 07:59 – AI Text Nurture That Converts: Why 60–70% of Jared’s booked calls come from AI SMS and how hyper‑personalized messaging works.
• 12:03 – The 5‑Minute Breakthrough Video: Replacing long VSLs with short indoctrination that gets to the point.
• 13:11 – The Playbook + Low-Ticket Offer Model: The new funnel structure driving 25–30% conversions and faster sales cycles.
• 20:31 – Tools That Make the System Work: Why Perspective for quiz UX and Go High Level for backend automation is the winning combo.
• 25:06 – Case Studies & Results: Clients cutting call costs from $250 to $49 and boosting quiz conversions from 5% to 15%.
• 28:16 – How to Get Started: Jared’s recommended next steps and where to access the high-ticket quiz funnel playbook.

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with digital strategist Alejandro Reyes to unpack how he walked away from a seven‑figure agency, healed from burnout, and rebuilt a lifestyle‑first coaching business that runs mostly on $5/day ads, email, and leveraged workshops. They dig into integrity as a productivity unlock, redefining “hustle” as purposeful work, and a simple path from newsletter ➜ customer ➜ client—often without sales calls.

• Holy Hustle Podcast (Alejandro Reyes)  - Apple Podcasts

• Alejandro Reyes — Website  - https://alejandroreyes.com/

• Alejandro Reyes — Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/alejandroreyes/

• Google’s 7‑11‑4 Rule  - https://flashhub.io/7-11-4-rule/

• Robert Cialdini — Pre‑Suasion  - https://www.influenceatwork.com/pre-suasion/

• Peter Drucker on marketing ("make selling superfluous")  - Article reference

• Alex Hormozi — $100M Offers / $100M Leads  - https://www.acquisition.com/books

• Codie (Codie) Sanchez — Contrarian Thinking  - https://www.contrarianthinking.co/

• 00:00 – Welcome & setup: when success steals your freedom.

• 01:24 – From Pushpay hypergrowth to an in‑demand agency in the faith space.

• 03:01 – Panic attacks, burnout, and cutting the agency in half to survive.

• 04:35 – The mindset shift: integrity with yourself and setting a hard shutdown date.

• 11:57 – Redefining “hustle”: holy, purposeful work vs. 60‑hour grind.

• 16:30 – The simple framework: build brand → audience → email list → offers.

• 23:16 – $5/day list building + low‑ticket workshops to collapse the 7‑11‑4 rule.

• 28:03 – Pre‑selling so sales become superfluous; selling high‑ticket via DMs & a “money doc.”

• 33:00 – When to use sales calls (and why founders should do a few early on).

• 37:25 – Pick your model, commit for 6–12 months, and execute with integrity.

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Richard F. Kaufman, host of the Vertical Momentum podcast, to unpack how he built a thriving podcasting business that lets him work only 180 days a year while generating both income and influence. Richard shares his unique system for helping entrepreneurs launch and monetize their podcasts within 12 weeks — often landing sponsorships before they even publish an episode. From securing aligned sponsors and building authentic relationships to scaling with smart systems, this episode offers a blueprint for turning your podcast into a lifestyle-friendly business that supports your freedom and purpose.

• Vertical Momentum Podcast – https://verticalmomentumpodcast.com
• Book: The Three P's of Podcasting – by Richard F. Kaufman (-no url mentioned-)

• 00:00 - 02:30 – Introduction: Ken sets the stage and introduces Richard Kaufman, a veteran entrepreneur with a 180-day work year.
• 02:30 - 04:45 – How Richard built his podcasting system and the influence-to-income model.
• 04:45 - 07:30 – Getting sponsors before you launch — even if it’s just free swag.
• 07:30 - 10:30 – Aligning sponsors with your values and building brand integrity.
• 10:30 - 12:00 – Playing the long game: 5 years of no profit and mentorship from Gary Vaynerchuk.
• 12:00 - 16:00 – The 12-week framework for launching a profitable podcast: starting with your ideal listener.
• 16:00 - 19:00 – Equipment myths and why simplicity (and iPhones) can win.
• 19:00 - 22:00 – Legal setup, branding, and frameworks (solo vs. interview vs. hybrid).
• 22:00 - 25:00 – Relationship-based growth and using systems like Calendly to ensure guest engagement.
• 25:00 - 28:00 – The 3 P’s of Podcasting: Power, Purpose, and Profit.
• 28:00 - 30:00 – How to double dip by letting your business sponsor your podcast.
• 30:00 - 33:30 – Overcoming fear and hitting record — mindset advice for new creators.
• 33:30 - 34:20 – How to connect with Richard and take advantage of his free coaching offer for eBook buyers.

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Lauren Nicole Peters, founder of The Art of Daily Sales and The Profit Salon, to unpack how solopreneurs can validate their offers in just seven days. Lauren shares her proven framework for testing and selling offers before creating them, using AI tools to streamline the process and avoid burnout. They explore common mistakes coaches make, how to find the one problem your audience will pay to solve, and how to use AI to test multiple offer angles fast. Whether you’re launching a new product or trying to refine your existing offer, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to move from idea to sales in a week.

• The Profit Salon - https://theprofitsalon.com/
• Lauren Nicole Peters - https://laurennicolepeters.com/
• Instagram: Feminine Devotion
• ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
• Gamma App - https://gamma.app/
• Meta Ads - https://www.facebook.com/business/ads
• Alex Hormozi - https://www.acquisition.com/

• 00:02 – Why most entrepreneurs fail to validate their offers before launching
• 01:16 – What offer validation really means and why seven days is the sweet spot
• 02:57 – Common mistakes coaches make when creating offers
• 04:24 – How to identify and solve one small problem for your audience
• 06:27 – Overthinking, mindset blocks, and how to overcome them
• 09:45 – The seven-day framework for validating your offer fast
• 12:04 – Using templates and AI to simplify your landing pages and messaging
• 14:59 – Testing five different angles for one offer
• 15:04 – How to use AI and custom GPTs to brainstorm, validate, and sell faster
• 18:10 – What mini offers are and how they lead to higher-priced programs
• 20:32 – Balancing free value vs. paid offers (Hormozi & Tesla examples)
• 23:28 – How to choose the right mentor and realistic marketing model
• 26:23 – What’s working in 2025: Mini offers outperform webinars
• 27:57 – Building backend systems and nurturing your funnel based on your energy type
• 30:29 – Where to find and connect with Lauren Nicole Peters

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Keri Olson, a Christian mindset and business coach who made an extraordinary leap of faith. After years of building her coaching business, Keri felt called to lay it all down—and within just 67 days, she made $100,000 through affiliate marketing. In this deeply personal and faith-filled conversation, Keri shares her story of loss, surrender, and divine provision, revealing how obedience led to unexpected success and renewed purpose. From battling cancer and foreclosure to building financial freedom through automation and digital marketing, Keri's journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the new opportunities available to solopreneurs in the age of AI.

• Descript – https://www.descript.com/
• Opus Clip – https://www.opus.pro/
• Zencastr – https://zencastr.com/
• Amen to Daily Pay – https://amentodailypay.com/

• 00:00 – 02:00: Introducing Keri Olson and her 100K-in-67-days story
• 02:00 – 07:00: Overcoming cancer, divorce, and foreclosure
• 07:00 – 10:00: A moment of surrender and rediscovering faith
• 10:00 – 14:00: Laying down the coaching business and trusting God's plan
• 15:00 – 18:30: Discovering affiliate marketing and the first steps toward success
• 18:30 – 21:00: The big reveal—sharing her financial breakthrough with her family
• 22:00 – 27:00: Helping others build freedom through affiliate systems and automation
• 27:00 – 31:00: Encouragement for struggling coaches and the power of perseverance
• 33:00 – 35:00: Favorite AI tools: Descript, Opus Clip, and automated funnels

In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Justin Janowski, founder of Faith to Influence, to unpack how solopreneurs, coaches, and consultants can master high-ticket sales without resorting to sleazy tactics or pressure-based strategies. Justin shares how he grew his business to $250K in his first year without ads or a big audience, using relational selling rooted in service and integrity. Together, they dive into how to reframe sales as service, overcome limiting beliefs, and create a transparent sales process that feels good for both seller and client.

• Faith to Influence - https://faith2influence.com/
• Good Sales PDF (Justin’s free 10-step sales process) - https://goodsalespdf.com/
• John Acuff (author of Soundtracks) - https://jonacuff.com/

• 00:20 – Justin’s story: growing to $250K in year one without ads or a big list
• 01:37 – Why 82% of coaches fail and the fear of sales
• 02:16 – The illusion of progress: hiding in marketing instead of selling
• 04:21 – Rewriting the old story of sales: from pushy to service-oriented
• 06:57 – Doing it scared: why repetition builds sales confidence
• 09:19 – Breaking the “one-call close” myth and the power of booking the next call
• 12:04 – Transparent pricing and rejecting manipulative sales tactics
• 16:05 – Justin’s 10-step sales process (pre-frame, discovery, vision, offer)
• 22:03 – Coffee chats vs. sales calls: how to handle both with integrity
• 23:10 – The importance of language: why “decision” works better than “investment”
• 25:15 – Why safety and trust matter in sales conversations
• 28:20 – The balance of assertiveness: avoiding both passivity and aggression
• 31:30 – Practice and repetition: how to gain mastery in sales calls
• 31:43 – Free resource: Justin’s 10-step sales process PDF
• 33:24 – Final encouragement: there is a better way to sell with integrity