The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

Steven Kuhn ~ Business Coach and Serial Entrepreneur

~ Current Series ~

Today listeners, we welcome a highly decorated former US Army combat veteran and Turnaround Consultant,  Steven Kuhn to the show. Steven and I recently met during dinner at a business conference and by the end of the meal, I invited him to come on the podcast. He has a wealth of experience and on the show, Steven shares about everything from his early days in the military, developing an ‘unstoppable’ mentality, how he used that to build his first businesses. He dives into the importance of understanding oneself, continual growth and the importance of honesty and integrity in one's life.  It is an incredible episode and without further adieu let’s jump into the show.

“It was a mind and life-changing experience on that island....I feel like Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island, but in a cool way with all the coolest people you can ever have on one ship, stranded on that island.” Steven Kuhn

02:17: The Baby Bathwater Island Experience

04:29: The Virtue of Humility

10:51: Who is Steven Kuhn?

12:54: Steven Goes to War

17:04: Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur in Europe

20:20: Getting the Kill Me to Break Me Mentality and Then Letting it Go

33:09: The HIT Principle

Honorable Mentions:

Baby Bathwater Island

https://babybathwater.com/

The Humble Man Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumbleman/

Contact Info:

https://steven-kuhn.com/

Petra Fuerst ~ Founder of Liebe Stipps

~ Current Series ~

I am always impressed with people that have an idea that crosses their mind, and just simply make the decision to make it happen.  This is really the process every entrepreneur goes through. Idea -> Work -> Result -> Try Again -> Success….or something like that!  Today, we are joined by Petra Fuerst. Petra is the founder of LiebeStipps.com a 7-figure German-based coaching business.

During the podcast, Petra shares with us the process of being a single mother, deciding to start a business and how she went from $35,000 in year one to $1,000,000 in year seven.  Petra is a master working with NLP and hypnosis, using these methods on herself to reach success. She also used joint ventures and partnerships often to help her it the 7-figure mark.  She gives us some valuable tips on how to reach out to cold and warm influencers and create partnerships with them.

“There is a lot of money I lose if you only give me 6-months of commission. So I would never do a joint venture with someone who doesn’t give me lifetime commission!” Peter Fuerst

02:58: Travel/Home/Work Schedule for a Location Independent Mother

04:46: Balancing Life Being Location Independent with Children

08:28: Creating a 7-Figure Coaching Business

16:34: Watching a $4 Million Product Launch

19:33: From $35,000 to $1,000,000

26:27: Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Changing Your Reality

36:44: Petra on Hypnosis

40:58: Petras Strategy on Creating 50% Commission for Lifetime Joint Ventures and Partnerships

48:21: Reaching Out to a Cold Market of A-Players

Honorable Mentions:

Kids in Ibiza Nannies

http://kidsinibiza.com/book-a-nanny/

Contact Info:

Liebestipps.com

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/petra.fuerst?ref=br_rs

Hypnotify

http://www.hypnotify.com/

Harry Coleman ~ Shopify Wizard

~ Current Series ~

Hey listeners, make sure you check out this episode!  Joining us today is eCommerce millionaire Harry Coleman.  Harry is a drop shipper who recently earned over $1,000,000 in two months on Shopify. Harry is an expert in the eComm space and has recently launched a YouTube channel called Beast of eCom where he teaches specific tactics for entrepreneurs to find success online.

Harry and I get into a great conversation talking about how he created $1,000,000 in two months. He shares his tricks on picking niches, what niches are working on Shopify, some mistakes eComm entrepreneurs are making today and how to create a $1000/day Facebook ad. Lastly, we talk about how Harry took his YouTube channel from 0-2300 subscribers in just three weeks!

02:28: Big Cities vs. Small Towns for Productivity

05:02: Who is the Beast of Ecom aka Harry Coleman?

12:33: Tactics Harry Used to Make $1,000,000 in 2-Months

14:49: How Harry Picks a Niche

18:10: Hot Niches on Shopify

19:02: Unfulfilled Niches

22:21: Biggest Mistakes People Make on Shopify

32:03: Facebook Ad That Produces $1000/Day

34:45: 2300 YouTube Subscribers in the First 3 Weeks

40:02: Harry’s Tips on Getting to the Next Level

“Don’t see it as losing money, see it as buying data.” Harry Coleman

Honorable Mentions:

Tim Calwell Podcast

https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/tim-calwell

BlackHat Forum

https://www.blackhatworld.com/forums/

Make $1,000,000 in 2-Months YouTube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WftD6xp8qIE

Google Trends

https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=US

Facebook Ad that Produces $1000/day YouTube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay2Eloncmms

Contact Info:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1lOvBv6l0TzmiUvEL53UQ

https://www.instagram.com/beastofecom/

Mark Evans DM ~ Location Independent Real Estat Mogul

~ Current Series ~

Hello listeners and welcome back to the show!  Today we have an incredible entrepreneur that is using real estate to maximize location independence. A lot of listeners out there have gotten to the point in their business where they have some extra money and they want to learn about real estate. Our guest today, Mark Evans started out with real estate and used it from day one to create an incredible amount of location independence in his life.

Mark is an entrepreneur and author who has written nine books!  On the show today Mark defines his version of location independence, how he manages his team while traveling long term, what holds many entrepreneurs back from reaching the next level, and the deal-making mentality.  Mark also dives into his email marketing system. Currently, he is sending out 150 million emails a month and trying to figure out how to send out 500 million emails per month.

“Honestly, people are just playing too small. If you’re not email marketing you’re missing the boat….I send 150 million emails a month out and we’re trying to figure out how to send 500 million a month.” Mark Evans

02:27: Who is Mark Evans and Using Real Estate for Location Independence

13:22: Recommendations for Entrepreneurs Thinking About Real Estate

16:41: What is Financial Freedom?

18:55: Alternative Ways to Earn Passive Income

21:13: The Deal Making Mentality

23:26: Finding Location Independence

34:27: Why Entrepreneurs Are Not at the Next Level

36:45: The Importance of KPIs in Your Business

37:35: Where Most People Miss the Boat on Email Marketing

“Focus on data, not drama!” Mark Evans

Honorable Mentions:

Relentless by Tim Grover

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476714207/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1476714207&linkId=eeab70169d9c85f18dea4522d18dfaa0

Camino de Santiago

http://markevansdm.com/blog/820/the-dmdn-reveals-his-camino-de-santiago-schedule-plus-a-powerful-lesson-that-will-transform-your-real-estate-investing-business/

Contact Info:

http://10minutebusinessowner.com/chris

http://markevansdm.com/blog/about/

Max Hertan ~ Founder of Megaphone Marketing 

~ Current Series ~

Hey listeners welcome back to the show and our series of 7-figure location independent entrepreneurs. I’m excited to introduce our guest today, Max Hertan. Max is the founder of Megaphone a digital agency that focuses on social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, and conversion rate optimization. He has also created a YouTube channel where Max shares videos about learning a new skill every 30-days. During his 30-day challenges, Max has learned to play the violin, do backflips, start a business making $1000/month, jump on a skateboard, learn Salsa dancing, and throwing a card to slice a banana.

During the show, we chat about how Max has built a 7-figure location independent business and how he has hacked YouTube to grow his channel rapidly in the past eleven months.

03:05: Melbourne, Austrailia

04:50: Learning a New Skill Every Month for 11 Months

10:19: Max on Growing a YouTube Channel Quickly

14:21: Balancing Business and Learning New Skills

22:05: How to Think Like Elon Musk in Under 2 Minutes

26:20: Megaphone Marketing

28:41: Max on Location Independence

33:13: Finding Cost per Customer Spending

35:11: Max’s Tips on Building a 7-Figure Location Independent Business

Honorable Mentions:

Idahosa Ness: https://www.mimicmethod.com/

Baby Bathwater Island: https://babybathwater.com/

Mindvalley: https://www.mindvalley.com/

Ron Lynch: https://www.entrepreneur.com/listen/the-top/301842

Trevor Chapman: https://www.trevorchapman.com/home

Contact Info:

https://megaphonemarketing.com.au/

Instagram: @maxhertan

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maxhertan

Chelsea Moore ~ Co-Founder of BoxFox

~ Current Series ~

Welcome back to the show listeners we are glad you joined us!  Today, we are featuring a young entrepreneur that has had an incredible amount of success starting, launching, promoting and building her business with her three best friends from a startup in their apartment to a $3.2 million dollar company in less than three years. Chelsea Moore is the co-founder of BoxFox, a high-quality gifting company. BoxFox is now a team of thirteen women all in their twenties and one team mascot Eleanor their dog.

Two things that stand out for me with this company. One is obviously the growth.  BoxFox has had record-setting growth in their sales in just three short years. We chat today about how Chelsea and her partners made this happen. The other is company culture.  BoxFox focuses on creating a holistic culture where friendships are valued first over the business. It is incredible and inspirational to see!

“Be lean and be obsessed with being lean.” Chelsea Moore

02:15: Living in Los Angeles

05:52: Who is Chelsea Moore?

09:42: The Beginning of BoxFox

11:12: Turning a $6000 Investment into $3.2 Million Business in Less Than 3 Years

14:42: Chelsea on Branding

16:15: Building a Company with Only Females

19:08: Chelsea on Hiring Friends

22:14: Challenges with Rapid Growth

24:51: Getting Into Big Name Media Channels

"Over the last three years, I’ve realized that when it comes to owning a business, more isn’t always better." Chelsea Moore

Contact Info:

https://shopboxfox.com/

Instagram: @shopboxfox

Dan Andrews Part II ~ Host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and Co-Founder of the Dynamite Circle

~ Current Series ~

Hello listeners we are so happy to have you here today, and I am so happy to give you a brief intro into a good friend and guest of the show Dan Andrews. Dan is the co-founder of one of the largest location independent communities called the Dynamite Circle.  The Dynamite Circle or DC as we call it is a private group of location independent entrepreneurs. The organization also hosts two key events each year called DCBKK and DCAustin. Both amazing conferences I would recommend checking out. Dan is also the co-founder of a business that became the #1 supplier for valet podium stands in the US.  

We brought Dan on the show today to discuss life post the sell of his business. He recently wrote a book titled ‘Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs’ where he takes the readers through a process of asking questions that are really important if you are going to exit or sell your business. Hindsight is 20/20 and he has a very interesting perspective on many reasons why he would not have sold his business knowing what he knows now.

“We thought, we have these five or six challenges with our business. It’s worth a lot. Why not just sell it?  Then those challenges will go away, and then they’ll be replaced by money!” Dan Andrews

03:06: What Would You Tell Your Younger Self About Exiting Your Business?

11:34: What are Dan’s and Chris’ Numbers?

17:59: Dan On the Insatiable Desire for More

22:05: How to See the Important Things Before You Sell

24:25: Being Better at Life Post Exit

28:24: Dan’s Dream Podcast Guest

“Our businesses give is an idea-generating machine. A group of people on hand, whose job it is, to take your vision and turn them into cashflows.” Dan Andrews

Honorable Mentions:

Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN2KD1J/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07BN2KD1J&linkId=ed8c5deac174610c96b0f325fb30ea1e

Ep.195 ~ Behind the Location Independent Scenes ~ Dan Andrews https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/dan-andrews

Amish Culture

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish

What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143120174/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0143120174&linkId=19d6d7de688fb20e665b7a6eca590562

Martin Heidegger - The Question Concerning Technology

http://www.psyp.org/question_concerning_technology.pdf

D.C. (Dynamite Circle)

http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/

https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/nate-ginsburg

https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/michael-petersen

Tropical MBA Seth Godin Interview

http://www.tropicalmba.com/sethgodin/

Built to Sell by John Warrillow

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591845823/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1591845823&linkId=e94713316cf5ef46cd81de6c5d743eb6

The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkId=f2f2c86a705eba153f5fe4253d5c1b20

Finish Big by Bo Burlingham

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591844975/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1591844975&linkId=9ef95e87111bb480044a72e9a2cf8344

Nassim Taleb the Author Of:

The Black Swan

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081297381X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=081297381X&linkId=91e33acfafa666d908d6e2a162d4aade

Full by Randomness

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812975219/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0812975219&linkId=a47f62fe4e858cc99944d270208c5b4c

Antifragile

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812979680/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0812979680&linkId=163de1af90a3bdd6d395de624b88bf15

Skin in the Game

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/042528462X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=042528462X&linkId=350f53383958159841fb6bc36a138c9d

Contact Info:

Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN2KD1J/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07BN2KD1J&linkId=ed8c5deac174610c96b0f325fb30ea1e

Dynamite Jobs - Jobs for and by location independent teams

https://dynamitejobs.co/

Dan Andrews Part I ~ Host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and Co-Founder of the Dynamite Circle

~ Current Series ~

Hello, listeners, we are so happy to have you here today, and I am so happy to give you a brief intro into a good friend and guest of the show Dan Andrews. Dan is the co-founder of one of the largest location independent communities called the Dynamite Circle.  The Dynamite Circle or DC as we call it is a private group of location independent entrepreneurs. The organization also hosts two key events each year called DCBKK and DCAustin. Both amazing conferences I would recommend checking out. Dan is also the co-founder of a business that became the #1 supplier for valet podium stands in the US.  

We brought Dan on the show today to discuss life post the sell of his business. He recently wrote a book titled ‘Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs’ where he takes the readers through a process of asking questions that are really important if you are going to exit or sell your business. Hindsight is 20/20 and he has a very interesting perspective on many reasons why he would not have sold his business knowing what he knows now.

“Now we’re sitting on that remote island supposedly living the dream, and it doesn’t feel that great!” Dan Andrews

04:54: Dan’s Best Story About Growing Up Around Amish Culture

10:06: What is Location Independence?

12:02: Finding a “Home” as a 7-Figure Location Independent Entrepreneur

16:13: Being Emotionally Bankrupt from Location Independence

19:29: Dan Wrote a Book About Life After Selling His Business

21:07: After an Entrepreneur Sells His Business

23:30: Selling vs. Exiting

27:48: What’s More Valuable, the Leverage From a Business or the Payout After Selling?

“One of the things you will find amongst people that have had financial success is that they’re pretty bummed out that they can’t purchase the things that really matter. You can’t buy respect, you can’t buy time with your family. You can’t buy a business that engages your best energy.” Dan Andrews

Honorable Mentions:

Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN2KD1J/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07BN2KD1J&linkId=ed8c5deac174610c96b0f325fb30ea1e

Ep.195 ~ Behind the Location Independent Scenes ~ Dan Andrews https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/dan-andrews

Amish Culture

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish

What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143120174/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0143120174&linkId=19d6d7de688fb20e665b7a6eca590562

Martin Heidegger - The Question Concerning Technology

http://www.psyp.org/question_concerning_technology.pdf

D.C. (Dynamite Circle)

http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/

https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/nate-ginsburg

https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/michael-petersen

Tropical MBA Seth Godin Interview

http://www.tropicalmba.com/sethgodin/

Built to Sell by John Warrillow

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591845823/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1591845823&linkId=e94713316cf5ef46cd81de6c5d743eb6

The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkId=f2f2c86a705eba153f5fe4253d5c1b20

Finish Big by Bo Burlingham

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591844975/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1591844975&linkId=9ef95e87111bb480044a72e9a2cf8344

Nassim Taleb the Author Of:

The Black Swan

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081297381X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=081297381X&linkId=91e33acfafa666d908d6e2a162d4aade

Full by Randomness

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812975219/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0812975219&linkId=a47f62fe4e858cc99944d270208c5b4c

Antifragile

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812979680/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0812979680&linkId=163de1af90a3bdd6d395de624b88bf15

Skin in the Game

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/042528462X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=042528462X&linkId=350f53383958159841fb6bc36a138c9d

Contact Info:

Before the Exit | Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN2KD1J/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chrisreynolds-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07BN2KD1J&linkId=ed8c5deac174610c96b0f325fb30ea1e

Dynamite Jobs - Jobs for and by location independent teams

https://dynamitejobs.co/

~ Current Series ~

Hey listeners and welcome back to the show! Today I am incredibly excited to welcome an inspiration and one of my personal hero’s John Logar to the show.  John is the founder of Consulting Unleashed and has been an entrepreneur for the past twenty-five years. John has conducted over 5000 one-on-one focused strategy sessions with top business people from all over the world and specializes in helping people build 6-7 figure consulting businesses in a years time. If you google John’s name you will quickly find that he is all over the online entrepreneurial and business world.

My favorite trait about John is that he is humble, down-to-earth, easy to connect to and just a great guy all around. John and I got right into an incredible conversation as soon as the call started and there wasn’t a formal intro, so I just hit the record button and things kicked off! We will jump into that conversation now!

“Most of the competition sucks!” John Logar

02:48: How John Takes Failed Projects and Makes Them a Win Continued…

06:10: Systems of Wealth that John Participates In

17:32: John On Having Control of Your Money

18:31: Is Money Important?

“When you have clarity, you have certainty. When you have certainty, you have confidence. When you have confidence, you can succeed and you can accelerate your opportunities.” John Logar

Honorable Mentions:

The DC Community

http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/

Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles Failure Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZeAcWhCrls

The Founder, True Story About the Founder of Modern Day Franchises and Make McDonalds Famous, Ray Croc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/

Chandler Bolt

https://self-publishingschool.com/

Contact Info:

https://www.consultingunleashed.com/

https://www.consultingunleashedlive.com/hustle

~ Current Series ~

100 Interviews with 100 Location-Independent

Hey listeners and welcome back to the show! Today I am incredibly excited to welcome an inspiration and one of my personal hero’s John Logar to the show.  John is the founder of Consulting Unleashed and has been an entrepreneur for the past twenty-five years. John has conducted over 5000 one-on-one focused strategy sessions with top business people from all over the world and specializes in helping people build 6-7 figure consulting businesses in a years time. If you google John’s name you will quickly find that he is all over the online entrepreneurial and business world.

My favorite trait about John is that he is humble, down-to-earth, easy to connect to and just a great guy all around. John and I got right into an incredible conversation as soon as the call started and there wasn’t a formal intro, so I just hit the record button and things kicked off! We will jump into that conversation now!

“Most of the competition sucks!” John Logar

02:48: Getting Serious About Your Business

06:51: Common Traits Holding Entrepreneurs Back

08:51: Being Clear on a Direction for Years Then Hitting a Wall

12:55: The Importance of Failures

15:32: How John Takes Failed Projects and Makes Them a Win

“When you have clarity, you have certainty. When you have certainty, you have confidence. When you have confidence, you can succeed and you can accelerate your opportunities.” John Logar

Honorable Mentions:

The DC Community

http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/

Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles Failure Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZeAcWhCrls

The Founder, True Story About the Founder of Modern Day Franchises and Make McDonalds Famous, Ray Croc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/

Chandler Bolt

https://self-publishingschool.com/

Contact Info:

https://www.consultingunleashed.com/

https://www.consultingunleashedlive.com/hustle