Could writing a book become one of the smartest business moves you ever make? In this episode, Lori and I sit down with Chandler Bolt, founder of Self Publishing School, to talk about how entrepreneurs can use books to build authority, attract high-quality customers, and create long-term business growth. Chandler breaks down how to turn your expertise into a book that keeps opening doors, generating leads, and creating opportunities for years to come. We also dive into the mechanics of scaling a business, and why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck working hard without building real assets. Tune in to learn how to leverage a book to grow your brand.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How Chandler built an 8-figure publishing company from massive debt.

06:30 The mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs handle pressure and uncertainty.

09:00 The 5 pillars Chandler uses to scale businesses to 8 figures.

12:00 Why so many 7-figure businesses are secretly unprofitable.

17:45 How to shift from launches to consistent evergreen revenue.

23:15 How did you build a scalable speaking team?

29:00 Why books are one of the best authority-building tools in business.

31:00 Who should and shouldn't write a book right now.

33:00 How to choose the right topic for your book.

35:30 What's the fastest approach to writing your first book?

40:00 Does AI make book writing better or worse?

44:30 Why frameworks make teaching, selling, and scaling easier.

46:15 How books help entrepreneurs create long-term trust and loyalty.

47:45 The strategy behind Chandler's 8-figure book launches.

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Why does it feel like everyone else has it together while you're constantly dealing with problems? Because you're seeing the highlight reel, not the reality. In this episode, Lori and I break down the truth about success that most people never hear. We share what our days actually look like, why even the most successful people are constantly putting out fires, and how a few non-negotiable habits are the only thing that keeps us grounded. Get ready to give yourself more grace, stop comparing your life to others, and start embracing what it really takes to build something big.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why chasing balance sets you up to feel like you're failing.

• What's really happening behind the scenes of "put together" people.

• The habits that create stability even when life feels chaotic.

• Why growth always comes with something feeling out of sync.

• How to stop judging your life and start owning your season.

• What successful people are actually dealing with daily.

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Ever wonder why your income feels stuck even though you're doing all the right things? In this episode, I break down the 10 Conversation Audit, a framework to score your last 10 casual interactions. I share ways to redirect conversations, the difference between expansion and contraction conversations, and why there is no such thing as a 'neutral' interaction. Tune in to learn the simple shift that elevates your thinking, your network, and your income.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How to run a 10 Conversation Audit on your own life.

• Why intentional conversations lead to more opportunities, energy, and income.

• How to identify conversations that are shrinking your potential.

• The difference between expansion conversations and contraction conversations.

• Ways to redirect conversations in real time to create better outcomes.

• How to curate environments that naturally elevate your thinking and results.

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Are you trying to do everything yourself and wondering why growth feels so hard? You're not supposed to carry it all. In this episode, Lori and I share one of the most powerful metaphors we've ever used in our relationship and business: the cross-country bike ride and the support van. We talk about how switching roles at the right time has been critical to our growth, and why trying to do both at once will slow you down. Get ready to identify your role, communicate what you need, and build the kind of support that actually helps you scale.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why you can't be the one "out front" all the time.

• How to communicate your needs so people can actually support you.

• What it looks like to switch roles in relationships, business, and friendships.

• How to outsource your "support van" when both partners are in a growth season.

• Why support isn't optional if you want to grow sustainably.

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Ever feel like you built a business only to become a slave to it? In this episode, I break down why so many entrepreneurs mistakenly build for scale instead of freedom, creating complex businesses that leave them working harder than ever without actually netting the income they need. I share how to flip the script by starting with your "Dream Life Budget" first, then reverse-engineering the exact business model needed to support it. Get ready to work less, earn more, and build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How to calculate the exact income you need to live your dream life.

• What a "medium-touch, high-retainer" model actually looks like in practice.

• How fewer clients can actually lead to more income and more freedom.

• Why solving higher-value problems allows you to charge premium prices.

• The fastest way to simplify your business while increasing profit.

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Are you settling for a life that looks good on paper but doesn't actually feel great? In this episode, Lori and I break down one of the most dangerous traps entrepreneurs fall into… staying in what's comfortable instead of going after what's possible. We share why so many people stay stuck in "good" jobs, relationships, and businesses, and what it really takes to walk away from security to build something bigger. Get ready to stop playing it safe and start building the life you actually want.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why stepping away can actually strengthen your business.

• How travel expands your perspective and resets your priorities.

• What Ferrari and Pagani teach about betting on yourself.

• What it really takes to create true freedom in your life and business.

• How to trust your timing even when it looks different from everyone else's.

• The decision that ensures you actually live the life you're working for.

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Ever feel like you have to choose between being wealthy and being happy? In this episode, I break down a conversation I witnessed at the gym that perfectly shows how limiting money beliefs get passed from person to person, and how quickly they can shape your future without you realizing it. I explain why statements like "all rich people are miserable" are a massive red flag, and how your brain will latch onto whatever evidence supports the story you've been told. Tune in to learn how to filter advice, stop adopting other people's limitations, and intentionally seek proof that wealth and happiness can coexist.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How limiting beliefs about money spread in everyday conversations.

• How to filter advice before it shapes your mindset.

• What to look for in mentors who model both wealth and fulfillment.

• Why wealthy people aren't the loudest voices.

• How your brain searches for proof to match your beliefs.

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Are you staying out of the game and wondering why you don't have the results? In this episode, Lori and I break down a truth most people avoid… life and business are full contact sports. The connections, the money, the inner circle, the opportunities you want all come with bumps, bruises, and uncomfortable moments. We talk about why people sit on the sidelines watching others win, how avoiding discomfort is actually keeping you stuck, and why every area of your life, from business to relationships and to your own happiness, requires you to stay in the game longer than you feel like. Get ready to stop playing it safe and start earning the life you say you want.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why the people you admire are taking more hits than you realize.

• What playing it safe is actually costing you in terms of growth and connection.

• Why meaningful relationships require more effort than you expect.

• Top tip to choose which 'bumps and bruises' are worth the trophy.

• Why you can't receive the reward if you aren't willing to take the tackles.

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What if the business you worked so hard to build is becoming the thing that's trapping you? In this episode, I break down why so many entrepreneurs hit a point where their business feels heavier, and why adding more people doesn't always solve the problem. I share the exact four-part framework I used to help a successful team stop being the bottleneck in their own business. Get ready to lead differently so your business can actually run and grow without you.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why successful businesses can still feel overwhelming and unsustainable.

• The 4-part framework to work less and accomplish more.

• Why hiring the right people changes everything.

• How processes and layers eliminate decision bottlenecks.

• The system that forces your team to solve problems first.

• Why skipping layers creates overwhelm and slows everything down.

• How being "too helpful" creates dependency.

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Why are people interested in what you do, but still not hiring you? In this episode, Lori and I break down one of the biggest problems we saw inside our Elite Mastermind, even among 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. We talk about why "clear beats cute" every single time, how overcomplicating your messaging is costing you opportunities, and why you have to decide you are the expert before you ever feel ready. I share the exact fill-in-the-blank sentence we gave our Mastermind to fix their messaging instantly, and how repeating it consistently will change how people see you and how you show up. Get ready to simplify your message, own your positioning, and start getting chosen faster.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why unclear messaging is costing you opportunities.

• The "clear, not cute" rule that makes you easier to refer and hire.

• Why high earners still struggle to explain what they do.

• The decision that separates people who get chosen from those who don't

• Lessons from Mel Robbins and Vivian Tu on the power of repetitive branding.

• The sentence that can instantly clarify your business.

• What happens when you don't position yourself as the expert.

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