The Front Row Podcast for Entrepreneurs

In this episode, I’m doing something a little different. It’s a short, seven-minute deep dive into how AI can act as your thought partner in business—going way beyond just task automation. You’ll hear a fascinating conversation discussing how AI can enhance visionary thinking, data analysis, and marketing strategies.

But there's a twist. It's a short episode so stay til the end as I share something that will absolutely blow your mind!🤯

If you've been hearing a lot about AI but aren't quite sure how to actually use it in your everyday life, this episode is a must-listen for you. From travel planning to meal preparation, and even personal finances, AI is transforming how we live, work, and play. Tune in to discover practical AI applications and see how you can integrate these tools into your own life.

I’ve shared real prompts I have tested for leveraging AI across a variety of practical use cases:

🌍 Travel Made Easy: Learn how AI can help you plan detailed and personalized travel itineraries.

🍽️ Meal Planning: Discover how AI can create customized meal plans and recipes based on your dietary needs and preferences.

🏋️ Fitness and Health: Find out how AI can design tailored workout plans and offer health tips.

📚 Learning and Education: See how AI can assist in creating effective learning plans for new skills and knowledge.

💵 Personal Finance: Explore how AI can help you manage your finances, create budgets, and track spending.

🏡 Home and Lifestyle: Utilize AI for home design, gardening, and even small legal tasks like drafting leases.

📱 Tech Integration: Get insights into the latest AI-integrated technologies, such as smart glasses and advanced language models.

If you want to be a successful entrepreneur and crush it in your business, you need to listen to this episode with Stefanie Ignoffo.

As she says, if you want to make things happen in your business, you've got to put the premium fuel in your tank. And for Stefanie, that premium fuel is a whole food plant-based diet.

If you've been feeling stuck in your business or uncertain about your next steps, this episode is a must-listen. It's all about knowing when to persist and when to pivot!

Here are some highlights from the episode:

• Is It Time to Quit?: Discover the difference between a temporary setback (a "dip") and a true dead end. Learn how to strategically decide if it's time to move on or double down.
• Seth Godin’s Wisdom: Hear about Seth Godin's take on quitting strategically to avoid wasting time and resources on pursuits that lead nowhere. 
• Evaluate Your Long-Term Potential: Find out how to assess whether your current path has the potential to lead to significant success, or if it's time to reconsider your efforts.
• Passion Check: Understand the importance of passion and interest in pushing through tough times. Learn why sustained motivation is crucial and how to reignite your passion when it wanes.
• Opportunity Costs: Dive deep into the concept of opportunity costs and see real-world examples of how to choose the most beneficial path for your business.
• Burnout Alert: Learn how to recognize and address burnout. Get tips on how to manage your workload and maintain your health and well-being.
• Real-World Examples: From Yahoo's failed attempt to compete with Google to the intense training of neurosurgeons, hear compelling stories that illustrate the dip and dead end concepts.
• Strategic Planning: Explore how to plan for dips and use them as opportunities for growth, learning, and strategic planning.

If you're an entrepreneur or business owner looking to grow your audience, establish your expertise, and generate leads, then this episode is a must-listen. Our guest, Alina Vincent, shares her proven formula for running successful and profitable online challenges.

Alina is a business strategist, speaker, and international best-selling author. She's known globally as the creator of the profitable online challenges formula, which helped her grow her business from zero to over a million dollars in just four years.

In this episode, you'll learn:

👉 The Backstory: Discover how Alina's struggles with getting coaching clients led her to create her first online challenge, which became the foundation of her multi-million-dollar business.

👉 The Five-Day Sweet Spot: Alina explains why five days is the ideal length for an online challenge and how it creates a winning streak that keeps participants engaged and craving more.

👉 The 10-Minute Content Rule: Learn why Alina advocates for delivering bite-sized, 10-minute content during challenges, making it easy for participants to consume and implement.

👉 The Art of Leading to Your Offer: Uncover Alina's ninja tactics for crafting a challenge that builds desire for your paid offer without feeling salesy.

👉 The Power of Community: Explore how challenges foster a sense of community and create a space for participants to connect, support, and inspire one another.

👉 Paid vs. Free Challenges: Alina shares her insights on when to run a paid challenge versus a free challenge, and the benefits of each approach.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Alina's profitable online challenges formula provides a simple, step-by-step approach to creating successful and engaging challenges that drive results.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading experts in this field. Tune in and get ready to take your business to new heights with the power of online challenges.

Anyone who knows me knows that my work has been heavily influenced by Todd Herman.

I first found him through his program, 90 Day Year, which completely transformed my business, (and my life!)

Later I was coached by him in his Basecamp program. 

So having him on the show was kind of a big deal for me. In fact, I surprised myself by getting emotional halfway through. But I guess that’s how it is when you get overwhelmed with all the feels, talking to your mentor.

I think you are going to love this conversation.

We talk a lot about how many of us think we should be ditching the one-to-one coaching model in exchange for the “passive income” models. Todd shares some pretty powerful thoughts about this. 

Other stuff  you’ll get from this episode:

👉 Discover the Accidental Journey of a Coaching Titan: Todd shares his unexpected path from a passionate sports coach to a globally recognized coaching expert. His story is a testament to the power of embracing the unexpected.

👉 The $75 Blueprint to Coaching Success: Learn how Todd's humble beginnings, charging just $75 for three sessions, laid the foundation for his coaching empire. This story is a masterclass in valuing growth over greed.

👉 Unlocking the Power of One-to-One Coaching: Dive into Todd's insights on the irreplaceable value of personalized coaching. Find out why he believes this approach is crucial for uncovering transformational ideal.

👉 The Alter Ego Effect: Uncover the groundbreaking concept that has transformed the lives of athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals across the globe. Todd discusses how adopting an alter ego can unleash your highest potential.

👉 The 90-Day Sprint to Viral Success: Be inspired by how Todd leveraged a series of free talks to never have to market his signature program again. A story of strategic generosity leading to exponential growth.

👉 The Transformation Age: Todd Herman argues that we've moved beyond the information age into a time where people crave transformation. Discover how coaches can thrive by focusing on accountability and implementation.

👉 A Verb, Not a Noun: Learn why Todd  describes himself through actions rather than titles, and how this perspective fuels his continuous growth and impact in the coaching world.

You're going to love this episode. I sat down with Joe Fier, the digital marketing expert and founder of the Hustle and Flow Chart Podcast. He shared some amazing tips and strategies for using podcasting, both as a guest and a host, to boost brand visibility and establish authority. Some of the highlights include:

• Using the Dream 100 strategy to get all-star guests on your podcast and secure dream collaborations, even if you don’t have a podcast.
• Maximizing the reach and impact of your content across various platforms.
• Utilizing AI tools like Delphi AI for innovative content creation and audience engagement.
• Crafting meaningful partnerships and managing sponsorships to benefit your brand.
• Exploring the impact of AI on marketing and content creation, and the opportunities it presents.
• Sharing his journey of balancing professional ambitions with personal life, including fatherhood and personal growth.

Dive deep with me and Joe into the tools and strategies essential for success in the digital age.

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Podcast, artist, author, and online businesswoman extraordinaire, Miriam Schulman,  joined me again on the show because we had so much to talk about! 

In this episode, we talked about:

• How confidence and self-trust are keys to increasing one's confidence and the mindset required to overcome objections in sales.
• The importance of communication and connection on social media and automation strategies for online marketing. 
• Valuable insights into effectively reaching an audience. 
• Exploring innovative AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude AI, and Play HT for enhancing business communications.
• Miriam’s  unique strategy of "ego baiting influencers" that she employed while writing and launching her book.

Are you ready to take your business to new heights by going back to the basics? In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the power of adopting a fresh perspective and revisiting essential strategies that often get overlooked.

I hosted a private session for some of the members of my VIP community where we embraced a beginner's mindset and explored a checklist that every new business should consider. Surprisingly, even experienced entrepreneurs found immense value in going back to their entrepreneurial roots and reconnecting with fundamental practices.

Here are some key highlights from the episode:

• Revisit essential strategies often overlooked
• Identify core problems and focus on solutions
• Engage in real conversations for invaluable feedback
• Create a starter offer or beta version for validation
• Refresh marketing strategies and embrace new tactics
• Implement 90-day planning for focused growth

I met Mandyy Thomas in my program Front Row CEO program and I was completely blown away by her systems-based mind. She is a successful financial coach and the host of the “Intentionally Wealthy” podcast. 

In this episode, Mandyy talks about:

💰Her own journey to financial success, as a person with ADHD, who didn’t feel like she was really a “numbers person”.

💰Her very interesting perspective on “financial intimacy”.

💰The biggest mistakes that she sees entrepreneurs make when it comes to their finances.

💰How much to pay ourselves.

💰The most impactful things that we can do to get off to the right start this year. 

💰The strategies to help business owners get clear on their goals and create a path to reach those goals.

💰The first step is to take to achieve long-term financial success.

💰 The importance of creating a budget and sticking to it, as well as looking for potential areas where you can cut costs in order to save money.

💰 Why it’s important to reach out for help if needed, whether that means talking to friends and family about financial advice or consulting with a professional.