By Josh Forti
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In this episode, I sit down with JR Rivas and Nik Robbins—two entrepreneurs who’ve built multi-8-figure businesses—for a raw and unfiltered conversation about their journeys, personal transformations, and the challenges they've faced along the way. We dive deep into the realities of racism in America, comparing it to other countries, and unpack how systemic and cultural influences shape society. JR, who is black and grew up without a father, shares his firsthand experiences with racial bias and stereotypes, and we discuss potential solutions to these deeply rooted issues.
But that’s just the beginning. We also explore the role of faith—specifically Christianity—in finding peace, purpose, and growth. JR opens up about his recent turn to Jesus and how it has completely transformed his life, giving him a renewed sense of direction and calm that money alone couldn’t provide. Even though neither JR nor Nik grew up religious, both reflect on how spirituality and community have brought them deeper meaning and purpose.
This episode ends with JR’s powerful story of embracing faith and how it’s reshaped his outlook on life, business, and fulfillment. If you’ve ever wondered about the intersection of success, faith, and personal transformation, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
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In this episode, I sit down with two of my OG entrepreneurial friends, Nik Robbins & JR Rivas.
Together, we explore some of the biggest questions out there: How does money really influence our society? Can the current government & financial systems survive as they are, or are we headed for change?
We debate different theories on Bitcoin, whether or not it could serve as a potential lifeboat outside the traditional system, and discuss the roles of religion and morality in guiding our lives and decisions.
Don’t miss this deep-dive conversation that challenges the status quo and dives into the future of money, society, and values. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a thinker, or just curious about where our world is headed, this episode is packed with insights and perspectives that might just change the way you see things. Tune in now—you won't want to miss it!
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In this episode, I sit down with Edward Collins (known on IG & TikTok as Edward Verified), a former FBI agent turned successful entrepreneur. Edward owns 9 businesses, 8 of which he operates completely passively, and has grown his social media presence to over 3 million followers organically in less than 18 months.
We dive into Edward’s entrepreneurial journey, where he shares his biggest struggles, how he transitioned from the FBI to business, and the most critical factor behind his success after initial failures. Edward also gives us insights into how he got started on social media and skyrocketed from 6,000 to millions of followers. Together, we discuss today’s money system, the legal structures every entrepreneur should have to reduce tax burdens, and Edward’s perspectives on Bitcoin, tax planning, and wealth management.
We wrap up the conversation by answering audience questions and getting a deeper look into Edward’s personal life and values as an entrepreneur.
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In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Patricia Bartell, an award-winning musician, business coach, and motivational speaker.
Patricia is the owner of a successful brick-and-mortar music academy, a Licensed Neuroencoding Specialist, a High Ticket Business Specialist, and the author of From Crutches to Crushing It: A Journey from Pain to Power.
We dive into Patricia's incredible journey, starting with her painful childhood as an orphan who contracted polio, leaving her unable to walk, and enduring years of abuse. She shares how she discovered music, rose to become a world-class musician, founded her own music school, and transformed into a powerhouse stage speaker. Her story of overcoming unimaginable adversity is one of the most inspiring I've ever heard.
Today Patricia is a successful entrepreneur who owns four companies. These companies include a coaching business, a SaaS tech company, a music business with online and brick-and-mortar components, and an educational institution serving hundreds of students across 14 countries.
Join us as we discuss Patricia's struggles when building her business and how she overcame them, her transformative experience at Tony Robbins' Business Mastery course, learning about online marketing, the importance of mentorship in her journey, her faith, and much more.
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In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Sami Syed. Sami Syed is THE Instagram Expert. He has been able to grow Project Van Life to the largest Van Life community on the web (4M+ Followers). He utilizes unique and creative marketing strategies across several different social media platforms leading to a huge brand, community, and team. Joining me today, Sami shares his background and how he started his online experience at 15 to support his family financially. We discuss the early days of Instagram and the shady practices that were common. Sami discusses how he got into Project Van Life while running a marketing agency. He shares how he was able to grow the account organically and turn it into a major brand and the surprising effectiveness of simple, repetitive social media strategies. We also dive into the generational differences in what people value. Sami shares insights gained from building a large social media following and how it has influenced his view of society and human behavior. Join us today as we dive into Instagram’s organic growth, leading in a niche, having no brand face, being behind the scenes, religion, family, motivations, values, Sami’s future plans, and much more.
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In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Tanner Wendell. Tanner was married, had a kid, divorced, and battled addiction all before age 30. He then left corporate America, found sales & entrepreneurship, and completely turned his life around. He went from Level 1 Help Desk Geek to Product Management Leader during the first decade of his career and is now the founder of Horizon OS.
In this episode, Tanner discusses the challenges of balancing different aspects of life such as family, faith, and career. He describes his daily routine and how he manages to incorporate these aspects into his life. He started Family OS with his wife, Kate, to serve other families who want to be intentional about their marriage and family life, by creating their own Family Operating System.
Tanner and I dive into his sales philosophy, where he discusses the importance of understanding and overcoming sales resistance and the moral obligation to assist clients genuinely. He also dives into the common issues salespeople face.
Tanner also discusses his personal philosophy on integrating faith and everyday activities. He shares his parenting approach, focusing on instilling strong Christian values in his children and ensuring they grow up with a solid foundation in their faith.
Join us today as we dive into Tanner’s journey with divorce, addiction, religion, the best entrepreneurial advice, favorite books, and much more.
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I just finished day 26 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: Onboarding ($95k Sold. $5k Left.)
Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days
Here's What I Got Done
- Handed off $35k client to fulfillment team
- Met with $60k client and completed onboarding
- Planned last 7 days to cross $100k
Big Takeaway
Trying to find the balance of sales and fulfillment has been a challenge, but I got it mapped out today.
I break it all down on the stream!
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I just finished day 21 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: Onboarding ($95k Sold. $5k Left.)
Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days
Here's What I Got Done
- Handed off $35k client to fulfillment team
- Met with $60k client and completed onboarding
- Planned last 7 days to cross $100k
Big Takeaway
Trying to find the balance of sales and fulfillment has been a challenge, but I got it mapped out today.
I break it all down on the stream!
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I just finished day 20 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I talked about How I Signed A $60k Client!
Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days
Here's What I Got Done
Guys, I signed a $60k client today(!!!) and on the live I broke down how I:
- Adjusted the offer in real time ON the sales call.
- Pitched & closed the new offer at $60k.
- Got paid $10k upfront, $10k in 30 days, 30% cut of backend.
Big Takeaway
Today proves why you must MASTER psychology and operating in principles.
If I would have followed how most people sell, I would not have been able to do what I did today.
I would have literally lost a $60,000 deal!
If you watch the stream I explain this in further detail, but if you want to change your life, which you can do, learn how to sell correctly.
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I just finished day 19 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: $10k Cash Collected
Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days
Here's What I Got Done
BOOM! We #GotPaid Today!
- Finalized $35k offer details with client #1
- Collected $10,000 ($9,500 + the $500 deposit)
- Broke down exactly what the offer was (see details on the replay)
If you want to see proof of payment & exactly what the offer was, go here.
Big Takeaway
At the beginning of this challenge I told you I would show you everything I did step-by-step.
That is exactly what I did, and you can see all of it.
- The offer I built
- The worksheets I used
- The scripts I wrote
- The AI prompts I used
- The feedback from the calls
- The payments
- The breakdown of the offer
All of it - just go here to join the group.
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