The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti)

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. 

ENJOY! 

Connect with Sami Syed: 

Website: 

• Project Van Life

Linkedin: 

• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/samisyed720

Twitter:

•  @samisayed720

Instagram:

•  @sami_syed

Resources:

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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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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Connect with Tanner Wendell: Facebook

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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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I just finished day 18 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: A $100k Deal & a make shift live stream 

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I just finished day 17 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: Writing My 2nd (New) $35k Google Doc Pitch

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I just finished day 16 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: The Raw Truth About Selling High Ticket

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I just finished day 15 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: The Raw Truth About Selling High Ticket

Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days

Here Is What We Got Done:

Today was different. We didn’t tackle any 'work' on the "30 Days to 6 Figures" business because, after being on sales calls for my own business all day, I realized there was something way more important I needed to share. 

I had to jump on and get real about what it truly takes to sell high-ticket offers. 

This isn’t just about tactics; it’s about the mindset and the real, raw challenges you’re gonna face.

You need to hear this.

Big Takeaway:

Success in high-ticket sales isn't just about the numbers—it’s about a complete mindset shift. 

Today, I broke down the real challenges and what it truly takes to succeed. 

If you want to move beyond just creating offers to actually closing high-ticket deals, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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