Three months ago, Rosie got fired from her dream job.Today, she’s running a full-time photography business making over $9,000 per month... and she’s never been happier.

In this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Show, I sit down with Rosie to unpack how losing her job became the catalyst for her biggest business breakthrough. Her story is raw, honest, and full of lessons every creative entrepreneur needs to hear.

Here’s what we dive into:

✅ How getting fired forced Rosie to finally believe in herself

✅ The mindset shift that turned her side hustle into a full-time career

✅ How she doubled her revenue in one month (without ads)

✅ The pricing strategy that lets her charge $2,000 per shoot

✅ Why she stopped giving discounts and how that changed everything

✅ How to grow your client base through networking and SEO

Rosie shares how she went from charging $125 for shoots to confidently booking $2,000 clients, all by changing her mindset around self-worth, pricing, and abundance.

If you’re stuck working a job that drains you, or afraid to take the leap into your own business, her story will light a fire under you. You don’t need to be ready. You just need to start.

Join other entrepreneurs building lifestyle businesses that give them time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom inside the Autogrowth Academy 👇https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

Follow Rosie's Journey here:

https://rosieleephotography.com/

https://rosieleephotography.com/the-creative-click/

https://www.youtube.com/@rosieleephotography

https://www.instagram.com/rosieleephotography/

You’re done with hustle culture. Twelve-hour days, daily content grinds, launches that flop, and a packed calendar with an empty bank account.

This show is for the ones who want to grow without burning out. Hosted by Mark from MoneyWithMark, the Lifestyle Entrepreneur podcast is where real entrepreneurs share the real strategies that build freedom-first businesses... without burnout.

Subscribe now and start your next chapter.

I used to think perfection was the key to success. I obsessed over getting every page, every blog, every ad campaign exactly right. I thought being meticulous was my edge. But in reality, it almost destroyed my business. I nearly quit. I was broke. And I was exhausted.Then everything changed.

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This video is the full breakdown of how I shifted from perfectionism to progress, and how that one mindset switch became the foundation of a search-based content engine that’s generated over $80 million in client sales and 22 million clicks across YouTube, Google, and organic platforms.

This isn’t theory. It’s what I’ve used to grow my agency, help clients like Lindsay Hampson outrank McKinsey and Deloitte on Google, and teach entrepreneurs how to build sustainable lifestyle businesses that grow on autopilot. Whether you're a course creator, agency owner, coach, or consultant, this lesson is your permission slip to stop trying to go viral and start building an evergreen system that actually compounds over time.

Inside the episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs are stuck in content loops that look productive but are actually killing momentum. I show how taking imperfect action, again and again, is the fastest path to clarity, cash flow, and confidence. I even share how we onboard new agency clients using this principle and turn that into scalable, repeatable growth using systems, not guesswork.

If you’ve been sitting on ideas, waiting for the perfect time, or trying to create the perfect video or funnel or website before you “launch,” this is your wake-up call. The perfect moment is never coming. But your progress starts today.

When I was broke I chased money. I thought success meant being a doctor or lawyer. Then I realized that the people who were actually wealthy were business owners, not employees.

Build a business you LOVE inside the Autogrowth Academy 👉 https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

This video is my full story of how I went from being fired, broke, and burned out to building a 7-figure marketing agency and creating what I call a lifestyle business one that gives me time freedom, financial freedom, and location freedom.

I talk about:

✅ How I shifted from chasing money to chasing freedom

✅ The 3 types of freedom I built into my business (time, location, financial)

✅ How I turned one skill SEO into a full-time income

✅ Why I fired my $100K/year client to protect my lifestyle

✅ The mindset shift that made my business finally feel rightI built a marketing agency that runs entirely online.

My team works remotely. I travel when I want, spend time with my family, and live life on my schedule.If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing clients or burned out building something that doesn’t excite you anymore, this story will hit home.

Because the truth is, freedom isn’t about being rich. It’s about being in control of your time, your money, and your energy.

Join thousands of other entrepreneurs building lifestyle businesses that give them their life back inside the Autogrowth Academy.👉 https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

The AI robot we've been waiting for is finally here. It washes your dishes, folds your laundry, and takes out your trash. But there’s one massive issue nobody's talking about... and it could be a privacy nightmare.

In this episode of the Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down Neo by OneX, the first humanoid robot designed for your home. I’ll walk through the creepy truth about how it actually works, what it means for your life and business, and whether I think it's worth the $500 per month or $20k upfront.

👇 Drop a comment if you want me to test this robot in my house
👇 Want to build a business that lets you afford a robot to do your chores? Join AutoGrowth Academy now

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If you're tired of posting non-stop and still not growing, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Laura Rike, Pinterest growth expert and founder of Simply Pintastic. She breaks down why most entrepreneurs are stuck on content treadmills and what to do instead.

We talk content systems, traffic that actually buys, and the platforms that keep giving even when you stop posting.

This one’s packed with real strategy, no fluff.

Learn more from Laura at https://laurarike.com
Join the Autogrowth Academy: https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

Alex Hormozi’s $100 million launch event for Money Models was hyped to the moon. Everyone was waiting for it. The internet was buzzing. But as someone who’s been building real businesses and marketing campaigns that generated over 22 million clicks and $80 million in revenue for clients, I have to be honest… It was a HUGE letdown.👉 Use my AI Tool that build my agency. Trained off Alex Hormozi's content, you can get it here. 👉 https://autogrowth.kit.com/products/7-figure-business-coach-custom-built-gpt In this video, I’m breaking down the three WORST parts of Alex Hormozi’s live event from the perspective of a real entrepreneur. Not a fanboy. Not a hater. Just someone who lives and breathes digital marketing and cares about helping other entrepreneurs grow their business without hype or manipulation.Here’s what we cover:How the event turned into a 7-hour sales call that burned trust instead of building itWhy Hormozi is breaking the exact rules he teaches in $100M Offers (yes, I’ll show receipts)What this launch revealed about the toxic divide in online marketing between masculine “bro” energy and feminine connection-based brandingThe AI tool he flexed during the event that costs $6,000... and how I built something WAY better that you can use todayLook, Alex Hormozi has earned his place at the top. He’s smart. He’s disciplined. He’s built something incredible. But that doesn’t mean you should blindly follow his strategy. Especially if you’re not sitting on millions of followers or a war chest of VC-backed media exposure.Because the truth is... most service-based business owners, coaches, consultants, and creators are burning out trying to keep up with launches like this. They are making content that doesn’t convert. They’re following strategies built for people with completely different audiences and resources.And worst of all, they are afraid to sell. Not because they don’t believe in their offer. But because they’re afraid of sounding like this.I believe there’s a better way to grow. You don’t need to run massive launches. You don’t need to sell 15 products in one confusing bundle. And you definitely don’t need to fake scarcity or slap a $29,997 price tag on things just to discount them.You need clarity. You need a system. And you need trust.That’s why I built my own custom GPT. I trained it for over 100 hours on the exact strategies we use in my agency to grow high-ticket service businesses. I built it so that even if you’ve never done SEO or organic content before, you could use it to start getting leads without sounding salesy or posting 10 times a day.If you want to stop guessing and start getting leads on autopilot, use the link above.This isn’t just a video breaking down someone else's funnel. This is a wake-up call. If you want to grow your business without burning out, without faking urgency, and without feeling like you’re selling your soul in the process, then hit that subscribe button.We do things differently here.

If you have ever dreamed of unlocking more brain power, this episode is for you. I have tested dozens of supplements and nootropics over the years, and today I am sharing my personal daily power stack, along with the lessons I learned the hard way.

You will discover:

• The 3 big mistakes most entrepreneurs make with nootropics

• Why your sleep, diet, and exercise matter more than any supplement

• How to combine supplements like caffeine and L-theanine for better results

• My exact daily stack that keeps me laser-focused and motivated

Here is the problem:
More energy does not equal more results if your effort is scattered. Too many entrepreneurs burn themselves out chasing low-value tasks, thinking they are making progress.

The solution:
You need a proven marketing plan and a group of entrepreneurs who will keep you on track. That is why I created Autogrowth Academy. It is a private community for service-based entrepreneurs who want a simple, step-by-step marketing system and the accountability to follow it through.

👉 Join here: https://skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

Whether you are in coaching, consulting, or any service-based field, this episode will help you channel your focus and energy into the work that actually grows your business.

Chapters:

0:00 My Nootropic Supplements

0:41 Mistake #1 Not focusing on sleep1:48 Mistake #2 There is no magic pill

2:42 Mistake #3 Not working on the right things

4:35 My POWER stack

5:31 My recommendation

Read the full details on my website https://autogrowthacademy.com/productivity/brain-supplements/

ChatGPT 5 is finally here, and it is a massive leap forward for business owners who want to grow smarter and faster. In this episode of the Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down exactly what makes GPT-5 different from every version before it, and how you can use it to save time, make better business decisions, and even create entire products without a single line of code.

We cover the new OpenAI for Business features that can handle complex data analysis, build working prototypes in minutes, and guide you step by step through creating profitable offers. I also share where GPT-5 still falls short, and the one surprising thing OpenAI has yet to fix.

Here is the problem:
Most entrepreneurs will watch these updates, get excited, and then never apply them in a way that moves their business forward. They will keep bouncing between random tools and marketing tactics without ever seeing consistent results.

The solution:
Join Autogrowth Academy at https://skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about. This is where you will get a clear, step-by-step marketing plan for service-based entrepreneurs, plus a community of like-minded business owners who keep each other accountable. You will finally have both the strategy and the support to grow consistently without burning out.

Whether you are a coach, consultant, agency owner, or any type of service-based entrepreneur, this episode will show you how to plug tools like GPT-5 into a system that actually grows your leads and sales.

Everyone’s yelling that SEO is dead, AI will replace Google, and ChatGPT is the future of marketing. But here’s the thing... Google still dominates search with over 13 times the daily queries of ChatGPT. And if you’re an entrepreneur trying to grow your business, that matters.

In this video, I break down:

• Why Google still drives the highest quality traffic online

• What ChatGPT is really doing behind the scenes (including ads and product listings)

• How to get leads from BOTH platforms using smart SEO and founder-led content

• Why content creators like Jessica and small firms like Lindsay’s are outranking giants like Deloitte and AllRecipes

And here’s the most important part...

👉 You don’t need to post 10x a day
👉 You don’t need to chase trends
👉 You just need a search-first strategy that compounds over time

That’s what I teach inside The Autogrowth Academy™.

🎯 Watch the free training now and start building a business that works without relying on referrals, ads, or burnout:
🔗 https://autogrowthacademy.com/start/

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