Think Millions Podcast

Humans have been telling stories for millennia. In fact, storytelling is among the key elements that have shaped civilization and allowed us to become who we are today. Yet for some reason, many marketers and business owners are still reluctant to implement it in their strategies - and they lose big.

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino gives 5 reasons why you should prioritize storytelling in 2023. Using statistics and examples of how she used storytelling to 10X her clients’ revenue, she shares a proven blueprint for success using the age-old principles of human psychology.

If you have any questions about implementing storytelling in your business, feel free to DM Alexa on social media by clicking one of the links below.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:38] - Today’s Topic: 5 Reasons Why Storytelling Is A Boss Move
• [1:40] - How statistics prove the power of storytelling
• [2:48] - Why Alexa shares vulnerable content on social media
• [3:28] - 5 reasons why storytelling is a must

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “As marketers and business owners, one of the things that are lacking is finding ways to connect with our audiences.”
• “We are so busy trying to drive revenue that we look at every person that comes through our system as a lead, not as a person.”
• “We are no longer in the world of just marketing; we are in the world of building relationships with people.”
• “We remember stories much better than we remember facts and figures.”
• “Without action, there is nothing; your marketing has to drive action from prospective buyers.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Looking at some of the most successful entrepreneurs and the ideas they come up with, you might wonder if they have some sort of superpower that gives them an insight into the future. But the truth is that they didn’t have much more information than you do about the world surrounding them. All they did was capitalize on an opportunity everybody else saw, but no one thought it would be worth the time and effort.

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino shares 10 tips to spot winning business opportunities, with examples of how she made millions jumping on emerging trends before everybody else and opportunities she passed on because they didn’t promise enough return on a risky investment. She also discusses a proprietary tool, the DICE Calendar, which she developed with her partners to take calculated risks for long-term gains.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:36] - Today’s Topic: 10 Tips To Spot Winning Business Opportunities
• [1:35] - Spotting opportunities is not everything
• [2:16] - 10 things you should look out for when spotting opportunities 
• [11:55] - The DICE Calculator
• [13:23] - Recap

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “The number one thing you need to be able to do is not only spot opportunities but analyze them.”
• “I am always looking for who is doing something innovative.”
• “You don't want to be behind the trend.”
• “People don't hire us because we guarantee anything. They hire us because of the results we have had in the past.”
• “It is important to understand which opportunities are just a quick buck and which are long-term.”
• “Sometimes you just have to listen to your intuition and determine if it feels right.”
• “As an entrepreneur, you want to stay informed. You need to think critically and consider the long-term.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Every one of us has only 24 hours on any given day, including those who can barely pay their bills and their peers who make millions of dollars every year. Yet despite having similar resources, they choose to spend them differently, and the results are clear. So, what can you do to get the most out of your day?

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Tonia Marra to discuss proven time management techniques they have been using to scale multiple companies to 7, 8, and 9 figures to give you a recipe for a winning day.

And if you want a FREE copy of the Boss Audit we use with our paid students, DM Alexa or Tonia on any social media platform and 10X your productivity today.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:40] - Today’s Topic: Time Management Techniques For 7 Figures
• [1:14] - Why time management is more than just managing tasks
• [2:03] - How Alexa managed her time to become a millionaire
• [3:15] - The power of the Boss Audit
• [6:17] - How Alexa sets her boundaries
• [8:08] - Why setting goals is like getting to the top of a staircase
• [12:47] - Staying accountable

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You can't manage what you don't measure.” - Tonia
• “75% to like 85% of what you are doing is not necessary, and half of it you probably shouldn't be doing, you should be outsourcing.” - Tonia
• “There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.” - Tonia
• “You have to make sure to protect your time and energy.” - Alexa
• “Having organization, prioritization, and integration takes a lot of discipline.” - Tonia
• “It is easier to blame other people for why you are not where you are than to look at the tasks you do every day.” - Alexa
• “If you want the real technique, hold yourself accountable, and get somebody else to hold yourself accountable.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com
• Tonia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thynktonia/

If you want to become a millionaire entrepreneur, you need to act like one. And when you track some of the most successful people’s routines, you will notice that one thing is present in virtually all of their lives - and that is taking the time to learn daily.

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino talks about the importance of constantly learning as an entrepreneur. She provides actionable advice and 5 tips to help you discover something new every day and steadily build your competitive edge.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:34] - Today’s Topic: Why It Is Critical To Learn Constantly As An Entrepreneur
• [1:54] - Anticipating and responding to challenges
• [3:27] - 5 tips to learn new things every day

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “It is critical to be equipped and knowledgeable with the skills that you need to hit this head-on. And the only way to do that is to constantly be learning.”
• “The world is constantly changing, and if you are not keeping up with it, you are going to fall behind.”
• “When you are constantly learning, you are constantly growing.”
• “You have to make sure you set time aside to learn every single day.”
• “If you want to be a billionaire, you want to make sure your mentor is a billionaire.”
• “Where you are going to learn the most is actually experimenting, taking risks, and making mistakes.”
• “If we weren't experimenting and taking risks and trying new things, we wouldn't have been able to find the solution.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

After multiple successful exits and helping hundreds of people build their own 7-, 8-, and 9-figure businesses, Alexa D’Agostino has had many opportunities to witness great ideas turn into million-dollar empires and even more crumble because the people in charge didn’t take the right steps to keep their companies afloat.

In today’s episode, Alexa reflects on over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur. She recounts 10 of the most important lessons she has learned going from 0 to 8 figures to give you a proven blueprint for success in any industry and economy.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:43] - Today’s Topic: 10 Lessons I Learned Going From 0 To 8 Figures
• [3:05] - Just figure it out later
• [5:01] - Scaling fast is hard
• [6:20] - You can’t trust most people
• [10:43] - What people don’t realize about being a boss
• [12:33] - You can’t be the business
• [13:37] - Why retention is key
• [15:12] - The constant need for lead generation
• [17:29] - Staying focused
• [18:45] - Content matters
• [20:00] - Failure is your fault

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “Building a business in 2022 is very different from when I started my business in 2007.”
• “If you are sitting here and saying, ‘I have no problems in my business,’ well, you are just not looking hard enough.”
• “The higher I get, the closer and smaller my inner circle is getting.”
• “It is really important to understand that you always have to be doing lead generation.”
• “If you are trying to do too many different things, you are not going to succeed.”
• “Content is not King. It is Queen, and data is King.”
• “Start putting blame on yourself and start taking accountability for your own company and your own revenue.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

History is filled with examples of companies with great ideas failing just because they couldn’t attract top talent to join their mission. But one question remains: How do you make sure everybody in your company is going in the same direction?

In today’s episode, Alexa shares her experience with hiring the best people for the job, together with some mistakes she has made along the way, to help you continue making the best hiring decisions to benefit your organization in the long run.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:34] - Today’s Topic: The Mindset You Need To Hire, Train, And Retain
• [2:30] - Mindset switch to attract better talent
• [4:39] - Alexa’s hiring philosophy
• [5:49] - Developing top talent
• [8:02] - Alexa’s new approach to motivating employees
• [10:09] - Understanding that retention is your responsibility

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “You have to have the right strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent.”
• “I never really cared about my talent. And that is why my company didn't grow to nine figures.”
• “My philosophy is: hire fast, fire fast, promote fastest.”
• “Once you hire them, it is now time to develop top talent.”
• “You need to make it a priority to develop your team and look at it as an investment, not a cost.”
• “I want to know what my employees’ motivation is, so I can help them.”
• “One key mindset shift that I feel is really important to see is that retention is your responsibility.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://www.thynkmillions.com/think-millions-podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Alexa's Website: https://www.alexadagostino.com/
• Book a call with Alexa: https://alexadagostino.com/discovery
• Alexa's Full-Service Agency Thynkfuel Website: https://www.thynkfuelmedia.com

Most people will only get to see the millionaire lifestyle on the screens of their TVs. Expensive cars, luxurious mansions, and top-tier restaurants are some things that come to mind when we think of a millionaire’s average day. But how true is it?

In today’s episode, we discuss how this image is a misconception and how millionaires’ lives aren’t that different from yours. We go through a day from Alexa’s life and see how she manages to cram so much work into just 24 hours while still having enough time to share with her family.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:47] - Today’s Topic: A Day In A Life Of A Millionaire
• [1:10] - Beware of fake millionaires
• [3:08] - What Alexa’s average day looks like
• [6:00] - How Alexa manages to do more every day
• [7:17] - Prioritizing personal life

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “It's not what you make. It's what you keep.”
• “Unless you have a million dollars in the bank, you are not a millionaire.”
• “It's like a day in the life of anyone.”
• “Every part of my day is planned.”
• “To make decisions in my business, I need to remove as many decisions from my personal life as possible.”
• “I always say, what are the top three revenue-generating things I have to do every single day.”
• “Every single day, I make sure I get three revenue-generating tasks done a day.”
• “I don't care who you are, you have to be good at sales.”

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

In 2023, products or services no longer sell. Instead, it is the stories behind them that draw people in and allow them to connect with a brand on a much deeper level that drives conversions, loyalty, and revenue.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Caroline Langdon, a social media agency founder, and owner, to talk about the power of storytelling in creating social media content. We use real-life examples from the business world and Alexa’s past clients to show you exactly what storytelling on social media looks like and how you can leverage it in your business - even if you are just getting started.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:44] - Today’s Topic: Leverage Storytelling On Social Media With Caroline Langdon
• [2:34] - What is the first thing Caroline does after meeting with a client
• [5:42] - How Alexa used storytelling in one of her most successful campaigns
• [8:09] - The power of storytelling in AirBnB’s marketing
• [9:55] - Flipping an industry on its head with storytelling
• [11:38] - How to tell a story if you don’t have prior clients
• [12:51] - The one thing you need to keep in mind when creating content

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “To retain attention, you need to have interesting and thought-provoking content.” - Caroline
• “Stories connect us to emotions and shared experiences.” - Caroline
• “People want to see themselves as the hero of the story.” - Caroline
• “Tell the truth, but make it fascinating.” - Caroline
• “It is really important to know the audience that you want to speak to and the purpose of your message.” - Caroline
• “If you aren’t telling stories, you need to hire somebody if you don't have that ability.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/

After helping hundreds of businesses scale to 7 figures and beyond, Alexa and Debbie take a look at the key factors all of those successful companies share that have allowed them to outperform the competition and climb to the top of any industry they happened to be in.

In today’s episode, we outline the top 7 things you should put into your business to turn it into a money-making machine that will consistently keep making you 7 figures. We also debunk many myths people still believe in about scaling a business to tell you exactly what you should do to get to the next level.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:40] - Today’s Topic: 7 Things To Put Into Your Business Machine To Make 7-Figures
• [1:07] - What people don’t understand about hard work
• [3:51] - Why you can’t build a business without a brand
• [5:53] - How to make your clients feel like they matter
• [9:26] - The importance of having a network
• [14:16] - How to create great content even if you don’t like the process
• [16:12] - To make money, you need to spend money
• [20:20] - Leaving your ego behind

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “People underestimate the amount of hard work.” - Alexa
• “The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is they think about the beginning of the customer journey and not the middle and the end.” - Alexa
• “The customer journey starts before they are your customer.” - Debbie
• “If you are a service provider, you should have a deep well of resources to refer people to.” - Debbie
• “If you are paying attention to the wrong things, you are going to make the wrong decisions.” - Debbie

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/
• Deb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debshannon_coach/

Every entrepreneur knows how much time and money they can save by hiring a skilled and reliable virtual assistant. But with the emergence of artificial intelligence, many people have moved from outsourcing to automation as more and more tasks no longer require human input.

In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Jeff J Hunter, the founder of VA Staffer, a virtual assistant agency. They discuss the future of VAs, how AI will change the kind of work businesses outsource, and why there will always be a need for human assistants.

Key parts of the conversation:

• [0:31] - Today’s Topic: No, AI Isn't Going To Replace Your VAs
• [1:56] - How Jeff started VA Staffer
• [7:39] - How AI supports virtual assistants
• [11:50] - Jeff’s 100% AI-generated email sequence
• [15:05] - Why businesses need VAs
• [17:00] – How Jeff completely changed his hiring process

Great quotes from the podcast:

• “As you continue to grow your business, it's important to delegate tasks to your VA.” - Jeff
• “Start small, don't overwhelm your VA by trying to delegate everything at once.” - Jeff
• “VAs aren't going away, just who you hire is going to be different.” - Alexa
• “I hire fast, fire fast, and I promote fastest.” - Alexa

Resources:

• For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
• For comments or questions, email us at [email protected]
• Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
• Passion to CEO program: https://www.passiontoceo.com/