Most businesses fail not because of a lack of effort, but because they’re trapped working in their business instead of on it. 

In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with Archie Heinl, founder and president of Double A Solutions. They uncover the strategies, systems, and automations that give business owners their most valuable asset back: time.

Tune in as Monika and Archie explore:

✅ The story behind Double A Solutions and its mission to build custom solutions businesses actually need to scale 

✅ Why getting your time back is the ultimate growth strategy

✅ How to structure teams, scale effectively, and embrace technology (including AI)

✅ Lessons for new entrepreneurs: being comfortable with risk, persistence, and finding the right mentors

📌 Learn More About Double A Solutions: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/ 

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00:00 Introduction

01:16 Archie’s Background: From Sports to Programming to Business

04:41 How Double A Solutions Was Born: Creating Customizable, Scalable Software

11:16 Key Lessons on Building a Strong Business Foundation

13:31 Growing the Right Way: Teams, Mentors, and Smart Moves

15:44 Automating Processes to Free Time and Scale Faster

19:20 Staying Ahead with Technology and AI

22:00 How to Stay Focused on Your Goals and The Impact You Want to Make

24:50 Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Take Risks and Keep Going

26:22 Where to Connect with Archie

28:58 Marketing in Action

30:22 Final Thoughts: Confidence, Resilience, and Growth

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Scaling your business isn’t just about effort—it’s about owning the systems that generate growth. 

In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Peter Roth, CEO and Senior Marketing Director of Scalify, to discuss why owning your marketing and lead generation is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Peter shares insights from building and running call centers, specializing in outbound lead generation, and leveraging "old school" marketing channels that most businesses are ignoring. 

Whether you’re looking to scale rapidly, differentiate your business, or control your customer pipeline, this episode is packed with actionable lessons for leaders who want to take marketing into their own hands.

📌 Learn More About Scalify: https://www.scalifyco.com/ 

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00:00 - Introduction

02:06 Peter’s Entrepreneurial Beginning & Background

07:26 Early Lessons in Entrepreneurship & Pain Tolerance

13:37 From Tough Starts to Stability & Peter’s “Right Place, Right Time” Experience

18:45 Scalify Today: Specialization & Owning Your Lead Gen

27:58 Strategic Considerations for Building Your Own Call Center

35:00 Potential Pitfalls of Owning a Call Center

37:48 Best Benchmarks & Outcomes of Call Center Operations

42:15 Leveraging Old School Marketing Opportunities

43:00 When a Call Center Is Your Strategic Friend

46:22 Final Thoughts & How to Find Peter

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We all dream of doing work that we love—here’s how to actually make it happen.

In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with David Wolf, founder of Audivita, a content production company that thrives on passion, belief, and culture. 

David shares how these core values shaped his business success, leadership approach, and team dynamics—all while overcoming challenges and imposter syndrome. 

From building a self-motivated team to creating a lasting impact, this episode is packed with powerful lessons every leader can apply for continuous growth in their business. 

📌 Learn More About Audivita: https://audivita.com/ 

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00:00 - Introduction

01:35  David’s Journey: From Entrepreneurial Spirit to Building Audivita

04:50  How Passion Fuels Success: Doing What You Love

07:35  The Importance of Belief Before Ability in Leadership

13:00  Challenges vs. Opportunities: Shifting Mindset

14:43  Creating Impact: How David's Work Affects People’s Lives

17:35  Overcoming Mistakes and Seizing Opportunities

22:48  Building a Motivated Team and Core Company Culture

25:13  What is Audivita and How to Get In Touch

27:47  Why Long-Term Thinking is Key to Business Success

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The biggest bottleneck in your business isn’t your sales funnel—it’s your leadership. 

In this episode, Gabe Arnold sits down with Monika Alvarez, an entrepreneur and growth consultant at Business Marketing Engine, to discuss the strategic mindset shift that took her from a six-figure salary to her first six-figure launch.

Tune in as Monika and Gabe unpack:

• Why investing in your own skills and mindset is the highest-ROI marketing move you’ll make
• The surprising ripple effect personal growth has on every marketing investment that comes next
• Tangible lessons for leaders looking to break through their next bottleneck

📌 Work with Business Marketing Engine: https://meetmonika.businessmarketingengine.com/

📌 Connect with Monika on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-alvarez-business-coach

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00:00 Monika's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur

04:23 The Importance of a Sales Mindset 

07:54 The Big Launch: Strategies for Success

09:47 How a Mentor Shattered Limiting Beliefs 

12:31 The Anatomy of a 6-Figure Launch 

17:09 The Connection Between Leadership and Strategic Growth 

20:55 How Self-Leadership Impacts Business Results 

22:14 Attracting the Right Team and Culture

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While digital shifts and AI constantly redefine the landscape, the most resilient growth strategies are built on timeless principles that foster trust, connection, and predictable success. 

In this episode, Gabe sits down with Barry Kleiman, author of "The Playground Principles," to uncover foundational lessons—learned on the asphalt—that are essential for any leader building an appreciating asset in today's dynamic market.

📌 Get "The Playground Principles" by Barry Kleiman on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFRQD3LJ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

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00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Connection

01:28 The Genesis of The Playground Principles

07:30 The Importance of Connection in Business

14:21 Navigating Technology and Human Connection

18:28 The Playground Principles: Core Tenets

21:30 Key Stories and Principles from the Book

30:01 The Value of Failure and Growth

32:24 Building Trust in Relationships

34:50 Playground Principles: Life Lessons from Sports

37:14 Timeless Principles for Success

39:54 The Importance of Consistency and Commitment

46:00 Coaching: Finding the Right Approach

55:14 Listening and Understanding in Coaching

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Why do entrepreneurs, despite their bias for action, often sabotage their own marketing success? 

In this episode, Gabe sits down with Russell Lundstrom, founder of the “Marchitect”, whose $50,000 marketing mistake taught him to abandon the 'ready, fire, aim' mindset for an architect-level approach that connects your company’s vision with a system that actually drives growth.

📌 Book Your Complimentary Architectural Assessment: https://marketingplanformula.com/

📌 Connect with Russell on YouTube:

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

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00:00 Introduction to Russell’s Entrepreneurship Journey

08:09 The Role of a Marketing Architect

14:42 Understanding Entrepreneurial Psychology

25:18 Fundamental Principles of Marketing

30:59 The Master Marketing Equation

37:19 Targeting Your Ideal Customer

42:20 The Importance of Vision in Business

47:23 Discovering the Right Message

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The secret to business growth lies in recognizing unique patterns, not trends. 

In this episode, Gabe Arnold sits down with Patricia Michell Mayo, an expert in business systems and unlocking entrepreneurial potential, to reveal how to pinpoint your unique entrepreneurial genius, amplify your impact, and skyrocket your bottom line.

📌 Connect with Patricia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AweSumBrains/

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00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Personal Journeys

05:31 Cultural Identity and Its Impact on Personal Growth

15:07 The Importance of Systems in Business

20:15 Transformative Experiences in Social Media and Business Growth

29:55 Finding Your Unique Genius

35:15 Identifying Subtle Patterns for Success

40:41 Creating Awe and Celebrating Victories

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Why Most YouTube Ads Fail — And How Smart Business Owners Fix It with One Simple Shift

In this episode, Gabe Arnold sits down with Aleric Heck, YouTube ads expert and CEO of AdOutreach, to uncover the biggest mistake business owners make with YouTube advertising — and how providing real value can dramatically increase leads and sales.

➡️ Get the guide to attracting premium clients without relying on Facebook or Google ads: https://adoutreach.com/gift/

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📌 Connect with Aleric

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlericHeckYT

About Aleric: https://adoutreach.com/about-us/

Work with Aleric: https://adoutreach.com/apply-adroll/

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00:00 The Biggest Mistake in YouTube Ads

02:58 Aleric's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

06:01 The Evolution of Aleric's YouTube Channel

08:50 Navigating 6-Figure Opportunities and Decisions

11:56 Building a Business While in College

23:56 Building an Entrepreneurial Foundation

34:19 Scaling and Leadership Lessons

41:56 Empowering Business Owners through Education

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If you're a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand owner struggling with cash flow, profit margins, or growing your brand without breaking the bank, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Jarrod Sousa, founder of DTC Wealth, to expose the biggest financial mistakes killing DTC brands—and how to fix them before it’s too late. 

Plus, If you're a Shopify brand owner trying to scale from $1M to $50M+, this episode will change the way you see your numbers forever.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

🚀 The #1 Reason Most eCom Brands Struggle with Cash Flow (And how to fix it NOW)
💡 The Financial Formula for Scaling a DTC Brand to 8-Figures
🔎 The Most Important Metric You’re Not Tracking (But Should Be!)
⚠️ Why Your Profit Margins Are Lying to You – The CFO Breakdown
📈 The Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) Rule That Can Make or Break You

If you're tired of guessing your way through eCommerce finance, this episode is your wake-up call. 

Jarrod reveals real strategies used by multi-8-figure brands to increase profitability, scale with confidence, and stop stressing about cash flow.

Connect with Jarrod Sousa & DTC Wealth:

🌐 Website: DTCWealth.com

📘 Facebook: Jarrod Sousa

💼 LinkedIn: Jarrod Sousa

📸 Instagram: @jarrod_souza

🎥 YouTube: DTC Wealth

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"The only way to succeed is to suck long enough to stop sucking." - Nathan Brooks

In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Nathan Brooks, a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and real estate mogul. 

Nathan's journey from mowing lawns at age 6 to leading multi-8-figure businesses is nothing short of inspiring. 

With an unfiltered and honest take, Gabe and Nathan break down what it really means to succeed in entrepreneurship—beyond the fluff and get-rich-quick myths.

🎙️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✨ The Truth About Entrepreneurship: Why it's NOT easy, but worth it.
💡 Key Skills for Entrepreneurs: Nathan shares his framework of 125 entrepreneurial skills every leader must master.
📚 The Power of Leadership and Culture: How Nathan built a team that stands by him even in tough times.
📈 Consistency is Key: How showing up daily on social media builds a brand that lasts.
✍️ The CEO as a Copywriter: Why mastering copywriting can unlock exponential business growth.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting and Business: Teaching kids to become creators instead of consumers.

📚 Grab Nathan's book, The No Quitters Guide to Crushing Real Estate Investing and Building an Extraordinary Life, and get a firsthand look at how he overcame obstacles to crush it in real estate and life!

🔗 Connect with Nathan Brooks:

📘 Get the Book: The No Quitters Guide to Crushing Real Estate Investing and Building an Extraordinary Life.
📸 Instagram: Nathan Brooks REI
💼 LinkedIn: Nathan Brooks