If you’re one of the 3-5% of entrepreneurs that’s grown their business to seven figures in revenue, congratulations! You are an ELITE entrepreneur. Few people can say they’ve accomplished what you have. I’m sure that success hasn’t stopped you from wondering: What’s the next step? Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering ...
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Hosted by business coach and author Andy Brown, the Exploring Emotional Overdraft Pod is a series of honest and thought-provoking conversations with business founders and leaders, during which they explore: - Their relationship with their own emotional overdraft - The challenges they face in their businesses - The impact running a business has had on their mental and physical wellbeing - Valuable lessons they’ve learnt along the way. A pod for business leaders or founders who have a habit of ...
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The power of progress and a masterclass in ambition without burnout with Brett Gilliland
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47:34This episode is a masterclass in ambition without burnout. Andy Brown sits down with Circuit of Success host and Visionary Wealth Advisors CEO, Brett Gilliland, for an unfiltered, energising conversation on goals, habits, leadership, family, and what it really means to achieve success without draining your emotional reserves. Brett’s got the kind o…
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Scaling Leadership Skills in Business with Cynthia Kay
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29:56In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, veteran business owner and media expert Cynthia Kay shares invaluable lessons from her 37+ years running a media production and communications consulting company. From leading multi-generational teams to the art of storytelling in business, Cynthia dives deep into what it truly takes to scale lea…
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How Principles Build Lasting Businesses – Thomas Heers
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26:24In this inspiring episode of the Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Thomas Heers, a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of experience building businesses, including Utah’s iconic Cliffside Restaurant. Tom shares the timeless business principles that guided him through both spectacular successes and failures. His heartfelt lessons on leade…
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How to Navigate Smart City Policy with Matt Curtis
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42:12In this episode of Seven Figure Journey, Matt Curtis from Smart City Policy Group shares his journey from public service to helping cities navigate rapid technological changes. Discover the surprising challenges cities face with short-term rental compliance, how emerging technologies reshape city policy, and why purpose-driven leadership is the key…
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Building Leaders, Not Just Teams — John Mizzi Reveals How
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44:41In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, John Mizzi, CEO of Vero Technologies, dives deep into the challenges of scaling a SaaS business while protecting team culture, avoiding burnout, and making strategic hires. Discover the frameworks Vero uses to manage rapid growth, maintain customer excellence, and empower internal leaders without…
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Why Revenue Means Nothing Without This | Connor Pera
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45:45In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, Connor Pera of The Print Authority shares his experience buying a 7-figure print business and his bold plan to scale it. From strategic leadership shifts to learning that revenue means nothing without cash, Connor reveals what it really takes to double your business—and build a 9-figure mindset.…
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From Cop Jason Smith’s Million-Dollar Business Journey
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32:26What does it take to grow a business beyond seven figures? In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, we sit down with Jason Smith, founder of Spotlight Social, who went from being a police officer in LA to running a successful social media agency.
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Vadim Peskov on AI, Business Growth, and the Future of Work
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21:10Embracing AI isn’t an option—it’s a necessity. In this episode of the Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast, host David Gilliland sits down with Vadim Peskov, founder of Diffco and a leading AI expert, to discuss how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to stay competitive.
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How to Dominate a Male-Dominated Industry
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20:40How do you scale a business from scratch and disrupt an industry? In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, we sit down with Ashlyn Hadden, founder of Ashlyn Hadden Insurance, to uncover how she went from banking to leading a multimillion-dollar insurance agency.
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Scaling a Business Without Losing Its Soul
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29:52How do you scale your business without losing its culture? In this episode, Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, shares how she went from freelancing to building a multi-million-dollar design studio. She reveals key lessons on delegation, hiring smarter, and leading leaders—all while staying true to the company’s mission.…
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How Waterfront Innovation is Changing the Future
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24:55How do you build a successful company with trust and transparency at its core? In this episode, Dena Prastus, founder of Indigo River, shares her journey from growing up in Anchorage, Alaska, to leading a 20-person architecture and engineering firm specializing in waterfront infrastructure and climate resilience.…
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Why Most Food Startups Fail (And How to Succeed)
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36:23From a college care package to a multimillion-dollar business, Alessandro Gerbini shares how he transformed his mom’s granola recipe into Gather’s Granola, one of the top contract manufacturers in the industry. In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, Alessandro reveals the critical lessons of delegation, mentorship, and innovative mark…
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How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business
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25:23In this episode of Elite Entrepreneur’s 7-Figure Journey, we sit down with Michael Boaz, CEO of Boaz Construction, to uncover his journey from overeducated trim carpenter to leading a multi-industry construction firm.
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The Risk That Won 20 Contracts in 100 Days
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23:00In this episode of Elite Entrepreneur’s 7-Figure Journey, we sit down with Brett Tatum, CEO of Tatco Construction, to discuss how he scaled his construction company from a one-man operation to a 50-employee powerhouse across multiple states.
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The Wealth-Building Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Overlook
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27:49In this episode of Elite Entrepreneur’s 7-Figure Journey, we sit down with Victoria from Downtown Financial Group to uncover the real strategies behind scaling a successful mortgage business. Victoria went from being a solo loan officer to running a multi-million-dollar company, all while building financial freedom for her clients and herself.…
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The Hiring Strategy That Scales Companies FAST
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24:20In this episode, Shannon Oelkers shares how she transformed her company by building an elite leadership team that operates independently, freeing her from daily decision-making. She reveals her biggest leadership challenges, how she overcame ego struggles, and the unique hiring process that filters out the best talent. Plus, she dives into her visi…
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How to Build Recurring Revenue & Scale Your Business
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43:39Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring AJ & Mike, the visionary founders of Agency Coach. Discover how they transformed their agency from a feast-or-famine model to a thriving recurring revenue machine.
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Erosion to Empire: How DJ Moore Revolutionized Stormwater Pollution Prevention
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27:49Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring DJ Moore, the visionary founder of Erosion and Construction Solutions, Inc. Discover how he transformed a struggling home-building business into a thriving seven-figure company by solving one of construction’s biggest headaches: stormwater pollution prevention.…
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Vicki Young: Pregnant & Pitching – the harsh reality of business ownership
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58:34In this powerful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown sits down with Vicki Young, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Nalla, to explore the highs and lows of building a business. From burnout and grief to pregnancy discrimination and the hidden cost of ambition, Vicki opens up about the emotional overdraft she fell into while …
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Crisis to Clarity: leading through emotional turbulence with AI expert Antony Mayfield
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55:40In this candid conversation, Andy Brown talks with Antony Mayfield, CEO of Brilliant Noise, about navigating business transformation during crisis, maintaining emotional wellbeing as a leader, and finding clarity in decision-making. Antony shares his journey of pivoting his digital transformation agency through COVID-19 and emerging stronger in the…
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Orama Digital Design’s Vision: Entrepreneurial Growth
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28:35In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, we sit down with Vasilios Sinagridis, founder and CEO of Orama Digital Design, to explore his entrepreneurial journey. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to scaling his business to seven figures, Vasilios shares his strategies for building a resilient team, leveraging market trends, a…
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Franchise Challenges and Growth Strategies with Wade Millward
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31:46In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, we sit down with Wade Millward, CEO and Founder of rikor.io and Protect My Franchise, to explore how he’s revolutionizing the franchising industry. Wade shares his journey of identifying systemic challenges in franchise insurance compliance and turning them into opportunities for innovation and g…
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Mastering Client Acquisition and Growth with Jason Langkammerer
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40:45Welcome to this week’s episode featuring Jason Langkammerer, the founder of AT6, a leader in residential remodeling. Discover how Jason overcame the challenges of navigating a feast-or-famine industry to scale his business while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. Learn about his strategies for controlling growth and aligning his team to m…
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Revolutionizing Industries: AI Strategies by MetaNovas Biotech’s Lun
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40:19In this episode of Seven Figure Journey, we dive deep with Lun, co-founder and CTO of MetaNovas Biotech, a trailblazing AI-driven startup transforming industries. Lun shares his journey from tackling complex drug repurposing challenges to pivoting into consumer health and beauty, working with global giants like L’Oréal and P&G. Learn how adaptabili…
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How Business Coaching Can Help Your Journey: Featuring Russell Toynes
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42:34Welcome to this week’s episode, featuring Russell Toynes, the visionary founder of Studio Dzo. Discover how he turned the challenge of scaling a creative business without compromising quality into a remarkable success story. In this episode, we dive deep into Russell’s strategic approach to overcoming key business challenges, including maintaining …
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How to Build a Thriving Dog Business: Insights from Alicia Collins
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34:59In this episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, we sit down with Alicia Collins, the visionary behind K9 Activity Club, a thriving dog daycare, boarding, and training facility in Northern California. Alicia shares her entrepreneurial journey, from purchasing a struggling business to turning it into one of the top-rated pet care facilities in t…
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BURN DOWN YOUR CALENDAR. The Concept of Overwhelm and the Need for a Plan with Ken Eslick
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57:18Episode Summary: In this episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, host Andy Brown talks to Ken Eslick—entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and founder of the Leaders Lab—about the delicate balance of leadership and personal well-being. Ken shares his journey from a young, carefree college student to a thriving entrepreneur and corporate leader, offeri…
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Marshall Singer on Startup Challenges & Solutions
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34:35Join us on this episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast as we dive into the entrepreneurial story of Marshall Singer, co-founder of Ruvna, a cutting-edge school safety and operations platform. Marshall shares how he and his team transformed early rejections and challenges into a thriving business serving over 700 schools across 43 states. Disco…
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Performance Marketing Tips with Ron Browning of IntelliBrate
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40:35In this episode of The Seven Figure Journey, we dive into the world of performance marketing with Ron Browning, founder of IntelliBrate. Ron shares how his innovative pay-for-performance model helps businesses achieve measurable growth, optimize ad spend, and convert leads into loyal customers. From overcoming challenges in data integration to scal…
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How does a startup founder transform into a visionary executive? In this episode, meet Sean Chaudhary, the founder of Alchemy Leads, as he shares the business coaching secrets behind scaling a seven-figure agency with purpose and precision.
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Building a Seven-Figure Business: Lessons from Nicole Bankhead
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34:18In this episode of The Seven Figure Journey, we sit down with Nicole Bankhead, founder of Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from educator to entrepreneur, building a seven-figure holistic mental health practice. Discover how she overcame a challenging business partnership split, leveraged mentorship, and c…
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Mitch McDermott’s Path to Success: Tips for Starting Your Business
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37:29Welcome to this week’s episode, featuring Mitch McDermott, the visionary founder of Talent Ascension Group. Discover how Mitch transformed the challenges of unsustainable growth and over-hiring into a success story for his seven-figure business. In this episode, we dive deep into Mitch McDermott’s strategic approach to overcoming business setbacks,…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rachael Seda’s Journey in Business Growth
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38:54In this episode of the Seven-Figure Journey Podcast, we sit down with Rachael Seda, founder of Mixshine Marketing, to explore her incredible entrepreneurial journey. From selling fruit snacks as a child to building a thriving marketing agency, Rachael shares how she overcame burnout, took bold risks, and scaled her business into a legacy brand. 💡 W…
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Allan Young’s Journey: Elite Business Tips for Entrepreneurs
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27:07Welcome to this week’s episode of Seven Figure Journey, featuring Allan Young, the visionary founder of Art of Drawers. Learn how Allan transformed the challenge of scalability into a thriving success story, building a business model that operates without relying solely on him. In this episode, we dive deep into Allan’s strategic approach to overco…
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From Side Hustle to Industry Leader: Bryan Goltzman’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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47:09Welcome to this week’s episode, featuring Bryan Goltzman, the visionary co-founder of Liquid Screen Design. Discover how he transformed a side hustle into a seven-figure business, overcoming challenges like supply chain disruptions, scaling his team, and maintaining a strong company culture. In this episode, we dive deep into Bryan’s strategic appr…
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Resilience has become a trauma response. I’d rather not be called resilient—give me peace instead - Dr Nicole DeKay
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48:05Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown is joined by Dr Nicole DeKay, a data scientist and industrial-organisational psychologist with a passion for workplace wellbeing. Together, they unpack the intersections of resilience, burnout, and emotional overdraft, exploring how systemic issues, workplace t…
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How Business Coaching Transformed Tom Kirkham’s Leadership
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47:55Curious how business coaching can drive meaningful growth in cybersecurity? Join us as Tom Kirkham, founder of Kirkham Iron Tech, shares his journey of scaling a purpose-driven business through strategic coaching and leadership.
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Scaling Smart: Douglas Porter’s Strategy for Growth
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30:54Curious about how business coaching can transform nonprofit success? Join us as we dive into this episode with Doug Porter, co-founder of Radiant Hub, and discover how he scaled his purpose-driven business using strategic coaching techniques!
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Unlock Business Success with Celia Cortes on Growth Strategies
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32:01Welcome to this week’s episode of The Seven Figure Journey, featuring Celia Cortes, the visionary founder of Draco Group and co-founder of Global Action Institute. Discover how she turned the challenge of building a unique security firm with a social impact focus into a success story. In this episode, we dive deep into Celia’s strategic approach to…
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Elevate Your Game with Business Coaching: Samantha's Story
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23:29Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring Samantha Curry, the visionary founder of New Scotland Development. Discover how she turned the complex challenges of the real estate market into a success story.
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Unlocking Business Growth: Lucas Gould’s Journey with Spendr
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48:22Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey, featuring Lucas Gould, the visionary founder of Spendr. Discover how he turned the challenge of limited payment options in the legal cannabis industry into a successful platform for seamless transactions. In this episode, we dive deep into Lucas Gould’s strategic approach to overcoming pay…
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Zach Freeman's Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines
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34:54Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring Zach Freeman, the visionary founder of Veterans Moving America. Discover how he turned his passion for helping veterans into a thriving business.
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Innovative Entrepreneurship with Daniel Krikorian
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29:16Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Daniel Krikorian, the visionary founder of B.Remembered. Discover how he turned the complex challenges of wedding planning into a thriving success story.
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7-Figure Business Growth Strategies: Insights from Kumar Ujwal
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37:12Welcome to this week’s episode of The Seven Figure Journey, featuring Kumar Ujwal, the visionary founder of DwellFi. Discover how Kumar turned the challenge of scaling real estate investment into a success story by leveraging blockchain technology. In this episode, we dive deep into Kumar’s strategic approach to overcoming hiring challenges and bui…
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Starting a Business Journey: Cory Nemoto's Path to Success
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40:12Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey Podcast, featuring Cory Nemoto, the visionary founder of Keiko Capital. Discover how he turned the uncertainties of post-college life into a successful real estate investment story.
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Empowering Your Innovative Business Strategies with Rania Ajami
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32:18Welcome to this week’s episode of Seven Figure Journey, featuring Rania Ajami, the visionary founder of Metropolis. Discover how she turned the closure of a beloved children's entertainment venue into a thriving virtual ecosystem.
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The Gremlin Within: Steve George on Managing Burnout and Self-Doubt
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53:56Steve George is the Head of Learning at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He’s a Chartered Member of the CIPD, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. With a background in psychology and learning development, Steve has consulted on learning projects for some of th…
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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Journey podcast, featuring Lynx Hawthorne, the visionary co-founder of Best Craft and Grimm Brothers. Discover how Lynx turned struggling craft beer brands into an award-winning success story.
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Rachel Foy’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Building Hillman Homes
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37:36Welcome to this week’s episode of Seven Figure Journey, featuring Rachel Foy, the visionary founder of Hillman Homes. Discover how she turned the challenge of navigating Boston’s tough real estate market into a success story. In this episode, we dive deep into Rachel’s strategic approach to overcoming team motivation hurdles in a remote work enviro…
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Doug Meadows' Entrepreneurial Journey: From Family Legacy to Innovation at David Douglas Diamonds
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35:30Welcome to this week’s episode of The Seven Figure Journey, featuring Doug Meadows, the visionary founder of David Douglas Diamonds. Discover how he turned a family legacy and business challenges into a success story. In this episode, we dive deep into Doug’s strategic approach to overcoming setbacks, including how he recovered from bankruptcy and …
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