Join us in an exciting conversation with Brad Pedersen, an expert in the entrepreneurial world, who faced the insane experience of being ousted from the $60 million company he passionately built from the ground up. But that's not where Brad's story ends; it's where it truly begins. As the visionary co-founder of groundbreaking brands like Pela — which not only clinched the #9 spot on Canada's list of fastest-growing companies but also boasted an impressive valuation of $100M in 2020 — and Lomi, ...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 94
In today's episode, we dive into marketing, real estate investing, selling real estate education information, and what you should not do when it comes to the IRS. Brad interviews Joe McCall, a successful real estate entrepreneur who has sold over $15 Million online through educational products and runs a successful real estate acquisition company. You’ll learn where and how to start investing in real estate, plus tactics for people already in the game who want to level up. Plus, the marketing st...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 93
On this episode of Beyond a Million, Brad Weimert interviews Lauren Tickner about the power of social media. They discuss how to use it to reach a larger audience, how to create content that resonates with followers, and how to measure success. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your social media presence. About Lauren: Founder & CEO of Impact School, Lauren Tickner was named by Forbes as a top 10 entrepreneur to watch and a “marketing genius” by the London Stock Exchange. Lauren’s mis...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 92
In this episode, join Brad as he interviews Ross Hamilton. They discuss Ross's journey from BMX biking to real estate, setting goals, and starting a tech business. Ross talks about creative real estate deals and growing Connected Investors. They share insights on entrepreneurship, selling a business, and adapting to change. Ross highlights the importance of planning an exit and shifting to software. He also talks about life after selling, AI in real estate, and his charity work. Plus, he mention...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In today’s episode of "Beyond A Million", join Brad and Brian on an exciting entrepreneurial journey! Learn how to succeed in business by using your strengths, balancing work and life, and improving continuously. Brian shares smart tips for selling high-ticket products, focusing on happy customers, and shifting from coaching individuals to helping companies with purpose-driven leadership. Discover why matching your company's values with your employees' goals is vital and why being tough and lear...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 90
2x Inc 500 founder, multiple 8-figure company owner, and YouTube expert Aleric Heck spills the secret sauce in this episode of Beyond A Million. At 14 years old, Aleric started his first YouTube channel and, within a year, was generating over $60k per year from tech videos he was filming at home. But that was just the beginning… Tune in for Alerics YouTube advertising hacks and organic tactics that he used to grow his most recent channel to over 500k subscribers quickly. We’ll dive into the inne...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In today’s episode, step into the world of RV business growth with Jason Haugen. Hear how he turned a $12 million store into a thriving company. Learn about the challenges of managing RV operations, from inventory to financing. Discover Jason's journey from Network marketing to RV industry CEO, and how he expanded even during COVID-19. Find out how teamwork and lessons from Network marketing contributed to his success. Get insights into RV sales and effective growth tactics. Jason also shares to...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 88
DESCRIPTION: In this episode of “Beyond a Million”, join host Brad Weimert as he sits down with Brian Moran, the CEO and founder of SamCart. Brian takes us through his incredible journey of bootstrapping his business and later securing $83M in series B funding in 2019. Brian underlines the pivotal role of assembling the right talent in a software development crew and highlights the number 1 thing you should not do when starting a SaaS company. We also dive into his expertise as a digital markete...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 87
DESCRIPTION: In this episode of "Beyond A Million," Brad interviews Nathan Hirsch, the founder of FreeeUp.com . Nathan discusses his journey of growing his Amazon business to $5 million in revenue and creating FreeeUp, a platform for freelancers and virtual assistants. He highlights the significance of partnerships, SEO, marketing, and client relationships. Nathan shares insights about finding the right business partner or buyer, effective communication, and the agency model behind FreeeUp. Ulti...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 86
On this episode of 'Beyond a Million', Brad Weimert interviews Amy Porterfield about the challenges of scaling a business. They discuss topics such as sales, marketing, operations, technology, and taxation. They also talk about the importance of self-awareness, finding trustworthy business coaches, and transitioning from a transactional sales mindset to a CEO mindset. Lastly, they discuss launches, marketing tools, and the power of freebies in marketing. Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl t...
Aug 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, we meet Kristi Herold, a passionate entrepreneur who built a successful business around the concept of fun. She started with the Toronto Sport and Social Club and later expanded through acquisitions. Even during the pandemic, she adapted and offered virtual events to connect people through play. Kristi emphasizes the importance of integrating play into the workplace for improved employee engagement and well-being. Her inspiring journey and practical tips show that having fun in ...
Jul 30, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Brad and Max Finn on this podcast episode elaborating on Max’ viral TikTok journey to his personal and entrepreneurial stories. Throughout the podcast, Brad and Max offer valuable advice on entrepreneurship, cash flow management, and scaling businesses effectively. Max also highlights the importance of TikTok as a marketing platform, sharing tips on creating attention-grabbing content. They touch on the launch of Threads and Max's personal experience of being banned from Facebook, stressing the ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 83
Join Brad and Rich for an episode where they dive into their perspectives on weekends, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Rich, known for his laid-back approach, reveals his love for relaxed weekends, free from rigid schedules. He shares valuable insights on how entrepreneurs can design businesses that align with their strengths and flaws, fostering authenticity and paving the way for success. In their no-nonsense discussion, Rich introduces the concept of the sprint versus marathon mindset,...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, Brad and Shaun Clark discuss entrepreneurial challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others and generating revenue. They cover various topics like sales, marketing, operations, technology, and taxation. Shaun emphasizes the significance of the internet and online advertising for business success and why everyone should be using it. Tune in to learn more from these successful entrepreneurs, and avoid the challenges they faced in business. Key Takeaways with Shaun Clark ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 81
Erik Van Horn is an entrepreneur, advisor and the co-founder of Front Street Equity Partners, a strategic advisory and private equity investment firm focused on the franchise industry. After purchasing his first Liberty Tax Service franchise, Erik went full throttle, eventually growing to 42 locations. After that, Erik built out the blueprint to successful franchising, buying seven more brands as a franchisee, exploring the franchisor space and making a successful 8-figure exit to private equity...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 80
Jian Tam is a marketer, NFT and crypto investor, and the CEO and co-founder of Samurai Saga, a Web 3.0 gaming project centered on NFT artwork, utility-based tokens, and a play-to-earn gaming experience. Before crypto, Jian made his first $1M selling camera lenses on eBay. Soon after, he started a DTC clothing business and found an untouched niche after selling $50,000 of customized sweatpants in a single day. After buying Bitcoin in 2009 and selling it early for $400, Jian made another venture i...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 79
Tucker Max is a 4X New York Times bestselling author, investor and the former co-founder of Scribe Media, a multi-8-figure publishing company that helps aspiring authors tell and sell their stories. Tucker’s books have sold more than 4.5 million copies, while Scribe Media has helped publish memoirs for people like David Goggins, Tiffany Haddish and Dan Sullivan. After helping Scribe grow to $24M, Tucker exited the company in 2021. For many entrepreneurs, however, chasing sales and bestseller lis...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 78
Bashar Katou is an Amazon FBA seller, mentor and the founder of BJK University, a leading online platform that teaches users how to sell on Amazon. After the restaurant Bashar owned burned to the ground, he found himself $150K in debt. Soon after, a friend introduced him to the concept of making money online. He decided to focus on Amazon sales, bought a course and launched his first products. Fast forward to today, Bashar has launched more than 100 products on Amazon and his BJK University is a...
Jun 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 77
Kasim Aslam is an entrepreneur, author and the founder of Solutions 8, one of the top-ranked Google Ads agencies in the world. He has also started four 7- and 8-figure businesses and has completed two exits. Kasim has a knack for innovation, and has won War Room’s Wicked Smart competition 5 times – an award given to the War Room member with the best proven and tested business-growth solutions. Today, Kasim sits down to share the digital marketing expertise that has led to the growth, success and...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
John Rampton is an entrepreneur, connector, and online influencer who loves building amazing products and services that scale. He’s purchased, started, grown and sold several companies online with his latest company quadrupling a 7-figure revenue stream in 6 months. According to John, he has built over 4 unicorns in the past 10 years, with over $18 billion in online revenue directly attributed to his teams. He has written 5,000+ pieces of online content and was recently ranked #2 on the “ Top 50...
May 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 75
Ricky Joshi is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Saatva, a direct-to-consumer luxury mattress and bedroom company that earns more than $400M in revenue and has been named to the Forbes Top 100 Most Promising Companies list. While going mattress shopping for himself one day, Ricky noticed a few shortcomings from mattress retailers. Confusing messaging. Bad customer service. No core values. Ricky thought he could do better, and in 2011, Saatva became one of the world’s first DTC brands....
May 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
Aaron Amuchastegui is a real estate investor, fund manager and software CEO who has bought and sold more than 1,000 foreclosed homes and owns 850 single-family rental properties. Aaron made his way into the real estate market in 2005. As he watched the Great Recession gut the industry from 2008-2009, Aaron discovered an opportunity to purchase and flip foreclosed homes, pioneering a business venture that quickly led to delivering millions of dollars for investors. Today, Aaron sits down with me ...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 73
Tim Swindle is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of PaddleSmash, a Pickleball and roundnet hybrid that’s making waves in the backyard game world. After starting in commercial real estate, Tim pivoted to software where he built and sold a company for 8-figures in 2016. Soon after, Tim moved into the toy and game industry with his card game Utter Nonsense, which he sold to U.S-based PlayMonster for 8x EBITDA. As Pickleball became the fastest-growing sport in North America, Tim rode the momentum, ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 72
This week, we’re shaking things up! After 70+ interviews with 8, 9 and even 10-figure entrepreneurs, I wanted to round up the best marketing advice shared on the pod, and deliver it straight to your ear drums. My team went back through the archives and pulled the biggest takeaways from 5 entrepreneurs who are absolutely crushing it in the marketing world. You’ll hear SUPER actionable tactics from Ryan Pineda , Keala Kanae , Perry Belcher , Jason Fladlien , and George Bryant . In this episode, yo...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 71
Wes Watson is an entrepreneur, author and business coach who founded Watson Fit and created a sales funnel leading to 8-figures in monthly revenue. During his 10 years in a California prison, Wes began building an Instagram presence while behind bars. Once he gained freedom, Wes leveraged his online presence in the fitness community into low, mid, and high-ticket sales, becoming a millionaire within 18 months of being released. Today, Wes joins me to share his success story, including a look int...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 70
Ryan Niddel is an entrepreneur and the CEO of MIT45, a $70M/year Kratom company on pace to exceed $100M in sales in 2023. In addition to his first exit at age 29 for $12M, Ryan has been involved with the acquisition or exit of nearly a dozen companies whose collective revenues exceed $237M. He has successfully tripled the revenue of more than 5 companies in under 2 1/2 years, adding an extra $950M in valuation to these businesses. Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that ...
Apr 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 69
Ron Lynch is an infomercial and direct response marketing expert who has helped 70 brands and 300+ products launch, with a track record of generating over $4 billion in sales for his clients. He's helped brands like GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, OxiClean, Samsung, George Foreman Grill, and hundreds of other household names and products. In this episode, Ron shares the story of taking GoPro from a 3-person startup to a worldwide phenomenon and multi-billion dollar brand. Through his agency's lead...
Apr 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 68
Grant Cardone is a sales expert, author, producer, and CEO of Cardone Capital, overseeing a $4B+ real estate portfolio he built from scratch. At 16 years old, Grant stumbled down a path of drug issues, eventually entering a treatment center at age 25. After completing his treatment, Grant channeled his addictive personality into business and sales, making his first $1M at 31. Today, Grant discusses his life story and career paths with me while sharing his high-volume approach to selling online, ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 67
Todd Herman is a coach and mentor to pro athletes, business leaders, and public figures on the topics of performance, strategy, mindset, and execution. His training programs have been delivered to over 2,000,000 people and through his 90 Day Year company, his system for entrepreneurial performance has been implemented by more than 250,000 small businesses since 2014. Todd is also the author of the Wall Street bestseller, The Alter Ego Effect , a playbook for overcoming self-doubt, negativity, an...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 66
Lindsay Shearer is a traffic generation specialist who has helped more than 390 brands scale to 7, 8 and 9 figures in sales per month. While Lindsay uses many digital marketing platforms, her expertise in driving traffic through Pinterest has helped her generate over $50M/year in profitable client ad spend. In addition to building two 8-figure marketing agencies, Lindsay invests in long-term, short-term, multi-family and farmland real estate, while also launching and operating her own real estat...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 65
