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Success Explained with Chris Guerriero

Chris Guerrierowww.chrisguerriero.com
In the Built To Grow show I detail the EXACT strategies responsible for growing each of my 8-figure companies. You also learn how I've helped companies to more than triple in size in less than a year. And you get the exact process we use with companies to help them generate millions of dollars over the course of months, because... The truth is businesses that are built to grow always grow. On the other hand, businesses that were not specifically engineered to grow, rarely grow and often hit plateaus. But when you know how to grow effectively, scaling becomes predictable.Nothing we discuss here is theory, fluff, or guesswork.
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From 0 To Over A Billion In Sales!

Alex Goen built a supplement brand with over a BILLION DOLLARS in sales, as well as a string of other successful brands. With a brilliant mind for marketing, his companies consistently advertise by doing the opposite of everyone else - flipping industry norms on their head to grab attention and drive growth. In this episode of “Success Explained,” we dive deep into Alex’s journey of building a billion-dollar brand, and exploring how strong Christian values and a servant-leadership mindset drives...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 29 min

The #1 Money Mistake Entrepreneurs Make Once They Start Winning

Most entrepreneurs look successful long before they actually are - cars, watches, vacations, then one day they wake up and realize… they’re broke. Or worse, they’re stuck in debt. In this podcast, I’m going to show you how that happens - and how to make sure it never happens to you!

Jun 26, 20256 min

DOGE For Businesses | From 1000 to 100 employees

Mike Filsaime is a successful tech entrepreneur and founder of breakthrough startups such as GrooveCM, GrooveAI, and co-founder of Kartra, WebinarJam, and EverWebinar. On this episode of Success Explained, Mike reveals how artificial intelligence is replacing entire departments - and what smart business owners are doing right now to stay competitive. From building multiple 8-figure software companies to leading some of today’s most advanced AI automation systems, Mike shares the exact AI tools, ...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 26 min

The #1 Reason Founders Plateau

You ever meet someone who made a bunch of money, and now they’re broke? Or lost 40 pounds, and now they’re heavier than ever? Or got into the perfect relationship, and now they’re alone again? That’s not bad luck. It’s their baseline. People always revert back to how they see themselves and what they believe they’re worth. And it doesn't matter how much you achieve, if the way you see yourself is still stuck at a lower level, you’ll eventually sabotage yourself and your business, and your team. ...

May 12, 20256 min

Why Your Team Is Slowing You Down (And How to Fix It Fast)

If you’ve ever felt like your team is dragging you down, or your company’s stuck at a plateau, chances are it’s because of this one mistake… and almost every business owner makes it. In this video, you’re going to see how companies 10, 15, 20 X’ed their growth, the moment they made this one simple operational shift. On the other hand, I’ve seen this mistake destroy 8-figure companies, and stall out others before they even hit $2MM. So what do they get wrong, and what's the magic that fixes it? W...

May 05, 20255 min

Avoid These Mistakes In Business!

Building a business is tough, but after 30+ years and 12 successful companies, I’ve learned what actually works, and what just sounds good in theory. A lot of people get lucky in business, but real, repeatable success comes down to focusing on the right things. I always keep my eye on five key areas that make growth easier, and I’ll break them down for you in this video. Let’s talk about what really moves the needle.

Mar 16, 20259 min

How To Get Money To Grow Your Business

Want to know how to get the right investors to fund your business growth? Before seeking external funding, the smartest way to scale is by leveraging internal promotions to fuel expansion—because investors want to see what you’ve done to maximize profitability first. But when you're ready for outside capital, you need to understand how investors work and what they look for before handing over millions. In this podcast, I’ll break down the most common types of investors and how to position your b...

Mar 03, 20259 min

Formula For Hiring: What A Great Employee Wants More Than Anything Else

No matter what size your business is right now, hiring one great employee can grow your company’s bottom line faster than almost any other task you could focus on. But most businesses mess this up because they either… Put an enormous amount of time and money into attracting and training people the wrong way. Or they think hiring the right people takes so much time and money that they do the absolute minimum just to get by, like putting ads online, and interviewing a bunch of candidates, and then...

Feb 15, 20256 min

Are Vendors Holding Back Your Business Growth?

To grow a business, you have to remember: vendors are tools. We can use them during times of growth when we don't have enough employees. But to grow an 8- or 9-figure business, we need to surround ourselves with people who will go to war with us and stick with us when times get tough because they see the big picture. Those people stay late Support the rest of the team Care more about the customers and the company brand than they do about a single sale. Our responsibility as founders is to grow —...

Jan 21, 202510 min

The ONE RULE for letting PEOPLE into your life | Chris Guerriero

If you talk to any really successful person you'll find this in common with all of them.... It's that they have 3 main people in their lives. And these 3 people could change at any given point, but there's always somebody sitting in each of these 3 seats in a successful person’s life. And I promise you, if you analyze the people in your life, you probably have each of these 3 already around you, but you might not be leveraging them the way super successful people do. The 3 most important people ...

Jan 09, 20258 min

Unlocking 8-Figure Growth: Mastering Market Share & Revenue Metrics

Watch this video if f you want to take your business to the next level with expert insights from Chris Guerriero, a seasoned entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience scaling multimillion-dollar companies. In this video, you'll learn how to master market share, boost revenue, retain loyal customers, and build a strong organizational foundation for sustainable growth. You will learn how to gain clarity on the essential steps to break through plateaus and achieve 8, 9 and 10 figure success. Watch ...

Dec 31, 202410 min

The Truth About Growing Up With An Entrepreneur Dad.

Have you ever wondered what your kids think about you being an entrepreneur? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with my son and get his perspective of growing up with a dad who runs multiple companies. We dive into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the sacrifices made for success, and the lessons learned from balancing work and family. Plus, we talk about my journey of building and running companies while raising a family. You'll hear how my kids helped me find harmony between ambition an...

Dec 21, 202457 min

How to balance business growth, health, relationships, and personal wealth

Are you overwhelmed trying to grow your business while keeping your sanity intact? Success isn’t just about revenue—it’s about balancing business growth, health, relationships, and personal wealth to create a life that truly works for you. In this video, I share my journey from struggling for a decade to building a portfolio of 12 successful companies. You’ll discover: The four pillars that drive sustainable growth: business metrics, relationships, health, and wealth. Why focusing on the right m...

Dec 10, 202421 min

Sell Less, Make More: The Secret to Profitable Growth

Are you focusing on endless sales tactics, or are you building a business that thrives on delivering true value? Success isn’t about pushing for more revenue at any cost—it’s about creating a business that prioritizes profit, loyalty, and long-term growth. In this podcast, I share how I’ve built over a dozen successful companies without being a master salesperson. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why focusing on profit over revenue transforms your business into a sellable asset. How understanding your ...

Nov 26, 202413 min

How To Build a Business That Works for Your Life

Are you stuck in the grind, or are you building a business that truly serves you? Success isn’t just about hitting big financial milestones; it’s about creating a life filled with purpose, joy, and unforgettable experiences. In this video, we explore how to align your business with the life you want, why chasing money alone leads to burnout, and the key shifts successful entrepreneurs make to find fulfillment. You’ll learn practical steps to avoid the trap of constant hustle, design a vision tha...

Nov 16, 20248 min

The Psychology of Selling: What You Need to Know

Discover the powerful psychology behind selling and why customers’ perception of value—not just price—drives their purchasing decisions. From wine bottles to painkillers, consumers are influenced by subtle details like brand, packaging, and design. Learn why understanding your target audience is essential for creating a successful marketing strategy and see how to build a Target Demographic Analysis to boost your brand’s impact.

Oct 28, 20243 min

The Secret to Acing Job Interviews: The Skills That Matter The Most

In over 30 years of business and conducting thousands of job interviews, only a few candidates truly nailed their interviews—yet, they weren’t the most qualified on paper. In this episode, we explore the key to standing out in job interviews, which isn't about having the most experience or credentials. Successful candidates understand two essential traits: aligning with company values and getting clear on their goals. Learn how clarity in daily actions, asking the right questions, and understand...

Oct 22, 20243 min

Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail: Building a Business vs. Building a Life

Chris dives deep into why so many businesses fail despite ambitious revenue goals. Entrepreneurs often make the mistake of focusing solely on business growth, aiming to gross a million in the first year, net a million in the second, and hit 10 million by year three. However, success isn’t just about money—it's about creating a life you love. Discover how to set your business goals in alignment with your personal life goals, avoid burnout, and evolve your company into a tool that funds your dream...

Oct 12, 20244 min

4 Personal Keys to Unlocking Lasting Success: Wealth, Health, Relationships, and Values

In this episode, Chris Guerriero dives deep into redefining what true success means—and it’s not about the material things. Success is built on four essential pillars: personal wealth, health and longevity, meaningful relationships, and living by core values. Chris shares how these four elements guide you through life’s ups and downs, helping you overcome adversity and maintain focus. If you're ready to achieve real, lasting success, tune in to learn how mastering these four areas will transform...

Oct 06, 20243 min

How To Be Focused!

The difference between somebody who is growing, and somebody who is stagnant, is amazingly simple. And when you flip this switch in your life… you trigger growth very quickly. The difference is this... Watch now and see the difference, and how it can affect YOUR business and life...

Sep 27, 20244 min

How To Make Million Dollar Decisions!

There's only 3 places I ever look for answers in business... And one of the biggest problems people have, especially when their business gets stuck at a plateau, is that they get these out of order, or they rely on just 1 or 2 of these places, instead of combining all 3. But we don't make any decisions in any of my companies, or in the companies I advise, unless we look at all 3 of these of these places first… in this particular order, and that's resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars of re...

Sep 19, 20244 min

How To Get EVERYTHING You Want!

You don't get what you want in life, you get what you HAVE to have. Which is why in business, we don't set goals and then hope those goals are going to motivate us to move forward... In business, we set our targets, then we break those targets down into actions that need to be taken in order to reach those targets. And your entire day should be committed to taking those actions. Watch now and see how to get anything and everything you want in life, just with a few simple changes......

Sep 12, 20244 min

How To Get Better With Age!

My birthday was just a couple weeks ago. And I realized how many people hate the idea of getting older, because I got a lot of: texts, and cards, and phone calls, from friends who said things like "You're getting older" or "How’s it feel to be one year closer to death" or something "funny" like that. But one of the blessings that we get with age, is that we get WISER. And you can change the course of your life, if you know how to use that wisdom to your advantage... So watch now and see how YOU ...

Sep 05, 20242 min

How Millionaires Take A Day Off

Do you know what I did the other day? I got up and had a great workout, then I took a sauna, then I walked on the beach. And then later on I took my daughter to the movies, and then we went shopping, and that night, I cooked a great dinner, and I talked to my son about guns because he just got back from an 8-hour gun training. But what I didn't do, was look at my email, or reply to texts, or think about the thousand and one things that are going on in my business life. Because, although your suc...

Aug 14, 20245 min

The Key To BIG Wins!

When you hit a big target in your business or in your life, what’s the very first thing you do? Let’s look at this from an entrepreneur standpoint… when a big target is hit in most businesses, what’s the first things your employees want to do? They want to CELEBRATE, or they want to be rewarded with time off. But when momentum begins, either in business or in your personal life, it is not the time to celebrate and sit on your laurels. When momentum begins, that’s the time to push the gas pedal a...

Aug 05, 20246 min

Entrepreneurial Parenting Hacks | Warren Phillips + Chris Guerriero

Listen in as Chris Guerriero and Warren Phillips (AKA: Non-Toxic Dad, scientist and health expert) discuss what it takes to be a great parent as a busy entrepreneur. Discover: How to be a great parent while running a business What is the MOST EFFECTIVE parenting style for entrepreneurs How to balance parenthood and entrepreneurship How to balance RELATIONSHIPS with family and friends as an entrepreneur Top business and parenting tips for accountability...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 36 min

6 Key Health Hacks For Busy Entrepreneurs | Dr. Kirk Parsley + Chris Guerriero

Listen in as Chris Guerriero and Dr. Kirk Parsley (medical doctor, former Navy SEAL, sleep expert) discuss what it takes to optimize physical and mental performance for greater success. Discover: - The Navy SEAL breathing exercise for stress and focus - The MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY daily routine learned from Navy SEALs - How Navy SEALs overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt - How to perform at your BEST while running a business - The KEY HEALTH HACKS that change the game for entrepreneurs - How to...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 47 min

How To Be Inspired

I would argue that inspiration is the impetus for everything in our companies, and it’s the impetus for everything in our personal lives too. For example, I’m constantly inspired by how my parents raised me.... Maybe not knowing at the time that those lessons were going to be so helpful to me, but now looking back and remembering those lessons, and from watching other great parents, has helped me to be a better parent myself. I’m also inspired by people who are healthy and in great shape, and th...

Jul 01, 20247 min

This Lie Is KILLING Your Sales!

The truth is most people are lazy. They're looking for an easy way, or they're looking for a shortcut to be successful. And when you get used to looking for shortcuts in life, whether that's a shortcut to build a business, to accumulate wealth, or to lose weight, what happens every time is that you become the kind of person who constantly looks for shortcuts, and 2 things happen to you. Watch now and see what these 2 things are and how to avoid them...

Jun 21, 20244 min

This Kind Of Ego Makes You Rich!

Nobody becomes great unless they have an ego. Nobody becomes a CEO unless they have an ego. Nobody becomes a great pianist, or a great architect, or a great doctor, unless they have an ego. Moral of the story, most people who succeed in ANYTHING have an ego. Watch now and see why this is, and how this affects YOU...

Jun 13, 20242 min
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