The difference between being successful for a little bit and being successful for a long time. On this episode Russell talks about why he has continued to stay coach-able despite his success. Here are a few of the awesome things in this episode: Why it's so important to stay coach-able throughout your career. And how Russell was able to be coached by someone who technically pays him to be his coach. So listen here to find out who coached Russell, and why he loved it so much. Transcript - https:/...
Sep 21, 2018•6 min•Ep. 143
The fastest way to knock off 12-18 months of your company's growth in less than 7 days. On today's episode Russell talks about having Brandon and Kaelin Poulin trade consulting with him, and how that turned into a CEO swap. Here are some of the amazing things to look forward to in this episode: Find out why swapping consulting turned into swapping CEO's and how it's beneficial for both companies. Find out why a CEO swap could actually work for your business as well. And hear how the CEO swap mad...
Sep 18, 2018•11 min•Ep. 142
The three essential personality types to launch any new startup. On this episode Russell talks about the three personality types you have to have for a startup company, and who each of them were with Clickfunnels. Here's some fun stuff from today's episode: What it means to have a hipster, a hacker, and a hustler in a company and what jobs they do. Why not having each of those things will result in it being harder to start your business. And find out why the founders in a startup are usually the...
Sep 14, 2018•9 min•Ep. 141
A really cool principle that I'm revisiting as I'm going into a consulting swap day. On this episode Russell talks about why he can't relate to people with information overload. Here are some of the amazing things you will hear in today's episode: How Brandon Poulin helped Russell see what he's been doing all along, by saying something profound. How Russell is able to separate context and content to only use things that apply at that moment, and shelve everything else. And why it's important to ...
Sep 13, 2018•13 min•Ep. 140
A cool lesson I learned from the author of "Girl, Wash Your Face" On today's episode Russell talks about meeting Dave Hollis and learning about who his wife is. He shares a story about how she wasn't an overnight success, but how she kept showing up. Here are some inspiring things on today's episode: How and where Russell met Dave Hollis and how it started him geeking out on everything Rachel Hollis is doing. Why Rachel Hollis found success, and why it's so important to keep showing up. So liste...
Sep 12, 2018•9 min•Ep. 139
One of our highest performing funnels to date, find out what we did and why. Today's episode Russell talks about how the new 30 Days funnel was born and the process he and his team went through to get it up and running in such a short amount of time. Here are some of the amazing things you will get to hear in this episode: The history of why Russell reading a 30 day challenge 15 years ago and why he thought of it again. How this concept got going and what steps and people were behind the process...
Sep 11, 2018•19 min•Ep. 138
A private voxer message I sent to my partners, talking about the next phase for me personally inside of the company. On this episode Russell shares a Voxer conversation he had with his partners and later his team on why he's reached the next phase in his journey to become a coach instead of an all-star. Here are the awesome things you will get to hear on today's episode: Why Russell feels like his career has reached a point where he doesn't know what his next goal should be. How going to a retre...
Sep 05, 2018•15 min•Ep. 137
A cool lesson I learned after a day of fly fishing, and a really cool story by the campfire. On this episode Russell talks about being on a retreat and learning to fly fish. He relates it to testing out new material and seeing what hooks people. Here are some of the cool things in today's episode: How trying to catch fish is similar to a comedian testing out new jokes, or an entrepreneur testing out new material. Why throwing out hook after hook after hook will help you figure out which one hits...
Aug 28, 2018•26 min•Ep. 136
But everything changed for me when I discovered ONE thing during my business journey. Listen to how I handled and overcame feeling like I was in "The Loneliest Job In The World". On today's episode Russell talks about why being an entrepreneur is the loneliest job in the world. Here are some of the awesome things you will hear in this episode: Why it's hard to find support and others like you when you first get into the business of being an entrepreneur. Why going to events made it easier for Ru...
Aug 24, 2018•36 min•Ep. 135
How Alex Becker got me to think he's literally the coolest person on earth by just being a cool person. On today's episode Russell talks about the difference between trying to build a relationship with someone the wrong way and the right way. Here is some of the awesome stuff you will hear on today's episode: What has happened to Russell 3 times now while trying to buy domains. Why extorting money from someone is guaranteed to backfire when trying to build a relationship. And hear an example of ...
Aug 23, 2018•7 min•Ep. 134
If you master this, your army will be amazing. On today's episode Russell talks about a friend of his that passed away over the weekend and the legacy that he leaves behind. Here are some of the inspiring things in this episode: How the death of a friend inspired Russell to think about his own legacy. What it means to become a hero maker. Why Russell hopes to leave the same kind of legacy behind that Mark Hoverson has left. So listen here to find out why it's important to lift others up and crea...
Aug 22, 2018•9 min•Ep. 133
One of the biggest things you need to understand if you're actually going to have success. On today's episode Russell explains why you shouldn't stress about not being a millionaire after only working at it for a few months. Here are some of the other insightful things you will hear in this episode: Why some people have success faster, but why that doesn't mean you're doing something wrong. Why you should cut yourself some slack when you haven't become a millionaire in a short period of time. An...
Aug 21, 2018•14 min•Ep. 132
This may seem kind of backwards, but if you're struggling, you may have one of these problems. On today's episode Russell talks about what the number one reason is why people aren't buying your products, and how you can change it. Here are some of the awesome things to listen for in this episode: How Russell knows from experience why not paying for other people's products makes it hard for you to be successful with your own products. Hear some examples of Russell and others who have struggled be...
Aug 20, 2018•10 min•Ep. 131
Why this should be exciting for you as an entrepreneur inside of this game. On today's episode, Russell talks about Gary Vaynerchuk getting a shoe deal and what that means for all entrepreneurs. Here are some of the awesome things you will hear in this episode: How Gary Vaynerchuk getting a shoe deal could mean good things for all other entrepreneurs. Why Russell believes entrepreneurs should be role models for kids. And how supporting Gary by getting his shoes, is actually doing something for a...
Aug 06, 2018•10 min•Ep. 129
The real secret to winning this game is SO simple, most of you are missing it. On this episode Russell talks about receiving a card in the mail asking to be on a podcast, and why that offer wasn't irresistible enough. Here are some of the other things he talks about on today's episode: What was missing from the card asking Russell to be on a podcast, making him throw it away. Why you should always look at what is in it for your customer, or date or whatever, in order to make what you're proposin...
Aug 03, 2018•11 min•Ep. 128
Despite the fact that others are saying that videos are dead, I want to show you what we're doing now that's actually working better. On today's episode Russell talks about how Chrome stopped allowing auto play videos and how that has lead to the rebirth of the squeeze page. Here are some of the awesome things you will get to hear on this episode: Why it's so important to re-focus on the squeeze page to bring people in, when you can no longer rely on auto play videos. How Russell used a couple o...
Jul 31, 2018•14 min•Ep. 127
How this external mission can actually transform your business forever. On today's episode Russell talks to us all the way from Kenya about the importance of doing good in the world after you have made a lot of money. Here are some of the awesome things you will hear in this episode: How Russell has been able to help the less fortunate by being successful in business. Why after this trip he will be focusing more on his new mantra, to liberate and educate. And why helping serve people who don't n...
Jul 27, 2018•20 min•Ep. 126
It's finally live! Here is a behind the scenes look of some cool things we did and why we did them. On today's episode Russell talks about two big projects that are finally both going to be live, the OUR documentary and Project Mother Funnel. Here are some of the awesome things you will hear in this episode: How you can share the Operation Underground Railroad documentary and help save children's lives by doing so. What differences Project Mother Funnel has made inside Clickfunnels and how that ...
Jul 11, 2018•14 min•Ep. 124
How to set your moral and your legal boundaries and then break the rules in the middle. On today's episode Russell talks about being a rule breaker while still being able to keep himself out of jail and out of hell. Here are some of the fun things he shares in today's episode: Why Russell considers himself to be a rule breaker even though he follows a strict moral compass, as well as a legal one. How some entrepreneurs can go too far with rule breaking if they don't have a moral compass to begin...
Jul 03, 2018•15 min•Ep. 123
I did some rare Q&A for a group talking about business and how it relates to God that I thought was unique and I wanted to share with you. On today's episode Russell talks to the Duck Dynasty audience about faith and business. Here are some of the questions he answers in this Q&A: How Russell prioritizes his with with his faith? Did he ever lose faith when business wasn't performing well? And does he feel he faces more temptation with higher levels of success? So find out the answers to ...
Jun 28, 2018•21 min•Ep. 122
The interesting truth behind what happens when you shift from being a generalist to a specialist. On this episode Russell talks about how he struggled to grow his business until he was able to specialize on a particular piece of it. He also gives examples of other people he knows who have been able to do the same thing. Here are some of the other awesome things to look forward to in this episode: Find out why being a "jack of all trades" isn't good for growing your business. Why being the funnel...
Jun 27, 2018•15 min•Ep. 121
Anne Frank house... Operation Underground Railroad... and what YOU can do NOW to help save children from slavery. This IS our problem, we can help. On today's episode Russell talks about going to a Tony Robbins event in Amsterdam and being able to speak there. He also speaks about the emotional reaction he had while visiting the Anne Frank house and how it relates to another project he is currently involved in. Here are some of the insightful things you will hear in this episode: What Russell's ...
Jun 26, 2018•17 min•Ep. 120
If there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. On today's episode Russell talks about the teachability index, and why most adults no longer have it after completing school. Here are some of the other awesome things in this episode: Why adults are so unteachable as compared to children. How Russell was able to open his mind and become teachable at a Tony Robbins event. And why having a high teachability index will improve our chances for succes...
Jun 18, 2018•12 min•Ep. 119
Creating an offer is the secret behind getting anything you want... including prisoners of war. On today's episode, Russell talks about how Harry Reichenbach helped end World War I with an offer that German soldiers couldn't refuse. Here are some of the awesome and surprising things to look for in this episode: What was in Reichenbach's offer that gave him the ability to convince German soldiers that it would be better to be prisoners of war than to continue fighting. How everything in life is p...
Jun 12, 2018•14 min•Ep. 118
Update on my "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, as well as a side of marketing that we never get a chance to talk about. On this episode Russell talks about serving your customers at the highest level when times are good, so they will continue to be your customers when times are down. Here are some of the other cool things you'll hear in today's episode: Find out if Russell won "Entrepreneur of the Year". Hear why Russell thinks being an entrepreneur is so similar to being a wrestler. And find ou...
Jun 08, 2018•10 min•Ep. 116
If you want to see the impact that 'plata o plomo' had on one of our funnel hackers, listen to this episode. On this episode Russell talks about setting lead or gold, or plata o plomo deadlines in order to be able to achieve your ultimate goals. Here are some of the awesome things you can look forward to hearing on today's episode: Get an update on one of Russell's friends that was previously discussed on the podcast. Find out how Russell's friend was able to give himself a plata o plomo situati...
Jun 07, 2018•13 min•Ep. 115
Stop worrying about those people who aren't willing to vote with their credit card. On this episode Russell talks about why you shouldn't care what people think when they don't vote with their credit cards. Here are some of the insightful things to listen for on today's episode: Why you shouldn't listen to trolls that comment mean things on your Facebook ads. Who's opinion you should be listening to when it comes to how you sell your product. And what voting with your credit card even means. So ...
Jun 06, 2018•8 min•Ep. 114
The quickest path to launch your entire expert business fast. On today's podcast Russell talks about how easy it would be to get started by making a presentation and changing your life. Here are some of the awesome things you will hear in this episode: Find out the three easy steps it would take to get started and begin making money overnight. Find out why if Russell were to start from scratch he would use this method. And hear a few examples of front end products, and upsells that would be easy...
Jun 05, 2018•18 min•Ep. 113
If you want to be worthy and ready for the mission that God wants to give you, it's time to follow this one simple principle. On today's episode Russell talks about a lesson he learned recently from his former high school football coach that applies to all aspects of life. Here are some of the inspirational things you will hear in this episode: What advice Russell's football coach would leave his children, which is good advice for everyone. Why doing hard things increases our capacity to do even...
Jun 02, 2018•11 min•Ep. 112
What I learned from WWF, Disney, and Marvel about creating your own universe, so you can better serve your customers. On this episode Russell talks about legends in marketing and wrestling that he has surpassed. He also explains why it is important to create a universe inside your company. Here are some super cool things you will hear in today's episode: Why Russell has always looked up to both Dan Kennedy and Dan Gable, and why he feels like he has actually surpassed them. What it means to crea...
Jun 01, 2018•21 min•Ep. 111
