Lyt til The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti)

Most people don’t talk about this part. The moment when the bank account’s dry, the pressure’s mounting, and everything feels like it’s about to collapse. That was me. But I made a bet. A $5K bet… on ME. And in this special behind-the-scenes episode—one I’ve never released publicly until now—I walk you through the actual private training I shared inside our paid community. Because it was that impactful. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or backed into a corner, this episode is your playbook for betting on yourself—and winning. HOW I DID IT: 🔥 The exact moment I decided to risk everything and what came next 🔥 Why most “referral-based” businesses eventually die 🔥 How I structured my offer so referrals became a consistent pipeline 🔥 The system I used to turn trust into $7M in sales—without ads or cold DMs This episode is raw, real, and filled with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered how to create results when you’ve got almost nothing left—this is it. Press play and see what happens when you go all in on yourself. SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-w-josh-forti/id1447016754] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OTrbqCtivWYVNkTXZUyGN?si=55e448e93da2448e] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshForti]   FIND JOSH: Facebook: /realjoshforti [https://www.facebook.com/realjoshforti] Instagram: @joshforti [https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/] Download The Golden Mic Method Book [https://www.goldenmicmethod.com/order]

Last week, I was gearing up for a trip to Mexico with every intention of working straight through it. Meetings scheduled. Laptop packed. Hustle mode ON. Then... my integrator pulled the plug. Canceled everything. Told me I wasn’t allowed to work. At first, I was furious… but what I didn’t realize was that she saw something I didn’t: I was running on fumes. In this episode, I unpack the full story—and how that forced pause turned into one of the most productive, game-changing decisions of my entire year. THE POWER OF PAUSE: 🔥 Why taking a break might be the most productive move you can make 🔥 How to engineer recovery into your business to unlock clarity & momentum 🔥 The real reason most entrepreneurs stay stuck (even when working nonstop) 🔥 How to build a team that protects you—even when you won’t protect yourself This episode isn’t just about rest—it’s about freedom, clarity, and building a business that actually works for you. If you’re burned out, stuck in chaos, or grinding without results… this is your wake-up call. Tune in now and let it reset you. SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-w-josh-forti/id1447016754] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OTrbqCtivWYVNkTXZUyGN?si=55e448e93da2448e] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshForti]   FIND JOSH: Facebook: /realjoshforti [https://www.facebook.com/realjoshforti] Instagram: @joshforti [https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/] Download The Golden Mic Method Book [https://www.goldenmicmethod.com/order]

For the first time ever, I'm revealing the real story behind writing The Golden Mic Method—the playbook that outlines how to land high-paying clients, build authority, and get free… all without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicate funnels. This episode isn’t about a book. It’s about why the process nearly broke me. And why it might just be the most important work I've ever done. THE BREAKTHROUGH BLUEPRINT: 🔥 Why you must extract your ideas into assets if you want real freedom 🔥 The moment I realized my brain was the bottleneck (and what happened when it wasn’t) 🔥 The emotional and spiritual pressure of building something that actually helps people 🔥 How The Golden Mic Method gives service providers a high-leverage path to 7 figures—without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicated funnels This is the backstory behind the book that’s changing lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure how to scale with sanity—this is the episode to listen to. SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-w-josh-forti/id1447016754] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OTrbqCtivWYVNkTXZUyGN?si=55e448e93da2448e] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshForti]   FIND JOSH: Facebook: /realjoshforti [https://www.facebook.com/realjoshforti] Instagram: @joshforti [https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/] Download The Golden Mic Method Book [https://www.goldenmicmethod.com/order]

After 20 years in tech and IT leadership, Mark Beall made the boldest move of his life—he walked away from comfort, certainty, and a stable paycheck to chase his dream: building a business with content.  And he didn’t just wing it. He went all-in on intent-based YouTube strategy—and that decision changed everything. In this episode, Mark breaks down exactly how he cracked the YouTube code using search-based content, built his channel into a monetized machine, and stepped into full-time freedom as an entrepreneur.  If you’ve been sitting on the edge of a big leap, this might be the push you need. HOW HE DID IT: 🔥 Why search-based content gives you leverage even with a small channel 🔥 How Mark turned low views into consistent revenue (and freedom) 🔥 The one YouTube trap most creators fall into, and how to avoid it 🔥 What finally gave him the courage to walk away from his 9-to-5 Mark’s story is living proof that you don’t need a massive audience—you just need a strategy that matches your intent.  This isn’t just a YouTube story… it’s a blueprint for betting on yourself and winning.  Listen in and get fired up. RESOURCES & MENTIONS: Influence by Robert Cialdini [https://a.co/d/5T8NYr2] Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini [https://a.co/d/gyZpKfh] FIND MARK: YouTube: @markbeall [https://www.youtube.com/@markbeall] Facebook: /mbeall [https://www.facebook.com/mbeall/] Instagram: @markbeall [https://www.instagram.com/realmarkbeall] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-w-josh-forti/id1447016754] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OTrbqCtivWYVNkTXZUyGN?si=55e448e93da2448e] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshForti]   FIND JOSH: Facebook: /realjoshforti [https://www.facebook.com/realjoshforti] Instagram: @joshforti [https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/] Download The Golden Mic Method Book [https://www.goldenmicmethod.com/order]

Josh sat down with high-level advisor Krystin Ruschman to expose the silent killer of momentum most entrepreneurs face once they hit that “successful” $100K/month mark. It’s not strategy. It’s not systems. It’s that you’ve become the product, and it’s burning you out. They break down what actually shifts when you cross that line… and why so many founders feel like they’re working harder than ever, even though they’re making more than they ever have. Krystin brings the clarity and precision you need to break free from the bottleneck you didn’t know you built. WHY YOU’RE STUCK (AND HOW TO UNSTICK IT): 🔥 The sneaky way $100K/month can trap you in your own business 🔥 How over-functioning leads to underperformance—and what to do instead 🔥 What happens when your internal operating system no longer fits your external success 🔥 The quiet chaos behind “everything’s fine” and how to finally scale without more of you This one’s a wake-up call. If you’re feeling like you should be further ahead, or you’re growing on paper but exhausted in reality, this episode will hit home. Lisen now and shift from stuck to scaling. FIND KRYSTIN: Email: krystin@email2inbox.com Facebook: /krystin.ruschman [https://www.facebook.com/krystin.ruschman] Instagram: @krystin.ruschman [https://www.instagram.com/krystinruschman/] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-w-josh-forti/id1447016754] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OTrbqCtivWYVNkTXZUyGN?si=55e448e93da2448e] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshForti]   FIND JOSH: Facebook: /realjoshforti [https://www.facebook.com/realjoshforti] Instagram: @joshforti [https://www.instagram.com/joshforti/] Download The Golden Mic Method Book [https://www.goldenmicmethod.com/order]