Behind The Revenue

Akbar Sheikh - How the Top 1% of Coaches Run Their Business

Summary:   Akbar Sheikh, founder of the Make More Give More movement, discusses his coaching program and the key factors for success. The program focuses on helping online businesses scale and become seven-figure givers. It covers various aspects such as mindset, offers, funnels, traffic, sales, and fulfillment. The coaching program provides extensive support and assistance, including tech support and one-on-one coaching. Akbar emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the need to prioritize personal relationships and well-being. The program is reasonably priced, offering a monthly subscription at $497 or a lifetime membership at $10,000. Chad Kodary and Akbar Sheikh discuss the importance of segmenting coaching programs based on the needs and goals of participants. They highlight the need to address the issue of price objections and the importance of focusing on delivering results to clients. They also emphasize the significance of finding one's own unique approach to business and not comparing oneself to others. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the concept of 'Make More, Give More' and the importance of giving back. Takeaways: * The coaching program helps online businesses scale and become seven-figure givers. * It covers various aspects such as mindset, offers, funnels, traffic, sales, and fulfillment. * Extensive support and assistance are provided, including tech support and one-on-one coaching. * Work-life balance and personal relationships are prioritized. * The program is reasonably priced, offering a monthly subscription at $497 or a lifetime membership at $10,000. Segmenting coaching programs based on participants' needs and goals can lead to better results and client satisfaction. * Addressing price objections is crucial in converting potential clients into paying customers. * Finding one's own unique approach to business is important and should not be compared to others. * The concept of 'Make More, Give More' emphasizes the importance of giving back and making a positive impact on the world. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:11 Mindset and Discipline for Success 14:46 Extensive Support and Assistance Provided 29:20 Finding Your Unique Approach 36:28 Make More, Give More Podcast created by DashClicks. Looking for a white-label fulfillment partner or software to run your entire marketing agency? Create your free DashClicks account [https://auth.dashclicks.com/signup?el=Podcast&utm_source=Transistor&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Behind_The_Revenue&utm_content=Show_Notes] now.

Gusten Sun - Elevating Your Earnings with a Strategic Value Ladder Ecosystem

Summary Gusten discusses the importance of funnel ecosystems and the trending strategies in the funnel industry. He emphasizes the power of self-liquidating offers and the core automated sales funnel. Goost also shares insights on closing sales without sales calls and the value ladder pricing model. He explains the different entry points to the value ladder, including the $37 low-ticket offer and the $997 course. Additionally, he discusses building a higher-ticket mastermind and shares tips on building a personal brand on YouTube, including content strategy and monetization. In this conversation, Gusten and Chad discuss various aspects of content creation and personal branding. They cover topics such as setting up a recording space, streamlining the editing process, and avoiding content creation burnout. They also explore the appeal of authentic and simple videos, the evolution of entrepreneurs, and the benefits of scheduling different types of work. Additionally, they touch on the importance of finding unique aspects of personal branding and engaging with the audience on social media. Takeaways * Focus on building funnel ecosystems and multiple revenue streams. * Utilize self-liquidating offers and the core automated sales funnel. * Close sales without sales calls by using automated sales funnels. * Implement a value ladder pricing model with different entry points. * Consider building a personal brand on YouTube for long-term growth. Create a dedicated recording space with proper lighting and equipment to ensure high-quality videos. * Streamline the editing process by uploading supporting elements and collaborating with editors. * Avoid content creation burnout by scheduling post-production time and balancing organic and paid content. * Focus on authenticity and simplicity in videos to provide a more relaxing and enjoyable viewing experience. * Find unique aspects of personal branding and incorporate them into content to stand out from the crowd. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:35 The Importance of Funnel Ecosystems 04:17 The Power of Self-Liquidating Offers 06:10 The Core Automated Sales Funnel 07:32 Closing Sales without Sales Calls 08:21 The Value Ladder and Pricing 09:05 Different Entry Points to the Value Ladder 10:23 The $37 Low-Ticket Offer 11:18 The Next Step: $997 Course 12:51 Building a Higher-Ticket Mastermind 15:12 Building a Personal Brand on YouTube 24:21 Frequency and Quality of YouTube Videos 26:36 Post-Production and Video Quality 27:57 Setting Up a Recording Space 28:20 The Hassle of Using a Studio 29:12 Creating a Simple Recording Setup 30:13 Streamlining the Editing Process 31:21 Adding Supporting Elements to Videos 32:00 Collaborating with Editors 33:08 Avoiding Content Creation Burnout 34:09 The Appeal of Authentic and Simple Videos 35:16 Scheduling Post-Production Time 36:36 The Evolution of Entrepreneurs 37:20 Finding Unique Aspects of Personal Branding 38:06 Balancing Organic and Paid Content 39:13 Scaling and Exploring Infrastructure 40:23 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 41:44 Focusing on Creativity and Long-Term Goals 42:50 The Next Steps for Personal Growth 44:11 The Excitement of Building and Launching Projects 45:12 Managing Mini Projects and Avoiding Burnout 46:11 The Benefits of Scheduling Different Types of Work 47:24 Creating Space for Creativity 48:39 Scheduling Podcasts and Content Creation 50:30 Dividing the Week into Different Roles 51:53 Engaging with the Audience on Social Media 52:16 Free Resources and Community Engagement Podcast created by DashClicks. Looking for a white-label fulfillment partner or software to run your entire marketing agency? Create your free DashClicks account [https://auth.dashclicks.com/signup?el=Podcast&utm_source=Transistor&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Behind_The_Revenue&utm_content=Show_Notes] now.

Michael Kelly - How to Sell Over Half a Million in One Live Event

Summary Chad Kodary interviews Michael Kelly from Ads and Funnels. They discuss Michael's journey from starting his agency to specializing in building front-end and back-end systems for coaches running events. They also break down the metrics and results of a successful funnel and explore the strategies behind event marketing, registration, and backend offers. The conversation highlights the importance of list building and the potential for audience fatigue with repeated events. In this conversation, Michael Kelly discusses event advertising and costs, the average cost of paid registration, tiered pricing and conversions, a formulaic approach to event planning, pricing for event services, cart closing and ad management, challenges vs. webinars, duration and speaker strategy, event stacking and value ladder, syllabus and structure of a three-day event, ad spend strategy, challenges of evergreening events, successful events and revenue, breakdown of event schedule, and contact information. Takeaways * Starting an agency requires learning from mentors and investing in coaching. * Building front-end and back-end systems for coaches running events is a specialized service. * Successful funnels require strategic event marketing and registration. * Backend offers and upsells can generate high-ticket sales. * List building is crucial for event success, and audience fatigue can occur with repeated events. Event advertising costs depend on the amount spent on ads. * The average cost of paid registration is around $250. * Tiered pricing and scarcity tactics can improve conversions. * A formulaic approach can be used to plan and execute events. * Event services can be priced based on the level of involvement. * Cart closing and ad management are important aspects of event planning. * Challenges and webinars can be effective event formats. * The duration and speaker strategy can impact event success. * Event stacking and value ladder can maximize revenue. * A structured syllabus is important for a three-day event. * Ad spend strategy should be optimized throughout the event. * Evergreening events can be challenging but can be done with proper planning. * Successful events can generate significant revenue. * A well-planned event schedule can ensure a smooth flow. * Contact Michael Kelly for event planning and advertising services. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:02 Starting an Agency and Learning from Mentors 06:05 Building Front-end and Back-end Systems for Coaches 09:01 Funnel Breakdown: Metrics and Results 10:59 Event Marketing and Registration 13:51 Backend Offers and Upsells 19:16 Event Advertising and Costs 20:13 Average Cost of Paid Registration 20:45 Tiered Pricing and Conversions 21:55 Formulaic Approach to Event Planning 22:23 Pricing for Event Services 23:11 Cart Closing and Ad Management 23:42 Challenges vs. Webinars 26:38 Duration and Speaker Strategy 27:45 Event Stacking and Value Ladder 29:34 Syllabus and Structure of a Three-Day Event 30:35 Ad Spend Strategy 31:14 Ad Budget Optimization 33:44 Challenges of Evergreening Events 37:55 Successful Events and Revenue 39:27 Breakdown of Event Schedule 41:13 Contact Information Podcast created by DashClicks. Looking for a white-label fulfillment partner or software to run your entire marketing agency? Create your free DashClicks account [https://auth.dashclicks.com/signup?el=Podcast&utm_source=Transistor&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Behind_The_Revenue&utm_content=Show_Notes] now.

Gary Coxe - Insights into the Real World of Flying

Summary Chad Kodary interviews Gary Cox, a pilot and coach who helps authors, coaches, speakers, and consultants create marketing strategies. Gary also runs a Jet Retreat mastermind where he takes people on private jet trips to Sandals Resorts for a mastermind experience. The conversation covers topics such as the experience of flying in a private jet, overcoming fear of flying, dealing with engine failures, and the lifestyle of billionaires compared to millionaires. Gary emphasizes the importance of focusing on your superpowers and delegating tasks to create a smooth and well-oiled business machine. In this conversation, Gary Coxe discusses the power of assistants and how they can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of understanding real profit and not just focusing on the profit margin of products. Gary also shares his approach to creating intimate experiences for his clients, such as taking them to the Bahamas and providing personalized coaching. He highlights the value of building strong client relationships and the benefits of experiential learning. Additionally, Gary discusses the cost of aviation and the need for entrepreneurs to find purpose and fuel their passion. He also addresses the issue of burnout and the importance of addressing inner beliefs and issues. Takeaways * Flying in a private jet offers a sense of freedom and a different lifestyle that can positively impact your business and mindset. * Engine failures and other emergencies are trained for and pilots are equipped to handle them, ensuring the safety of passengers. * Fear of flying can be overcome by understanding the statistics and safety measures involved in air travel. * The experience of a private jet mastermind can be transformative for both the coach and their clients, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities. * To achieve a billionaire's lifestyle, it is important to focus on your superpowers, delegate tasks, and constantly improve your business. Hiring an assistant can be a powerful investment for entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on high-value tasks and grow their businesses. * Understanding real profit involves considering all the costs and efforts involved in delivering a product or service, not just the profit margin. * Creating intimate experiences for clients can strengthen relationships and enhance the value of coaching or consulting services. * Experiential learning, such as immersive events or trips, can provide a condensed and impactful learning experience for clients. * Building trust with clients is crucial for upselling and expanding business relationships. * Aviation can be an expensive passion, but it can also provide unique opportunities for personal and business growth. * To avoid burnout, entrepreneurs should regularly reassess their purpose and find ways to incorporate their passions into their businesses. * Addressing inner beliefs and issues is essential for maintaining mental health and overall well-being as an entrepreneur. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:30 Gary Cox's Work and Programs 01:20 Jet Retreat Mastermind 02:58 Changing Your Game and Lifestyle 03:56 Scary Moments and Overcoming Fear 04:40 The Freedom and Mental Focus of Flying 05:08 Constant Training and Improvement 06:04 The Scariest Moment: Engine Failure 07:18 Understanding Engine Failure and Safety Measures 08:18 The Unlikelihood of Plane Crashes 10:02 Coping with Fear of Flying 11:13 Creating a Positive Experience for Passengers 12:36 The Experience of the Private Jet Mastermind 14:18 The Impact and Results of the Mastermind 15:19 Personal Experience Meeting Gary Cox 18:28 The Value of Delegating and Focusing on Superpowers 20:25 The Difference Between Billionaire and Millionaire Lifestyles 21:21 The Power of Assistants 22:18 Understanding Real Profit 23:23 Creating Intimate Experiences 24:11 Building Strong Client Relationships 25:22 The Value of Experiential Learning 26:20 Upselling and Building Trust 27:32 The Benefits of Personalized Experiences 28:57 The Cost of Aviation 29:25 Finding Purpose and Fueling Passion 34:20 Dealing with Burnout 37:10 The Inner Beliefs and Issues Podcast created by DashClicks. Looking for a white-label fulfillment partner or software to run your entire marketing agency? Create your free DashClicks account [https://auth.dashclicks.com/signup?el=Podcast&utm_source=Transistor&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Behind_The_Revenue&utm_content=Show_Notes] now.

George Karafotis - The SMMA Client Acquisition Blueprint

Summary Chad Kodary interviews George Karafotis from the Silver Spoon Agency. George shares his journey in the agency space and how he scaled his agency to achieve a peak month of $350,000 in sales. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the first 10 clients and delivering exceptional results to build case studies and increase pricing. George also discusses his strategies for prospecting and sales, including using platforms like Bark.com and Alignable, as well as cold email and DM outreach. He highlights the importance of providing valuable content and building genuine relationships to stand out in DMs. In this conversation, George Karafotis discusses his strategies for connecting with potential clients on Facebook, including sending volume of DMs and running ads. He shares insights into different funnels and lead magnets, as well as metrics and numbers for measuring success. George also provides advice for starting an agency and emphasizes the importance of value and lead magnets. He introduces Hercu Leads, a software that de-anonymizes website traffic and provides valuable data for targeting and sales optimization. Takeaways * Sending a friendly and personalized message on Facebook can lead to higher reply rates and successful connections. * Running ads requires careful planning and testing to ensure a positive return on investment. * Creating different funnels and lead magnets can attract specific target audiences and generate leads. * Metrics such as lead costs, booking rates, and show up rates are important for evaluating the success of funnels. * LinkedIn outreach can be an effective prospecting tactic for agencies. * Hercu Leads is a software that de-anonymizes website traffic and provides valuable data for targeting and sales optimization. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Building a Successful Agency 10:41 Prospecting and Sales 15:20 Using Bark.com and Alignable for Lead Generation 23:32 Cold DMs on LinkedIn and Facebook 25:45 Standing Out in DMs 26:19 Introduction and Connecting on Facebook 27:13 Sending Volume of DMs and Ads 28:16 Careful Approach to Running Ads 29:11 Different Funnels and Lead Magnets 30:25 Metrics and Numbers for Funnels 31:28 Direct Appointments and Show Up Rates 33:02 Advice for Starting an Agency 36:48 Prospecting Tactics and LinkedIn Outreach 40:15 Introduction to Hercu Leads Software 44:41 Pricing and Use Cases for Hercu Leads 47:13 Connecting with George Karafotis Podcast created by DashClicks. Looking for a white-label fulfillment partner or software to run your entire marketing agency? Create your free DashClicks account [https://auth.dashclicks.com/signup?el=Podcast&utm_source=Transistor&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Behind_The_Revenue&utm_content=Show_Notes] now.