Entrepreneurs on Fire

How to Scale Your Agency to 7 Figures (and beyond) with Dave Schneider

Dave Schneider is the CoFounder of Shortlist.io, an inbound marketing agency that grew to 7 figures in revenue. He is also a world traveler having visited over 60 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Stand out in a crowded market by leading with a unique value proposition. Differentiation is key to rising above the noise. 2. Replace yourself first when hiring. Hire in the order of freeing your time, then build systems and scale through sales hires. 3. Being results-focused is non-negotiable. Deliver what your clients truly value, growth and ROI, not just deliverables. Optimized white label marketing solutions for agencies & brands that increase revenue, not headcount. Visit Dave's website - Shortlist.io [https://shortlist.io/] Sponsors HighLevel [https://highlevelfire.com] - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com [https://highlevelfire.com]. 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] days. Revenued [https://revenued.com/fire] - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire [https://revenued.com/fire].

How to Think Like a Bank: A Father-Son Blueprint for Private Lending, Predictable Returns, and Family Legacy with Dave and Josh Stech

Father-son investors teaching high earners to think like a bank. Dave Stech built a private lending track record through multiple cycles, Josh Stech is CEO of Sundae and ex-Kiavi. They are also Hosts of Just Be The Bank. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Stop protecting money and start deploying it with structure. Banks don't ask "Is this safe?" they ask "Is this structured properly?" 2. Ownership carries risk; control creates certainty; position your capital to get paid first and be protected on the downside. 3. Large-scale success only works when the small-scale model works perfectly. Scale amplifies systems, not chaos. Check out their website and get the free Stech Family Office Resource Library - Just Be The Bank [https://justbethebank.com/eof] Sponsors HighLevel [https://highlevelfire.com] - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com [https://highlevelfire.com]. Thrive [https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/eofire/] - Make 2026 your best year yet by attending the world's highest rated business growth conference taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire [https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/eofire/]. Revenued [https://revenued.com/fire] - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire [https://revenued.com/fire].

Level Up Your Life: Mindset, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship with Lisa Druxman

Lisa Druxman is the founder of FIT4MOM, empowering moms through fitness and community. A bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster, she people level up their business and life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Lasting success is built by taking small, consistent steps, not giant leaps. 2. Mastering time and energy as a parent-entrepreneur means doing less, but better. 3. Designing a life you love starts with ignoring the trends and following what truly lights you up. Learn more about Lisa Druxman and her work - Lisa's Website [https://www.lisadruxman.com/] Sponsors HighLevel [https://highlevelfire.com] - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com [https://highlevelfire.com]. 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] days!

The $200M Healthcare Blueprint with Todd VanDuzer

Todd VanDuzer is the owner of 13 vein clinics, advising 50+ nationwide on digital marketing. Runs a functional medicine clinic and is currently assembling a roll-up targeting a $120-200M exit. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Choose a proven business model and do it better than others. Consistency and execution beat novelty. 2. Business growth comes in stages. From solopreneur to eight figures, each level requires a new skill set; from lead generation to systems, then leadership, and finally culture. 3. Time pressure creates innovation. Force your business to thrive without you by taking extended time off. It will reveal system gaps and train your team to lead. Check out his website - Duzer Group [https://duzergroup.com/] Sponsors HighLevel [https://highlevelfire.com] - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com [https://highlevelfire.com]. Cape [https://www.cape.co/fire] - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire [https://www.cape.co/fire] and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today! Framer [https://www.framer.com/fire] - A website builder that offers real-time collaboration, a robust CMS with everything you need for great SEO, and advanced analytics that include integrated A/B testing. Get started building for free today at Framer.com/fire [https://www.framer.com/fire]. For 30% a Framer Pro annual plan use code FIRE!

How to Write a Book While Working Full-Time with Lauren Maffeo: An EOFire Classic from 2023

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Lauren Maffeo is an award-winning writer and designer whose first book, Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up, is in beta and debuted at #1 in the publisher's catalog. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be honest about what your book is, and who it's for. Defining that shapes how it's received. 2. You can't do exciting things in tech without high-quality data, it's the backbone of strong companies. 3. Writing a book requires a cohesive narrative where each chapter builds on the last. Six Steps to Build a Data-Driven Culture. Grab a copy of Lauren's book - Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up [https://pragprog.com/titles/lmmlops/designing-data-governance-from-the-ground-up/] Sponsors HighLevel [https://highlevelfire.com] - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com [https://highlevelfire.com]. 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLeeDumas] days! QuickBooks Bill Pay [https://quickbooks.com/billpay] - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay [https://quickbooks.com/billpay]. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.