Become 365 Driven and discover your true potential! Wealth, Health, Mindset, and Relationships. These are the four cornerstones of happiness and success. Within each episode we share powerful thoughts and introduce you to people who demonstrate excellence in these subjects. Hosted by Tony Whatley, author of "Side Hustle Millionaire" and executive coach, speaker, and community leader.
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Is content creation a waste of time and money? Instead of theorizing, I ask my clients and others like them how they use content in their $1m to $600m /yr businesses. Skip blogs and "best practices" - Instead, hear it straight from the practitioners of today. There are as many ways to make a million dollars with content as there are people doing it.
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Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction hosted by Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®. Succession Stories explores the entrepreneurial stages of a business from growth to maturity focusing on value creation, exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies. If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sel ...
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Basement Billionaire Podcast is a program about entrepreneurs and creators who grind in their spare time to take ideas from their basement to the boardroom. The stories of those that have persevered to create the next big mobile app or movie. Those that have hustled to have their music desired by the masses or the tenacious interns that became influential executives in their industry. Basement Billionaire comes to you via audio and video streaming channels. Join us to discover stories of gri ...
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This is a space, the same space I have always wanted to hold for my own mother when I was a 6-year old little girl watching her go through domestic violence. Now, I get to pay it forward and hold space for Moms all across the globe to get their stories told. It started as a need to gather data and learn from other Motherhustlers for a course I was working on to help Mom Entrepreneurs except it began to heal me from my childhood trauma. I began to dig deeper into my childhood and started reme ...
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We bypass the endless fluff of entrepreneurship to reveal the real struggles, the tangible steps that can be applied to your business or daily life. Entrepreneurship's dark side is not attractive but is the key to achieving lasting success, so grab your notebook because you will always have a takeaway from each episode. If you're tired of being a "Success zombie" who only consumes, and want actionable steps you can take and apply into your own business/life right now, subscribe today because ...
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163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley
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Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, talks with Tony Whatley, a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. Tony is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind with more than 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising acco…
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Skyrocket Your Business through YouTube with Roger Wakefield - EP 369
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Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your business through YouTube with Roger Wakefield, Tony’s returning guest and YouTube sensation who has amassed over 612,000 subscribers. Learn how Roger became a YouTube giant and advertised his plumbing business, using authenticity and relatability as his secret weapons. He candidly shares his initial struggles…
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What It Takes to Build a Resilient Startup Business
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Should LinkedIn be your next focus to grow your business? Charles Gerencser will show you how. With a solid background in technology, media, and business strategy, Charles has turned his focus to helping business succeed on LinkedIn. Through his service LinkedVANow, Charles offers strategies to optimize LinkedIn profiles, generate leads, and build …
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165: How to Overcome Personal Fears in Business Transition, Heather Penny, PhD
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75% of owners express regrets one year after selling. We’re a mission to break the cycle. What do we fear in times of transition? How do we develop a vision for ourselves beyond today? When it comes to business transition, the identity we have – business owner, CEO, leader, family member, all play a part. Heather Penny works with business leaders o…
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Mastering Storytelling in Marketing - EP 368
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Can you imagine turning your business around by simply telling a better story? That’s the transformative power of storytelling Tony is exploring in this episode. He explains how a compelling narrative can revolutionize personal branding, content creation, and overall business success. By focusing on present achievements and future goals, your story…
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Branding Expert: Stop Complicating Your Branding!
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What does it take to build a powerful brand? Is branding all about design? Kristie Keever doesn't think so! With over 20 years of experience, Kristie has helped countless entrepreneurs build personal brands. As the founder of The Online Brand Academy™ and Authority Accelerator™, she knows what it takes to create a powerful brand. In this episode, w…
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164: Do's and Don'ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve
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Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our newsletter at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com Host of the #1 stock investing podcast in the world, “We Study Billionaires” Kyle Grieve, joins Laurie Barkman on today’s episode. As part of The Investor's Podcast Network, Kyle helps professional investors and business people all over the wo…
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Purpose-Driven Success in Business - with Ty Backer - EP 367
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Ty Backer is the CEO and founder of TC Backer, a mid-eight-figure roofing and home improvement company, and host of the podcast Behind the Tool Belt. Listen in as Ty shares his inspiring journey from starting as a one-man operation to building a thriving multi-state business. Discover the critical role of delegation in transforming his company and …
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Syndicate Investor: What He Learned From Building His $5M Amazon Portfolio
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Should you buy an online business or build one? Luigi Caceres shared his personal experiences doing both. With over $5 million in eCommerce assets, Luigi has got what it takes to turn his (and his client’s) investments into cash-flowing ecommerce assets. Luigi did a 180 from corporate to e-commerce. He’s maintained his integrity, and this was param…
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Parallels of Power: Lessons from Roman History - with Jeremy Ryan Slate - EP 366
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How can lessons from the fall of Rome help us navigate today’s political landscape? Jeremy Ryan Slate is back on the 365 Driven podcast to explore the striking parallels between ancient Rome and modern America. Jeremy holds a master's degree in Roman History and he brings his expertise to this episode to draw parallels to modern America and the les…
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How I dominated my niche through podcasting: Jody Maberry
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Can podcasting boost your career? Are you still on the fence starting your own podcast show but unsure if it's worth the effort? Jody Maberry patrolled the great national parks for eight years. In 2014, he decided to launch his first podcast which opened tons of amazing opportunities that boosted both his career and business. So if you haven’t star…
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162: Revolutionize Your Business Post-Bankruptcy, Greg McDonough
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, is joined by Greg McDonough, Managing Partner of Blackburn Capital Advisors and host of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast. Listen in as they discuss navigating a business turnaround through bankruptcy.Bankruptcy can be viewed as a tool for recovery rather than a sign of failure. Greg discusses …
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Business Cults & Integrity in Personal Development - Tony Whatley - EP 365
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In this episode, Tony Whatley speaks about business cults and the lack of integrity in the personal development industry. Topics covered include: Alpha Male Bootcamps Women’s Health & Wellness cults Sales Training groups (especially car sales backgrounds) Flex and Flash gurus (selling the hope of lifestyle) Fitness gurus on steroids Business Cults …
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Spotting Fakes in Business (Fake Influencers Exposed!) with Tony Whatley
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Can you really grow your social media followers by faking it? Tony Whatley is back! Founder of 365 Driven, with 20+ years in Fortune 100s and multiple exits from million-dollar businesses, he’s here to talk about what real success looks like. We also talked about the “fake it ‘til you make it” social media culture, why business integrity matters, e…
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161: Mastering The Art of Successful Transactions, Susan Keller
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Susan Keller, Founder of Entrepreneurial Executives. Susan advises businesses from startups to publicly traded companies on growth strategies and transactions. Laurie talks with Susan as a fellow M&A Advisor about why it's valuable for entrepreneurs to get an early start with transi…
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160: Overcoming Fear and Preparing For a Successful Ownership Transition, Jon Eesley
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Jon Eesley, founder of Windsor Advisory Group. With over 27 years of experience working with privately held businesses, Jon has helped countless business owners navigate the complexities of succession planning. His approach focuses on understanding clients' personal goals and values to…
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How to Win in Multichannel Marketing with Toccara Karizma
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In this episode, you’ll hear: E-Commerce: How Toccara Karizma grew from zero to a marketing millionaire. Omni-Channel Marketing: How more channels can boost e-commerce. Email and SEO: Why old-school tools still deliver the best ROI. Toccara Karizma is a marketing strategist and e-commerce expert. Starting her journey in 2007, before platforms like …
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From $0 to $14 Million Lessons - with Bret Voelkel - EP 364
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Bret Voelkel returns to the show to share his tactical insights on building RideTech from $0 to over $10M, and eventually exiting for over $14M in 2019. In this episode: Bret's story on startup challenges and being the "one man show" Lessons in leadership, hiring and retaining employees How he survived economic recessions Undergoing a massive rebra…
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Building Austin's Top-Rated Video Company with Mark Wonderlin
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In this episode, you’ll hear: The Evolution of Video Production: How Mark Wonderlin transitioned from basic DSLR filmmaking to establishing a top-rated video production company. Marketing Meets Videography: The strategic integration of marketing insights in video production to enhance business impact. Driving Business Growth: Real-world examples of…
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159: Focus on Building Value, Not Just Revenue, Darryl Bates-Brownsword
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Darryl Bates-Brownsword, Managing Partner of Succession Plus in the UK. He hosts The Exit Insights Podcast and is a business consultant with over two decades of experience building and selling companies. They discuss the importance of preparing for business exits and scaling entrepr…
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Former SEAL Creates & Destroys - with Ryan Williams - EP 363
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A former Navy SEAL and entrepreneur, Ryan Williams joins the 365 Driven Podcast to unravel his remarkable journey from a high school dropout to the founder and CEO of Industry Threadworks. Ryan's story is one of daring choices and the relentless pursuit of self-respect, offering a unique perspective on life's challenges and the drive to overcome th…
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How to Win in Ethical Capitalism - Jason Sisneros!
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In this episode, we sit down with Jason Sisneros, a renowned business architect and philanthropist. Jason recounts his transformation from facing life's lowest ebbs to becoming a powerhouse in business and philanthropy. From starting in challenging circumstances to advising Fortune 500 companies, Jason shares his unique strategies for building resi…
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158: The Secrets of Successful Business Transactions with Reid Tileston
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Unlock the story behind Reid Tileston's remarkable entrepreneurial journey in this episode of Succession Stories. Join Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®, as she sits down with Reid, a driven acquisition entrepreneur, to dive into his inspiring path from a 23-year-old with $100k to a thriving Anytime Fitness franchisee. Through candid …
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From Musician to Million-Dollar Side Hustle - with Greg Kerr - EP 362
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When Greg Kerr traded guitar riffs for the gleam of custom belt buckles, little did he know it would pave the road to a multimillion-dollar side hustle. In this episode, Greg shares his extraordinary transition from musician to entrepreneur, as he explains how tapping into a niche market, and using his creativity, lead to building his brand, Alchem…
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The Psychology Behind Steve Larsen's Capitalist Pig
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Welcome to another episode of the Content Capitalists, featuring Steve J Larsen, the "Offer King" and a pivotal figure in the marketing world. Known for his expertise in funnel building and offer creation, Steve shares his journey from working alongside Russell Brunson at ClickFunnels to establishing his own successful business. Steve explores the …
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157: Creating A Profitable Niche Business to Sell, David Spray
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with David Spray, Founder and President of Export Advisors, which serves the owners of privately-held, U.S. exporting companies. Over the past 20 years, the firm has created more than $400 million in wealth for hundreds of entrepreneurs and their families from the IC-DISC tax savings progra…
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Building Trust and Transparency in the Digital Advertising Industry with Robert Brill
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Join Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, as he shares insights into today’s marketing and advertising landscapes. In this episode, we get into how AI is reshaping sales, the impact of controversy and humor, and strategies for managing multiple social media platforms. Robert also highlights the critical importance of trust in marketing, the steps to l…
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Boss or Leader? - with Dave Ferguson - EP 361
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Dave Ferguson is an internationally respected executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and author, in the areas of leadership and personal development. In this episode, Dave peels back the layers of what truly makes a a great leader. He’s not just talking about the corner-office execs; this conversation goes into the heart and soul of leadership, pul…
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156: Building Your Business With Exit Strategy In Mind, Mike Malatesta
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Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Mike Malatesta, CEO of LJP Waste Solutions. Over the past 30 years, Mike's experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He built and sold two waste recycling companies that grossed more than $500M. He’s also an author, podcaster, and advisor to business owners. Mike talks about …
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Succeeding in Videography with Ryan Snaadt
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In this episode, we’re talking with Ryan Snaadt, a distinguished videographer and the driving force behind Snaadt Media. Ryan recounts his compelling journey in the videography sector, starting with a humble $500 camera and evolving into a prosperous video production enterprise. He discusses his approach to educating aspiring videographers and entr…
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