As an entrepreneur, when was the last time you stepped back to recalibrate?

As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Breakthrough3X, Dan Kuschell reveals how he went from near burnout to building and selling multiple companies and why most entrepreneurs are growing the wrong way. With 30+ years of experience building and selling companies, he knows how to spot blind spots and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Dan shares the frameworks and mindset shifts that saved his health, transformed his business, and created lasting impact. From rethinking the “know, like, trust” formula to building a 7-figure business with just 400 followers, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about growth.

Dan breaks down the 5 pillars every business owner needs to scale simply, why automation without personalization is dangerous, and the quick 8-word exercise that can clarify your message instantly.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or small business owner, this episode will show you how to play bigger without burning out.

• Why the popular “know, like, trust” formula is a lie — and what actually works
• The 8-word exercise that instantly sharpens your message
• How one entrepreneur built a 7-figure business with just 400 followers
• The 5-pillar system to identify where your business is stuck
• Why automation without personalization will kill your growth
• How partnerships can protect and scale your business

Email: dan@breakthrough3x.com

Website: https://breakthrough3x.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankuschell

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What if the most important entrepreneurial skill isn’t marketing, sales, or even vision but hiring the right people?

Kasim Aslam is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built several 7- and 8-figure companies and achieved two successful exits. He is the Co-Founder of Driven Mastermind, a community where entrepreneurs support each other to grow and scale their businesses. As the Founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world’s leading Google Ads agencies, he also shares powerful insights on building self-sustaining teams and spotting the next big trends in digital marketing to help founders scale.

He explains why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) will redefine SEO, breaks down the truth behind Alex Hormozi’s $100M “launch,” and shows why YouTube is the most powerful growth channel entrepreneurs are ignoring. He dives into hiring strategies, long-term content plays, and what it really takes to build sustainable business success.

Whether you’re a startup founder, marketer, or established entrepreneur, this conversation will shift how you think about growth, hiring, and the future of digital marketing.

• Why hiring is the #1 skill for entrepreneurs
• The rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
• The truth about Hormozi’s $100M launch
• Why YouTube outperforms other platforms

Website: https://sol8.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/

You do NOT want to miss this!

Kasim is giving away his game-changing Hire Book, that is completely FREE! Yup, no catch, no upsells, nothing hiding in the back end. Just straight-up gold to help you hire the right people and transform your business.

And here’s the wild part: if you use his process and land the perfect hire, tag Kasim on social media. He’ll reward you with a FREE course to kickstart that person’s journey. 🤯 Who does that?!

👉 Grab your copy NOW before you forget: https://thehirebook.com/

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What if the biggest AI mistake isn’t about the prompts you write but expecting it to replace your creativity?

Stephen Pope, founder of No Code Architects and Vibing Coders, joins Ian to reveal how businesses can avoid the hype traps of AI while using automation and YouTube to actually grow. With 40 years of coding and a fast-growing YouTube channel, Stephen shares the hard lessons from building tools, selling a company, and nearly watching his product collapse overnight.

From using ChatGPT to save his business in 24 hours, to growing a community around automation and AI, Stephen explains why most “AI hacks” don’t work in practice and what you should focus on instead. He breaks down the pitfalls of faceless video generators, the power of practical automations, and why good content will always beat flashy gimmicks.

Whether you’re a founder, content creator, or entrepreneur, this episode will change the way you approach AI, video, and automation.

• How Stephen used ChatGPT to save his business in 24 hours
• The pitfalls of AI doing all the choices for you
• The Coolest AI Skilll
• Do you need Faceless Video Generators?
• How Stephen grew his YouTube channel the right way
• Why tools can’t replace creativity (and how video 10x’s growth)
• Practical ways to add AI without overwhelming your team

Website: No-Code Architects

Communities: Vibing Coders

YouTube: Stephen G. Pope Channel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephengregorypope/

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