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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🎯 Want to see how a struggling fitness coach built a $70K/month business without long sales calls?

Meet Glenn Dawson, founder of ResetU Fitness. Instead of relying on scripts, funnels, or endless ads, Glenn scaled his business by harnessing the power of client case stories. Today, ResetU consistently generates high-ticket sales by transforming real client struggles into proof of what’s possible.

• Why case stories build belief and close clients better than traditional funnels
• The short-call framework Glenn uses to replace pushy, hour-long sales conversations
• How YouTube became ResetU’s only funnel to scale past $70K/month
• The mindset shift that transformed Glenn from personal struggles to leading a 7-figure fitness business

This isn’t about chasing leads. It’s about building a system where prospects show up already convinced you can help them.

Glenn went from personal hardship to confidently leading a nearly 7-figure fitness business fueled by stories and authenticity. No manipulation. No pressure. Just real transformations that prospects can see themselves in.

Website: ResetU Fitness

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-dawson-98205414/

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Have you ever wondered why most AI projects fail and what separates the few that actually transform businesses?

Brent Weaver, CEO of E2M Solutions Inc. and longtime agency growth leader, has spent years helping agencies adopt AI the right way. His specialty? Turning failed experiments into future wins by building a culture where teams feel empowered, not replaced.

Instead of chasing every shiny AI tool, Brent shows why failure is part of the plan and how the smartest agencies turn it into their competitive edge. From failure rates to creating AI-powered “superheroes,” his insights reveal what it really takes to thrive in the AI era. You’ll discover how to build momentum with AI inside your team, avoid costly pitfalls, and position your agency for long-term success.

• The “Not Yet” folder strategy for future-proofing ideas
• How AI First Saturdays keep teams engaged and innovative
• Simple tools E2M built to cut costs and save time
• How to turn employees into AI-powered “superheroes”

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentweaver
• Website: https://www.e2msolutions.com/
• Event: https://joinvistara.com/
• Email: brent@e2msolutions.com

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What if the real reason your business isn’t closing clients has nothing to do with your ads, SEO, or lead volume but with what happens after the phone rings?

Shannon & Will Dukes, the team behind FecundFig, a sales consulting agency for law firms, sit down with Ian to reveal why intake and follow-up are the most overlooked drivers of business growth. For over 15 years, they’ve helped firms stop wasting money on bad leads by fixing scripts, training teams, and responding to prospects within minutes.

From replacing voicemail with live intake, to building 26-week nurture systems that convert long after the first call, Shannon & Will explain how law firms can finally turn missed leads into consistent clients. They share the 5-minute rule, the power of referral systems, and why intake is the green zone where all the money is made.

Whether you run a law firm, agency, or service-based business, this episode will change how you think about sales. It will also show you why fixing intake and follow-up will grow your business faster than any new ad campaign.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why lost sales aren’t really a lead problem
• The 5-minute rule for converting prospects
• Scripts & training that turn calls into clients
• How 26 weeks of follow-up closes more deals
• Turning unqualified leads into 5-star reviews

Website: FecundFig

Shannon Dukes

Will Dukes

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What’s the fastest way to ruin a potential deal on LinkedIn before it even starts?

Kelly Atwater knows the answer because she’s been there herself. With nearly 30 years in sales development, she’s made and learned from every mistake in outbound marketing. Those lessons have shaped a process that now delivers consistent, high-quality meetings with executives who were once thought impossible to reach.

She reveals why selling too soon kills deals, how she grew one client’s Social Selling Index by 52% in just three months, and why she refuses to rely on AI-driven spam. She also shares her authentic, relationship-first approach that makes her the “easy button” for LinkedIn leads. From security startups to Fortune 500 wins, her results prove that personalization and patience drive real success.

• Why authentic, personalized messages outperform AI-driven spam
• How improving your Social Selling Index (SSI) boosts visibility and responses
• Kelly’s “easy button” approach to consistently booking quality meetings
• Why revenue, not lead volume, should be your ultimate metric
• Simple DIY outreach tips to improve your own LinkedIn strategy today

Website - https://engagebizdev.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyatwater/

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What if you could find free money in your business without laying off staff, changing vendors, or spending a dime upfront?

Robyn Bowles, Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell, sits down with Ian as she pulls back the curtain on the hidden expenses draining your profits. She also shares how to reclaim them risk-free. In this week’s episode, Robyn reveals how she helps companies uncover hidden savings in shipping, credit card processing, telecom, and more, often slashing costs by 26–30%.

From busting the “best price” myth to showing why loyalty to a vendor can cost you, Robyn shares real client stories (including a 30% shipping cost reduction and 35% credit card processing savings) and explains her zero-risk approach to cost optimization.

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional looking to free up budget, this conversation will change how you think about expenses. It will also show you how to keep more of your hard-earned revenue starting today.

• How to uncover hidden expenses you didn’t know you had
• The truth about “best prices” from sales reps
• Why even small companies can benefit from cost optimization
• How to standardize services across locations to save big
• A zero-risk way to free up budget for growth

Website: https://www.schooleymitchell.com/

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

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