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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.
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.
Website: https://sol8.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/
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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.
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.
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.
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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:
Website: FecundFig
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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.
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.
Website: https://www.schooleymitchell.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynbowles/
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What if the fastest way to grow your agency was by narrowing your focus, not broadening it?
Steve Guberman is a seasoned agency leader and entrepreneur who knows firsthand the challenges of scaling without focus. After years of running a struggling generalist agency, he discovered the power of niching down that tripled his profitability, and eventually sold his business. Along the way, he uncovered the hidden costs of ‘figuring it out,’ the dangers of chasing every client, and why desperation almost always leads to bad deals.
You’ll also hear real stories: how a manufacturing-focused agency became an industry leader, how a commercial real estate branding shop doubled revenue in a year, and how one 30-year-old agency was destroyed by ignoring AI.
Agency Bytes Podcast — https://www.agencyoutsight.com/podcast
Book an Agency Accelerator Call — https://calendly.com/steveguberman
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/agencycoach/
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What if happiness wasn’t random but measurable and achievable, just like 10,000 steps?
Joining us again, Dr. Paul Zak, neuroscientist, professor, and founder of Immersion Neuroscience. He has spent 25 years uncovering the biology behind joy, trust, and human connection. His groundbreaking research shows that just six high-value experiences per day can rewire your brain, boost energy, and transform both your personal life and business.
He shares why social connection drives half of your happiness, how companies like Google and Disney apply neuroscience to leadership, and why leading with love is more powerful than leading with fear. You’ll also discover practical ways to add gratitude, tolerance, and love into your daily routine without fluff, but backed by hard science.
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Struggling to find the right tech talent in today’s fast-changing job market?
Declan Link, President and Founder of Link 2 Solutions LLC, joins Ian to reveal why AI is both helping and hurting the hiring process. This episode unfolds the strategies businesses and job seekers can use to stand out in 2025.
With over three decades of experience and thousands of hires under his belt, Declan explains why cultural fit is critical, how to sidestep the common mistake of cramming too many roles into one position, and when the hiring market is at its peak. He also shares the simple “10% hack” that makes candidates stand out instantly.
If you’re at the start of your search for top tech talent, leading HR efforts, or pursuing your next IT role, this episode is filled with insider strategies from Declan to help you succeed.
Website - www.link2solutions.us.com/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/declan-link-2-solutions/
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Everyone’s talking about AI, but when it comes to actually installing it in your agency, where do you even start?
Manish Dudharejia, founder and President of E2M Solutions Inc., has helped hundreds of digital agencies streamline operations and scale smarter. With over a decade of experience running a 350+ person team, he’s seen firsthand where agencies waste time, lose efficiency, and miss the real opportunity of AI.
He shares why agencies should focus on AI in operations, not sales. Even small automation wins can free up hours, cut costs, and open new revenue streams. You’ll discover the common pitfalls to avoid, practical examples of AI use cases, and a glimpse into the future of how agencies can thrive by integrating AI the right way.
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Have you ever wondered how leaders create teams that stay engaged, collaborate better, and deliver results year after year?
Charles Salvo, former Disney Institute Culture Architect and author of RAVE: How to Respect and Value Everyone, spent 15 years helping companies worldwide create happier workplaces. His specialty? Turning “soft skills” into hard business results.
He shares how his RAVE framework, a practical, people-first approach that helps companies boost engagement, retention, and performance. You’ll discover how to set clear values, avoid common culture pitfalls, and empower your team to create everyday moments that matter.
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Are you being held hostage by your technology?
You’re not alone! From “cowboys” who duct-tape tools together to “rogue agents” who make your systems unfixable, many agencies find themselves trapped.
Melodie Moore, Founder of Business Tech Ninjas, talks about how to regain control, scale smoothly, and prevent tech chaos from killing your growth.
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Curious about the hidden dangers of relying too heavily on AI in your law firm?
Brian Glass, author of Renegade Lawyer Marketing, discusses the risks of overreliance on AI in law firms and why human relationships continue to be the primary driver of profit.
Brian believes a law firm should be more than a place that handles claims. It should be a business where people thrive. For his team, that means setting ambitious one-year and ten-year goals, receiving coaching to achieve them, and living exciting, fulfilling lives outside the office. For clients, it means best-in-class service, meticulous attention to detail, and over 260 five-star Google reviews to prove it.
This approach yields two powerful results: increased referrals from former clients, lawyers, and medical providers, and a firm culture driven by individuals pursuing ambitious goals. As Brian puts it, when your team thrives, your clients win, and so do you.
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Are you struggling to price your Amazon products right, or tired of following strategies that don’t work?
In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Chad Rubin, a 4x founder and CEO of Profasee, reveals the truth about Amazon pricing, debunks the ROAS myth, and explains why most sellers leave money on the table.
Profasee’s AI-powered platform helps brands predict the perfect price for every product, at exactly the right time. Chad shares how to use chaos, AI, and smarter decision-making to drive real profit and why POAS (not ROAS) is the metric sellers should focus on.
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Most new products fail. But Jon LaClare has spent decades changing that.
In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Jon breaks down what really causes product launches to flop and how to fix it. From lessons learned at Kraft to the secrets behind OxiClean and BlueBlockers, you’ll discover why most marketing fails and what the Perfect Launch System does differently.
We dive into the crazy truth behind “But wait, there’s more,” the power of authenticity in video, and how AI fits (and doesn’t fit) into product marketing. Jon also shares what tools he’s using for media buying and the #1 thing you must get right before your next launch.
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AI can write your script and feed you the stats, but it can’t connect with your audience the way a real story can.
In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ian Garlic talks with Mike Ganino, founder of The Mike Drop Method and author of Make a Scene. Mike is one of the top public speaking coaches working with executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders to turn ordinary stories into unforgettable moments.
They dive into why storytelling frameworks might actually be holding you back, how to trigger your audience’s attention chemically, and what comedians and award show speeches can teach us about testing and timing the perfect story.
If you’re a coach, speaker, or entrepreneur who wants to connect on a deeper level, this is the episode to watch. And if you’ve ever felt like your story isn’t “big enough” or “polished enough,” Mike shares how to find, test, and deliver it in a way that actually moves people.
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Most People Are Playing Not to Lose… and It’s Costing Them Everything
Your money mindset might be sabotaging your business, and you won’t even know it until you wake up to the patterns.
Leisa Peterson, keynote speaker and financial educator, shares how a trip to Paris helped her see the truth about abundance and shift her entire relationship with money. She breaks down her AWAKE Methodology, the traps of automatic thinking, and the real reason your business vision might be built on fear instead of growth.
If you're tired of chasing money and never feeling like it’s enough, this episode will show you how to change everything from the inside out.
Website: https://www.wealthclinic.com
Book: https://www.mindfulmillionairebook.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisapeterson1/
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Most agencies sell data and strategy. But Christene Marie builds brands people actually believe in.
In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ian Garlic sits down with Christene Marie, Founder and CEO of The Knowing Agency, to break down the branding approach that actually drives sales by aligning your identity with your offers and your audience.
From helping companies clean up chaotic messaging to turning trauma into transformation, Christene shares her “Knowing Process” for building a brand that performs and one that founders feel proud of again.
She also drops gold on when to quit a bad offer, how to write a brand guide that actually evolves, and the mindset shift that saved her own agency. If you’re trying to grow without losing your identity in the process, this one’s for you.
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