🎙️ Designing Workshops That Drive Real Change | Jake Wysocki on Level Up Creators
If you're a coach or consultant who delivers workshops, trainings, or group programs, you need to hear this.
In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Jake Wysocki, workshop designer, facilitation expert, and creator of World-Class Workshops. Jake shares how coaches and consultants can design high-engagement, high-outcome experiences that actually drive transformation—not just “edutainment.”
With a background in engineering and design thinking (yes, really), Jake blends systems thinking with human-centered facilitation to help you lead sessions your clients will rave about—and remember.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What separates a world-class workshop from a forgettable one
✔️ Why most consultants teach too much and facilitate too little
✔️ Jake’s 10-50-99 Rule for just-in-time workshop design
✔️ How to build in emotional moments, connection, and momentum
✔️ Why fun is a core ingredient of effective learning
✔️ How to run free or paid workshops that convert to longer-term engagements
✔️ The difference between content delivery and client transformation
✔️ How workshops can become the “Swiss army knife” of your consulting business
Whether you're running 90-minute workshops, in-person retreats, or cohort-based programs—Jake's frameworks will change the way you think about everything from prep to follow-up.
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🧋 Amanda’s Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Apply to the MRR Accelerator → https://www.mrraccelerator.com
Book a Free 45-Min Workshop Why Session with Jake:
→ https://worldclass.kit.com/why?utm_source=level-up-creators&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=workshop-why
(Clarify the purpose, promise, and design lens for your next workshop)
🔗 Follow Jake:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewysocki/
Website → https://www.intentioncraft.com/
👇 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest challenge in designing client workshops?
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#Workshops #Facilitation #GroupPrograms #DesignThinking #CoachingBusiness #ConsultingBusiness #JakeWysocki #AmandaNorthcutt #MRRAccelerator #LevelUpCreators #InstructionalDesign #LearningExperience #CustomerTransformation
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From Content to Transformation: How Consultants Can Drive Measurable Impact | Chris Taylor (Actionable.co)
In this powerhouse episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Chris Taylor, founder of Actionable and Catalyst, to unpack how consultants, facilitators, and thought leaders can evolve beyond delivering training and start driving real behavior change with measurable ROI.
Chris has spent two decades at the intersection of learning, psychology, and business impact, building platforms and methodologies that help consultants prove their value and build businesses with enterprise-level staying power.
🔑 Whether you're selling into L&D or aiming to win enterprise B2B contracts, this episode is a masterclass in:
✔️ Moving from edutainer to transformation partner
✔️ Turning one-off workshops into recurring revenue streams
✔️ Measuring and proving behavior change
✔️ The psychology of habit formation and sustainable performance
✔️ Using Actionable’s tools to earn bigger deals and extend LTV
✔️ Selling training in a way that execs actually say yes to
You’ll also hear Chris' fascinating founder story, from basement book blogger to building a scalable software-powered services company and how COVID flipped everything in the best possible way.
Want to drive more client impact and land bigger consulting deals? This episode gives you the exact tools and strategy to do just that.
Drop your biggest takeaway or question in the comments!
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/page/1/
🔗 Chris Taylor Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/
Website → https://actionable.co/
Free Toolkit → https://toolkit.actionable.co
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Embedding a Growth Mindset: From TED Talks to Culture Change | Eduardo Briceño on Level Up Creators
In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Eduardo Briceño — author of The Performance Paradox, TED speaker with 9M+ views, and co-founder of Mindset Works alongside Dr. Carol Dweck. Eduardo is one of the world’s foremost voices on growth mindset, performance, and learning-driven cultures, helping Fortune 1000 companies shift how they lead, learn, and innovate.
Together, we explore what it really means to build learning organizations, how to balance the performance zone and the learning zone, and what leaders must do differently if they want to keep up with the pace of change. We also dig into Eduardo’s personal backstory—from burnout in VC to global keynote stages—and how he’s building the next chapter of his work through the MRR Accelerator.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What a growth mindset really is—and what it isn’t
✔️ Why many organizations unknowingly operate in a “fixed mindset” culture
✔️ The performance paradox: why more doing ≠ more progress
✔️ How to embed learning habits that actually stick
✔️ What separates Microsoft’s culture from most of its competitors
✔️ The real reason people burn out (and how Eduardo avoided it in his second act)
✔️ What it takes to scale thought leadership into a business model with recurring revenue
If you’re a founder, thought leader, or executive thinking about how to build a resilient, future-ready organization, this conversation will leave you with both vision and tactics.
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Eduardo Briceño Links:
Website → https://www.briceno.com
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-briceno/
Free PDF: 5 Strategies to Foster a Growth Mindset → https://briceno.com/newsletter/
📕 Book: The Performance Paradox → https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671929/the-performance-paradox-by-eduardo-briceno/
🚀 Ready to build a scalable, custom-fit business with recurring revenue—guaranteed?
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👇 Drop a comment: What resonated with you most—growth mindset, the learning zone, or the performance paradox?
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🎙️ Fintech Meets Human Connection | Stacy Bishop on Redefining the Future of Banking
In this special episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda sits down with Stacy Bishop—strategic advisor, fractional executive, fintech sales powerhouse, and co-founder of AmBaaSador—to unpack the past, present, and future of fintech, financial institutions, and banking-as-a-service (BaaS).
Stacy is a rare force in this industry. With 30 years of boots-on-the-ground experience in banking, she’s done everything from teller to revenue leader to go-to-market strategist for the top fintechs and FI partners in the country. She’s also blazing a trail as a female founder in a legacy male-dominated space, lifting up other women and reshaping how relationships work in embedded finance.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What “selling fintech” actually means—and why most founders get it wrong
✔️ The role of community banks in the future of BaaS
✔️ Why AmBasSador was built to educate bankers, not just sell to them
✔️ How Stacy acts as a broker between banks, fintechs, and BaaS platforms
✔️ What it takes to earn trust (and money) in financial services
✔️ Why long-term relationships always win over short-term revenue
✔️ Stacy’s journey from high school teller to keynote speaker to MRR Accelerator client
✔️ What it really feels like to leave a legacy brand and go out on your own
💬 If you’re a fintech founder, community banker, or future-of-finance strategist, this episode is packed with insight and clear calls to action.
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Stacy Bishop Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacybishop/
Website → https://www.staceybishop.com
AmBaaSador Website → https://ambaassador.com/
🚀 Ready to build a scalable, custom-fit business with recurring revenue—guaranteed?
Apply to the MRR Accelerator → https://www.MRRAccelerator.com
👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s your biggest fintech or BaaS challenge right now?
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#Fintech #BankingAsAService #BaaS #StacyBishop #FintechSales #EmbeddedFinance #MRRAccelerator #LevelUpCreators #CommunityBanking #WomenInFinance #SaaS #AdvisorBusiness
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Reclaim Your Energy, Metabolism & Mental Edge in Midlife | Amber Berger on Level Up Creators
In this episode of the Level Up Creators Podcast, Amanda sits down with Amber Berger, holistic health coach, founder of The WellDrop, and host of the WellDrop podcast. Amber helps high-performing women in midlife cut through the wellness noise, reclaim control of their health, and step fully back into their personal and professional power.
After healing her own Crohn’s disease at age 14 and later helping her son navigate a similar diagnosis, Amber brings decades of personal experience, science-backed strategy, and global wellness insights to the table. Through bio-individualized coaching, group programs, and her powerful 14-day Midlife Reset, she’s helping professional women get back their spark—without burnout, confusion, or fad diets.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What most women don’t know about perimenopause until it’s too late
✔️ Why blood sugar—not hormones—is your early warning sign
✔️ The power of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) in midlife health
✔️ What changes in your 40s—and why your old routines stop working
✔️ How Amber healed Crohn’s disease naturally & helped her son do the same
✔️ Why being your own health CEO matters now more than ever
✔️ How to bring your boardroom energy to the doctor’s office
✔️ Amber’s exact midlife protocol for professional women who don’t have time to guess
If you're a midlife founder, leader, or executive who’s starting to feel foggy, fatigued, or stuck in a body that suddenly won’t cooperate—this is your blueprint for realignment and radical clarity.
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Amber Berger Links:
Website → https://thewelldrop.com
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-berger-/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/astarrberger/
Want to scale your expertise into a recurring revenue business—guaranteed?
Apply to the MRR Accelerator → https://www.MRRAccelerator.com
👇 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest health challenge or win in midlife?
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🎙️ How Clara Ma Built the #1 Hub for Chiefs of Staff | Level Up Creators Podcast
In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Clara Ma, founder & CEO of Ask a Chief of Staff—the go-to resource for high-performing Chiefs of Staff and the executives who hire them.
Clara shares how she went from burned-out operator to leading voice in startup ops, building a 450+ member community, a boutique recruiting engine, and a business that helps Chiefs of Staff land high-impact roles and thrive once they’re in them.
🎯 In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why the Chief of Staff role is more mindset than job title
✔️ Clara’s exact career pivot → business launch → scalable model
✔️ Her top automations for saving time and protecting her lifestyle
✔️ What to consider before hiring a Chief of Staff—or becoming one
✔️ What it’s like inside the MRR Accelerator
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Clara Ma Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarama/
Website → https://askachiefofstaff.com/
🚀 Want to scale your expertise into a recurring revenue business—guaranteed?
Join the MRR Accelerator → https://www.MRRAccelerator.com
👇 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway about hiring or becoming a Chief of Staff?
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#ChiefOfStaff #StartupOps #MRRAccelerator #ClaraMa #FounderJourney #RecurringRevenue #LevelUpCreators
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🎙️ Build With Intention: From Burnout to Breakthrough with John Giganti | Level Up Creators Podcast
In this episode of the Level Up Creators Podcast, Amanda sits down with John Giganti—USA Today bestselling author of With Intention, former D1 soccer player, and sales exec who helped scale a company to nearly a billion dollars. Today, John is on a mission to help high-performing leaders and teams build lives and businesses rooted in clarity, purpose, and sustainable success.
John shares how unresolved personal challenges and hustle culture nearly derailed his career, and how he turned it all around—by going inward. From panic attacks to peak performance, this episode is a blueprint for founders, consultants, and executives who know there’s more to success than metrics and money.
🎯 Key Takeaways for High-Performance Founders & Teams:
✔️ Why high performers often ignore the signs of burnout—and what to do instead
✔️ How to connect the head and heart for truly aligned leadership
✔️ The With Intention Method: Awareness, Agency, Ambition, Action, Adjustment
✔️ How elite athletes and execs are rethinking success in 2025
✔️ The secret to high-performing teams: psychological safety, trust, and self-awareness
✔️ Why peak performance isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing it differently
✔️ How to lead teams (or sales orgs) without losing yourself in the process
✔️ The difference between winning for now vs. building something that lasts
Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Jon Giganti Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongiganti/
Website → https://www.jongiganti.com/
Book → https://a.co/d/hlS875F
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🎙️ Hiring Smart from the Start: Build a Team That Lets You Step Away | Madi Waggoner on Level Up Creators
If your calendar is maxed, your inbox is a dumpster fire, and burnout is knocking at the door—this one’s for you.
In this episode of the Level Up Creators Podcast, Amanda Northcutt sits down with Madi Waggoner, founder of Building Remote, to talk about the one thing that unlocks real freedom for founders: building a lean, effective team the right way.
Madi helps small business owners and founder-led teams scale sustainably by hiring intentionally, training efficiently, and offloading the right responsibilities at the right time—so you can take a real vacation, not just check email from a prettier location.
🎯 Key Takeaways for Consultants, Coaches & Fractional Leaders:
✔️ How to know when it’s actually time to hire—and what to do first
✔️ Why “I just need a clone of me” is the wrong mindset
✔️ What to include in a job description that attracts true A-players
✔️ The power of clear SOPs (and why Loom might be your best friend)
✔️ How to run interviews like a pro—even if you’ve never hired before
✔️ Why documentation is the #1 unlock for freedom (and team resilience)
✔️ How to turn your org chart into a self-sustaining system, not a founder bottleneck
✔️ What has to be true before you can take a real sabbatical
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Madi Waggoner Links:
Madi's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/madiwaggoner/
Website → https://buildingremote.co/
Free Resource → https://buildingremote.kit.com/level-up-creators
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators Podcast, Amanda sits down with Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, to unpack how subject matter experts can build wildly successful businesses by leveraging one of the most powerful—and underutilized—marketing channels: niche podcast guesting.
Dustin shares his nonlinear path from engineering to meat sticks to digital marketing (yes, really) and how podcast guesting became the repeatable, scalable engine behind his seven-figure coaching and consulting business. If you’re looking for high-quality inbound lead flow, strategic relationships, and a flywheel that doesn’t rely on paid ads, this is for you.
🎯 Key Takeaways for Consultants & Coaches Building Recurring Revenue Businesses:
✔️ Why your story is your most valuable asset—and how to use it to sell
✔️ How to pitch yourself for podcast interviews that drive leads
✔️ Why small, niche podcasts often outperform the mega shows when it comes to conversions
✔️ What the “Profit Cake” is—and how to think beyond just podcast listeners
✔️ How to use guest appearances to build authority, partnerships, and inbound interest
✔️ What needs to be true before you start your own podcast—and why most should start with guesting
✔️ The Venn diagram methodfor finding non-competing but highly aligned podcast stages
✔️ Why one clear CTA outperforms three confusing ones every time
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Dustin Riechmann Links:
Website → https://7figureleap.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt sits down with community strategist Bri Leever to dig into what really drives long-term retention and recurring revenue in paid communities.
If you're a coach, consultant, or subject matter expert thinking about launching a membership or building community into your product ecosystem, this episode is essential listening. Bri shares what’s working in today’s best communities—from pricing strategy and onboarding to AI implementation and leadership development.
💡 Key Takeaways for Builders of Scalable Recurring Revenue Communities:
✔️ The difference between education-centric and connection-centric communities—and how to choose
✔️ The surprising shift from cohort-led offers to community-first membership models
✔️ What high-ticket, mid-ticket, and low-ticket memberships look like when done right
✔️ How to move from “audience gathering” to true community value exchange
✔️ The role of AI in community ops and the future of personalized member experiences
✔️ Why onboarding is never “one and done”—and what top-performing communities get right
✔️ How to develop member-leaders who multiply impact and retention
We also cover:
– Bri’s near-miss shark encounter while free diving 🦈
– Her “Woo Funnel” for bringing member leaders closer to your team
– Why some thought-leader-led communities fail—and how to fix them
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Bri Leever Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannaleever/
Website → https://www.emberconsulting.co/
Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZUcl2iYJJOHCxKqhTBvoR?si=936a5d359de34619
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators Podcast, Amanda Northcutt sits down with Jonathan Feniak—attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of LLCAttorney.com—to demystify the legal side of entrepreneurship. If you’re a thought leader, coach, or creator building a personal brand, this conversation is packed with essential legal strategies to help you protect your privacy, keep your assets safe, and stay compliant without overcomplicating things.
🔒 Learn how to:
Whether you're just getting started or scaling a thriving business, Jonathan’s practical insights will help you safeguard what you're building.
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Jonathan Links:
Website → http://LLCAttorney.com
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LinkedIn: → https://www.linkedin.com/company/llcattorney/
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In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda Northcutt sits down with Kristina Flynn, a storytelling expert who helps entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives confidently own their story, explain their unique value, and get paid for their expertise—without playing small.
After battling crippling anxiety that kept her silent for years, Kristina developed Story Engine, a powerful AI-driven personal branding system that helps people articulate their value in a way that resonates, connects, and converts.
Through the MRR Accelerator, Kristina is scaling her work to reach even more individuals who want clarity, confidence, and impact. 🚀
👀 Key Takeaways:
✔️ How Kristina turned her own struggle with anxiety into a game-changing storytelling methodology
✔️ Why AI + human intuition
is the future of personal branding
✔️ The neuroscience behind why storytelling is the most powerful marketing tool
✔️ How founders, executives, and creatives
can use Story Engine to craft a magnetic personal brand
✔️ Kristina’s journey inside the MRR Accelerator & what’s next for her growing business
✔️ The #1 mistake people make when trying to tell their story
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Kristina Flynn Links:
Kristina's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/flynnkristina/
1:1 Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/flynnkristina/personalstory-discoverycall?month=2025-03
Newsletter → https://flynnkristina.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda Northcutt sits down with Dan Cumberland, an AI consultant, creator, and serial entrepreneur who’s helping entrepreneurs and creators integrate AI while staying true to their authentic voice.
Through the MRR Accelerator, Dan is transforming his consulting work into a scalable, recurring revenue model—helping business owners automate, optimize, and free up their time for meaningful, human work.
👀 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Dan’s unconventional career path (ministry → music → software → AI)
✔️ How AI helps creators and entrepreneurs work smarter—not harder
✔️ Why content repurposing is the ultimate growth hack
✔️ How Dan is scaling his business inside the MRR Accelerator
✔️ The real reason AI won’t replace humans—but will replace certain jobs
✔️ Dan’s decision-making process for big entrepreneurial moves
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter → https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website → https://www.mrraccelerator.com
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Creator Resources → https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/
🚨 Don't miss our new creator AI guide!
🔗Dan Cumberland Links:
Dan's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancumberland/
Website → https://themeaningmovement.com/start-here/
Business Audit → https://www.aiflowaudit.com
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In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Therese Miclot, an executive leadership consultant with decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies in tech, banking, retail, and media.
Through the MRR Accelerator, Therese’s building a scalable, recurring revenue-driven leadership development program—helping organizations create strong, accountable, high-trust leaders.
👀 Key Takeaways
✔️ The #1 leadership mistake that creates confusion instead of clarity
✔️ Why bad leadership costs companies millions (and what to do about it)
✔️ The personal story that fuels Therese’s mission to eradicate bad bosses
✔️ How she’s transforming her business inside the MRR Accelerator
✔️ The power of group coaching, collaboration, and mindset shifts
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter → https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website → https://www.mrraccelerator.com
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Therese Miclot Links:
Therese's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresemiclot
Website → https://www.theresemiclot.com/
The Facilitation Advantage → https://a.co/d/ccY9KnD
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🔥 Welcome back to the Level Up Creators Podcast! In this episode, Amanda Northcutt sits down with returning guest Sam Vander Wielen—attorney turned entrepreneur, legal educator, and author of the soon-to-be iconic book “When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy.”
Sam gets brutally honest about the real journey behind building a multi 7-figure business—from walking away from corporate law, to surviving brain surgery, to grieving the loss of both parents... all while scaling a business that works without her constantly in it.
This episode is packed with insight for creators and entrepreneurs who are ready to build smart, sustainable businesses—minus the hype.
Here’s what we dig into:
✅ Why starting a business won’t fix your life
✅ How Sam built an evergreen, high-leverage system that runs without hustle
✅ Growing an engaged email list to 46K+ (without being spammy)
✅ Saying no to writing a legal book—and landing a Big 5 deal anyway
✅ Creating focused, profitable offers (instead of 17 scattered ones)
✅ Cutting through the “silver bullet” noise online
✅ What it really takes to go full-time on your terms
👀 Whether you're stuck in a corporate job, tired of chasing shiny objects, or finally ready to build real momentum—this conversation is your next step forward.
🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
🔗 Sam Vander Wielen Links:
Sam's Book → When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy
Podcast → On Your Terms
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen/
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🔥Want to escape the feast-and-famine cycle and build predictable, scalable income? In this special episode of Level Up Creators, our Head of Revenue, Natalie Williams, takes over hosting duties to interview Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators (LUC) and lead consultant for the MRR Accelerator.
The MRR Accelerator is a 7-month program designed to help creators, consultants, and thought leaders build a high-revenue, recurring income business—guaranteed. If you're looking to systematize, scale, and automate your business, this episode is packed with proven strategies you don’t want to miss.
📍What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✔️What the MRR Accelerator is and how it works
✔️The MRR Method: Our proven system for recurring revenue
✔️Why audience size DOESN’T matter as much as you think
✔️The biggest mistakes creators make before joining the program
✔️How we guarantee multi-five-figure MRR for each participant
✔️What happens after the 7-month accelerator and long-term growth options
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt interviews Barbara Mighdoll, a former tech marketing executive turned entrepreneur and content creator. Barbara shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to becoming a full-time creator, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she employed to build her brand, New Modern Mom. The conversation delves into the importance of leveraging corporate skills in entrepreneurship, the decision-making process behind leaving a stable job, and the significance of household help in managing work-life balance. Barbara also discusses her recent ventures into the Pilates studio business and the lessons learned along the way, including the importance of self-care and the realities of traveling with children.
Key Takeaways
- Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship requires careful planning.
- Leveraging corporate skills can significantly benefit a new business.
- It's essential to have a support system, both at home and in business.
- Traveling with kids can be rewarding and should not be avoided.
- Setting realistic expectations is crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Hiring help can free up valuable time for what matters most.
- Calculated risks can lead to unexpected opportunities.
- Self-care and personal happiness are vital for effective parenting.
- Building a team is essential for scaling a business.
- It's okay to adjust plans and timelines as life evolves.
🧋Amanda's Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter → https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Creator Resources → https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/
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🔗 Barbara Mighdoll's Links:
Barbara's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/newmodernmom/
Website → https://newmodernmom.com/blog/
Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-modern-mom-podcast/id1743275208
Newsletter → https://newmodernmom.com/subscribe
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt interviews Iggy Odighizuwa @theboardroompodcast , founder of Charlie AI, who shares his journey from personal trainer to entrepreneur and thought leader in AI and digital marketing. Iggy discusses the importance of combining human touch with AI capabilities, the challenges of scaling a business, and the strategies he used to build a successful team. He also delves into the functionalities of Charlie AI, its role in lead management, and the future of AI in business. The conversation highlights the risks associated with AI, the importance of continuous learning, and how to secure one's job in an evolving landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Iggy's journey showcases the importance of mentorship and learning from others.
- Documenting processes is crucial for effective delegation and team building.
- AI can significantly enhance lead management and business efficiency.
- Building a strong team requires clear documentation and training.
- Understanding the impact of your work on the business is essential for job security.
- AI should be treated with care, similar to how we onboard employees.
- Continuous learning and adaptation are key to thriving in the age of AI.
- Creating a culture of accountability and values alignment is vital for team success.
- Leveraging technology can help keep teams lean and productive.
- Surrounding yourself with successful individuals can accelerate your growth.
🧋 Quick Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter → https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter ➔ https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Creator Resources ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/
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🔗 Iggy's LINKS:
Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/iggyodighizuwa/
Website ➔ https://www.charlieai.io/
LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iggy-odighizuwa/
Podcast ➔ https://www.youtube.com/@theboardroompodcast
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Our school is the ultimate creator subscription: education + a full fractional business team of advisors.
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt interviews Justin Moore @CreatorWizard , a sponsorship coach and author of 'Sponsor Magnet'. Justin shares his journey from being a creator to running an agency and now coaching others on securing brand partnerships. He discusses the importance of understanding sponsorships, the mindset needed for success, and the innovative approach he is taking with his upcoming conference, Sponsor Games. The conversation emphasizes the value of being proactive, professional, and kind in business dealings, as well as the significance of continuous learning and adaptation in the creator economy.
Key Takeaways
Justin Moore has made over $5 million through brand partnerships.
The importance of asking brands if they have a budget for collaborations.
Creators should focus on building relationships with brands rather than just seeking payment.
Sponsorships can deepen the relationship between creators and their audience.
It's crucial to be professional and communicative in brand partnerships.
The creator economy is evolving, and non-traditional creators are seeking sponsorships.
Justin's mission is to help creators land 1 million paid partnerships by 2032.
The mindset of experimentation and iteration is key to business success.
Creators should not delegate their business dealings to managers too early.
The upcoming Sponsor Games conference will focus on interactive learning through games.
🧋 Quick Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter → https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter → https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Creator Resources → https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/
🚨 Don't miss our new creator AI guide!
🔗 Justin LINKS:
Book Link → https://www.sponsormagnet.com/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/creatorwizard/?hl=en
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnmoore/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/creatorwizard
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In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt speaks with Maura McInerney-Rowley , founder of HelloMortal, about her personal journey through grief and loss, which inspired her to create a platform focused on death care. Mara shares her experiences with the death of her mother and how it shaped her career path, leading her to explore the concept of death archetypes and the importance of end-of-life planning. The conversation delves into the societal taboos surrounding death, the need for better bereavement policies, and the vision for a future where discussing death is normalized. Mara emphasizes the importance of preparing for death and how it can lead to a more meaningful life.
Takeaways
🧋 Quick Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Amanda’s Twitter ➔ https://x.com/northcuttamanda
Website ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/
Newsletter ➔ https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/
Creator Resources ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/ 🚨 Don't miss our new creator AI guide!
🔗 Maura LINKS:
Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/mauraball/
Twitter ➔ https://x.com/mauraball
Website ➔ https://www.hellomortal.com/
Newsletter ➔ https://hellomortal.substack.com/
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