In this episode, Mike Wolf is joined by Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics.ai to discuss marketing, AI, the real feelings in the C-Suite and so much more.Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Find more from Mark and the team at Proof: https://www.proofanalytics.ai/aboutMark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstouseShow highlights:01:20 - Mark’s journey toward being t-shaped05:30 - Having the right people in the right roles07:50 - The Mission behind Proof10:30 - Starting a business with NO marketing budget12:55 - The place for AI23:50 - Mark’s book30:55 - Timeline for the book release31:40 - The real feelings of the C-Suite36:35 - The Multiplier Power of Marketing39:00 - How are these conversations affecting Mark’s mindset & business strategiesFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

In this episode, Mike Wolf talks through some common small business problems and the solutions to them. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:01:00 - What happens if I start a business & it fails?02:30 - Struggling with acquiring customers04:00 - What’s your brand & what does it represent?06:20 - Lead Generation08:00 - The Importance of the Customer Service Experience10:25 - Hiring people that are the RIGHT people for YOUR business12:20 - Are you giving people the opportunity to win (including yourself)?13:45 - Financial Planning14:20 - How do you scale the business?15:05 - Recap16:05 - “You control your destiny, you control your own hustle, you control your own time management”17:45 - Follow & Review the Journey of Business in Spotify & Apple PodcastsFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

In this episode, Mike Wolf shares the keys to closing out this year strong, and some areas of interest as you’re laying plans for 2024. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:01:00 - How to maximize your momentum going into the fourth quarter02:30 - Plan for 2024 NOW04:35 - Marketing Trends for 202408:50 - How can YOU be innovative & stand out?09:55 - E-Commerce consulting10:55 - Health and Wellness Services11:30 - VR/AR12:05 - Online Learning/Remote Education12:58 - Senior Care Services13:28 - Smart Home Tech13:50 - Social Media ManagementFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“All of us have a story, it’s ours to tell. But when you share yourself with others, the self confidence that arises from that will change the way you do life.”In this episode, Mike Wolf shares some thoughts on criticism, focus and especially your own personally story, and who you’re allowing to tell it. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:01:10 - What happens when you step into your own story?02:10 - How do we turn off the outside noise?03:00 - Can you survive the TEMPORARY pain?04:15 - Don’t subscribe to other people’s metric systems05:00 - Every part of who we are ultimately drives our success05:55 - You experience the life you focus on07:15 - “It’s easier to live the lie”08:10 - What’s the solution?09:30 - “Criticism is truly the cost of praise”11:20 - “Try being consistently good instead of occasionally great”12:30 - Criticism is made to be reverse engineeredFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

In this episode, Mike Wolf shares some insight into his own personal journey of “bouncing back”. This is the JOURNEY of business, and as Mike says, healing is part of that journey. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:01:10 - The amnesia of the business owner03:10 - You can only control what YOU can control05:05 - Defining who you are06:28 - “The cost is high but the reward is great.”08:15 - “Focus on remembering who you are”09:20 - How to get back on track11:20 - The importance of structure13:35 - “Healing is part of the journey”For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“Some people are not equipped to handle that altitude that you’re going to.”In this episode, Mike Wolf answers some listener questions on mindset, relationships that get “left behind” in your business journey and time spent on “getting better”. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:01:20 - Creating the right mindset to start your own business05:25 - How to handle people in your life that feel “left behind”08:15 - How much time should I be working on my “craft”For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“Winning together always beats winning on your own.”In this episode, Mike Wolf catches us up on where he’s been, where the show is going and then answers some burning questions from listeners that have been filling up his inbox. We talk about starting an e-commerce business in 2023, the ins and outs of using others platforms, starting a business with a risk averse spouse and hiring new talent for your business. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.Show highlights:00:35 - Where Mike has been & where the show is going!02:30 - Thinking about starting an e-commerce business in 202305:35 - Building your OWN platforms07:50 - Verify & Test all of your logistics09:50 - Hiring new talent for your business11:55 - How to start a side-hustle when your spouse isn’t a risk-takerFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“I’M happy to pay for it, but you should be giving this away for free.”Joel Sharpton is a podcast consultant and editor who has produced 1000’s of episodes for clients and 100’s for his own shows. He helps brands, businesses, entrepreneurs & others share their message with the world through podcasting and video production.In this episode, Joel’s podcast, Always Listening, crosses over with ours as we share some great insight into content creation, how to do it, what we’ve gained from it and why every leader should be thinking about it.You can find Joel at JoelSharpton.com and Always Listening on all podcast platforms or at Joel’s YouTube Channel here.We talk about Joel and Mike’s background, how to keep the creation FUN instead of becoming a job, and the ROI on failure for both Mike and Joel’s businesses.Show highlights:00:45 - Who is Joel Sharpton02:30 - The limit that led to Joel’s podcasting05:10 - How to keep Content creation FUN instead of a job06:50 - The negative impact of parenthetical phrases08:15 - Mike’s first 12 episodes08:45 - The two things you wonder as a creator10:45 - How Mike expanded his reach for guests13:00 - Podcasting IS self talk15:45 - Who is Mike Wolf?18:30 - Mike’s decision to become more public facing27:15 - Podcasting as legacy29:30 - What is the hardest part of podcasting through your first 12 episodes31:30 - Recording schedule41:55 - Leveraging your reach43:25 - Loving Being a Novice52:30 - Mike’s ROI of Failure1:05:00 - Joel’s ROI of Failure1:13:45 - Sponsorship1:17:00 - How to find Joel (or Mike)For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Sandy Forster is the money mindset mentor for women world-wide who are ready to experience more abundance, prosperity and money in their life. Sandy went from welfare to millionaire and was featured in ‘Oprah’s Aussie Secret’ and loves inspiring and empowering women to break through their blocks, attract abundance and experience time and money freedom to do the things that make their heart sing.Her award-winning international bestseller How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast has been translated into over 11 languages (and banned to over 1.4 billion people because it was too empowering!). She’s the host of the Wildly Wealthy Women podcast and has transformed hundreds of thousands of women’s lives around the world.Sandy lives in her own tropical paradise near the beach in sunny Australia, and is visited by wild kangaroos grazing on her acreage every afternoon. You can connect with her at www.WildlyWealthy.com.We talk about Sandy’s origins, the Law of Attraction and how Neuroscience and Quantum Physics are backing it up with science. Don’t miss out on this episode with an entrepreneur with an amazing story & a roadmap for success that can work for anyone.Show highlights: 01:30 - Sandy’s origins03:00 - The Law of Attraction07:35 - The place for Positive Thinking09:50 - The importance of mindset14:25 - How Quantum Physics & Neuroscience are proving old knowledge20:45 - Money Blocks24:15 - How do you BREAK THROUGH30:45 - “The Secret”36:00 - How Sandy gets entrepreneurs out of their own way38:30 - “How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast”42:45 - Creating a Space for Prosperity47:48 - Inspiration52:08 - Wildly Wealthy Women podcast54:00 - The ROI of Failure for Sandy55:35 - WildlyWealthyFast.com56:10 - WildlyWealthy.comSandy Forster Links:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SandylforsterFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LawofattractionprosperitysecretsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandylforsterAbout Sandy: https://www.wildlywealthy.com/about-sandy/Website: www.WildlyWealthy.com

“Too many people think life is happening TO them instead of FOR them.”Hope Long is your go-to lead generations specialist and marketing coach to get clients without cold DM's using authentic, genuine connection. Successfully using the power of Facebook groups and relationship-building, she helps her clients and audience attract their very own dream clients organically so they can serve, inspire and create impact.We talk about Hope’s origins, her business and solid marketing tips for ANY entrepreneur. Don’t miss out on this episode with an entrepreneur with a great story and an even better mission.Show highlights: 00:55 - Who is Hope Long02:10 - How did Hope become a coach04:00 - Being vulnerable through struggle09:00 - What’s it like to work with Hope13:45 - Hope’s goals as a coach16:10 - Confident Successful Female Entrepreneurs FB group19:50 - Solid Marketing tips24:10 - You get what you pay for28:30 - What’s next for Hope29:55 - Hope’s ROI of Failure32:30 - How do you change your mindset & get out of your own way35:11 - How to find Hope onlinehttp://hopelongcoaching.comhttp://facebook.com/hopeariannehttps://www.instagram.com/hopelongcoaching/For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“It’s not really discipline if you don’t do it everyday.”Sherry Fernandez is a motivator and educator who LOVES helping others develop their potential and succeed in life. For 30 years she has been an instructor and speaker to youth and adults on personal development topics such as goal setting, marriage, nutrition, fitness and living an elite lifestyle. A little more than a decade ago she began developing her own coaching program called Life Mastery. That program has now become a best selling book, available at the link below.We talk about Sherry’s origins, her business and the necessity of growth for personal joy. Don’t miss out on this episode with an amazing entrepreneur.Show highlights: 00:50 - Sherry’s entrepreneur origin03:30 - Sherry’s book “Life Mastery”05:25 - the 8 dimensions of wellness08:26 - The “secret” to personal development09:35 - what it’s like working with Sherry10:50 - How you build BUY-IN for personal growth13:05 - How do you apply this discipline to building a business18:50 - It’s called PERSONAL growth20:40 - Life Mastery Principles23:30 - Personal non-negotiables26:50 - Passing on Personal Growth to Your Children31:30 - Why Growth is necessary for Joy36:32 - How do People Find Healthy Habits & Adopt them40:30 - How has failing helped Sherry in her journey of business45:30 - How to find more from Sherry - Sherry@lifemasteryinfo.comLifemasteryinfo.comFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“You can either let it happen TO you, or MAKE it happen FOR you.”Alyson Lex is a Direct Response Copywriter, which means she is an expert in SELLING whatever YOU’RE an expert in to clients and customers. She helps businesses hone their message, websites, social posts and even the content itself to maximize the calls to action, which in turn, maximizes revenue.We talk about Alyson’s origins, her business and the importance of copywriting for ANY business. Don’t miss out on this episode with an amazing entrepreneur.Show highlights: 00:50 - Who is Alyson Lex?01:45 - What is copywriting and why do you need it?05:15 - How do you teach business owners the importance of copywriting08:04 - Podcasts as publish coaching sessions09:10 - Creating products for clients15:00 - What does Alyson face most in her consulting19:20 - How failing helped Alyson24:55 - Alyson’s Journey of Business27:30 -  Automating Email Followup28:40 - AlysonLex.comSystem To Thrive PodcastSmart Marketing for Coaches (Coming soon)For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“When I made peace with failure, my entire life changed.”Nicole Cherie Hesse is a “mouthy bartender who turned into a mouthy millionaire” and she’s setting the business world on fire as the Money Making Unicorn, helping other entrepreneurs attract their own “unicorn clients” and build the lives they dream of.We talk about the Nicole’s origins, her Unicorn Client Attraction business, her upcoming virtual event and the education experience for young would-be entrepreneurs in the US.Don’t miss out on this episode with an amazing entrepreneur.Show highlights: 01:05 - The Mouthy Bartender who turned Mouthy Millionaire01:30 - Unicorn Client Attraction03:30 - What was the motivation to launch this 7 figure business04:50 - Nicole’s broken glass ceiling05:30 - Being ALL IN07:05 - $22k in a month for first time08:20 - Nicole’s FB group12:20 - Self-Awareness vs Self-Sabotage14:00 - Educating Young Entrepreneurs18:19 - Real Unicorns Don’t Wear Pants20:50 - Advice to achieve your full potential23:30 - What’s next for Nicole?28:00 - “When I made peace with failure, my entire life changed.”29:45 - Where to find Nicole onlineFB - Unicorn Client Attraction Secrets for High-Vibe Wonder WomenReal Unicorns Don’t Wear Pants PodcastNonstopnotifications.comFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Bronson Schubert is the top rated insurance agent in the country. He’d make a great guest in his own right. Ashley Schubert is a real estate dynamo, a podcaster and business boss mom to 6. SHE’D make a great guest on her own. Put this power couple together, and it’s the perfect Valentines Day episode for everyone.We talk about the Schubert’s origins, their mission in business and at home, the various enterprises they have running at once and how they learned and grew from every failure along the way.Don’t miss out on this episode with an amazing couple.Show highlights: 01:20 - About the Schuberts03:35 - How important is clarity & intention in business04:55 - What it’s like to work with the Schuberts05:45 - Bricks & Branches Realty06:00 - Strength, Kindness, Integrity07:30 - “Relationship is everything”10:03 - “It’s a Good Life” with Brian Buffini10:45 - The Vine11:50 - The importance of adding value14:18 - The importance of checklists15:43 - What’s next for the Schuberts18:15 - Where do you find your inspiration/How do you inspire others20:00 - Parenting with a purpose23:40 - Family Business26:12 - The Schuberts “Why”29:43 - How does mindset play into your businesses31:58 - How important was failure to the Schuberts success36:15 - Mike Todd, Transformation Church in Tulsa - “Kingdom Citizens”39:34 - ‘No’ is a tough answer to hear40:30 - Find the Schuberts onlineBricks and Branches RealtyBusiness and Babies Podcast@ashleyschubert_speaksBronsonismyagent.comInsurance 101For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Jason Kirby is the Managing Director and Founding Partner of Thunder.vc. He’s an expert on scaling and exits having lived it from all sides. He’s got a ton of knowledge to bring to the table, and I’m excited to share this conversation with you.We talk about Jason’s origins, what it’s like to work with his team at Thunder.vc, how to know when your business is ready for funding and how to acquire it. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Show highlights: 00:55 - Jason’s origin story01:35 - What’s the process like for clients at Thunder.vc 03:00 - the impact of Shark Tank on the VC world06:45 - Small Business or VC Capital target?10:40 - When does a business consider seeking capital?14:10 - What’s it like to scale & exit18:40 - Joining Wal-Mart24:30 - Advice for listeners starting a business or struggling26:30 - What failure has done for Jason30:30 - Check out Thunder.vc@JasonKirbyThunder.vcJason on LinkedInFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Tammy is the “hold your hand and kick your ass” business coach, with a no-nonsense approach for her clients that highlights her own love of success and desire to help others achieve their potential. I’m excited to share this conversation with you.We talk about Tammy and her origin, how to help entrepreneurs whether they’re up or down, and the reality of the glass ceiling. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Find Tammy here: KSAbusiness.caor on Insta @ksa.businessShow highlights: 00:50 - Who is Tammy Johnston01:40 - What’s it like to work with Tammy03:25 - How do you help people in a down season07:40 - When you start in business, your social circle changes12:40 - What was it like when Tammy first decided to launch her own business15:00 - Tammy’s message to her new clients17:27 - How Tammy will fix the failure rate for new businesses20:45 - Tammy’s view of the glass ceiling26:00 - College Education in Canada29:15 - Tammy’s Return on Investment of Failure33:45 - Advice for someone considering starting a business/leaving a bad job35:35 - Surround yourself with business people, fill your time with knowledge37:40 - Ksabusiness.ca or @ksa.businessFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“How do we meet them where THEY are, not necessarily where we want them?”Jeremiah Lane, COO of The Children's Health Foundation, joins me for this episode of the Journey of Business. Jeremiah is a friend, a former business partner and an entrepreneur with a day job, and some unconventional thinking for all of us without. I’m excited to share this conversation with you.We talk about Jeremiah and his origin, the pros and cons of early success and what he learned in the exit from his business with me! Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Find Jeremiah and The Children's Health Foundation here: https://www.chfkids.com/Show highlights:00:50 - Who is Jeremiah01:30 - What Jeremiah learned from working with Mike the first time04:10 - The good and bad of early success11:07 - “Don’t overpromise and underdeliver”15:00 - What Jeremiah learned through the exit17:58 - What Mike learned through the exit22:10 - How Jeremiah and his team deploy storytelling28:00 - The best laid plans32:00 - The Children’s Health Foundation35:49 - Jace’s story37:55 - Mike’s daughters’ story47:10 - How Jeremiah has benefitted from failure55:35 - Key business advice Jeremiah uses everyday57:25 - What Mike gets from Gary V58:40 - CHFKids.comFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

“Your perception of me is more powerful than the truth about me.”Kyle Draper, founder of Content Compounding and Coach for Real Estate Agents and Loan Officers, joins me for this episode of the Journey of Business. Kyle is a friend, a mentor and a successful creative entrepreneur with an inspirational message, I’m excited to share this conversation with you.We talk about Kyle and his origin, the power of imperfection and his new Academy18 that’s helping connect heads and hearts. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Contentcompounding.io/Academy18.coFind Kyle at KyleDraper.comand on social @CoachKyleDraperShow highlights:01:20 - Who is Kyle Draper?03:30 - How interviewing people has influenced Kyle04:53 - How Kyle responds to fear & self doubt07:00 - The three responses to the social media experiment08:30 - How do you teach experts in THEIR space to try new things11:30 - Using questions to avoid taking action14:20 - The power of Content Compounding17:00 - How to convince entrepreneurs of the importance of social20:20 - Academy 18: Turning Vocation into Purpose23:25 - Pricing for people not profit24:15 - How audience size changes message and delivery26:15 - The line between confidence and arrogance28:00 - What Kyle GAINED in failing31:20 - Advice for those who need a break TODAY34:25 - Find Kyle at KyleDraper.com and @CoachKyleDraperFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Vernon Deas, founder of GRPFLY, joins me for this episode of the Journey of Business. A friend, a man of faith and a successful creative entrepreneur with a lot to offer each of you, I’m excited to share this conversation.We talk about the origin of GRPFLY, the lessons learned through failure and the importance of inspiring and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Find Vernon on Instagram:@VernGRPFLY@GRPFLYAnd online GRPFLY.comGRPFLYCreative.comShow highlights:01:15 - Intro to Vernon Deas02:58 - The launch of Group Fly03:45 - Art was an OUT05:00 - What was the goal behind creating GRPFly?06:30 - Where does the name GRPFly come from?09:40 - Obstacles to launching Vernon’s business11:33 - Being an entrepreneur got really REAL!15:08 - Launching into the stratosphere17:15 - Vernon’s “oops” moment19:23 - The bad investor21:20 - Unpacking the lessons of failures23:25 - How hard is it to stay on top of trends?26:30 - Vernon’s advice for young creative entrepreneurs29:00 - a hustle and content powered business model32:00 - Vernon’s heart for people leads to UrbanBridge36:00 - How important is inspiring others for Vernon?38:30 - How has falling helped Vernon in his life?41:00 - the timing is right for expansion43:55 - What’s Vernon’s advice for anyone starting a business or contemplating giving up on the dream47:40 - Find Vernon onlineFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

Ryan Wells, founder of Flow Photos, joins me for my first episode of the Journey of Business. A friend, a man of faith and a successful entrepreneur with a lot to offer each of you, I’m excited to share this conversation.We talk about his introduction to entrepreneurial ideas, the power of the go-giver mindset and how the value add can change your business. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.Find Ryan on Social by searching Ryan WellsFind Flow Photos here: https://flowphotosokc.com/Show Highlights:01:15 - Ryan’s Intro to Entrepreneurship 04:50 - “I don’t wanna live like this!”07:30 - the birth of Flow Photos10:30 - The Hardest part - Getting Customers!11:45 - The Go-Giver Mentality19:55 - In any service business, the value add is how to build a business23:35 - “You’ll often fall to the level of your systems.”26:00 - Systems enable expansion! How Flow Photos is expanding33:45 - Expanding your entrepreneurial dreams35:55 - The power of positive content37:00 Surrounding yourself with the right people40:15 - ROI of Failure43:30 - It’s hard to go alone!45:00 - How to connect with Ryan and Flow PhotosFor consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com