SPI 756: Nervous Much? Me Too.

#756 I still get nervous all the time. Before recording podcasts, speaking in front of crowds, coaching students, and everything else! Are people going to like me? Will they enjoy what I have to share? The only thing that's changed over the years is my mindset around these questions and what the nerves represent. So, […]

SPI 274: How to Avoid the Slimy Sell with Chalene Johnson

#274: The brilliant Chalene Johnson explores how to "serve, not sell," and shares her strategies for pitching your products with confidence. Learn how to overcome your fear of selling! Podcast show notes available here: See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

SPI 270: What You Need to Know Before You “Get Physical” with Richie Norton

#270: I'm joined today by Richie Norton, founder of Prouduct and master of building, validating, refining, and distributing tangible products. Learn about working with overseas manufacturers, mistakes to avoid when creating your first product, and how a product gets from the manufacturer to your customer. Podcast show notes available here: See Privacy Policy at and […]

SPI 414: The Podcast Interviewer Authority Strategy that Led to a Six-Figure Business, with Erika…

#414: In this episode, we talk with Erika Vieira who started a podcast because she was curious about the world of successful female YouTubers. She now has a six-figure business and amazing relationships with YouTubers who are helping her grow her own audience and authority. You'll learn about unexpected opportunities that podcasting can create, how […]

SPI 652: I Am Not Gary.

We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other entrepreneurs. But without a behind-the-scenes look, we often lack critical information that would change the whole equation. Especially if all we have to go by is someone's online presence. Back in 2019, I got an inside look at Gary Vaynerchuk's operation that was a […]

SPI 675: The Two Teachers That Became Millionaires — An Update!

#675 Over thirteen years in, the most downloaded episode of this podcast is not one featuring famous guests like Tim Ferris, Gary Vaynerchuk, Amy Porterfield, or Ramit Sethi. It's actually episode 122 with Shane and Jocelyn Sams! Their journey from traditional jobs to starting million-dollar businesses is incredible! It's seriously one of the most fun […]

SPI 765: The Path to Success without Burnout with Cal Newport

#765 How close are you to burnout right now? If you buy into modern hustle culture, overworking yourself at the expense of your health is inevitable. But is this the best way to produce great work? In this episode, Cal Newport joins me to share an insightful look at the productivity habits of knowledge workers […]

SPI 370: Staying Positive and Building a Business That Matters with Marc and Angel Chernoff

#370: We learn how Marc and Angel Chernoff turned their blog into a business that helped them make a career out of helping others change their lives. Learn how they overcame imposter syndrome and began to create products, including a New York Times bestseller. Podcast show notes available here: See Privacy Policy at and California […]

SPI 757: The Creator Network Literally Grows Your Email List

#757 What happens when you stop competing and start collaborating with other creators? This is actually the most effective online growth strategy today. But can we apply this concept to email and newsletters? In this episode, ConvertKit founder Nathan Barry joins me for a chat about the game-changing Creator Network. Listen in because Nathan and […]

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