7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann

Dustin reveals the counterintuitive truth that you only need three types of offers to build a seven-figure coaching or consulting business. Drawing from insights shared at the recent Seven Figure Leap mastermind retreat, Dustin breaks down the "wide, deep, and long" offer framework that eliminates confusion and creates clarity in your business model. He explains how wide offers (like books or workshops) create customers, deep offers (like coaching programs or consulting engagements) generate cash, and long offers (like masterminds or memberships) provide consistency. With real examples from multiple six and seven-figure businesses in his mastermind, plus a transparent look at his own offer stack at Seven Figure Leap, this episode challenges you to simplify your business and focus on what actually scales. If you've been overwhelmed by too many offers or unsure how to structure your business for sustainable growth, this framework will give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Teaser: You Only Need Three Offers(00:00:17) - Introduction to the Seven Figure Leap Podcast(00:00:35) - The Three Offers Framework Revealed(00:00:53) - Theme from the Mastermind Retreat: Simplicity Scales(00:01:26) - Why Offers Are a Perpetual Problem for Creators(00:01:47) - Wide Offers: Creating Customers at the Front End(00:02:32) - Examples of Wide Offers: Books, Workshops, and Challenges(00:03:42) - Deep Offers: The Core Transformation That Generates Cash(00:04:48) - Examples of Deep Offers: Coaching, Consulting, and Services(00:05:52) - Long Offers: Building Consistency Through Continuity(00:06:43) - The Ideal Revenue Ratios: 5-10-80 Framework(00:08:33) - Why You Only Need One Offer in Each Category(00:09:47) - Seven Figure Leap's Offer Stack Revealed(00:11:49) - How the Mastermind Functions as Our Long Offer(00:13:16) - Book a Strategic Call to Simplify Your BusinessLinks and ResourcesDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Dustin pulls back the curtain on the 2025 evolution of the Podcast Profits Accelerator, a flagship $10,000 group coaching program that has maintained a 100% satisfaction rate across 18 sold-out cohorts and 230+ alumni. He breaks down three major upgrade areas: curriculum improvements including the revolutionary "flipped classroom" model and live workshop Wednesdays, environment enhancements with a robust Circle community housing 200+ alumni and mastermind members, and expanded support including two alumni coaches (Tony De Lorenzo and Jessica Miller), a full-time client success manager (Tiffany), and a full year of ongoing coaching and networking. Dustin shares the journey from the program's humble beginnings with basic Zoom calls and Slack channels to today's comprehensive ecosystem featuring pre-training, one-on-one strategy calls, monthly workshops, quarterly networking events, and an ROI guarantee promising $10K in new revenue within 90 days. This episode is essential listening for anyone building or refining a high-ticket group coaching program, offering specific tactical insights on creating premium experiences that justify premium pricing.Chapters:(00:00:00) - The Power of One-on-One Strategy Calls in Group Programs(00:01:00) - Behind the Scenes: 18 Cohorts and 100% Satisfaction(00:03:00) - Three Major Upgrades: Curriculum, Environment, and Support(00:04:58) - The Flipped Classroom Model That Changed Everything(00:07:00) - Building a 200+ Member Community Ecosystem(00:09:00) - Creating Transformational Kickoff and Graduation Experiences(00:12:00) - Pre-Training and Extended Support: Beyond the 90 Days(00:16:00) - Two Alumni Coaches: Why Multiple Perspectives Matter(00:18:00) - Full-Time Client Success Manager and Full Year Support(00:22:00) - Premium Pricing and the $10K ROI Guarantee(00:26:00) - From $7,500 Zoom Calls to World-Class ExperienceLinks and ResourcesDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Dustin Riechmann breaks down a transformational leadership framework that has fueled his business growth in 2025. If you've ever been allergic to the word "leadership" or thought it only applied to corporate managers with large teams, this episode will completely shift your perspective. Dustin introduces the Leadership Triangle—a simple but powerful framework consisting of self-leadership, team leadership, and thought leadership. He shares personal stories from his McDonald's days to his engineering career, revealing why traditional leadership models never resonated with him as an entrepreneur. Through candid examples from his own year, including going alcohol-free, hiring a fitness coach, attending a silent retreat, building his team at Seven Figure Leap, and leveraging his mastermind community, Dustin demonstrates how all three forms of leadership work together to scale a creator business. Whether you're a solopreneur with no employees or leading a growing team, this framework will help you identify where to invest in your own leadership development to create exponential growth and, more importantly, greater peace and fulfillment in your business.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Introduction: The Foundation of All Leadership Starts with Self(00:01:00) - Why I Used to Be Allergic to Leadership (McDonald's Story)(00:03:00) - From Engineering Manager to Entrepreneur: Escaping Traditional Leadership(00:04:30) - The Leadership Triangle Framework Revealed(00:06:00) - Self-Leadership: The Base of the Triangle(00:07:00) - My Self-Leadership Investments This Year (Alcohol-Free, Fitness Coach, Silent Retreat)(00:10:00) - Team Leadership: Beyond Just Employees(00:12:00) - Building Our Seven Figure Leap Team (Hiring, Sales Systems, Mastermind)(00:15:00) - Thought Leadership: The Creator's Superpower(00:17:00) - Podcast Guesting, Guest Training, and Speaking Opportunities(00:19:00) - Where to Start: Self-Leadership as Your Foundation(00:21:00) - How to Work with Seven Figure Leap (Podcast Profits Accelerator)Links and ResourcesDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Dustin sits in the guest seat as Cassie Shea takes over as host to explore the transformation of Seven Figure Leap in 2025. Unlike previous years focused on aggressive growth, this year was about building sustainable foundations—right-sizing the team, investing in systems, and embracing patience as a leadership virtue. Dustin shares the honest story of a failed summit that created a five-month revenue gap, how 17 months of sobriety has brought emotional consistency to his business decisions, and the development of his "Leadership Triangle" framework encompassing self-leadership, team leadership, and thought leadership. The conversation reveals how stepping away from one-on-one sales calls, building a world-class community experience, and landing marquee podcast appearances with Pat Flynn and Nathan Barry (generating $160K from a single episode) set the stage for sustainable growth. Rather than chasing vanity metrics, Dustin doubled down on what matters: peace, sustainability, and building a business he'd be excited to run for the next decade. As he prepares for a 50% growth goal in 2026, this episode offers a masterclass in playing the long game while maintaining personal fulfillment and business integrity.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Opening and Introduction to Year-in-Review Format(00:01:28) - Reflecting on 2025: Peace and Sustainability Over Growth(00:05:00) - The Power of Patience: Personal Identity Shifts(00:08:58) - The Leadership Triangle Framework: Self, Team, and Thought Leadership(00:10:00) - Sobriety's Impact on Business Consistency and Decision-Making(00:14:00) - The Failed Summit Experiment and Five-Month Revenue Gap(00:18:00) - Learning from the Summit: Relationships vs. Mass Conversion(00:22:00) - Building a Sales System Without Being the Bottleneck(00:26:00) - Finding Fulfillment Beyond One-on-One Sales Calls(00:33:00) - Team Expansion: Fractional Support and Alumni Leadership(00:39:00) - Podcast Guesting Wins: Pat Flynn and the $160K Nathan Barry Episode(00:46:00) - Looking Ahead to 2026: Sustainable 50% Growth and Writing a Book(00:48:00) - Defining Leadership on Your Own Terms(00:51:00) - Closing Reflections on Peace, Sustainability, and GenerosityLinks and ResourcesTaking My Own 7-Figure Leap: The Good, the Bad, and the Insightful from 2024 with Cassie SheaWebsiteCassie Shea on

Regina Sweeney, a concentration coach and mother of nine, shares her unique approach to helping high achievers overcome distraction and develop deep focus. Drawing from her background in Montessori education and therapeutic music training, Regina reveals how Maria Montessori identified concentration as a fundamental human need over 100 years ago—long before smartphones and social media. She explains the science behind brain training through acoustically modified music, the difference between focus and concentration, and why the average knowledge worker switches tasks every 40 seconds. Regina also shares her journey from founding a Catholic Montessori school in Virginia to pioneering concentration coaching in Wyoming, offering practical tools including specific music playlists designed to enhance relaxation, concentration, and motivation. Listeners will discover how successful entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin credit their Montessori education for their innovative thinking, and learn actionable strategies to reclaim lost productivity and achieve deeper connection in work and life.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Welcome to the Seven Figure Leap: Meet Regina Sweeney, Concentration Coach Extraordinaire(00:01:00) - Regina Sweeney's Background: Mom of Nine and Concentration Coach(00:03:00) - Discovering Maria Montessori and Starting a Catholic Montessori School(00:06:00) - Moving to Wyoming and Living the Montessori Philosophy(00:09:00) - The Four Planes of Development and Raising Children in Wyoming(00:12:00) - Applying Montessori Principles to Music and Homeschooling(00:14:00) - The Power of Concentration in Montessori Education(00:17:00) - Famous Montessori Alumni: Jeff Bezos and Google Founders(00:19:00) - Using Therapeutic Music to Help Her Daughter Learn to Read(00:22:00) - The Cost of Distraction: 40-Second Task Switching and Lost Productivity(00:25:00) - Client Success Story: From YouTube Distraction to Deep Work(00:28:00) - Building Neural Pathways Through Music and Brain Training(00:31:00) - Focus vs. Concentration: External Discipline vs. Internal Mastery(00:34:00) - The Impact of Concentration on Connection and Community(00:37:00) - How Regina's Coaching Program Works: Three Key Components(00:41:00) - The Science of Entrainment: How Music Affects Your Brain(00:44:00) - Using Music Frequencies for Relaxation, Concentration, and Motivation(00:47:00) - Free Spotify Playlists and Practical Tools for Better ConcentrationLinks and Resourcesspan...

Dustin reveals why every coach, consultant, and agency owner needs a signature framework—and exactly how to create one. Drawing from his recent intensive workshop on group coaching, Dustin breaks down how frameworks provide clarity, establish authority, and create consistent results for clients. He shares real examples including his own 5 P's framework that built a seven-figure business, Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps that became a $300M empire, and StoryBrand's proven methodology. You'll learn the difference between linear and typology frameworks, why your first and last steps matter most, and how to use AI to make your framework memorable. Whether you're moving from one-on-one to group coaching or just want to create intellectual property you can leverage across books, keynotes, and content, this episode gives you the complete blueprint.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Why Every Coach Needs a Signature Framework(00:01:00) - What Makes a Framework Powerful (Clarity, Authority, Consistent Results)(00:03:00) - Real Framework Examples: The 5 P's That Built a 7-Figure Business(00:04:27) - Dave Ramsey's $300M Baby Steps Framework Breakdown(00:07:00) - StoryBrand's 7-Step Framework for Compelling Stories(00:09:00) - The First and Last Steps: Why They Matter Most(00:12:00) - How to Build Your Own Signature Framework (Step-by-Step)(00:15:00) - Testing Your Framework with One-on-One Clients First(00:18:00) - Using AI to Name Your Framework (Clear vs. Clever)(00:19:40) - The SCALE Framework: Creating a Framework in Real-Time(00:22:00) - Turning Your Framework into Books, Keynotes, and ProgramsLinks and ResourcesDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this eye-opening episode, Dustin sits down with Clifford Stephan, founder of Booze Vacation, to explore a topic most successful entrepreneurs avoid: how alcohol quietly erodes health and performance. Clifford shares his personal journey from Silicon Valley consultant to men's health advocate, revealing how a simple break from drinking transformed his sleep, energy, and business performance. This isn't about alcoholism or sobriety—it's about giving high-performing men the tools to objectively assess what alcohol is really costing them. From brain chemistry and testosterone levels to sleep quality and metabolic health, Clifford breaks down the science behind why taking a "booze vacation" can be the ultimate performance hack. Whether you're curious about optimizing your health or wondering why you're always operating at 60%, this conversation offers a roadmap to reclaim your energy, clarity, and edge as an entrepreneur.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Introduction: The Men's Health Movement Disguised as a Beer Commercial(00:01:48) - Clifford's Silicon Valley Story: From Corporate Success to Health Crisis(00:05:47) - The Breaking Point: When Success Doesn't Feel Successful(00:08:42) - Why "Drinking Less" Doesn't Work for High Performers(00:12:47) - Playing Life on Hard Mode: Operating at 60% vs 100%(00:18:23) - Dustin's 75 Hard Journey: Three Attempts and a Breakthrough(00:23:34) - The Booze Vacation Framework: 3-12 Months to Reset Your Life(00:28:15) - The Science: Brain Chemistry, Testosterone, and Sleep Quality(00:33:42) - How Booze Vacation Coaching Works: Education, Support, and Results(00:38:25) - Take the Free Men's Health Assessment and Start Your JourneyLinks and Resources:Website: https://boozevacation.com/Clifford Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffordstephan/Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/7 Figure Leap: https://7figureleap.com/Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Justin Welsh shares the hard-earned lessons from building a seven-figure solopreneur business after burning out as a startup executive. Instead of chasing endless growth, Justin reveals why simplicity scales and how he built a sustainable lifestyle business generating millions through digital products, community, and strategic content creation. Learn why he works just 2 hours a day, his hypothesis-driven approach to business experiments, and how AI amplifies (not replaces) creativity. Justin gets candid about rejecting the "growth at all costs" mindset, choosing enjoyment over expansion, and why your personal story will become your biggest competitive advantage in the age of AI.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why "Growth at All Costs" Is Killing Your Business(00:34) Meet the $5M Solopreneur Working 2 Hours a Day(01:16) The Counterintuitive Truth: Simplicity Actually Scales(01:59) From Burned-Out Executive to Seven-Figure Solo Founder(04:05) How to Build a Business Around Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)(07:48) The Content Flywheel That Generates Millions(11:21) Three Different Paths to Solopreneur Success (Pick One)(14:59) Why You Should Master ONE Medium (Not Be Everywhere)(16:14) Should You Write a Book? The Honest Answer(18:00) Inside The Unsubscribed: A $500K Community Experiment(21:26) The Real Reason Recurring Revenue Matters for Solopreneurs(23:20) My Contrarian Take on Podcast Guesting(24:12) Why I'm Done Chasing Growth (And You Should Be Too)(27:46) AI Won't Replace You—But It Will Expose Bad Content(32:59) Your Personal Story Is Your Only Competitive Moat(35:23) Final Thoughts: Choose Enjoyment Over ExpansionLinks and ResourcesWebsiteJustin Welsh on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Learn how to create world-class workshops that your clients love and you love to deliver with Jake Wysocki, a former Fortune 200 design thinking expert turned workshop designer. Jake shares his powerful 10-50-99 framework for building and launching group coaching programs, retreats, and workshops without wasting time on content nobody wants. Discover why you should never build your entire program before selling it, how to use the "hopes and fears" exercise to unlock what your clients really need, and why getting people to DO something beats teaching them every time. Whether you're launching your first group program or refining an existing workshop, Jake's design thinking approach will help you create transformational experiences that scale your coaching business while maintaining that human connection your clients crave.Chapters:(00:00:00) - From Fortune 200 to Freedom: Jake's Design Thinking Journey(00:03:42) - Why Jake Pivoted His Business Mid-Accelerator(00:06:15) - What Actually Counts as a Workshop?(00:09:28) - The Three Ingredients of Every World-Class Workshop(00:12:45) - Who Jake Works With and How He Helps Them Scale(00:16:03) - The 10-50-99 Framework: Stop Building Before You Sell(00:22:17) - Hopes and Fears: The Exercise That Changes Everything(00:30:54) - How to Build Psychological Safety Fast(00:35:41) - Why Perfectionism Kills Your Group Coaching Launch(00:40:26) - Get People DOING, Not Just Learning(00:44:18) - Workshop Y: Get Your Free 45-Minute Session with JakeLinks and ResourcesJake Wysocki on LinkedInIntention CraftPersonal WebsiteDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Dustin sits down with Deborah Nash, a veteran leadership coach with 28 years of experience and author of "Level Up Your Leadership." Deborah shares her remarkable journey from brand management at Clorox and Disney (during the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast era) to becoming an executive coach for Fortune 100 companies and small businesses alike. The conversation challenges a critical misconception: that leadership is only about managing others. Deborah reveals why self-leadership is the foundation that solo entrepreneurs and small business owners often overlook, and shares practical, immediately actionable strategies including treating curiosity as your superpower, remembering "it's all information" when things go wrong, and asking "what's my role?" in any given situation. She also opens up about her personal quantum leap moment at age 60, climbing a 35-foot telephone pole, and how that experience led her to write her first book despite years of saying she never would. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to level up their leadership, whether they have a team of one or one hundred.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Why Self-Awareness Is Your Hidden Growth Lever(00:01:00) - Meet Deborah Naish: From Disney Executive to Leadership Expert(00:01:48) - The Entrepreneurial DNA: Starting at Age 10(00:03:04) - Fortune 100 Insights: What Corporate Leadership Teaches Entrepreneurs(00:07:54) - The Leadership Myth Costing You Revenue and Peace(00:14:31) - Small Shifts, Big Impact: Your Leadership Gym Strategy(00:18:40) - Building a Sustainable Coaching Practice That Scales(00:23:19) - Creating Worthy Goals That Drive Seven-Figure Growth(00:23:38) - Taking the Leap: Writing Your First Book as a Business Asset(00:24:29) - Navigating Leadership Challenges While Scaling to Seven Figures(00:27:06) - Inside a High-Impact Coaching Model for Busy Entrepreneurs(00:33:07) - The Three Leadership Practices That Transform Your Business(00:40:16) - Your Next Steps: From Six to Seven Figures Through Better LeadershipLinks and Resources:Level Up Your Leadership by Deborah Nash - https://tinyurl.com/y43ddxdzDeborah Nash's Website: https://www.deborahnaish.com/Deborah Naish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-naish-5a860/Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann/7 Figure Leap: https://7figureleap.com/Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Dustin sits down with Renita Wolf, an exit planning advisor with over 25 years of corporate M&A experience, to discuss how founder-led businesses can maximize their value and become investment-ready. Renita shares why most small business owners miss the opportunity to exit profitably, often shutting down rather than selling due to lack of preparation. She explains the critical difference between working with a fiduciary advisor versus a commission-based broker, and reveals the three key factors that drive business value: customer concentration, owner dependence, and revenue consistency. Renita provides actionable advice on how entrepreneurs can start preparing now—even if they're 5+ years from exit—by creating SOPs, building organizational structure, protecting intellectual property, and transitioning to recurring revenue models. Whether you're planning to sell or simply want to build a more sustainable, valuable business, this conversation offers invaluable insights into thinking strategically about your company as a true asset.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background(00:02:00) - Why Renita Transitioned from Corporate to Exit Planning(00:04:30) - The Family Story: Businesses That Never Sold(00:07:00) - When to Start Exit Planning (The 3-5 Year Rule)(00:12:00) - What Is a Fiduciary and Why It Matters(00:18:00) - The Real Story: When Financial Statements Weren't Investment-Ready(00:21:00) - Risk and Sustainability: What Buyers Actually Look For(00:26:00) - Recurring Revenue Is Gold(00:29:00) - How Service Businesses Can Create Intellectual Property Assets(00:33:00) - Reducing Owner Dependence: SOPs, Org Charts, and AI Tools(00:40:00) - Next Steps and How to Connect with RenitaLinks and Resources:Free Exit Ready Assessment (3 minutes)Connect with Renita Wolf on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this episode of the 7 Figure Leap podcast, Eric Dingler shares his remarkable journey from summer camp leadership to building a successful digital marketing agency while traveling through 20 countries with his family of six. Eric reveals his proven framework for building effective remote teams through four essential systems: recruiting for character first, implementing self-guided onboarding (which he calls a "game changer"), creating delegation systems, and developing leadership frameworks. He discusses how becoming an "accidental CEO" through adoption transformed his approach to business, leading to the pivotal realization that "real estate agents don't build the houses they sell." Eric explains how this mindset shift allowed him to step back from client work and focus on building systems that gave him true freedom. He shares practical insights on the 1-3-1 leadership framework, how he and his wife went from being unable to work together to her becoming COO, and why "your leadership capacity is the capacity of your business." Whether you're struggling with hiring, onboarding, or delegation, Eric's battle-tested systems will help you build a team that actually works while giving you the freedom to live the life you want.### Chapters:- 00:00:00 - Introduction to Eric Dingler- 00:01:28 - Eric's background: From summer camp leadership to digital marketing- 00:05:01 - Living as digital nomads: 20 countries in 4 years with teenagers- 00:07:11 - Leadership happens everywhere: The 1-3-1 framework- 00:10:16 - How Eric became an "accidental CEO" through adoption- 00:14:01 - The turning point: "Real estate agents don't build the houses they sell"- 00:17:32 - Marriage and business: From unable to work together to COO partnership- 00:21:42 - Future business vision: Accessibility remediation and fractional CMO work- 00:24:37 - Leadership capacity is business capacity- 00:31:22 - Team building systems: Recruiting for character, chemistry, and competency- 00:35:54 - The game-changer: Self-onboarding systems- 00:42:29 - The four essential systems: Recruiting, Onboarding, Delegating, and Leadership- 00:47:14 - Building SOPs continuously with your teamLinks and Resources:Eric's Self-Onboarding Checklist: https://ericdingler.com/dustinEverything Learned Leadership Podcast: https://ericdingler.com/podcastTeam Engine Accelerator: https://ericdingler.com/acceleratorAchieve Adoption (Eric's nonprofit): https://achieveadoption.orgRecommended Project Management Tool: HiveMentioned in this episode:Get a Free Strategy Call with Our TeamGo to https://7FigureLeap.com/strategy

Dustin Riechmann sits down with Nathan Barry — founder of Kit and author of the viral essays Audience vs. Crowd and Creator Flywheels. Together they unpack how one podcast guesting appearance generated over $140,000 in high-ticket revenue in just 90 days. Nathan shares why small, focused audiences outperform massive crowds, the three laws of flywheels (flow, ease, growth), and how creators can turn content into authority, relationships, and scalable business results. Packed with behind-the-scenes strategies, this episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders eager to grow from six to seven figures while building deeper fulfillment and influence.Chapters:- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Nathan Barry's Background- 00:00:35 - The $140K Podcast Guesting Story- 00:02:28 - Audience vs. Crowd: Why the Distinction Matters- 00:04:01 - How Small Audiences Generate More Revenue Than Large Crowds- 00:09:15 - Why Authority Trumps Reach in Creator Business- 00:14:42 - Building Relationships That Convert Into Revenue- 00:18:30 - The Mistake Most Creators Make With Content Strategy- 00:23:18 - The Three Laws of Flywheels: Flow, Ease, and Growth- 00:28:30 - Batching, Systems, and Sustainable Growth- 00:29:02 - Why Simplicity is the Ultimate Scaling Strategy- 00:36:20 - Building Authority Through the Right Content- 00:40:48 - How to Choose the Right Podcasts for Guesting- 00:45:12 - Common Mistakes Creators Make with FlywheelsLinks Nathan Barry Website: https://nathanbarry.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/?hl=enX : https://x.com/nathanbarry?lang=enKit: Email marketing that automates your growthGrow Your Business with Podcast Guesting

In this episode, Dustin sits down with Dusty Holcomb to unpack his journey from running billion-dollar organizations to building a purpose-driven leadership consulting firm. Dusty shares why most leaders — whether solopreneurs or executives with 300,000 employees — wrestle with the same problems, and how his five core leadership questions can unlock clarity, accountability, and impact. You’ll learn why scaling too soon holds you back, how to sell your first program without over-engineering, and how to lead yourself so you can lead others. If you’re a business owner aiming to scale beyond seven figures while keeping your sanity intact, this episode delivers actionable frameworks and inspiring mindset shifts.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome00:04:46 - The Decision to Leave Corporate and Follow a Calling00:07:56 - The First Six Months: Over-Engineering and Learning to Let Go00:11:25 - Understanding Growth vs. Scale: A Critical Pivot00:14:21 - The Current Business Model: Leadership Cohorts and CEO Mentoring00:23:00 - The Breakthrough: Rip Off and Duplicate Strategy00:26:37 - Solving the Right Next Problem for Your Client00:30:26 - The Five Core Leadership Questions: Introduction00:37:00 - Applying the Five Questions to Clients and Teams00:39:59 - How to Convey Purpose, Vision, and Plan to Your Team00:42:16 - Accountability as Honoring CommitmentsLinks and Resources:🌐 Dusty’s Website🔗 Dusty on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arcqus/Grow Your Business With Podcast GuestingMentioned in this episode:Get a Free Strategy Call with Our TeamGo to https://7FigureLeap.com/strategy

In this episode, Dustin Riechmann sits down with attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to explore how she built a multi-seven-figure business by keeping things radically simple. Sam shares her journey from a burned-out corporate lawyer to launching a health coaching side hustle, and eventually creating a streamlined legal business that now serves over 4,500 entrepreneurs. She opens up about the pivotal airplane incident that sparked her transformation, the role of curiosity and creativity in building happiness, and the systems behind her signature Ultimate Bundle. Listeners will learn the essential legal protections every six- and seven-figure business owner must have, plus Sam’s proven strategies for scaling through email, podcast guesting, and her smart Instagram funnel. This is an inspiring and practical conversation for leaders who want to grow their business while protecting their peace and fulfillment.# Chapters:Chapters- 00:00:00 – Opening and the “boring expertise” question- 00:00:22 – How Dustin met Sam at Craft + Commerce- 00:01:19 – Sam’s origin story: miserable attorney to plane incident and first side business- 00:03:35 – Choosing agency over blame after the doctor’s “that’s your choice” moment- 00:06:00 – From health coaching to serving creators with legal help- 00:07:02 – Trauma, grief, and redefining success and happiness now- 00:11:26 – What actually makes us happy: contentment over endless achievement- 00:13:52 – Broadening creativity and making art off-stage- 00:16:48 – The simple business model: two offers only- 00:20:08 – Building the Ultimate Bundle and an evergreen webinar that scales- 00:23:00 – Organic traffic, podcast guesting, and partner trainings- 00:25:23 – Paid ads, live launches, and VIP affiliates- 00:27:22 – Small, mighty team and operations- 00:28:50 – Instagram that actually builds the list (B‑roll + ManyChat to email)- 00:33:34 – Legal foundations: LLC, solid contracts, insurance- 00:36:42 – Protecting IP: copyright registration + terms of use + trademarks- 00:42:28 – Live workshop invite and Sam’s SidebarLive Training with Sam to Protect Your BusinessWebsite: samvanderwielen.comInstagram: @samvanderwielenLinkedIn: Sam Vander WielenYouTube: Sam Vander WielenPodcast: **https://open.spotify.com/show/54rD5CEydcpUITq65RcM9M**Book: **https://www.amazon.com/When-Start-Business-Happy-Entrepreneurship/dp/1538767384**

Julia Wojnar, founder of CorpLeadership, reveals her blueprint for scaling from startup to seven figures without sacrificing personal freedom. Perfect for service-based entrepreneurs and agency owners, this episode dives into how Julia helps high-performing executives navigate leadership transitions while building her own coaching empire. You'll discover practical strategies for creating sustainable business systems, leveraging podcast guesting as a client attraction tool, and maintaining work-life balance during rapid growth phases. If you're a six-figure business owner looking to make the leap while avoiding burnout, this conversation delivers the clarity, actionable frameworks, and mindset shifts needed to scale with purpose and peace.Chapters:00:00:00 - Julia's path to seven figures00:04:14 - One-on-one corporate coaching explained00:08:22 - Getting leaders fully engaged00:11:49 - Building freedom into business model00:17:02 - Identifying your strengths and focus00:27:57 - External and internal marketing strategy00:36:12 - Coaching during mergers and acquisitions00:39:13 - Framework for navigating change00:42:11 - Leveraging podcasts for visibility00:46:46 - Finding partners for referral business00:52:48 - Implementation steps summarized00:53:48 - Quiz for assessing leadership levelsLinks and Resources:Website: CorpLeadership.comLinkedIn (Personal): Julia WojnarLinkedIn (Company): CorpLeadershipFree Leadership Quiz: corpleadership.com/levelquizMentioned in this episode:Get a Free Strategy Call with Our TeamGo to https://7FigureLeap.com/strategy

In this episode, host Dustin Riechmann sits down with Tiffany Neuman, founder of Your Legacy Brand, to explore what it really takes to scale a business from six to seven figures while staying true to your vision. Tiffany shares her proven process for creating a legacy brand that aligns with your values, supports long-term impact, and helps you step confidently into the next level of leadership. The conversation covers identity shifts, practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, and how to design a brand and business that bring both profit and peace. Whether you’re a coach, agency owner, or thought leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale smarter and create lasting influence.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to 7 Figure Leap Podcast00:01:41 - Meet Tiffany Neuman00:02:13 - A Career Turning Point: From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship00:03:00 - Why Your Humanity is a Superpower Against AI00:04:29 - The Choice to Work with Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs00:05:31 - Focusing on Psychographics Over Demographics00:07:54 - What a Brand Really Is00:10:54 - Reverse-Engineering Your Brand from Your Vision00:12:00 - Case Study: Rebranding to Attract a Dream Client00:14:57 - Case Study: How Lewis Howes' Rebrand Led to Explosive Growth00:16:51 - A Look Inside Tiffany's Business and Offer Stack00:19:36 - The Mindset and Identity Work Behind the Brand00:20:11 - How to be "Social Media Optional"00:24:26 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Visibility Blocks00:28:47 - Using a Podcast as a Content Engine00:30:44 - Navigating Branding, Authenticity, and AI00:35:00 - Introducing the "Brand Operating System"00:39:09 - Where to Connect with Tiffany OnlineLinks and Resources:Your Legacy Website: Your Legacy BrandTiffany on LinkedIn: Tiffany NeumanTiffany on Instagram: @tiffanyneumancreativeLegacy Brand Podcast: Legacy Brand Podcast on SpotifyDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this coaching edition of 7 Figure Leap, Dustin Riechmann sits down with Yuval Yeret, founder of Yeret Agility, for a strategy session on scaling a consulting business from $500k to $1M. Yuval shares how running lean with collaborators gives him flexibility but also exposes him to risk—especially with most revenue tied to a few large “whale” clients. Together, they unpack the dangers of client concentration, the need for a resilient pipeline, and the shift from custom consulting toward productized workshops and group coaching. They also explore how fearless coaching requires financial independence from any single client, and why building a repeatable flywheel of referrals, differentiation, and personal branding is the path to sustainable seven-figure growth.Chapters:00:00:00 Welcome to the 7 Figure Leap Podcast00:01:44 The “plumber or hacker” analogy for fixing organizational systems00:04:28 Clients acquired through word-of-mouth and partnership00:05:22 Realizing the need for personal branding00:07:20 Business snapshot: mid–six figures, reliant on 1–2 large clients00:10:28 Front-end offer: $10–20k strategy workshop00:12:54 Ideal clients: heads of product or engineering at Fortune 50s00:14:38 Reaching capacity and testing group coaching models00:16:12 New revenue target: steady $500k and path to $1M00:17:36 The Fearless Coaching flywheel and honest client advice00:21:11 Brainstorming leveraged offers beyond 1:1 consulting00:22:34 Shifting focus to coaching leaders directly00:25:41 Exploring a train-the-trainer model for agile consultants00:26:25 Why coaching peers isn’t a fit00:27:56 Core challenge: audience is peers, not buyers00:31:05 Discovering 80% of work is already 1:1 coaching00:32:07 Need to formalize a coaching framework00:34:32 Main gap: no audience for new coaching offer00:36:05 Discussing pricing for a group coaching program00:39:41 Strategies to find audience, including podcast guesting00:40:21 Limiting belief: do ideal clients listen to podcasts?00:43:12 Finding the right podcasts where ideal clients appear00:47:55 Debating podcast networking in B2B niches00:51:13 Past podcast success shows the model works00:53:35 Where to connect with YuvalLinks and Resources:Yuval Yeret’s WebsiteYuval on LinkedInDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this episode of The 7-Figure Leap Podcast, Dustin sits down with Brendan McAdams, founder of Kiinetics and seasoned B2B sales consultant. Brendan shares how he helps health tech companies selling into hospitals and health systems sharpen their sales process, from high-impact sales call tuneups to 90-day consulting engagements. Together, they dive into strategies for doubling revenue, shifting from a reliance on word-of-mouth to scalable lead generation through optimized podcast guesting and strategic partnerships, and building recurring income through a new, subscription-based 'sales accountability group'. If you’re a founder or sales leader aiming to turn complex B2B challenges into predictable growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to 7 Figure Leap Podcast00:01:45 - Meet Brendan00:04:51 - Current revenue is over $200k, mainly from word-of-mouth.00:08:31 - Revenue breakdown: 75% from custom consulting.00:11:08 - Details on the price and duration of consulting projects.00:11:29 - A typical engagement starts at 90 days for $25k-$35k.00:16:07 - Discussing future business goals and revenue targets.00:16:39 - The goal to double revenue to over $400k and the challenge of scaling.00:19:10 - Needing support on the marketing and fulfillment side.00:21:48 - The missing piece: Adding a continuity income stream.00:23:15 - A new offer: The "Sales Accountability Group" concept.00:25:45 - A model for scaling the accountability group by training internal leaders.00:31:33 - Shifting to a marketing strategy based on a "bullseye" client.00:32:25 - Tips for optimizing podcast guesting for lead generation.00:36:26 - The importance of a signature talk and a clear call to action.00:41:11 - Building strategic partnerships as a new lead source.00:41:52 - Identifying lead generation companies as ideal partners.00:43:01 - The "Guest Training" model for partnerships.00:46:03 - The "Marketing Flywheel" concept is summarized.00:46:39 - Key takeaways: The community model and partnership ideas.00:47:40 - How to connect with Brendan online and get a copy of the book.Links and Resources:Brendan on LinkedInBrendan on X (Twitter)Kiinetics's WebsiteSales Craft: Proven Tips, Tactics and Ideas to Elevate Your Sales BookDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this expert coaching session, Dustin Riechmann works with Megan Huber, Community and Retention Strategist, to map out her three-year vision: creating a $1M business that delivers a consistent $60K/month take-home income. Megan shares her journey from high school teacher to running multi-million dollar launches, then pivoting into consulting for high seven- and eight-figure companies before returning to coaching with her signature Super Community model. Together, they uncover the central challenge in her business—her passion and expertise in retention and client success versus her ongoing lead generation problem—and chart a clear path toward a scalable, freedom-based business. If you’re an entrepreneur aiming to align income goals with lifestyle and impact, this candid conversation reveals what it really takes to build a coaching business that lasts.Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the 7 Figure Leap Podcast00:02:10 – Megan leaves high school teaching in 2011 to start her business00:02:51 – Builds first business by speaking at 2–10 local events a month, often with her infant daughter00:03:34 – Helps mentor launch a certification program, leading to a $2.3M launch in 201300:04:58 – Relaunches in 2017 after Director of Client Success role, generates nearly $500k in year one00:05:36 – Uses Facebook group and nine-day live launch model for organic enrollment00:05:58 – Husband’s heart attack and burnout force her to shut down business in early 202200:06:38 – Shifts to serving 7- and 8-figure companies with retention and lifetime value strategies00:07:34 – In Oct 2024, reignites Facebook group to launch a new lower-ticket offer00:08:08 – Introduces 60-day sprint ($97 x 2) to help experts revive quiet communities00:09:44 – Pricing includes $4,500 audit, $100k projects, $450/month mentorship, plus retainers00:17:04 – Lead gen struggles make her want to pivot to new business ideas00:19:33 – Dislikes teaching lead gen, doesn’t see it as her strength00:22:05 – On track for $300k this year from coaching and consulting00:27:32 – States goal of $720k/year take-home ($60k/month), requiring ~$1M in revenue00:29:49 – Super Community as core, needing only 60 minutes/week of her live time00:44:10 – Focus on optimizing client lifetime value through community00:52:10 – Mid-tier mastermind for business owners and their CSMs00:58:01 – Explores client success manager certification program01:00:01 – Positions client success as a company’s profit center01:04:44 – Plans to replicate real estate mastermind partnership success in other industries01:07:14 – Realizes main issue was an “identity crisis,” not just lead gen01:08:05 – Directs listeners to Built To Last podcast and Structured Freedom Inc. Facebook groupLinks and Resources:Megan’s WebsiteMegan on LinkedInMegan on Instagram🎧 Podcast: Built to Last PodcastDustin on LinkedIn7 Figure LeapThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to 7-Figure Leap? Have some feedback