The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti)

In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Patricia Bartell, an award-winning musician, business coach, and motivational speaker. Patricia is the owner of a successful brick-and-mortar music academy, a Licensed Neuroencoding Specialist, a High Ticket Business Specialist, and the author of From Crutches to Crushing It: A Journey from Pain to Power. We dive into Patricia's incredible journey, starting with her painful childhood as an orphan who contracted polio, leaving her unable to walk, and enduring years of abuse. She shares how she discovered music, rose to become a world-class musician, founded her own music school, and transformed into a powerhouse stage speaker. Her story of overcoming unimaginable adversity is one of the most inspiring I've ever heard. Today Patricia is a successful entrepreneur who owns four companies. These companies include a coaching business, a SaaS tech company, a music business with online and brick-and-mortar components, and an educational institution serving hundreds of students across 14 countries. Join us as we discuss Patricia's struggles when building her business and how she overcame them, her transformative experience at Tony Robbins' Business Mastery course, learning about online marketing, the importance of mentorship in her journey, her faith, and much more.ENJOY!Connect with Patricia:Website: https://patriciabartell.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriciaBartell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciabartellofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bartell.patricia/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciabartell/ RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Sami Syed. Sami Syed is THE Instagram Expert. He has been able to grow Project Van Life to the largest Van Life community on the web (4M+ Followers). He utilizes unique and creative marketing strategies across several different social media platforms leading to a huge brand, community, and team. Joining me today, Sami shares his background and how he started his online experience at 15 to support his family financially. We discuss the early days of Instagram and the shady practices that were common. Sami discusses how he got into Project Van Life while running a marketing agency. He shares how he was able to grow the account organically and turn it into a major brand and the surprising effectiveness of simple, repetitive social media strategies. We also dive into the generational differences in what people value. Sami shares insights gained from building a large social media following and how it has influenced his view of society and human behavior. Join us today as we dive into Instagram’s organic growth, leading in a niche, having no brand face, being behind the scenes, religion, family, motivations, values, Sami’s future plans, and much more. ENJOY! Connect with Sami Syed: Website: Project Van LifeLinkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/samisyed720Twitter: @samisayed720Instagram: @sami_syedResources:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

In today’s episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, I sit down with Tanner Wendell. Tanner was married, had a kid, divorced, and battled addiction all before age 30. He then left corporate America, found sales & entrepreneurship, and completely turned his life around. He went from Level 1 Help Desk Geek to Product Management Leader during the first decade of his career and is now the founder of Horizon OS. In this episode, Tanner discusses the challenges of balancing different aspects of life such as family, faith, and career. He describes his daily routine and how he manages to incorporate these aspects into his life. He started Family OS with his wife, Kate, to serve other families who want to be intentional about their marriage and family life, by creating their own Family Operating System. Tanner and I dive into his sales philosophy, where he discusses the importance of understanding and overcoming sales resistance and the moral obligation to assist clients genuinely. He also dives into the common issues salespeople face. Tanner also discusses his personal philosophy on integrating faith and everyday activities. He shares his parenting approach, focusing on instilling strong Christian values in his children and ensuring they grow up with a solid foundation in their faith. Join us today as we dive into Tanner’s journey with divorce, addiction, religion, the best entrepreneurial advice, favorite books, and much more. ENJOY! Connect with Tanner Wendell: Facebook RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 26 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: Onboarding ($95k Sold. $5k Left.)Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere's What I Got Done- Handed off $35k client to fulfillment team - Met with $60k client and completed onboarding - Planned last 7 days to cross $100kBig TakeawayTrying to find the balance of sales and fulfillment has been a challenge, but I got it mapped out today. I break it all down on the stream! RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

Episode NotesI just finished day 21 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: Onboarding ($95k Sold. $5k Left.)Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere's What I Got Done- Handed off $35k client to fulfillment team - Met with $60k client and completed onboarding - Planned last 7 days to cross $100kBig TakeawayTrying to find the balance of sales and fulfillment has been a challenge, but I got it mapped out today. I break it all down on the stream!  RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 20 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I talked about How I Signed A $60k Client!Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere's What I Got DoneGuys, I signed a $60k client today(!!!) and on the live I broke down how I: - Adjusted the offer in real time ON the sales call. - Pitched & closed the new offer at $60k. - Got paid $10k upfront, $10k in 30 days, 30% cut of backend.  Big TakeawayToday proves why you must MASTER psychology and operating in principles. If I would have followed how most people sell, I would not have been able to do what I did today. I would have literally lost a $60,000 deal! If you watch the stream I explain this in further detail, but if you want to change your life, which you can do, learn how to sell correctly. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 19 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where the topic was: $10k Cash CollectedWatch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here's What I Got DoneBOOM! We #GotPaid Today!- Finalized $35k offer details with client #1 - Collected $10,000 ($9,500 + the $500 deposit) - Broke down exactly what the offer was (see details on the replay) If you want to see proof of payment & exactly what the offer was, go here.Big TakeawayAt the beginning of this challenge I told you I would show you everything I did step-by-step. That is exactly what I did, and you can see all of it. - The offer I built - The worksheets I used - The scripts I wrote - The AI prompts I used - The feedback from the calls - The payments - The breakdown of the offer All of it - just go here to join the group.  RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 18 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: A $100k Deal & a make shift live stream Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 17 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: Writing My 2nd (New) $35k Google Doc Pitch Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 16 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: The Raw Truth About Selling High TicketWatch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 15 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: The Raw Truth About Selling High TicketWatch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:Today was different. We didn’t tackle any 'work' on the "30 Days to 6 Figures" business because, after being on sales calls for my own business all day, I realized there was something way more important I needed to share. I had to jump on and get real about what it truly takes to sell high-ticket offers. This isn’t just about tactics; it’s about the mindset and the real, raw challenges you’re gonna face.You need to hear this. Big Takeaway:Success in high-ticket sales isn't just about the numbers—it’s about a complete mindset shift. Today, I broke down the real challenges and what it truly takes to succeed. If you want to move beyond just creating offers to actually closing high-ticket deals, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 14 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: Got My First Client! Deposit Money Collected 💵Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere Is What We Got Done:Today was a very busy day of reach outs, but boy was it productive!- I got my first client to say yes. - They said they are in, they need to talk details with their business partner. - They put down a $500 deposit and we will finalize details next week.Big Takeaway:On day 2 of the challenge I told you that I needed to be on the phone talking to clients as fast as possible. Specifically I said: on the phone by the 7th, and first client by the 14th. Today is the 14th. It is crazy how accurate & predictable The Golden Mic Method has become. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 13 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I: Did My First Sales Call... The Results? Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:Today I did my first sales call... and guess what?? They didn't buy... which sounds sad at first, until you hear the rest of the story. On the call, they gave me a MASSIVE aha moment that caused me to immediate change who I am targeting. Like, so big that I was like "how did I not think of that?"  Big Takeaway:Getting on calls and getting feedback is SO important. Even if you don't close a client, the data you collect back is incredibly helpful. In my case, they made me realize that I have about 10,000 ideal clients I should be targeting, that are easier to get results for than the people I am currently targeting.   RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 12 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: Breaking Down Reach Out/Reply Data. Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere Is What We Got Done:Today I completed reaching out to all 30 people on my list. It will take a couple days before we know official numbers, but so far: Batch 1: (Started 7 days ago) - 10 reach outs- 7 seen- 5 reply- 4 yes- 1 no Batch 2: Direct To Interview (Started Today) - 10 reach outs- 2 seen- 0 reply Batch 3: Direct To Call (Started Today) - 10 reach outs- 4 seen- 2 replies (with questions) You can see all the data & replies by going here. Big Takeaway:Reaching out to people that don’t know me and aren’t in my network has been quite challenging. It’s been good to remind myself of what it is like to start from the beginning. We are making good progress though! I have my first sales call tomorrow, and interviews later this week.  RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

Episode NotesI just finished day 11 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: Funnel Hacking 7-Figure Membership Sites. Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:- Identified 2 different $100k/m paid memberships - Bought them so I could see the backend - Documented their price, pitch, order bumps, & upsells Btw, the Google Doc with all this info, links, etc. is inside our Skool group. You can get free access by going here. Big Takeaway:A couple things stood out to me today. 1. Both of the memberships were $97/m 2. Both of them had a clear promise 3. Both of them included a lot of "stuff" 4. Both of them had an order bump & upsell My goal was to study what is working, and it worked! RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 10 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered: The Magic of the Golden Mic Method. Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:In the last 8 days, I have been able to: - Create a brand new offer ($35k) - Use AI to validate it & find buyers - Write the scripts & do reachouts - Book a sales call & 2 interviews All starting from scratch... how? Using The Golden Mic Method! Big Takeaway:The Golden Mic Method isn't just some hack or tactic. It is a principle based sales approach that works no matter what you sell. In today's stream, I break down what The Golden Mic Method is, and how I've used it. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 9 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered Sales Calls & Offer Feedback.Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:Today was a longgg day! - Delayed 4 times on my flight home from Nashville - Got feedback from 3 people about the offer - Booked a sales call - Booked 2 interviews Big Takeaway:Sometimes, you just have to show up and do the work, even when it isn't convenient. It is late, I am tired, and I would rather not be doing a livestream. But I did, and that is why we are getting results. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

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I just finished day 7 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered Outlining My $35k Google Doc Pitch.Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30days Here Is What We Got Done:I've reached out to 10 people, heard back from 4, got 1 "yes", 2 tentative "yes's" and 1 no. One person is already interested in the offer, and I'm going to be at a mastermind tomorrow, so I need an outline I can present. Tonight I outlined my pitch on a google doc, LIVE on the stream.Big Takeaway:It is amazing how effective just having conversations with people is. I've gotten so much feedback, and already have a person interested in the offer... literally just from a DM conversation. I'm realizing that being so certain in my offer has given me immense confidence to have these conversations. I think I would be hesitant to reach out if I didn't know my offer. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh

I just finished day 6 of the “30 Days to 6 Figures” where I covered:  We Got Our First YES! Now What? (Interview Preparation).Watch replays plus get all the worksheets and resources here: https://joshforti.com/30daysHere Is What We Got Done:Can you believe it?! Last night, on Day 5, I got a response back from one of the people I reached out to. Which means, we officially have LEADS (In less than a week!) Today I mapped out: - What information I need to get on the interviews - What questions I am going to ask on the interviews - How I'll know if they are the right fit clientBig Takeaway:Think about this for a second... we created a brand new offer, researched & validated it, got AI to find new leads for us, reached out to the leads, AND got a response back... IN LESS THAN 7 DAYS... pretty incredible right? This proves that when you know what to do & follow the right method, you can get results fast. RELEVANT LINKS:- Watch On YouTube- Subscribe To Newsletter- Connect With Josh