Today’s guest on The Millionaire Maker Show is Shawn Anthony, a networking maestro and founder of Pod Pro Max. We’ll be focusing on the rise of visual podcasts, strategies for getting on podcast shows, building meaningful relationships, and leveraging AI in podcasting to enhance your business journey.

Shawn Anthony is The Networking Maestro, Talent Manager, founder of PodProMax and the voice behind the acclaimed "School's Over Now What?" podcast. Renowned as a master networker, he has forged invaluable alliances with the world's top coaches, influencers, and podcasters. With his remarkable ability to bring together visionaries from diverse fields, Shawn has become a highly sought-after communicator and agent.

• Booming Visual Podcasts: Visual podcasts are becoming a vital medium for establishing credibility and authority in the online coaching space.
• Maximize Your Reach: Utilize platforms like YouTube to enhance your podcast's visibility and reach a broader audience.
• Research Before Pitching: Know the shows you want to be on; tailor your pitch to demonstrate your understanding and the unique value you can offer.
• Importance of Representation: Aligning yourself with representation can open doors and enhance your credibility in the podcasting and coaching space.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining genuine relationships is crucial for success in podcasting and in scaling your business.
• Embrace AI as a Tool: AI can assist in editing and managing podcasts, but the authentic human connection remains irreplaceable in transformational coaching.

Shawn discusses the shift towards visual podcasts as a means to build authority and engage audiences. He emphasizes how accessible podcasting has become today compared to the past.

• Research: Understand the podcast’s theme and audience before pitching yourself as a guest in your niche.
• Tailored Pitches: Highlight specific episodes where you could add value or offer insights relevant to your business.
• Social Engagement: Follow hosts on social media to build rapport and increase the chances of your pitch being noticed.

Shawn shares his experience of valuing relationships in his career and how it has led to success. He stresses the importance of integrity, follow-through, and authentic connections.

AI tools can assist with editing but cannot replicate the genuine human connection that podcasts offer. Shawn highlights the unique value of hearing authentic voices over time, creating lasting impacts in your coaching practice.

• "Podcasting is the new media."
• "If it doesn't blow up, I can promise you, it's going to help you learn how to talk better."
• "Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t."
• "Dream it, believe it, go out and get it."

• Shawn’s website: Podpromax.com
• Follow Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnranthony
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Welcome to another episode of The Millionaire Maker Show. Today’s focus is on Generating High-Quality Referrals Using the Upstream Model to unlock better business opportunities. Special guest, Justin Stoddart, and I dive into practical tips for keeping relationships "hot" in the context of networking and collaboration, which is essential for business success.

Justin Stoddart is the founder and CEO of Pro Insight, a networking platform aimed at real estate and service professionals. He is an authority in marketing and business strategy with over 20 years of experience. Justin is also the author of the bestselling book The Upstream Model, which reveals strategies for generating high-quality referrals. Additionally, he hosts the Think Bigger Real Estate Show, where he interviews top achievers and explores strategies for scaling businesses.

• The Upstream Model is a partnership-focused approach to business and essential for generating high-quality referrals.
• Relationships are a long-term game; it’s essential to invest in your relationship bank accounts.
• Avoid traditional networking pitfalls; prioritize direct, value-driven conversations that lead to business growth.
• Identify professionals who have existing influence over your ideal clients and collaborate with them to generate high-quality referrals.
• Understanding common ground and shared interests is vital for effective networking and referrals.

• Networking doesn’t have to be a slow, drawn-out process.
• Engage in direct discussions about mutual interests instead of lengthy meetings and social events.
• Identify clients who could benefit from your network and introduce professionals who can help them.
• Approach networking with a spirit of reciprocity—collaborate rather than compete to enhance your referral network.

• Overcome the antiquated notion of slow networking; embrace speed and efficiency to foster growth.
• Understand the true value of your client relationships and look beyond surface interactions.
• Utilize data to recognize opportunities within your existing client base, aiding in generating high-quality referrals.

• Surrounding yourself with high achievers can elevate your mindset and business opportunities.
• Intentionally seek out relationships that inspire growth across various aspects of life, especially in coaching and personal development.
• Be aware of influences that can either uplift or diminish your professional reputation.

• “I didn’t have to know everyone. I just needed to know the right people.”
• “When you take care of people even when you’re not getting paid, it opens the door to serve them and their friends more often.”
• “If you can surround yourself with more people who are dreamers and achievers, it will expand your possibilities.”
• “Choose your friends wisely; influences can elevate you or harm you.”

• Justin’s website: https://proinsight.com
• Follow Justin on social media: @justinstoddart
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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Monica Madrid, the founder of Football Is Sexy. This brand is all about empowering women through football education and stylish apparel. Monica shares her incredible journey, from working with iconic artists like Prince and Rick James to building a successful platform that connects and empowers passionate female football fans. We dive into how Monica has leveraged media appearances, including her spot on The Kelly Clarkson Show, to grow and scale her brand.

Monica Madrid is the founder of Football Is Sexy, a unique brand that unites and empowers female football fans through educational content and stylish apparel. She began her career as a dancer on Soul Train, working closely with legendary artists such as Prince and Rick James. Monica has transitioned from the music and mortgage industries to launching her football-focused platform for women, earning her features on major outlets like The Kelly Clarkson Show.

• Leverage Opportunities: Monica highlights the importance of not resting on past successes. Always look ahead to new opportunities.
• Collaboration is Key: Through collaborating with other creators, Monica has expanded her reach and strengthened her brand community.
• Content Consistency: Producing consistent and valuable content is crucial for building and maintaining an engaged audience.
• Resilience: Monica’s journey across multiple industries emphasizes perseverance and the ability to pivot when necessary.
• Women Empowerment: Football Is Sexy creates an inclusive space where women can feel seen and celebrated in football culture.

• Instagram Strategy: Monica shares how she focuses on collaborating with other women passionate about football to expand her reach and engagement on Instagram.
• Collaboration Outreach: Actively seeks out creators by searching for female fans of specific teams and reaches out with simple, authentic messages.
• Mutual Benefits: Collaborating allows Monica to expand her audience while also supporting other creators in her niche, creating a win-win scenario.

• Breaking Into a New Space: Monica discusses the challenges of entering a niche where women are often underrepresented and the difficulty of being the "new kid on the block."
• Staying Resilient: Despite setbacks, Monica emphasizes the importance of pushing forward and appreciating the support from collaborators and fans.

• Morning Routine: Monica starts her day at 4:30 AM, using the early hours for productivity. This routine helps her set the tone for the day and focus on what matters.
• Post-It Notes: A firm believer in using post-it notes to track tasks, Monica finds great satisfaction in crossing off completed items—a key to her organization.

• "Yesterday is yesterday, and today is today. I can’t hold on to that—what am I going to do today?"
• "If you don’t ask, you don’t get."
• "Real football fans want to watch the game—sometimes, we’re the only ones in our circles ready to spend $400 for a ticket."
• "You have to have humor and a backbone to be an entrepreneur."

• Monica’s website: www.footballissexy.com
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In this episode of The Millionaire Maker Show, I interview Darryll Stinson, co-founder of Seeding Greatness. Darryll opens up about his journey from being a Division I athlete to becoming a bestselling author and TEDx speaker with over 2 million views. Together, we dive deep into the nuances of using vulnerability and storytelling to elevate speaking opportunities for scaling your business. You’ll hear practical tips on how to craft impactful speeches that resonate with your audience, and strategies to leverage speaking as a powerful tool for long-term success in the online business industry.

Darryll Stinson is the co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services.

As a former Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a multiple best-selling author, and 2xTEDx speaker with more than 2 million views. His accolades as a Top 100 athlete (2008), award winning higher ed communications professional, #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023), and TEDx organizer (2022-present) attest to the impact of his work.

He’s coached hundreds of speakers to reach millions of people while growing themselves and their business at the same time.

• The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing your personal story with the right balance of vulnerability can be a game-changer, benefiting both you and your audience.
• Your Story is About You, For Others, and For You: Embrace your personal story—it matters. Make sure it serves your audience and adds value, while also benefiting your own growth.
• Tailor Your Story to Your Audience: Share your story in a way that aligns with the specific pain points and challenges your audience faces.
• Subconscious Beliefs Influence Success: Understanding how past traumas and subconscious beliefs impact your behavior can unlock new levels of personal and business growth.
• Avoid the Courtesy Clap: Be willing to ask tough questions and reflect on the true impact of your message. Don’t settle for polite applause—aim for real transformation in your audience.

• Thread the Needle: Weave your personal story into your talk in a way that serves your audience without making the message solely about you.
• Express to Serve: Unexpressed emotions become suppressed. Share personal experiences in a way that provides actionable insights and encourages transformation in your audience.
• Personal Growth Through Storytelling: Sharing your story helps you grow and heal. Your pain becomes your power when it helps others overcome their challenges.

• “Your story is about you, but it’s for others. And when done right, it’s also for you.”
• “Whatever you don’t express, you suppress.”
• “Your test becomes your testimony, your mess becomes your ministry, and your pain becomes your power.”
• “I share my story in direct proportion to the pain my audience is in.”

• Darryll’s website: https://darryllstinson.com
• Follow Darryll on social platforms: @StinsonSpeaks
• Join my upcoming free LIVE workshop: https://www.socialmediasalessurge.com

Welcome to this episode of The Millionaire Maker Show. I’m thrilled to introduce our guest, Rachel Pesso, a branding expert and founder of RP Creative. In this episode, we dive deep into how to build a brand that sells through visual storytelling in building connections and boosting sales for online businesses. Rachel shares her insights on overcoming common branding obstacles and making an emotional connection with your audience. We also explore actionable tips on how to infuse branding into our everyday business practices.

Rachel Pesso is a visual storyteller, branding expert, and founder of RP Creative. She helps boutique + luxury brands develop designs rooted in emotional connection and powerful visual storytelling to elevate their brand. With over 10 years of experience, Rachel blends high-level strategy and deep passion to design compelling online identities. Clients include Laverne Cox, Lori Harder, Jen Gottlieb, and Kelly Roach. Her expertise in visual storytelling and website design has helped numerous businesses create transformative brand experiences that drive engagement and growth.

• Intention Matters: The intention behind your branding efforts directly influences how people perceive and connect with your brand.
• Personalization is Key: Authenticity and personalization will remain vital in branding as technology evolves.
• Brand Differentiation: Many struggle to distinguish their brand from competitors in a saturated market.
• Consistency is Key: Regularly showing up for your audience builds trust and fosters community.
• Know Your Audience: Understanding your ideal audience helps tailor your brand messaging and offerings effectively.

• Differentiation: Many struggle to distinguish their brand from competitors in a saturated market.
• Balancing Personal and Professional: Finding the right mix of personal sharing without oversharing can be challenging.
• Understanding Brand Values: Lack of clarity on what to share and what to keep private can hinder branding effectiveness.

• Pull Out Brand Concepts: Identify core values that define your brand (e.g., empowerment, ease, freedom).
• Intentional Content Creation: Ensure all content aligns with the feelings you want to evoke in your audience.
• Visual Storytelling: Use imagery that resonates with your brand values to enhance emotional connections.
• Daily Practice: Regularly assess whether your communications support your brand's core messages.

• Evolving Landscape: AI is changing how branding is approached, but the need for authenticity and personalization remains.
• Energy Exchange: The human element in branding is irreplaceable, emphasizing the importance of direct connection and engagement.
• Core Values: Maintaining focus on core values will be crucial as brands navigate technological advancements.

• "If we make people feel good, they're a lot more inclined to buy from us."
• "Intention is everything. If we have intention behind what we create, people feel that."
• "Hire the experts that are doing what you already want to be doing."

• Rachel's website: rachelpesso.com
• Connect with Rachel on Instagram:

In this episode, I welcome a special guest, Antonia Semanskee, to share her expert insights on marketing your business on Instagram as a powerful tool for business growth. We dive deep into the importance of data-driven decisions and how they can shape a successful Instagram strategy for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. We also highlight the key differences between posting as a business owner versus posting as an influencer.

Antonia Semanskee is a business professor, entrepreneur, and Instagram analytics expert. She specializes in helping coaches and consultants enhance their online visibility using strategic, data-driven methods.

With over 25 years of experience in startup business development, sales, marketing, & teaching, Antonia brings the best of data analysis, strategy, and practical knowledge to the art of social media marketing & PR for business results.

• Content Repurposing: Identify your high-performing posts using analytics and recreate them in different formats (e.g., carousel, reel) to maximize reach and engagement for your coaching business.
• Feed vs. Stories: When marketing your business on Instagram, keep your feed professional and business-focused, while Stories can be used to connect on a more personal level, helping you build authenticity with your coaching audience.
• Analytics First: Tracking key metrics through a spreadsheet is essential for understanding what resonates with your audience. Focus on metrics like saves, shares, comments, and profile visits to fine-tune your Instagram marketing strategy.
• The "Attorney Filter": Before posting personal content, run it through the "attorney filter" by asking, "Would I be comfortable if my attorney posted this?" It’s a simple way to maintain professionalism and credibility as a transformational coach.
• Engagement in Stories: Use interactive content like “this or that” polls in Stories to engage with your audience and gain insights, a vital part of marketing your business on Instagram to potential coaching clients.
• Building Community: Engage daily with a core group of industry peers to build relationships and drive organic engagement on your posts. A supportive community is invaluable for marketing and scaling your coaching business on Instagram.
• Testing and Iteration: Experiment with different content, learn from failures, and refine your strategy. The key is to fail forward and use the data to improve your Instagram marketing efforts.

• What to Do Next: After tracking your posts' performance, identify the winners and repurpose them in new formats. For example, transform a successful infographic into a carousel post or a reel, keeping your content fresh and relevant to your Instagram marketing strategy.
• Tweaking: Try changing color schemes or slightly modifying headlines to appeal to different segments of your audience, allowing you to explore what works best for marketing your business on Instagram.

• Viral content is great for engaging your current community but doesn’t always bring in new clients or convert into coaching leads.
• Use viral content sparingly, and manage your expectations regarding its business impact on marketing your business on Instagram.

• Build a core group of peers in your industry and engage with their content regularly to foster a community that supports your Instagram marketing strategy.
• Spend time commenting and starting conversations on their pages to cultivate authentic connections.
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In this episode, I dive into exciting insights on lead generation strategies and discuss the importance of strategic planning for online ads with special guest, Kim Barrett.

Today, I’m thrilled to have Kim Barrett on the show. He is a world-renowned million dollar marketing strategist with a focus on Facebook. Kim is an International speaker and trainer, having taught marketing around the world and helping businesses grow to 6,7 and even 8 figures.

Kim is the Founder and CEO of Your Social Voice, an Australian based Digital Marketing Agency established in 2015. YSV helps businesses get heard on Social Media, and most importantly build engagement, generate more leads and more sales.

• The importance of thorough planning before launching ads to ensure effectiveness.
• A consistent organic social media presence can positively impact ad costs.
• Audience trust can be built through consistent messaging across platforms.
• Current challenges in the ad landscape due to rising costs and competition.

• Competitive Landscape: Kim discusses how small businesses can effectively compete with larger competitors by utilizing their unique voice and connection with customers.
• Ad Strategy: He highlights the need for thoughtful ad creation rather than quick, unplanned setups.
• Organic and Paid Synergy: Kim explains how maintaining an active social media presence can lower ad costs and build trust with potential customers.
• Future of Meta Ads: He predicts that while ad costs will continue to rise, competition from platforms like TikTok will keep options available for small business owners.

• Planning Ads: I encourage a strategic approach to ad content, focusing on clarity and relevance.
• Consistent Posting: Maintain regular organic posts to enhance credibility and attract audience interest.
• Retargeting: Use retargeting strategies for audiences who engage with ads to build authority and trust.

• “You do have to actually put your thought into it.”
• “If I see an ad and I go there and it’s from something that I don’t know, I check their profile.”
• “I think that having that, you know, leveraging consistent content can reduce ad costs by upwards of 30%.”

• Get my free bundle, The Social Media Sales Machine: SellMoreWithSocial.com
• Connect with Kim on social media: @realKimBarrett

Kim’s free training, The Fast Cash Ads Formula: https://go.yoursocialvoice.com.au/watch-our-training-2540

In this episode, I interview Andrew Biernat, host of the Story Builders Podcast. We dive deep into the power of storytelling in marketing and personal branding, highlighting how it helps businesses connect with their prospects and drive growth. Andrew shares incredible insights on incorporating vulnerability into your content to build deeper connections and offers strategies to balance personal storytelling with professional messaging to ensure authenticity.

Andrew Biernat is a project leader at Story Builders, helping leaders turn ideas into impactful books and learning experiences. With his extensive experience in uncovering and sharing the core stories of personality-driven brands, Andrew hosts the Story Builders Podcast, where he focuses on how storytelling can foster business growth and enhance client engagement.

• Storytelling is a powerful tool to create emotional connections with your audience, making your brand more relatable and impactful.
• Vulnerability in storytelling can significantly boost engagement when it resonates with your audience.
• Personal stories help humanize your brand and provide the right balance with business content to maintain interest.
• High-engagement posts featuring personal stories can draw new followers, who then benefit from your educational content.
• Balancing vulnerability with professional messaging is essential to maintaining your brand’s integrity and trustworthiness.

• Personal stories, especially those that highlight vulnerability, often outperform strictly business-focused content.
• Andrew shared a heartfelt story about his daughter's heart condition, which allowed him to build a strong emotional connection with his audience, showcasing the authenticity behind his brand.
• Tying personal experiences to your business message strengthens your brand’s trust and credibility, making it more likely to resonate with your audience.

• Mixing educational content with personal stories is vital to keeping your audience engaged and growing your following.
• Vulnerable or personal posts can serve as gateways for new audiences, who stay for the valuable, educational content you offer consistently.
• Authenticity is the cornerstone of successful content—your audience needs to see themselves reflected in your stories for maximum impact.

• “The very best way to connect with your clients or prospects is through a story because everyone can see themselves in it.”
• “It’s more important than ever to be vulnerable in your storytelling, but make sure it’s relevant to your audience.”
• “If all you've been doing is yammering about your business, maybe start talking about you for a bit—let them get to know you.”

• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat
• The Story Builders website: www.mystorybuilders.com
• Chat with someone from The Story Builders team: http://mystorybuilders.com/story
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This conversation with Andrew Biernat underscores the transformative power of storytelling, particularly in the world of online coaching and business scaling. Vulnerability, when shared strategically, can...