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Most entrepreneurs think they need bigger ad budgets, a better city, or a bigger following to land serious clients. Monique Star built a 7-figure automotive marketing agency from Colorado working with Honda Racing, Aston Martin, Genesis, and Polestar... with zero ads. Just relationships and a niche so specific it became unfair.In this episode, we get into:Why niching down hard (she picked automotive only) actually opened more doors, not fewerThe "empty-handed meeting" framework she used to get on calls with top automotive execsWhy going deeper with 10 people at an event beats collecting 100 business cardsHow she charges six figures for a 60-second Instagram placementThe "human-first" approach most digital marketers have completely forgottenHow she runs two businesses (De Vitesse + BNC Speakers) without burning outIf you're stuck trying to grow your business with cold ads and chasing every prospect that moves, this conversation will reframe how you think about client acquisition entirely.If this is clicking for you, I go way deeper on building a freedom business inside the Autogrowth Academy https://autogrowthacademy.com/ Connect with Monique: https://devitesse.com/ https://moniquesar.com/ Subscribe for more conversations on building businesses that buy back your time.

A woman who built a $50k/year side hustle asked me one question on a coaching call... and it completely stopped me. She wanted to know if she should sell her juice company or go all in and scale it. She asked me what I would do. The honest answer? I would never have started a drink company in the first place. That's not my path. So asking me was the wrong question entirely. And that's the point. The coaching industry has created a dependency problem. Entrepreneurs hire coaches not to get better... but to have someone else to blame when things go wrong. That's not coaching. That's outsourcing accountability. In this video I break down the three lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear about making decisions... even when you don't have all the information. Lesson 1: Vision alignment is your only real decision framework. If you don't know where you're going, no decision will feel right. Lesson 2: Motion is lotion. The entrepreneurs who win aren't the ones who make the right decision. They're the ones who make decisions fast and pivot faster. Lesson 3: Real CEOs expect to be wrong. Success doesn't come from making the perfect call. It comes from making enough calls until the right ones start to compound. If you're stuck in decision paralysis right now, this one's for you. Subscribe for more on building a lifestyle business that works without you grinding yourself into the ground.

Larry Oliphant has spent decades in the food and hospitality space, working with the likes of Microsoft, General Motors, and some of the biggest names in food and dining. Now he's the founder of Vivid Innovation Group and he's on a mission to change how the world eats, one hot meal at a time. In this episode, Larry breaks down the real framework behind validating a business idea (hint: it has nothing to do with asking AI), why most entrepreneurs are playing in their business instead of building one, and how he spotted a 20-year-old technology called Hot Logic that's sitting on top of a $1 trillion industry, completely untapped. We also get into the razor and blade model, why you can never save yourself to greatness, and what business partnerships have in common with marriage. If you've got a business idea you've been sitting on, or you're already in the game and wondering why growth feels harder than it should, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. If this is clicking for you, I go way deeper on this stuff inside the Autogrowth Academy. Link below. https://autogrowthacademy.com/ Reach out to Larry here: [email protected] — for commercial/business inquiries about Hot Logic [email protected] — for general reach-outs or anyone needing help

Christina Lenkowski, a podcast publicist who built a thriving PR agency during the pandemic without even hosting her own podcast. Christina shares how guesting on podcasts became her number one growth tool, why she ditched traditional PR, and how she built a six-figure business from home while raising a family. Whether you’re a coach, author, or founder, if you’ve ever asked "how do I get featured on podcasts?" or "is podcast guesting worth it?" this interview is a must-watch. Topics covered include how Christina pivoted into podcast PR during COVID, why podcast interviews convert better than cold leads, her exact client process and what most people get wrong, and a behind-the-scenes look at building a sustainable business from scratch. Checkout Christina's work here:https://www.publicityxchristina.com/

If you've ever found yourself setting goals year after year and still falling short, you're not alone, and you're not broken. The problem isn’t your motivation or your willpower. It’s the system you're using. ✨ Join the Autogrowth Academy 👉🏻  https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about ✨ In this video, I walk you through the exact four-step goal-mapping framework I’ve used to finally create real, lasting results in my business, my content creation, and my personal growth. This isn't about hyping yourself up for New Year’s and burning out by February. It’s about building a system that turns your goals into a lifestyle. Something that becomes inevitable.I used to set goals like “get 100,000 YouTube subscribers” or “lose 20 pounds,” but they never stuck until I started using this goal-mapping method. The first thing I had to learn was that setting a vague or generic goal wasn’t enough. Saying “I want to grow my business” doesn’t work because it’s too abstract. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a crystal clear goal that’s so specific and detailed you can describe it the same way you describe your current daily life. When you reach that level of clarity, everything starts to shift.Once your goal is clear, the next step is milestone mapping. Most people never break their goal into actionable, trackable steps. I’ll show you how to reverse-engineer your vision into meaningful milestones, and here’s the part no one talks about: how to connect each milestone to personal rewards. Whether that’s a new piece of gear, a relaxing vacation, or just a symbolic moment of celebration, these small wins keep the motivation alive. And if you lead a team, tying milestones to their personal desires is a game changer for buy-in and performance.Then we move into habit mapping. This is the secret that makes your goal progress automatic. It’s one thing to know what you should do. It’s another to actually do it consistently. I’ll explain how I use triggers and rewards to install habits so deeply they become part of my lifestyle. For example, I don’t just try to publish videos weekly. I’ve built my entire workflow around the habit of video creation. I walk you through what that looks like in real life, how I stack small wins, and why consistency is the real driver of success. I also share some personal stories, including a powerful example from Atomic Habits, to show how minor behaviors repeated daily can lead to massive transformation.The final step is understanding the resources you need to achieve your goals. And here’s the truth: cheaping out on the right tools or hiring the wrong team can cost you way more than investing up front in high-quality gear, coaching, or software. I share my own hard-earned lessons here, from wasting money on low-cost tripods that broke instantly to finally investing in the right tools that saved me hours every week. This mindset shift helped me buy back my time, increase productivity, and stay consistent with my most important habits.I also talk about the importance of investing in yourself through courses, books, and coaching. Not every course or mentor will be a perfect fit, but when you find the right one, the return is exponential. I credit a lot of my own growth to working with coaches like Dan Martell and being part of communities like the Auto Growth Academy, where I get access to new strategies, better tools, and the accountability I need to keep moving forward.So whether your goal is to build a 7-figure business, grow a YouTube channel, lose weight, or just become more consistent in your habits, this video is going to give you a framework that works. This isn't another motivational speech that fades away after 24 hours. This is a system you can implement today, in real life, to make your vision non-negotiable.

Join Mark inside the Autogrowth Academy https://autogrowthacademy.com/start/ In this video you'll learn how to legally pay zero tax and build a location-free business | Bobby Casey Interview What if your entire business was built around your ideal lifestyle, not the other way around? In this episode, I sit down with international tax strategist and lifelong entrepreneur Bobby Casey, who’s helped thousands legally reduce their taxes and live completely location-independent lives. We dive into: Why you don't need to be a tax resident anywhere (yes, really) How Bobby went from hating his multi-million dollar company to building a freedom-first business The “Bullseye Effect” and how most entrepreneurs accidentally trap themselves Step-by-step breakdown of how Bobby created Business Anywhere, a platform built specifically for digital nomads and remote entrepreneurs Real-life strategies to protect your assets, eliminate unnecessary taxes, and reclaim your time If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a beach in Costa Rica while your business runs remotely, this is your roadmap. This episode isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about designing a smarter, more flexible life and business from the ground up. 💼 Learn more about Bobby’s work: 📲 Follow me for more behind-the-scenes: @moneywithmark

Scott Proposki had it all. National Geographic. NFL. Microsoft. HBO. A 7-figure photography business built over 27 years with the biggest brands in the world. 🚀 Ready to scale to $10k/month or $100k/month?Join the Autogrowth Academy waitlist → https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about Then COVID hit. His calendar emptied in one week. His team collapsed. His identity unraveled. What followed wasn’t a pivot. It was a full-blown identity death and rebirth. In this episode, Scott shares how he went from global stages and multimillion-dollar contracts to sitting alone in silence with nothing left. He opens up about the depression, the rebuilding, and the moment he realized the book he wrote for others would become the system that saved him. You’ll hear: The exact story behind how he landed National Geographic Why most creatives stay broke even with world-class talent What Scott did when his entire business disappeared overnight How he rebuilt from scratch using the Camera Focus Method Why most photographers (and entrepreneurs) avoid the uncomfortable conversations that actually build businesses This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a crash course in resilience, clarity, and building a business that actually survives. 🔥 If you’re a creative, freelancer, or founder trying to figure out what the hell to do when your life plan gets wiped out, this episode is your roadmap. 💥 Watch to the end if you want to learn how to build a business that makes money, builds meaning, and survives anything. Listen to Scott's podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/5M6MLaKHaveCXfQQ19BMp1 Join Scott's Camera Focus Method coaching program here https://scottproposki.com/

Three months ago, Rosie got fired from her dream job.Today, she’s running a full-time photography business making over $9,000 per month... and she’s never been happier. In this episode of The Lifestyle Entrepreneur Show, I sit down with Rosie to unpack how losing her job became the catalyst for her biggest business breakthrough. Her story is raw, honest, and full of lessons every creative entrepreneur needs to hear. Here’s what we dive into: ✅ How getting fired forced Rosie to finally believe in herself ✅ The mindset shift that turned her side hustle into a full-time career ✅ How she doubled her revenue in one month (without ads) ✅ The pricing strategy that lets her charge $2,000 per shoot ✅ Why she stopped giving discounts and how that changed everything ✅ How to grow your client base through networking and SEO Rosie shares how she went from charging $125 for shoots to confidently booking $2,000 clients, all by changing her mindset around self-worth, pricing, and abundance. If you’re stuck working a job that drains you, or afraid to take the leap into your own business, her story will light a fire under you. You don’t need to be ready. You just need to start. Join other entrepreneurs building lifestyle businesses that give them time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom inside the Autogrowth Academy 👇https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about Follow Rosie's Journey here: https://rosieleephotography.com/ https://rosieleephotography.com/the-creative-click/ https://www.youtube.com/@rosieleephotography https://www.instagram.com/rosieleephotography/

You’re done with hustle culture. Twelve-hour days, daily content grinds, launches that flop, and a packed calendar with an empty bank account. This show is for the ones who want to grow without burning out. Hosted by Mark from MoneyWithMark, the Lifestyle Entrepreneur podcast is where real entrepreneurs share the real strategies that build freedom-first businesses... without burnout. Subscribe now and start your next chapter.

I used to think perfection was the key to success. I obsessed over getting every page, every blog, every ad campaign exactly right. I thought being meticulous was my edge. But in reality, it almost destroyed my business. I nearly quit. I was broke. And I was exhausted.Then everything changed. 🔗 Join the Autogrowth Academy and build your $10k to $100k per month lifestyle business: https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about This video is the full breakdown of how I shifted from perfectionism to progress, and how that one mindset switch became the foundation of a search-based content engine that’s generated over $80 million in client sales and 22 million clicks across YouTube, Google, and organic platforms. This isn’t theory. It’s what I’ve used to grow my agency, help clients like Lindsay Hampson outrank McKinsey and Deloitte on Google, and teach entrepreneurs how to build sustainable lifestyle businesses that grow on autopilot. Whether you're a course creator, agency owner, coach, or consultant, this lesson is your permission slip to stop trying to go viral and start building an evergreen system that actually compounds over time. Inside the episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs are stuck in content loops that look productive but are actually killing momentum. I show how taking imperfect action, again and again, is the fastest path to clarity, cash flow, and confidence. I even share how we onboard new agency clients using this principle and turn that into scalable, repeatable growth using systems, not guesswork. If you’ve been sitting on ideas, waiting for the perfect time, or trying to create the perfect video or funnel or website before you “launch,” this is your wake-up call. The perfect moment is never coming. But your progress starts today.

When I was broke I chased money. I thought success meant being a doctor or lawyer. Then I realized that the people who were actually wealthy were business owners, not employees. Build a business you LOVE inside the Autogrowth Academy 👉 https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about This video is my full story of how I went from being fired, broke, and burned out to building a 7-figure marketing agency and creating what I call a lifestyle business one that gives me time freedom, financial freedom, and location freedom. I talk about: ✅ How I shifted from chasing money to chasing freedom ✅ The 3 types of freedom I built into my business (time, location, financial) ✅ How I turned one skill SEO into a full-time income ✅ Why I fired my $100K/year client to protect my lifestyle ✅ The mindset shift that made my business finally feel rightI built a marketing agency that runs entirely online. My team works remotely. I travel when I want, spend time with my family, and live life on my schedule.If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing clients or burned out building something that doesn’t excite you anymore, this story will hit home. Because the truth is, freedom isn’t about being rich. It’s about being in control of your time, your money, and your energy. Join thousands of other entrepreneurs building lifestyle businesses that give them their life back inside the Autogrowth Academy.👉 https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

The AI robot we've been waiting for is finally here. It washes your dishes, folds your laundry, and takes out your trash. But there’s one massive issue nobody's talking about... and it could be a privacy nightmare. In this episode of the Lifestyle Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down Neo by OneX, the first humanoid robot designed for your home. I’ll walk through the creepy truth about how it actually works, what it means for your life and business, and whether I think it's worth the $500 per month or $20k upfront. 👇 Drop a comment if you want me to test this robot in my house👇 Want to build a business that lets you afford a robot to do your chores? Join AutoGrowth Academy now 🔗 Join the Autogrowth Academy → https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about📸 Follow me on Instagram → @moneywithmark

If you're tired of posting non-stop and still not growing, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Laura Rike, Pinterest growth expert and founder of Simply Pintastic. She breaks down why most entrepreneurs are stuck on content treadmills and what to do instead. We talk content systems, traffic that actually buys, and the platforms that keep giving even when you stop posting. This one’s packed with real strategy, no fluff. Learn more from Laura at https://laurarike.comJoin the Autogrowth Academy: https://www.skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about

Alex Hormozi’s $100 million launch event for Money Models was hyped to the moon. Everyone was waiting for it. The internet was buzzing. But as someone who’s been building real businesses and marketing campaigns that generated over 22 million clicks and $80 million in revenue for clients, I have to be honest… It was a HUGE letdown.👉 Use my AI Tool that build my agency. Trained off Alex Hormozi's content, you can get it here. 👉 https://autogrowth.kit.com/products/7-figure-business-coach-custom-built-gpt In this video, I’m breaking down the three WORST parts of Alex Hormozi’s live event from the perspective of a real entrepreneur. Not a fanboy. Not a hater. Just someone who lives and breathes digital marketing and cares about helping other entrepreneurs grow their business without hype or manipulation.Here’s what we cover:How the event turned into a 7-hour sales call that burned trust instead of building itWhy Hormozi is breaking the exact rules he teaches in $100M Offers (yes, I’ll show receipts)What this launch revealed about the toxic divide in online marketing between masculine “bro” energy and feminine connection-based brandingThe AI tool he flexed during the event that costs $6,000... and how I built something WAY better that you can use todayLook, Alex Hormozi has earned his place at the top. He’s smart. He’s disciplined. He’s built something incredible. But that doesn’t mean you should blindly follow his strategy. Especially if you’re not sitting on millions of followers or a war chest of VC-backed media exposure.Because the truth is... most service-based business owners, coaches, consultants, and creators are burning out trying to keep up with launches like this. They are making content that doesn’t convert. They’re following strategies built for people with completely different audiences and resources.And worst of all, they are afraid to sell. Not because they don’t believe in their offer. But because they’re afraid of sounding like this.I believe there’s a better way to grow. You don’t need to run massive launches. You don’t need to sell 15 products in one confusing bundle. And you definitely don’t need to fake scarcity or slap a $29,997 price tag on things just to discount them.You need clarity. You need a system. And you need trust.That’s why I built my own custom GPT. I trained it for over 100 hours on the exact strategies we use in my agency to grow high-ticket service businesses. I built it so that even if you’ve never done SEO or organic content before, you could use it to start getting leads without sounding salesy or posting 10 times a day.If you want to stop guessing and start getting leads on autopilot, use the link above.This isn’t just a video breaking down someone else's funnel. This is a wake-up call. If you want to grow your business without burning out, without faking urgency, and without feeling like you’re selling your soul in the process, then hit that subscribe button.We do things differently here.

If you have ever dreamed of unlocking more brain power, this episode is for you. I have tested dozens of supplements and nootropics over the years, and today I am sharing my personal daily power stack, along with the lessons I learned the hard way. You will discover: The 3 big mistakes most entrepreneurs make with nootropics Why your sleep, diet, and exercise matter more than any supplement How to combine supplements like caffeine and L-theanine for better results My exact daily stack that keeps me laser-focused and motivated Here is the problem:More energy does not equal more results if your effort is scattered. Too many entrepreneurs burn themselves out chasing low-value tasks, thinking they are making progress. The solution:You need a proven marketing plan and a group of entrepreneurs who will keep you on track. That is why I created Autogrowth Academy. It is a private community for service-based entrepreneurs who want a simple, step-by-step marketing system and the accountability to follow it through. 👉 Join here: https://skool.com/autogrowth-academy/about Whether you are in coaching, consulting, or any service-based field, this episode will help you channel your focus and energy into the work that actually grows your business. Chapters: 0:00 My Nootropic Supplements 0:41 Mistake #1 Not focusing on sleep1:48 Mistake #2 There is no magic pill 2:42 Mistake #3 Not working on the right things 4:35 My POWER stack 5:31 My recommendation Read the full details on my website https://autogrowthacademy.com/productivity/brain-supplements/