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Should You Franchise Or Open More Locations? Here’s The Real TradeoffShould you franchise your business… or keep opening more locations yourself?This is the real tradeoff most founders never think through.In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Dr. Tom DuFore, founder of Big Sky Franchise Team, who has advised hundreds of businesses and worked with major brands on franchising and expansion strategies.We break down what actually changes when you move from company-owned growth to franchising, including:• Why franchising puts less cash in your checking account but more leverage in your system• The real difference between franchising vs licensing (and why most people confuse them)• When opening more locations makes sense — and when it becomes a liability• The 3 non-negotiable checkboxes that make a business franchise-ready• Why “get rich quick” thinking destroys franchise systems• How long franchise sales really take and what early traction looks likeIf you’re a business owner asking:“Do I scale this myself… or let others scale it with me?”This conversation will save you years of costly mistakes.🔗 Explore franchising with Dr. Tom DuFore👉 https://bigskyfranchiseteam.comTom DuFore on LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdufore/Big Sky Franchise Team Facebook🔗 https://www.facebook.com/bigskyfranchiseteam/📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the beliefs holding you back… aren’t even yours?In this powerful conversation, legendary hypnotherapist Tim Shurr, with over 36 years of experience and more than 16,000 hypnotherapy sessions, reveals how to reprogram your mind for peace, purpose, and profit. We dive deep into hidden mental blocks, subconscious rewiring, and how ONE belief shift can change your entire life and business.Tim has worked with Olympic athletes, CEOs, and industry leaders and has authored multiple books, including One Belief Away. His work has been featured alongside Bob Proctor, Les Brown, and Joe Vitale, as well as in the film Zero Limits.If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… but I just don’t do it”, this episode will hit home.👁️‍🗨️ Watch this if you want to: • Overcome impostor syndrome and self-sabotage • Install new beliefs that drive massive success • Heal deep emotional patterns keeping you stuck • Use your mind as a performance-enhancing tool🎁 Free Vault Access: Unlock Tim's bonus hypnosis trainings and tools here → 👉 https://www.practiceamplifier.com/training-vault📘 Grab the book – One Belief Away 👉https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SHXWNKRLearn More About TimOfficial Website: https://timshurr.comContact / Work With Tim: https://timshurr.com/contact/Hypnosis Clinic: https://indyhypnosis.comFollow Tim Shurr OnlineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timshurrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timshurrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimShurr🔗 Full podcast archive + free resources: https://amazingmarketingshow.com📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page#MindsetShift #Hypnotherapy #OneBeliefAway #AmazingMarketingShow #SubconsciousHealing #TimShurr #EntrepreneurMindset👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How He Built 4M Followers Using AI, With $0 in Ad SpendWhat if you could grow a massive audience without spending a single dollar on ads? In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, Austin Armstrong, the founder of Syllaby and co‑creator of AI Marketing World, pulls back the curtain on how he used AI, content strategy, and platform mastery to build 4 + million followers across social media, all with $0 spent on ad campaigns.Here’s what you’ll learn:→ How to use AI tools to create content at scale and bypass traditional growth models.→ The shift from being a “content creator” to a business owner who creates content.→ Why today’s social platforms reward strategy and systems more than luck.→ A peek into the AI‑powered system he built, and how you can apply parts of it.→ How to pick the right platform, make your content stand out, and monetise your following.Whether you’re a solopreneur, creator, marketer, or someone ready to scale using AI, this masterclass is for you.🔗 Connect with Austin Armstrong 🌐 Website: https://austinarmstrong.ai Austin Armstrong+1 🚀 Try Syllaby: https://syllaby.io Casey Watkins Speaker Podcaster 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Austin‑Armstrong YouTube 🎟️ AI Marketing World Conference: https://aimarketingworld.co 📬 Email: austin@syllaby.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialtypro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Owwstin📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-pageLIKE this video if you found value.COMMENT below with: Which AI tool surprised you the most?SUBSCRIBE and click the 🔔 to ensure you don’t miss upcoming masterclasses.Please SHARE this with someone building their personal brand or content business.#ContentStrategy #AIMarketing #SocialMediaGrowth #AIForCreators #Syllaby #AustinArmstrong #AmazingMarketingShow👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One post. That’s all it took to spark a 160,000-member community. No ads. No funnels. Just a real connection.In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Tristan Ahumada shares how he accidentally built one of the largest real estate Facebook groups in the world,  Lab Coat Agents, with over 160,000 members, and turned it into a thriving ecosystem of influence, loyalty, and revenue.He didn’t use paid ads. He didn’t use a traditional funnel. And he sure didn’t chase likes. Instead, Tristan focused on something most marketers ignore: deep human connection at scale.💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:The story behind the one post that started it allWhy community outperforms content in 2025The psychology of trust, and how to earn it onlineThe frameworks Tristan uses to monetize without “commission breath”How he uses AI to keep the human touch at the center of content creationA fresh perspective on building movements, not just audiencesWhether you're a content creator, real estate pro, or brand trying to grow loyalty that lasts, this episode will flip your growth strategy upside down.Connect with Tristan Ahumada:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ6o6B5JPEBP57hu9VdzT4Q YouTubeOfficial Website / Hub: https://www.tristanahumada.com/ Tristan Ahumada+1Coaching & Community (A Brilliant Tribe): https://abrillianttribe.com/ A Brilliant TribeLab Coat Agents: https://www.labcoatagents.com/Instagram (DM Tristan): https://www.instagram.com/tristan.ahumada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labcoatagents📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights of each episode: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How an OG Marketer Made $250M Online in 1997, and Is Still Winning in 2025😮What if you built a $250M online business… before Shopify, Facebook, or Google even existed? 😮In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray sit down with one of the true pioneers of the internet, Tom Wilkerson, founder of CertifyMe.net, who started selling online way back in 1997.Tom was taking credit cards online when most people thought the internet was a scam. From selling crane and rigging equipment to creating one of the first OSHA-compliant online training platforms, his journey is raw, practical, and wildly inspiring. In this episode, you’ll learn:How Tom made over $250 million in online transactions before Shopify ever existedThe secret behind building trust online in the 90s, and why it still works todayHow to spot real product-market fit (and what most entrepreneurs get wrong)The old-school principle that still beats every algorithm in 2025Why change is the greatest business opportunity, if you know how to ride itWhether you’re a modern marketer, founder, or someone trying to navigate the AI revolution, Tom’s story is a masterclass in adapting, evolving, and staying ahead.💼 Guest Website & Certifications: 👉 https://www.certifyme.net — Online forklift & safety training since 1999Want to grow your business like Tom, without the fluff?Grab our FREE growth guide + weekly marketing playbooks:👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page 🔥 If this episode inspired you, do this: 👍 Like the video to help more entrepreneurs discover it 💬 Comment your favorite lesson from Tom, we read every one 🔔 Subscribe to The Amazing Marketing Show for more weekly conversations with top marketers and creators#OGMarketer #DigitalMarketing #AmazingMarketingShow #ForkliftTraining #OnlineBusiness #InternetPioneers #SideHustleSuccess👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your biggest achievement, selling your business, left you feeling empty?In this mind-shifting episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Jerome Myers, a business exit strategist who’s helping founders avoid the one thing no one talks about: post-exit regret.We dive into:Why 75% of entrepreneurs regret selling their businessHow to avoid loneliness, identity crisis, and burnout after an exitThe Exit Readiness Framework every founder should knowHow to decouple your identity from your companyReal legacy vs. chasing "just more"Why freedom > money (and how to measure both)If you're building something special, this episode will change how you think about your journey and your end game.📌 TAKE THE FREE EXIT READINESS ASSESSMENT → https://exittoexcellence.com/era🔗 Follow Jerome Myers Website: https://exittoexcellence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjeromemyers/📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page🎧 Subscribe for more real, raw, and strategic conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@AmazingMarketingShow?sub_confirmation=1#BusinessExit #Entrepreneurship #JeromeMyers #ExitStrategy #podcast #AmazingMarketingShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people think making money in real estate is all about selling houses…But that’s just one income stream. In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Suneet Agrawal, the #1 real estate team leader in California, who reveals how he turned one house deal into 6+ revenue streams and scaled his business into the $10M+ range.From starting broke (borrowing internet from Starbucks) to building a mortgage, property management, coaching, and info businesses, Suneet shares exactly how he did it, and how you can apply the same strategies.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most real estate agents fail (and how to avoid it)The exact strategies Suneet used to build a $10M businessHow to create multiple revenue streams beyond just selling homesThe power of USPs (Unique Selling Propositions) in real estateHow to monetize your personal brand and social media presenceThe role of mindset, routines, and accountability in long-term successLessons from losing it all and rebuilding even strongerWhether you’re a realtor, entrepreneur, or marketer, this conversation will challenge the way you think about branding, USPs, and building multiple streams of income.Connect with SuneetMeet Suneet: https://suneetagarwal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneet_agarwal916/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suneetagarwal916Join His Real Estate Team: https://joinsacramentostopteam.com/Sell Your Home: https://sellnow916.com👉 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page#RealEstateMarketing #MultipleIncomeStreams #AmazingMarketingShow #SuneetAgrawal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you could earn an extra $1,100/month, without quitting your job? 💡In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray sit down with Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation and host of The Side Hustle Show (nearly 700 episodes!). Nick has spoken with hundreds of entrepreneurs and side hustlers, sharing the exact strategies that consistently work.👉 From proven $1,100/month plays to the mistakes that keep most people stuck on the sidelines, Nick breaks down how to:→ Spot the side hustles that actually scale → Avoid the “passion trap” and focus on profit→ Use customer conversations to discover hidden opportunities→ Decide when to hire, delegate, and grow→ Turn your side hustle into your main hustleWhether you want a few hundred extra to cover bills or you’re chasing financial freedom, this conversation gives you a roadmap.🔗 Check out Nick’s resources:Side Hustle Nation: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/Playlist generator + listener bonus: https://hustle.show/The Side Hustle Show podcast archives: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-show/Nick’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NickLoper/videosWant to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche?Grab our free guide + weekly insights:👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastering Social Media: Strategy, Mindset & Algorithm Tips That WorkAre you tired of posting content that gets ignored?In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Jeff Pfitzer, a mortgage-industry veteran turned local influencer and social media expert, to break down what works on social in 2025.You’ll discover why going viral is overrated, how to build influence in your niche, and the real reason your content isn’t converting (hint: it’s not the algorithm’s fault).Whether you're a business owner, creator, or just getting started, this conversation will change the way you think about content, platforms, and growth.🔑 What You'll Learn:1. How to beat platform paralysis and find your rhythm2. The #1 mindset shift you need to succeed on social3. Jeff’s proven “out-content + out-personality” strategy4. Why 200 views can matter more than 2 million5. How social media is the best free marketing tool (if used right)6. Building trust and influence without being glued to your phone🎯 This is your no-BS guide to mastering social — with strategies that actually work.👇 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway — Jeff might reply!📩 Want help with your social strategy?DM Jeff on:  / jeffpfitzer    / jeff.pfitzer   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling chained to your task list and calling it “success”? Civil-engineering CEO Joe Mancini thought the same—until a brutal reality check forced him to rethink everything about work, family, and the real ROI of life.In this episode, you’ll discover:The productivity trap: how chasing endless check-boxes nearly cost Joe his marriage and connection with his kids.Doing-energy vs. being-energy—a simple mental switch that lets you leave work at work and show up 100 % at home.Why true leadership (at the office and at home) is more about listening than barking orders.Tactical routines Joe uses to unplug his brain, quiet late-night “to-do” spirals, and turn a company of one into a thriving civil-engineering firm.How he’s quietly testing AI inside surveying & land-development to buy back time and mentor his team.Whether you run an agency, build subdivisions, or just can’t close your laptop at night, Joe’s raw wake-up call will help you redefine success—without sacrificing profit or your people.👉 Watch now and take the first step from productivity addict to present, impactful leader. Front Row Dads community: https://frontrowdads.com👍 Like the convo? Hit Subscribe and ring the bell so you never miss a fresh episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Most Agencies Can’t Sell (And How You Can!)What if scaling your agency isn’t the goal… but selling it is?In this raw, insightful episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Chris Martinez, serial entrepreneur, agency founder, and 8-figure business builder, to unpack what holds most agencies back from ever being sold.🎙️ Chris shares how childhood trauma shaped his leadership, why most agencies aren’t built to sell, and how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helped him overcome emotional burnout and scale with purpose.Whether you're a solo founder or scaling a team, this episode will shift your perspective on success, control, and what it takes to achieve a successful exit.Inside this episode:1. The real reason most agencies never sell2. How to build businesses that run without you3. The mindset shift from “doer” to “delegator”4. What 12 functional businesses taught Chris about freedom5. Why Jiu-Jitsu might be the best business coach you never hiredWant to learn how to scale and sell your agency the right way?🔗 Website: https://dudeagency.io 📸 Instagram:   / chrisfrombloom  Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche?Grab our free guide + weekly insights:👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subs...👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raw Truth About Failure (And Why You Need It) ft. Kasim AslamWhat if the thing you fear the most, failure, is the very thing you need most?In this jaw-droppingly honest episode, Kasim Aslam, Google’s #1-ranked traffic agency founder and the mind behind multiple 8-figure businesses, gets real about what failure looks like and how it saved his life.From losing everything in his 20s, sleeping in a piss-soaked apartment with no job, no direction, and no options…To build one of the most respected digital agencies in the world…Kasim shares the raw, unfiltered story of what it takes to build something great, and why so many people never make it.We talk:Why failure isn’t just part of the journey—it is the journeyThe trauma wired into us that makes us fear failureWhy does true growth only happen on the other side of ego deathWhat it means to alchemize your pain into powerHis wild reinvention story—from “walking punchline” to 8-figure exitIf you’ve ever doubted yourself, feared failing, or wondered if it’s all worth it, this episode is for you.No fluff. Just fire. 🔥 Want to learn Kasim’s hiring frameworks? Download his free book: https://thehirebook.com Hire elite EAs through his company: https://paretotalent.com OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.