The Passionate Few

💼 Grow Your Business w/ GoHighLevel? Get Your FREE 30-Day Trial NOW: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://forms.gle/vS5X5cPdV1i2nMo79 In this episode, we sit down with Jessica White, a former physical therapist turned telehealth entrepreneur who's built 75+ telehealth brands from the ground up. Jessica grew up on food stamps in Appalachian Ohio, spent 27 years as a licensed PT, and stumbled into the influencer world on maternity leave — just hoping for free skincare and baby socks. That $400 course turned into a full digital agency, then a pivot into GLP-1 and weight loss telehealth, where she lost $300,000 across three failed platform partners before building her own proprietary tech from scratch. Today she runs Kickstart Social and Kin Meds, and she's in talks to build telehealth brands for celebrity-tier clients. This is a real, unfiltered "zero to hero" story — food stamps to a 40-person agency, no blueprint, no shortcuts. 💬 What We Cover: • Growing up on food stamps in Appalachian Ohio and becoming "a hillbilly through and through" • Her father's philosophy: "Do what you say you're going to do" • 27 years as a licensed physical therapist and why she never stopped being an entrepreneur • The accidental spark: a $400 influencer course taken just to get free nursery products • Landing her first client at $1,600/month while still on maternity leave • Building a 30-client roster of nurse practitioners from home, with a newborn • How she "revolutionized" IV hydration marketing through Kickstart Social • Scaling from social posts to a full 360° agency with a team of 40 • Spotting the GLP-1 weight loss boom and what disgusted her about how men were marketing to women • The dumpster fire: three failed telehealth platforms and $300,000 lost in two years • Being told "you're never going to make it" and building her own platform anyway • The micro-influencer strategy that brought 300–400 patients in 90 days without ad spend • Having her daughter at 48 and using GLP peptides herself • Why she turns away clients who aren't ready, and what she tells them instead • What's next: celebrity-tier telehealth brands and the upcoming peptide category shift Follow Us: 📲 Omar's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 The Passionate Few's IG: https://www.instagram.com/passion/ 📲 Jessica White's IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealzenjessica/ 🌐 Kickstart Social: https://kickstartsocial.co Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:15 – Who Is Jessica White? 03:22 – Growing Up on Food Stamps in Appalachian Ohio 06:41 – Her Father's Philosophy: "Do What You Say You're Going To Do" 08:34 – 27 Years as a Physical Therapist 11:32 – The Accidental Spark: Maternity Leave & a $400 Course 14:45 – Landing Her First Client at $1,600/Month 17:21 – "Two Steps Ahead": The Lesson That Changed Everything 19:47 – 30 Nurse Practitioners, One Newborn, No Team 22:19 – Revolutionizing IV Hydration Marketing 25:31 – From Social Posts to a 40-Person Agency 29:12 – Spotting the GLP-1 Opportunity 32:22 – What Disgusted Her About the Weight Loss Telehealth Space 35:24 – The Dumpster Fire: Platform #1 — The Ghost 39:56 – Platform #2 — The Wrong Model 41:15 – Platform #3 — The Lie 44:31 – The $300K, Two-Year Total Damage 47:59 – The Decision to Build Her Own Platform 51:22 – The Micro-Influencer Army: 300–400 Patients in 90 Days 55:02 – Having a Baby at 48 & Using GLP Peptides Herself 59:04 – Turning Away Clients Who Aren't Ready 1:03:41 – What's Next: Celebrity-Tier Telehealth & the Peptide Shift 1:07:52 – Final Advice

💵 Business Owners – Wanna Capture & Close More Leads 24/7 with Ai? ✅ Book A FREE DEMO Call w/ LeadiumX Now: https://leadiumx.ai/ ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://forms.gle/vS5X5cPdV1i2nMo79 In this episode, we sit down with Amir Helaly — entrepreneur, real estate investor, CEO of a multi-million dollar wholesaling operation, and founder of Lithium X AI. From arriving in California with just $2,000, no car, no network, and a $20 Goodwill bike, Amir built multiple 7-figure businesses across insurance, real estate, and artificial intelligence. He shares the untold story of moving from Egypt back to America alone, getting fired from a gas station job, making 200 cold calls a day in insurance sales, building one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in California, generating over $10 million in wholesale assignment fees, and using AI to replace entire business processes. Plus, Amir gives a live demo of his AI voice agent that qualifies leads, handles objections, and books appointments completely autonomously. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, automate, and build lasting wealth, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately. 🚀 💬 What We Cover: • Growing up in Queens before moving to Egypt at age 10 • Coming to California alone with $2,000 and no plan B • Getting fired from a gas station job and starting over • The impact of Rich Dad Poor Dad on his entrepreneurial journey • Breaking into insurance sales and making 200 calls per day • Building one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in California • Why he walked away from a successful insurance business • The coaching advice that led him into real estate wholesaling • His first wholesale deal and the $20,000 payday that changed everything • Moving to Florida with a pregnant wife and no guaranteed income • Building a virtual real estate business that generated millions • How AI transformed his hiring, lead generation, and sales processes • A live demo of his AI voice agent qualifying seller leads • The business model behind Lithium X AI • Building an exotic car club and buying his dream Lamborghini • Fatherhood, family, and what success means now • Why systems outperform hustle in the long run • The "Who Not How" mindset that's shaped every stage of his journey Follow Us: 📲 Omar's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 The Passionate Few's IG: https://www.instagram.com/passion/ 📲 Amir's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ceoamirhelaly/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Meet Amir Helaly 01:00 – Real Estate Wholesaling & AI Today 02:35 – What Is Real Estate Wholesaling? 04:15 – How Wholesaling Works A to Z 06:05 – Born in Queens, Raised in Egypt 08:40 – Arriving in California with $2,000 12:25 – Rich Dad Poor Dad & The Drive to Succeed 16:40 – Breaking Into Insurance Sales 19:55 – Starting His Own Insurance Agency 23:05 – Building One of California's Fastest Growing Agencies 26:10 – Meeting Omar & Pivoting Toward Real Estate 30:35 – Dr. John DeMartini & Learning Life Balance 34:00 – First Wholesale Deal: $20,000 Assignment Fee 38:10 – COVID, Selling Insurance & Going All-In 42:00 – Moving to Florida With No Safety Net 47:25 – Making the First Million in Florida 52:30 – The Formula for Building Any Business 54:05 – How AI Transformed His Operations 57:00 – Live Demo: AI Voice Agent in Action 01:04:45 – What Is Lithium X AI? 01:07:15 – The Exotic Car Club & Charity Events 01:09:15 – Buying His Dream Lamborghini 01:13:10 – Fatherhood, Family & Legacy 01:17:05 – Simplifying Systems & Scaling Lean 01:20:05 – Business Partnerships & Long-Term Thinking 01:24:00 – Final Advice: Who Not How

✅ Business Owners – Wanna Grow Your Business w/ AI? Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel Free NOW: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with Alli Webb, the powerhouse entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the $100M+ brand Drybar. Alli opens up about her early struggles, what led her to build a beauty empire from a simple idea, and how she's now channeling her energy into her new venture: Messy — a platform all about life's beautifully imperfect journey. From single motherhood and burnout to scaling a household name and rediscovering herself, Alli's story is a raw and inspiring masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and living life on your own terms. Follow Us: 📲 OMAR's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 ALLI's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alliwebb/ ✅ Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai/passionatefew/ (*BONUS – Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a proud sponsor of this episode. Timestamps: 00:01:47 – Omar introduces the amazing founder of Drybar and Messy 00:03:05 – How Drybar Was Born 00:06:20 – Childhood, Creativity & Family Lessons 00:08:45 – From Stylist to Startup Founder 00:11:50 – What Made Drybar Take Off 00:14:30 – Juggling Marriage, Kids & Business 00:17:10 – Her Take on Being a Female Founder 00:20:40 – Co-Founder Dynamics & Divorce 00:24:15 – Therapy, Self-Discovery & Rebuilding 00:27:25 – Lessons From Scaling Drybar to $100M+ 00:31:00 – Why She Stepped Away From Drybar 00:34:40 – Rediscovering Herself & New Joy 00:38:20 – Parenting Teenage Boys in a Digital Age 00:41:00 – Dating, Remarriage & Evolving Identity 00:45:00 – Alli's Take on Burnout & Boundaries 00:48:35 – Biggest Misconceptions About Success 00:52:10 – Alli's Advice to Entrepreneurs 00:55:20 – Learning to Love Again After Divorce 00:58:10 – How Alli Found Her True Self 01:01:15 – Lessons From the "Messy Middle" 01:04:50 – On Building Empathy & Leadership 01:08:05 – Her Daily Habits & Wellness Routines 01:11:40 – What Alli Would Tell Her Younger Self 01:15:00 – On Legacy, Motherhood & Mentorship 01:18:10 – Rapid Fire: Love, Growth, Faith & Failure 01:21:55 – Outro & Thank You OPPORTUNITIES ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://10uaa9uv3qq.typeform.com/to/R9eFoAK2 ✅ Want To Sponsor An Episode? → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq ✅ Need Video Editors? Submit Here → https://forms.gle/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 ✅ Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Business → https://a1jobs.com

✅ Business Owners – Wanna Grow Your Business w/ AI? Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel Free NOW: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with legendary actor, writer, and director Chazz Palminteri, best known for "A Bronx Tale" — the iconic film he wrote and starred in alongside Robert De Niro. Chazz shares the untold story of how he turned pain into power with only $200 in his bank account, rejected $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision, and carved his path from broke doorman to Hollywood legend when he starred in the movie based on his true life story. Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream, this interview will inspire you to bet on yourself — no matter the odds! Follow Us: 📲 OMAR's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 CHAZZ's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chazzpalminteri/ ✅ Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai/passionatefew/ (*BONUS – Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a proud sponsor of this episode. Timestamps: 00:01:50 – Intro 00:03:00 – Growing up in the Bronx & witnessing a murder 00:05:15 – Fired in LA & inspired by his father's advice 00:07:00 – Writing A Bronx Tale with just $200 00:09:40 – One-man show: 18 characters, one chair 00:11:15 – Robert De Niro walks into his dressing room 00:13:12 – Turning down $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision 00:15:44 – Why every studio wanted the script, not him 00:17:40 – De Niro's handshake deal & directing the film 00:20:05 – Craft vs fame: why talent still matters 00:22:10 – Transferring pain into power 00:24:28 – Bronx Tale themes: wasted talent & fatherhood 00:26:50 – Marrying at 38 & relationship lessons after 30 years 00:29:35 – Advice for dreamers & why most people fail 00:32:00 – The myth of instant success & chasing the craft 00:34:00 – The moment Bronx Tale exploded 00:36:20 – Working with De Niro & his biggest lesson 00:38:15 – Why adaptability separates the greats 00:40:10 – Podcasting, mentoring, and remembering where he came from 00:42:35 – The original Bronx Tale goal: just get an agent 00:44:10 – Thoughts on Hollywood today: film vs content 00:46:05 – Missed role in Donnie Brasco & no regrets 00:47:48 – What most people misunderstand about success 00:49:30 – Fame vs fulfillment & real life lessons 00:51:05 – Advice for actors: be good, be liked 00:52:35 – His "White Light" philosophy for auditions & life 00:54:20 – Greatest lesson from therapy: keep showing up 00:56:20 – Legacy, family, and what matters most OPPORTUNITIES ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://10uaa9uv3qq.typeform.com/to/R9eFoAK2 ✅ Want To Sponsor An Episode? → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq ✅ Need Video Editors? Submit Here → https://forms.gle/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 ✅ Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Business → https://a1jobs.com

✅ Business Owners - Wanna Grow Your Business w/ Ai? Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel Free NOW: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with James Lawrence, better known as the Iron Cowboy, the man who completed 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days across all 50 U.S. states… then pushed beyond all limits to do 100 consecutive Ironmans. From losing everything in 2008 with five kids and no safety net, to becoming one of the most respected endurance athletes on Earth, James shares the untold story behind the pain, discipline, and belief it took to redefine impossible and how you can apply the same mindset to anything in life or business. Follow Us: 📲 OMAR's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 JAMES' IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/ ✅ Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai (BONUS - Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a proud sponsor of this episode. Timestamps 00:01:57 – Omar introduces James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy 00:03:29 – What is an Ironman & why James attempted 100 00:06:00 – Losing everything in the 2008 crash 00:08:46 – How endurance sport became his redemption path 00:11:59 – Guinness records, 30 Ironmans, and launching the 50 00:15:09 – Where the idea for the 50/50/50 came from 00:18:13 – Bootstrapping the mission & the 'no's from sponsors 00:22:00 – The family road trip: 50 states, 50 Ironmans 00:26:53 – Surviving on 4 hours of sleep & 12,000 calories/day 00:29:48 – The foot photo & peak pain on day 16 00:33:18 – Stacking whys to find purpose in chaos 00:35:23 – The grit of doing 100 Ironmans: Shin braces, blackout 00:40:08 – Difference between the 50 and the 100 00:42:58 – Recovering from a broken back during the 100 00:46:42 – Mental toughness isn't a gift — it's built 00:49:54 – Why most people quit too early 00:52:48 – Lessons from the world's top entrepreneurs 00:57:03 – Redefining impossible and stacking wins 01:00:10 – Keep your day job, burn the candle at both ends 01:02:33 – The hardest moment: losing his home 01:05:06 – Advice to his younger self (with five kids & no heat) 01:07:30 – Legacy, faith, and what's next 01:10:22 – Rapid-fire Q&A: lessons, mindset, and life philosophy 01:15:36 – Final message on purpose, resilience, and "Iron Hope" OPPORTUNITIES: ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://10uaa9uv3qq.typeform.com/to/R9eFoAK2 ✅ Want To Sponsor An Episode? → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq ✅ Need Video Editors? Submit Here → https://forms.gle/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 ✅ Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Business → https://a1jobs.com

✅ Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel Free Here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with James Dumoulin — founder of School of Hard Knocks and creator of a viral 7-figure content brand built from the trenches. At just 22 years old, James has achieved what most entrepreneurs dream of: 13.8 million followers, 4+ billion views, and a multi-million dollar business built entirely from content creation. From working $7.25/hr jobs at Chick-fil-A to building a movement that empowers the next generation, James reveals the exact strategies behind his "excuse me, sir" formula that consistently generates 1M+ views per video, how he cold-approached and landed interviews with Mark Cuban and Nike's CEO, and the 5-revenue stream model that's generating $300K-600K monthly with 50-90% profit margins. Follow Us: 📲 OMAR's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 JAMES' IG: https://www.instagram.com/realjamesdumoulin/ ✅ Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai (BONUS - Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a proud sponsor of this episode. Timestamps: 00:01:32 - Omar introduces James Dumoulin, founder of School of Hard Knocks. Over 4B+ views, millions of followers, 1000+ interviews in his 20s. 00:08:11 - Started posting on TikTok in 2019 when it was seen as a 'dance app.' Noticed peers earning money and began experimenting with content. 00:09:17 - College decision video hit 800,000 views with only 500 followers—realized the power of organic reach and free marketing. 00:11:02 - Co-founded with brother Jack and friend Josh in 2021. Started as a business channel; pivoted to interviewing experienced entrepreneurs. 00:15:34 - Approached Mark Cuban at SXSW; landed interview that reached millions. Used as 'authority hack' to unlock new guests. 00:24:30 - Focus on strong 3–5 second hooks, pattern interrupts ('Excuse me sir…'), and concise storytelling to hold attention. 00:42:30 - Built five verticals: Ad Revenue, Brand Deals, Content Agency, Community, High-Ticket Coaching. Generates $300K–600K/month. 00:46:32 - December 2024 – $600K revenue, $500K profit. Recurring $200K+ monthly with 50–90% profit margins. 01:03:20 - 'Pour gas on momentum and never stop.' Encourages relentless consistency and becoming the best question-asker. 01:10:43 - First things First game with James D. 01:13:02 - Encourages others to pursue purpose: 'You were put here to do more than go to school, get a job, pay bills, and die.' OPPORTUNITIES: ✅ Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? → https://10uaa9uv3qq.typeform.com/to/R9eFoAK2 ✅ Want To Sponsor An Episode? → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq ✅ Need Video Editors? Submit Here → https://forms.gle/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 ✅ Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Business → https://a1jobs.com

✅ BUSINESS OWNERS - Wanna Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel To Grow Your Revenue? Sign Up FREE Here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/passionate/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with Maria Wendt, the viral entrepreneur helping over 100,000 students monetize their skills online through low-ticket digital offers. From hustling on Fiverr in college to building a $10M+ business with just 7 team members, Maria unpacks how she turned her struggles into a scalable system that works—even with a newborn in tow. She breaks down her content strategy, upsell funnels, and mindset shifts that helped her go from $100K months to nearly $700K/month. If you're serious about building online leverage through low-ticket products, this episode is a masterclass. Follow Us On Instagram 📲 OMAR's IG: https://www.instagram.com/omar_therockstar/ 📲 MARIA's IG: https://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt/ ✅ Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https://storebuild.ai (*BONUS - Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a sponsor of this video. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro – Meet Maria Wendt ($10M+ low-ticket empire) 00:00:25 Maria's Entrepreneurial Spark at Age 7 00:01:32 Hustling in College with Fiverr & Freelance Design 00:02:24 Scaling to Waitlisted Clients & Building Scarcity 00:03:04 Transitioning from Design to Business Coaching 00:04:02 First $2,500 Coaching Client & Pivot to Group Offers 00:06:09 One $1K Product → $1M in Sales (Masterson Principle) 00:08:01 Plateauing at $100K/month for 3 Years Straight 00:09:05 Pivot to Low-Ticket Offers & $4M Breakout Year 00:10:02 $27–$247 Price Points + Direct-to-Checkout Strategy 00:12:25 Why She Doesn't Nurture With Funnels (Just Good Content) 00:16:06 Building Trust With Transparency & Profit Reports 00:20:02 Structuring Funnels: Order Bumps + 5 Upsells 00:24:07 60% Repeat Customer Rate Explained 00:29:01 Testing First Products: $27 Is The Sweet Spot 00:35:03 Common Mistakes in Low-Ticket Funnels 00:40:05 How Maria's Vulnerability Built A Massive Brand 00:45:03 Why Women (and Beginners) Are Her Ideal Audience 00:50:06 Scaling to $700K/Month with Just 7 Team Members 00:55:08 Replacing Yourself with Systems & Tiny Team Culture 01:00:01 Maria's Advice for High-Ticket Entrepreneurs Pivoting 01:05:04 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Redefining Worthiness 01:10:08 The Legacy She's Building for Her Daughter Ellie 01:15:01 Final Words & Where To Find Maria OPPORTUNITIES: ✅ Video Editors: Submit Your Application – https://forms.gle/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 ✅ Hire Virtual Assistants for Your Business – https://a1jobs.com/ ✅ Apply To Be Interviewed On "The Passionate Few" Podcast – https://passionatefewpod.com/yt ✅ Apply To Be A Paid Sponsor On The Show – https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq