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TikTok Live Is the $1 Trillion Shift Most Brands Are Ignoring
13 Feb 2026
00:06:51
TikTok Live isn’t a gimmick.
It’s the next trillion-dollar shift in commerce.
In this episode, I break down why TikTok’s identity crisis is actually the biggest opportunity for brands heading into 2026, and why live selling is no longer optional.
China has already proven the model. The U.S. is next.
If you’re still “testing” TikTok… you’re late.
This episode explains:
• Why chaos creates cheap attention • Why velocity matters more than followers • Why TikTok Shop will eat into Amazon’s market share • Why live selling is the next distribution channel • Why marketing rewards momentum, not meetings
Key parts of the conversation:
0:31 — Chaos Equals Cheap Attention
“When platforms are in identity crisis mode, that's where early movers win.”
This is the strategic window most brands miss.
0:56 — The Core Truth
“Chaos equals cheap attention. Cheap attention equals high margin opportunity.”
This is the growth equation for 2026.
1:25 — Social Media Is Evolving Again
You outline the evolution: Photo → Stories → Entertainment → Commerce-first content
This is where brands need to adjust.
1:51 — Selling on Social Isn’t Cringey Anymore
“Selling on social is no longer cringy. It's expected.”
Massive buyer behavior shift.
2:11 — Trends Don’t Wait
“Marketing doesn't wait. It rewards momentum, not meetings.”
One of the strongest lines in the episode.
2:54 — You Don’t Need Perfect
“You don't need perfect lighting or scripts. You need speed, authenticity, and a buy button.”
Execution > aesthetics.
3:08 — The Predictions
You lay out what’s coming in the next 12 months:
TikTok Shop eats into Amazon
Live-selling brands outperform paid-only brands
7-figure creators emerge from TikTok Shop
Early movers dominate
4:05 — The Real Problem
“Most brands are stuck waiting for the proof instead of building presence now.”
This is the hesitation trap.
4:31 — Velocity Over Followers
“TikTok isn’t about followers. It’s about velocity.”
Critical mindset shift.
Great quotes from the podcast:
• “Be a case study, not a cautionary tale.”
• “Velocity beats followers.”
• “Chaos equals cheap attention.”
• “Marketing rewards momentum, not meetings.”
• “If you're still building your TikTok strategy, you're already losing.”
How 100s of Brands Hit $1M+ Without Spending More on Ads with Matthew Stafford
21 Jan 2026
00:18:49
Most e-commerce brands think they have a traffic problem.
They don’t.
They have a leakage problem, and it’s draining their bank accounts every single day.
In this episode of Think Millions, Dr. Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Matthew Stafford, an E-commerce Growth Expert who has helped hundreds of brands cross the million-dollar mark without dumping more money into ads.
Matthew has seen the backend of more Shopify stores than most founders ever will — and what he sees over and over again is the same pattern: brands blame ads, social, and platforms while ignoring what’s actually broken after the click.
In this conversation, we break down:
Why most stores are failing before the first click
The #1 revenue leak hiding in plain sight
Why ads get blamed for website failures
How clarity beats persuasion every time
Why redesigns don’t fix conversion problems
The mindset block keeping founders stuck at 6–7 figures
How data (not design trends) actually drives scale
This episode isn’t about hacks or tactics. It’s about fixing the real mechanics of growth, and getting out of your own way.
Keys Parts of the Conversation:
(0:10–0:52) | You Don’t Have a Traffic Problem Why most Shopify stores are leaking money after the click.
(4:12–4:31) | Ads Aren’t Broken, Websites Are The real reason paid traffic doesn’t convert.
(3:18–3:28) | Why Confused Buyers Don’t Buy Clarity vs persuasion in modern e-commerce.
(5:19–5:35) | High-Converting Sites Are Built With Data Why redesigns fail and analytics matter.
(6:44–7:05) | The Biggest Revenue Leak: Navigation How buyers actually find (or don’t find) products.
(9:42–10:23) | How to Identify Where Your Store Is Bleeding Money Using add-to-cart, checkout, and conversion data correctly.
(10:45–11:15) | What “Good” Conversion Rates Actually Look Like Benchmarks based on AOV.
(12:03–14:05) | Why Brands Stall at 6–7 Figures The mindset issue that founders don’t want to admit.
(16:45–17:32) | Scaling Isn’t Magic, It’s Mechanics The real formula behind sustainable growth.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
“Most e-commerce brands don’t have a traffic problem. They have a leakage problem.”
“If people are clicking but not buying, the ads aren’t broken, the site is.”
“Confused buyers don’t convert. They bounce.”
“A high-converting site isn’t built with design tools. It’s built with data.”
“Pretty doesn’t scale. Clarity does.”
“You can’t fix what you don’t measure.”
“Most founders would rather redesign their site than read their own metrics.”
“Businesses don’t have business problems — they have people problems.”
“Scaling isn’t magic. It’s mechanics.”
“Stop throwing money at traffic before you fix the leaks.”
Innovating the Future: Building Amazon Alexa and the Power of AI with Edward Crump
07 Jan 2025
00:39:51
In this exciting episode of the Think Millions Podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Ed Crump, a tech innovator and co-founder of Amazon Alexa and Nike’s Tech Innovation Office. Ed shares his incredible journey in developing cutting-edge technologies, building large-scale teams, and driving innovation across industries. From the inception of Alexa to the transformative power of AI today, Ed reveals the secrets behind fostering innovation, managing ambiguity, and scaling businesses at record speed. Plus, hear about his latest venture with Champion Venture Partners and how they’re investing in the future of sports tech and wellness.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
[0:42 - 1:39] – Introduction of Ed Crump, his impressive career, and his contributions to Nike, Amazon Alexa, and more.
[5:11 - 6:51] – How AI is accelerating product development and why start-ups can move faster than ever before.
[8:48 - 11:10] – The surprising story behind how the name “Alexa” was chosen and why other options didn’t work.
[12:09 - 15:23] – Leveraging AI and technology for business growth—how to focus on innovation and strategic thinking.
[18:40 - 22:14] – Building large cross-functional teams at Amazon and lessons in managing ambiguity while driving results.
[26:30 - 30:41] – Balancing long-term strategic thinking with the need for rapid short-term execution in fast-moving industries.
[31:07 - 36:55] – Ed and Alexa discuss their latest venture with Champion Venture Partners and the intersection of tech, sports, and health.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Stop overthinking it. Get started, get after the things, and let the feedback guide you." – Ed Crump
"Speed, speed, speed – that’s why I am where I am today." – Alexa
"Innovation thrives on ambiguity. If you're not comfortable with uncertainty, you're not innovating." – Ed Crump
"Your personal AI in the future will be a reflection of you, not just a corporation." – Ed Crump
"Bias for action and being vocally self-critical are the secret to marrying long-term vision with short-term execution." – Ed Crump
From Dentistry to Billion-Dollar Brands: How Dr. Bill Dorfman Revolutionized an Industry (Part 2)
30 Dec 2024
00:16:04
Description:
In this episode of the Think Millions Podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Bill Dorfman for part two of their incredible conversation. Dr. Dorfman is not only a world-renowned dentist and entrepreneur but also the founder of LEAP Foundation, a nonprofit program empowering young adults with the confidence, life skills, and mentorship needed to thrive.
Dr. Dorfman shares how he built billion-dollar brands like Zoom Teeth Whitening, but this time, the focus shifts to his passion for giving back. From inspiring students to believe in themselves to surrounding themselves with greatness, this episode highlights the transformative power of mentorship and community.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or someone looking to make a difference, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with purpose and impact the next generation.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
0:04 – 1:13 – Welcome Back and Recap
Why Dr. Dorfman returned for a second episode to continue the conversation.
If you missed part one, Alexa encourages listeners to go back and catch up.
1:14 – 3:13 – LEAP Foundation’s Origin Story
How Dr. Dorfman revived and transformed an old mentorship program into the thriving LEAP Foundation.
LEAP’s mission to teach life and entrepreneurial skills to students ages 15-25.
3:14 – 5:48 – What Students Learn at LEAP
Soft skills, time management, communication, and resume-building.
Real-life skills for applying for jobs, networking, and managing money.
Mentorship from top speakers like Richard Branson, Mark Wahlberg, and Usher.
5:49 – 7:26 – The Power of Mentorship and the Mentor Workshop
How LEAP’s speed-dating style mentor session connects students with industry leaders.
Invitation for listeners to mentor at Pepperdine University in July 2025.
7:27 – 9:50 – Teaching Confidence and Overcoming Fear of Failure
Dr. Dorfman explains why fear of failure is the biggest obstacle to success.
His philosophy: “I never fail – I practice until I get it right.”
9:51 – 12:03 – The 10 Culture Mentality
Teaching students to “walk like a 10, talk like a 10, and surround themselves with 10s.”
Why surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial for success.
12:04 – 14:24 – How to Get Involved and Sponsor a Student
Opportunities to sponsor a student or volunteer as a mentor.
How Dr. Dorfman helps kids from low-income families attend LEAP through sponsorships.
14:25 – 15:42 – Special Offer
Special $500 discount for listeners who sponsor or send a student to LEAP.
How to get involved and be part of this life-changing program.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"I never fail. I just keep practicing until I succeed."
"Surround yourself with 10s. If you hang around 2s, you’ll never be a 10."
"Opportunities don’t just happen – you create them and master them."
"Practice doesn’t make perfect – practice makes permanent. Make sure you’re practicing the right things."
"The biggest thing holding people back is fear of failure. Refuse to quit and success will follow."'
From Dentistry to Billion-Dollar Brands: How Dr. Bill Dorfman Revolutionized an Industry (Part 1)
30 Dec 2024
00:20:13
In this episode of the Think Millions Podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Bill Dorfman, the world-renowned cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur, and TV personality who has redefined dentistry and entrepreneurship. Dr. Dorfman shares his journey from starting a dental practice in Beverly Hills to building billion-dollar brands like Zoom Teeth Whitening, appearing on Extreme Makeover, and creating innovative products. He also discusses his core values, lessons learned, and the importance of thinking beyond the limits of your industry.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers invaluable insights on innovation, leadership, and the power of dreaming big.
Key Parts of the Conversation
1:33-3:24 – Early Career Lessons: Copying Genius
How shadowing top dentists in Beverly Hills helped him build a standout practice.
3:25-4:52 – Breaking Barriers in Dentistry with Advertising and PR
Leveraging advertising and public relations to build a successful practice.
4:53-7:26 – Creating Iconic Products and Leveraging TV Opportunities
Development of Zoom Teeth Whitening and its rise to $200M in annual sales through strategic exposure on Extreme Makeover.
7:27-8:06 – Scaling a Business to $1.3 Billion
Growth of Discus Dental and its eventual acquisition by Philips.
8:07-10:48 – Balancing Family, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership
The importance of building a strong support team and delegating effectively.
10:49-13:34 – Core Values and Giving Back
Dr. Dorfman’s humble beginnings and his commitment to education and mentorship through programs like Leap Foundation.
13:35-16:11 – Innovating During Challenges: Launching New Products
Introducing Poof Whitening Strips and Kickballs caffeinated gum during the pandemic.
16:12-18:14 – Advice for Entrepreneurs
Encouragement to stop dreaming and start taking action.
Great Quotes from the Podcast
"Don't wait for opportunities in life. Make them."
"When you get an opportunity, don't just take it—master it."
"If you leave this world without having made it better, shame on you."
"There’s never been a box for me—I’ve always just created without limits."
"Scaling to $1.3 billion wasn’t just luck—it was about taking action and leveraging every opportunity."
Wealth Building Secrets: Turning Financial Dreams into Legacy with William Smith
04 Nov 2024
00:16:15
In this episode of Think Millions, Alexa is joined by wealth strategist William Smith to uncover the strategies and mindsets behind sustainable wealth building. Drawing on years of expertise in life insurance, wealth management, and legacy planning, William reveals how anyone—from new investors to seasoned millionaires—can diversify their portfolio, protect their assets, and craft a financial legacy. From real estate to life insurance and private equity, William shares his roadmap for navigating the complex financial landscape. Tune in for practical advice, real-world experiences, and the secrets to securing a wealth legacy that lasts.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
Defining True Wealth (0:15 - 1:30)
Alexa and William discuss the meaning of wealth, emphasizing that true wealth is about fulfillment and freedom, not just money.
Importance of Diversification (4:00 - 5:45)
They explore the concept of diversification in wealth building, covering assets like real estate, life insurance, and private equity.
Financial Goals and Planning (6:50 - 8:00)
The conversation shifts to defining financial goals. William talks about focusing on lifestyle goals rather than aiming for an arbitrary dollar amount.
Role of Life Insurance in Wealth Preservation (9:05 - 10:30)
William explains how life insurance can protect assets, grow tax-free, and provide security for families, making it a vital part of wealth management.
Insights on Tax Strategy and Asset Protection (11:30 - 13:00)
Discussion on tax-saving strategies, asset protection, and why wealthy individuals focus on defensive strategies to protect their wealth.
Education and Surrounding Yourself with Mentors (14:10 - 15:25)
William emphasizes the importance of continued learning, networking, and building "wealthy friendships" for financial and personal growth.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
“Wealth isn’t about a dollar amount; it’s about purpose, fulfillment, and the freedom to live life on your terms."
"If you have the money, why settle for one advisor when you can have two, three, or even four?"
"The biggest investment you can make is in your education. Surround yourself with people who build wealth."
"The richest people are often the ‘brokest’ on paper, protecting their assets in ways that ensure their legacy lasts."
"Play offense all day, but don’t forget to protect your backside. Wealth-building is as much about defense as it is about growth."
From Corporate to Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Empire: Brian Adamson's Journey of Faith, Hustle, and Strategic Growth
12 Sep 2024
00:28:57
In this episode of the ThinkMillions podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Brian Adamson, a multi-million dollar real estate investor, to explore his inspiring journey from corporate life to building his own real estate empire. Brian shares how his humble beginnings, faith, and relentless pursuit of knowledge and growth led him to success. He discusses the importance of side hustles, the power of proximity, and the critical role of confidence in entrepreneurship. Whether you're stuck in a 9 to 5 or looking to scale your business, Brian's story will provide you with actionable insights and motivation to take the leap.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
The Power of Side Hustles (0:18 - 1:16):
Brian talks about starting his business as a side hustle and emphasizes how side hustles can help build essential skills like communication, invoicing, and customer relations.
Brian’s Early Challenges and Transformation (1:17 - 2:45):
Brian shares his upbringing in a blue-collar family, his brushes with the law, and how faith played a pivotal role in turning his life around.
Importance of Proximity and Right Environment (2:46 - 3:45):
Brian stresses the value of being in the right environment and surrounding oneself with people who inspire growth.
Transitioning from 9 to 5 to Entrepreneurship (3:46 - 4:55):
Alexa and Brian discuss the common mistakes people make when transitioning from a 9 to 5 job to entrepreneurship, including the importance of maintaining a steady income stream.
Faith and Entrepreneurship (4:56 - 5:38):
Both discuss the role of faith and belief in something bigger than oneself in overcoming obstacles and achieving entrepreneurial success.
Building a Cash Flow Portfolio (5:39 - 6:45):
Brian advises on building a cash flow portfolio before leaving a stable job to ensure predictable income.
The Critical Role of Confidence (6:46 - 7:14):
Confidence is highlighted as a key factor in entrepreneurial success and the importance of gaining confidence through knowledge and competence.
Leveraging Relationships and Knowledge (7:15 - 8:22):
Brian and Alexa discuss how relationships and continuous learning are fundamental to success in real estate and business in general.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Where there’s a bear, there’s a bull."
"If your back's against the wall, you have two options: you either sit there or you figure it out."
"Entrepreneurs are probably the most faith-based individuals, because how do you become something you’ve never seen?"
"The more competent you become, the more confident you become."
"Proximity is power."
"We pay everybody for their time, so why wouldn’t you pay an entrepreneur for their expertise?"
"Success to me is three things: your inner circle, surrounding yourself with challenges, and building a strong team."
Wisdom from Mitzi Perdue, Daughter of the Sheraton Founder
26 Aug 2024
00:35:35
In this episode of the Think Millions Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Mitzi Perdue, who has been surrounded by greatness her entire life. As the daughter of Sheraton Hotels founder Ernest Henderson and widow of Frank Perdue, who transformed Perdue Farms into a household name, Mitzi brings unique insights into what it takes to build and sustain successful businesses across generations. Beyond her business acumen, Mitzi is a passionate advocate for philanthropy, especially in the areas of human trafficking prevention and mental health support in Ukraine. Tune in as we explore the timeless principles of leadership, the importance of innovation, and the profound impact of giving back to the community.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
[2:10 - 3:08] Mitzi shares how both her father, Ernest Henderson, and her late husband, Frank Perdue, prioritized human relations. She emphasizes that successful management is about getting things done through others and how her father spent his life mastering this skill, which was crucial for Sheraton Hotels' success.
[6:03 - 7:35] Frank Perdue’s approach to leadership and business expansion is highlighted. Mitzi explains how Frank focused on producing a better product and the importance of effective marketing. His ability to connect with people, despite being shy, and his emphasis on innovation and understanding customer needs were key to growing Perdue Farms.
[8:24 - 10:12] The discussion shifts to the significance of marketing and innovation in staying competitive. Mitzi talks about how Frank Perdue became a household name through strategic marketing and the importance of anticipating customer needs.
[20:07 - 22:01] Mitzi discusses how philanthropy has been a glue for her family, keeping them united across generations. She emphasizes that successful families often stay together by engaging in charitable activities that make the world a better place.
[24:56 - 26:01] Mitzi shares her current efforts in Ukraine, focusing on mental health first aid and combating human trafficking. She talks about the impact of these initiatives and how even a small contribution can make a significant difference.
[32:41 - 33:54] The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of people and marketing in business success, the necessity of continuous innovation, and the value of philanthropy in creating a lasting impact.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Management is the art of getting things done through others. My father and Frank Perdue put enormous effort into creating spectacular human relations skills, knowing that success at every level depends on the people."
"If you want to stay on top, you can't be everything to everyone. You need to innovate, understand your customers deeply, and leverage data to meet their evolving needs."
"Philanthropy isn't just about donating money—it's about making a meaningful impact. When your family does something together to make the world a better place, it strengthens your bonds and gives your success greater purpose."
"One of the jobs of a successful marketer is to figure out what people are going to want before they want it."
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning how to build and sustain a legacy, lead with empathy, and make a lasting impact through philanthropy.
The Secret to Building Billion-Dollar Companies: Insights from Scott Painter
07 Aug 2024
00:35:15
In this episode of the Think Millions podcast, we dive deep with Scott Painter, a serial entrepreneur who has raised over $10 billion and founded 57 ventures. Discover the hard-earned lessons, game-changing strategies, and unfiltered truths about entrepreneurship that have guided Scott through a remarkable career. From navigating high-stakes funding to persevering through monumental challenges, Scott's journey is a masterclass in resilience and innovation.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
(1:04 - 6:10)
Scott discusses his journey from the military to becoming a serial entrepreneur.
It is important to persevere, understand risks, and know when to pivot or shut down.
(6:11 - 10:16)
Alexa and Scott debate the roles of passion and perseverance in entrepreneurial success.
Real-life examples of dealing with setbacks and the importance of resilience.
(10:17 - 18:59)
Scott shares his experiences with raising venture capital and the nuances of investor expectations.
(19:00 - 25:27)
Scott reflects on his biggest mistake with Softbank and the lessons learned about capital and control.
(25:28 - 33:42)
Scott’s optimistic view on the current era of rapid innovation and change.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Perseverance in the face of rejection is one of the most important qualities for an entrepreneur."
"You have to know the basics when you own a business, especially when you're raising money, so you can speak the lingo and truly understand your accounting, your legal, every part of your business."
"Think of the money that you're raising as debt and be careful who you raise money from."
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The Shocking Truth: How I Lost a Million-Dollar Business Overnight (Solo Episode with Dr. Alexa D'Agostino)
03 Jul 2024
00:17:19
In today’s solo episode, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino discusses how you can build everything over the years, but it can take mere moments, weeks, or even hours to lose it all. Alexa dives deep into her own experiences, sharing the tough lessons learned the hard way. She talks about the importance of staying vigilant, avoiding comfort, and always keeping your foot on the gas. This episode is packed with raw, unfiltered truths about entrepreneurship that you won’t want to miss.
Key parts of the conversation:
[1:20] - The reality of building and losing everything in moments
[3:45] - The importance of not getting comfortable
[6:10] - Personal stories of trusting the wrong people
[8:30] - The necessity of always being engaged in your business
[11:45] - Learning from mistakes and failures
[14:15] - The power of being solution-oriented
Great quotes from the podcast:
"You can build everything in years and lose it in seconds. Always keep your eyes open and stay engaged."
"The only person who's really going to care about your business is you. It has to be everything to you in order to succeed."
"Losing is actually how you win. The sheer number of losses will be more than your wins, but the monetary side of all the wins will be bigger."
"Perfection is a mirage. If you think things are perfect, it's not real and it can mess you up if you don't pay attention."
"If you have a goal, you have a dream. It's your job to chase that, not your team's job. They're not going to do it because it's your dream, not their dream."
From VitaminWater to Celsius to BodyArmor to NOBULL: How Ryan Lewendon Disrupted the CPG World
21 Jun 2024
00:20:14
Building a successful CPG (consumer packaged goods) brand in the current market is challenging, as getting off the ground requires the right product, team, timing, and funding.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Ryan Lewendon, who has incredible experience mastering the legal and financial side of scaling and exiting billion-dollar CPG brands like Vitamin Water, Celsius, BodyArmor, & NOBULL. Ryan shares his insights on what it takes to succeed as a CPG brand today, the importance of profitability, finding your route to market fit, and leveraging digital marketing.
Key parts of the conversation:
[1:48] - How the CPG market has shifted in recent years
[3:47] - Top growth drivers for CPG brands today
[6:23] - The changing role of celebrity/influencer partnerships
[9:08] - What makes a CPG brand a winner
[10:45] - The role of digital marketing in growing CPG brands
[14:13] - Emerging trends in the CPG and plant-based food space
Great quotes from the podcast:
"Today, companies are getting acquired when they're profitable, and that they've shown extended profitability." - Ryan
"The power of the celebrity isn't necessarily the biggest celebrity anymore, but it's the one that sort of hazard as a community that speaks most closely to them." - Ryan
"The days of the faceless, soulless brand that stands on its own. They don't exist as much anymore." - Ryan
"Digital marketing is a phenomenal way to educate consumers on what's behind the brand and what it stands for." - Ryan
"The brands of the future, right, 50 years, 100 years from now are going to be ones that truly tailored themselves to their individual customer." - Ryan
Reflecting for Success: The Unfiltered Truth About Entrepreneurship
27 May 2024
00:10:12
In this solo episode of the Think Millions Podcast, I pulled back the curtain on the raw realities of entrepreneurship. From the grit and grind to the sleepless nights and ultimate triumphs, I shared my personal insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of building a business. Tune in for an honest and inspiring discussion about the importance of reflection, resilience, and recalibration.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
1:19: The reality of entrepreneurship
2:44: The power of reflection
6:14: Lessons from industry titans
7:02: The tough parts of entrepreneurship
8:36: Personal stories and practical insights
10:05: Recap of the key message: reflection is not a weakness but a strength.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Entrepreneurship is not the glitz, the glamour. It's not Instagram-worthy moments. It's about the grit. It's about the grind."
"Reflecting isn't just for mirrors; it's about looking at how far you've come and the potholes you've dodged."
"It's not just about making decisions. It's about aligning those decisions with your vision, your values, and sometimes your sanity."
"Reflecting is not weak. Reflecting is badass."
"Millions isn't just a number. It's a mindset. So stop trying to chase the millions and start chasing the right mindset."
How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Brand with Zero Investors with Timothy Rexius
05 Jan 2026
00:27:14
In this powerhouse episode of the Think Millions Podcast, host Dr. Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Timothy Rexius, CEO of Rexius Nutrition, Iron Heaven Gyms, and Omaha Protein Popcorn- for a raw, tactical, deep dive on building multi-million-dollar brands without outside funding, scaling through people, and turning “failure data” into breakout growth. From raising six kids while running three companies to a 20,000% relaunch after a day-one tradeshow flop, this convo is a masterclass in grit, systems, and brand clarity.
Keys Parts of the Conversation:
1:06 – 3:35 | Family as Fuel & Early Involvement How six kids became an asset in brand-building, softening the approach at events, and sparking product ideas—plus the “seven shared calendars” system that keeps life and business in sync.
3:35 – 6:09 | Why Protein Popcorn Exists Solving a real problem at home: getting kids and older adults to consume protein. 600 batches later, candy-coated protein popcorn is born.
13:18 – 14:06 | Be Somebody’s Something Tim’s mentor line: “Don’t try to be everybody’s everything—be somebody’s something.” Staying in your lane beats carrying every product under the sun.
17:25 – 18:12 | Tradeshow Faceplant → Breakout Pivot Day one: zero foot traffic. A Hershey’s exec delivers brutal feedback; they add the words “Protein Popcorn,” and lines form for two straight days.
18:54 – 19:10 | The 20,000% Relaunch Wife and daughters redesign the brand for the real buyer. New look, mascot, color system—demand explodes across 14 countries.
21:53 – 23:31 | Scaling Through People, Not Heroics Selling stores to staff, franchising to insiders, and moving to a chairman role while partners run SOPs and day-to-day.
23:45 – 24:18 | Permission to Innovate Empowering a 21-year-old operator to “step on my toes.” Merging Gen-Z ideas with seasoned strategy.
24:30 – 25:23 | Owner Mindset at Every Level Profit sharing, equity for key team members (including his former nanny turned assistant), and why 200 “owner eyes” beat one founder.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
“If I’m going to be broke, I might as well be happy and broke—not miserable and broke.”
“Don’t try to be everybody’s everything—be somebody’s something.”
“The ability to shake a hand and cultivate a relationship creates repeat business you can’t buy with ads.”
“Our first expo day nobody stopped at the booth. Day two, one banner change to ‘Protein Popcorn’ and there were thousands in line.”
“Women make 80% of buying decisions—I was marketing to me. That had to change.”
“I look at every employee as a long-term interview for a future partnership.”
“When you give people ownership and profit sharing, you get 200 sets of owner-eyes on the business.”
“The popcorn started as a way to trick my kids into getting protein—then the market told us we’d built a brand.”
“Ego holds you in the operator seat. Let others lead so you can build the brand, the systems, and the future.”
He Sold 500 Million Books—Now He Reveals the Secret to Overcoming ANY Obstacle! With Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul Sisters - Mark Victor Hansen
09 May 2024
00:33:49
Every story has the potential to motivate, heal, and inspire growth. Studies show that storytelling can enhance empathy by 65% and improve problem-solving skills by up to 47%. Reframing personal setbacks and criticisms as opportunities allows individuals to use stories as stepping stones to achieve tremendous success.
In today's episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Mark Victor Hansen, known as "America's Ambassador of Possibility," to discuss storytelling's role in shaping perceptions and influencing lives. Hansen is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series alongside Jack Canfield, a global sensation, with over 500 million copies sold.
Key parts of the conversation:
[2:50] - How the Chicken Soup for the Soul series started [7:48] - Dealing with rejection and persevering [11:03] - Why you should write your book [14:37] - The power of stories [22:06] - How to maintain a positive outlook every day [24:06] - The importance of surrounding yourself with positivity [28:14] - If you could have an unlimited supply of anything, what would it be?
Great quotes from the podcast:
"Your life is a story." - Mark "You don't want to die with the music in you." - Mark "Once you ask yourself what you want, you write down 10 goals a day." - Mark "You gotta decide so your subconscious can make the provision." - Mark "You program for positive ideas, you're going to get positive results, negative ideas, negative results." - Mark "Life's short, and you only got one shot through." - Mark
Going from a Million to a Billion Dollar Empire with Equinox's Lavinia Errico
15 Apr 2024
00:28:18
In a world where the start is often as important as the rest of the story, how does one go from an idea to building a multi-billion dollar empire?
In today's episode, Alexa D'Agostino brings you an insightful conversation on the essence of entrepreneurship, the power of obsession, and the art of creating a brand that becomes a cornerstone in its industry. This episode explores Lavinia's unique journey with Equinox and introduces her latest venture, Move Joy, aimed at transforming lives post-COVID.
Critical parts of the conversation:
[00:25] Introduction of Lavinia Errico and the foundation of Equinox
[01:27] The spark of the Equinox concept
[13:36] Insights on how to build a team
[17:33] The transition from Equinox to founding Move Joy
[24:15] Lavinia's insights on building a successful brand
Great quotes from the podcast:
"We were creating something that we really wanted. Like, we were the best marketers, ourselves and our friends, like we knew what we wanted…" - Lavinia Errico
"The magic happened when you had when you did the work and you got the people in the front row who were yelling and screaming and who and getting the rest of the class excited." - Lavinia Errico
"It's not just about your body and movement, either. I think the most important part of this is you're really hitting the soul and so many different ways in the mind." - Alexa D'Agostino
"The way you do one thing is the way you do everything." - Lavinia Errico
Scaling Your Side Hustle to a Million-Dollar Business with LaDale Buggs
13 Mar 2024
00:22:31
Imagine breaking free from the constraints of a 9-to-5 job and living a life where your side hustle not only becomes your main hustle but propels you into the realm of multimillion-dollar success.
In this episode, Alexa D’Agostino dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey with LaDale Buggs, President and CEO of 316 Capital, as they explore the transformative power of turning a side hustle into a thriving, million-dollar business.
Critical Parts of the Conversation:
[00:25] - Introduction of LaDale Buggss and focusing on transitioning from a 9 to 5 to entrepreneurship
[01:28] - LaDale Buggs shares his origin story in real estate
[03:15] - The value of education.
[04:53] - Strategies for balancing a side hustle with a full-time job
[10:44] - The importance of core entrepreneurial skills
[18:25] - Insights into entrepreneurship
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
"Cash flow is the most powerful word in business." - LaDale Buggs
"I don't necessarily think having a degree will help you start a business. So why not do both at the same time?" - Alexa D’Agostino
"Don't be so quick to leave on 9-5 because there's some skill that you're learning that you can take with you and implement in your side hustle business." - LaDale Buggs
"Business is all about solving someone's problem. That's all it's about. So if you don't have a vision, you will not succeed. " - LaDale Buggs
"While the solopreneur is dead, it's gone. Joint Venture structures, partnerships. That's the new hustle." - LaDale Buggs
"Proximity is power. So Oh, you can only go so far when you're by yourself." - LaDale Buggs
While many people know and admire the job of a CEO, the role of the second in command often remains hidden from the public, despite the enormous impact they have on the business’s operations.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino and Debbie Shannon sit down with Cameron Herold, the Founder of the COO Alliance and Second In Command Podcast. An entrepreneur from day 1, Cameron had 14 employees by the age of just 21. By 35, he had helped build his first two $100M companies, and by the age of 42, he engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue, and 3100 employees - all in just 6 years.
During the episode, they discuss the importance of hiring a COO, when you should think about adding the second in command, how to ensure they will fit your culture, and much more.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:25] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
[2:00] - About Alliance, Cameron’s community of COOs
[4:32] - How Alexa realized she needed a COO
[5:45] - The benefits of having a second in command
[8:05] - What is the right moment to hire a COO?
[16:15] - What does a COO do?
[20:06] - How to find the right COO?
[27:02] - Living life with an impact
[28:59] - Being an intrapreneur as a COO
[33:50] - How to raise kids as an entrepreneur?
Great quotes from the podcast:
“Within 90 days, we tripled our business, and it was because I was able to let go of the things that I shouldn't have been doing and focus on what I am good at.” - Alexa
“If we hired a second in command, we could delegate everything except genius.” - Harold
“The CEO's job is to oversee and manage all of the areas that the CEO sucks at.” - Harold
“At certain times, you could not be the right CEO for a company based on the leader.” - Alexa
“If you focus on having free time, you will build a better company.” - Harold
Winning When the Odds Are Against You with Issac Grace
27 Oct 2023
00:31:06
Everybody says the odds are stacked against them just to avoid putting in the work. But what if everything in the world really seemed to be against you, yet somehow, you managed to turn your circumstances into enormous success?
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Issac Grace, a real estate investor, and mentor, to discuss winning against all odds and using the cards you have been dealt to create a better future for yourself and the people around you.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:34] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
[2:20] - Issac’s story
[10:19] - The power of self-reflection
[12:43] - You are who you hang out with
[14:04] - How Issac got started
[18:04] - Overcoming burnout
[20:23] - The basic skillset of an entrepreneur
[22:34] - Learning from failures
Great quotes from the podcast:
“I am not going to take the easy route. I am going to find the toughest route possible that I know will give me longevity and success.” - Issac
“You are who you hang out with.” - Alexa
“Sometimes when you have been doing something for so long, and it now comes easy to you, ask yourself, ‘Should I be trying to make life hard again, make business hard again?’.” - Issac
“You can change your circumstances if you want to.” - Alexa
Overcoming Trauma to Build Wealth with Nick Prefontaine
22 Sep 2023
00:27:07
Real estate is one of the trickiest markets out there. And when you add a life-changing injury to the equation, the probability of success seems to be even slimmer. Yet, for Nick Prefontaine, it never mattered that the odds were against him.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Nick to discuss his accident and recovery, after which he turned his life around and not only regained his abilities but also exceeded his pre-injury peak to build generational wealth through real estate.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:40] - Introduction of the guest and today’s topic
[2:04] - Nick’s background
[9:11] - Nick’s life after the trauma
[11:38] - The power of persistence
[13:25] - How Nick became a real estate investor
[20:08] - Why people are scared of real estate
[22:59] - Where to learn more about Nick
Great quotes from the podcast:
“Making money is easy once you figure out how to do marketing, sales, and how to operate a business.” - Alexa
“You can go through a trauma in your life and come out on the other side and become successful.” - Alexa
98% of entrepreneurs fail because they can't persist.” - Alexa
Whenever I learn how to do something, I just take action, adjust, and take action.” - Nick
Unless the asset is making money, I'm not buying it.” - Alexa
As entrepreneurs, we often put on many hats in our businesses, experimenting with different approaches and trying to see what works and what doesn’t. Unfortunately, doing so many things at once, we often overlook the tactics that not only don’t bring the expected return but even lose us money in the long run.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino talks about identifying and focusing on what generates your revenue and how you can spot the tactics that fall short and hold you back from achieving your business’s whole potential.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:35] - Today’s Topic: Stop Wasting Your Time on Tactics That Don't Work
[1:48] - What do we mean by “results”?
[3:02] - Identifying the tactics to get you to your goals
[4:06] - The power of experimenting (and how to do it)
[7:23] - How do you know if your strategy is not working?
Great quotes from the podcast:
“In today's world, many options exist to promote your business. But the problem is that not every tactic works for everyone.”
“Once you have a clear definition of what you want to achieve, the next step is to come up with a plan.”
“You can't be scared to lose.”
“The key to identifying and focusing on what generates results is to be flexible and adaptable.”
“You need to see the signs when something isn't working.”
Humans have been telling stories for millennia. In fact, storytelling is among the key elements that have shaped civilization and allowed us to become who we are today. Yet for some reason, many marketers and business owners are still reluctant to implement it in their strategies - and they lose big.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino gives 5 reasons why you should prioritize storytelling in 2023. Using statistics and examples of how she used storytelling to 10X her clients’ revenue, she shares a proven blueprint for success using the age-old principles of human psychology.
If you have any questions about implementing storytelling in your business, feel free to DM Alexa on social media by clicking one of the links below.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:38] - Today’s Topic: 5 Reasons Why Storytelling Is A Boss Move
[1:40] - How statistics prove the power of storytelling
[2:48] - Why Alexa shares vulnerable content on social media
[3:28] - 5 reasons why storytelling is a must
Great quotes from the podcast:
“As marketers and business owners, one of the things that are lacking is finding ways to connect with our audiences.”
“We are so busy trying to drive revenue that we look at every person that comes through our system as a lead, not as a person.”
“We are no longer in the world of just marketing; we are in the world of building relationships with people.”
“We remember stories much better than we remember facts and figures.”
“Without action, there is nothing; your marketing has to drive action from prospective buyers.”
Looking at some of the most successful entrepreneurs and the ideas they come up with, you might wonder if they have some sort of superpower that gives them an insight into the future. But the truth is that they didn’t have much more information than you do about the world surrounding them. All they did was capitalize on an opportunity everybody else saw, but no one thought it would be worth the time and effort.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino shares 10 tips to spot winning business opportunities, with examples of how she made millions jumping on emerging trends before everybody else and opportunities she passed on because they didn’t promise enough return on a risky investment. She also discusses a proprietary tool, the DICE Calendar, which she developed with her partners to take calculated risks for long-term gains.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:36] - Today’s Topic: 10 Tips To Spot Winning Business Opportunities
[1:35] - Spotting opportunities is not everything
[2:16] - 10 things you should look out for when spotting opportunities
[11:55] - The DICE Calculator
[13:23] - Recap
Great quotes from the podcast:
“The number one thing you need to be able to do is not only spot opportunities but analyze them.”
“I am always looking for who is doing something innovative.”
“You don't want to be behind the trend.”
“People don't hire us because we guarantee anything. They hire us because of the results we have had in the past.”
“It is important to understand which opportunities are just a quick buck and which are long-term.”
“Sometimes you just have to listen to your intuition and determine if it feels right.”
“As an entrepreneur, you want to stay informed. You need to think critically and consider the long-term.”
Time Management Techniques For 7 Figures With Tonia Marra
02 Mar 2023
00:16:08
Every one of us has only 24 hours on any given day, including those who can barely pay their bills and their peers who make millions of dollars every year. Yet despite having similar resources, they choose to spend them differently, and the results are clear. So, what can you do to get the most out of your day?
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Tonia Marra to discuss proven time management techniques they have been using to scale multiple companies to 7, 8, and 9 figures to give you a recipe for a winning day.
And if you want a FREE copy of the Boss Audit we use with our paid students, DM Alexa or Tonia on any social media platform and 10X your productivity today.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:40] - Today’s Topic: Time Management Techniques For 7 Figures
[1:14] - Why time management is more than just managing tasks
[2:03] - How Alexa managed her time to become a millionaire
[3:15] - The power of the Boss Audit
[6:17] - How Alexa sets her boundaries
[8:08] - Why setting goals is like getting to the top of a staircase
[12:47] - Staying accountable
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You can't manage what you don't measure.” - Tonia
“75% to like 85% of what you are doing is not necessary, and half of it you probably shouldn't be doing, you should be outsourcing.” - Tonia
“There is a big difference between being busy and being productive.” - Tonia
“You have to make sure to protect your time and energy.” - Alexa
“Having organization, prioritization, and integration takes a lot of discipline.” - Tonia
“It is easier to blame other people for why you are not where you are than to look at the tasks you do every day.” - Alexa
“If you want the real technique, hold yourself accountable, and get somebody else to hold yourself accountable.” - Alexa
Marketing Isn’t Broken. Trust Is. 80% of CEOs Don’t Trust Their CMO
19 Dec 2025
00:08:30
Most companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have a trust problem.
Specifically, a trust breakdown between the CEO and the CMO.
In this episode of Think Millions, I unpack why CEOs don’t trust marketing leaders, why CMOs feel set up to fail, and why both sides are actually right. Modern buying behavior has changed, but the mental models and measurement systems evaluating marketing have not.
Buying is nonlinear. Decisions happen privately. Influence happens long before attribution ever shows up.
Yet marketing is still judged at the end of the funnel.
This episode breaks down the real reason trust erodes, why marketing feels invisible even when it is working, and how leadership teams can fix the disconnect without forcing marketing into outdated boxes.
No hype. No theory. Just what actually happens inside real companies trying to scale.
Key parts of the conversation:
0:16 – Why CEOs don’t trust CMOs and why CMOs feel set up to fail 0:54 – The stat that should make every CMO uncomfortable 1:14 – Why trust controls budgets, hiring, and risk 1:29 – One third of Fortune 500 companies eliminating the CMO role 2:01 – Why CEOs and CMOs are both right 2:12 – The outdated system quietly killing trust 2:36 – Rising expectations, shrinking budgets, impossible timelines 2:58 – Brand and trust compound quietly but are evaluated loudly 3:06 – Why modern buying no longer happens in a straight line 3:20 – Marketing influencing outcomes before it can be measured 3:34 – The burnout and trust fracture inside marketing teams 3:41 – Most marketing arguments are actually about fear 3:51 – Why uncertainty makes leaders pull back 4:13 – Marketing used to feel simpler, even with less data 4:25 – Marketing shapes preference before pipeline 4:30 – CEOs are asking the wrong question, not an unreasonable one 4:36 – Marketing is no longer transactional; it is directional
Great quotes from the podcast:
• “Most companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have a trust problem.”
• “80% of CEOs do not trust their CMOs. That should scare you.”
• “Trust is the foundation of every decision a company makes.”
• “When trust exists, leaders invest forward. When it breaks, leaders pull back.”
• “The CEO isn’t wrong. The CMO isn’t wrong. The system is outdated.”
• “Marketing is being evaluated on outcomes that no longer happen in a straight line.”
• “Marketing is influencing outcomes before it can be measured.”
• “Marketing is doing two jobs at once shaping perception early and justifying results late.”
• “Most marketing arguments aren’t about marketing. They’re about fear.”
• “Marketing is no longer transactional. It’s directional.”
• “Strong marketing starts to look invisible when measurement lives too late.”
Why It Is Critical To Learn Constantly As An Entrepreneur
09 Feb 2023
00:07:59
If you want to become a millionaire entrepreneur, you need to act like one. And when you track some of the most successful people’s routines, you will notice that one thing is present in virtually all of their lives - and that is taking the time to learn daily.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino talks about the importance of constantly learning as an entrepreneur. She provides actionable advice and 5 tips to help you discover something new every day and steadily build your competitive edge.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:34] - Today’s Topic: Why It Is Critical To Learn Constantly As An Entrepreneur
[1:54] - Anticipating and responding to challenges
[3:27] - 5 tips to learn new things every day
Great quotes from the podcast:
“It is critical to be equipped and knowledgeable with the skills that you need to hit this head-on. And the only way to do that is to constantly be learning.”
“The world is constantly changing, and if you are not keeping up with it, you are going to fall behind.”
“When you are constantly learning, you are constantly growing.”
“You have to make sure you set time aside to learn every single day.”
“If you want to be a billionaire, you want to make sure your mentor is a billionaire.”
“Where you are going to learn the most is actually experimenting, taking risks, and making mistakes.”
“If we weren't experimenting and taking risks and trying new things, we wouldn't have been able to find the solution.”
After multiple successful exits and helping hundreds of people build their own 7-, 8-, and 9-figure businesses, Alexa D’Agostino has had many opportunities to witness great ideas turn into million-dollar empires and even more crumble because the people in charge didn’t take the right steps to keep their companies afloat.
In today’s episode, Alexa reflects on over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur. She recounts 10 of the most important lessons she has learned going from 0 to 8 figures to give you a proven blueprint for success in any industry and economy.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:43] - Today’s Topic: 10 Lessons I Learned Going From 0 To 8 Figures
[3:05] - Just figure it out later
[5:01] - Scaling fast is hard
[6:20] - You can’t trust most people
[10:43] - What people don’t realize about being a boss
[12:33] - You can’t be the business
[13:37] - Why retention is key
[15:12] - The constant need for lead generation
[17:29] - Staying focused
[18:45] - Content matters
[20:00] - Failure is your fault
Great quotes from the podcast:
“Building a business in 2022 is very different from when I started my business in 2007.”
“If you are sitting here and saying, ‘I have no problems in my business,’ well, you are just not looking hard enough.”
“The higher I get, the closer and smaller my inner circle is getting.”
“It is really important to understand that you always have to be doing lead generation.”
“If you are trying to do too many different things, you are not going to succeed.”
“Content is not King. It is Queen, and data is King.”
“Start putting blame on yourself and start taking accountability for your own company and your own revenue.”
History is filled with examples of companies with great ideas failing just because they couldn’t attract top talent to join their mission. But one question remains: How do you make sure everybody in your company is going in the same direction?
In today’s episode, Alexa shares her experience with hiring the best people for the job, together with some mistakes she has made along the way, to help you continue making the best hiring decisions to benefit your organization in the long run.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:34] - Today’s Topic: The Mindset You Need To Hire, Train, And Retain
[2:30] - Mindset switch to attract better talent
[4:39] - Alexa’s hiring philosophy
[5:49] - Developing top talent
[8:02] - Alexa’s new approach to motivating employees
[10:09] - Understanding that retention is your responsibility
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You have to have the right strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent.”
“I never really cared about my talent. And that is why my company didn't grow to nine figures.”
“My philosophy is: hire fast, fire fast, promote fastest.”
“Once you hire them, it is now time to develop top talent.”
“You need to make it a priority to develop your team and look at it as an investment, not a cost.”
“I want to know what my employees’ motivation is, so I can help them.”
“One key mindset shift that I feel is really important to see is that retention is your responsibility.”
Most people will only get to see the millionaire lifestyle on the screens of their TVs. Expensive cars, luxurious mansions, and top-tier restaurants are some things that come to mind when we think of a millionaire’s average day. But how true is it?
In today’s episode, we discuss how this image is a misconception and how millionaires’ lives aren’t that different from yours. We go through a day from Alexa’s life and see how she manages to cram so much work into just 24 hours while still having enough time to share with her family.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:47] - Today’s Topic: A Day In A Life Of A Millionaire
[1:10] - Beware of fake millionaires
[3:08] - What Alexa’s average day looks like
[6:00] - How Alexa manages to do more every day
[7:17] - Prioritizing personal life
Great quotes from the podcast:
“It's not what you make. It's what you keep.”
“Unless you have a million dollars in the bank, you are not a millionaire.”
“It's like a day in the life of anyone.”
“Every part of my day is planned.”
“To make decisions in my business, I need to remove as many decisions from my personal life as possible.”
“I always say, what are the top three revenue-generating things I have to do every single day.”
“Every single day, I make sure I get three revenue-generating tasks done a day.”
“I don't care who you are, you have to be good at sales.”
How To Leverage Storytelling On Social Media With Caroline Langdon
17 Jan 2023
00:15:30
In 2023, products or services no longer sell. Instead, it is the stories behind them that draw people in and allow them to connect with a brand on a much deeper level that drives conversions, loyalty, and revenue.
In today’s episode, we sit down with Caroline Langdon, a social media agency founder, and owner, to talk about the power of storytelling in creating social media content. We use real-life examples from the business world and Alexa’s past clients to show you exactly what storytelling on social media looks like and how you can leverage it in your business - even if you are just getting started.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:44] - Today’s Topic: Leverage Storytelling On Social Media With Caroline Langdon
[2:34] - What is the first thing Caroline does after meeting with a client
[5:42] - How Alexa used storytelling in one of her most successful campaigns
[8:09] - The power of storytelling in AirBnB’s marketing
[9:55] - Flipping an industry on its head with storytelling
[11:38] - How to tell a story if you don’t have prior clients
[12:51] - The one thing you need to keep in mind when creating content
Great quotes from the podcast:
“To retain attention, you need to have interesting and thought-provoking content.” - Caroline
“Stories connect us to emotions and shared experiences.” - Caroline
“People want to see themselves as the hero of the story.” - Caroline
“Tell the truth, but make it fascinating.” - Caroline
“It is really important to know the audience that you want to speak to and the purpose of your message.” - Caroline
“If you aren’t telling stories, you need to hire somebody if you don't have that ability.” - Alexa
7 Things To Put Into Your Business Machine To Make 7-Figures With Debbie Shannon
12 Jan 2023
00:22:01
After helping hundreds of businesses scale to 7 figures and beyond, Alexa and Debbie take a look at the key factors all of those successful companies share that have allowed them to outperform the competition and climb to the top of any industry they happened to be in.
In today’s episode, we outline the top 7 things you should put into your business to turn it into a money-making machine that will consistently keep making you 7 figures. We also debunk many myths people still believe in about scaling a business to tell you exactly what you should do to get to the next level.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:40] - Today’s Topic: 7 Things To Put Into Your Business Machine To Make 7-Figures
[1:07] - What people don’t understand about hard work
[3:51] - Why you can’t build a business without a brand
[5:53] - How to make your clients feel like they matter
[9:26] - The importance of having a network
[14:16] - How to create great content even if you don’t like the process
[16:12] - To make money, you need to spend money
[20:20] - Leaving your ego behind
Great quotes from the podcast:
“People underestimate the amount of hard work.” - Alexa
“The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is they think about the beginning of the customer journey and not the middle and the end.” - Alexa
“The customer journey starts before they are your customer.” - Debbie
“If you are a service provider, you should have a deep well of resources to refer people to.” - Debbie
“If you are paying attention to the wrong things, you are going to make the wrong decisions.” - Debbie
No, AI Isn't Going To Replace Your VAs With Jeff J Hunter
10 Jan 2023
00:27:33
Every entrepreneur knows how much time and money they can save by hiring a skilled and reliable virtual assistant. But with the emergence of artificial intelligence, many people have moved from outsourcing to automation as more and more tasks no longer require human input.
In today’s episode, Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Jeff J Hunter, the founder of VA Staffer, a virtual assistant agency. They discuss the future of VAs, how AI will change the kind of work businesses outsource, and why there will always be a need for human assistants.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:31] - Today’s Topic: No, AI Isn't Going To Replace Your VAs
[1:56] - How Jeff started VA Staffer
[7:39] - How AI supports virtual assistants
[11:50] - Jeff’s 100% AI-generated email sequence
[15:05] - Why businesses need VAs
[17:00] – How Jeff completely changed his hiring process
Great quotes from the podcast:
“As you continue to grow your business, it's important to delegate tasks to your VA.” - Jeff
“Start small, don't overwhelm your VA by trying to delegate everything at once.” - Jeff
“VAs aren't going away, just who you hire is going to be different.” - Alexa
“I hire fast, fire fast, and I promote fastest.” - Alexa
Will Partners Make You Sink Or Swim? With Mike "cRoc"
29 Dec 2022
00:20:54
You can only do so much alone. When you don’t have anybody by your side when things get difficult, you’ll soon reach a ceiling that you can only surpass by inviting another person to form a partnership with you and deliver even more value together.
In today’s episode, Alexa speaks with Mike "cRoc," a serial entrepreneur, founder, and author, about the importance of partnerships in building successful businesses. With decades of collective experience, they discuss the lessons they’ve learned from both successful and failed partnerships to save you time and energy during your next endeavor.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:34] - Today’s Topic: Will Partners Make You Sink Or Swim?
[2:05] - Should you have a business partner?
[8:26] - Alexa’s 3 roles of employees
[11:51] - How partnerships stand the test of time
[13:02] - The importance of vulnerability
[14:13] - Mike’s advice for successful partnerships
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You have to make sure you get the right person with the right skill set.” - Alexa
“You can't do everything yourself.” - Mike
“I need somebody who works as hard as I do.” - Alexa
“Partnerships are a constant work; just because it worked in 2012, doesn't mean it's going to work in 2022.” - Alexa
“Every single partnership, I walked away and learned something.” - Alexa
“You should check with your partners every day.” - Mike
“Sometimes we're so quick to blame others for our problems when we don't look in the mirror.” - Mike
Unpacking Why Successful People Are Successful With Shawn Hart
22 Dec 2022
00:18:34
If you look at how some of the most successful people lived, you will see clear patterns that appear 99% of the time whenever someone achieves significantly more than their peers.
In today’s episode, we sit down with Shawn Hart, a lead generation expert at ThynkFuel, to talk about the elements that help successful people outperform everybody else around them. Drawing from personal experience and the business world, we create a universal image of the traits you should possess if you want to reach the top of your industry.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:35] - Introduction of Guest Expert
[2:26] - Today’s Topic: Unpacking Why Successful People Are Successful
[4:20] - The importance of mindset
[10:00] - How Alexa’s and Shawn parent’s reacted when they decided to become entrepreneurs
[13:30] - Shawn’s work at ThynkFuel
[17:00] - Why Alexa and her team are successful
Great quotes from the podcast:
“To me, being relentless is the number one thing successful people have.” - Alexa
“A lot of successful people feel failure is not an option.” - Alexa
“It is so important to surround yourself with people that support you.” - Alexa
“Success is the best revenge.” - Alexa
“You have to have a speed of implementation and know how to modify it until you become successful.” - Alexa
There are probably tens of brands just like yours, offering a similar product or service to the same group of people. So, how do you position yourself as the leader and make sure they choose you from all the available options?
In today’s episode, we sit down with Debbie Shannon to discuss different strategies for analyzing your competition and finding gaps in their offers, so you can give your clients exactly what they’re looking for. As always, we’ve also prepared a freebie for you, the Competitor Landscape Spreadsheet, which you can get by DMing us on social media (links below).
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:50] - Today’s Topic: Are you better than your competitors?
[4:40] - Why research is so important
[6:30] - Talking to new clients to source information
[12:10] - How to find out what your competitors are up to
Great quotes from the podcast:
“The higher you climb, the harder it is to find somebody who can help you.” - Debbie
“The #1 thing you can do is talk to your clients.” - Alexa
“Whoever creates the most value is the one that wins.” - Alexa
“Talk to the competitors’ clients.” - Alexa
“You’re not going to make everybody happy as much as you want.” - Alexa
Millionaire??? You still have fear, burnout and limiting beliefs – with Stephen Scoggins
28 Aug 2025
00:30:08
In this powerhouse episode of the Think Millions Podcast, host Dr. Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Stephen Scoggins to dive into the hidden challenges even successful entrepreneurs face. Despite outward success, many still struggle internally with fear, burnout, and limiting beliefs that block their next level of growth.
Stephen shares the mindset shifts and hard truths needed to break through these invisible barriers. From overcoming self-sabotage to redefining what success truly means, his personal story and strategies will leave you inspired and equipped to grow, mentally, emotionally, and financially.
If you've ever hit a milestone and still felt stuck, this episode will show you how to release the blocks that are holding you back from becoming your most powerful self.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
[02:15] Fear doesn’t go away with wealth – Stephen explains how fear simply changes shape as you climb the success ladder.
[07:40] The hidden cost of burnout – Why many entrepreneurs push through exhaustion and how to recognize early warning signs.
[14:10] Breaking free from limiting beliefs – Stephen shares actionable steps to rewire your mindset and remove invisible success barriers.
[21:30] Building sustainable success – A framework for achieving growth while maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
[29:50] Redefining what it means to be wealthy – Moving beyond money to experience true fulfillment and freedom.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
“Fear doesn’t disappear with wealth, it just puts on a nicer suit.”
“Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a warning sign that your success isn’t sustainable.”
“Your next level of growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about believing differently.”
“True wealth is when your mind is as free as your bank account is full.”
“Limiting beliefs are invisible fences, you won’t see them until you try to break through.”
You’ve heard people say that content is king. But in today’s episode, we’ll tell you why creating content for the sake of it isn’t enough. That’s because there’s so much more going into inspiring others through what you share - and, most importantly, turning it into a viable source of income.
We share our lessons from over 17 years in the business and 2 proprietary frameworks we use for our clients to help them scale to 7, 8, and 9 figures - the REAL framework and the 9-box strategy. For the 9-box strategy, we have prepared a whole system you can use to start using it in your business. Just DM Alexa on Instagram @dralexadagostino to get your copy today.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:38] - Today’s Topic: How to inspire others through content
[3:45] - The #1 mistake people make creating content
[8:35] - How content changes everything
[10:15] - The importance of data while creating content
[11:55] - Video content and why it’s so hard
[15:10] - The REAL framework
[19:40] - The 9-box content strategy
Great quotes from the podcast:
“In order to inspire others, they have to trust you.” - Alexa
“Trust is a very lengthy process.” - Alexa
“What’s the point of putting content out if it doesn’t do anything?” - Alexa
“If you’re not making money creating content, you’re not marketing to the right people.” - Alexa
“98% of entrepreneurs fail because they can’t figure it out.” - Alexa
“Content is the bridge of trust between lead land and buying land.” - Alexa
“If you’re an expert in an area, you can just talk.” - Alexa
“You have to create an emotional connection with your audience.” - Tonia
After building multiple 7-, 8-, and recently, even a 9-business in a matter of months, Alexa and Deb discuss the framework they use for their clients and in their own businesses to consistently turn ideas into multi-million dollar businesses within weeks.
With those 5 simple tips, you will find out how successful entrepreneurs do things differently and how you can change your process to get even more out of every task you perform to get your business in front of more people - and make sure they fall in love with what you have to offer.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:42] - Today’s topic: 5 tips to scale your business fast
[3:10] - #1 - Get the right mindset
[12:45] - #2 - Get attention
[14:50] - #3 - Build trust
[18:25] - #4 - Monetize & modify
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You think there is security in a job, you are wrong.”
“You need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
“It is hard to keep momentum when your eyes are not on the business.”
“The speed of implementation is so important.”
“The whole point of gaining attention is bringing people into your audience.”
“Try to collect as much data as you can by giving value.”
“You don’t need a massive community; just a loyal community.”
As an entrepreneur, you’ll have to take bets every day. But one of the most important bets you’ll ever take are those on yourself - not only in business but also in your personal life.
In this episode, we talk about why you should bet on yourself, how to do it, and when you should think twice before you put your time and energy into a new endeavor. We also share our proprietary tool for calculating risk, the DICE calculator, which you can get by DMing any of us on social media (links below).
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:38] - Today’s Topic: why you should bet on yourself
[1:23] - How Alexa bet on herself
[3:14] - The rules of betting on yourself
[5:10] - The importance of values in betting on yourself
[6:58] - The role of discipline in taking the bet
[7:30] - Why betting on yourself isn’t always the best idea
[12:30] - How to decide if you should take the risk with the DICE calculator
Great quotes from the podcast:
“Sometimes, we can be overconfident and miss opportunities.“ - Alexa
“We either get to the table and play the hand we’re dealt, or we don’t.“ - Deb
“There are ways to hedge your bet.“ - Alexa
“The most important thing is knowing your values when betting on yourself.“ - Cynthia
“There are no losses in life, just lessons.“ - Cynthia
“When you start doing things that matter to you, your discipline will cultivate itself.“ - Tonia
“Not all risks are good to take.“ - Alexa
“The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything.“ - Deb
When it comes to running a business - whether it be a coaching business or an agency, you need to value the importance of customer service.
In today's episode, I sit down with two of my partners Deb and Tonia to talk about what you can do better to keep your clients and upsell your clients internally.
This episode is packed with information to help you set up the right processes to keep customers happy, understand the importance of customer service, and know when it is time to let a client go.
Tune in!
Key parts of the conversation:
0:40 - Today's Topic: Your Clients Aren’t the Issue, You Are 1:25 - What we can do better to keep more clients 2:00 - Losing clients and firing clients - what does it mean? 3:00 - Ask your clients if they are getting what they expected 4:00 - The idea of the customer is always right 5:50 - When you get clients that are in the wrong 7:55 - With my first agency I was miserable because I didn’t choose the right project 8:45 - It is important to have processes in place for your clients 10:30 - Reasons why your client retention sucks 12:00 - Your onboarding is key to happy clients 13:55 - There is no such thing as overcommunicating 14:50 - You have to create a raving fan 16:30 - The process of onboarding for coaching and agencies 18:30 - Going above and beyond with your communication 19:30 - You have to think about customer service as a CEO
Great quotes from the podcast:
“If you lose a client you also lose access to their network - it’s exponential” - Deb
“At the end of a contract you should know if someone is renewing - if you don’t that’s a problem” - Alexa
“Some customers will cost you a lot of money and that’s when you have to let them go” - Tonia
“Sometimes we forget to look at ourselves and learn from a situation” - Alexa
“You have to look in the mirror, sometimes it isn’t the client it’s you” - Alexa
“The most important part of the onboarding process is making sure you are on the same page” - Alexa
“There is no such thing as overcommunication when it comes to customer service” - Deb
This episode couldn't have come at a better time, as I sit down with Mario Mirabella the CEO of MSM Digital, and talk about what you can do to start scaling your agency today.
The truth about scaling your agency comes down to learning how to stand out above the crowd and that starts with having a unique offer, a solid team, and proven systems in place.
Your business is only as great as your team and when you have a solid team behind you supporting the systems you put into place and the clients that come your way your business will thrive.
I have been working with Mario for over six months now and I have watched him scale his business to 7-figures in that short amount of time. This episode is to help others building an agency learn the keys to success and build the business they deserve.
Key parts of the conversation:
0:47 - How You Can Scale Your Agency Today 1:55 - If you had to start all over again, this would be your first step to 6-figures 2:55 - Become a trusted resource to your clients 4:10 - Creating an offer that makes you unique 6:00 - Synergy within the team and clients is important 8:00 - Building a team to get you to the next level 10:25 - It’s the little things that make a difference 12:00 - When it comes to branding you need to be creative 14:20 - If you want to get to the next level you need to expand somewhere 16:00 - If you want to get to the next level you have to fulfill 17:00 - The 3-S Systems: Sell, Staff & Systems
Quotes:
“I had clients coming in because I built the solid foundation that I was a trusted resource” - Mario
“There are two important things that make you a trusted resource - one is what you know and two is who is talking about you” - Alexa
“In business, you need to have synergy within your team and your clients” - Mario
“In a world where you have an abundance of marketing agencies - you need to have an IT factor” - Alexa
“It’s the little things you do that make you stand out” - Alexa
“If we couldn’t do it for ourselves then how could we expect anyone else to think we could do it for them?” - Mario
“Think outside the box when it comes to what you do for your clients - that’s what they are hiring you for” - Mario
“You can keep winning clients but if you also keep losing them you’re bleeding money” - Alexa
How You Can Stop Operating Your Business Based on Emotion
10 Nov 2022
00:30:43
When it comes to business, it’s hard to not let emotions get in the way. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed or frustrated in certain situations but when emotion starts to take a toll on your business, your decisions, and your team - that is when you need to start figuring out WHY you have these emotions.
Emotion is a form of energy. We feel angry or sad and that energy is shown through the actions we take either verbally or physically. As a leader, you have to always show up for your team, and learning how to harness your emotions and respond to situations instead of reacting is the key to great leadership and efficient business operations.
Listen in to this episode as I sit down with Deb Shannon, my partner in Marketing by Modification, and talk about emotions in business and how to manage them.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:40] - Today’s Topic - How Do I Stop My Emotions From Effecting My Business?
[1:40] - Emotion = Energy in motion
[3:19] Harnessing the energy of emotion
[5:00] Converting emotion into energy
[5:50] Stop making things personal
[8:00] Your role and your identity aren’t the same things
[9:30] Managing your emotions in business
[11:00] - It is about wanting to get just a little bit better
[13:15] - As a leader, you always have to show up for your team
[15:25] - Stop focusing on what you are getting and focus on what your team is getting
[16:25] - Insecurity as a leader
[19:40] - Your #1 job as a leader is to look for the negative energy within the team
[22:20] - Communication is the antidote against negativity
[24:25] - As a leader, here are the five things you need to know
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You can’t run your business scared because you will never grow” - Deb Shannon
“It takes a lot to get one millimeter better at something, that’s the difference between excellent and outstanding” - Deb Shannon
“Emotions are impacting your business right now and you don’t even realize it” - Alexa
“The feeling you’re having is creating the energy you are expressing” - Deb
“Emotion is the paint on the canvas and it’s important to know how to harness that energy” - Deb
“People conflate their roles and their identities but they aren’t the same thing” - Deb
“Reactions are chemical in nature and they aren’t controlled that is why it is better to respond than react”
“Your role isn’t your identify and you can’t let your ego get the best of you” - Alexa
“As a leader, you always have to show up no matter the situation” - Alexa
“When you feel insecure, your emotions get high” - Alexa
“When you’re insecure it means you’ve stopped trusting yourself” - Deb
Entrepreneurship is hard - it isn’t an easy feat and when you have the right mindset to persevere and keep going no matter what obstacle comes your way, you will see the success that many other entrepreneurs see.
There will be times when you feel like giving up because you are frustrated with where you are but the more you focus on the negative the longer you will stay frustrated.
Learning to shift your mindset from ‘woe is me’ to ‘I can learn from this will be the biggest shift in your life.
Listen in on this new episode where I get real and raw with you about struggles I deal with as an entrepreneur and the important lessons we all need to learn.
Key parts of the conversation:
0:56 - Today's Topic - The reality of entrepreneurship is challenging and it’s all about changing your mindset
2:13 - This is the most important episode you will hear
4:20 - Things take time and you have to build momentum
5:10 - We have to shift our mindset to stop looking at the negative
7:08 - You can’t let things shake you
Key Phrases:
“If you can’t believe in yourself you’re never going to make it as an entrepreneur.” - Alexa
“Nine out of ten times people care about themselves more than they care about you - that is why you have to learn to depend on yourself, not others” - Alexa
“If you let fear control your decisions then it isn’t a matter of ‘if’ it’s a matter of ‘when’ you’re going to fail” - Alexa
The Wheel Isn’t Moving Because You Aren’t Making The Right Choices
27 Oct 2022
00:15:59
Your success is determined by the choices you make in life and when you put purpose behind your decisions you find more success. The road to entrepreneurship isn’t an easy one. You will find many challenges and obstacles in your way but it is all about how you handle these situations.
Making the right decisions is a crucial part of any business and when you take action quickly instead of purposefully, you will open up more obstacles than opportunities.
In this episode, I sit down with my business partners Cynthia and Tonia to talk about how you can make more purpose-driven decisions professionally and personally. If you are thinking “this doesn’t pertain to me” - give it a listen and then decide!
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:37] - Today’s Topic - Signs You May Not Be Taking the Right Action
[1:35] - A way to activate action is to focus on the hustle
[2:25] - How to differentiate between taking action quickly and taking the right action
[4:15] - We all have blind spots and our weaknesses stop us from what we need
[7:00] - Being a purposeful hustler
[10:15] - So, what can you do to take the right action?
Great quotes from the podcast:
“When we put our focus on moving forward we start to see more opportunities instead of obstacles.” - Tonia Marra
“When attempting to make a vision into reality the forward motion is essential” - Tonia Marra
“Failure isn’t failure - it is just the stepping stone to success” - Cynthia
“No losses just lessons” - Cynthia
“You have to take certain action to create success” - Alexa
“It is beyond dreaming - it is about creating the action to get there” - Alexa
How to Better Control Your Emotions When it Comes to Business
20 Oct 2022
00:15:23
One of the most efficient things you can do for your business is to NOT get emotional when it comes to your business decisions. As entrepreneurs, we can end up reacting before responding and because of this, we make harmful decisions when it comes to clients, businesses, and employees.
In this episode, I break down what it means to be emotional in business and how it can affect you in the long run. I too have found myself making emotional decisions when it comes to my employees, my clients, and my business overall. I have a feeling you have experienced these emotions as well.
Listen in and learn how you can manage your emotions and learn to respond rather than react.
Key parts of the conversation:
[1:02] - Today’s Topic - How to better control your emotions in business
[1:32] - Why one of our coaching clients got emotional during our call
[4:35] - I care too much about my employees and it cost me
[6:37] - I get overly emotional about my clients
[9:19] - I get overly emotional about my business
Great quotes from the podcast:
“ If you have too much emotion in business it will ruin it” - Alexa
“The number one you need to master in business is your own emotion” - Alexa
“When you’re losing that is not the time to be emotional but instead be strong and confident” - Alexa
“You don’t want to react you want to respond” - Alexa
“You produce a better response by pausing” - Alexa
How Not To Bankrupt Your Relationships While Building Your Empire
13 Oct 2022
00:19:57
As an entrepreneur, you already know that a business doesn't thrive without people. People are the most important part of any business.
But, a lot of entrepreneurs forget to keep a check on their emotions while dealing with business partners, employees, and other people who help their business grow.
In today’s episode, I have Susie Miller, an expert leadership coach with 25 years of experience under her belt who helps 7 & 8-figure businesses grow through better communication, leadership, and peak performance.
And we’ll be talking about why you could go bankrupt with your relationships while trying to build an empire at a fast pace and how you can completely avoid it without ruining your business.
It’s a difficult balance to quickly build an empire and having to deal with people too, especially when you care too much about people like I do!
That’s where Susie helps me: Becoming a better leader and maintaining relationships within the company, among team members, and with my business partners outside of my company.
So we’ll be going over all of that in this episode to help you build your empire while avoiding bankrupting your relationships.
Key parts of the conversation:
01:23 People vs Emotions - Why you can’t take everyone with yourself
04:00 How emotions can bankrupt your relationships
06:15 How to avoid bankrupting your relationships
08:40 Relationships could go bankrupt because of other people in your team
10:25 Building an empire vs Driving it all by yourself
12:28 Why reacting is more harmful to your relationships than responding
17:05 Alexa’s list of hard things you can do to avoid bankrupting your relationships
17:35 Susie’s list of hard things you can do to avoid bankrupting your relationships
Inside the Mind of a Financial Titan: Mark Murphy on Strategy, Impact & Abundance
23 Jul 2025
00:20:10
In this powerful episode of Think Millions, Dr. Alexa D’Agostino sits down with Mark Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, bestselling author of The Ultimate Investment, and one of the top-ranked financial security professionals in the U.S.
Mark shares his 40-year journey in the financial planning industry and reveals why wealth without intention is meaningless. This episode isn’t just about money, it’s about building a life by design, cultivating multi-generational wealth, and becoming the kind of leader who lifts others along the way.
From differentiating yourself in a crowded market to investing in yourself and your community, Mark delivers a masterclass in strategic thinking, wealth philosophy, and personal growth. If you’re ready to level up your income, impact, and inner circle, this one’s for you.
Key Parts of the Conversation:
[2:43] Networking vs. Net-Weaving Mark’s philosophy on building transformational relationships through value-first giving.
[4:10] What Strategy Really Means Strategy isn’t about more money, it’s about multi-generational wealth and a life by design.
[4:39] The Only 3 True Wealth Builders Business, real estate, and financing deals, not traditional financial vehicles.
[5:28] The Golden Rules Your money must work while you sleep. Your business must make revenue without you.
[6:25] Two Businesses Every Entrepreneur Has Cash-flow business vs. the visionary business they wish they had.
[7:06] Making Bets, Not Just Guesses Growth comes from informed risks backed by strong networks.
[8:27] Entrepreneurial Ego & Lifestyle Creep The dangers of keeping up with the Joneses and overspending.
[9:04] ARR Over Flashy Assets Importance of predictable recurring revenue over risky one-time wins.
[10:12] Failure = Market Research Optimists see failure as feedback. Pessimists expect it. Mindset is everything.
[11:04] Opportunity Thinking Entrepreneurs see problems as windows to innovate and pivot.
[12:22] Book Success The Ultimate Investment hits #1 on Amazon—25,000+ copies sold in week one.
Great Quotes from the Podcast:
“I don’t believe in competition. I believe in differentiation.”
“True wealth is built in your business, in real estate, and by financing deals—not by hoarding 401ks.”
“The best investment you’ll ever make is the one you make in yourself.”
“Entrepreneurship isn’t a title. It’s a way of thinking.”
“Money is never about math—it’s always about psychology.”
“You can’t believe your own bullshit. The world has a way of keeping you humble.”
“Failure isn’t final—it’s market research in disguise.”
“I want to be the best husband and father I can be. Business is easy. Family is the real work.”
“If your income isn’t recurring, your lifestyle is always at risk.”
“Who do I need to collaborate with to grow my freedom—not just my income?”
Building wealth starts with getting innovative and making investments that matter in the long run.
On today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Prefontaine, a real estate entrepreneur, and four times best-selling author. We go over what it means to build wealth through real estate and how using the creative real estate method work so well for those who don’t have large amounts of cash flow.
There are two reasons that hold people back from investing in real estate, one is finances and cash flow, and the other is intimidation caused by the media. If you have ever wanted to invest in real estate yourself and one of these two reasons has held you back, this episode is for you!
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:37] - Today’s Topic - How to Build Personal Wealth Through Real Estate
[1:35] - Why you should get into Real Estate Investing
[3:00] - Why is now a good time to buy during a recession?
[5:50] - What is creative real estate and why you should use it
[8:20] - A short-term play to build wealth
[9:50] - You need these skills to find success
[11:10] - Find people out there to teach you these skills
The Secret No One Tells You In Order to Be Successful In Life
06 Oct 2022
00:26:27
On today’s episode, you get to hear from the whole Thynkfuel team and their advice on the secret to finding success.
It all starts with growth and before you find growth there is a journey that has to take place first. Find out what that journey is and what you can do to reach that growth and find your success.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:37] - Today’s Topic - The Secret No One Is Telling You To Be Successful
[1:20] - It’s not just about the tactics and skills, it’s more than that
[2:20] - Allowing yourself to have the breakthrough
[3:40] - It starts with self-awareness
[6:25] - The 5-Step Framework
[7:50] - Don’t wait for the breakdown to have the breakthrough
[9:00] - A breakthrough is necessary for growth
[13:05] - It’s becoming harder to be an entrepreneur
[14:45] - You need to be teachable
[16:00] - Your choices affect the path of your life
[18:25] - Don’t be afraid of the breakthrough
[21:40] - It helps to have someone in your corner
[24:30] - The secret no one is telling you
Great quotes from the podcast:
“You can do tactics, you can learn skills but if you don’t get out of your own way those tactics don’t matter” - Susie
“To be a successful entrepreneur you have to go through hard to get to the good” Susie
“I don’t want to have the breakdown to have the breakthrough” -
“The stories you tell yourself are your excuses” - Everyone
“The things that make us the most uncomfortable are sometimes the best opportunities for us” - Alexa
“The secret no one is telling you is that you need someone who has been there to walk you through it” - Susie
Not everyone enjoys going to networking events and meeting new people but as entrepreneurs, we know it is necessary to see personal growth and professional growth.
Tonia and I sit down and give you our best tips on how to network successfully. We hit this topic from both sides, mine - who doesn’t enjoy networking, and Tonia’s - who loves it.
Listen in to hear more about the million-dollar networking strategy.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:37] - Today’s Topic - How to Network Successfully
[1:00] - Our Strategy for Networking
[1:55] - You Need to have a goal of what to accomplish at the event
[4:40] - The biggest strategy you need to know about
[5:40] - People who hate networking tip #1
[7:10] - You need to keep the relationship going after the event
[9:15] - How do you find these new connections?
[10:55] - Be strategic with who you bring with you to networking events
[12:52] - Don’t get too overwhelmed with the information, remember key points
[14:30] - Summary of Information
Great quotes from the podcast:
“It’s not all about finding clients, it’s about building relationships” - Alexa
“Your success is determined by who you go to lunch with” - Alexa
“Relationships are about putting coins in other people's banks and eventually you build up interest to get a return” - Alexa & Tonia
“You want to do business with people you have good energy with” - Tonia Marra
How Firing a Client Can Actually Make you More Money
29 Sep 2022
00:13:22
The truth is if you don’t love what you’re doing then don’t do it. As entrepreneurs, most of us enter business in desperation because we are chasing that dollar amount, but when you chase the money you end up being miserable.
Don’t work with a client just because they bring in money - let them go because there is an even better opportunity waiting for you that will remind you why you started.
Key parts of the conversation:
[0:37] - Today’s Topic - How Firing Your Clients Can Actually Make you More Money
[2:20] - Why firing a client can make you more money
[4:30] - It starts with educating your clients correctly
[7:45] - Listen to your intuition and not the money
[9:10] - When your clients win, you win
[10:10] - It’s okay to shift your focus along the way
Great quotes from the podcast:
“As entrepreneurs, we enter into business with desperation and we don’t take an actual evaluation of who they are” - Tonia Marra
“Everything is an opportunity to grow and be better” - Tonia Marra
“Bad clients take a lot of your energy” - Alexa D’Agostino
“We lost a few hundred thousand but made a million because we took that energy to find more aligned clients” - Alexa D’Agostino
“If you don’t love a project, don’t do it” - Alexa D’Agostino
“When your clients win, you win” - Tonia Marra
“Don’t go after the money, the money will come” - Alexa D’Agostino