In this coaching edition of 7 Figure Leap, Dustin Riechmann sits down with Yuval Yeret, founder of Yeret Agility, for a strategy session on scaling a consulting business from $500k to $1M. Yuval shares how running lean with collaborators gives him flexibility but also exposes him to risk—especially with most revenue tied to a few large “whale” clients. Together, they unpack the dangers of client concentration, the need for a resilient pipeline, and the shift from custom consulting toward productized workshops and group coaching. They also explore how fearless coaching requires financial independence from any single client, and why building a repeatable flywheel of referrals, differentiation, and personal branding is the path to sustainable seven-figure growth.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Welcome to the 7 Figure Leap Podcast
• 00:01:44 The “plumber or hacker” analogy for fixing organizational systems
• 00:04:28 Clients acquired through word-of-mouth and partnership
• 00:05:22 Realizing the need for personal branding
• 00:07:20 Business snapshot: mid–six figures, reliant on 1–2 large clients
• 00:10:28 Front-end offer: $10–20k strategy workshop
• 00:12:54 Ideal clients: heads of product or engineering at Fortune 50s
• 00:14:38 Reaching capacity and testing group coaching models
• 00:16:12 New revenue target: steady $500k and path to $1M
• 00:17:36 The Fearless Coaching flywheel and honest client advice
• 00:21:11 Brainstorming leveraged offers beyond 1:1 consulting
• 00:22:34 Shifting focus to coaching leaders directly
• 00:25:41 Exploring a train-the-trainer model for agile consultants
• 00:26:25 Why coaching peers isn’t a fit
• 00:27:56 Core challenge: audience is peers, not buyers
• 00:31:05 Discovering 80% of work is already 1:1 coaching
• 00:32:07 Need to formalize a coaching framework
• 00:34:32 Main gap: no audience for new coaching offer
• 00:36:05 Discussing pricing for a group coaching program
• 00:39:41 Strategies to find audience, including podcast guesting
• 00:40:21 Limiting belief: do ideal clients listen to podcasts?
• 00:43:12 Finding the right podcasts where ideal clients appear
• 00:47:55 Debating podcast networking in B2B niches
• 00:51:13 Past podcast success shows the model works
• 00:53:35 Where to connect with Yuval

Links and Resources:

• Yuval Yeret’s Website
• Yuval on LinkedIn
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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In this episode of The 7-Figure Leap Podcast, Dustin sits down with Brendan McAdams, founder of Kiinetics and seasoned B2B sales consultant. Brendan shares how he helps health tech companies selling into hospitals and health systems sharpen their sales process, from high-impact sales call tuneups to 90-day consulting engagements. Together, they dive into strategies for doubling revenue, shifting from a reliance on word-of-mouth to scalable lead generation through optimized podcast guesting and strategic partnerships, and building recurring income through a new, subscription-based 'sales accountability group'. If you’re a founder or sales leader aiming to turn complex B2B challenges into predictable growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

Links and Resources:

• Brendan on LinkedIn
• Brendan on X (Twitter)
• Kiinetics's Website
• Sales Craft: Proven Tips, Tactics and Ideas to Elevate Your Sales Book
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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In this expert coaching session, Dustin Riechmann works with Megan Huber, Community and Retention Strategist, to map out her three-year vision: creating a $1M business that delivers a consistent $60K/month take-home income. Megan shares her journey from high school teacher to running multi-million dollar launches, then pivoting into consulting for high seven- and eight-figure companies before returning to coaching with her signature Super Community model. Together, they uncover the central challenge in her business—her passion and expertise in retention and client success versus her ongoing lead generation problem—and chart a clear path toward a scalable, freedom-based business. If you’re an entrepreneur aiming to align income goals with lifestyle and impact, this candid conversation reveals what it really takes to build a coaching business that lasts.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Welcome to the 7 Figure Leap Podcast
• 00:02:10 – Megan leaves high school teaching in 2011 to start her business
• 00:02:51 – Builds first business by speaking at 2–10 local events a month, often with her infant daughter
• 00:03:34 – Helps mentor launch a certification program, leading to a $2.3M launch in 2013
• 00:04:58 – Relaunches in 2017 after Director of Client Success role, generates nearly $500k in year one
• 00:05:36 – Uses Facebook group and nine-day live launch model for organic enrollment
• 00:05:58 – Husband’s heart attack and burnout force her to shut down business in early 2022
• 00:06:38 – Shifts to serving 7- and 8-figure companies with retention and lifetime value strategies
• 00:07:34 – In Oct 2024, reignites Facebook group to launch a new lower-ticket offer
• 00:08:08 – Introduces 60-day sprint ($97 x 2) to help experts revive quiet communities
• 00:09:44 – Pricing includes $4,500 audit, $100k projects, $450/month mentorship, plus retainers
• 00:17:04 – Lead gen struggles make her want to pivot to new business ideas
• 00:19:33 – Dislikes teaching lead gen, doesn’t see it as her strength
• 00:22:05 – On track for $300k this year from coaching and consulting
• 00:27:32 – States goal of $720k/year take-home ($60k/month), requiring ~$1M in revenue
• 00:29:49 – Super Community as core, needing only 60 minutes/week of her live time
• 00:44:10 – Focus on optimizing client lifetime value through community
• 00:52:10 – Mid-tier mastermind for business owners and their CSMs
• 00:58:01 – Explores client success manager certification program
• 01:00:01 – Positions client success as a company’s profit center
• 01:04:44 – Plans to replicate real estate mastermind partnership success in other industries
• 01:07:14 – Realizes main issue was an “identity crisis,” not just lead gen
• 01:08:05 – Directs listeners to Built To Last podcast and Structured Freedom Inc. Facebook group

Links and Resources:

• Megan’s Website
• Megan on LinkedIn
• Megan on Instagram
• 🎧 Podcast: Built to Last Podcast
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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On this episode of The 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann coaches John Bates, founder of Executive Speaking Success, on how to turn years of speaking expertise into a predictable, scalable business.

John opens up about his journey—from raising hundreds of millions in Silicon Valley startups and building a reputation as a TEDx communication coach, to a pivotal moment when he was invited to train NASA astronauts. After a serious health setback that forced him to pause his work, John is now rebuilding with a bold goal: grow Executive Speaking Success into a 7 figure business that creates impact without sacrificing his personal life.

During this live coaching call, Dustin helps John redesign his business model, create a clear offer structure, and map out the shift from unpredictable referrals to consistent lead generation. They also dive into the power of podcast guesting, partnerships, and mastermind programs as scalable ways to attract the right clients and build authority.

If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader ready to scale beyond word-of-mouth and step into your own 7-figure leap, this candid session delivers both strategy and inspiration you can apply right away.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap Podcast
• 00:01:42 – Proving the value of “soft skills” in a “hard skills” world
• 00:02:49 – Pivotal moment: the 2009 TED conference that changed everything
• 00:03:29 – The spark: witnessing a brilliant person struggle on a TEDx stage
• 00:04:47 – Developing the method: grounding communication coaching in the Science of Communication
• 00:06:44 – Business overview: explaining the two brands (johnbates.com and Executive Speaking Success)
• 00:08:24 – Major setback: health crisis in 2023 and its impact on the business
• 00:11:08 – Future focus: podcast guesting and partnerships as growth strategies
• 00:13:21 – Current offerings: one-on-one coaching packages and pricing
• 00:17:52 – Corporate bootcamp: the “Speak Like a Leader” workshop for companies
• 00:20:39 – Ideal client profile: business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stage pursuers
• 00:25:29 – Niching down: why the focus is on high-level business leaders
• 00:29:19 – The 2026 vision: an ideal business with a small team and strong community
• 00:36:31 – Scalable model: blending one-on-one, group coaching, and masterminds
• 00:44:49 – Marketing strategy: using podcast guesting to find ideal clients
• 00:50:09 – Partnership success story: how mastermind speaking generated leads
• 00:52:48 – Key takeaway: feeling hopeful with a simplified marketing plan
• 00:53:49 – Where to connect online with John online

Links and Resources:

• Executive Speaking Success (Coaching & Training)
• John’s Personal Brand & Keynotes
• John on LinkedIn
• John on Instagram

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In this powerful coaching episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann helps Andy Milligan, founder of MMG Design, map a clear strategy to reach his goal of scaling to $300K in revenue as a service-based solopreneur. Andy opens up about the challenge of saying “yes” to every kind of project, and Dustin guides him to simplify and scale by building a structured offer ecosystem that creates clarity for both him and his clients.

The plan includes the free audits Andy already provides, a new $500 strategy session to deliver immediate value, a $3K one-page website as the productized core offer, and $10K+ custom builds for higher-end clients. This ladder of offers allows Andy to attract the right clients, filter opportunities, and scale sustainably. Along the way, Dustin also coaches Andy through the mindset shift from freelancer to business owner and reveals how to use podcast guesting as a client acquisition channel. If you’re a solopreneur who wants to scale smarter without getting overwhelmed, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at expert coaching in action.

Chapter:

• 00:00:00 – Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap
• 00:02:02 – MMG Designs backstory and passion for design
• 00:04:48 – Three core offers outlined
• 00:08:27 – Hitting six figures in seven months
• 00:11:45 – Lessons from saying yes to too much
• 00:14:31 – Tension between creators and corporate clients
• 00:18:13 – Balancing enjoyment vs. profitability
• 00:20:43 – Three-year vision: podcast, freedom, real estate
• 00:24:22 – Ideal team structure and $250K goal
• 00:27:41 – Revenue breakdown and importance of conversations
• 00:31:34 – Productized services as the path to scale
• 00:36:01 – The 10-80-10 fulfillment model
• 00:41:44 – Identity vs. intent-driven clients
• 00:46:44 – Focus on the middle-tier offer
• 00:50:55 – Centers of influence and referrals
• 00:54:42 – LinkedIn, conferences, and fresh marketing strategies
• 00:57:53 – Leaning into podcasting with intention
• 01:01:21 – Using guesting as a growth tool
• 01:05:34 – Key takeaway: aligning audience with offer
• 01:06:40 – Where to connect to Andy

Links and Resources:

• MMG Designs Website
• Andy Milligan on LinkedIn
• Marketing by Design Podcast
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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If you're an expert looking to land high-impact podcast guest spots—or you're already being interviewed but not seeing real results—this solo episode from Dustin breaks it all down. Learn the simple yet powerful three-story framework every podcast guest must master: the origin story, the celebrity proof story, and the client case study. These storytelling tools not only help you resonate with your audience but also create a seamless bridge to a strong call to action—ultimately leading to more leads, deeper relationships, and increased sales. Whether you’re promoting a book, service, or coaching program, this episode will teach you exactly what to say to become a top 1% podcast guest and turn interviews into business growth.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – What Meat Sticks Taught Me About Marketing
• 00:00:52 – Why Most Podcast Guests Fall Flat
• 00:01:22 – The 3 Stories That Sell Without Selling
• 00:02:56 – Your Origin Story: Make Them Lean In
• 00:05:26 – Borrow Credibility with a Celebrity Proof
• 00:09:05 – Real Client Wins That Speak Louder Than Ads
• 00:10:55 – Use This Framework to Convert Listeners
• 00:12:53 – One Final Thought That Might Change Everything

Links and Resources

• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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On this episode of the 7-Figure Leap Podcast, host Dustin Riechmann interviews Hailey Rowe, a marketing and sales strategist, coach, and LinkedIn Lead Generation Service Provider. Hailey dives into how entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants can leverage LinkedIn partnerships and her proven F.A.S.T. framework—Followers, Action, Sales, Time Management, and Transformation—to scale their businesses with confidence. She shares actionable strategies for authentic LinkedIn outreach, high-converting messaging, and profitable collaborations with podcast hosts, event organizers, and referral partners. Hailey also discusses how to stop overthinking, simplify lead generation, and build systems that create both business growth and freedom. If you’re ready to unlock LinkedIn lead generation and partnerships that truly scale, this episode is packed with powerful, step-by-step insights.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Why Belief Isn’t Optional—It’s Everything
• 00:01:07 - Welcome to the 7-Figure Leap: Let’s Scale
• 00:01:39 - From Fitness DVDs to Entrepreneur Coach
• 00:03:48 - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
• 00:12:56 - FAST Framework: The System That Scales
• 00:16:33 - How to Make LinkedIn Work for You
• 00:19:10 - Strategic Collaborations > Cold Leads
• 00:31:12 - Messaging That Sparks Conversations
• 00:36:36 - Your Next Action Step Starts Here

Links and Resources:

• Website
• Book Your FREE Business Growth Audit
• Hailey Rowe on LinkedIn
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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What if one aligned partnership could grow your business faster than a year of marketing? In this episode, Pamela Slim shares her powerful framework for building strategic, values-driven collaborations that help expert-based businesses scale with integrity. She walks through how to map your business ecosystem, identify partners who already serve your ideal audience, and build trust using her “Listen, Participate, Collaborate” approach. You’ll learn why strong partnerships require consistent communication, mutual support, and flexibility as both businesses evolve. Pamela also shares practical examples—from collaborations with Pat Flynn to her experience with Infusionsoft—highlighting what makes a win-win relationship thrive. We explore types of high-impact partnerships, how to avoid misalignment, and why quality matters more than quantity. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or thought leader, this episode offers a blueprint for sustainable growth through authentic connection.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Unlocking the Power of Strategic Growth
• 00:00:58 - Meet Pamela Slim: Ecosystems, Equity & Entrepreneurship
• 00:01:45 - Where Big Ideas and Community Collide
• 00:03:20 - How I Went from Coach to Agency CEO
• 00:05:21 - Licensing & Certification: Your Next-Level Growth Lever
• 00:10:45 - B2B or B2C? Why It Matters More Than You Think
• 00:16:34 - Scaling Isn’t Solo: The Role of Ecosystem Partners
• 00:23:57 - Collaboration Isn’t Optional—It’s Your Competitive Edge
• 00:24:33 - The Secret to Finding Aligned Partners
• 00:25:44 - Why Associations & Conferences Are Untapped Gold
• 00:28:16 - Strategic Brand Collaborations that Actually Work
• 00:31:24 - Navigating Two Worlds: B2B and B2C Growth
• 00:32:46 - Win-Win Partnerships: What They Really Look Like
• 00:38:39 - Not All Partnerships Are Created Equal
• 00:42:16 - How to Keep Partnerships Thriving Over Time
• 00:46:45 - Final Thoughts, Frameworks & Free Resources

Links & Resources:

• Pamela’s Website
• Pamela on LinkedIn
• The Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover New Customers Right in Front of You by Pamela Slim
• ChatGPT Assistant – The Widest Net AI Tool
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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