Dustin sits down with Renita Wolf, an exit planning advisor with over 25 years of corporate M&A experience, to discuss how founder-led businesses can maximize their value and become investment-ready. Renita shares why most small business owners miss the opportunity to exit profitably, often shutting down rather than selling due to lack of preparation. She explains the critical difference between working with a fiduciary advisor versus a commission-based broker, and reveals the three key factors that drive business value: customer concentration, owner dependence, and revenue consistency. Renita provides actionable advice on how entrepreneurs can start preparing now—even if they're 5+ years from exit—by creating SOPs, building organizational structure, protecting intellectual property, and transitioning to recurring revenue models. Whether you're planning to sell or simply want to build a more sustainable, valuable business, this conversation offers invaluable insights into thinking strategically about your company as a true asset.

Chapters:

• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background
• (00:02:00) - Why Renita Transitioned from Corporate to Exit Planning
• (00:04:30) - The Family Story: Businesses That Never Sold
• (00:07:00) - When to Start Exit Planning (The 3-5 Year Rule)
• (00:12:00) - What Is a Fiduciary and Why It Matters
• (00:18:00) - The Real Story: When Financial Statements Weren't Investment-Ready
• (00:21:00) - Risk and Sustainability: What Buyers Actually Look For
• (00:26:00) - Recurring Revenue Is Gold
• (00:29:00) - How Service Businesses Can Create Intellectual Property Assets
• (00:33:00) - Reducing Owner Dependence: SOPs, Org Charts, and AI Tools
• (00:40:00) - Next Steps and How to Connect with Renita

Links and Resources:

• Free Exit Ready Assessment (3 minutes)
• Connect with Renita Wolf on LinkedIn
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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In this episode of the 7 Figure Leap podcast, Eric Dingler shares his remarkable journey from summer camp leadership to building a successful digital marketing agency while traveling through 20 countries with his family of six. Eric reveals his proven framework for building effective remote teams through four essential systems: recruiting for character first, implementing self-guided onboarding (which he calls a "game changer"), creating delegation systems, and developing leadership frameworks. He discusses how becoming an "accidental CEO" through adoption transformed his approach to business, leading to the pivotal realization that "real estate agents don't build the houses they sell." Eric explains how this mindset shift allowed him to step back from client work and focus on building systems that gave him true freedom. He shares practical insights on the 1-3-1 leadership framework, how he and his wife went from being unable to work together to her becoming COO, and why "your leadership capacity is the capacity of your business." Whether you're struggling with hiring, onboarding, or delegation, Eric's battle-tested systems will help you build a team that actually works while giving you the freedom to live the life you want.

### Chapters:

- 00:00:00 - Introduction to Eric Dingler

- 00:01:28 - Eric's background: From summer camp leadership to digital marketing

- 00:05:01 - Living as digital nomads: 20 countries in 4 years with teenagers

- 00:07:11 - Leadership happens everywhere: The 1-3-1 framework

- 00:10:16 - How Eric became an "accidental CEO" through adoption

- 00:14:01 - The turning point: "Real estate agents don't build the houses they sell"

- 00:17:32 - Marriage and business: From unable to work together to COO partnership

- 00:21:42 - Future business vision: Accessibility remediation and fractional CMO work

- 00:24:37 - Leadership capacity is business capacity

- 00:31:22 - Team building systems: Recruiting for character, chemistry, and competency

- 00:35:54 - The game-changer: Self-onboarding systems

- 00:42:29 - The four essential systems: Recruiting, Onboarding, Delegating, and Leadership

- 00:47:14 - Building SOPs continuously with your team

• Eric's Self-Onboarding Checklist: https://ericdingler.com/dustin
• Everything Learned Leadership Podcast: https://ericdingler.com/podcast
• Team Engine Accelerator: https://ericdingler.com/accelerator
• Achieve Adoption (Eric's nonprofit): https://achieveadoption.org
• Recommended Project Management Tool: Hive

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Dustin Riechmann sits down with Nathan Barry — founder of Kit and author of the viral essays Audience vs. Crowd and Creator Flywheels. Together they unpack how one podcast guesting appearance generated over $140,000 in high-ticket revenue in just 90 days. Nathan shares why small, focused audiences outperform massive crowds, the three laws of flywheels (flow, ease, growth), and how creators can turn content into authority, relationships, and scalable business results. Packed with behind-the-scenes strategies, this episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders eager to grow from six to seven figures while building deeper fulfillment and influence.

- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Nathan Barry's Background

- 00:00:35 - The $140K Podcast Guesting Story

- 00:02:28 - Audience vs. Crowd: Why the Distinction Matters

- 00:04:01 - How Small Audiences Generate More Revenue Than Large Crowds

- 00:09:15 - Why Authority Trumps Reach in Creator Business

- 00:14:42 - Building Relationships That Convert Into Revenue

- 00:18:30 - The Mistake Most Creators Make With Content Strategy

- 00:23:18 - The Three Laws of Flywheels: Flow, Ease, and Growth

- 00:28:30 - Batching, Systems, and Sustainable Growth

- 00:29:02 - Why Simplicity is the Ultimate Scaling Strategy

- 00:36:20 - Building Authority Through the Right Content

- 00:40:48 - How to Choose the Right Podcasts for Guesting

- 00:45:12 - Common Mistakes Creators Make with Flywheels

• Nathan Barry Website: https://nathanbarry.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/?hl=en
• X : https://x.com/nathanbarry?lang=en
• Kit: Email marketing that automates your growth
• Grow Your Business with Podcast Guesting

In this episode, Dustin sits down with Dusty Holcomb to unpack his journey from running billion-dollar organizations to building a purpose-driven leadership consulting firm. Dusty shares why most leaders — whether solopreneurs or executives with 300,000 employees — wrestle with the same problems, and how his five core leadership questions can unlock clarity, accountability, and impact. You’ll learn why scaling too soon holds you back, how to sell your first program without over-engineering, and how to lead yourself so you can lead others. If you’re a business owner aiming to scale beyond seven figures while keeping your sanity intact, this episode delivers actionable frameworks and inspiring mindset shifts.

00:00:00 - Welcome

00:04:46 - The Decision to Leave Corporate and Follow a Calling

00:07:56 - The First Six Months: Over-Engineering and Learning to Let Go

00:11:25 - Understanding Growth vs. Scale: A Critical Pivot

00:14:21 - The Current Business Model: Leadership Cohorts and CEO Mentoring

00:23:00 - The Breakthrough: Rip Off and Duplicate Strategy

00:26:37 - Solving the Right Next Problem for Your Client

00:30:26 - The Five Core Leadership Questions: Introduction

00:37:00 - Applying the Five Questions to Clients and Teams

00:39:59 - How to Convey Purpose, Vision, and Plan to Your Team

00:42:16 - Accountability as Honoring Commitments

• 🌐 Dusty’s Website
• 🔗 Dusty on LinkedIn
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcqus/
• Grow Your Business With Podcast Guesting

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In this episode, Dustin Riechmann sits down with attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to explore how she built a multi-seven-figure business by keeping things radically simple. Sam shares her journey from a burned-out corporate lawyer to launching a health coaching side hustle, and eventually creating a streamlined legal business that now serves over 4,500 entrepreneurs. She opens up about the pivotal airplane incident that sparked her transformation, the role of curiosity and creativity in building happiness, and the systems behind her signature Ultimate Bundle. Listeners will learn the essential legal protections every six- and seven-figure business owner must have, plus Sam’s proven strategies for scaling through email, podcast guesting, and her smart Instagram funnel. This is an inspiring and practical conversation for leaders who want to grow their business while protecting their peace and fulfillment.# Chapters:

Chapters

- 00:00:00 – Opening and the “boring expertise” question

- 00:00:22 – How Dustin met Sam at Craft + Commerce

- 00:01:19 – Sam’s origin story: miserable attorney to plane incident and first side business

- 00:03:35 – Choosing agency over blame after the doctor’s “that’s your choice” moment

- 00:06:00 – From health coaching to serving creators with legal help

- 00:07:02 – Trauma, grief, and redefining success and happiness now

- 00:11:26 – What actually makes us happy: contentment over endless achievement

- 00:13:52 – Broadening creativity and making art off-stage

- 00:16:48 – The simple business model: two offers only

- 00:20:08 – Building the Ultimate Bundle and an evergreen webinar that scales

- 00:23:00 – Organic traffic, podcast guesting, and partner trainings

- 00:25:23 – Paid ads, live launches, and VIP affiliates

- 00:27:22 – Small, mighty team and operations

- 00:28:50 – Instagram that actually builds the list (B‑roll + ManyChat to email)

- 00:33:34 – Legal foundations: LLC, solid contracts, insurance

- 00:36:42 – Protecting IP: copyright registration + terms of use + trademarks

- 00:42:28 – Live workshop invite and Sam’s Sidebar

• Live Training with Sam to Protect Your Business
• Website: samvanderwielen.com
• Instagram: @samvanderwielen
• LinkedIn: Sam Vander Wielen
• YouTube: Sam Vander Wielen
• Podcast: **https://open.spotify.com/show/54rD5CEydcpUITq65RcM9M**
• Book: **https://www.amazon.com/When-Start-Business-Happy-Entrepreneurship/dp/1538767384**

Julia Wojnar, founder of CorpLeadership, reveals her blueprint for scaling from startup to seven figures without sacrificing personal freedom. Perfect for service-based entrepreneurs and agency owners, this episode dives into how Julia helps high-performing executives navigate leadership transitions while building her own coaching empire. You'll discover practical strategies for creating sustainable business systems, leveraging podcast guesting as a client attraction tool, and maintaining work-life balance during rapid growth phases. If you're a six-figure business owner looking to make the leap while avoiding burnout, this conversation delivers the clarity, actionable frameworks, and mindset shifts needed to scale with purpose and peace.

• 00:00:00 - Julia's path to seven figures
• 00:04:14 - One-on-one corporate coaching explained
• 00:08:22 - Getting leaders fully engaged
• 00:11:49 - Building freedom into business model
• 00:17:02 - Identifying your strengths and focus
• 00:27:57 - External and internal marketing strategy
• 00:36:12 - Coaching during mergers and acquisitions
• 00:39:13 - Framework for navigating change
• 00:42:11 - Leveraging podcasts for visibility
• 00:46:46 - Finding partners for referral business
• 00:52:48 - Implementation steps summarized
• 00:53:48 - Quiz for assessing leadership levels

• Website: CorpLeadership.com
• LinkedIn (Personal): Julia Wojnar
• LinkedIn (Company): CorpLeadership
• Free Leadership Quiz: corpleadership.com/levelquiz

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In this episode, host Dustin Riechmann sits down with Tiffany Neuman, founder of Your Legacy Brand, to explore what it really takes to scale a business from six to seven figures while staying true to your vision. Tiffany shares her proven process for creating a legacy brand that aligns with your values, supports long-term impact, and helps you step confidently into the next level of leadership. The conversation covers identity shifts, practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, and how to design a brand and business that bring both profit and peace. Whether you’re a coach, agency owner, or thought leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale smarter and create lasting influence.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to 7 Figure Leap Podcast
• 00:01:41 - Meet Tiffany Neuman
• 00:02:13 - A Career Turning Point: From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship
• 00:03:00 - Why Your Humanity is a Superpower Against AI
• 00:04:29 - The Choice to Work with Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs
• 00:05:31 - Focusing on Psychographics Over Demographics
• 00:07:54 - What a Brand Really Is
• 00:10:54 - Reverse-Engineering Your Brand from Your Vision
• 00:12:00 - Case Study: Rebranding to Attract a Dream Client
• 00:14:57 - Case Study: How Lewis Howes' Rebrand Led to Explosive Growth
• 00:16:51 - A Look Inside Tiffany's Business and Offer Stack
• 00:19:36 - The Mindset and Identity Work Behind the Brand
• 00:20:11 - How to be "Social Media Optional"
• 00:24:26 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Visibility Blocks
• 00:28:47 - Using a Podcast as a Content Engine
• 00:30:44 - Navigating Branding, Authenticity, and AI
• 00:35:00 - Introducing the "Brand Operating System"
• 00:39:09 - Where to Connect with Tiffany Online

Links and Resources:

• Your Legacy Website: Your Legacy Brand
• Tiffany on LinkedIn: Tiffany Neuman
• Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanyneumancreative
• Legacy Brand Podcast: Legacy Brand Podcast on Spotify
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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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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