A failed multi-million dollar business. The loss of a child and a father.

Most entrepreneurs would crumble under such devastating blows. But Rob Lee used these painful experiences to completely reinvent his approach to business using AI.

Today Rob runs a thriving agency working just 10 hours per week with a small staff of three, generating over $500,000 annually.

His secret? A carefully crafted team of 80 AI employees handling everything from marketing to process documentation.

In this revealing conversation, Rob shares:

• How personal tragedy forced him to rebuild his business from scratch
• The simple framework for creating reliable AI employees
• Why most businesses overcomplicate their AI tech stack
• His "90-minute marketing department" system that compresses months of work into hours
• The critical balance between human and AI team members
• How to train AI to authentically capture your voice and brand

Get Rob's free Ultimate Guide to Creating AI Employees at lesix.agency/ultimate-guide. This regularly updated resource includes step-by-step instructions, real examples, and access to pre-built AI employees you can use immediately.

Dog boarding entrepreneur Erin Schnute never planned to build a thriving pet care business. But after stumbling into pet sitting as a side gig, she discovered powerful leadership principles by observing pack dynamics. Today, her company Bed & Barkfest commands premium rates while maintaining a waitlist of eager clients.

In this candid conversation, Erin reveals how studying dog behavior transformed her approach to business leadership. She shares practical strategies for:

• Standing out in a crowded market
• Charging premium rates without guilt
• Building and leading high-performing teams
• Creating systems that prevent burnout
• Spotting potential problem employees before hiring

Whether you're a pet industry professional or business owner in any field, Erin's fresh perspective on quiet leadership will challenge conventional wisdom about what it takes to succeed.

Download your free guide on How To Pick The Right Dog Care at https://www.bedandbarkfest.com/products-page

Businesses spend thousands chasing new leads while ignoring their most valuable asset - their existing customer database. Digital marketing expert Jay Vics pulls back the curtain on proven strategies to reactivate these dormant contacts and turn them into sales.

Through real-world examples, Jay demonstrates how retail and service businesses can:

• Extract maximum value from their existing customer lists
• Automate follow-ups without sacrificing the personal touch
• Use AI to handle customer communication efficiently
• Implement "missed call text back" to never lose another lead
• Segment databases for targeted messaging
• Generate 40% more revenue from past customers
• Build lasting relationships that drive referrals

Ready to unlock the goldmine in your database? This episode delivers actionable tactics you can implement today.

Book a demo of Journey Builder's automated follow-up system at GetJourneyBuilder.com

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90% of small businesses fail within their first two years. But it's not because their product is bad or they aren't working hard enough.

Business coach Tammy Johnston reveals the real reasons behind these failures and the practical solutions that can help new businesses thrive.

With over 32 years of experience working with small business owners, Johnston breaks down the three critical areas every new entrepreneur must master:

• Time management strategies that focus on revenue-generating activities
• Consistent marketing approaches that work in both busy and slow seasons
• Systems that transform your business from a demanding job into a scalable operation

Johnston shares battle-tested advice for building sustainable success, including:

• How to plan your marketing calendar a year in advance
• Why "smart, ambitious, and lazy" is the perfect formula for systems
• The key mistakes that drain cash flow in new businesses
• Practical ways to escape the "professional plate spinner" trap

Get your free Solopreneur Self-Assessment at https://ksabusiness.ca/gift

Digital marketing costs are soaring while response rates plummet. Smart businesses are rediscovering an overlooked marketing channel that's delivering massive returns - direct mail.

In this powerful episode, direct mail expert David Foley reveals his proven system for testing direct mail campaigns with as few as 400 customers. You'll discover:

• A simple 3-list testing method to measure direct mail against email
• Why customer lists outperform rental lists by 3X or more
• The truth about expected conversion rates across industries
• Strategic tips for standing out in the physical mailbox
• How to bond with customers through print newsletters
• Ways to leverage first-class vs standard mail effectively

David also shares real campaign examples, including one that generated a 35-40% response rate. Whether you're new to direct mail or looking to improve existing campaigns, this episode delivers actionable insights to boost your marketing results.

Request your free digital copy of David's book - Postal Mail Profits in a Digitally Obsessed Age - by emailing him at david@85percentopenrate.com.

At 23, Michelle Jacobik maxed out her credit cards and turned to payday loans while working at a financial services firm. The irony wasn't lost on her. Today, after building and selling a $12M insurance agency, she helps entrepreneurs avoid the financial pitfalls that almost ended her own business dreams.

In this candid discussion, Michelle reveals the financial mistakes that threaten even promising businesses and provides a framework for sustainable growth. She challenges conventional wisdom about cutting costs and shares why understanding your "money story" may be more important than your business strategy.

Grab your free copy of 7-Financial Mistakes To Avoid As An Entrepreneurs at https://michellejacobik.kartra.com/page/7-financial-mistakes.

Connect with Michelle:

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Rob Anspach transformed his struggling carpet cleaning business into a thriving enterprise by doing the opposite of his competitors - giving away free services. This counter-intuitive approach led to his average sale increasing from $50 to over $500.

Now with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and 50 published books under his belt, Rob shares how breaking away from generic business practices and embracing authenticity creates lasting success. From crafting simple, readable books to using sarcasm as a strategic marketing tool, Rob demonstrates why being different attracts ideal clients.

Check out Rob's books - including several free ones - at www.AnspachMedia.com/shop.

Your office clutter is costing you money. Every minute spent searching for documents, every forgotten task, every overwhelmed moment staring at your inbox chips away at your productivity and peace of mind.

Certified productive environment specialist Carla Zwaan joins us to share her proven framework for office transformation. After helping entrepreneurs organize over 30 live events and managing complex business operations, she's distilled the essentials of workspace optimization into practical, implementable steps.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The FAT system for quick paper processing (File, Action, Toss)
• Why "finding systems" matter more than filing systems
• The three critical inboxes every business owner must manage
• The SOAR board method for capturing and organizing tasks

Zwaan's methods have helped entrepreneurs reclaim their time and sanity. Her approach focuses on sustainable systems rather than quick fixes, ensuring lasting results.

Find out your Productive Environment Score and get immediate access to your Office Transformation Blueprint™ at www.carlazwaan.com/get-your-score.