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Growing a business is hard – and most people underestimate the amount of hard-work and strategic thinking that's involved to grow and scale your company.

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Growing a business is hard – and most people underestimate the amount of hard-work and strategic thinking that's involved to grow and scale your company.

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Strategic Execution Beats Perfection in Marketing feat. Saul Marquez

2/13/2026
Learn how to leverage strategic execution to outperform 72% of your competitors Strategic execution is the difference between businesses that talk about growth and businesses that actually achieve it. Look, here's what most people get wrong—they chase tactics like shiny pennies without ever documenting a real strategy. In this episode, Saul Marquez and I dig into why only 28% of businesses actually have a documented marketing strategy, and what that means for you. We talk about how AI is dividing your efforts instead of multiplying them, the power of account-based marketing for B2B companies, and why the guy with the "ugly ad" who just executed crushed the perfectionist still tweaking his campaign six months later. If your business is running on disconnected tactics that don't talk to each other, you're leaving serious money on the table. Saul Marquez is the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a healthcare-exclusive marketing, media, and advisory firm. But here's what I love about Saul—he's a former medical device corporate executive turned entrepreneur who's spent over a decade in the trenches where healthcare, marketing, sales, and technology collide. He's not about theoretical frameworks that never leave the slide deck. He's about practical execution that turns strategy into pipeline, revenue, and real market credibility. Saul also hosts the Outcomes Rocket Podcast with nearly 2,000 episodes under his belt, making it one of the longest-running healthcare podcasts out there. This guy knows how to cut through the noise and get things done. KEY TAKEAWAYS: CONNECT WITH SAUL MARQUEZ: outcomesrocket.comoutcomesrocket.com/resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saulmarquez/ Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:43:08

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Authentic Branding: Why Being "You" Is Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage

2/6/2026
Learn how to build authentic branding that transforms your business from forgettable to magnetic. Authentic branding is the secret weapon that separates thriving seven and eight-figure businesses from those stuck competing on price. In this episode, we explore why your brand goes far beyond logos and colors—it's about aligning your messaging, positioning, and visual identity with who you truly are. Discover the strategic framework that took one service business from 100 customers to 2,000 after a complete rebrand, and learn why generic AI-generated content is killing connection while authenticity is becoming the ultimate differentiator in a crowded marketplace. Re Perez is the CEO of Branding For The People, a strategic branding agency serving seven and eight-figure service-based businesses. A former Fortune 500 brand consultant with senior roles at firms like Interbrand and Siegel+Gale, Re has worked with giants including GE Money, TD Ameritrade, and Xerox. He's also the author of "Your Brand Should Be Gay (Even If You're Not): The Art and Science of Creating an Authentic Brand." Toni Bache is an entrepreneur, advisor, and strategist with over 15 years in senior global leadership roles for multi-billion dollar companies. She now helps entrepreneurs build businesses that don't sacrifice freedom and flexibility. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:18:29

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Why You Must Adapt and Evolve to Survive the AI Revolution feat. Itai Sadan

1/30/2026
Learn how to adapt and evolve your business to thrive through market disruptions and scale beyond seven figures. I sit down with Itai Sadan to explore why the ability to adapt and evolve separates good entrepreneurs from exceptional ones. Itai shares the raw story of building Duda from a garage startup to a company hosting over one million websites, including the pivotal moment when declining revenues forced a complete product pivot. From escaping the founder's trap to navigating the mobile revolution and now AI disruption, this conversation delivers hard-won lessons on staying ahead of market shifts, persuading your team through change, and why you don't have to be first to win. Itai Sadan is the co-founder and CEO of Duda, a white-label website builder serving digital marketing agencies and SaaS platforms worldwide. He launched the company in 2008 from his garage in Mountain View with his high school friend Amir Glatt after recognizing the shift toward mobile internet. Prior to Duda, Itai held positions at SAP and Amdocs and founded InterSight, a data storage startup, at age 21. His insights on SMBs, digital agencies, and online marketing have been featured in USA Today, TechCrunch, The Huffington Post, and more. Itai holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from Ben Gurion University in Israel. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Connect with Itai Sadan: Website:https://www.duda.coLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/itaisadan Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:46:38

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The AI Accelerator Effect: Don't Automate Broken Processes feat. Joe Beecroft

1/23/2026
Learn how to use the AI Accelerator effect to scale smarter not faster into failure. In this episode, I break down the AI Accelerator principle and why it's the most misunderstood concept in business right now. While everyone rushes to automate everything, I reveal the dangerous trap most entrepreneurs fall into: accelerating broken processes, bad habits, and unmanaged systems. 2026 presents the biggest opportunity I've seen in my entire career, but only for those who understand that AI is an employee not a magic solution. I share a real conversation I had with a board member who wanted to use AI to fix his team's inability to follow processes, and why I told him that's exactly the wrong approach. Joining me is my COO and good friend, Joe Beecroft. Joe specializes in helping ambitious CEOs and founders overcome their biggest scaling challenges. As part of our team at Predictable Profits, he's helped us become the secret weapon behind some of the nation's fastest-growing 7- and 8-figure companies, with 15 making the Inc. 5000 list. A former All-American soccer player and Arsenal supporter, Joe brings both competitive drive and strategic precision to everything he does. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:36:11

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The New Rules of Rainmaking: Why Content and Authenticity Beat Cold Outreach feat. Steve Fretzin

1/16/2026
Learn how to master rainmaking as a professional through authentic business development strategies. Rainmaking isn't just about closing deals—it's about building genuine relationships and serving your industry first. In this episode of Beyond Seven Figures, Steve Fretzin shares how professionals can develop sustainable business development skills while staying authentic to their values. From surviving a devastating plane crash to becoming one of the top business development coaches for lawyers, Steve reveals why mindset, continuous learning, and adapting to AI disruption are critical for professionals who want to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Steve Fretzin is a four-time bestselling author, host of the Be That Lawyer Podcast, and the leading business development coach for attorneys. For over 22 years, he has helped hundreds of lawyers double or triple their books of business through his Sales Free Selling approach—teaching professionals how to grow their practices authentically without feeling pushy or salesy. Steve is also a plane crash survivor whose near-death experience gave him a renewed appreciation for life and a relentless drive to serve others. KEY TAKEAWAYS: CONNECT WITH STEVE FRETZIN: https://www.bethatlaywer.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzinhttps://www.youtube.com/@SteveFretzin Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:44:07

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Become Unignorable: How to Stand Out in a Noisy AI-Driven World feat. Melanie Benson

12/26/2025
Learn how to become unignorable and cut through the noise in today's AI-saturated market Discover how to become unignorable in a world where everyone is competing for attention and most content sounds exactly the same. In this episode, Charles Gaudet sits down with messaging and visibility expert Melanie Benson to explore why so many entrepreneurs struggle to stand out despite putting out consistent content. They dive into the AI content paradox, the importance of defining what you should be "known for," and the specific elements that make a personal brand impossible to ignore. Charles also shares his Gateway Sales Solution — a proven strategy that more than doubles close rates by reducing risk and building relationships before asking for a major commitment. Melanie Benson is an Authority Amplifier, Revenue Strategist, and Money Mindset Coach for expert-preneurs who are building successful businesses around their expertise. With over 12 years in corporate America and 21 years as an entrepreneur and coach, she specializes in transforming wisdom into wealth through powerful mindset shifts and influence-boosting strategies. Melanie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Organizational Management, along with advanced certifications in Project Management, Results Coaching, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She hosts the top 1% podcast Amplify Your Success and has been featured in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, American Express OPEN Forum, and Women's Day. KEY TAKEAWAYS: CONNECT WITH MELANIE BENSON: melaniebenson.comlinkedin.com/in/melaniebensonmelaniebenson.com/beyondsevenfigures Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:49:24

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Why Entrepreneurs Must Embrace Discomfort to Win feat. Garrett Gunderson

12/19/2025
Learn how to embrace discomfort to build real wealth and thrive in the AI era. Embrace discomfort is the driving force behind every breakthrough in business, wealth-building, and personal growth — and this episode dives deep into why leaning into uncertainty is the only path forward. Charles and Garrett explore how confronting fear builds the muscle for success, why most financial advice keeps entrepreneurs stuck, and how to think differently about cash, investments, and protecting your wealth. The conversation also tackles the rapid rise of AI and why those who refuse to get uncomfortable and adapt will be left behind while others multiply their impact and income. Garrett Gunderson is a financial strategist and founder of Wealth Factory, helping self-made entrepreneurs build economic independence. Coming from a fourth-generation coal mining family in rural Utah, Garrett built his approach to wealth on blue-collar values and a mission to break the cycle of scarcity. He's the author of multiple books including Money Unmasked and is known for making complex financial concepts accessible. When he's not speaking on stages around the country, Garrett performs standup comedy and stays active with CrossFit. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Connect with Garrett Gunderson: garrettgunderson.com@garrettbgundersonWealth FactoryMoney Unmasked Amazon Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:54:10

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The Gateway Strategy Turning Leads Into Lifetime Customers feat. Stephanie Vaughan

12/12/2025
Learn how to close more high-ticket sales without the endless follow-ups and objections The gateway strategy is the secret weapon that's allowing businesses across every industry to turn cold leads into $50K+ buyers – and if you're still trying to sell high-ticket offers on the first call, you're leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, I break down exactly why 90% of high-ticket sales fail and reveal the proven gateway method that's generated over $100 million in revenue for our clients. Think of it like the Panda Express sample strategy – give people a taste of what you can do with a smaller, low-risk engagement, and they'll naturally want the full meal. I'm joined by my co-founder and head of coaching, Stephanie Vaughan, who brings over $100 million in organizational impact through her coaching expertise. As the former president of coaching for Tony Robbins' Business Breakthroughs International and developer of 150 coaches worldwide, Stephanie knows exactly what it takes to scale high-ticket sales systems that actually work. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:46:36

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Business Focus Solutions: Magic of Focus for Entrepreneurs feat. Katie Stoddart

12/5/2025
Learn how to transform your ADHD or learning disabilities from obstacles into your greatest business superpower. If business focus feels like an impossible challenge, you're not alone. As someone diagnosed with one of the worst cases of learning disabilities my doctor had ever seen, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when your mind wants to go in a million directions at once. But here's what I've discovered after working with thousands of founders and CEOs - that scattered, high-energy, idea-generating brain that feels like a curse? It's actually your secret weapon. In this episode, we dive deep into Katie Stoddart's "Magic of Focus" methodology and explore how entrepreneurs with ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent traits can harness their unique wiring to build wildly successful businesses. I'm thrilled to have Katie Stoddart join us today - she's the brilliant mind behind "The Focus Bee" and author of "The Magic of Focus." Katie brings a fascinating background as both an engineer who mapped sea floors and a transformative leadership coach who's cracked the code on helping high-performers sustain peak performance. Her work with three distinct types of focus - short-term, long-term, and selective - has helped countless entrepreneurs break through the overwhelm that keeps them working 80-hour weeks while feeling like they accomplished nothing. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Katie Stoddart's Links: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/Website:https://katiestoddart.com/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@thefocusbee Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:44:59

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Information Access Drives Modern Sales feat. Tom Trush

11/28/2025
Learn how to fix your sales team's low closing rate with the seven-hour content system modern buyers demand Your struggling sales team isn't the problem - they're being handed leads that aren't even close to ready to buy, then blamed when those leads don't convert. The brutal truth is that modern buyers now consume an average of seven hours of content and take 211 days to make a B2B purchasing decision, yet most companies are still pushing their sales teams to close deals within 48 hours of first contact. This fundamental mismatch is killing conversion rates and trapping founders back into doing sales themselves instead of scaling their businesses. In this episode, I'm joined by Tom Trush, our head coach and CMO at Predictable Profits, to expose why traditional sales processes are failing and reveal the exact content strategy that turns cold leads into buyer-ready prospects before they ever speak to your team. Tom has been my secret weapon for over a decade, helping grow multiple companies onto the Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies list and generating well over a billion dollars in increased revenue through marketing strategies, copywriting, and coaching. As someone who's tested these buyer-journey strategies across dozens of industries, Tom brings firsthand insight into why 86% of our clients broke sales records during COVID while competitors struggled - and why this AI-driven disruption represents an even bigger opportunity for those willing to adapt their content strategy right now. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:42:01

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The Power of Podcast Authenticity feat. Mischa Zvegintzov

11/21/2025
Learn how to turn authentic connections into your competitive advantage against AI disruption. Authentic relationships are your secret weapon in today's AI-saturated marketplace, and this episode shows you exactly how to leverage them for predictable growth. I brought on Mischa Zvegintzov, host of a top 1.5% podcast globally, to discuss how podcast guest speaking creates real buyer-ready leads while everyone else is getting lost in artificial content that nobody wants to consume. Mischa Zvegintzov brings serious expertise as the founder of Influence Army Academy and host of a top 1.5% podcast globally. With his unique background spanning from Russian-German heritage to Wyoming upbringing, Mischa has developed a systematic approach to helping heart-centered entrepreneurs leverage podcast guest speaking to grow their authority, impact, and income through what he calls "Influence Tours." KEY TAKEAWAYS: Guest Resources (Mischa Zvegintzov): guestingguide.cominfluencetour.com/adventureLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:47:06

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Why 95% of Partnerships Fail and How Transformational Partnerships Scale 7-Figure Businesses feat. Zach Burkes

11/14/2025
Learn how to build transformational partnerships that scale your business beyond seven figures Transformational partnerships represent one of the most powerful momentum-building strategies available to entrepreneurs today, yet 95% of business owners are stuck in the old "send me leads" mentality that delivers zero long-term value. In this episode, I dive deep into the strategy that separates seven-figure businesses from eight and nine-figure powerhouses - the art of creating value-driven partnerships that solve real problems for everyone involved. This isn't about simple affiliate relationships or transactional lead swaps; it's about building strategic alliances that create predictable growth momentum and leave your competitors trailing in your wake. My co-founder and head of partnerships, Zach Burkes, joins me to break down exactly how we've structured our partnership program at Predictable Profits. Zach is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company at 23 and co-founded a multi-million dollar business before joining our team. As a former curator of Sacramento Entrepreneurs and member of both Global Shapers and the invite-only Young Entrepreneur Council, Zach brings serious strategic thinking to partnership development. His insights on business growth have been featured in Fox Business, Inc., SUCCESS, and the Chicago Tribune, making him the perfect person to reveal the partnership strategies that actually move the needle. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:47:14

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Scale Yourself First Before Your Business: Leadership Growth Strategies feat. Stephanie Vaughan

11/7/2025
Learn how to scale yourself first before your business and break through leadership barriers In this episode of the Beyond Seven Figures podcast, my co-founder Stephanie Vaughan and I dive deep into the insights from our very first breakthrough summit - and let me tell you, the results were extraordinary. We brought 15 seven and eight-figure CEOs into a room for a couple of days, and every single member gave it a perfect 10 out of 10 score, with the most common feedback being that it was the most transformative CEO event they'd ever attended in their entire lives. Stephanie took them through a powerful four-part leadership assessment covering identity and fear, boundaries and burnout, beliefs and blind spots, and vision and power - proving once again that you can't scale a business without scaling yourself first. My co-founder Stephanie Vaughan is our head of coaching at Predictable Profits, and she has this incredible ability to get high-revenue entrepreneurs to look in the mirror and identify the internal barriers that are keeping them stuck in the founder's trap. What makes her approach so effective is that she doesn't let leaders get away with looking outward for their business problems - she forces them to examine their own patterns, behaviors, and fears that are directly impacting their company's growth. The transformation we witnessed at our summit was visible on their faces, and people are still buzzing with aha moments days later. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:45:41

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Marketing Attribution Mistakes Costing You Sales (And How to Fix Them) feat. Scott Desgrosseilliers

10/31/2025
Learn how to master marketing attribution and stop wasting money on ineffective ad campaigns. Marketing attribution is broken in most businesses—and it's costing you thousands in wasted ad spend. In this episode, Charles Gaudet sits down with attribution expert Scott Desgrosseilliers to expose why Google Analytics and platform-reported metrics are lying to you about what's actually driving sales. Discover why the traditional marketing funnel is outdated, how buyers now research across 36+ sources before purchasing, and why your "failed" campaigns might actually be your biggest winners. Scott reveals the critical difference between tracking last-click conversions versus the full customer journey, and shares his "Scale, Chill, or Kill" framework that distills complex marketing data into actionable one-word decisions. Scott Desgrosseilliers is the CEO and founder of Wicked Reports, a first-party data attribution platform he's been pioneering since 2014—before attribution was even a buzzword. After proving his friend wrong about Facebook ads working for lobster sales (resulting in millions in revenue), Scott has dedicated his career to giving businesses accurate attribution, optimized ad spending, and true customer journey understanding. When he's not revolutionizing how companies track their marketing ROI, he's an avid meditator who applies spiritual and energetic solutions to real-world business problems, and enjoys peloton, ice hockey, and bridge with his family. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:43:11

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Conversation Economy: How Authentic Dialogue Replaced the Old Sales Playbook feat. Jerson Mellizo

10/24/2025
Learn how to master the conversation economy and transform your outbound marketing strategy Look, I've been in this business long enough to recognize when something fundamental shifts, and the conversation economy we're experiencing right now is exactly that - a complete transformation of how we approach outbound marketing. Gone are the days of those old pitch-heavy tactics that used to work so well. In this episode, I sit down with my incredible teammate Jerson Mellizo to dive deep into why the traditional sales playbook has completely fallen apart and how authentic conversations have become the absolute key to outbound success. We get into the nitty-gritty of how buyer behavior has completely evolved - these prospects today are doing their homework like never before, and if you're still trying to pitch them in the first conversation, you're going to get shut down every single time. I've got to tell you, Jerson has been absolutely instrumental in transforming our outbound department over these past five years, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. When we started working together, our outbound was in its infancy, and now it's become one of our top-producing lead generation channels - and that's largely because of his dedication and innovative thinking. This guy manages our entire outbound operation from the Philippines, and he's created these incredible profitable experiences for our business coaching clients who come to us wanting to grow faster, generate more predictable revenue, and finally get their businesses less dependent on them as founders. His track record speaks for itself - 72% email open rates, helping businesses generate $10K monthly through organic processes, and personally producing PHP 16,000,000 in gross sales. But here's what really gets me: at our recent workshop, 95% of the attendees were literally clapping for Jerson because of the relationship he'd built with them. That's the power of his conversation-first approach, and it's something every business owner needs to understand. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:40:41

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Build Business Credit Fast:Getting Funded the Right Way feat. Ty Crandall

10/17/2025
Learn how to build business credit fast and access capital without destroying your personal credit Build business credit fast and unlock funding opportunities most entrepreneurs never discover—that's exactly what you'll learn in this game-changing episode with Ty Crandall, who runs the world's largest business credit coaching operation. Charles Gaudet and Ty dive deep into the critical mistakes business owners make when funding their companies, revealing why the worst time to seek money is when you actually need it. Ty shares his proven "3 C's Formula" (Cashflow, Credit, Collateral) that has helped thousands of businesses access over $30 million in funding monthly, and you'll discover how to separate your personal finances from business liability, build a fundable business credit profile from scratch, and tap into funding options ranging from $160K in 0% interest credit cards to 4% EIDL loans with 30-year terms. Ty Crandall is a military veteran, world-renowned business credit and financing expert, and successful entrepreneur who has transformed personal tragedy into a mission of service. As the author of two best-selling books on consumer and commercial credit, Ty is also a high-level business coach who helps entrepreneurs scale to 8-figures and beyond, and an international speaking sensation. After losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis—including his mortgage company, personal assets, and even resorting to passing bad checks to keep electricity on for his pregnant wife—Ty rebuilt from ground zero with a fundamental shift in purpose. His painful experience drives his commitment to educating business owners on building fundable companies while protecting their personal assets, making Credit Suite the go-to resource for entrepreneurs seeking capital access at favorable terms without personal guarantees. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Link’s mentioned in the episode: creditsuite.com/blueprinthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tycrandall Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:54:21

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The Client Retention Formula: Relationships + Results = Growth feat. Walker Renfrow

10/10/2025
Learn how to Master Client Retention with Predictive Analytics Instead of Guesswork Things about client retention that most entrepreneurs get wrong: they're flying blind until it's too late. In this game-changing episode, I sit down with our Director of Community, Walker Renfrow, to pull back the curtain on the client retention strategies we've developed through real-world testing, data analysis, and relentless innovation. We're not talking about the same tired advice you'll find everywhere else—this is about moving from reactive churn management to predictive retention analytics that tell you there's a problem before your clients even know they're unhappy. If you're selling into a leaky bucket and wondering why your MRR isn't growing the way it should, this conversation is going to change everything. Walker Renfrow is one of those rare talents who wears many hats and excels at all of them. As our Director of Community at Predictable Profits, Walker has become a catalyst for growth—constantly innovating, solving problems in unique ways, and creating client experiences that don't just retain customers, they turn them into raving fans. With his background in entrepreneurship and experience across manufacturing, construction, and business coaching, Walker brings a creative, data-driven approach to retention that you won't find in any textbook. He's an artist in both his personal life as a singer and in his professional world, looking at challenges from angles most people never consider. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:47:23

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How Super-Agents Are Replacing Entire Teams feat. Mike Koenigs

9/26/2025
Learn how to harness AI as your ultimate business accelerator and create what once seemed impossible in record time What if I told you that "super-agents" could solve your biggest business problems in 20 minutes while you sleep? Look, the AI revolution isn't coming - it's already here, and it's moving faster than most people can even comprehend. In this episode, we dive deep into the reality that everything you've ever imagined AI could do is not only possible right now, but the only limitation is your imagination and willingness to embrace these tools. We're talking about creating functional software prototypes in 20 minutes, generating professional presentations for NASA in hours instead of weeks, and literally having 10 AI "super-agents" work on your problems simultaneously. This isn't about replacing human creativity - it's about amplifying it to levels that would have been science fiction just months ago. Mike Koenigs is the Founder of The Superpower Accelerator and has transformed over 61,000 clients into "Category of One" brands that dominate their markets. This guy just got back from speaking at NASA - not about theory, but actually demonstrating solutions to their 174 biggest documented problems using AI tools most people have never heard of. He's also spoken at the United Nations, leveraging over 30 years of strategic insight to help experts become influential brand leaders. What sets Mike apart isn't just his track record of creating transformational business celebrities - it's his ability to see possibilities where others see obstacles and turn AI into a profit-multiplying superpower without diluting your essence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: AI Live Event: www.AiAccelerator.com/LIVECharles AI Accelerator Book: www.AiAccelerator.com/CGAiBook Use Coupon Code “BIRD500” for $500 Off (good until Sunday at Midnight) Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:01:00:01

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How to Capture, Create, and Convert Demand in the AI Era feat Megan Bowen

9/19/2025
Learn how to capture, create, and convert demand in the AI era If you're still trying to grow your business with traditional funnels and wondering why your capture, create, convert demand strategy isn't working, you're about to discover why those old-school tactics are completely dead. In this episode, I sit down with one of the very few people who actually gets it - Megan Bowen - and we dive deep into the evolution of buyer behavior from the analog buying era all the way through to where we are now in the AI era. We explore why 96% of the buying process now happens before prospects ever talk to your sales team, and Megan breaks down her game-changing framework that's helping B2B companies completely rethink how they approach demand generation. Trust me, you're going to want to have a pen and paper handy for this one because we're going beyond the surface-level funnel nonsense that everyone else is teaching. My guest today is Megan Bowen, CEO of Refine Labs, and she's someone I have tremendous respect for because she actually eats her own pudding. With over 20 years of experience building and scaling go-to-market teams across B2B industries - including companies that achieved IPOs and acquisitions - Megan co-founded Refine Labs in 2020 with a mission to completely change how B2B companies approach their go-to-market strategies. What I love about Megan is that her leadership philosophy isn't some theoretical framework from a business book - it's rooted in real-world experience as an individual contributor, people manager, and executive leader. She understands that without customers, you don't have a business, and she's laser-focused on creating the conditions for long-term relationships and meaningful results.Retry KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:44:32

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Add Value First Money Follows feat. Ramon Ray

9/12/2025
Learn how giving value first creates predictable revenue growth Add Value First Money Follows - that's the simple rule most business owners have backwards. They think about what they can get instead of what they can give, and that's why they stay stuck. In this episode, I brought on Ramon Ray because his energy is amazing, but more importantly, he figured out something most people miss: you make money based on how much you help others. We talk about the real meaning behind Darwin's "survival of the fittest" - spoiler alert, it's not what you think - and why hanging around more successful people creates steady growth. Ramon and I break down how to create your own chances instead of waiting to be invited, and why building systems that grow beats working harder every single time. Ramon Ray is exactly the kind of business owner I love talking with - he doesn't wait for permission, he makes his own luck. This guy has built and sold many companies, recently got a job as Bitdefender's small business rep, and here's how he did it: he walked right up to them after speaking at their event and basically made his own job. That's the kind of thinking that separates million-dollar business owners from everyone else. Ramon wrote "Celebrity CEO" and has been on major TV shows, but what I respect most is how he treats relationships - it's never just about business, always about helping first. And now that he's a grandfather to little Ezra, you can bet he's thinking about what he's building and the lessons he'll teach about creating steady success. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com https://start.predictableprofits.com/community

Duration:00:46:21