Six-figure podcast revenue is possible without millions of downloads — and Anika Jackson proves it. The top 1.5% global podcast host built her indie show into a monetization machine, and now she's breaking down exactly how she did it.

Most podcasters quit after eight episodes. Anika didn't — and the gap between those who quit and those who cash in comes down to strategy, not celebrity status.

In this episode, you'll get her complete podcast business model: the real download numbers that attract ad networks, why she turned down Patreon in favor of smarter revenue streams, and how agentic AI tools are compressing 10-hour research tasks into two minutes.

You'll walk away knowing: how to evaluate podcast networks before you need them, the guest promotion system that grows your audience on someone else's budget, why Pinterest outperforms most social platforms for podcast discoverability, and the exact team structure — editor first, always — that prevents burnout and scales production.

Anika also unpacks the personal brand vs. business brand decision every podcaster faces, and why your YouTube strategy in 2026 could make or break your monetization trajectory.
Built for entrepreneurs who want to turn their expertise into a sustainable content business.

Traditional retirement planning fails entrepreneurs because it ignores irregular income, business equity concentration, and the reality of building wealth while reinvesting in growth. Financial freedom expert Eric Brotman, CFP and CEO of BFG Financial Advisors with 25+ years of experience, reveals why conventional retirement advice doesn't work for business owners and what to do instead.

You'll discover: why treating business and personal finances as separate pockets prevents financial disaster, proven strategies to pay yourself first with unpredictable cash flow, how to build emergency funds when you're asset-rich but cash-poor, and the critical mistake of concentrating 100% of net worth in your business. Eric shares frameworks from his book "Don't Retire Graduate" showing how entrepreneurs can achieve financial independence while managing debt and funding business growth simultaneously. Perfect for business owners navigating multiple financial priorities, managing the sandwich generation squeeze, or planning eventual exits.

Learn why income is not wealth, creative liquidity strategies using home equity and securities-backed lines, and how to diversify beyond your business enterprise without starving growth. This episode transforms retirement planning for entrepreneurs into a sustainable wealth-building system that works with your business lifecycle, not against it.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Steve Anderson reveals how Jeff Bezos transformed calculated risk-taking into Amazon's competitive advantage by analyzing 20+ years of shareholder letters. Struggling to scale without losing your entrepreneurial edge? This episode exposes the counterintuitive growth frameworks that separate billion-dollar companies from businesses stuck in stasis.

You'll learn: how "successful failure" accelerates innovation while reducing actual business risk, the two-way door decision framework that eliminates bureaucratic bottlenecks, why customer obsession (not customer service) creates self-sustaining growth flywheels, and the six-page memo technique that replaces risky gut decisions with strategic velocity. Steve breaks down Amazon's four growth cycles—test, build, accelerate, scale—into actionable frameworks for entrepreneurs building $100K to $10M+ businesses.

Perfect for established business owners (2-10 years operation) who've reached the dangerous plateau where playing it safe becomes the riskiest strategy. Steve shares how insurance industry consultants can apply billion-dollar principles without billion-dollar resources, including the "day one mindset" that prevents the painful decline toward irrelevance.

This episode connects directly to sustainable business growth strategies, strategic risk management frameworks, and innovation-driven enterprise building. Whether you're automating operations, building authority platforms, or scaling service businesses, these proven principles show how protection and aggressive growth work together—not against each other.

Free gift: Download Steve's complete book plus access his AI chatbot trained on all Bezos letters at thebezoletters.com

LLC asset protection expert Garrett Sutton, Rich Dad advisor and Corporate Direct founder, joins attorney Ted Sutton to reveal entity structuring strategies that protect entrepreneurs from lawsuits while optimizing tax savings. Operating as a sole proprietor exposes you to five times greater IRS audit risk and unlimited personal liability—this episode provides proven frameworks successful business owners use to build wealth without risking everything.

You'll discover: why Wyoming LLCs offer superior charging order protection for real estate investors and crypto assets at just $62 annually, how S corp taxation eliminates 15.3% payroll tax on distributions (saving $6,000+ yearly on $100K income), the catastrophic mistakes DIY entity formation creates, and proper multi-state holding company structures. Garrett shares Robert Kiyosaki's asset protection philosophy from Start Your Own Corporation and Loopholes of Real Estate, explaining how entity structures integrate with trust planning to avoid probate. Ted addresses Corporate Transparency Act compliance and March 2026 FinCEN reporting requirements for cash real estate transactions.

Perfect for established entrepreneurs with $100K+ income seeking business growth frameworks that integrate tax planning with asset protection. Essential topics include: choosing between Delaware, Nevada, and Wyoming jurisdictions, structuring holding companies for rental properties, protecting crypto in LLCs, building your money team with CPAs and attorneys, and avoiding the sole proprietorship trap.

This conversation bridges startup entity selection with advanced scaling strategies for coaching businesses, real estate portfolios, and service-based enterprises prioritizing sustainable growth with integrated liability protection.

Retirement planning for entrepreneurs requires starting now—not after your business stabilizes. Financial advisor Jesse Hurst, CEO of Impel Wealth Management with 38 years of wealth management experience, exposes the costly mistake entrepreneurs make when delaying retirement savings. Waiting just 10 years can eliminate decades of compound growth you'll never recover.

Discover the three critical wealth buckets every small business owner must balance: retirement accounts (401k planning and IRAs), real estate assets (including business properties), and business entity value that creates sellable equity. Learn why starting with 5% of net income and incrementing annually beats waiting to save larger amounts, how to manage debt service versus retirement contributions in early business years, and why building systems that run without you determines whether your business has sale value. Hurst's pop culture financial education approach makes holistic financial planning accessible through memorable frameworks. Perfect for entrepreneurs building sustainable wealth through business succession planning, investment management, and estate planning strategies.

This conversation delivers actionable retirement income planning for business owners who recognize protecting what they've built matters as much as growth.

Sales objection handling expert Phil Whitebloom shares proven techniques that generated over $1.5 billion in revenue during his 45-year career.

Struggling with price pushback or stalled deals? Discover the high-impact questioning framework that transforms objections into closed sales without discounting. You'll learn: how to turn "it's too expensive" into buying signals using trial closes, the critical difference between sales coaching and sales training for immediate results, why taking detailed notes during prospect conversations separates top performers from average salespeople, and the exact questioning sequence that makes prospects convince themselves to buy.

This episode is ideal for entrepreneurs building sales teams, solopreneurs handling their own selling, and business owners seeking sustainable sales growth. Phil reveals why asking questions beats talking features, how to identify when prospects lack budget versus commitment, and the relationship-building strategies that win multi-million dollar contracts.

Author of "Handling Objections: Clues for Closing the Sale," Phil demonstrates his objection-handling framework live, showing how confidence comes from sales success rather than presentation skills. Perfect for building a business coaching business, developing a sales funnel for your real estate business, or learning how to build a 6-figure online business through effective selling strategies.

Self-publishing expert Rodney Miles reveals proven strategies for entrepreneurs ready to publish their first book without traditional gatekeepers. After helping create 300+ books over 14 years, Rodney shares insider knowledge on Amazon KDP, realistic publishing costs, and critical launch mistakes that kill book success before it starts.

Busy entrepreneurs can complete professional business books in weeks instead of years using strategic interview methods and content repurposing. Rodney breaks down the complete self-publishing process: choosing between ghostwriters and collaboration models, navigating ISBN requirements, copyright registration, and Library of Congress cataloging. You'll understand why your email list matters more than social media followers, how to generate authentic Amazon reviews without violating terms of service, and the psychology behind book covers that convert browsers into buyers.

This episode covers essential publishing infrastructure including Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark for wide distribution, and audiobook production economics. Perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants who recognize that business books open doors to speaking engagements, premium client acquisition, and industry authority. Rodney addresses beta reader strategies, advance review coordination, forward selection for credibility, and modern book launch strategies that work in the digital age.

AI for small business expert Roberto Martinez shares proven strategies that helped 500+ companies achieve up to 3000% revenue growth. As CEO of Braven Agency and Google Coach for California, Roberto reveals his AI agents framework for cutting operational costs while boosting sales. You'll understand: how AI tools lower expenses by 50% while maintaining quality, the exact three-lever system (customer retention, acquisition, cost reduction) that drives sustainable growth, and practical ways to automate email marketing and content creation without losing your authentic voice.

Perfect for entrepreneurs and business owners ready to implement AI business automation without massive budgets. Roberto explains how to train AI tools to function as your marketing manager, accountant, or graphic designer, transforming them from simple software into strategic business partners.

This episode provides actionable AI marketing tools and digital transformation tactics that work for startups through established enterprises.

Listen now for actionable AI marketing tools and digital transformation tactics that work for startups through established enterprises.