How I Make Money: Recent Episodes
Andy Beedle
Turning your talents into a profitable (and fun!) business is hard. Join Andy Beedle, our firecracker CEO of Brand Distillers, every Thursday as he talks with successful side hustlers who have killed the game despite any challenges they faced on the way. If you are considering starting (and growing) your own profitable side gig or small business, this podcast is for you!
Wanda Bhala is a young entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and freelance marketing consultant. Wanda started his journey when he was at Durban University of Technology, and then worked in many different marketing and sales businesses. He still wanted something more and wanted to make it his own. He started Hypermedia Marketing with his business partner and fiancé in 2015. They excel in digital marketing working as coaches and consultants with a strong emphasis on strategy and data.
Join us as we discuss educating people about the importance of marketing, learning that you can’t do it all on your own, and selling the product.
Check out Hypermedia Marketing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyprmedia
Watch some TikToks: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSJU8Fqcx/
Connect via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypermedia_marketing/
Take a look at Hypermedia Marketing YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4J6jiMwdmwZRh86PunKACQ/videos?reload=9&view=0&sort=da&flow=grid
Key Ideas: Digital Marketing, Coaching, Strategy, Data, Education, Market, Sales, Journey.
Deirdre Tshien in THE Growth Boss. Her plan was to go into the medical field, but she realized that she wasn’t meant to do that and became a banker. Banking just wasn’t matching her energy.
After opening several restaurants, Deirdre realized she wanted to help other people grow their businesses. She turns eCommerce products into irresistible offers by using buyer psychology and creating a sales funnel.
Join us as we discuss growing your tribe, looking at things at a deeper level, and how storytelling is powerful in marketing.
Learn more about The Growth Boss: thegrowthboss.com
Free 3-Day Cold to Converted Challenge: thegrowthboss.com/challenge
Check out Deirdre’s New Book for Free (Pay Shipping): thegrowthboss.com/traffic
Listen to The Growth Boss Podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Boss-Podcast-Building-eCommerce/dp/B08K54XH8R
Key Ideas: Growth, Marketing, Storytelling, Psychology, eCommerce, Product, Mentorship.
Phil Rose started his career as an aerospace engineer with Rolls-Royce and then made his way into consulting in 2005. Phil is an accredited executive and business coach with expertise in markets from automotive to property and technology. His goal is to inspire people to take action and change themselves and their business for the better.
Join us as we discuss how creating content gives you a position of authority, working ON your business, and giving people more time, more money, more fun and less stress.
Check out Ignium Consulting: www.igniumconsult.com
Sign up for complementary Virtual Scaling Up Workshops in May and June: https://www.igniumconsult.com/the-spark-tank/
Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose
Listen to Sparks by Ignium Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sparks-by-ignium/id1525777023
Subscribe to the Sparks Newsletter for bi monthly updates and content to help you build your business: https://www.igniumconsult.com/
Key Ideas: Scaling Up, Coaching, Time, Content Creation, Confidence, Business Growth, Consulting, Journey.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Chris Orzechowski used to be a schoolteacher who wanted to leave his job, work from home and make money on his computer. He then discovered email copywriting and spent a few months becoming a master email marketer. Chris is a perfect example of how a side hustle turned into an amazing opportunity. He went from working 40 hours a week as a teacher plus another 40 hours growing his side hustle. He turned his side hustle into a full-time gig and made more money than he ever could teaching.
Join us as we discuss how numbers don’t lie, showing people what works, and how sales is the foundation of a business.
Learn about The Email Copywriter: https://theemailcopywriter.com
Get a free copy of Chris’ book, Make It Rain, by joining his email list at: https://theemailcopywriter.com
Key Ideas: Email Marketing, Sales, Teaching, Side Hustle, E-commerce, Strategy, Process.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Alex Reid is an online marketing guru as well as a coach and mentor to the quietly ambitious introverted professionals. He helps people who are tired of being overlooked and insulted grow their dream business. His focus is on what he calls, “Mindful Marketing,” combining mindfulness and marketing to build online presence and influence.
Alex also hosts a podcast, Own Your Quiet, where he supports quietly ambitious introvert small business owners to overcome challenges. Join us as we discuss the pros of being an introvert, how to create an online presence, and how sports coaching is like marketing.
Listen to The Own Your Quiet Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5od9tndLUbIJ73THPOpeU3
Learn about Alex: www.ownyourquiet.com
Book a time for a free 60 minute strategy session: https://www.ownyourquiet.com/mindful-marketing-method-1
Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcreid/
Connect with Alex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OwnYourQuiet
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Marta Samson is originally from Brazil and immigrated to the UK. She speaks fluent Portuguese and English which makes her a bilingual Life and Business Strategist coach.
She is all about personal development and helping people thrive. She started off working in a corporate job and then decided to mix it with helping people with personal and leadership development. She now has an amazing podcast, Thriveprenuer, which teaches practical steps, strategies, leadership development, marketing tips and tools to help you to build an online business.
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrivepreneur-marta-samson-strategist-business-coach/id1435003550
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marta.samson/
All things Marta: https://linktr.ee/marta.samson
Key Ideas: Entrepreneur, Personal Development, Leadership, Language, Thriving, Marketing, Business, Strategy.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Patrick Kenney worked as a web development consultant for over a decade and then decided to take matters into his own hands with his company, Tech Guys Fix Marketing, LLC. He created GetYouBooked.com as a part of his company. He provides business owners and entrepreneurs with expert video marketing help to crack YouTube’s advertising code to successful get clients and customers. Other than being an incredible businessman, Patrick is also an amazing family man.
Join us as we discuss battles and blessings, how relationships are the ultimate currency, and how change is inevitable.
Grow your business: https://www.getyoubooked.com/
Key Ideas: Relationships, Family, Technology, Human Condition, Learning Types, Mindset, Wealth.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
John Vuong is the founder and president of Local SEO Search Inc, which helps local businesses grow and benefit from search engine optimization. John is a sales professional and he has helped many CEOs, marketing leaders, and business owners in Canada. He is a proud family man as well and enjoys giving back to the community.
Join us as we discuss the importance of SEO and digital presence, learning from your mistakes, and creating a trusting relationship with clients.
Check out Local SEO Search Inc: https://www.localseosearch.ca/
Listen to Local SEO Today podcast: https://www.localseotoday.ca/podcast/
Follow Local SEO Search Inc. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localseosearch
Key Ideas: Search Engine Optimization, Effort, Opportunity, Learning, Goals, Passions, Visibility, Business, Google.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Tyzer Evans is a sales machine and business consultant. He is a nationally recognized sales representative and manager, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Tyzer is passionate about leading others to sales success. He is the host of Grind Sell Elevate podcast that focuses on how to be successful in sales and life with guests that have done just that. His other podcast, The Book Legion, reviews books that will help you elevate.
Join us as we talk about goal setting and assessing targets, having a net worth of 10 million by the age of 45, and the importance of understanding what motivates someone.
Learn more about Tyzer: https://tyzerevans.com/
Listen to Grind Sell Elevate: https://pod.link/grindsellelevate
Listen to The Book Legion: https://pod.link/thebooklegion
Explore all things Tyzer: https://linkfol.io/tyzerevans
Key Ideas: Goal Setting, Sales, Relationships, Motivation, Success, Consulting, Management
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Katie Lester and Schuyler Somers are full time event coordinators who started A Little Party Events together. They have over 25 years of combined experience in wedding planning and corporate events. Katie and Schuyler started out doing anything and everything they could to improve their field of knowledge and that led them to become as successful as they are now.
Join us as we talk about the importance of relationships, creating systems, mentors and support systems, and the difference between comparison and inspiration.
Check out A Little Party Events: www.alittlepartyevents.com
Key Ideas: Entrepreneurship, Events, Vendors, Relationships, Mentors, Support Systems, Leadership, Team, Priorities.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Kevin Castel and Marsha Marseille are the creators of Castel Consulting, a high energy, results-driven consulting firm focusing on accounting, finances, and organization. They also host the podcast, Becoming Black Excellence, a raw podcast about progress, relationships, business, and wealth. Kevin and Marsha are married in life and business.
Join us, as we discuss Kevin and Marsha’s journey of building a life with a family while also finding financial stability through entrepreneurship. We talk about failures and successes that brought them to where they are today and how important structure in a business is.
Check out Castel Consulting Company and get in touch: castelconsultingcompany.com
Listen to Becoming Black Excellence: https://open.spotify.com/show/2k5OgALbdEsb0iXBY3O5XB
Key Ideas: Efficiency, Structure, Small Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Workflow, Family.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Yarrow Magdalena, creator of Yarrow Digital, offering web design and creative business magic. She is the host of The DIY Small Business Podcast, focusing on community, radical creativity and sustainability for small biz owners and freelancers. Yarrow creates intentional websites and digital strategies for small, ethical businesses that are heartfelt and authentic. Yarrow’s work centers around sustainability and creates a bridge between big dreams and practical design solutions. She also offers self-study courses and hosts the Embodied Business Community.
Join us as we discuss how listening to our bodies is beneficial in being successful, how to live a healthy and joyful life, and dancing fairies!
Find out more and download her free workbook on our bodies as authentic business owners: https://yarrowdigital.com
Listen to The DIY Small Business Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embodied-business/id1439315999
Key Ideas: Sustainability, Capitalism, Community, Ethics, Solutions, Creativity, Body, and Mind.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOA2vXZos0haedGJyiXGvvfrE020wDun/view?usp=sharing
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Jason Grill, Attorney and Founder of JGrill Consulting, a full-service strategic consulting firm. He is the host of the Grill Nation Show, a business podcast that provides entertaining and valuable conversations with successful people. To top it all off, Jason is also a former two-term member of the Missouri House of Representatives. This guy never stops! He is passionate about helping people and making the world a better place.
Join us as we discuss Jason’s successful and jam-packed journey, the importance of relationship building, work harder not smarter, and his entrepreneurship story with socks!
Check out Jason’s full-service consulting firm: jgrillconsulting.com
Listen to his podcast: grillnationshow.com
Connect with Jason everywhere: linktr.ee/jasongrill
Key Ideas: Business, Relationships, Consulting, Success, Interviewing, Leadership, Lawyers, House of Representatives.
See more episodes of How I Make Money at: https://branddistillers.com/how-i-make-money-podcast/
Get our free ebook on 5 side hustles you can start today: https://branddistillers.com/5-side-hustles-you-can-start-today-ebook/
Need help with YOUR marketing? https://branddistillers.com/
Josh Pather, founder of Photo Booth International, a leading photo booth manufacturer with impeccable customer service. He is the host of The Next Level Business Podcast, a podcast made to help entrepreneurs grow their wealth and business. Josh came to Texas from South Africa at a young age and his work ethic never stopped. He created an empire and is extremely successful. He hopes to be a mentor for those who are starting out their new business.
Join us as we discuss about Josh’s journey, how transitions can give you a stronger will to succeed, and how you can start a side hustle, get your feet wet then turn it into a six figure business.
Start a Photo Booth Rental Business: Photoboothint.com
Learn How to Make 2k a Month with a Photo Booth Business: Photoboothmoney.com
Connect with Josh Personally: JoshPather.com
Text the word podcast to 972-284-0506 for a free PDF that summarizes 7 mistakes that cost Josh thousands of dollars.
Key ideas: Mentorship, Leadership, Business, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Marketing Tactics, Journey.
Noel Bagwell, founder of ExecutiveLP® and creator of Profit from Legal™, a business development program designed to help small-to-medium businesses use legal support to improve profitability. He is the author of How to Structure your Business for Success, and will soon be publishing a book called Profit from Legal. Our discussion was very wide ranging and the whole idea of lawyers being a profit center for a business was incredibly interesting.
Join us as we talk about why hourly billing is evil, the lure of entrepreneurship over having a traditional legal practice, and how to actually make money when you have a degree in philosophy.
Noel’s law firm site: https://executivelp.com/
The FREE Profit From Legal Scorecard: https://profitfromlegal.scoreapp.com/
The Profit From Legal Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/profit-from-legal
Key ideas: Lawyer, Profitability, Legal Counsel, Philosophy, Business, Start-ups, Leadership.
Amanda Boleyn is the founder of She Did It Her Way and a well respected sales and business growth coach. We caught up with her to chat about how she got started in the coaching space and how she has built that business. Amanda lays out each piece of the puzzle as she takes us behind the scenes. Along the way, we talk about creating connection with clients, balancing different projects, and how to stop “pole vaulting over mouse turds”.
Listen while Amanda brings her high energy and great insight to this episode (despite a flight delay that got her home at 1am!).
She Did It Her Way website: https://shediditherway.com/
Amanda’s personal site: https://www.amandaboleyn.com/
Freebies like they’re gonna be illegal: https://shediditherway.com/trainings
Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shediditherway/
Key ideas: Business Coaching, Online Events, Sales Training, Woman Owned Business, Female Entrepreneur, Life Balance
Michelle Weinstein (AKA “The Pitch Queen”) is a Shark Tank alum, serial entrepreneur, and sales expert. We talked about her start in the prepared foods sector and how to know when to fold one business to start another. One of the biggest take-aways from our interview was the importance of finding a niche you can serve and serve well. Michelle’s entire approach as a sales coach has been to help very unsalesly businesses (accountants) get better at finding and helping great clients.
Listen in while we talk Shark Tank, life in SoCal Lockdown land, what accountants are really like once you get a few drinks in them, and the future of telemedicine.
The Pitch Queen’s home base: https://www.thepitchqueen.com/
Michelle’s Accountant Sales Consultancy: https://theabundantaccountant.com/
Free ebook that outlines her system: https://theabundantaccountant.com/5steps
Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.weinstein
Key ideas: Consulting, Niche, Shark Tank, Woman Owned Business, Sales Training, No Sleaze Selling, Accountants
Randy Robida is the President and CEO of USA2Everywhere, a global shipping company that provides an incredible array of services to businesses and communities worldwide. We talked about how he got his start in shipping, why helping existing and underserved communities is such a great strategy, and about his newest venture into agriculture. This man’s breadth of practical advice and knowledge is insane… and definitely worth your time. The story of them getting set up with the Saudi Postal Service is crazy. Plus garlic. Lots of garlic.
If this episode fires up your desire to get into the shipping game, Randy and his team also have some great franchise opportunities.
USA2Everywhere: https://www.usa2everywhere.com/Splash.aspx
Team Worldwide – one of Randy’s Partner Groups: https://www.teamww.com/
Randy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-robida-8b581226/
Key ideas: Shipping, Global Business, Side Hustle, Family Owned Business, Foreign Policy, Knowledge is Power, International Trade, Garlic.
Stephanie McPherson is a foodie and mindset coach on a mission to change lives. We covered a ton of ground during this episode from Stephanie’s long term strategic plan to be on a stage with Bobby Flay and hear him say, “De Fa-Rekin Licous!” to the growth of her coaching business. She shares a ton of great insights about motivation, our relationship to food, and how to empower yourself to lead a more joyful life. If you want to hear the story of the world’s best brussel sprouts and how a medical device sales pro became a successful life coach and cooking show host, then listen in now.
The De Fa-Rekin Licious Community: https://www.facebook.com/Defarekinlicious
Find Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.mcpherson.18
Key ideas: Food, Cooking Show, Woman Owned Business, Life Coach, Empowered Thinking, Mindfulness, Healthy Eating, Mindset
Diane Hailey is a property rehab specialist who is now the proprietor of Roanoke Boutique Hotel – one of the three remaining true B&B’s in the Roanoke area. Our discussion was fantastic ranging over how Diane went from being a teacher to someone who finds and rehabs historic homes in the Roanoke area. She has a ton of great stories about how she’s built her business and the values that drive her involvement in the community. If you want to hear the story of a woman who has succeeded against tremendous odds and built a terrific business that helps her community, give this episode a listen. (And check her insanely positive reviews on Trip Advisor...)
Roanoke Boutique Hotel: https://www.roanokeboutiquehotel.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roanokebedandbreakfast
Key ideas: Hospitality, Historic Buildings, Woman Owned Business, Bed & Breakfast, DIY, Problem Solving, Taking Action
Marco Santarelli is a real estate investor and investment guru based in California. Our conversation was mind-blowing – Marco became obsessed with real estate at the age of 16 and bought his first property and renovated it himself at 18. This man starts the episode with ideas and wisdom that are immediately relevant and then doesn’t let up for an hour. And in the end, we learn why his go to dream dinner is Peppercorn Steak at Cleavers (in Vegas) with Elon Musk.
If you have any interest in real estate investing or just getting a better understanding of how to take your passion and make it a business, connect with Marco at…
Norada Real Estate Investments: https://www.noradarealestate.com/marco-santarelli/
His terrific podcast (and free ebook): https://www.passiverealestateinvesting.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoradaRealEstateInvestments
Key ideas: Young Entrepreneurs, Passive Real Estate, Investing, Business Growth, Housing Shortage, Educating Yourself, Taking Action
Running (and Growing) a Restaurant in the Worst Year Ever: Chef Brandon Linthicum
Brandon Linthicum is a professional chef and part of the restaurant group that owns several venues in Southwest Virginia. With a background as a teacher, coach, and ESPN writer, his take on the service industry is not to be missed. Join us as we talk about how they’ve navigated the dangers of 2020, how they’ve begun growing their own greens for the entire restaurant group, the pitfalls of packaging cocktails to go, and the importance of writing stuff down. If you are local to the Roanoke Blacksburg area, check them out. They have an incredible event venue where they do wine classes in addition to the main restaurants.
You can find Brandon at: http://tizzonewinebar.com/
Their casual event venue: http://www.towncentertaphouse.com/
Key ideas: Restaurant Industry, Dining during COVID, local produce, process improvement, supply chain, resilience
When Purpose Drives Your Business: Real Estate Investor Bill Manassero
Bill Manassero is a real estate investor with almost 1,000 units under management, but he got his start doing mission work with his entire family in Haiti. His story is humorous, inspiring, and VERY educational. Bill shares his journey to becoming a successful owner of rental properties and gives tips on how to scale any business and outlines the importance of “Knowing Your Why” being at the heart of any business.
You can find Bill at: http://olddawgsreinetwork.com/
Killer Three Minute Property Analyzer: http://olddawgsreinetwork.com/3minute/
Bill’s “The Old Dawgs Podcast”: http://olddawgsreinetwork.com/podcasts/
Very active YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dookfdfdMTWMOiHAYgXA
Key ideas: Rental Property, Purpose Driven Business, Haiti, Property Management, Know Your Why
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The Power of Education: House Flipping Success with Justin Colby
Justin Colby is a successful real estate investor, flipper, and business coach currently based in Arizona. In this episode he shares how he got his start being in business for himself (spoiler: it involves sleeping on a friend’s couch), his passion for education, and his thoughts on flipping EVERYTHING – not just real estate.
You can find Justin at: https://thescienceofflipping.com/
Free Training Resources: https://thescienceofflipping.com/free-training/
Private Facebook Group for active Investors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thescienceofflippingacademy
Follow him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thejustincolby/
Tons of great content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSw81DxHpEEH8OzqemcVkw
Key ideas: Lifelong Learning, Self-improvement, Supply and Demand, House Flipping, Investing in Yourself