Get Ahead with James Mel: Recent Episodes
James Mel
How are some people able to get ahead in life and business and build multiple streams of income and incredible wealth so they have the security and freedom to call their own shots and live their dream life?While others seem to get stuck always spinning their wheels, caught in the rat race hitting that annoying glass ceiling and never being able to make progress toward their goals, usually relying on the next paycheck to get by?James Mel did everything he thought you were “suppose” to do, but still get caught in the rat race and spinning his wheels. He went to college and got decent grades while also working a part time job so he could pay his way through. Then landed a corporate job making $15.38/hour showing up to work early and leaving late to try and make a name for himself. At the time he lived in the attic above his parents’ garage to save money. He thought the way to get rich and get ahead in life was to work hard and save all your money being as frugal as possible. None of this worked.It wasn’t until he quit his job and then taught himself how to be an entrepreneur that he finally learned the secrets and strategies to really get ahead in life and business. Today James is a successful entrepreneur and owner of 7 figure online business and multi-million dollar real estate portfolio with 85 rental units. Most importantly James runs all his businesses virtually so he has the freedom to work and play from anywhere in the world.On this podcast he uncovers the stories of other very successful people and pinpoints the secrets, strategies, tips and techniques they have used to get ahead and stay ahead in life and business so you can get inspired to do the same and start building and living your dream life today.
How do you take a simple idea … and turn it into a $6 million business in just three years?
That’s what I sat down to find out with my guest today, Glen Ledwell.
Glen’s the co-founder & CEO of Mind Movies and the Abundant Entrepreneur. To date, his companies have impacted more than 5.8 million lives worldwide.
And all told, Glen has generated in excess of $50 million online. No small feat.
That’s why I want you to grab a pen and some paper and get ready to take a LOT of notes. You’re about to discover Glen’s secrets and strategies for massive success and getting ahead as fast as possible.
In today’s episode:
- The mindsets and attitudes that helped Glen go from $0 to $6 million in three short years
- What thinking “abundantly” really means and why we all need to do it as often as possible
- The role of failure when it comes to having massive success (and the way you should think about failure moving forward)
- The one thing you should know - and be clear about - when you’re starting a business
- How doing this ONE thing can make achieving your goals 10 times longer
- A powerful insight from Richard Branson (how far you will go in life and business is determined by your ability to do just one thing)
- What the big “needle movers” are in your business
- And much more…
I’ve got an AMAZING expert interview for you today.
He’s one of my best friends and has launched and scaled MULTIPLE businesses to the 7-figure mark.
His name is Ryan Coisson (pronounced ‘qwah-sahn’).
And he’s one of the most systematic, detail oriented people I know. In fact, it’s a HUGE part of his success.
He is a BIG believer in building a true “lifestyle” business that can be operated in as little as a few hours a week. And now he’s spent more than a decade teaching and helping others about what to do to create true financial freedom with business and get the results you want.
You’re in for a real treat as Ryan talks about a few of the key principles responsible for his success!
In today's episode:
- The one KEY to success and getting ahead that Ryan discovered early on, thanks to his mentor
- Why gratitude can completely transform your life
- How to map out your Ideal Day
- One simple “hack” for optimizing your performance (and how Ryan uses this with creating presentations)
- What you should avoid doing first thing in the morning
- Why you might be closer to your ideal day than you might realize at the moment
- The two kinds of people in the world (and which you should strive to be)
- The importance of fundamentals in life and in business
- A cool way to reframe mistakes and use them to propel you forward faster than ever before
- The four pillars of a successful business
- Three ways to get ahead financially
- And much more…
Most people dream about writing a bestselling book.
Well, today’s guest has written not just one - but SIX bestselling books!
His name is Chandler Bolt, and he’s got the book-writing process down to a science. In fact, he’s the owner of Self-Publishing School, a 7-figure business that shows others how to write a book in just 30 minutes a day.
Listen in as Chandler reveals what it takes to be successful, why you have all you need to write your very own bestseller, and more - in today’s episode of the Get Ahead podcast!
In today’s episode:
- Why discovering and focusing in on your strengths is so important …
- How Chandler succeeded writing SIX bestselling books, despite being a college dropout and a C-level English student …
- Why you already have what you need to write a bestselling book
- Why the concept of the “gap” can often make for a great book idea
- One of the best ways to “get ahead” in business and in life
- A classic Jim Rohn quote that you’ll want to live by (Chandler does this daily)
- The “college dropout” approach to learning - and how it can help you master any new skills in record time
- The secret of the “$15 mentor” and how it can help you overcome any challenge you’re experiencing right now
- The leader-leader model that’s helped Chandler quickly grow his business to 7-figures (and counting)
- And much more…
Today I’m honored to interview Craig Clemens. I’ve known Craig for more than five years now, and we share something interesting in common - we both have mentored with Eben Pagan.
In case you don’t know, Eben is my mentor and business partner. He’s built 10 businesses and brands to the million-dollar mark and beyond. And he’s sold well over $100 million of his products and services - all online.
Craig got to work with Eben in the early days and went on to create massive success for himself. He’s now one of the world’s most successful copywriters - selling over a billion dollars of products. And his company is one of the most successful health supplement companies today.
Listen in as he shares the key lessons that have helped him achieve so much … all before the age of 40!
In today’s episode:
- How Craig went from being a telemarketer, barely scraping by, to building one of the most dominant health supplement companies today
- The one thing you need to know when you’re creating a new business
- Why small details and nuances matter (and how they can help you convert more prospects into buyers)
- The prank call that got Craig his first “real” job in internet marketing and gave him the solid foundation he needed to go on to succeed in business
- Why learning marketing and sales is similar to learning to play a musical instrument
- Why the advice to “hustle, hustle, hustle” is wrong
- How to get past fear
- How to use a 60-day challenge to transform every area of your life
One of the best traits you can have as an entrepreneur is resourcefulness. And Dylan Frost has that in spades.
He’s one of “those” top 10 under 30 type people, and he’s got quite the incredible story. He grew up poor, in one of the poorest states in the U.S. And get this - he’s never read a book(!). His success comes purely from his own determination and ability to become super-resourceful.
And in today’s episode of the “Get Ahead” podcast, you’ll learn how he does it and how YOU can become resourceful and go on to build multiple successful businesses too!
In today’s episode:
- How Dylan built multiple 7-figure businesses by the age of 29 …
- The “mindset” you need if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur …
- Why you don’t have to be an “expert” and the real secret to getting results and making your business succeed FAST …
- How to get yourself to take action (even when you don’t want to) …
- The difference between “good” distractions and “bad” distractions and how it can impact how much you achieve …
- How Dylan got his start … at Walmart!?
- How Dylan started his first business with a credit card that had only a $600 limit …
- And much, much more …
You’re in for a real treat today…
I’m interviewing Yanik Silver!
He’s a wildly successful entrepreneur and the Founder of Maverick1000 - a private, invitation-only global network of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders … with participating icons like Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Tim Ferriss, John Paul DeJoria, Russell Simmons, and many others.
Yanik is also the author of the groundbreaking book “Evolved Enterprise” and he’s redefining how business is played in the 21st century, leading to more profits, more fun, and more impact.
Listen in as Yanik tells you exactly what he thinks of “getting ahead” and what it takes… plus what you can do to become more successful AND fulfilled in your business and personal life!
In today’s episode:
- What it takes to become truly extraordinary
- How Yanik discovered that achievement isn’t always enough (and what to focus on instead)
- What the “Cosmic Alarm Clock” is and why it is always working to your benefit
- A simple question that can quickly guide you to fulfillment (even 10 years from now)
- How to approach mentors and gain their respect - along with their continued support
- Eight simple words from the legendary motivator Earl Nightingale that can transform your life and results
- What the “Cosmic Checkbox” is and how it can help you find more joy, creativity, and even productivity
- And much more…
When it comes to getting ahead AND being fulfilled, a lot of people feel like they’re not on track to do BOTH.
That’s why I’m so excited today to interview my good friend Steve Olsher.
He’s been an entrepreneur for the past 30 years and is known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert. He helps individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT - that is the ONE thing they were created to do. He takes a NO-HOLDS BARRED approach to life AND business.
And I can tell you from personal experience he’s not only successful, but fulfilled as well.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Get Ahead podcast as Steve shares his wisdom for getting ahead WHILE becoming fulfilled in your life.
In today’s episode:
- Why Steve is so “bullish” on new media
- Why it doesn’t matter how “popular” you are when it comes to online business
- What the new media “trifecta” is and how to leverage it to increase your impact and your income
- The difference between push and pull media, and how it directly impacts how successful your business will be
- Why niching down isn’t always the best advice
- Why you need more than money as motivation for getting ahead
- How it’s best to have active AND passive income and what your active income should do for you
- Why Steve turned down an offer to make $100K a year, working just 1 day a week.
- The power of “yes/no” moments and how they shape your destiny
- The main question you need to answer when you’re looking at any sort of investment
- How to know what you want vs what you need and why it has a MAJOR impact on your happiness
- Four steps to getting ahead and having a life that matters to YOU
- And much more…
When you’re at a job you don’t love, it can be hard to quit and do something that matters to you. And even then, it can be a challenge to figure out what that would be - i.e. what your true purpose in life is.
If you can relate at all, then I think you’ll love today’s guest. Her name is Marisa Murgatroyd, and at 4’ 11” (and a quarter) - she might be the shortest woman in marketing. :-)
She started out as an artist in L.A., working a job she didn’t love. But through a series of events, she quit and went on to build a wildly successful 7-figure online business that fires her up with passion, each and every single day. Listen in, as Marisa reveals how she did it … and how you can too!
In today’s episode:
- How Marisa went from being a documentary filmmaker and director to building a wildly successful 7-figure business …
- Three skills that are the foundation of all marketing (in any business) …
- A counter-intuitive way to discover your purpose …
- The ONLY 2 ways you can change your life or specific situation …
- Why “get started” choices are far more powerful than “forever” choices …
- How not to make every decision you make feel so important (and why it’ll help you move forward faster) …
- “Beta products” and “blockbuster hits” - what the difference is and which one you need to start with as an online entrepreneur …
- The moment everything will change for you (use this simple phrase to “flip your switch” on) …
- And much, much more …
There’s a quote I absolutely love that says, “Life is hard if you live it the easy way and easy if you live it the hard way.”
It’s absolutely true. And it’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Liam Austin.
Liam’s a former Australian Pro Footballer (football as in soccer if you’re from the U.S.) who’s now a very successful, multi-six-figure online entrepreneur. He owns Entrepreneurs HQ, which has helped more than 100,000 entrepreneurs grow their businesses with expert marketing strategies.
Listen in and discover how Liam learned early on in life to make the hard decisions which set him up for the amazing success he enjoys today … and how you can make the hard decisions to Get Ahead!
In today’s episode:
- The life-altering decision Liam had to make at just 12 years old (which led him to represent Australia at a football game in China!) …
- Two critical decisions everyone serious about success needs to make …
- The MOST important lesson Liam learned being a Pro Footballer …
- How a “forgotten” LinkedIn group Liam started launched his current business …
- A key thing you must do with your audience if you want to speed up your business success …
- A key trait among Entrepreneur HQ’s most successful students …
- Why some of the best footballers in the world have only mastered kicking with one foot, instead of both (and what that means for you and your success in business) …
- And much, much more …
It’s so easy to see someone who’s super successful, and dismiss what they’ve accomplished. Often, people will think “Oh, of course he’s so successful … he’s so-and-so.” But they never really stop to consider all the work it took for that person to get to the top.
That’s why I’m so excited about today’s guest - Mark Ling. He’s a VERY successful online entrepreneur. In fact, he’s got 100 successful offers online! I don’t know anybody that comes close to that.
And while most people will think all this comes “naturally” to Mark, they’d be mistaken. Mark was anything BUT a natural. He literally built himself into the person he is today, one thought at a time! Listen in and discover what it really takes to scale successful offers … and build an unstoppable mindset.
In today’s episode:
- How Mark got 100 successful offers online (it’s not as hard as you think) …
- Why you’re never just looking for a one-time win …
- The fastest way to get started with online business (8 out of 10 successful online marketers started this way)…
- The secret of the “three doors” and how it can keep you on track for massive success …
- The #1 thing keeping people stuck and behind in life …
- A simple 5-minute daily ritual that will radically shift your limiting beliefs …
- How to develop a bullet-proof mindset …
- Why you should never accept every thought that’s in your head …
- And much more ..
One of the hottest trends today is online education. And one of the fastest ways to “Get Ahead” is to take your knowledge and expertise and turn it into an online course people WANT to buy.
In today’s episode, I talk with Greg Smith - the Founder of Thinkific - a platform that helps people create, market, and sell their online courses. In fact, before Thinkific, Greg started his own journey by creating an online course!
Listen in as he reveals the secrets that took him from part-time entrepreneur … to owning one of the dominant platforms today in the online course space.
In today’s episode:
- One thing every entrepreneur and course-creator needs to do … DAILY
- How to set a proper deadline for building your course and stick to it (this is the KEY piece of advice Greg got from his brother) …
- What entrepreneurial “balance” REALLY looks like (it’s not what you think) …
- The kind of mindset you want to have if you’re really going to succeed with creating a course and life in general …
- The concept of “giving away your Legos” and how it can help you scale your business FAST …
- How a “wall of failures” can actually set you up to WIN - a lot more often …
- And much more ...
If you’re going to dream ... dream BIG. It’s a shame, but so many people don’t allow themselves to go after what they really want. So they keep their dreams small and “realistic.” That’s why I’ve brought on today’s special guest - Christian Mickelsen. Starting from humble beginnings, he’s now the CEO of a multimillion-dollar coaching business. It’s won Inc. 5,000’s fastest growing companies in America for 4 years in a row! Listen in, as Christian shares key insights that can help you dream big again and achieve whatever level of success you want.
In today’s episode:
- The one thing that’s better than willpower and motivation (this is what took Christian to a whole new level of success) …
- What “no man’s land” is - and why it’s a dangerous place to be in if you want to achieve your dreams …
- How to create the “power” you need to transform your life …
- One skill that everyone needs to practice (and can help you “organize” your thinking) …
- Why Christian believes THIS is responsible for more than 90% of your success …
- A “secret formula” that everyone can apply to achieve BIG dreams …
- A simple-but-powerful habit you can get into - starting immediately - that can dramatically accelerate your achievement …
- And much more ...
As achievers, it’s so easy for us to set goals. But sometimes the hard part is deciding whether we should be going after those goals in the first place. Today’s guest - Ashley Stahl - shares how to never settle and keep going after what’s right for you … so you avoid becoming an “achiever on autopilot.”
In today’s episode:
- What landing a job at the CIA taught Ashley about success and achievement…
- Why the common advice of “follow your passion” or “do what you love” is terrible advice and will get you nowhere …
- The two different kinds of “gas” you can run on (and which will make your journey a heck of a lot more FUN) …
- How to give yourself “calm nerves” and “Certainty” in even the most nerve-wracking situations …
- What to do if you feel you’re “behind” right now in your life, your job, or your career as an entrepreneur …
- How to “pivot” on success (especially if you’ve been achieving the WRONG goals) ...
- And much more ...