From Stuck Revenue to Scalable $5M Growth in One Year | 091
In this episode, I sit down with Caitlin Copple for a coaching session to map out how she can scale her PR agency, Full Swing, from $1.2M to $5M by shifting from custom services to scalable productized offers.We dive into why retainers cap growth, how to package services into clear visibility outcomes, and the low-overhead path to building a multi-million dollar agency. Caitlin also shares the challenges of managing a team, navigating growth plateaus, and how to design offers that scale without burning out.If you want to grow a services business into a scalable, strategy-first agency, this episode is a blueprint.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:10 The challenge of scaling a PR agency past $1M05:28 Why retainers cap growth potential09:22 Turning strategy into a scalable product14:33 Building the first version of a productized offer19:18 Pricing visibility outcomes instead of hours23:41 The mindset shift for moving beyond custom services28:05 Designing a low-overhead path to $5M33:27 Structuring a scalable offer ladder39:15 Simplifying client delivery without losing value44:58 The role of personal brand in agency growth50:10 How to transition clients from retainer to productized model54:46 Setting up the systems to sustain scale01:00:12 Final coaching takeawaysIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Caitlin:Website: https://fullswingpr.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlincoppleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlin_coppleX: https://x.com/caitlincoppleFeatured in this episode:Full Swing PR: https://fullswingpr.comKit: https://www.kit.com
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From Zero To $1M From Content - My 2025 Strategy (Pat Flynn) | 090
In this episode, I sit down with Pat Flynn, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Smart Passive Income, to talk about how creators can build long-term, resilient businesses by putting relationships and community first.We dive into how Pat went from architect to online entrepreneur, his journey to building multiple 7-figure income streams, and why his approach has always focused on trust before transactions. Pat also shares his lessons from podcasting for over a decade, how he’s embracing new platforms like YouTube Shorts, and his strategies for staying relevant in a fast-changing digital world.If you want to build a creator business that stands the test of time, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 How Pat went from architect to entrepreneur06:28 Starting Smart Passive Income and finding his niche10:45 The importance of serving before selling15:14 Why Pat doubled down on podcasting20:37 Building multiple streams of income26:52 Lessons from over a decade of audience building32:11 How to stay relevant as platforms evolve38:09 Experimenting with YouTube Shorts and video content43:25 Balancing family, business, and creative projects49:18 The key to long-term audience trust55:03 Final thoughts and takeawaysIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Pat:Website: https://www.smartpassiveincome.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patflynnX: https://twitter.com/patflynnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatFlynnPodcast: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spiPat Flynn's Book "Lean Learning": https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166802764X?tag=spimedia2020-21&keywords=lean%20learning%20pat%20flynn&geniuslink=true Featured in this episode:Smart Passive Income: https://www.smartpassiveincome.comThe Smart Passive Income Podcast: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spiPat Flynn’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatFlynnPat Flynn's Pokémon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deeppocketmonsterKit: https://www.kit.comPat Flynn's Book "Lean Learning": https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166802764X?tag=spimedia2020-21&keywords=lean%20learning%20pat%20flynn&geniuslink=true #patflynn #deeppocketmonster #leanlearning #entrepreneur #creator #businessgrowth
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Expert Coaching: How To Grow A $1M Membership Business In 2025 | 089
In this episode, I sit down with Rose Griffin, founder of ABA Speech, to map out how she can scale her $210,000-a-year business serving speech therapists and BCBAs to over $1 million in annual revenue.We break down how Rose grew a membership of 500 members, the unique value of offering continuing education credits, and how she can use group sales and direct outreach to grow faster. Rose also shares her origin story of leaving traditional work to build a life of freedom and impact—and why seven figures represents more than just money for her.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:05 Rose’s journey from clinician to entrepreneur06:15 Launching her first online product11:20 How podcasting grew her audience and business17:33 Balancing multiple revenue streams23:12 Hiring and building support systems30:40 Key lessons from scaling an online business38:11 Managing time as a clinician and business owner45:20 Tips for clinicians moving into entrepreneurship52:04 Rose’s approach to marketing and visibility59:10 Final advice for creators and cliniciansIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Rose:Website: https://www.abaspeech.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaspeechbyroseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abaspeechbyroseFeatured in this episode:ABA Speech: https://www.abaspeech.orgKit: https://www.kit.com
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Personal Branding Masterclass: How I Made $10M+ On LinkedIn - Chris Donnelly | 088
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Donnelly to break down how he built a $10M-a-year business with no sales team and no paid ads—powered entirely by content and personal brand.We dive into how Chris grew from 0 to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in two years, his system for publishing high-quality content at scale, and why creating more volume (not perfection) can unlock massive growth.Chris also shares his approach to building a lean team, running high-ticket cohorts, and leveraging attention into stable, long-term income.If you’ve been waiting to go all in on your personal brand, this episode shows you what’s possible.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:20 How Chris grew to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in 2 years06:16 Choosing LinkedIn over Instagram and YouTube10:35 The early experiments that validated his model14:45 Selling his first agency and starting again19:34 Building an audience without spending on ads24:26 The structure behind his cohort business model28:07 Why personal brand leads to better business opportunities33:37 The content formats LinkedIn prioritizes today38:12 How Chris structures his content team and systems43:26 Lessons from growing a $10M business with no sales team50:02 Advice for creators and entrepreneurs going proIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnellychrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnellyofficialWake Up With Chris (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/4sFHI1CMPuKWa1brhhY9RBFeatured in this episode:Wake Up With Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnelly
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Forget Courses, Launch This In 2025 To Survive AI | 087
In this episode, I sit down with Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science and one of the top thinkers in the creator economy, to talk about how to build sustainable memberships, price high-ticket offers, and stay ahead of AI disruption.We dig into Jay’s insights from 250+ creator interviews, the future of online courses, and how group coaching programs quietly outperform larger audiences. Jay shares the onboarding system behind his high-retention membership, how he scaled his Lab community, and why trust, not attention, is the metric that matters most in 2024.If you want to grow a stable, high-leverage creator business, this is a masterclass.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:20 Why AI is going to disrupt course creators03:42 Hyper-personalized learning vs static curriculum07:11 What to build next if courses are dying10:47 Rethinking memberships and peer-to-peer communities17:21 Pricing for renewal instead of first-year sales22:04 Why he removed the member cap25:30 Objective criteria for curating communities27:00 Who earns the most per follower30:39 Done-for-you vs group coaching vs DIY34:32 Building sticky products that actually retain39:04 The onboarding system behind Jay’s community46:57 Keeping members engaged after 6 months50:54 Building habit loops and true community54:20 Why in-person events are now a priority58:03 Being authentic when you’re always “on”01:00:53 Don’t optimize for attention—optimize for trust01:02:28 Where to follow JayIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Jay:Website: https://www.creatorscience.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayclouseX: https://twitter.com/jayclouseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayPodcast: https://www.creatorscience.com/podcastFeatured in this episode:Creator Science: https://www.creatorscience.comThe Lab: https://join.creatorscience.comKit: https://www.kit.com
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