Coaching Session: Raising $10M With A Small Audience | 079
Independent film producer Daren Smith is raising $10 million to produce ten movies over the next four years—and he’s doing it without flying 200 days a year or building a massive audience.In this coaching episode, Nathan helps Daren design two high-leverage flywheels to reach high-net-worth investors while maintaining full control of his time. You’ll learn how to craft a targeted outbound system, build a niche inbound engine with just 200 subscribers, and use systems thinking to raise millions without sacrificing your life.If you're raising capital, scaling creator income, or just want to get more done with less stress, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:26 Meet Daren Smith: Film Producer & Author02:33 Why Writing Books Helped Him Raise Money06:30 Behind the Scenes of Producing a Feature Film10:29 Designing the $10M Film Fund Strategy13:14 Building a Fundraising Flywheel Without Burning Out15:03 Mapping the Outbound Sales Flywheel24:39 Measuring Flywheel Progress Weekly30:24 Avoiding the “Flywheel Stall” Trap34:39 Inbound Content Flywheel for Film Investors39:33 The Power of Niche, High-Intent Content42:55 Segmenting Investors vs Fans vs Filmmakers45:10 Using Conversations to Generate Content47:19 Tying Together Inbound and Outbound54:12 Using Content for Cold Outreach58:50 What Daren’s Doing NextIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, share it with friends, and leave a review. We read every 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 Daren:Website: https://www.craftsmanfilms.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmithX: https://twitter.com/theycallmedsFeatured in this episode:Craftsman Films: https://www.craftsmanfilms.coRightMessage: https://rightmessage.comKit: https://www.kit.comFathom: https://fathom.videoGrain: https://grain.comCreator Flywheels: https://www.creatorflywheels.com
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How To Turn Podcast Guesting Into a $1M Business | 078
Today I’m joined by Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, who reveals how podcast guesting became the engine behind his seven figure business.We dive deep into his journey from traffic engineer to thriving entrepreneur, and break down the exact framework that helped him scale his income and impact. You’ll learn how Dustin replaced traditional marketing with podcast guesting, why big shows aren’t the secret to growth, and how to turn interviews into clients with his 5 Ps system.This episode is a must-listen for service providers, coaches, and creators ready to build authority, land high-ticket clients, and drive sales through relationships—not ads.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 Meet Dustin Riechmann03:51 From Meat Sticks to Marketing08:00 Why Small Podcasts Outperform Big Ones10:26 A $100K Marketing Shortcut13:40 Inside Dustin’s $1M Business15:06 Offers, Pricing, and Scaling18:20 The 5 Ps Framework for Podcast Guesting21:19 What Most People Get Wrong26:01 The Warm Pitch Everyone Gets Wrong30:55 How to Perform in the Interview32:55 The Best Type of Call to Action35:01 The Guest List Strategy That Prints Money40:03 Live Coaching: Optimizing Nathan’s CTA43:18 The $3M Scaling Plan49:10 Why He’s Not Launching a Course52:25 Systems, Peace, and Focused Growth55:00 The Power of Referrals and PartnersIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We 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 Dustin:Website: https://7figureleap.com/playbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmannInstagram: https://instagram.com/7figureleapcoachFeatured in this episode:Seven Figure Leap: https://7figureleap.comFireCreek Snacks: https://www.firecreeksnacks.comCreate & Sell (Nathan's newsletter): https://nathanbarry.com
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How To Turn Your Podcast Into A Full-Time Business | 077
Today I’m joined by Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP Media, to unpack how she built a million dollar business from her podcast—and her exact strategies for growing, monetizing, and creating long-term deals with brands.We dive deep into dynamic ad insertion, pricing, creative campaigns, PSO (podcast search optimization), LinkedIn growth tactics, and how Hala turns podcast guests into agency clients.Whether you’re trying to scale your show, build a media business, or monetize your personal brand, this is a masterclass.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:23 $1 million podcast revenue strategy03:00 How simulcast impressions work04:00 Modern podcast ad models05:40 What YAP Media does for creators08:31 Why YAP podcasters sell out months ahead10:10 Average sponsorship revenue uplift: 300-400%13:12 Hala’s 40% revenue from creative campaigns15:40 LinkedIn growth strategies for podcasting21:45 How Hala leverages DM retargeting26:20 Full breakdown of PSO (podcast search optimization)30:10 How podcast guests become $6M of agency revenue33:55 The stealth strategy for converting guests into clients36:02 Paid interview economics40:41 Creative monetization: webinars and feed drops46:00 Podcast growth via smart media buying51:08 Why swaps drive both growth and revenue57:15 The power of long-term brand deals01:02:30 How to maximize ad load without hurting audience trust01:05:50 Hala’s advice for 50K vs. 300K download podcasters01:08:12 Closing thoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: 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 Hala:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngandprofitingpodcastPodcast: https://www.youngandprofiting.comYAP Media: https://www.yapmedia.ioFeatured in this episode:Young and Profiting Podcast: https://www.youngandprofiting.comYAP Media: https://www.yapmedia.ioCastbox: https://castbox.fmPlayer FM: https://player.fmAusha: https://www.ausha.coMegaphone: https://www.megaphone.fmAdvertiseCast: https://www.advertisecast.comGumball: https://gumball.fmKit: https://www.kit.com
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How To Scale From 500K To $2M (Coaching Session) | 076
Today I’m joined by Jay Singh for a coaching session to map out how he can scale his product studio, Casper, from $500K to $2M in annual revenue—without growing a huge team or sacrificing profit margins.We dive into ideal client profiles, packaging services for predictable revenue, and how Jay can use LinkedIn to consistently generate high-quality leads while building a business he truly loves.You'll learn our approach to narrowing customer focus, building scalable agency models, and designing lead gen systems that drive serious growth without creating chaos.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:00 Top 3 Problems to Solve05:03 Pitfalls in Scaling from $500K to $2M07:18 Mapping Jay’s Best and Worst Clients10:44 Why Established Creators Might Be the Best Customers15:03 What Makes a Client Ideal (and What Doesn’t)20:12 The Flywheel Between Founders, Products, and Creators28:04 Solving Unpredictable Revenue33:00 How to Use LinkedIn to Attract the Right Clients35:55 What Content Positions Jay as the “Go-To” for Creators41:12 How Jay Can Build a Scalable Lead Gen System48:12 Why Long-Term Partnerships Beat One-Off Projects50:19 Recap and Jay’s Action PlanIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh10125X: https://x.com/JSingh_08Website: https://casperstudios.xyzFeatured in this episode:Casper Studios: https://www.casperstudios.xyzKit: https://kit.com
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The 7-Step Framework To Build a $30K/Month Coaching Business | 075
Today I'm joined by John Meese, creator of SOLD OUT Coach Club, for a deep dive into his 7-step framework for building a high-ticket group coaching business—with zero social media, zero paid ads, and just 30 hours a week.We explore how John earns $30K/month with one assistant and a lean coaching model, why most memberships fail, how to launch without scale, and how to turn client wins into your best marketing engine.You’ll learn how to find your bullseye client, craft a 10x promise, enroll with “hand raiser” emails, and use coaching calls to refine your pitch—all while building a creator business that funds your life and gives you your time back.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 What It Means To Be A SOLD OUT Coach02:08 Why John Ditched Memberships for High-Ticket04:38 The 7-Step Framework for SOLD OUT Coaches07:41 Step 1: Find Your Bullseye Client10:50 Step 2: Craft a 10x Promise14:53 Step 3: The “Hand Raiser” Email Strategy20:14 Step 4: Serve to Sell with Free Coaching Calls24:36 Step 5: Getting SOLD OUT (with Just 5 Clients)27:59 Step 6: Celebrate Your Clients to Drive Demand32:36 Step 7: Sell at Scale (Without Losing Your Life)41:00 John’s Full Automation + Kit Setup50:33 A Live Hand Raiser Breakdown (Mike Pacchione Story)57:16 Scaling Without Losing Time, Lifestyle, or Sanity01:03:01 Closing Thoughts & Free Book LinkIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: 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 John:Website: https://www.sellyoursmarts.co/ Get the Free Book: https://servetosellbook.com/nathan Newsletter: https://sellyoursmartsonline.com/ SOLD OUT Coach Club: https://www.soldoutcoachclub.com/ Featured in this episode:Kit: https://kit.com Serve to Sell Book: https://servetosellbook.com/ SOLD OUT Coach Club: https://www.soldoutcoachclub.com/ Creator Flywheels: https://creatorflywheels.com
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