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Every month we put together an income report to share a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of running a 7-figure business. In full transparency, it’s not easy – but it IS possible. Through hearing about our mistakes, lessons learned, and our wins, we hope to inspire and motivate you to take action in your business with just one step forward every single day. For our full income report, visit EOFire.com/income121, and IGNITE! September 2023 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for September: $160,879 Total Expenses for September: $11,896 Total Net Profit for September: $148,983 Difference b/t September & August: +$38,901 Percentage of net profit to overall gross revenue: 93 percent Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Millionaire University Podcast Teaching you how to run a successful business and graduate rich, not broke Find Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Belay Don’t b

Michael Hurnaus previously worked for Microsoft and Amazon before founding Tractive - market leader in GPS Tracking and Health/Wellness Monitoring for cats and dogs. Michael also angel-invests in B2C subscription businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Around 95 percent of success hinges on executing that idea well. The idea contributes only about 5 percent to startups and endeavors, while most of the outcome is determined by effective execution. 2. Pricing is vital for subscriptions, whether in your business or as an angel investor in others. The Choice Factory book is a great resource. 3. Reducing churn is crucial, perhaps even more than pricing. To lower churn, start by offering a fantastic product that engages users. Check out Tractive’s dog and cat trackers. Follow every step. Every minute. Everywhere - Tractive Website Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of ind

Devan Kline, former San Francisco Giants Player turned Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp and Burn Media Co. Burn is one of the fastest growing franchises in the US. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The phrase “Eat dirt” means that you have to be willing to make sacrifices. It's sacrifice on your time, on your leisure, on the activities that you might want to do in your younger years. 2. When you have no resources, no mentors, no people. You can lean on books everyday, conversations, being curious, asking the right questions, reaching out to people that you think can teach you something, going on the offense and going to seek that mentorship. 3. Entrepreneurship was all about the craft of training, personal training, inspiring, empowering, transforming people's lives from the inside out, delivering them more value than anybody else could in your sector. Visit and connect with Devan on Instagram - Devan’s Instagram Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at H

Greg Atkinson is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, leadership and life coach, consultant, and member of the Forbes Coaching Council. His newest book is The Secret Power of Kindness. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When we are unified in the goal, in the vision and the mission of how we are going to treat one another with respect and kindness and we're going to treat our customers with respect and kindness, then the sky's the limit. Who knows how successful we can be, but it starts with unity. 2. Try to create kindness in the workplace and to have a healthy culture. 3. When we remain composed and stay calm, we are often better able to be heard and understood. When we respond in a kind way. We gain a better audience, somebody that will listen to us because we diffuse the situation. Check out Greg’s website - Greg Atkinson Website Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Though

Suzy Ashworth is a single mum of three children, high school dropout, Hay House author, international keynote speaker, multiple seven-figure success coach, and serial entrepreneur on a mission. She has worked with 1000’s of impact driven leaders in business. Her vision is to raise the vibration of humanity through helping people consciously create freedom, joy and abundance through sharing the secrets of how to tap into the frequency of Infinite Receiving. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Infinite receiving is about knowing that you’re feeling full from the inside out. So, it's feeling good about yourself, it's knowing that you are whole, you are enough and you are complete from the inside out. 2. If every individual understood Infinite Receiving, and knew that it would change the fabric of society, there would be less racism, there would be less fighting, there would be less war. 3. Often, we grow up with an idea of what success looks like based on what our teachers have told us, what our caregivers have told us, what o

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. As a self-professed geek, Keith Lynch started his entrepreneurial journey younger than most (at age 14) and has launched several successful businesses in his career. He has always had the ability to spot future trends and the foresight to setup and diligently execute sound business models (even if they were ahead of their time). Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Qwantify is a business-in-a-box; a complete end-to-end e-commerce business for their business partners. 2. Online business, in general, is the easiest and fastest path to cash. It’s the path of least resistance and gives you the fewest hurdles. 3. Achieving value is about backing up what you say you can do. That’s where the guarantee comes into play. Qwantify - Get accepted into the Qwantify partner program and get $1,000

Andrew Gazdecki is a 4x founder with 3x exits, former CRO, and founder of MicroAcquire. Gazdecki has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, WSJ, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch and VentureBeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need experience; you have to work hard, and you have to have the ability to learn anything. 2. When you build a company, it becomes a part of you. 3. It is essential to listen to your customers. Startup acquisition marketplace. Free. Private. No middlemen - MicroAcquire Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thrivetime Show Is now your time? Clay Clark’s business coaching has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! Schedule your free consultation today at ThrivetimeShow.com

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Ben Jacobs worked at successful tech start-ups: Jet.com, Bird Scooters, and Salted. He has run a successful e-Commerce drinking game side-hustle biz. He left his full-time job to build new retail e-Comm venture. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Get out there and do it. 2. It takes years, a lot of mistakes, and a lot of time. Things don’t happen at the speed you wanted them to. Having an awesome co-founder, a buddy that you can stick through laughter and horrible times with, it makes it all worth it in the end. 3. Life is a constant battle between what’s good for you now and what’s good for you down the road. For anyone 21 and up - visit Power Hour Tower and use the promo code FIRE to get 20 percent off - Power Hour Tower Sponsors HubSpot: Put your sales team on the fast track to

Aytekin Tank is a founder, productivity expert, automation enthusiast, and the author of Automate Your Busywork. His entrepreneurial passion and firm belief in creating tools to make organizations more productive led him to build Jotform, a bootstrapped global SaaS company that provides powerful online forms to tens of millions of users. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There are two kinds of problems, the urgent and important. The urgent are never important and important are never urgent. 2. It's important to spend your time on the important things and it's important to take the time to know what you should and shouldn’t spend your time on. 3. Software is eating the world. Everything is becoming software because software is flexible, cheaper. It allows us to do more things. Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff. Get Aytekin’s book! - Automate Your Busywork Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales NetSuite The number 1 cloud

Chris Hoar went to St George's College then Worked at runner on the Liffe floor in London. He arrived in the USin 1996 and founded Satellite Phone Store, Now Konvergence, Web3 start-up changing how Data is stored. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The main advantage is that satellite phones work in areas where regular cell phones do not. Only 7 percent of the world has cell tower coverage. 2. Satellite phones have been around for 30 years, and it is logical to assume that essential decision-makers should always have reliable communication. 3. Consider what it means to have a tool that could save your life and bring you peace of mind. Being able to contact loved ones during a crisis is essential. It is not just about personal safety; it is also about the safety and well-being of your family and friends. Having a satellite phone is an investment in security and peace of mind that is worth it. Learn more about various units and plans available for you. Open to serve you 24/7 - Sat123 Website Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales t

Ben Leonard built a multi-7-figure brand on a laptop in a cupboard! After 3 years he exited for life-changing money. He's here to teach you to do it too! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A brand is a group of products that solves problems for a particular group of people. That's really where we want to start. People first and then reverse engineer it. 2. Branding is how you make people feel, and marketing is how you tell people about it. 3. We should think of our side hustle as a startup, which, we've got to do this on the side right now because you’ve got bills to pay. But it's going to flourish into a fully-fledged brand and it's going to replace your income, replace your job, and eventually be able to sell it for millions of dollars. Get Ben's book and get FREE Entrepreneurship Mindset mini course and e-commerce hacks e-book - Quit Stalling Build Your Brand Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TED

Anthony Gallo is the co-founder of ContentCreator.com, an online education platform that has taught 100,000 people content creation skills & how to build businesses with those skills. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Consistent learning is essential, but most education should happen through hands-on experience, amounting to about 90%. 2. The primary investment is your time, which is essential for any achievement. 3. Creating a unique course offer can be challenging, as people often fall into two extremes. On one side, some believe they have no original value to offer, while on the other, there is the need for clarification that their idea is unique. Check out and learn how to Master the art and business of content creation in the fastest time possible! Join the 14-Day Filmmaker - Content Creator Website Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Belay Don’t be the bottleneck to your organization’s growth! Schedule a free delegation consultation

Alexandrea Harrelson built a multi-six-figure company in 5 years after losing everything. Today her & a team of 12 are passionate about supporting company’s missions worldwide through innovative marketing and consulting strategies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You do not have to hustle 24/7 to have a successful business. 2. Have your priorities straight before thinking about scaling. 3. Don’t be scared to spend a little bit more. The people that you are hiring are there to support you. Sign up for a FREE one-on-one, 20-min coaching session with Alexandrea! She will share actionable tips that you can take into your business and your life - Harrelson Media Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions Policygenius Simplifying the process of getting life insurance so you

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. As the oldest of 3 siblings and growing up in a middle class home, Michael Walding Jr. had to navigate his own path to success. He has always been a dreamer and one to "think outside the box" more than anything. This created some pushback and negativity from people close to him because they didn't understand his way of thinking. Once he broke away from those people and surrounded himself with people willing to think big and take massive action, it helped him get closer to living up to his potential. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Study people that you want to be like and look at what they’ve done - right and wrong - to get to where they are. 2. Don’t be discouraged if whatever you have is not selling right away. It takes time. 3. There’s always someone that can teach you somet

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Sahar Saidi is the founder & CEO of LUS Brands (Love Ur Self). They make hair products for curly hair that actually work! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Get rid of your safety net. If you have a product or service that you believe in, even if no one else believes in you, just figure it out and do it. 2. If you have a good product, and it works, people will go tell their friends and family about it. 3. Get rid of your safety net. Check out Curly Hair Simplified - LusBrands Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thrivetime Show Is now your time? Clay Clark’s business coaching has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! Schedule your free consultation today at Thrivet

Andie Waymire is a CPA and tax strategist who worked in public accounting for ten years. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs save money on taxes and gain financial clarity. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Being self-assured is valuable, but admitting what you do not know and seeking help is essential for quicker progress. 2. It is wise to begin preparing before the year you file your taxes. 3. Consistency and planning are essential for success, just like taxes. It is valuable for your bookkeeper and tax preparer to have a strong relationship, avoiding communication issues. Alternatively, you could find a team that handles bookkeeping and taxes together. Visit and get your FREE tax planning guide with ten ideas you can use before year-end - Andrea CPA Website Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided

Taylor Conroy has spoken at TEDx, Harvard, Princeton, the United Nations, Google, LuluLemon, KPMG and to 100K people globally. He is the expert at landing TEDx Talks and huge stages around the world. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. One mistake that aspiring speakers make is they get so honed in, focused, crazy and maniacal. They lose sight of what is actually important in a talk, and that is experience. 2. If you've gone through a whole bunch of stuff in your life, you went through it for a reason. You went through it so that you can help other people go through it faster, to live more comfortably, happier, more euphoric lives. 3. Know exactly what you stand for as a speaker and the experience that you want the audience to have. Land A TEDx Talk & Spread Your Message To Millions In As Little As 30 Days... Even If You've Never Spoken On Stage In Your Life - Thought-Leader Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Shopify The global commerce pl

Maggie Berghoff is a leader in the health space, author of #1 New Release and Bestseller, Eat To Treat, and a business mentor for thousands of health and wellness professionals. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You do not need to be a devoted reader to achieve success. 2. Nutrition is the top priority; it is essential for energy and it affects your feelings. 3. Take charge of your health; the responsibility lies with you. No one will come to your door offering help or to rescue you. Starting today, you must take the necessary steps to change your life positively. How to Transform Your Health! Visit and discover the Three Steps You Need To Live A Happier Lifestyle. Pre-order your copy now and get some amazing bonuses from Maggie! - Eat To Treat Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message

Travis Zigler is an optometrist turned entrepreneur. He now runs Profitable Pineapple Ads, which specializes in growing nonprofits with a $120k per year Google Ads Grant and growing brands using Amazon. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Business is all about serving other humans. 2. If you run a business, you could also build a nonprofit on the side that solves the pain point of your business. 3. Maintain a 5 percent click through rate or greater. The more specific that single keyword AdWords campaign that you get, the higher click through rates going to be. Check and start your nonprofit with Travis - Pineapples For Progress Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Belay Don’t be the bottleneck to your organization’s growth! Schedule a free delegation consultation with Belay Text FIRE to 55123 to schedule your delegation consultation today Policygenius Simplifying the process of getting life insurance so you can protect the people you love. Head

Kyara Gray and Khalil Uqdah are the co-founders of Charm City Buyers, a multi-seven figure real estate development firm specializing in rebuilding properties and revitalizing neighborhoods in Baltimore. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Focus on your why. Understand your purpose. Know what drives you and wakes you up in the morning. 2. Just chasing the money is not going to fulfill you. Being purposeful with your actions and your time is more rewarding 3. Everyone has their role. If we all play in our position and have that aligned vision for where we’re trying to go, we can make things happen. Are you ready to build wealth through real estate? Attend Kyara and Khalil’s FREE class - Charm City Buyers Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions