Beyond 8 Figures

A.J. Lawrence
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At Beyond 8 Figures, we believe in DELIBERATE entrepreneurship. It means creating a solid foundational framework for your entrepreneurial journey, building from a place of passion, and intentionally aligning your actions with your goals so that you can create success on your terms. Join A.J. Lawrence, the journeyman entrepreneur with several 7 figure exits, as he shares honest conversations with successful entrepreneurs about their experiences starting and scaling businesses to $10M and beyond, the realities of being a modern-day entrepreneur, advice for practicing deliberate entrepreneurship, and more!

  1. How to Build Exit-Ready Companies with Niraj Shah, DKZ Equity

    17-09-2025

    How to Build Exit-Ready Companies with Niraj Shah, DKZ Equity

    Thinking about selling your company someday? Most founders wait until it’s too late to prepare their business for a clean, valuable exit. In this episode, I chat with Niraj Shah, M&A Advisor and 5x Founder, about what really makes a company exit-ready. We dig into mindset traps, deal-killers, and the simple actions you can take right now to set up your business for maximum value, whether you sell this year or ten years from now. 🔍 What we cover: Why “exit readiness” starts years before you sellThe biggest founder blind spots during M&AHow to identify red flags buyers will uncoverThe emotional side of letting go📣 Want to turn your business into a valuable asset—on your terms? Let’s talk. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Niraj Shah: Website, LinkedIn, NewsletterThe Messy Marketplace by Brent BeshoreExit Strategy by Sherry Walling & Rob Walling

    38 min.
  2. How to Reset Your Business After Burnout with Jason Long, Ascendance

    03-09-2025

    How to Reset Your Business After Burnout with Jason Long, Ascendance

    Success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about surviving the chaos of growth. Jason Long knows this better than most. After building a 30-person agency, he lost it all in the 2008 crash, nearly died in a horrific car accident, and spent years rebuilding both his businesses and himself. In this episode, Jason and I get real about what scaling actually takes—the mistakes most entrepreneurs make, and the systems that separate struggling founders from professional CEOs. Here’s what you’ll hear: Why 80-hour work weeks are a badge of failure, not successThe accident that forced Jason to rebuild his brain—and his businessesHow private equity taught him the power of financial literacyThe frameworks he blends (EOS, OKRs, forecasting) to actually scale companiesThe mindset shift that frees entrepreneurs from burnoutThis one’s raw, practical, and packed with lessons you can apply today. 👉 Looking for a roadmap to scale with less stress? Let's talk. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Jason Long: Website, Ascendance, Tangent Solutions, JH Media Group

    55 min.
  3. How To Build A Resilient Business Without Burning Out with Margo Crawford

    20-08-2025

    How To Build A Resilient Business Without Burning Out with Margo Crawford

    What if stepping back from your business didn’t mean losing control—but gaining clarity? In this episode, I talk with Margo Crawford, founder of Business Sherpa Group, about the five-year succession plan that helped her shift from CEO to Chair—and the deep mental work it took to let go without giving up. You’ll learn: When to start planning your exit (spoiler: not when you're ready to leave)How to prepare your team to lead without youWhy most founder burnout is rooted in back-office frictionHow to measure success in more than revenueIf you're overwhelmed by complexity or craving more freedom, this one’s worth a listen. 🎯 Listen now + explore what's next for your business. 👉 Chat with A.J. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Margo Crawford: LinkedInBusiness Sherpa Group Resources

    40 min.
  4. How to Think Like a Strategic CEO with Bruce Eckfeldt

    06-08-2025

    How to Think Like a Strategic CEO with Bruce Eckfeldt

    Success doesn’t come from working harder, it comes from thinking differently. In this episode, I talk with Bruce Eckfeldt, strategic coach and 5x Inc. 500 founder, about how to shift from founder mode to CEO-level thinking. If you’re feeling the strain of growth and wondering why your business feels harder at $7M than it did at $1M, Bruce breaks down how to restructure your team, planning, and priorities to build something sustainable. What we cover: What separates founders from strategic CEOsThe building blocks of scalable, sellable businessesWhy a 3-day strategy sprint can reveal your biggest blind spotsHow to start thinking—and acting—for your business’s long game🎯 Want to lead like a real CEO, not just the person putting out fires? Let’s talk. 👉 Work with A.J. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Bruce Eckfeldt: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram

    36 min.
  5. How to Think Strategically in an AI World with Hamza Mudassir, Strategize

    30-07-2025

    How to Think Strategically in an AI World with Hamza Mudassir, Strategize

    When your business is growing fast and AI is changing the game every week… how do you keep your head clear and your strategy sharp? In this episode, I sit down with Hamza Mudassir—lecturer at Cambridge and founder of Strategize—to talk about mental clarity, digital twins, and how to make smarter decisions in an age of overload. Here’s what we dig into: How strategic thinking is evolving in real timeWhat digital twins really are (and how they work)The mental toll of reactive leadership—and how to fix it🎧 Listen to the full episode and let’s talk about what comes next. 👉 Work with A.J. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Hamza Mudassir: LinkedIn, StrategizeHarvard Business Review article: "AI Can (Mostly) Outperform Human CEOs

    52 min.
  6. How EOS Helped Steve Maly Break Through a Growth Plateau (After 20 Years in Business)

    23-07-2025

    How EOS Helped Steve Maly Break Through a Growth Plateau (After 20 Years in Business)

    What happens when your agency hits a growth ceiling—and brute force stops working? In this episode, Steve Maly shares what finally pushed him to adopt EOS, how it changed his team’s rhythm and decision-making, and why hiring a $500 intern changed the trajectory of his business. Here’s what you’ll take away: How to spot the real reason your growth has stalledThe hidden value of weekly meetings (done right)Why structure matters more than toolsHow to think like a strategist—not just a founder🎯 Ready to get out of the weeds and think bigger about your business? 👉 Let’s talk. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Steve Maly: LinkedIn, Maly MarketingEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Baby Bathwater

    37 min.
  7. How to Train Your Brain for Entrepreneurial Resilience with Paola Telfer, Sens.ai

    16-07-2025

    How to Train Your Brain for Entrepreneurial Resilience with Paola Telfer, Sens.ai

    Your brain is your business’s most valuable asset—so why aren’t you training it? In this episode, I talk with Paola Telfer, founder of Sens.ai, about how she turned a personal brain injury into a mission to help entrepreneurs perform better mentally. We dig into the science of neurofeedback, how to stay sharp under pressure, and why brain optimization isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for high-stakes leadership. 🔹 What you'll learn: How brain training works and why founders need itTools to manage stress and sharpen focusHow to bounce back from burnout and mental fogListen now & build a smarter brain for the business you’re leading. 🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Paola Telfer: LinkedIn, Sens.ai blog, Sens.ai InstagramGet Sens.ai: https://bit.ly/44VpVQ5

    45 min.
  8. How to Rebuild Purpose After Selling Your Company with Jess Stewart, Jess Stewart LLC

    09-07-2025

    How to Rebuild Purpose After Selling Your Company with Jess Stewart, Jess Stewart LLC

    What comes after the big exit? For Jess Stewart, it wasn’t freedom—it was confusion. In this episode, we unpack how she rebuilt both her purpose and leadership rhythm after selling her company. If you’re feeling stuck in your business or unsure about what comes next, Jess’s story offers a practical path forward. Here’s what we cover: The emotional and operational void after exiting a businessHow to install structure without losing flexibilityWhat leadership rhythms look like in real companiesFeeling stuck in the chaos of what comes after your big milestone? Let’s figure out your next chapter. 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZnqyzR  🔗 Resources & Guest Links: Jess Stewart: Website, Activate Community

    34 min.
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At Beyond 8 Figures, we believe in DELIBERATE entrepreneurship. It means creating a solid foundational framework for your entrepreneurial journey, building from a place of passion, and intentionally aligning your actions with your goals so that you can create success on your terms. Join A.J. Lawrence, the journeyman entrepreneur with several 7 figure exits, as he shares honest conversations with successful entrepreneurs about their experiences starting and scaling businesses to $10M and beyond, the realities of being a modern-day entrepreneur, advice for practicing deliberate entrepreneurship, and more!

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  • Maker
    A.J. Lawrence
  • Jaren actief
    2018 - 2025
  • Afleveringen
    314
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © 2023 A.J. Lawrence
  • Website van aflevering
    Beyond 8 Figures