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If you’re one of the 3-5% of entrepreneurs that’s grown their business to seven figures in revenue, congratulations! You are an ELITE entrepreneur. Few people can say they’ve accomplished what you have. I’m sure that success hasn’t stopped you from wondering: What’s the next step?

Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering a host of new problems you’ve never fought through before. Leadership changes, vision changes, and you might find yourself wearing ten hats in a given day. That climb up to $10 million seems insurmountable, right?

Welcome Brett Gilliland, your host of the Elite Entrepreneurs podcast. Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M. Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years.

The Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast Brett Gilliland

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

If you’re one of the 3-5% of entrepreneurs that’s grown their business to seven figures in revenue, congratulations! You are an ELITE entrepreneur. Few people can say they’ve accomplished what you have. I’m sure that success hasn’t stopped you from wondering: What’s the next step?

Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering a host of new problems you’ve never fought through before. Leadership changes, vision changes, and you might find yourself wearing ten hats in a given day. That climb up to $10 million seems insurmountable, right?

Welcome Brett Gilliland, your host of the Elite Entrepreneurs podcast. Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M. Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years.

    The Moments That Make Us: A Guide To Success With Mark Reed

    The Moments That Make Us: A Guide To Success With Mark Reed

    Imagine growing your business from a small contract to exceeding $10 million in revenue within a few short years. That's the incredible journey of Katalyst Space Technologies, and in this episode, you'll learn how they navigated the challenges of rapid growth from Mark Reed, the company’s former COO.
     
    If you’re a CEO, founder, or business owner experiencing rapid growth and facing the challenges of scaling your business, this episode is for you.
     
    What the podcast will teach you:
    ●       Identifying tipping points
    ●       Aligning around a common objective
    ●       Embracing diverse perspectives
    ●       Implementing feedback loops
    ●       Creating safe spaces for concerns
    ●       Prioritizing self-care
     
    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.com/podcast/
    Katalyst Space Technologies
    Mark Reed

    • 26 min
    Brand Loyalty Unleashed: How To Attract Legions Of Raving Fans With Deb Gabor

    Brand Loyalty Unleashed: How To Attract Legions Of Raving Fans With Deb Gabor

    Do you know what sets the world’s most valuable brands apart? It’s this little thing called irrational loyalty. It’s when people are so invested in your brand that it becomes a core part of their personality and a crucial aspect of their path to self-actualization. No entrepreneur in their right mind would not want such a thing for their brand. But is it even achievable? Branding guru Deb Gabor believes it is, and she has a proven process that will help you throughout the process. Join this conversation to hear what she has to say!
     
    What the podcast will teach you:
    -         What Branding is and how it differs from branding.
    -         What happens when the brand promise is broken.
    -         The four thing the most valuable brands in the world do.
     
    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.com/
     
    https://8hourbrand.com/
     
    https://debgabor.com/

    • 31 min
    Navigating The Mindset Shifts Of Scaling To Seven Figures With Michael Zipursky

    Navigating The Mindset Shifts Of Scaling To Seven Figures With Michael Zipursky

    Scaling to seven figures isn’t just a matter of doing things bigger and throwing money into problems. More than anything else, it requires certain mindset shifts, and for a lot of people, therein lies the snags. In this episode, we are joined by yet another elite entrepreneur to share how he continued to grow his consulting business in the face of the challenges that hit once any business hits the million-dollar mark. Michael Zipursky, founder of Consulting Success, has had an impressive record in growing his business and helping other consulting businesses grow. Tune in to learn from his experience!

    What the podcast will teach you:
    The growth pains business owners face when they hit seven figuresWhy business owners often get in the way of business growthWhy building a team doesn’t necessarily mean adding complexityThe importance of clarity when scaling your business
    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.comhttps://www.michaeldmorrison.com/podcasthttps://www.consultingsuccess.com

    • 31 min
    Small Business Pivots: Mastering The 'Go Slow To Go Fast' Approach In Business With Michael Morrison

    Small Business Pivots: Mastering The 'Go Slow To Go Fast' Approach In Business With Michael Morrison

    Too many business owners ride that initial wave of enthusiasm for a few years, only to plateau later in terms of growth. Is there any way to prevent this from happening to you in the first place? Today’s elite entrepreneur, Michael Morrison, believes that it’s all about having a sustainable approach, and he teaches us how to master the “go slow to go fast” approach in business. Tune in for some incredible actionable tips and strategies!

    What the podcast will teach you:
    Why going slow allows you to go fast in business.The importance of hiring the right people and getting out of their way.The real purpose of business.What culture is really about.
    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.comhttps://www.michaeldmorrison.com/podcasthttps://www.businessownershipsimplified.com

    • 29 min
    Decades In The Making: Entrepreneurship Lessons From A 20+ Year Business Journey With Mark Breyer

    Decades In The Making: Entrepreneurship Lessons From A 20+ Year Business Journey With Mark Breyer

    You might be the best at what you do, but that is not what's going to grow your business to its greatest potential. For two decades, Mark Breyer and his wife and partner, Alexis, established The Husband & Wife Law Team as successful firm in Arizona. But in many ways, they could have taken it to greater heights. In this conversation, Mark shares how they found the missing piece that would accelerate their growth and give everybody in the firm a purposeful career as opposed to just a job. Tune in and learn powerful entrepreneurial lessons 20 years in the making!

    What the podcast will teach you:
    -         How clarity about your purpose, values, and mission helps accelerate business growth.
    -         The benefit of having clear, measurable responsibilities for every role in the business.
    -         The art of getting the right leaders in place and becoming less of a bottleneck in your business.

    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.com/
    https://www.breyerlaw.com/

    • 33 min
    From Zero To Hero: Building A Million-Dollar Empire From Scratch With Goose McGrath

    From Zero To Hero: Building A Million-Dollar Empire From Scratch With Goose McGrath

    It’s a goal for many businesses to reach the one million mark, but when they do get to that journey, they realize that a lot goes into scaling this stuff. What does it take to build a million-dollar empire? Joining us in this conversation is the founder of one of Australia’s fastest growing tech companies, Goose McGrath.

    What the podcast will teach you:
    How Goose went from nothing to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing companiesThe relationship between the leader’s growth and business growthWhat to focus on as the business grows largerWhy conquering fear and doubt is essential to business success.
    Resources:
    https://growwithelite.comhttps://goosemcgrath.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-goose-mcgrathhttps://dashdot.com.au

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Trevor Oldham ,

A must listen

Brett is an excellent host who brings on phenomenal guests. Highly recommend!

biggerbetterb ,

Great business podcast for those trying to scale

I know there are a ton of business podcasts out there to listen to, so let me help guide you. If you are trying to grown and scale your business, then this is one of the best ones to listen to. Great interviews with entrepreneurs just like you that talk about their success and failures. Enjoy!!

Loren 21 Hats ,

Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast

This is a must listen for anyone trying to grow a business.

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