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The Founder Podcast Chris Lee
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Welcome to The Founder Podcast, where we explore the journeys of some of the most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs from around the world. I'm your host, Chris Lee.
Throughout my career, I've founded multiple nine-figure companies and learned a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in the world of business. Now, I want to share those lessons with you by bringing on guests who have their own incredible stories to tell. I'm on a mission to find the most unique and entertaining individuals that have done it the right way.
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#106: Marriage vs Business: Finding Harmony In Both
Welcome to The Founder Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the challenges and wins of maintaining a healthy relationship while building a business. Chris Daryl and Levi share their personal stories and insights on balancing entrepreneurial ambitions with family life. Get ready for some heartfelt advice, relatable anecdotes, and practical tips to strengthen your business and relationships. Tune in for an honest conversation about love, commitment, and growth.
Highlight:
"The only way you're going to make any type of relationship work is you have to share values."
"Taking care of my wife is taking care of myself. There's a real significance in being married and what you offer each other."
"If you can just give without expectation of receiving, that's when you begin to receive."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - The Burden of Entrepreneurship
03:37 - Setting Rules and Expectations
08:59 - Managing Stress and Relationships
14:50 - Constant Check-ins
25:42 - Unconditional Giving
33:56 - Complementary Strengths
42:54 - Role of Spouses in Success
46:39 - Balancing Easier Life vs. Better Life
48:07 - Recommended Resources
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast -
#105: SEO Strategies in 2024
Hey Founder Nation! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of SEO with the incredible Matt Diamante. Matt, a digital marketing guru with over 14 years of experience, shares his top strategies for improving your website's search engine ranking. Whether you're a local business owner or looking to expand your online presence, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights. Tune in to learn how to leverage blog posts, internal links, and keyword research to drive traffic and grow your business!
Highlights:
"If you're an expert on your topic, it should be easy for you to answer questions that you're hearing every single day from your clients."
"Google rewards consistency. Posting quality content regularly is a long-term strategy that pays off."
"We're training ChatGPT to be an expert on that topic by using the best information from the top search results."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to SEO with Matt Diamante04:45 - The Importance of a Well-Structured Homepage11:50 - Key Elements for a Local Business Website19:31 - Utilizing ChatGPT for Content Creation20:28 - Keyword Research Techniques Using SEMrush22:24 - Crafting Unique Content with AI Assistance24:39 - The Role of Blog Posts in SEO Strategy27:06 - Maintaining Consistency in Content Posting27:43 - Google’s Preference for Regular Updates34:20 - Internal Linking and Its Impact on SEO
Dive in and discover how you can take your SEO game to the next level with actionable advice from one of the best in the business!
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.comGolf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest PodcastApple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281SSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2YouTube - @thefounderspodcast -
#104: King of Franchises Reveals All
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. Dreaming of business ownership, but franchising sounds more appealing than starting from scratch? Today’s episode is your golden ticket. Franchising guru Lance Gramlich, the "King of Franchising," shares his secrets to success. Learn why leadership beats passion in franchise selection, discover the power of asking the right questions, and uncover the financial potential of franchising (think 3-5 times cash flow on resale!).
Highlights:
"Forget about your passion. Use your skills, but leadership. Look at the leadership of the business you're getting into."
"The validation stage or process is gold. When you ask the right questions..."
"In franchising as a franchisee you're going to sell for three to five times cash flow typically."
Timestamps:
00:00 - From Wall Street to Franchise King
01:41 - Finding Your Way into Franchising
03:56 - Taking the Gopher Role: Learning from the Ground Up
04:55 - Making Money Doing Anything: The Entrepreneurial Spirit
10:00 -The Importance of Intrapreneurship and Experience
13:32 -The Krispy Kreme Rollercoaster: Boom and Bust
15:00 - Beyond Food Franchises: Exploring Profitable Options
17:35 - Don't Follow Trends, Choose Longevity
20:00 - The Validation Process: Don't Get Married Too Quickly
25:00 - Franchising for the Hands-Off Investor: It's Possible!
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast -
#103: This Technique Made Me MILLIONS!
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. Tired of customers saying "maybe" or needing to think it over? In today’s episode, we dive into the secrets of setting customer expectations and mastering the hard soft close. We’ll discuss how to get clear decisions from your customers before revealing the price and share a game-changing technique that has brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Tune in for practical tips and real-life examples to boost your sales skills and close more deals confidently.
Highlights:
"Setting clear expectations isn’t about taking the slap away, but letting them know it’s coming so they can be prepared."
"The hard soft close gets customers to commit before a decision needs to be made, using what you can control."
"Customers buy confidence; they need to believe that you, the salesperson, believe in your product."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Setting Customer Expectations
03:00 - The Power of Clear Expectations
06:00 - Emotional Sales and Logical Justification
10:00 - Framing the Sale
14:00 - Step-by-Step Customer Journey
21:00 - The Hard Soft Close Explained
25:00 - Handling Common Objections
30:00 - The Importance of Getting a 'No'
35:00 - The Role of the Salesperson
40:00 - Using the Hard Soft Close in Your Sales Process
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast -
#102: The Power of Pitch: Forbes Riley's Journey to $2.5 Billion in Sales
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. In today’s episode, I sit down with the legendary Forbes Riley, a pioneer in the world of infomercials and sales, known for her incredible ability to sell anything and everything. Forbes opens up about her journey from going through personal challenges to achieving over $2.5 billion in sales. She shares the philosophies that drive her, the power of effective pitching, and how she turned her setbacks into comebacks. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on resilience, the art of persuasion, and the importance of believing in your goals.
Highlights:
"Life happens for you, not to you. Use your obstacles as stepping stones."
"You pitch people all day; it's about making them want what you have."
"Consistency and belief in your goals are the keys to achieving greatness."
Timestamps:
00:00 - The Power of Infomercials02:20 - Mastering the Pitch05:57 - Working with Billy Mays10:00 - Overcoming Personal Tragedy13:44 - Age and Career Transitions20:00 - Setting Big Goals26:04 - Committing to Goals29:43 - Hypnosis and Memorization34:26 - Life-Changing Accidents39:29 - Mastering the Art of Pitchings
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest PodcastApple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281SSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2YouTube - @thefounderspodcast -
#101: Wild Moments from first 100😳
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Founder Podcast! In this special episode, we dive deep into a treasure trove of networking wisdom, sharing memorable moments and valuable lessons from past guests. From chance encounters with industry titans to profound personal revelations, join us as we celebrate the connections that have shaped our journey and continue to inspire entrepreneurs everywhere. Don’t miss out on this celebration of community, learning, and growth!
Highlights:
"You're always only one handshake away from anybody in the world."
"I ended up taking over the academia to Galleria... I had a table of six set up at the feet of David... Then, Andrea Bocelli came in and serenaded them."
"The two things I cared about from when I was 12 were making people happy and being an awesome dad."
Timestamps:
00:00 - The Power of Networking
01:52 - The Value of Podcasting
02:18 - Dinner with David
05:00 - Clint Sparks' Childhood
07:42 - Building Happiness
10:06 - A Moment of Reckoning
15:00 - Lessons in Business Scaling
18:27 - The Human Connection
20:00 - Investment Opportunities
24:22 - Grant Cardone’s Do-Over Advice
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Customer Reviews
Phenomenal
This has easily become my favorite podcast. Chris Lee has that dog in him and continues to shed light on how to excel in business and how add value to the people in our lives.
Solid podcast.
Great advice from someone who has experienced the highs and lows with his personal businesses.
Good and Bad
Chris- this is a genuine review after listening to several of your podcasts. You have great guests and I’ve also enjoyed your solo episodes and learning more about your story. Very inspiring! I understand why you say people either love you, or hate you. Lol. I see more of the good. But I must say- your podcast episode about becoming a millionaire by 33 isn’t very impressive considering you mention earning $500,000 per year prior to starting Solgen which you make clear was before you became a millionaire. Come on bro! With a half a million dollar income you can achieve millionaire status in just a few years even living large!!
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