How do I get the right clients? That’s the number one question I get from service business owners.  Which makes sense, because being able to attract and close clients is a fundamental part of any service business. If you can't do it, you won't have a business. So obviously it's one of the most important things that you need to know how to do. 

The story of Leslie Silverman and Daniel Sanders of Hive180 shows what is possible when you fully commit to implementing the No BS model. Leslie and Daniel went “all-in” and the results have been incredible to witness.

I know, causing problems sounds like the last thing you want to do in your business or in your life. Most of us were taught to show up and help fix problems. But what if your job isn’t to solve a problem, but to cause one?

In this episode, we dive into why people actually buy (or don’t buy) your services. A lot of us–myself included–come into this business believing that the work should speak for itself. But making the sale is about more than the work itself. Let’s talk about what actually closes the deal.

Think about a recent big decision you made. How did it turn out? More importantly, did you make a good decision or did you have good luck? And how would you know?

Heidi DeCoux is a serial entrepreneur who’s built four businesses with 50%+ profit margins. Her latest adventure is launching the tech startup, Cashflowy.ai, an elegant AI bookkeeping, client invoicing, and cash-flow management software for small businesses that eliminates the need for a bookkeeper.

Jacob Kleinman Phillips is the founder of Touchpoint, a branding studio helping purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits turn their mission into a movement. Known for his strategic clarity and human-first approach. I am so excited for you to hear his story.

It’s every business owner’s dream: An email pops into your inbox from an excited prospect who is just dying to work with you.  That doesn’t happen by accident. That only happens when you have put time and effort into building an entire ecosystem dedicated to attracting new people into your orbit.

Today, I’m chatting with a badass business owner and entrepreneur whose approach is almost exactly the opposite of mine.

Justin Esgar has more ideas than he has time to implement them but he does it anyway, whether it’s parking a domain for later or putting T-shirt designs on Threadless and being delighted by every single $6 sale.

Let’s go back to basics and talk about why you shouldn’t be giving away your strategy for free and what you need to do instead to get off the client-chasing hamster wheel.

Carolyn Herfurth is a friend, colleague, and coach of mine who has helped me transform my business multiple times over the years. She is a genius at spotting opportunities and crafting new revenue streams for successful business owners who want to get to the next level, but don’t see a clear path.

When you’re the only person who can pat you on the back and validate that you’re doing the right things, it’s easy to get paralyzed by fear of making the wrong decisions. In this episode, I talk about how indecisiveness thwarts most small business owners, and what you can do to get past the fear and take action.

In this episode, I talk about the little mantra that has gotten me through some of the toughest times, from pounding the pavement as a real estate broker to conquering stage fright to starting No BS Agencies.

Cold, hard truth: Building a business is really hard and anyone who tells you differently is lying. No matter how much you love what you do or how experienced you are, there’s always more to learn, more to figure out, and new fires to put out. Let’s talk about the first and foundational mindset shift I want you to make. If it’s going to be hard no matter what, you might as well build the business you actually want.

 I take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated events in the No BS world — our annual in-person retreat in Brooklyn, NY. If you’ve ever wondered what makes the No BS retreat feel like a business homecoming or you're craving a clearer path to a freedom-filled, profitable business, this one’s for you.

A few weeks ago, I did something that I never thought I would ever do in a million years. It was so out there that I can’t believe that it has come and gone and I did it. Here’s why I did it and why I’m so glad I did, not only for myself, but for my business and for all of you.

AI is changing everything. And yes, it’s already coming for your creative agency. But not everyone is at risk. Let’s talk about what you need to do in order to protect yourself from AI and any other future tech disruptions so that you'll always have a business in demand for clients. 

Selena Soo is a 7-figure business mentor, who helps experts and authors reach millions with their message. In this episode, we talk about the insights from her new book Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business.

When the economy is in turmoil, a lot of business owners get really scared. This is understandable! Here’s why pulling back and shrinking down your business is not the answer.

This episode is a loving kick in the pants for every creative, coach, or small biz owner who's stuck in "busy" but not making real moves. Gary’s blend of heart, humor, and no-BS wisdom will leave you thinking way differently about your business and yourself.