In this episode, I sit down with Josh Thomas, founder of VAIQ, to break down how high-performing entrepreneurs buy back 50+ hours a week without hiring the wrong people, wasting weeks onboarding, or getting stuck managing chaos.

We talk about why most business owners stay trapped doing $10/hour tasks, what most VA agencies get wrong, and how to hire and manage help the right way — without relying on cheap labor or trying to replace humans with AI.

In this episode, we cover:

-The biggest hiring mistake entrepreneurs make with VAs-How to know IF, WHEN, WHO, and HOW to hire-What a VA should take off your plate first (to free up real time fast)

-How onboarding + management is the difference between success and wasted money

-Why Josh uses AI to boost humans — not replace them

If you’re scaling, overwhelmed, or feel stuck in the weeds… this episode will change how you think about building a team.

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In this episode, I sit down with the $100M man, George Rivera — founder of the Buy Back Time Formula and a mentor to entrepreneurs who want more than just revenue… they want their life back.Over the past 30 years, George has sold over $200M and has built systems that help business owners scale sales, grow revenue, and stop being the bottleneck in their own company. His mission now is simple: help entrepreneurs create businesses that run without them — so they can spend more time with family and focus on what actually matters.If you’ve been feeling trapped by your business, buried in tasks, or stuck doing everything yourself… this conversation will hit.Follow George on IG ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977/Ready to scale without burnout?Join my next 3 day challenge LIVE: https://live.eliteceos.com/5daychallenge-start-control?utm_source=yt-infinite-income-ep-95Apply to get help NOW: https://go.eliteceos.com/start?utm_source=yt-infinite-income-ep-95Apply to be a Portfolio company if your business is doing over $100k/Month and need to push it to the next level. Apply here: https://go.eliteceos.com/start-portfolio-page?utm_source=yt-infinite-income-ep-95

In this episode, I sit down with Derek Clelan, the founder and creative visionary behind Your Haven Design — a company that helps elite outdoor living contractors win more projects with premium designs, detailed plans, and exclusive contractor benefits.Derek is known for transforming outdoor living spaces through clean, high-end exterior concepts — and he’s built a monthly package model that delivers 2D renders + construction-ready 2D plans in a way that’s smooth, repeatable, and scalable.In this conversation, Derek breaks down how he’s scaling the business, closing deals, and why building a seamless, “idiot-proof” delivery system is the real secret to serving tons of clients without the chaos.Ready to scale without burnout?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep094

In this episode, I sit down with Bhargav Vedula — founder of Client Igniters — and one of the youngest entrepreneurs you’ll ever hear from.

Bhargav breaks down the mindset and habits that helped him make his first $10,000 at just 15 years old, how immigrating from India shaped the way he thinks about work and opportunity, and what it actually takes to operate at a high level when most people your age are still “figuring it out.”

We also get into the deeper side of success — why money stops being the goal, what keeps you hungry after you start winning, and how to keep growing without losing yourself.

This conversation is a masterclass on:

* The mindset shift that separates high performers early

* How Bhargav made his first $10,000 at 15

* Immigrating from India and using it as fuel

* What “operating at a high level” really looks like day-to-day

* Why you need a purpose bigger than money to keep scaling

* The habits and standards that create long-term success

If you’re a young entrepreneur — or you want to think, work, and execute like one — this episode will change how you see what’s possible.

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In this episode, I sit down with Austin Netzley — business growth strategist and founder of 2X — to break down what really happens when entrepreneurs scale the wrong way.

Austin opens up about the moment he had to call 911 from an anxiety attack while building his first business — and how burnout, chaos, and reactive leadership almost cost him everything.

We dive deep into the systems, mindset shifts, and leadership principles required to scale without losing your health, freedom, or sanity.

This conversation is a masterclass on:

- Why most founders get stuck at $50k–$250k/month

- How to build a business that runs without you

- The difference between a 6-figure hustler and a 7-figure CEO

- Why systems, not hustle, create freedom

- How to scale profitably without chaos or burnout

If you’re a coach, consultant, agency owner, or entrepreneur who wants real growth without sacrificing your life — this episode is required listening.

Timestamps

00:00 Calling 911 from burnout

03:20 The anxiety attacks that changed everything

06:10 Why hustle breaks businesses

09:45 The $50k & $250k “valleys of death”

13:30 Systems every founder needs to scale

18:30 Why most teams fail (and it’s the founder’s fault)

23:40 Building a business that runs without you

28:00 The 2-week vacation test

33:10 Using books to scale authority & revenue

38:30 The mindset shift to 7-figure CEO

44:00 Leadership mistakes that cost millions

46:50 Final advice for entrepreneurs feeling stuck

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In this episode, I sit down with Aleric Heck — founder of AdOutreach, YouTube ads expert, and the guy who turned a childhood YouTube hobby into an 8-figure performance marketing and software empire.

Aleric shares how he went from filming app reviews at age 12… to building a fully automated YouTube channel generating six figures per year… to becoming the go-to authority for high-impact YouTube advertising.

We dive deep into:

- How Aleric scaled from a college dorm room to leading one of the top YouTube ad consultancies in the world

- His step-by-step process for creating YouTube ads that convert (even when Meta stops working)

- Why most entrepreneurs massively misunderstand YouTube — and how to fix it

- The power of omnipresent retargeting, simple funnels, and evergreen creative

- How to build genuine brand authority (not just followers)

- His next play: building software, scaling beyond 8-figures, and chasing the billion-dollar opportunity

If you’re a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur who wants to attract better clients, master YouTube ads, or build a long-term brand — this is a masterclass on scaling attention, systems, and authority.

Timestamps:

00:00 How a 12-year-old app reviewer built his first YouTube business

02:00 Automating a 600K+ subscriber channel

07:50 Discovering YouTube ads before anyone else

10:30 College hustle — stacking classes to build a business

14:00 Why creators underestimate YouTube ads

16:00 The winning structure of a high-converting YouTube ad

18:30 Funnels that work best for high-ticket offers

22:00 How Aleric structures his week as an 8-figure CEO

29:00 In-person events, brand, and the fastest trust-builders

38:00 Building software + the billion-dollar long game

54:00 The YouTube future + omnipresent retargeting

1:02:00 Where to learn from Aleric next

Ready to scale your brand and income with video?

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In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Brambila — dancer-turned-internet entrepreneur, viral creator, and founder of Gramify — who went from living in a van to earning six figures a month through affiliate marketing, content, and smart business systems.Adrian breaks down the real story behind his rise: going from touring with T-Pain… to struggling on YouTube… to accidentally blowing up during the pandemic by sharing his income online while living in a van.He reveals how he built a multi-million-dollar lifestyle business without chasing status, how he survived losing $35K/month overnight when an affiliate program wiped his commissions, and how creators can finally escape the “followers but no funnel” trap.Ready to grow your brand and income?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep090Timestamps:00:00 How Adrian went from #1 LadyBoss affiliate to losing $35K overnight02:20 The T-Pain story that changed his mindset forever04:05 Making his first dollars online teaching the robot07:00 Discovering affiliate marketing and scaling organically09:45 Van life, viral hooks & making $60–$120K/month12:30 From creator to agency owner — scaling to 12 employees15:30 Why most creators stay broke17:45 The real reason some offers scale and others don’t21:00 Turning followers into revenue (systems creators need)24:55 Equity deals, performance partnerships & working with big names27:15 The viral audio with 500M+ listens29:40 Why beginners fail at going viral33:20 Blending viral content with audience-focused content35:55 Adrian’s definition of wealth & lifestyle design40:20 Risk, money, and building a life you actually want46:00 The $35K/month lesson that changed everything50:30 Adrian’s daily routine as a CEO & creator53:20 What’s next for him54:05 Lightning round56:45 “Is it worth it?” — the real entrepreneurship question58:38 Where to find Adrian onlineReady to grow your brand and income?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep090

In this episode, I sit down with Declan OReilly — better known as The GHL Wizard — an AI automation strategist and the king of Go High Level. From quitting his 9-to-5 and wearing robes out of protest… to building self-selling systems and ranking top 3 on the GHL leaderboard, Declan has carved out one of the wildest and most unique personal brands in the automation space.We dive into how he scaled his agency, built his affiliate empire, and created “AI Smart Websites’’ that close deals 24/7 without calls, reps, or manual labor. Declan breaks down exactly why most creators don’t understand business, why in-person marketing is about to make a comeback, and how he’s helping thousands of agency owners plug into systems that actually work.If you're an agency owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur looking to leverage AI, automate fulfillment, and generate unlimited leads — this is a blueprint for the future of service businesses.Timestamps:02:10 Why Declan became the “GHL Wizard”05:20 The switch from ads to Go High Level + affiliate09:00 AI Smart Websites — how they sell for you12:00 Can AI replace humans in sales?16:05 Why trust online is collapsing18:10 The door-to-door & in-person comeback21:00 YouTube as the #1 lead gen machine25:40 Why most creators fail at monetization29:15 Business vs. content — which wins long term?33:20 How Declan scales stuck agencies37:50 Daily habits, stress management, boxing & MMA41:25 The truth about automation people avoid45:00 Lightning round48:00 Where to find the GHL WizardWant to work with me?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep089