After 20 years in tech and IT leadership, Mark Beall made the boldest move of his life—he walked away from comfort, certainty, and a stable paycheck to chase his dream: building a business with content.

And he didn’t just wing it. He went all-in on intent-based YouTube strategy—and that decision changed everything.

In this episode, Mark breaks down exactly how he cracked the YouTube code using search-based content, built his channel into a monetized machine, and stepped into full-time freedom as an entrepreneur.

If you’ve been sitting on the edge of a big leap, this might be the push you need.

HOW HE DID IT:
🔥 Why search-based content gives you leverage even with a small channel
🔥 How Mark turned low views into consistent revenue (and freedom)
🔥 The one YouTube trap most creators fall into, and how to avoid it
🔥 What finally gave him the courage to walk away from his 9-to-5

Mark’s story is living proof that you don’t need a massive audience—you just need a strategy that matches your intent.

This isn’t just a YouTube story… it’s a blueprint for betting on yourself and winning.

Listen in and get fired up.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini

FIND MARK:
YouTube: @markbeall
Facebook: /mbeall
Instagram: @markbeall

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
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Josh sat down with high-level advisor Krystin Ruschman to expose the silent killer of momentum most entrepreneurs face once they hit that “successful” $100K/month mark. It’s not strategy. It’s not systems. It’s that you’ve become the product, and it’s burning you out.

They break down what actually shifts when you cross that line… and why so many founders feel like they’re working harder than ever, even though they’re making more than they ever have. Krystin brings the clarity and precision you need to break free from the bottleneck you didn’t know you built.

WHY YOU’RE STUCK (AND HOW TO UNSTICK IT):
🔥 The sneaky way $100K/month can trap you in your own business
🔥 How over-functioning leads to underperformance—and what to do instead
🔥 What happens when your internal operating system no longer fits your external success
🔥 The quiet chaos behind “everything’s fine” and how to finally scale without more of you

This one’s a wake-up call. If you’re feeling like you should be further ahead, or you’re growing on paper but exhausted in reality, this episode will hit home. Lisen now and shift from stuck to scaling.

FIND KRYSTIN:
Email: krystin@email2inbox.com
Facebook: /krystin.ruschman
Instagram: @krystin.ruschman

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
Download The Golden Mic Method Book

When Andrea joined Golden Mic Mastery, she had no audience, no fancy funnel, and barely a few hours each day to work on her business. What she did have? A fire to make it work on her terms—and the skills to solve high-level problems for high-paying clients.

In this episode, Josh sits down with Andrea to unpack her journey from “I think I’m meant for more” to bigger deals, massive clarity, and life-changing opportunities—all in less than four months.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build momentum fast (without selling your soul or working 24/7), this one is a masterclass in smart moves, strategic positioning, and powerful simplicity.

🔥 How She Did It (So You Can Too):

• How Andrea closed $38K in contracts without a following or audience
• The #1 decision that made her results possible (and most people skip it)
• How she built a business that fits her lifestyle instead of fights it
• The mindset shift that helped her land a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
• Why trying to “figure it all out” is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)

Andrea didn’t hustle her way to success—she aligned with a strategy that amplified her strengths, respected her time, and attracted high-caliber opportunities. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to go all in, this is your sign.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• ClickFunnels

FIND ANDREA:
Facebook: /andrea.befus
Instagram: @andrea.befus
The Road Less Chosen Podcast

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
Download The Golden Mic Method Book