Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show

A $160,000 lesson about brownies, 2 death-defying mountain climbs, countless hours inside of saunas, and 31 days with a hardcore Navy SEAL—all these moments taught Jesse Itzler the “how-to’s” of entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jesse shares how the beaten path is the way of the entrepreneur, and how shattering the norm might be your best way to carve out your own niche. Watch or listen now to discover how storytelling, mentality, and time all play a role in your business’s success. “Money can either be used to be an asshole or to serve others.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 6:23 - How to become a pioneer entrepreneur and enter the “white space.” 7:08 - Why compelling storytelling is the best way to market your product/service. 14:51 - How to differentiate yourself from your industry—and thrive because of it. 23:11 - How a Navy SEAL taught Jesse how to push beyond his limits. 31:38 - How to convert time into urgency for success. “Start small, think big, scale fast.” - Jesse Itzler

Want to stay a few yards ahead of your competition at all times? In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne reveal the biggest pitfalls to avoid as an entrepreneur. They also share how to manage your time and mental energy like Richard Branson. Watch or listen now to catch a glimpse of the ultra-focused mindset you’ll need to make 7 and 8 figures.   “Empires are built in imperfection.” - Bedros Keuilian   Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:50 - Why the path of least resistance is deadly for entrepreneurs. 2:29 - Why having a bunch of great ideas can actually hinder your business’s growth. 3:49 - How Richard Branson grows his business without having to fly his planes. 7:36 - How the word “no” keeps you from wasting time on smaller business distractions. 9:32 - When do you know it’s time to part ways with someone in your business?   “Selling the product is the harder work, but it’s the more important work.” - Craig Ballantyne

Can your business still thrive when you set your prices high? In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne show you how premium pricing actually allows you to offer clients what your cheaper competition can’t. Watch or listen now to discover why people pay for results, and how to double your income by tweaking the way you deliver your product or service. “The more people pay, the more they pay attention.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:54 - How cars and watches prove that people will pay you for status. 2:47 - Why premium pricing allows you to outmarket your competition. 4:36 - How to deliver your product or service in less time and double your revenue. 6:51 - Why pricing higher is the only way you can offer a world-class experience. 8:16 - Why profit, not revenue, reveals your business’s level of success. “Build your business around your life and your price.” - Craig Ballantyne

Posting all the time on social media isn’t actually a bad thing, especially when it builds your brand and makes you money. In this episode, Bedros Keuilian talks to social media influencer Amanda Bucci about using your social media profile to build your empire. Watch or listen now to discover how to use your posts to build personal relationships with your followers.   “It’s not about your looks or your age, it’s about the connection points you make with your audience.” - Bedros Keuilian   Here’s what you’ll discover:   8:46 - How to handle the social media backlash that comes with success. 11:43 - How to turn your social media audience into paying clients. 16:02 - Why a mentor can help you expand your entrepreneurial skill set. 18:35 - How to become a business-minded influencer on social media. 20:02 - How being vulnerable with your audience earns their trust .   “We’re living inauthentically if we spend 40 hours a week doing something we don’t love.” - Amanda Bucci

In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne show you how you can bring in highly qualified, easy to close, high-paying, new clients and customers through Instagram. The best part is that you don’t need a massive, multi-million follower count to generate multiple millions of dollars on this platform. You just need a system to attract the right kind of followers.   “Everyone’s got a routine because humans like routine.” - Bedros Keuilian   Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:00 - How Vince Del Monte generated a quarter of a million dollars in sales, in only 7 days, using Instagram stories. 2:20 - Why you need to ask yourself, “Who has my customers?” 4:30 - How Bedros added an extra 10,000 Instagram followers in just a few days. 7:05 - Craig’s 7-day formula that will show you exactly what to post each day of the week. 11:30 - How you can turn ANY conversation on ANY topic on Instagram into a potential sale.   “Instagram just has that intimate, next level of communication that allows you to sell everything.” - Craig Ballantyne

In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and LIFEAID Co-Founder and President Aaron Hinde discuss how to carve out your niche in a crowded industry, just as LIFEAID did in the beverage industry. Learn how to grow your business and build your brand without going the traditional retail route. Watch or listen to discover how you can evolve your team and hire even better replacements.   “Find the vacuum in your industry and see how you can fill it with value.” - Bedros Keuilian   Here’s what you’ll discover:   1:53 - How to fill the vacuum in your industry and monetize. 4:27 - Why your product doesn’t need to be on the shelf to sell. 7:14 - How partnering with quality brands will earn people’s trust. 10:36 - How to effectively delegate the responsibilities of your business. 14:29 - Why you need to have an accurate view of your business’s potential.   “Comfort is the enemy of entrepreneurism.” - Aaron Hinde

In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne talk about one of the biggest fears entrepreneurs face today: selling. They explain why you have a duty to sell your product/service if you truly believe it will change someone’s life. Watch or listen to learn how to collect powerful social proof from your clients, which makes it much easier to follow up with your leads. “Sales persistence is getting a client and keeping a client.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 2:02 - How to follow up with clients and secure sales. 3:09 - Why your sales will increase when you become a “squeaky wheel”. 4:30 - Why selling is easier when you understand the value of your product/service. 9:33 - How social proof automatically sells your product/service for you. 13:34 - Why sales persistence saves people from inferior products/services. “Stay in front of mind.” - Craig Ballantyne

In just 5 years, Sharran Srivatsaa took over a struggling $300 million business, 10x’ed it, and transformed it into a $3.4 billion business. In this episode, Sharran and Bedros Keuilian show you how to 10x your business, to the point where investors will practically beg you to liquidate. Watch or listen to discover why knowledge is gold when you know how to directly apply it to your business. “Know your business better than anyone else.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 5:14 - How a big enough “why” can take you from an amateur to an elite entrepreneur. 12:13 - How you can use small rituals to condition yourself for success. 20:33 - Why your business needs singularity of focus to meet and exceed its goals. 24:07 - How to position your business to be sold at maximum price. 28:05 - What mental shifts do you need to make to 10x your business? “Greatness is in the granularity.” - Sharran Srivatsaa

In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne explore the power of being productive in the morning. Plus, Bedros hands you the template for a successful morning routine based on his own success habits. Watch or listen to discover how preparation and gratitude help you dominate your day before the competition even wakes up. “If you want to build an empire, you have to go to the extreme in everything.” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 2:00 - How your self-discipline levels up when you hang around the right people. 3:43 - How killing the snooze button will help you get better sleep. 6:12 - Why your morning success depends on your preparation the night before. 10:47 - Why leadership comes down to delegating, motivating, and selling. 12:32 - How to dial in your mindset before you attack your morning work. “If you’re not moving ahead in your business, it’s because you aren’t doing the hard work first thing in the morning.” - Craig Ballantyne

When is it time to open another franchise, business, or practice? In this episode, Bedros Keuilian speaks with franchise entrepreneur Matt Wilber, the owner of 5 Fit Body Boot Camp businesses. Matt explains how to implement the business systems that replicate your success—without having to do all the work yourself. Watch or listen now to find out how you can develop team leaders that live and breathe your core business values. “Systems, processes, and people are the three big levers that build empires. ” - Bedros Keuilian Here’s what you’ll discover: 4:47 - Why you should learn—or hire for—the stuff you suck at. 6:51 - How to duplicate your business’s tight-knit culture. 11:45 - How to groom your employees into superstar team members. 20:11 - How to zero in on the tasks that create momentum for your business. 23:24 - How to attack your mornings and guarantee your productivity. “Great organizations have a bench of leaders ready to go” - Matt Wilber