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What if the reason your Instagram isn’t growing isn’t the algorithm, but your strategy? Brock Johnson has helped over 50,000 entrepreneurs grow on Instagram, and in this episode, he breaks down why most people struggle to make progress. It’s not about chasing the latest reel trend or stressing over every update—it’s about focusing on what actually drives growth and conversions. We dig into the three-step growth formula that works across all platforms, why DMs are Instagram’s most powerful (and underused) sales tool, and how to use “trial reels” to test content without spamming your audience. Brock also shares why follower count is becoming less important and what the shift toward AI and short-form video means for the future of social media. If you’re a business owner who’s tired of burning time and energy on social with no results, this episode will give you the blueprint for building an audience that actually buys. Tune in to learn how to cut through the noise and turn your Instagram into a sales engine. — This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:26 The biggest mistake entrepreneurs are making on Instagram 00:03:59 Is Instagram the best platform? 00:07:36 Conversion paths on Instagram 00:12:48 Getting penalized for using third-party tools 00:16:56 Does Instagram favor creators or business owners? 00:22:02 Brock’s top Instagram tips 00:28:01 Crafting the perfect hook 00:33:32 Defining your target audience 00:35:59 Instagram stories and their role in engagement 00:43:59 How Instagram changed over the last 2 years 00:46:48 Instagram in the next 2 years 00:48:55 Impact of AI on content creation 00:56:36 Instagram tips for beginners 01:01:16 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Brock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brock11johnson/ ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 — Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work. If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

What if the real reason you're stuck isn’t your strategy, but your brain? Today’s guest, Dr. Alok Trivedi, also known as Dr. Rewire, has helped over 500,000 high performers reprogram their brains to overcome deep-seated emotional blocks and build lives and businesses that align with who they truly are. A neuroscientist by training and a no-hype, results-focused coach by reputation, Dr. Rewire joins Brad to break down the science behind why we get stuck and how to rewire our way forward. If you’re crushing it but still feel off—or if you’ve hit a wall and don’t know why—this conversation could be the shift you need. Tune in! — This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:01 What does rewiring actually mean? 00:04:25 Understanding rewiring and DNA 00:09:21 Biohacks for better sleep and performance 00:21:18 Most expensive belief entrepreneurs hold 00:29:07 Balance vs. dedication 00:33:41 The pattern before the change 00:35:59 Resentment, resistance, and the emotional aspect of rewiring 00:43:05 Where does mindset advice fall short? 00:45:39 The role of frequency 00:52:11 Beliefs Dr. Alok rewired in himself 01:00:24 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Dr. Rewire’s Website: https://drrewire.com/ 🔹 Dr. Rewire on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.rewire/ 🔹 Dr. Rewire on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6D1A8xbgNoWp3ofGO23sA ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 — Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work. If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

Too many companies treat their core values like wall art – nice to look at, easy to ignore. In this episode, Brad sits down with Robert Glazer to explore how to make core values real in the day-to-day, not just on paper. Robert is the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global affiliate marketing agency he scaled to multi-eight figures with a fully remote team of 300+ people across 40 countries. He brought on a private equity firm, took some money off the table, and now serves as chairman of the board. He’s also a bestselling author and a recognized expert in values-based leadership and company culture. In this conversation, Robert shares why values should guide every decision – from who you hire and fire to how you handle a million-dollar client who crosses the line. (Spoiler: he let the client go.) He also breaks down his Open Transition Program, an alternative to the two-week notice that prioritizes transparency and dignity on the way out, not just on the way in. From there, the conversation moves into the evolution of affiliate marketing, the structure behind high-performing remote teams, and how to grow under private equity without losing what matters. If you care about scaling with integrity, this one’s worth your time. Tune in now! — This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:01 Making company values actionable beyond just wall art 00:09:56 Embedding values into hiring, firing, and promotion systems 00:21:14 Turning down a $1M client for violating core values 00:24:58 Remote work demands freedom paired with accountability 00:31:09 Team dynamics in remote settings 00:40:50 Open Transition Program as an alternative to a two-week notice 00:45:58 Capacity Building framework (spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional) 00:49:27 Challenges in affiliate marketing 00:59:15 Navigating private equity deals with a long-term mindset 01:09:05 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Robert’s Website: robertglazer.com 🔹 Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_/?hl=en ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 — Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work. If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!

Scott Ryan is a Managing Partner for Terra Rossa Investments—a family office and active investor that invests in fixed income, debt products, real estate, and later-stage tech. Today, Scott shares his journey from working in tech sales to founding and exiting three companies (including an 8-figure exit) to running a fund in an asset class that's "too late-stage for venture capitalism and too small for private equity." Scott shares a complete breakdown of running and raising capital for his fund and the investor opportunity for accessing the half-trillion-dollar asset class. You'll also hear Scott share a unique strategy for avoiding long-term capital gains tax, the biggest challenges in selling his companies, and various ways investors can access his market area with lower investment minimums. Key Takeaways with Scott Ryan The half-a-trillion dollar opportunity between VC and PE. The model Scott used to land an 8-figure exit. Types of partners you can leverage when making an exit deal. The key differences in how Scott's fund operates compared with PE firms. Scott shares the toughest thing about selling his first company. The challenge Scott sees for CEOs who want to continue to accelerate—and how he solved it. A complete breakdown of the financial details for Scott's Fund, including initial funding, investing, calls and distributions. Scott breaks down the various ways small businesses can raise money. One metric that can attract big real estate investors with $20-50B AUM. How Scott uses Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to make investing in his fund more accessible. Understanding tax nuances with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) to avoid paying federal capital gains on an exit. Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥

Cameron Herold, known as the "CEO Whisperer" and "Business Growth Guru," is the mastermind behind hundreds of companies' exponential growth. At age 21, he had 12 employees. By 35, he helped build two $100 million companies. And by 42, he grew 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from $2 million to $106 million in revenue within six years. Cameron later founded the COO Alliance when he realized that there were no peer groups for one of the most crucial company roles—the Chief Operating Officer. COO Alliance has become the leading network for COOs, VPs of Operations, GMs, and Presidents who run company-wide operations. In this episode, I'm talking with Cameron about all things hiring. What can you do to source, screen, recruit, interview, and onboard new people? And how can you grow your team so they are operationally world-class? You'll learn the exact tactics he uses to attract and qualify top talent, his streamlined approach to interviewing, and the proven systems he's used to build 9-figure companies. That, and a whole lot more! Key Takeaways with Guest Name Being born into a life of entrepreneurship. 1-800-GOT-JUNK's secret formula to success. Knowing your strengths as a company and outsourcing the rest. Why most people suck at interviewing—learn how to hire for hypergrowth! The 4-stage learning cycle to hiring, onboarding, and training staff more effectively. Cameron's framework for attracting and qualifying top talent. An extremely effective recruitment incentive to source more candidates. How to treat your hiring process like a sales funnel—and why that process has to start well before you begin hiring! Using "decoys" to draw candidates to your company. Tactics for sourcing candidates. Tips for finding the best recruiters. Don't just take someone's word for it! Train your people how to lead and grow a company. Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥