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Please welcome the one, the only, Alex Machuca. Thanks, Alex, for flying down today.
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That was an amazing introduction. I really appreciate that, man.
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You know, you're a buddy and colleague and someone I look up to and someone, you know, we're continuing to build a deeper bond with.
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So, yeah, I was just like, Remember when I said this to you after the first one, I go, joe, I didn't expect to like you this much.
A
You know, I. Welcome to another episode of Coffees. I gotta, I gotta bring it for you, bro.
B
It's likewise. You're one of my favorite people in the industry. Easily. Man, that time we had in New York was, was fun.
A
Yeah.
B
Great times. I got to know you and Alex.
A
I like to start the show off. What's your morning routine?
B
Every day I saw you ask this question to Jason Perkins on Bonzo, and I was like, dude, you know what my morning routine is? I wake up, brush my teeth, and I get right on my computer and get to work. I don't have a morning routine. My. That is my morning routine. I don't have a morning routine. I don't have a, I don't have a night routine. And it's because I work from when I wake up, like, within minutes of waking up, I am on the computer.
A
Sometimes someone's morning routine.
B
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. But, you know, everybody's like, yeah, you know, I drink tea or like, I meditate. It's like, no, I get right to work. I do it. And, and you know what? It's exactly what I want to do. I, I, I want to be working all the time. You know, I work till midnight, one in the morning every single night. I wake up at six, probably get like five hours of sleep. I wake up, I do it all over again. But I don't look at it as work. I look at it as building. I love to build things.
A
You're a builder.
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Yeah.
A
That's where we connect. Now, you pulled off a viral cultural moment with Tacatopia, but what didn't go viral behind the scenes, that nearly broke you.
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Oh, my God. Well, the company itself, man, you know, it's a blessing in disguise. And I could go into that for a while because it really, that company broke up some important friendships that I had. And, you know, I ended up getting the crap end of the stack in, in that deal. But it actually, at the time, I thought it was the worst thing that ever happened to me, but it ended up being the best thing that ever happened to me because I had, I'll never forget. And Shout out to my wife for this, who is my girlfriend. At the time, I had about $2,000 left in my bank account. And I came across this video of this guy named Jeremy Haynes. And I was like, this guy is so cool. He's doing this marketing company. Like, I want to do a marketing company. And so his course was $2,000. And so I went to my wife and I said, hey, I really want to buy this course. It's $2,000. She goes, do it. I'll cover rent. And in the next 90 days, I scaled my marketing company to 50k a month. Eight months in, we had 100k a month. And two months after that, 11 months in, we had half a million dollars recurring in revenue a month in under 11 months. And so that was my. That. That was right after Tacotopia. So Tacotopia was kind of my first. Wow. I can go out there and make quite a bit of money. I could raise sponsorship money. I'm really good at this. It turned out, I mean, Covid really kind of put the stop. It was a brick and mortar.
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Right.
B
And so people can go outside. And so that went out of business. And when it was going out of business, I stumbled into marketing, and it became just a.
C
A career.
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I mean, it completely changed the entire way that I looked at the amount of money possible that I could make. You know, you spend your whole life like, oh, I want to get a job and make 100k a year. It's like I was making 5x that a month, and it was in a very, very fast amount of time.
A
Now you're a chairman of a holding company, CEO of a media firm, advisor to several brands. What's the cost of carrying that many titles? And what do you keep private and keep private to stay sane?
B
Who do I keep private to stay sane? You know, I'm pretty open about everything, and I'm always looking for opportunities. I don't look at. Like, these are like. My wife says this to me all the time. She's like, I don't know how you have this many friends. Like, I. I couldn't possibly keep in touch. Like, that sounds exhausting. It's like, dude, when I'm bored, I'll send you a text. Yeah, it's fun for me. Like, I enjoy talking to people. Like, I'll text. I'll text you about stuff all the time. And I do that with other people who just are. It's not even about, like, okay, I'm trying to connect with this guy because he has something that I can benefit from. It's just we're into the same. Yeah, we're into the same stuff.
C
Right.
B
And so entrepreneurs, I feel like, gravitate towards each other. And for me, I'm just really, really good at keeping in touch with people. And I'm always trying to help any way I can, providing value in some way. Like, you know, I was just telling your buddy, I was over at Rocket Mortgage two weeks ago, and their recruiting department, they were recruiting like cavemen.
C
They had.
B
They were manually sending out these LinkedIn messages. I completely automated it for them in, like 20 minutes. And, you know, like, I love doing things like that because there's a lot of information out there that people don't know about, that if they did know, they would be able to, you know, 10x20x their output.
A
Yeah. I mean, you're a servant at heart, you know, and I love that about you. It's like you just want to give and help.
B
Yeah.
A
Now, you've been. You've mentored some giants, and you've been mentored by giants. What's one lesson you resisted at first, then realized was it was everything you needed to hear?
B
That's a great question. I know exactly. I know exactly what a good answer is. Delegation. You'll find this a lot when people are first starting their company. You want to hold on to everything tight because you don't trust anybody else to do it correctly.
C
Right.
B
And that took a long time. That was the difference for me being as soon as I. It was at 100k a month. I couldn't get past that. It was because I wouldn't delegate soon. Then I started delegating. I opened up an office, hired 12 of my friends, and that's when we made the push to half a million dollars a month. So if you could find somebody to do something 70% as good as you, that's a win. You could teach them the other 30%.
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Yeah.
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And that was a lesson that I wish I had listened to earlier. Delegation and, and actually being like, letting the reins go, which is a difficult thing to do when you've built something special.
C
Right.
B
When that. That's your baby. And so I'm sure you probably experienced some of that when you were first starting out.
A
Delegating was hard when I first started. And now if you ask anybody, like, I'm a master.
C
Right.
A
I'm a master. Like, I don't know anything else to do but delegate.
C
Right?
B
Yep.
A
You know, if I could delegate my brushing my teeth. Because when you. When you control all the variables, it's so hard to lose that control, right? It's so hard to lose that control. How'd you lose, how did you like just accept losing the control?
B
Well, just speaking to mentors, like speaking to people who were further along than me with their agencies and you know, it was just like, hey, you got to trust me on this. It was just kind of like taking a leap of faith, right? It's like this guy could royally mess things up. And at the time, you know, it seems so monumental to where like if he makes this mistake, the whole company could go under. It's like, dude, companies are not that, you know, delicate.
C
Right?
B
Like they survive mistakes and customers forgive and you know that that's a really important part of it. And so being able to understand that from experience, like, all right, I'm gonna, I'm gonna mess up a lot. I think that's what a lot of people kind of, it discourages them. They're like, well, I don't want to deal with like an upset client. It's like, dude, then don't start a business because you're going to have some people that are unhappy. You can't make everybody happy. The question is, are you going to make more people happy than you are that are disappointed to you? And how far away can we get from the people that are unhappy? How big of a difference can we make?
C
Right?
B
But you're always going to have unhappy people and if you accept that it's unavoidable.
C
Right.
B
You do right by them. Like with lead hackers, we, It's a completely different, different landscape than when I had my lead gen company. When I had my lead gen company, there's a lot of unhappy customers. Lead hackers, it's, it's a self service software platform. It's so easy. Like we have people. This is, I'll give you a version of when somebody cancels with us. It's, it's all, it's, it's not your fault, it's my fault. I didn't try hard enough. I didn't put in the hours, I didn't pay attention. Like they blame themselves because it's true. It is a self service platform. Right. You're kind of taking the onus off of you, but it's night and day. We rarely have unhappy customers with lead hackers, which is amazing. So I know I'm doing something right.
A
It's great because for my company I can refer people to you and I know it's on them if they screw up.
B
Yeah. And you could check Their call reporting you could see. Exactly. And that's the other part.
C
Right.
B
Like we have, there's a lack of, and you know this in the mortgage industry there really is a lack of accountability from mortgage brokers in a sense that they will blame, they'll do anything except look in the mirror. We know that.
C
Right.
B
Like so especially as a service based business, somebody who serviced over 3,000 mortgage brokers, it's never their fault.
C
Right.
B
But what I love about lead hackers is we just pull up the call reports. It's like, hey, here's how, here's how many calls you made. Here's how many calls Scott Seltz has made, who's closed 40 plus loans through lead hackers. Scott Seltz makes the same amount of calls that you do. Five months worth in a week. That's the difference. That's why you're not closing anything simple. Yeah, it's super easy.
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It's like there's no rocket science here.
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It's all transparent so you can actually see it. And now these people have to actually look at themselves in the mirror.
A
Now lead gen and ad strategy are about precision. But how much of your own journey was built on chaos, gut instinct and just grind.
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All of it. All of it, Every part. You know, I, I'll never forget my dad one day said, hey, I'm done paying your bills. I can't anymore. You know, he cut me off. And at that point I, that was the day I grew up. I'll never forget that day. I, you know, growing up When I was 16 years old, my parents lost their house. We ended up living in a family friend's basement from about 16 to the age of like 21. I was a victim, which is like the most toxic thing you could be in your life. You blame everybody else for your problems. I was like, oh, my credit's bad. It's my dad's fault, it's my mom's fault. They don't have any money. I can't go on spring break with my friends. They don't have any money. Like a spoiled little brat. And you start blaming everybody else for your problems. And the problem is when you victimize yourself and you blame someone else, you are robbing yourself of the power to do something about it.
A
Yeah.
B
And that's what I realized at that age. I was like, all right, I got cut off. I can do what I normally do and just spiral or I can actually just wipe this dirt off and go, go out there and do something about it. And then, you know, I Went on the journey, and it was a long journey, and the journey always takes longer than you expect it to take. It's never an overnight success. You have. I've had multiple failures. Multiple, multiple failures, Multiple failed companies. And that's normal. You know, you have to get comfortable with failing in order to be successful. For me, I know that the reason I know that I'm going to be ultimately fulfilled in life is because I tried. And the most important thing is that I. One of the most important lessons was you can't lose if you don't stop playing the game. And I know I'm never gonna stop. And so it's.
A
It's.
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It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. You know, I have my exit. I sell my company.
C
Right.
B
Like, it's an inevitability. If I just keep at it and don't stop, I could probably do it in the next two years. But even if it's 10, as long as I. I know that if. If it's going to take 10 years, I know that I'll do it, because I'm just not going to stop.
A
You're relentless.
C
Yeah.
B
There's no. There's no other. I burn the ships.
C
Right.
B
There's no other option now.
A
You've raised capital, you've launched brands, you've advised leaders. What's the most humbling l. That you've taken that recalibrated your direction?
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Going bankrupt. Going bankrupt.
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Filed bankruptcy.
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I filed bankruptcy.
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How old are you when you filed bankruptcy?
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This was a few years ago, Joe. This was after Linkrest Media. And, you know, this is. You.
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All right.
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You remember when we first met?
A
Oh, yeah, yeah. You're like. I remember that. That was part of your failures.
B
That was. Yeah. So that was one of the hardest conversations that I had ever had. I was really. Yeah, yeah. Because I was really looking forward to this call with you.
C
Right.
B
And you brought Dave Jimenez on the call, who, by the way, shout out to Dave Jimenez. That's my absolute boy. I just spoke to him on the phone yesterday. I love Dave Jimenez.
A
He'll call you out.
B
And we're. We're talking about how much we love you. And yet Dave Jimenez called me out. But what was funny is at the time, I thought that he was a customer who, like, got, like, completely screwed over. That wasn't the case. He was just unhappy with the service. But there was customers who really, really got it bad. And I'll never forget this. And this is the first time I'm talking about it so this is a Joe Shalabee exclusive. I've never talked about this. When I went Bankrupt, I had 135 clients at Link Crest Media. Okay? And part of our deal was we're booking appointments for los. We didn't have the money to pay the appointment setters to book the appointments for los. And so I was like, all right, my. My attorney goes, listen, just send everybody an email. Tell them you're going bankrupt, and give them my number. You don't have to deal with anybody. I was like, no way. The only thing that you take to take with you your entire life is your name. And so I want to stay in the mortgage industry. Hardest two months of my life. I said, okay, I'm gonna make 10 calls a day. I'm gonna call every single client. I'm gonna apologize to them. I'm gonna take accountability. I'm gonna tell them that I can't deliver on the appointments that they've paid thousands of dollars for. But what I can do is give them leads, right? So I would call these people and say, hey, look, here's the situation. You know, I let you down. I'm sorry. I owe you 20 appointments. I don't have money to pay the appointment setters, but house 50 leads because an appointment is essentially a lead, right?
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Yeah, dude.
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I called 135 people. I sold every single one of them on the leads. A lot of them became customers for lead hackers or. Only two people told me to kill myself. People were generally like. They were generally like, shows me the type of character that you have. You didn't have to call me, and you chose to call me and get in front of it, and I can only imagine how difficult this conversation is for you. And I just appreciate your honesty, and I appreciate that you called me. And you would be so surprised, man. Most of the people were super, super nice to me, super sympathetic, and a lot of them became my customers for lead hackers. And during that hard time that I was going through, right shortly after that, that's when you and I had that call. And I remember, man, it was devastating because I was like, oh, here it go. Here it comes, you know? Like, I know I have some unhappy people there that don't like me. I'm gonna run into them one day, but. But I want to be able to hold my head high and know that I did the right thing.
A
Yeah.
B
And so when you and I got on that call, it was like, such a gut punch to me. And then after that call, I had a webinar with NEXA Mortgage. And at the same time, right, my father had gotten sick, he had an aneurysm, he had like a blood clot in his head. He was in ICU for like 40 days. And so you didn't know this at the time, but I was going back and forth.
A
I remember talking to you at the hospital.
B
Yeah, that's right. Okay. Yeah, yeah. And so you know, I'm like, shit. Well, that deal fell through and at the time my dad's out of work, we had to figure out how to pay their mortgage, right? I go to Ello Summit and I get on stage and I give. My presentation for Lead Hackers was the first ever presentation I did. That one presentation made me enough money to pay for my parents mortgage for the whole year. And it was just like, I'll never forget this, Joe, because I know you're a religious guy. After I got off that presentation, I walked outside and this is like really emotional for me. You know, my dad's in the hospital. My mom is also in the hospital. She had like a blood clot in her. Not a blood clot, but a clot in her arteries. And so it was really rough time for me. I'm going through a bankruptcy. Both my parents are almost dying, right? That happens, dude. I walk outside and I walk into the street and I just look up and I go, thank you God. All of a sudden lightning like, like a, like a small lightning bolt happens and it just starts pouring rain on me. It was the most euphoric thing I've ever. That's experienced right there. I mean, I couldn't believe it. I was like, no way.
A
Got to talk to God. Experience.
B
And I just started laughing like, I can't believe this. You know what I mean? Like, it was awesome, man. It was, it was a crazy, breathtaking, crazy experience, man.
A
And I was going to ask this, like, what's the moment you nearly quit? I'm sure that bankruptcy moment.
B
You know what? I never wanted to quit. Here's why. Have you read Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson? I don't know if I've told you this story, but he. So he talks about this guy, he talks about the 4 minute mile and how nobody thought you could run a mile in four minutes. The guy broke it and then everybody started breaking it the next week because they realized it was possible. And he relates that story to this guy named John Reese, right? John Reese is the first guy ever to make a million dollars on the Internet in 24 hours. Okay? In one night. His first guy to ever do it. He made a million dollars. He did a bunch of stuff with Tony Robbins after that and got famous after that. So I'm reading Expert Secrets. I'm reading about this guy named John Reese. This is when Lincrest is going down. I mean, we're sinking. You're sinking. And so I'm reading this book. All sudden, I get a knock on the window. It's this older man, and I'm like, oh, God, is that a pissed off customer? He comes around, walks in the door and goes, hey, what's up, man? I'm John Reese. I go, what? He goes, yeah, I saw your clickfunnels award. I'm friends with Russell. I was like, no way. So I bring it to my office. I pull out the book out of my backpack. I'm like, dude, I'm reading about you. I start trauma dumping on him, telling him about all of my problems with my business. I'll tell you so. So I'm trauma dump on him. He goes, you got a whiteboard? This guy proceeds to spend the next four hours with me dissecting my business on a whiteboard, right? He was the guy who told me to call everybody. He goes, I guarantee you they're not going to be upset. I know you're afraid to do it. Call everybody.
A
So.
B
So I go, this is after hours at work. So I go, my team's never going to believe me that you were here. He goes, no sweat, dude. I live upstairs. I'll come back tomorrow. And he comes back the next day, stays with me from 1pm to 1am he's one of my greatest friend, like, mentors. Like, we go to lunch. He's the coolest guy you will ever meet. And if you look up stuff. He used to be one of those famous gurus, like Frank Kern. He used to be with those guys. Didn't like the attention he has. Hope he doesn't get pissed at me for saying this. He's got a little bit of social anxiety. And so when you look up, like, if you type his name in John Reese online, you're gonna see rumors about him. Like, yeah, he. He fled to Ukraine. Or like, he just these crazy rumors about where he went because he fell off the face of the earth. It's like, no, man, he's just hanging out with his dog in his apartment in Scottsdale. He's just hanging out. Like, he just doesn't like the attention. He's one of the smartest guys that I've ever met. That guy and I've met. Listen I've had dinner with her Mosey. Josh Snow Audio. Like really, really, really successful entrepreneurs. John Reese is the smartest guy that I know, period. It's not even close. And he has an innate ability to make the most complex things sound so simple. He's unbelievable. And if you come to Scottdale, I'll see if I can introduce you to him. But I'm telling you, you put that guy in any business, any business, and he'll crash it. He'll. Yeah, he'll, he'll dissect the entire. He was like Rain man on that whiteboard. I couldn't believe it.
A
Wow. Now you, you're like, you're building infrastructure for brands, but what part of your own mindset had you, did you have to rebuild before you could really help others effectively?
B
Imposter syndrome. You know what I realized is everybody else is just figuring shit out on the way to.
C
Right.
B
Like, I, I, as soon as I started getting in those rooms, I was like, these guys don't know what they're doing. Nobody really does. You know what I mean? Like, you're, you're just, everybody's just figuring it out on the way.
A
Yeah.
B
And when I realized that, it was very easy for me to say, okay, I can do this, because I know that this guy's figuring it out on the way. Everybody is like, I can do it. That was the, that, that, that was the breakthrough. Yeah. The realization.
A
Now, if you were to ask the younger version of yourself, and you, if the younger version of yourself walked in today, what would you be proud of? And what would you, what would he call you out on? Wow.
B
Geez. What would he call me out on? Working too much, probably.
A
Yeah.
B
And he would say he's proud of me for taking care of my parents and for who I married. I'd say that's what he's, that's what he would say he's proud of me of. But being not. Yeah, I know. Listen, I, I, I know I'm, you know, I'm having a kid soon. In a week. My biggest fear is that I am not going to spend a lot of time with him. That's my biggest fear. Because I work so much and it's like an unhealthy addiction how much I, I work. I work because I love it.
C
Right.
B
And some people are like, hey, that's, that's weird. You need work, life balance. It's like, that's kind of is my belt. Like, work is my hobby. I happen to be very lucky in that sense. Right. I actually enjoy It.
C
Right.
B
A lot of people don't. And so my biggest fear is not spending enough time with my kid because I. The. The job's not finished. Like, I.
A
But I never will. But you got to put in the time with the kids. Right now, from here, I'm going straight to my kids, then straight to their activities. Like, that's what I live for.
B
Yeah. Well, I don't work in an office, and so I work from home currently. Yeah, but so that's nice. Yeah. And again, that's my fear is, you know, I'm not going. Obviously I'm going to be present. But, you know, I want to. I worry because I know that, like, if I'm not in my office or in front of my computer, I feel it. I feel like a little anxiety, like, I got to get back in there. I don't want to feel that when I'm. Because I know it'll bother me. I'm going to spend time with my kid. I just don't want to feel like I'm being pulled into the office because right now I'm always being pulled in that direction. And it's easy to go. It's not going to be easy to go anymore.
A
A couple last questions. What's a personal goal you have for yourself, a family goal that you have for the family and a business goal?
B
Great question. Well, family goal I had for the family. Retire my family. We've already done that between me and my brother. We've retired our parents. They don't have to work, which is the whole reason you get into business. Right. For me, it's like, I want to retire my parents. I've already done that. Personal entrepreneurial goal is an exit. I need to get an exit under my belt. I feel like that is a. A badge of honor. It's kind of like a rite of passage for an entrepreneur. And so that would be my other one is I need to have an exit.
C
It.
B
As far as the family goes, I've been able to, you know, I've been very fortunate to. My parents don't. They don't need anything. They can. They're just in Ireland and go enjoy the rest of their. The rest of their lives and have fun.
A
Love that. Last question. When you're in front of. When you're in front of the pearly gates, what do you think God's going to tell you?
B
He's probably going to tell me that I could have done better.
C
Right.
B
I don't think. I think the one thing about God is you're never going to, like, you're never going to feel like you're worthy enough.
C
Right.
B
God is, is perfect.
C
Right.
B
And we're human, we sin. But I hope that, you know, my goal has always been take care of yourself and your family first, and then you could take care of other people. Like, I have a passion for helping people. I have a, you know, if you look at my Venmo account, man, I'm, I'm constantly donating to, like, dog sanctuaries and like, I'm a big dog guy and. But yeah, that would, that would be it. You know, I want to reason I want to have an exit is because I, I, I would be interested in philanthropy and non profits, and I think that would make your heart feel good. A lot of people don't do it because it's difficult. It's taxing on your heart because you're, you're helping people who are in sad situations. You know, it takes a strong person to be able to do that. And I hope that I'm strong enough to do that one day to where I'm really, really heavily involved in helping other people. And then I can look at myself and say, okay, I know that I'm at least like, I'm not terrible. Not gonna say that I'm worthy of being in front of those pearly gates, but at least I know that I did what I could.
C
Right.
B
I think that's a.
A
Now people want to get in touch with you, Alex. How do they find you?
B
Reach out to me. LinkedIn, Facebook. Weird spelling. Last name? Kind of. Not really. Some people spell it with a K. It's Emma's in mary A C H, U C A. If you want to follow me on Instagram, It's Alex Machuca HQ. And yeah, that's it. Just Alex Machuka on LinkedIn or Facebook or Instagram.
A
Perfect. Thanks, Alex. Thanks for make sure. Guys, if you're wanting to expand your business, you start getting some leads under your belt. And he is the man, the myth legend behind getting you the most effective leads at the cheapest price possible. Let's go.
B
Thank you. Thanks, bro. Appreciate you.
C
Sam.
Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby
Episode: Burn the Ships: Bankruptcy, Comebacks & Building LeadHackers ft. Alex Machuca
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Welcome to a deep dive into Alex Machuca's entrepreneurial journey, resilience in the face of adversity, and the strategic maneuvers that led to the creation of LeadHackers. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby, this episode uncovers the highs and lows of building a successful business from the ground up.
The episode kicks off with a warm introduction of Alex Machuca, a respected figure in the marketing industry and a close colleague of Joe Shalaby. Their camaraderie is evident as they reminisce about shared experiences and the strengthening of their professional bond.
Alex challenges conventional morning routines, emphasizing a no-routine approach driven by an innate desire to work continuously.
Alex Machuca [00:36]: "I wake up, brush my teeth, and get right on my computer and get to work. I don't have a morning routine."
He elaborates on his relentless work ethic, often working until the early hours of the morning.
Alex Machuca [01:29]: "I work till midnight, one in the morning every single night. I wake up at six, probably get like five hours of sleep. I wake up, I do it all over again."
Alex recounts his experience with Tacotopia, a venture that initially showed promise but was ultimately derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted its brick-and-mortar operations.
Alex Machuca [03:07]: "Covid really kind of put the stop. It was a brick and mortar, and so people couldn't go outside. And so that went out of business."
This setback propelled him into the marketing realm, where he discovered a new passion and potential for scaling businesses.
A pivotal moment in Alex's career was recognizing the importance of delegation. Initially hesitant to trust others with his vision, he faced stagnation at the $100k monthly mark.
Alex Machuca [05:25]: "Delegation. You'll find this a lot when people are first starting their company. You want to hold on to everything tight because you don't trust anybody else to do it correctly."
Upon embracing delegation, Alex expanded his team, leading to exponential growth.
Alex Machuca [06:05]: "I opened up an office, hired 12 of my friends, and that's when we made the push to half a million dollars a month."
He emphasizes that even if someone performs 70% as well as him, it's a victory worth celebrating, allowing for teaching and growth.
One of the most compelling segments of the episode revolves around Alex's experience with bankruptcy after running Linkrest Media. Facing financial collapse, Alex chose to approach his clients directly, taking full accountability for his company's shortcomings.
Alex Machuca [14:35]: "I called 135 people. I sold every single one of them on the leads. A lot of them became customers for LeadHackers or."
This approach not only salvaged his reputation but also converted many disgruntled clients into loyal customers for his new venture.
Amidst his professional struggles, Alex faced personal challenges, including his parents' health crises. These moments tested his faith and resilience, leading to profound spiritual experiences.
Alex Machuca [17:32]: "When I walked outside after my presentation, lightning started pouring rain on me. It was the most euphoric thing I've ever experienced."
This spiritual encounter reinforced his determination to persevere through adversity.
A serendipitous meeting with John Reese, a legendary figure in the marketing world, became a turning point for Alex. Reese's mentorship provided Alex with invaluable insights and strategies that further accelerated his business growth.
Alex Machuca [19:08]: "He spends the next four hours with me dissecting my business on a whiteboard. He's the smartest guy that I know, period."
Alex highly regards Reese's ability to simplify complex business challenges, making them manageable and solvable.
Despite his successes, Alex grappled with imposter syndrome, a common challenge among entrepreneurs. His breakthrough came when he realized that everyone is continuously learning and evolving.
Alex Machuca [21:03]: "Everybody else is just figuring shit out on the way. When I realized that, it was very easy for me to say, okay, I can do this."
This mindset shift allowed him to embrace his journey and confidently lead others.
Alex candidly shares his fears about balancing his intense work schedule with personal life, especially with the impending arrival of his child.
Alex Machuca [21:47]: "My biggest fear is that I am not going to spend a lot of time with him. That's my biggest fear."
He also outlines his goals, which include retiring his family, achieving an entrepreneurial exit, and dedicating himself to philanthropy.
Alex Machuca [23:50]: "Personal entrepreneurial goal is an exit. I need to get an exit under my belt. It's a badge of honor."
The episode wraps up with actionable insights for listeners looking to expand their businesses through effective lead generation. Alex provides his contact information for those interested in leveraging his expertise.
Alex Machuca [26:19]: "If you want to follow me on Instagram, it's Alex Machuca HQ."
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Whether you're navigating the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship or seeking strategies to scale your business, Alex Machuca's insights offer valuable lessons in resilience, leadership, and strategic growth. Tune in to gain inspiration and practical advice from a seasoned industry leader.