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How He Built a $1M Team With $0 Recruiting Budget!What if you could build a million-dollar team… ✅ Without recruiters ✅ Without resumes ✅ Without spending a single dollar on ads?That’s exactly what Ivan Bunin did.In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Ivan breaks down the unconventional hiring strategy that helped him build 90 world-class executive assistants in just 12 months, scale multiple companies (including an 8-figure exit at Solutions 8), and launch Pareto Talent, a 7-figure EA staffing agency in year one.But this episode is about more than hiring. We go deep on:→ Surviving war in Ukraine while scaling→ Creating culture without office walls→ Why most founders burn out by hiring the wrong→ And how AI is changing how we build everythingThis isn’t corporate HR. It’s real, raw, and ridiculously effective.🧠 What You’ll Learn:→ The exact system Ivan used to hire 90 A-players in 12 months→ How he scaled to an 8-figure agency exit without breaking→ Why most hiring advice is completely broken→ How to build a team that executes without micro-managing→ The mindset that turns chaos into clarity→ How AI + Go High Level is reshaping backend systems👤 About Ivan BuninFormer CTO at Solutions 8Co-founder of Pareto Talent (90+ EA placements, $1M+ in year 1)Founder of VCInc.ai and Architects (AI-powered tools for teams)Tech leader, systems thinker, and culture-first founder🔗 Connect with Ivan: 🌐 Website: https://vcinc.ai 👨‍💻 Website: https://4bunin.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4bunin 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/4bunin 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4bunin ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4bunin 🌐Pareto Talent: https://paretotalent.com📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights of each episode: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow

One post. That’s all it took to spark a 160,000-member community. No ads. No funnels. Just a real connection.In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Tristan Ahumada shares how he accidentally built one of the largest real estate Facebook groups in the world,  Lab Coat Agents, with over 160,000 members, and turned it into a thriving ecosystem of influence, loyalty, and revenue.He didn’t use paid ads. He didn’t use a traditional funnel. And he sure didn’t chase likes. Instead, Tristan focused on something most marketers ignore: deep human connection at scale.💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:The story behind the one post that started it allWhy community outperforms content in 2025The psychology of trust, and how to earn it onlineThe frameworks Tristan uses to monetize without “commission breath”How he uses AI to keep the human touch at the center of content creationA fresh perspective on building movements, not just audiencesWhether you're a content creator, real estate pro, or brand trying to grow loyalty that lasts, this episode will flip your growth strategy upside down.Connect with Tristan Ahumada:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ6o6B5JPEBP57hu9VdzT4Q YouTubeOfficial Website / Hub: https://www.tristanahumada.com/ Tristan Ahumada+1Coaching & Community (A Brilliant Tribe): https://abrillianttribe.com/ A Brilliant TribeLab Coat Agents: https://www.labcoatagents.com/Instagram (DM Tristan): https://www.instagram.com/tristan.ahumada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labcoatagents📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights of each episode: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page

He Made $1B in Deals Without Selling a Thing! HERE’s HOW…What if everything you know about business growth… was wrong?In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Steve Ramona, the billion-dollar connector behind the “Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart” podcast, to uncover how serving, not selling, built him a $1B network of relationships, referrals, and revenue.His secret? A simple but powerful principle called ASLA: 👉 Ask. Shut up. Listen. Ask again. And it’s changed everything.Steve went from personal loss and business setbacks to becoming a global connector, helping others grow while creating generational impact for himself.If you’re tired of cold DMs, funnels, and the “sell at all costs” culture, this episode will hit different.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why “giving first” unlocks more deals than any funnelThe ASLA framework and how to use it in real convosHow to build a network that feeds itselfWhy servant leadership is the unfair advantage of 2025The #1 mindset shift that turns connections into conversionsHow podcasting helped Steve become a magnet for opportunity🌐 Connect with Steve Ramona:💼 Website: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/🎙️ Podcast: Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart → https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart/featured📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona🔗Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.ramona → Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + Get exclusive insights & guest frameworks 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a review. It really helps us grow and keep bringing on amazing guests! 🙌👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow

How an OG Marketer Made $250M Online in 1997, and Is Still Winning in 2025😮What if you built a $250M online business… before Shopify, Facebook, or Google even existed? 😮In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray sit down with one of the true pioneers of the internet, Tom Wilkerson, founder of CertifyMe.net, who started selling online way back in 1997.Tom was taking credit cards online when most people thought the internet was a scam. From selling crane and rigging equipment to creating one of the first OSHA-compliant online training platforms, his journey is raw, practical, and wildly inspiring. In this episode, you’ll learn:How Tom made over $250 million in online transactions before Shopify ever existedThe secret behind building trust online in the 90s, and why it still works todayHow to spot real product-market fit (and what most entrepreneurs get wrong)The old-school principle that still beats every algorithm in 2025Why change is the greatest business opportunity, if you know how to ride itWhether you’re a modern marketer, founder, or someone trying to navigate the AI revolution, Tom’s story is a masterclass in adapting, evolving, and staying ahead.💼 Guest Website & Certifications: 👉 https://www.certifyme.net — Online forklift & safety training since 1999Want to grow your business like Tom, without the fluff?Grab our FREE growth guide + weekly marketing playbooks:👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page 🔥 If this episode inspired you, do this: 👍 Like the video to help more entrepreneurs discover it 💬 Comment your favorite lesson from Tom, we read every one 🔔 Subscribe to The Amazing Marketing Show for more weekly conversations with top marketers and creators#OGMarketer #DigitalMarketing #AmazingMarketingShow #ForkliftTraining #OnlineBusiness #InternetPioneers #SideHustleSuccess👉 OUR SOCIAL: https://linktr.ee/amazingmarketingshow

What if every client you closed was worth $800,000+ over a lifetime? 🤯In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Amy Stockburger, founder of the top 1% real estate team in America and creator of the Lifetime Home Support™ model.Amy doesn’t just sell homes; she turns clients into lifetime fans, community advocates, and repeat customers. Her approach fuses ecosystem marketing, VIP client experiences, and automated vendor relationships into a scalable business that thrives long after the deal is closed.Whether you're in real estate, marketing, or building a service-based business, this episode will change how you think about lifetime customer value.What You’ll Learn:Amy’s $800K lifetime value strategy for each clientThe “Lifetime Home Support™” model in actionHow to build a community-first brand that wins referralsUsing vendor networks to add recurring revenueSmart automation for long-term scalabilityHow Amy trains and leads a top 1% teamConnect with Amy Stockberger🌐 Explore Her Real Estate Ecosystem: https://www.amystockberger.com/🧰 See Her Lifetime Home Support™ Model: https://lifetimehomesupport.com/🤝 Work With Her Team / Full Social Hub: https://linktr.ee/amystockbergerrealestate📷 Follow Amy Personally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amystockberger/📘 Amy Stockberger Real Estate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Amy-Stockberger-Team/10150150002605704/Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page

What if your biggest achievement, selling your business, left you feeling empty?In this mind-shifting episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Jerome Myers, a business exit strategist who’s helping founders avoid the one thing no one talks about: post-exit regret.We dive into:Why 75% of entrepreneurs regret selling their businessHow to avoid loneliness, identity crisis, and burnout after an exitThe Exit Readiness Framework every founder should knowHow to decouple your identity from your companyReal legacy vs. chasing "just more"Why freedom > money (and how to measure both)If you're building something special, this episode will change how you think about your journey and your end game.📌 TAKE THE FREE EXIT READINESS ASSESSMENT → https://exittoexcellence.com/era🔗 Follow Jerome Myers Website: https://exittoexcellence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjeromemyers/📨 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page🎧 Subscribe for more real, raw, and strategic conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@AmazingMarketingShow?sub_confirmation=1#BusinessExit #Entrepreneurship #JeromeMyers #ExitStrategy #podcast #AmazingMarketingShow

What happens when a racecar engineer decides to outsmart traditional marketers?In this episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Nate Wilkerson, an engineer turned entrepreneur who built a 6-figure B2B course business using Reddit Ads, SEO, and zero sales calls. No agency. No fluff. Just a lean funnel that converts.You’ll learn:How Nate found his first customers in the most unexpected placesWhy Reddit Ads outperformed Google & MetaThe secret to building a business in a boring (but profitable) nicheHow he turned OSHA compliance into a recurring revenue machineHow B2B beats B2C (and why most creators are doing it backwards)Resources & Links from Nate Wilkerson✅ Laser Safety Certification Courses (his B2B education business): https://www.lasersafetycertification.com/✅ Wilkerson Customs YouTube (race cars, off-road builds): https://www.youtube.com/@Wilkerson_Customs✅ Skool Community – Laser Safety Officer Association: https://www.skool.com/@nate-wilkerson-2409✅ Instagram – Behind the scenes + race car content: https://www.instagram.com/wilkerson_customs/ 📩 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: 👉 https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-pageLike the video💬If you had to choose Reddit or YouTube SEO to build a 6-figure business... Which would you bet on,  and why?👇 Let’s hear your thoughts.

Most people think making money in real estate is all about selling houses…But that’s just one income stream. In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, we sit down with Suneet Agrawal, the #1 real estate team leader in California, who reveals how he turned one house deal into 6+ revenue streams and scaled his business into the $10M+ range.From starting broke (borrowing internet from Starbucks) to building a mortgage, property management, coaching, and info businesses, Suneet shares exactly how he did it, and how you can apply the same strategies.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most real estate agents fail (and how to avoid it)The exact strategies Suneet used to build a $10M businessHow to create multiple revenue streams beyond just selling homesThe power of USPs (Unique Selling Propositions) in real estateHow to monetize your personal brand and social media presenceThe role of mindset, routines, and accountability in long-term successLessons from losing it all and rebuilding even strongerWhether you’re a realtor, entrepreneur, or marketer, this conversation will challenge the way you think about branding, USPs, and building multiple streams of income.Connect with SuneetMeet Suneet: https://suneetagarwal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneet_agarwal916/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suneetagarwal916Join His Real Estate Team: https://joinsacramentostopteam.com/Sell Your Home: https://sellnow916.com👉 Want to build a 6-figure brand that dominates your niche? Grab our free guide + weekly insights: https://amazingmarketingshow.com/subscribe_to_newsletter-page#RealEstateMarketing #MultipleIncomeStreams #AmazingMarketingShow #SuneetAgrawal

Is your CPA secretly costing you $30,000 or more every year? 🚨 Most entrepreneurs don’t realize that their accountant might be playing defense instead of offense, which can drain their profits.In this episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, CPA Nick Foster (20+ years of experience, founder of Foster Financial) exposes the 5 red flags that mean your CPA is failing you. More importantly, he reveals the strategies you can use right now to fix it and keep more money in your pocket.Here’s what you’ll discover: ✅ Why six-figure earners often pay the wrong kind of tax (and how to avoid it) ✅ The S-Corp advantage that saves thousands in self-employment taxes ✅ Filing vs. strategic tax planning—and why the difference could mean $40K in savings ✅ Smart Q4 moves: 401(k), SEP IRA, HSA, and bonus depreciation strategies ✅ When to upgrade from a CPA to a fractional CFO to scale with confidence👉 Work with Nick: https://fosterfinancialcpa.comFacebook Page (Foster Financial CPA): facebook.com/fosterfinancialcpa Your taxes are one of the biggest expenses in business, so why leave them to chance? This episode could save you five figures or more in 2025.#Taxes #CPA #SmallBusiness #TaxStrategy #Entrepreneurship #S-Corp #CFO