Dustin Riechmann sits down with AI consultant and serial entrepreneur Dan Cumberland for a deep dive into how entrepreneurs can scale lean without losing their soul. From ministry roots to leading venture-backed SaaS teams, Dan shares how burnout forced him to rethink everything—and how AI became the bridge between sustainable growth and human-centered business. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of his own pivots, why the “fractional CMO” label only scratches the surface, and the systems he's building to help founders stay lean and in control. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs craving alignment, impact, and growth in the AI age.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Rethinking AI: Not a Tool, a Teammate
• 00:00:51 - Kicking Off: Inside the Seven Figure Leap Mindset
• 00:01:11 - Meet Dan Cumberland: Pastor-Turned-Tech Visionary
• 00:01:44 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dan’s Journey into AI
• 00:06:07 - Can AI Be Meaningful? Dan Gets Philosophical
• 00:10:26 - Meet Dustin AI: Coaching Gets an Upgrade
• 00:12:48 - How We Actually Built Dustin AI
• 00:17:28 - Launching Dustin AI: Messaging That Moves the Right People
• 00:22:57 - What Dan’s Doing Now (And Who He Helps)
• 00:27:53 - Lean + Aligned: Dan’s AI Playbook for Founders
• 00:34:28 - Connect With Dan + Make AI Work for You

Links and Resources

• Dan Cumberland's Website
• The Meaning Movement
• Dan on LinkedIn
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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Dustin Riechmann sits down with Danielle Bornowski—marketing strategist, storyteller, and CEO of DQB Strategies. From nonprofit comms to running a marketing agency, Danielle shares her journey of leaving a stable job, launching a freelance career, and evolving into a sought-after strategic advisor for women-led, values-based local businesses. She unpacks why most people feel "icky" about marketing—and how to change that with a strong one-liner, aligned strategy, and permission to create custom rules. If you've ever questioned the one-size-fits-all advice on Instagram or marketing funnels, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Ditch the Rules: Goals That Flex With You
• 00:00:35 - Meet Danielle Bornowski: Strategist, Speaker, Superconnector
• 00:01:24 - From Nonprofit Desk to CEO Desk
• 00:03:33 - Hustling Hard: The Accidental Agency Start
• 00:05:31 - Burnout to Breakthrough: Discovering Her True Zone
• 00:11:45 - Why Community Isn’t Optional for Growth
• 00:15:30 - Faith Meets Business: A Values-First Vision
• 00:18:05 - One-Liners That Open Doors Instantly
• 00:21:24 - The Anatomy of a Magnetic One-Liner
• 00:22:47 - Real Talk: One-Liner Wins That Stick
• 00:24:58 - Start Simple: Your One-Liner Doesn’t Need Flair
• 00:27:29 - Right Message, Right Place, Right Audience
• 00:31:17 - Kill the Commas: One-Liner Mistakes to Skip
• 00:37:15 - Watch It Happen: One-Liner Live for Authors
• 00:40:44 - Work With Danielle: Messaging Help That Works

Links and Resources:

• Danielle Bornowski on LinkedIn
• DQB Strategies
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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Dustin Riechmann takes listeners behind the scenes of his recent appearance on The Nathan Barry Show—a milestone moment sparked by consistent action and genuine community engagement. Dustin unpacks how becoming a top case study in Nathan’s Creator Flywheels program led to a guest spot on his in-person podcast in Boise, Idaho. He shares practical lessons from the experience, including how Nathan’s team runs a content flywheel, why investing in the right community can lead to massive returns, and specific changes Dustin’s making in his own business after witnessing Nathan’s systems in action. Whether you're trying to get booked on high-level shows or build flywheels of your own, this episode delivers real-time strategies you can apply right now.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Stop Pitching. Start Getting Picked.
• 00:00:38 - Off the Grid, Back with a Bang
• 00:00:46 - The Wild Story Behind My Invite to Nathan Barry’s Podcast
• 00:01:22 - Who He Really Is (and Why You Should Care)
• 00:02:22 - How I Went from Client to Case Study to Guest Star
• 00:06:35 - A Burger in Boise Changed My Business
• 00:07:56 - The Creator Flywheel You Need to Steal
• 00:15:26 - What I’m Changing After Seeing Nathan’s System
• 00:21:17 - The Power of Playing the Long Game

Links and Resources

• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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