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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What would you do if your boss called you in on a Friday afternoon—and laid you off right after your fourth child was born? That defining moment launched Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income, on a mission to build wealth through real estate investing and never depend on a job again.

In this powerful episode, Dustin Riechmann and Dustin Heiner break down the blueprint for building true financial and time freedom. From his first $317 rent check to scaling a multi-platform real estate empire, Heiner shares how he's helped thousands achieve passive income—and how podcasting, content, and conferences fuel his impact. Whether you're stuck in the corporate grind or scaling a business, this episode will inspire you to rethink what's possible through intentional investing and business design.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – What Is an Abundance Mindset (and Why It Matters)
• 00:00:32 – Meet Dustin Heiner: From Government Job to Real Estate Empire
• 00:01:12 – How I Got Started: My Unlikely Path into Real Estate
• 00:05:02 – The Wake-Up Call: Getting Laid Off Changed Everything
• 00:12:00 – Building a Business That Pays You to Not Work
• 00:15:56 – Scaling Smart: How to Design a Life of Financial Independence
• 00:23:23 – What I’m Doing Now: Coaching, Content, and Changing Lives
• 00:25:11 – Real Coaching Wins: Stories That Prove It Works
• 00:26:00 – Why I Built a Real Estate Community (and How It’s Growing)
• 00:28:02 – Podcasting with Purpose: How It Built My Brand
• 00:31:13 – Raising Capital the Right Way: Trust > Transactions
• 00:33:11 – Behind the Scenes: Building a Real Estate Podcast Network
• 00:37:47 – 3 Actionable Steps to Start Your Financial Freedom Journey
• 00:39:00 – My “Four Legacies” Framework: What I Want to Leave Behind
• 00:44:22 – Final Thoughts + Where to Go Next

Links and Resources

• Dustin Heiner on LinkedIn
• Dustin Heiner on Instagram
• Master Passive Income
• Free Course: masterpassiveincome.com/freecourse
• (Text “rental” to 33777 to receive via SMS)
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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Corey Ganim is a guest with a unique entrepreneurial journey. He shares how he started flipping products—initially books from thrift stores—and eventually transitioned into building a wholesale business on Amazon. Dustin highlights Corey’s leap from his corporate job at IBM, noting that while he wasn’t necessarily making great money yet, he chose to give entrepreneurship a try anyway. They discuss Corey’s process of niching down, building his mastermind community, and the value of investing in personal relationships and networks. Dustin also explores Corey’s financial system, inspired by the 'Profit First' methodology, and emphasizes how Corey intentionally structured his businesses to run without him.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Inside Corey Ganim’s Amazon Success Journey
• 00:02:55 - From College Grad to Amazon Side Hustler
• 00:04:30 - Why Corey Switched to Online Arbitrage
• 00:06:23 - Unlocking Scale: The Wholesale Model Pivot
• 00:07:54 - Leaving IBM: Corey’s Bold Move to Freedom
• 00:11:13 - How Corey Built "The Wholesale Network"
• 00:14:56 - Corey's Biggest Wholesale Lessons Learned
• 00:16:45 - Building a Powerful Amazon Seller Community
• 00:29:48 - Why Masterminds Create Massive ROI
• 00:30:24 - Master First, Teach Second: Corey’s Philosophy
• 00:31:15 - Investing in Networks & Replicating Success
• 00:31:55 - How Corey Launched with Personal Outreach
• 00:34:56 - The Genius Behind a Two-Tiered Mastermind
• 00:36:20 - Strategic Collaboration and Community Growth
• 00:38:30 - Corey’s EOS Framework & Future Goals
• 00:44:46 - Financial Mastery Using "Profit First"
• 00:53:45 - How Corey Invests in Personal Growth
• 00:56:02 - Wrap-Up & How to Connect with Corey

Links and Resources

• Corey on Linkedin
• Corey on Instagram
• Corey’s Website
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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Justin Moore, founder of Sponsor Magnet, breaks down the myths and strategies behind securing sponsorships as an entrepreneur—even if you’re not an influencer. Justin shares his personal journey from engineer to sponsorship expert, revealing how he and his wife turned free product offers into a multi-million-dollar sponsorship business. He also dives into the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching sponsors, how to creatively structure partnerships, and why your niche audience is more valuable than you think. If you’re a business owner, coach, or thought leader looking to monetize your content, build strategic brand partnerships, and negotiate sponsorships like a pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world examples you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: How personal success is a byproduct of service
• 00:01:01 - Guest Introduction: Who is Justin Moore and why sponsorships matter
• 00:02:16 - Justin’s Journey: From engineer to sponsorship expert
• 00:02:37 - The Early Days: Breaking into YouTube and discovering brand deals
• 00:04:39 - The First Big Break: How a single sponsorship changed everything
• 00:05:43 - Scaling Up: Building a successful influencer marketing agency
• 00:06:35 - Challenges and Setbacks: The impact of the pandemic on business
• 00:08:11 - Reinventing the Model: How sponsorship coaching became the next big move
• 00:12:03 - The Role of Authenticity: Why real connections matter in sponsorships
• 00:14:47 - Creating a Value-Aligned Business: Choosing impact over short-term gains
• 00:25:09 - Expanding Reach: The power of diversifying content formats
• 00:26:24 - Who Can Get Sponsorships: Why you don’t need millions of followers
• 00:27:04 - Creative Sponsorship Strategies: Beyond traditional brand deals
• 00:30:31 - Partnerships vs. Sponsorships: Understanding key differences
• 00:31:01 - Pricing Sponsorships: How to structure deals for maximum value
• 00:32:17 - Aligning Sponsorship Goals: The key to securing long-term partnerships
• 00:39:33 - Event Sponsorship Insights: How to attract sponsors for summits and live events
• 00:47:02 - Final Thoughts: How to get Justin’s book and start landing sponsorships

Links and Resources:

• Website: Sponsor Magnet
• YouTube: Creator Wizard
• Instagram: @justinmooretfam
• LinkedIn: Justin Moore
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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If you’re still thinking of LinkedIn as just an online resume, you’re leaving massive opportunities on the table. In this episode, Dustin sits down with Scott Aaron, a true LinkedIn powerhouse who went from running fitness clubs to building a high-profit coaching business by mastering organic lead generation. Scott unpacks the concept of business mortality—the harsh reality of what happens when your revenue is tied to your time—and how LinkedIn became his ticket to freedom. They talk about strategies for optimizing your profile, using Scott’s “3-post system” to drive engagement, and why most people completely misuse LinkedIn DMs. If you're a coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur, this episode is your wake-up call to start treating LinkedIn like the goldmine it really is.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - How I Built a Thriving Online Business from Scratch
• 00:01:22 - Kicking Off the Conversation on 7-Figure Leap
• 00:02:13 - From Fitness to LinkedIn: Scott Aaron’s Wild Business Journey
• 00:03:03 - The Wake-Up Call That Made Me Pivot to Online Coaching
• 00:05:59 - Unlocking LinkedIn: The Goldmine Most Entrepreneurs Ignore
• 00:08:44 - Turning LinkedIn into a Lead-Generating Machine
• 00:11:33 - Scaling a Coaching Business Without Chasing Clients
• 00:16:20 - The LinkedIn Playbook Every Coach & Consultant Needs
• 00:26:54 - Creating Content That Actually Gets Seen (and Converts)
• 00:30:56 - The Secret Power of LinkedIn Polls (and How to Use Them)
• 00:33:56 - Writing Long-Form Content That Builds Authority & Attracts Leads
• 00:39:18 - Hashtags on LinkedIn: Useless or Essential?
• 00:41:07 - Recycling Content the Right Way (Without Looking Lazy)
• 00:43:54 - The Comment Strategy That Brings Clients to You
• 00:47:41 - Wrapping Up: Your Next Steps to Win on LinkedIn

Links and Resources:

• Scott Aaron
• Scott on LinkedIn
• Scott on YouTube
• The Time to Grow
• The Expert Content Society (Waitlist)
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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Dustin sits down with Dolores Hirschmann, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist, to unpack the ultimate exit strategy—whether you’re planning to sell your business or just want to scale without being trapped in the daily grind. Dolores shares how to turn your expertise into a sellable asset, why documenting your IP is the smartest move you’re not making, and how podcast guesting can position you for growth and attract the right buyers. This isn’t just theory—it’s real-world strategy from someone who’s done it at the highest level, including scaling and selling a company to Pete Vargas and Grant Cardone. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that thrives beyond you, this episode is a must-listen.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - When the Chills Kicked In
• 00:00:21 - Preparing to Exit (Even If You Never Do)
• 00:00:43 - Why You Need the Pod Profit Summit
• 00:01:58 - From TEDx to 8-Figure Exits
• 00:03:03 - Turning Your Business into a Sellable Asset
• 00:07:00 - The $1,000,000 Secret Hiding in Your Head
• 00:09:45 - Why Your Business Can’t Survive Without Documentation
• 00:12:30 - The Fear of Delegation (And How to Beat It)
• 00:15:15 - Your Ideas Are Worth More Than You Think
• 00:18:58 - Podcasting: The Shortcut to Authority & Deals
• 00:22:45 - Podcast Guesting: Your Fastest Path to Influence
• 00:30:15 - What’s Next? Your Move

Links and Resources:

• Dolores on LinkedIn
• Masters in Clarity
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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