EPISODE · Apr 30, 2024 · 1H 1M
My $850,000 Mistake Nearly Killed My Business
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My $850,000 Mistake Nearly Killed My Business. In this interview, 8-figure supplement brand CEO Cody Bramlett reveals the single credit card processing error that froze his assets and nearly destroyed his company. He breaks down the painful lessons learned and the "bulletproof" systems he was forced to build in order to survive and scale. Beyond the mistake, Cody details his journey from a do-it-all entrepreneur to a true CEO, his counter-intuitive strategy for hiring a COO before a salesperson, and how he uses affiliate marketing to drive millions in revenue. This is a masterclass in resilience for any business owner. Check out the company: https://sciencenaturalsupplements.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - From Duct-Taped Shoes to an 8-Figure Brand05:09 - The Scaling Engine: 100% Affiliate Marketing10:05 - Building a Supply Chain That Can't Fail15:28 - The "Scammy" Storytelling That Sells Millions20:43 - The $850,000 Mistake25:49 - The Aftermath: Shifting from Entrepreneur to CEO31:16 - How to Avoid My Mistakes41:41 - Battling Imposter Syndrome During a Crisis47:08 - Hire Top-Down: The Key to a Bulletproof Team57:12 - The One Thing I Still Struggle to Delegate📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My $850,000 Mistake Nearly Killed My Business. In this interview, 8-figure supplement brand CEO Cody Bramlett reveals the single credit card processing error that froze his assets and nearly destroyed his company. He breaks down the painful lessons learned and the "bulletproof" systems he was forced to build in order to survive and scale. Beyond the mistake, Cody details his journey from a do-it-all entrepreneur to a true CEO, his counter-intuitive strategy for hiring a COO before a salesperson, and how he uses affiliate marketing to drive millions in revenue. This is a masterclass in resilience for any business owner. Check out the company: https://sciencenaturalsupplements.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - From Duct-Taped Shoes to an 8-Figure Brand05:09 - The Scaling Engine: 100% Affiliate Marketing10:05 - Building a Supply Chain That Can't Fail15:28 - The "Scammy" Storytelling That Sells Millions20:43 - The $850,000 Mistake25:49 - The Aftermath: Shifting from Entrepreneur to CEO31:16 - How to Avoid My Mistakes41:41 - Battling Imposter Syndrome During a Crisis47:08 - Hire Top-Down: The Key to a Bulletproof Team57:12 - The One Thing I Still Struggle to Delegate📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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