PODCAST · business
Leverage and Lead
by Hosted by Bridget Bartlett and Marla Harmon
Most business podcasts talk about strategies, tactics, and the path to success. We're doing something different.This podcast is about the real entrepreneurial journey—the one that happens behind closed doors, in the middle of the night, when you're questioning everything. We sit down with business owners in the HighLevel community to explore what truly drives them to keep going when everything feels impossible.We ask the questions that matter: What was your rock bottom? What have you sacrificed? What fear are you still carrying? What keeps you pushing through the really hard, scary times?
Episodes
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Are Data Centers Bad for Your Town? We Asked 6 AI Models
Are data centers bad for the towns they're built in? We put it on trial and asked 6 AI models to rule: ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Perplexity, Qwen and Claude. Then we flipped the order of the evidence and asked again. On September 4, Thai authorities stopped construction on 49 data centers. New York...
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He Built the Community He Needed: Russ Jones of ADHD Big Brother
Russ Jones came to LA to act. He did commercials for fifteen years, and he did not know he had ADHD yet. He just thought he was bad at being a person. Then COVID took his real estate business. He took a job at UPS for stability, got his yard crew from 65 percent effective to 95 percent, and…
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How to Rest When You Are Missing Goals: Maraya Brown
She paid $50,000 for a coach, watched her revenue drop for 4 months, and then stopped everything. You will learn how Maraya Brown built a women's health brand with almost no team, the labs most doctors never order, and why she buys agencies instead of hiring people. Want all my trainings for $27?...
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She Makes Tech Simple: Timmie Mirza of Simplify One Thing
She was a CPA. Now she makes technology simple for coaches. Timmie Mirza joins Bridget and Marla to talk about leaving the CPA path, burning out as a tech trainer for everybody, and the one thing she tells a brand new coach to build first. You will also hear why she thinks AI makes real people...
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He Sees the Gaps Others Miss: Jason Rule of GHL Plugins
Jason Rule keeps seeing gaps that other people walk right past. In this episode Marla and I talk with him about how he turns those gaps into real businesses. About Jason Jason started his first company at 19. Since then he has run supplement companies, three coffee shops called Coffee Rules, and…
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How to Get Clients Without Cold Calling: Tom Gaddis
How to get clients without cold calling Tom Gaddis hated cold calling so much that he built a whole new way to get clients. In this episode you will learn how a free directory listing turns cold local businesses into paying monthly clients. Want all my trainings for $27? Start here:...
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Own Your Name First: Gen X Branding Tips from Martina Britt Yelverton
Want all my trainings for $27? Start here: https://url.leverageandlead.com/offer Martina Britt Yelverton has been part of my community for three and a half years, so this episode felt like family. She is a 10x published author, a business and brand coach, and the BrandMaster behind Family First...
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The One Marketing Mistake Salons Keep Making, With Michele Matkovich
Michele Matkovich grew her salon from $375,000 to $1.4 million. Then she built a system to help other salon owners do the same. In this episode, she shares the number 1 marketing mistake most salons make, and the exact system that helped one client grow from $672,000 to $1.04 million in under 18...
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Widowed at 26 to 3 Businesses: Sandy Spain's Story of Hope
Sandy Spain was a widow at 26. She turned that pain into a life of faith, hope, and 3 growing businesses. In this episode she shares how she takes the next step even when she cannot see the whole plan, why she built a retreat center on 106 acres, and how she stopped fearing AI and started using…
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17 Years in Business: How Kaylee Suitors Built a Gym That Lasts
Most gyms close in a few years. Kaylee Suitors has run hers for 17 and counting. In this episode she shares how she built a business that lasts, the systems that gave her time back, and why she taught her kids to always be building a skill. About the guest Kaylee Suitors is a wife, a mom, and a...
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Your Body Remembers Everything: Sherist Rodriguez on Healing Trauma
Sherist Rodriguez spent 20 years in healthcare before she learned the truth: the body keeps a record of everything we go through, and real healing starts with the nervous system. In this episode she shares how trapped emotions show up as pain, why "what happened to you" beats "what is wrong with...
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Door Knocking at 17 to Agency Owner at 20 | McKinlee Suitors (4K)
McKinlee Suitors skipped college and built a real marketing agency by age 20. In this episode she shares how she did it, starting with knocking on doors at 17. About the guest McKinlee is the owner of Leadgetter, a marketing agency for local small businesses. She builds websites, runs social…
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HighLevel Pro Stacia Loo: Why Being Real Beats AI Every Time
Stacia Loo went from a single mom working a 9 to 5 to a certified HighLevel expert running her business from Hawaii. In this episode she shares how she builds systems that scale and why being a real human still wins. About the guest Stacia Loo is a systems integrator and Go HighLevel specialist....
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Faith Meets Funnels: How Pastor Philip Williams Built SermoSuite
What if the same skills that grow a church could grow your business too? This week, Pastor Philip Williams joins Bridget and Marla to share how he built SermoSuite, a CRM and automation business built on HighLevel, all while pastoring his church full time. It is part business class and part...
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From Stripe Headaches to Real Freedom: How Josh Knox Built Noomerik
What would you do if your payment processor froze your money for six months with no warning? For thousands of business owners, that is not a scary story. It is real life. In this episode, Josh Knox shows you how to take back control of your payments and your peace of mind. 🎉Try HighLevel Free…
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From Meta Engineer to SaaS Founder: How Ian Scott Built BrandBlast (4K)
Are you struggling to keep up with social media fulfillment for your agency clients? In this episode, Ian Scott, founder of BrandBlast.com, shares his journey from working as an engineer at Meta to building a white-label AI social media platform for HighLevel agencies. He breaks down why you…
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From Car Alarms to CRM Expert: How Ray Collazo Built a Tech Empire (4K)
Are you tired of competing on price and losing clients to the "cheapest option"? In this episode, Ray Collazo, founder of MD 360 and VCloud9, shares his incredible journey from selling car alarms out of his trunk in New Jersey to building a massive tech consulting firm backed by Microsoft. He...
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From Prison to AI Pioneer: How Jonathan Mast is Amplifying Human Potential
Is AI going to replace you, or amplify you? In this episode, Jonathan Mast, founder of Whitebeard Strategies, shares his incredible journey from a federally mandated sabbatical to becoming a leading voice in the AI space. He breaks down why you shouldn't fear the AI revolution, how to use it to...
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From the Bronx to Building a Paid Ads Empire | Mitchell Alomar
Mitchell Alomar, paid ads expert and the man behind the famous "Lola" AI persona, joins Bridget Bartlett and Marla Harmon to share his incredible journey from the Bronx to building a highly successful agency. He breaks down his exact strategies for running compliant healthcare ads, why he does…
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Robin Alex on Why Boring Businesses Win, AI's Real Role, and the Future of Agencies
🎉Join Our Private Community of 7K+ Entrepreneurs Who Are Ready To Change Their Lives at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/Robin Alex is the Co-Founder and COO of HighLevel — one of the fastest-growing SaaS platforms in the world, now serving millions of users across agencies and small businesses...
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HighLevel Co-Founder Varun Vairavan: The Untold Story of Resilience and Success
How a "Two Salary" Goal Became a Billion-Dollar SaaS Empire - In this episode, we sit down with Varun Vairavan, the brilliant co-founder of HighLevel. Varun shares the untold, behind-the-scenes story of building a platform that now powers thousands of marketing agencies worldwide. From early...
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From Grief to GoHighLevel: How Tragedy Fueled Charles P. Taylor’s Success
🎉Discover Solopreneur Success with a Free Account of the Vision Blueprint and Access to Our Leverage and Lead Community at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/blueprint In this deeply moving and powerful episode, we sit down with Charles P. Taylor—an author, speaker, and financial services expert...
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Government Job to 6-Figure Agency: Marla Harmon Built Her Business While Raising Kids w/ Autism
🎉Discover Solopreneur Success with a Free Account of the Vision Blueprint and Access to Our Leverage and Lead Community at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/blueprint In this powerful episode, Bridget Bartlett interviews her co-host and business partner, Marla Harmon. Marla shares her incredible...
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Jake Zufelt on Building a Universe, Not Just a Business
🎉Discover Solopreneur Success with a Free Account of the Vision Blueprint and Access to Our Leverage and Lead Community at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/blueprint In this episode, we sit down with the unconventional and brilliant Jake Zufelt of Weldwood. From his unique upbringing in Alaska…
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Michael Reimer on Building a 300-Employee Business & Why Money is a Poor Motivator
🎉Discover Solopreneur Success with a Free Account of the Vision Blueprint and Access to Our Leverage and Lead Community at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/blueprint In this episode, we sit down with Michael Reimer, a former firefighter who built a massive 300-employee business while still...
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From Interior Designer to Marketing CEO: The Karen Hite Story
🎉Discover Solopreneur Success with a Free Account of the Vision Blueprint and Access to Our Leverage and Lead Community at https://offer.leverageandlead.com/blueprint In this episode, we sit down with Karen Hite, an entrepreneur who shares her unconventional path to marketing success. From...
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From Marvel Movies to HighLevel SaaS: The Ruheene Jaura Story
What if everything you thought you knew about branding was wrong? In this episode, we sit down with Ruheene Jaura, a branding expert who has worked with giants like Marvel, Apple, and Amazon. She shares her incredible journey from architecture to animation to becoming a leading voice in the...
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From $30M Answering Service to $82M SaaS: The Shaun Clark Story | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What does it take to build an $82 million SaaS company? In this incredible episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the co-founder and CEO of HighLevel, Shaun Clark. Shaun gets vulnerable and shares the untold stories of his entrepreneurial journey, from building a $30 million...
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From $1M to Zero and Back: The Andy Audate Story | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What if you made a million dollars by 21 and lost it all? In this raw and powerful episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the relentless Andy Audate, a HighLevel expert, webinar king, and an inspiration to thousands. Andy shares his incredible journey from making a million...
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From Unemployed to Unstoppable: The Paige Battcher Story | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What does it take to build a business that truly serves your life? In this inspiring episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Paige Battcher, a HighLevel expert, coach, and founder of a thriving digital architecture agency. Paige shares her incredible journey from...
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Jesse Delgado on Faith, Storytelling, and Finding Your Purpose | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What if your greatest insecurities were actually your greatest superpowers? In this powerful episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Jesse Delgado, a documentary filmmaker, creative director, and founder of Kingdom Creative. Jesse shares his inspiring...
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Jay-cee Tan (Cece) on Losing Everything & Building a HighLevel Empire | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What happens when you lose it all? In this incredibly raw and inspiring episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the amazing Jay-cee Tan (Cece, pronounced “Sisi”), the first Filipina to win both the Gold and Diamond HighLevel SAASpreneur Awards. Cece shares her powerful story of...
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From Personal Trainer to $61M Funnel Doc: The Jeffery Banek Story | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What does it take to go from personal trainer to a $61 million funnel-building legend? In this episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Jeffery Banek, AKA The Funnel Doc. Jeff shares his incredible journey from maxed-out credit cards and pawning his wife’s…
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Vera Firman on Escaping Burnout & Building a 4-Hour Workday | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What if you could build a global business that only requires you to work 4 hours a day? In this episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with Vera Firman, a Dubai-based entrepreneur and automation expert who did just that. Vera shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to...
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HighLevel’s Paulson Thomas on Humility, Leadership, and Customer-Led Growth | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What does it take to be at the heart of a software movement that’s changing the marketing world? In this episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Paulson Thomas, Director of Business Development at HighLevel. Paulson shares his incredible journey from a pastor’s...
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Johann Nogueira on Family, Sacrifice, and Building a Business with Purpose | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What does it take to build a business that honors your deepest values? In this episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we talk with Johann Nogueira, the co-founder of White Label Suite, who shares his powerful story of immigration, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a life with no…
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Jeff Lopez on His Journey from Audio Engineer to AI Entrepreneur | Leverage and Lead Podcast
What if you could replace your entire sales team with AI? In this episode of the Leverage and Lead Podcast, we're joined by Jeff Lopez, the founder of Plus Plus Media https://offer.leverageandlead.com/jefflopez. Jeff shares his incredible journey from being a professional audio engineer in the...
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Matt Deseno on Faith, Leadership, and Building a Business | Leverage and Lead Podcast
Episode 1 of the Leverage and Lead podcast is finally here! Join hosts Bridget Bartlett and Marla Harmon for an inspiring conversation with the legendary Matt Deseno, founder of HL Pro Tools. In this powerful debut episode, we dive deep into the story behind the podcast and explore Matt Deseno's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most business podcasts talk about strategies, tactics, and the path to success. We're doing something different.This podcast is about the real entrepreneurial journey—the one that happens behind closed doors, in the middle of the night, when you're questioning everything. We sit down with business owners in the HighLevel community to explore what truly drives them to keep going when everything feels impossible.We ask the questions that matter: What was your rock bottom? What have you sacrificed? What fear are you still carrying? What keeps you pushing through the really hard, scary times?
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