Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations

Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations is our weekly show focused on making business scaling easier through real conversations with successful entrepreneurs. In these episodes, you can expect proven strategies from founders who've built thriving, million-dollar companies. Episodes feature hosts Ari and Peter Krzyzek conducting candid interviews with high-growth business leaders, sharing the branding, marketing, and sales strategies that actually work, plus insights from their 15+ years helping over 250 businesses launch and grow successfully.In today's episode, you'll hear Priya Kumar, CEO and Founder of Sustainable Inc., share her remarkable seven-year journey from independent contractor to boutique supply chain consulting firm. Her story reveals the power of strategic listening to discover your true market fit, how crisis moments become the greatest pivot points for business growth, and why treating suppliers as partners rather than transactions creates the competitive advantage that contracts alone never can.You'll hear Priya Kumar’s story on:How the "everything to everybody" phase helped her discover her three core service offeringsThe Make It Happen course mindset shift that replaced "this is hard" with "I will figure it out"Losing almost all clients at year five and the ego-shedding required to rebuildWhy the COVID supply chain crisis proved "relationship is king" for business resilienceDaily business development habits that transformed her from waiting for the phone to ring to proactive growthLearning from Gen Z students about market trends shaping the next 20 yearsUsing AI to cut strategic sourcing time in half while protecting sensitive dataWhy complex SOPs gather dust and simplicity is the key to client adoptionThe "Leave It On The Table" philosophy behind her upcoming book on supplier negotiationsPractical day-one advice: hire an accountant and lawyer immediately, document everything as IPShare your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:Sustainable Inc. Website: https://www.sustainablesupplyinc.comPriya's Upcoming Book: "Leave It On The Table: A New Way To Negotiate With Suppliers" - A practical guidebook for procurement professionals and category managersMake It Happen Course: The mindset program that helped Priya make her first major business pivot (available in Austin)Ari & Peter’s Bestselling Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speaker Ari Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInPriya Kumar on LinkedIn

Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations is our weekly show focused on making business scaling easier through real conversations with successful entrepreneurs. In these episodes, you can expect proven strategies from founders who've built thriving, million-dollar companies. Episodes feature hosts Ari and Peter Krzyzek conducting candid interviews with high-growth business leaders, sharing the branding, marketing, and sales strategies that actually work, plus insights from their 15+ years helping over 250 businesses launch and grow successfully.In today's episode, you'll hear Melissa Jones, founder and CEO of Arlene Cycle Support, share her incredible journey from diverse life experiences to launching a purpose-driven holistic wellness brand. Her story reveals how seemingly disconnected experiences can weave together into a clear mission, the power of intuitive decision-making when building something unprecedented, and why authentic community building requires constant adaptation to serve what people truly need.You'll hear Melissa Jones’ story on:How 20+ years of diverse experiences led to launching Arlene Cycle SupportFinding your "deep why" and making the ethical choice to share her solutionThe power of taking "the next right thing" when feeling overwhelmed as a founderBuilding authentic community through responsive feedback loops and constant adaptationHeart-centered marketing that prioritizes genuine connection over flashy campaignsWhy you can't "Band-Aid" business health - the importance of living your valuesBeing the face of your brand in early stages and the "mama and the baby" conceptFocusing on the journey and personal growth rather than just outcomesShare your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:Melissa Jones’ Website: Arlene Cycle Support, Melissa's holistic wellness brand focused on empowering women to understand their cyclical nature and avoid burnout: https://arlenecyclesupport.comChykalophia: The agency that has partnered with Melissa over two years to bring her vision to life, providing integrated branding, website development, and digital strategy: https://chykalophia.comAri & Peter’s Bestselling Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us, Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speaker Ari Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInArlene Cycle Support Instagram @arlene.cycle.support

Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations is our weekly show focused on making business scaling easier through real conversations with successful entrepreneurs. In these episodes, you can expect proven strategies from founders who've built thriving, million-dollar companies. Episodes feature hosts Ari and Peter Krzyzek conducting candid interviews with high-growth business leaders, sharing the branding, marketing, and sales strategies that actually work, plus insights from their 15+ years helping over 250 businesses launch and grow successfully.In today's episode, you'll hear Chase Pickett, CEO and co-founder of Precision Social, share their unique approach to modern marketing, cutting-edge sales strategies, and entrepreneurial growth that helped them redefine how businesses connect and scale. Their journey reveals how building a business with community at its core, empowering high-performing teams, navigating the constantly shifting sales landscape, and integrating AI can lead to profound success.You'll hear Chase Pickett discuss:Building a business with community at its absolute core.The art of empowering high-performing teams.Navigating the constantly shifting sales landscape.How AI fits into the whole puzzle.The most important shifts and surprising ways businesses connect, grow, and stand out today.Share your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:Claude: This is Chase's preferred AI platform for processing his thoughts1. He records himself speaking, gets the transcript, and uses Claude to analyze, challenge, and expand on his ideas: https://claude.ai"Shock and Awe" package: Chase’s gift box strategy is a perfect example of a "shock and awe" package, a concept discussed in The One Page Marketing Plan book by Allan Dib. The concept involves creating a highly memorable and impressive first impression on a target audience.EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): EO was mentioned as a networking group that was instrumental in the early growth of Precision Social through word-of-mouth referrals: https://eonetwork.orgAri & Peter’s Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speakerAri Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInChase Pickett on LinkedIn and Instagram @chasepickett_

Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations is our weekly show focused on making business scaling easier through real conversations with successful entrepreneurs. In these episodes, you can expect proven strategies from founders who've built thriving, million-dollar companies. Episodes feature hosts Ari and Peter Krzyzek conducting candid interviews with high-growth business leaders, sharing the branding, marketing, and sales strategies that actually work, plus insights from their 15+ years helping over 250 businesses launch and grow successfully.In today's episode, you'll hear Ashley Leavy, founder of the Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy, share her unique approach to building a business, rooted in genuine connection, community, and the radical concept of de-growth that helped her achieve profound and truly sustainable success. Her journey reveals how leading with heart, focusing on community, and even intentionally scaling back can redefine success, leading to a more aligned, joyful, and robust venture.Share your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy: Ashley Leavy's business, an online learning platform for crystal therapy: https://loveandlightschool.com/ManyChat: A platform for automated direct message conversations on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, used by Ashley for human-centric dialogues.Elementor, LearnDash, and WooCommerce: (Mentioned in relation to Chykalophia's work with Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy) Technologies used to rebuild their course delivery system.Ari & Peter’s Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speakerAri Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInAshley Leavy on Instagram

In this episode of the Made to Sell Podcast, we sit down with John Lanier, a seasoned executive with a remarkable track record of creating immense value at General Electric and as a private equity operating partner. John's unique approach to "getting results" focuses on building sustainable operational excellence that drives change and profitability, offering a masterclass in turning potential into tangible growth.John shares his invaluable insights on what it truly takes to make a company "resultant." We explore his strategic framework for dissecting a business, identifying leverage points, and implementing changes that yield significant, lasting impact. His wisdom provides a clear roadmap for any entrepreneur or leader looking to enhance operational efficiency, increase enterprise value, and achieve profound, real business change.Share your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:John Lanier's Website: middlemarketmethods.comAri & Peter’s Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us, Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speaker Ari Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInJohn Lanier on LinkedIn

Welcome to the Made to Sell Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of transformation and growth in the entrepreneurial world. In this episode, we unpack the extraordinary story of Sherry Winn, a two-time Olympian and national championship basketball coach who, at 50, made a radical pivot into the business world. She became CEO of The Winning Leadership Company and, remarkably, scaled it to over a million dollars in revenue. Her journey is a true blueprint for what happens when athletic grit meets smart business strategy.Join us as we delve deeper than just the headlines, uncovering the key moments, unconventional strategies, and personal philosophies that fueled Sherry's growth. You'll gain actionable wisdom whether you're looking to scale your business, become a better leader, or navigate your own significant career shift. We'll explore her powerful insights on strategic learning through coaching, leveraging a book for networking and branding, the power of delegation using virtual assistants, the fundamental role of daily rituals in maintaining authentic energy, and her incredible 40x increase in speaking fees—a testament to aligning her pricing with her deep sense of self-worth. Sherry's journey from Olympian to 7-figure CEO is a masterclass in unwavering self-belief and business transformation.Share your biggest scaling challenge and tag @chykalophia for the chance to win a free strategy session with Ari and Peter. Download our Website Conversion Self-Audit Checklist to start auditing your website for conversion gaps.Follow @made.to.sell Podcast and share your scaling wins using #MillionDollarConversationsPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Made to Sell: Million-Dollar Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Ready to implement the strategies you're hearing on the show? Ari and Peter work directly with entrepreneurs and business owners on branding, marketing, creative, and web projects that drive real growth. Whether you need a complete brand overhaul, website optimization, or marketing strategy development, their team brings 15+ years of proven experience to every project. Book a call to discuss your specific needs here.Mentioned Resources, Links & Tools:Sherry Winn's Website: thewinningleadershipcompany.comSherry Winn's Book: Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets to Being a Truly Powerful Leader Business Coach: Sarah Victory from The Victory CompanySherry's Special Offer for Made to Sell Podcast Listeners: Potentially a live free webinar for interested companies, in exchange for marketing her work to your network. Topics include resilience, emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and winning conversations. Check her website for details.Ari & Peter’s Book: Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Stay connected with us Ari and Peter Krzyzek, plus our guest speaker Sherry WinnAri Krzyzek on LinkedIn and Instagram @ari.krzyzekPeter Krzyzek on LinkedInSherry Winn on LinkedIn