The 7-Figure Freedom Podcast

In this podcast we're sharing entrepreneurial insights for those times when your business is not where you want it to be.Insights like listening to your inner vision despite fear, committing to a mentor, persisting through hardship, and aligning your being first before action.Tune in and learn how to push forward.Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If you enjoyed this podcast, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram stories. Tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

In this episode, we're delving into the Rock On stage, the last stage, typically found between $750,000 and $1 million in revenue. Your business should be running smoothly, granting you the freedom to step away while maintaining growth. But with this newfound freedom, questions about your purpose and focus may arise.To navigate this stage effectively, we'll discuss strategies for sustaining your business momentum and aligning with your vision. It's also the phase where you evolve into a true industry leader.Tune in to ensure your business thrives during the Rock On stage.Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If you enjoyed this podcast, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram stories. Tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

In this podcast episode, we're diving into the Team-Up stage, targeting revenue between $500K and $750K. Here, we'll emphasize delegation, clear expectations, and company culture.Effective leadership and scalability are crucial for building an empire that’s not solely dependent on you, the CEO. We'll explore how to find top talent that is a perfect culture fit and how to offer team development so your team grows alongside your company needs. Tune in for strategies to navigate the Team-Up stage successfully.Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If you enjoyed this podcast, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram stories. Tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

In this episode, we're diving into the Scale-Up Stage – the exciting leap from $250,000 to $500,000 in revenue. Discover how to tackle challenges, enhance your client journey, and align your business with your strengths.We'll also explore the importance of mentorship, simplifying operations, and the power of automation. Tune in for valuable insights on creating a robust foundation and maintaining visionary leadership in this crucial phase.Don't miss this episode as it guides you toward your million-dollar goals with confidence and strategy!Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If you enjoyed this podcast, take a screenshot and share it on Instagram stories. Tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

Step into the heart of business growth with part two of our exciting 5-part series. In this episode, we're exploring the startup stage – a phase that needs a big commitment, typically between $50,000 and $250,000.Learn how to tackle challenges, create trust with a special client journey, and match your business with your strengths. We'll also talk about the power of having a mentor, sales skills, and financial smarts.Plus, we'll give you tips on staying calm and handling tough situations in sales and marketing. This episode is your guide to becoming stronger and more successful as you work towards your million-dollar goals. Don't miss out – tune in now!Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

This is the first part of a 5-part series where I'll break down the 5 stages a business moves through from $0 to $1M+We'll start with the Dream-Up Stage.I'll share the ONE thing you need to focus on to position your new business for success.What the common pitfalls are that stops new business owners from ever breaking through to 6-figures.Even if you're well past the $50K per year mark, going back to the basics and understanding the foundation you need to build a highly profitable business that can be run without you as you scaling into the multi-millions, will still give you tons of insights...and a shift in perspective to accelerate growth.Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

In a world that wears the hustle as a badge of honor and importance, I go against the grain building a highly profitable 7-figure business on 3-day work weeks. I’ll break down the things I have put in place inside my business to make 3-day work weeks a possibility without sacrificing income or momentum. And how creating this level of spaciousness has actually helped me grow my business faster and with more ease. I’ll give you the gradual steps you can take to start creating more freedom from the daily grind. Free 5 Part On-Demand Video Series: Unlock Your Teams True Potential + Scale With Ease: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/team-assessment-video-seriesLet’s Connect on the Gram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaThis Is Where I Post My Personal Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/madeleineasilva/Learn More About How We Do What We Do: https://hello7figurefreedom.com/Want to Connect IRL? Book A Free Intro Call: https://calendly.com/m---kl4/introductory-call If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can connect!

I am so thrilled to welcome my dear friend and client, Dr. Ronda Sharman, onto the podcast!Ronda is an incredible chiropractor who’s been in business for over twenty-six years. But when we first started working together, she had more than reached capacity—both in her personal life and in her business.Together, we started working to expand her capacity and give her the freedom she needed. And even though she couldn’t see the full picture ahead of her, where most people might have quit, Ronda kept pushing…and because of her persistence, she was able to achieve results many people never reach.If you’re frustrated with your lack of progress, then you need to hear Ronda’s whole story. Let’s get started.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

So. You’ve finally built a team…but now there are more issues to tackle.Things are slipping through the cracks. Mistakes are being made. And you’re not only feeling frustrated with these shortcomings…you’re feeling angry. Let down. Disrespected, even.It can be easy to sink into catastrophic thinking when your team makes mistakes, even small ones…I know I used to respond that way to every tiny mishap. But when I released those feelings of panic and started approaching the situation with curiosity instead, everything turned around for us.In order to BE supported, you need to LET your team support you. Let’s talk about how.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

So…in the last episode, I told you the story of the time I fired my entire team in a single day. But what happened next…that’s an even crazier story.Building a team is not easy. Figuring out the hiring process that works best for you takes a lot of trial and error…and while I was going through trials, I made MANY errors.Including, at one point, accidentally hiring a completely different person than I meant to hire.You don’t know what you don’t know. Luckily, I’m here to share the lessons I learned along the way…so you don’t have to learn them the hard way. Let’s talk about the early stages of me figuring out my hiring process.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I wish all the time that my dad had still been around when I was first starting out in my business.As an entrepreneur himself, I believe he could have helped navigate me through those early days…especially through the steep learning curve of becoming a boss.No one teaches you how to become a boss, let alone how to become a GOOD boss. Building, managing, and leading a team was by far the most difficult lesson I had to learn as a new CEO…and trust me, I did not get it right on the first try. Or the second. Or…well, let’s just say it took a while.This episode marks the start of my series all about building a team. I believe that it’s high time we entrepreneurs start sharing the stories of our failures as well as our successes…and I’m happy to go first. So without further ado, let me tell you the story of the time I fired my entire team in one day…HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

There is nothing like taking a month-long vacation while your business is running seamlessly without you…and you know what's even more fun? Getting back to the office with nothing for you to actually do. No work piled up while you were gone. No breakdowns to fix. No drama to get a handle on. Just the business actually running seamlessly. This is probably one of the biggest dreams of the visionaries that we work with, but for so many, they don’t know what they have to do to make it possible. They’re too close to their business, and they have too many blind spots to see what they need to change.If this sounds completely out of reach and impossible to you, stick around. I’m going to tell you a story about one of our previous clients who felt the very same…HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’ll be honest…for a very long time, it seemed like I would never get to enjoy the spaciousness in my life that my visionary heart desperately craved. For so, so long, I was stuck working my life away in my office, putting out fires, doing a bunch of mundane tasks, and just trying to keep the train on the rails.This is the case for so many visionary CEOs. They crave freedom, they dream of spacious living, but for one reason or another, they just can’t seem to achieve it…But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many common capacity blocks that stop CEOs from scaling their business and living the life they want to live…I’ve experienced many of them myself. But I’ve also overcome them, and now I’m living that life I used to daydream about while I was trapped perpetually in my office!Not only can I tell you what these capacity blocks are…but I can tell you how to get past them. Let’s get you over the hurdles in your way.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

What a treat I have for you today, visionaries! I’m so thrilled to welcome my good friend Elizabeth Purvis onto the podcast today; we’re going to be chatting about the role magic and manifestation play in entrepreneurship and business, how simple scaling and marketing can ACTUALLY be, and so much more.Elizabeth is the CEO of 7-Figure Goddess, where they work on the premier offers and messaging strategies for high-achieving transformational leaders ready to scale to seven figures and beyond. Her specialty is leading experienced coaches, healers, and spiritual teachers to embody their highest level and scale their business on demand without webinars, launches, or sales calls.Elizabeth combines her in-depth expertise in offers and messaging strategy with her two decades of metaphysical practice to empower clients to manifest their biggest, boldest money and lifestyle goals while delivering their sole purpose work. Her clients’ phenomenal real-world results are known and unparalleled in the industry, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story!CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH PURVIS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizpurvisWebsite: https://femininemagic.comHELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I'm so excited to introduce you to my amazing guest, Tamika Auwai. She is one of my referral partners with her business, Orisha Creative, where she supports coaches and business owners in nurture marketing. Today we're going to talk about-Tamika's career journey and how she found her way into marketingCreating a sense of urgency using nurture marketingHer Nurture Matrix method that revolutionizes the way master coaches approach marketingAnd much more!I can't wait for you to hear the brilliant things Tamika has to bring to the table!CONNECT WITH TAMIKA: https://www.nurturematrix.comHELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

As women, when we enter the arena of midlife, there are many transitions we go through…physically, mentally, energetically, and spiritually. It’s only natural that our approach to our businesses or careers will need to transition, as well…which is why I’ve invited Mellissa Seaman onto the podcast today!Mellissa bridges the worlds of business strategy and intuitive intelligence to guide professional women in midlife to turn their deep calling into a soul-fulfilling business. Mellissa has guided her clients to six million dollar windfalls, easy-flowing creative business strategies, and the fulfillment of the inborn supernatural powers.She has so much wisdom to share, and I can’t wait for you all to hear from her!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

If you don’t know what an integrator is and why they are a crucial piece to add to your team, let me explain…The team integrator is the person that knows how to drive the growth in your business, the person who understands operations and how to build systems and workflows, and the person who can manage your team and your projects. They are the person who will finally take the day-to-day operations out of your hands and allow you to become the true visionary you were always meant to be…But when it comes to hiring them, there are several unique challenges you have to keep in mind…and several qualities you want to avoid. Let’s talk about how to hire the best team integrator you can.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

We talk a lot here about what it takes to reach seven figures in your business. But what about those of you who can’t even imagine hitting six figures with your business, let alone seven?Say hello to Joy Bufalini, an incredible woman who specializes in helping business owners jump from five figures to six in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and full of…well, joy!Today, I asked Joy to come on and tell us the story of how she started her business, why simplifying before you multiply is so crucial to building your business sustainably, how she was able to do this in her own business, and so much more.If you want to reach six figures, but feel as though it’s impossible to do without running yourself into the ground…good news. Joy is here to teach you another way. CONNECT WITH JOY:Get Joy’s FREE Daily Needle-Movers Cheat Sheet: https://joystm.kartra.com/page/dailyFollow Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.bufalini/  HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

One of the most difficult energetic shifts a CEO has to make is the shift from doer to visionary.For the first little while in your business, as the CEO, your hands are in every project. You have to hold so many things up on your own shoulders that you can’t ever stop to breathe…But once you do get the space to breathe, you can actually find yourself struggling with the space.I’ve seen so many CEOs struggle with the transition from doing everything to letting their team take over. The instinct is to jump right back in and start micromanaging when something goes even a little bit wrong…but that’s not the way you’ll finally achieve the freedom a CEO needs in order to truly be the visionary in their business. Let’s talk about the shifts all CEOs need to make to achieve true freedom.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I am so thrilled to welcome Leona, my operations manager, and Mel, my recruitment manager, back to the podcast to expand on our conversation about building remote teams!Last week, we discussed how deeply operations impact the way our team functions. However, we also briefly touched on how I have shifted my entire workforce to the Philippines; this week, we’re going to go deeper into the reasoning behind that decision, as well as some of the misconceptions many US CEOs carry concerning hiring in the Philippines.I can genuinely say that hiring in the Philippines has been a complete game-changer for my business, and I firmly believe it can do the same for you. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Here at Hello 7-Figure Freedom, the way we build and manage teams looks a little bit different.However, I’m not the only one with valuable insight into our process…so today I’ve invited two wonderful guests onto the podcast to chat about it with me! Please welcome Mel, our recruitment manager, and Leona, our operations manager!While you might not think it, operations is actually a huge piece of building a team successfully and ensuring each member adds value from day one. But don’t only take my word for it–you’re going to get a behind-the-scenes look from my team’s point of view into why what we do works so well, both for us and for our clients’ teams. I can’t wait for you to hear what they have to share!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I cannot even begin to tell you how often I see six or seven-figure business owners who are making even less than they were at the start of their business venture because their entire profit ended up being forked over into payroll.Now, it is absolutely crucial that you have a team in place to support you. Personally, there's no way that I could create my vision without my team. My team is my greatest asset, and having them is the reason I get to achieve the level of impact, income and freedom that I have now in my business.But you don’t want to keep growing your team at the cost of your own growth as the CEO. Luckily, there is a solution…and I’m here today to tell you how to flip this equation around.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

If you’re feeling trapped in place and unable to figure out why you can’t seem to scale your business to the next level…I want you to take five minutes out of your day and listen to this episode.I’m going to tell you exactly why you aren’t scaling the way you want: what’s gotten you stuck in this Catch-22 of scaling, why popular “scaling” advice isn’t actually about scaling at all, and what you actually need to do if you’re truly ready to scale your business out of this plateau you’ve found yourself in.Scaling is a popular word nowadays, but so many people get it completely wrong. I’m here to clear the air on what scaling actually is, what it actually requires from you, and how you can finally achieve your vision for your business…all in just five minutes.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

We’ve talked about the signs that will tell you when it’s time to start scaling your business to the next level…but what do you do AFTER you’ve seen the signs?This week, I’m going to go over the four areas you need to start investing your time and energy into if you want to scale successfully, without accidentally causing everything to crumble under the weight of your business’s growth.Fair warning: now that you’re exiting the startup stage of business, we’re no longer investing in the “sexy” business tools we so love to look for, but trust me…unsexy though they may be, these factors are truly the key to having a successful scaling experience! How do I know? Because this is what we do…and we just did it ourselves!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

How do you know when it’s time to scale?I’ve been asked this question many, many times, and I have good news and bad news.The bad news is, many visionary CEOs wait until AFTER the signs that it’s time to scale start causing havoc within their business.The good news? I know exactly what those signs are, and I help you learn what to look for…BEFORE everything starts falling apart.As exciting as rapid growth is in your business, it can sabotage you just as easily as elevate you if you don’t get ahead of the scaling process in time. Don’t wait until the walls are crumbling down around you to start trying to patch up the cracks.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

On last week’s episode, we discussed our rebrand through the lens of the client: what’s new about our offers, what you can expect from working with us, and what you as an audience can expect to see from here on out.This week, I want to give you a closer look behind the curtain and explain some of the signs I saw that let me know the time for a business restructure was fast approaching…and what we did to solve some of these weak spots!It came time to practice what I preach: removing myself from the equation so I no longer limited our ability to grow and could truly step into the freedom I’ve helped so many others achieve. Listen now to find out why this became necessary–and if it might be time for you to do the same!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Here at 7-Figure Freedom, we’re not only entering a new year…we’re entering a new era of business with new branding, new offers, and new processes all focused on giving YOU the best client experience possible!There are many incredible things we’ve always offered in order to help you scale your business to 7 figures, but we’ve added new facets to our current offers in order to widen our scope and better serve those in ALL stages of business. So welcome to 2023…and welcome to Hello 7-Figure Freedom!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Last time, we talked about the five stages of growing your business to seven figures. This week, I want to dive a little deeper into these stages, starting with the first two: the Dream-Up Stage and the Startup Stage.The Dream-Up Stage is the most exciting—and terrifying—stage of business. It’s all about doing exactly what it’s named for: dreaming up every aspect of your business, from what service you hope to provide to your ideal client to the tone of your brand messaging. Even so, the Startup Stage is actually the most stressful stage of business, because it requires you to put in so much effort as the CEO to get your business off the ground.What do both of these stages have in common? In both, it can feel nearly impossible to figure out what you need to focus on in order to grow your business quickly. Let me tell you exactly where you need to shift your attention in order to get through these stages quickly and efficiently.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

When starting a business, the question on so many entrepreneurs’ minds is this: “How do I make a million dollars?”I won’t sugarcoat it for you…getting to a million dollars is one of the absolute hardest milestones to reach in your business. Only 9% of businesses in the US ever hit that goal. Not only that, but 50% of small businesses fail before hitting the 5-year mark. I don’t say these things to scare you—I say them so you realize how many stumbling blocks are in the way of you hitting that goal, and why it’s so important to make sure you’re focusing on the right things at the right time in order to reach that seven-figure mark in your business. Today, I’m going to walk you through the five stages of growing your business to that million-dollar goal, and what you need to focus on in each one of those stages. Let’s get started.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

If you are finding yourself unable to scale your business to the next level…the problem might be your dedication to helping it grow. Not a lack of dedication, but an excess of it.When we become too hands-on with the day-to-day operations of our business, the business begins to rely on us to keep it growing the way we want. But no one person is able to juggle that many balls, and eventually, some are going to get dropped.The result of this? Cash flow drops. Growth slows. You panic, pick everything back up, and keep carrying it until you see your business begin to grow again. But then your team becomes overwhelmed with the new workload, you have to step in to help, you drop the balls you’re juggling again…and the process repeats itself.There’s only one way to set your business up for natural growth, and it requires you to step out of what I call the “hustle growth model.” Let me give you some insight into how we do this via the 7 Figure Freedom method.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Whenever I guest on other podcasts or am invited to speak at summits, there are always recurring questions I'm asked, and I've begun to notice a pattern—not only with them but with the questions you all bring to me, as well!Though some of these questions have been answered on previous podcast episodes, I hope that by compiling them into one episode, this will become a good resource for you to come back to when needed, or to direct others to when they have the same questions!In this episode, I've compiled several frequently asked questions, including...Why your operations and systems are crucial aspects of your businessWhat scaling actually isHow to hire the right teamAnd more!HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

It is absolutely vital that you prioritize building a team that will help you carry out your vision for your business, but I have advice for you that you may not have heard before: when it comes to hiring VAs, start your search in the Philippines. Believe me, I've heard all the reasons why CEOs choose not to do this; in fact, when I first started hiring in the Philippines, I made all the same mistakes. But I learned from those mistakes, and now I have a team that I wouldn't trade for the world. What were those mistakes, and how can you avoid them? I'm here to teach you everything I've learned after years of hiring in the Philippines. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

There is one key difference that separates five and six-figure business owners from seven and eight-figure business owners: radical responsibility. There is no blaming others for your choices as the CEO. There is no panicking over mistakes. There is only accepting your responsibility, learning the lesson, and moving on. What does radical responsibility look like in practice? I'm here today to tell you what it looks like in my business, and how this one missing ingredient can finally take you to the next level in your business. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

You frequently hear about scaling in the business world. But the true definition and what it really means to scale aren't talked about as much. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what it truly looks like to scale a business. We'll cover:What scaling your business is NOT...What scaling your business IS...How do you know when your business is ready for scaling...The difference between leveraging, marketing, and scaling...If you've been curious about the scaling process, this is the perfect episode for you! HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Has your business been growing and growing beautifully since its conception, but recently, you've found it to be...stagnating? Unable to grow past a certain ceiling? All business owners hit this point eventually: I call it a growth plateau. It's when no matter what you try or say or do, your business just can't seem to grow any further than it already has. Does this mean you're going to be stuck where you are forever? Not at all! In fact, this is actually a huge opportunity to revamp your business practices and take your team to the next level...if you're willing to step boldly into the role of leadership. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I'm so excited to have a dear friend and now client, Sharla Jacobs on the podcast today! Sharla and her husband and business partner, Jesse Koren, have been called “the #1 Source for turning Coaches and Holistic Practitioners into 6-figure transformational leaders.” In the past 18 years, Thrive Academy Members have earned hundreds of millions of dollars collectively. And now Jesse and Sharla are working with me to strengthen their operations so they can scale up the business next year. Today we're going to talk about-The unexpected ways working with my team has helped their businessTheir future vision for their business and how joining forces with me was the best way to accomplish thatHow their already successful business still has room for growth and transformationWhether you want a thriving private practice or you want to step into Transformational Leadership, Thrive Academy is the place to be. CONNECT WITH SHARLA AND JESSE:Website: http://www.thrive-academy.com or www.clientattractionsummit.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/sharlajacobs/FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveAcademy MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

This week, we're diving into the most intimidating part of the sales process: making the offer. You've done the work. You've assessed your potential client and their business, you've listened to the language they use, you've pondered whether or not they align with the culture of your business, and everything's coming up as a great big YES! This client is a great fit for you and your offer. But even though the answer is a YES for you...you still need that YES from your client. In this episode, I'm going to talk about... How to remove the obstacles that could keep your clients from saying yes to your offerHow to help clients self-reject if they aren't a good fitHow to mitigate the risk your clients are taking to pave the way for a yesAnd so much more. If the idea of sales feels icky to you, don't worry—there's a way to conduct yourself throughout the sales process without sacrificing integrity and honesty. Let's go get that "yes" for you. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Finding your perfect fit client can be a tricky subject. Sometimes we get into the mindset of the more clients, the better our business will be. But if you’ve ever had a client that didn’t align with your business you know that’s not always true. When you’re working toward a truly soul-fueling client relationship then it’s important to access them properly. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about-Two assets you should be including in your sales processWhy aligned clients really are best for your businessHow you can target your marketing to the right peopleIf you are really targeting your marketing to your ideal client your sales conversations should be a breeze. But still occasionally you’ll find yourself on a call or with an application that doesn’t feel right. In a sales call you can decide that you feel it’s not the right time in their business journey for your services, or they don’t fit with the culture you’re trying to create within your business. You don’t have to work with them. Using your intuition and the power of discernment is incredibly important to finding the best fit for you and your business. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Are your clients costing you more than they’re worth? If you’re working with the wrong clients…the truth is probably. In the beginning of your business journey, it can be tempting to take on clients no matter who they are, just to make sure you’re growing your business and your income.  But what is the cost of working with clients that aren’t actually a fit?And what does that actually mean?  We’ve had to learn the hard way to honor the fact that sometimes potential clients aren’t going to work out and that’s ok. For example, in our accelerated program, we have custom business scaling for established entrepreneurs- because we expect the client to be at a certain level, we don't take on clients that are still trying to figure out their offer or are without enough leads for us to help nurture. That’s why in this episode I’ll talk more about:The cost of working with unfit clients in your businessHow to actually tell when someone isn’t a good fit for your offerWhat to do when a client doesn’t realize they’re not ready for you yetHELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Whatever you’re thinking about your sales track record, you’re wrong.  “If I only had more leads”...then what? You’d have more reach? More business? More success? I hear from my own clients all the time how if they could only drum up more leads, they wouldn’t struggle so much with their sales. If this sounds familiar, I can see why you might feel that way, and you’re not alone.  You’re also probably to blame.  Sorry to be blunt, but if you listen to the latest episode of the 7-Figure Freedom Podcast, we might just be able to help you go from sales zero to hero. How? Well, I help you see:The most common sales mistakes people are makingHow to remedy those mistakes to increase connections and conversionsWhat an initial sales relationship should even look like (hint: it’s not what you think)Never forget, you don’t get paid because you’re a slick salesperson. You get paid to change lives, and you’re good at it. The sales themselves will follow your quality of work.  HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’ve seen many entrepreneurs make poor decisions for their business that cost them dearly. Every time a rash or incorrect decision is made, it means wasted time, energy, and money. These are precious resources that, as a CEO, you don’t want to lose out on.That’s why this episode revolves around how you can make sound business decisions and stay on track. I have a lot of experience with this, and I want to share my story of when I was making poor decisions, what it cost me, and how I came out on the other side.Here are the things I talk about on this episode:My Experience With Poor Business Decisions Spaciousness to Empower Better Decision Making Spaciousness for Streamlined GrowthYou need to build out solid components of your business strategically and steadily, allowing yourself to grow in a way that feels aligned with your vision and impact. Having an abundance of spaciousness means that you’ll be able to make decisions with confidence that will propel your business towards the impact, success, and alignment you dream of.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

The top priority in my business is getting you the results you want to see in your own business. And I know from my own experience that you strive for more freedom and the ability to stop being bogged down by the day-to-day tasks of your business. The most effective way I’ve found to do that is by hiring, training, and installing a project manager into your business.In this episode, I’m discussing all the details of our two project manager accelerator programs. Here, I fill you in on all the phases they work through, how they can be effective in your business, and the options for working together to make your project manager work for your unique situation. Here are the things I talk about on this episode:Why Install a Project Manager?The Preface PhaseThe Project and Build Out PhaseThe Day-to-Day PhaseThe Hand-Off PhaseThere are so many things a project manager can do to take things off your plate, allowing you to channel your time and energy into your impact and expanding your vision. Having this spaciousness is irreplaceable, and I know that you’ll never regret investing in that ability for yourself and your business.HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’ve hired many online business managers in my day and I’ve come to see some things that are worrisome about them. Because I want your business to scale in an incredible way, for you to achieve the freedom you desire, and to spend your resources in the best possible way, I’m laying out those observations in this episode of the podcast. When you’re setting out to reach the seven-figure earning mark in your business, you need the help of an operational wizard that has the ability to help you effectively scale. Many online business managers simply don’t have experience doing that, and they might even confuse their experience marketing with their experience driving growth. Here are the things I dive into on this episode:The Cost of an Online Business Manager Ensuring They’re Experienced in Scalability Limitations of Online Business Managers to Be Aware OfMust-Have Abilities of an Operations Manager or Business Manager If you’re thinking of hiring an online business manager, need someone to help you scale and remove yourself from the day-to-day of your business, or have hired a failed online business manager in the past - this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear all the details. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’ve worked with a lot of CEOs, and I’ve noticed six common habits that prohibit these visionaries from reaching the seven-figure earning mark in their business. I’m explaining these habits in the latest episode of the podcast. Not reaching the seven-figure mark isn’t all about money, either. It also means a lessened impact, less spaciousness to think and grow, and less freedom in your life overall as a CEO. That’s why it’s important to know these habits, evaluate if you participate in them, and then decipher how you can break free of them. Here are the six habits I discuss:Lack of DelegationNo Time to Think Strategically A Lack of BandwidthLow to No Profit Margin A Refusal to Hand Off TasksNot Trusting the Team If you listen to this episode and think to yourself, “I’m definitely guilty of doing at least some of these things as a CEO,” have no fear! My team and I are here to help, and it’s my hope that this episode inspires you to get that help where you need it. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’m currently coming to you with this episode from Sweden, as my husband and I are enjoying our summer here - away from the Texas summer heat. Because of my ability to split my time between the U.S. and Europe yet still run a successful business, many people ask me, “how do you do it?”In this episode, I’m answering that question! And beyond that, I’m letting you know how you can have the same freedom and spaciousness. You deserve it, Visionary! Here’s what your business needs to allow for this level of freedom:Add Recurring Income to Your Business Ensure Your Business is Highly Profitable Limit Your Involvement in the Day-to-Day of Your BusinessDevelop a Self-Managing Team Have a Project Manager Run the ShowHave Excellent Communication Between Yourself and Your Team I hope this episode inspires you to make the changes you need to in your business to achieve this level of flexibility and spaciousness. It may seem like a tall task - but I promise you, it’s entirely doable! HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!  

Many years ago, my business operated a lot differently than it does today. One of the biggest changes between then and now is that now, I have a completely virtual team. In fact, many of my employees are based overseas in the Philippines. My journey to this way of operating is what I’m talking about in today’s episode. The path I took to this is maybe not one you’d expect. I approached it at a time when I was struggling through a time of economic downturn and a loss of profit margin. But what it’s led to is so much bigger than just financial stability and success, which is why I felt compelled to share. Here’s what I go into in this episode:·        The Issues With My In-Person Team·        Reaching My Payroll Breaking Point·        The Capabilities of an Outsourced Team·        My Current Virtual Team I hope that this episode opens your eyes to the many benefits of a remote team and what it can do for you and your business. I can honestly say that having a remote team was one of the best decisions I ever made for my business, and I’m so grateful for all that it’s brought me today. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Business mentors can make such a huge difference in our lives and work, and I’m a first-hand example of that. My mentor Lenny Coco is someone I met at the beginning of my career, and the things he taught me are still with me to this day: 35 years later! One of those lessons is the topic for today’s episode: the art of acknowledgment. Employees crave recognition, but very few CEOs are actually awarding it. Why is that? Doing this costs your business nothing and can have endless benefits, so it’s really a missed opportunity for the 65 percent of business owners that aren’t providing those words of affirmation. Here’s what I go into in this episode:My Relationship with Lenny The Importance of Acknowledgement The Numbers Behind AcknowledgementBuilding a Strong Business Culture It’s my hope that hearing the stats behind the importance of recognition and understanding the easy ways of implementing can help you to make positive changes not only in your business as a whole but in your company culture and the level of team spirit that’s present. Just a few small efforts can go a long way when it comes to acknowledging all the good your employees do! HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

I’ve encountered many CEOs that are constantly frustrated and end up micro-managing their team. The thing is - I know why this happens. I’ll let you in on the secret: it’s because they’re not fulfilling their true role as a CEO. That’s what I want to talk about in this episode because it’s so important that these roles are carried out properly in order to really let your business soar. Without properly carrying out your responsibilities as a CEO, you won’t be able to do what you really want to do: have a self-managing team and bring in an operations manager that can run the business on your behalf. But when you do step into your role fully, you can say hello to the spaciousness you crave. Here’s exactly what I discuss in this episode:Frustration & Micromanaging Getting Clear on Your Vision as CEOKeeping Your Team AccountableA Team to Build Out SOPsBringing in An Ops Manager Hopefully this run-down of what a CEO is really intended to do within their business will help you to step into your role to its full potential and allow your team to shine in what they do in the process. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Holding your team accountable may not be something you’re in the habit of doing, but it should be. Stepping into this habit will do amazing things for you as a CEO, will make your team happier, and will help grow your business. Yes, it’s that powerful! That’s why it’s the topic of conversation in today’s episode. Many CEOs are tempted to just hire a project manager to come in and create rules and guidelines, then hold teams accountable to them. But let me tell you something - that doesn’t work. Eventually, they’ll undermine your business and end up leaving, which will create an even bigger mess than what you started with. But don’t worry - I can help you hold your team accountable successfully. Here’s exactly what I discuss in this episode:Can You Hire Someone to Hold Your Team Accountable?The Importance of Rules & RegulationsStriving for a Strong CultureEmpowering Your Team Through Accountability After you listen to this episode, I hope you’re inspired to work on instilling more accountability for your team so that you can reap the many benefits that come along with that. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!

Are you ready for a peek behind the curtain? In today’s episode, I go behind the scenes of what it was like to build my own team. This wasn’t always smooth sailing, and I learned so much throughout the process. That’s what I want to share with you today. Where I was then and where I am now are two totally different places, and while I’m much happier now — I am better for the lessons I took away from my growing pains. From being a bad boss and a micromanager to having an empowered team of experts, I want you to skip the growing pains and go right to the freedom that having a strong team provides. Here’s exactly what I discuss:Overcoming the Tendency to MicromanageBuilding a Strong TeamEmpowering My Team to Be Self-ManagingEliminating Myself as the Bottleneck I hope that this account helps you understand why it’s so important to build a strong and self-managing team for your own business. I know that it seems like an intimidating process, but with the help of me and my team, it’s completely feasible and you’ll be SO happy once you have what I do in your team. HELPFUL LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/madeleinewykesilvaWebsite: https://madeleinewykesilva.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefreedomclub If this podcast episode resonated with you, I invite you to take a snapshot and share it on your Instagram stories. Feel free to tag me @madeleinewykesilva so we can engage!