If you’re a solopreneur, you already wear every hat: marketing, sales, content, client delivery. But there’s one skill that ties it all together –– persuasion.

In this episode, I sit down with Ellin Sidell, Fortune 500 leader-turned-author of The Influence Advantage. In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why persuasion is a skill you can master—even if you're introverted or uncomfortable with sales
• How Ellen got her boss to complete her overdue review using nothing but humor and a fake invoice (true story)
• What solopreneurs can learn from Costco’s grassroots mentorship program and how to replicate it in your brand
• The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why both matter for your growth
• Why self-leadership is your greatest competitive edge in today’s content-heavy world

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• ellinsidell.com
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Want to build a network that actually works for you — without faking extroversion or burning out?

Today, Selena Soo joins me to talk about what it really takes to build a million-dollar network in today’s world. From defining your inner circle to learning how to ask for help, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and hard-won insight.

• Why introverts can often be great relationship builders—and how Selena leveraged this to create a thriving network
• The 3-phase framework of building Rich Relationships: Align, Attract, Activate
• How to sort your network into 6 circles—and why this protects your time, energy, and values
• The vulnerable story of how Selena ended a million-dollar relationship with a mentor who crossed the line

Don’t just listen—put this into action. Get Selena’s free scripts, preview the book, and enter to win $1,000: richrelationshipsbook.com/mikekim

Get Selena's book, Rich Relationships, on Amazon here »

Connect with Selena:

• Website - https://www.selenasoo.com
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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenasoo

Jay Ferrugia has spent over 25 years transforming lives through strength — but not just in the gym. In this episode, we dive into the mindset, discipline, and raw honesty it takes to create real results in any field. Jay shares why playing nice often holds your clients back, how to build trust without people-pleasing, and why authenticity isn’t a brand strategy — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re in fitness, business, or the expert space, this conversation will challenge the way you lead and deliver value.

• Why "being nice" might be sabotaging your client relationships and diluting your authority
• How to build lasting trust through brutal honesty (delivered with care)
• What Jay looks for in the first five seconds of meeting a client — and how it predicts success
• The real difference between information and transformation (and how to create the latter)
• Why personality fit matters more than marketing when it comes to results and referrals

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