7-Figure Leap

We Help Mission-Driven Experts Build 7-Figure Brands By Telling Their Story.

The best way to grow your business quickly is using a Profitable Podcast Guesting strategy.

Podcast Guesting Is THE BEST Way To Grow Your Revenue And Be Seen As An Authority.

You can grow your business quickly by telling your story and teaching about your favorite topics. It doesn’t require any ad spend, it’s a 100% learnable skill, and it’s an evergreen strategy you can implement in your business with just a few hours a week.

- Increase Your Revenue

You’ll make sales directly from each podcast interview and, using our simple sales funnels, your revenue will continue to grow for months and years later.


- Get A Repeatable Marketing System

The real magic comes from building a Marketing Flywheel that’s fueled by your podcast appearances and continues to generate ready-to-buy leads consistently.


- Build A Valuable Network

While direct sales are awesome, the true 7-Figure Leap opportunities come from the many rich relationships you create when you do Podcast Guesting the right way.

Interested in learning more?  Book a call with a strategist here:

https://7figureleap.com/call

Founder

Engaged Marriage

Engaged Marriage provides practical tips, tools and training to help married couples live a life they love (especially) when they feel too busy to make it happen.  Check out our library of helpful resources at www.EngagedMarriage.com and start pursuing your dream marriage again.

Owner

FireCreek Snacks

I managed all marketing efforts with an emphasis on online, direct-to-consumer sales.  FireCreek Snacks is a fast-growing, better-for-you snack company with over $1M in annual sales.

Partner

Lochmueller Group

Manage personnel and projects to deliver high-quality traffic engineering and transportation planning services to a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector.

Project Liaison

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Taught upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Traffic Studies and Travel Demand Forecasting.

Adjunct Lecturer

Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier

Performed a wide variety of traffic engineering and planning studies from data collection through public involvement.

Project Engineer

US Army Corps of Engineers

Worked as a Co-Op in St. Louis District Office

Student Co-Op in Dam Safety

Become a Profitable Podcast Guest 🎙 | 3X Founder | 3X Father | Front Row Dad | StoryBrand Guide

Are you tired of wasting time and money on marketing efforts that just don't deliver results? Believe me, I've been there.

Picture this: it's 2020, the early days of the pandemic, and I'm on the brink of losing my business. Paid ads weren't converting, leads were inconsistent, and referrals, my lifeline, were drying up. 

Meanwhile, peers in my industry were thriving, getting featured on the podcasts I avidly listened to. I knew podcast guesting held the key to business growth, but I lacked the know-how to make it happen.

Driven by frustration and determination, I embarked on a journey to master the art of podcast guesting. Fast forward, and I've personally generated over $2M in revenue from podcasts alone. 

But the true reward? Helping over 250 entrepreneurs achieve similar success, transforming their businesses as podcast guests.

There's nothing more fulfilling to me than empowering expert entrepreneurs like you to achieve the recognition and results you deserve:

✔️ Secure coveted spots on top podcasts and make it your primary marketing strategy.

✔️ Attract ideal clients who seek you out, eager to work with the go-to expert in your field.

✔️ Consistently close high-ticket sales, fueling your business growth.

✔️ Establish yourself as the undisputed authority in your industry.

✔️ Expand your network exponentially, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

If you're ready to amplify your brand by sharing your story, I'd be honored to guide you. Let's unlock the power of podcast guesting together and propel your business to new heights.

Book a complimentary strategy call here:

https://7figureleap.com/call

Dustin Riechmann 🔥

One of the traditions I hold dear on Thanksgiving is going for a walk with my wife (even if it’s freezing cold), just to chat about the good things from the past year.

This year, there’s been plenty on the business front: speaking at events, sold-out Podcast Profits Accelerator Programs, the growth of our 7-Figure Leap community, and the remarkable wave of leads that came from my interview on the Nathan Barry Show.

Almost all of them started the same way: somebody willing to trust me to serve their audience.

I’m incredibly thankful for:
→ Every podcast host who handed me their microphone this year.
→ Every mastermind member who let me teach what’s working.
→ Everyone who mentioned my name in a room I wasn’t in.
→ Every partner who shared my work with their audience.
→ Every client who introduced me to a friend.

And I’m equally grateful for the guests and experts who trusted me with their stories by joining me on my podcast.

This is the part of business I love the most — building relationships, sowing seeds.

This Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on how fortunate I am to build a business that grows because of people, not algorithms… and because of trust, not tactics.

If you’ve been part of that in any way this year — thank you.

I don’t take it lightly.
After our walk, we come home and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, and Purina dog show, before we head out to the in-laws’ house for a family afternoon and dinner.

Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

I made $50,000 from my very first group coaching program…

That's the sexy headline, but it was actually an UGLY process that sent me to the doctor.

Let me explain.

The reality is I had done 1-on-1 coaching with good success for over a year.  I saw others running groups, and it seemed like the logical next step.

So in April 2022, I decided to go all-in that approach - and spent $25K with a guru running a "mastermind" that taught me very little.

After initially declaring I'd have a group start in June, I only had one person sign up.

[That's when the stress of debt and failing to launch led to my face going numb during our summer vacation...despite the funny t-shirt.]

After a trip to the doctor, I sought real help for my business, took stock of what I had in my toolbox, and created a simple plan centered around launching my group program with a signature framework by leveraging relationships.

I still didn't have most of what you'd expect:

No email list.
No website.
No ads.

Just a clear message and a simple strategy.

And it worked - in September 2022, the Podcast Profits Accelerator was born (under a different name and after two embarrassing false starts) and generated over $50K in revenue for my yet unnamed business.

Since then, I’ve launched 18 straight sold-out cohorts and generated over $2.5M in group coaching revenue - while helping dozens of coaches and consultants do the same.

And I've developed a system to make it work not just for me but for clients from every industry.

A repeatable 5-step process I call the SCALE Framework.

Now, for the first time, I’m teaching it in a live Group Coaching VIP Day on December 2nd.

This isn’t a webinar.

This is a working session where you’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear, well-structured group offer
✅ A signature framework that positions you as the expert
✅ A simple launch plan (even if you have no list)
✅ Templates, AI prompts, and real-time coaching to move you from idea to income

🎟️ You can grab a ticket today at an Early Bird rate here: https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW 

If you’ve been sitting on your group program idea… this is your invitation to stop waiting.

Let’s build it—together.

“How many people do I need to make my first cohort viable?
How do I find people for my first cohort?
How do I get a critical mass of leads?”

These are the top three most common questions I get when it comes to launching a group coaching program.

It all leads into limiting beliefs like “How do I sell a group coaching program without proof?”

Well, you have proof!

You just have to relate it to your group coaching program promise. I’m addressing all of the above in my Group Coaching VIP Day.

I’ll be teaching everything I’ve learned from selling out 18 consecutive cohorts and making $2.5M+ in group coaching sales while serving 230+ Entrepreneurs as part of our business.

The event has limited availability, and my email list gets exclusive early bird access. Want to be the first to know when registrations open?

Join my email list here: https://lnkd.in/gkVTs_pH

PS - you’ll also get a copy of my Premium Podcast Guesting Playbook when you join.

Community is currency.

One of my favorite activities inside 7-Figure Leap is our quarterly Community Networking Sessions.

We had one today and welcomed around 35 of our alumni, current Podcast Profits Accelerator members, Mastermind members, and even a few new folks who are waiting for their January cohort to start.

We spent 90 minutes together reflecting on the year, planning ahead and, most importantly, connecting in breakout sessions to deepen connections within the community.

It's awesome to have a community of ambitious entrepreneurs to grow with!

Tony DiLorenzo is one of my best friends. But a few weeks ago, he wouldn’t quit bugging me. He sent me this Voxer:

“Dustin, you’ve gotta do something about this group coaching thing. Everyone keeps asking me about it.”

Tony is the first coach I brought into the 7-Figure Leap community. He does 1:1 check-in calls with every single person going through the Podcast Profits Accelerator. And he sent me that Voxer after speaking with our August cohort. Group coaching was the #1 thing people asked him about.

So it became really obvious that this is something that people look to us for. It makes sense, for a few reasons.

I run a group coaching program, and I’ve sold out 18 cohorts in a row, earning $2.5M+ in revenue in 3 years, so we’ve gotten really good at it.

People tell me they value learning from me because I started this without knowing how to do it. And I filled my first group with no email list or website. So I feel like I have a lot to teach.

That’s why I decided to build a one-off Group Coaching VIP Day.

My intent is for the day (Tuesday December 2nd) to be extremely practical. By the end of the (pretty intensive) day we're going to have together, you'll have a very clear framework for your group coaching offer. You'll know how to name it, price it, add bonuses, structure it and deliver it.

And then I’m going to tell you how to fill it. Specifically, how you fill the first one and build momentum to fill more.

Early bird access ends on Saturday @ midnight Central.

Grab your ticket here: 
https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

PS - this photo is me with Tony and Michelle Gifford who I helped reimagine and relaunch her signature group coaching offer when we both spoke at Traffic & Conversion Summit.

Today is your last day. If you’ve ever thought:

“People don’t trust the online coaching world”
“I’m tired of trading hours for dollars”
“I just need a system I can trust”

Then my Group Coaching VIP Day is just what the doctor ordered. In just one day (tomorrow!), you’ll learn how to:

→ Set Your Offer
Clarify and set your signature group coaching offer.

→ Craft Your Framework
Create a signature framework for your program.

→ Activate Your Launch Plan
Launch and fill your first (or next) group.

→ Leverage Your First Wins
Take those first successes and use them to build momentum and credibility.

→ Expand Your Reach
Scale the program over time and keep growing.

By the end of the (pretty intensive) day you'll know how to name your offer, price it, add bonuses, structure it and deliver it.

You’ll have access to all the knowledge I’ve amassed from selling out 18 consecutive cohorts and making $2.5M+ in group coaching sales while serving 230+ Entrepreneurs as part of our business over the last 3 years.

There’s only one catch: this is your last chance to register for this experience.

The event is tomorrow. If you’re ready to get recurring income from something you truly believe in…

…join us here: https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

We ask every member of our Podcast Profits Accelerator the same question during the kick-off call:

“How did you find Dustin?”

It might sound egotistical. But it’s not for my CRM. It’s living proof of the different relationship seeds that I’ve planted over time, and the power of that philosophy.

We’ve done this several hundred times, with several hundred people, in 18 different groups, and the same themes always emerge.

For me, it’s like getting a Christmas gift, ten times a year, and unpacking it for other people.

I get direct feedback and insights, and my cohort gets to see how seeds are planted, how it works and how they can replicate it. It’s really instructive for them to embrace it as something they should be doing more in their own business.

Of course, this is only day 1 of the 90-day intensive training we’re starting together.

However, it’s always important to be reminded how a small seed transforms into a wicked web of relationships that creates great results for your business.

Here’s my reflection on the relationships seeds planted with everyone in the October cohort of our Podcast Profits Accelerator which kicked off a couple weeks ago.

Are you in burnout? Or are you just ready to grow? Here’s how I tell the difference.

Internal discomfort is a good sign that you’re at an inflection point in your business.

When this happened to me, I was doing the thing I’d been trying to do for over a year, and felt blessed and grateful for it. I was coaching folks 1:1 to leverage podcast guesting to add profit to their business.

It was working well, but I found myself a bit uncomfortable internally. A little bit creatively bored.

This usually turns into shiny object syndrome, where I start thinking about new offers and new businesses I could be a part of.

I don’t know if it’s God’s providence or a result of sitting in the same place for so long, but here’s what I’ve found:

When I start asking questions, or getting creatively bored, someone shows up. We’re having a conversation, or I’m helping them, and the mirror gets held up — I realize I needed to hear that specific piece of advice myself.

For me, that advice was to branch out from 1:1 coaching into a cohort-based offer. It ended up being a 10X inflection point in my life and in my business. Since then, I’ve sold out 18 consecutive cohorts and earned over $2.5M in revenue with group coaching.

On Tuesday December 2nd, I’m opening my playbook for the first time, to show you how I did it. Check out all the details and tickets for my Group Coaching VIP Day here: 
https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

If you’ve been thinking about packaging your expertise into a group coaching offer, this could be your inflection point. And I’d love to be your guide.

There are two mistakes I see people make over & over when it comes to podcast guesting.

They don’t have a PLAN for which podcasts to pitch, and they don’t think about the ‘Content Gap’.

It all starts with identifying your ideal client, where you’re trying to meet them, and their journey so far.

If you don’t know that, you’ll end up with:

→ Missed Networking Opportunities
→ A Misaligned Audience
→ Poor Performance

Here’s what I’d do if I were starting over today:

Identify the FIRST target audience. Once you’ve nailed that down, write 3 topics and stories you want to share with them.

Identify Content Gaps, the sweet spot for podcast guesting that adds profit. 
Find podcasts where the host is missing a topic their audience would enjoy, and you would excel speaking about. Look for hosts/shows with the same target audience as your business, but different offerings. Here’s an example:

Imagine you're a marriage coach who solves communication problems for couples. Your first thought is probably to target all the top marriage podcasts.

But there’s a problem.

Those are all hosted by other marriage coaches who are trying to fix communication problems. There’s no Content Gap.

You and the host essentially play the same role on the show, so it’s not gonna work.

On the flip side, when the Content Gap is too big, you’ll never have resonance.

So we’re trying to find the sweet spot, some overlap between what you do and what the podcast’s audience expects.

For example: you could be the featured marriage coach on personal finance podcasts - financial stress & communication challenges in relationships are closely linked.

Then, create an objective scoring system to evaluate a podcast opportunity. Assign a rating to each metric and create a “Strength Of Lead” Score so you’re always making data-driven decisions and prioritizing the most promising opportunities.

(Bonus) Use tools like Listen Notes and Apple Podcasts to conduct thorough research on potential podcasts. Check out the show's content, audience size, and category rankings.

And just like that, you have everything you need to assemble an elite Premium Podcast Guesting Plan.

By using the Worksheet included here, you can put this into action in a matter of MINUTES!

This ^ was a summary of Day 2 (Plan) of The Premium Podcast Guesting Playbook — your 5-day framework for a Guesting Flywheel That Produces $100,000+ In New Revenue.

If you want to get the full breakdown, access the four other days (Purpose, Pitch, Perform and Profit) by joining my email list here: https://lnkd.in/gkVTs_pH

Podcast Guest Planner

I launched my first group coaching program with zero email list and no website - and still made $50K.

That one offer became the foundation of my entire business.

Since then, I’ve filled 18 cohorts, earned $2.5M+, and helped dozens of experts do the same.

On 12/2, I’m hosting a LIVE Group Coaching VIP Day where I’ll walk you through the exact framework I’ve used to create, launch, and scale programs that actually sell out.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear group offer
✅ Your signature framework
✅ A simple, repeatable launch plan
✅ AI tools, templates & live feedback

🕛 IMPORTANT: Early bird pricing ends today 

🎟️ Reserve your seat here → https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

If you want a scalable offer that delivers real transformation and protects your time, this is your invitation to stop waiting.

Let’s build it - together.

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“I went on this big creator’s podcast, it had a ton of views, but didn’t turn into any new business. Podcasting sucks.”

I can’t tell you how many times an Entrepreneur has told me this.

Then I ask: “Well, what was the PURPOSE of your appearance? And what transformation did you help the listener have?”

Most struggle to answer because they never asked themselves:

“What result do I provide to my target audience?”

Every great marketing strategy starts with that question. Podcast guesting is no different.

When you skip over this step, you’ll:

→ Struggle to measure success
Are you appearing on shows just to hear yourself talk? For vanity metrics, like views or downloads? Or do you actually want leads?

→ Make misaligned podcast choices
It's like trying to sell ice to Eskimos – you're in the wrong place, talking to the wrong people.

→ Produce no listener transformation
The lack of a clear purpose, goal and defined audience makes it difficult for you to convert podcast listeners into action-takers.

I’ve workshopped hundreds of transformations with members of 7-Figure Leap. These are the most common pitfalls:

→ They don’t pick their FIRST target audience
And get stuck trying to talk to everyone.

→ They don’t focus on how their target audience feels
And so they don’t create resonance or connection

→ They are not tangible and specific in their communication
And the audience does not take action.

In the Podcast Profits Accelerator (my flagship program) I teach clients the Transformation Matrix. It’s broken down into:

→ What happens BEFORE your audience ever meets you or knows anything about your business?

→ What is their state AFTER you work with them long enough to achieve full transformation?

After using the Transformation Matrix shown below, you’ll have more clarity around your purpose and transformation. This is going to make your podcast guesting appearances so much more impactful for you, podcast hosts and your target audience.

And it will ultimately ensure you make more profit from every interview (and all your marketing activities).

This ^ was a summary of Day 1 (Purpose) of The Premium Podcast Guesting Playbook — your 5-day framework for a Guesting Flywheel That Produces $100,000+ In New Revenue.

If you want to get the full breakdown, access the other four lessons (Plan, Pitch, Perform and Profit) by joining my email list here: https://lnkd.in/gkVTs_pH

Transformation Matrix

Believe it or not, I take a security blanket with me to every single podcast interview I do.

I call it a Magic Post-It.

Each one includes:

→ The host’s name
Super awkward if I forget this!

→ 3x credibility highlights
These make people trust us. I focus on facts, examples & case studies here.
Credibility highlights prepare the audience to believe in us, and make our Call To Action at the end more effective.

→ 3x mini stories
I always try and sprinkle these in throughout the chat.
If I’m drawing a blank, or there’s an awkward pause, I can go back to these mini stories.

→ Show specifics
Here I write down any specific details I’ll need for the show.
e.g. if there’s a Lightning Round or final question, I always make sure I’ve got a response ready.

→ My Call To Action
A clear, concise Call To Action is what turns an interview appearance into profit.
Whether it’s a lead magnet, a discount code or something else, there’s nothing worse than going blank on this. I write it down so I can’t forget it.

When I'm done with the interview, I crumple up my Magic Post-It. I make a new one for each show. That way I’m always fresh, prepared, and in the moment, ready to perform with confidence.

If you’d like to create your own Podcast Security Blanket, grab the attached Practice Makes (Near) Perfect Worksheet and fill in the tasks.
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📌 Want a Podcast Guesting Flywheel That Produces $100,000+ In New Revenue?

Here’s a FREE 5-day email course with everything you need to:
- Define the transformation you deliver
- Source the best podcast partners to pitch
- Design your perfect podcast pitch
- Nail your podcast appearance
- Generate leads and profit
Click here to get instant access: https://lnkd.in/gkVTs_pH

Practice Makes (near) Perfect Worksheet

Right now, I estimate 60-80% of my 1:1 coaching calls are about group coaching. It’s a major talking point within the 7-Figure Leap Community.

So I spend a TON of time talking about group coaching 🙂 including how to develop a signature framework, then price it, name it, launch it, fill it & scale it.

But my process has always been behind a five-figure paywall, inside the Podcast Profits Accelerator program. Until now.

Tickets for my first ever Group Coaching VIP Day are now available. In just one day with me, you’ll learn how to:

→ Set Your Offer: How to clarify and set your signature group coaching offer.
→ Craft Your Framework: How to create a signature framework for your program.
→ Activate Your Launch Plan: How to launch and fill your first (or next) group.
→ Leverage Your First Wins: How to take those first successes and use them to build momentum and credibility.
→ Expand Your Reach: How to scale the program over time and keep growing.

It’s all happening on Tuesday December 2nd, starting @ 9am CST. Check out all the details and secure your place here: 
https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

PS - the early bird price expires at 11am Central on November 22nd. Don’t miss it!

PPS - yes, this day is going to be intensive. You’ll need to put the WORK into workshop. It’s not for everyone.

Tickets for my Group Coaching VIP Day are now available. But be warned.

This is not a ‘How To’ workshop.

It’s a ‘How I’ workshop.

The content will be based on how I created my group coaching program - from scratch.

Sure, you could use ChatGPT and figure out how to name and launch your group coaching program.

But that approach won’t give you lessons from the real battle scars I’ve earned by doing this for over three years — selling out 18 cohorts and generating over $2.5M in group coaching revenue, while helping over 230+ Entrepreneurs.

The reason I created a VIP Day offer is simple, and the signals are glaring:

Most of my last twenty one-on-one strategy calls about my Podcast Profits Accelerator Program were spent talking about group coaching. The entire hour.

More than half of our August PPA cohort check-in calls were on the topic of group coaching.

Everyone just keeps asking about it, every day!

That’s why I decided to teach people how I launch, grow and optimize a premium group coaching program.

Get your earlybird ticket here: 
https://lnkd.in/eXEtprCW

PS - the early bird price expires at midnight on Saturday. Don’t miss it!

Julie Boll Consulting

Julie Boll, M.Ed.is the founder of Julie Boll Consulting, which provides strategic planning, leadership development, and coaching for nonprofit and education leaders. Julie Boll Consulting is dedicated to helping people and organizations make the most of their time, energy and resources so they can maximize their impact on the community.  Julie is a former grants professional with a $10 million track record in awarded grants and over 20 years experience in the nonprofit sector, serving in marketing, public relations and grant development roles. 
~Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (CDTLF), trained in person by thought leader Dr. Brené Brown
~Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC)
~McNellis Compression Planning® facilitator.
~Grants Professional Certified (GPC)
~Grants Professional Association Approved Trainer
~Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Master's Degree in Education, both from Quincy University.

Founder and Principal Consultant

Quincy University

Director of Grants

Quincy Public Library

Marketing & Events Coordinator

I am passionate about helping nonprofits learn the skills, practices and tools needed to support brave leadership and build more courageous cultures. 

Julie Boll, CDTLF, CPCC

I recently shared the "propaganda" that keeps nonprofit consultants playing small.

The responses were overwhelming. So many of you recognized yourselves in beliefs like "charging less means you care more about the mission" and "It is predatory to charge what I'm worth."

Here's what I want you to know: These beliefs aren't serving you. Or the sector.

A client recently wanted to throw her hat in the ring for an Interim Executive Director role. She'd been advising this agency in crisis for 6 months, but when the permanent opportunity arose, she froze.

"I feel like a predator for putting my name forward. I've been helping them - wouldn't it be taking advantage of them to offer my services (at the rate I know they are worth?)"

I asked her one question: "What have you already advised them to do?" 

Her answer: "Find the best talent they can and be willing to pay premium rates to get the right person during this crisis."

She reached out that day. Unapologetically. No rate explanations, no extra qualifiers.

Two days later, the board voted to hire her.

The "propaganda" isn't true. Your expertise has value. Your clients can handle strategic investment decisions. The sector NEEDS you to stop undervaluing your work.

Drop a comment with evidence from your own experience that contradicts the "propaganda." Let's crowdsource proof that charging appropriately drives change, not the other way around.

Julie Boll, GPC, CPCC

I help nonprofit leaders live and lead courageously.

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