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!

Ty Hoesgen

Advanced Growth Institute 

Advanced Growth Institute is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations from around the world master their communication and people skills. 

1.) Elite Private Coaching — for individuals who want to gain a positively unfair advantage in their life and career. 

Our Elite Communication Accelerator is a private coaching program for growth-minded individuals who want to:

✅ Advance their career
✅ Become strong, influential leaders
✅ ​Get more respect
✅ Earn what they deserve
✅ ​Elevate their social life
✅ Form deeper relationships
✅ ​Live a less stressful life 

AGI works closely with clients on their communication and people skills, helping them overcome unique challenges and accomplish their personal and professional goals. 

2.) Custom Corporate Trainings — for organizations who care deeply about their team members and clients, and want to maximize their success in every interaction. 

Attendees are taught practical, science-backed communication strategies to boost sales, form deeper relationships, build trust and influence, listen with intention, and connect better with clients, co-workers, and customers.

Our captivating presentations have attendees smiling, laughing, rapidly taking notes, and leaving with a ton of actionable takeaways. 

3.) Other Resources — best-selling books, courses, guides, video trainings

Founder & CEO / Communication Coach

Elite Impact Publishing

We help aspiring writers, entrepreneurs, and influencers create, publish, and market best-selling books that create social impact.

Co-Founder

Wyse Meter Solutions Inc.

Major Account Executive

Hazelview Properties

Leasing Team Lead

Boardwalk

Loyalty and Retention Specialist

Leasing Agent

Community Residential Manager

Knight Archer Insurance

Life Insurance Broker

Welcome, I appreciate you being here. Quick question - can you relate to any of these?

→ You don't always explain your points clearly and concisely.
→ You sometimes feel nervous when speaking or presenting to groups.
→ You don't feel as confident in difficult situations (or around certain people).
→ You find it hard to organize and articulate your thoughts on the spot. 

If so, I totally get it. 

Even the lifetime overachievers and high performers feel this way sometimes. 

But what if you could make these 3 changes?

1) Learn to speak with unshakeable confidence
2) Master charisma to captivate any audience
3) Learn to organize and articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely 

(Especially on the spot or in high pressure situations)

If you do, you could gain:

— The ability to stay calm under pressure
— The power to own the room when speaking
— Increased respect from everyone you meet 
— A strong reputation in your company and industry 
— Open doors to new career/business opportunities

Now you might be thinking, 

"This all SOUNDS good Ty, but how the heck do you actually get there?" 😅

Great question. That's where coaching comes in! 

There are 3 key parts of my coaching program: 

1.) Personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions tailored to your needs
2.) Step-by-step weekly plans to ensure constant improvement
3.) Messaging access for additional support and questions throughout the week 

Everything in the program is backed by science (and has been done with hundreds of people)

Because I know everything works, there's a 100% money back guarantee.

And if you're curious, here's a bit more about me:

→ Former shy, awkward farm kid who was a TERRIBLE speaker and loved avoiding people 

→ Today, 330+ professionals coached 1-on-1 across tech, sales, healthcare, finance, and more

→ World-Class Certified Speaking Coach
(Trained by Craig Valentine, former #1 ranked public speaker in the world) 

→ 3x best-selling author on communication skills 

→ TEDx speaker (recent talk given April 2025)

With all that said...

If you're ready to elevate your speaking skills and advance your career...

DM me the word “COMMUNICATION” 

Happy to have a quick chat about how everything works.

***Please mention whether you're interested in:

- 1-on-1 coaching programs
- Corporate group trainings

🧠 Advanced Growth Institute is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations from around the world master their communication and people skills. 

🏆 1.) Elite Private Coaching — for individuals who want to gain a positively unfair advantage in their life and career. 

💬 Our Elite Communication Accelerator is a private coaching program for growth-minded individuals who want to:

✅ Advance their career
✅ Become strong, influential leaders
✅ ​Get more respect
✅ Earn what they deserve
✅ ​Elevate their social life
✅ Form deeper relationships
✅ ​Live a less stressful life 

📈 AGI works closely with clients on their communication and people skills, helping them overcome unique challenges and accomplish their personal and professional goals. 

⭐ 2.) Custom Corporate Trainings — for organizations who care deeply about their team members and clients, and want to maximize their success in every interaction. 

🎤 Attendees are taught practical, science-backed communication strategies to boost sales, form deeper relationships, build trust and influence, listen with intention, and connect better with clients, co-workers, and customers.

✍️ Our captivating presentations have attendees smiling, laughing, rapidly taking notes, and leaving with a ton of actionable takeaways. 

📖 3.) Other Resources — best-selling books, courses, guides, video trainings

I’ve been on LinkedIn for 10 years.	
And I’ve never properly introduced myself…

My name is Ty, a communication coach born on a small farm in Western Canada. 

This is my story so far:

[1999]: Attacked by a chicken on the farm 
[2011]: Moved from the farm to the city (unrelated to the chicken)

[2015]: Started obsessing over communication 
[2019]: Taught piano to underprivileged kids 
[2020]: Moved to Toronto (it was for love – cheesy I know)

[2021]: Started my coaching business 
[2022]: Became a bestselling author 
[2025]: Gave a TEDx talk

[2025]: Have eaten thousands of chicken breasts to make up for the original attack

And that's only a small part of it. 

I'm also here to help you become an exceptionally clear, confident speaker in 90 days. 

So if you want to rewire your brain to organize and articulate your thoughts better, 

Toss me a DM :)

P.S. What’s your favorite way to eat chicken?

Speak w clarity and confidence in 90 days (guaranteed) 🏆 World Class Certified Speaking Coach / 3x Bestselling Author / TEDx Speaker

If you’re talking to someone important, DON’T do this. 

Don’t put them ABOVE YOU in the conversation. 

What does this mean? 

- Being too agreeable 
- Being too eager to please 

Example: 

Earlier today I’m listening to a sales call from one of my clients.

When the prospect would say something about his problem, my client would say: 

“Oh yes, absolutely, lots of people deal with that, that’s a great point” 

(Watch the video to hear the tone I used - that’s what matters most)

The words aren’t terrible, but the energy comes across as:

“I want you to like me” 
“I want you to accept me”

And it seems like you’re putting the other person above you.

It’s better to have a more neutral energy. 

And this is true no matter how big or important the other person is.

If you want to have more success with important people, speak to them as if you’re on a level playing field.

After all, you’re both humans, right?

Do you agree with this frame?

Many people disagreed with JD Vance here.

He said: 

“Turkey doesn’t actually taste that good”

He claimed we really only make it because of tradition. 

An interesting take. 

For those who have turkey on Thanksgiving:

Do you agree?

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Disclaimer: This is not a political comment. 

This is purely a turkey based discussion 🦃

I’ve always HATED this feeling. 

Years ago in a meeting, my boss asks what my thoughts are about one of our processes.

And I have great ideas. 

But…

I ramble and don’t articulate them well. 

When I finish, he stares at me blankly for a couple of seconds, then asks: 

“Anyone else?”

No acknowledgment. 

Then one of my coworkers says something similar. 

But in a more clear, structured way. 

He also sounds more confident.

And everyone was like: 

“Oh, that’s such a great idea, I agree with him, blah blah blah”

Very annoying. 

I’m thinking “I work harder than this guy, and he’s not even very smart, this is nonsense” 

But it was my fault for being a poor communicator. 

And it was my responsibility to be better. 

I decided that communication would never be the thing to hold me back from reaching my potential.

And today as a coach, after working with over 300 1-on-1 clients, 

I never want that to be the thing that holds ANYONE back from reaching their potential. 

So if you’re into self-improvement and becoming the best version of yourself…

This might be worth exploring. 

After all, it’s a skill you use every day, right?

What do you think?

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If you want to speak with confidence, you need to stop ‘sitting in the dark.’ 

It’s costing you more than you think.
  
One of my clients described this perfectly:
 
“Improving my speaking feels like sitting in a pitch-black room.
 
And each week, you’re turning up the dimmer switch.”
 
When we started, his “room” was completely dark.
 
He couldn’t see what was holding him back.
 
But every week we worked together, the light got brighter.
 
And he started spotting the things he’d never noticed before:

— The small body language cues that chipped away at his credibility
— The weak, throwaway words that softened his impact
— The facial expressions that gave away his emotions
— The lack of clarity when speaking on the spot
 
These weren’t constant issues.
 
They only appeared in high-pressure situations.
 
(The moments when credibility matters most)
 
But here’s the thing:
 
Once he saw them… he could change them.

Because you can’t fix what you can’t see, right?

So if your speaking still feels “off” at times…
 
You’re probably just sitting in the dark.
 
And my job as a coach is simple:
 
1.) Turn up that dimmer switch
2.) Show you exactly what’s holding you back
3.) Give you a step-by-step plan to fix it

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If you need to “turn up the dimmer switch” on your speaking, I’m taking on a few new clients before the end of the year. 

Message me “clear” or book a call to learn more.

These 6 simple shifts completely transformed my speaking.
(And my life)

If you do even 1 of these, people will respond to you differently. 

I guarantee it. 

1.) When explaining something, clearly start with your main idea. 
(You're tough to follow otherwise)

2.) Show genuine interest in whatever situation you're in. 
(It’s contagious and people appreciate it)

3.) Serve your audience instead of focusing on yourself.
(They care more about themselves than you)

4.) Free yourself from judgment. 
(Again, they care more about themselves than you)

5.) Plan your stories in advance. 
(They'll be better than 99% of impromptu stories you hear)

6.) Put in more reps. 
(Communication is a skill that needs intentional training)

Which shift will you try first?

And which one has made a difference in your life?

3 Silent Credibility Killers (that might be keeping you stuck)

One of my clients was stuck in the same Director role for years.

Smart guy. 
(Also a bit of an overthinker)

But he couldn’t figure out why he stopped progressing. 

After reviewing a few of his meetings, the issue was clear:

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟑 𝐂𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤.

𝟏.) 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

His explanations weren’t sharp or concise enough.
(Articulation of thoughts)

𝟐.) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

He was unconsciously sending signals of uncertainty at times. 
(Voice and body language)

𝟑.) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

He’d sometimes assume understanding without confirming. 
(Listening and paraphrasing)

To the average person, these things probably didn't seem like a huge deal. 

Which is why he had a good job and was well-liked. 

But the difference between *good* and *excellent* is what can set you apart from others. 

And that's how you keep moving up. 

So here's what we did:

→ Clarity: Trained his brain to speak clearly under pressure
→ Confidence: Removed the uncertainty signals 
→ Confirmation: Learned to pause & paraphrase the right way

A couple months after working together, he scored a VP role at another company. 

(Keep in mind, the program itself is 3 months, so I won’t sugarcoat this and say he got a new job overnight)

But if you ever feel:

- Less clear than you should be
- Less confident when it matters
- Stuck at a certain level in your career/business 

The good news... is that it's all learnable.

And it's my favorite type of work. 

What do you think?

Can you relate to any of this?

If you’ve been trying to improve your communication, here’s why it still feels HARDER than it should.

You’re only trying to fix the parts you can see.

But the real problems are always the blind spots.

→ The shifts in tone you don’t hear.
→ The weak words you don’t notice.
→ The way nerves change your voice without you realizing.

Once you see these blind spots, your clarity and confidence jump fast.

That’s why I do free strategy sessions.

You get a clear breakdown of:

→ What’s actually holding you back
→ What to fix first for the biggest ROI
→ What your communication could look like in 90 days

No pressure. Just clarity.

And right now is the best time to do it.

Why?

Because for Cyber Monday, I’m doing 20% off all coaching programs.

(I would have posted this on Black Friday, but I was going HARD on the Christmas shopping. Lol)

Every program is customized to your level and budget.

For example, in the past week:

→ A new engineer signed up for a $1,000 program over 3 months.
→ An experienced CIO signed up for a $10,000 program over 3 months.

Different goals. Different intensity.
Both completely customized.

If you want this level of clarity, book a strategy session here:

https://lnkd.in/gTj3THS6

Remember: According to studies by Harvard, Stanford, and the Carnegie Foundation...

85% of a person's financial success is based on the level of their communication skills.

And if 300+ people have increased their income, confidence, and influence in my programs, why can't you?

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Btw, the 20% off only applies to calls booked this week, so let's get cracking!

If you don’t sound confident, people *don’t care* about what you’re saying.

That’s the cost of unclear communication.

I’ve seen smart people waste many hours: 

- Listening to podcasts 
- Watching YouTube videos 
- Going through online courses 

The problem is that consuming content doesn’t mean real-life improvement.

Here’s what actually works.

1.) Training your brain to clearly articulate your thoughts.

2.) Rewiring your confidence on a subconscious level

3.) Getting feedback on the exact situations you’re in. 

(The ones that actually help you make more money)

That’s what helped my client Mark turn things around quickly.

He was experienced, sharp, and highly capable, but in important conversations, he wasn’t as clear as he wanted.

And he wasn’t coming across as his best self.

So what did we do?

- Changed how he organized his ideas
- Elevated the way he delivered them
- Rewired the way his brain sees tough situations

And within 3 months, he was able to consistently speak with world-class levels of clarity and confidence. 

(No matter who was around)

Now if you’ve ever felt frustrated with something you said, remember this: 

Becoming an excellent communicator doesn’t have to take forever.

And you don’t need to figure it out alone.

If you had a system for improvement, you would be light years ahead of most people in 3 months. 

As always, I’m rooting for you.

“How long does it take to see results with your coaching?”

It’s a question that comes up sometimes. 

Here’s the truth: 

Most people start noticing a difference within 2 weeks.

But these are small changes. 

The bigger transformations happen over a few months.

Now in those first 2 weeks, what do people usually notice?

It depends what we’re working on, but it’s some combo of: 

- Finding it easier to organize and articulate your thoughts 
- Feeling a bit more confident and in control 
- Feeling a bit calmer and more composed
- Less filler words and weak words 

Now keep in mind, these aren’t MASSIVE changes immediately.

There’s no magic pill where you wake up in 2 weeks and suddenly become an elite communicator.

Trust me.

Because I’ve been trying to create one of those magic pills for years.

(If I figure it out, you’ll be the first to know)

With that said, you keep noticing changes as you improve each week.

And by the time the program ends, most people are shocked at how much progress they’ve made.

They’re also shocked at how differently people respond to them.

Why?

Not because we did anything crazy.

But because they’ve never had a proper, customized plan to follow before.

It’s like anything else.

How much money do you save without a proper budget or plan for your finances?

If you’re like me… probably not much.

But when you have a proven plan to follow, that’s when you start seeing real results.

Communication works the same way.

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If you’re curious about exploring this type of coaching, feel free to toss me a DM. 

(It’s getting cold in Toronto which means most of my time will be spent on my computer)

A lot of entrepreneurs think they’re “pretty good communicators." BUT...

That belief is exactly what’s holding them back.

Because if you think you sound "good enough"

You stop improving.

You stop reviewing your calls.
You stop asking for feedback.

And slowly, you start losing opportunities you never notice.

“Good enough” leaves money on the table. 

It doesn’t command rooms.
It doesn’t inspire people to follow your lead.

I’ve coached founders who built 7-figure businesses.

But they knew their thoughts weren't clear enough under pressure. 

And they still had those moments thinking: 

"I wish I had said that differently"

For many of you, the real leap isn’t from bad to good.

It’s from good to exceptional.

That’s where clarity, confidence, and composure can help you: 

- Close more deals 
- Get better opportunities 
- Be seen as an authority figure 

And ultimately scale your business.

Now a quick question to think about: 

How would you know if your communication skills have plateaued?

“You’re not making as much money as you want because you’re not saying the right words. 

Or saying them the right way.”

Hormozi is right. 

And because I’ve helped over 300 people with these exact things, I’ve seen a lot of mistakes.

Let’s talk about a MASSIVELY common mistake I see all the time.

(I’ve literally reviewed thousands of calls from myself and others, and this happens WAY more than it should)

The mistake:

Not giving enough space for your words to be absorbed. 

This comes across in 2 ways:

1.) Going too fast
2.) Not pausing the right way

If you do this, it’s harder for people to absorb and understand the significance of what you’re saying.

Which means you’re much less likely to get the results you want. 

If you give your words space…

It’s easier for people to understand the value of what you’re saying.

This shift alone could make you a LOT more money. 

And get you a LOT more buy-in on your ideas.

So watch your calls back, watch your meetings back, and make sure you’re not making this mistake.  

P.S. When was the last time you watched a recording of yourself speaking?

If you ever get locked out of your house, try this...

Speak to your lock calmly and clearly.

Because communication is key 🔑 

Corny jokes aside, 

Communication does open a lot of doors. 

A person who can articulate their ideas: 

- Confidently
- Clearly
- Concisely 

While being: 

- Likable 
- Trustworthy 
- Respected 

can naturally attract the right opportunities. 

And the right people. 

Personally and professionally. 

Do you agree?

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P.S. 3 more days left to take advantage of 20% off coaching programs for Black Friday. 

Message me or book a call to learn more 🧠

Why does no one talk about your State Of Mind when it comes to communication?

The state that you’re in can have a massive impact on the way you communicate. 

Imagine this: 

1.) You’ve just had a massive fight with a family member.

2.) Then you spill coffee on yourself. 

3.) Then you stub your toe. 

4.) And you open your computer to see a snarky email from someone you’re not a fan of. 

How are you going to show up and speak in that meeting? 

What’s your energy going to be like?

Now imagine showing up to that same meeting: 

- Calm
- Composed 
- Confident 
- Centered 

Do you think you would speak differently?

Probably, right?

Here’s a 3 step process to quickly change your state. 

BBV: 

1.) Body - sit up straight, open body position 
2.) Breath - slow, deep, intentional breathing 
3.) Visualize - imagine the situation going well 

Even 30 seconds of this will make a difference. 

Being able to optimize your state of mind quickly...

(before any situation)

Is an extremely underrated part of being a great communicator.

Do you agree?

P.S. It’s almost too cold in Toronto to keep doing videos outside…

Do you like to talk? If you do, great. But… 

It doesn’t mean you’re GOOD at it. 

Many of my close friends are extroverts. 

But just because you’re an extrovert… 

It doesn’t mean you’re a good speaker. 

Extroverts may feel comfortable in social situations and enjoy talking more than introverts.

But effective communication is a lot more than being outgoing. 

For example:
 
- Explaining things clearly and concisely
- Telling interesting stories
- Staying calm under pressure 

These are important skills regardless of personality type. 

And if you’re an introvert, you can 100% build these skills. 

And become an exceptional communicator. 

(Even better than your extrovert friends, if you’d like)

Becoming a great speaker requires effort and training. 

Regardless of your personality. 

And whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or anywhere in between…

I’m rooting for you. 

You got this.

I once threw up before a meeting.

Okay, not once. 

Repeatedly.

I struggled a lot with speaking early in my career. 

It made me feel unworthy of success.

But the good news is that it forced me to learn a lot. 

5 lessons I learned from this period:

1.) Confidence is not a fixed thing.  
It’s something you can program into your brain. 

2.) Anxiety grows in avoidance. 
Trying to speak less doesn't solve anything. 

3.) Even 5 minutes of prep helps. 
Writing ideas out before a meeting will make you speak better. 

4.) No one wants you to sound smart. 
They just want you to be clear and simple to understand. 

5.) Time does not heal all things. 
Waiting for things to get better does not work. 

Thankfully, I'm now comfortable speaking in all different types of situations. 

Do I like to do it? 

Well, let's just say I still have to fight the introvert urge to stay home all the time. Haha 

But anything is more enjoyable when you know what you're doing. 

How about you?

What's one fear that you've outgrown?

P.S. Here's a pic of me from around that time. 
(10+ years ago) 

The editors must have been generous filling in my beard, because my facial hair was not very good at this age 😂

A founder I'm working with was UPSET after a board meeting:

“I was trying to sound stronger and ended up rambling.”

He runs a $10M+ company.
Incredibly smart guy.

He does big numbers.
He has the vision.

But when he had to speak in big moments, he still overdid it sometimes. 

- Talked too fast.
- Explained too much.
- Added points that didn’t need to be there.

Not wrong... just too much.

And it made his message harder to follow.

“I could see them checking out,” he told me.

“It felt like I was trying too hard.”

How did we fix this?

We worked on: 

1.) Tight structure
2.) Clear pacing
3.) Cutting 30% of what he was saying

A few weeks later, an investor said to him:

“You seem more sharp lately.

I don't know what you're doing, but it's landing better.”

He was pumped. 

Strong communication isn’t about talking more.

It’s about sounding clear, confident, and credible.

And instead of feeling frustrated or annoyed...

(because you know you could be speaking better)

You get to feel confident and proud of the way you speak. 

What do you think?

Do you ever feel like you’re trying too hard to sound “on”?

Warren Buffets wants you to invest in communication skills. 

It’s not just me. Ha
 
I love this quote from him: 

“The one easy way to become worth 50% more than you are now - at least - is to hone your communication skills - both written and verbal.

If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark.

Nothing happens. 

You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it.”

You heard it from the man himself! 

Do you agree? 

P.S. I’m not sold on these A.I. pictures, but I think it’s better for everyone if it’s obvious they’re not real 😅

I’ve done hundreds of calls with prospects over the years, but I heard something RARE yesterday.   

We’re discussing the motivation behind him wanting to become a better communicator, and he says: 

“Well, I like giving gifts to people, I like buying nice things, I like giving people experiences.

And in order to give people the best experience possible, especially my clients, communication is a big part of that.”

He goes on to say:

“I’m a person that values quality, and the way that I speak should reflect that quality at a high level.”

This was interesting because normally people say things like: 

—> “I want to be more confident” 

—> “I want to advance my career and make more money”

—> “I want to grow my business and be able to influence people” 

—> “I want to get into politics so I can deceive people and get large amounts of power only to use it for personal gain and then not do any of the things I promised”

You know, the usual stuff. 

(Just kidding about that last one)

But this was a bit different. 

It was about: 

1.) Delivering an elevated, premium experience every time he speaks.

2.) Holding himself to a higher personal standard.

I thought it was interesting. 

What do you think?

Have you ever thought about speaking from that perspective?

Client Spotlight: Wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Tine Staric!

Tine has been blowing people away with his presentations and speaker sessions over the last few months. 

Tine is a:

- Microsoft MVP 
- Software Architect 
- Business Central Enthusiast

AND he makes his own beer. 

He's also an absolute pleasure to work with. 

Tine soaks up information like a sponge, is extremely coachable, and is always eager to learn and get better. 

It's very cool. 

And at the rate he's going...

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tine speaking on the world's biggest stages one day!

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