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57: Behind The Scenes Of Iman Ghadzi's 8-Figure Business - Paul Daley

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Release Date: 05/08/2024

Lessons Learned from Building a 8 Figure Agency – Kurtis Anderton, Agency Closers

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

In this unique episode, we flip the script. Kurtis Anderton, former top closer at BAD Marketing and founder of Agency Closers, turns the tables and interviews Eddie Maalouf instead of the usual format. Kurtis asks the questions nobody else would dare to ask, diving deep into Eddie's decision to buy Scoville Hot Chicken (and why he'd go all-in on chicken over Bad Marketing if forced to choose), his unconventional approach to family-business integration, the real story behind his brother's kidnapping in Haiti, and how he makes 50+ critical business decisions while casually sitting on beanbags. ...

How He 10x'd His Business in a Year - Sam Maxwell, The Cold Life

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Sam Maxwell (Co-founder, Cold Life) joins us to share what he's learned during his journey from literally nothing, having to pressure wash, to building an eight-figure e-commerce business. After his Amazon businesses were failing, his photo booth brand was failing, and he was losing all his money, practically going to zero, and was addicted to Adderall, Sam channeled his desire to get off the prescription by turning to cold plunging and into a relentless drive to succeed. In this episode, Sam breaks down his rise in e-commerce, the transition from his photo booth business that he didn't have a...

Building a $50 Million AI Startup from Nothing - Rafeh Qazi, Poppy.AI

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Chapters: Rafeh Qazi (Co-founder, Poppy.AI) joins us to share what he's learned during is journey from a struggling immigrant to building a $50M AI startup. After a car accident left his mother injured and his family with no money to pay for surgery, Rafeh channeled his frustration into a relentless drive to succeed. In this episode, Rafeh breaks down his rise to fame teaching millions to code, and his pivoted from service-based businesses to building Poppy.AI, the insights he gained from Alex Hormozi, and why he believes software is the ultimate asset for building wealth. Join us to discover...

62: Luke Belmar Reveals the Truth About Everything

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Luke Belmar (Founder of Gem Hunters and Ecom Society) joins us in this episode to share his journey to building multiple eight-figure businesses and a massive online following. Luke breaks down his philosophy on breaking free from societal "programming," leveraging the "digital gold rush," and why he believes the internet has democratized opportunity for everyone, regardless of background. Luke discusses the mindset of "multiplication vs. addition" for wealth, how he made his first millions through e-commerce and crypto, and why he started by providing services like pressure washing and...

61: How He Went from Navy Officer to Millionaire - Douglas James

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Doug (Founder, LeadFi) shares his transformative journey from dedicated Navy officer to innovative marketing entrepreneur. Starting with nothing but determination, Doug built his business by implementing unconventional client acquisition strategies while still on active duty—from collecting business cards at local coffee shops to cold emailing prospects during lunch breaks. Despite facing resistance from military leadership, his side hustle quickly outpaced his Navy salary, eventually generating six figures monthly. Doug's story exemplifies how military discipline and service-oriented...

60: Rebuilding After Shutting Down a $40M Business - Colin Wayne

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Colin Wayne (CEO @ Wayne Enterprises Inc) joins us in this special episode hosted by Ashton Shanks, where we dive deep into his journey from being a fitness model to CEO of one of Alabama's fastest-growing companies. In this episode, Colin shares how he leveraged social media to build a multi-million dollar brand, the challenges of transitioning from influencer to entrepreneur, and the importance of maintaining inner peace while scaling a business. Colin opens up about his origin story, the early days of Redline Steel, and how he grew his company from a small operation to a manufacturing giant...

59: How to Hire A-Players Overseas for 7X CHEAPER than Americans - Omer & Esteban

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Omer Bloch and Esteban Andrade (Founders of Remote Latinos) join us in this episode to share their amazing journey from the agency world to creating a successful business. Find out how Remote Latinos became the top choice for hiring great remote talent from Latin America. In this episode, Omer and Esteban talk about the challenges they faced, the smart hiring strategies they use, and the HUGE benefits of hiring remote workers from Latin America. They also share how they keep their remote teams motivated and performing well, which is a key factor of making sure your remote team is stable....

58: How To Pay Less Taxes: What The IRS Doesn't Want You To Know - Edward Collins

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Edward Collins (Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor of Collins Lambert, LLC) joins us to share his journey from government work to becoming a successful entrepreneur, teaching everyone about financial literacy. In this discussion, Edward talks about the importance of understanding the tax code and using strategies like home office deductions and the Augusta rule to save money. These two things are just the beginning of the sauce Edward drops on this podcast. Edward also delves into what it takes to qualify as a real estate professional and the benefits of things like cost segregation and...

57: Behind The Scenes Of Iman Ghadzi's 8-Figure Business - Paul Daley

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Paul Daley (Former CEO @ Educate) joins us to share his compelling journey from agency owner to CEO of Iman Ghazi's 8-figure business. In this candid discussion, Paul opens up about the highs and lows of his career, including the tough lessons learned from running and selling his first agency. He highlights the critical importance of company culture and the impact of financial focus on business sustainability. Paul also offers insights into his role in shaping a successful team and driving profitability over mere revenue growth. His story is not just about overcoming business challenges...

56: How Billion Dollar Brands Think About Marketing - Tyler Smith

BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf

Tyler Smith (CGO @ Timeline) is a visionary in the ecom and digital marketing industry. In this episode, Tyler shares his journey from his early days in corporate sales to becoming a leading figure in online retail management. He discusses the challenges and successes of expanding services to major platforms like Amazon and managing high-impact Facebook ad campaigns. Tyler reveals his approach to building strong partnerships, securing multi-million dollar investments, and how his strategies propel business growth. He also emphasizes the importance of brand longevity and adapting to...

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Paul also offers insights into his role in shaping a successful team and driving profitability over mere revenue growth. His story is not just about overcoming business challenges but also about the strategic shifts that can define a company's success. Tune in for some straightforward advice from a seasoned entrepreneur.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction and Welcoming Paul

1:19 - How did you get into the agency space?

2:38 - Why would you leave a $100k/mo agency?

6:00 - Having a “sellable business”

12:31 - Moving to Joel Kaplan’s team

14:49 - Lessons from Joel’s Operational Style

17:16 - Sales Manager > COO > CEO, what were your responsibilities?

20:34 - CEO vs COO and how they’re different

25:25 - What did you learn from Iman?