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How to Scale Your Agency to 7 Figures (and beyond) with Dave Schneider

Release Date: 04/02/2026

How to Scale Your Agency to 7 Figures (and beyond) with Dave Schneider

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Dave Schneider is the CoFounder of Shortlist.io, an inbound marketing agency that grew to 7 figures in revenue. He is also a world traveler having visited over 60 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Stand out in a crowded market by leading with a unique value proposition. Differentiation is key to rising above the noise. 2. Replace yourself first when hiring. Hire in the order of freeing your time, then build systems and scale through sales hires. 3. Being results-focused is non-negotiable. Deliver what your clients truly value, growth and ROI, not just deliverables. Optimized white label...

How to Think Like a Bank: A Father-Son Blueprint for Private Lending, Predictable Returns, and Family Legacy with Dave and Josh Stech

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Father-son investors teaching high earners to think like a bank. Dave Stech built a private lending track record through multiple cycles, Josh Stech is CEO of Sundae and ex-Kiavi. They are also Hosts of Just Be The Bank. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Stop protecting money and start deploying it with structure. Banks don’t ask “Is this safe?” they ask “Is this structured properly?” 2. Ownership carries risk; control creates certainty; position your capital to get paid first and be protected on the downside. 3. Large-scale success only works when the small-scale model works perfectly. Scale...

Level Up Your Life: Mindset, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship with Lisa Druxman

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Lisa Druxman is the founder of FIT4MOM, empowering moms through fitness and community. A bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster, she people level up their business and life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Lasting success is built by taking small, consistent steps, not giant leaps. 2. Mastering time and energy as a parent-entrepreneur means doing less, but better. 3. Designing a life you love starts with ignoring the trends and following what truly lights you up. Learn more about Lisa Druxman and her work - Sponsors - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and...

The $200M Healthcare Blueprint with Todd VanDuzer

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Todd VanDuzer is the owner of 13 vein clinics, advising 50+ nationwide on digital marketing. Runs a functional medicine clinic and is currently assembling a roll-up targeting a $120-200M exit. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Choose a proven business model and do it better than others. Consistency and execution beat novelty. 2. Business growth comes in stages. From solopreneur to eight figures, each level requires a new skill set; from lead generation to systems, then leadership, and finally culture. 3. Time pressure creates innovation. Force your business to thrive...

How to Write a Book While Working Full-Time with Lauren Maffeo: An EOFire Classic from 2023

Entrepreneurs on Fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Lauren Maffeo is an award-winning writer and designer whose first book, Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up, is in beta and debuted at #1 in the publisher's catalog. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be honest about what your book is, and who it’s for. Defining that shapes how it’s received. 2. You can’t do exciting things in tech without...

Military Real Estate Investing, and Ending Veteran Homelessness and Veteran Suicide This Decade with Eric Upchurch: An EOFire Classic from 2023

Entrepreneurs on Fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Eric Upchurch is the Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income, the premier military real estate investing education platform and community in the US, with over 62,000 military and veteran members. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Purpose and service can end veteran suicide and homelessness, help veterans find community, mentorship, and a renewed sense of purpose....

Tax, Hacks, and Everything in Between with Matt Lents: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Entrepreneurs on Fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Matt Lents is an entrepreneurial CPA specializing in eCommerce, crypto, and real estate taxes, passionate about self-development, helping others, and traveling to 55+ countries through travel hacking. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can achieve success without it being complicated. 2. Get a financial adviser and plan your taxes wisely. 3. Pursue what you...

Systems, Strategy, and Scale: How to Grow a High-Ticket Business without Burning Out with Maggie Berghoff

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Maggie Berghoff is the Founder & CEO of a top business mentorship program for health and wellness business owners. She is passionate about helping health business owners build their businesses while prioritizing their lifestyles. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. High-ticket programs create deeper transformation because clients are fully committed and supported at a higher level. 2. Saturation isn’t the problem; clarity of transformation and personal brand is what makes you stand out. 3. Growth requires a mindset shift from solopreneur to CEO, where your team becomes your new clients. Visit...

How to Scale to $30M ARR Without Losing Your Team, Vision or Mind with Sophia Deluz Bhan

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Sophia Deluz Bhan is the COO of Search Atlas Group, a $30M+ ARR portfolio of AI-powered search marketing platforms serving over 6000 clients worldwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to be ready to succeed; you just need to refuse to quit. 2. Scaling fast requires product-market fit and simple metrics, not overengineered systems. 3. Saying no to good revenue protects your vision and unlocks far greater long-term growth. Let Your SEO Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI - Sponsors - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at . -...

Disrupting an Industry: The Affordable, Tech-Forward Alternative to Hearing Aids with Michael Leung

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Michael Leung is the Founder and CEO of The Flo Group in Calgary. He redefined how people experience sound with FLO – TruBalance 2.0, an innovative, inclusive, and affordable alternative to hearing aids. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Real disruption comes from solving accessibility and affordability problems, not incremental improvements. 2. Open-ear bone conduction technology can dramatically improve quality of life without the downsides of traditional hearing aids. 3. Momentum matters; sustained success requires continuous innovation, feedback, and iteration. Visit the website to explore product...

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Dave Schneider is the CoFounder of Shortlist.io, an inbound marketing agency that grew to 7 figures in revenue. He is also a world traveler having visited over 60 countries.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Stand out in a crowded market by leading with a unique value proposition. Differentiation is key to rising above the noise.

2. Replace yourself first when hiring. Hire in the order of freeing your time, then build systems and scale through sales hires.

3. Being results-focused is non-negotiable. Deliver what your clients truly value, growth and ROI, not just deliverables.

Optimized white label marketing solutions for agencies & brands that increase revenue, not headcount. Visit Dave’s website - Shortlist.io

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