Welcome To The #1 Show For Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Founders, &amp; Business Leaders who want To Build More Profitable, Scalable, Sustainable, Enjoyable, &amp; Sellable Companies. This isn&#39;t another podcast with interviews (not that there&#39;s anything wrong with interview podcasts) or generic content... On Strategic Scale, Marquel Russell sits down with business owners who are making $300,000 - $5M per year or more and helps them map out actionable game plans to scale their companies without working more hours or burning out. You get to listen in as a &#34;fly on the wall&#34; as he works his magic.

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In this episode, I sit down with financial wellness coach Mia James to help her bring clarity and structure to her business.Mia’s goal is to grow her team, attract the right clients, and hit $300K in revenue, but like many entrepreneurs, she’s been juggling too much at once.Together, we simplify her messaging, fix her lead nurturing process, and build a Weekly Content System that keeps her business growing even when she’s not working.We also cover how to streamline multiple offers, create a simple content rhythm, write emails that convert, and segment her list so she&#39;s only speaking to the right people.If you’ve ever felt stuck between growing your business and keeping your sanity, this conversation will show you how to turn complexity into clarity, and consistency into cash flow.I hope you share, and enjoy!

This Weekly Content System Makes Money While You Rest

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Welcome to part 2! This week, we’re continuing the live Q&amp;A from last week&#39;s episode, and it gets powerful.I break down what wisdom really is (and why knowledge alone isn’t enough), the fastest way to end overwhelm, and how to create consistency in your marketing. I also walk through my personal weekly rhythm so you can see exactly how I run my business in 20 hours or less per week.This conversation will challenge how you think about wisdom, consistency, and what winning really looks like.I hope you share, and enjoy!

The 15-Minute Weekly Ritual That Doubles Free-Time, Peace & Profit (PART 2 of 3)

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This week on The Confessions Of A Recovering Workaholic, we’re doing something a little different. We brought in a live studio audience!Kevin and I unpack why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck in survival mode, and how personal problems affect your business.We then open the floor for a live Q&amp;A with the audience.You’ll hear powerful insights on breaking free from hustle culture, building systems that help you grow while working less, and stepping fully into your true identity.I hope you share, and enjoy!

How To BREAK FREE From Hustle Culture while Building a Business You Love

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In this episode of the Confessions Of A Recovering Workaholic episode, Kevin and I break down the mindset and strategies of CEOs at three different levels: Struggling, Scaling, and Succeeding.We talk about why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck, chasing equipment, logos, and “being in the room”, instead of focusing on the only two things that matter in the startup phase: marketing and sales!I share the exact math for going from zero to $100K a year with just three clients, then how to duplicate and multiply your way to $1M. From there, we go deeper into what it takes to move into succession, removing yourself from the day-to-day, building systems, and even acquiring other businesses.If you’ve ever wondered how to break out of survival mode, build real momentum, and create a business that runs without you, this conversation is packed with clarity and actionable steps.I hope you share and enjoy!

Business Masterclass: How To Make $10k - $1M Per Month

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In this episode of The Strategic Scale Show, I sat down with Danielle Adams, an operations strategist who helps CEOs build businesses that run with or without them.Danielle has grown from making $1,500/month as a teacher to building a 7-Figure agency that supports 25+ clients and their teams. But like many entrepreneurs, she’s hit the ceiling of being too involved in every detail of her business.In this episode, I walk Danielle through the exact shifts she needs to make her business truly scalable, moving from “I-Me-Driven” to “IP-Driven,” raising team standards without guilt, and trusting God to bring the right people to take her business to the next level.If you’ve ever struggled with delegation, boundaries, or letting go of underperformers, this one will hit home.I hope you share, and enjoy!

Building A $1,000,000 Business For A Stay-At-Home Mom In 50 Minutes

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In this episode of The Strategic Scale Podcast, I sat down with Justin Tarr, the founder &amp; CEO of Daffy Ducts, LLC, a home services company that’s been improving air quality for families since 2007.Justin has spent 17 years building a strong brand, training facility, and systems, but even a seasoned business veteran can run into hidden scale constraints.In this episode, I walk Justin through how to free himself from these hidden bottlenecks and build a business that runs without him so he has more time for the things that really matter!

I Helped A Business Veteran of 17 Years Finally Break His Growth Ceiling

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In this episode of The Strategic Scale Podcast, I sat down with Adrian McGee, a systems genius who helps entrepreneurs escape the chaos of day-to-day operations and run their businesses like true CEOs.He’s already profitable, but fear of risk and past losses have been holding him back from pressing the gas and building a business that runs at its full potential.In this episode, I walk him through a proven plan to break past mental blocks, confidently increase his ad spend, and scale to $100K/month by turning his ecosystem into a money-printing machine.I hope you share, and enjoy!

We’re Scaling This Consulting Business To $100k/Mo. (Here’s How)

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In this episode, I sit down with my guy Kevin to unpack the real currency of life: time, peace, relationships, and expanding the Kingdom.If you’ve ever felt like the hustle was draining your time, stealing your peace, and keeping you from what really matters, this one’s for you.I hope it gives you clarity, and most of all, I hope you enjoy!

15-Year Wealth Building Lesson In 45 Minutes

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In this episode, I sit down with my guy Kevin and open up about what it really meant to carry the “King of Client Attraction” title, how it helped me build my brand, but also why I eventually had to let it go.If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the very thing that made you successful, struggled with validation addiction, or sensed that God was calling you into a new season, this one’s for you.I hope it speaks to you, and most of all, I hope you enjoy.

How People Pleasing Is Killing Your Business

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In this episode, we dive deep into how business helped me &#34;unblur&#34; the lines between Friends vs. Colleagues, and how to know the difference between betrayal vs. being let down.If you’ve ever felt let down by people you believed in, or struggled to separate friendship from business, this one’s for you.I hope you share, and enjoy!

Friends vs. Colleagues & What Betrayal Taught Me About Business

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This week, I’m sharing what most entrepreneurs won’t tell you about the peaks, the valleys, and everything in between when it comes to business.This episode is the real behind-the-scenes look at leadership, the extreme highs and lows that come with it, and most importantly, how to protect your peace through it all.I hope this episode gives you insight and fortifies you against some of the lessons I&#39;ve had to learn the hard way.Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Why Most Entrepreneurs Still Feel Broke (Even at $100K+ per Month)

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In this episode of the Strategic Scale Show, my guy Kevin and I unpack hard life lessons around healing in private, redefining loyalty, and why I no longer call myself a &#34;Christian&#34;.If you’ve ever struggled with outgrowing relationships, questioning your identity, or finding purpose beyond business, this is for you.I hope it speaks to you, and most importantly, I hope you enjoy!

How To Build Rich, Authentic Relationships

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In this episode of the Strategic Scale Show, we dive even deeper.I sit down with my guy Kevin, and together we pull back the curtain on how the streets and even mob movies shaped the way I scale businesses, build teams, and protect what matters most.If you’ve ever wrestled with setting boundaries, building trust, or knowing when to cut someone off, this one’s for you.I hope it challenges you to think differently, and most of all, I hope you enjoy!

What Drug Kingpins & Mob Bosses Taught Me About Scaling Businesses

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In this episode of the Strategic Scale Show, we’re kicking off something new and different.I step out of the host seat and into the hot seat as my guy Kevin interviews me on how I became successful, and more importantly, what it cost me.If you’ve ever felt like you’re winning on paper but can&#39;t seem to feel it on a deeper level, this is for you.I hope you share, and enjoy!

Balancing Fatherhood & Business: The Silent Struggle

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In this episode of The Strategic Scale Podcast, I sat down with Darais Anderson, aka BisKit, who owns Happy Hour ATL, one of the hottest spots in the city right now.The restaurant is booming, and seats are full, but full seats don&#39;t always mean full pockets.Darais is looking to cut expenses, fix the leaks, and turn his restaurant into a money printing machine, and in this episode, I give him a proven strategy to do just that! I hope you share and enjoy!

$435K In Revenue, Almost No Profit. We Found Out Why!

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In this episode, I sat down with Jeff Moore, aka “Jeff the Wealth Builder”, to craft a million-dollar marketing strategy around his powerful cash value banking method.We tackled niche messaging, offer positioning, and how Jeff plans to help 5,000 families build generational wealth without Wall Street stress.I hope you share, and enjoy!

Watch Me Build A Million Dollar Marketing Plan In 40 Minutes! w. Jeff Moore

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Watch Me Build A Million Dollar Marketing Plan In 40 Minutes

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This week, I sat down with JuliAnn, the strategist behind JJC Unlimited, an eCommerce growth company that&#39;s helped clients generate nearly $1 BILLION in sales.JuliAnn’s team specializes in helping brick-and-mortar businesses break into the eCommerce world without extra staff, tech overwhelm, or massive overhead.Now, JuliAnn is aiming to grow her coaching and service business to $20M per year.In this episode, I walk her through the exact messaging and funnel tweaks needed to attract high-level business owners and get scalable, predictable growth.If you run a physical business and want to build a thriving eCommerce arm, don’t miss this one.I hope you share, and enjoy!

What I Told JuliAnn To Do To GROW Her $15,000,000 BUSINESS

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This week, I helped Natalie Bullen scale her wealth coaching empire to a million-dollar year in just 60 minutes!Natalie Bullen, CEO &amp; Founder of Unapologetic Wealth, is a Wealth Identity coach who transforms the mindsets of high-income women, helping them unlock discretionary income and build lasting wealth.She’s also the mastermind behind Cashmere Club—a private membership for affluent women ready to up-level their networks!Natalie’s on a mission to hit $1M with her 6-figure business and elite $2K - $30K offers. In this episode, I drop a game-changing evergreen funnel strategy and pair it with our Elevator Funnel™ to flood her pipeline with qualified leads and catapult her revenue past the million-dollar mark. Hope you share and enjoy!

I Built a NEW Marketing Funnel To Sell High Ticket Offers In 57 Minutes

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In this episode of The Strategic Scale Podcast, I sat down with Myla &amp; T.Anthony, the brilliant duo behind the Bulletproof Entrepreneur, a coaching platform that turns hobbies into thriving businesses.We dove deep into the nuts &amp; bolts of how their platform is structured, and I gave them actionable steps to scale the Bulletproof Entrepreneur platform to the next level!If you find this episode valuable, let me know in the comments!I hope you share and enjoy!

I Helped Myla & T. Anthony Build A 7-Figure Coaching Empire In 40 Minutes

Strategic Insight To Build A More Profitable, Scalable, Sustainable, Enjoyable, & Sellable Company

Welcome To The #1 Show For Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Founders, & Business Leaders who want To Build More Profitable, Scalable, Sustainable, Enjoyable, & Sellable Companies.

This isn't another podcast with interviews (not that there's anything wrong with interview podcasts) or generic content...

On Strategic Scale, Marquel Russell sits down with business owners who are making $300,000 - $5M per year or more and helps them map out actionable game plans to scale their companies without working more hours or burning out. You get to listen in as a "fly on the wall" as he works his magic.