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May 2025
1h 8m

How He Turned a $67 Offer into an 8-Figu...

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James Swanwick shares his incredible journey from being $1 million in debt and living with his dad at 45, to building an 8-figure enterprise. He delves into the mental shift that saw him scale his stop drinking coaching business by raising prices, focusing on high achievers, and getting serious about data-driven decision making. James highlights the importance of connecting deeply with clients, shedding ineffective partnerships, and leveraging tools like ChatGPT to better understand customer pain points. This episode is packed with insights on how to turn around a struggling business and achieve what James calls 'entrepreneurial utopia.'

00:00 Introduction: From Debt to Success
00:30 The Turning Point: Raising the Price
02:02 Building the Blue Blocking Business
05:30 Challenges and Family Dynamics
07:48 Financial Struggles and Pandemic Impact
09:59 Climbing Out of Debt
13:02 Strategic Changes and New Partnerships
25:34 The Rise of the Stop Drinking Business
33:02 High Ticket Coaching and New Beliefs
34:06 The Power of Pain in Marketing
35:41 Transforming the Business: From Lifestyle to Serious Growth
37:28 Mindset Shift and Strategic Changes
41:11 The Impact of Paying Off Debt
43:22 Connecting with Clients on a Deeper Level
47:55 Achieving Entrepreneurial Utopia
53:33 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:03:57 Conclusion and Reflections

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