What happens when your business hits a plateau or worse, starts sliding backward? In this episode of Beyond Six Figures, we sit down with Ryan Kauth, a fractional executive, seasoned business coach, and podcast host with over 25 years of experience helping leaders break through barriers.

Ryan is best known for founding the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and for his deep expertise in guiding serial founders and family business owners through complex challenges. From multi-generational conflicts to scaling with purpose, Ryan brings practical wisdom and fresh perspectives that every business coach and founder can learn from.

• Ryan shares the qualities and mindset that indicate coaching could be the right path.
• Why part-time executives can make a full-time impact, and where Ryan adds the most value.
• How emotions, family dynamics, and business decisions collide and what to do about it.
• Why Ryan encourages founders to think about their grandchildren – not just their children – when planning legacy.
• How shared giving can prepare future generations for leadership and strengthen family harmony.
• Navigating the tricky balance between family members and outside hires.
• Ryan’s approach to finding clients in the highly specific family business and serial founder space.

Ryan Kauth is a coach for serial founders and family enterprise owners of over 25 years, guiding over 1,000 entrepreneurs from chaos to what success can’t fix. He’s also spent time in higher education, community banking, and hospitality. He lives on the western shores of Lake Michigan USA.

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In today’s digital world, video isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. But with so much content flooding social platforms, how do you create videos that don’t just get views but actually convert into clients?

In this episode of Beyond Six Figures, host Ziv sits down with Jens Delport, visionary entrepreneur, founder of Alignment Media LLC, and author of Architecting Culture. Jens has mastered the art of creating purposeful, high-quality video content that helps business owners cut through the noise, build trust, and scale their impact.

From his early days learning video on the mission field in Africa to now helping entrepreneurs worldwide, Jens shares the strategies behind video storytelling that wins clients—not just followers.

• From missionary work in Africa to founding Alignment Media in the U.S.
• Why a smaller, engaged audience is far more valuable than millions of passive viewers.
• How to structure every video with a Hook, Heart, and Help for maximum engagement.
• The mindset shift that transforms fear into purpose-driven confidence.
• How professional video builds instant trust and positions you as an authority.
• Using love, adventure, and pain to craft authentic stories that connect deeply with your audience.
• The two pathways Jens offers to help business owners shine on camera.
• How strategic videos fueled 10x ROI for masterminds and challenges.

Jens Delport is the founder of Alignment Media LLC, a video production company helping entrepreneurs and coaches create professional, purpose-driven video content. He’s also the author of Architecting Culture, a book that equips readers with principles to break free from limitations and launch into their dreams.

With a unique background that spans missionary work in Africa and pioneering content production in the U.S., Jens is passionate about helping leaders align their personal and business missions with their higher calling. His signature 3-H video framework – Hook, Heart, Help – guides clients to craft content that is authentic, impactful, and profitable.

• Visit Jens’ website
• Book: Architecting Culture by Jens Delport
• Follow Jens on Instagram & Facebook

In this episode of Beyond Six Figures, host Ziv Raviv sits down with Maria Medina, dynamic entrepreneur, certified business coach, and founder of The Coaching Network. Maria’s journey is as inspiring as it is diverse from training as a professional soccer player in Colombia, to excelling in London’s marketing industry, to building a thriving coaching practice in the US.

With more than 15 years of experience across industries and continents, Maria specializes in helping entrepreneurs unlock growth through strategic networking, sales mastery, and personal development. She’s also the creator of the Business Book Challenge, turning top business book insights into actionable strategies.

If you’ve ever struggled with sales, wrestled with pricing, or wondered how to make networking actually bring clients, this conversation will give you both clarity and confidence.

• Maria’s surprising client survey revealed sales – not time or money – tops the list
• Why workshops (free and paid) are Maria’s most effective lead generator
• How to use the right groups and strategies to build trust and land clients without wasting time
• Why every business should be structured to thrive without depending on you
• Maria shares stories of firing clients, setting boundaries, and maintaining fit
• How to approach raising prices without losing credibility or loyal clients
• Why success isn’t always about chasing seven figures – it’s about building the life you truly want

Maria Medina is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in marketing, business strategy, and networking. She founded The Coaching Network to help professionals and business owners grow through clarity, strategy, and action. Based in Orange County, she offers coaching, workshops, and consulting focused on networking, time management, sales, and personal branding. Her approach emphasizes building strong relationships and referral-based strategies that drive real results.

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