Ep 159: Iron Mike Steadman on Never Giving Free Proposals (And Getting Ghosted) Ever Again, Setting His Business North Star, and Taking Action

Turning education into action can be a struggle for
entrepreneurs.


Not so for today’s guest.


When I first met Mike Steadman, I knew he was a doer. Which is
why I wanted to have him on the show today to talk about how he’s
implemented the No BS Model and how it’s impacted his business.


“IRON” Mike Steadman is the Founder of IRONBOUND Media, a brand
strategy firm serving veteran-owned small businesses. He is also
the founder of IRONBOUND Boxing, a nationally-recognized
nonprofit that provides free amateur boxing training,
entrepreneur education and employment opportunities to youth and
young adults in Newark, New Jersey.


A three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion from the United
States Naval Academy, Mike also served as a Marine Corps Infantry
Officer with deployments to Afghanistan and Japan/Philippines.
Mike’s dedication to the community and his corporate partners is
an unwavering reflection of his military background. 


A champion for community, entrepreneurship, social impact, and
economic development, Mike has established himself as a
high-profile, relentlessly vocal advocate for Veterans and
opportunity youth.


Tune into this episode to hear:


The proposal that made Mike say “never again” to giving away
his expertise for free

How Mike quickly implemented the lead product, and raised his
prices

How the No BS model is helping Mike build the foundation of
his business so he can reach his “North Star” goals

How the lead product process also helps Mike get his small
team on the same page

How the agency model gives Mike the freedom and flexibility
to pursue his passions within his community



Learn more about Iron Mike Steadman:


IRONBOUND Media

IRONBOUND BOXING

Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model,
Build Your Brand, and Step Into Greatness

The Lions Pride

Connect with Iron Mike on LinkedIn



Resources:


E. 91: How to Gain Financial Safety and Feel Financially
Secure (Even if You Don't Have Lots of Money in the Bank)

E. 104: Building the Authority Machine in Your Business

E. 134: [Finding Leads] Busting Lead Generation Myths

No BS Blueprint to $30K

No BS Agencies Mastery

The Price to Freedom Calculator

No BS Launchpad

No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group

Start reading the first chapter of my book

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