The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti)

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Hi, I’m Josh Forti. I’m a Christ follower, husband, father, & entrepreneur.

I am also the host of The Golden Mic (this podcast), and founder of The Golden Mic Method - a sales & client acquisition company for online business owners.

On this podcast, I interview people from all walks of life, ask great questions, discuss important topics on a deep level, and teach money related skills to entrepreneurs.

Content On This Podcast: 👉 1. Conversational = getting to know the guests in a long form, unedited, no pre-determined topic conversation. 👉 2. Educational = diving deep & learning about a specific, pre-determined topic or skill from the guest.

My goal is to provide high quality & effective education around principles, skills, & strategies that help entrepreneurs #GetPaid, Be Free. This channel (& podcast) is where I share what I learn a long the way.

About Josh Forti: Josh grew up a broke farm kid, was homeschooled, and became an entrepreneur after discovering online marketing, sales, & personal development. He's now helped thousands of clients & students sell their services online, and hosted over 400 interviews on the podcast.

Find out more: https://www.goldenmicmethod.com Or DM Josh Forti directly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshforti

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Josh Forti

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Mark Beall
Mark Beall is a former tech and IT leader who transitioned from a 20-year career in the corporate world to pursue his passion for content creation on YouTube. He is known for his intent-based YouTube strategy, which focuses on search-based content to build a monetized channel. Mark's journey exemplifies the courage to leave a stable job to chase entrepreneurial dreams, and he shares insights on how to leverage small audiences for consistent revenue.
Krystin Ruschman
Krystin Ruschman is a high-level advisor specializing in helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses. With a focus on the psychological and operational shifts that occur when reaching significant revenue milestones, she provides clarity and strategies to overcome burnout and enhance performance. Krystin's insights are particularly valuable for founders who feel overwhelmed despite their financial success, as she addresses the internal bottlenecks that can hinder growth.
Andrea Befus
Andrea Befus is an entrepreneur who specializes in helping clients solve high-level problems. She joined the Golden Mic Mastery program with no audience or established business but quickly achieved significant success, closing $38K in contracts within four months. Andrea is known for her strategic approach to business, focusing on aligning her work with her lifestyle and leveraging her strengths to attract high-caliber opportunities. She shares her insights on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and hosts her own podcast, The Road Less Chosen.

Topics Discussed

work-life balance productivity entrepreneurship team building burnout freedom clarity The Golden Mic Method high-paying clients authority emotional pressure spiritual pressure service providers 7 figures YouTube content creation search-based content monetization intent-based strategy momentum $100K/month scaling internal operating system over-functioning underperformance closing deals business strategy mindset shift client acquisition

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Here's the recent few episodes on The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti).

0:00 13:09

461: I Was Going to Work Through Vacation—Until She Stopped Me

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Josh Forti
Keywords
work-life balance productivity entrepreneurship team building burnout freedom clarity

Last week, I was gearing up for a trip to Mexico with every intention of working straight through it. Meetings scheduled. Laptop packed. Hustle mode ON.

Then... my integrator pulled the plug. Canceled everything. Told me I wasn’t allowed to work. At first, I was furious… but what I didn’t realize was that she saw something I didn’t: I was running on fumes.

In this episode, I unpack the full story—and how that forced pause turned into one of the most productive, game-changing decisions of my entire year.

THE POWER OF PAUSE:
🔥 Why taking a break might be the most productive move you can make
🔥 How to engineer recovery into your business to unlock clarity & momentum
🔥 The real reason most entrepreneurs stay stuck (even when working nonstop)
🔥 How to build a team that protects you—even when you won’t protect yourself

This episode isn’t just about rest—it’s about freedom, clarity, and building a business that actually works for you. If you’re burned out, stuck in chaos, or grinding without results… this is your wake-up call. Tune in now and let it reset you.

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
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0:00 14:41

460: I Poured Everything Into This: Why Writing This Book Nearly Broke Me

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Josh Forti
Keywords
The Golden Mic Method high-paying clients authority freedom emotional pressure spiritual pressure service providers 7 figures

For the first time ever, I'm revealing the real story behind writing The Golden Mic Method—the playbook that outlines how to land high-paying clients, build authority, and get free… all without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicate funnels.

This episode isn’t about a book.
It’s about why the process nearly broke me.
And why it might just be the most important work I've ever done.

THE BREAKTHROUGH BLUEPRINT:
🔥 Why you must extract your ideas into assets if you want real freedom
🔥 The moment I realized my brain was the bottleneck (and what happened when it wasn’t)
🔥 The emotional and spiritual pressure of building something that actually helps people
🔥 How The Golden Mic Method gives service providers a high-leverage path to 7 figures—without paid ads, cold outreach, or complicated funnels

This is the backstory behind the book that’s changing lives.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure how to scale with sanity—this is the episode to listen to.

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
Download The Golden Mic Method Book

0:00 1:10:20

459: Quitting a 20-Year Career for YouTube: The Full Story w/ Mark Beall

Hosts
Josh Forti
Guests
Mark Beall
Keywords
YouTube content creation entrepreneurship search-based content monetization freedom intent-based strategy

After 20 years in tech and IT leadership, Mark Beall made the boldest move of his life—he walked away from comfort, certainty, and a stable paycheck to chase his dream: building a business with content. 

And he didn’t just wing it. He went all-in on intent-based YouTube strategy—and that decision changed everything.

In this episode, Mark breaks down exactly how he cracked the YouTube code using search-based content, built his channel into a monetized machine, and stepped into full-time freedom as an entrepreneur. 

If you’ve been sitting on the edge of a big leap, this might be the push you need.

HOW HE DID IT:
🔥 Why search-based content gives you leverage even with a small channel
🔥 How Mark turned low views into consistent revenue (and freedom)
🔥 The one YouTube trap most creators fall into, and how to avoid it
🔥 What finally gave him the courage to walk away from his 9-to-5

Mark’s story is living proof that you don’t need a massive audience—you just need a strategy that matches your intent

This isn’t just a YouTube story… it’s a blueprint for betting on yourself and winning. 

Listen in and get fired up.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini

FIND MARK:
YouTube: @markbeall
Facebook: /mbeall
Instagram: @markbeall

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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
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0:00 1:15:43

458: The Hidden Reason You’re Stuck at $100K/Month w/ Krystin Ruschman

Hosts
Josh Forti
Guests
Krystin Ruschman
Keywords
entrepreneurship momentum $100K/month burnout scaling internal operating system over-functioning underperformance

Josh sat down with high-level advisor Krystin Ruschman to expose the silent killer of momentum most entrepreneurs face once they hit that “successful” $100K/month mark. It’s not strategy. It’s not systems. It’s that you’ve become the product, and it’s burning you out.

They break down what actually shifts when you cross that line… and why so many founders feel like they’re working harder than ever, even though they’re making more than they ever have. Krystin brings the clarity and precision you need to break free from the bottleneck you didn’t know you built.

WHY YOU’RE STUCK (AND HOW TO UNSTICK IT):
🔥 The sneaky way $100K/month can trap you in your own business
🔥 How over-functioning leads to underperformance—and what to do instead
🔥 What happens when your internal operating system no longer fits your external success
🔥 The quiet chaos behind “everything’s fine” and how to finally scale without more of you

This one’s a wake-up call. If you’re feeling like you should be further ahead, or you’re growing on paper but exhausted in reality, this episode will hit home. Lisen now and shift from stuck to scaling.

FIND KRYSTIN:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: /krystin.ruschman
Instagram: @krystin.ruschman

SUBSCRIBE:
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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
Download The Golden Mic Method Book

0:00 49:15

457: How She Closed $38K in 4 Months—No Audience, No Problem w/ Andrea Befus

Hosts
Josh Forti
Guests
Andrea Befus
Keywords
closing deals business strategy entrepreneurship mindset shift client acquisition

When Andrea joined Golden Mic Mastery, she had no audience, no fancy funnel, and barely a few hours each day to work on her business. What she did have? A fire to make it work on her terms—and the skills to solve high-level problems for high-paying clients.

In this episode, Josh sits down with Andrea to unpack her journey from “I think I’m meant for more” to bigger deals, massive clarity, and life-changing opportunities—all in less than four months.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build momentum fast (without selling your soul or working 24/7), this one is a masterclass in smart moves, strategic positioning, and powerful simplicity.

🔥 How She Did It (So You Can Too):

  • How Andrea closed $38K in contracts without a following or audience
  • The #1 decision that made her results possible (and most people skip it)
  • How she built a business that fits her lifestyle instead of fights it
  • The mindset shift that helped her land a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
  • Why trying to “figure it all out” is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)

Andrea didn’t hustle her way to success—she aligned with a strategy that amplified her strengths, respected her time, and attracted high-caliber opportunities. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to go all in, this is your sign.

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

FIND ANDREA:
Facebook: /andrea.befus
Instagram: @andrea.befus
The Road Less Chosen Podcast

SUBSCRIBE:
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FIND JOSH:
Facebook: /realjoshforti
Instagram: @joshforti
Download The Golden Mic Method Book

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