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What the episode covered
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133 - How to Grow a 7 Figure Business with Mario Peshev
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133 - How to Grow a 7 Figure Business with Mario Peshev
In this episode of Gert Mellak, host Gert Mellak interviews Mario Peshev, CEO of DevriX and Growth Shuttle, and author of “MBA Disrupted.” They explore strategies for growing successful digital businesses in today’s rapidly evolving market. Mario shares insights on effective client acquisition, emphasizing the value of personal connections in an AI-dominated landscape.
The discussion covers key topics such as long-term business thinking, the importance of market research and customer feedback, and the benefits of maintaining long-term client relationships.
- 01:44 Gert introduces Mario Peshev and his extensive experience in digital entrepreneurship
02:36 Mario discusses his background in software engineering and his passion for learning
06:05 The importance of balancing art, craft, and science in digital specialties and entrepreneurship
08:41 Mario explains the concept behind his book “MBA Disrupted” and the need for practical business education
What I would emphasize today
Search has moved beyond one channel. Google still matters, but your buyers also use AI answers, YouTube, Reddit, reviews, communities, and comparison content before they decide.
That means the practical question is not just “does this rank?” The better question is: does this help the right buyer find enough proof to trust us?
How to apply this now
- Diagnose the actual visibility gap.
- Check whether the buyer researches this topic on Google, AI tools, YouTube, Reddit, or another platform.
- Create the asset that answers the question clearly.
- Add proof, examples, and structure so both humans and AI systems can understand it.
- Measure whether the work leads to better qualified demand, not just more traffic.