Nicholas Nick's Blueprint to 7-Figure Success

In the world of entrepreneurship, the path to success is rarely a straight line. As a matter of fact, it usually looks more like this:

Nicholas Nick's journey from a 13 year restaurant career to the founder of a million-dollar company, Lead Mining Pros, is a testament to the power of problem-solving, perseverance, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Nick in a 1 on 1 interview recently to learn exactly how he started a business that made $350k in the first 6 months, to now making $1.15 Million just a few years later.

Here are the Million Dollar Lessons from his journey!

Nick’s story is a reminder that entrepreneurial success often begins with finding a problem and being passionate about solving it. When Nick left his 13 year career in the restaurant industry, he landed a job at a real estate education company. He talked to hundreds of real estate investors and realized that they were all faced with one problem: generating new leads for real estate deals.

But Nick didn’t just see a problem, he saw a massive opportunity. This is the mindset shift that separates wanna-be-preneurs from the real entrepreneurs.

Before we dive into today’s Million Dollar Lesson, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to our sponsor, Woodforest National Bank.

1. Find a Problem, Create the Solution!

The start of Nick's success really came from his ability to identify a gap in the real estate market: the incredibly annoying and inefficient process of lead generation. By automating and streamlining this process for real estate investors, Lead Mining Pros became a game-changer, proving that success often lies in solving the problems that are already right in front of you… and being creative and innovative when you do it.

(Also, when I say '“automating and streamlining”, please understand that Nick started out doing the cold calls himself before he was able to build a team. You have to start somewhere!)

The Power of Word of Mouth

In the digital age we live in now, Nick’s decision to rely heavily on organic growth and word of mouth was a VERY bold move. But it paid off BIG TIME (like $1.15 Million big)

The reason he was able to do this was by delivering exceptional service and value to his customers. Lead Mining Pros grew its client base organically, proving that happy customers are the best marketers.

2. Quality Over Quantity

You can have the best marketing strategies in the world, but if the quality is not there in your product or service, your success will be very short lived. Shein is probably the only company that can sell clothes thinner than my Viva paper towels and still gain more customers. (p.s… you are not Shein).

It pays off to invest in providing the absolute best experience for your customers. This is because when you talk about how great your company is, it is selling. But when your customers talk about your company, it is belief!

Growth vs Profits

One of my favorite aspects of Nick's journey is his emphasis on control within his business. He realized early on that in business, having control over the daily operations directly translates to control over the profits. This mindset really helped him take Lead Mining Pros to high profitability, balancing growth with operational efficiency.

3. Control = Profits

This may just be the opposite of what every business guru teaches online, but Nick has always taken a very hands-on approach to his business. He know the ins and outs of his processes and systems because he was the one that created them!

Handing off every aspect of your business too early has been a recipe for disaster that many entrepreneurs don’t like to admit.

The 7 figure blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs

Nicholas Nick's journey is a blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs. It shows that success is not about following trends but about creating value through problem-solving, leveraging organic growth, and maintaining control over your business.

Every entrepreneur's journey is different, but the Million Dollar Lessons from Nick's journey are universal. Whether you're running a startup or leading an established business, these lessons can be the difference between a venture that survives and one that thrives.

What problems can you solve in your industry that are likely right in front of your face right now?

Remember, every million-dollar journey starts with a single step. Let Nicholas Nick's story inspire you to take that step today.

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