59. The Keys to Online Super Success with AJ Mihrzad

Published: April 11, 2017, 9 a.m.

Today's guest is AJ Mihrzad, who is perhaps best-known as the author of the bestselling book The Mind Body Solution: Train Your Brain for Permanent Weight Loss. Among coaches and trainers, though, he\u2019s well-known as a leader who helps others achieve their full potential and shape a fulfilling life through becoming successful online. His writing has appeared in Entrepreneur Magazine, the Huffington Post, Men\u2019s Fitness, Bodybuilding.com, and more. Hear AJ's tips to living a Stellar Life!

Connect With AJ:

OnlineSupercoach.com
AJ Mihrzad on Facebook
@AJMihrzad on Twitter
AJ Mihrzad on LinkedIn

Mission Log:
  • [03:19] - AJ kicks things off by explaining where his entrepreneurial journey started. He talks about where he was before starting, and how he shifted away from trading hours for dollars.
  • [06:30] - These days, AJ doesn\u2019t limit his help to personal trainers; he works with all types \xa0of coaches or trainers, and even some business owners, on becoming an authority in their field.
  • [07:34] - What is AJ\u2019s mindset, and how did he become successful?
  • [09:55] - AJ talks about what his catalyst for change was, and how he changed his story.
  • [12:02] - Orion compares AJ\u2019s perspective to the one needed to find a successful relationship.
  • [12:26] - AJ shares some rituals that help him get into the mindset of success.
  • [14:22] - Does AJ ever get upset or sad? In his answer, he reveals that he was addicted to recreational drugs in his 20s. This ultimately placed him in a coma.
  • [17:33] - Journaling is one of the tools AJ uses as a form of therapy.
  • [19:18] - How does AJ change his clients\u2019 money stories?
  • [23:05] - The secret formula to forming a successful online business lies in a person\u2019s superpower, AJ explains.
  • [24:17] - A good online business has three main pillars: marketing, a sales process, and a service.
  • [25:11] - AJ shares his advice for getting leads online, emphasizing the importance of having great content.
  • [26:18] - AJ talks more about creating (and delivering) great content.
  • [27:42]- Doing a podcast wasn\u2019t her first choice, Orion explains, but she\u2019s now glad to have given it a chance. She then explains how she plays to her strengths by writing articles with her assistant.
  • [30:26] - AJ shares a framework that he gives his students. He explains that content should have a problem, process, and call to action.
  • [32:06] - How do you deliver a strong call to action that sounds natural?
  • [33:36] - AJ gives some insight into the sales process, memorably saying that \u201csales is the transfer of love.\u201d He then discusses how he handles objections about not having enough money or time.
  • [36:27] - How do you make people really feel that you can help them? In his answer, AJ talks about revealing how much pain someone is already in.
  • [39:55] - People use many excuses for why they are where they are, but growth happens outside your comfort zone.
  • [42:05] - How does AJ know to not push someone to work with him because they aren\u2019t willing, ready, or able to make the necessary changes yet?
  • [44:46] - AJ offers advice for people who are just starting to build their businesses now.
  • [46:43] - AJ shares some of what he teaches trainers about how to develop a marketing system online.
  • [49:09] - Orion brings up the connection between being a coach and being a marketer.
  • [50:25] - AJ shares his three tips to living a stellar life: 1. Maximize this moment. 2. Be present. 3. Always do your best.
  • [51:29] - Where can people find AJ? In his answer, AJ offers Stellar Life listeners a free gift!

Links and Resources:

OnlineSupercoach.com
AJ Mihrzad on Facebook
@AJMihrzad on Twitter
AJ Mihrzad on LinkedIn
The Mind Body Solution: Train Your Brain for Permanent Weight Loss
Entrepreneur Magazine
The Huffington Post
Men\u2019s Fitness
Bodybuilding.com
Online SuperCoach Podcast
Traffic and Conversion Summit
Tony Robbins
The Dickens Process