The High Ticket Success Podcast

What does it take to leave a secure career, raise five kids, and still build a thriving, high-ticket business? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast with Dave Dubeau, Estie Starr shares her remarkable journey from being the CIO of a multinational nonprofit to running a global consultancy and helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into income.
Estie opens up about the challenges of leaving a comfortable position to follow her passion for helping small business owners. She breaks down why traditional business education misses the mark for entrepreneurs and introduces her proven strategies that show how to turn attention into money.
You’ll hear:
How Estie went from flex-time CIO and mom of three to global business strategist and mom of five.
Why most “marketing experts” are missing the big picture—and how her MEGS framework sorts them out.
The key steps in her Ascension Model that help bootstrap entrepreneurs find clients without burning cash.
Inspiring success stories of her clients who went from zero to $10K months, or even $1.5M brick-and-mortar profits, using her approach.
Estie's website: https://www.estiestarr.com/freegift
 
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Have you ever thought about turning your voice on stage into a high-ticket sales machine? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast with Dave Dubeau, internationally recognized business growth strategist Debbie Allen reveals how public speaking can be one of the fastest paths to high-ticket clients.
Debbie shares her journey from professional paid speaker to building a million-dollar event business, teaching entrepreneurs how to transform stages into client-attracting platforms. From crafting irresistible offers to filling events with the right audience, Debbie breaks down the secrets behind her clients’ six-figure stage successes.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
The real meaning of a high-ticket offer and why it must feel irresistible
How Debbie sold her highest-ticket program in just 5 minutes—on day one of her own event
The difference between speaking on your own stage vs. others’ stages
Why small, intimate events can out-earn massive conferences
Debbie’s system for turning public speaking into a reliable stream of high-ticket clients
 
Debbie's website: https://bigmoneystagesmasterclass.com/
 
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Are you tired of clients coming and going after just a few months? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Jay Fairbrother, mastermind strategist and serial entrepreneur, to uncover how coaches, consultants, and thought leaders can transform short-term clients into loyal, long-term members.
Jay breaks down the difference between a true mastermind and group coaching, sharing why masterminds create powerful bonds that keep clients renewing year after year. You’ll learn how to structure masterminds for maximum impact, how to foster real connections, and why the “invisible force” Napoleon Hill wrote about is still the secret to deep transformation today.
If you’ve ever wondered how to simplify your business, boost retention, and build a six-figure (or even multi-six-figure) income with fewer clients, this episode is for you.
 
Jay's website: https://sixfiguremasterminds.com/
 
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What’s keeping talented coaches and consultants stuck in the grind? According to Steve Feld, it’s “The Technician Trap.”
In this insightful episode, business coach and author Steve Feld joins Dave to unpack the biggest challenge that holds entrepreneurs back from scaling: working in their business instead of on it.
Steve shares his journey from selling candy bars in school to turning around multiple businesses. He explains why many coaches and consultants struggle to build sustainable businesses—especially those who jump straight from corporate into entrepreneurship without learning how to actually run a company.
 
 
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What really holds people back from reaching their goals? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with mindset coach and long-time friend Jude Dholah to explore the teachings of the late Bob Proctor and how they’ve transformed Jude’s life and business.
Jude shares his journey from corporate credit manager to real estate investor to becoming a coach who now helps financial planners, entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals break through fear, scarcity, and anxiety. He explains how mindset shifts open the door to growth, and why true success always starts on the inside.
You’ll also hear how Jude uses LinkedIn to grow his coaching business, the power of group coaching, and why his clients get results that last long after the program ends.
Jude's website: https://judedholah.com/
 
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On this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast with Dave Dubeau, Dave reconnects with Yakov Smart, a longtime friend and innovative business strategist. Yakov reveals how he helps high-ticket coaches and consultants uncover hidden opportunities inside their existing audience to create new streams of income—without relying on endless sales calls.
You’ll hear about three proven strategies Yakov uses with his clients: the “Poll Pop” method for sparking quick cash flow, re-engaging unconverted webinar leads with a phoneless sales process, and running “More Clients, Faster” campaigns to drive hand-raising responses.
Yakov also shares why most experts leave money on the table, how to reawaken a quiet email list or Facebook group, and why his pay-for-performance model creates true win-win partnerships. If you’ve been wondering how to scale smarter instead of scattering your efforts, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Yacob's email address: yakov@magnetictalentagency.com
 
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What does it take to stand out in a crowded market and become a go-to authority? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast, Dave Dubeau is joined by bestselling author and marketing expert David Newman. David shares his “Eminence Formula” — a practical framework to help entrepreneurs, consultants, and executives break free from the “sea of sameness” and create market authority.
You’ll hear David’s journey from corporate consulting into helping coaches, consultants, and CEOs build what he calls “market eminence.” He explains how clarity, contrarian thinking, and amplifying your message through speaking, publishing, and podcasting can position you as a “category of one.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why being polarizing and contrarian can attract your ideal clients (and repel the wrong ones).
The three pillars of building eminence: speaking, publishing, and podcasting.
How to turn a unique stance into consistent marketing that gets noticed.
Real-life client examples showing the power of contrarian messaging.
Why David is anti-scaling, anti-ads, and anti-spam — and what he recommends instead.
 
 
Go check his website: https://doitmarketing.com/hello
 
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If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your book, your expertise, or even a virtual summit into a steady flow of high-ticket clients, this episode is a must-listen.
In this conversation, Dave Dubeau chats with Ray Brehm, an entrepreneur who went from burning through savings and struggling with expensive coaching programs to cracking the code on how to attract clients through summits, partnerships, and building an engaged email list.
Ray shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom financially—only to discover the power of virtual summits as a business model that not only pays the bills but creates authority, credibility, and long-term client relationships. He explains how authors, coaches, and consultants can use summits to grow their email list, build trust, and sell premium offers without depending on ads.
 
 
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Are you tired of feeling pressured to run paid ads just to grow your coaching business? In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast with Dave Dubeau, Marc Mawhinney shares his proven approach to building a thriving coaching practice — without spending a dime on ads.
Marc has been coaching since 2014, helping thousands of coaches gain clarity, build momentum, and attract clients using three key pillars: podcasting, community, and daily email marketing. He explains why success comes down to answering three simple questions:
Who do you help?
How do you help them?
Where do you find them?
In this conversation, Marc dives into his philosophy of focus, consistency, and authenticity. He reveals why trying to do everything on every platform is a recipe for burnout, and how coaches can instead concentrate on the strategies that truly work for them.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by shiny new platforms or struggled to market your coaching practice, Marc’s insights will give you the clarity and confidence to simplify your growth strategy — and start seeing results.
 
 
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When it comes to selling anything, words matter. But in today’s world of AI-generated copy, a lot of what we see is bland, boring, and forgettable. In this episode of The High Ticket Success Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with legendary copywriter David Deutsch to explore how coaches, consultants, and advisors can transform generic “AI pablum” into persuasive copy that actually sells.
David shares his journey from starting out at Ogilvy & Mather to becoming one of the most sought-after direct response copywriters in the world. He reveals why AI has created more opportunity—not less—for great copywriters, and how business owners can stand out by weaving real stories, emotions, and imperfections into their marketing.
You’ll discover:
Why AI creates copy that sounds “right” but often feels lifeless
The secret to making your marketing resonate with personality and humanity
How to use simple storytelling to turn facts into persuasion
Tips for coaches and consultants who struggle with writing but still want to connect deeply with their audience
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