187: From College Dropout to 8-Figure CEO with Chandler Bolt - 8FE

Struggling to scale your business without burning out? One book could change everything. In this episode of Beyond A Million, Chandler Bolt returns to share how one book helped drive $7 million in revenue, not from royalties, but from its deep integration into every corner of his business. The founder of Self Publishing School and author of Published, breaks down the real strategy behind writing books that generate leads, close sales, and onboard employees at scale. We also take a look at the big picture: hiring A-players vs. farm league talent, what it means to “go pro” in content creation, and why Chandler transitioned from a fully remote company to building a culture-driven in-person office. Along the way, Chandler shares painful (and expensive) lessons from his early years, like partnering out of insecurity and undervaluing top talent, and how they helped him grow to multi-8-figure success. Whether you're thinking about writing a book or scaling your ops team, this episode is packed with strategy, structure, and straight talk. Tune in!   — This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 The worst reason to write a book  00:05:11 Thinking in frameworks and structuring thoughts  00:11:20 Lessons learned in business growth  00:16:04 Shifting business strategies  00:23:14 Content strategy evolution  00:32:28 Remote vs. in-person culture  00:39:04 The secret to good leadership  00:45:53 Roles for remote vs. in-person work  00:49:43 Management and leadership in hybrid businesses 00:59:46 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs  01:05:32 Resources and outro  — Additional Resources: 🔹 Chandler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/  🔹 Chandler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chandler_bolt/?hl=en  🔹 Chandler on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChandlerBoltOfficial   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!