Last night’s Skool Live with Hala Taha was wonderful. Truly. I usually wake up at 3:00 AM and I’m in bed before 7:00 PM like clockwork — but I stayed up late to listen because this family is worth it. Everyone in this community matters to me. I don’t just learn here — I treasure it. One idea Hala dropped hit me like a lightning bolt: 👉 Get the eight-figure client by first inviting them to be a guest. That’s not a pitch.That’s a SOFT KNOCK. A soft knock says: I see you. I respect you. Let’s talk, No pressure. No chase. No funnel nonsense. Just positioning, trust, and conversation. In my world, this is lethal in the best way. I have a very strong list of elite numismatic collectors, and yes — I could mass-mail that list to land a guest. But here’s where I want this community’s brainpower. I’m increasingly focused on Hollywood memorabilia because the math is undeniable. The Ruby Slippers sold for $30 million One Hollywood memorabilia collector can be worth 1,000× any ad sponsorship. One sale can be eight figures. One relationship can move EBITDA-level money, not influencer crumbs. And as Hala nailed perfectly — once someone trusts you as a host, a marketer, and a peer, they want you to help sell their assets. Especially if you know how to market them right. (I do.) So here’s my CTA to the Skool family: 👉 How would you soft-knock Hollywood-level collectors into a guest conversation?👉 Who should I be thinking about inviting first?👉 What channels, introductions, or angles would you test before the ask? I’m all in on this strategy One guest. One conversation. One eight-figure outcome. Soft knock first. Everything else follows. ✝️🙏📖 If you don’t know who I am, my name is David Vogel, retired CEO turned LinkedIn influencer and Founder of the Church of Unity Society. Six mornings a week Live at 7 AM, I preach to the C-suite, igniting their spirits with the power of God. As the publisher of Mindful Ethics, the unapologetic voice of ethics on LinkedIn, I challenge leaders to elevate their game, lead with heart, and redefine what it means to live with purpose.

✝️🙏📖 If you don’t know who I am, my name is David Vogel, retired CEO turned LinkedIn influencer and Founder of the Church of Unity Society. Six mornings a week Live at 7 AM, I preach to the C-suite, igniting their spirits with the power of God. As the publisher of Mindful Ethics, the unapologetic voice of ethics on LinkedIn, I challenge leaders to elevate their game, lead with heart, and redefine what it means to live with purpose. David Vogel https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharkdavidvogel/

Hala Taha — loved the webinar. Truly. But one idea you shared has me buzzing. The concept of landing a 7- or 8-figure client by first inviting them on as a podcast guest is brilliant. Not pitching. Not chasing. Elevating them first. I started testing this on LinkedIn, and it’s already clear: the right guests become the right clients. My niche for the INSTANT PROJECT I have in mind is ultra-high-end collectors — $10M+ collections in rare coins, museum-grade memorabilia, and historic assets. I’m not looking for audience scale; I’m looking for precision. Question for you (and the room):👉 Any smart tactics you’ve seen for targeting and sourcing elite guests like this before outreach? Quiet signals, platforms, or behaviors you look for? That one insight alone reframed how I think about client acquisition..' Grateful for the spark.