Ted Miller III on High-Converting Sales, Human Connection & Ethical Bribes

Get ready for a powerhouse episode as Ted Miller III joins Tyler Jorgenson on BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio! Ted has helped over 25,000 entrepreneurs double their sales, co-built a $100M business with Chet Holmes, and partnered with legends like Tony Robbins, Jay Abraham, and Russell Brunson. But don’t let the names fool you—Ted brings humor, heart, and a whole lot of real talk about what it actually takes to grow a business. From blue-collar roots to the boardroom, Ted’s story is anything but ordinary.

Ted breaks down the real story behind strategic alliances, the truth about JV deals, and why motives matter more than marketing tactics. You'll hear insider tales from the early days with Chet Holmes, the Dream 100 strategy that helped fuel ClickFunnels’ explosive growth, and how Ted’s unique approach to workshops (not webinars!) leads to unreal conversion rates—think 30%+ sustained over 20 years. If you're chasing “easy riches” via automation and affiliates, Ted’s about to hit you with some serious entrepreneurial reality.

The episode is packed with gems—from the KPE (Key Points of Execution) framework that helps CEOs stay focused, to the importance of building a board of advisors that’s both fun and profitable. Whether you're building your first funnel or scaling your million-dollar empire, this episode will entertain, educate, and fire you up to go do something epic. Ethical bribes, off-roading in the wilderness, and showering in rivers with your kid? Yeah… this one’s got it all.

Key Takeaways

1. Webinars are dead—long live workshops! Forget stale presentations and one-way monologues. Connection and heartfelt delivery in small, intentional groups convert better and build lasting impact.
2. You want legendary partnerships? Be legendary first. JV deals and alliances with top-tier players aren’t for the faint of heart or skill. Bring unmatched value, and then swing big.
3. Systematize for freedom, not control. Entrepreneurs often resist structure, but focusing on your top three Key Points of Execution (KPEs) creates space, profitability, and the life you started your business to build.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ted Miller III

01:43 The Early Entrepreneurial Spark

04:03 First Steps into Business Ownership

06:30 The Power of Strategic Alliances

12:47 Transitioning from Employee to Business Owner

16:54 Webinars and Modern Sales Techniques

22:11 Creating a Sales Vortex

28:13 Personal Goals and Family Time