As the calendar flips toward a new year, Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Beau Eckstein sit down for a meaningful conversation about growth, scaling, and designing a better life through smarter business decisions. In this episode of The Vinney and Beau Show, they explore the idea of ELF Businesses β businesses that are Easy to run, Lucrative to own, and Fun to scale β and why this framework is especially powerful for busy professionals and investors.
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The episode blends mindset with execution, covering topics such as:
ππ» Why focus beats hustle when it comes to scaling
ππ» How being intentional about your environment and network changes outcomes
ππ» The role of content, clarity, and leverage in modern business growth
ππ» Why cutting distractions is often the fastest path to results
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This conversation is perfect for anyone planning their next chapter β whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or W-2 professional looking to reclaim time and freedom. Vinney and Beau offer encouragement, practical ideas, and real-life examples that make growth feel achievable instead of overwhelming. If you want to enter 2026 energized, focused, and aligned, this episode will help you start strong.
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Find Gualter:
β³ Website: https://www.ibuildmillionaires.com/
β³ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gualteramarelo/?hl=en
β³ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gualteramarelo
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflection
00:01:45 Introducing the ELF Business Concept
00:03:20 Easy to Run Businesses for Busy Professionals
00:04:10 Ethical Influence and Being in Right Rooms
00:05:05 Vinney's Journey, Books, and Mindset
00:06:35 Investing in Rooms That Expand Possibility
00:07:45 Real Wins: Hotels, Momentum, and Growth
00:08:30 Rules of Scaling and 10x Thinking
00:09:55 Compressing 10-Year Goals Into 3 Years
00:11:10 What Actually Matters in Scaling
00:12:15 Small Bigs and Leverage Principles
00:13:30 Sprinting, Focus, and Winning the Day
00:14:20 Leadership Through Ownership and Delegation
00:15:10 Short-Form Content and Attention Economics
00:16:20 Monetization, IP, and Sponsorship Strategy
00:17:25 Growing Brand, Audience, and Relevance
00:18:20 Friendship, Community, and Show Origins
00:19:10 Legacy, Memories, and Time Freedom
00:20:15 Closing Thoughts, Gratitude, and Holidays
00:21:10 Reviews, Sharing, and Final Farewell
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