The Monetize: Freedom Through Entrepreneurship

Most people think success is a long, grinding climb. In this episode, Tim Conley and Pedro Moreno argue that you can change your life shockingly fast when you upgrade your beliefs, your prices, and the kind of clients you pursue.

Tim shares his “Four Yes Theory” and the story of turning one week of focused selling into $100,000 in revenue. He and Pedro break down how to package what you already know into a high value offer, how to s...

In this episode of The Monetize, Tim Conley and Pedro Moreno get brutally real about what it actually takes to go from freelancer to founder. If you are stuck trading hours for dollars, even under the fancy label of “agency owner,” this conversation shows you how to hit escape velocity and stop being just paid labor in your own business.

Tim breaks down the four roles in a business: technician, manager, executive, and owner, and exp...

Most entrepreneurs obsess over being the best, but ignore the real bottleneck: almost no one knows they exist. In this episode of The Monetize, Tim Conley and Pedro Moreno dig into why getting known with the right audience is often more valuable than having the perfect product or the deepest expertise. Through real examples and behind the scenes discussion of Lumen’s own work, they show how shifting the spotlight from “me” to a sys...

In a world where AI can out-think, out-work, and soon out-build us, what does freedom actually look like for humans? In this episode of The Monetize, Tim Conley and co-host Pedro Moreno explore how to stay free, fulfilled, and financially secure as machines take over more and more types of work.

Together, they dig into why AI is not only replacing dull jobs but also transforming knowledge work and creative fields, and why becoming a...

In this episode of The Monetize, hosts Tim Conley and Pedro Moreno invite you to dive deep into business strategies that can help you break free from the endless cycle of trading time for money. By following the real-life journey of a physical therapy clinic owner, you will discover how the “clients, members, and customers” principle can transform a hands-on service business into one that is scalable and profitable.

You will learn w...

Discover why entrepreneurial success begins with becoming highly agentic and taking focused action, even when it feels uncomfortable. In this episode of The Monetize Podcast, Tim Conley and co-host Pedro Moreno share how dedicating yourself to a single marketing or sales channel for a full year can unlock real growth.

They show you how to reframe fear as excitement so you can use nervous energy to your advantage. Tim and Pedro also...

Ever wondered how a podcasting veteran could transform years of entrepreneurial wisdom into a lucrative part-time coaching empire? In this episode of The Monetize, host Tim Conley sits down with Dan Andrews, co-founder of the iconic Tropical MBA podcast, which has been running since 2009 and inspiring thousands to build location-independent, 7-figure lifestyle businesses while leading the 1,300-member Dynamite Circle community. Dan...

Take control of your work, your clients, and your freedom by mastering your pricing. In this episode of The Monetize, Tim and Pedro show how charging what you’re truly worth brings you better clients, more fulfilling projects, and the flexibility to craft both the business and life you want.

Discover how intentional pricing opens up new independence, sets clear boundaries, and creates real satisfaction. Walk away with practical str...

Discover how Miles Beckler went from hustling as a teenager to building a multi-million dollar business. Find out why hitting rock bottom forced him and his wife back into his parents’ tiny house, setting them on a path to rebuild from scratch. Hear how they walked away from pricey guru promises and stopped searching for shortcuts. You’ll learn how they redefined their approach: collaborating as a couple, moving to a lower-cost cit...

What does it really mean to "productize yourself"? In this episode of The Monetize, Tim Conley and Pedro Moreno unpack Naval Ravikant’s famous advice and explore how you can turn your unique knowledge and skills into products that reach more people and create lasting income.

Instead of trading time for money, learn how to identify the expertise you already have and package it in ways others can use, such as a course, a guide, or a s...

Most entrepreneurs chase goals they might want. Tim Conley says start with what you definitely DON'T want.This counterintuitive strategy reveals how defining your business boundaries can unlock true entrepreneurial freedom.

Are you an entrepreneur feeling trapped by the very business you created? Tim breaks down his approach to business by showing you how to set powerful rules, eliminate "emergencies," and create a lifestyle that se...

Ever feel trapped by your own success? Imagine a world where your business doesn't just fill your bank account, but actually gives you the freedom and joy you've always wanted. In this eye-opening first episode of Monetize, Tim Conley reveals how he went from burnout to building a life-changing business model that transformed everything - and how you can do the same.

In a raw, personal journey, Tim Conley shares the moment he realiz...