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The Only Business Podcast

The Only Business Podcast

Written by: Steve “The Starmaker” Johnson @starmaker.302 SJ The Star Maker
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Only Business is where real entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals come to get the truth about what it takes to grow, lead, and win. No gimmicks. No hype. Just practical game from someone who has done it. Hosted by Steven Johnson, The Star Maker, this show delivers specifics, strategy, and substance on business growth, leadership, and personal finance. If you are tired of empty motivation and recycled advice, this is your space. It is not personal. It’s Only Business.Steve “The Starmaker” Johnson, @starmaker.302, SJ The Star Maker Economics Management & Leadership
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  • 7 Places You Should Be Finding Clients
    Apr 29 2026

    Customers are not hard to find. They’re just not where most people are looking. Too many businesses limit themselves to one or two channels and ignore the places where real opportunities are sitting.


    This episode walks through seven specific places you should be looking for customers and how to approach each one with intention. If you’re serious about growth, you need more than one source.

    Sponsored by Locs of Love by Vichelle.


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    14 mins
  • Your First 10 High Paying Clients
    Apr 27 2026

    Getting your first 10 high paying clients is not about luck. It’s about how you position yourself, how you show up, and what you’re willing to say and ask for early. The wrong approach attracts the wrong people. The right approach changes everything fast.


    This episode breaks down how to land your first real high ticket clients in a way that sets the tone for everything that follows.




    Sponsored by Locs of Love by Vichelle.


    When it comes to your look, consistency shows. Precision shows. Attention to detail shows.


    Locs of Love by Vichelle focuses on high quality loc care, from maintenance to styling to restoration.


    If you’re serious about how you show up, book your appointment here:

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    12 mins
  • Why “cheap” Pricing Is Killing Your Business Growth
    Apr 24 2026

    Cheap pricing creates expensive problems. It attracts the wrong clients. It puts pressure on your margins. It forces you to work harder for less. And over time, it makes growth harder than it should be.


    This episode breaks down what cheap pricing actually does to your business and why it’s one of the fastest ways to stall your progress.


    If growth feels harder than it should, your pricing might be the reason.


    Sponsored by KDM Performance Group.


    Revenue only matters when it turns into cash.


    KDM works with businesses to improve receivables and make sure money owed actually gets collected.


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    11 mins
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